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October 1952 I N T H I S NUMBER: " N e w Hampshire Indians," by Robinson V . Smith. Vol.. VIII Remembers T h e No. 2 �]VEW H A M P S H I R E H I S T O R I C A L C O I V C O R D , BMEW S O C I E T Y H A M P S H I R E President Huntley N. Spaulding. Vice Presidents Louis S. Cox, E l w i n L . Page. Secretary Elmer M. Hunt. Treasurer Dudley W . Orr. Trustees Huntley N. Spaulding, Louis S. Cox, E l w i n L. Page, Dudley W . O r r , Foster Stearns, James W . Jameson, Herbert W . H i l l , Richard W . Sulloway, Archibald M. Peisch, Harry Merrill, Robert W . U p t o n , L a u r e n c e F . W h i t temore, P h i l i p M . M a r s t o n , S h e r m a n Adams, William G. Saltonstall. E L M E R MUNSON H U N T , Director New Hampshire Remembers the Indians BY Member Loo\ed shire at historically have ever to see events land quite religion should parts of New from the Indians, done with In compiling by were i6oo's that the these ijoo's. woods, fields, It has been Englanders, as out or ma\e in some New Ossipees the and permanent of the fishing, you wish fish on these and It all. right some Indians and shores no other's. There guns more laid But fur are and many probably and here cannot more we at least deadly way wanted The in mapped of these squares for than to stop to roam the settlers Indian that the New had to drive Hamp- time and they that receded the from. 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With with just in New to the north given assumption treaties prevails he has added mountains. cases, of the Dutch this captures found over churches of Indian weel^s colonists rivers elsewhere, shire To and still account the casual induced the Indians French has long account the has then Hamp- been did. to perpetuate the them of he in Neu/ that not much many between numerous and at times a chronological in that remain jaith concise to the late Indians, names French has devoted resulted and the land the Indians contests affairs and The Society has usually England while and Smith to give there events a new Mr. reader the settlers be said of it than has endeavored early prevail. and of Indian The the New it might some records sense. between Hampshire Hampshire, which jetv between SMITH Hampshire Historical made as a quarrel or a quarrel which ROBINSON V . New which never in who would been built search arrived be on his to �HISTORICAL 2 N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE .3 this day. Was there room enough for both the white man and the Indian? This is one of the questions raised by this article. Another is the question of colonization. The Indians were free from the domination of a European civilization they had never known. The white man was not free from it and has never quite been to this day. He was a colonizer, forced to pay tribute ta his native land. His traditions were brought from another continent. The Indian knowing no other native land than this one paid no such tribute either in money or sentiment. The white man in 7776 broke off his relations with Europe, apparently forever, only to become forced to return to them as now. This provocative account of the New Hampshire Indians raises the question as to whether the natives were not, in fact, nearer to what we call "freedom" than the colonists then were, and have since become. The New Hampshire Historical Society Library is rich in Indian lore which has been drawn upon extensively by the writer of this article. No less than three hundred and twenty books on the American Indian are available for research, devoted to such topics as Indian treaties, captivities, wars and other general headings. The entire subject has long since needed to be explored, explained and organized as Mr. Smith has now attempted to do. That the predominant "captive" element found here is unique in American histcrry is evident. In no other state in the union has such a motive on the part of the Indian appeared to such an extent. The native Indian does not appear to have sought primarily to annihilate the aggressor or scalp him. He desired to capture and sell him just as he did a deer or beaver skin. His customers, the French, wished to buy the English colonists in order to absorb them into their own settlement project and to convert them to their religion. It was not necessary for the French to tell the Indians this. There was a vastly larger market for captives than for scalps and they k^ew it. Only with the which might better these raids to obtain of New Hampshire's and slaughter, but captives, who were ending of the so-called French and Indian War, have been called the French and English war, did captives subside. With rare exception the history first two hundred years is not one of "massacre" one of Indian treaties, trading and the taking of ultimately ransomed. In their desire to capture the settlers alive and then sell them, the Indians, however, defeated their own purpose. For the white man survived and brought a civilization in which the Indian way of life could not survive. The Indian names of rivers, trails, mountains, lakes, and towns remain, with here and there an exhibit or tivo preserving the noiu almost forgotten Indian relics in our museums. EDITOR. f I ^ H i s year ( 1 9 5 2 ) m a r k s the a n n i v e r s a r y of G e n e r a l J o h n S t a r k ' s e x p l o r a I tory visit to R u m n e y , N e w H a m p s h i r e , the point on the B a k e r R i v e r \r w h e r e he w a s c a p t u r e d by the I n d i a n s a n d t a k e n to C a n a d a . I t is a n u n u s u a l c o i n c i d e n c e , s e l d o m r e c o g n i z e d by h i s t o r i a n s , that the B a k e r R i v e r is n a m e d for T h o m a s B a k e r , w h o w a s also c a p t u r e d forty years e a r l i e r a n d l i k e w i s e t a k e n to C a n a d a . J o h n S t a r k w a s r a n s o m e d soon after his c ap t u re , t h r o u g h the efforts of C a p t a i n P h i n e h a s Stevens a n d M a j o r N a t h a n i e l W h e e l w r i g h t , g r a n d s o n of the f o u n d e r of the t o w n of E x e t e r , both ambassadors to the F r e n c h g o v e r n m e n t of C a n a d a sent to negotiate the e x c h a n g e of p r i s o n e r s . T h u s is i n v o l v e d a series of i n t e r e s t i n g h i s t o r i c a l c oi n c i de n c e s, a l l r e l a t i n g to the N e w H a m p s h i r e I n d i a n tribes a n d t h e i r n e i g h b o r s , to the efforts o n the part of the colonies to become safe f r o m a t t a c k s , a n d to the w h o l e c o l o n i z a t i o n efiFort of p r e - R e v o l u t i o n a r y days. T h e first of these coincidences is as before stated, that T h o m a s B a k e r , J o h n S t a r k a n d C a p t a i n Stevens h a d a l l been prisoners of the I n d i a n s . B a k e r not only has a N e w H a m p s h i r e r i v e r b e a r i n g his n a m e , but received a g r a n t of l a n d , a p a r t of w h i c h is n o w S a l i s b u r y , n a m e d B a k e r s t o w n i n his h o n o r . O r i g i n a l l y a n a t i v e of N o r t h a m p t o n , Massachusetts, b o r n i n 1682, T h o m a s B a k e r w a s t h i r t y years o l d w h e n he became a n " I n d i a n s c o u t " i n c o m m a n d of a c o m p a n y of t h i r t y m e n o n a n e x p e d i t i o n agai n st the I n d i a n s i n the " N o r t h C o u n t r y " u n d e r orders f r o m G o v e r n o r D u d l e y of Massachusetts. H e undoubtedly received this a p p o i n t m e n t t h r o u g h h a v i n g been c a p t u r e d some ten years e a r l i e r , a n experience w h i c h t a u g h t h i m I n d i a n modes a n d m e t h o d s . H i s other i m p o r t a n t experience w a s his m e e t i n g i n C a n a d a , w h i l e a c a p t i v e , w i t h M a d a m e C h r i s t i n e L e B e a u w h o , vi'hen three m o n t h s o l d , h a d been c a r r i e d there as C h r i s tine O t i s by the I n d i a n s . �HISTORICAL GENERAL JOHN STARK was born in Londonderry 1728. When he made his famous hunting trip and when captured in 1752, he was ttnenty-fotir. He served with Rogers's Rangers and under General Amherst at Ticonderoga and Crown Point. John Stark's greatest fame was achieved at the Battle of Bennington, fought largely on New Yor/i soil at Waloomstic. There he and his New Hampshire soldiers intercepted the southern march of Burgoyne's army and defeated it. The occasion was said to be a turning point in the American War of Independence. Starli was made a Brigadier General. He was the author of New Hampshire's State Motto, "Live Free or Die." N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE 5 shire H i s t o r i c a l Society's Collections, T h u s C a p t a i n B a k e r became i n v o l v e d i n one of the f e w r o m a n c e s g r o w i n g out of the French and Indian W a r s . Christine L e B e a u w a s the d a u g h t e r of R i c h a r d O t i s of D o v e r , and his w i f e M a r g a r e t W a r r e n . H e r father had been k i l l e d a n d h i s house b u r n e d i n the I n d i a n r a i d on D o v e r i n 1689, the r a i d w h i c h w i t n e s s e d the s l a y i n g of M a j o r R i c h a r d W a l d r o n , one of the l e a d i n g figures i n the early h i s t o r y of the c o l o n y . II. C . A l i c e B a k e r , i n her New England this Captives, volume True has Stories also of described affair. Mr. K e t c h u m is not c e r t a i n w h e t h e r Cap- t a i n B a k e r met h i s w i f e i n C a n a d a or after her r e t u r n to D o v e r , but he l e a r n e d that their m a r r i a g e w a s a h a p p y one a n d that they h a d six children. One of these, Colonel Otis B a k e r , had a daughter, L y d i a , w h o married Colonel A m o s A r r i v i n g i n C a n a d a w i t h her m o t h e r , the d a u g h t e r , C h r i s t i n e , h a d been b a p t i z e d i n the F r e n c h C h u r c h a n d at s i x t e e n m a r r i e d to a F r e n c h g e n t l e m a n , L e B e a u , w h o appears to have d i e d soon after. T h u s she m i g h t legally t a k e a d v a n t a g e of the p l a n for the e x c h a n g e of prisoners a n d r e t u r n to D o v e r . C o g s w e l l of D o v e r . Another L y d i a , b o r n of this m a r r i a g e , m a r r i e d P a u l Wentworth of Sandwich and became the m o t h e r of the H o n o r a b l e J o h n ( " L o n g J o h n " ) W e n t w o r t h , first m a y o r of C h i c a g o . Christine Captain T w o interested h i s t o r i a n s h a v e set d o w n the events w h i c h o c c u r r e d i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h the m a r r i a g e of M a d a m e L e B e a u to C a p t a i n Baker. One was the Reverend Silas K e t c h u m , l o n g P r e s i d e n t of the N e w H a m p shire A n t i q u a r i a n Society, a n d a m e m b e r of T h e N e w H a m p s h i r e H i s t o r i c a l Society to w h i c h he left his l i b r a r y . T h e Reverend K e t c h u m ' s article appears i n the N e w H a m p - Baker Baker, lived her to be husband, Massachusetts i n the l e g i s l a t u r e a n d d i e d i n These of first of aged town the representative '753' the eighty-four. was Brookfield, seventy-one. were not the o n l y captives. The I n d i a n h i s t o r y of N e w H a m p s h i r e i n fact is m o r e a history of persons t a k e n to C a n a d a by the I n d i a n s t h a n a history of battles or scalpings. W h i l e other states w e r e the scenes of e x c i t i n g battles tured in with books and the I n d i a n s , l o n g legend as counters w i t h the n a t i v e s i n t h e i r f u l l giving forth INDIAN BORDER DECORATION. ENSIGN & THAYER'S MAP IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. war-whoops tomahawks, N e w and pic- bloody en- regalia waving their H a m p s h i r e has to be c o n - tent w i t h p e a c e - m a k i n g e n c o u n t e r s , occasional "massacres," and the various captivities in w h i c h a considerable n u m b e r of settlers w e r e t a k e n to C a n a d a , a n d later r e d e e m e d . I n d i a n h i s t o r y i n this state b e g a n w i t h the coming of the colonists i n the 1620's and lasted u n t i l the close of the so-called F r e n c h and I n d i a n W a r i n the about a century and a 1760's, a p e r i o d half. The of territory w h i c h is n o w N e w H a m p s h i r e w i t h its l a k e s , rivers, mountains and I n d i a n habitation. valleys was ideal for F i s h and game abounded, p r o v i d i n g both food a n d c l o t h i n g . T h e tribes w e r e by no m e a n s large a n d u s u a l l y content to stay w i t h i n l i m i t e d areas. F r a n c i s P a r k m a n , the h i s t o r i a n , has w r i t t e n a d e s c r i p t i o n of the I n d i a n s to the n o r t h i n A c a d i a w h i c h seems to a p p l y e q u a l l y w e l l to New GENERAL JOHN STARK. FROM A P R I N T IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. Hampshire. I n l a n d A f a d i u , he says, w a s a l l forest, a n d vast tracts of it are a p r i m e v a l forest s t i l l . Flere r o a m e d the A b e n a k i s w i t h their k i n d r e d tribes, a race w i l d as their haunts. I n habits they were all m u c h a l i k e . T h e i r villages w e r e on the waters of the A n d r o s c o g g i n , the Saco, �6 HISTORICAL "LONG JOHN" Wentworth graduated jrom Dartmouth in tlie Class oj i8j6. He was a member of New Hampshire's distinguished Wentworth jamily. After college he went to Chicago and became editor of "The Chicago Democrat." He served as a Representative in Congress and was first elected Mayor of Chicago in 18^7. He was the author of the Wentworth Genealogy. N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE tlic K e n n e b e c , the Penobscot, the St. C r o i x , anil the St. J o h n ; here i n spring they planted their c o r n , beans, a n d p u m p k i n s , a n d t h e n , leaving them to g r o w , w e n t d o w n to the sea i n their birch-canoes. T h e y returned towards the e n d of s u m m e r , gathered their harvest, and w e n t again to the sea, w h e r e they lived i n abundance on d u c k s , geese, a n d other w a t e r f o w l . D u r i n g winter, most of the w o m e n , c h i l d r e n , a n d oltl m e n 7 r e m a i n e d i n the villages; w h i l e the hunters ranged the forest i n chase of moose, deer, caribou, beavers, a n d bears. T h e i r s u m m e r stay at the seashore w a s perhaps the most pleasant, a n d certainly the most picturesque, part of their lives. B i v o u acked by some of the i n n u m e r a b l e coves a n d inlets that indent these coasts, they passed their days i n that alternation of indolence a n d action w h i c h is a second nature to the I n d i a n . H e r e i n w e t weather, w h i l e the torpid w a t e r was d i m p l e d w i t h rain-drops, a n d the u p turned canoes lay idle o n the pebbles, the listless w a r r i o r smoked his pipe u n d e r his roof of b a r k , or launched his slender craft at the d a w n of the J u l y d a y , w h e n shores a n d islands were painted i n shadow against the rosy east, ancl forests, d u s k y a n d cool, lay w a i t i n g for the sunrise. T h e w o m e n gathered raspberries or w h o r t l e berries i n the open places of the woods, or clams a n d oysters i n the sands a n d s h a l l o w s , a d d i n g their shells as a contribution to the shell-heaps that have accumulated for ages along these shores. T h e m e n fished, speared porpoises, o r shot seals. A priest w a s often i n the c a m p w a t c h i n g over his flock, a n d saying mass every day i n a chapel of b a r k . T h e r e w a s no lack of altar candles, made by m i x i n g t a l l o w w i t h the w a x of the bayberry, w h i c h abounded a m o n g the rocky h i l l s , a n d w a s gathered i n profusion by the squaws a n d children. The white men of England came to the s o u t h e r n shores of t h i s t e r r i t o r y a n d the w h i t e m e n f r o m F r a n c e to the n o r t h e r n The INDIAN PIPE. NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. T H E HONORABLE JOHN W F X T W O R I I I , FIRST MAYOR o r ("HICAOO. FROM A PHOIOGRAPH IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. boundaries. colonists of these t w o n a t i o n s differed in t h e i r r e l a t i o n s to the o r i g i n a l n a t i v e s , a l t h o u g h both asserted conversion publicly that their purpose was a n d c i v i l i z a t i o n , not a n n i h i l a t i o n . SECTION OF MURAL I N THE MASCOMA SAVINGS B A N K , LEBANON, BY BERNARD F . CHAPMAN. FROM ' T I E T Y - T H R E E YEARS OF PROGRESS" I N T H E N E W H A M P SHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S LIBRARY. �s HISTORICAL HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE K i n g J a m e s I for i n s t a n c e , Jiad said p i o u s l y w h e n the colonists the early i6oo's first began to e m b a r k that he hoped the in venture " w o u l d result not o n l y i n profit but t e n d to the g l o r y of G o d i n p r o p a g a t i n g the C h r i s t i a n faith among infidels a n d savages a n d t h e m to h u m a n i t y a n d c i v i l i t y . " bring T h e French colonists, l i k e w i s e , w e r e a l m o s t u n a n i m o u s i n t h e i r z e a l to t u r n the I n d i a n s i n t o C h r i s t i a n s , a supreme example being Father Rasle the priests associated It cannot the early be a s s u m e d New and with him. by a n y m e a n s Hampshire colonists here a n d b e g a n i m m e d i a t e w a r f a r e to d r i v e the I n d i a n s out. that landed intended T h e r e w a s m u c h to be l e a r n e d f r o m t h e m . T h e science of t r a p - p i n g , the habits of a g r i c u l t u r e a n d e v e n skills of fishing were largely the unknown to t h e m a n d the I n d i a n s , as they t r a d e d , c o u l d teach them a great p e r i o d of f r o m deal. 1623 Thus to 1675 the first w a s a t i m e of peace-treaties a n d l a n d purchases, the agreements m a d e by the E n g l i s h b e i n g to a i d the I n d i a n s against other tribes a n d to a l l o w t h e m full h u n t i n g and the fishing newcomers privileges. might without molestation. occupy I n return their villages T h a t this p l a n worked to a degree for a l m o s t a n e n t i r e g e n e r a t i o n is significant. W h i l e there w a s a w a r against the I n d i a n s INDIAN ARROW W I T H SIONK ARROW-HEAD. FROM T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. i n the first h a l f c e n t u r y of A m e r i c a n c o l o n i z a t i o n i n N e w E n g l a n d it d i d not occur i n N e w Hampshire. conducted I t w a s against the P e q u o t s l a r g e l y by C o n n e c t i c u t . torian, Belknap, period. Darby reports Field h a v i n g discovered sent there who is to l o o k the the savages except with gold short and There quarrel war and Captain a leading figure who John were direct effects on New 1643 of the N a r r a g a n s e t t nomo, enemy i r e of the capture of the had and Indians a n d a treaty was m a d e by with success- which New almost t w o decades. It is significant that during this period o c c u r r e d one of the great events i n A m e r i c a n h i s t o r y , the active attempt at c o n v e r s i o n of the A m e r i c a n I n d i a n s to the C h r i s t i a n f a i t h , i n k e e p i n g w i t h the professed a i m s of K i n g J a m e s a n d his c o l o n i z e r s C a p t a i n J o h n S m i t h and Captain New John Mason, the pioneers of Hampshire. O b v i o u s l y , h o w e v e r , n o n e of these gentle- m e n h a d the o p p o r t u n i t y to do a n y t h i n g v e r y p r a c t i c a l about i t , but J o h n Eliot did. He " e n g a g e d i n the great w o r k of p r e a c h i n g u n t o the Indians," according established thus in N e w to was the the who historian forerunner the next of century H a m p s h i r e as the same H o w m u c h the t h i r t y years of peace f r o m the in history. against Connecticut the other i n - aroused of H a m p s h i r e w a s assured protection for Wheelock, in Chieftain, Mianto- Pequots, Narragansett ful Eleazer affairs execution Winthrop U n c a s , C h i e f of the M o h e g a n s , w e r e in afterward Hampshire ill-advised Governor to do with E l i o t ' s e n d e a v o r s is a m a t t e r 1630's to the of speculation, i66o's had John but c e r t a i n it is that there w a s peace i n those years, which colonists war, however, The E f f o r t s to p r e v e n t a w a r m a d e by R o g e r W i l l i a m s of R h o d e I s l a n d a n d a c o u n c i l h e l d by and h a d served i n t h a t w a r . T h e Pequot Samuel Eliot Morison, in his admirable essay on John Eliot, sums up Eliot's achievement by saying that "Indian converts could have grasped none oj the intellectual subtleties of Puritanism, hut if the mental attitude of prayer is worth anything Eliot performed a great and noble work-" JOHN E L I O T PREACHING TO T H E INDIANS. FROM A P R I N T IN T H E N E W H A M P SHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. Gookin part subdued Hampshire While preaching to the Indians many significant questions were asked by them oj the preacher, among them: "Why is sea-water salt and land water jresh?" To which Eliot replied, "Why are strawberries sweet and cranberries sour?" Another question was, "Ij God could not be seen with their eyes, how could He be seen tvith their sotds within?" Eliot's answer was, "If they saw a great wigwam wotdd they think that raccoons or foxes had built it that had no wisdom? No, hut they would believe some wise workman made it though they did not see him. So should they believe concerning God when they looked up to Heaven, Sun, Moon and Stars, and saw this great house he hath made though they do not see him with their eyes." sort of preacher i n a s t i l l m o r e p r a c t i c a l w a y . with Underbill, in N e w JOHN ELIOT was horn in England in 1604, coming to America in 1631. As a minister at Roxhury he met an Indian prisoner jrom whom he learned considerable 0/ the Indian language. He began preaching to the Indians in 1646. He established a mission in Massachusetts jor "praying Indians," and with his friend Major Daniel Gookin extended his activities throughout New England prior to King Philip's War. was had 9 with w h o d w e l t i n the southeastern Connecticut 1637." credited w i t h the I n d i a n s . remarkable of that for been, he s a i d , " n o Pequots T h e his- during the W h i t e M o u n t a i n s i n part p a r t to trade that and N E W HAMPSHIRE an gave the opportunity New to Hampshire establish them- selves i n the n e w l a n d a n d b u i l d u p the protection they needed against The days of n o n e too l o n g . preparation, B y 1665 the future. however, were the g r o w t h of New the E n g l a n d a n d the coast t o w n s of N e w all s h i r e h a d i n d i c a t e d a need for e x p a n s i o n Hampto N e w E n g l a n d of w h i c h N e w H a m p s h i r e w a s the n o r t h w a r d . a T h e y h a d n o ideologies l i k e the m o d e r n ones part and open warfare was theatened. T h e I n d i a n s k n e w this too. �10 HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE II K i n g P h i l i p ' s W a r i n 1676, dron's settlement in on M a j o r W a l - Dover. After three years of neglect of their c r o p s , h o w e v e r , the Indians discontinued their attacks. New Hampshire commemorated King P h i l i p ' s W a r h a l f a c e n t u r y later w h e n G o v ernor Jonathan Governor Hampshire John Belcher and Wentworth grants to the Lieutenantmade New descendants of soldiers i n that w a r , m o s t l y f r o m M a s s a c h u setts: N a r r a g a n s e t t N u m b e r T h r e e , n o w A m herst; Narragansett Goffstown; Number and Narragansett Four, now Number Five, now Bedford, were all named i n commemor a t i o n of the great N e w E n g l a n d w a r w h i c h SMITH (MKRISON HOUSE. DOVER. FROM THE ORIGINAL PAINTIXC IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. CAPTAIN JOHN LOCKE, of Rye, whose sword and the sickle with which he defended himself against an attack by Indians who took his life, are among the most valued possessions of The New Hampshire Historical Society, came to America from England in the early i6oo's. Settling in Dover and later near Locke's Neck i" Ry^, he was reaping his fall harvest when several Indians attacked and killed him but not before he had slashed one of them with his sickle and cut of) his nose. Sickle and sword were given to The Society many years ago by The Locke family Association, to which they descended through successive generations of Lockes. of " e n c r o a c h m e n t " or " a g g r e s s i o n " resented the occupation of their b u t they coastwise l a n d , their f i s h i n g w a t e r s a n d t h e i r i n t e r v a l e s by strangers whose civilization seemed to m a k e t h e m p e r m a n e n t o w n e r s a n d not m e r e tribal transients as the I n d i a n s h a d always been. The r e s u l t w a s a n occasion of f a r - r e a c h i n g consequence to New Hampshire. King P h i l i p ' s W a r w a s d i r e c t e d p r i m a r i l y at M a s s a chusetts, C o n n e c t i c u t a n d R h o d e I s l a n d b u t it w a s a n a c t i o n by a great C o n f e d e r a t i o n of Indian tribes, w h i c h England i n c l u d e d a l l the natives except the P e n a c o o k s , Ossipees a n d the P e q u a w k e t s . t i m e the F o r the w a r r i o r s i n c l u d e d the tribes New the first from the n o r t h , w h i c h t o o k i n the M o h a w k s a n d others later to be k n o w n as the " F i v e Na- tions." The colonists blockhouses h a s t i l y b u i l t stockades and a n d d i d a l l they c o u l d to erect fortifications. Nevertheless there were I n d i a n attacks on B r o o k f i e l d , Deerfield a n d Northfield i n Massachusetts and, following K I N G P H I L I P . FROM A PRINT IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. �12 HISTORICAL THE NARRAGANSETT WAR had other indirect effects on New Hampshire, in addition to tlie naming oj its towns. In this war tlie wealthy Captain Thomas Howard was killed and his widow later married a Connecticut jarmer, William Moor. Upon his death, liis son, Joshua Moor, finding himselj with more property than he needed, deeded land and buildings near Lebanon, Connecticut jor the jounding oj Moor's Indian Charity School, which ajterward became Dartmouth College. HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE completely annihilated the on t h e i r t r a d i n g . Narragansett Waldron W i t h a n u n s e t t l e d peace r e i g n i n g i n most New death, England the New following Hampshire King killed. Philip's I n s t e a d the occasion t u r n e d colonists ginning Indian blockhouses s c o u t i n g parties sent out. were A built, defense leader of the colonists fight and was others w e r e c a p t u r e d a n d t a k e n to C a n a d a , the be- em- north. More the M a n y d i e d i n this b a r k e d on a p o l i c y of a r m e d e x p a n s i o n to the and of a long attacks series of such continued at Salmon E x e t e r , a n d the n e a r b y t o w n s . force captures. Falls, Y o r k , Maine, w a s o r g a n i z e d i n a l m o s t every t o w n a n d v i l - was lage. Exeter ham, Rye, in N e w Hampshire, and Haverhill were declared and Haverhill, the frontier Massachusetts and in bounties w e r e offered for I n d i a n scalps. THE FRENCH had early reasons to distrust the Colonists. Belknap points out that the English, under the Treaty oj Breda had ceded the land jrom the Penobscot to Nona Scotia to the French in exchange jor the Island oj St. Christopher. "On these lands," says Belknap, "the Baron de St. Castine had jor many years resided and carried on a large , trade tvith the Indians. In the spring '• oj i68S, Governor Andros oj Massachusetts went in the jrigate Rose, and plundered Castine's house and jort, leaving only the ornaments oj his ^chapel to console him jor his loss oj arms and goods. This base action provoked Castine to excite the Indians to King William's War." 13 out to be a n a r m e d conflict i n w h i c h M a j o r Indians. of N E W HAMPSHIRE In 1680 New b u r n e d a n d the I n d i a n s a t t a c k e d Massachusetts. Peace w a s m a d e w i t h the I n d i a n s by G o v - H a m p s h i r e became a r o y a l e r n o r D u d l e y i n 1703, p r o v i n c e a n d the people left w i t h o n l y t h e m - of selves to l o o k to for p r o t e c t i o n . T h u s they c o n - Anne. t i n u e d u n t i l the o u t b r e a k of a n e w difficulty themselves k n o w n as K i n g W i l l i a m ' s W a r . did No longer w a s it against the s o u t h e r n I n d i a n s b u t the fierce tribes f r o m the N o r t h , the William the year of the d e a t h I I I a n d the accession of The Indians, at St. considerable however, Francis in trading with Canada the in N e w H a m p s h i r e history a " t r a d i n g at N a s h u a , c a l l e d Q u e e n ' s G a r r i s o n . 1689 meantime allies the A i d e d i n A m e r i c a by t h e i r A b e n a k i who Penacooks, in turn were Cochecos and allied with the Pequawkets, the of there o c c u r r e d the prisoners and the lines first of post" I n the exchange towns were g r a d u a l l y e x t e n d e d to the n o r t h w a r d . B e l k n a p , the h i s t o r i a n , says of this p e r i o d F r e n c h a n d I n d i a n s w e r e a l l u n d e r the i m - that " t h e g o v e r n o r of C a n a d a h a d e n c o u r a g e d p l i c i t d i r e c t i o n of F r o n t e n a c at Q u e b e c . the I n d i a n s w h o i n h a b i t e d the borders of N e w T h e first o u t b r e a k o c c u r r e d at D o v e r w h e r e England the N e w H a m p s h i r e tribes h a d come to c a r r y to r e m o v e to Canada" where, INDIAN TOMAHAWK. FROM T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE H I S l O R i o A L SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. INDIAN T R I B A L CHIEF'S BEADED V E S T , W I T H H I S L I F E HISTORY ( F R O N T ) . FROM T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. and New E n g l a n d e r s , w h o established for the first t i m e Abenakis. a n d F r a n c e soon d e c l a r e d w a r o n Queen established W i l l i a m I I I h a d become K i n g of E n g l a n d i n English. Dur- INDIAN T R I B A L CHIEF'S BEADED V E S T , W I T H H I S L I F E HISTORY ( B A C K ) . FROM T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. he �14 HISTORICAL FOREMOST among the French missionaries to the Indians was Father Sebastian Rasle, a much loved Jesuit priest, who apparently possessed a great personal magnetism in contrast to the enthusiastic but comparatively unimaginative John Eliot. Father Rasle is said to have hunted and fished with the Indians, "always erecting a chapel of bark that he might say a daily mass." His first church in the colonies was destroyed by the settlers in 170$ while he was absent. He built another, adorned with paintings done by himself, and maintained an Indian choir of forty voices with home-made bayberry candles at the altar which were said to have made a "blaze of light." Sebastian Rasle compiled a French dictionary of Indian terms which has been preserved. He was killed {1724) near a cross he had erected at Norridgewock in Maine during Lovewell's War. Many years later a group of Protestants and Catholics joined to erect a monument over hts grave \ celebrating, as his biographer • says, the "patient toils of the missionary and love of the darkened soid of *,the Indian, placing the names of Eliot and Rasle in a fellowship which they indeed would both have rejected, but which we may regard as hallowed and true." N E W HAMPSHIRE adds, "they the affairs HISTORICAL became more firmly attached of t h e F r e n c h a n d c o u l d be N E W HAMPSHIRE to more easily d i s p a t c h e d to the f r o n t i e r s . " Thus the the conflect b e t w e e n red men Indians took engaged on a almost the w h i t e s new wholly seldom i n open w a r f a r e . and aspect. in The "raids," C o m p a n i e s of New H a m p s h i r e v o l u n t e e r s often r e t u r n e d w i t h o u t meeting sudden any, w h i l e , as attacks by in 1706, small there bodies on were Dover, O y s t e r R i v e r a n d the t o w n s to the east. the I n d i a n s descended and Great Boar's on E x e t e r , Head, Later Kingston, taking scalps and that prevailed prisoners. Such was the c o n d i t i o n the accession of K i n g G e o r g e I i n 1713. at The s i g n i n g of the Peace T r e a t y of U t r e c h t i n that year b r o u g h t a cessation of E u r o p e a n hostili- ties for a p e r i o d of t w e n t y - s i x years a n d Hampshire benefitted accordingly. New INDIAN CHILD'S SNOWSHOES. N E W H A M P SHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. There w e r e s e v e r a l e x c e p t i o n s , h o w e v e r , as far as the Indians were concerned. shire's t h i r d I n 1722 New Hamp- I n d i a n w a r occurred, k n o w n as L o v e w e l l ' s W a r , made famous through w i d e l y circulated ballads a n d The Francis first serious Indians pamphlets. attacks at were Dover in by the 1724. St. Cap- t a i n J o h n L o v e w e l l of D u n s t a b l e i m m e d i a t e l y o r g a n i z e d a c o m p a n y a n d m e t t h e m the n e x t year at P e q u a w k e t , n o w F r y e b u r g . Jonathan F r y e , w h o s e n a m e the t o w n s bears, w a s C h a p lain in Maine, F r y e b u r g w a s settled l a r g e l y by N e w of Hamp- shire Paugus to the the company. people. The Indians w e r e defeated colonists. Although under Chief w i t h considerable Chaplain Frye was i n the battle as w a s C a p t a i n L o v e w e l l . loss killed The N e w H a m p s h i r e t o w n of S u n c o o k , n o w P e m broke, was granted years after the to L o v e w e l l ' s men three fight. B e l k n a p has d e s c r i b e d this p e r i o d i n I n d i a n history v i v i d l y . To account, he says, for the frequent w a r s w i t h the eastern I n d i a n s , u s u a l l y called by the F r e n c h , the A b e n a q u i s , a n d their unsteadiness both i n w a r and peace; w e m u s t observe, that they were situated between the colonies of t w o E u r o p e a n nations, w h o w e r e often at w a r w i t h each other, antl w h o pursued very different measures w i t h regard to t h e m . As the lands o n w h i c h they l i v e d w e r e c o m prehended i n the patents granted by the c r o w n of E n g l a n d , the natives were considered b y the E n g l i s h as subjects of that c r o w n . I n the treaties a n d conferences held w i t h t h e m they were styled the k i n g ' s subjects; w h e n w a r w a s declared against t h e m , they w e r e called rebels; PAUGUS was one of the Chiefs of the Pequawket tribe. He is said to have organized many of the Indian raids which brought on Lovewell's War in 172^. His warriors were attacked by Captain Lovewell on the border between Maine and New Hampshire near Fryeburg, as they were about to leave on an expedition carrying much ammunition together with spare blankets and moccasins for the use of captives. Paugus and all his men were killed in this attackA verse composed the occasion begins: to commemorate 'Twas Paugus led the Pequ'k't tribe: As runs the fox, would Paugus run; As howls the wild wolf, would he howl; A huge bear-skin had Paugus on. But Chamberlain, of Dunstable, One whom a savage ne'er shall slay. Met Paugus by the water-side. And shot him dead upon that day. and w h e n they w e r e compelled to m a k e peace, they subscribed a n a c k n o w l e d g m e n t of their perfidy a n d a declaration of their submission to the g o v e r n m e n t w i t h o u t a n y j u s t ideas of the m e a n i n g of those t e r m s ; a n d i t is a difficult point to determine w h a t k i n d of subjects they w e r e . Besides the patents derived f r o m the c r o w n the E n g l i s h , i n general, were fond of obtaining f r o m the I n d i a n s , deeds of sale for tho.se lands o n w h i c h they were disposed to m a k e settlements. Some of these deeds w e r e executed w i t h legal f o r m a l i t y , a n d a valuable consideration w a s paid to the natives for the purchase; others were obscure a n d u n c e r t a i n ; but the memory of such transactions WAS soon lost a m o n g a people w h o h a d no w r i t t e n records. L a n d s h a d been purchased of the I n d i a n chiefs on the rivers K c n n e b e c k a n d St. George at a n early period; b u t the succeeding I n d i a n s either h a d no k n o w l e d g e of the sales m a d e by their ancestors, or had a n idea that such bargains were not b i n d i n g o n posterity w h o h a d as m u c h need of the lands, a n d c o u l d use t h e m to the same purpose as their fathers. A t first, the I n d i a n s d i d not k n o w that the E u r o p e a n m a n n e r of c u l t i v a t i n g lands a n d erecting m i l l s and tlams w o u l d drive a w a y the game a n d fish, and thereby deprive them of the means of subsistence; a f t e r w a r d , finding by e x p e r i ence that this w a s the consec]uence of a d m i t ting foreigners to settle a m o n g t h e m , they repented of their hospitality a n d were i n c l i n e d to dispossess their n e w neighbors, as the o n l y w a y of restoring the country to its pristine state a n d of recovering their u s u a l mode of subsistence. T h e y were e x t r e m e l y offended by the settlements w h i c h the E n g l i s h , after the peace of �i6 HISTORICAL JEREMY BELKNAP, was horn in Boston, IJ44, entered Harvard at fifteen, graduating in 1762. He tatiglit sc/iool in New Hampshire and hecame pastor of the Dover Congregational Church. He was the author of the first definitive "History of New Hampshire" in three volumes and was one of the founders of The Massachusetts Historical Society. He died in lygS. N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL 17 It was i n the power of the E n g l i s h to supply them w i t h provisions, a r m s , a m m u n i t i o n , blankets and other articles w h i c h they w a n t e d cheaper than they could purchase them of the French. G o v e r n o r Shute hat! promised that t r a i l i n g houses should be established a m o n g t h e m , and that a s m i t h should be provided to keep their a r m s and other i n s t r u m e n t s i n repair; but the u n h a p p y contentions between the governor and assembly of Massachusetts |)revented a compliance w i t h this engagement. T h e I n d i a n s were therefore obliged to submit to the impositions of private traders, or to seek supplies f r o m the F r e n c h w h o failed not to j o i n w i t h them i n reproaching the E n g l i s h for this breach of promise, a n d for their a v i d i t y i n getting a w a y the l a n d . GOVERNOR SAMUEL SHUTE. FROM A P R I N T IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. SAMUEL SHUTE was governor of New Hampshire and also Massachusetts from 1716 to 1724. Through his influence and that of his hrother fohn Slitite, Earl of Barrington, tlie Scotch settlers in the north of Ireland were welcomed to America in 1718, where they settled in Londonderry, New Hampshire. INDUS- SIGNATURKS OX E A R L Y M A P OF N E W HAMPSHIRE " N O R T H COUNTRY." FROM THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. HAMPSHIRE K i n g of F r a n c e ; and solitary traders resided w i t h , or occasionally visited t h e m ; but no attempt was made by any c o m p a n y to settle on their lands. U t r e c h t , inatle on the hmths to the eastward and by their b u i l d i n j ; forts, block houses and n u l l s ; whereby their mode of passing the rivers and carrying-places was i n t e r r u p t e d ; and they could not believe, though they were told w i t h great solemnity, that these forufications w e r e erected for their defence against i n v a s i o n . W h e n conferences were held w i t h t h e m on this subject, they either denied that the lands h a d been sold, or pretended that the sachems h a d exceedetl their power i n m a k i n g the bargains; or had c o n v e j e d lands beyond the limits of their tribe; or that the E n g l i s h had t a k e n advantage of their d r u n k e n n e s s to m a k e t h e m sign the deeds; or that no valuable consideration had been g i v e n for the purchase. No arguments or evidence w h i c h could be a d duced w o u l d satisfy them unless the lands w e r e paid for a g a i n ; antl had this been done once, their posterity after a few years w o u l d have renewed the d e m a n d . O n the other h a n d , the F r e n c h d i d not i n a f o r m a l m a n n e r declare them subjects of the c r o w n of F r a n c e but every tribe, h o w e v e r s m a l l , w a s a l l o w e d to preserve its independence. T h o s e w h o were situated i n the heart of C a n a d a kept their lands to themselves, w h i c h were never solicited f r o m t h e m ; those w h o d w e l t on the rivers a n d shores of the A d a n t i c , though distant f r o m the F r e n c h colonies, received a n n u a l presents f r o m the N E W T h e inhabitants of the eastern parts of N e w E n g l a n d were not of the best character for religion and were ill-adapted to engage the affections of the I n d i a n s by their e x a m p l e . T h e frequent hostilities on this quarter, not only kept alive a spirit of jealousy a n d revenge i n i n d i v i d u a l s , but jirevented a n y e n deavors to propagate religious knowledge a m o n g the I n d i a n s by the g o v e r n m e n t ; though it was one of the conditions of their charter; and though m a n y good men w i s h e d it might be attempted. A t length. G o v e r n o r Shute, i n his conference w i t h their sachems at A r r o w s i c k , i n t r o duced this i m p o r t a n t business by offering thcni i n a f o r m a l m a n n e r , an I n d i a n bible, and a protestant missionary; but they rejected both, saying " G o d hath g i v e n us teaching a l ready, and if we should go f r o m i t , we should displease h i m . " H e w o u l d have done m u c h better service and perhaps prevented a w a r , if he had complied w i t h their earnest desire to fix a boundary beyond w h i c h the E n g l i s h should not extend their settlements. . \m a n , i n conversation w i t h one of their sachems, asked h i m w h y they w e r e so strongly attached to the F r e n c h , f r o m w h o m they could not expect to receive so m u c h benefit as f r o m the E n g l i s h ; the sachem g r a v e l y a n s w e r e d , "because the F r e n c h have taught us to prav to G o d , w h i c h the E n g l i s h never did." A considerable n u m b e r of prisoners h a v i n g been t a k e n d u r i n g these t i m e s . N e w H a m p s h i r e , i n 1725, m a d e its first overtures to the C a n a d i a n a u t h o r i t i e s for t h e i r r e t u r n . The F r e n c h g o v e r n o r at M o n t r e a l a r r a n g e d a m e e t i n g of the C o m m i s s i o n , of w h i c h T h e o dore A t k i n s o n of N e w H a m p s h i r e w a s one, w i t h the I n d i a n chiefs of the A b e n a k i tribe. S i x t e e n captives w e r e r a n s o m e d as the result of this m e e t i n g . �HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE The province blessed with HISTORICAL of New Hampshire comparative peace I n d i a n s for the n e x t decade. the Settlements i n tiers a n d n a m e d ber, one, t w o , three a n d four. by 19 was with ad- v a n c e d to the n o r t h as t o w n after t o w n g r a n t e d , often N E W HAMPSHIRE was num- N o t u n t i l the accession of K i n g G e o r g e I I I i n 1741 d i d the I n d i a n s a g a i n become a threat to N e w Hamp- shire. T h e w a r s b e t w e e n the w h i t e m e n a n d red men affairs. had heretofore With hostilities been purely between the local England a n d S p a i n , i n w h i c h the F r e n c h a l l i e d t h e m selves against the began. Hampshire New English, a world would conflict be drawn i n t o this conflict, since it lay on the border- line between F r a n c e and E n g l a n d . B y the year between 1 7 4 4 there w a s open the N e w E n g l a n d colonies warfare and the F r e n c h to the n o r t h , s a i d to be to protect the fishing interests at C a p e B r e t o n but to b e g i n probably a n e w series of attacks against the I n d i a n tribes c o n s i d e r e d to be a l l i e d w i t h the French in Canada. T h e extent to w h i c h this w a s t r u e is u n certain. As early as 1725 Vaudreuil, the F r e n c h G o v e r n o r of C a n a d a h a d i n s i s t e d t h a t his g o v e r n m e n t " h a d neither encouraged or s u p p l i e d t h e m for the purpose of w a r . " T h e y were, INDIAN M A L L E T . FROM T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. "an he asserted independent (meaning the Abenakis), n a t i o n " a n d s a i d that war w a s " u n d e r t a k e n by t h e m i n defence of t h e i r l a n d s w h i c h h a d been i n v a d e d by the people of N e w ('oi.oNiAi. l^LocK HOUSE AND Situ.KADI,. FROM A P R I N T IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL S o c i E ' r Y ' s COLLECTION. England." INDIAN BEADED MOCCASINS IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. ONE of the New Hampshire forts, or "garrisons" at Concord is described in a printed address given in i8go hefore Tlie New Hampsliire Historical Society. It was htiilt, according to this address: "of hewed logs, which lay flat upon each other." The ends, heing fitted for the purpose, it continues, ivere inserted in grooves set in large posts, erected at each corner. They enclosed an area of several square rods, were raised to the height of a common dwelling-house, and at two or more of the corners were placed hoxcs where sentinels kept watch. In some cases, several small huildings, erected for the temporary accommodation of families, were within the enclosure. Houses not connected with garrisons were all deserted hy their owners, and tire furniture removed. In the day-time men went forth to tlieir labors in companies, always carrying their guns with them, and one or more of tlieir number placed on guard. If the Indians were discovered approaching, alarm guns were fired, and the report answered from fort to fort. On the Sabbath tJie men went armed to the Iwuse of worship, stacked their guns around a post in tile middle, and sat down with bullet-pouch and potvder-liorn slung across their shoulders, while their pastor, the Rev. Timothy Walker, who is said to have had the best gun in the parish, prayed and preached with his gun standing in the ptdpit. Mr. Atkinson, shire at claimed outside the representing conference t h a t the N e w their province New held in HampMontreal, England lands and the that were whites h a d as m u c h r i g h t there as the I n d i a n s . is c e r t a i n that the N o r t h e r n I n d i a n s o n l y a total of a f e w Hampshire One square It occupied m i l e s of New agreed upon territory. thing is a p p a r e n t and by h i s t o r i a n s : that the w a y to the a t t a c k Cape Breton by the N e w Englanders on asso- ciated as they w e r e w i t h the E n g l i s h C r o w n , lay t h r o u g h I n d i a n c o u n t r y a n d that the I n d i a n tribes there m u s t be o v e r c o m e first. appears, another however, that there was It route a n d the battle of L o u i s b o u r g , the c i t a d e l of C a p e on the Breton, w a s actually fought sea. Most of the New largely Hampshire v o l u n t e e r s w h o took p a r t i n it n e v e r s a w a n y I n d i a n s , except those c o m p a r a t i v e l y few who helped to m a n the forts p r o t e c t i n g the F r e n c h c i t i z e n s of a n o t h e r w i s e New England volunteers clergy peaceful city. had, according to h i s t o r y , m o t i v e s ; first to protect the N e w countryside second vaders," to against move who "aggression," the had t h i r d to the no several Hampshire Northern against probably and The w h o e n c o u r a g e d these Indians; French "in- i n t e n t i o n of instigate a reli- g i o u s " c r u s a d e " ostensibly opposed to that of the F r e n c h , w h i c h w o u l d , as the Reverend G e o r g e W h i t e f i e l d p u t i t , be " u n d e r the l e a d - �20 HISTORICAL NEW BRETON was the name of a New Hampshire town granted by Governor Bcnning Wentworth in ly^i in honor of those w/io fought at Cape Breton. Among the applicants for land were Captain John Ladd and Captain Ebenezer Webster, father of Daniel Webster. In lyyg the town was renamed Andovcr. N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL N E W 21 HAMPSHIRE e r s h i p of C h r i s t , " a n d i n the w o r d s of P a r s o n the M o o d y of P o r t s m o u t h , " h e w d o w n the a h a r s C h a r l e s t o w n i n his h o n o r . i n the F r e n c h c h u r c h e s . " Indian W h a t e v e r a c t u a l l y o c c u r r e d , the F r e n c h a n d I n d i a n s d i d not t h e n i n v a d e N e w since Louisbourg siege, with Shirley was subdued Colonel and settlement attacks subsequently similar to C h a r l e s t o w n , but a p p a r e n d y England, following was i n by the F r e n c h forces, a named the one at not p a r t i c i p a t e d also took place at R o c h e s t e r a n d at C o n c o r d ( t h e n called R u m - Pepperrell, Governor f o r d ) d u r i n g the same p e r i o d . Lieutenant-Governor Vaughan attack in 1746, known T h e Concord i n history as "The e m e r g i n g as heroes, n o t w i t h s t a n d i n g the fact B r a d l e y M a s s a c r e , " r e s u l t e d i n the s l a y i n g of that five i n the r e s u l t i n g treaty of A i x - l a - C h a p - citizens, whose names are i n s c r i b e d on pelle the E n g l i s h r e t u r n e d L o u i s b o u r g to its w h a t is k n o w n as " T h e B r a d l e y Monument" original F r e n c h proprietors. i n the w e s t e r n p a r t of the t o w n . T h e monu- T h e L o u i s b o u r g i n c i d e n t , h o w e v e r , w a s not w i t h o u t its I n d i a n repercussions. naki The tribes, bitter at the a p p a r e n t t h e i r F r e n c h patrons, soon b e g a n ment Abe- defeat was deeded of erected to T h e in New 1837 and was Hampshire later Historical Society. retaliatory A t the b e g i n n i n g of the S e v e n Y e a r s ' W a r , w a r f a r e i n earnest against N e w E n g l a n d a n d k n o w n i n A m e r i c a as the F r e n c h a n d I n d i a n New W a r , N e w H a m p s h i r e v o l u n t e e r troops p a r t i - Hampshire in particular. Forts at once erected by Massachusetts Four or Charlestown; Great at were Number Meadow W e s t m o r e l a n d ; G r e a t F a l l or W a l p o l e ; Dummer or Hinsdale; Upper Ashuelot H a m p s h i r e fortifications Souhegan East or or The Indian these places. against T h e encounters do most ticut R i v e r from Canada Indians, directly the New a Johnson. campaign Hampshire T h e f r o n t i e r t o w n s of S a l i s b u r y , not down and the seem Connec- preyed located b e t w e e n the panies of " R a n g e r s " BRADLEY MONUMENT. D E E D E D TO T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Robert interest. Rogers of w h i c h that of T h e a c c o u n t of R o g e r s ' s R a n g e r s is upon Connec- I n 1747, h o w e v e r . C a p t a i n P h i n e h a s Stevens h a v i n g o r g a n i z e d w h a t w a s p r o b a b l y the of "Rangers," a r r i v e d at t o w n f r o m D e e r f i e l d a n d set u p first Charles- headquarters i n the F o r t k n o w n as " N u m b e r F o u r , " u n d e r the j u r i s d i c t i o n of M a s s a c h u s e t t s . F o r almost the first t i m e a n I n d i a n " b a t t l e " o c c u r r e d o n N e w H a m p s h i r e s o i l , i n w h i c h the a t t a c k i n g force was composed, diers. Although i n p a r t , of F r e n c h sol- this force apparently out- n u m b e r e d the g a r r i s o n t h e i r a t t a c k w a s u n successful. a sturdy plan The fort, four-sided b u i l t i n the f o r m log of w h i c h has been ported to be the best of stockade, preserved, an of exact was re- its k i n d i n New E n g l a n d a n d a m o d e l for other t o w n s . Ad- miral Sir Charles Knowles, in command of the E n g l i s h fleet at B o s t o n m a d e the g a r r i s o n a gift of a h a n d s o m e gold-hiked sword and Major c l a i m s the greatest h i s t o r i c a l t i c u t a n d the M e r r i m a c k . company extent the I n d i a n s a n d captives t a k e n . of to h a v e been by l a r g e bodies of I n d i a n s , but the settlements not T h e s e i n c i d e n t s l e d to the f o r m i n g of c o m - recurred small groups w h o came the was W a l p o l e , H i n s d a l e and Keene were all raided Rochester. attacks against t h e i r allies. Souhegan W e s t or A m h e r s t a n d at L o n d o n d e r r y , C h e s ter, E p s o m a n d this to w h i c h the F r e n c h h a d m a d e Hopkinton, Merrimack, While soldiers h a d reason to l e a r n soon the w e r e b u i l t at Pcnacook, Suncook, Contoocook, i n the a t t a c k on C r o w n P o i n t u n d e r the d i r e c t i o n of S i r W i l l i a m Fort K e e n e a n d L o w e r A s h u e l o t or S w a n z e y . New cipated i n 1754 or S I R W I L L I A M IOHNSON. FROM A P R I N T IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. �22 HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON was tlie nephew of Admiral Sir Peter Warren, tvho bore the same name as the New Hampshire town of Warren and who received a grant of land in the Mohawk Valley from the English government. Sir William came to America and settled on this land in iJsS. In I74y it was largely through his efforts that the Mohawk Indians remained peaceful during the war betiveen England and Prance. He held numerous councils with the tribes, with whom lie traded in furs and othei- articles and in 7755 was given the "sole management and direction of the affairs of the six nations of Indians and their allies." In this position he commanded a force of some two thousand colonial militia and two or three hundred Indians. In iy6o with a force of several hundred Indians lie joined General Amherst in the attack on Montreal. After the death of his first wife he married Molly Brant, a Mohawk Indian and sister of Chief Joseph Brant, , whose Indian name was Thayendanegea and who was among the Indians educated at Moor's Indian Charity School at Lebanon, Connecticut, which later hecame Dartmouth College. ROBERT R t x j E R S . FROM A P R I N T IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE H I S TORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. told i n c o n s i d e r a b l e in his which Journal The of d e t a i l by R o g e r s h i m s e l f Major New Robert Hampshire ciety L i b r a r y has s e v e r a l ing is first Rogers his re-told by Rogers T h e story K e n n e t h Roberts h i s t o r i c a l n o v e l , Northivest Major So- editions i n c l u d - the r a r e D u b l i n copy of 1770. admirably of Historical collected in Passage. a group of excel- l e n t m a r k s m e n , a l l m e n w e l l - e q u i p p e d to face severe hardships, ments i n the v i c i n i t y of F o r t E d w a r d , F o r t William and Henry after and several Crown engage- Point, the R a n g e r s w e r e o r d e r e d by G e n e r a l A m h e r s t to destroy The the I n d i a n v i l l a g e of S t . F r a n c i s . march took T h e y were ordered to k i l l w o m e n them twenty-one and children. They the m e n , t a k i n g and returned down the the remainder This is t h e last n o t a b l e New Hampshire history. most prisoners Connecticut G e n e r a l J o h n S t a r k w a s one of the not attacked the v i l l a g e d u r i n g the n i g h t , d i s p a t c h e d of days. by G e n e r a l A m h e r s t River. Rangers. I n d i a n encounter in CAPTAIN JOSEPH BRANT, "THAYENDENEGEA." FROM AN ENGRAVING IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. �24 HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE EMMA COLEMAN, in her fine study of "New England Captives Carried to Canada," says: "Our Indian enemies in the Intercolonial Wars were almost without exception from the missions, from those established on the rivers of Maine by priests going to Indian villages and from those in Canada, near Montreal, Three Rivers and Quebec, to which Indians from New England and New York had been urged to migrate. And back to their mission-homes they carried our people, where today many of their kin are living." SECTION OF CAPTAIN JOSEPH BLAXCHAUD'S MAP^ SHOWING ROUTE OVER W H I C H INDIAN CAPTIVES W E R E T A K E N TO CANADA. FROM T H E ORIGINAL IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. I or the I n d i a n s , c a m e to A m e r i c a f r o m they c o u l d h a v e w h a t they f o u n d h e r e , w h e t h e r fish, 'America h a d a precedent f r o m the S p a n i a r d s . and brought back treasure i n gold and E n g l a n d colonists k n e w there w a s n o g o l d a n d s i l v e r to be f o u n d . is t o l d t h a t at one t i m e , l o n g after, a gifted t h e e a r l y colonists of N e w secution." make a from collected considerable either South the New The story speaker h a d t o l d h i s hearers that H a m p s h i r e " h a d c o m e here to escape r e l i g i o u s per- c a p t u r e a n d the events l e a d i n g u p to it. Why and of these people w e r e t a k e n to C a n a d a , h o w they w e r e treated a n d w h a t became those who never r e t u r n e d is w o r t h c o n - s i d e r i n g at the outset. of colonization was T h e religious as important H a m p s h i r e is u n i q u e i n h i s t o r y because of the fact and P u r i t a n of N e w E n g l a n d . far U n f o r t u n a t e l y for H a m p s h i r e settlements greater success among the The Indians French the F r e n c h i n their not missionary than only did T h i s is one of the strange M a n y of these captives w e r e t h u s T h e s e prisoners were e l s e w h e r e , b u t of greater i m p o r t a n c e the F r e n c h f a i t h , a d d i n g each t i m e , they h o p e d , to the s t r e n g t h of their the F r e n c h . T h e i r v a l u e to the F r e n c h w a s at least captures threefold. weaken Not the only would E n g l i s h colonies, over to own c o l o n i z a t i o n i n C a n a d a a n d d i m i n i s h i n g that of the E n g l i s h colonies. The New H a m p s h i r e H i s t o r i c a l Society's L i b r a r y has one of the best col- lections i n A m e r i c a of " c a p t i v e " I n d i a n accounts. S o m e are m e r e m a n u s c r i p t s . MODEL OF BIKCH-BARK CANOE IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. to the I n d i a n w a s the o p p o r t u n i t y of s e l l i n g t h e m to paradoxes carried back adopted i n t o the tribes at S t . F r a n c i s i n C a n a d a a n d A g a i n a n d a g a i n the I n d i a n s descended f r o m the n o r t h o n a N e w H a m p s h i r e prisoners." for m a s t e r y of N o r t h A m e r i c a . an r i v e r s a n d m o u n t a i n s to be sold to the F r e n c h , not as slaves but as converts them allies i n the great s t r u g g l e of h i s t o r y . t o w n or v i l l a g e to " t a k e the converted e n t i r e l y n e w p r i n c i p l e ; they treated the settlers as they d i d furs a n d fish s e e k i n g p r i m a r i l y to c a p t u r e t h e m a n d sell t h e m . the F r e n c h C a t h o l i c of C a n a d a as i t w a s to the that i n s t e a d of k i l l i n g the " i n t r u d e r s " the I n d i a n n a t i v e s of the soil adopted aspect to money." fighting or a u t o b i o g r a p h i c a l g i v i n g the story of a specific i n t o effective first. are biographical " N a y , " r e p l i e d someone i n the a u d i e n c e , " t h e y c a m e here to fish a n d New docu- number t h e m to t h e i r f a i t h but also c o n v e r t e d England H a d they not gone to B u t soon pamphlets, English. or g a m e or m i n e r a l s silver! printed labors or m e r e l y soil to be c u l t i v a t e d . They fragments And had N T H E C O N T E S T W i t h the I n d i a n s i n N e w H a m p s h i r e the p r o b l e m before the T h e s e settlers h a d been t o l d that i f they c a m e are ments. the N e w New Hampshire Persons T a k e n as Captives by the Indians settlers as to w h o s h o u l d h a v e the l a n d , they Others 25 INDIAN D O L L . N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. these but �HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE THE NEW HAMPSHIRE clergy were particularly irritated to find that captives taken to Canada hy the Indians had been given special protection hy the French Government. Governor Penning Wentworth voiced this concern when he wrote Lord Holderness in iy54 that "the young people (captives) are exposed to the craft oj Romish clergy and are in great danger oj heing corrupted with the pernicious principles oj the Church oj Rome, who are assiduous in pro.^elytizing them to their own religion." The first 27 captives to be t a k e n to Canada by the I n d i a n s w e r e those f r o m H a t f i e l d a n d D e e r f i e l d , Massachusetts of King Major i n 1677 Philip's W a r . Ebenezer One at the e n d of Hinsdale, from these was whom the N e w Hampshire town was named. w h o escaped, Indians apiece for though, were brought expected at their the back news that to receive captives eight in at w a r with these pounds Canada time, E n g l a n d not openly Another and one even France another. T h e C a n a d i a n I n d i a n s , it w a s b e l i e v e d , w o u l d j o i n the n e x t r a i d i f this one p r o v e d finan- c i a l l y successful. All the captives w h o s u r v i v e d the t r e k to C a n a d a w e r e redeemed the f o l l o w i n g s p r i n g i n c l u d i n g t w o infants aptly n a m e d Waite and " C a p t i v i t y " Jennings. "Canada" In order to a c c o m p l i s h t h i s forty-six t o w n s c o n t r i b u t e d 344 p o u n d s , 3 s h i l l i n g s a n d 6 pence. i n t e r e s t i n g to note that the t o w n of I t is Ports- m o u t h m a d e the second largest c o n t r i b u t i o n to t h i s f u n d . T h r e e h u n d r e d p o u n d s of the total w e n t to C a n a d a as r a n s o m money. W h e t h e r or not these I n d i a n s f o u n d trade i n N e w creasing Englanders number of such profitable, this an in- depredations oc- c u r r e d d u r i n g the n e x t eighty years w i t h N e w H a m p s h i r e l o s i n g its share of m e n , INDIAN WAMPUM B E L T . FROM T H E NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORCAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. women INDIAN C H I L E . FROM A PAINTING FORMERLY OWNED BY SAMUEL G . D R A K E , HISTORIAN. N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. they w e r e u s e f u l for prisoner e x c h a n g e s for r a n s o m m o n e y . be e m p l o y e d sparsely to bolster the labor populated and F u t h e r m o r e they m i g h t New France. supply of To the c l e r i c a l interests it w a s c e r t a i n l y w o r t h w h i l e to convert these heretics to what they be- l i e v e d to be the t r u e f a i t h , a n d this w a s done w h e n e v e r possible. thorough-going Francis T h e r e f o r e , they set u p a bounty system. P a r k m a n , w r i t i n g of King Wil- l i a m ' s W a r , points out that " T w e n t y crowns iiad been offered for each male w h i t e , ten crowns for each female, a n d ten crowns for each scalp, whether I n d i a n or E n g l i s h . T h e bounty o n prisoners produced an excellent result, since instead of k i l l i n g them the I n d i a n allies learned to b r i n g them to Quebec. I f c h i l d r e n , they were placed i n the convents; and if adults, they were distributed to labor among the settlers. T h u s though the royal letters show that the measure w a s one of policy, it acted i n the interest of humanity." SECTION o r MURAL IN T H E MASCOMA S . w i N G S BANK, LEBANON, BY BERNARD F . CHAPMAN. FROM "FIFTY'-THREE YEARS OF PROGRESS" IN T H E N E W FIAMPS H i R E HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S LIBRARY. �28 HISTORICAL JOHN WHEELWRIGHT, the founder of Exeter, came from Lincolnshire, England, where he was a vicar in a country cliurch. Sailing for America in about i6^^ he purchased land at Exeter from the Indians who are said to have given him a deed. The matter was widely publicized but the deed was never authenticated as genuine. Mr. Wheelwright was pastor of the Exeter Church, later moving to Maine. N E W HAMPSHIRE and children, "captivated" T h e settlement next by u p captives the r a i d here brutally Indians. to C a n a d a . in which Major W a l d r o n , I n d i a n trader a n d of the l e a d i n g the at C o c h e c o ( D o v e r ) w a s the to d e l i v e r was HISTORICAL figures It Richard fighter, a n d one i n the colony, w a s so murdered. T h e H a n n a h D u s t a n episode is a m o n g the first records to appear i n p r i n t e d f o r m . and Mary Neff Haverhill, set were taken Massachusetts, off i n the d i r e c t i o n She prisoners DEERFIELD teas protected by a Palisade with twenty soldiers, who however, were not alert, and considerably hampered by a deep snow. Miss Baker, in her book says "The Indians came in at niglit like a flood upon them, and tlie morning dawned on a scene of horror." Emma Lewis Coleman gives a total of one hundred and twenty captives taken to Canada in noi from Deerfield alone. N A R R A T I V E o r, T H B C captors Merrimack River, of C a n a d a . They a n d there most Mrs. is celebrated the t w o places. Mas. V I T Y J O H N S O N . An A C C O U N T i f IJCI r\.y: i;P.IN'.N during Four 'r'ears » I'l 1".- I . ' were and F R E N c H . a n d t a k e n to C a n a d a , the latter re- t u r n i n g to become the m o t h e r dren. at of H a v e r - h i l l , a n d H a n n a h E a s t m a n of C o n c o r d captured I while by m o n u m e n t s H a n n a h Bradley T Dustan of the p a r t y they slept, r e t u r n i n g by canoe to H a v e r h i l l . H e r memory P o ? stopped for the n i g h t near P e n a c o o k o n the k i l l e d a n d scalped A at a n d their 29 N E W HAMPSHIRE Samuel Gill of n i n e of S a l i s b u r y , chil- Massachu- setts, w a s t a k e n i n 1697 at the age of n i n e , growing up i n Canada English girl. ferred to r e m a i n a m o n g students and marrying at D a r t m o u t h I n the Histoire the I n d i a n s . were des Abena\is, Indian of Samuel Abbe Gill of d a u g h t e r of the R e v e r e n d J o h n seven Quebec. at Wells, Purchased Maine from J i . , : . .KTSlURf., C A R L 1 S L E, jun. and grand- Wheelwright, and AT D A V I D fifty-two white blood. f o u n d e r of E x e t e r , w a s c a p t u r e d P R I N T E D By Maurauk I n 1703 E s t h e r W h e e l w r i g h t , great of Three his grandsons. records a total of n i n e h u n d r e d a n d descendants an H e never r e t u r n e d , h a v i n g pre- at the age taken to the A b e n a k i I n - T i i T . E PACE OE T i i t JOHNSON- N A R RATIVE. I N T H E NE-W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S LIBRARY. d i a n s by a F r e n c h priest, she b e c a m e a governess i n the f a m i l y of the F r e n c h g o v e r n o r , V a u d r e u i l a n d later entered a n U r s u l i n e C o n v e n t , e v e n t u a l l y to become M o t h e r S u perior of the U r s u l i n e s at M o n t r e a l , d y i n g i n 1780 at the age of eighty-four. She was the o n l y E n g l i s h w o m a n ever to be so elected. A n o t h e r instance of the u n u s u a l o u t c o m e of I n d i a n c a p t i v i t y is that of E u n i c e W i l l i a m s d a u g h t e r of P a r s o n J o h n W i l l i a m s of D e e r f i e l d w h o w a s c a p t u r e d i n 1704 f o l l o w i n g the I n d i a n a t t a c k there a n d t a k e n to Canada. R e f u s i n g a l l entreaties o n the part of h e r parents t o be r a n s o m e d a n d r e t u r n e d , she b e c a m e the w i f e of a n I n d i a n w h o h a d been b a p t i z e d by the n a m e A m b r o s e . HKAD o i - HANNAH Du.srAN'.s TO.MAHAWK. FROM A P R I N T I N T H E N E W H A M P SHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. T h e r e w a s also the case of the R o l l i n s f a m i l y of E x e t e r , w h e r e a m o t h e r a n d h e r t w o d a u g h t e r s w e r e c a p t u r e d , a n d the m o t h e r r e d e e m e d , w h i l e the d a u g h t e r s r e m a i n e d to marry into F r e n c h families. �HISTORICAL N E W HISTORICAL HAMPSHIRE In 1725 the Hanson household was a t t a c k e d by eleven I n d i a n s . T h e husband a n d a d a u g h t e r escaped, but M r s . H a n s o n , her m a i d a n d several of her c h i l d r e n w e r e c a r r i e d off. M r s . H a n s o n , the m a i d a n d three of her c h i l d r e n w e r e e v e n t u a l l y r a n s o m e d , the youngest c h i l d h a v i n g r e m a i n e d as the w i f e of a F r e n c h n a t i v e . T w o other c h i l d r e n d i e d at the h a n d s of the I n d i a n s at the t i m e of the c a p t u r e . I n 1754, j u s t at the b e g i n n i n g of the S e v e n Y e a r ' s W a r , the I n d i a n s r a i d e d the c o u n t r y Hamp- s h i r e , t h e n a n e w l y settled f a r m area k n o w n as S t e v e n s t o w n . Scribner, H e r e they c a p t u r e d S a m u e l Robert Barber, Enos Bishop and N a t h a n i e l M e l o o n w i t h his w i f e a n d several children. J E I I R Y , LORD AMHERST. FROM A P R I N T IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. T h e M e l o o n s w e r e t a k e n to C a n a d a , a l o n g w i t h the others, a n d sold to a F r e n c h priest aboard Intercepted BEADED B E L T MADE BY RACHEL MELOON WHILE S H E W A S AN INDIAN C A P TIVE IN CANADA, AND S E N T lo P E T E R K I M B A L L AT BOS- CAWEN. ORIGINAL IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. by a vessel b o u n d an for Arriving of the d a u g h t e r s , reluctantly returning where married New she Hampshire remained in to Salisbury " a d o p t e d . " M r s . Johnson's h u s b a n d w a s t a k e n Reuben to M o n t r e a l w i t h t w o others of the Canada, in Greeley. H i s t o r i c a l Society purchased The a for seven hundred of her d a u g h t e r s j o i n e d the f a m i l y of the L i e u t e n a n t G o v e r n o r . for mistreated. whose Peter Kimball of d i a r y is also i n the L i b r a r y , w r i t t e n w h i l e he s e r v e d i n the w a r . S a l i s b u r y captives w e r e Of New Boscawen, a l l the accounts A l l the other of I n d i a n captives i n H a m p s h i r e t a k e n to C a n a d a , the story of the " J o h n s o n C a p t i v i t y " is perhaps among the best k n o w n . A r a r e copy of the " N a r r a - tive" Walpole, N e w by printed i n David Narrative oj the containing ing is four in Carlisle, Jr., Captivity an account years The with New 1796 Hampshire and oj Mrs. of her the Indians Hampshire sufferings and called Johnson: durFrench, H i s t o r i c a l So- ciety's L i b r a r y . A c c o r d i n g to this record C a p t a i n J a m e s J o h n s o n became a resident of "Number F o u r , " n o w C h a r l e s t o w n , i n 1750, having , , the T h e y w e r e not , . C a p t a i n J o h n s o n w a s released on parole to enable h i m to secure a r a n s o m of one h u n d r e d a n d fifty p o u n d s , w h i c h he obtained f r o m the N e w government. redeemed. l i v r e s by F r e n c h g o v e r n m e n t a n d placed i n the f a m i l y of G o v e r n o r D u q u w n e w h i l e one b e a d - w o r k belt m a d e by her w h e n a c a p t i v e , Captain group. L a t e r , she says, she w a s also t a k e n there a n d 1763 has learned into w h i c h appropriate ceremonies they w e r e were r e t u r n e d to N e w H a m p s h i r e . R a c h e l M e l o o n , one at St. F r a n c i s the party that the I n d i a n s w e r e of the S t . F r a n c i s tribe France. E n g l i s h ship, they 31 W h e t h e r their m o t i v e w a s to get these articles a w a y f r o m J o h n s o n or not is u n c e r t a i n f r o m the account, but M r . J o h n s o n a n d a l m o s t his entire household w e r e c a p t u r e d on the n i g h t of his r e t u r n by a b a n d of seventeen I n d i a n s w h o took t h e m to C a n a d a w i t h s u c h of t h e i r belongings as they c o u l d seize. T h e a c c o u n t of the j o u r n e y c o n t a i n s a n u m ber of i n t e r e s t i n g i n c i d e n t s , a m o n g t h e m the fact that the I n d i a n s d i d not t o r t u r e or m o lest t h e m a n d that one of the c h i l d r e n w a s placed for the n i g h t b e t w e e n t w o I n d i a n s a n d covered by a rope h e l d d o w n at each e n d by a n I n d i a n w h o l a y on i t , so t h a t i f she attempted to escape they w o u l d be a w a k e n e d . D u r i n g the j o u r n e y a d a u g h t e r w a s b o r n to M r s . J o h n s o n , w h o m she n a m e d " C a p t i v e " Johnson. w h o later placed M r s . M e l o o n a n d t w o of the children HAMPSHIRE come u p the C o n n e c t i c u t R i v e r f r o m L u n e n burg Massachusetts. His business was largely t r a d i n g w i t h the I n d i a n s , a n occupat i o n he seems to have enjoyed a n d profited by. I n 1754 he left home to tour the c o u n t r y side i n .search of t r a d i n g o p p o r t u n i t i e s . He appears a l w a y s to h a v e been o n f r i e n d l y t e r m s w i t h the I n d i a n s a n d r e t u r n e d w i t h a good stock of n e w articles he h a d p u r c h a s e d . T h e H a n s o n c a p t i v i t y has been w i d e l y p u b l i c i z e d by a n a u t o b i o g r a p h y by M r s . E l i z a b e t h H a n s o n of D o v e r w h i c h appeared i n several e d i t i o n s , a n u m b e r of rare copies b e i n g i n The New H a m p s h i r e H i s t o r i c a l Society's L i b r a r y . M r s . H a n s o n w a s the w i f e of J o h n Hanson, a Quaker. side i n the v i c i n i t y of S a l i s b u r y , N e w N E W A f t e r a year a n d a h a l f i n C a n a d a M r s t v i t h her sisters a n d t w o d a u g h t e r s r e t u r n e d to the C o l o n i e s . released after three years of c a p i v i t y . a n u n in M o n t r e a l . Ticonderoea. Hampshire J o h n s o n w a s released, a n d M r . Johnson was O n e of the d a u g h t e r s r e n a m e d a n d became C a p t a i n Johnson later enlisted a n d w a s k i l l e d M r s . J o h n s o n d i e d i n 1810. j t- m , 1758 , W i t h ^ t h e l ^ g i n n i n g of open w a r f a r e b e t w e e n F r a n c e a n d E n g a n d , ^ at ,, finally r e s u l t i n g in the t a k i n g by the E n g l i s h of M o n t r e a l a n d Q u e b e c , the I n d i a n raids on N e w H a m p s h i r e cam'e to a n e n d , a l t h o u g h there w e r e b e t w e e n the N e w requent encounters E n g l a n d e r s a n d the I n d i a n s i n the v i c i n i t y ot the C a n a d i a n border u n t i l after the close of the R e v o l u t i o n . �HISTORICAL 32 New N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL Hampshire Indians H a v e Gone but N EW HAMPSHIRE, as well as all A m e r i c a , may it might have gone far f o u g h t i n the R e v o l u t i o n . PASSACONAWAY was the most famous of the Penaeoot^ Indians whose lands bordered on the Merrimack river north of Concord, and their chief. He is said to have lived to be a hundred and tiventy years old. His dying words are recorded to have been; "Take heed how you quarrel with the English for though you may do them much mischief, you will be destroyed and rooted of} the earth if you do." Passaconaway's daughter is said to have married Winnepurkit or Winnepocket also of the Penacook tribe. diflerendy with well pay tribute to the H a d it not been for t h e m soldiers who I t w a s i n the I n d i a n w a r s they l e a r n e d to New England fight. F o r m o r e t h a n t w o decades p r i o r to 1775, m e n w e r e t r a i n e d here, t h a n k s to the I n d i a n s , to protect t h e i r h o m e s a n d g u a r d t h e i r liberty. O n e has but to r e a d the r e c o r d of G e n e r a l John S t a r k a n d his fellow-patriots, to sense the i m p o r t a n c e of the events that preceded the w a r for the i n d e p e n d e n c e of this c o u n t r y . T h e early settlers h a d as m u c h difficulty i n p r o n o u n c i n g the I n d i a n n a m e s as the I n d i a n s d i d i n a t t e m p t i n g to m a k e t h e i r s p r o n o u n c able. T h e y d i d , h o w e v e r , g i v e us Coos w h i c h they p r o n o u n c e d C o w a s h or C o w a s s , a n d w h i c h became the n a m e of a N e w H a m p s h i r e c o u n t y . C o c h e c o w a s as near as the colonists got to w h a t w a s afterward named Dover. S u n a p e e the I n d i a n s apparently p r o n o u n c e d Soo-ni-pee, a s p e l l i n g s t i l l occasionally to be seen o n old signs. Occum is the n a m e of a f a m o u s D a r t m o u t h I n d i a n graduate. . WONOLANCET was tlie son of . Passaconaway. Although the settlers are said to have burned one of his •fenacook villages in 167;, during King Philip's War, the Penacooks did not retaliate, fohn Eliot, writing to his friend Sir Robert Boyle, in England, calls Wonolancet "a sachem of tiie greatest blood of the country." CHOCORUA. FROM A P R I N T I N THE N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. CHOCORUA is thought to have been a member of the Pequawket or Ossipee tribe, but whatever tribe Ite was, he has always been New Hampshire's favorie Indian. In the earliest records, the Mountain named for him was called feckoyva and Chocorua himself is thought to have spent a good part of his life in the vicinity of Tamworth and "died on the mountain, presumably as a residt of a fall from a cliff." Mr. Lawrence Mayo, a life member of The New Hampshire Historical Society, who did considerable research on the "Legend of Chocorua." fhe name of his monograph, says, "There is a tradition that Chocorua was killed by white men and that his dying curse was responsible for a mysterious bovine malady in that region of New Hampshire." PASSACONAWAY. FROM A P R I N T IN T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. 33 L i k e w i s e w h i l e the n a m e s of our places are l a r g e l y of E n g l i s h o r i g i n . N e w H a m p shire got m a n y of t h e m f r o m the I n d i a n s . The n a m e s of P e n a c o o k , Ossipee a n d P e q u a w k e t ( P i g w a c k e t ) are d e r i v e d directly f r o m the I n d i a n tribes. O t h e r tribes w e r e the N a s h u a s , the S o u h e g a n s , the N a t i c o o k s , the M o h a w k s , the N a m o s k e a g s ( A m o s k e a g ) , the N a r r a g a n s e t t s , the S u n c o o k s , the W i n n i pesaukees, a n d the P i s c a t a q u a s . F r o m the N e w H a m p s h i r e I n d i a n C h i e f s come our n a m e s of P a s s a c o n a w a y , W o n o l a n c e t , C h o corua, Kancamagus, Waternome and Paugus. T h e i r Names at Least R e m a i n m e m o r y of the I n d i a n s for at least one t h i n g . N E W HAMPSHIRE SAMSON OCCOM (or Cecum) was an early Indian convert to the Christian faith, coming from the Mohegan tribe in Southern Connecticut of which, in 1742, at the age of nineteen, he had become one of the leaders. Selected by the Reverend Eleazer Wheelock to attend his "college" for Indians at Lebanon, Connecticut, then called Moor's Indian Charity School, and afterward Dartmouth College, he first became a school-teacher and later an ordained minister oj the Gospel. In 1764, following the close of tlie French and English War, he was sent by Wheelock to accompany the Evangelist, George Whitefield, to preach and solicit contributions to the school in England and Scotland. He is said to have been instrumental in raising a large endowment fund, estimated at twelve thousand pounds. In his admirable book, "Samson Occom," Harold Blodgett says that "without Occom, Dartmouth wotdd never have been foimded." C e r t a i n e n d i n g s o n our I n d i a n n a m e s fall i n t o r e c o g n i z a b l e classes, s u c h as A n n a h o o k set ( H o o k s e t t ) , P e m i g e w a s s e t a n d N i t t i s s i t , a k i n to other n a m e s e n d i n g i n sit or set. T h e e n d i n g coo\r 0 0 ^ ) finding itself i n a g r o u p i n g of P e n a c o o k , P o n t o o c o o k , S u n cook, Ahquedaukee, Cowissawashook ( K e a r s a r g e ) , Aroostook, A m m o n u s u c , C o n toocook, M o o s i l a u k e , M o n o m o n o c , B a b o o s u c , U n c a n o o n u c , A s h u e l o c k ( A s h u e l o t ) , Massabesic, W a l o o m s u c , N e w i c h w a n n o c k , M e r r i m a c ( o n c e called M o n i a c k , M o n o m a c or M o n o m o c ) , has caused m u c h speculation a m o n g p h i l o l o g i s t s , some of w h o m consider the e n d i n g oo\o m e a n m e r e l y at. S i n c e there w e r e as m a n y different ages or dialects a m o n g the N e w I n d i a n s as there are a m o n g tions the v a r i o u s attached there m i g h t that w i t h have been w o r d s to w h i c h the syllable at w a s meaning The sec- of the U n i t e d States, it is difficult go f u r t h e r t h a n to conjecture ooh langu- Hampshire at the philologists at g o i n g mountain seem or to h a v e at to the many attached, the been river balked further. A n o t h e r g r o u p of N e w H a m p s h i r e I n d i a n n a m e s a l l c o n t a i n the syllable squatrt. Asquam �34 HISTORICAL HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE N E W HAMPSHIRE 35 ljut w e r e at least i n use by the settlers w h i l e the I n d i a n s w e r e here. THE HUTCHINSONS, Indson, John, Asa and Abhy, of the "Tribe of fesse" were famous in tlie annals of New Hampshire history as America's foremost family of singers. They were a choir of thirteen at the beginning, growing up in Milford, New Hampshire. Later as a quartet, they toured America from the 1840's to the iSyo's. shire n a t i v e s , but g i v e n i n h o n o r of great A m e r i c a n T h e f o r e g o i n g l i s t of N e w H a m p s h i r e I n d i a n n a m e s is by no m e a n s c o m p l e t e , they w e r e M a n y other tributes h a v e been p a i d to the N e w England Indians. Our evening dance is seen no more. Its sound has ceased to flow. And each one sings a mournful dirge In accents sad and slow. The whites have swept our friends away, Beneath the turf our fathers lay, We soon must join them in death's sleep And leave our homes to mourn and weep. Shall I the bravest of the chiefs. On this isle make my bed? 0 no! the whites' polluted feet Shall ne'er tread o'er my head. I've buried my hatchet 'neath the turf, But I will rest beneath the surf; The foaming billows shall be my grave, For I'll not die a white man's slave. T h e col- lege s o n g of A m h e r s t a n d m a n y a n o t h e r b a l l a d a n d story, a l l tell of the part they p l a y e d i n our early h i s t o r y , of w h i c h the verses of L o n g f e l l o w James F e n i m o r e C o o p e r are e x a m p l e s . a n d the books of M o s t p o p u l a r a m o n g the compositions of a decade or t w o ago w a s a s o n g c o m p o s e d a n d s u n g by the H u t c h i n s o n s "Glide O n , My Light Canoe," a fitting H i s t o r i c a l Society's L i b r a r y . 13 SAMSON- OCCUM. FROM A P R I N T IN T H E NE-W HAMPSHIRE HISI-ORICAL SOCII:TY'S COLLECTION. (Squam Lake, mountain and river), W i n n i - squam, Asquam-Schumake JVIonascon or Mascoma, necticut) Quampeagin, (Baker one they m i g h t These names do the same tribe, so t h a t to have meant something different f r o m another. meaning of squam the n a m e S q u a m (Con- Squamannagonic, (CJonic), and Squamscott. not a l l c o m e f r o m River), Quonekticut Several quite indicate the to be l a k e , i n w h i c h case L a k e might, in become L a k e L a k e ! translation O t h e r squams are said to be r i v e r s . T h e n a m e s e n d i n g i n qua, Piscataqua, Pequawket, a n d ]{et s u c h as Wataqua, Winni- p a u k e t t , seem to i n d i c a t e w a t e r or r i v e r s also, while the influence of the French may be t r a c e d , p e r h a p s , to the t r a n s l a t i o n of C h e b u c t o to C h e b e a q u e , the n a m e F r a n c o i s wa (Plausua Mountain), p r o n o u n c e d t h e i r jr Winnicoultt. as pi, since and to P l a u s a - the Indians Winnicot to St. John Baptist was Sabbatis. O d d n a m e s , s u c h as P a r m a c h e n e , A t t i l h a , Catamount, Mahomet, Monadnock, and Opechee are difficult to trace to I n d i a n o r i g i n . called t r i b u t e to this v a n i s h e d , b u t never-to-be- forgotten race, a copy of w h i c h is one of the treasures i n T h e N e w Glide on my light canoe, glide on, The morning breeze is free, I'll guide thee far, far out upon The wild and troubled sea. Howl on ye blasts with all your might. Hide, hide thyself thou orb of light, y.Roll on ye mountain billows roll. The wonders of the deep unfold. And on the waves we're forced to roam; There's none to pity, none to save The red man jrom the ocean grave. that "here." One of the most popular songs was called "Glide On, My Light Canoe" by J. W. Hutchinson with these words: Glide on and bear me from the sight Of yonder shady vale; For oh! there is a with'ring blight Spread o'er my native Isle; The whites have driven us from our home. Hamp- Indians. but indicates some of the p e r m a n e n t records they h a v e left b e h i n d , s h o w i n g They sang many popular songs and popularized others, usually on such subjects as temperance and freedom, calling themselves the Aeolian Vocalists and singing such ballads as "The Old Granite State," "Let My People Go," "What Are the Wild Waves Saying," "The Good Time Coming," "The Spider and the Fly," "Kind Words Can Never Die" and many of their own compositions. 'l ~ , t • T h e names T e c u m s e h a n d Osceola are late c o m e r s , not, of c o u r s e , related to the N e w COVER OF INDIAN SONG, SUNG IJY T H E HUTCHINSON F A M I L Y . FROM T H E N E W HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S COLLECTION. Hampshire �36 HISTORICAL N E W HAMPSHIRE SOURCES OF INFORMATION Atkinson, Theodore. A c c o u n t ot* m y j o u r n e y as a C o m m i s s i o n e r f r o m the G o v e r n o r of N e w H a m p s h i r e to C a n a d a , begun J a n u a r y the 15th. 1724-25. P u b h s h e d by the Society of C o l o n i a l W a r s , n o date. f k l k n a p . R e v . Jeremy. H i s t o r ) ' of N e w H a m p s h i r e ; 3 v o l u m e s . I-'hiladelphia a n d B o s t o n , P r i n t e d for the A u t h o r , 1 7 8 4 - 9 2 . Blodgett, H a r o l d . S a m s o n O c c o m . H a n o v e r , D a r t m o u t h C o l l e g e , 1935. B o d g e , G e o r g e M . Soldiers i n K i n g P h i l i p ' s W a r . L e o m i n s t e r , P r i n t e d for the A u t h o r , 1896. C a s w e l l , F r e d M . J o h n S t a r k , originator of N e w H a m p s h i r e ' s state motto. Historical N e w H a m p s h i r e , J u n e 1945. C o l e m a n , E m m a L . N e w E^ngland captives c a r r i e d to C a n a d a between 1677 a n d 1 7 6 0 ; 2 v o l umes. P o r t l a n d , S o u t h w o r t h , 1925, C r a w f o r d , J o h n G . I n d i a n s of N e w H a m p s h i r e . Manchester H i s t o r i c Association Collections, v o l u m e I , t)art 2. Manchester, G o u l d , 1897. Douglas-Lithgow, R. A . D i c t i o n a r y of A m e r i c a n - I n d i a n place a n d proper names i n N e w England. S a l e m , S a l e m Press, 1909. D r a k e , Samuel Gardner. B i o g r a p h y a n d history of the I n d i a n s of N o r t h A m e r i c a . Boston, Mussey, 1 8 5 1 . T h e F a r m e r ' s M o n t h l y V i s i t o r , v o l u m e 12. Manchester, 1852. G o o k i n , D a n i e l . H i s t o r i c a l collections of the I n d i a n s of N e w E n g l a n d . Massachusetts H i s torical Society Collections, first series, v o l u m e i . H a n s o n , M r s . E l i z a b e t h . A c c o u n t of the captivity of E l i z a b e t h H a n s o n . L o n d o n , C l a r k , 1760. Johnson, M r s . Susanna. N a r r a t i v e of the c a p t i v i t y of M r s . John.son. W a l p o l e , C a r l i s l e , 1796. K e n t o n , E d n a , editor. T h e Jesuit Relations a n d allied documents. N e w Y o r k , B o n i , 1925. Kidder, Frederic. T h e . \ b e n a k i I n d i a n s : their treaties of 1713 a n d 1717, a n d a v o c a b u lary. P o r t l a n d , T h u r s t o n , 1859. i M c C l i n t o c k , J o h n N o r r i s . H i s t o r y of N e w H a m p s h i r e . I^oston, R u s s e l l , i 8 8 8 . ( i M a u r a u l t , O l i v i e r . T h e F r e n c h of C a n a d a a n d N e w E n g l a n d . A n address before the N e w c o m e n Society, 1 9 5 1 . Mayo, Lawrence Shaw. H i s t o r y of the legend of C h o c o r u a . T h e N e w England Quarterly, v o l u m e 19, September 1946. M o r i s o n , S a m u e l Elliot. B u i l d e r s of the B a y C o l o n y . Boston, H o u g h t o n , 1930. Morton, T h o m a s . N e w English Canaan. Boston, P r i n c e Society, 1883. N e w H a m p s h i r e P r o v i n c i a l Papers, v o l u m e s i a n d 2. P a r k m a n , F r a n c i s . C o u n t F r o n t e n a c a n d N e w F r a n c e u n d e r L o u i s X I V . Boston, L i t t l e , 1904. Penhallow, Samuel. H i s t o r y of the w a r s of N e w E n g l a n d w i t h the eastern I n d i a n s . N e w H a m p s h i r e H i s t o r i c a l Society Collections, v o l u m e i . Roberts, K e n n e t h . N o r t h w e s t Passage. G a r d e n C i t y , D o u b l e d a y , 1937. Rogers, M a j o r Robert. Journals. D u b l i n , Potts, 1770, S a u n d e r s o n , H e n r y F I . H i s t o r y of C h a r l e s t o w n , N e w H a m p s h i r e , the O l d N o . 4. C l a r e m o n t M a n u f a c t u r i n g ' C o m p a n y , 1876. Schoolcraft, H e n r y R . I n f o r m a t i o n respecting the I n d i a n tribes of the U n i t e d States, 6 v o l u m e s . P h i l a d e l p h i a , L i p p i n c o t t , 1852-57. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indigenous Culture, Native Works, Objects, & Decoration Object Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historical NH - October 1952 Issue - NH Remembers The Indians Description An account of the resource A thirty-six page booklet created by the New Hampshire Historical Society. The Historical New Hampshire, Volume 8 Number 2, October 1952 Issue covers remembrances of indigenous populations, as researched and complied by by Robinson V. Smith. It is subtitled "NH Remembers the Indians." The accounts are exclusively told from European settler perspectives. The booklet contains as many European colonist representations as it does representations of indigenous populations. This item contains biases and misinformation from early periods. FHS-Kyle Leach Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource New Hampshire Historical Society Robinson V. 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October 1952 booklet clothing culture history Indian Indigenous information language narrative New Hampshire New Hampshire Historical Society pdf people settlers https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/12165/archive/files/3c736e3a44e48130cf823d98bbdb44bc.jpg?Expires=1784764800&Signature=c%7E0VZl2Euou5at5aPLLN8dphOfuP-xADHqgMPV23Jnnhyf6%7Ef7n48iMh209eII0MdB0WYIJ59zGhTcyRgRFivjK4sbrUZj3PUOgOkHNL64nhRnMHWN0U2otBKV7JAPNDo1RVdgkTqrc5eQTqq5A3sSwo%7EWjKjMr0k0VN6poYsRSvoqsHBbUyTjhy2QMP2v3-F-W-p5DJZcT6aGVQy-EL1bYLYPS8ky4lw9OF4bQeQ3tkqJd9tyduEIT51bN8RdwUz6GTiZuzfxnBIy-jyT8p15uN0buMWVATLzNt3emEbZal8-Pc-08zE4DMRCJH-WcffmrugpZS-ROudkWHfp7X3A__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 54d661fadc9066d1991b3a0117c55ba2 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/12165/archive/files/e8e86136201e26520430973277bbe2ee.pdf?Expires=1784764800&Signature=PjQWw-KcANGST81f78hMQqTiGMWc14v9nqmXpD2R4Bbpyok79VTM6AHxAyFS-v2Y0tTHUkk1GEw3QiFLNogBmHMIvf8QgBOb1CdELXMYjeHMirnLeZedhJw%7En3KIQNm6OEAFOlTWPdMvS6HD%7EwMAL-pYPKgFVMKrYPaOoAe%7EXBYG6e0zj2OUdclazInoqSf8rA0DBtqPZ7n6d6WfLdtCi6J0vJGHJnGvxukZy5C6sDIqt7UVNkUVITnyckuRseKUxR3yjvvoEQzSBs3w6CKPcMxiroUzbnBzyx32h5C1jBUfauLh6YxJkUu3QJZp6en6gLvQ4yfcW0U9-BT4lh89zA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM d396f221e9b61d0386a1af2f51975dfe PDF Text Text This is a reproduction of a library book that was digitized by Google as part of an ongoing effort to preserve the information in books and make it universally accessible. https://books.google.com �si �^artrarb College librarp FBOMTHB BRIGHT LEGACY One half the Income from this Legacy, which was recelred in 1880 under the will of JONATHAN BROWN BRIGHT of Waltham, Massachusetts, it to be expended for book! for the College Library. The other half of the income ii devoted to icholarships in Harvard University for the benefit of descendants of HENRY BRIGHT, JR., who died at Watertown, Massachusetts, in 1686. In the absence of sach descendants, other persons are eligible to the scholarships. The will requires that this announce ment shall be made In every book added to the Library under Its provisions. �����ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Brief Biographical Sketches of New Hampshire Men and Women, Na tive or Resident, Prominent in Public, Professional, Business, Educational, Fraternal or Benevolent Work. ty EDITED AND COMPILED BY HENRY HARRISON METCALF ASSISTED BY FRANCES M. ABBOTT PUBLISHED BY THE RUMFORD PRINTING COMPANY CONCORD, N. H. 1919 �OS W^lcO .StO y^i—H *i Ij & , 1~ O— DEC 12 1919 LibraKL fee-,JklAS^K^, �FOREWORD It is not claimed for this,iittle volume thatdt'js a complete "Who's Who" for the State of New Hanipshire. The purpose of the compiler has been to bring together, in compact form, so as to.- bo readily accessible for refer ence in newspaper offices, libra'ries""and elsewhere, brief biographical sketches of one thousand representative New Hampshire men and women, native or resident. Undoubtedly a thousand more, equally worthy of mention, might have been included, had time and opportunity permitted, and it is to be hoped that another volume, embracing the same, may be hereafter brought out by some interested person. As in "Who's Who" in America and New England, the design has been to include only living subjects, and this purpose has been departed from in only two or three exceptional cases. Nevertheless quite a number of those whose sketches are presented have died since they were arranged for and printed, the fact of death in each case so far as known being noted in the "Addenda," along with material facts, developing in regard to other subjects since their sketches were put in type, and the noting of certain errors which have been detected in some cases, while doubtless others have been overlooked. It is practically impossible to avoid mistakes, typographical and otherwise, in a work of this kind; but it is hoped that this volume is as free therefrom as is usually the case. The pages devoted to "Addenda and Errata" are inserted before the body of the work, and attention thereto should be duly given. The abbreviations used are simple and readily understood, such as "b." for born, "d." for died, "s." for son, "dau." for daughter, "m." for married, and the customary abbreviations for names of states, orders, organizations, societies, etc. It has not appeared necessary to insert a table of abbre viations. The printing of the volume having been commenced as soon as material came to hand and was properly prepared, the sketches are necessarily not arranged in alphabetical order. To have done that would have involved delay until the last sketch was procured before printing was commenced, and a consequent delay of many months more before the appearance of the work. No inconvenience results however, since an alphabetical index of subjects has been prepared, reference to which will enable one to find any particular sketch as readily as would have been the case with an alpha betical arrangement of sketches. iii �A distinguishing feature of this work, and one which adds immensely to its interest and value, in these days when illustration is a leading feature even of the daily newspapers of the country, is the presentation of portraits of subjects. More than half of the sketches are accompanied by portraits of the parties in question. This feature obtains in the latest edition of the Canadian "Who's Who," and vastly enhances its interest. That it will be appreciated by the general public is not to be doubted. The compiler has had the preparation of this work in mind for many years. His only regret is that he has not been able to make it more com plete. New Hampshire has always been prolific of men and women who have been active and prominent in the varied fields of human effort, at home and throughout the country, and is no less so at the present than in the past. The recorded achievements of her sons and daughters in former years, constitute an important part of the nation's history. The work of her children, native and resident, who are still on the stage of action, is equally worthy of record. Scattered in various volumes are biographical sketches of many of these. Tens of thousands of dollars have been ex pended for the presentation of the same in state and county genealogical and biographical publications of various descriptions the work upon which, literary and mechanical, has been done abroad, and the money for which has been taken outside the state. This volume is entirely a New Hampshire product. All the work, editorial and mechanical, has been done in the state, and the comparatively small amount of money expended therefor has remained in the state instead of going abroad for the benefit of outsiders. If interest in the state of their birth or residence, and pride in the worthy record of its sons and daughters, is in some degree stimulated by this vol ume, and it proves what it is designed to be—a ready and convenient ref erence book for every day use, the compiler will feel that his labor of the last two years has not been entirely in vain, and will indulge the hope that some one else may be sufficiently interested, in the not distant future, to continue the enterprise, and prepare and publish another volume along the same line, for which ample field will be found. H. H. Metcalf. Concord, N. H., May, 1919. �ADDENDA AND ERRATA Abbott, Fiances Hale, p. 139; should be printed Abbot. Anderson, George Weston, p. 311; appointed U. S. District Judge. July, 1918; trustee maiorib- stock B. A M. R. R.. held by N. Y., N. H. & Hartford R. R., Dec. 27, 1918. Ballard, William Preston, p. 169; grandson, Frank Edward Silva, b. Nov. 8, 1918. Bancroft, Charles Parker, p. 171; trustee N. H. State Hospital. Barnabee, Henry Clay, p. 134; d. Dec. 16, 1917. Bartlett, Benjamin T., p. 544; erroneously printed Benjamin G; trustee N. H. State In dustrial School. Barton, Jesse Morton, p. 105: member N. H. constitutional convention, 1918; acting Gov ernor of New Hampshire, Dec. 31, 1918 to Jan. 2, 1919. Benton, John Edwin, n. 57; solicitor U. S. In terstate Commerce Commission, Washington, since Feb., 1918. Bingham, Harry, p. 18; chairman Grafton County Legal Advisory Board, N. H. Dis trict Selective Service. Brackett, John Q. A., p. 71; d. April 6, 1918. Brennan James F., p. 119; secretary Hillsbor ough County Selective Service Board, Div. No. 2. Britton, William John, p. 95; elected solicitor for Carroll County, for 1919-20, Nov., 1918. Brown, Alice, p. 266: bom Dec. 5, 1857, in stead of 1887 as printed. Brown, George Henry, p. 441; president Cen tral N. H. Congregational Club two years; Mason, 32d degree. Brown, John Henry, p. 413; trustee N. H. Hos pital, 1919-. * Bugbee, Marion Louise, p. 83; member Com mittee on Aid to Dependents of Soldiers and Sailors, Aug. 17, 1917; served with Childrens' Bureau. American Red Cross, in France. March 1, to Oct. 1, 1918. Burroughs, Sherman Everett, p. 35; re-elected to U. S. house of representatives, Nov., 1918. Buxton, Willis George, p. 105; member N. H. constitutional convention, 1918. Carter, Solon Augustus, p. 115; d. Jan. 28, 1918. Chandler, William Eaton, p. 3; d. Nov. 3, 1917. Chase, Arthur Horace, p. 51; chief clerk, Dis trict Board of Appeals, N. H. Selective Serv ice, 1918; s. Robert M., lieutenant Coast Ar tillery Corps, U. S. A., April, 1918, to date. Chase, Olin Hosea, p. 27; m., Dec. 20, 1917, Hattie A. Reed, Newport, N. H.; removed to 61 Rumford St., Concord, N. H. Chase, William Martin, p. 19; d. Feb. 3, 1918. Child, Edwin Leighton, p. 353; master Pem broke Grange, 1916-17; member Canton Wildey, No. 1, P. M.; s. Ford Leighton, b. Feb. 22. 1895, instead of Feb. 2 as printed; Roswell Towle, b. May 12, 1898. Claggett, Fred Porter, p. 359; medical referee for Sullivan County, 1919-. Clark, Allan Chester, p. 331; d. Sept. 23, 1918; s. Allan Chester Jr., b. Oct. 17, 1918. Clow, Fred Ellsworth, p. 438; trustee N. H. State Sanatorium. Colby, Ira Gordon, p. 153; member N. H. con stitutional convention, 1918: Judge Advocate General staff of Gov. John H. Bartlett. Colony, Horatio, p. 467; d. Nov. 11, 1917— killed by automobile accident. Cook, George, p. 5; chairman N. H. Selective Service Board, 1917-19. Corning, Charles Robert, p. 7; president N. H. Historical Soc., 1919-, Concord Charity Or ganisation, 1919-. Couch, Benjamin Warren, p. 6; member N. H. house of representatives, 1919-20; director Mechanicks National Bank, N. H. Spinning Mills, Beecher Falls Co. Cummings, Allen Curtis, p. 186; resigned as Master of Stevens high school, Claremont, on account of ill health, in April, 1918, and has been recuperating at his old home at North The tford. Yt. ; resumes work in the fall. Curtis, Warden Allan, p. 417; should be printed Wardon. Dixon, Frank Haigh, p. 421 ; Professor of Trans portation, Princeton University, 1919. Donovan, Michael Henry, p. 54; s. Daniel B., b. Nov. 3, 1878; civil engineer; six years resi dent engineer in charge of barge canal section between Utica and Oneida Lake, N. Y.; engi neer in charge of road construction at Camp Merritt, N. J., 1917-18; fatally injured at Dumont, N. J., and d. at Englewood, June 13. 1918; John B. (Harvard 1906) studied law, now in insurance in New York City; Joseph C. (Boston Univ. Law School, 1917) lawyer in practice in Concord. Drake, James Frank, p. 94; Lieutenant-Colonel Ordnance Department, U. S. A., Pittsburgh Pa.; chairman Committee on Claims, Pitts burgh Division. Drew, Irving Webster, p. 149; appointed U. S. senator by Gov. Keyes, Sept. 1, 1918, to fill vacancy occasioned by death of Jacob H. Gallinger. Dudley, Harry Hubbard, p. 305; s. Charles H., second lieutenant, Sanitary Corps, U. S. A. , Regular Army, 1918-. Duncan, Charles, p. 98; secretary State Board of Health since Sept. 6, 1918. Eastman, Samuel C.,p. 37; d. Aug. 31, 1917. �VI ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Edes, Samuel Harcourt, p. 30; Captain Co. G. 103d Infantry, 26th Division ; sailed for France Sept., 1917; transferred, 1918, to Headquarters 6th Army Corps; still on duty in France; m. Aug. 30, 1917, Nellie E. Presby, dau. of Hon. Winthrop B. Presby, a lawyer of Portland, Ore.. and native of Brad ford, N. H. Elwell, Rufus Newell, p. 7; appointed N. H. Insurance Cora missioner. Nov. 16, 1917; d. Feb. 9. 1919. Emerson, Charles Sumner, p. 15; chairman Hillsborough County, Dist. No. 2, Selective Service Board: s. Dean A. (Dartmouth '14, Thayer School '18), lieutenant in Aviation branch, A. E. F.; Sumner B. (Dartmouth '17), lieutenant balloon section, Aviation branch. Emerson, Francis P., p. 202; Maj. Med. Res. Corps, 1918. Evans, Alfred, p. 207; member N. H. constitu tional convention 1918; retired as judge of Probate, from age limitation, March 31, 1919. Fairbanks, George Arlington, p. 65; retired; s. Harold G.. enlisted May 5. 1917; served in Portsmouth C. A. C. at Fort Constitution, on guard duty at Fort Devens and Springfield, Mass.; transferred, with rank of sergeant, April 22, 1918, to Intelligence Dept.. War College, Washington; commissioned 2d lieu tenant, Q. M. C, July 25, 1918, and went over seas Aug. 7; connected with Chief Purchasing Office, and located in Spain. Farmer, William Parker, p. 159; president Man chester Historical Ass'n. Farrand, George Edward, p. 38; appointed postmaster of Concord, Sept. 19, 1918. Faulkner, Philip Handerson, p. 391; trustee N. H. State Sanatorium. Felch, Albert Dustin, p. 73; delivered historical address at 150th anniversary of town of Sunapee, Sept. 2, 1918. Fowler, George Winthrop, p. 58; member N. H. house of representatives, 1919-20. Fowler, William Plumer, p. 147; Acting Cor poration Counsel, City of Boston, 1917-18; d. July 3, 1918. French, James Edward, p. 181; member N. H. constitutional convention, 1918; house of rep resentatives. 1919-20. Frisselle, Frank Monroe, p. 191; returned to the Manchester Union, 1919. Gallinger, Jacob Harold, p. 15; d. at Franklin, N. H., Aug. 17, 1918. ; Goss, Winifred Lane, p. 226; mother's name should be printed Lorena instead of Lovena. Gould, Alfred Josiah, p. 102; member Sullivan County Pomona Grange, instead of Merri mack County as printed; d. Dec. 14, 1918. Graves, Robert John, p. 89; Major U. S. Medi cal Reserve Corps, U. S. General Hospital No. 2, Ft. McHenry, Baltimore, Md. Green, Henry Francis, p. 5; d. May 9, 1917. Gunnison, William Towne,p. 47; m. Grace Horney, not Homey; sons, Arvin, Dartmouth 22, Golf Champion of N. H.: John VinaJ, Student at Phillips Exeter Academy. Hall, Daniel, p. 101; wife d. Dec. 1, 1918. Hamlin, Frank Wilbert, p. 480; trustee N. H. State Industrial School. Hammond, Oris G.( p. 51; wife d. Feb. 10, 1918. Harriman, Walter C, p. 193; d. June 29, 1918. >Harris, Sarah Neal, p. 504; d. March 5, 1917. Hatch, Albert Ruyter, p. 106; member legal ad visory board, Rockingham County, N. H. Selective Service. Herring. Crawford Dawes, p. 77; wife died June 5, 1918. Hirst, Edgar Clark son, p. 30; general manager N. E. Sawmill Units. Bonar Bridge, Scot land, June, 1917 to Sept., 1918; Industrial Examiner, U. S. Forest Service, and Assistant to State Fuel Administrator, Hovey E. Slayton, fall of 1918; sons, Heston, b. Nov. 8, 1915, John Minot, March 5, 1918. Hodgman, Burns Plummet , p. 43 ; director First National Bank, Concord; treasurer and di rector Eagle and Phenix Hotel Co.; treasurer and director Hill Associates; director Concord Mutual Fire Ins. Co.; clerk Concord Water Board; Chairman Concord Public Safety Committee; and Chairman Fuel Committee for Concord during the war. Hollis, Allen, p. 49; N. H. director W. S. S. Holiis, Henry French, p. 81; member U._ S. Liquidation Commission, adjusting claims growing out of the war in Europe. Appointed Feb., 1919. Hook, Andrew Jackson, p. 33; member N. H. Senate, 1919-20: vice-president N. H. Old Home Week Ass n. Hopkins, Ernest Martin, p. 243; chief of In dustrial Relations Branch of the Quarter master's Corps, Feb. 20, 1918 to Dec. 15, 1918—Assistant to the Secretary of War. Howard, Charles Danforth, p. 127; residence, 100 School St., Concord, N. H. Howard, Charles Woodbury, p. 59; disbursing officer and agent United States and State of New Hampshire, Selective Service board, district of New Hampshire. Hoyt, Horace F., p. 163; member N. H. consti tutional convention 1918; doorkeeper N. H. house of representatives, 1919-20. Hutchins, Harry Burns, p. 236; resigned as president of Univ. of Mich., March, 1919, to take effect with close of college year; will engage in literary work. Hutchins, JohnCorbin, p. 74; trustee N. H. Col lege, 1918; mem. State Bd. of Education, 1919. Ives, Henry Goodson, p. 59; enlisted, Aug. 21, 1917, at Montreal, in 5th Royal Highlanders, re-enforcing the "Black Watch," or 1stQuebec Reg.; served in the orderly room till March, 1918, when detailed for service with the British Chemical Co., at Trenton, Ont. . under control of the Imperial Munitions board ; dis charged Feb. 2, 1919. Resigned as pastor at Andover, N. H.. and accepted a call to Unity Church, Amherst, Mass., m., Jan. 19, 1918, Grace E. Mackintosh, Sharon, Mass. Jackson, James Robert, p. 71; secretary N. H. constitutional convention, 1889; d. Nov. 22, 1917. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES * Jackson, Lydia Drew, p. 81; teacher of French, St. Mary's School, Concord, N. H., 1918-19. Jackson, Robert, p. 58; vice-president L. H. Shattuck. Inc. Jameson, John Butler, p. 257; b. Aug. 2, 1873, great great grandson Capt. Thomas Jameson, who settled in Antrim in 1783; Democratic candidate for U. S. senator to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Jacob H. Gallinger, Nov., 1918, lacking less than 1,000 votes of election. Jewett, Stephen Shannon, p. 119; member" legal advisory board for Belknap County, N. H. District. Selective Service; trustee N. H. State Prison, appointed April, 1919. Johnson, Jesse p. 283; d. Oct., 1918. Johnson, Perley Albert, p. 16; chairman New port Chapter, American Red Cross; Federal food administrator for eastern Sullivan dis trict; member Liberty Loan and W. S. S. Committees. Keeler, Irad Eugene, p. 25; re-elected Register of Probate, Nov., 1918. Keyes, Frances Parkinson, p. 335; author "The Old Gray Homestead," Houghton, Mifflin Co., 1919. Keyes, Henry Wilder p. 211; elected U. S. sen ator for six years, to succeed Henry F. Hollis, Nov., 1918. Kimball, George Morrill, p. 277; president N. H. Savings Bank, succeeding the late Samuel C. Eastman. Lake, Harry Foss, p. 51; Democratic candidate for Congress, 2d N. H. District, 1918; chair man N. H. War Speakers' Bureau. Lauder, George Burns, p. 259; daughter, Mil dred, graduated from St. Mary's School, 1913. Leonard, Charles Hall, p. 330; d. Aug. 27, 1918. Lyford, James Otis, p. 53; son Richard (Har vard 1918) First Class private. Battery A., 101st Regiment, Field Artillery, 26th Divi sion; served in France from September, 1917 to April. 1919. Mann, William Hazelton Gage, p. 290; in structor Dartmouth College, S. A. T. C, 1918. Martin, Nathaniel Everett, p. 89; Democratic candidate for Governor of New Hampshire, Nov.. 1918. Mason, Nathaniel Robert, p. 198; chief of staff, Base Hospital 51, Tout, France, 1918; recom mended for promotion to major, and com mission made out when the armistice was signed. McAllister, George Isaac, p. 446; A. O. U. M. should be A. O. U. W. McCollister, Lee Sullivan, p. 407; should be printed McCollester. McCrillis, John, p. 24; s. John, b. Jan. 1, 1897, (Dartmouth 20); instructor in Thayer School Training Detachment, June to Dec., 1918; William Henry, b. April 24, 1898 (Worcester Academy, 20), TJ. S. Marine Corps, Oct., 1918 to March 12, 1919. McHugh, Bartholomew Franklin, p. 333; trus tee N. H. State Prison. McLane, John Roy, p. 159; a. Charles Bancroft, b. March, 1919. McQuaid, Elias Alfred, p. 383; on staff of New York World, 1919-. Merrill, Robert Josiah, p. 54; resigned as in surance commissioner, Nov., 1917, to become secretary of the United Life & Accident Ins. Co., Concord. Miller, Ida Fair, p. 62 ; member Soc. for Preservation of N. E. Antiquities, not Pre tention as printed. Morrill, Arthur Putnam, p. 170; member N. H. state senate, 1919-20 (president). Morrison, Henry Clinton, p. 77; assistant secre tary Connecticut State Board of Education since 1918; removed to Middletown, Conn. Moses, George Higgins, p. 127; elected U. S. Senator from New Hampshire to fill unex pired term of the late Jacob H. Gallinger, Nov. 5, 1918; assigned to committees on agri culture, the library and printing; s. Gordon, now midshipman, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Murchie, Alexander, p. 47; secretary Demo cratic state committee, Feb. 1, 1918, to Sept., 1918—chairman since; legal adviser for New Hampshire, to the U. S. Custodian of Alien Property; dau. Jean, b. Nov. 30, 1917. Resi dence, 7 Pine St., Concord, N. H. Murchie, Robert Charles, p. 9, major, National Army, Adjutant General's Dept.; graduate Army General Staff College, Dec. 31, 1918; honorably discharged, Feb., 1919. Murphy, David Edward, p. 261 ; President Con cord Board of Trade, 1906-10. Niles, Edward Cullen, p. 49; resigned as Public Service Commissioner, July 27, 1918, to be come assistant to the director of Public Serv ice, U. 8. Railroad Administration, Washing ton, D. C. Niles, Harold Herbert, p. 451; trustee of N. H. State Prison, 1919-. Parker, Edward Melville, p. 91; chaplain N. H. State Guard; s. Henry Melville, b. Jan. 9, 1919; named for his grandfather, a Massa chusetts lawyer, native of Jaffrey, N. H. Parker, Hosea Washington, p. 9; member and temporary president N. H. constitutional convention, 1918. Pearson, Edward Nathan, p. 3; trustee Kimball Union Academy; vice-president Northern Bankers Ass'n, vice-president and director N. H. Bible Soc. Pillsbury, Rosecrans William, p. 55; proprietor Manchester Mirror, 1918-. Powers, Samuel Leland, p. 49; s. Leland, b. July 1, 1890; Dartmouth, A.B. 1910 (Phi. Beta Kappa), A.M. 1911; Harvard, LL.B. 1914; admitted to the bar and since a mem ber of the firm of Powers & Hall, Boston; member Mass. house of representatives 1918-19 (chairman committee on bills in the third reading; m., 1913, Barsheba T. Threewit, Denver, Colo.; two children, Polly and �Vlll ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Samuel Leland. Residence, Newtonville, Mass. Powers, Wilbur Howard, p. 33; s. Walter (Dart mouth 1906, Harvard Law School, 1909), Major in Ordnance Department, A. E. F., serving in France. Quimby. Frank Pierce, p. 103; member N. H. constitutional convention. 1918. Ramie, Herbert Williamson, p. 425; s. Donald Garland, b. March 6. 1919. Ranney, William Bradford, p. 313, member N. H. house of representatives, 1919-20; chairman Merrimack County delegation. Richardson, Albert James, p. 62; president Lit tleton Board of Trade. c Richardson, Ellen Ruddick, p. 121; d. March 10, 1919. Robie, Edward, p. 98; d. Sept. 20, 1917. Rollins, Dillwyn Sidney, p. 28; trustee Kim ball Union Academy, Meriden, N. H. Rossiter, William S., p. 118; called to Washing ton in July, 1918, as member of staff of Dean E. F. Gay, director of the Central Bureau of Planning and Statistics; prepared progress reports of the Navy for the President; re signed Feb., 1919; chairman joint committee of the American Statistical and American Economic Ass'ns to advise the director of the Census on the 14th Census of the United States; President of the Rumford Printing Co., since the death of William E. Chandler. Rowe, Stewart Everett p. 39; re-elected treas urer Rockingham, County, Nov., 1918; commander N. H. Division, S. of V., 1918. Ch. Rock. Co. United War Works Campaign. Sargent, Orison Clark, p. 219; d. Feb. 26, 1019 Sherman, Lillian Adelaide Tourtelotte, p. 146; War historian for town of Warner; press correspondent. Dept. of N. H., National W. R. C. . Shockley, Alice Porter, p. 45; president New Bedford College Club, vice-president New Bedford Woman's Club, vice-president Y. W. C. A., supervisor New Bedford Junior Red Cross. Slayton, William Harvey, p. 239; superintendent of schools, Portsmouth, N. H., since 1918. Smith, Edward M., p. 50; d. March 13, 1919. Spaulding, Rolland Harty, p. 21; N. H. Direc tor TjTW. W., trustee N. H. Historical Soc; m., Dec. 18, 1918, Vera A. Going, Rochester, N. H. Stone, George Weare, p. 158; member N. H. constitutional convention, 1918; secretary Division 1, Merrimack County legal advisory board, N. H. Selective Service. Storrs, John Williams, p. 293; member N. H. Public Service Commission since Dec. 23, 1918. Streeter, Frank Sherwin, p. 45; President State Bd. of Education, 1919-. Sullivan, Dennis Edward, p. 103; CaptainU. S. Medical Reserve Corps, Base Hospital,. Camp Upton, Long Island, N. Y., July 5 to Dec. 14, 1918; detailed to duty, Harvard 8. A. T. C, Dec. 2 to Dec. 12. Taylor, Levi Colby, p. 91; m., Dec. 8, 1874, in stead of 1879 aa printed. Thayer, William Wentworth, p. 61 ; in charge of War Trade Board, American Embassy, London, England. Theriault, Marcel, p. 269; general manager Abbot-Downing Co., Concord, 1919-. Towle,FredScates,p. 217; Captain Medical Re serve Corps, U. S. A.; d. Oct. 10, 1918, in a. fire at U. 3. Base Hospital, Colonial, N. J. Tufts, James Arthur, p. 69; member N. H. senate, 1919-20; chairman committee on education. Turner, Huffman George, p. 407; should heprinted George Huffman. Tuttle, James Patterson, p. 97; resigned aa Attorney General, April 16, 1918, to return to private practice in Manchester. Wallace, James Burns, p. 170; member N. H. constitutional convention, 1918. Walker, Charles Rumford, p. 6; member Mer rimack County Selective Service Board, District No. 1; s. Charles R., Jr., first lieu tenant, U. S. Coast Artillery, in service since Oct., 1917; served in England; last at Fort Eustis, Va. Wason, Edward Hills, p. 251 ; re-elected to Con gress Nov., 1918; m. and has a son. Wason, George Butler, p. 167; re-elected toMassachusetts executive council, Nov., 1918. Watson, Irving Allison, p. 22; d. April 2, 1918. Webster, Harold Adams, p. 134; m., June 1, 1918, Charlotte White, Concord. Residence, Concord, N. Jf .; son, Harold Adams, Jr., b. April 18, 1919. Webster, Rev. Lorin, p. 363; Author "Chips from a Busy Workshop" (volume of verse). The Gorham Press, 1919. Wendell, Caroline R., p. 167; temporary presi dent N. H. W. C. T. U., March. 1919-. Whipple, Sherman Leland, p. 131; counsel for U. S. Shipping Board, 1918-; s. Sherman Le land, Jr.; returned from service in France, entered Harvard R. O. T. C, and later sta tioned at Camp Lee, Va.; m., April 15, 1919r Margaret Cassandra Jones, St. Louis, Mo. Whitcher, William Frederick, p. 113; d. May 31, 1918. Willis, Eben Marston, p. 106; d. Jan. 1, 1919. Winslow, Sherburn J., p. 430; d. Feb. 19, 1919. Wood, Mary Inez Stevens, p. 179; New Hamp shire director, W. S. S. Woodbury, Gordon, p. 66, in Y. M. C. A. service in France. 1918. Woolson, Augustus A., p. 202; d. Dec. 15, 1918. ��Hon. William E. Chandler �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Chandler, William Eaton Lawyer, statesman, publicist; b., Con cord, N. H., Dec. 28, 1835; s. Nathan S. and Mary Ann (Tucker) Chand ler; ed. public and private schools, Thetford, Vt., and Pembroke, N. H., academies, and Harvard Law School, LL.B. 1854; admitted to the bar, 1855, commencing practice in Concord; re porter of N. H. Supreme Court, 1859; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1862-3-4 and 1881 (speaker in 1863-4) ; member, N. H. constitutional conventions, 1876, 1902; solicitor and judge-advocate-general, U. S. Navy Dept., March 9 to June 17, 1865; first assistant secretary of the treasury, June 17, 1865 to Nov. 30, 1867; ap pointed solicitor-general of United States, March 31, 1881, but rejected by the Senate; secretary of the navy, 1882-5; inaugurated the "new navy" movement and built four cruisers; organized Greeley relief expedition, 1884; U. 8. senator, 1887r1901; presi dent, Spanish Treaty Claims Commis sion, 1901-7; Unitarian; Republican; secretary, Republican state committee of New Hampshire, 1858-60; secretary, Republican national committee, 1868 -76; delegate-at-large, Republican na tional convention, 1876, 1902; leader in movement for erection of a statue of President Franklin Pierce, and mem ber of the commission which carried out the project in 1914; founder and president of Daniel Webster Birthplace Ass'n; received honorary degree of A.M. from Dartmouth Col lege in 1866, and LL.D. in 1901 ; con tributing editor of Concord Monitor and Statesman for more than forty years, and author of many monographs and pamphlets discussing public ques tions; m., 1st, June 29, 1859, Ann Caroline, dau. Gov. Joseph A. Gilmore, who d. March 20, 1871; 2d, Dec. 23, 1874, Lucy Lambert, dau. Hon. John P. Hale, who d. Oct. 15, 1915; children, Joseph Gilmore, b. 1860; William Dwight, b. 1863; Lloyd Horwitz, b. 1869; John P. Hale, b. 1885. Address, Concord, N. H.; summer home, Waterloo, N. H. Pearson, Edward Nathan Teacher, editor, bank official; b. Boscawen, N. H., Sept. 7, 1859; s. John Couch and Elizabeth (Colby) Pearson; ed. Kimball Union Academy, Penacook Academy, and Dartmouth College, Phi Beta Kappa, A.B. 1881, A.M. 1883; public school teacher, Washington, D. C., 1881-2; city edi tor, associate editor, managing editor, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Concord Evening Monitor, 1882-98; business manager, Republican Press Ass'n, 1892-8; business manager, Rumford Printing Co., 1898-9; public printer, 1893-7; N. H. secretary of state, March, 1899 to May, 1915; di rector and cashier, First National Bank, Concord; director, Peterboro & Hillsboro R. R., Concord Mutual Fire Insurance Co., United Life & Accident Insurance Co., Concord Investment Co., Concord Shoe Factory; Republi can; Congregationalist; member, Wonolancet Club, Capital Grange, P. of H. ; m., Dec. 6, 1882, Lebanon, N. H.. Addie Maria Sargent; children, Edward N. Pearson, Jr., Robert H. Pearson (Dartmouth, 1907), d., John W. Pear son (Dartmouth, 1911), Mildred (Mrs. Howard A. Morrison. Residence, Concord, N. H. McDuff ee, Willis Editor and publisher; b., Rochester, N. H., March 15, 1868; s. Franklin and Mary Frances (Hayes) McDuffee; ed. public schools and Dartmouth College, A.B. 1890; six months' tour abroad following graduation; editor of the Rochester Courier and president Cour ier Publishing Co. since Oct., 1891; Republican; representative in N. H. legislature, 1895-6; member, Rochester school board, three years; trustee, Rochester public library, 1899 to date; trustee, N. H. College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, 1914-16; director, Rochester National Bank; Congrega tionalist; Mason, Knight Templar; was one of the originators of the Pro gressive movement in New Hampshire, but refused to support Roosevelt in 1912, and presided at the meeting of "Taft Progressives" which was largely responsible for the Republican pri maries going for Taft; personal cam paign manager for Roll and H. Spaulding in his successful campaign for governor in 1914; m., July 22, 1897, Dora Haley; children, Franklin, b. May 2, 1898; Maude Chase, b. June 12, 1901. Residence, Rochester, N. H. Colby, Frederick Myron Author and probate attorney; b., Warner, N. H., Dec. 9, 1848; s. Levi O. and Mary (Durrell) Colby; ed. public schools and Colby Academy; com menced writing in early life, for various publications, including the Youth's Companion, St. Nicholas, and other periodicals for the young; author of an interesting series of articles on "His toric Mansions of New Hampshire"; long time contributor to the Granite Monthly, writing on topics of local, state and general interest; author of various published volumes, including "Pharaoh's Daughter," "Bonnie Lads and Bonnie Lasses," "Kings and Girl Queens," etc.; Liberal; Democrat; member, board of education, 187888; town treasurer, 1885-6, 1895; postmaster of Warner, 1894-9; super intendent, Simonds Free High School, 1910-15; Democratic candidate for Congress, N. H. second district, 1908; member, Manchester Press Club, Wonolancet Club, Concord; m., 1st, Dec. 25, 1882, H. Maria George of Warner, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES authoress, who d. March 29, 1910; 2d, June 29, 1915, Ella S. Palmer. Resi dence, Warner, N. H. Cook, George Physician; b., Dover, N. H., Nov. 16, 1848; s. Solomon and Susan Ann (Hayes) Cook; ed. Franklin, N. H., Academy, Concord high school, Univer sity of Vermont Medical College, Dartmouth Medical College, M.D., 1869; practiced at Henniker, N. H., 1869-70; Hillsborough, 1870-5; Concord since 1875; Episcopalian; Republican; superintendent of schools, Hillsborough, 1874; city physician, Concord, 187884; member, N.H. house of represent atives, 1883-4; inspector, state board of health, 1885; assistant surgeon, N. H. N. G., 1879; surgeon, 1882; medical director, 1884; surgeon-general, 1893-4; U. S. pension examining surgeon, 1889-93; member, staff, Margaret Pillsbury Hospital, since Oct. 20, 1884; president, N. H. medical examining and registration board since 1897; member, N. H. Medical Soc., Center District Medi cal Soc. (president, 1882), Ass'n. Military Surgeons of U. S., American Medical Ass'n.; major and chief sur geon, 1st Div., 2d Army Corps, U. S. V. Spanish American War; Mason, Odd Fellow, S. of V., member, N. H. Historical Soc.; grand president, Alpha Kappa Kappa fraternity for ten years; vestryman, St. Paul's Epis copal church, Concord, for thirty years past; member, N.H. Draft Re gistration Board. * Residence, Con cord, N. H. Green, Henry Francis Merchant, banker, manufacturer; b., Lyndon, Vt., Feb. 6, 1844; s. Harry and Mariila (Smith) Green; ed. pub lic schools; engaged for a time in rail way service in Vermont and in manu facturing in Indiana; settled in Little ton, N. H., in March, 1877; engaged for two years in the grocery trade with Charles Eaton, then entered the service of the Saranac Glove Co., with which he has since continued, except for a short period, pending reorganization, when he was engaged in lumbering. Since the reorganization he has been vice-president and treasurer of the Saranac Glove Co.; president, Little ton National Bank, and trustee, Littleton Savings Bank; Congregationalist; Republican; long active in party affairs; selectman, 1892-9; member board of education eleven years; several years general manager, Littleton Water & Light Co.; repre sentative in the N. H. legislature, 1883 and 1901, serving as chairman com mittee on appropriations the latter year; six years member, board of commissioners for Grafton County; member, N. H. executive council, 1899-1901; member, constitutional convention, 1902; member, state board of bank commissioners, 1905-11 chairman, board of selectmen, and member, Carnegie Library building committee, 1905; Mason, 32d degree, and Knight Templar; m., June 18, 1872, Jennie Smith, Indianapolis, Ind. Residence, Littleton, N. H. �6 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Walker, Charles Rumford Physician and surgeon; b., Concord, N. H., Feb. 13, 1852; s. Joseph B. and Elizabeth L. (Upham) Walker; de scendant in the fourth generation from Rev. Timothy Walker, first minister of Concord; ed. Concord public schools, Phillips Exeter Academy, 1870, Yale University, 1874, Harvard Medical School, 1878, supplemented by ex tended study in Europe, at Dublin, London, Vienna and Strassburg; com menced practice in Concord in 1881, where he has continued; member, N.H. Medical Soc. (president in 1899), American Medical Soc.; on staff and consulting staff, Margaret Pillsbury Hospital, Concord, since its foundation; consulting staff N. H. Memorial Hospi tal for women and children ; physician at St. Paul's School, sixteen years; Congregationalist; Republican; mem ber, Concord board of aldermen, 1892; representative in N. H. legislature from Ward5, 1894; trustee and member of the investment committee, N. H. Sav ings Bank; president, board of trustees, Rolfe & Rumford Asylum; member, board of trustees and treasurer of the Timothy and Abigail B. Walker Lecture Fund; member, Concord water board; member, Wonolancet Club, Snowshoe Club; m., Frances Sheafe, Jan. 18, 1888; children, Sheafe Walker, b. Nov. 16, 1888; Charles R. Walker, Jr., b. July 31, 1893. Residence, Concord, N.H. Couch, Benjamin Warren Lawyer; b., Concord, N. H., Aug. 19, 1873; s. Benjamin Warren and Susan Cornell (Woodward) Couch; ed. Concord high school, Dartmouth College, 1896, Harvard Law School, 1899; admitted to the bar, June, 1899; entered office of Leach & Stevens; admitted to the firm, Jan. 1, 1901; now member of the firm of Stevens, Couch & Stevens formed Jan. 1, 1914; Unitarian; Republi can; member and president, Con cord city council, 1905-6; member, Concord police commission, 19069; trustee, N. H. State Hospital, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1907-13; member, N. H. house of representatives and chairman ju diciary committee, 1911-13-15-17; member, N. H. Board of Control, 191315; chairman, State Board of Trustees, 1917-; trustee, Merrimack County Sav ings Bank; treasurer, Concord Gas Light Co.; Mason; member, Wonolancet, Passaconaway, Beaver Meadow and Bow Brook clubs; m., Nov. 10, 1900, Gertrude A. Underhill of Con cord. Residence, Concord, N. H. ElweU, Rufus Newell Lumberman, general insurance agent, manufacturer; b., Detroit, Me., Aug. 24, 1862; s. George H. and Han nah E. (Prentiss) Elwell; ed. common schools and Maine Central Institute; removed with parents to Newton, N. H., when 18 years of age; has re sided in Exeter for the last thirty years; extensively engaged in lumber ing in New Hampshire and Maine; manages a general insurance agency (fire and .casualty) in Exeter, with over seventy sub-agencies; director of Exeter Co-operative Bank for the last thirty years; director and man ager, Abbot Downing Co., of Concord; Baptist; Republican; member, staff of Gov. Hiram A. Tuttle, 1891-3, with rank of colonel; U. S. collector of customs at Portsmouth, 1898-1905; member, N. H. house of representa tives, eight years, taking a prominent part in the work of legislation, both on the floor and in the committee room; speaker, 1905-6; associated with the Odd Fellows, Red Men, Sons of Veterans, Denyfield Club of Man chester and the American Peace So ciety; m., March 14, 1888, Mary E. Boswell. They have two children, George W. and Clinton W. Residence, Exeter, N. H. Corning, Charles Robert . Lawyer, author; b., Concord, N. H., Dec. 20, 1855; s. Robert Nesmith and Mary Lougee (Woodman) Corning; ed. Concord schools, Phillips (Andover) Academy, private teachers; studied law with Marshall & Chase and at Harvard Law School; admitted to the bar March, 1882; Republican, elected to N. H. house of representatives, 1878 and 1883; member, state sen ate, 1889; assistant attorney, U. S. Department of Justice, 1892-5; mayor of Concord, 1903-9; member, Concord board of education, 1881-2, 1884-7, chairman, 1899-1908; judge of probate for Merrimack county since 1899 trustee, Concord city library, 1887-91 trustee, N. H. state library, 1887-92 trustee, N. H. normal school, 1906-13 member, Blazing Star Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Concord, member, N. H. Historical Soc. ; author of "Aalesund to Tetuan," a volume based on travels in Europe and of many historical ad dresses, biographies and monographs; delivered the historical address at the 50th anniversary of the city of Con cord, Aug. 21, 1905, and the 150th an niversary celebration of Concord, June 7, 1915; received honorary degree of A.M. from Dartmouth College in 1887. Residence, Concord, N. H. �Hon. Hosea W. Parker �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Parker, Hosea Washington Lawyer, statesman, publicist; b., Lempster, N. H., May 30, 1833; s. Benjamin and Olive (Nichols) Parker; ed. Tubbs Union Academy, Green Mountain Liberal Institute and Tufts College; studied law with Edmund Burke of Newport; admitted to the bar in 1859; commenced practice in Claremont in 1860 and there con tinued; has been counsel for the town of Claremont for nearly fifty years, and president of the Sullivan County bar since 1905; was tendered a com plimentary banquet by the bar on his eightieth birthday anniversary; Demo crat; served many years on town and state committees; represented Lemp ster in the N. H. house of representa tives in 1859 and 1860, and presided at the legislative reunion in Concord in 1915; member, U. S. house of representatives, 1871 to 1875, serving on the education and patents commit tees and largely responsible for the re fusal of patent extensions resulting in the overthrow of the sewing machine monopoly; Universalist; superinten dent, Claremont Universalist Sunday school for the last fifty-seven years; twice president of the Universalist gen eral convention, and president of the state convention for the last twelve years; Mason, Knight Templar, elected Eminent Commander Sullivan Commandery in 1869, serving twenty-one years in all ; trustee of Tufts College, and for some years president of the board; received honorary degree of A.M., in 1883, and of LL.D. from Tufts in 1912; m., May 30, 1861, Caroline Lovisa Southgate, who d. Sept. 14, 1904; their dau., Lizzie S., b. June 17, 1865 (Smith College, 1888), is the wife of Rev. Lee S. McCollester, D.D., dean of the Tufts College Divinity School. Residence, Claremont, N. H. Murchie, Robert Charles Lawyer; b., Creetown, Kirkcud brightshire, Scotland, Jan. 22, 1885; s. William and Agnes Janet (Kellie) Murchie; removed to America in early childhood; ed. Concord high 9 school and University of Michigan, Law Department, graduating LL.B. in 1909; admitted to the New Hamp shire bar, June 26, 1909; employed for a time in the office of Henry F. Mollis: subsequently became a mem ber of the firm of Remick & Hollis; upon dissolution of this firm became a member of the firm of Hollis & Murchie and so continues; Democrat; elected solicitor of Merrimack County in Nov., 1912; re-elected in 1914; resigned, Jan. 1, 1917, to enter upon his duties as representative from Ward 3, in the N. H. house of rep resentatives, to which he had been elected in November previous; mem ber of the house judiciary committee; secretary, N. H. Democratic state committee, since 1912; member, Dem ocratic national committee for New Hampshire, since June, 1916; spoke extensively for the Democratic party on the stump in the last three cam paigns; affiliated with the Elks. Residence, Concord, N. H. �10 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Parker, Hiram Fanner and merchant; b., Lempster, N. H., July 3, 1830; s. Benjamin and Olive (Nichols) Parker; ed. Lempster tion in 1899; vice-president, N. H. Old Home Week Ass'n; member, Silver Mountain Grange, P. of H., Lempster; m., Oct. 11, 1854, Helen G. Moore, who d. Dec. 13, 1911; children, Fred C. (N. H. College, 1879), Jennie L. (Mrs. H. F. Olmstead), Carl A. Residence, Lempster, N. H. Allison, Henry Darracott Merchant, real estate, postmaster; b., Dublin. N. H., Feb. 2, 1869; s. James and Sarah Jane (Darracott) Allison; ed. public schools, Bryant & Stratton Business College, Boston, 1888; after graduation was em ployed for a time as bookkeeper and taught penmanship, then entered mer cantile business in his native town and has since continued; Unitarian; Pro gressive; representative in N. H. leg islature in 1913-14, serving as chair man, committee on public improve town and high schools; resided on the old homestead and engaged actively in agriculture for many years; served for twelve years or four terms, from 1875 to 1887, as a member of the N. H. board of agriculture for the County of Sullivan; for the last thirty years or more has conducted a general country store at Lempster "Street," the principal village of the town; Universalist; Democrat; has served his town many years as select man, clerk and moderator, and unani mously re-elected to the latter office at the last election, at 86 years of age; postmaster at Lempster for twenty-four years, from 1889; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1863-4; dele gate in N. H. constitutional conven tion, 1912; leading spirit in celebration of "Old Home Day," which has been observed in Lempster since its institu ments, and member of the committee of five on redistricting the state, y also chairman of the Progressive legis lative caucus; chosen candidate of Pro- �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES gressive party for governor in 1914; member and past master, Altemont Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Peterborough, Peterborough Royal Arch Chapter, St. John's Council and Hugh de Payens Commandery, Keene; Paquoig Lodge, I. O. O. F., Marlboro; m., Feb. 3, 1891, Florence Gowing Mason; three children, Hildreth M. (Dartmouth College), Elliott S. (Keene high school), Christine. Residence, Dublin, N. H. 11 under name of Roby & Swart. Having purchased the Underhill Edge Tool Elant in Nashua, in 1894 the retail usiness was consolidated with F. D. Cook & Co., the manufacturing and wholesale business being retained and conducted by the Roby & Swart Mfg. Co., Mr. Swart being a director in the former company and director and treasurer of the latter; director and treasurer of the Nashua Building Co., Weed, Charles Frederick Lawyer, banker; b., Claremont, N. H., Oct. 22, 1874; s. Charles Harvey and Hattie Maria (Redfield) Weed; ed. Stevens High School, Claremont, Trin ity College, Hartford, Ct., A.B., 1894, A.M., 1897, AKE, PBK; Harvard Law School, LL.B., cum laude, 1898; practiced law in Boston eighteen years; president, Boston Chamber of Com merce, 1917; vice-president, First National Bank; vice-chairman, Mass. Committee of Public Safety; member, school committee of Brookline; Re publican; Episcopalian; m., Sept. 10, 1901, Mary Duncan Walker of Clare mont; children, Frances Duncan, b. April 13, 1904; Frederick Redfield, b. June 3, 1906; Mary Duncan, b. Sept. 23, 1916. Residence, 30 Griggs Rd., Brookline, Mass.; office, 53 State St., Boston. Swart, William Dumond Manufacturer; b., New Kingston, N. Y., July 9, 1856; s. William R. and Eliza (Dumond) Swart; de scendant on both sides of Dutch an cestors among the first settlers of New York; grandson of Samuel Swart, a soldier of the War of 1812; ed. pub lic schools and Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham, Mass.; for seven years, from eighteen years of age, in employ of wholesale dry goods houses in New York City; engaged for an equal time in decorative aft in Newark, N. J.; traveled two years and, in 1890, lo cated in Nashua, N. H., where he has since remained; engaged first in retail lumber business with Charles A. Roby, of the Nashua Paper Box Co. and the American Box and Lumber Co.; president, Nashua Trust Co., Nashua Development Co., Nashua Country Club ; president, Nashua Board of Trade, 1893-5, 1897-8; Republican; member, Nashua common council, 1893-5, and president the last two years; repre sentative in N. H. legislature, 1909-10; senator from District 19, 1911-12, and president of the senate; colonel on staff of Gov. Geo. A. Ramsdell, 1877-8; candidate for councilor, receiving a plurality vote, in 1912; councilor, 1917-18; delegate at large to Republican national convention at Chicago, 1916; �12 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Mason, 32d degree, Knight Templar and Shriner; m., Oct. 7, 1890, Lizzie A., dau. of Luther A. Roby; children, Elizabeth and William Roby. Resi dence, Nashua, N. H. ship with the Masons (33d degree), Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and Elks; secretary of the Masonic grand bodies of New Hampshire, since Dec, 1909; m., Dec. 19, 1893, Mary E. Vose; children, Esther, b. April 3, 1896; Kathryn, b. April 25, 1897. Residence, Concord, N. H. Cheney, Harry Morrison Printer and publisher; b., Newport, N. H., March 8, 1860; s. Elias Hutchins and Susan W. (Youngman) Cheney; ed. Colby Academy, New London, N. H., and Bates College, Lewiston, Me., graduating from former Stevens, Henry Webster Lawyer; b., Concord, N. H., March 5, 1853; s. Lyman Dewey and Achsah Pollard (French) Stevens, his mother in 1882 and latter in 1886; engaged in journalism in Lebanon, after leaving college, in the office of the Lebanon Free Press, of which his father was long proprietor, and was himself for a number of years publisher of that paper; Unitarian; Republican, and long active in party affairs; auditor, state printer's accounts, 1889-90; mem ber, N. H. house of representatives from Lebanon, 1893, 1895, and speaker in 1903; state senator in 1897-8; mem ber of council of Gov. Frank W. Rollins, 1899-1900; holds member- also having been born in Concord in the Countess of Rumford House at the South end of Main St.; ed. Concord schools, Phillips (Andover) Academy, Dartmouth College, A.B., 1875, Boston University Law School, LL.B., 1877; admitted to N. H. bar in 1878 and since in practice of law in Concord, first with his father, Hon. Lyman D. Stev ens, then with Edward G. Leach until 1900, when Benjamin W. Couch joined the firm; in 1913 Mr. Leach re tired and in 1914 William Lyman Stevens was admitted, the firm name �ONE THOUSAND. NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES being Stevens, Couch and Stevens; Episcopalian; Republican; city so licitor, 1885-6; alderman, 1894; mem ber, house of representatives, 1887; state senator, 1901-2; trustee, city library; president, Margaret Pillsbury General Hospital: trustee, N. H. Historical Soc; vice-president, Mechanicks National Bank; president, Merrimack County Savings Bank; clerk, Northern R. R.; director, Board of Trade Building Co.; member, N. H. Bar Ass'n, American Bar Ass'n, Alpha Delta Phi Soc, Wonolancet Club, Concord, N. H., University clubs, Boston and New York; recre ation, reading and gardening; m., Exeter, N. H., Oct. 27, 1880, Ellen Tuck Nelson, second dau. of William R. Nelson, b. Peekskill, N. Y. Resi dence, 73 Warren St., Concord, N. H. Cook, Charles Fred Educator; b., Sennett, N. Y., Jan. 24, 1866; s. Charles E. and Cyntha A. (Bowen) Cook; ed., Munro Collegiate Institute, 1886, St. Lawrence Uni versity, Canton, N. Y., 1891; princi pal, high school, Old Town, Me., 1891-3; sub-principal and principal, Coney high school, Augusta, Me., 1893-6; headmaster, Concord, N. H., high school since 1906; while in Maine served as president of Maine Teachers Ass'n, Maine Schoolmasters' Club, Maine Ass'n of Colleges and Secondary Schools; in New Hampshire, president, N. H. Teachers' Ass'n, N. H. School masters' Club; N. H. Classical Ass'n; Mason, lodge, chapter, council, commandery, Scottish Rite, 32d degree; member, Wonolancet Club; Unitarian; Republican; m., July 12, 1905, Char lotte Partridge. Residence, Concord, N. H. Spaulding, William Waldemar Teacher, manufacturer, banker; b., Lempster, N. H., March 10, 1846; s. William and Emma Eliza (Miner) Spaulding; ed. Green Mountain Lib eral Institute, South Woodstock, Vt., 1861-2; A.B. Tufts College, 1867, A.M. 1907; for fourteen years a 13 teacher, in Adams, Boston and Haver hill, Mass., in which latter city he has continued to reside; for a number of years a member of the school board and served as its chairman; he is a member of the Whittier Club, the local historical society, and for more than forty years has been a member of the Monday Evening Club, a literary association founded in 1860; is one of the senior trustees of Tufts College, serving on the finance committee; from 1881 to 1910 he was engaged in manufacturing shoes, senior member of W. W. Spaulding & Co., Haverhill, Mass.; for several years director in the Hampton Co., a mercerizing and fin ishing plant located in Easthampton, Mass.; also interested in cotton manu facturing from 1892 to 1916, being a director, and for several years vicepresident of the West Boylston Mfg. Co., located in the same town; he was, for many years, trustee of the Hale Hospital, of Haverhill, and for several years its treasurer; he is a director of the Citizen's Co-operative �Hon. Jacob H. Gallingeb �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Bank, also of the Morris Plan -Insti tution, recently organized; has been a director of the First National Bank for twenty years and more and is the president of the Haverhill Savings Bank and chairman of its investment committee. By inheritance and other wise, Mr. Spaulding is Republican in politics and Universalist in religion; he is a strong supporter of the local Universalist church; m., Oakdale, Mass., Nov. 25, 1868, Evelyn Alcie Harris; they have a son and daughter, both of whom, together with their children, are residents of Haverhill. Gallinger, Jacob Harold Physician, statesman; b., Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, March 28, 1837; s. Jacob and Catherine (Cook) Gallinger; ed. common schools and by private tutors; M.D., Medical Institute, Cin cinnati, 1858; New York Homeopathic Medical College, 1868; A.M., Dart mouth, 18S5; of German ancestry on the paternal side, his great-grandfather, Michael Gallinger, having emigrated to this country and settled in New York in 1754, later removing to Canada, while his mother was of American stock; one of twelve children, he learned and worked at the printer's trade, before entering upon the study of medicine; located in medical practice in Keene, but removed to Concord in 1862, where he has since resided; early allied himself with the Republican party and entered actively into politics; member, N. H. house of representatives, in 1872 and 1873, and again in 1891; member, constitutional convention, 1876; state senate, 1878-9-80, being presi dent the last two years; surgeongeneral on staff of Gov. Natt Head, with rank of brigadier-general, 187980; chairman of N. H. Republican state committee for eighteen years; at one time N. H. member Republican National Committee; chairman of the New Hampshire delegation in the Republican national conventions of 1888, 1900, 1904 and 1908; member, U. S. house of representatives, 1885-9; elected U. S. senator for six 15 years from March 4, 1891 and four times re-elected, present term ending March 4, 1921, being the oldest mem ber of the Senate in point of service; president pro tem of the Senate in the sixty-second Congress, minority floor leader since 1915, and long regarded as a leading champion of the protective tariff policy; chairman of the Senate committee on District of Columbia for many years and instrumental in promoting many public improvements; member of the important committees on Appropriations, Finance, Library, Printing and Rules; chairman of the Merchant Marine Commission of 19045; member of the board of trustees of the Columbia Hospital for Women, and of the board of visitors to the Providence Hospital; member of the National For est Reservation Commission, the Na tional Washington Monument Ass'n., and vice-chairman of the Water Ways Commission; Baptist; Mason, Odd Fellow, Patron of Husbandry, member of University Club and Lock Tavern Club of Washington, D. C.; m., Aug. 3, 1860, Mary Anna Bailey, dau. of Maj. Isaac Bailey of Salisbury, who d. in Washington, Feb. 2, 1907, having been the mother of six children, of whom one only, Mrs. H. A. Norton of Winches ter, Mass., survives, the last to pass away being Dr. Ralph E. Gallinger, a successful practitioner in his native city and physician at the New Hampshire State Prison. Residence, Concord, N.H. Emerson, Charles Sumner Merchant—house furnishings; b., Milford, N. H., April 2, 1866; s. Sumner B. and Martha A. (Bales) Emerson; ed. Milford public schools, Gushing Academy, Ashburnham, Mass. ; Republican; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1907, 1909, chairman, committee on public improvements at both sessions and actively instrumen tal in securing the enlargement and remodeling of the state house and the three trunk line highway bill; moder ator, Milford, since 1910; president, Milford Building & Loan Ais'n; vicepresident, Granite Savings Bank; pres �16 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ident, Milford Hospital Ass'n; Congregationalist; ex-superintendent, Sunday school; moderator, N. H. Conference Congregational churches, 1915-16; member, I. O. O. F., lodge, encamp National Bank, removed to Newport, N. H., in 1885 to accept the position of cashier of the newly organized Citizens National Bank; Methodist; Republican; member, Newport school board, seven years; town treasurer and treasurer town school district many years; member, N. H. house of representatives, and chairman com mittee on banks, 1911; cashier, Citizens National Bank of Newport, since organization in 1885; treasurer, Sugar River Savings Bank, since organization in 1895; director, Citizens National Bank, Newport, and People's National Bank of Claremont; one of the original incorporators of the Peerless Mf'g Co., with factories at Newport, N. H., and Barton, Vt., a director from the start, treasurer for many years, now president; member, Knights of ment and Rebekah lodge; past grand master, New Hampshire; grand rep resentative to S. G. L. for ten years; member, Milford board of trade (president, 1901, secretary, 1908-11); member, standing committee, N. H. board of trade on Pilgrim Tercen tenary; chairman, N. H. committee, Pilgrim Tercentenary; m., June 13, 1889, Estelle F. Abbott; children, Dean A., Sumner B., Ruth, Mark F. Residence, Milford, N. H. Johnson, Perley Albert Banker, manufacturer; b., Unity, N. H., Oct. 24, 1860; s. William B., and Flora (Severns) Johnson; ed. public schools and St. Johnsbury, Vt., Academy, 1878; was a teacher and bookkeeper for a time; served three years as a clerk in the Barton, Vt., Pythias, Newport Board of Trade, president 1909-10; m., Jan. 19, 1886, Katie G. Coe; children, Carroll D., Margaret L. Residence, Newport, N. H. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 17 Huntress, Harriet Lane Deputy Superintendent Public In struction; b., Meredith (now Cen ter Harbor), N. H.; daughter of James Lewis and Harriet Perkins (Page) Huntress; ed. in private schools in Massachusetts, graduating from Prospect Hill School, Greenfield, in 1879; chief clerk, N. H. Depart ment of Public Instruction, from April, 1889, serving under Superintendents Patterson, Gowing, Folsom and Mor- Sibley, Mary Matilda Putnam (Mrs. Frank A.) ; manufacturer, club woman; b., Croydon, N. H., March 27, 1860; dau. Marshall and Matilda (Carroll) Putnam; ed. public schools and Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, 1883; m. Frank A. Sibley of Newport, June 19, 1884. Upon Mr. Sibley's death, Oct. 26, 1909, took charge of the business of the Sibley Scythe Co., at North Newport, which had been in the family for more than seventy years, rison, till Sept., 1913, when appointed deputy superintendent, which position she now holds, being the first woman in New England appointed to such po sition; member of the Concord Wo man's Club, Country Club, Friendly Club, Woman's City Club of Boston, N. H. Historical Society, Capital Grange, P. of H., Rumford Chapter, D. A. R., Mt. Vernon Ladies' Ass'n (vice-regent for New Hampshire), N. H. Equal Suffrage Ass'n (member, advisory board); Unitarian. Address, Concord, N. H. and has successfully conducted the same; long interested in club, philan thropic, benevolent and patriotic work; member, Newport Woman's Club (president, 1908-9); chairman, conservation committee, State Federa tion, 1912-13; regent, Reprisal Chap ter, D. A. R., 1911-13; conservation chairman, N. H. D. A. R., 1916-17; member, National Conservation board, D. A. R., 1916-17; deeply interested in conservation of New Hampshire birds and forests; president, Newport Equal Suffrage League; member, board �18 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES of education, 1908-1910; trustee, Newport Home for Aged Women; raised money for soldiers' monument at North Newport; has traveled ex tensively in this country and Europe; children, Homer Taft, b. 1887, Dart mouth A.B., 1907, A.M., 1908, Univer sity of Goettingen, Germany, 1909-14; Helen, b. 1889, The Elms, Springfield, Mass., 1905-8, Mt. Holyoke College, 1908-10, Germany, 1910-11, m. Charles E. Winter, 1912, children, Mary and Frank; Dean Sheridan, b. 1894, Mitchell Military School, Billerica, Mass., 1908-10, Germany, 1910-11, Worcester, Mass., Academy, 1911-13, Dartmouth, 1913-14, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1914-17. Residence, North Newport, N. H. Towne, Omar Alvah Printer and publisher; b., Stoddard, N. H., Feb. 2, 1851 ; s. Hollis and Elzina M. (Corey) Towne; ed. public schools, Penacook and Wolfeboro academies; commenced business as a printer and bookseller in Franklin in 1875; bought the Franklin Transcript in 1884 and the Merrimack Journal m 1889, and consolidated the papers under the name of the Journal-Tran script, which he still publishes, and is also engaged in real estate business; Baptist; Republican; member, Frank lin' board of education, twenty-two years from 1888; member, N. H. con stitutional convention, 1889; justice, Franklin police court, 1905-13; justice, Franklin municipal court, since 1915; secretary and treasurer, Franklin Building & Loan Ass'n; clerk, Webster Birthplace Ass'n; clerk, Franklin Hospital Ass'n; clerk and treasurer, Gyro Pump Co.; president, N. H. board of trade, 1915-16; member and first president, N. H. Weekly Pub lishers Ass'n; member, N. H. Press Ass'n, president 1914-15; member, Merrimack Lodge No. 28, I. O. O. F., Webster Encampment No. 13, Meri dian Lodge No. 60, A. F. & A. M., St. Omar Chapter, R. A. M., No. 22, Pythagorean Council No. 6, Laconia; Knights Templar, Scottish Rite and N. H. Consistory; m., June 6, 1884, Elizabeth C. Morrill, who d. Feb. 17, 1916; one dau., Addie E. Residence, Franklin, N. H. Bingham, Harry Lawyer; b., Columbus, O., March 14, 1864; s. Edward F. and Susan (Gun ning) Bingham, his father, a brother of the late Harry and George A. Bingham, of Littleton, having been a circuit court judge in Ohio, and later chief justice of the supreme court of the District of Columbia; ed. Columbus public schools, Columbus high school, 1882; studied law in the office of Bingham, Mitchell & Batchellor at Littleton, 1884 to 1887; admitted to the New Hampshire bar at Concord, July, 1887; removed to Washington, D. C.; Episcopalian; Democrat; captain, U. S. Vol. Inf., Spanish War, June 20, 1898, to March 1, 1899; assistant U. S. district attorney, Washington, D. C., 1900-5; returned to Littleton. April, 1912, at the time of the death of his brother-in-law, William H. Mitchell, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES and took up practice of law in suc cession to the firm with which he had studied; Judge of Probate for the County of Grafton since Dec. 2, 19 1880, Fanny Hallock Rouse. Office, 111 Broadway, New York City; resi dence, 85 Berkeley Ave., Yonkers, N. Y. Chase, William Martin Jurist; b., Canaan, N. H., Dec. 27, 1837; s. Horace and Abigail S. (Martin) Chase; ed. public schools, Canaan Union Academy, Kimball Union Academy, Dartmouth College, B. S. 1858, hon. A.M. 1879, LL.D., 1898, admitted to N. H. bar, 1862, and in practice in Concord, as a member of the firms of Marshall & Chase, Sargent & Chase and Chase & Streeter, till 1891, when appointed associate justice of the N. H. supreme court, serving till 1907, when he resumed practice alone; Congregationalist; Democrat; clerk, N. H. senate, 1871; member, Concord board of education, for twenty years; trustee, N. H. state library, 1874, N. H. state normal school, 1876-8; member, Concord board of water 1913; m., Sept. 10, 1902, Frances Thompson, dau. of the late Hon. John G. Thompson of Ohio. Residence, Littleton, N. H. Carpenter, Philip Lawyer; b. Bath, N. H., March 9, 1856; s. Alonzo P. and Julia R. (Goodall) Carpenter; ed., St. Johnsbury, Vt., Academy, 1873, Dartmouth College, 1877; studied law; admitted to the N. H. bar, and practiced in Bath and Lancaster, N. H., 1880-5; since 1885 in New York City; Congregationalist; Republican ; judge advocate general, N. H., staff of Gov. Moody Currier, 1885-7; first associate district attorney, New York county, 1897; member, Union League, Republican and Dartmouth Clubs, New York City, New Hampshire Soc. and Dartmouth Alumni Ass'n in New York, N. H. Historical Soc.; Mason; m. Sept. 3, commissioners, 1877-91; chairman, commission to revise and codify the laws of New Hampshire under act of �Hon. Rolland H. Spaulding �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1889, upon whose report the Public Statutes were enacted in 1891 ; member, N. H. senate, 1909-10, serving on judiciary revision of statutes and other committees; director, First National Bank of Concord, from 1870; clerk, Concord & Montreal Railroad; trustee, Dartmouth College, since 1890 and clerk of the corporation; member, N. H. Historical Soc, N. E. Historic-Geneal ogical Soc, Wonolancet Club, Con cord, honorary member Dartmouth Phi Beta Kappa Soc; engaged as a lawyer in much important litigation, and extensively consulted as counsel; m., March 18, 1863, Ellen S. Abbott; one s., Arthur H. Chase. Residence, Concord, N. H. Spaulding, Rolland Harry Manufacturer, ex-governor; b., Townsend Harbor, Mass., March 15, 1873; s. Jonas and Elvira (Chase) Spaulding; ed., Phillips Andover Acad emy, Andover, Mass., class of 1893; entered business in 1895, and has since continued, in the firm established by his father, now Jonas Spaulding Sons Co. (Inc.), manufacturers of leatherboard, counters, novelties, etc., at Townsend Harbor, Mass., Rochester, North Rochester and Milton, N. H., and Tonawanda, N. Y.; vice-presi dent, Spaulding & Frost Co., Fremont, N. H.; director, Spaulding & Sons (Ltd.), London, England, Inter national Leather Co., Atlas Leather Co., First National Bank, Rochester, N. H., United Life and Accident Ins. Co., Concord, N. H.; Protestant; Re publican; delegate, Republican national convention, 1912; governor of New Hampshire, 1915-16; vice-president, New Hampshire Defence League, 1917; vice-chairman, executive committee, New Hampshire Committee of Safety. Residence, North Rochester, N. H. Bean, Edwin Curtis Secretary of state; b., Gilmanton. N. H., Feb. 20, 1854; s. John C. and Climenia (Burleigh) Bean; ed. com mon schools, Tuton Seminary and private tutors; engaged for thirty years 21 in mercantile business in Belmont, N. H.; Baptist; Republican; town clerk, 1881-2; postmaster, 1878-84; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1887, 1913, 1915 (speaker in 1915); delegate to Republican national convention, 1904; delegate, N. H. constitutional convention, 1912; colonel on staff of Gov. John McLane, 1905-6; secretary of state since 1915; trustee, City Savings Bank, Laconia, Iona Savings Bank. Tilton; president, N. H. Retail Merchants Ass'n three years; member, Lawrence Grange, P. of H., Knights of Pythias, Mason; m., Oct. 10, 1882, Marietta Bowman, Eastport, Me.; children, Helen M., John C. (d. March 23, 1910), Arthur E., Edna Ci Resi dence, Belmont, N. H. Felker, Andrew Llewellyn Farmer; b., Barrington, N. H., July 6, 1869; s. Andrew J. and Lydia A. (Seavey) Felker; ed. Pond Hill school, Barrington, Austin Academy, Strafford, New Hampton Literary Institution, New Hampton, N. H. ; engaged in farm �22 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ing in the town of Meredith since Jan., 1897; Free Baptist; Independent Democrat; selectman, Meredith, 18989; member, school board, ten years; appointed commissioner of agriculture by Gov. Samuel D. Felker in 1913; twice nominated for reappointment by Gov. Rolland H. Spaulding in 1916, council refusing confirmation on par tisan grounds; renominated by Gov. Henry W. Keyes in 1917, and unani mously confirmed; member, Chocorua Lodge", A. F. & A. M., Meredith, Wicwas Lake Grange, P. of H., master, 1904; district deputy; lectu rer, N. H. State Grange, 1910-14, overseer since 1914; secretary, N. H. Old Home Week Ass'n since 1914; has spoken extensively on agricultural and kindred topics at farmers' institutes, Grange gatherings and various public meetings throughout the state; m., Dec. 5, 1894, Eva J. Perkins of Meredith; three sons, Louis K. and Harold P., students at New Hampshire College, and Walter A. Residence, Laconia, N. H.; address, Concord, N. H. Watson, Irving Allison Physician; b., Salisbury, N. H., Sept. 6, 1849; s. Porter B. and Luvia E. (Ladd) Watson; ed. common schools, Newbury (Vt.) Seminary and Colle giate Institute; studied medicine; at tended lectures, Dartmouth Medical College and University of Vermont; grad. from latter, M.D., 1871 (A.M., Dartmouth, 1885); practiced Groveton, N. H., 1871-81; since then in Concord; several years superintendent of schools at Groveton, member N. H. legislature, 1879-81 ; secretary N. H. state board of health since organization, Sept., 1881; secretary N. H. commissioners of lun acy; registrar vital statistics of New Hampshire; president of state board cattle commissioners from 1891 to 1913; secretary, American Public Health Ass'n, 1883-97; president, Inter national Conference State and Provin cial Boards of Health, 1903; assistant secretary-general, first Pan-American medical congress; permanent member, American Medical Ass'n; honorary member, Academia Nacional de Medi �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES cina de Mexico ; member, Societe Fran chise d' Hygiene of Paris; president, N. H. Medical Soc, 1903; National Ass'n for the Study and Prevention of Tuber culosis; compiled and edited: Physicians and Surgeons of America; N. H. regis tration reports since 1881; reports state board of health since 1882; re ports American Public Health Ass'n, 1883-97; Reports N. H. commissioners of lunacy; author of many papers on medical and sanitary subjects; m., 1872, Lena A. Farr of Littleton, N. H., who d. Jan. 30, 1901; one dau., Bertha M. Residence, Concord, N. H. Gay, George Washington Physician and surgeon; b., Swanzey, N. H., Jan. 14, 1842; s. Willard and Fanny (Wright) Gay; ed. com mon schools, Mt. Caesar Seminary, Swanzey, Powers Institute, Bernardstown, Mass., Harvard Medical School, M.D., 1868, A.M. Dartmouth, 1895; has practiced continuously in Boston since graduation,specializing in surgery ; surgeon, Boston City Hospital, since 1872; instructor in clinical surgery, 1888-1900, Harvard Medical School, and lecturer, 1900-07; member, Mass. Medical Soc. (president, 1906-8), Amer ican Medical Soc, American Surgical Ass'n, British Medical Ass'n, St. Botolph Club, N. H. Historical Soc; presi dent, Suffolk Storage Warehouse Co.; trustee, Wrentham School for Feeble minded; Unitarian; m., 1st, Nov., 1868, Mary E. Hutchinson, who d. Feb., 1873; 2d, Nov., 1875, Grace Greenleaf Hathorne. Office, 665 Boylston St., Bos ton, Mass.; residence, Chestnut Hill, Mass. Allen, Carl Addison Physician; b., Lempster, N. H., Oct. 27, 1847; s. Stephen and Phoebe (Lewis) Allen; ed. common schools, private academies, Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, 1871; Long Island College Hospital, M.D., 1874; com menced medical practice at Acworth, N. H., Dec, 1874, continuing till 1890 when he removed to Holyoke, Mass., where he continues; Congregationalist; 23 Independent; superintendent of schools, Lempster, 1872, Acworth, 1876-86; president, Connecticut River Medical Soc, president, Hampden County Medical Soc. ; president, Holyoke Medi cal Soc; president, Holyoke AntiTuberculosis Soc; Secretary, Holyoke chapter, American Red Cross; member, I. O. O. F. ; m., 1st, Sophie E. Stearns, May 19, 1875, who d. Dec 19, 1888; 2d, March 25, 1891, Hattie M. Murdough; children, Walter S. (Amherst, 1900), Sto .S. -"- ^** - ** P w\ superintendent of the laboratory of the General Chemical Co., New York; Fred H. (Amherst, 1902, Harvard Medical School, 1907), in practice in Holyoke, specializing in diseases of chil dren; Sophie E. (Mt. Holyoke, 1909), secretary to the dean of Columbia Col lege, New York; Carl W. (Massachu setts Agricultural College, 1914), chem ist in employ of the General Chemical Co., New York; Raymond P., pay master, Farr Alpaca Co., Holyoke; Leland C. at home. Residence, Holyoke, Mass. �24 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Bean, George Fremont Lawyer; b., Bradford, N. H., March 24, 1857; s. Stephen Sibley and Nancy E. (Colby) Bean; ed. Warner public schools, Simonds free high school, Warner, Colby Academy, New London, N. H., 1877, Brown University, A.B., 1881, A.M., 1884; studied law with Hon. Samuel C. Eastman of Concord, and graduated, LL.B., from Boston University Law School, 1885; admitted to the bar in Boston same year and has been in general practice there since, establishing his residence in Woburn; Congregationalist; Re publican; mayor of Woburn, 1901-2; member, Woburn school board from 1896 to 1908, half the time as chairman, and declining further election; member, Mass. house of representatives, 1910; trustee, Choate Memorial Hospital, Woburn; trustee, Warren Academy; chairman, trustees of the Brown Alumni Loyalty Fund; member, advi sory board of the Brown Alumni; member, Towanda Club of Woburn; m., Sept. 2, 1896, E. Maria Blodgett, who d. April 16, 1917; Mrs. Bean was a sister of the late Judge John T. Blod gett of the supreme court of Rhode Island, a graduate of Wellesley, a teacher and earnest worker along edu cational, church and charitable lines; children, Esther (Mrs. Orel M. Bean), Wellesley, 1909; Stephen Sibley, Brown, 1914. Residence, Woburn, Mass.; office, Rice Building, Boston. Perley, Sir George Halsey Lumber manufacturer; high com missioner; b., Lebanon, N. H., Sept. 12, 1857; s. William G. and Mabel Ticknor (Stevens) Perley; ed. Ottawa grammar school, St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., Harvard University, A.B., 1878; vice-president, Hull Lum ber Co.; president, Argenteuil Lumber Co.; director, Bank of Ottawa; many years vice-president, Canada Atlantic Railway ; elected to House of Commons for Argenteuil, 1904, 1908, 1911; on defeat of the Laurier Administration, in 1911, became a member of the Privy Council, and accepted a seat in the Borden Cabinet without portfolio; in charge of office of High Commissioner for Canada, in London, since June, 1914; m., 1st. June 4, 1884, Annie Hespeler Bowlby, who d. Aug. 10, 1910; 2d, June 11, 1913, Emily Colby White; one dau. Residence, 233 Metcalfe St.; office, Citizen's Building, Ot tawa, Ontario. McCrillis, John Lawyer, insurance, banker; b., Goshen, N. H., Aug. 5, 1858; s. Wil liam H. and Abby (Huntoon) McCril lis; ed. Newport high school, Kimball Union Academy, Dartmouth College, 1883; principal, Morris, Minn., high school, 1883-4, Springfield, Vt, high school, 1884*6; read law with Albert S. Wait of Newport; admitted to the bar, 1889; clerk of Supreme or Superior Court for Sullivan County since 1886; extensively engaged in insurance; Unitarian; Democrat; many years member N. H. Democratic state committee; member, Newport board of education, 1887-90; auditor, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Sullivan County, ten years; trustee, N. H. State Hospital, ten years; mem ber, Newport water and sewer com mission, eight years, cemetery com mission, seven years; president, First 25 many of the leading pastorates and rising to a presiding eldership in the latter state. He has been a resident of New Hampshire since 1877; educated in the public schools, graduating from Keene high school in 1886; after a year of clerical work in New York City, he came to Concord, in 1887, where he has since resided; was for twenty-five years a correspondent consecutively of the Manchester Union, Manchester Mirror, Boston Globe and various metropolitan dailies; also con ducted a general insurance business; a tenor soloist and member of several choirs of Capital city churches and of various secular organizations during a period of twenty-five years; Repub lican; member of the legislature of 1911 from Ward 6, Concord, serving on appropriations and insurance com mittees; nominated in 1912 for regis National Bank of Newport; trustee, Newport Savings Bank; director, Dex ter Richards & Sons Co.; treasurer, di rector and clerk, Brampton Woolen Co.; member and past master, Mount Vernon Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Newport; Sulli van Commandery, K. T., Claremont: m., Sept. 26, 1895, Mary E. Wilmarth of Newport; two sons, John Wilmarth and William Henry. Residence, New port, N. H. Keeler, Irad Eugene Register of probate of Merrimack County; b., Greenport, N. Y., March 7, 1868; s. Rev. Samuel Crofut and Lydia (Williams) Keeler, both of whom were natives of Connecticut; his father divided about equally between the states of New York and New Hamp shire a service of nearly half a century in the Methodist ministry, filling ter of probate for Merrimack County, carrying 31 out of 37 towns and wards, in competition with two well-known and active opponents; elected to this office in 1912, and twice re-elected �Lilian C. Streeter �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES without opposition in the primaries and having the highest majority over his Democratic opponents of any candidate on the Republican ticket; member, Eureka Lodge No. 70, A. F. A A. M., South Congregational Church, Capital Grange, Wonolancet Club and N. H. Historical Society; m., Dec. 17, 1901, Edith M. Burleigh of Concord; one son, Richard Hall. Residence, Concord, N. H. Streeter, Lilian Carpenter (Mrs. Frank S.) J b., Bath, N. H., July 22, 1854; dau. Chief Justice Alonzo P. and Julia R. (Goodall) Carpenter (grand-daughter of Rev. David Goodall, first minister of Littleton, N. H.); ed. by private teachers and at St. Johnsbury, Vt., Academy; m., Bath, N. H., Nov. 14, 1877, Frank Sherwin Streeter of Concord; Episcopalian, member St. Paul's church, Concord; active in social, charitable and philan thropic work; founder and first presi dent of the Concord Woman's Club, and of the N. H. Federation of Women's Clubs, of which latter she is now honor ary president; one of the organizers of the Concord Charity Organization, and vice-president from 1903 till 1910; secretary, N. H. Board of Charities and Correction, from 1899 to 1901, and chairman 1901-11; chairman, Com mittee on Dependent Children, State Conference of Charities and Cor rection, since 1901; chairman, N. H. Children's Commission, 1913-15, her report having been called for from all over the country by social workers and state and college libraries; secretary, Concord District Nursing Association, from its organization in 1899 till 1909 and president from 1909 to 1913—now honorary president; member, Ameri can Academy of Political and Social Science-National Conference of Chari ties and Corrections, National Organi zation for PublicIHealth Nursing; mem ber of the Social Service Commission of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of New Hampshire; member of the Social Service Commission of the Provin cial Synod of New England—the only 27 woman on the board; representative from New Hampshire at the National Conference on Dependent Children, held at the White House in Jan., 1909, on call of President Roosevelt; mem ber, visiting committee, Orphans' Home, St. Paul's School, Concord; member, Rumford Chapter, D. A. R.; treasurer, National Society Colonial Dames of America, for New Hampshire; member, executive committee, N. H. Branch National Civic Federation; member, Woman's, Shakespeare, Friendly, Golf and Country clubs, Concord, and Mayflower Club, Boston, Mass.; anti-suffragist. Residence, Concord, N. H. Pillsbury, Albert Enoch Lawyer; b., Milford, N. H., Aug. 19, 1849; s. Josiah Webster and Eliza beth (Dinsmoor) Pillsbury; ed. Law rence Academy, Groton, Mass., grad uating 1867, Harvard University, 1867-9 (honorary A.M., 1891; LL.D Harvard University, 1913); admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1870, and since in practice in Boston; Repub lican; member, Mass. house of rep resentatives, 1876-7-8; Senate, 18845-6 (president, 1885-6); attorneygeneral of Massachusetts, 1891-4; lecturer on constitutional law, Boston University Lav? School, 1896; director and trustee in various banking insti tutions; trustee, Lawrence Academy; member, World Peace Foundation, International Law Ass'n, American Academy of Political and Social Science, N. H. Historical Society, Algonquin, Art and University clubs, and various other organizations. Res idence, 175 Bay State Road; office, 6 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Chase, Olin Hosea Printer and publisher; b., Spring field, N. H., Aug. 24, 1875; s. Hosea B. and Eveline H. (Kidder) Chase; ed. Newport High School; learned print er's trade in Republican Champion office, Newport, commencing in 1893 and continuing in that establishment until May, 1917, becoming editor and �28 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES publisher Jan., 1900 ; Republican ; served as town clerk of Newport for twelve years, from March, 1904; representa tive in N. H. legislature in 1913-14 and 1915-16, being elected speaker of the house upon the resignation of Carrie F. Wright Hospital, 1913; Mason; member, Sullivan Commandery, K. T., Claremont; Bektash Temple, N. M. S., Concord; University Club, Boston; University Club, New York; m., Aug. 17, 1909, Louise F., dau. of the late Col. Seth M. Richards of Newport; children, Bettina, b. 1910; Linda, b. 1911; Louise, b. 1915. Resi dence, Newport, N. H. Chamberlin, Henry Eastman City clerk; b., Newbury, Vt., May 28, 1854; s. Charles and Ruth (East man) Chamberlin; ed. public schools; went west in early youth and learned railway telegraphy, at Union City, Ind., returning in 1873; employed as train dispatcher for the Northern R. R., at Concord, under George E. Todd, 1873 to 1875, when appointed Edwin C. Bean to take the office of secretary of state; commissioner of motor vehicles since Sept., 1916; second lieutenant in First N. H. Vols. in the Spanish war, and captain for five years in the N. H. National Guard; Mason, Knight Templar and Shriner; unmarried. Residence, Newport, N. H. Rollins, Dillwyn Sidney Woolen manufacturer; b., West Newbury, Mass., Nov. 25, 1881; s. Charles F. and Alice Greenleaf (Purington) Rollins; ed. Newburyport, Mass., high school, Dartmouth College, 1904; Congregationalist; Republican; treasurer, Dexter Richards & Sons Co., Newport, N. H.; president, N. H. Manufacturers Ass'n, 1915-16; trustee, Richards Free Library, since 1910; member, school board, 1913; trustee, station agent at Penacook, continuing eighteen years; superintendent, Concord Street Ry., from April, 1893 till April, 1901; superintendent, Street Ry., Dallas, Tex., 1902; city clerk and overseer of the poor, Concord, N. H., �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES since 1903; Republican; member, Concord board of aldermen, from Ward 1, 1893-4; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1897-8; Mason, mem ber lodge, chapter, council and commandery, S. of V., past commander, N. H. Div.; m., Nov. 23. 1875, Mary E. Livengood; three daus., Myla, Iyla, and Ruth Elizabeth. Residence, West Concord, N. H. 29 mission, 1915, reappointed 1917; mem ber, I. O. O. F., Wonolancet Club, Concord; m., June 30, 1915, Marion L. Burns. Address, Concord, N. H. Cutter, Guy Henry Lawyer; b., Jaffrey N. H., Aug. 1, 1882; s. Lucius A. and Corrisende Mclntyre, Daniel Clergyman; b., Jamestown, Scot land, May 23, 1866; s. Finlay and Ann (Donald) Mclntyre; came to Dover, N. H., May 29, 1873; ed. pub lic schools, Dover, graduating from high school in 1886; Bowdoin Col lege, Brunswick, Me., 1892; Andover, Mass., Theological Seminary, 1894; (Lawrence) Cutter; ed. Jaffrey and Winchendon, Mass., high schools, Clark College, 1905, Harvard Law School, 1908; admitted to the bar in Massachusetts, 1908, in New Hamp shire in 1909; practiced three years, with offices in Jaffrey and Winchen don, Mass., residing in Jaffrey, where he still retains his legal residence; Congregationalist; Democrat; member, N. H. house of representatives from Jaffrey, 1909-11-13; state auditor, 1914; member, N. H. bank com- ordained and installed pastor, Con gregational church, Barrington, N. H., Sept. 5, 1894, continuing till 1900, East Fairfield, Vt., 1900-03, Pawlet, Vt., 1903-6, Townshend, Vt., 1906-11, Westminster West, Vt., 1911-14, Barnstead, N. H., 1914-16; became pastor of Second Congregational church at Ossipee, and chaplain of Carroll County almshouse and jail, July 1, 1916; Republican; super intendent, of public schools, Town shend, Vt., 1907-11; Mason, Odd �30 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Fellow, Knight of Pythias, Patron of Husbandry; m., Mary Louise Hol land Drew, Feb. 2, 1900; children, Jonathan Drew, b. July 19, 1901; Carrie Ellen, b. July 8, 1908; Mary Elizabeth b. May 17, 1917. Residence, Ossipee, N. H. Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Newport, and N. H. Historical Soc; unmarried. Residence, Newport, N. H. Edes, Samuel Harcourt Editor and publisher; b., Newport, N. H., Nov. 9, 1881; s. George C. and Elizabeth Mary (Lyons) Edes; ed. Hirst, Edgar Clarkson Forester; b., Yellow Springs, Ohio, Aug. 31, 1882; s. John Janney and Mary (Bowe) Hirst; ed. Yellow Springs public schools, Antioch Pre paratory School, Ohio State University (B.A), Yale Forest School, (M.F.); en gaged in lumbering previous to appoint- Newport high school, University of Georgia, University of Virginia; editor and proprietor of the N. H. Argus and Spectator, at Newport since 1907; captain, company M, 1st N. H. Infantry, serving seven months in the expedition to the Mexican border, 1916-17; Congregationalist; Democrat; member, N. H. senate from Dis trict No. 7—a normally Republican district—in legislature of 1913-14, serving on committees on judiciary, education, state hospital and soldiers' home, and joint standing committee on engrossed bills; member, Mt. Vernon ment as state forester of New Hampshire when the department was organized on its present basis, in 1909. In addi tion to regular duties has spoken extensively on forestry topics, at farmers' institutes, board of trade gatherings, Grange meetings, etc.; Unitarian; Mason; member, Delta Epsilon fraternity, Cosmos Club, Washington, D. C., Wonolancet Club, Concord; m., Dec. 1, 1914, Mary Walker Stillings, dau. Dr. F. A. Stillings of Concord; one son. Resi dence, Concord, N. H. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Everett, Frederic Elwin Civil engineer: b., New London, N. H., April 16, 1876; s. Benjamin G. and Sarah E. (Johnson) Everett; ed. 31 from the Harvard Law School in 1897 and admitted to the Massachusetts bar; associated in practice with Hon. Geo. Fred Williams, ex-minister to Greece, whose partner he was for many years, prior to 1910 under firm name of Williams & Halloran; member, bar of U. S. Supreme court; counsel for Town of Norwood, Mass., since 1907, and incumbent of various other town offices; experienced in corpora tion matters; associate justice, North ern Norfolk District court; director, Norwood National Bank, Norwood, and Prudential Trust Co., Boston, Mass.; (trustee, Norwood Civic Ass'n; member, Norfolk County Bar Ass'n, Massachusetts Bar Ass'n, American Bar Ass'n, Massachusetts State Board of Trade (vice-president eleven years), Norwood board of trade (president, 1903-5), Boston Athletic Ass'n, Har Colby Academy, New London, class of 1896; three years in Massachu setts Institute of Technology; en gineer, park department, Cambridge, Mass., 1900-6; division engineer, N. H. highway department, 1906-14; N. H. Commissioner of Highways since 1915; Episcopalian; Republican; Mason, Knight Templar, member, Wonolancet Club, Patron of Hus bandry; m., Sept. 12, 1900, Gertrude E. Lamson; children, Douglas Newton, Barbara, Miriam. Residence, Con cord, N. H. Halloran, James Ambrose Lawyer; b., Concord, N. H., Oct. 11, 1870; s. Dennis and Mary (O'Brien) Halloran; ed. Concord public schools and by private tutors; studied law in the office of the late Judge John M. Mitchell of Concord; graduated, LL.B., vard and Economic clubs; Catholic; Independent Democrat; unmarried. Residence, Norwood, Mass.; office, 15 State St., Boston. �Hon. Wilbur H. Powers �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Powers, Wilbur Howard Lawyer; b., Croydon, N. H., Jan. 22, 1849; s. Elias and Emeline (White) Powers; ed. common schools, Kim ball Union Academy, 1871, Dart mouth College, 1875, Boston Univer sity Law School, 1878; admitted to the bar in New Hampshire, Aug., 1878, and in Massachusetts in No vember following, opening an office and commencing practice in Boston Jan. 22, 1879, where he has since continued; the late Henry H. Folsom was for some years associated with him, and, later, his son, Walter Powers, was ad mitted to the firm, which was known as Powers, Folsom & Powers; Unitarian; Republican; member, Mass. house of representatives, 1890-91-92; park commissioner, Hyde Park, 1893-1902, chairman three years; member, school committee, Hyde Park, 1900-9, chair man seven years; presidential elector, 1896; holds membership with the Masons, Golden Cross, Royal Arca num, Sons and Daughters of the Ameri can Revolution; president, National Fraternal Congress of America, 191314; retains a deep interest in his native town and state, and was orator of the day at the 150th anniversary celebration in Croydon, Aug. 24, 1916; m., 1st, May 1, 1888, Emily Owen, who d. Dec. 13, 1912; 2d, Lottie I. Koehler (nee Mills), May 17, 1914; children, Walter Powers, b. Aug. 3, 1885, now in partnership with his father; Myra, b. May 20, 1889, d. March 4, 1916. Office, 209 Wash ington St., Boston; residence, 114 Naples Rd., Brookline, Mass. Ahern, William Joseph Secretary, N. H. board of charities and corrections; b., Concord, N. H., May 19, 1855; s. William and Bridget (Leary) Ahern; ed. Concord public schools; engaged many years in mer cantile life; Catholic; Democrat; com missioner, Merrimack county, 1887-91, chairman last two years; deputy sheriff and jailer, 1891-2; member, N. H. house of representatives, eleven terms, serving generally on appropriations 3 33 committee (chairman in 1913), a longer legislative service than that of any man now living with a single excep tion; secretary, state board of charities and correction, since 1901; chairman, trustees State School for Feeble Minded, 1901-14; chairman, Board of Control of State Institutions, 1914-15; active in party affairs and several times member of Democratic state committee, treas urer, 1001-2; delegate Democratic Na tional Convention, 1900; member, A. O. H., Knights of Columbus, Foresters of America, Elks and Wonolancet Club; m., Nov. 30, 1876, Catherine Cotter; children, Frank G., Mary Grace (Mrs. John F. Sullivan), William J. Jr., John M itchell , Robert Leo . Residence, Concord, N. H. Hook, Andrew Jackson General business; b., Cornish, N. H., Dec. 7, 1864; s. Moody and Eliza B. (Carroll) Hook; ed. common schools and Bryant & Stratton's Business College, Manchester; in employ of A. C. Carroll & Son, general merchants, at �34 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Warner, for six years; landlord, Kearsarge Hotel, one year, in retail grain trade, seven years; postmaster of Warner, 1898 to 1916; since then has maintained a general business office conducting a large lumber, real estate and insurance business. He is a trustee of the Sugar River Savings Bank of Newport and agent for the Citizens National Bank of that town. Republican; has served as town clerk, selectman, member of the high school Brown, Edmund H. Register of deeds Merrimack County ; b., Fisherville (now Penacook), N. H., Oct. 29, 1857; s. Henry H. and Lucretia (Symonds) Brown; ed. Penacook Academy (class of 1876), Massachu setts Institute of Technology, special course; superintendent, Concord Axle Co., 1887-97; member, mercantile firm of Foote, Brown & Co., Penacook, 1897-1911; register of deeds for Mer rimack County since 1911; Repub- committee, and has been town treasurer for the last twenty years; member of the N. H. house of representatives, 1917-18, serving on the committee on insurance, and chairman of the com mittee on liquor laws, taking an active part in the enactment of the Lewis pro hibitory bill, also as chairman of the Merrimack County delegation. He is a 32d degree Mason and Shriner, also a Patron of Husbandry and present sec retary of the N. H. Grange Life Insu rance Assn.; m. Nov. 24, 1888, Florence Bell Colby of Warner; no children. Residence, Warner, N. H. lioan; representative from Ward 1, Concord, in N. H. legislature, 1893-4, 1905-6; state senator from District No. 11 (old), 189.5-6; trustee, Colby Academy; director, Concord Axle Co., trustee, Loan & Trust Savings Bank; Baptist; member, Penacook Baptist church, forty-six years (deacon twenty years) ; member, Horace Chase Lodge, A. F. & A. M. (past master), Trinity Chapter, Horace Chase Council, Mt. Horeb Commandery (commander); re ceived all Scottish rite degrees to and including the 32d; m., Oct. 11, 1881, Mary Belle Proctor; children, Helen �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES L., b. Oct. 3, 1882; Howard H., b. June 15, 1884; William P. (died in infancy). Residence, Penacook, N. H. Fellows, William Bainbridge Lawyer; b., Sandwich, N. H., July 5, 1858; s. Col. Enoch Q. and Mary E. (Quimby) Fellows; ed. Tilton Seminary, 1876, Dartmouth College, 1880; studied law with Hon. E. A. Hibbard of Laconia; admitted to the bar, Sept., 1883, in practice at Tilton since 1885; Republican; sergeant-at-arms, N. H. senate, 1881 ; clerk, U. S. senate com mittee on claims, 1885-7; solicitor, Bel knap county, 1889-91, 1893-7; judge of probate, Belknap county, 1895-1909; N. H. state auditor, 1909-1 1 ; secretary, state board of equalization, 1901-8; member, N. H. special tax commission, 1908; member and secretary, N. H. tax commission, since 1911; member, N. H. constitutional conventions, 1902, 1912; treasurer, town of Tilton, 1902, 1906; trustee, Tilton Seminary, 1896—; trustee, Tilton & Northfield Library Ass'n, 1887- ; trustee, Hall Memorial Library building, 1901-; m., 1st, Nov. 1, 1881, Ida G. Scribner, who d. Jan. 14, 1908; 2d, Aug. 24, 1909, Clara D. Merriman; children, by first wife, John H., Paul R. Residence, Tilton, N. H. Burroughs, Sherman Everett Lawyer; b., Dunbarton, N. H., Feb. 6, 1870; s. John H. and Helen M. (Baker) Burroughs; descendant, on paternal side, of George Burroughs who served under General Heath at the siege of Boston, and on the ma ternal side, of Captains Joseph Baker and John Lovewell of Indian and Colonial War fame; ed. public schools of Dunbarton and Bow, Concord high school, class of 1890, Dartmouth College, A.B., class of 1894, Columbian University Law School, LL.B., 1896, LL.M. 1897; admitted to the District of Columbia bar, 1896, New Hamp shire bar, 1897; commenced practice in Manchester in 1897; continued alone two years, then becoming a member of 35 the firm of Taggart, Tuttle, Burroughs & Wyman, where he has continued, the firm now being Taggart, Burroughs, Wyman & McLane; Republican; private secretary to Congressman Henry M. Baker, 1894-7; member, N. H. house of representatives, 19013; elected to the U. S. house of repre sentatives, to fill the vacancy occa sioned by the death of Cyrus A. Sulloway, May 29, 1917; member, state board of equalization, 1909-10; member, state board of charities and corrections, 1901-1917; chairman from 1911; president, N. H. Children's Aid and Protective Soc.;- Episcopalian; treasurer, Grace Episcopal church, and trustee, Orphans' Home, Concord, N. H.; member, Washington Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Manchester; Scottish Rite Mason; member, Derryfield and Country clubs; m., April 21, 1898, Helen S. Phillips; four sons, Robert Phillips, John Hamilton, Sherman Everett, Jr., and Henry Baker. Resi dence, Manchester, N. H. �Hon. Samuel C. Eastman �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Eastman, Samuel Coffin Lawyer, banker, manufacturer; b., Concord, N. H., July 11, 1837; s. Seth and Sarah (Coffin) Eastman, and descendant of Capt. Ebenezer East man, first settler of Concord; ed. public schools, Rockingham Academy, Hamp ton Falls, N.H., Brown University,A.M., 1857,Harvard LawSchool,LL.B., 1859; commenced practice of law in Concord and has since continued, giving special attention to insurance and corporation law; Episcopalian; Republican; city treasurer of Concord during Civil War period; for twelve years member of the Concord board of education; member N. H. house of representa tives in 1883, and elected speaker; again member of house in 1893, serving on judiciary committee and chairman national affairs; president, Concord Mutual Fire Ins. Co., which he organized in 1895; president, N. H. Savings Bank, for the last twenty years; president, Concord & Ports mouth R. R.; president, Eagle & Phenix Hotel Co.; director and treas urer, Profile & Flume Co.; pres ident, N. H. Spinning Mills; presi dent, Abbot & Downing Co.; several years director and treasurer, Eastern R. R. in New Hampshire; some time president of the Margaret Pillsbury General Hospital; member, Reorgan ization Committee, St. Louis & San Francisco R. R.; member, N. H. Historical Society, which he has served as corresponding secretary, librarian and president, and was instrumental, with B. A. Kimball, in establishing location of its new building, as he was, with W. E. Chandler, in fixing the site of the U. S. Government build ing; president, Associated Alumni of Brown University, 1906-7; member, Union Club of Boston and Alpha Delta Phi and University Club, of New York; member and past presi dent, N. H. Bar Ass'n; member, American Bar Ass'n., and delegateat-large to the Universal Congress of Lawyers and Jurists at St. Louis in 1904; for some years part owner of the Concord Monitor and In dependent Democrat, writing ex 37 tensively for the same, also serving as legislative reporter for the Monitor; has traveled extensively in Europe and written interestingly of his travels; versed in various languages and has translated books from the French, Danish and Norwegian; edited East man'a White Mountain Guide Book; has delivered various public lectures based on observations in foreign lands and other subjects; president of the day at Concord's 150th anniversary celebra tion, June 7, 1915 ; received honorary de gree of LL.D. from Brown University on 60th anniversary of his graduation,June, 1917; m., July 11, 1861, Mary Clifford, daughter of Judge Albert G. Greene of Providence, R. I., who d. Oct. 19, 1895; two children, ason, dying in infancy, and adaughter, Mary C., educated at Vassar College, and first president of the Friendly Club of Concord, who d. Dec. 25, 1913. Residence, Concord, N. H. Brown, Henry Currier Merchant; b., Hopkinton, N. H.f Sept. 30, 1849; s. George and Rosetta (Currier) Brown; ed. common School and Hopkinton, Contoocook and Colby academies; removed to Concord in 1870 and entered the employ of the Prescott Organ Co., learning the business; was subsequently engaged as clerk in mer cantile establishments, till 1890, when he engaged in the clothing trade, with Charles C. Currier, under firm name of Brown & Currier, continuing till 1898, when Mr. Currier retired and Bennett Batchelder came into the firm since known as Brown & Batchelder; Repub lican; member, Concord board of educa tion, nine years, common council two years; member, N. H. house of repre sentatives, 1909-10; trustee, Loan & Trust Savings Bank since Sept. 30, 1901 ; member. investment committee, since Jan., 1902, president since April 7, 1913; Baptist; deacon, PleasantSt. church, for more than thirty years; m., Nov. 25, 1872, Sarah B. Sweatt of Webster; chil dren, Eleanor Abbott (Mrs. John C. Tilton), Vassar, 1903; Grace Currier, Mt. Holyoke, 1911, N. E. Conservatory of Music, 1915. Residence, Concord., N.H. �38 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Farrand, George Edward Merchant; b., Penacook, N. H. (Ward 1, Concord), May 1, 1872; s. William and Elizabeth (Jones) Far rand; ed. public schools of Pena cook and Manchester; Democrat; member, N. H. house of representa tives, from Ward 1, Concord, 1909-10, 1911-12; candidate in the primary for senatorial nomination, 1912; dele gate in constitutional convention, 1912; state treasurer, 1913-14; bank commissioner, 1915; acting postmaster of Concord, July, 1917; chairman, Democratic State Committee, 1914 and since; Episcopalian; Knight of Pythias, member, N. H. Historical Soc., and Wonolancet Club; m., June 21, 1899, Ruth A. Minot of Con cord; children, Elizabeth Howland, Mary Minot. Residence, Penacook, N.H. Kempton, Elisha Moody Teacher, farmer; b., Claremont, N. H., May 22, 1831; s. Elisha and Har riet (Vickery) Kempton; ed. public and high schools in Sullivan County; taught school many terms in early life; engaged in farming in Acworth; enlisted as private in Third N. H. Regiment in the Civil War, Aug. 19, 1861; appointed corporal Sept. 13, 1862; wounded at Morris Island, siege of Charleston, July 10, 1863; discharged for disability, Nov. 10, 1863; Baptist; Republican; register of deeds for Sullivan County, 1872-6; register of probate for the past thirty years; Mason and member G. A. R., past commander Fred Smyth Post of Newport; m., 1st, March 30, 1370, Louisa E. Alden, who d. June 7, 1883; 2d, May 11, 1885, Sarah Isabel Strong; children, Mary Louisa, a teacher since graduation at New London Academy; Alvan Alden, graduate of Colby Acad emy and Brown University, associate principal of Vermont Academy at Saxtons River, where he d. in 1905, and Will Elisha, employed in his father's office. Residence, Newport, N. H. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 39 Chase, Levin Joynes Manager, Concord Electric Co.; b., Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 6, 1862; s. Reginald Heber and Susan (Stanwood) Chase; ed. Philadelphia private schools; engaged for many years in employ of Wells-Fargo Express Co., at San Francisco, Cal.; became man ager of the Concord Electric Co., Jan. 1, 1909; Episcopalian; Repub lican; represented Ward 3, Concord, in N. H. house of representatives in Rowe, Stewart Everett Lawyer, poet; b., Jan. 22, 1881; s. Benjamin F. and Hattie A. (Truett) Rowe; ed. Kensington north district school, Exeter high school, 1899, Phillips Exeter Academy, 1904, Bos ton University Law School; studied law three years with the late AttorneyGeneral Edwin G. Eastman; admitted to New Hampshire bar July 1, 1911, and since in practice in Exeter; Re publican; moderator, clerk, auditor 1913 and 1915; member, Sons of the American Revolution, Elks, Wonolancet Club, Beaver Meadow Golf Club, Snowshoe Club, Concord Board of Trade—president since Sept., 1915; trustee, Concord public library; fre quent speaker upon board of trade topics and questions of public interest, and earnest advocate of equal suffrage, to which cause he gave hearty sup port during his service in the legis lature; m., Jan. 2, 1905, Bertha Louise Adams. Residence, Concord, N. H. library trustee, member school board, ballot and election inspector, tax col lector and delegate to the constitu tional convention of 1912, in which he took an active part, while a resident of Kensington ; moderator, school meet ing in Exeter, where he now resides; treasurer, Rockingham County, elected Nov., 1916; Congregationalist, clerk of Phillips church, Exeter; member, Odd Fellows, Sons of Veterans, Senior Vice Commander N. H. Division, Patron of Husbandry, Gamma Eta Gamma Legal Fraternity; Swamscott Club; cam- �Gen. William F. Thayer �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES paign and Memorial Day speaker; active in politics and frequent con tributor to the press in verse and prose; m., March 26, 1913, Lillian A.. Whitman of West Barnstable, Mass. Residence, Exeter, N. H. Thayer, William Fiske Banker; b., Kingston, N. H., March 13, 1846; s. Calvin and Sarah Wheeler (Fiske) Thayer; ed. public schools and Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, N. H.; commenced business life as clerk in Concord, N. H., postoffice, becoming chief clerk; entered First NationalBank as clerk in 1871 ; became cashier in 1874 and has been president since 1885; Congregationalist; Repub lican; quartermaster general on staff of Gov. John McLane; city-treasurer, Concord, for thirty-four years; treasu rer, Republican state committee, since 1892; delegate in Republican national conventions in 1908 and 1912; treasurer, Union Trust Co.; director, Northern R. R.,; Mason, K. T; m., Oct. 20, 1874, Sarah Clarke Wentworth, who d. Jan. 24, 1916; children, Margaret (Mrs. Frank J. Sulloway), William W. Residence, Concord, N. H. Worthen, Thomas Wilson Dorr Educator; public service commis sioner; b., Thetford, Vt., Oct. 3, 1845; s. Joseph Hewes and Elizabeth (Chase) Worthen; ed. Thetford, Vt., academy, Dartmouth College, A.B., 1872, A.M., 1875; principal, Woodstock, Vt., high school, 1872-4; tutor in mathematics, Dartmouth College, 1874-6; tutor in Greek and mathematics, 1876-8; in structor in mathematics, 1879-83; assistant professor, 1883-93; head of departmentof mathematics, 1893-1911 ; other positions held at the college at different times, instructor in gymnas tics, clerk of the faculty, inspector of college buildings, director of gymnas ium, director of summer school for teachers; Congregationalist, eleven years deacon of college church; Demo crat, elected to N. H. house of repre sentatives from Hanover, 1904, though the town was normally Republican, 41 three to one; defeated as a Democrat for N. H. Senate, 1906, by less than 500 votes in a district Republican by 1,300; justice of the peace; justice of the Hanover police court fourteen years; precinct commissioner; trustee, Mary Hitchcock hospital, Howe library and Thetford academy; member, Phi Beta Kappa and Kappa Kappa Kappa societies at Dartmouth, Dartmouth Scientific Ass'n, American Mathemati cal Soc., American Ass'n for the Advancement of Science, etc.; mem ber, N. H. public service commission, since 1911; m., 1st, Louise M., dau. Brias D. and Adeline (Dodge) Wilcox, who d. 1878; one child, Louise W. (Smith, 1901); 2d, Elizabeth A., dau. Gov. Peter T. and Almira (Hopkins) Washburne ; three children, Thacher W. (A.B., Dartmouth, 1907, A.M. and M.D., 1911), Joseph W. (A.B., Dart mouth, 1909, B.C.L., Oxford, 1913), Mary (Mrs. Gray Knapp, Smith, 1914). Residence, Hanover, N. H.; address, State House, Concord, N. H. �42 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES McGregor, George Wilbur Physician; b., Bethlehem, N. H.. June 15, 1853; s. Willard A. and Almira G. (Blandin) McGregor; ed. Tilton Seminary, New Hampton Insti tution, 1875, Dartmouth Medical Col lege, 1878; studied with Dr. L. B. How of Manchester; practiced a short time in Lunenburg, Vt., then removed to Littleton where he has continued in successful practice; Congregationalist ; Democrat; has served on the boards of health and education in Littleton, represented the town in the legislature in 1905 and has been four times elected moderator ; was a member of the execu tive council of the state, 1913-14, and •of the state board of control, 1913-15; member of the N. H. delegation in the Democratic national conven tion at Baltimore in 1912; Knight Templar Mason, Knight of Pythias, and an ex-president of the Grafton County and N. H. Medical societies; m., Feb. 24, 1880, Ella Augusta Eaton of Franconia. Residence, Little ton, N. H. Shepard, Joseph Eastman Farmer, fruit-grower and general contractor; b., West Concord, N. H., Nov. 18, 1865; s. Omar L. and Martha S. (Jackson) Shepard; ed. public schools, Pembroke Academy and Prof. J. H. Larry's School of Practice; always interested in apple culture and among the first to practice spraying, commencing in 1886, and continuing successfully; had charge for two years of the farming interests of the late Moses Humphrey, president of N. H. board of agriculture; Congregationalist ; Republican; active in political affairs and for sixteen years president, Ward 3, Republican club; moderator for several years and representative in N. H. legislature, 1903-4; assessor for Ward 3 under old city charter, con tinuously except 1903-4, till adoption of new charter, serving as clerk of the board four years, and chairman, two years; only member of old board elected under the new charter, in 1911, and chairman since that time; in 1912, with his associates, Messrs. Morris �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES and Donovan, inspected and revalued all the real estate in Concord; member, Rumford Lodge, I. O. O. F., Concord; Patron of Husbandry, past master, Capital Grange, and charter master, Penacook Park Grange, West Concord, which he helped organize twenty-six years ago; past secretary, lecturer and treasurer, Merrimack County Pomona Grange; secretary, Merrimack County Pomona Grange Fair Ass'n, and president, N. H. Grange Fair Ass'n; m., Sept. 19, 1891, Lilian Rose; chil dren, Ernest Rose, Joseph Phillips, Mary Grace and Ella Almira. Address, West Concord, N. H. Hunt, Edwin Sumner Lawyer, banker; b., Charlestown, N. H., Nov. 12, 1865; s. Thomas J. and Clara M. (Swett) Hunt; ed. Charlestown public schools, Vermont Academy, Saxton's River, Vt., 1886, Amherst College, A. B., 1890, Columbia University, LL.B., 1895; practiced law in New York City, 1895 to 1901 ; in Waterbury, Conn., 1901 to 1906; treasurer, Waterbury Savings Bank, since 1906, also director and secretary; director, Citizens National Bank, Waterbury; tax collector, Waterbury, 1904-5; president, Savings Bank Ass'n of Connecticut, 1912-14; Episcopalian; Republican; member, Waterbury Club, Country Club; m., June 11, 1900, Helen Trowbridge Hunt; three children. Residence, Waterbury, Conn. Pingree, Samuel Everett Lawyer; b., Salisbury, N. H., Aug. 2, 1832; s. Stephen and Judith (True) Pingree; ed. Salisbury, Andover and Mclndoes Falls academies and Dart mouth College, 1857; studied law with Hon. A. P. Huntoon of Bethel, Vt., admitted to the Vermont bar in 1859; settled at Hartford, Vt., and has there continued, with offices at Hartford and White River Junction, practicing in Grafton and Sullivan counties, N. H., as well as in Vermont; Baptist; Democrat previous to the Civil War, Republican since; town clerk of Hart ford since 1859, except during the 43 Civil War; lieutenant-governor of Ver mont, 1882-4; governor, 1884-6; chair man, Vt. railroad commission, 1886 to 1894; president and trustee, White River Savings Bank, 1886 to 1912; private, lieutenant, captain, major, lieutenant colonel in Third Vermont Regiment in the Civil War, and twice wounded in battle; colonel, Eighth Regiment,Vt. National Guard, 1864-5; member, U. S. Medal of Honor Legion and Modern Wood men of America (honorary); m., Sept. 15, 1869, Lydia M. Steele of Stanstead, P. Q.; one son, William S. Pingree (Norwich Univ. and Boston Univ. Law School), now state's attorney for Windsor County, Vt. Residence, Hartford, Vt. Hodgman, Burns Plummer Lawyer, clerk, U. S. District Court; b., Littleton, N. H., Dec. 30, 1875; s. Charles and Sarah E. (Taylor) Hodg man; ed. Littleton high school, Boston University Law School, 1898, cum laude; admitted to N. H. bar, 1898, �Gen. Frank S. Streeter �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES and commenced practice of law with Bingham, Mitchell & Batchellor, at Littleton, with whom he had been associated since 1891; remained with the firm until Nov. 24, 1899, when made deputy clerk, U. S. courts; appointed clerk U. S. District court for N. H., Aug. 1, 1900, also U. S. commissioner; Episcopalian ; Republican ; never sought public office but has served as master in chancery in many important cases in the federal and state courts; m., Jan. 16, 1901, Anne L. Hackett. Residence, Concord, N. H. Streeter, Frank Sherwin Lawyer; b., East Charleston, Vt., Aug. 5, 1853; s. Daniel and Julia (Wheeler) Streeter; ed. public schools, St. Johnsbury Academy, Bates Col lege and Dartmouth College, grad uating from the latter in 1874; taught school at Ottumwa, Iowa; re turned east and studied law with Alonzo P. Carpenter of Bath, N. H., chief justice, N. H. supreme court; admitted to the bar, March, 1877; commenced practice in Orford, but soon removed to Concord, where he has continued, in various partnerships, but for some years past as head of the firm of Streeter, Demond, Woodworth & Sulloway; has been largely engaged in corporation prac tice, and was for many years counsel of the Boston & Maine R. R.; Uni tarian; Republican; member, N. H. legislature, in 1885, serving on ju diciary committee; president, Repub lican state convention, 1896; pres ident, N. H. constitutional conven tion, 1902; judge advocate general, staff of Gov. Charles A. Busiel, 1895-6; member, International Joint Com mission, March, 1911 to Aug., 1913; delegate at large, Republican national convention, 1896; member, Republican national committee, 1907-8; member, Republican state committee, since 1892 ; trustee, Dartmouth College, since 1892 (life member since 1897); member, N. H. Historical Soc. (president, 191416), American Historical Ass'n, N. H. Bar Ass'n (president, 1903-4), 45 American Bar Ass'n; delegate, Uni versal Congress Lawyers and Jurists, St. Louis, 1904; member, N. H. League to Provide for National Defence and to Enforce International Peace (president since March, 1916); member, executive committee, League to Enforce Peace, since organization; member, National Security League; member, Snowshoe Club and Wonolancet Club (president last fifteen years), Concord, N. H., Metropolitan, Cosmos, University and Chevy Chase clubs, Washington, D. C, Algonquin and Union clubs, Boston, Mass., and Derryfield Club, Manches ter; Odd Fellow; Mason, 32d degree; LL.D., Dartmouth, 1913; m., Nov. 14, 1877, Lilian, dau. Alonzo P. and Julia (Goodall) Carpenter of Bath; children, Julia (Mrs. Henry Gardner), b. Sept. 8, 1878; Thomas W., b. July 20, 1883. Residence, Concord, N. H. Burleigh, Alvin Lawyer; b., Plymouth, N. H., Dec. 19, 1842, s. Samuel C. and Sally Heath (Whipple) Burleigh; ed. Dartmouth college, A.B. 1871; served in the 15th N. H. Infantry in the Civil War; studied law, admitted to the N. H. bar in 1873, and has since practiced in Plymouth, having been long associated in partnership with the late George H. Adams; Republican, member and speaker, N. H. house of representatives, 1887-8; sometime trustee N. H. Nor mal School; chairman, Plymouth school board; director, Plymouth Guaranty Savings Bank; Methodist; trustee, Plymouth M. E. Church; trustee, Tilton Seminary; president, Emily Balch Hospital Ass'ns; m., Jan. 6, 1873, Elvira Pace of Haverhill. Residence, Plymouth, N. H. Shockley, Alice Porter (Mrs. A. Lincoln Shockley), teacher, musician, club woman; b., Concord, N. H., Oct. 31, 1887; dau. Gen. Howard L. and Alice R. (Hammond) Porter; descended from Colonial and Revolutionary stock on both paternal and maternal sides; ed. Haverhill, Mass., high school, 1906, Wellesley �46 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES College, 1910; after graduation from college taught history and English in Leicester, Mass., academy; later was head of the English department in of the College News, one of the editors of the class Alumnae Record, and is permanent corresponding secretary of her college class. Since her extended trip through California and the Hawaiian islands, she has given illus trated lectures on her travel through the so-called "Garden of the World." Residence, 591 County St., New Bed ford, Mass. Summer home, Padanaram. Aspinwall, Ada Mae Musician; b., Concord, N. H., Feb. 10, 1866, dau. Charles C. and Ednah (Eastman) Aspinwall; ed. Concord public schools, New England Con servatory of Music and by private teachers, including G. H. Howard, Milo Benedict and Arthur Foote; teacher of pianoforte in Concord since 1890, first teacher in the city to take up the work of instruction in the Arlington, Mass., high school, leaving to accept a similar position in New Bedford, where she met Doctor Shockley. Since her marriage, Feb. 10, 1916, she has continued her interest along educational lines, being a member of the executive committee of the large New Bedford Woman's Club, and chairman of its education committee; vice-president of the Young Women's Christian Ass'n and chairman of that education committee; a very active member of the New Bedford College Club, the Wellesley Club of South eastern Massachusetts, the Boston Wellesley Club and the old Dartmouth Historical Soc. She has always been especially interested in music, having been president of the Glee club and the mandolin club in her high school course, president of the mandolin club of Wellesley College and a member of the college choir; she was an editor "Progressive Series of Piano Lessons"; organist and choir director at the First Universalist church in Concord for the last twenty-five years; pianist and �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES accompanist for the Concord Choral Union, and its successor, the Concord Oratorio Society, since organization, appearing in festival and concert work with the most noted artists, also as accompanist in outside festival work and chamber concerts; member, Con cord Woman's Club, Music Club, Rumford Chapter, D. A. R., Capital Grange, P. of H., Fidelity Rebekah Lodge, I. O. O. F. Residence, 68 Washington St., Concord, N. H. 47 Ass'n, Wonolancet Club, Concord; m., July 19, 1910, Gladys Nelson Ham mond; daughter, Janet, died in infancy. Residence, Concord, N. H. Murchie, Alexander Lawyer; b., Creetown, Kirkcud brightshire, Scotland, March 1, 1887; s. William and Agnes Janet (Kellie) Murchie; removed with parents to Concord, N. H., in childhood; ed. Gunnison, William Towne Lawyer, b., Greenville, Miss., Sept. 22, 1869; s. Arvin Nye and Sarah Helen (Putnam) Gunnison; ed. Milford, N. H., Phillips Exeter Academy, Dartmouth College, A.B., 1892, Har vard Law School, LL.B., 1895; ad mitted to the bar the same year, and in practice in Rochester since Sept., 1895, as a partner with Ex.-Gov. Samuel D. Felker; Congregationalist; Republican; member, N. H. constitu tional convention of 1902; judge, Rochester district court, 1913-15; Concord high school and law depart ment of the University of Michigan; studied with Henry F. Hollis; admitted to the bar in 1909; member, law firm of Mollis & Murchie; Democrat; city solicitor of Concord since 1911; mem ber, N. H. Bar Ass'n, American Bar judge, Rochester municipal court, 1915; member, N. H. public service commission since 1916; director, Roch ester Loan & Banking Co.; Mason; m., Oct. 11, 1898, Grace Homey; two sons, Arvin and John Vinal. Resi dence, Rochester, N. H. �Hon. Samuel L. Powers �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Powers, Samuel Leland Lawyer; b., Cornish, N. H., Oct. 26, 1848, s. Larned and Ruby (Barton) Powers; ed. Kimball Union Academy, Phillips Exeter Academy, Dartmouth College A.B., 1874; studied law with Verry & Gaskill of Worcester, Mass., and at the University of New York; admitted to the bar in 1875, and com menced practice in company with his college classmate, Samuel W. McCall, in Boston. For some years past he has been head of the firm of Powers & Hall, with extensive practice, at 101 Milk St., Boston; Unitarian; Republican. Residing in the city of Newton since 1881, he has held various local offices; elected to Congress from the twelfth Massachusetts district, serving in the fifty-seventh and fifty-eighth Con gresses, with membership on the judici ary and District of Columbia commit tees; heard often in debate in Congress, and a frequent campaign and afterdinner speaker; member, Mass. state board of education; president, Boston Art Club, Middlesex Club of Mass.; member, Exchange Club of Boston, Newton Club of Newton, Atlantic Con ference; m., June 21, 1878, Eva Crowell; one son, Leland. Residence, Newton, Mass.; office, 101 Milk St., Boston. Hollis, Allen Lawyer; b., Concord, N. H., Dec. 20, 1871; s. Major Abijah and Harriet Van Mater (French) Hollis; ed. Concord public schools, and Harvard Law School; studied in the office of Chase & Streeter, and admitted to the bar in 1893, and since in practice in Concord; served as special counsel for the state in the railroad rate investigation before the Public Service Commission in 1911-12, also for the special rate com mittee of the N. H. legislature of 1913, and associated with the attorneygeneral in the Grand Trunk R. R. tax appeal case in 1912; he is extensively interested in public utilities; reorgan ized, in 1901, the properties now owned by the Concord Electric Co., of which corporation he has been president since 1904; president, Exeter, Hampton & 49 Amesbury St. Railway Co., Exeter & Hampton Electric Co., White Mt. Telephone & Telegraph Co.; vice-presi dent, Laconia Gas & Electric Co., and Exeter Railway & Lighting Co.; di rector, Concord Shoe Factory, and Charles H. Tenney & Co. (public utility operating engineers) ; vice-president, secretary and director, United Life & Accident Insurance Co. ; trustee, North Boston Lighting Properties; fifteen years clerk of the Union Trust Co., Concord, resigning to become a director (Class C) in the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston; president, N. H. Forestry Soc; secretary and treasurer, Squam Lake Improvement Ass'n ; director,Connecticut Valley Waterways Ass'n . ; vicepresident, N. H. Fish and Game League and Lake Sunapee Fishing Ass'n; Royal Arch Mason; member, Wonolancet, Canoe, and Beaver Meadow Golf clubs of Concord, Harvard and Exchange of Boston ; Congregationalist ; Republican; member, N. H. house of representatives in 1907 and 1909, serving on judiciary committee; assist ant secretary, Republican national convention, 1908; moderator, Ward 4, Concord, 1910-16; m., Nov. 10, 1897, Amoret Nichoson of Dubuque, la.; children, Allen, Jr., b. Feb. 1, 1900; Franklin, b. March26, 1904. Residence, Concord, N. H. Niles, Edward Cullen Lawyer; b., Hartford, Conn., March 28, 1865; s. William Woodruff and Bertha (Olmsted) Niles; ed. public and private schools, Concord, N. H., St. Paul's School, Trinity College, 1887, Harvard Law School, 1892; commenced practice of law in Berlin, N. H., in 1892; removed to Concord in 1896 where he continued in practice, in various partnerships, till 1915, hav ing been associated at different times with the late Harry G. Sargent, Henry F. Hollis, Arthur P. Morrill, James W. Remick and Robert W. Upton; Repub lican; town clerk and member, board of education, in Berlin, 1895-6; com mon council and board of aldermen, Concord, 1901-5; president, Concord �50 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES board of education, since 19 10 ; member, constitutional convention, 1902; chair man, N. H. public service commission, since its establishment in 1911; first vice-president^ and member, valuation and legislative committees, National Association of Railway Commissioners; member, commission to revise the charter of the city of Concord; counsel on constitutional questions to the Tax Revision Commission of 1908; Episco palian, chancellor, and member, stand ing committee of the diocese of New Hampshire; deputy to the general convention of the Episcopal church, 1904-16; judge of the ecclesiastical court of review, province of New England; Mason; member, Wonolancet club, Concord; m 1st, July 12, 1893, Ethel Abbe, who d. 1910; 2d, July 31, 1916, Ellen Tower Abbe; three children by first wife, Edward Abbe (Trinity, 1916, Harvard Law School, Rhodes scholar), James Huntington, Rose Terry. Residence, Concord, N. H. Smith, Edward M. Lawyer and insurance agent; b., Alstead, N. H., Feb. 6, 1838, s. Alden and Lurinda (Partridge) Smith; ed. select schools, Alstead Academy, and law department of the University of Albany, graduating LL.B., March, 1861; admitted to the N. Y. bar, March 4, 1861; admitted to Cheshire County, N. H., bar, Oct., 1864, and since in practice at Alstead, where he has done an extensive office and general business, including the settlement of nearly four hundred estates; Congregationalist ; Republican ; tax collector, 1881, and for fourteen years; member of school board twelve years; member, N. H. house of repre sentatives, 1889; town counsel for the last thirty years; member, National Geographic Soc, Washington, D. C, Alstead and Langdon Thief Detecting Soc; m., Nov. 24, 1880, Fannie Washburn, who d. Dec. 5, 1913. Resi dence, Alstead, N. H. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Chase, Arthur Horace Lawyer, librarian; b., Concord, N. H., Feb. 16, 1864; s. William M. and Ellen S. (Abbott) Chase; ed. Concord high school, 1882; Dartmouth College, 1886; studied law in office of Chase & Streeter, Concord; attended Boston University Law School one year; admitted to the bar in 1890; member, firm of Streeter, Walker & Chase till Jan. 1, 1895, when appointed librarian of the N. H. state library, which position he still occupies; clerk, N. H. supreme court since 1914; secretary, N. H. Bar Ass'n; served ten years in N. H. N. G. retiring with rank of major; Congregationalist; Republican; Mason, 32d degree; member, Alpha Delta Phi and Sphinx societies of Dartmouth, Wonolancet, Passaconway and Outing clubs of Concord; m., Sept. 16, 1889, Alice M. Fisk; children, Marjorie Fisk, Vassar, 1914 (Mrs. Henry W. Merrill); Robert Martin, Dartmouth, 1917. Residence, Con cord, N. H. Hammond, Otis Grant Librarian; b., Manchester, N. H., May 4, 1869; s. Isaac Ware and Martha Ann (Kimball) Hammond; ed. Concord high school, Trinity College; honorary A.M., Dartmouth, 1908, Trinity, 1912; assistant state historian, New Hampshire, 1890-1915; assistant state librarian, 1896-1913; superintend ent and secretary, N. H. Historical Soc, since 1913; president, Concord Foundry & Machine Co.; captain, Company E, 1st N. H. Vols., SpanishAmerican war; captain and adjutant, 1st Inf., N. H. N. G.; major and aide-de camp, staff of Gov. Spaulding; major, 1st Inf., N. H. State Guard; member, N. H. Historical Soc, American Anti quarian Soc, American Historical Ass'n ; N. E. Historic-Genealogical Soc; Ma sons, A K E, Wonolancet and Beaver Meadow Golf clubs, Concord; Episco palian; Republican; m., Jan. 19, 1898, Jessie A. Prescott; one dau., Priscilla. Residence, Concord, N. H. 51 Lake, Harry Foss Lawyer; b., Pembroke, N. H., Nov. 28, 1876; s. Moses R. and Mary J. (Batchelder) Lake; ed. Pembroke Acad emy, 1894, Middlebury College, 1899, having spent one year in teaching be fore entering college; studied law in the office of the late Hon. John M. Mitchell of Concord, and one year at Boston University Law School; admitted to the bar in June, 1904, immediately becoming a member of the firm of Mitchell, Foster & Lake; upon Mr. Mitchell's appointment to the superior court bench in 1910, became member of the firm of Foster & Lake and so continues; Methodist; Democrat; elected member of the board of educa tion for Union School District, Con cord, for three years, April, 1917; mem ber, Pembroke Grange, P. of H.; m., Nov. 29, 1904, Fanny M. Sutton of Burlington, Vt., a classmate at Mid dlebury ; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth. Residence, Concord, N. H. �Hon. James 0. Lyford �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Lyford, James Otis Lawyer, editor, publicist; b., Boston, Mass., June 28, 1853; s. James and Mary I. (McLane) Lyford; ed. Boston public schools, Tilton, N. H., Seminary, graduating in 1872; educated for the bar, and practiced law at Tilton, N. H., from 1880 to 1882; editor, People newspaper, Concord, N. H., 1877 to 1879; personal clerk to Gen. R. N. Batchelder, depot quarter master, Washington, D. C., from 1882 to 1887; chairman of N. H. savings bank commission from 1887 to 1895; city auditor, Concord, N. H., 1896 to 1898; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1893, 1895, 1897, and 1915; and active in leadership on the floor and in committee in all sessions; member, N. H. constitutional con ventions, 1876, 1902, and 1912; naval officer of customs, District of Boston and Charlestown, Mass., 1898 to 1913; editor, Nashua Telegraph, 1914 and 1915; secretary, Concord board of trade, 1914-15; secretary, N. H. Republican state committee, 1896; chairman, N. H. savings bank commis sion since 1915; trustee, Tilton Semi nary; editor, History of Concord, N. H., 1903; author, Life of Edward H. Rollins, 1907, and History of Canterbury, N. H., 1911; Republican; Unitarian; member, Wonolancet Club, Concord; Derryfield, Manchester; and City and Algonquin clubs, Boston; m., May 2, 1882, Susan Ayer Hill, of Concord, N. H., daughter of William P. and Clara West Hill; and grandaughter of Gov. Isaac Hill; children, Agnes McLane, b. April 6, 1884, d. Jan. 21, 1901; Katharine Batchelder, b. Nov. 11, 1888, d. Feb. 1, 1893; Richard Taylor, b. Jan. 6, 1896. Residence, Concord, N. H. Woodworth, Mary Parker (Mrs. Albert B.); b., Sugar Hill, Lisbon, N. H., May 3, 1849; dau. Charles and Amelia (Bennett) Parker; ed. St. Johnsbury Academy (being the only girl in a graduating class of nine) and Vassar College, entering in the sophomore year and graduating in 1870 53 —the first New Hampshire graduate; taught at St. Johnsbury Academy and St. Agnes Hall, Bellows Falls, Vt.; m. the late Albert B. Woodworth, after ward mayor of Concord, Sept. 30, 1873; interested in music, literature and social and educational work; first woman member of the Concord board of education, serving nine years, 1890-9, and declining are-election; presdent, Concord Woman's Club, 1897-9; chairman, Scholarship Fund, N. H. Federation of Women's Clubs, de igned to aid in the normal training of girls for teaching in rural schools, since its establishment in 1904; mem ber of the Vassar and Collegiate Alumnae Ass'ns, and twice president of the Boston branch; Episcopalian, communicant of St. Paul's Church, Concord; president of N. H. Diocesan Woman's Auxiliary to the General Board of Missions since 1912; writer and speaker in behalf of causes in which she is interested; children, Ed ward Knowlton, of the law firm of Streeter, Demond, Woodworth and �54 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Sulloway; Grace, and Charles Parker, assistant treasurer of the Woodstock Lumber Co. at Boston, Mass. Resi dence, Concord, N. H. Merrill, Robert Josiah Insurance commissioner; b., Claremont, N. H., Oct. 18, 1878; s. Martin V. and Helen E. (Barker) Merrill; ed. public schools, Claremont and Charlestown, Charlestown high school, 1895; taught school three years in Charlestown; law clerk and court stenographer in Claremont till 1905 when engaged in insurance business in that town; Episcopalian; progressive Republican; representative in N. H. legislature from Claremont, 1907, 1909; state senator, 1911, serving on judi Donovan, Michael Henry Machinist; b.,Concord, N.H.,Sept. 6, 1853; s. Daniel and Mary (Donovan) Donovan; ed. Concord public schools; in service of Concord, Northern and Boston & Maine railroads, 46 years; Catholic; Democrat; chairman, Demo cratic city committee, 1907-11; member, Concord board of assessors, since 1911; member, Concord Lodge, No. 1210, B. P. O. E., Foresters of America, Capital Grange, P. of H.; interested in music, church singer for many years; m., June 11, 1876, Eliza beth Jane Bland; they have eleven living children, seven sons and four daughters. Residence, Concord, N. H . ciary committee; appointed insurance commissioner for the state of New Hampshire, Nov., 1911, since con tinuing in that office; m., Sept. 14, 1904, Abbie M. Robertson. Residence, Concord, N. H. Musgrove, Mary Donker Editor and publisher; b., Bristol, N. H., Oct. 22, 1875; dau. RichardW. and Henrietta M. (Guild) Musgrove; ed. Bristol schools and New Hampton (N. H.) Institution, 1896; engaged since graduation in the office of the Bristol �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Enterprise; first associated with her father, and since his death, in February, 1914, as editor of the Enterprise, and proprietor of the "Musgrove Printing House," with an extensive line of job work, including considerable state printing; Methodist; recording stew ard, M. E. church in Bristol since 1914; member and secretary, Sawhegeuit Chapter, 0. E. S. ; member, Red Cross and Bristol Suffrage Ass'n. Residence, Bristol, N. H. 55 Pillsbury, Rosecrans William Lawyer, manufacturer, publisher, farmer; b., Londonderry, N. H., Sept. 18, 1863; s. William S. and Sarah A. (Crowell) Pillsbury; ed. Pinkerton and Phillips (Andover) Academies and Dartmouth College, class of 1885; Plummer, John Wesley State treasurer; b., Hebron, N. H., Sept. 1, 1871; s. Philip and Eliza J. (Ferrin) Plummer; ed. Concord public schools; employed as mercantile clerk and bookkeeper in Concord till 1901; member, Concord common council, 1899-1902, president, 1901-2; deputy state treasurer from 1901 to 1915; treasurer from 1915; Christian Scien tist; Republican; Mason, Knight Templar; m., Jan. 22, 1895, Etta F. Sleeper; one dau., Laura. Residence, Concord, N. H. studied law with Robert J. Peaslee, and at Boston University Law School; admitted to the bar in 1890; long en gaged with his father in shoe manufac turing in Derry ; treasurer and manager, Union Publishing Co., publishing Man chester Daily and Weekly Union, 1896 to 1911; extensively engaged in agriculture in Londonderry, making a specialty of apple culture on an unusual scale; Republican; represent ative from Londonderry in N. H. legislature in 1897, 1905 and 1909, serving the last year as chairman of special committee on railroad rates; candidate for Republican gubernatorial nomination and strongly supported in 1906, 1914 and 1916; trustee, N. H. College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts for sixteen years; alternate in �Josiah E. Fernald �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Republican national convention, 1892, and delegate in 1904, serving on com mittee to notify Theodore Roosevelt of his nomination; Presbyterian; Mason, 32d degree and K. T., Knight of Pythias, Patron of Husbandry, first master of Derry Grange; m., 1st, in 1885, Annie E. Watts of Manchester, who d. Aug. 10, 191 1 ; 2d, at Yokohama, Japan, Feb. 25, 1913, Mrs. Harriet F. Valentine; children, Maria (Mrs. Harold S. Taylor), Horace Watts (D. S. Navy), Dorothy. Residence, Londonderry, N. H.—Derry P. 0. Feraald, Josiah Eastman Banker; b., Loudon, N. H., June 16, 1856; s. Josiah and Mary Esthet (Austin) Fernald; ed. public schools of Loudon and Pittsfield, N. H., academy; came to Concord in March, 1875, and entered employ of the National State Capital Bank, working his way up from messenger boy to president, holding latter position since 1905; vice-presi dent, Loan & Trust Savings bank ; pres ident, Concord Axle Co.; president, New England Cable Co.; treasurer, Capital Fire Insurance Co.; treasurer, Abbot-Downing Co.; treasurer and trustee of Mary Baker Eddy estate; treasurer, N. H. Centennial Home for the Aged; treasurer, Concord board of trade since organization; member, First Baptist church, Concord; holds the medal of the Mass. Humane Soc. for gallantry in saving life at Ogunquit, Me., July 29, 1899; m., Dec. 8, 1880, Anna White; children, Edith F. (Mrs. James A. Giberson), Mary F. (Mrs. Ed ward S. Willis), Ruth F. (Mrs. Engelhart W. Hoist). Residence, Concord, N. H. Musgrove, Frank Abbott Editor and publisher; b., Bristol, N. H., July 19, 1872; s. Capt. Richard W. Musgrove, a veteran of the Civil War, and Henrietta M. (Guild) Mus grove; ed. Bristol graded schools, New Hampton Institution, 1892, Dartmouth College, 1899; in college member Var sity track and baseball teams; member, Phi Delta Theta fraternity, Casque and Gauntlet senior society; editor- 57 in-chief of Dartmouth, senior year; trained in newspaper work from boy hood; proprietor, Dartmouth Press,since graduation in 1899; representative in General Court, 1907, 1909, 1911; speaker in 1911; state senator, 1915; supervisor of census, 1910; state audi tor, 1911-13; secretary, Republican state committee, 1910; chairman, Pro gressive state committee, 1912; now president and manager of The Dart mouth Press (Inc.), book and job printers, Hanover, N. H., and editor and publisher of The Hanover Gazette. Residence, Hanover, N. H. Benton, John Edwin Lawyer; b., Maidstone, Vt., May 14, 1875; s. Josiah H. and Harriet B. (Niles) Benton; ed. Phillips Exeter Academy, 1896, Boston University School of Law, 1898; began legal prac tice in the office of Charles F. Choate, Jr., Boston, in 1898, removed to Berlin, N. H., in 1901, and to Keene in 1903, where he has since resided ; Episcopalian ; Republican; city solicitor of Berlin, �58 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1902; member, N. H. house of repre sentatives, from Ward 4, Keene, 1907; city solicitor of Keene, 1909; mayor, 1910; member, N. H. public service -commission, 1911-15; Mason; mem ber, Lodge of the Temple, Cheshire Royal Arch Chapter, Hugh de Payens Commandery, B. P. O. E., P. of H., University Club, Washington, D. C.; m., Sept. 4, 1909, Kate Lanmou Nims. Residence, Keene, N. H. Morris, James Henry Lawyer; b., Aug. 15, 1862; s. Thomas and Ann (Connelly) Morris; ed. Concord public schools; studied law with Albin & Martin; admitted to the N. H. bar, July 20, 1888; Catholic; Democrat; city auditor of Concord, 1899, 1900; secretary, Democratic city committee, 1907-11; member and clerk of Concord board of assessors since the new charter went into effect, in 1911; member, Concord Lodge, No. 1210, B. P. O. E., Wonolancet Club, Concord Gun Club; unmarried. Residence, Concord, N. H. Fowler, George Winthrop Editor, farmer, banker; b., Pem broke, N. H., Nov. 1, 1864; s. Win throp and Anne Lydia (Locke) Fowler; ed. Pembroke Academy, 1882, Dart mouth College, 1886; Congregationalist; Democrat; member, Pembroke school board, nine terms; member, N. H. constitutional convention, 1912; member and clerk, N. H. board of control, 1913-15; state purchasing agent, 1913-15; director, Suncook Valley R. R.; director, N. H. Fire Insurance Co.; trustee, Pembroke Academy and president of the board; treasurer, Suncook Bank, since organ ization, Oct., 1916; member, Pembroke Grange, P. of H; reared to farm life and always interested in agriculture, in which he is incidentally engaged to a considerable extent, but devoted him self for some time to the Newspaper business, as editor of the Nashua Ga zette, 1890 to 1895; editor, Manchester Union, 1895-1905, editor and business manager, 1905-13; m., 1st, in 1888, Etta Bartlett, who d., 1905; 2d, Grace M. Smith; children, George Sherburne, b. 1890; Harold Bartlett, b. 1898; Win throp John, b. 1904; Mary Anne, b. 1910; Charles Smith, b.1914. Resi dence, Pembroke, N. H. Jackson, Robert Lawyer; b., Dover, N. H., May 21, 1880, but reared in Littleton, his parents' permanent home; s. James R. and Lydia A. (Drew) Jackson; ed. Littleton high school, Dartmouth College, 1900, Harvard Law School; pursued legal study in the office of U. S. Judge Edgar Aldrich, and of Remick & Niles, Concord; Admitted to the bar in 1907, and practiced for a time with Remick & Niles, and later with Judge James W. Remick; member of firm of Remick & Hollis, 1910 to 1912, Remick & Jackson, 1912 to 1916 and since in practice above; Episcopa lian; Independent Democrat; chairman, Democratic city committee, Concord, 1914-18; member, N. H. excise com mission, 1915- ; secretary, N. H. com mittee of public safety, 1917-; m., �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Oct. 14, 1909, Dorothy Witter Branch of Manchester; children, Sarah Branch, July 26, 1910; Hope, b. Jan. 21, 1915. Residence, Concord, N. H. 59 Anti-Saloon League, Red Cross League, National Municipal League, Harvard Club, and Twentieth Century Club of Boston, Pennsylvania Alumni Soc, Harvard Alumni Soc, Merrimack County Farmer's Ass'n. Deeply in terested in agriculture and engaged in breeding registered Hereford cattle at bis farm in Andover, believing that the cheap pasture lands of New Hampshire are well adapted for beef. M., Feb. 2, 1909, Susan Whiting of Newton, Mass., who d. Dec. 6, 1913. Residence, Andover, N. H. Ives, Henry Goodson Clergyman and farmer; b., London, England, May 26, 1872; s. James Thomas Bostock and Mary Collins (Johns) Ives; ed. English private schools, University of Pennsylvania, B. Sc. 1897, Harvard University, S.T.B. 1904; Democrat; Unitarian; pastor Unitarian Church, Andover, since 1904, also pastor All Souls' Union Church, Potter Place, built 1911; field agent, Proctor Academy, Andover, 1904-16; assistant curator, W. S. Vaux Collec tion of Minerals, Academy of Natural Howard, Charles Woodbury Furniture manufacturer, adjutant general; b., Nashua, N. H., Oct. 28, 1869; s. Joseph Woodbury and Nancy Sciences, Philadelphia, Pa., 1891-3; Good Templar, Mason; member, Eastern Star, Patrons of Husbandry, Mineralogical Club of Philadelphia, National Economic League, American Ass'n for Advancement of Science, N. H. Peace Soc, N. H. Woman Suf frage Ass'n, N. H. Single Tax Soc, Jane (Hesselton) Howard; ed. Nashua public schools,Phillips Exeter Academy, class of 1890; Unitarian; Republican; member, Nashua common council, board of education, six years; N. H. house of representatives, 1905, 1907; senate, 1915; enlisted as private in N. H. N. G., March 17, 1891; second �John H. Fahey �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES •and first lieutenant, Co. K, 2d N. H. regiment; adjutant, 2d Infantry; ap pointed asst. adjutant general, 1st Brigade, March 7, 1899, continuing till Dec. 1, 1907, when he became a major in the adjutant general's department, serving till May, 1915, when he be came the adjutant general; trustee, Hunt Home for the Aged; member, Nashua Country Club; member, A. F. & A. M., to and including the 33d de gree; past commander in chief, N. H. Consistory; Knight Templar; m., June 14, 1894, Blanche Louise, daughter of Josephus Baldwin, first mayor of Nashua; children, Woodbury Howard, b. 1902, Lucy Baldwin, b. 1905. Resi dence, Nashua, N. H. Fahey, John H. Newspaper publisher, investment banker; b., Manchester, N. H., Feb. 19, 1873; s. Peter and Maria Fahey; ed. public schools; graduate of Man chester high school; began newspaper work as reporter on Manchester papers; manager, Associated Press, New Haven, Conn.; New England Supt., Associated Press, Boston; editor and publisher, Boston Traveler, 1903-10; second vicepresident, Associated Press, 1909-10; now president and publisher, Worces ter Evening Post, and engaged in in vestment banking business in Boston; long active in business men's organiza tions; one of the organizers of the Boston chamber of commerce and seven years director and member executive committee; member, organ ization committee, Chamber of Com merce of the United States, later chair man executive committee, president, 1914 and 1915, now honorary vicepresident; member, permanent com mittee of International Congress of Chambers of Commerce; appointed by President Wilson member of interna tional high commission organized in 1915 under auspices of U. S. govern ment to promote uniform legislation among the countries of the Western Hemisphere; chairman, delegation of American chambers of commerce visit 61 ing European countries in 1911; mem ber, U. S. commission visiting South America in 1916; member, American chamber of commerce in Paris, honorary member, Bolsa de Comercio, Buenos Ayres, Worcester chamber of commerce; chairman of the American committee on commercial arbitration between Argen tina and the United States; awarded decoration of the Order of the Golden Sheaf by Chinese government in 1916 for service in promoting commercial relations between China and the United States; director and chairman, execu tive committee, Commercial Research Co.; director, American Core-Twine Co.; president, Jiffy Brush Co.; mem ber, Bankers' Club, New York, Boston City Club, Economic Club, Tedasco Country Club, Brae-Burn Country Club, National Americanization Com mittee, executive committee, League to Enforce Peace; Catholic; m., Mar garet Quinn, Boston, 1901; two dau., Margaret and Eleanor. Address, Bos ton, Mass. Thayer, William Wentworth Lawyer; b., Concord, N. H.t April 15, 1884; s. William Fiske and Sarah C. (Wentworth) Thayer; ed. Concord public schools, including Concord high school, Harvard University, B.A., 1905, LL.B., 1910, Oxford University, B.A., 1908, M.A., 1913; admitted to the bar, 1910; practiced in office of Streeter, Demond & Woodworth till 1913, and alone since; Congregation a list; Repub lican; elected solicitor for the County of Merrimack in Nov., 1916, for the term beginning April, 1917; appointed by the court to fill vacancy occasioned by resignation of Solicitor Murchie, Jan., 1917; trustee. Union Trust Co.; director, First National Bank of Con cord; assistant treasurer, Northern R. R. ; director, American Peace Soc.; vice-president, Concord Char ity Organization; president, Alumni Ass'n of American Rhodes Scholars; member, Kearsarge Lodge, K. of P., Capital Grange, P. of H. Residence, Concord, N. H. �62 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Miller, Ida Fair (Mrs. Edwin C.)i club woman and lecturer; b., Littleton, N. H., April 26, 1863; dau. Maj. Evarts W. and Ellen F. (Burpee) Farr; ed. public schools, St. Mary's Academy, Man chester, N. H., Museum of Fine Arts School, Boston, and Wellesley Col lege; past president, Melrose (Mass.) Woman's Club and Kosmos Club, Wakefield, Mass.; organizer and past president, New Hampshire's Daugh ters Society, Boston; chairman, For estry Committee, Mass. State Federa tion of Women's clubs; member, For estry Committee, N. H. State Federa tion of Women's clubs, 1908-11; mem ber, Wakefield, Mass., school board since 1906; member, N. E. HistoricGenealogical Soc; member, Society for Prevention of N. E. Antiquities; past matron, O. E. S.; organizer and first regent, Faneuil Hall Chapter, D. A. R., etc.; lecturer on forestry and historical subjects; m., Jan. 30, 1884, Edwin Child Miller; children, Barbara (Miller) Wicker, Henry Franklin, Edith Louise. Residence, Wakefield, Mass. Ray, Robert Allen Lawyer, judge of probate; b., Palmer, Mass., April 7, 1851; s. Alexander Hamilton and Sarah Jane (Maynard) Ray; ed. Burr & Burton Seminary, Manchester, Vt., Kimball Union Acad emy and Dartmouth College, A.B. 1877, A.M. 1885; studied law; admitted to bar, 1879, and practiced from 1879 to 1889, in Concord, N. H., in partnership with Reuben E. Walker, now associate justice N. H. supreme court, and with him edited and published "Ray & Walker's N. H. Citations"; later for some years principal of Hinsdale, N. H., high school, removing thence to Keene, in 1893, to resume practice; Baptist; Republican; member from Ward 6, Concord, in N. H. house of represen tatives, 1885; judge of probate for Cheshire County since 1906; also acted as judge in Sullivan County probate court several months, during a va cancy, in 1917; member, Sons of Vet erans; m., 1st, March 18, 1881, Harriet Annett Ballou, who d. 1900; 2d, May, 1907, Clara Adell Case; one dau., Agnes Helen (Mrs. Fred H. Robbins, Philadelphia, Pa.). Resi dence, Keene, N. H. Richardson, Albert James Farmer, postmaster; b., Lyndon, Vt., Oct. 29, 1866; s. Henry and Mary J. (Clark) Richardson; removed to Littleton, N. H., in infancy, and edu cated in Littleton public schools; en gaged extensively in agriculture and dairying for a series of years; Demo crat; member of school board; select man, 1907-8; inspector for N. H. license commission, several years pre vious to Jan., 1914, when appointed postmaster of Littleton; Patron of Husbandry and long active in the or der, serving as master of White Moun tain Grange two years, Northern N. H. Pomona Grange four years, and execu tive committee, N. H. State Grange, six years; member, Burns Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Franklin Chapter, St. Gerard �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Commandery and Bektaah Temple; m., Oct. 6, 1888, Lillian M. Curtis; one daughter, Edith Mabelle. Resi dence, Littleton, N. H. Plummer, William Alberto Jurist; b., Gihnanton, N. H., Dec. 2, 1865; s. Charles E. and Mary H. (Moody) Plummer; ed. Gilmanton Academy, Dartmouth College, Boston University School of Law, 1889; lo cated in practice in Laconia; Congregationalist; Democrat; member, La conia school board, nineteen years (president sixteen years); member, N. H. house of representatives, 1893, 1907; justice, N. H. superior court, Dec., 1907 to Dec., 1913, since then justice, supreme court; member, Knights of Pythias, Elks, Masons, 33d degree (Grand Master, Grand Lodge of N.'H., 1806-8); member, N. H. Bar Ass'n., American Bar Ass'n., N. H. His torical Soc.; director, Laconia Nat'l Bank; trustee and vice-president, City Savings Bank of Laconia; director, La conia Building & Loan Ass'n.; m., Jan. 1, 1890; one son, Wayne M., b. March 21, 1891, Boston University School of Law, 1917, admitted toN. H. bar, June 30, 1917. Residence, Laconia, N. H. Mitchell, Abram Whittemore Physician and surgeon; b., Lempster, N. H., Feb. 8, 1862; s. Andrew J. and Mary (Whittemore) Mitchell; ed. common and high schools, Kimball Union Academy, 1883, New York Uni versity Medical School, 1887; located in practice at Epping, N. H.; Metho dist; Independent; member, school board and board of health, Epping; physician to Rockingham County In stitute for thirty years; member and past president of Rockingham County Medical Soc. and N. H. Medical Soc.; president, Epping Water Co.; Odd Fellow and Mason to and including 32d degree, Knight Templar and Shriner; m., Oct. 17, 1888, Hattie F. Perkins; children, Avis W. (Mrs. C. Cann), Karl P., Richard A., Philip W. Residence, Epping, N. H. 63 Smith, Ezra M. Lawyer; b., Langdon, N. H., Jan. 25, 1838; s. Orrin and Marinda (Par tridge) Smith; ed. Cold River Acad emy, Tubbs Academy. Law Depart ment, University of Albany, LL.B. 1861; admitted to N. H. bar, May, 1864; commenced practice in Peter borough, N. H., June 1, 1865, and has since continued; Congregationalist; Republican; ten years a member of the school board; selectman, twenty- five years (many years chairman of the board); member, N. H. house of rep resentatives, six terms, taking active part in committee work and debate; state senator, 1915-16; member, con stitutional conventions, 1876, 1912; member, Peterborough Grange, P. of H., Peterborough Lodge, No. 15, I. O. O. F., Union Encampment, No. 6; m., Oct. 4, 1886, Mary S. Fairbanks; chil dren, Etta M. (Harlan B. deceased), Orrin F. Residence, Peterborough, N. H. �George A. Fairbanks �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Fairbanks, George Arlington Woolen manufacturer, farmer; b., Newport, N. H., March 24, 1863; s. George H. and Helen M. (Nourse) Fairbanks; ed. public schools, graduat ing from Newport high school, June 24, 1881, followed by one year at Tilton Seminary; a successful merchant in Newport for fourteen years; with George A. Dorr purchased Granite State Mills, April 1, 1899, and from a business practically dormant, it has today over one hundred fifty employes on its pay-roll, working in day and night shifts; director of Citizens' Na tional Bank for fifteen years, its presi dent since 1913; trustee and treasurer, Carrie F. Wright Hospital, since its establishment; for many years a trustee, M. E. church, and for a long time a member and generous contrib utor to its welfare. Continually identi fied with the best interests of Sullivan County Y. M. C. A., he has been a liberal supporter in all its work; mem ber school board for twelve years and active worker for the welfare of pupils and teachers; trustee, Tilton Seminary; Mason, member and past high priest, Chapter of Tabernacle, No. 19, R. A. M.; Shrine; Republican; candidate for presidential elector, 1916, member, house of representatives, 1917-18 and chairman railroad committee; occupies a spacious home on a knoll overlooking, the town, on the spot where stood the house of his birth; m., Oct. 22, 1885, Margaret A. Gilmore of Newport; three children, Helen M., a successful kindergartner, Marian S., graduate of Boston University and vocal soloist in local churches, Harold G., graduate of Tilton Seminary and now learning the woolen business in his father's mill. Residence, Newport, N. H. Boutwell, Harvey Lincoln Lawyer; b., Meredosia, 11l., April 5, 1860; a. Eli Allen and Harriett W. (Weeks) Boutwell; removed to Hopkinton, N. H., when two years of age and reared in that town where his great grandfather, Maj. William Weeks, of Washington's staff, had settled in 1792, S 65 on land said to have been granted him by the government and a portion of which he, himself, now owns; ed. com mon schools, Hopkinton and Contoocook academies, New Hampshire Col lege, 1882, and Boston University Law School, 1886; spent some time in teaching, at Claremont, N. H., gram mar school, Boston Asylum Farm School, and Eliot Evening School, Bos ton, meanwhile taking up the study of law, first with the late John Y. Mugridge of Concord, N. H., and later with Wilbur H. Powers of Boston; admitted to Massachusetts bar in 1886 and com menced practice in Boston in Aug. of that year, continuing alone about twenty years, since then in partnership with William H. Hastings of Malden, under firm name of Boutwell & Hast ings, offices in Rogers Bldg., Washing ton St.; Baptist; Republican; mem ber, Malden, Mass., common council, 1893-4; Mass. house of representatives, 1895-6-7-8, taking a prominent part in legislation each year; city solicitor, Malden, since 1907; trustee, New �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 66 Hampshire College, since 1910 and president of the board since 1913; first vice-president. Second National Bank of Malden; director, F. W. Ransholb Co., Samuel E.Jordan Brush Co.; Ma son, Odd Fellow; member, Boston City Club, University Club of Malden, Mai den Deliberative Assembly, Middlesex Club, Mass. Republican Club; a fre quent public speaker on political, pa triotic and other occasions; m. Nellie C. Booth, Dec. 28, 1886; one son, Louis E., b. Feb. 15, 1892, Boston Uni versity School of Law, 1917. Resi dence, Malden, Mass. Gile, John Martin Surgeon; b. Pembroke, N. H., March 8, 1864; s. Brainerd and Mary A. (Kimball) Gile; ed. Pembroke Acad emy, Dartmouth College, 1887, Dart- ^^r ^^t! a H. Republican state convention, 1910; member, N. H. executive council, Fourth District, 1911-12; member, American Medical Ass'n, N. H. and Mass. Medical Socs.; trustee, Dart mouth College; trustee, Mary Hitch cock Memorial Hospital; Mason; member, Graduates Club, Kappa Kappa Kappa, Hanover Country Club ; director, Lake Tarleton Club; m.,June 8, 1892, Vesta Fowler; children, John F., Archie B., Madelain, Dorothy. Residence, Hanover, N. H. Woodbury, Gordon Lawyer, farmer, journalist; b., New York City, Sept. 17, 1863; s. Freeman Perkins and Harriet A. (McGaw) Woodbury, his father being a descendantof John Woodbury (Beverly, Mass., 1624) and his mother a granddaughter <A W i mouth Medical School, 1891; com menced practice at Tewksbury, Mass. ; Professor of Practice of Medicine, 1896 -1910; Dean and Professor of Clinical Surgery, 1910 -., Dartmouth Medi cal School; Republican; president, N. of Matthew Thornton, signer of the Declaration of Independence; ed Phillips Exeter Academy, 1882, Har vard College, 1886, Columbia Univer sity Law School, 1888; located in Bedford, N. H., in 1889, upon the old �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES McGaw homestead, his mother's birth place, where he has continued his legal residence, engaging extensively in agri culture; Presbyterian; Democrat; rep resentative from Bedford in N. H. house of representatives, 1891, serving on committee on revision of the stat utes; candidate for senator in District No. 19, 1892; member, N. H. delega tion in Democratic national convention, 18%; delegate in N. H. constitutional convention, 1902; member, advisory council, N. H. Dept. of Agriculture; 1913-1 5 ; Democratic candidate for Con gress, First N. H. District, 1916; editor and publisher, Manchester Daily and Weekly Union, 1896-1906; ed. History of Bedford, 1903; Mason; member, Derryfield Club, Manchester; m. April 18, 1894, Charlotte E., dau. Geo. E. Woodbury, Methuen, Mass.; chil dren, Eliza Gordon (Bryn Mawr), Peter, George. Residence, Bedford, N. H., Manchester P. O. Baynes, Ernest Harold Naturalist, lecturer; b., Calcutta, India, May 1, 1868; s. John and Helen Augusta (Nowill) Baynes; ed. College of the City of New York; re porter for N. Y. Times, 1891-2; assistant to his father in photographic modeling. 1893-1900; has written and lectured extensively on natural history since 1900; contributed series of ar ticles on "Wild Life in the Blue Moun tain Forest" to Boston Transcript in 1904; member, American Bison Soc, Harvard Travelers Club, Tavern Club, Boston, Meriden, N. H., Bird Club, general manager; chairman, Sullivan Co. Boy Scout Commission. Resi dence, Plainfield, N. H. Haynes, Martin Alonzo Printer and editor; b., Springfield, N. H., July 30, 1842 ; s. Elbridge Gerry and Caroline R. (Knowlton) Haynes; ed. public schools, Manchester, N. H.; learned the printer's trade, also served on reportorial staff of both the Union and Mirror in Manchester; served three years as a volunteer private in the Second N. H. regiment in the Civil War; established the Lake Vil 67 lage Times, at Lake Village (Gilford), N. H., now Lakeport (Ward 6, Laconia), in 1868 and conducted thp same for twenty years; Universalist; Repub lican; member, N. H. house of repre sentatives, from Gilford, 1872-3; clerk, N. H. supreme court for Belknap County, 1876-83; member, U. S. house of representatives (First N. H. Dis trict) in 48th and 49th Congresses, 1883 to 1887; U. S. Internal Revenue agent many years, serving in different sections of the country, and for a time transferred from the Treasury to the War Department, and, under commis sion of Elihu Root, Secretary of War, established the Internal Revenue in the Philippines; holds membership with the Odd Fellows and G. A. R., department Commander for the latter, 1881-2; as president of the N. H. Veterans Ass'n' in 1882, made the an nual reunions at Weirs a fixture; m., March 9, 1863, Cornelia T. Lane; children, Mary Addie (Mrs. Eugene S. Daniell), Cornelia A., adopted. Resi dence, Lakeport, N. H. �Hon. John B. Nash �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Nash, John Barzillia Lawyer; b., Windham, Me., May 17, 1848; s. Barzillia and Lovina (Hick) Nash; ed. common and private schools and Gorham, Me., Academy; studied law and located in practice in Conway, N. H.; admitted to the N. H. bar in 1878;Universalist; Democrat; delegate in N. H. constitutional convention, 1889; representative in N. H. house of representatives, 1891, 1893; solicitor for Carroll county, four years; Demo cratic nominee for Congress 1894, 1896; president, N. H. Democratic state convention, 1896; delegate in Demo cratic national convention at Kansas City in 1900, and elected to the Denver convention in 1908, but unable to attend; appointed U. S. naval officer of customs, port of Boston and Charlestown, by President Wilson in 1913, and still in that office; has spoken exten sively on the stump for the Democratic party in many campaigns; m., Nov., 1871, Susan J. Libby; children, Nathan G., Jessie (Mrs. Clifford H. Craig). Residence, Conway, N. H., P. O. ad dress, Intervale. 69 emy, since 1878; Unitarian; Pro gressive Republican; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1905, 1907 and chairman committee on education each year; trustee, N. H. College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Robin son Seminary, Exeter, Exeter Public library, Kensington Social Library; member, Modern Language Ass'n of Porter, Eleanor Hodgman Musician and author; b., Littleton, N. H., Dec. 19, 1868; dau. Francis F. and Llewella (Woolson) Hodgman; ed. public schools, N. E. Conservatory of Music, and by private teachers; m., May 3, 1892, John Lyman Porter of Corinth, Vt.; Congregationalist; en gaged for several years as choir and concert singer, and music teacher; since 1901 devoted to authorship; has written several published volumes that have attracted wide attention, "Pollyanna" being the most notable, as well as a great number of short stories for magazines and newspapers. Resi dence, Cambridge, Mass. America, American Dialect Soc., Amer ican Philological Ass'n, N. E. Ass'n Colleges and Preparatory Schools; honorary member, Cliosophic Soc., Princeton Univ., associate member, N. H. Soc. Cincinnati; m., Dec. 21, 1878, Effie Locke; children, Effie Mir iam (d.), Irving Elting, Theodora, Delmont Locke, James Arthur, Jr., Helen. Residence, Exeter, N. H. Tufts, James Arthur Educator; b., Alstead, N. H., April 26, 1855; s. Timothy and Sophia P. (Kingsbury) Tufts; ed. Phillips Exeter Academy, 1874, Harvard College, A.B., 1878, A.M. Dartmouth, 1914; Pro fessor of English, Phillips Exeter Acad Minot, Fanny Elizabeth Pickering (Mrs. James); b., Barnstead, N. H.; dau. Hazen and Martha Ann (Drew) Pickering; ed. Concord high school, 1865, Wheaton Seminary, Norton, Mass., 1867 (valedictorian of each class) ; m., Capt. James Minot, cashier �70 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Mechanicks National Bank, May 13, 1874 (d. Nov. 15, 1911); member, South Congregational church; national president, Woman's Relief Corps, 1904 F. and Sarah J. (Dodge) Perley; ed. Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, 1873, Dartmouth College, 1878; teacher, 1878 to 1883—principal Charlestown, N. H., high school; studied law with Hon. Ira Colby of Claremont, N. H.; admitted to the N. H. bar in 1883, Mass. bar, 1883, Minn. bar in 1884, having removed to the latter state and located at Moorhead, Clay co., opposite Fargo, N. D., where he has continued in legal practice and also engaged extensively in the handling of loans and real estate, con ducting the "George E. Perley Farm .Loan and Land Agency;" Christian Scientist; Progressive Republican; alderman, city of Moorhead, four years; member, Minn. house of representa tives, 1903, 1905, chairman, committee on education, the latter year; member, Moorhead board of education, fifteen years; trustee, Fargo College, Fargo, -5; member, Concord board of educa tion, since 1908 (secretary); Woman's Club of Concord (president, 1904-5); president, N. H. Female Cent Inst., 1901-8; president, Concord Female Charitable Soc, 1911-15; member, educational committee, General Fed eration Women's Clubs, 1912-14; regent, Rumford Chapter, D. A R., 1905-8; president, Federation of Women's Missionary Societies, Con cord; member, Woman's Board of Missions (life), Avon (Shakespeare) Club, Friendly Club, Charity Organ ization Soc, District Nursing Ass'n, Red Cross, Nat. League for Woman's Service, Wheaton Seminary Alumnae Ass'n, N. H. Historical Soc. Resi dence, 23 S. State St., Concord, N. H. Perley, George Edmund Lawyer, loans, real estate ; b., Lempster, N. H., Aug. 19, 1853; s. Asbury N. D., twenty-five years; Royal Arca num; m., May 9, 1884, M. Etta Jones; one daughter, Grace Perley Hess, Min neapolis. Residence, Moorhead, Minn. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Jackson, James Robert Lawyer, writer; b., Barnet, Vt., Oct. 5, 1838; s. William and Prucia (Mor rill) Jackson; removed with his par ents to Littleton, N. H., in childhood; ed. Littleton public schools and in the law office of Hon. Harry Bingham; Episcopalian; Democrat; clerk, N. H. house of representatives, 1871; U. S. Consul to Sherbrooke, 1893-7; author, History of Littleton; m. July 16, 1879, Lydia Drew, Dover, N. H.; children, Robert (Dartmouth, 1900), Andrew (Dartmouth, 1903), Harry B., William M., Elizabeth, Katharine (d.), Rachel. Residence, Littleton, N. H. Brackett, John Q. A. Lawyer; b., Bradford, N. H., June 8, 1842; s. Ambrose S. and Nancy (Brown) Brackett; ed. public schools, Colby Academy, New London, 1861, Harvard College, 1865 (class orator), Harvard Law School, 1868; located in practice in Boston and there continued; Unitarian; Republican; member, Bos ton common council, 1873-6 inclusive (president, 1886); member, Mass. house of representatives, 1877-81 and 1884-6 inclusive, chairman judiciary committee, 1884, speaker, 1885, 1886; lieutenant governor, 1887-9 inclusive; governor of Massachusetts, 1890; delegate-at-large, Republican national convention, 1892 (member committee on resolutions); presidential electorat-large, 1896, and chairman, Massa chusetts electors; again, in 1900, elector-at-large; president, Middlesex (Republican) Club, 1893-1901; de clined a public dinner tendered by Governor Walsh and the living exgovernors of the state on the occasion of his seventy-second birthday anni versary in June, 1914, but was made a special guest of the Middlesex Club at its annual meeting, June 6, in honor of his birthday and the twenty-first anni versary of his election as president of the club, as well as the twenty-fifth anniversary of the movement resulting in his nomination for governor. In May, 1917, elected delegate from the Eighth Congressional district to the Massachusetts constitutional conven 71 tion, and on the evening of June 5, the night before the meeting of the con vention, in recognition of his seventyfifth birthday, his election as a delegate, and as the senior living ex-governor of the state, he was given a public dinner at Hotel Somerset in Boston, by the Boston Club, largely attended by prominent men of both parties through out the state; long prominent as a public speaker, delivering many nota ble addresses on important occasions, aside from political speeches in many campaigns, among them being those at the Bradford centennial in 1887, the dedication of the Pilgrims monument at Plymouth, Mass., and the centen nial anniversary of the birth of Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks in Waltham, Mass., Jan. 30, 1916; member, Joseph Warren Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Middle sex Club, Boston Club, Arlington Boat Club; director, Exchange Trust Co., Boston; vice-president, Mass. Real Estate Exchange; m., June 20, 1878, Angeline M. Peck; children, John Gaylord (Harvard, 1901, Law School, 1904) and Beatrice. Residence, Arlington, Mass. �Marilla M. Ricker �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Ricker, Mariila Marks Young Lawyer, author, humanitarian; b., New Durham, N. H., March 18, 1840; dau. Jonathan B. and Hannah D. (Stevens) Young; ed. public schools, Colby Academy, New London, N. H., 1861 ; m., 1863, John Ricker of Madbury, N. H., who died Oct. 6, 1868; went abroad in 1872, spending some years in study in Germany, thoroughly mastering the language of that coun try; returning home took up the study of law in Washington, D. C., with Al bert G. Riddle and Arthur B. Williams; admitted to the District of Columbia bar in 1882, taking the examination with eighteen men, all of whom she outranked; practiced in Washington for many years, where she became known as "the prisoners' friend," from her custom of aiding poor and friend less prisoners; associated with Col. Robert G. Ingersoll in the famous "Star Route" trials; appointed exami ner in chancery by the supreme court of the District of Columbia, 1884, also U. S. commissioner, in which capacity she heard many cases; admitted to the N. H. bar in 1890, being the first woman admitted; admitted to the bar of the supreme court of the United States, 1891. Woman suffragist and pioneer worker and speaker for the cause; first woman in New Hampshire to demand the right to vote, and paying taxes under protest since refusal. Republi can; offered herself as a candidate for the gubernatorial nomination of the party in 1910; Free Thinker, writing much and strongly in championship of Free Thought doctrines; author of "The Four Gospels," 1911, "I Don't Know, Do You?" 1915, and "I Am Not Afraid, Are You?" 1917. An early abolitionist, pioneer suffragist, and ardent disciple of Paine and Inger soll, she has traveled widely and spoken much and forcefully, as well as written, in advocacy of her principles. Resi dence, Dover, N. H. Felch, Albert Dustin General business; b., Sunapee, N.H., March 23, 1863; s. John and Sarah 73 J. (Bartlett) Felch; ed. Sunapee publie schools; Progressive; Republican;, justice of the peace, notary public, health officer, trial justice, member, school board, six years, tax collector,. 1892, member, N. H. house of repre sentatives, 1911, chosen by the largest majority ever given a candidate in the town with a single exception, and serv ing as chairman of committee on roads, bridges and canals, and as a member of the rate committee investigating B. & M. R. R. fares and freights; Pro gressive candidate for state senator in Seventh district in 1912; secretary, Sunapee Mutual Fire Ins. Co.; secre tary and treasurer, Lake Sunapee Pro tective Corporation; treasurer, town trust fund; local examiner, state au tomobile department; treasurer, Trow Lumber Co., several years previous to 1916; Methodist; superintendent of Sunday school five years; treasurer, board of trustees, Sunapee M. E. church; m., May 2, 1888, Lilla Ingalls; �74 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES -children, Ruth A., serving in state auto mobile department, as stenographer and notary public, Rose C, trained nurse. Residence, "Pleasant Place," Sunapee, N. H. Hutchins, John Corbin Druggist and jeweller, lumberman; b., Wolcott, Vt., Feb. 3, 1864; s. Lewis 8. and Marcia M. (Aiken) Hutchins, and grandson of Parley Hutchins of Edinburgh, Scotland, who settled in this country immediately after the Revolution; ed. public schools and Hardwick, Vt., academy, graduating in 1883; taught school and pursued post graduate course; removed to North Stratford, N. H., in 1884, where he entered a drug and jewelry establish ment, learned the business, and two years later purchased, and has since conducted the same, while for the last few years engaging extensively in lum bering operations; attends Baptist church; Democrat; has held all town offices; member, N. H. house of rep resentatives, 1899, state senate, 1913, serving on education (chairman), banks, manufactures and revision of the laws committees, and recognized minority leader; delegate in National Democratic Conventions of 1908 and 1916; candidate for Democratic guber natorial nomination in 1914 and de feated by only two votes, and nomi nated by a large majority in 1916; president, Farmers Guaranty Savings bank of Colebrook; director, Farmers and Traders National bank; trustee, Guaranty Trust Co., Berlin; director and vice-president, Coos Telephone Co.; affiliated with the Odd Fellows, Elks, Knights of Pythias (Grand Chancellor, New Hampshire, 1900), Masons, 32d degree and Knight Tem plar; m., Oct. 24, 1889, SaideeH. Mayo; children, Ralph M., Paul A. Residence, North Stratford, N. H. Dearborn, Josiah Greene Teacher, lawyer; b., Weare, N. H., March 20, 1829; s. Josiah and Sarah (Greene) Dearborn; descendant in seventh generation from Godfrey Dearborn, one of the company from Exeter, England, who, under the leader ship of Rev. John Wheelock, founded Exeter, N. H., in 1639; ed. public schools, Francestown Academy, New Britain, Conn., Normal School; taught several years in Manchester schools; submaster in Lyman Grammar School, Boston, 1865 to 1870, meanwhile enter ing senior class at Dartmouth College and graduating in 1867; master in Boston Latin School, 1870 to 1874; Liberal; Democrat; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1854, 1855, and oldest surviving member present at the "Legislative Reunion" in Con cord in 1915; register of probate for Hillsborough County, 1860-5; N. H. state treasurer, 1874-5; postmaster of Manchester, 1889-93; member, N. H. BarAss'n; member, Manchester board of education, 1885; auditor for Hills borough County many years; trustee, Merrimack River Savings bank, twen ty-five years; m., Oct. 16, 1851, Sabrina L. Hayden, who d. Aug. 14, 1880; children, Julia A. (Mrs. Luther C. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Baldwin), Cora M., Josephine G. (Mrs. G. F. Russell). Residence, South Weare, N. H. Sanborn, Jeremiah Wilson Farmer, educator, publicist; b., Gilmanton, N. H., Feb. 4, 1847; s. George W. and Mary A. (Brown) Sanborn; -ed., Pittsfield and Gilmanton acade mies and private library; Congregationalist; Republican; superintendent of schools, Gilmanton, 1868, 1869; member, N. H. board of agriculture, 1873-82; member, N. H. house of rep resentatives, 1875 and 1876, serving as chairman of committee on Agricul tural college; appointed superintend ent of the State college farm at Han over, 1876, and in that year began publication of monthly bulletins of re search work which were continued dur ing the six years of his connection there; these covered various fields, including plant and animal nutrition, and were the first regular publications of the kind in the country; in Sept., 1882, made dean of the agricultural depart ment of the University of Missouri, and while there continued elaborate investi gations of various problems, and car ried on many important experiments; served as secretary of the Missouri board of agriculture, 1882-6, and gath ered the material for the state's agri cultural exhibit at the World's Fair in New Orleans; secretary of the Kansas City Fat Stock Show, and state statis tician for Missouri for U. S. Depart ment of Agriculture, 1884-7; in 1889 became president of and organized the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Utah, and was director of the expe riment station; during five years here organized the faculty, its courses of study, its extensive research work, and Utah's agricultural exhibit at the Co lumbian Exposition at Chicago; re turned to New Hampshire in 1894 to become agricultural editor of the Mir ror and Farmer, and to resume tem porarily suspended work of organizing on a large scale extensive and intensive farming on his estate in Gilmanton, where he has redeemed and added to 75 the machine tillage area 170 acres, so that about 500 acres are included in one body out of the hill estate of 2,000 acres; served three years as trustee of the State College, and again in the legislature in 1909, being chairman of committee on national affairs; trustee of Gilmanton Academy; chairman, town school board; an officer of the N. E. Milk Producers' Union, and, since 1911, member of the advisory council of the State Department of Agriculture; Patron of Husbandry and past master, Catamount Grange, Pittsfield; has lectured extensively before farmers' institutes and other organiza tions, in New England, New York and the West, and written much for the press; author of the section on agricul ture in Gateley's great work on the World's Progress. The New Hampshire and Utah state colleges have conferred on him the degree of B.S., M.S. and LL.D. ; he is now elaborating his youth's dream of a fine hill estate around the site first deeded to his ancestor for colonial services; m., June 4, 1872, �Hon. Clarence E. Carr �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Belle Grayham Osborne; children, Harry Wilson, b. July 14, 1875; Alice, b. Dec. 13, 1878; Carl J., b. Aug. 9, 1887. Residence, Gilmanton, N. H., Pittsfield P. O. Carr, Clarence Edgar Lawyer, manufacturer, publicist; b., Enfield, N. H., Jan. 31, 1853; s. John P. and Emily A. (Cochran) Carr; re moved with his parents to Andover, when ten years of age, where he has since resided; ed. public schools, Ando ver, New London and Kimball Union academies and Dartmouth College, 1875; studied law with the late Hon. John M. Shirley of Andover; ad mitted to the bar in 1878 and prac ticed several years in partnership with Mr. Shirley, but abandoned practice on account of health and in 1883, en gaged in hame manufacturing business with father and elder brother, retiring therefrom in 1912; Democrat; mem ber, N. H. house of representatives, 187&, 1879, serving on normal school and judiciary committees and chair man of special railroad committee; sev eral years member Democratic state committee; president, Democratic state convention, 1902; Democratic candidate for governor, 1908, 1910, making a vigorous campaign each year; Unitarian; president, N. H. Unitarian Conference, twelve years; director, American Unitarian Ass'n, 1906-12, a vice-president since 1912; trustee and treasurer, Proctor Academy, formerly N. H. Unitarian Educational Society; president, N. H. Defense League, 1916; chairman, executive committee, N. H. League to Provide for National De fense and to Enforce International Peace, 1916-; member, executive com mittee, N. H. Committee on Public Safety, also of executive committee, N. H. Red Cross Ass'n; first president, United Life and Accident Insurance Co., Concord, now chairman board of directors and executive committee; a trustee of John H. Pearson fund, also of Franklin Savings Bank; member, Kearsarge Lodge, A. F. & A M., and Blackwater Grange, P. of H., Andover; 77 m., 1st., Ella, daughter of Rev. Thomp son Barron, who d. in 1876 leaving one daughter, Ella, educated at Wellesley and Radcliffe colleges and in Germany, now living in Andover; 2d, Carrie E.,' daughter of Amos H. and Emeline M. Proctor—two sons, Proctor (Harvard, 1904), general sales agent, U. S. Hame Co., Buffalo, N. Y. (married, one daughter), and John P. (Harvard, 1911, Law, 1914), now a lawyer in Boston, Mass. Residence, Andover, N. H. Hening, Crawford Dawes Lawyer, supreme court reporter; b., Philadelphia, Pa., June 19, 1866; s. Edmund W. and Mary (Dawes) Hen ing; ed. Episcopal Academy, Philadel phia, Pa.; studied law in the office of Charles Biddle, Philadelphia; ad mitted to the bar in 1894, and com menced practice in Lancaster the same year; subsequently practiced for a time in Berlin, N. H. ; later returned to Philadelphia, where he served as as sistant city solicitor, 1911-14; again took up his residence in Lancaster, and engaged in the work of preparing a digest. of the N. H. law reports; ap pointed reporter for the N. H. supreme court, 1916; Episcopalian; m., in 1896, Mabel Thompson; children, Sally F., Edmund W., Alice C. Residence, Lan caster, N. H. Morrison, Henry Clinton Educator; b., Oldtown, Me., Oct. 7, 1871; s. John H. and Mary Louise (Ham) Morrison; great-grandson of John Morrison of Sutherlandshire, Scotland, who settled at St. James, N. B., in 1803; ed. public schools and Dartmouth College, A.B. 1895, being valedictorian of his class; principal, high school, Milford, N. H., 1895-9; superintendent schools, Portsmouth, N. H., 1899-1905; state superintend ent of public instruction since Oct. 25, 1905; a consistent and presistent ad vocate of all measures calculated to promote the efficiency of the state's educational system, especially state su pervision of the public schools, which has been extended under his adminis �78 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES tration till it covers nearly the entire state; member, N. H. Teachers' Ass'n (president, 1903) ; many years director, National Educational Ass'n; member, Manchester; in November of that year became a clerk in office of Sixth Auditor of the Treasury, Washington, D. C., serving till Aug., 1873, and twice promoted; transferred to N. E. division, U. S. Railway Mail Service, and served as first local agent at Con cord, N. H., for two years; again trans ferred to train service, running between Boston and St. Albans, Vt. , till 1884, when he resigned, and became travel ing salesman for Blanchard & Co , flour and grain dealers, of Concord; two years later joined the firm of Moseley & Co., in the same business, traveling for them over New Hampshire and Vermont, till, in 1898, he bought out the business, which he has since suc cessfully conducted under the name of Cressy & Co., his son Harry R. later becoming a member of the firm; Uni tarian, Republican; member, Concord board of aldermen, 1901-2; member, American Institute of Instruction (pres ident, 1908-9); Mason, Patron of Husbandry, member, N. H. Historical Soc, Concord Board of Trade, Wonolancet Club, Phi Beta Kappa and Psi Upsilon fraternities and Casque and Gauntlet Soc. at Dartmouth; received degree of M. Sc. from the New Hamp shire College in 1906; Episcopalian; Independent in politics; m., July 29, 1902, Marion Locke, Andover, Mass.; children, John A., Hugh 8., Robert D. Residence, Concord, N. H. Cressy, Frank Manager, Cressy & Co. ; b., Bradford, N. H., Oct. 21, 1840; s. William P. and Mary G. (Gould) Cressy; ed. public schools and Colby Academy, New Lon don, N. H.; taught school several years; established a graded school in Bradford; appointed U. S. mail clerk in 1865, running between Bradford and N. H. house of representatives, 1892; member, Boston chamber of commerce, and two years president N. E. Grain Dealers' Ass'n; member Concord board �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES of trade (president, 1913-15), Wonolancet Club, White Mountain Travel ers' Ass'n (twice president and treas urer the last twenty years); ardent equal suffragist, ready after-dinner speaker; m., March 31, 1862, Annette M. Ring, who d. Dec., 1916; children, Will Martin, Mary F. (d. Feb., 1917), Harry R. Residence, Concord, N. H. 79- Woman's Club, N. H. Historical Soc., N. H. Memorial Hospital for Women and Children (life member and on board of monthly visitors), Friendly Club and Red Cross, also of several local charity associations; m. Benja min Stodder Rolfe, June 6, 1877; child, Benjamin Henry Rolfe, b. Nov. 27, 1886, who m. Josephine James, Oct. 12, 1909. Residence, 48 South St., Con cord, N. H. Rolfe, Jennie Clapp (Mrs. Benjamin S.); b., May 13, 1855, Nashua, N. H.; dau. Henry W. and Sabina A. (Taylor) Clapp; de- Blake, Amos Jewett Lawyer; b., Rindge, N. H., Oct. 20,. scended from Thomas Clapp, who set tled in Dorchester, Mass., July, 1633; ten ancestors who fought in the Revo lution; graduated from Concord high school, 1874; charter member, Rumford Chapter, D. A. R. (registrar four years, regent 1914-17); number in National D. A. R., 25, 774; chairman, committee to secure N. H. state flag for Continental Hall, Washington; member, committee to secure final pay ment on Continental Hall; member, South Congregational church, Concord 1836; s. Ebenezer and Hephsibeth (Jewett) Blake; ed. public schools,. Marlow Academy, Mt. Caesar Semi nary, Swanzey, Green Mt. Liberal Inst., Woodstock, Vt., Appleton Acad emy, New Ipswich, 1859;' studied law with F. F. Lane of Keene; admitted to N. H. bar, 1862; U. S. district court, 1867;Congregationalist; Repub lican; superintending school committee Rindge, two years, Fitzwilliam, eleven years; selectman, Fitzwilliam, threeyears; moderator, ten years; member, �Hon. Henry F. Hollis �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES N. H. house of representatives, 1872-3, 1901 ; state bank commissioner, 18769; assistant assessor, U. S. internal revenue, 1862-70; member, N. H. constitutional convention, 1889, 1902, 1912; census enumerator, 1880, 1890; trustee and president, Fitzwilliam Sav ings Bank, for several years; super visor, Fitzwilliam town library, for thirty-five years; historical student and writer; author, "Life and Charac ter of Gen. James Reid," published in Vol. 1, Proceedings of the N. H. His torical Soc; sketch of Fitzwilliam. Granite Monthly, June, 1898, ana "Life and Character of Col. Amos A. Parker," Granite Monthly, Oct.Dec, 1904; Free Mason since 1862; member, N. H. Historical Soc, Sons of the American Revolution; m., 1st, Dec. 26, 1865, Ann E. Howe; who d. June 22, 1867; 2d, Jan. 2, 1883, Flora E. Stone; one son, Leroy S. Blake, of Fitzwilliam, b. Nov. 5, 1883. Residence, Fitzwilliam, N. H. Hollis, Henry French Lawyer, U. S. Senator; b., Concord, N. H., Aug. 30, 1869; s. Maj. Abijah and Harriette Van Mater (French) Hollis; ed. Concord high school, class of 1886, private tutors, Harvard Col lege, 1892, A.B., Magna cum laude, hav ing engaged in civil engineering work for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R., between high school and college courses; studied law at the Harvard Law School and in Concord offices and admitted to the bar in March, 1893; commenced practice in Concord imme diately upon admission, having been associated for six years with the late Hon. Harry G. Sargent and Edward C. Niles, for six years later with the late Attorney General, Edwin G. East man, later with Hon. James W. Remick, Alexander Murchie, Robert Jack son and Robert C. Murchie, under the firm name of Remick & Hollis, and finally with the Murchie brothers in the firm of Hollis & Murchie, enjoying an extensive practice in all connections; Democrat; member, Concord board of education, 1896-9; Democratic candi 81 date for Congress, second N. H. dis trict, 1900; candidate for governor, 1902, 1904; chairman, Democratic state committee, 1902; member, Dem ocratic congressional committee, 190001; elected U. S. Senator from New Hampshire by the legislature on the 42d ballot, to succeed Henry E. Burnham, March 13, 1913, being the first Democrat elected to the Senate from the state since 1852; assigned to serv ice on the Senate committees on en rolled bills (chairman), banking and currency, civil service and retrench ment, District of Columbia, expendi tures in the Interior Department, transportation and sale of meat prod ucts, University of the United States and woman suffrage; author and mana ger in Senate of National Farm Loan Act; Unitarian; member. Phi Beta Kappa, Harvard; Harvard Club, Bos ton; Metropolitan and Chevy Chase clubs, Washington; Regent, Smithson ian Institution, 1914— ; m., June 14, 1893, Grace Bruerton Fisher, Norwood, Mass.; children, Henry French, Jr. (Cornell, 1917); Anne Richardson, 2d. Residence, Concord, N. H. Jackson, Lydia Drew (Mrs. James R.) teacher, lecturer; b., Newmarket, N. H., Dec. 3, 1854; dau. George K. and Lucy (French) Drew; ed. public schools, Dover, N. H. (high school, 1874); taught five years in Dover grammar schools before marriage to James R. Jackson of Lit tleton, July 16, 1879; has since taught in Littleton and Lancaster high schools and given instruction to hundreds of private pupils; Episcopalian; member and past president, Friday club of Lit tleton; honorary member, Unity Club, Lancaster—the only woman thus recognized; trustee, Littleton public library; secretary, Littleton branch, N. H. Chapter, American Red Cross; has given numerous lectures on educa tional and historical subjects before women's clubs and other organizations throughout northern New Hampshire (see sketch of James R. Jackson). Residence, Littleton, N. H. �82 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Thompson, Edwin Payson Lawyer; b., Gilmanton, N. H., July 28, 1852, on farm purchased by his grandfather in 1836, which he now one of twenty members serving in both conventions; member, Laconia city council, seven years, from March, 1905, and sometime acting mayor; trustee, City Savings Bank, Laconia, since 1907; director, Laconia Building and Loan Ass'n, since 1904; director, La conia National Bank, since 1909; di rector and treasurer, Casino Building Co.; member, Belknap County Bar Ass'n, and N. H. Bar Ass'n; m., Dec. 9, lb96, Minnie E. James, dau. of Orrin F. and Bedora (Durgin) James, b. Thornton, N. H., Sept. 17, 1867; no children. Residence, Laconia, N. H. Roberts, Ernest Porter Banker; b., Brunswick, Me., Feb. 18, 1869; s. John and Lydia Sylvester (Porter) Roberts; ed. Concord public schools; employed as clerk in general freight office, Concord R. R.; money order clerk in Concord postoffice under owns; s. William B. and Luezer J. (Asher) Thompson; ed. public and private schools and Gilmanton Acad emy; studied law with Col. Thomas Cogswell of Gilmanton and Hon. Erastus P. Jewell of Laconia; admitted to the bar, April 1, 1876; practiced in company with Colonel Cosgwell at Gilmanton one year, and alone until Oct., 1879, when he removed to Bel mont and was in practice there until appointed clerk of the supreme court, for Belknap County, Jan. 1, 1885, con tinuing till April 1, 1901, when the court was abolished and he was ap pointed clerk of the superior court, since continuing; held residence in Belmont till 1900, when he removed to Laconia; Republican; town treasurer in Belmont and moderator for sixteen years; delegate in N. H. constitutional convention of 1889, and in convention of 1902 from Ward 4, Laconia, being Postmaster Henry Robinson; clerk in superintendent's office, Concord Div., B. & M. R. R., under Supt. Horace E. Chamberlin; entered N. H. Savings �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Bank as clerk, Feb. 1, 1899; appointed treasurer, N. H. Savings Bank, Aug. 3, 1914, being fifth in succession since the founding of the bank in 1830; Congregationalist; Republican; clerk of Ward 4, Concord; treasurer, First Congrega tional Church, Concord; director, Concord Y. M. C. A.; treasurer, Red Cross war fund; Mason; member, Wonolancet Club; m., Sept. 14, 1899, Esther Burpee Jackman; children, Porter, b. June 26, 1903; John Harlan, b. Jan. 16, 1909, Mary Elizabeth, b. June 28, 1913. Residence, Concord, N. H.; Sunapee Lake (summer). Hazelton, Gerry Whiting Lawyer; b., Chester, N. H., Feb. 24, 1829; s. William and Mercy J. (Coch ran) Hazelton; ed. Pinkerton Acad emy, Derry, and by private tutor; studied law in New York and removed to Wisconsin in 1856, locating at Co lumbus; Republican; member, Wis consin state senate, 1861 and 1862, and president pro tern; district attorney for Columbia County, 1864-6; U. S. col lector internal revenue, 1867-8; mem ber, U. S. house of representatives, 1871-5; U. S. district attorney for Wisconsin, 1875-85; U. S. commis sioner since 1898; removed to Mil waukee in 1875, when he accepted the office of district attorney at the re quest of President Grant, at the time of the "Whiskey Frauds" excitement, the former incumbent having been sus pended; Elder in Presbyterian church, for twenty years; member and former president, Milwaukee Bar Ass'n; hon orary member, Wisconsin State Bar Ass'n; member and former president, 'Old Settlers' Club and Phantom Club —a social and literary organization; former trustee, Fox Lake Seminary and Carroll College; author of many pub lished articles upon legal, historical and biographical subjects, including one on the "Construction of the Federal Con stitution," published in the American Magazine of National History, "John Jay and the Treaty of 1794," New York Legal Times, "The Author of the Book of Job," Bibliotheca Magazine, 83 and sketches of Webster, Hamilton, Franklin, Greeley, Blaine and Thurlow Weed, published in volumes issued by the Phantom Club; m. in 1854, Martha L. Squire, Great Barrington; one daughter, Anna. Residence, Milwau kee, Wis. Bugbee, Marion Louise Physician and surgeon; b., Hartford, Vt., Sept. 2, 1871; dau. Jonathan and Ellen A. (Lewis) Bugbee; ed. Tilden Seminary, West Lebanon, N. H., 1889, Woman's Medical College, N. Y. In firmary, M.D., 1897; postgraduate course, Polyclinic and Postgraduate hospital, New York Citv; in general practice, Hartford, Vt.", 1898-1909; physician in charge, N. H. Memorial Hospital for Women and Children, since 1909; member, American Medi cal Ass'n, N. H. Medical Soc, Center District and Merrimack County Medi cal Soc, Concord Woman's Club, Concord Woman's College Club, Rumford Chapter, D. A. R., Concord Dis trict Nursing Ass'n, Concord Charity �Orlando B. Douglas, M. D. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Organization Soc. (member tuberculosis committee), N. H. Charities and Cor rections, N. H. Children's Aid and Protective Ass'n; president, Associates N. H. Memorial Hospital; member, National Security League, Council of National Defense, Concord Equal Suf frage League. Residence, Concord, N. H. Douglas, Orlando Benajah Physician and surgeon; b., Corn wall, Vt., Sept. 12, 1836; s. Amos and Almira (Balcom) Douglas; academic education, Brandon, Vt.; M.D., Uni versity Medical College, New York University, 1877; private, lieutenant and adjutant, 18th Mo. Vols, and act ing assistant adjutant-general in Civil War; twice wounded; assistant surgeon, 1877-83, surgeon and director, 18831902, consulting surgeon, 1902—, Man hattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital; professor, diseases of nose and throat, New York Post-Graduate Medical School and Hospital, 1889-1901; presi dent, 1891, and treasurer, 1879-87, Med. Soc. of County of New York; treasurer, N. Y. Acad. Medicine 188898; member, N. Y. State Med. Soc., N. H. Med. Soc., N. H. Surg. Soc., N. H. Ass'n Military Surgeons; hon orary member, Vt. Med. Soc.; com mander, Dept. of N. H., G. A. R., 1914-15; companion, first class, Loyal Legion, U. S. A.; medical director of Survivors of Battle of Shiloh; Mason (32d degree, Shriner) ; medical director, Dept. N. H., G. A. R.; president, N. H. Orphans' Home 1904— ; vicepresident, Soc. for Protection N. H. Forests; member, State Ex. Com., Y. M. C. A. of N. H., 1902— ; past treasurer, N. H. Woman Suffrage Ass'n; lifelong advocate of prohibition; mem ber, Baptist church, 1855— ; SundaySchool teacher, 1857- ; Republican; m. 1st, Mary A. Rust of Orwell, Vt., Dec. 27, 1864 (d. Aug. 31, 1873); 2d, May L., dau. Rev. A. C. Manson, Sept. 16, 1875 (d. Jan. IS, 1913). Son, Edwin Rust Douglas, mechanical engineer, M.E., Stevens Institute, Hoboken; Sc.M., Harvard University; b., 1872; 85 m. Caroline Sleeper; res. Philadelphia. Grandchildren: Dorothy, Henry and Mary. Doctor Douglas is the author of "Is the Cure of Chronic Nasal Catarrah as Difficult as Has Been Sup posed?" "The Upper Air-Passages and Their Diseases"; "Modern Methods of Treating Diseases of the Nose and Throat." Residence, Auburn St., Con cord, N. H. Kellom, Franklin Pierce Journalism, banking; b., Concord, N. H., Aug. 16, 1852; s. Stephen W. and Sarah E. (Ferrin) Kellom; ed. Concord public schools; employed four years in youth as mercantile clerk; connected with the New Hampshire Patriot and People and Patriot, Con cord, as bookkeeper, cashier and busi ness manager from 1873 to 1892; Democrat; member, N. H. house of representatives from Ward 3, Concord, 1881; treasurer, Merrimack County, 1893-4; U. S. national bank examiner, 1893-7; removed to Winchester, N. H., and became cashier of the Win �86 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES cheater National Bank, 1897, since continuing; member, N. H. house of representatives from Winchester, 1903, serving on committees on banks and apportionment; engaged extensively in lumbering for the last five years; Meth odist; m., April 8, 1884, Mary M. Patton; children, James S. (Wesleyan University, 1914); Franklin Patton (Wesleyan University, 1916); George C. (Wesleyan University, 1919). Resi dence, Winchester, N. H. Little, Cyrus Harvey Lawyer; b., Sutton, N. H., Aug. 14, 1859; s. Lieut. Hiram K. (of Co. F, 11th N. H. Vol. Regt., who was mor tally wounded in front of Petersburg, Va., and died in Government Hospital, David's Island, New York Harbor, July 4, 1864) and Susan H. (Wood ward) Little; descendant in ninth gen eration of George and Alice (Poor) Little, who settled at Newbury, Mass., in 1640 ; great grandson of Bond Little, who served with distinction in French and Indian and Revolutionary wars; connected on his mother's side with the Harvey family, of which Congressman Jonathan Harvey and Governor Mat thew Harvey were members; left an orphan at age of five; ed. New Hamp ton Literary Institution, Bates College, A.B., 1884; engaged in mercantile business for a time; member, school board, Sutton, 1885-9; studied law with Hon. James F. Briggs and Hon. Oliver E. Branch, Manchester; Bos ton University Law School, LL.B., 1896; has practiced in Manchester since 1896; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1897-1902 (speaker, 1901-2); member, state constitutional convention, 1902; chairman, state board of license commissioners, 190313; trustee and president, board of corporators, New Hampton Literary Institution; has delivered many ad dresses on historical, political and other subjects; Republican; Congregationalist; Mason, Knight Templar; mem ber, Sons of American Revolution, Massachusetts Commandery, Military Order of the Loyal Legion, N. H. Bar Ass'n, and N. H. Historical Soc. Resi dence, Manchester, N. H. Whipple, Henry Chandler Woolen manufacturer; b., Hanover, N. H., June 25, 1846; s. David C. and Clementine (Chandler) Whipple; ed. Hanover public schools; employed in country store in Hanover for ten years; removed to Enfield, becoming a mem ber of the firm of Dodge, Davis & Co., in 1873, continuing till 1884, when the business was removed from the Shaker Mills to the Holden Mill in Bristol, purchased by the firm; resident man ager till 1887 when the firm was incor porated; treasurer since, and president since 1897; Congregationalist; Demo crat; member, N. H. constitutional convention, 1912; president, Bristol National Bank; trustee, Bristol Sav ings Bank; Mason, Knight Templar; m., June 2, 1875, Lilla J. Plummer, Enfield; children, Fay, Margaret, Ashley P. Residence, Bristol, N. H. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES De Meritt, Jennie Mabelle Librarian, historian; b., Madbury, N. H., June 2, 1863; dau. Ezra E. and Louisa (De Meritt) De Meritt; ed. public school, private tutors and Rob inson Female Seminary, 1882; Uni tarian; Progressive; assistant in Bos ton Athenaeum Library, Boston, Mass., Feb., 1892 to Feb., 1901; at present engaged in historical work in same library; member, board of education, Madbury, 1914-17; for eleven suc cessive years active member, N. H. Federation of Women's Clubs, serv ing as chairman of literature and li brary extension committees, 1906-08; chairman, reciprocity and club exten sion committee, 1908-9: second vicepresident, 1909-11; first vice-presi dent, 1911-13; president, 1913-15; General Federation State Secretary, 1915-17; during her incumbency as president occurred two important events—the institution of the system of district conferences, upon various subjects, held throughout the state, and the joint publication of the wo 87 man's edition of the Manchester Union, whereby $1,800 was realized for advancing the work of the Federation; member, Dover Woman's Club, since 1904, president, 1907-8, Margery Sul livan Chapter, D. A. R., Dover, viceregent, 1905-06, historian, 1915-17, and chairman various committees for historic work; N. H. Historical Soc, N. H. Equal Suffrage Ass'n, Dover Equal Suffrage League; active member, New Hamp shire's Daughters, in Boston, Mass., and of the Boston Browning Soc. since 1894. Residence, Madbury, N. H. Woodward, Sarah Jones Educator; b., Concord, N. H., June 1, 1883; dau. Charles Webster and Susan Jones (Wentworth) Woodward; ed. Concord high school, 1901, Wellesley College, B.A., 1905, M.A., 1911, Teachers College, Columbia Univer sity certificate to teach Greek and Latin, 1907; teacher in Lancaster, Pa., 1907-8, Kansas City, Mo., 1908-9; Wellesley College, 1909-12, psychol ogy, 1911 alumnae editor, 1912 official college reporter; Packer Collegiate In stitute, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1912— psy chology and philosophy; pursued grad uate work at Columbia University, 1905-Feb., 1907, in education and Greek and Latin; Cornell University Summer School, 1915, psychology, philosophy and mathematics. In col lege at Wellesley, member, freshman crew, class and college basket-ball teams for four years; class indoor meet team, four years; president, Athletic Association, senior year; Tree Day solo dancer; village senior; Shakes peare Society; took clown's part in three public outdoor plays. In teach ers College, member, basket-ball team; president, Self Government Ass'n of Whittier Hall—dormitory for 350 women. Member, Wellesley College Alumnae Ass'n, New York Wellesley Club, Wellesley Teachers Ass'n, Wel lesley Shakespeare Soc, Ass'n of Math ematics, Teachers of Middle States and Maryland, Private School Teachers Ass'n of New York, AE Sorority of Columbia University; Episcopalian; suffragist. Residence, Concord, N. H. �Hon. Nathaniel E. Martin �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Martin, Nathaniel Everett Lawyer; b., Loudon, N. H., Aug. 9, 1855; s. Theophilus B. and Sarah L. (Rowell) Martin; great-grandson of James Martin of Pembroke, a soldier of the Revolution; ed. common schools and Concord high school, class of 1876; studied law with Sargent & Chase; ad mitted to the bar Aug. 14, 1879; lo cated in practice in Concord and has since continued; has had several part ners; now head of the firm of Martin & Howe; Democrat; solicitor of Mer rimack County, 1887-8, and first solici tor in the state to rigidly enforce the prohibitory liquor law ; mayor of Con cord, 1899-1900; member, constitu tional convention, 1912; state senator, 1915-16, 1917-18; delegate in Demo cratic national convention at St. Louis, 1904; treasurer, Concord Building and Loan Ass'n, since organization Sept., 1887; member, Rumford Lodge, I. O. 0. F., Canton Wildey, P. M., Concord Lodge, B. P. 0. E., Wonolancet Club, Concord Gun Club (president); in terested in agriculture owning the an cestral farm in Loudon; also, in lum bering and real estate; m. 1st, March 27, 1902, Jennie P. Lawrence, who d. Oct. 20, 1911; 2d, June 14, 1915, Marfaret W. Clough. Residence, Concord, I. H. Blanchard, Grace Authoress, librarian; b., Dunleith, lll.; dau. George A. and Frances (Sar gent) Blanchard; removed to Concord, N. H., in early childhood; ed. Concord public schools, Smith College, North ampton, Mass., 1882; frequent con tributor to magazines and newspapers for many years; author, "Phil's Happy Girlhood," 1910, "Phillida's Glad Year," 1913; librarian, Concord Public Library, since 1895; has frequently spoken before library associations on pertinent topics, and at woman's club meetings; Unitarian; member, Con cord Woman's Club, Stratford (Shakes peare) Club, Concord Woman's Col lege Club and the N. H. Smith College Cuib. Residence, Concord, N. H. 89 Graves, Robert John Surgeon; b. June 22, 1878, Boscawen, N. H.; s. Dr. Eli Edwin and Martha A. (Williams) Graves; ed. Concord high school, 1896, Harvard University, 1900, Harvard Medical School, 1903; interne, Massachusetts General Hospital two years, Boston Lying-in Hospital, six months; studied in the hospitals of Germany, France and Switzerland, 1914; practised, Con cord, N. H., 1905— ; Fellow, Ameri can College of Surgeons; surgeon to Boston & Maine R. R. and Margaret Pillsbury General Hospital; Congregationalist; Republican; member, iEsculapian Club, Boston, Harvard Club, Boston, Mass. Medical Soc, N. H. Medical Soc, American Medical Ass'n, Center District Medical Soc, N. H. Historical Soc, Wonolancet, Bow Brook and Passaconaway clubs, Concord, and the Masons, Odd Fel lows, Elks, and Capital Grange, P. of H.; m. Oct. 10, 1905, Helen McGregor Ayers, dau. of Augustine R. and Clara �-90 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES (Kimball) Ayers; children, Katharine, b. Aug. 3, 1906; Jane Phillips, b. Jan. -28, 1909; John Kimball, b. April 29, 1912. Residence, Concord, N. H. ing plant in Northern New England; Democrat; Mason; Odd Fellow; mem ber, Wonolancet Club; m., Sept. 28, 1888, Angie B. Watson of Littleton; one son, Harold W. Residence, Con cord, N. H. Bridge, John Davis Printer and publisher; b., Warwick, Mass., Aug. 23, 1859; s. Henry M. and Elizabeth T. (Cady) Bridge; re moved with parents to Colebrook, N. H., in infancy; ed. in public schools; learned the printer's trade in office of Colebrook News; bought the paper, Dolloff, Charles Hall Physician; Superintendent N. H. State Hospital; b., Cambridge, Mass., Dec. 29, 1877; s. Benjamin W. and Henrietta (Hull) Dolloff; ed. Everett, Mass., high school, 1896, Dartmouth and, later, bought the Colebrook Senlinel and united the two; after a time sold out, and worked as a compositor -on Boston and New York papers: in 1887 purchased the Journal at Little ton, N. H., and published the same for three years; removed to Lancaster and published the Coos Democrat about a dozen years, meanwhile publishing papers in Haverhill, Whitefield, Groveton and Berlin; removed to Concord in 1902, to become manager of the Rumford Press, which, since that time, has become the most extensive print- College, 1900, Dartmouth Medical School, M.D., 1903; interne, U. S. Marine Hospital, Chelsea, Mass.; ap pointed assistant physician, N. H. State Hospital, Oct., 1903; assistant super intendent, 1907; superintendent, July, 1917; consulting physician, Margaret Pillsbury General Hospital; Mason; member, Merrimack County Medical Soc, N. H. Medical Soc, American Medical Psychological Ass'n, N. E. Soc. of Psychiatry, Wonolancet Club, Beaver Meadow Golf Club; Baptist; Republican; m. Sept. 1, 1909, Gladys �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Marie Booth; one daughter, Elizabeth, b. March 3, 1916. Residence, Concord, N. H. Parker, Edward Melville Clergyman, Protestant Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire; b., Cam bridge, Mass., July 11, 1855; s. Henry Melville and Fanny Cushing (Stone) Parker; descendant on both paternal and maternal sides from English Puri tan stock, his first American paternal ancestor being Abraham Parker of Chelmsford, Mass. (1649), while his great-greatrgrandfather, Abel Parker, a soldier of the Revolution, fought at Bunker Hill, and was buried at Jaffrey, N. H.; ed. St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., and Oxford University, Eng land, B.A., 1878, M.A., 1881; was at St. Paul's, as a student, from 1868 to 1874; studied five years at Kelle Col lege, Oxford, one year being devoted to graduate work; master at St. Paul's School, 1879-1906; in charge of St. John's Church, Dunbarton, 1880-1906, and of church work in East Weare, 1893-1906; bishop coadjutor of New Hampshire, 1906-14; bishop since 1914; deeply interested in sociological work, especially as it relates to the condition of our immigrant population ; member, Stark Grange, P. of H., Dunbarton; president, N. H. Conference of Charities and Corrections; m., 1st, in 1885, Grace Elmendorf, Racine, Wis., who d. 1888; 2d, 1914, Isabella Good rich, Concord, N. H.; children, Ed ward L., b. Jan. 21, 1888; Caroline Williams, b. Nov. 9, 1915. Residence, Concord, N. H. Taylor, Levi Colby Dentist; b., Lempster, N. H., Dec. 12, 1841; s. Erastus Day and Mary (Colby) Taylor; ed. public schools and Henniker, N. H., Academy; studied dentistry in the office of Dr. George Bowers, an eminent dentist of Springfield, Vt.; began practice in Holyoke, Mass., in 1868, continuing till 1875, when he removed to Hart ford, Conn., upon solicitation of the famous Dr. John M. Riggs, with whom 91 he was for a time associated, and where he has since remained in practice; lec turer on Oral Prophylaxis and Ortho dontia, N. Y. College of Dental and Oral Surgery, 1892-1904; president, Connecticut Valley Dental Soc, 18778; first president, Hartford Dental Soc; member, Connecticut Dental Ass'n, Massachusetts Dental Ass'n, North eastern Dental Ass'n, National Dental Ass'n; honorary member, N. H. Dental Ass'n, Institute of Stomatology of N. Y. ; Congregationalist; Progressive Republican; m., Dec. 8, 1879, Nellie Thayer, Peterboro, N. H.; children, Charles Brackett (d.), Maude Winifred (Tufts, M.D., 1905), Leon Everett. Residence, Hartford, Conn. Keyes, Anson L. Lawyer; b., Lempster, N. H., Feb. 6, 1843; s. Orison and Lucina Ann (McClure) Keyes; ed. Kimball Union Academy, Dartmouth College, 1872, Albany Law School, 1873; studied law and settled in practice in Faribault, Minn., since continuing; Congrega- �Frank P. Carpenter �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES tionalist; Republican; member, Fari bault board of education, 1894-5; county attorney, Rice County, Minn., 1889, 1890, 1897, 1898; city attorney, Faribault, 1893-6; local attorney for Rock Island and Pacific R. R. ; Mason; m., June 30, 1873, Harriet A. Lufkin; one daughter, Mrs. Luella K. Strong. Residence, Faribault, Minn. Carpenter, Frank Pierce Merchant, manufacturer, banker; b., Chichester, N. H., Oct. 28, 1845; s. David M. and Mary (Perkins) Car penter; ed. public schools of Concord, N. H. (high school 1863); went to Manchester in 1864, where he entered the flour and grain business; in 1885 bought the Amoskeag Paper Mills of which he is still president; treasurer, Mechanics' Savings Bank; director, Amoskeag National Bank; director, N. H. Fire Insurance Co. and member of Finance committee; director, Amos keag Mfg. Co.; vice-president and di rector, Burgess Sulphite Fibre Co. of Berlin, N. H.; director of the Boston and Maine Railroad, and Federal Trustee of the Boston and Maine stock owned by N. Y., N. H., & H. R. R. Co.; president of the Morris Plan Co.; regular attendant at the Franklin St: Congregational Church, Manchester, and president of its Society; Demo crat; chairman of commission which erected statue of President Franklin Pierce in 1914; received honorary de gree of A.M. from Dartmouth College m 1915; the donor of the Carpenter Memorial Library to the city of Man chester, in memory of his wife. [This building, by far the largest and best equipped of any city library in the state, compares in dignity and beauty with the buildings of the N. H. His torical Library and the N. H. State Library at Concord.—Editor.] m., Sept. 12, 1872, Elenora Blood, daughter of Aretas Blood, who d. Jan. 30, 1910; children, Aretas Blood, b. Feb. 14, 1875, who m. Alice Burnham; Mary Elizabeth, b. May 11, 1882, m. Charles B. Manning; four grandchil dren. Residence, Manchester, N. H. 93 Scales, John Teacher, editor, historian; b., Not tingham, N. H., Oct. 6, 1835; s. Samuel and Betsey (True) Scales; ed. Colby Academy and Dartmouth College, Phi Beta Kappa, A.B., 1863, A.M., 1866; from 1863 to 1883 principal of these academies in succession,—Straf ford Academy, Wolfeborough Acad emy, Gilmanton Academy, and Frank lin Academy, Dover, N. H., the latter from 1869 to 1883; editor and publisher, Dover Enquirer and Dover Daily Republican, 1883 to 1898; editorial writer for Foster's Democrat, 1906 to 1912; editor of history of class of 1863, Dartmouth College, also a volume of Historical Memoranda of Old Dover, History of Strafford County, N. H.; also copy for a history of Dover, ready for the printer (1917); member of the advisory board of editors, who super vised the proofs of Stackpole's History of New Hampshire, published in 1916; he has delivered numerous historical addresses, many of which have been �94 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES published; member of the N. H. His torical Soc; N. H. Soc. of Colonial Wars; N. H. Soc, Sons of the Ameri can Revolution; Northam Colonist Historical Soc; Piscataqua Pioneers; Masons; St. Paul Commandery, Knights Templar; First Parish Church (1633); member of school committee; trustee of Normal School at Plymouth; m., Oct. 20, 1865, Ellen A. Tasker; their son, Burton True Scales (Dart mouth, 1895, is a professor in Girard College, Philadelphia. Resident of Dover since 1869. May 10, 1876, and has since continued; admitted to membership in the N. H. Medical Soc. in 1878, being the first woman accorded membership in that organization, and undoubtedly the first member of any state medical so ciety in the country; delegate in 1882, from Center District Medical Society, to American Medical Ass'n. meeting in Washington, D. C.; Baptist; member, Woman s Advance Club, Manchester, N. H. Medical Soc, American Medical Ass'n; unmarried. Residence, Man chester, N. H. Danforth, Mary Shepherd Physician; b., Derry, N. H., May 18, 1850; d. Charles and Rebecca F. (Batchelder) Danforth; ed. public schools, Manchester, N. H., Pinkerton Drake, James Frank Publisher; b., Pittsfield, N. H., Sept. 1, 1881; s. Nathaniel Seavey and Mary Agnes Rogers (Green) Drake; descendant of Robert Drake, who settled in America about 1640; ed. Pittsfield, N. H., high school, Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, Dartmouth College, A.B., 1902, Master of Com mercial Science, Tuck School of Ad ministration and Finance (Dartmouth), 1903; Episcopalian; Independent: secretary, Springfield, Mass., board of trade, 1903-8; secretary, Phelps Pub lishing Co., 1908-Nov., 1914, and since director and treasurer; also treasurer, Patriot Publishing Co., Worthington Realty Trust, Myrick Building Trust, Home Correspondence School, all of Springfield; vice-president, Mass. state board of trade, 1903-8 ; director, Spring field board of trade, 1908-15, vicepresident, 1914-15; trustee, Spring field city library, 1910-12; member, Springfield common council, 190812 (president. 1910-12), Springfield River Front Advisory Commission, 1910-12, Springfield Municipal Bldg. Commission, 1909-13, Springfield City Planning Commission since 19 13 ; mem ber, American Philatelic Soc, S. A. R., Chamber of Commerce of the U. S. A., Dartmouth Alumni Council, Spring field Fish and Game Ass'n, Theta Delta Chi Fraternity, Country Club of Spring field (secretary, 1906-11), University Club, Washington, D. C.; part author, "Springfield Present and Prospective," 1905; recreations, tennis, fishing, hunt Academy, Derry, 1869, Woman's Med ical College, Philadelphia, M.D., 1875; secured her education by her own ef forts, teaching in different places, being for some time principal of the grammar school at Danielson, Conn.; com menced practice in Manchester ,N. H., �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ing; m., July 25, 1907, Mildred Augusta Chase of Plymouth, N. H.; children, Ruth Elliott, Virginia, James Frank, Jr., and Constance Chase. Residence, 91 Mulberry St.; address, care of Phelps Publishing Co., Springfield, Mass. Britton, William John Lawyer; b., Wolfeboro, N. H., June 18, 1872; s. John and Margaret (Macauley) Britton; ed. public school, Brewster Free Academy, Boston Uni versity Law School; law student with W. D. H. Hill; admitted to the bar, June 22, 1905, and has since practiced in Wolfeboro; Progressive Republican; moderator and town clerk of Wolfeboro, holding the latter office fourteen years; member, N. H. house of rep resentatives, 1903, serving on com mittee on revision of the statutes; solicitor of Carroll County, 1913-14; member, N. H. house of representa tives, again in 1913, nominated as Progressive candidate for speaker, and elected to that office upon the sixth 95 ballot, the Democratic nominee having withdrawn; received the votes of the Progressives and of some Republicans, at one stage of the contest for the United States senatorship in that legis lature; member, N. H. board of license commissioners, 1913-15; mem ber and past master, Morning Star Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Wolfeboro, Eastern Star, and Carroll Chapter, R. A. M. and Pilgrim Commandery, K. T., of Laconia; also of the Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges and Lake Shore Grange, P. of H., of Wolfeboro. Residence, Wolfeboro, N. H. Chase, Ira Arthur Lawyer; b., Bristol, N. H., March 25, 1854; s. Ira Stephen and Cordelia Page Simonds Chase; ed. Bristol pub lic schools, New Hampton Literary Institution (1872), Dartmouth Col lege, 1877; studied law and located in practice in Bristol, where he has con tinued; Congregationalist; Republican; assistant clerk, N. H. senate, 1881-3r �Hon. James P. Tuttle �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES clerk, 1885-7; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1897; senate, 1901; N. H. constitutional convention, 1902; moderator, Bristol, the last twenty-five years; member, Bristol board of educa tion, 1883-8 and since 1907; trustee, Minot-Sleeper library, Bristol, since 1884; clerk, Mason-Perkins Paper Co. since 1886 and of Bristol Water Power Co. since 1884; director, Bristol Aque duct Co., and Bristol Cemetery Ass'n; was for many years a member of the N. H. Antiquarian Soc. ; past master, Union Lodge, No. 79, A. F. & A. M., Bristol, and past grand master M. W. G. L. of Masons in New Hampshire; m., July 6, 1881, Abby Maria Taylor. Residence, Bristol, N. H. Tuttle, James Patterson Lawyer, attorney-general; b.-, New Boston, N. H., July 17, 1856; s. James Moore and Rachel Patterson (McNeil) Tuttle; ed. New Boston public schools, Francestown Academy, Cushing Acad emy (1880), Boston University Law School (1885) ; admitted to the bar in 1885 and commenced practice Sept. 1, of that year in Manchester; continued alone till July 1, 1901, when he became a member of the firm of Taggart, Tuttle & Burroughs—Taggart, Tuttle, Bur roughs & Wygman after Jan. 1, 1904— withdrawing in 1912 upon appointment as attorney-general; Congregationalist; Republican; superintendent of schools, New Boston, 1881, 1882; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1887; solicitor, Hillsborough County, 18931903; attorney-general of New Hamp shire since Jan. 22, 1912; member, Joe English Grange, P. of H., Ridgeley Lodge and Wonolancet Encampment, I. O. O. F., Bible Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; m., Jan 1, 1887, Elizabeth J. Bunton (Colby Academy and N. H. State Normal school) ; children, Doro thy Moore, (Simmons, 1913) wife of Dr. David B. Hagerman, Grand Rapids, Mich; Rachel Winifred, (Mt. Holyoke, 1914) Florence Elizabeth, (Mt. Hol yoke, 1916) Margaret Esther, (Wellesley, 1917). Residence, Manchester, N. H. 97 Woodward, Nellie Fostina Tupper (Mrs. Josiah Nichols Woodward); b., Nashua, N. H.; dau. of Freeman Eastman and Susan Elvira (Howe) Tupper; ed. in public and private schools of Nashua; m., Jan. 6, 1881, Dr. Josiah Nichols Woodward (d. Nov. 28, 1910); member of the Nashaway Woman's Club, president, 1909^ 11, treasurer, 1902-4, member of civics committee; president of N. H. Federation of Women's Clubs, 1911-13, inaugurated the State Endowment Fund known as the Prosperity Fund of the N. H. Federation, served on staff of editors for the Woman's Edition of the Manchester Union published in the interest of the Fund; chairman, polit ical science committee of Federation, 1915-17; General Federation State Secretary, 1913-15; member of the Fortnightly Club, Matthew Thornton Chapter, D. A. R., Woman's Auxiliary of Y. M. C. A., King's Daughters' Benevolent Ass'n, Nashua Equal Fran chise League (president); honorary vice-president of the Audubon Soc. �98 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES of New Hampshire; director, N. H. Children's Aid and Protective Soc.; member, N. H. Daughters of Boston; Congregationalist. Residence, Nashua, N. H. Robie, Edward Clergyman; b. Gorham, Me., April 5, 1821 ; s. Dea. Thomas S. and Clarissa (Adams) Robie; ed. Gorham Academy, 1836, Bowdoin College, 1840, Andover Theological Seminary, 1843, Univer sity of Halle, Germany (two years); teacher of languages, Gorham Acad emy, 1846-8; assistant professor of Hebrew, Andover Theological Sem inary, 1848-51; pastor, Congregational church, Greenland, N. H., 1851-1917. He was ordained and installed, Feb. 25, 1852, but had supplied the pulpit from September previous. His pas torate surpasses in length that of any other pastor of his time, and is ex ceeded by only two in the history of the State— those of Rev. Laban Ainsworth of Jaffrey which continued seventy-five years and five months, and Rev. Joseph Adams of Newington, sixty-seven years and seven months. He received the degree of D.D. from Dartmouth College in 1876, and from Bowdoin in 1893. In 1893, when over seventy years of age, he took a special course at Harvard in order to master certain subjects with which he pro posed to deal in his sermons. During his remarkable pastorate in this little country town he has officiated at about two hundred marriages and six hun dred funerals; m., Dec. 28. 1852, Susan P., dau. of Thomas and Eliza beth (Lord) Jameson, of Effingham, N. H., d. June 12, 1878. Residence, Greenland, N. H. Duncan, Charles Physician, bacteriologist; b., Chelsea, Mass., March 18, 1872; s. James and Margaret (Patterson) Duncan; ed. Chelsea high school, Dartmouth Col lege, 1898, Harvard Medical School, 1903; appointed bacteriologist, N. H. State Board of Health in 1903 and has since continued; bacteriologist and pathologist, N. H. State Hospital, Margaret Pillsbury General Hospital and N. H. Memorial Hospital for Women and Children; Congrega tionalist; Republican; member, Con cord board of education, 1915-; ward supervisor, 1917-; member, Center District and Merrimack County Med ical Soc. (secretary, 19 13-); N. H. Medical Soc., American Medical Ass'n; Theta Delta Chi and Casque and Gauntlet college societies; Wonolancet Club; m., June 28, 1905, Charlotte Usley, Chelsea (A.B. Radcliffe, 1900); children, Lawrence 11sley, b. Oct. 5, 1906; Eleanor, b. Nov. 8, 1908; Mar garet, b. Feb. 27, 1913; Residence, Concord, N. H. Baker, Dana Wingate Insurance and real estate; b., Ports mouth, N. H., Aug. 1, 1861; s. Samuel and Caroline (Wingate) Baker, greatgrandson of Paine Wingate, of the Con tinental Congress and colleague of John Langdon in the first U. S. Senate; ed. Exeter public schools and Phillips Exe �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ter Academy, having removed to Exe ter with his family in 1872; employed eight years as a drug clerk, in youth, and, later engaged for eleven years in the retail boot and shoe trade; en 99 Sept. 7, 1886, Fannie E. French; two daughters, Florence (Robinson Sem., 1909, Bradford Acad., 1912); Beatrice (Robinson Sem., 1911, Brad ford Acad., 1913). Residence, Exeter, N. H. Junkins, William Oliver Physician and surgeon; b., Berwick, Me., May 13, 1845; s. Alexander and Elizabeth Leighton (Staples) Junkins; ed. common schools, Eliot and South Berwick, Me., academies, Bowdoin College Medical Department, 1870; located in practice at Kittery Point, Me., in 1870, soon removing to Green land, N. H., where he continued twenty years; removed to Portsmouth in 1891 remaining in practice there till 1917; Methodist; Democrat; mayor of Ports mouth, 1895, 1896; U. S. pension ex aminer under Presidents Cleveland gaged in insurance and real estate business the last twenty years; general agent for Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., as well as conducting a large miscellaneous business; Congregationalist, member of Phillips Church, Exeter, clerk of the church and treasurer of the parish for several years past; Republican; moderator, 1914, 1916; member, N. H. house of repre sentatives, 1911-12, 1913-14; presi dent, Rockingham County Republican Club, 1913-15; first treasurer, Exeter school board under the new law; past president, Pacataqua Congregational Club; several years secretary, Exeter board of trade; member, I. O. O. F. (past grand of Sagamore Lodge); P. of H. (past master Gilman Grange); I. O. R. M. (past Sachem Wehanownowit Tribe); member, Renaissance Club, Music Club, etc., Exeter; m., and Wilson; president, Candelaria Fruit Co., Porto Rico; Mason, 32d degree, Knight Templar and Shriner; charter member, Portsmouth Lodge, B. P. O. E.; member, Portsmouth �Mrs. Sarah F. S. Dearborn. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Yacht Club; m., Sept. 5, 1872, Julia E. Hill, d. March 7, 1916. Residence, Portsmouth, N. H. Dearborn, Sarah Frances Stevens (Mrs' * Joseph Henry Dearborn), club-woman, ' owner and manager of extensive real estate; b., Concord, N. H., dau. of Major Josiah and Ann H. (Head) Stevens. Major Stevens served in the Second N. H. Vols. during the Civil War. Mrs. Stevens was the sister of Gov. Natt Head of Hooksett. Their daughter, Mrs. Dearborn, was born on the estate lying on the road to St. Paul's School, which, later, was sold to Rev. Mary Baker G. Eddy, the founder of Christian Science. Mrs. Eddy made her home here during the last fourteen years of her life in Concord. Sarah F. (Stevens) Dear born was educated in the public schools of Concord and Manchester, N. H., graduating from the Manchester high school, 1872. State Regent, N. H. D. A. R., 1910-11; president, N. H. Daughters in Boston, 1912-14; pres ident, Historic Art Club, Manchester; member, Grace Episcopal church, Manchester, Buntin Chapter D. A. R., Suncook (regent, 1896-8), N. H. Soc. Colonial Dames of America, Woman's City Club, Boston, Brookline Woman's Club, Massachusetts, Presidents' Club, Boston, Order of Eastern Star, Order of Rebekahs, Past Master of Pem broke Grange, P. of H., noted for having the first set of woman officers in the country; N. H. Historical Soc.; m., Nov. 9, 1880, Joseph Henry Dear born, wholesale manufacturer, Har vard University, A.B. 1871, who d. March 24, 1911; children, Jenness Stevens Dearborn, b. Aug. 17, 1881, N. H. College, class of 1904, who m. Edith Dalton of Suncook, June 19, 1907; Joseph Jewell, b. Dec. 6, 1882, A.B. Harvard, 1907, postgraduate in forestry, superintendent, Diamond Match Co., Athol, Mass., who m. Inez Jones Emery, Sept. 24, 1910; Sarah Elizabeth, b. March 17, 1885, who m. Arthur Dryden Camp bell of Boston, Nov. 6, 1915; grand 101 children, Lucy, Joseph Henry, Frances, Joanne, Lewis Emery Dearborn. Residence, Pembroke Street (Suncook), N. H.; York Beach, Me.; Boston, Mass. Hadlock, Albert Emerson Lawyer; b., Amherst, N. H., Feb. 9, 1863; s. John and Sarah E. (Carlton) Hadlock; ed. publie schools of Milford, N. H., Phillips Exeter Academy, Dartmouth College, 1887, Harvard Law School, 1893; entered the office of Evarts, Choate and Beaman as a clerk in 1893, immediately after grad uation from law school, and has en gaged in general practice of the law since that time, when the duties of public office have not required all his time; Republican; secretary to the president of the borough of Richmond, city of New York, 1898-1902; assistant corporation council, 1902-4; chief of law and adjustment division, depart ment of finance, city of New York, 1910-16; deputy comptroller of the city of New York since 1916; member, *T fraternity, Casque and Gauntlet Soc. (one of the founders), Bar Ass'n of the City of New York, and City Club; m., 1902, Marion Canfield; children, Albert Emerson, Jr., Canfield and Marion. Address, Municipal Building, New York. Hall, Daniel Lawyer, publicist; b., Barrington, N. H., Feb. 28, 1832; s. Gilman and Eliza (Tuttle) Hall; ed. public schools, Strafford Academy, N. H. Conference Seminary, Tilton, Dartmouth College, 1854, teaching school in winter to aid in payment of college expenses; studied law in the office of Daniel M. Christie; admitted to the bar, May, 1860; school commissioner for Strafford County, 1859-60; clerk, special committee of the U. S. Senate investigating the surrender of the Norfolk Navy Yard, 1861, and later clerk, U. S. Senate Committee on Naval Affairs, of which John P. Hale was chairman; commis sioned as aide-de-camp on the staff of Gen. A. W. Whipple, with the rank of �102 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES captain, in March, 1862, and partici pated in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, being slightly wounded in the latter; Provost Marshal, 1st N. H. District, 1864-5; graceful writer and speaker and has delivered numerous occasional ad dresses, notably that at the dedication of the statue of John P. Hale in Con cord, in August, 1892; m. Jan. 25, 1877, Sophia, dau. of Jonathan and Sarah (Hanson) Dodge of Rochester; one son, Arthur Wellesley, b. Aug. 30, 1878 (Harvard, 1902), now practicing law in Dover. Residence, Dover, N. H. Gould, Alfred Josiah Farmer, fruitgrower; b., Newport, N. H., Jan. 18, 1840; s. Gideon and Sally (Ward) Gould; ed. public school and Newport Academy; owns and occupies the old homestead established by his grandfather, Nathan Gould, a century and a quarter ago; extensively and successfully engaged in fruit culture, along with general farming; Liberal; Republican; member, Newport board clerk, S. J. court for Strafford County, 1866-74; judge, Dover police court, 1868-74; reporter, N. H. supreme court, 1876-7; U. S. naval officer of customs, Boston, 1877-85; Free Thinker; Republican; president, N. H. Republican state convention, 1876; chairman, Republican state committee, 1874-7; delegate to Republican na tional convention, 1876, and chairman, N. H. delegation; colonel on the staff of Gov. Walter Harriman and judge advocate under Gov. Frederick Smyth; member, board of managers, N. H. Soldiers' Home, Tilton, 1889— ; mem ber, Loyal Legion of the United States and Post 17, G. A. R.; commander, N. H. Department, G. A. R., 1892-3 trustee, Strafford savings bank, 1883— director, Strafford Nat'l Bank, 1897— trustee, Dover public library, Wentworth Home for the Aged; he is a of selectmen, four years; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1889; member, Sugar River Lodge, I. O. O. F., Sullivan Grange, P. of H., Merrimack County Pomona Grange; director, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES First Nat'l Bank, Newport; trustee, Newport savings bank (president for ten years); m. 1st, Sarah Jane Ayers, Cornish, Dec. 15, 1861, d. Oct. 6, 1864; 2d, Orpha A. Honey, Lempster, Feb. 3, 1866, d. April 18, 1902; 3d, Ida M. Parker, Newport, May 4, 1905; one daughter, Mary Alice, b. June 1, 1886 (Newport high school, 1905). Resi dence, Newport, N. H. Sullivan, Dennis Edward Physician; b., Augusta, Me., Aug. 23, 1863; s. Daniel W. and Catherine (Mann) Sullivan; ed. public schools of Augusta, Bowdoin College Medical School, Brunswick, Me. (two years), Bellevue Hospital, New York, M.D., 1885; Catholic; Democrat; member, Concord board of education since 1908; N. H. state board of health, since 1913; secretary, N. H. Medical Soc; mem ber, American Medical Soc; U. S. pension examining board; staff of Margaret Pillsbury General Hospital since 1885; member, Wonolancet Club, Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians; m. Mary E. Scanlan, July 9, 1889; children, Edward Scan lan, b. Jan. 25, 1892 (A.B. Harvard, 1914, M.D. Harvard Medical School, 1918); Paul Mann, b. May 1, 1887, entered Harvard, 1915. Residence, Concord, N. H. Quimby, Frank Pierce Secretary, Concord Building and Loan Ass'n; b., Concord, N.. H., Sept. 22, 1856; s. John and Lydia (Colby) Quimby; ed. Concord public schools and Bryant & Stratum Busi ness College, Manchester; entered em ploy of Concord R. R. as section hand in 1871, passing through the various positions as switchman, yard brakeman, fireman and clerk in the treasur er's office; appointed chief clerk and paymaster upon the organization of the Concord & Montreal R. R. corpora tion, serving in such capacity until the lease of the road to the Boston & Maine, when he was made assistant paymaster of the entire system, with headquarters at Concord; Jan. 1, 103 1912, after more than forty years of faithful service, he resigned this position to assume the duties of secre tary of the Concord Building Ass'n, which office he still holds; Republi can; alderman from Ward 7, Concord, four years; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1893; in this year he introduced a bill in the house which was passed in that body, but defeated in the senate, providing that "All money loaned upon real estate, in the state of New Hampshire, where the rate of interest does not exceed five per cent, shall be exempt from taxa tion." (This measure, of which Mr. Quimby was the author, has recently become the law of the state.) Chair man, Republican city committee, ten years; Past Master, Eureka Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; Past High Priest, Trinity Royal Arch Chapter; member Horace Chase Council, Mt. Horeb Commandery, K. T.; Past Potentate, Bektash Temple, Mystic Shrine; mem ber and Worthy Patron, Epiphany Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star; �Hon. Willis G. Buxton. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES charter member of the Wonolancet Club, Concord; m., May 6, 1880, Millie B. Smith, d. July 29, 1899; one dau., Marie B., b. March 13, 1893. Residence, Concord, N. H. Buxton, Willis George Lawyer and insurance agent; b., Henniker, N. H., Aug. 22, 1856; s. Daniel M. and Abbie A. (Whittaker) Buxton; ed. Clinton Grove and New London academies, Boston University Law School, 1879; admitted to the bar in 1879 and commenced practice in Hillsborough, remaining till 1882, when he removed to Penacook (Boscawen side); partner one year with the late Judge Nehemiah Butler; since in practice alone; Congregationalist; Re publican till 1912, since then Pro gressive; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1895, serving as chair man of committee on elections, and member committee on revision of statutes; member, N. H. Senate, 1897, serving as chairman judiciary com mittee; delegate in N. H. constitu tional conventions, 1889, 1902, 1912; delegate to Progressive national con ventions of 1912 and 1916; served twenty-two years as member of Re publican state committee and five years as member of Progressive state committee; associate justice of the Concord district court two years, and since justice of the Boscawen munici pal court; many years town treasurer, library trustee, member of local board of health and board of education ; treasurer and superintendent, Penacook and Bos cawen water precinct; Knight Templar Mason and Odd Fellow; member, N. H. Historical Soc, Union Club; trustee, Merrimack Co. Savings Bank; trustee and secretary, N. H. Orphans' Home, Franklin, since 1895; m., June 4, 1884, Martha J. Flanders; a daughter, Grace H., died in childhood. Residence, Bos cawen (Penacook P. O.), N. H. Barton, Jesse Morton Lawyer; b., Newport, N. H., Jan. 21, 1870; s. Levi W. and Elizabeth F. (Jewett) Barton; ed. public schools, 105 Kimball Union Academy, 1888, Dart mouth College, 1892; principal, Pena cook grammar school, 1892-3; principal, Simonds free high school, Warner, 1903-6; studied law with his father, with the late Albert S. Wait of Newport, and at the Boston University Law School; was admitted to the bar, March, 1899, and has since practiced in New port; Methodist; Republican; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1901-2; member, N. H. constitutional conven tions, 1902, 1912; judge of probate for Sullivan County, 1906-17; trustee, N. H. Industrial School, appointed by Gov. Henry B. Quinby; member and president, N. H. state senate, 1917-18; chairman, Republican state committee, May, 1912 to Oct., 1914; Mason, Odd Fellow; trustee, Newport Savings Bank, Richards Free Library, Method ist church; president, Newport board of trade; m., Sept. 29, 1911, Emma Byars; one dau., Jean Elizabeth, b. March 4, 1914. Residence, Newport, N. H. �106 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Hatch, Albert Ruyter Lawyer; b., Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 10, 1882; s. John and Alice Spencer (Benton) Hatch; ed. Ports mouth High School, 1900, Dartmouth College, A.B., 1904; Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1907; admitted to the bar June 27, 1907; commenced practice with John W. Kelley, and remained with him, under firm names of Kelley, Harding & Hatch and Kelley & Hatch until his death in 1912, since when he has practiced himself under the firm name of Kelley & Hatch; Episcopalian, member and vestryman, St. John's Episcopal church, Portsmouth; Re publican; solicitor for Rockingham County, 1915-17; chairman, Greenland Republican town committee, 1912-; member, St. John's Lodge, A. F. & A. M., B. P. O. E., K. of P., Warwick Club, Portsmouth Athletic Club, Portsmouth Country Club, treasurer and director, Emery Rubber Heel Co.; director, Southern N. H. Agricultural Ass'n; m. Rosalie F. Littlefield, Jan. 10, 1905; children, Harris and Francis March Hatch, 2d. Office, 45 Pleasant St., Portsmouth; home, Greenland, N. H. Willis, Eben Marston Manufacturer; b., Claremont, N. H., May 11, 1871; s. Algernon and Susan L. (Marston) Willis; ed. Concord public schools, high school class of 1889; entered employ of Page Belting Co., of Concord immediately after grad uation and has been connected there with ever since in one capacity or another, having been treasurer and general manager since 1914; Universa lis (grandson of Rev. Lemuel Willis, a prominent Universalist clergyman seventy-five years ago); Republican; member, Concord common council, 1897-8, board of aldermen, 1899-1900, 1901-2; member, N. H. house of rep resentatives, 1903-4, 1905-6; director, Page Belting Co., Mechanicks Na tional Bank, Capital Fire Insurance Co.; trustee, Merrimack Co. Savings Bank; vice-president and director, Northern Securities Co.; Mason, 32d �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES degree ; member, Wonolancet and Snowshoe clubs; m., Oct. 2, 1895, Lena Vira George; one dau., Mary "Elizabeth, b. July 25, 1899 (Wellesley, 1920). Residence, Concord, N. H. Sutton, Samuel Train Educator; b., Hillsborough, N. H., Oct. 16, 1849; s. Jeremiah and Rebecca (Train) Dutton; ed. Yale College, A.B., 1873; A.M., 1890; LL.D., Baylor Uni versity, 1912; Superintendent schools, South Norwalk, Conn., 1872-8; princi pal, Eaton School, New Haven, 187882; Superintendent schools, New Haven, 1882-90, Brookline, Mass., 1890-1900; professor of school admin istration, Teachers College (Columbia University), 1900-1915; professor emeritus since 1915; lecturer on Peda gogy, Harvard, 1896-7, University of Chicago, 1897-8, Boston University, 1898; secretary, N. Y. Peace Soc; chairman, Nat'l Arbitration and Peace Congress, 1907; trustee, Constanti nople College for Women, Canton, China. Christian College, World Peace Foundation, American Scandinavian Foundation ; honorary secretary, Japan Soc; member, International Commis sion on the Balkan War, 1913; member, Yale and Authors clubs, New York; author, "Social Phases of Education," "School Management," etc.; associate editor, Christian Work; m., Oct. 8, 1874, Cornelia North, New Haven, Conn. Residence, Hartsdale, N. Y.; address, 70 Fifth Ave., New York. Emerson, Charles Franklin Educator; b., Chelmsford, Mass., Sept. 28, 1843; s. Owen and Louisa (Butterfield) Emerson; ed. Westford, Mass., Academy, Appleton Academy, New Ipswich, N. H. and Dartmouth College, 1868, having taught school in Massachusetts a part of three years before entering college; upon gradua tion appointed instructor in gymnastics in Dartmouth College, and instructor in mathematics in the N. H. College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, 107 then connected with Dartmouth; also tutor in mathematics in Dartmouth, 1868-72; associate professor of natural philosophy and mathematics, 1872-78; Appleton professor of natural philoso phy, 1878-99; dean of the college, 18931913, retiring in the latter year, after forty-five years of continuous service —the longest record held at that time by any person connected with the in stitution; Congregationalist; member, Church of Christ, at Dartmouth; Republican; served fifteen years as chairman of supervisors of check lists for Hanover; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1915-16, 1917-18; member, Alpha Delta Chi, and Phi Beta Kappa societies; life member, American Ass'n for Advancement of Science; m., Jan. 20, 1875, Caroline Flagg; two daus., Martha Flagg, librarian of the State College at Dur ham, and Emily Sophia, wife of Prof. Edmund E. Day of Harvard Univer sity. Residence, Hanover, N. H. �Hon. Edgar J. Knowlton. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Knowlton, Edgar Jay Journalist; b., Sutton, N. H., Aug. 8, 1856; s. James and Mary F. (Mar shall) Knowlton; ed. common schools; entered office of the Manchester Union, under Campbell & Hanscom, as an apprentice to learn the printer's trade, when sixteen years of age; later be came a reporter and soon promoted to city editor, which position he held when Stilson Hutchins purchased the Union in 1879 and made it a morning paper, and in which he continued till June, 1880, when he became editor of the Daily Union at Lockport, N. Y., but returned to Manchester the follow ing year to become city editor of the Mirror and American, continuing till 1884, when he became city editor of the Union, serving till Feb., 1890, when he resigned to accept the posi tion of secretary of the Manchester board of trade; elected mayor of Manchester in Nov., 1890, and re elected, two years later by the largest majority that had ever been given a candidate for the office; resigned in May, 1894, to accept the office of post master of Manchester, to which he had been appointed by President Cleve land, and which he held till July 1898; previously, in 1886, elected to the N. H. house of representatives from Ward 6, Manchester. When not in office he has been connected with one or the other of the Manchester daily newspapers; is now and has been for several years past, on the staff of the Mirror; also many years correspondent of the Boston Globe; Universalist; Democrat; ap pointed by Governor Keyes, in 1917, a member of the State Board of Trus tees of State Institutions; member for twenty years of the Manchester board of water commissioners and many years clerk of the board; author, city garden plan of 1917, utilized by 1500 people; member, P. of H., K. P., I. O. R. M.; m., Nov. 2, 1880, Genevieve I. Blanchard, Nicholville, N. Y., d. April 28, 1912; two daughters, Bessie Genevieve (Mrs. Arthur O. Friel, Brooklyn, N. Y.) and Belle Frances. Residence, Man chester, N. H. 109 Mitchell, John Louis Lawyer; b., Hooksett, N. H., Feb. 1, 1873; s. Abram and Angeline D. (Eastman) Mitchell; ed. Pembroke Academy, 1890, Dartmouth, 1895; studied law in the office of Page & Bartlett of Portsmouth while serving as principal of the Whipple grammar school, 1896 to 1901; admitted to the bar and commenced practice in 1901; member, firm of Page, Bartlett & Mitchell; Unitarian; Democrat; city solicitor, Portsmouth, 1905-6; mem ber, board of instruction, 1905-8, 1916-; N. H. constitutional convention, 1912; legal representative of the government in appeal cases from exemption board in 1st Rockingham district, 1917; member, Warwick Club; m., Dec. 19, 1907, Alma Natalie Kirsch; one son, John S., b. April 15, 1911. Residence, Portsmouth, N. H. Blaisdell, Carlyle W. Violinist, musical instructor and conductor; b., Concord, N. H., Nov. 11, 1878; s. Henri G. and Lilla D. �110 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES (Leonard) Blaisdell; ed. public and private schools, Concord and Laconia. He is of the third generation of one of New England's best known musical families, personally ranking among its leading violinists; leader of the famous Blaisdell Orchestra for twenty years; conductor of the New England Sym phony Orchestra, and violin instructor of long experience; prominent in musi cal festival, concert and general orches tral work, playing and conducting in different parts of the country; asso ciated in concerts with the most noted singers, and offered a position with the famous Boston Symphony Orchestra; his experience in orchestral work com pares favorably with that of any man of his age; member, St. Paul's Episco pal church, Concord, B. P. O. E., Wonolancet Club, American Federa tion of Musicians, and Lake Winnipesaukee Club; motor boating is his diversion; won the New England championship for speed boat racing in 1916 after ten years of winning; m. Florence M. Toof, Sept. 1, 1899; one son, Paul Henry, b. May 9, 1908. Residence, Concord, N. H.; summer, Weirs, N. H. Sanborn, Alden F. Farmer and lumberman; b., Fre mont, N. H., Aug. 20, 1855; s. Aloah and Nancy (Page) Sanborn; ed. public schools and New Hampton Literary Institution, 1877; Congregationalist; Republican; chairman, board of selectmen, fourteen years; member, board of education, twelve years; member, N. H. house of repre sentatives, 1895-6; member, state board of agriculture, 1902-13; member and treasurer, Rockingham County Farmers' Ass'n since its organization; Mason; Patron of Husbandry, past master Fremont Grange; owns and occupies the old homestead which has been held in the family for over 150 years, and has also been extensively engaged in lumbering; m., Jan. 26, 1882, Luna A. Gove, of Raymond; two sons, Moses Hermon (N. H. Col lege, 1908) and Edson Dana (N. H. College, 1910), president, N. H. C. Alumni Association, 1917. Residence, Fremont, N. H. Burnham, William Henry Educator; b., Dunbarton, N. H., Dec. 3, 1855; s. Samuel and Hannah (Dane) Burnham; ed. Harvard College, A.B., 1882, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins, 1888; instructor, Wittenberg College, 1882-3, State Normal School, Pots dam, N. Y., 1882-5, Johns Hopkins, 1892-1900; assistant professor peda gogy, 1900-06; pedagogy and school hygiene, Clark University, Worcester, Mass., since 1906; member, American Psychological Ass'n, Soc. College Teachers of Edn.; member, permanent com., International Congress, Schools of Hygiene; member Council, American School of Hygiene Ass'n; assistant editor, Pedagogical Seminary; author, articles on Hygiene in Universal Cyclo pedia; departmental editor (Hygiene), Cyclopedia of Education. Home, Dunbarton, N. H.; address, Worcester, Mass. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Day, Arthur Kehew Physician; b., Dover, N. H., Sept. 12, 1862; s. Warren Kelsey and Martha Shackford (Brooks) Day; ed. Concord high school, 1881, Harvard University, A.B., 1886, Harvard Medical School, M.D., 1889; attending physician, Margaret Pillsbury General Hospital, Concord, twenty-five years; state bac teriologist, April, 1901 to Oct., 1903; pathologist, N. H. Memorial Hospital for Women and Children, Concord, 1895-; examining surgeon, U. S. Pen sion Bureau, 1897-; member, N. H. Medical Soc, Merrimack County Med ical Soc. (president, 1911); first lieuten ant and assistant surgeon, 1st N. H. Vols., during the Spanish War (1898), following three years' service as assist ant surgeon, N. H. N. G.; Unitarian; Republican; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1907-8; author, "Pul monary Tuberculosis—Its Early Diag nosis and Treatment," "Modified Milk as a Food for Infants"; m., March 23, 1892, Annie Butler Stevens, Boston, Mass.; children, Helen Downing, b. 111 July 19, 1893; Philip Stevens, b. Sept. 8, 1894 (West Point Military Academy, 1917); Robert Brooks, b. March 9, 1896, sergeant, 101st U. S. Engineers. Residence, Concord, N. H. Pender, John Insurance; b., Sturbridge, Mass., June 7, 1843; s. Hugh and Margaret Lenox (Paton) Pender; ed. public schools and private tutors; Congregationalist; Republican; alderman, Portsmouth, N. H., 1869-70; mayor, 1902; member, N. H. house of repre sentatives, 1871, 1872, 1897, 1915-17; N. H. senate, 1911; sheriff, Rocking ham County, 1898-99-1900; member, staff of Gov. Samuel W. Hale; chair man, N. H. Ocean Boulevard Comm.; secretary and treasurer, Portsmouth Building and Loan Ass'n; member, N. H. Historical Soc, St. Andrew's Lodge, A. F. & A. M. (Grand Master, Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, 1892-3), Damon Lodge, K. of P., N. H. Lodge, I. O. O. F., Portsmouth Lodge, B. P. O. E., Warwick Club; has �Hon. Wm. F. Whitcher. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES conducted a large and successful in surance business in Portsmouth since 1885; has contributed extensively to the Metropolitan press, and for several years successfully conducted the Ports mouth Evening Post; m., Nov. 20, 1863, Ellen S. Ryan, Newton, Mass., who d. Jan. 26, 1907; children, George E. (Dartmouth, 1893, N. Y. University Med. Col., 1896), medical referee for Rockingham Co.; Horace G. (Dart mouth, 1897, Harvard Law School, 1900), graduate manager of athletics at Dartmouth College; John L. of the Boston Globe staff, and Helen P., wife of Harry E. Boynton, treasurer of the Portsmouth Savings Bank. Residence, Portsmouth, N. H. Whitcher, William Frederick Clergyman and journalist; b., Ben ton, N. H., Aug. 10, 1845; s. Ira and Lucy (Royce) Whitcher; ed. public schools, N. H. Conference Seminary, Tilton and Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn., graduating from the latter, with honors, in 1871; from the Theological Department of Boston University in 1873, and was for nine years a member of the Southern N. E. Methodist Episcopal Confer ence, holding pastorates in Provi dence and Newport, R. I., and New Bedford, Mass. Abandoning the min istry he was for eighteen years en gaged in journalistic work in Boston, as reporter and editor, first with the Traveler, and later with the Adver tiser, with residence in Malden, where he served several years as member and chairman of the school board; re moved to Woodsville, N. H., in 1898, where he purchased the Woodsville News and conducted the same till 1916; Republican; moderator for the town of Haverhill sixteen years; mem ber of N. H. house of representatives, 1901, 1903, 1905, 1907, 1911; member of the judiciary committee each year; trustee, N. H. state library, nine years; earnest advocate of the measure providing for the erection by the state of a statue of Gen. Franklin Pierce, and one of the speakers at the dedica 113 tion of the same, Nov., 1914; mem ber, N. H. constitutional convention, 1912; has served as director and clerk of trustees of Woodsville Savings Bank and clerk and treasurer of Opera Block Ass'n; member and president, N. H. Soc. S. A. R.; Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Delta Chi, A. F. & A. M., R. A., A. O. U.; deeply interested in his torical matters; has written "Some Things about Coventry, Benton" and Descendants of Chase Whitcher, and numerous genealogical works, and is engaged in the preparation of a "His tory of Haverhill"; m., 1st, Dec. 4, 1872, Jeannette Marie Burr, Middletown, Conn., d. Sept. 22, 1894; 2d, Nov. 4, 1896, Marietta H. Hadley, Stoneham, Mass.; one son, Burr Royce Whitcher (Dartmouth, 1902),' a practicing physician in West Somervifle, Mass. Residence, Woodsville, N. H. Parks, Isabel Merial Educator; b., Davenport, Iowa, Nov. 13, 1857; dau. Milo Kent and Althera M. (Hosmer) Parks; ed., Davenport high school, 1876, Salem, Mass., Normal School, 1880 (four years' course), special student, Radcliffe College, 1894-5; teacher, St. Agnes' Hall, Bellows Falls, Vt., 1880-1, 1882-3; first assistant, Littleton, N. H., high school, 1883-93; head instructor, Miss Comegys and Miss Bell's School, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, 1895-8; instructor, St. Mary's School for Girls, Concord, N. H., 1893-4; assistant prin cipal, 1898-1900; head mistress, 1900-; Episcopalian; Republican; member, Concord Woman's Club, Friendly Club, Woman's College Club, N. H. Conference of Charities and Corrections, N. H. Children's Aid and Protective Soc, Concord Charity Organization Soc, Concord S. P. C. A., District Nursing Ass'n, American Red Cross, N. E. Ass'n of Teachers of English, Nat. Home Economics Ass'n, N. H. State Teachers' Ass'n, Woman's Aux. to Board of Missions of the P. E. Church of America. Residence, Con cord, N. H. �114 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Rand, John Prentice Physician; b., Francestown, N. H., Nov. 8, 1857; s. Thomas Prentice and Lydia (Wheeler) Rand; descendant of Robert Rand, immigrant ancestor, who settled at Charlestown, Mass., in 1635; engaged on his father's farm in youth, ana taught school to obtain money for preparatory education; graduated from Francestown Academy in 1880 and N. Y. Homeopathic Medical College and Flower Hospital, M.D., 1883; associated in practice in Monson, Mass., with his elder brother, Dr. N. W. Rand, till 1888, when he took a post-graduate course at the New York Polyclinic and removed to Worcester, Mass., practic ing there ten years, then returning to Monson, on account of his brother's death, and continuing practice till 1905, then again locating in Worces ter, where he now resides; member, savings bank and public library cor porations while in Monson, also mem ber school committee; now consulting physician, Westborough state hospital, attending physician, Worcester Hahne mann hospital; member, American Inst. of Homeopathy, National Ass'n for the Study and Prevention of Tuber culosis, Alumni Ass'n, N. Y. Homeo pathic Medical College and Flower Hospital (president, 1908), Mass. Homeopathic Medical Soc. (president, 1907), Mass. Surgical and Gynecolog ical Soc. (president, 1899), Sons of the American Revolution, Worcester Cor poration, Sons and Daughters of New Hampshire (president, 1891-2); asso ciate editor, North American Journal of Homeopathy, 1910-12; trustee, Mass. State Sanatorium, 1903-10; lecturer for ten years, from 1906, upon the "History of Medicine" and "Hom eopathic Therapeutics" in Boston Uni versity School of Medicine; author, with N. W. Rand, of "Random Rimes," volume of original verse (1897), three editions; has also published occasional poems and medical papers; member, A. F. & A. M., and Economic Club; Congregationalist; Independent; m., 1st, Jan. 17, 1889, Harriet M. Ander son, of Monson, Mass. (Mt. Holyoke), d. May 6, 1892; one child, Frank Prentice Rand, teacher of English, Mass. Agricultural College; 2d, Sept. 3, 1904, Lena M. Adams (Wesleyan, A.M.), of Weathersfield, Conn. Ad dress, 5 Benefit St., Worcester, Mass. Wood, Leonard Major general, U. S. A.; b., Winches ter, N. H., Oct. 9, 1860; s. Charles J. and Caroline E. (Hagar) Wood; ed. Pierce Academy, Middleboro, Mass., Harvard Medical College, M.D., 1884; LL.D, Harvard, 1899, Williams, 1902, University of Pennsylvania, 1903; ap pointed assistant surgeon, U. S. A., Jan. 5, 1886; captain and assistant surgeon, Jan. 5, 1891; colonel, 1st U. S. Vols. (Rough Riders), May 8, 1898; brigadier general, July 8, 1898, for services at Las Guasimas and San Juan Hill; major general, Dec. 7, 1898; honorably discharged from volunteer service April 12, 1899; military gov ernor of Cuba, Dec. 12, 1899 to April 20, 1902; brigadier general, U. S. A. Feb. 4, 1901; major general, Aug. 8, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1902; governor Moro province, Philip pine Islands, July, 1903 to April, 1906; commander, Philippine Division, U. S. A., 1906-8; commander, Depart ment of the East, 1908-9 ; special ambas sador to Argentine Republic, 1910; chief of staff, U. S. A., 1910-14; com mander, Department of the East, 1914-17, Southeastern Department, 1917—; awarded Congressional medal of honor, March 29, 1898, "for distin guished conduct in campaign against the Apache Indians, while serving as med'cal and line officer"; m. Louisa A. Condit Smith, Washington, D. C., Nov. 18, 1890. 115 colored troops till close of war; brevetted lieutenant colonel; Unitarian; many years moderator of the Concord Unitarian Soc. and past president, N. H. Unitarian Ass'n; Republican; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1869-70; state treasurer of New Hampshire, 1872-1913—the longest term ever filled by any incumbent; past commander, Keene Post, G. A. R.; past president, N. H. Veterans' Ass'n; member (senior vice commander), Perley, Mary Elizabeth Educator; b., Lempster, N. H., July 2, 1863; dau. Asbury F. and Sarah J. (Dodge) Perley; ed. N. H. Conference Seminary, Tilton, Boston schools (high), Washington State University, A.B. ; University of Wisconsin (master's degree in German; special advanced study in Hanover, Berlin and Paris); teacher of modern languages in Tilton Seminary six years; professor of mod ern languages at Tabor College, Tabor, Iowa; professor of German at Fargo College, Fargo, N. D., since 1906; as an avocation writes occasional Sunday newspaper articles and short stories. She has also written German playlets, adapted to high school or college dra matics, several of which have been pre sented in the schools of North Dakota and Wisconsin. Residence. Fargo, N.D. Carter, Solon Augustus Ex-state treasurer; b., Leominster, Mass., June 22, 1837; s. Solon and Lucretia (Joslin) Carter; ed. public schools of Leominster; taught district schools in youth; removed to Keene, N. H., where he became superintendent of the gas works in 1859; Aug., 1862, enlisted in 14th Regiment, N. H. Vols., in the Union service, continuing till July, 1863; commissioned by President Lin coln assistant adjutant general of vol unteers, with rank of captain, July 25, 1864, and served with a division of Loyal Legion; chief of staff of Gov. Benjamin F. Prescott; Mason, 33d degree; M. W. Grand Master, 1878-9; R. E. Grand Commander, K. T., 1875; director, First Nat'l Bank, Concord; president, Union Trust Co.; member, Concord water board,twenty-four years, (president, fifteen years); president State Dwelling House Fire Insurance Co.; member, Wonolancet Club, N. H. Historical Soc; m., Dec. 13, 1860, Emily A. Conant, d. June 2, 1916; chil dren, Edith Hinks, b. Jan. 1, 1864 (Concord high school, 1881), employed since graduation as assistant in state �Hon. John S. Runnells. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES treasurer's office, having charge of two or more important departments; Florence Gertrude, b. Feb. 24, 1866, m. Edward P. Comins and d. June 8, 1905—their dau., Sara Comins, b. Sept. 7, 1892, grad. Smith College, 1915. Residence, Concord, N. H. Runnells, John Sumner Lawyer; president of The Pullman Co.; b., Effingham, N. H., July 30, 1844; s. John and Huldah (Staples) Runnells; great-grandson of Ralph Farnham, last survivor of the battle of Bunker Hill, who died in 1860, aged 105 years; ed. New Hampton In stitution, Amherst College, 1865; com menced the study of law with Wheeler & Hall of Dover, N. H., but removed to Des Moines, la., where he com pleted his studies and was admitted to the bar in 1873, having meanwhile served as U. S. Consul at Tunstall, England, in 1869 and 1870; Epis copalian; Republican; reporter, su preme court of Iowa, 1875-81; U. S. district attorney for Iowa, 1881-5; chairman, Republican state central committee, 1879, 1880; member, Re publican national committee, 1880-4; delegate in Republican national con vention of 1880, voting for James G. Blaine until the last ballot, when he voted for General Garfield; continued legal practice in Des Moines, largely along corporation lines, till 1888, when he removed to Chicago, where he soon became general counsel of The Pullman Co., holding this position until 1895, when he was made vice-presi dent and in 1911 became president, since continuing. He takes a par donable pride in the reform in methods and practices effected by the manage ment of this great company, employ ing from 20,000 to 30,000 men, in creasing efficiency and production, and reducing expenses and waste, while insuring a more liberal reward for labor. Connected with many corporations, being a director of The Pullman Co., the National Biscuit Co., the Guaranty Trust Co. of New York, the Merchants' Loan and Trust 117 Co., Chicago, the Pullman Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago, and the Roseland State Savings Bank, Chi cago; member of the Society of Colonial Wars; active in club life in Chicago, having been president of the Chicago Club ten years, and president at various times of the Union Club, the Saddle and Cycle Club and others; m., March 31, 1869, Helen Rutherfurd, dau. of Hon. Nathaniel B. Baker, Governor of New Hampshire, 1854; children, Mabel (Mrs. Robert I. Jenks, New York), Lucy (Mrs. Albert A. Jackson, Philadelphia), Clive( vicepresident of the Pullman Co., Chicago; educated at Pomfret and Harvard) and Alice (Mrs. William James, Cambridge, Mass.). Residence, 1525 No. State Parkway, Chicago, 1ll. Scales, Burton True Musician and educator; b., Dover, N. H., Aug. 10, 1873; s. John and Ellen (Tasker) Scales; ed. Dover high school and Dartmouth College, A.B., 1895; made special study of music in Boston and New York; graduate of New School Methods in Public School Music ; managing editor of The Dartmouth? in college; member of the editorial staff of the Doner Daily Republican, 1895-7: supervisor of music in Dover and Newmarket public schools, 1897-9; sec retary of N. H. Music Teachers' Ass'n, 1896-9; instructor in music at the Plymouth, N. H., Normal School's sum mer session, 1898-1908; director of music and aid to the Headmaster of the William Penn Charter School for Boys, Philadelphia, Pa., 1899-1914; director of music, Girard College, Philadelphia, 19 14-; director of the University of Pennsylvania Glee Club, and Mask and Wig Glee Chorus, 19 10-; lecturer at the Institute of Musical Art, New York City; instructor in the Music Department of the New York Univer sity Summer School, 1908-13; in structor in music at Cornell University Summer School, 1914-. In college he was member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity; Casque and Gaunt let Soc; Republican; Presbyterian; �118 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES member of Moses Paul Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Dover, N. H.; N. H. Soc. S. A. R.; Musical Art Club, Philadel phia; m., Sept. 10, 1900, Kate Hub bard Reynolds of Dover; children, Catherine Bradstreet, b. Jan. 11, 1903; Benjamin Reynolds, b. March 24, 1907. Residence, Philadelphia, Pa. Rossiter, William S. Publisher; b., Westfield, Mass., Sept. 9, 1861; ed. Columbia (now George Washington) University, Am York; author, "An Accidental Romance and Other Stories," 1895; report on Printing and Publishing, Census of 1900 and 1905; "A Century of Popu lation Growth in the U. S."; "The Population Problem in Vermont," 1911; magazine contributor and writer on eco nomic and statistical subjects; Repub lican; Congregationalist; deacon, South Congregational church, Concord; m. Nellie C. Budd, New York, Oct. 21, 1891; one dau., Marjorie (Smith, 1917). Residence, Concord, N. H. Ayers, Helen McGregor Teacher, club woman; b., Loudon, N. H., Dec. 26, 1843 (reared in Can terbury); dau. Jonathan and Mary (Rogers) Ayers; ed. Tilton Seminary, Boscawen Academy and by private herst College, A.B., 1884; assistant business manager and special writer, N. Y. Tribune, 1884-8; circulation manager, N. Y. Press, 1S88-9; coorganizer, 1889, and member till 1900, N. Y. Printing Co.; expert special agent printing and publishing twelfth U. S. Census, 1900; chief clerk of the Census and chief of publication division, 1904 to July 1, 1909; resigned to engage in private business; vice-president, Rumford Press, Concord, N. H., 1909-; member, American Economic Ass'n, National Municipal League, American Political Science Ass'n, American Statistical Ass'n, Cosmos Club, Wash ington, D. C, Republican Club, New instruction; preliminary teaching in country schools; teacher, 1865-83, Concord, N. H., Fort Wayne, Ind., Denver, Col., as assistant and principal of grammar schools, also high school work; member, South Congregational church and president, Woman's �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Board of Foreign Missions, 1890-6, also president, Home Missionary Soc., sev eral years; Republican; national secre tary, W. R. C., 1904-5, and department secretary, 1907-8; regent, Rumford Chapter, D. A. R., 1912-14; on com mittee for Preservation of Historic Spots, Nat. Soc. of D. A. R.; one of the founders and for many years president, Avon (Shakespeare) Club; director, Concord Female Charitable Soc.; charter member, Concord Woman's Club; member, Concord District Nursing Ass'n, Charity Organization Soc, Concord S. P. C. A., American Red Cross. Residence, Concord, N. H. Jewett, Stephen Shannon Lawyer; b., Gilford, N. H., Sept. 18, 185S; s. John Glines and Carrie E. (Shannon) Jewett; ed. public schools, Laconia, Gilford Academy; studied law with the late Hon. Charles F. Stone, admitted to the bar, March, 1880, and has since practiced law in Laconia; member, bar of U. S. dis trict, circuit and supreme courts; Congregationalist; Republican; en grossing clerk, N. H. legislature, 1883; clerk, supreme court for Belknap Co., 1884; assistant clerk, N. H. house of representatives, 1887-9; clerk of same, 1891-3; member, N. H. house of rep resentatives, 1895-7, speaker the former year; member, N. H. senate, 1899; member, N. H. executive council, 1907-8; secretary, Republican state committee, 1890-1 ; chairman of same, 1892-4; delegate at large and chair man, N. H. delegation to Republi can national convention at St. Louis, 1896; city solicitor, Laconia, eighteen years; member, staff of Gov. David H. Goodale, with rank of colonel, 1888-9; many years member Bel knap Rifles, Co. K, N. H. N. G; Ma son, 33d degree, past grand master, grand lodge of N. H.; past grand commander of grand commandery of Knights Templar; past grand master, grand council; member, Bektash Tem ple, Mystic Shrine, Concord; society of Veteran Free Masons, N. H.; Knights of Pythias and Elks ; member, American 119 Bar Ass'n, N. H. Bar Ass'n, Belknap and Carroll Co. Bar Ass'ns, Home Market Club, Boston, Derryfield Club, Manchester, N. H. Historical Soc, N.H. Soc. S. A. R., N. H. Horticultural Soc, American Fisheries Soc; director, Laconia Nat'l Bank, Laconia Building and Loan Ass'n; trustee, City Sav ings Bank, Laconia; director, Ma sonic Temple Ass'n of Laconia; clerk, Winnipesaukee Telephone Co.; m., June 30, 1880, Annie L. Bray; one son, Theo Stephen Jewett, b. Dec. 24, 1891 (Dartmouth, 1913), now in part nership with his father. Received hon orary degree of A. M., Dartmouth, 1913. Residence, Laconia, N. H. Brennan, James F. Lawyer; b., Peterborough, N. H., March 31, 1853; s. Hubert and Mary (Mahoney) Brennan; ed., public schools, Peterborough Academy, Mary land University, 1884; admitted to the bar in 1884 and commenced practice in Peterborough, where he has con tinued, with success; Catholic; Demo- �Maj. James F. Brennan. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES crat; member. N. H. house of represent atives, 1913-4, 1915-6, 1917-8, being the first Democratic representative from this overwhelmingly Republican town in sixty years; candidate of his party for speaker in 1915 and 1917, and minority floor leader; introduced twenty-six measures in the house dur ing those sessions, of which twentythree were enacted into law, including that establishing the new department of weights and measures; member state board of library trustees, 1903-9, state board of charities and correction, 1899 to the present time; member staff of Gov. Felker, with rank of major, 1913-5; appointed on the new state library commission by Gov. Keyes, 1917 and elected its chairman; member of the Peterborough, the American-Irish and the N. H. Histori cal Societies and is historiographer of the first two; many years a member of the Democratic state committee and of the executive committee of that body and a frequent speaker for his party on the stump; delegate to Democratic national convention, 1916; chairman executive committee, Peterborough board of trade; deeply interested in his torical matters, particularly the history of hisown town, of which he has the most complete record extant; has travelled extensively in America and Europe. Residence, Peterborough, N. H. Brown, Calvin Luther Jurist; b., Goshen, N. H., April 26, 1854; s. John H. and Orrisa (Maxfield) Brown; removed with his parents to Minnesota in 1855, residing at Shakopee till 1871, when they removed to Willmar, which has since been the family home; received a high school education and studied law in his father's office; admitted to the bar in Feb., 1876, and in 1878 located in practice at Morris, Minn.; served as county attorney, 1882 to 1887, and as district court judge from 1887 to 1899, when he was appointed associate justice of the supreme court of Min nesota, and in 1912 was made chief justice, which position he now holds, 121 having removed to Minneapolis in 1904; descendant of William Brown, of Bradford (son of John Brown of the same place); private in Col. Henry Dearborn's regiment, N. H. Conti nentals, in the war of the Revolution; Congregationalist; member, Sons of the American Revolution, Loyal Legion, Masons, American Bar Ass'n, and other civil associations and clubs; m., Sept. 1, 1879, Annette Marlow; children, Alice A. (Mrs. B. J. Branton, Willmar), Montre- ville J. (Univ. of Minn., 1907), Edna M. (Univ. of Minn., 1910) and Margaret E, now a student in the University. Residence, Minneapolis; official ad dress, State Capitol, St. Paul, Minn. Richardson, Ellen Ruddick (Mrs. George W. Richardson); b., St. John, N. B., Dec. 27, 1848; dau. Dr. James and Ellen (Skinner) Ruddick; ed. private schools, St. John, and public schools, South Boston, Mass.; deeply interested in temperance and charitable work; president, Grafton Co. W. C. T. U. eleven years; president, N. H. �122 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES W. C. T. U. since 1899; widely known speaker on temperance topics; charter member, N. H. Peace Soc; member, ConcordEqual Suffrage League,Friendly Club, District Nursing Ass'n, Wo- Kimball Union Academy and Dartmouth College, A.B., 1898, A.M., 1904; served in Co. E., 1st N. H. Vols., Spanish American War, in expedition to Porto Rico, May to Dec., 1898; Teacher, Kenyon Military Academy, Gambier, O., 1899-1902; instructor, Dartmouth College, 1902-4; Kenyon Military Academy, 1904-6; University School, Cleveland, O., 1906-9; Berk shire Hills School, Great Harrington, Mass., 1909-10; Hill School, Pottstown, Pa., 1910-11; Nichols School, Buffalo, N. Y., 1911 to the present time; deeply interested in his work of preparing boys for college and for life, and successful in winning their confi dence and respect; Congregationalist; Independent; member, N. H. Histori cal Soc, American Historical Ass'n, American Political Science Ass'n; retains his interest in New Hampshire man's Council of National Defense, Woman's Liberty Loan Com., N. H. Woman's Memorial Hospital Ass'n (monthly visitor), W. R. C., N. H. Settlement Ass'n; trustee, W. C. T. U. Mercy Home, Manchester; member, Baker Memorial M. E. church, Con cord; m. George W. Richardson, Dec. 24, 1870; resided at East Haverhill, N. H., 1870 to 1908, where her husband was a merchant and postmaster, remov ing to Concord in the latter year; one son, Guy Richardson, b. Dec. 9, 1873, editor Our Dumb Animals, Boston; Sec retary, Nat'l Humane Educational Soc. and Mass. S. P. C. A. Residence, Con cord, N. H. Mitchell, William Hugh Educator and farmer; b., Acworth, N. H., April 10, 1872; s. Jonathan T. and Amelia T. (Dodge) Mitchell; ed. and his native town, where, in company with his brother, Martin L. Mitchell, he is the owner of several farms; his specialties in teaching are mathematics and history, but he takes due pride in �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Lis connection with agriculture, which lie hopes, ultimately, to make more in timate. Residence. 44 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. Nason, William Francis Lawyer, b., Sanford, Me., Nov. 22, 1857; s. Joseph T. and Susan E. (Frost) Nason; ed. public schools, South Berwick, Me., Kennebunk high school; studied law with Bud C. Carter at Wolfeboro; admitted to the bar, Jan., 1879, and commenced prac tice in Dover that year; Congregationalist; Republican; city solicitor of Dover seven terms, county solicitor three terms; mayor of Dover, 1896-7; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1887-1901-3, 1907-9; member judiciary committee each term, chair man ways and means, 1909; associate justice, Dover police court, 1892; judge, municipal court, 1915-; member, A. F. & A. M.; m., July 3, 1902, Dr. Inez H. Ford. Residence, 9 Hamilton St., Dover, N. H. Upham, Warren Geologist, librarian, archaeologist; b., Amherst, N. H., March 8, 1850; s. Jacob and Sarah (Hayward) Upham; ed., common schools, Amherst, N. H., Appleton Academy (now McCollum Institute), Mont Vernon, and Dart mouth College, A.B., 1871, A.M., 1894, D.Sc, 1906; assistant on state geologi cal surveys, New Hampshire, 1875-8; Minnesota, 1879-85, and 1893-4: United States, 1885-95; librarian and secretary, Minnesota Historical Soc, 1895-1914, and its archaeologist since 1914; Congregationalist; Republican; corresponding member, N. H. Histori cal Soc, member, Boston Soc. of Natu ral History, Geological Soc. of America, American Ass'n for Advancement of Science, Minnesota Historical Soc, Mississippi Valley Historical Ass'n, Archaeological Soc, of America, Vic toria Institute, London, etc.; author, chapters in Vols. I and III, Geology of New Hampshire 1874-8; "Upham and Amherst, N. H., Memories" (with sister, Mrs. Mary U. Kelley), 1897, 66 123 pp. ; two papers in "Colonial Amherst,', 1916; many chapters in Reports of Geology of Minnesota, 1884, 1888, 1899; The Glacial Lake Agassiz, mono graph XXV, 1896, U. S. Geological Survey; "Greenland Icefields and Life in the North Atlantic, with Causes of the Ice Age" (with Prof. G. F. Wright), 1895; editor, and author of papers for Vols. VIII-XV, 1898-1915, Minn. Hist. Soc. Collections; "Minnesota in Three Centuries," Vol. I, 1908; also many geological reports and papers in scientific magazines, chiefly relating to glacial subjects; "Groseilliers and Radisson, the First White Men in Minne sota, and the Progress of Discovery of the Mississippi River," in Vol. X, Minn. Hist. Soc Collections; m., Oct. 22, 1885, Addie M. Bixby, Aurora, Minn.; one dau., Pearl, b. and d., Sept. 26, 1887. Residence, St. Paul, Minn. Amsden, Charles Hubbard Manufacturer, U. S. customs official; b., Boscawen, N. H., July 8, 1848; s. Henry Hubbard and Mary (Muzzey) �Hon. Charles H. Amsden. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Amsden; ed. public schools and Appleton Academy, New Ipswich; entered his father's office and in 1867 became a partner with his father and brother in the furniture manufacturing business. In 1869 his father died and his brother two years later, when he took up and carried on the business alone, greatly increasing the volume so that in the course of twenty years more than $1,000,000 had been paid in wages to employes. In partnership with John Whittaker in lumber business several years, cutting 3,000,000 feet annually; one of the organizers of the Concord Axle Co., and a director and president for more than ten years; director in Mechanicks National Bank, Concord, Granite State Fire Ins. Co., Ports mouth and Portland and Ogdensburgh R. R.; president of Penacook & Boscawen water board, having been one of the originators and active promoters of the water works system ; instrumental in establishment of the Concord Mfg. Co.'s business (now Brampton Mills) at Penacook, and secured the establish ment there of the Whitney Electrical Instrument Co., formerly of Manches ter, and erected a building for its use. Upon withdrawal of the foreign insur ance companies from the state, upon the enactment of the " Valued Policy " law of 1887, Mr. Amsden was instru mental, with other prominent manufac turers, in organizing the N. H. Manu facturers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co., of which he was chosen president, the purpose being to protect the interests of manufacturers in the existing emer gency. Before removing from Pena cook to Boston he presented W. I. Brown Post, G. A. R. of Penacook, an elegant memorial volume, at a cost of $100, containing the record of each Penacook soldier in the Civil War. He secured the extension of Concord Street Ry. to Contoocook River Park, and sold the land for same at a nominal price; retired from business in 1893. Democrat; alderman from Concord, Ward One, 1873-5, being a citizens' candidate and unanimously elected the latter year, an honor never accorded 125 any other candidate in the ward; state senator, 1883-4; Democratic candidate for governor, 1888 and 1890, receiving the largest vote ever cast for a candi date of that party in the state, there being, however, no choice by the peo ple, a majority of all the votes being then required, the election went to the legislature, and, through the seat ing, contrary to precedent, of certain members, elected "if entitled," under the new census not then officially pro claimed, the choice was given to the Republican candidate. Represented New Hampshire at the centennial cele bration of the inauguration of Wash ington as president, in New York, in 1889; president, N. H. Democratic state convention, 1892; president, N. H. Board of Commissioners for the World's Columbian Exposition, Chi cago, 1893; Baptist denomination, and one of its most liberal supporters; Mason; member, Horace Chase Lodge, Penacook, Mt. Horeb Commandery, Concord, Aleppo Temple, Boston ; mem ber, New Hampshire Club, Boston, Bos ton City Club; president, Boston Mer cantile Library Ass'n; appointed dep uty naval officer of customs at Boston, July 12, 1894, serving until a change of administration; continued in custom house service, thereafter, and now (1917) acting deputy naval officer; m., 1st, Oct. 29, 1870, Helen Ardelle Brown, who d. Aug. 6, 1891 ; children, Henry Hubbard, b. July 15, 1872; Mary Ardelle, b. Jan. 31, 1878, d. Oct. 20, 1883; Ardelle Brown, b. Dec. 3, 1885, d. June 9, 1887; 2d, Nov. 26, 1908, Alma E. Deane, Middlebury, Vt. Residence, 20 Oakley Rd., Belmont, Mass. Wood, George Albert Insurance, real estate; b., South Acworth, N. H., Aug. 24, 1862; s. James A. and Mary E. (Bowers) Wood; ed. public and select schools, South Acworth, and Vermont Academy, Saxtons River, Vt.; entered the U. S. railway mail service in 1883, continuing with promotions, till 1898; chief deputy collector, U. S. Internal Revenue, �126 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES District of New Hampshire (including Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont), 1898-1913; elected president, First Division, National Association of Rail way Postal Clerks, 1896, and secretary, National Association, the following year, when he commenced and carried out the organization of a mutual acci dent insurance department, also for ten years edited the official magazine of the Association; relinquishing his connection with the Association, and retiring from the internal revenue office, upon the advent of the Democratic ad ministration in 1913, opened a real estate and insurance office in Ports mouth, and now conducts the same; Unitarian; Republican; resided in Medford, Mass., from 1889 to 1898, then removing to Portsmouth; member, Portsmouth board of aldermen, 1901-2; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1915-16, 1917-18; has served as as president and secretary of the Saga more Club of Medford, and Unitarian, Warwick, and Paul Jones clubs, Ports mouth Improvement Co., and Associ ates Land Co., of Portsmouth; m., Oct. 14, 1884, Mary I. Stevens of Saxtons. River, Vt.; children, Helen Margaret, Wellesley, 1907 (Mrs. Gordon M. Campbell, WellsviUe, N. Y.); Albert J., connected with the Western Elec tric Co., Chicago; Mary Elizabeth, Wellesley, 1909 (Mrs. Robert L. Lamont, Manchester, Conn.); Keith A., Dartmouth, 1913. Residence, Portsmouth, N. H. Quimby, Fred Elihu Publisher and printer; b., South Berwick (Junction), Me., Dec. 15, 1857; s. Elihu Hayes and Sarah Eliza beth (Tibbetts) Quimby; ed. high school and supplementary studies: engaged many years in printing and publishing business in Dover, mainly in connection with the Dover Enquirer? Methodist; Republican; supervisor of check lists several years; member, school committee, 1886 to 1891 in clusive; member, Dover common council, 1892, 1893 (president in 1893); city clerk from March 24, 1894 to date; member, Olive Branch Lodge, No. 6, K. of P.; Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 16, I. O. O. F.; Prescott Encampment, No. 23, 1. O. O. F.; Dover Lodge, No. 184, B. P. O. E.; Strafford Lodge, No. 29, A. F. & A. M.; Belknap Chapter, No. 8, R. A.M.; St. Paul Commandery, K.T.; Grand Lodge, K. of P.; Grand Lodge, B. P. O. E- Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; Grand Chapter, R. A. M.; member, N. H. Genealogical Soc. and secretary from date of incorporation; member, Northam Colonists Historical Soc.; m., Nov. 10, 1878, Marietta Scales; children, Edward Harold, b. Oct. 2, 1880; William Leroy, b. June 29, 1883. Residence, Dover, N. H. Doe, Haven Railroad agent; b., Rollinsford, N. H., April 23, 1870; s. Chief Justice Charles and Edith Haven Doe; ed. Berwick, Me., and Philips Exeter acad emies and Mass. Inst. of Technology; has been engaged for many years as station agent of the B. & M., railroad at Somersworth; Agnostic; Democrat; �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES held about every town office in Rollinsford and Somersworth; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1893-4; member, state senate, 1907-9; member, Masons and Eagles; director, Salmon Falls Mfg. Co., thirteen years; director and treasurer, Somersworth & Berwick Community Farm Ass'n.; m., Mora Hubbard, Rollinsford, Dec. 28, 1895; children, Edith, b. Dec.25, 1896; Joseph Roberts, b. Aug. 27, 1903; Mary, b. Oct. 18, 1906. Residence, Somers worth, N. H. Cheney, Elias Hutchins Printer, publisher, dean of New Hampshire journalists; b., Holderness (now Ashland), N. H., Jan. 28, 1832; s. Moses and Abigail (Morrison) Cheney; ed. public schools and Phillips Exeter Academy; entered office of the Peterboro Transcript as an apprentice, and, in 1853, became editor and pro prietor of the paper; in 1855 removed to Concord where he published the N. H. Phenix; subsequently he was em ployed in the office of the N. H. Sen tinel at Keene, and the Sullivan Repub lican at Newport, and in 1861, pur chased the Free Press at Lebanon, to whose readers he is still known as the "senior editor"; Baptist; Republican; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1867, state senate, 1885; U. S. Consul, Matanzas, Cuba, 1892-5; Curacao, Dutch West Indies, for fifteen years from 1899; m., 1st, Jan. 22, 1852, Susan Youngman, Peterboro. d. Dec. 29, 1904; four children, Fred Willard, Harry Morrison, Susan Youngman (d. in infancy), Helen Grey; 2d, Oct. 11, 1907, Mrs. Clara M. (Hardin) Smith, Brewer, Me. Residence, Leba non, N. H. Howard, Charles Danforth Chemist; b., Westford, Mass., July 31, 1873; s. Calvin L. and Jennie (Hale) Howard; ed. Westford Acad emy, Worcester Polytechnic Insti tute, 1893; postgraduate assistant with Dr. Wolcott Gibbs (professor of chemistry emeritus, Harvard Univ.), Newport, R. I., 1893-4; assistant chem 127 ist, N. H. College Experiment Station, Durham; associate chemist, West Virginia University Experiment Sta tion, Morgantown, West Va.; chemist, N. H. board of health since 1905; collaborating chemist, U. S. Bureau of Chemistry, Washington, D. C.; Congregationalist; Republican; member, American Chemical Soc., American Public Health Ass'n, N. E. Water Works Ass'n, Ass'n of Official Agri cultural Chemists, Wonolancet Club; honorary member, N. H. Medical Soc.; Fellow, American Ass'n for the Advancement of Science; chairman, N. H. Committee on Dust and Fumes in Factories; member, Council of National Defense; m., Aug. 5, 1901, Pittsburgh, Pa., Ada Yates; children, John Adams, b. Jan. 29, 1909; Char lotte Danforth, b. July 16, 1916. Moses, George Higgins Journalist, diplomat; b., Lubec, Me., Feb. 9, 1869; s. Rev. Thomas Gannett and Ruth (Smith) Moses; ed. Phillips Exeter Academy and Dartmouth Col- �Hon. Geo. H. Moses. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES lege, A.B., 1890, A.M., 1893; entered office of Monitor and Statesman, Con cord, immediately after graduation and has continued since, serving as re porter, news editor, editorial writer and editor; president, Monitor and States man Co., since 1898; Congregationalist member standing committee, South Congregational Church Soc., Concord, three years; Republican; private sec retary to governor of New Hampshire, 1889-91, 1905. secretary to chairman, Republican state committee, 1890; secretary, N. H. Forestry Commission, 1893-6; member, Concord board of education, 1902-3, 1906-9, 1913-16; U. S. Envoy Extraordinary and Min ister Plenipotentiary to Greece and Montenegro, April, 1909 to Nov., 1912; delegate at large to Republican na tional convention, Chicago, 1908, 1916; president, N. H. Republican state con vention, 1914; chairman advisory com mittee, Republican state committee, 1914, 1916; president, Greek Products Co., New York (office, 32 Nassau St.) since 1913; member staff, Republican Publicity Ass'n, (Real Estate Trust Bldg.), Washington, D. C.; member, Athenian Club, Athens, Greece; Uni versity, Army and Navy and National Press clubs, Washington, D. C., Re publican club, New York, Wonolancet and Passaconoway clubs and Capital Grange, P. of H. Concord; author, "John Stark," 1890; editor, "New Hampshire Men," 1893; magazine contributor, lecturer and campaign speaker; m., Oct. 3, 1893, Florence Gordon, Franklin, N. H.; one son, Gordon, b. Oct. 5, 1900 (Phillips Exeter Academy, 1918). Home, 5 Auburn St., Concord, N. H. Preston, Frank Buchanan Insurance and real estate; b., Straf ford, N. H., Feb. 11, 1856; s. Wingate T. and Mary (Jewell) Preston; ed. public schools, Franklin Academy, Dover, and New Hampton Literary Institution; Free Baptist, president, True Memorial Soc., F. B. Church, Rochester; Democrat; moderator, Rochester, 1887-8; member, N. H. 129 constitutional convention, 1889, 1912; Democratic candidate for presidential elector, 1900; mayor, Rochester, 191314; member, Democratic state com mittee, six years; member, Rochester school board, six years (president, two years) ; trustee, Gafney Home for the Aged; president, People's Building and Loan Ass'n, since incorporation in 1909; member, I. O. O. F., Rebekah Lodge, Rochester Grange, P. of H., and Eastern N. H. Pomona Grange; m., May 28, 1881, Fannie C. Foss, d. May 10, 1907; three children, Vinton W., b. Rochester, May, 1882 (New Hampton Inst., 1902); Mary Florence, b. June 25, 1891 (New Hampton Inst., 1909); Verne F., b. Dec. 15, 1893 (New Hampton Inst., 1915, Boston Univ., 1919). Residence, Rochester, N. H Welch, John Tapley Journalist, public official; b., Dover, N. H., Dec. 15, 1856; s. Joseph Wil liams and Mary Elizabeth (Tapley) Welch; ed. public schools and Dart mouth College; Congregationalist; Re �130 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES publican; reporter on Whiteside Senti nel, and correspondent, Chicago Times, Morrison, 1ll., 1877; city editor, Dover Daily Republican, 1880; several years Dover correspondent, Boston Globe; city editor, Dover Daily Times, 1889; clerk, Dover police court, 1881-2; reg ister of probate, Strafford County, 1882-7; member, N. H. house of rep resentatives, 1889-90; chief time clerk, government printing office, Washing ton, 1890-4; member, N. H. state sen Hannah S. (Davis) Hazlett; ed. Ports mouth schools, high school, 1863; con fidential clerk to Gov. Ichabod Good win, 1863-72; connected with First National Bank of Portsmouth (founded 1824) since 1872; cashier for more than thirty years, beginning 1884; now vicepresident; trustee, Piscataqua savings bank; agent, N. H. Fire Insurance Co., Manchester, more than forty years; trustee, Portsmouth public library, since 1884; park commissioner; presi dent, Portsmouth Improvement Ass'n, 1903; life trustee, Weeks Memorial Li brary, Greenland, N. H.; for many years warden of records of North Con gregational parish (founded 1640) ; sec retary, T. B. Aldrich Memorial; trustee of Soc. for Care of South Cemetery; president, Piscataqua Pioneers; chair man, John Langdon Club; director, N. fl. Pioneers; member, N. H. His torical Soc, N. H. Genealogical Soc, St. Andrews Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Osgood Lodge, I. 0. O. F., Warwick Country and Portsmouth Auto clubs; for several years member of city coun cil, also assessor; Republican; Congregationalist; in., Josephine Richardson, Manchester, N. H., Dec 10, 1884; author of "Portsmouth Historical and Picturesque," "Portsmouth in 1824"; editor, "Historical Calendar of Ports mouth" (pub. 1907), "History of Rock ingham County" (pub. 1915); advisory editor of "History of New Hampshire" (four vols., 1916). Residence, Ports mouth, N. H. ate, 1897-8; postmaster, Dover, 18981915; city treasurer, Dover, 1915 to date; member, school committee, 18828; trustee, Dover public library, 18838; member, I. O. O. R, K. of P., S. A. R., N. H. Historical Soc, N. H. Gen ealogical Soc, Bellamy Club, Dover; m., Dec. 1, 1884, Elizabeth A. McDaniel; one son, George Gregg, b. Sept. 18, 1885, d. March 24, 1915. Residence, Dover, N. H. Hollis Abijah Granite business; b., Milton, Mass., Nov. 13, 1837; s. Thomas and Deborah Clark (Allen) Hollis; ed. public schools, Milton, Milton Academy, Chauncey Hall School, Boston, Phillips Exeter Academy, 1858, Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1860; enlisted in the Civil War, Aug. 26, 1862, becoming second lieutenant, 45th Mass. Vols.; later captain, 56th Mass. Vols.; brevetted major, April 2, 1865; Agnostic; Democrat; moved to West Concord, N. H., Nov. 1, 1865, and engaged in the granite business, retiring in 1895; selectman for Hazlett, Charles Albert Banker, historian; b., Portsmouth, N. H., July 21, 1847; s. William and �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES several years; representative, N. H. legislature, 1876; member, constitu tional convention, 1889, 1902, 1912. Major Hollis is a great lover of nature and the outdoor life, is much interested in forestry and for many years was an enthusiastic fox-hunter, m., July 9, 1864, Harriette Van Mater French, Cambridge, Mass., dau. Judge Henry Flagg French, gr. dau. Chief Justice William M. Richardson of N. H.; d. May 29, 1911; children, (1) Thomas, b. May 5, 1865, m., 1st, Mary Letchworth Coonley of Chicago, 2d, Mary Dwight Brooks, Pearl Creek, N. Y., children, Thomas, John Coonley, How ard Coonley; (2) Anne Richardson, b. July 9, 1867, m. Dr. Arthur Hutchins Cilfey of New York City, children, Grace (d.), John Kelly; (3) Henry French (see p. 81); (4) Allen (see p. 49); (5) Harriette Van Mater, b. Sept. 21, 1874, d. April 10, 1877; (6) Mary French, b. April 27, 1880, m. Ralph E. Dakin of Concord, Mass., children, Morrill, Harriette Van Mater, Mary and Hollis. Residence, West Concord, N.H. Fletcher, Robert Educator, civil engineer; b., New York City, Aug. 23, 1847; s. Edward H. and Mary A. (Hill) Fletcher (both from Cavendish, Vt); ed. public schools, College of City of New York (three years); U. S. Military Academy, West Point, 1868; second lieutenant, U. S. Artillery, serving at Brownsville, Tex. and Fort Trumbull, New London, Conn.; instructor in mathematics, U. S. Military Academy, 1869-70; re signed to become senior professor and director, Thayer School of Civil Engi neering, at Dartmouth, 1871, serving to the present time; consulting engineer on water works and sanitation; engi neer in charge of construction of Han over water works, Enfield, N. H., water works, reservoir for Hartford, Vt., water works, steel bridges—four spans each—across Connecticut River at West Lebanon and White River at Hartford, Vt.; conducted part of the New Hampshire-Vermont Boundary 131 survey, 1917; contributor to technical papers and N. H. Bulletins on sanita tion and engineering construction; Baptist; Republican; school trustee, seventeen years; member, N. H. state board of health since 1895 (president since 1913); president and engineer, Hanover Water Works Co.; member, American Soc. C. E., forty-four yeare, member and past president, Soc. for Promotion of Engineering Education; fellow, A. A. A. S., *BK (hon.), Graduate Club, Hanover; received hon orary A.M., Dartmouth, 1871, Ph.D., 1881; m., July 2, 1872, Ellen M. Hunt ington; children, Mary A., Robert H. Residence, Hanover, N. H. Whipple, Sherman Leland Lawyer; b., New London, N. H., March 4, 1862; s. Dr. Solomon Mason and Henrietta Kimball (Hersey) Whip ple; descendant of Matthew Whipple, a freeman of Ipswich Hamlet, now Hamilton, Mass., in 1638, and greatgrandson of Moses Whipple, one of the first settlers of Croydon, N. H., and �Hon. Sherman L. Whipple �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES long a leading citizen of the town, who commanded the town company at Bennington, where he served under his kinsman, General William Whipple, signer of the Declaration of Independ ence, in command of the Second N. H. Brigade; ed. public schools, Colby Academy, 1877, Yale College, A.B., 1881 (a Commencement orator), and Yale Law School, LL.B., 1884 (Townsend orator). Admitted to the bar, Connecticut and New Hampshire in 1884, Massachusetts, 1885; practiced a few months in Manchester, N. H., and in 1885 removed to Boston, where he has established a practice in his profession said to be the largest in New England. He has conducted heavy litigation in many notable causes in volving large sums of money and attracting considerable popular interest ; in 1917 he acted as counsel for the Committee on Rules of the House in conducting the famous "Leak Investi gation" as to advance information to the Stock Exchange relating to the President's Peace Note to belligerents; Democratic nominee for United States Senator in Massachusetts legislature in 1911 and 1913; delegate-at-large to the constitutional convention of 1917; member of Committees on Rules and Procedure and Initiative and Refer endum; member of American, Massa chusetts State, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bos ton bar associations; University, Algon quin, Country, Yale (Boston), Yale (New York), and Twentieth Century clubs; lives at Brookline; summer residence at Plymouth, where he owns an estate of some 1500 acres devoted to farming—Guernsey cattle and Chev iot sheep, especially; owner of the historic grove at Brook Farm and Pulpit Rock, where John Eliot, "the Apostle," preached to the Indians; m., Dec. 27, 1893, Louise (d. July 20, 1914), daughter of the late Hon. Lucien B. Clough; children, Dorothy (Mrs. Russel Thurston Fry), Katharyn Carleton (Mrs. Lothrop Withington), Sher man Leland, Jr., volunteer in American Field Service work in France. 133 Waterman, Thomas Palmer Lumberman, banker; b., West Leb anon, N. H., Dec. 10, 1844; s. Silas and Sarah (Wood) Waterman; grandson of Thomas Waterman, first male child born in Lebanon; ed. public schools and Kimball Union Academy, Meriden; engaged in lumber business from early life, owning and operating a mill on the Mascoma River, on the first privilege utilized by the early settlers of the town; Congregationalist; Re publican; long prominent in public af fairs of the town, serving sixteen years as a member of the board of selectmen, as a member of the N. H. legislature in 1878 and 1879 and again in 1913-14, and delegate in the N. H. constitutional convention of 1912; he is president of the People's Trust Co. of Lebanon, a member of the Langdon Club, and served several years as a member of the board of trustees of the Rockland Military Institute; Patron of Hus bandry and member of Lebanon and �134 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Mascoma Valley Pomona Grange; m., Dec. 11, 1886, Rosamond Wood; one dau., died in infancy. Residence, West Lebanon, N. H. Warren, Joseph Farmer, lumberman, brick manu facturer; b., Pembroke, N. H., July 12, 1857; s. Hugh T. and Lydia A. (Moore) Warren; ed. common schools and Pem broke Academy; engaged for several years in the manufacture of brick in Pembroke, then removing to Rochester where he continued extensively in the business, making as many as 17,000,000 brick in a season; Democrat; member, Rochester board of aldermen, 18923-4; member, N. H. house of represent atives, 1903, 1913; mayor of Roches ter, 1910, 1911-, chosen for second term without opposition; inspector of state highways, 1914; appointed com missioner of insurance in Dec., 1914, by Gov. Samuel D. Felker and removed by legislative address for partisan reasons, in January, 1915; appointed postmaster of Rochester by President Wilson, Feb. 3, 1916, since continuing; m., Aug. 4, 1878, Addie G. Elliott of Pembroke; one daughter, Sarah W. (Mrs. Albert D. Jones of Rochester). Residence, Rochester, N. H. Barnabee, Henry Clay Musical comedian; b., Portsmouth, N. H., Nov. 14, 1833; s. Willis Barna bee; ed. public schools; mercantile clerk in youth in Portsmouth and Bos ton; appeared in entertainments of Boston Mercantile Library Ass'n, com mencing in April, 1854, and soon de veloped much talent as a singer and comedian; sang many years in church choirs in and around Boston, including nineteen years as a member of the quar tette of the Church of the Unity; in 1865 gave up mercantile life and or ganized the Barnabee Operetta Co., which was succeeded in 1870 by the Barnabee Concert Co.; subsequently appearing in monologue work in Ly ceum courses; joined the Boston Ideal Opera Co., in 1879, appearing as Sir Joseph Porter in "Pinafore" and in other leading roles; in 1887, with Tom Karl and others, organized The Bostonians, in which he created leading opera roles, notably the "Sheriff of Not tingham" in Robin Hood; first ap peared in vaudeville in Brooklyn, Sept. 12, 1904; member, Ancient and Hon orable Artillery Co., Boston; author, "My Wanderings," 1913; m., 1859, Clara, dau. Maj. Daniel George of Warner, N. H. Residence, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Webster, Harold Adams Commissioner of weights and meas ures; b., Ashland, N. H., Aug. 12, 1885; s. Rev. Lorin and Jennie Josephine (Adams) Webster; ed. public schools of Ashland and Plymouth, and Holderness School for Boys, 1904; Episco palian; Republican; member, school board and library trustee, Ashland; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1913-14, 1917-18, serving each session on appropriations committee; appointed commissioner of weights and measures, by Governor Keyes, upon the �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES establishment of the office, in 1917; for several years curator of the Holderness School, of which his father has long been rector; also for some time 135 American Chemical Soc., N. H. His torical Soc., Psi Upsilon, Alpha Kappa Kappa, Delta Omicron Gamma College organizations, Graduate Club, Hano ver, Ouroboros Club; m., July 9, 1879, Caroline Elizabeth Rice, Milwaukee, Wis. Residence, Hanover, N. H. Colony, John Joslin Woolen manufacturer; b., Keene, N. H., Nov. 14, 1864; s. Horatio and Emeline E. (Joslin) Colony; ed. Keene schools and Harvard University, A.B. , 1885; Unitarian; Democrat; member, Keene city council, school committee> N. H. house of representatives from Ward 5, Keene, 1893; delegate from N. H., Democratic national convention, 1908; treasurer, Cheshire Mills, Harrisville, N. H.; director, Ashuelot Nationa Bank, Keene, Winchester Nationa Bank, Winchester, N. H; Mason Knight Templar, Patron of Husbandry ; a director of Camp Wachusett, a sum mer camp for boys at Squam Lake; member, Derryfield Club, Manchester, Wonolancet, Concord. Residence, Holderness, N. H., Plymouth, P. O. Bartlett, Edwin Julius Educator; b., Hudson, O., Feb. 16, 1851; s. Samuel Colcord and Mary Bacon (Learned) Bartlett; ed. Chicago public schools, Lake Forest Academy, 1868, Dartmouth College, 1872, Rush Medical College, 1879; associate professor of Chemistry, Dartmouth College, 1879-83, professor since 1883; Congregationalist; Republican; mod erator, town of Hanover, 1906-12; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1913; president trustees, Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Han over; Fellow, American Ass'n for Ad vancement of Science; honorary mem ber, N. H. Medical Soc.; member, m.,Oct. 16, 1907, Charlotte Whitcomb children, Emeline J., b. Nov. 25, 1£08 John J., Jr., June 11, 1915. Residence Keene, N. H. �Mrs. Emma Blood French �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES French, Emma Blood Philanthropist; b., Manchester, N. H., Oct. 15, 1863; dau. Aretas and Lavinia (Kendall) Blood; ed. in the Manchester schools and at Dr. Gannett's boarding-school, Chester Square, Boston, Mass.; m. Dr. L. Melville French of Manchester, June 1, 1887 (d. Dec. 21,1914); daughter, Margaret Lavinia, b. April 20, 1888, m. Carl Spencer Fuller of Manchester, June 9, 1910; grandchildren, Mary Spencer, 1911, and Henry Melville, 1914. In 1916 Mrs. French erected and en dowed a building for the Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences, an in stitution in which she had long been interested. This building is adjacent to the Carpenter Library, erected in memory of her sister, Elenora Blood Carpenter, by the latter's husband, Frank P. Carpenter. With Mrs. Car penter, Mrs. French gave the maternity and children's ward to the Eliot Hos pital and endowed it; and in 1918 Mrs. French built and endowed the L. Mel ville French children's ward for the same hospital. Mrs. French started the first Shakespeare Club in Man chester, 1872; president of the Woman's Aid and Relief Home, founded by her Earents, 1899-; vice-president, Pemroke Sanitarium; director, District Nursing Ass'n; member, Franklin Street Congregational church, N. H. Soc. of Colonial Dames, D. A. R., Board of Council of the Manchester Institute, Y. M. C. A., Children's Home, Red Cross, Navy League, Y. W. C. A. War Relief (patron), N. H. Memorial Hospital for Women and Children at Concord. Residence, North River Road, Manchester, and Little Boar's Head, N. H. Brennan, Vincent John Woolen manufacturer; b., Manches ter, N. H., Sept. 25, 1847; s. William J. and Mary (Murphy) Brennan; ed. public schools; removed to Rockford, Conn., in childhood and reared there; entered the New England Mill in Rockford in early life continuing five years and becoming an overseer at the age of 137 21; superintendent of carding in Salis bury Mills, Amesbury, Mass., six years; Asabet Mfg. Co.'s Mills, Maynard, Mass., superintendent of carding five years; superintendent, Ottequechee Woolen Co., North Hartland, Vt., six years; superintendent, A. G. Dewey & Co., Quechee, Vt., twelve years; re moved to Newport, N. H., in 1906 as general agent of the Brampton Mills, since continuing; served also as general agent, Dexter Richards & Sons Mills, 1912-16; Catholic; Democrat; member, Newport board of trade; m., 1st, April, 1871, Cora F. Keyes, Orland, Me., d. Feb., 1891; 2d, Nov., 1891, Edith L. Reed; children, Vincent John, Jr., su perintendent, Brampton Mills; Ralph A. (Philadelphia Textile School) ; Maud E. (Wheaton College, 1914, Mary land College, 1916). Residence, New port, N. H. Chandler, Fred Gray Teacher, farmer; b., Penacook, N. H. (Concord, Ward One), Dec. 31, 1845; s. Nathan and Louisa (Ferrin) �138 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Chandler; descendant in the tenth gen eration from William Chandler, the immigrant ancestor, who settled in Roxbury, Mass., 1637, and in the fifth generation from Rev. Timothy Walker, first minister of Concord (1730-82); ed. Penacook schools, Elmwood Acad emy, Boscawen; teacher of schools in Boscawen and Webster, and principal of Penacook grammar school several years, since when he has followed agri culture on the ancestral homestead, specializing in dairy farming; member, Congregational Church since early youth; Republican, suffragist, prohibi tionist; member, board of selectmen, several years; member, Concord com mon council, 1876-8; m., June 21, 1877, Mary S. Abbott; one dau.. Annie Mary, b. July 12, 1880, studied piano with Milo Benedict, organ with John Herman Loud, Boston, musical theory with Claude P. Landi (now of Rome, Italy), school methods with Charles S. Conant; teacher of the piano, and or ganist, Baptist church, Penacook, since 1903; for several years supervisor of music in the Penacook schools. dence, Penacook, N. H. Resi Colby, James Fairbanks Lawyer, educator; b., St. Johnsbury, Vt., Nov. 18, 1850; s. James K. and Sarah A. (Pierce) Colby; ed. St. Johnsbury Academy, 1868; Dartmouth Col lege, 1872, Columbian (now George Washington) University, LL.B., 1875; practiced law in New Haven, Conn., 1878-85; instructor in economics and history, Sheffield School, Yale Uni versity, 1879-81; lecturer on inter national law, Yale Law School, 1883-5; Parker professor of law and political science, Dartmouth College, since 1885; honorary A.M., Yale, 1877; LL.D., Dartmouth, 1901; Congregationalist; Republican; member, N. H. forestry commission, 1893-8; N. H. constitu tional convention, 1902; member, N. H. Bar Ass'n, American Bar Ass'n, Amer ican Political Science Ass'n, American Soc. International Law; editor, Manual of N. H. Constitution, 1st ed., 1902, 2d ed., 1912; Maitland and Montagu's Sketch of English Legal History, and legal and political essays; unmarried. Residence, Hanover, N. H. Day, Harry Brooks Organist, musician and composer; b., Newmarket, N. H., Sept. 5, 1858; s. Warren K. and Martha (Brooks) Day; moved in childhood to Concord, N. H.; ed. Concord high school, 1878, studied music in United States, England and Munich, grad. Akademie der Tonkunst Miinchen, 1899; ten years, or ganist and choirmaster, St. Ann's church, Lowell, Mass.; then at New ton, Mass.; musical director and or ganist at the Cambridge Theological School; visiting choirmaster of St. Mary's, Newton, Church of the Mes siah, Auburndale, St. Paul's, Brookline and St. John's, Cambridge, also director of the Neighborhood Choristers, 150 voices; director of music in the Newton Club and organist for the festival serv ices of the Mass. Choir Guild; at Mu nich, 1897-9, special pupil of Joseph Rheinburger, chosen from sixty appli �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 139 cants; then in London, studying boychoir training and organ accompani ment at St. Paul's Cathedral; since 1900 has lived at Brooklyn, N. Y., organist at Epiphany, St. Michael's ana St. Luke's, officiating twelve years at the latter church; Episcopalian; mem ber, Altair Lodge, Brooklyn, American Guild of Organists, St. Wilfred Club, Clef Club (president), N. Y. Musicians' Club and many other musical organ izations; composer of Kobold Song, schools, Wilton, N. H., Pembroke Academy, Cushing Academy, Ashburnham, Mass., 1887, Smith College, B.L., 1891, Woman's Medical College of the New York Infirmary, M.D., 1896; assistant physician in various state and private hospitals for the care of the insane, in Massachusetts, since 1898; now assistant physician in the Boston State Hospital; Congregationalist; member, American MedicoPsychological Ass'n, American Medi The Sirens, Lochinvar, Easter Cantata and Christmas Postlude, orchestral ac companiment; for the organ, Nocturne in D Flat, Allegro Symphonique, Suite in C Major, Prelude, Romanza Finale, Legende in A Flat Major, also of much church music and hymns, carols and songs; m. Roselle M. Barker, Oct. 18, 1900. Residence, Brooklyn, N. Y. and Peterboro, N. H. cal Ass'n, Mass. Medical Soc, N. E. Soc. of Psychiatry, Ass'n of Collegiate Alumnae, Smith College Alumnae Ass'n, College Club, Boston, Nat'l Geographic Soc; unmarried; anti-suffragist; taught in Pembroke Academy, 1891-2, and in Bermuda (private family), 1892-3. Address, Boston State Hospital, Mattapan, Mass. Abbott, Florence Hale Physician; b., Wilton, N. H., Oct. 20, 1867; dau. Harris and Caroline Ann (Greeley) Abbot; ed. public Greenleaf, Charles Henry Hotel proprietor; b., Danville, Vt., July 23, 1841; s. Seth and Lydia Hal (Burnham) Greenleaf; ed. public and private schools, Concord, N. H.; con- �Col. Charles H. Greenleaf �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES menced hotel life in the summer of 1857 at the Profile House, White Mts., remaining there four seasons, then two seasons at the Crawford House, then two years in New York and Washing ton, returning to the Profile House in 1865 as a member of the firm of Taft, Tyler & Greenleaf, succeeded in 1868 by Taft & Greenleaf, which continued until 1897, although Mr. Taft died in 1881. In 1897 a stock company was formed, with Mr. Greenleaf as presi dent and general manager, which has continued to the present time. Since 1886 Mr. Greenleaf has also been a member of C. H. Greenleaf & Co., op erating Hotel Vendome, Boston. No hotel man in the country has had a longer experience or a wider acquaint ance among the highest class of tour ists. Baptist; Republican; member, staff of Gov. Benjamin F. Prescott, with rank of Colonel, 1877-8; delegate, Republican national convention, 1888; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1895-6, 1901-2; N. H. senate, 1897-8; executive council, 1905-6; presidential elector, 1908; eleven years treasurer and manager, Profile & Franconia Notch R. R; m., 1st, May 2, 1867, Abbie Frances Burnham, Plymouth, N. H., who d. April 17, 1914; 2d, June 25, 1915, Miss Mabelle Furst, Lock Haven, Pa. Address, Profile House, N. H., or Hotel Vendome, Boston. Wellington, Leonard Lawyer; b., Walpole, N. H., Sept. 12, 1841; s. William and Achsah (Kidder) Wellington; ed. Walpole schools, Mt. Caesar Seminary, Swanzey, Bernardston, Mass., Academy, Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, Albany, N. Y., Law School, 1865; studied m office of the late Don H. Woodward of Keene; admitted to the bar in 1865 and has practiced there since; in partnership with Mr. Woodward ten years from July, 1866, since then alone; Congregationalist; Republican; member, Keene board of health, fifteen years; solicitor for Cheshire County, 1869-71 ; member, Lodge of the Temple, A. F. & A. M., Keene; m., Jan. 19, 1870, Har 141 riet Lyon Chandler; two sons, Clarence E., b. April 11, 1872, and Lyon Chandler, b. Jan. 24, 1879. Residence, Keene, N. H. Kimball, Henry Ames Iron founder; b., Concord, N. H., Oct. 19, 1864; s. Benjamin Ames and Myra Tilton (Elliott) Kimball; ed. Phillips Andover Academy and by private tutors in Europe; Congregationalist; Republican; member, South Congregational Church, Concord; di rector of and liberal contributor to Concord Y. M. C. A.; in 1887, ad mitted (on examination) a Fellow of the Society of Science, Letters and Art, London, England; life member, N. H. Historical Soc, and recording secre tary, 1905-13; member, Sons of the American Revolution and the Society of Colonial Wars; partner and asso ciate manager, Ford & Kimball and the Cushman Electric Co.; trustee, Merri mack County Savings Bank; director, Mount Washington R. R.; author genealogy, "The Elliotts of Boscawen, �142 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES N. H.," Rumford Press, 1918; m., Nov. 17, 1904, Charlotte Atkinson, dau. John Harrison and Josephine B. (At kinson) Goodale, Nashua, N. H. (Wellesley, 1898). Residence, Concord, N. H. Baker, Walter Smith Merchant tailor; b., Wellfleet, Mass., Jan. 15, 1850; s. Capt. David and Betsey M. (Higgins) Baker; grandson Eleazer Higgins of Wellfleet who served under Washington and during the Rev olution was captured by the British and imprisoned in England; also, descended in the eighth generation from Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower; ed. schools of Wellfleet, including high school; moved to Concord, N. H., 1874; mer chant tailor in Concord, 1875-1914; director of Concord Y. M . C. A. twentyfive years and of N. H. Anti-Saloon League since organization, 1899; trus tee of Tilton Seminary, Tilton, N. H.; charter member, Baker Memorial (Methodist Episcopal) church and sec retary and treasurer of board of trus *N tees of church; delegate to Ecumenical Convention, Indianapolis, 1914; mem ber, N. H. Historical Soc, N. H. Sons of American Revolution and Concord Equal Suffrage League; RepublicanProhibitionist; m. Martha Sparrow of Wellfleet, Feb. 11, 1875; children, Helen M., ed. Goucher College, teacher in private schools; Bessie J., Teachers' College, Columbia University and Miss Wheelock's Kindergarten, Boston, kindergarten teacher, public schools, Somerville, Mass.; Walter Stanley, B.S., Wesleyan University, 1901, has succeeded his father in business, m. Alice Holbrook of Philadelphia, Feb. 22, 1908 (ch.: Robert Holbrook, Alice, Helen Elizabeth, Louise); James Her bert, B.S., Wesleyan University, 1903, bond salesman for E. H. Rollins' Sons, d. Sept. 9, 1910; Leland Vincent, Con cord high school, 1908, International Y. M. C. A. College, 1916, enlisted U. S. Signal Corps, 1917, studying U. S. School of Military Aeronautics, Princeton, N. J. Residence, Concord, N. H. Hackett, Wallace Lawyer; b., Portsmouth, N. H., May 1, 1856; s. William H. and Mary W. (Healey) Hackett; ed. public and priv ate schools, and Harvard Law School, 1879; studied in the office of his grand father, the late Hon. W. H. Y. Hackett, and has practiced law in Portsmouth since admission to the bar in 1879, but has devoted his attention largely to business affairs; Unitarian; Republi can; city solicitor, three years; mayor of Portsmouth, 1907-8; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1909-10; president, Republican state convention, 1908; member, N. H. Historical Soc, Aldrich Memorial Ass'n (president), A. F. & A. M., B. P. O. E.; m., 1883, Abby M. Winchester; one dau., Marion. Residence, Portsmouth, N. H. Hanson, Benjamin Frank Liveryman; b., Somersworth, N. H., Dec. 12, 1848; s. Benjamin F. and Mary E. (Libbey) Hanson; ed. public schools, Sanford, Me., and Lebanon �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 143 Me., Academy; engaged in the livery business in Somersworth since early life; Baptist; Democrat; city treasurer, Somersworth, three years; commis sioner, Strafford County, six years; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1913; mayor of Somersworth, five terms; judge, Somersworth dis trict court, 1913-15; director, Somers worth National Bank; chairman, board of cemetery trustees; president, Han son Family Ass'n; member, A. F. & (Lawrence) Gerrish; ed. public schools and Phillips Andover, Mass., Academy, 1874. For a time, after graduating at Andover, he was employed in the N. H. Savings Bank, Concord, but, prefer ring an outdoor life, he purchased a farm at Boscawen Plain, where he has since lived. Congregationalist; Repub lican; selectman, Boscawen, 1880-4, 1891-6, 1901-17; commissioner, Merri mack County, 1886-8; treasurer, 18926; trustee, N. H. Savings Bank, since A. M., lodge, chapter and commandery; Patron of Husbandry, past master, Somersworth Grange, Eastern N. H. Pomona Grange; district and Pomona deputy, N. H. State Grange; m., Oct. 25, 1866, Fannie T. Thompson, Shapleigh, Me.; one son, Bert, b. July 26, 1867 (Phillips Exeter Academy, Yale College, 1890, Cornell University Law School, 1893). Residence, Somersworth, N.H. 1911; life member, N. H. Historical Soc; with John and Benjamin A. Kim ball, donor of the Boscawen public library building, dedicated Aug. 20, 1913; m., March 22, 1888, Isabel Seavey. Residence, Boscawen, N. H. Gerrish, Frank Lawrence Farmer; b., Boscawen, N. H., May 19, 1855; s. Enoch and Miranda O. Emery, Fred Parker Educator; b., Pembroke, N. H., April 11, 1865; s. Natt M. and Abbie H. (Sargent) Emery; ed. Pembroke Acad emy, Dartmouth College, A.B., 1887, A.M., 1890, Universities of Paris and Berlin; instructor in English, Massa chusetts Institute of Technology, 1887- �Hon. Reuben E. Walker �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 91; professor of English, Dartmouth College, since 1894; Republican; mem ber, EKE, *BK, St. Botolph Club, Boston, Mass.; editor of text books for college work in English; m., 1889, Mary Elizabeth Chesley. Resi dence, Hanover, N. H. Walker, Reuben Eugene Jurist; b., Lowell, Mass., Feb. 15, 1851; s. Abial and Mary (Powers) Walker; ed. Warner public schools, Colby Academy, New London, 1871, Brown University, A.B., 1875; LL.D., Dartmouth, June 1916; studied law with Sargent & Chase, Concord; ad mitted to the bar in 1878, and com menced practice in Concord; in part nership five years with Robert A. Ray under name of Ray & Walker, subse quently some years alone; member, firm of Streeter, Walker & Hollis, 1891 to 1901; Unitarian; Republican; super intending school committee, Warner; solicitor, Merrimack County, 1889-91; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1895, N. H. constitutional con vention, 1902; appointed associate justice, N. H. supreme court, March 28, 1901; trustee, Concord public library since 1901 (president since 1903); member, N. H. Historical Soc, N. H. Bar Ass'n, American Bar Ass'n, (vice-president for New Hampshire), Brown Alumni Ass'n, American Uni tarian Ass'n, Council of National De fense, WonolancetClub; co-author, Ray & Walker's N. H. Citations; m., June 18, 1875, Mary E. Brown, d. June 21, 1903; one dau. Bertha May. Resi dence, Concord, N. H. Rolofson, Mary Currier (Mrs. Warren T. Rolofson); writer; b., Wentworth, N. H., May 24, 1869; dau. Lorenzo and Josephine (Pillsbury) Currier; ed. public schools, St. Johnsbury, Vt., Academy, 1889, Smith Col lege, and special course in English lit erature at Wellesley, 1895; a lover of literature from childhood, she began writing early, contributing many stories and poems to well-known periodicals. Published works: "Among the Granite 145 Hills," 1894; "A Summer in New Hampshire," 1904; "A Few Songs," 1905; "Songs to One Silent," 1905. Congregationalist; m., July 30, 1907, Warren T. Rolofson; removed in 1914 to Powell, Wyoming, with her husband. where they located a claim on the Shoshone Project of U. S. Reclamation Service and now reside. Laycock, Craven Dean of Dartmouth College; b., Bradford, England, Sept. 30, 1866; s. John and Martha (Berry) Laycock; came to New Hampshire in 1S82; ed. common school in England, N. H. Con ference Seminary, Tilton, 1892; Dart mouth College, 1896; instructor, Art of Public Speaking, Dartmouth Col lege, 1897-1900; assistant professor of Oratory, 1900-10; professor of Oratory, 1910-13; assistant dean, 1911-13, dean, 1913-; Congregationalist; Republican; member of the N. H. bar, having practiced law for some years in Han over: member, A. F. & A. M., Delta Kappa Epsilon and Casque and Gaunt �146 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES let societies; author, "Argumentation and Debate," 1904, Manual of Argu mentation, 1906; m., April 19, 1900, Florence Annette Hill, of Tilton, N.H.; two daughters. Residence, Hanover, N. H. Sherman, Lillian Adelaide Tourtelotte Writer; b., Maxfield, Me., April 28, 1875; dau. Franklin and Mary E. (Bryant) Tourtelotte; ed. public schools and Foxcroft, Me., Academy, 1890; direct descendant, on paternal side, of Gabriel Bernon, Duke of Bur gundy, who renounced his title and estates and led to this country the first Huguenot Colony in New England; on maternal side a near kinswoman of the late William Cullen Bryant, whose literary talent she reflects in large measure; has written extensively for the press since early youth, and many of her poems have been widely copied; Baptist; member, P. of H. (6th de gree), D. A. R., W. R. C S. of V. Aux iliary, Suffrage Club; ardent advocate of woman's enfranchisement, and fre quent reader and speaker at publie gatherings; m., Aug. 12, 1906, Joshua A. Sherman. Residence, Warner, N. H., Contoocook, R. F. D. Hanson, Bert Lawyer; b., Sanford, Me., July 26, 1867; s. Benjamin F. and Fannie (Thompson) Hanson; ed. public schools of Somersworth, N. H. (in which town he was reared), Phillips Exeter Acad emy, 1886, Yale College, A.B., 1890, Cornell University Law School, LL.B., 1893; admitted to the New York bar in 1894, and in practice in New York City since 1895; Democrat; third deputy commissioner of police in New York City, under Gen. Theodore A. Bingham from Jan., 1907 to June, 1909; appointed assistant attorney-general in charge of customs cases, by Presi dent Wilson in May, 1914, which posi tion he still holds; member, A. F. & A. M., Zeta Psi Fraternity; National Democratic Club, Cornell University Club, Yale Club and Reform Club (trustee), of New York City; Metro politan Club and University Club, Washington, D. C, and Municipal Art Soc. (director), New York City; unmarried. Residence, 50 Vanderbilt ave.; business address, 48 Broad way, New York City. Owen, Ellery Scott Bond salesman; b., July 17, 1860, Belchertown, Mass.; s. Rev. Eleazar and Mary Abigail (Walker) Owen; ed. public schools of Springfield and Westfield, Mass., and Portsmouth, N. H., Portsmouth high school, 1877; in 1882 began travelling for the Boston publishing house of D. Lothrop & Co.; 1886-92, associated with the Kansas City Investment Co., first at Kansas City, last three years in Hart ford, Conn., managing their branch office; 1892-1909, represented Conn. General Life Insurance Co. of Hartford, during greater part of the time man ager for New Hampshire, moving from Portsmouth to Concord in 1902; since 1909 N. H. representative of Baker, Ayling & Young, investment bankers �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES of Boston; independent Republican; member, South Congregational church, Concord (deacon since 1904), moder ator of the N. H. State Congregational Conference, 1906; director, Portsmouth 147 Holyoke College, 1919; Harold Holmes, b. Portsmouth, Nov. 2, 1899, Amherst College, 1921; Eleanor, b. Concord, Aug. 25, 1910 (d. Dec. 2, 1913). Resi dence, 79 Warren St., Concord, N. H. Fowler, William Plumer Lawyer; b., Concord, N. H., Oct. 3, 1850; s. Judge Asa and Mary Cilley (Knox) Fowler; ed. Concord high school, 1867, Dartmouth College, A.B., 1872; studied law in the office of Sumner Albee, Boston, and at Boston University Law School; admitted to the bar in Boston in 1875, and since then in practice in that city; Uni tarian; Republican; appointed member of the Board of Overseers of the Poor of Boston in April, 1889, elected chair man of the board in 1891, and since annually re-elected; chairman, Licens Y. M. C. A. and instrumental in organ izing the same, 1888; director, Concord Y. M. C. A., 1903-14 (president two years); member, state executive com mittee of Y. M. C. A. for N. H., 18921912 (chairman, 1901-3, an incorpora tor, 1904, treasurer, 1904-7); member, Belknap Lodge, No. 14, I. O. O. F., Meredith, N. H., Wonolancet Club, Concord, Concord board of trade; m., 1st, June 14, 1888, Elizabeth Moody Flagg, dau. John H. and Emma D. (Moody) Flagg, Portsmouth, N. H. (d. June 22, 1894); 2d, Oct. 14, 1896, Alice Goldsmith Holmes, dau. Rev. Theodore J. and Ellen L. (Goldsmith) Holmes, Hopkinton, Mass.; children, Forest Flagg, b. Hartford, Conn., May 23, 1890, A.B., Dartmouth, 1913; Mar gery Heard, b. Portsmouth, July 1, 1893 (d. Feb. 7, 1895); Margaret, b. Portsmouth, July 28, 1897, Mount ing Board, City of Boston; Institution Registrar, City of Boston; director, Manchester & Lawrence R. R.; presi dent, Manchester Mills; director, War ren Brothers Co.; in conjunction with �Hox. Trvinc: W. Drew �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES his aster, Clara M. Fowler, gave the city of Concord the Fowler Library building in 1888; m., Oct 14, 1899, Susan Farnham Smith; children, Wil liam Plumer, Jr., b. Aug. 5, 1900, (Dartmouth, 1921); Katharine Stev ens, b. June 12, 1902; Philip, b. June 6, 1906. Office, 18 Tremont St.; resi dence, 1 Plymouth St., Boston, Mass., and Little Boar's Head, N. H. Drew, Irving Webster Lawyer; b., Colebrook, N. H., Jan. 8, 1845; s. Amos Webster and Julia Esther (Lovering) Drew; ed. public and private schools, Colebrook acad emy, Kimball Union Academy, 1866, Dartmouth College, 1870; studied law in the office of Ray & Ladd at Lan caster; admitted to the bar in Novem ber, 1871, and succeeded Hon. Wil liam S. Ladd, upon his appointment as a justice of the Supreme Court, in partnership with Hon. Ossian Ray, under the firm name of Ray & Drew; subsequently the firm became suc cessively, Ray, Drew & Heywood, Ray, Drew & Jordan, Drew & Jordan, Drew, Jordan & Buckley, Drew, Jor dan, Buckley & Shurtleff, Drew, Shurtleff & Morris, and Drew, Shurtleff, Morris & Oakes, Mr. Drew's connec tion continuing to the present time; admitted to practice in U. S. Courts in 1877; Episcopalian; Democrat till 1896, Republican since; moderator town of Lancaster; member, N. H. state senate, 1883-4, N. H. constitu tional convention, 1902, 1912; delegate in Democratic national conventions of 1880, 1892 and 1896 (withdrew); major 3d Reg. N. H. N. G., 1876-9; director, Lancaster National Bank; trustee and president, Siwooganock Guaranty Savings Bank; president, Upper Coos R. R.; trustee and presi dent, Lancaster Library; member, N. H. Bar Ass'n. (president, 1899), N. H. Historical Soc., A. F. & A. M. (Knight Templar), I. O. O. F.; presi dent of the day at Lancaster's one Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration, Aug. 12, 1914; m., Nov. 4, 1869, Caroline Hatch Merrill, 149 Colebrook; children, Paul b. Feb. 20, 1872 d. Oct. 1, 1872; Neil Bancroft, b. Sept. 9, 1873, d. May 7, 1905; Pitt Fessenden, b. Aug. 27, 1875, m. Mabel Swain; Sara Maynard, b. Dec. 19, 1876, m. Edward Kimball Hall. Resi dence, Lancaster, N. H. Odlin, Arthur Fuller Lawyer; b., Concord, N. H., April 25, 1860; s. Woodbridge and Abby Pratt (Comstock) Odlin; ed. Concord high school, 1876, Dartmouth College, Boston University Law School, 1885; Unitarian; Republican since 1896 (for merly Cleveland Democrat) ; attorneygeneral, Porto Rico, 1899-1901; judge, Court of First Instance, Philippine Islands, 1901-4; vice-president, Florida State Bar Ass'n, 1916-17; m., Oct. 5, 1886, Mary Emma Allen, Lancaster, N. H., children, Lawrence Allen, b. 1889, now assistant paymaster, U. S. Navy; Evelyn, b. 1893, m. Oct. 11, 1917, James Kennedy Atwood, Jackson ville, Fla. Judge Odlin has appeared, occasionally, on the public lecture plat form, and has written occasional arti cles for legal magazines, generally in English, sometimes in Spanish. Resi dence, Arcadia, Fla. Abbot, Charles Greeley Astronomer; b., Wilton, N. H., May 31, 1872; s., Harris and Caroline Ann (Greeley) Abbot; ed. Wilton high school, 1888, Phillips Andover Acad emy, Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology, S.B., 1894, S.M., 1895; Congregationalist, Republican; director, Astrophysical Observatory, Smith sonian Institution, Washington, D. C., 1906 to the present time; member, National Academy of Sciences, Royal Astronomical Soc. of Great Britain, Soc. Astron. de France, Meteorologische Gesellschaft of Germany, Academy of Modena, Italy, etc.; discovered vari ability of the sun; invented numerous scientific instruments, some widely in use in the world; author of "The Sun," and numerous scientific articles; m., Oct. 13, 1897, Lillian E. Moore. Resi dence, Washington, D. C. �150 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Jones, Fred Andros Lawyer; b., Stoneham, Mass., April 9, 1884; s. Andros B. and Lizzie J. (Young) Jones; ed. Nashua high school, Dartmouth College, 1906, and Harv ard Law School; admitted to N. H. bar, 1909; Congregationalist; Repub lican; member, N. H. house of repre sentatives from Lebanon, 1913-14; member, executive committee, Repub lican state committee since 1914; mod erator, Lebanon, since 1914; judge, Infirmary, 1887; Congregationalist; member, Manchester Medical Soc, Hillsboro County Medical Soc., N. H. Medical Soc, American Medical Ass'n, W. C. T U., Florence Nightingale Club, Manchester Federation Woman's Clubs, staff of Beacon Hill Hospital, president trustees, N. H. Memorial Hospital for Women and Children, Concord. Residence, Manchester, N.H. Roote, Clarence Burgess Educator; b., Francestown, N. H.. Oct. 3, 1853; s. Martin Nelson, and Abigail Kimball (McEwen) Roote; ed. Francestown Academy, 1872, Williams College, 1876, Boston University Law School; admitted to Massachusetts bar, 1884; headmaster, Northampton, Mass., high school since 1888; member, Phi Beta Kappa and Chi Psi societies, Massachusetts High School Masters' Club, Headmasters' Club of Western Mass., Mass. State Teachers' Ass'n, Classical Ass'n, of New England, Monday Evening Club, Northampton, Lay Readers' League; Episcopalian; Democrat; senior warden and lay reader, St. John's Church, Northamp ton; member, Board of Religious Edu cation, Diocese of Western Mass.; three times delegate to Provincial Synod, Province of New England; m., Oct. 3, 1882, Idelle M. Bothwell. Resi dence, Northampton, Mass. Lebanon municipal court, since 1915; member, A. F. & A. M. (32d degree), Knight Templar and Shriner, B. P. O. E..K. of P., P. of H., S. of V., Langdon Club and Sunset Club; m. Mary Elizabeth Bennett, Sept. 23, 1907; children, Eleanor, Lucille, Robert. Residence, Lebanon, N. H. Wallace, Ellen Alfreda Physician; b., Hill, N. H., April 24, 1853; dau. Edmund Rundlett and Mary Johnson (Flanders) Wallace; ed. New Hampton Literary Institution, 1873, Medical College, New York Foster, George J. Newspaper publisher; b., Concord, N. H., Feb. 13, 1854; s. Joshua L. and Lucretia A. (Gale) Foster; ed. public schools, Portsmouth high school, 1869; learned the newspaper business in his father's office and has been connected with Foster's Democrat in Dover for the last forty-five years, or more, most of the time as publisher; Methodist; Republican; member, Dover school board, twenty-nine years (chairman, 1903-8); member, N. H. house of representatives, 1893-4; mayor of Dover, 1906, 1909-10; trustee, Straf ford Savings Bank, Wentworth Home for the Aged; Mason, 32d degree, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES K. of P., I. O. R. M., B. P. O. E., Bellamy Club, Dover; m., July 22, 1880, Annah C. Clark; children, Bertha F. (Mrs. Harry C. Glidden), b. Aug. 3, 151 mont; one dau., Ruth Porter, b. Con cord, N. H., Sept. 19, 1878 (Smith, 1900), wife of Dr. Harmon Newell of Claremont. Residence, Claremont, N. H. Bridgman, Don Seavey Agriculture and business (retired); b., Hanover, N. H., April 4, 1856; s. John Ladd and Hortensia Arnold (Wood) Bridgman; ed. Norwich, Vt., (Norwich Fitting School, 1876) and Hanover, N. H.; engaged for many years extensively in farming, dairying being his specialty, producing butter for the Boston market, keeping over seventy cows and operating an up-todate creamery; poultry and swine were also prominent lines; in recent years has devoted his attention to the care of large real estate interests in Han over village; Baptist; Republican; member, Hanover school board, nine 1883; Arthur, b. March 29, 1885; Frederick, b. Dec. 9, 1887. Residence, Dover, N. H. Brown, Frank Herbert Lawyer; b., Claremont, N. H., Feb. 2, 1854; s. Oscar J. and Lavinia (Por ter) Brown; ed. Claremont high school, Dartmouth College, Boston University Law School, 1876; admitted to the bar in Boston and in New Hampshire, 1876, and, after a time in Boston and Con cord, commenced practice in Clare mont in 1879, where he has since con tinued, serving as counsel for various corporations; organizer and counsel for Claremont Railway and Lighting Co.; Republican; moderator; member, Stevens high school committee; solici tor for Sullivan County, 1899-1907, 1909-13; member, N. H. house of rep resentatives, 1901-3-5; m., Oct. 9, 1887, Susan Farwell Patten of Clare and a half years from 1896; member, board of selectmen, eighteen years from 1899; superintendent, Hanover Water Works Co., from 1916; Mason, �Edna Dean Proctor �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 32d degree, I. O. O. F., P. of H.; promi nent many years in Grange work, Gen eral Deputy, N. H. State Grange, two terms, 1906-10; m., Oct., 30, 1882, Jennie May Burton. Residence, Hanover, N. H. Proctor, Edna Dean Poet; b. Sept. 18, 1829, Henniker, N. H.; dau. John and Lucinda (Gould) Proctor; ed. in early years at home by her mother, later at Mt. Holyoke Semi nary and at Concord, N. H., but in a larger way by life and the society of thinking men and women. Miss Proc tor, New Hampshire's poet, born on Proctor Hill overlooking the fair Contoocook river ("Monadnock's child of snowdrifts born"), has made the hills and vales of her native state known round the world. A traveller in many lands, intimately associated since young womanhood with gifted and famous people, she is still a genuine daughter of New England. Her devotion to the scenes of childhood does not preclude her love for alien lands. In fact, her wide-reaching sympathies have made her peculiarly successful in interpreting the spirit of foreign scenes and peoples. Longfellow showed his appreciation of this by including so many of her pro ductions in his "Poems of Places." Born with "eyes from out the East" she has a marvellous understanding of the Orient. Allah, Arabia, Islam live in her verse with its lyric impetuosity and impassioned fervor. Love of na ture, of humanity and all that is high est and best in art are her distinguish ing characteristics. Her song, "Blazon Columbia's Emblem, the Bounteous Golden Corn," should ere this have made the maize our national flower for never has fitting symbol been so gloriously celebrated. Her "Song of the Ancient People," relating to the Pueblo Indians, was so highly consid ered that the late Mrs. Mary Hemenway of Boston (Hemenway Southwestern Archeol. Expedition) was at much expense for its illustrations and it is now read and studied in the schools. Her "Russian Journey" was the fruit 153 of two years of travel in Europe. In cidental references in her poems show her familiarity with most of the fa mous scenes and objects of the world. Her recent poem, "The Glory of Toil," has evoked much interest. In the last decade she has crossed the Andes, spending a season in South America; but she rarely fails to visit her native town each summer. Her inspiring per sonality as well as her genius have made her an uplifting influence whereever she has dwelt. For many years her home was in Brooklyn, N. Y., but she has spent much time in Washing ton and Atlantic City. Her books are: "Poems" (1866), "A Russian Journey" (1871), "Poems" (1890), "A Russian Journey" (revised 1890), "The Song of the Ancient People" (1892), "The Mountain Maid" (1901), "Songs of America" (1905), "The Glory of Toil," (1916). Res., Framingham, Mass. Winchell, F. Mabel Librarian; b., Boston, Mass.; dau. Rensselaer and Harriet Newell (Brooks) Winchell; ed. public schools, Lowell School, Boston, and Amherst College Library School; Congregationalist; Republican; librarian, Manches ter public library, since 1902; member, N. H. Public Library Commission, 1917-, American Library Ass'n, N. H. Library Ass'n, Mass. Library Club. Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences; Library Art Club (vice-presi dent), Manchester Boys Club (trustee), Manchester Historic Ass'n, Manches ter Federation Woman's Clubs, N. H. Federation Women's Clubs, N. H. Children's Aid and Protective Soc, National Security League, Red Cross, Woman's Auxiliary to Y. M. C. A., Manchester District Nursing Ass'n, N. H. Ass'n for Prevention of Tuber culosis, etc. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Colby, Ira Gordon Lawyer; b., Claremont, N. H., Jan. 11, 1872; s. Ira and Louisa M. (Way) Colby; ed. Stevens high school, Clare mont, 1890; Dartmouth College, 1894, �154 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Boston University Law School, 1897; admitted to the bar in 1897, and prac ticed in Claremont since then; in partnership with his father until the Academy and Dr. Hixon's School, Lowell, Mass.; studied law, admitted to the bar in 1874, and commenced practice in Canaan, 1875; Republican; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1879; 1899-1900 (speaker) ; clerk, N. H. senate, 1883-4; president, 18878; secretary, Republican state com mittee, 1882-90; naval officer, port of Boston, 1890-4; member, U. S. house of representatives, 1901-13; defeated for re-election by Raymond B. Stevens; since in retirement. Residence, Ca naan, N. H. Chamberlin, Alonzo Laban Lawyer; b., Pomfret, Vt., Sept. 14, 1858; s. Alonzo L. and Mary S. (Car roll) Chamberlin; ed. common schools; studied law and admitted to the New Hampshire bar in Concord, July, 1895; in practice since in Lebanon; Uni death of the latter, June 27, 1908, and afterwards alone; Methodist; Repub lican; supervisor of checklist since 1899; member, N. H. constitutional convention, 1902, N. H. house of representatives, 1905; trustee, Fiske Free Library, since 1905; member, Stevens high school committee, fifteen years; trustee, trust funds, town of Claremont; director, People's Na tional Bank, Monadnock Mills; mem ber, Alpha Delta Phi, Dartmouth, Phi Delta Phi, B. U. Law School; m., June 7, 1899, Mary Agnes Coburn; children, Harriet Louise, Caroline Leland, Ira Gordon, Jr., Margaret Coburn, Grace Mary. Residence, Claremont, N. H. Currier, Frank Dunklee Lawyer; b., Canaan, N. H., Oct. 30, 1853; s. Horace S. and Emma C. (Plastridge) Currier; ed. Kimball Union tarian; Democrat, active in party affairs and member of the Democratic state committee, eight years; ap pointed postmaster of Lebanon by President Wilson in 1914, and now in �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES office; member, Rising Sun Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Residence, Lebanon, N. H. Carlton, Charles Elijah Banker; b., Concord, N. H., Aug. 1, 1872; s. Elijah Winship and Sarah Alner (Gawler) Carlton; ed. Concord public schools, high school, 1889; Epis copalian; Republican; entered employ of the banking house of E. H. Rollins & Sons, in Concord, in 1891; removed to Boston with the corporation in 1892, and has continued with the same since; elected treasurer in 1916, which posi tion he now holds; treasurer, Colorado Securities & Realty Co. ; member, Mizpah Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Cambridge Royal Arch Chapter, Boston Commandery K. T., Aleppo Temple, Mys tic Shrine, Engineers Club, Economic Club. Residence, 19 Trowbridge St., Cambridge, Mass. Bugbee, Perley Rufus Banker; b., Corinth, Vt., Nov. 6, 155 1865; s. Justin and Abbie M. (Dana) Bugbee; ed. public school, North Pomfret, Vt., Dartmouth College, 1890; Congregationalist; Republican; treasurer, Hanover village precinct, eleven years; commissioner, Hanover village precinct, 1901-9; chairman, Hanover board of education, 1909-18; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1913-14, 1915-16; cashier and director, Dartmouth Nat'l Bank; treasurer and trustee, Dartmouth Savings Bank; clerk and treasurer, Hanover Water Works Co., since organization, May, 1893, director since 1904; incorporator and treasurer, Stockbridge Ass'n (boys' club), since organ ization in 1897; treasurer, Dartmouth College Alumni Ass'n, since 1897; secretary, treasurer and trustee, Howe Library, since organization in 1900; member, Sigma Chi Fraternity, Grad uates' Club; m., Oct. 16, 1901, Eliza beth C. Campbell; one dau., Elizabeth Mary. Residence, Hanover, N. H. �Hon. Samuel D. Felker �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Felker, Samuel Demeritt Lawyer; b., Rochester, N. H., April 16, 1859; s. William H. and Deborah A. (Demeritt) Felker; ed. Rochester schools, New Hampton Literary In stitution, 1878, Dartmouth College, A.B., 1882, Boston University Law School, LL.B., 1887; admitted to the bar in 1887 and since in practice in Rochester; for some time past senior member of the firm of Felker & Gunni son; Congregationalist; Democrat; member, N. H. constitutional conven tion 1889; N. H. state senate, 1891-2; mayor of Rochester, 1896-7; city solicitor, 1899-1913; governor of New Hampshire, 1913-14, elected by the legislature in joint convention though receiving 34,203 votes, at the polls, to 32,504 for Franklin Worcester and 14,401 for Winston Churchill in the November election at which the con stitutional amendment providing for plurality election was ratified by the people; chairman, Rochester school board, four years; judge, Rochester municipal court, since 1915; director, Rochester Trust Co., member, City Club; received hon. A.M., Dartmouth, and LL.D., N. H. State College, 1913; m., June 26, 1900, Mary J. Dudley, Buffalo, N. Y. (Wellesley, 1883). Residence, Rochester, N. H. Clay, Charles Leonidas Educator, manufacturer; b., Andover, N. H., Oct. 9, 1844; s. Horace S. and Mary A. (Sawyer) Clay; ed. public schools, Andover and New London academies, Colby College, 1868; taught for thirteen years in St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Grafton, Watertown, Whitinsville, Holbrook and Bel mont, Mass.; removed, in 1881, to Littleton, N. H., where he remained till 1895, and where he was mainly instrumental in the organization of the Granite State Glove Co. at the "Scythe Factory" village, now Apthorp, with whose management he was connected, and which was the precursor of further extensive industrial develop ment promotive of the growth and prosperity of the town; served from 157 1886 to 1895, as a member of the Littleton board of education; trustee of library, 1894-5; removed to Massa chusetts in the latter year, where he was engaged for fourteen years as superintendent of schools in the Harv ard district and six years in the Dana district, returning, then, to Littleton; Congregationalist; Independent Demo crat; member, A. F. & A. M. (32d degree), P. of H., Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity; m., 1st, Nov. 28, 1873, Stella Louise Redington, Littleton, d. May 24, 1888; children, Paul Reding ton, b. Feb. 16, 1875 (Dartmouth 1897), lawyer, Lawrence, Mass.; Ruth Stowell, b. Aug. 8, 1877 (Cushing Academy), m., June 5, 1901, William G. McCrillis, druggist, Bristol, N. H. ; Grace Ely, b. Feb. 25, 1880 (Andover Seminary), m. Daniel H. Dickinson, civil engineer, West Somerville, Mass. ; Starr Sawyer, b. Oct. 18, 1884, d. May 19, 1886; 2d, Oct. 19, 1892, Emma Fellows Lan caster, Tilton, d. Dec. 12, 1914; one son, Charles Lancaster, b. Dec. 6, 1896 (Springfield, Mass., Central high school, �158 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1915, Dartmouth College, 1919); 3d, Oct. 3, 1916, Delia Bingham Mitchell, Littleton. Residence, Littleton, N. H. Eastman, Clarence Willis Educator; b., Concord, N. H., Jan. 3, 1873; s. Charles L. and Sarah (French) Eastman; ed. public schools of Concord, N. H., and Worcester, Mass., Worcester Polytechnic Insti tute, 6.S., 1894; instructor of Modern Languages, W. P. I., 1894-5; graduate spring of 1917; Episcopalian; Inde pendent; member, Amherst Golf Club, Holyoke Canoe Club, Faculty Club (Amherst), Modern Language Ass'n of America, Modern Language Ass'n of New England, Sons of the American Revolution, Federal Training Camps Ass'n; m., Aug. 29, 1906, Ann Hull Dey; children, Anthony Dey, b. July 8, 1908, Philip Dey, b. Nov. 25, 1909; Karl Dey, b. June 17, 1912. Residence, Amherst, Mass. Chase, Charles Parker Educator, banker; b., West New bury, Mass., May 6, 1845; s. Samuel S. and Eunice (Colby) Chase; ed. Phillips Andover Academy and Dartmouth Col lege, A.B., 1869, A.M., 1872; tutor in Greek, Dartmouth College, 1870-2; professor of Latin, Olivet College, Mich., 1872-8; instructor in political economy, Dartmouth, 1884-92; treas urer, Dartmouth College, from 1890— now treasurer emeritus; Congregationalist; Republican; cashier, Dartmouth National Bank, 1878-92, president since; vice-president, Dartmouth Sav ings Bank; president, Grafton County Electric Light & Power Co.; member, University Club, Boston, and Delta Kappa Epsilon and Phi Beta Kappa College societies; m., July 7, 1874, Fanny Huntington, Hanover. Resi dence, Hanover, N. H. study, University of Gottingen, 1895-6; University of Leipzig, 1896-8; Ph.D., Leipzig, 1898; instructor in German, 1898-1901, assistant professor of Ger man, 1901-7, State University of Iowa; in charge of German work, University of Missouri Summer School, summers of 1903 and 1905; instructor, Univer sity of Chicago, summer quarter, 1902; associate professor of German language and literature, Amherst College, since 1909; traveled abroad, summers of 1909 and 1912; member of Plattsburg Training Camp, Aug., 1916; in charge of military training, Amherst College, Stone, George Weare Lawyer; b., Plymouth, N. H., Nov. 11, 1857; s. Charles J. F. and Abbie Anna (Weare) Stone; ed. New London Literary and Scientific Institute (now Colby Academy), 1874, Dartmouth College, 1878, Boston University Law School, 1882; studied law with Hon. John M. Shirley at Andover; admitted to the bar in 1882; in partnership with Mr. Shirley in practice from Jan., 1883 till the death of the latter in 1887, since then alone; Unitarian; Democrat; superintendent of schools, 1879-80; member, board of education, nine years; N. H. house of representatives, 1885, 1887 (Democratic candidate for speaker, 1887); N. H. constitutional �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES convention, 1902, 1912; clerk, Concord & Claremont R. R.; trustee, Proctor Academy; trustee, N. H. State Library since Dec, 1913; member and clerk, 159 Episcopalian; Progressive Republican; Mason; treasurer, N. H. Children's Aid and Protective Soc; trustee, St. Paul's School, 1917-; trustee, Elliot Hospital; member, Dartmouth Alumni Council; director, Y. M. C. A.; m., June 12, 1915, Elisabeth Bancroft (Smith, 1914), dau. Dr. Charles P. and Susan C. (Wood) Bancroft of Concord, N. H. (see Bancroft); son, John Roy McLane, Jr., b. Feb. 19, 1916. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Fanner, William Parker City assessor of Manchester; b., Manchester, N. H., July 19, 1856; s. Peter and Mary (Gault) Farmer; ed. Manchester public schools, high school, 1876; Methodist; Democrat; alderman, Ward 6, Manchester, 1889-90; city assessor since 1905; present clerk, Ass'n of N. H. Assessors; delegate to Democratic national convention, Den Merrimack Co. Draft Board, No. 2, 1917-; member, A. F. & A. M., P. of H.; m., April 28, 1887, Stella M. Prince, d. Dec. 28, 1914; children, Florence G., b. March 20, 1889, d. Feb. 2, 1906; Charles S., b. Aug. 3, 1892 (Dart mouth, 1913); left Harvard Law School, 1917, to enter Plattsburg Training Camp; now lieutenant, Na tional army; Fred W., b. Jan. 19, 1899 (Proctor Academy, 1917). Residence, Andover, N. H. McLane, John Roy Lawyer; b., Milford. N. H., Jan. 7, 1886; s. John and Ellen L. (Tuck) McLane; (John McLane was governor of New Hampshire, 1905-6); ed. St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., Dart mouth College, A.B., 1907, Oxford University, B.A., 1909 (Rhodes Scholar), Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1912; member of firm, Taggart, Wyman, McLane and Starr, Manchester; ver, Colo., nominating William J. Bryan for President, 1900; member, I. O. O. F., K. of P., I. O. R. M. (past Sachem, Manesquo Lodge), P. of H., �Hon. Joseph S. Matthews �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES seventh degree (past master, Amoskeag Grange); m., 1st, Jan. 12, 1882, Lucy A. Foss, b. July 11, 1860, d. July 15, 1893; 2d, June 23, 1896, Imogene F. Joy; one son, Martin Parker, b. April 25, 1884, paying teller, Amoskeag Savings Bank. Residence, Man chester, N. H. Matthews, Joseph Swett Lawyer, Assistant attorney general; b., Franklin, N. H., Dec. 21, 1861; s. George B. and Emily (Howard) Matthews; ed. Franklin high school, 1879, Dartmouth College, 1884; studied law with Reuben E. Walker, of Concord, now associate justice N. H. supreme court; admitted to the bar in 1891 and since in practice in Concord; member firm of Matthews & Sawyer, 1898-1905, afterwards alone; Episcopalian; Repub lican; member, Concord board of al dermen, two terms; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1907-8, chair man, committee on ways and means; legacy tax attorney, 1906-13; assist ant attorney general of New Hamp shire, 1915—devoting attention to mat ters of civil procedure; conducted the research work and wrote New Hamp shire's answer in the boundary contro versy between New Hampshire and Vermont; trustee, Merrimack County Savings Bank; treasurer trustees, Pro testant Episcopal Church in N. H.; member, Blazing Star Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Concord, Wonolancet Club; m., Dec. 10, 1890, Clara Helen Web ster; children, Emily Webster, b. Aug. 27, 1892 (St. Mary's School, 1911, Hollins College, Hollins, Va., two years, New England Conservatory), Jane Webster, b. May 23, 1896 (St. Mary's School, 1914, Wellesley, 1919). Resi dence, Concord, N. H. Whippen, Frank Warren Clergyman; b., Lynn, Mass., June 20, 1856; s. Henry Cass and Lydia (Richards) Whippen; ed. Lynn schools and Tufts College, A.B., 1878, B.D., 1881; ordained to the Universalist ministry at Shelbourne Falls, Mass Oct. 12, 1882; has been pastor of the 11 161 Universalist Church at Kingston for nearly twenty years past, the church at Kensington for a considerable part of that time having also been in his charge; for ten years last past, he has been secretary of the Universalist State Convention, and for the last six years state superintendent of churches; Republican; member, Kings ton school board many years; trustee, Nichols Memorial Library; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1913- 14; 1915-16; member, I. O. O. F. (Past Grand, Columbian Lodge, No 85); m., Aug. 26, 1885, Miranda S. Swan, Shelburne Falls, Mass.; six children, Henry Cass (Tufts, 1907), d. Feb, 11, 1912; Elsie S. (Sanborn Seminary, 1906, now of Concord)Leonard S. (Tufts, 1913), civil engi neer, now in U. S. Army service; Annie (Mrs. John Bragdon, Kingston) Norman (N. H. College, 1918), in Medical Corps, U. S. Army; Elbert W. (Tufts, 1917), licensed preacher, pursu ing Theological studies. Residence. Kingston, N. H. �162 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Adams, Wesley Farmer, b., Nelson, N. H., July 2, 1872; s. Israel and Ruby Ann (Elliott) Adams; ed. Londonderry public schools, Pinkerton Academy, Deriy, and Bryant & Stratton's Business College; Presby terian; Republican; selectman, London derry, 1905-6; moderator, London derry town and school meetings; deputy sheriff, Rockingham County since 1905; member, advisory board, N. H. Department of Agriculture, 1914; member, St. Mark's Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Derry; prominent in the order Patrons of Husbandry, having been a district deputy of the State Grange four years, gatekeeper two years, steward six years, overseer four years, and master four years—1913 to 1917, inclusive—and now serving a three years' term as member of the executive committee, elected Dec., 1917; m., June 21, 1908, Mabel M. Nevins. Resi dence, Londonderry, N. H. (Derry P. O.). Tucker, William Jewett Clergyman, educator; b., Griswold. Conn., July 13, 1839; s. Henry and Sarah (Lester) Tucker; ed. Dartmouth College, A.B., 1861; Andover Theolog ical Seminary, 1866; D.D., Dart mouth, 1875, U. of Vt.„ 1904; LL.D., Williams, 1893, Yale 1895, Wesleyan, 1903, Columbia, 1906; ordained in the Congregational ministry, 1867; pastor, Franklin St. Church, Manchester, 1867-75, Madison Square Presbyterian Church, New York City, 1875-9; professor of sacred rhetoric and lec turer on pastoral theology, Andover Theological Seminary, 1879-93; presi dent, Dartmouth College, 1893-1909; president emeritus since 1909; asso ciate editor, Andover Review, 1884-93; lecturer, Lowell Institute, 1894; Ly man Beecher lecturer, Yale Divinity School, 1897; University preacher, Harvard, 1900-01; member, Phi Beta Kappa, American Academy Arts and Sciences, N. H. Historical Soc., Uni versity Club, Boston; author, "From Liberty to Unity," 1902; "The Making and the Unmaking of the Preacher," 1909; "Public Mindedness," 1910; "Personal Power," 1910; "The Func tion of the Church in Modern Society," 191 1 ; contributor to various periodicals; m., 1st, June 22, 1870, Charlotte H. Rogers, Plymouth, N. H., d. Sept. 15, 1882; 2d, June 23, 1887, Charlotte B. Cheever, Worcester, Mass. Resi dence, Hanover, N. H. Sanborn, John Page Publisher; b. Fremont, N. H., Sept. 9, 1844; s. Alvah and Nancy (Page) Sanborn; ed. New Hampton Institute and Dartmouth College, 1869; taught school two years in Ohio and Maine; editor, Newport, R. I., Daily News, 1871; in Nov., 1872, became editor and proprietor of the Newport Mercury, which he has since conducted, and which claims the distinction of being the oldest paper in the country—a large printing and publishing plant is con nected with the paper; Republican; �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES member, Newport School Committee, 1874-81; R. I. house of representatives, 1879-82 (speaker in 1881-2); state senate, 1885-6, and again in 1889 and several successive years (president, three years); again member of the house in 1898-9, and of the senate since 1906; member, Northern Pacific Railway Commission, 1882; delegate in Republican national convention, 1880, 1884; member, R. I. commission, Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893; ex-com. Centennial Celebration, Perry's Lake Erie Victory, 1913; conspicuous in Masonry, past Grand High Priest, Royal Arch Masons of R. I., Past Grand Commander, Grand Commandery K. T. of Mass. and R. I.; Supreme treasurer, N. E. O. P., twenty-five years; treasurer, R. I. Soc, S. A. R. ; m. April 7, 1870, Isabelle M. Higbee, Newport, N. H.; children, S. Florence (Mrs. A. S. Howard), Alvah H., John Royal. Residence, Newport, R. I. Hoyt, Horace F. Farmer and business interests; b., Enfield, N. H., Oct. 26, 1842; s. Horace F. and Caroline E. (Hardy) Hoyt; ed. public schools of Hanover, in which town he has had his home since early childhood; Baptist, Republican; cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln for president, and has missed voting at no election since, except the primary of 1916, when he was ill in a hospital; selectman, Hanover, 1868-73; com missioner for Grafton County, 18941912, nominated by acclamation eight times; member, N. H. house of repre sentatives, 1893, chairman, committee on retrenchment and reform; 1915, chairman, committee on county affairs (vice-president Farmers' Council), 1917, chairman, committee on county affairs, member, committee on equali zation of taxes; superintendent, Han over Town Farm, 1887-90; served as tax collector for Hanover twenty-eight years in succession; trustee of public funds; director and treasurer, Hanover public library; president, Etna Cream ery Ass'n; director and trustee, Baptist church, Etna; director, Dartmouth 163 Savings Bank; Mason for more than fifty years, member, Franklin Lodge, and St. Andrew's Chapter, R. A. M., Lebanon, and has taken the Templar degrees; Patron of Husbandry fortytwo years, chaplain, Mascoma Valley Pomona Grange twenty-seven years, and N. H. State Grange eleven years, and still in office; gave much time and effort to the establishment of a public library at the village of Etna, whichTias now over 2,600 volumes and many pamphlets, and is housed in a fine brick building, with slated roof and hardwood floors; m., Nov. 5, 1868, Minnie R. Coates, d. Jan. 23, 1913; two children, Willis P., b. Nov. 7, 1869, d. Jan., 1907; Caro E. (Mrs. John D. Ayer) b. July 6, 1874, d. June 22, 1897. Residence, Hanover, N. H. (Etna P.O.). Brackett, Charles Albert Dentist; b., Lempster, N. H., Jan. 2, 1850; s. Joseph and Lydia Lucretia (Hunt) Brackett; ed. public schools and under tutelage of parents; commenced �Charles A. Bracrett, D.M.D. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES study of dentistry in 1870 with Dr. Levi C. Taylor, then of Holyoke, Mass., now of Hartford, Conn, (see page 91), meanwhile pursuing the course of study in the dental department of Harvard University, from which he graduated, D.M.D., in 1873, immedi ately locating in practice in Newport, R. I., where he has since continued. Instructor in dental therapeutics, Harvard Dental School, 1874-80; assistant professor, 1880-3; professor of dental pathology and therapeutics, 1883-90; professor of dental pathology since 1890—making forty-four years teaching service at Harvard; president, R. I. State Board of Registration in Dentistry, 1888-97; delegate, Inter national Medical Congress, London, 1881; ninth International Medical Congress, Washington, 1887; World's Columbian Dental Congress, Chicago, 1893; member corporation, Newport Hospital; chairman, committee for drafting new city charter, Newport, 1906; trustee, People's Free Public Library, Newport; director and vicepresident, Aquidneck National Bank and Newport & Fall River St. Railway Co.; director, Newport Trust Co.; member, R. I. (ex-president), Mass. and N. H. Dental Socs., Northeastern Dental Ass'n (ex-president), First Dis trict Dental Soc., New York, Ameri can Academy of Dental Science (expresident), National Dental Ass'n; trustee and consulting dental surgeon, Newport Hospital; member, Repre sentative City Council, Newport, since 1906; member, Harvard Club of Khode Island, Harvard Club of Boston and many other organizations; Unitarian; Republican; m., Feb. 3, 1886, Mary Irish Spencer, Newport. Residence, 102 Touro St., Newport, R. I. DeMerritt, John Railway and army service; b., Madbury, N. H., Aug. 8, 1856; s. Ezra Edric and Louisa (DeMerritt) DeMer ritt; ed. public schools, Coe's Academy, Northwood, N. H., Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass. (1875-7), Colby Acad emy, New London, N. H., 1878; 165 entered service of B. & M. Railroad, as station agent at Madbury, 1879; worked up through various depart ments, to the position of city pas senger and ticket agent at Boston, Mass., which he held till 1897, when he resigned; Unitarian; Republican; mem ber, N. H. house of representatives, 1887, serving on finance committee; sergeant-at-arms, N. H. state senate, 1897, 1901; appointed paymaster, U. S. V., Spanish War, by President McKinley, May, 1898, with the rank of major, being the third of his name in direct descent to hold this title, the first being one of the heroes serving at the capture of Fort William and Mary, at Newcastle, in December, 1774, and the second receiving his commission from Gov. John Langdon; assigned to the staff of Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt, Dept. of the Pacific; on duty at San Francisco during the organization of the department, and, later—from Aug., 1898 to Feb., 1899, at Manila, Philippine Islands, when he was transferred to the staff of Maj. �166 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Gen. Elwell S. Otis; on account of pro longed illness from fever, he was obliged to return to the States in May, 1899, since when he has made his home on the ancestral estate in Madbury. Maj. DeMerritt has a large and interesting collection of fire arms, and other military weapons, which he has gathered as souvenirs. Residence, Madbury, N. H., (Dover P. O.). Black, Archibald Minister; b., Rothesay, Bute, Scot land, May 24, 1877, s. Hugh and Isa bella (McDougall) Black; ed. Rothesay Academy, 1892, Glasgow University, B.A., 1906, United Free Church Hall, Glasgow, and Union Theological Semi nary, New York, B.D., 1909; while in Glasgow University, editor of The Lord Rector, sub. editor Glasgow University Magazine; prize man in English literature and vice-president of Liberal Club; ordained by New York Presbytery, 1909; minister, Bedford Park Presbyterian church, New York City, 1909-14, South Congregational church, Concord, . N. H., 1914-; trustee, N. H. Home Missionary Soc., secretary (unpaid), Congregational American Missionary Ass'n; member, Central Congregational Club of N. H., Merrimack Ass'n Congregational Churches, Concord Ministers' Confer ence, Anti-Saloon League (Mem. Head quarters Com.), Nat. Security League, N. H. Children's Aid and Protective Soc., N. H. Historical Soc, Wonolancet and Beaver Meadow Golf clubs; m., May 6, 1913, Ruth Hunter, New Rochelle, N. Y.; one son, Robert Hunter, b. April 8, 1915. Residence, Concord, N. H. Herbert, John Lawyer; b., Wentworth, N. H., Nov. 2, 1849; s. Samuel and Lydia Maria (Darling) Herbert; ed. public schools, Rumney, N. H., and Boston, Mass.; Dartmouth College (1871); principal of New Ipswich Appleton Academy for three years; studied law with his father; was admitted to the bar in 1875; began practice in Boston in 1880, with ex-Senator Bambridge Wadleigh and Frederick P. Fish, and has since practiced there; member of the Boston Bar Ass'n, Massachusetts Bar Ass'n and American Bar Ass'n; is or has been president of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Congregational Club of Boston and vicinity, Municipal League of Somerville, Independent Club of Somerville, Appleton Academy Ass'n, Scientific Temperance Ass'n, Progress ive League of Somerville, Mystic Valley Club, Somerville Citizen Co., Federation of Churches of Somerville, E. T. Cowdrey Co., Bear Creek Oil Co., and Eastern Forge Co. of Massachu setts; director of the Somerville Journal Co., Merchants Co-operative Bank of Boston, The Congregational SundaySchool and Publishing Soc., Somer ville Board of Trade, and Somerville Young Men's Christian Ass'n; a visitor of Tufts College; member of the Twentieth Century Club, executive committee of the Republican Club of Massachusetts, Economic Club, Mass achusetts Press Ass'n, and New �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Hampshire Club; is a member of the Winter Hill Congregational Church, of John Abbott Lodge of Masons, and of De Molay Commandery; prior to 1912 he was a Republican, but he then joined the Progressive party and was the Progressive candidate for Congress in the ninth congressional district of Massachusetts; in 1913 was the Citizens' candidate for mayor of Somerville; in 1914 was chairman of a committee to prepare a new charter for the city of Somerville; m., 1st, Aug. 1, 1872, Alice C. Guy of Peacham, Vt., d. Feb., 1914; children, Carl G., and Lena F.; m. 2d, June 24, 1915, Blanche E. Roscoe, of Flint, Mich., child, John Herbert, Jr. Residence, Somerville, Mass. Wason, George Butler Banker; b., New Boston, N. H., April 20, 1869; s. George A. and Clara L. (Hills) Wason; ed. public schools of New Boston and Nashua (high school, 1889); removed with his parents to Nashua at the age of fifteen; entered employ of Wason, Pierce & Co., wholesale grocers, in July, 1889, working through all departments till 1896, and representing the firm in southern New Hampshire; upon death of Mr. Pierce, in 1896, became a member of the firm, assuming direc tion of the financial end of the business; and upon the death of his uncle, Robert B. Wason, in 1906, became the head of the firm; in 1906-7 Mr. Wason was president of the Boston Wholesale Grocers Ass'n, and in 1911 of the National Wholesaler's Ass'n of America, traveling 50,000 miles in the interests of the organization, and securing the enactment by Congress of the federal law compelling the state ment of net weight on packages, thus protecting the public from short weight; upon the organization of the Liberty Trust Co. of Boston, in 1907, he was chosen its president, which position he still holds; Republican; member of Ward Ten Committee, Cambridge, where he has resided since 1889; delegate from Eighth Mass. 167 Congressional district in Republican national convention, 1916; elected to the Governor's Council from fourth councillor district, Nov., 1917; member, A. F. & A. M. (32d degree), B. P. O. E., P. of H., Boston City Club, Cambridge Club (director), Belmont Spring Coun try Club, Nashua Country Club, Cam bridge Board of Trade; (he owns the Wason and Hills homestead in New Boston, N. H., where he has a fine herd of registered Hereford cattle and where he spends his summers) ; m., 1st, April 20, 1896, Lillian Maud Fletcher, South Orange, N. J., d. May 7, 1907; 2d, June 9, 1909, Estella L. Kierstead; children, George F. (Harvard, 1920), Richard A. (Chauncy Hall School). Residence, Cambridge, Mass.; business address, 197 Washington St., Boston. Wendell, Caroline R. Social and philanthropic worker; b., Dover, N. H. ; dau. Daniel H. and Huldah (Jenness) Wendell, her father being sixth in descent from Evert �Miss Caroline R. Wendell �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Jansen Wendell, the first of the name to come to America from Holland, in 1640, and a third cousin to Wendell Phillips and Oliver Wendell Holmes. (The coat of arms of the Wendell family in Holland, a copy of which is owned by Miss Wendell, represents a merchant ship, under full sail, and two anchors crossed. This was stained in nine panes of glass in the east window of the old Dutch church at Albany, N. Y., demolished in 1805.) Miss Wendell was educated in the Dover high school and by private instruction ; member, St. John's M. E. Church of Dover; many years vice-president for New Hampshire National Ass'n for the Advancement of Women, of which Julia Ward Howe was president; member, National Conference of Charities and Corrections (corresponding secretary for New Hampshire several years); since 1892 president, N. H. W. C. T. U., Mercy Home for Girls in Manchester; member, Committee on Dependent Children, State Conference of Charities and Corrections; director, N. H. AntiTuberculosis Ass'n; corresponding sec retary, N. H. W. C. T. U., 1879-92, president, 1892-9 and since then viceEresident-at-large; since 1899 member oard of managers, Wentworth Home for the Aged, Dover; member, Visiting Committee, N. H. Memorial Hospital for Women and Children, Concord; seven years member, N. H. Daughters, Boston; member, local and state Equal Suffrage organizations, Northam Colo nists, Dover Woman's Club and W. C. T. U. Residence, Dover, N. H. Ballard, William Preston Fariner; b., Concord, N. H., Sept. 18, 1849; s. Dea. John and Hannah Gerrish (Abbott) Ballard; ed. public schools of Concord, including high school; graduating in first class of N. H. State College (then connected with Dartmouth), 1871; member, board of town school district, six years, Capital Grange of Concord, having held most of the offices, in cluding those of steward, chaplain and master and having taken the 169 seventh degree; master, Merrimack Co. Pomona Grange, and present chaplain; deputy in State Grange; deacon of the First Congregational church several years; lives on the ancestral farm near Little Pond, which has descended in direct line from the great-grandfather, Nathan Ballard, who first settled there in 1792 (Deacon Ballard specializes in dairy farming); Republican; m., 1st, Dec. 2, 1874, Mary E. Bartlett of Bath, N. H., d. Jan. 14, 1899; 2d, March 9, 1905, Mrs. Mary G. (Martin) Philbrick; children, Eugene Preston, b. March 31, 1878, d. April 6, 1884; Lucy Mabel, b. April 20, 1880, m. George L. Spofford, June 6, 1900; George Edwin, b. Aug. 10, 1883, m. Mary O. Hannaford, April 13, 1906, d. March 11, 1916, leaving four children,. John Roger, b. Aug. 24, 1907, Grace, b. Sept. 1, 1909, Eunice Mae, b. June 8, 1911, George William, b. Feb. 27, 1913; Lena Frances, b. June 4, 1889, m. George A. Silva, April 28, 1910; children. George Preston, b. Dec. 20, 1911; Gertrude, b. and d. Nov. 20, �170 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1912, Evelyn Mae, b. April 5, 1916. Residence, Concord, N. H. Wallace, James Burns Lawyer; b., Canaan, N. H., Aug. 14, 1866; s. William Allen and Mary Dun can (Currier) Wallace; ed. public schools, N. H. College of Agriculture, St. Johnsbury Academy, Dartmouth -College, 1887, Columbia University Law School; admitted to the bar in New York and practiced in that state till 1906, when he returned to Canaan, where he has since been located in practice; Congregationalist; Republi can; member, Canaan school board, 1901-8; trustee, town library since 1907; trustee, town funds since 1916; moderator since 1914; member, N. H. house of representatives 1909-10; state senator, 1913-14; member, N. H. exec utive council 1915-16; member, A. F. A A. M., lodge, consistory, commandery and shrine; P. of H., B. P. O. E., K. of P., Knights of Khorossan; m., Dec. 22, 1889, Alice Hutchinson. Re sidence, Canaan, N. H. Morrill, Arthur Putnam Lawyer, insurance; b., Concord, N. H., March 15, 1876; s. Obadiah and Lilla (Walker) Morrill; ed. Concord schools, Phillips (Andover) Academy, Yale University, Ph.B., 1896; Harvard Law School (two years); admitted to N. H. bar, 1900; member, firm of Sargent, Niles & Morrill till 1904, when he joined the insurance firm of Morrill & Danforth with which he continues; Episcopalian; Republican; member, N. H. constitutional convention, 1912; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1915-16, 1917-18 (speaker); president, Ward 5 Republican Club; chairman, Merrimack Co., Republican Club; member executive committee, Republican state committee, 1915; trustee, Loan & Trust Savings Bank, Concord; treasurer and director, State Dwelling House Ins. Co.; vice-chair man, N. H. branch American Red Cross; member, Concord Committee of Public Safety; executive committee, N. H. Speakers' Bureau for War Pur poses; member, Wonolancet, Beaver �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Meadow Golf, Snowahoe and Concord -Canoe clubs, A. F. & A. M.; m. Nov. 5, 1901. Florence E. Prescott; children, .Catherine, b. Oct. 29, 1902, d. Feb. 22, 1908; Elizabeth, b. Dec. 23, 1903; Virginia, b. April 30, 1905. Residence, Concord, N. H. Moore, Herbert Fisher Educator; b., Penacook, N. H., July 10, 1875; s. John Howard and Isabel Nancy (Brown) Moore; ed. Concord high school, N. H. State College, 1898, Cornell University, M.E., 1899, Master of Mechanical Engineering, 1903; in structor in Machine Design, Cornell, 1900-03; instructor of Mechanics one year, and assistant professor two years, 1904-7, University of Wisconsin; assist ant professor of engineering materials, University of 11linois, 1907-14; research professor since 1914; Congregationalist; member, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi (honorary scientific), Tau Beta Pi (honorary engineering), University Club, Urbana, Ill., Players' Club, University of 11linois, American Soc. for Testing Materials, American Soc. of Mechanical Engineers, Soc. for Promotion of Engineering Education; author, "Text Book of Engineering Materials," and numerous articles and bulletins of the 11linois Engineering Experiment Station; has devised sev eral machines and appliances for testing the strength of materials; m., Sept. 11, 1902, Grace Agnes Mark, Gilsum, N. H.; children, Margaret, b. Aug. 23, 1907; Mark Brown, b. Sept. 15, 1910. Residence, Urbana, Ill. Bancroft, Charles Parker Physician; b., Jan. 11, 1852, St. Johnsbury, Vt., s. Dr. Jesse P. and Elizabeth (Speare) Bancroft; ed. Con cord schools, Phillips Andover Acad emy, 1870, Harvard University, A.B., 1874, Harvard Medical School, M.D., 1878; house officer, Boston City Hospi tal, eighteen months; assistant, N. H. State Hospital, nine months; general practice, Boston, 1879-82; superin tendent, N. H. State Hospital, 18821917, succeeding his father, Dr. J. P. 171 Bancroft, who was superintendent for twenty-five years. This record of sixty years' service by father and son is Erobably unequalled in the country. a 1890 Dr. Bancroft canjed out the movement, initiated by his father, for state care of the insane, which trans ferred patients from the county poorfarms and placed them under the care of the state where better treatment is possible. This necessitated the erec tion of eight new buildings at the State Hospital, 1900-11. In 1888 he established a training-school for nurses, one of the pioneer schools in hospitals for the insane; and many years ago he established shops for vocational and industrial training at the State Hospital. At his suggestion the state bought about 300 acres of farm land for the colony care of the insane. Contributor to Wood's "Ref erence Handbook of the Medical Sciences;" author of 14 monographs: "Inquiry into the Causes of Insanity with Especial Reference to Prevention and Treatment," 1884; "Automatic Muscular Movements Among Insane," 1891; "Physical Basis of Sin," 1894; "Two Cases of Homicidal, Amnesic, Transitory Frenzy," 1897; "Sub-Con scious Homicide and Suicide," 1898; "Legal and Medical Insanity," 1900; "Paresis," 1904; "Reconciliation of the Disparity between Hospital and Asylum Trained Nurses," 1904; "Women Nurses on Male Wards in Hospitals for the Insane," 1906; "Reception Hospitals and Psycho pathic Wards in State Hospitals for the Insane," 1907; presidential ad dress, "Hopeful and Discouraging Aspects of the Psychiatric Outlook," 1908; "Is there an Increase Among the Dementing Psychoses?" 1914; "Some Perils Confronting the State Care of the Insane," 1914; "Ought Limited Responsibility to be Recog nized by the Courts?" 1916; often summoned before the courts as a medico-legal expert in the capacity of an alienist. Vice-president, N. H. Medical Soc; member, Boston Soc. for Psychiatry and Neurology, Am. �Dr. Charles P. Bancroft �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Psychological Ass'n, N. E. Soc. of Psychiatry, Boston City Hospital Alumni Ass'n, having been president of the last four; director, Mechanicks' National Bank; trustee and member, investment committee, N. H. Savings Bank; president N. H. State Board of Charities and Corrections; member, Concord Park Commission, Constitu tional Convention (1912), N. H. His torical Soc, Wonolancet Club, N. H. Harvard Club, N. H. Soc. for Preser vation of Forests, N. H. Conference of Charities and Corrections, National Conference of Charities and Correc tions, N. H. S. A. R., South Congre gational church (trustee), University and Harvard clubs and Appalachian Mountain Club (Boston); Republican; m., Aug. 6, 1884, Susan Cushing Wood; children, Charles Parker (dec), Jennette, Elisabeth, Miriam. Resi dence, Concord, N. H., and Pasquaney Lodge, Newfound Lake, N. H. Bancroft, Susan Cushing Wood (Mrs. Charles P. Bancroft); club woman and social worker; b., Milford, Mass., March 15, 1861; dau. Barthol omew and Jennette (Burke) Wood; ed. schools of Newton, Mass., High school, 1878; taught in private school, Phila delphia, and public schools of Massa chusetts five years; m., Newton Center, Mass., Aug. 6, 1884, Dr. Charles P. Bancroft of Concord, N. H.; member, South Congregational church, Concord Woman's Club (president, 1895-7), N. H. Federation of Woman's Clubs (serving on several standing committees,president, 1899-1901) ; treasurer, N. H. State Conference of Charities and Corrections, 1901- ; trustee of the N. H. School for the FeebleMinded, 1900-13; member, Concord Board of Education, 1899-1908; director, N. H. Children's Aid and Protective Soc, 1913-; trustee, N. H. Memorial Hospital for Women and Children (secretary, 1912-); member, Concord Female Charitable Soc. (presi dent, 1899-1902), Woman's Com mittee, Council of National Defense, N. H. Division; member, executive 173 committee, N. H. Branch National Civic Federation, Soc. for Preservation of N. H. Forests, Stratford (Shake speare) Club (president, 1917 -), Country Club, Friendly Club, District Nursing Ass'n, Charity Organization Soc, Mayflower Club and Woman's E. and I. Union (Boston); executive committee, N. H. Equal Suffrage Ass'n, Concord Equal Suffrage League (president, 1916 -); has frequently spoken before clubs on charitable, educational and suffrage work; chil dren, Charles Parker, b. May 28, 1886, d. Sept. 28, 1887; Jennette, b. Sept. 22, 1888, A. B., Vassar College, 1911, m. Asa Shiverick of Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1913, children, Jane and Asa, Jr.; Elisabeth, b. May 17, 1891, A.B Smith College, 1914, m. John R. McLane of Manchester, N. H., June 12, 1915, son, John R., Jr.; Miriam, b. April 24, 1894, Abbot Academy, Andover, Mass., 1914, nurse in training, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, 1917-. Residence, Concord, N. H., and Pasquaney Lodge, Newfound Lake, N. H. �174 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Beckwith, Hira Ransom Architect and builder; b., Lempster, N. H., Sept. 28, 1852; s. Ransom P. and Emily L. (Parker) Beckwith; ed. public schools, Marlow Academy and important buildings at Windsor, White River Junction and Bellows Falls, Vt., and in Massachusetts are of his design ; Universalist; Democrat; assessor, 1908; Mason, member Hiram Lodge, and Sullivan Commandery of Claremont, Bektash Temple, Concord; m., 1st., 1878, Libbie A. Martin, Springfield, Vt., d. 1902; 2d, 1910, Mrs. Etta M. Wolcott Benjamin. Residence, Clare mont, N. H. Smith, Jonathan Lawyer; b., Peterborough, N. H., Oct. 27, 1842; s. John and Susan (Stearns) Smith; ed. New Hampton Institution, New Hampton, N. H., 1867, Dartmouth College, 1871; stud ied law with Cross & Burnham, Manchester, N. H.; admitted to Hills borough County bar in 1875; practiced in Manchester till 1878 when he re moved to Clinton, Mass., where he has Stevens High School; removed to Claremont with his mother after his father's death, when eleven years of age; learned the carpenter's trade with the. late B. P. Gilman of Claremont; studied architecture in Boston, and at the age of 21 formed a partnership, with the late Levi Chase, carrying on business together as contractors and builders for a number of years, since when he has continued alone, doing an extensive business at home and abroad; many of the finest residences in Clare mont have been designed and built by him, and some of the most substantial public buildings and business blocks are of his design, and their construction superintended by him, including Hotel Claremont, Union Block, and the town Hall and Opera House; the Richards Free Library and Sullivan County Court house at Newport and other since resided; Unitarian; Republican city solicitor of Manchester, 1876-8 town solicitor, Clinton, 1889, 1891 chairman Clinton board of health, 1885, 1890; member, Mass. house of �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES representatives, 1886; special justice, second district court of Eastern Wor cester, 1882 to 1907; standing justice of same court from 1907 to date; president, Clinton Home for Aged People, 1910-; president, Clinton Historical Soc, 1902-; member, N. H. Historical Soc, Mass. Historical Soc, N. E. Historic-Genealogical Soc; hon orary member, Peterborough His torical Soc; Master Trinity Lodge, A. F. & A. M., 1887, 1888; High Priest, Clinton Chapter, R. A. M., 1885-6; district deputy Grand High Priest, 1893-4-5; Grand King, Grand Chapter Massachusetts, 1896; deeply interested in the history and genealogy of his native town, and has published several books pertaining thereto in cluding: "The Home of the Smith Family," "The Reunion of the Smith Family," "A New Hampshire Farm and its Owner," "Peterborough, New Hampshire in the American Revolu tion," and "Old Trinity Lodge, A. F. & A. M., 1778, 1892, of Lancaster, Mass"; has also prepared many articles for the Mass. Historical Soc, appearing in the records of its proceedings, and written much for periodicals and newsCapers upon the history of Peterorough; m., 1st, Dec. 13, 1876, Tirzah A. R. Dow, d. Aug. 28, 1881; 2d Feb. 23, 1886, Elizabeth C. Stearns; one dau., Susan Dow (Smith, 1902), teacher of English in Clinton high school. Resi dence, Clinton, Mass. Carroll, Annie Wilkins (Mrs. Charles Herbert Carroll); b., Bedford Center, N. H., Aug. 23, 1866; dau., Dr. William Wesley and Persis Lucinda (Morse) Wilkins. Dr. Wilkins enlisted in 2d N. H. Vols., May 9, 1861; was acting assistant surgeon in the Navy, Oct. 21, 1861-Dec. 22, 1862, serving on board the Shepard Knapp; second assistant surgeon, Aug. 19, 1863-July 21, 1864. Mrs. Carroll was educated in the Manchester schools and by private instruction; student of the piano with Frederick W. Batchelder of Manchester and Walter H. Lewis, Boston, 1875-85; studied art in Bos 175- ton with Samuel L. Gerry, Edward L. Champney, George W. Seavey and Melbourne L. Hardwick, 1885-91; portrait painter; studied in Paris, France, with F. Lasar, 1903; Epis copalian (St. Paul's church); mem ber, Concord Woman's Club (presi dent, 1917-), Music Club, Rumford Chapter, D. A. R. (treasurer, 1904-), Friendly Club, District Nursing Ass'n, Concord Female Charitable Soc, N. H. Children's Aid and Pro tective Soc, Red Cross, Woman'sCouncil of National Defense, Soc. for the Preservation of N. H. Forests; m. Charles Herbert Carroll of Concord, Sept. 17, 1891; son, Charles Wilkins, b. 1892; d. 1895. Residence, Concord, N.H. Pike, Edwin Bertram Manufacturer; b., Salem, Mass., July 24, 1866; s. Edwin B. and Ade laide (Miner) Pike; ed. Haverhill, N. H., and St. Johnsbury, Vt., Acade mies and New Hampton Institution! and Commercial College, New Hamp- �Col. E. Bertram Pike �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ton, N. H. (St. Johnsbury, 1884, New Hampton, 1885); descendant of John Pike who emigrated from Yorkshire, England, to Salisbury, Mass., in 1635; both his paternal and maternal ances tors for six generations have been New Hampshire citizens; traveling sales man, A. P. Pike Manufacturing Co., 1886-7; member firm of Danforth & Pike, manufacturers' agents, Boston, 1888-9; general superintendent, Pike Mfg. Co., Pike, N. H., 1890-6; treas urer, Pike Mfg. Co., 1893-8; president, Pike Mfg. Co., since 1908; president, Cortland Grinding Wheel Corporation, Cortland, N. Y.; president, Manufac turers' Corundum Co., Toronto, Ont.; president, Lake Tarleton Club, Pike, N. H.; vice-president, D. A. Brebner, Ltd., Hamilton, Ont.; vice-president and director, National Bank of New bury, Newbury, Vt.; vice-president for New Hampshire, National Ass'n of Manufacturers, 1908-12; president, White Mountain Board of Trade, 1911; president, Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, N. H., 1905-13; director, Eastern States Agriculture & Industrial Expo sition, Springfield, Mass.; Congregationalist; member, Congregational Church, Haverhill, and Bethany Con gregational Church, Pike, N. H.; Republican; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1903-4; major on staff of Gov. Robert P. Bass, 1911-12; Mason, 32d degree; past master Graf ton Lodge, No. 46, Haverhill; member, Franklin Chapter, Lisbon, Omega Council, Plymouth, Edward A. Ray mond Consistory, Nashua, St. Gerard Commandery, Littleton, Bektash Temple, Concord; member, N. H. His torical Soc., Soc. for Protection N. H. Forests, American Forestry Ass'n, Na tional Conservation Soc., Appalachian Mountain Club; m., Feb. 18, 1911, Mamie Pearson; children, Constance Harrison, b. Feb. 13, 1913; E. Bertram, Jr., b. Aug. 19, 1915; Deborah, b. April 1, 1917. Residence, Pike, N. H. Wadleigh, Fred Tilton Clothing merchant; b., Sanbornton. N. H., Nov. 2, 1870; s. John B. and 12 177 Aruthesa (Tilton) Wadleigh; ed. pub lic schools, New Hampton Institute, 1891 (valedictorian) ; Baptist; progress ive Republican; member and chair man, Milford water board; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1907-8, serving on committee on revision of statutes, and introducing a bill pro viding for the direct primary, which became the law at a subsequent session; member, N. H. constitutional conven tion of 1912, serving on the special committee on woman suffrage, and signing the minority report in favor of the amendment; member, A. F. & A. M., and I. O. O. F.; taught school in youth, but has been engaged in the clothing trade in Milford for the last twenty-five years; great-grandson of James Wadleigh, a soldier of the Revo lution and one of the early settlers of Sanbornton; m., April 19, 1899, Alice Bancroft Conant at Boston; children, Theodore Conant, b. Dec. 16, 1900, Winthrop, b. Jan. 23, 1902, Ruth, b. Oct. 18, 1903; Eleanor, b. Jan. 8, 1908. Residence, Milford, N. H. �178 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Hering, Hermann Siegfried Christian Science lecturer; b., Phila delphia, Pa., Aug. 24, 1864; s. Dr. Constantine and Therese (Buchheim) Hering (Dr. C. Hering was the eminent physician whom Hahnemann called the "Father of Homeopathy in Amer ica"); ed. in private schools, Univer sity of Pennsylvania, 1886 (B.S. and M.E. degrees), also City and Guilds of London Inst., London, Eng.; special course with Prof. W. E. Ayrton, Lon- \ . ^r\ H 11 don, 1889; professor of mechanics and electrical engineering in Manual Training School, Philadelphia, 188791; associate in electrical engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 1891-9, engaged in lecturing and research work, making several original investi gations and publishing results in pamphlet form; since 1899 Christian Science practitioner; before giving up professional work, member Inst. of Elec. Engineers, London, Eng., Am. Inst. of Elec. Engineers, New York, Engineers' Club of Philadelphia and Franklin Inst. of Philadelphia; became interested in Christian Science in 1893, devoted three years to a careful invest igation of the doctrine before uniting with the denomination; reader, Chris tian Science church, Baltimore, 18971902; made a teacher of Christian Science by the Mass. Metaphysical College, 1901; first reader of The Mother Church, Boston, 1902-5, later president of church and member of board of lectureship; first reader, Christian Science church, Concord, N. H., 1906-9; since 1905 lecturer on Christian Science in many parts of the world, including the North American continent from Mexico to Alaska, Europe, Australia and New Zealand; m., Marian White of Philadelphia, Pa., June 9, 1887; son, John Constantine, b. May 27, 1888, d. Sept. 17, 1888. Residence, Concord, N. H. Bachelder, Nahum Josiah Farmer, ex-governor; b., Andover, N. H., Sept. 3, 1854; s. William A. and Adeline E. (Shaw) Bachelder; ed. pub lic schools, New Hampton Institution, Franklin Academy; hon. A.M., Dart mouth, 1891; Congregationalist; Re publican; superintending school com mittee, Andover, three years; secretary N. H. Board of Agriculture, 1887-1913; Commissioner of Immigration during the continuance of the office; member and president, N. H. board of Cattle Commissioners for several years; trustee, N. H. College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, 1903-14; Mason (32d degree); Patron of Husbandry; master, Highland Lake Grange, East Andover, four years; first lecturer, Merrimack Co. Pomona Grange, 1886; secretary, N. H. State Grange, 188391; master, 1891-1903; lecturer, National Grange, 1899-1905; member and chairman legislative committee, National Grange, several years, and instrumental in securing the establish ment by Congress of the parcel post and postal savings banks; several years secretary, N. H. Grange Fair Ass'n and subsequently secretary, Concord State Fair Ass'n; some time treasurer, Granite State Dairymen's �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Ass'n; many years agricultural editor, Manchester Mirror and Farmer and for some time editor of National Grange Weekly, organ of the Patrons of Hus bandry; president, N. H. Board of Traded five years; secretary, N. H. Old Home Week Ass'n, 1899-1914; upon conclusion of his service as secre tary of the Board of Agriculture, Governor Bachelder devoted himself entirely to the management and culti vation of Highland Farm, his ancestral home in Andover, where his great grandfather, Josiah Bachelder, settled in 1782, and which has since remained in the family, the farm and outlands now including nearly one thousand acres; m., June 30, 1887, Mary A. Putney of Dunbarton; children, Ruth, b. May 22, 1891; Henry Putney, b. March 17, 1895, ed. Concord high school and N. H. College, now engaged with his father on the home farm. Residence, East Andover, N. H. Reed, George Harlow Clergyman; b., Worcester, Mass.. March 24, 1858; s. Samuel G. and Cleora E. (Harlow) Reed; descended on mother's side from Governor Bradford and John Alden; ed. Phillips Exeter Academy, 1883 (class or ator), Bangor Theological Seminary, 1886, Boston University (special course); pastor, Winslow Congrega tional church, Taunton, Mass., 188791; North Congregational church, Haverhill, Mass., 1891-8; First Congre gational church, Concord, N. H., 1898-; (this church, founded in 1730, is famous for its long pastorates. Dr. Reed being only sixth in succession to hold the office); D.D., Dartmouth College, 1910; trustee, Bangor Theolog ical Seminary, 1915 -; trustee, N. H. Congregational Ministers' and Widows' Fund, 1899- ; director and secre tary, N. H. Bible Soc., 1913-; trustee and vice-president, N. H. Home Missionary Soc.; pres., N. H. Prisoners' Aid Ass'n; chairman, committee on Penal Institutions, N. H. Conference of Charities and Corrections; director, N. H. Anti-Saloon League; corporate 179 member, A. B. C. F. M., 1913-16; Republican ; member, Congregational Club,.Y. M. C. A., Phillips Exeter Alumni Ass'n, Bangor Theological Alumni Ass'n, Beaver Meadow Golf Club and S. P. C. A.; m., 1st, July 16, 1889, Ellen Virginia Deane, dau. Dr. Asahel S. and Virginia (Hughes) Deane of Taunton, Mass., d. June 16, 1906; 2d, May 3, 1910, Helena B. Quinby, dau. Edwin S. and Helen M. (Gilman) Quinby, Bangor, Me.; one dau., Margaret, Concord High School, 1911, one year Wheaton Seminary, Plymouth, N. H., Normal School, 1915; teacher at Plymouth Normal, 1915-. Residence, Concord, N. H. Wood, Mary Inez Stevens (Mrs. George A. Wood) ; club woman, publicist; b., Jan. 18, 1866, Woodstock, Vt.; dau. John L. and Jean Ainsworth (Brand) Stevens; ed. Black River Academy, Ludlow ; Vermont Academy, Saxtons River, Vt., 1883, and private tutors; taught school one term, and m., Oct. 18, 1884, George A. Wood of �Mary I. Wood �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES South Acworth ; resided at West Leba non, N. H., till 1889, removing, then, to West Medford, Mass., and in 1898 to Portsmouth, N. H., which has since been her home; Unitarian; suffragist; in Medford served on the board of ed ucation; auditor and chairman educa tion committee, Medford Woman's Club; president, local Consumers' League; director, Massachusetts Con sumers League; in Portsmouth, mem ber and president, Graffort (Woman's) Club; president, Civic Ass'n; presi dent, Portsmouth District Nursing Ass'n; president, Woman's Realty Co.; vice-president, Portsmouth Char ity Organization; president, Woman's Alliance of the Unitarian Church; super intendent, Sunday School; member, Portsmouth Board of Instruction ; mem ber and vice-president, N. H. Woman Suffrage Ass'n; president, N. H. Fed eration of Women's Clubs, 1903-5; manager, Bureau of Information, Gen eral Federation of Women's Clubs; member, N. H. state board of Chaiities and Corrections; chairman, N. H. Divi sion, Woman's Committee, National Council of Defense; Home Economics Director for N. H., under Federal Food Administration; has written and spoken extensively in behalf of the various causes in which she is engaged, particularly for woman suffrage, of which she has long been an ardent ad vocate, and food conservation in con nection with war work to which she has given much time since the United States entered into the war with Ger many. (See George Albert Wood, p. 126.) French, James Edward Retired merchant; b., Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, N. H., Feb. 27, 1845; s. James and Evaline A. (Moulton) French; ed. public schools and N. H. Conference Seminary, Tilton; removed with his parents to Moultonboro, in 1851, and has resided there since, except for two years —1867-9— in Somersworth; engaged in mercantile business till 1884, when he retired; Methodist; Republican; moderator, 181 Moultonboro, 1879-1918; town treas urer many years; railroad commis sioner, 1879-83; U. S. Collector of Internal revenue, 1889-93; member, N. H. house of representatives, 187879; member, N. H. senate, 1887; member, house of representatives, 1897-1917, having had longer legisla tive experience than any man in the state now living; from his long service as chairman of the house committee on appropriations has come to be known as the "watch dog of the treasury"; member, board of trustees of State institutions, 1915-17; director, Pemigewassett R. R.; member, A. F. & A. M., P. of H.; m., 1st, July 2, 1867, Martha E. Hill, Somersworth, a. May 7, 1907; 2d, March 15, 1914, Martha A. Hersom, Somersworth. Residence, Moultonboro, N. H. Huse, Raymond Howard Clergyman; b., Woburn, Mass. July 24, 1880; s. John S. and Abbie (Plumer) Huse; ed. Nute High School, �182 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Milton, N. H., Drew Theological Semi nary, 1903; Methodist; Prohibitionist; pastor at Sanbornville and Brookfield, 1903-4-5; ordained deacon at Claremont, 1905; pastor at Exeter, 1906-78-9; ordained elder at Laconia, 1907; superintendent, Dover district, N. H. M. E. Conference, 1910 to Sept., 1915; pastor, Baker Memorial M. E. Church, Concord, since latter date; member, M. E. General Conference, 1916; trustee, N. H. M. E. Conference; presi dent, Interdenominational Commission of N. H., 1916-17; member, Board of Examiners, Conference Relations Com mittee, Conference Claimants Com mission, Sustentation Commission, N. H. Conference M. E. Church; secre tary, N. H. Anti-Saloon League; author, "Songs of an Itinerant," 1906; "The Soul of a Child," 1914; "Letters on the Atonement," 1917; "Conversa tions on the Christian Faith," 1918; "Songs of the Sunset," in preparation; m., Sept. 1, 1906, Mabel Hale Ridgway, Newburyport, Mass. Residence, Concord, N. H. Morse, Harris A. Printer; b., Hopkinton, N. H., Jan. 3, 1865; s. Ezekiel W. and Mary A. (Stanley) Morse; ed. public schools and Contoocook Academy; successively employed by Concord Axle Co., at Penacook, and Davis Bros., paper makers, Warner, and then engaged in the printing business, first with the Hopkinton Times, at Contoocook, then with the Valley Times at Pittsfield, and subsequently, four years with the People and Patriot, Concord, where he was foreman of the composing room; June 1, 1889, he removed to Tilton where he conducted a job printing house, selling blank book, stationery and school supplies in connection, meanwhile taking an active interest in public affairs; Congregationalist; Dem ocrat; town clerk of Tilton, 1901-3, town treasurer, 1902, selectman, 190514; member, N. H. house of represent atives, 1905-6; auditor for Belknap County, 1907-14; appointed postmas ter of Tilton by President Wilson, April 1, 1914, and continues in that office, to the satisfaction of the public; member of the Congregational church at Tilton, which he has served in va rious positions; member and past master of Doric Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Tilton, and of the Kearsarge Club; m., Oct. 19, 1887, Nettie F. Hill, Pittsfield; one son, Errol S., b. March 3, 1889, student in N. H. College, Dur ham. Residence, Tilton, N. H. Kingsbury, William Josiah Insurance agent, florist; b., Queechee, Vt., Nov. 10, 1866; s. Josiah Ware Babcock and Mary Hill (Jackson) Kingsbury; ed. public schools and Pinkerton Academy, Derry, N. H.; Baptist; Republican; teller, Newmarket National Bank, 1892-6; teller, Derry National Bank, 1896-1902, then re tiring to devote himself to insurance work; Patron of Husbandry, past mas ter, Nutfield Grange, No. 47, Derry, past master, West Rockingham Po mona Grange; treasurer, Echo Lodge, No. 61, I. O. O. F.; member, Rocking ham Lodge, K. of P.; financial secre �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES tary, Honesty Lodge, No. 79, N. E. O. P.; financier, Derryfield Lodge, No. 13, A. O. U. W, for twelve years; member, J. O. U. A. M.; auditor, 183 their removal to California in 1908; studied law with the late John L. Spring of Lebanon, and admitted to the bar in June, 1898; opened an office in Sanborn's Block in Concord in the spring of 1899 and there practiced, a part of the time in company with Judge Geo. M. Fletcher, until his re moval to California early in 1908, where he was admitted to the bar in Los Angeles in April, and continued practice; Republican; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1903-4, serv ing on the judiciary committee and as chairman of the Merrimack County delegation; moderator, Ward 6, 1907; president, Los Angeles Harbor Com mission, 1912-16; mayor of Los An geles since Sept. 5, 1916; member, A. F. & A. M. (32d degree), I. O. O. F., Sons of the Revolution, Society of Colonial War, Sons of Veterans, Union League Club; vice-president and di Deny town school district; since 1908 has built up a greenhouse industry in Deny, with five houses and 8,500 feet of glass; attended the World's fair in California in 1915, and has travelled extensively in the United States, Mexico and Canada; m., June 20, 1900, Alice Chapman. Residence, Deny, N. H. Woodman, Frederic Thomas Lawyer; b., Concord, N. H., June 28, 1872; s. Alfred and Maria T. (Gallup) Woodman; ed. public schools, White River Junction, Vt., high school, and private teachers; his paternal an cestor came from England to this coun try in 1631, and the maternal in 1628; removed in infancy onto a farm in Plainfield, N. H., which had been granted to the Gallups, his mother's family, by King George the Third in 1765, and remained in the family until rector, First National Bank of Wil mington, Cal. ; m. Etta M. Sanborn, Feb. 6, 1908, d. April 16, 1916. Resi dence, Los Angeles, Cal. �Frank P. Hill �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Hill, Frank Pierce Librarian; b., Concord, N. H., Aug. 22, 1855; s. Cyrus and Nancv (Walker) Hill; ed. public schools, Dartmouth College, B.S., 1876, Litt.D., 1906; librarian, Lowell, Mass., 1881-5; started first public library in New Jer sey (under act of 1884) at Paterson, 1885; inaugurated Salem, Mass., public library, 1888-9; in latter year inaug urated Newark, N. J., public library, of which he was librarian till 1901, since which date he has been librarian of the Brooklyn, N. Y., public library; member, American Library Ass'n, (secretary, 1891-5, president, 1906); member, American Bibliographical Soc.; as chairman of the American Library Ass'n War Finance Committee, was instrumental in securing $1,500,000, through subscriptions, for the purpose of creating library buildings in the thirty-two camps and cantonments established by the War Department and furnishing reading matter to sol diers and sailors engaged in the world war, both here and abroad; m., Mav 17, 1880, Annie M. Wood, Lowell, Mass. Residence, 373 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.; address, Pub lic Library, Brooklyn. Rogers, Fred Ashley Farmer; b., Hartland, Vt., Sept. 20, 1866; s. Daniel Peabody and Purah Eliza (Lovejoy) Rogers; ed. public schools, Perkins Academy, Woodstock, Vt., Troy, N. Y., Business College, 1885; taught school winters and did farm work in summer while securing his education, and has since been en gaged in agriculture; located in Plainfield, N. H., Jan., 1901, buying a farm of 350 acres near Meriden Village, to which he has added 200 acres; pursues mixed farming, keeping over 100 head of cattle, with horses, sheep and swine to match; Congregationalist; Repub lican; chairman, board of selectmen, Plainfield, five years; member, N. H. house of representatives and chairman committee on agriculture, 1917; Patron of Husbandry and active worker in the order; member executive committee, 185 N. H. State Grange, 1913-17; master, N. H. State Grange, 1917-; member advisory council, N. H. Board of Agri culture, Sept., 1915-; m., Feb. 26, 1890, Addie May Round, Reading, Vt. ; children, Carrie E. Westgate, b. March 1, 1891 (Kimball Union Academy, 1910); Lena A. Read, b. Oct. 13, 1892 (K. U. A.. 1910); Harriet A., b. Nov. 7, 1894 (K. U. A., 1913), teacher; Fred A., Jr., b. March 4, 1898 (K. U. A., 1917), enlisted in U. S. A., Sept. 15, 1917, promoted to corporal Dec. 1, in service in Medical Officers' Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.; Flora Belle, b. Nov. 22, 1902, now in K. U. A.; Wendell R., b. March 14, 1906; Herman D., b. April 30, 1908. Upon assuming office as Master of the N. H. State Grange Mr. Rogers at once took steps to interest the farmers in a state-wide movement for wood cutting in order to increase the fuel supply, and for increasing maple sugar production, to relieve the sugar short age. Residence, Plainfield, N. H., Meriden P. O. �186 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Cummings, Allen Curtis. Educator; b., Nov. 30, 1868, North Thetford, Vt. ; s. Harlan P. and Alpa M. (Baxter) Cummings; ed. Thetford, Vt., Academy and Dartmouth College, A. B., 1892 (commencement oration and honorable mention in political science) ; A.M., Dartmouth, 1895; has attended several sessionsHarvard Summer school. Principal high school, Littleton, Mass., 1892-5; Ayer, Mass., 1895-8; instructor, St. Johnsbury, Vt., Academy, 1898- 1901; principal, Orange, Mass., high school, 1904-12; head-master, Stevens High School, Claremont, N. H., since 1912; Conrgegationalist; Republican; secretary-treasurer, N. H. School-mas ters Club; member, New England His tory Teachers Ass'n; Phi Beta Kappa and K. K. K. societies, Dartmouth; A. F. & A. M., and Eastern Star; unmar ried. Residence, Claremont, N. H. Hill, Howard Fremont Journalist; clergyman; b., Concord, N. H., July 21, 1846; s. John M. and Elisabeth Lord (Chase) Hill; grandson of Gov. Isaac Hill; descendant of Han nah Eames, killed by the Indians in the Framingham, Mass., Massacre, 1676; ed. Concord High School, 1863, Nor wich (Vt.) Univ., 1863-5; Dart mouth College, A.B., 1867, A.M., 1870; Episcopal Theological Seminary, Cam bridge, Mass., B.D., 1879; A.M., Tri nity, 1885, Bishops' College, 1888, University of Vermont, 1911; Ph.D., Dartmouth, 1887 (on examination for work); D.D., Norwich University, 1891; Episcopalian; Democrat; member, Con cord common council, 1907-8; board of aldermen, 1909-10; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1895-7; N. H. constitutional convention, 1912; chap lain, Vermont legislature, 1882; chap lain, Vermont National Guard, thirteen years; trustee, University of Vermont, 1886-9; trustee, Norwich University, 1895-1915; member, editorial board, Concord History Committee; editor, N. H. Patriot, 1868-73; ordained dea con, P. E. church, 1875, priest, 1877; rector, P. E. church, Ashland and Holderness, 1875-9; Montpelier, Vt., 187989; Amesbury, Mass., 1889-91; Pittsfield, N. H., 1895-1905; chief examin ing chaplain, P. E. Diocese of New Hampshire; held same office in Ver mont; editor, Church Fly-Leaf since 1897; member, A. F. & A. M., 33d degree, Grand Cross of Constantine, Royal Order of Scotland; ex-president and present secretary-treasurer, N. H. Soc. S. A. R.; member, Soc. Colonial Wars; m., Oct. 17, 1870, Laura L. Tibbetts, Concord; children, John M., b. Oct. 30, 1871, d. Dec. 4, 1872; Maria D. (Mrs. Archibald Campbell), b. Dec. 11, 1873, d. June 2, 1908; Grace W. (Mrs. Zoheth S. Freeman, New York), b. June 21, 1876. Residence, Con cord, N. H. Farnsworth, Kate Maria Sheldon (Mrs. James Farnsworth); club woman; b., Ashley, Mass., June 4, 1861; dau. Joel and Abby S. (Under wood) Sheldon; ed. private teacher; for twenty years, 1896-1912, cashier and bookkeeper for the HolbrookMarshall Co., Nashua, N. H.; 1896 �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1912, rec. sec, council member and treasurer, N. H. Branch Order of King's Daughters, president, 1912-17; inter national treasurer, Order King's Daugh ters, 1914-; treasurer, Nashaway Woman's Club, 1914-15, vice-presi dent, 1916, president, 1917-; presi dent, Cross Bearers' Circle, Universalist Church, Nashua, 1908-; treasurer, King's Daughters Benevolent Ass'n caring for a children's home, 1912-; member, Thornton Chapter, D. A. R., and Nashua Grange, P. of H.; active in the Red Cross, Liberty Loan drive, and other forms of war relief work; Universalist; m., Nov. 8, 1910, James Farnsworth. Residence, Nashua, N. H. Spaulding, Oliver Lyman Lawyer; b., Jaffrey, N. H., Aug. 2, 1833; s. Lyman and Susan (Marshall) Spaulding; ed. public schools, Mel ville Academy, Jaffrey, and Oberlin College, 1855; studied law, admitted to the bar in 1858, and located in prac tice at St. Johns, Mich.; Episcopalian, senior warden of church at St. Johns, twenty-five years; Republican; regent, University of Michigan, 1858-65; Sec retary of State of Michigan, 1867-71; special agent, U. S. Treasury Dept., 1875-81; member, 47th Congress, Sixth Michigan district, serving on committees on Indian Affairs and Mili tary Affairs, 1881-3; chairman, com mission to Hawaii to investigate reci procity treaty between United States and Hawaii, 1883; delegate, Republi can national convention, 1896; asst. sec'y, U. S. Treasury, 1890-3, 18971903; president, Pan-American Cus toms Congress, 1902; declined ap pointment as judge of Utah Terri tory, 1870, also appointment as judge tendered by the governor of Michigan, 1889; captain, major, lieutenant-colo nel and colonel, 23d Michigan Volun teers in Civil War, and brevet brigadier general; member, A. F. & A. M., hold ing chief office in the several Masonic grand bodies in Michigan; member, Loyal Legion, G. A. R., and Army and Navy Club; m., 1st, May 29, 1856, Jennie Mead, d. Nov. 11, 1857; 2d, 187 1859, Minerva Mead, d. 1861; 3d, Aug. 12, 1862, M. Cecelia Swegles, dau. Hon. John Swegles, former Audi tor General of Michigan; children, Frank Mead, b. Nov. 4, 1861, mer chant at St. Johns, Mich.; Edna Cece lia, b. Nov. 17, 1870 (Wellesley, 1892); Oliver Lyman, Jr., b. July 17. 1875 (Univ. of Mich., A.B., 1895, LL.B., 1896), appointed second lieutenant of Artillery by President McKinley in 1898, now colonel in the regular army; John Cecil, b. Jan. 7, 1879 (Univ. of Mich., 1897, Law Dept., George Wash ington Univ., 1901), Lawyer, Detroit, Mich.; Thomas Marshall, b. May 18, 1882 (Univ. of Mich., B.A., West Point, 1905), now major in the U. S. Coast Artillery. Home. 2224 N St., Washington, D. C.; legal residence, St. Johns, Mich. Sawyer, William Henry Lawyer; Associate Justice, N. H. Superior Court; b., Littleton, N. H., Aug. 18, 1867; s. Eli D., and Sarah O. (Pierce) Sawyer; lineal descendant, �Hon. William H. Sawyer �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES on maternal side, of Robert Cushman, who promoted the Mayflower expedi tion, chartered the vessel, was the financial agent of the Pilgrim Company, and, in Dec, 1621, preached at Ply mouth the first sermon in New Eng land ever printed, and whose son, Thomas, married Mary Allerton, also a Mayflower passenger and the last survivor of the party, from whom Judge Sawyer is descended; ed. Little ton high school and Boston University School of Law, 1890, taking the three years' course in the latter in two years; studied a year in the office of the late Hon. Harry Bingham; admitted to the bar in Concord, July 25, 1890, and practiced in the office of Bingham & Mitchell in Concord till Jan., 1904; was alone three years and then formed a partnership with Joseph S. Matthews, now assistant attorney general, which continued about six years, then prac ticed alone for a time; and was sub sequently in partnership with the late Cen. John H. Albin until the latter's retirement; Congregationalist; Demo crat; candidate of his party for various offices; member, N. H. Executive council, elected in a strong Republican district, 1913; member, Concord board of education, 1909-15; appointed Associate Justice, N. H. Superior Court, Dec. 12, 1913; m., Nov. 18, 1891, Carrie B. Lane, Whitefield, N. H; children, Howard Pierce, b. Aug. 13, 1892 (Dartmouth, 1915, Yale Medical College, 1918), now serving in the Yale Mobile Field Hospital, American Expeditionary Force, in France; Helen Lane, b. March 13, 1895 (Mt. Holyoke, 1917), teacher of Ancient history, Con cord high school; Marion Farr, b. July 22, 1896 (Mt. Holyoke, 1919); Robert Cushman, b. March 13, 1899; Charles Murray. b. Feb. 2, 1906. Residence, Concord, N. H. Holt, Hermon Lawyer; b., Woodstock, Vt., Sept. 7, 1845; s. Nathan L. and Rebecca Maria (Mack) Holt; ed. Randolph, Vt., Academy, Kimball Union Acad 189 emy, 1866, Dartmouth College, 1870; studied law, admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Claremont in 1873, and has there continued; Episco palian; Republican; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1889-90, N. H. senate, 1894-5; served several years as a member of the Stevens High School committee and also of the town school committee ; trustee and president, Claremont Savings Bank; retired from active practice, he spends the summer season on a farm, a mile out of town, and the winters in the old Farwell home, built by his wife's grandfather 100 years ago; m., Oct. 6, 1875, Clara Elizabeth, dau. Charles R. and Clarissa E. (Per kins) Farwell; children, Hermon, Jr., b. Nov. 14, 1876 (Dartmouth, 1897, Har vard Law School, 1901), lawyer in Bos ton; Clara Farwell (Mrs. Edward K. Woodworth), b. May 22, 1879, d. July 20, 1917; Frances Glidden (Mrs. Henry C. Hawkings, Jr.), b. June 7, 1881; Marion Elizabeth, b. Sept. 19, 1886. Residence, Claremont, N. H. �190 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Charron, Henry Emery Clothing merchant; b., Vercheres, P. Q., March 5, 1861; s. Jean Baptiste and Hermine (Cormier) Charron; ed. public schools of Canada and United States; engaged in the clothing trade for thirty-five years, conducting an extensive business for himself in Claremont the last ten years; Catholic; Democrat; member, N. H. house of representatives from Claremont; 191314, 1915-16; Democratic candidate for state senator, 1916, running largely ahead of his ticket; member N H. Con stitutional Convention, 1918; treasurer, board of cemetery commissioners, for the town of Claremont; member, St. Jean Baptiste Soc, Knights of Colum bus (Columbian Council No. 1820), B. P. O. Elks, Franco Canado American Soc; m., March 8, 1886, Almaide Geoffrion, d. June 15, 1897; children, Emeria, b. Feb. 14, 1887; Victor F., b. Dec. 31, 1891; Theresa and Aloysia, b. Oct. 4, 1893. Residence, Claremont, N. H. True, Reuben Cutler Farmer; b., Lebanon, N. H., Dec. 14, 1847; s. Bradley and Sarah A. (Smith) True; ed. public schools and Kimball Union Academy, 1869; Con- gregationalist; Republican; member, board of selectmen, Lebanon, 1887, 1888; N. H. house of representatives, 1889, 1913, 1915; constitutional con vention, 1912; member, A. F. & A. M., Knight Templar and Shriner, P. of H., N. H. Historical Soc; m., Nov. 14, 1883, H. Lillian Child, Cornish; chil dren, Mary Cutler, b. Nov. 30, 1886, d. Nov. 27, 1898; William Bradley, b. June 3, 1890 (Kimball Union Acad emy, 1909) ; Olive Lillian, b. Sept. 18, 1898 (Kimball Union Academy, 1916, N. H. State College, 1921) . Residence, West Lebanon, N. H. Barnard, Harry Everett Chemist; b., Dunbarton, N. H., Nov. 14, 1874; s. Nelson H. and Celestia A. (Ryder) Barnard; ed. public schools and N. H. College of �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, B.S., 1899; Ph.D., Hanover College, 1913; assistant chemist, N. H. Experiment Station, 1899; U. S. Smokeless powder factory, Indian Head, Md., 1900-1; trustee, N. H. College, 1903-6; chemist, N. H. State Board of Health, 1901-5; Indiana State Board of Health since 1905; state food and drug commis sioner, Indiana, since 1907; state com missioner of weights and measures since 1911, food and drug inspection chemist, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, since 1907; president, Indiana Sanitary and Water Supply Ass'n; member, American Chemists Soc. (founder and first president, Indiana Section) ; mem ber, Soc. Official Agrl. Chemists, Nat'l Ass'n State Food Commissioners, Fed eral Food Standards Com., Indianap olis Tech. Soc, Indiana member, Lake Michigan Water Commission; hon orary member, N. H. Medical Soc; member executive committee, Nat'l Conservation Congress, 1912; Irvington Athenaeum, Indianapolis Literary Soc; m., June 20, 1901, Marion Harvie, Providence, R. I. Residence, 5543 University Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Ayers, Philip Wheelock Forester; b., Winterset, la., May 26, 1861; s. Elias J. Ayers; ed. Cornell University. Ph.B., 1884, Johns Hop kins, Ph.D., 1888; tutor and fellow, Johns Hopkins, 1886-8; general secre tary, Associated Charities, Cincinnati, O., 1889-95; studied penal and chari table institutions in Europe, 1895; general secretary, Bureau of Asso ciated Charities, Chicago, 1895-7; assistant secretary, Charity Organiza tion Soc, New York, 1897-1900; Forester of the N. H. Soc. for the Protection of Forests since 1900; superintendent, Summer School of Philanthropic Work, New York Charity Organization, 1898-1905; m. Alice Stanley Taylor, Newton, Mass., Aug. 8, 1899. Residence, Franconia, N. H., business address, 4 Joy St., Boston, Mass. 191 Frisselle, Frank Monroe Journalist; b., Boston, Mass., Dec 22, 1862; s. Isaac Monroe and Annie (Steele) Frisselle; ed., Boston public schools, Harvard preparatory course, Boston Latin School; Episcopalian; Republican; city editor, Manchester Daily Union, 1890-2, night editor, 1905-13; city editor, Manchester Mir ror and American, 1913-; deputy chief, Manchester fire department, 18971900; first secretary, N. H. State Fire men's Ass'n; president, Animal Rescue League, 1911-17; member, Lake Winnipesaukee Improvement Ass'n, Man chester Historic Ass'n, Sarsfield Boat Club, Manchester; author, "Kismet Poems," "Lady Franklin Boy Greeley Relief Expedition" (delivered in lec ture form) and many fugitive poems and local historical pamphlets; orig inator of "Observant Citizen" column, Manchester Union; editor "O. C." column, Manchester Mirror; for ten years Associated Press correspondent �Hon. Edwin F. Jones �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES for Manchester; dramatic editor, Man chester, for twenty years; m., Feb. 4, 1899, Carrie Stearns Corliss. Resi dence, Manchester, N. H.; summer home, Beaver Island, Lake Winnipesaukee, N. H. Jones, Edwin Frank Lawyer; b., Manchester, N. H., April 19, 1859; s. Edwin R. and Mary A. (Farnham) Jones; ed. Manchester schools, Dartmouth College, A.B., 1880; studied law with the late Judge David Cross of Manchester; admitted to the bar Aug. 23, 1883, and commenced practice as a partner of the late Wil liam J. Copeland; after Mr. Copeland's death, in 1886, continued alone for sixteen years, then becoming a mem- . ber of the firm of Burnham, Brown, Jones & Warren, which, with some changes in membership, is now the firm of Jones, Warren, Wilson & Manning, with an extensive general practice, Mr. Jones devoting himself mainly, however, to the interests of various large corporations; Unitarian; Republican; assistant clerk, N. H. house of representatives, 1881, clerk, 1883, 1885; city solicitor of Manches ter, twelve years, from 1887; treas urer, Hillsborough County, 1887-95; delegate in N. H. constitutional con vention, 1902, and member, standing committee on future mode of amend ing the constitution; delegate, again, in the convention of 1912, and president of the convention; a frequent speaker on the stump in the interests of his party, and orator of the day at many civic celebrations and historical anni versaries; president of the Republican state convention in 1900; delegate-atlarge from New Hampshire in the Republican national convention at Chicago, in 1908; trustee of Manches ter city library since 1906; many years trustee of Pine Grove Cemetery; member, N. H. Bar Ass'n (president, 1906-8); American Bar Ass'n; Mason, member, Washington Lodge (Master in 1891), Mt. Horeb Chapter, Adoniram Council and Trinity Commandery of Manchester; N. H. Consistory (32d de13 193 gree), and Shriner; district deputy grand master, Grand Lodge of N. H. in 1896, and grand master in 1910; I. O. O. F.; member, Manchester Com mittee of Public Safety, and chairman Speakers' Bureau, N. H. Committee of Public Safety; member, Phi Beta Kappa, Derryfield and Intervale Country clubs, Manchester Boston Art Club, Boston; m., Dec. 21, 1887, Nora F. Kennard of Manchester; one dau., Rebecca, b. July 17, 1889, d. Oct. 26, 1902. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Churchill, Winston Author; b., St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1871; s. Edward Spaulding and Emma Bell (Blaine) Churchill; ed. U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, 1894 (hon. A.M., 1903, Litt.D., 1914, LL.D., 1915); Episcopalian; Progressive Re publican; member, N. H. house of rep resentatives, 1903-4, 1905-6; aide on staff of Gov. Nahum J. Bachelder, 1903; Progressive candidate for gov ernor of New Hampshire, 1912; mem ber, Century Club, New York; Tennis and Racquet, Union and Tavern clubs, Boston; author, "The Celebrity," 1898; "Richard Carvel," 189JL"The Crisis, 1901; "The Crossing," 304f "Coniston,"" 1906; "Mr. Crewe's Career," 1908;- '"A Modern Chronicle," 1010.; "Tne Inside of the Cup," 1913; "A Far Country," 19J& "The Dwellmk Place of Light," 1917; traveled in Europe, 1917-18, writing impressions of the war for the American press; m., Oct. 22, 1895, Mabel H. Hall. Residence, Cornish, N. H. (Windsor, Vt., P. O.). Harriman, Walter C. Lawyer; b., Warner, N. H., Sept. 8, 1849; s. Gen. Walter and Almira R. (Andrews) Harriman; ed. public schools and Colby Academy, New Lon don, N. H.; commenced the study of law in 1873, and pursued the same in the office of Lyman D. Stevens and that of Tappan & Albin in Concord; admitted to the bar in 1876, and the following year commenced practice in Portsmouth; Universalist; born aDemocrat, and raised his first flag for �194 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Douglas and Johnson, in the campaign of 1860; he has affiliated with the Republican party generally since at taining his majority, but stands for country first in all emergencies; ap pointed solicitor for Rockingham County, by Gov. B. F. Prescott, to succeed the late William B. Small, and twice subsequently elected by the people to the same office; removed to Nashua, where he continued practice for several years, serving also six years as a member of the Nashua board of education—the last year as president; member, N. H. constitutional con vention from Nashua in 1902. (As a boy of fifteen Mr. Harriman was with his father, General Harriman, in the war, on the march to Appomattox, saw the last battle fought and was at the surrender of Lee); m., Sept. 3, 1878, Mabel A. Perkins of Portsmouth; children, Walter Hartwell, b. Sept. 19, 1881 ass't supt. Universal Winding Co., Providence, R. I.; Almira Andrews (Mrs. Omar Swenson, Concord), b. Nov. 25, 1882. Residence, Warner, N. H. Myers, Walter Crane Clergyman; b., Kingston, N. Y., Dec. 24, 1858; s. Abram and Martha (Osterhoudt) Myers; ed. Kingston High School, Rochester University, 1883, Rochester Theological Seminary, 1887; Y. M. C. A. secretary, Waterbury, Conn., Norristown, Pa... Williamsport, Pa.; general work, Mass. State Y. M. C. A. committee, 1901-4; pas tor, First Baptist church, Reading, Mass., 1904-12; First Baptist church, Concord, N. H., 1912-; member, Ma sonic fraternity, I. O. O. F., Baptist Ministers' Conference (Boston), Salis bury Baptist Ass'n, and many other religious and philanthropic organiza tions; independent in politics; m., 1st, June, 1884, Ella Valkenburgh, Kingston, N. Y., d. May, 1901; 2d, Oct. 28, 1908, Jennie Florence Meins, Brookline, Mass.; one son, Clifford Ernest, b. April, 1886; ed. Kingston High School, Normal School, West chester, Pa.; travelling salesman; en listed June, 1917, Company B, First �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Reserve Engineer Corps, now in France. Residence, Concord, N. H. Conn, Charles Fuller Manufacturer; b., Concord, N. H.. Nov. 11, 1865; s. Dr. Granville P. and Helen M. (Sprague) Conn.; ed. Con cord schools, high school, 1883, Dart mouth College, B.S., 1887; Episco palian; Republican; served as brakeman on Concord & Montreal R. R. summer of 1883, before entering col lege; ticket agent, Passumpsic R. R., Hanover, 1884-7; brakeman and par lor car conductor, White Mountain trains, summer seasons, 1885-6-7; traveling agent, Providence & Worces ter R. R., Oct., 1887 to May, 1888; Eurser, Fall River Line, Providence & tonington Steamship Co.; traveling agent (traffic and claims), Providence, R. I.; special agent (traffic) and gen eral agent, Boston, of same and New York, Providence and Boston R. R., May, 1888 to June, 1893, when steam ship and railroad companies were leased; purser, Fall River Line, Old Colony Steamboat Co., June, 1893 to Feb., 1894; auditor, Old Colony Steamboat Co., New Haven, Conn., Feb., 1894 to July, 1896; treasurer, Boston Terminal Co., July 1, 1896, during construction of South Station, and treasurer, purchasing agent and paymaster, Boston Terminal Co., to March 31, 1901 (resigned); with Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Co., chiefly engaged in making examinations and reports on railroad projects and properties, April 1, 1891 to Oct. 1, 1891; manager for same company from Oct. 1, 1891 to Feb. 1, 1904. as chief engineer of construction and contractors for power plant and equip ment in the construction of the Lack awanna and Wyoming Valley proper ties; vice-president and general man ager, Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railroad Co., at Scranton, Pa., from beginning of operation, Feb. 1, 1904, to Jan., 1913; also president, Lacka wanna & Wyoming Valley Power Co., and Meadow Brook Stone Co.; presi dent and general manager, Giant Port 195 land Cement Co., Philadelphia, Pa., Feb., 1913 to date; m., Nov. 7, 1889, Mabel S. Dwight, Concord, N. H.; one son, Dwight, b. Oct. 7, 1890 (Phillips Exeter Academy, 1910, Dartmouth College, 1914). Residence, Wayne, Pa.; business address, Fifteenth and Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mason, Ellen McRoberts (Mrs. Mahlon L. Mason); writer, club-woman ; b. North Baldwin (Quaker Brook), Me.; dau. John and Charity (Davis) McRoberts (her father, born in Belfast, Ireland, son of a Scotch mother and Irish father, who was an army officer, came to this country in youth and was at first engaged in rail road building); ed. public schools and academies, and Farmington, Me., Normal School; taught school for a time and was married April 21, 1873, to Mahlon Lee Mason, proprietor of the Sunset Pavilion, a widely known summer hotel at North Conway, where her home has since been. Endowed with literary taste and a talent for writ ing, she cultivated these and made fre quent contributions, both in prose and verse, to the Portland Transcript, the Press and other Maine papers; also let ters and stories published in the Boston Courier; served for a dozen years as the "East Side" correspondent of the Boston Herald; was a constant con tributor to the While Mountain Echo during the period of its publication, and more recently wrote for Among the Clouds. She is also a forceful and convincing public speaker. She has traveled in Germany, having been there when the old Emperor William died; saw the troops swear allegiance to his son, Frederick, and realized the ap proaching prominence of the Hohenzollern regime. Her letters to the Boston Sunday Herald at that time attracted wide attention. She has translated many stories and poems from the German, some of which have been published in the Granite Monthly, as have various historical articles from her pen; she is also represented in the "Poets of Maine" and the "Poets of �Ellen McRoberts Mason �Capt. Nathaniel R. Mason, M.D., F.A.C.S., M.R.C., U.S.A. �198 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES New Hampshire"; served six years on the Conway school board and was mainly instrumental in securing ex pert supervision for the schools, her personally obtained opinions upon the subject having also been used by State Superintendent Morrison, in his work of extending the system through the state; she was also instrumental in establishing a school library at North Conway, effected the centralization of the schools in the villages of the town, and took the initiative in bringing to North Conway the first meeting of the American Institute of Instruction, in 1898; vice-president, N. H. Federation of Women's Clubs, 1896-7, and inaug urated the custom of holding yearly field-meetings, the first one being held at North Conway, July 8-9, 1896, while she was president of the North Con way Woman's Club; first chairman, Forestry Committee, N. H. Federation, 1897-1905, and during this service in duced many of the Women's Clubs of the state to become life members of the Society for the Protection of N. H. Forests, of which she was a charter member and had the honor of naming, having also written much upon the subject of forest preservation; clerk of North Conway Public Library Ass'n for the last thirty years; member, book committee, of the same and of the building committee erecting the handsome stone structure for housing the library; member, New England Woman's Press Ass'n; president of the local S. P. C. A., Suffragist; Episco palian, and clerk of the corporation of Christ Church, North Conway for nearly thirty years past. One son, Dr. Nathaniel R. Mason (see next sketch). Residence, North Conway. Mason, Nathaniel Robert Physician and surgeon; b., North Conway, N. H., April 26, 1876; s. Mahlon Lee and Ellen (McRoberts) Mason (great-great-grandson of Capt. Nathaniel Hutchins of French and Indian and Revolutionary war fame); ed. under his mother's tutelage till nearly ten years of age, Pierce grammar school, Brookline, Mass., private study in Germany, Bridgton, Me., high school, Phillips Andover Academy, 1893, Yale University, A.B. 1897 (with honors), Harvard Medical School, M.D. 1901; was a summer reporter for the Boston Herald and other papers in boyhood, and a clerk in the Sunset House, his father's hotel, in vacation, while at Yale and Harvard; Episco palian (vestryman, Christ church, North Conway); Republican; com menced professional practice in Boston, at "The Marlboro," on Marlboro St., in the fall after graduation; pursued general practice four years, after that specializing in obstetrics and gyne cology; assistant in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harvard University Medi cal School; First Ass't Visiting Sur geon for Diseases of Women, Boston City Hospital; Ass't Visiting Physi cian Boston Lying-in Hospital; has carried out important original inves tigations in the Laboratory for Surgi cal Research of Harvard Medical School; frequent contributor to the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal; member Beta Theta Pi fraternity, Yale, Mass. Medical Soc, Mass. Medi cal Benevolent Soc, Boston Medical Library, Obstetrical Soc. of Boston, American Medical Ass'n, American College of Surgeons, Ass'n of Military Surgeons of U. S., Union Boat Club; member of the first military instruc tion camp, at Plattsburg, N. Y., in the summer of 1915; received commission as first lieutenant in the Medical Re serve Corps of the U.S. Army, Oct. 12, 1916; commissioned as captain in the Medical Section of the Officers' Re serve Corps, Dec. 7, 1917; assigned to active duty at Camp Greenleaf, Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., Jan. 10, 1918, serving as instructor in surgery; ordered by the War Department to Rockefeller In stitute, New York, for a further course in Medical Research; assigned to the Division of Surgery, for foreign service, at Base Hospital Fifty-one; m., Aug. 31, 1911, Eunice Ireland, dau. Rev. Warren Rasselas Ireland, Winchester, Mass.; two children, Charity Adeline, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES b. May 21, 1913; and Mahlon Rasselas, b. April 6, 1915. Office and residence, 483 Beacon St., Boston; summer home, North Conway. Silver, Ernest Leroy Educator; b., Salem, N. H., Sept. 29, 1876; s. Clinton Leroy and Paulina Clymelia (Ayer) Silver; ed. Pinkerton Academy, Derry,N. H., 1894, Dart mouth College, B.Litt., 1899; super intendent of schools, Rochester, N. H., 1900-04, Portsmouth, 1905-9; princi pal, Pinkerton Academy, 1909-11; di rector, N. H. State Normal School, Plymouth, since 1911; Methodist (trustee, M. E. Church, Plymouth); Progressive Republican; served as president of Strafford and Rockingham County Teachers' Ass'ns, and N. H. State Teachers'Ass'n; many years mem ber, N. H. Educational Council; presi dent, Schoolmasters' Club; director, American Institute of Instruction; member, National Educational Ass'n and National Ass'n of Normal School Presidents: A. F. & A. M., St. Johns' 199 Lodge, Portsmouth; m., 1889, Hattie May Plummer. Residence, Plymouth, N. H. Nolin, William Peter Merchant; postmaster ofClaremont; b., Claremont, N. H., April 6, 1875; s. Pierre and Mary (Gillette) Nolin; ed. public schools of Claremont; en gaged in the grocery business estab lished by his father in 1895, and since incorporated as P. Nolin & Sons, doing an extensive business; now president of the corporation, and also president of the Nolin Shoe Co.; Roman Cath olic; Democrat; appointed postmaster of Claremont by President Wilson; active member of Claremont board of trade and interested in all public im provements; member, committee on public playground; director, People's National Bank ; member and past vicepresident, N. H. Retail Grocers Ass'n; member, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Moose, Foresters of America, L' Union Canadienne Francaise, St. Jean Baptiste Soc, Naturalization Club; m. �Hon. James W. Remick �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Laura N. Courchene, Sept. 16, 1902; children, Francis Harry, b. May 15, 1906; William Esdrase, b. Aug. 25, 1908. Residence, Claremont, N. H. Remick, James Waldron Lawyer; b., Hardwick, Vt., Oct. 30, 1860; s. Samuel Kelley and Sophia (Cushman) Remick; ed. public schools, Colebrook, N. H. Academy, Michigan University, LL.B., 1882; admitted to the N. H. bar, 1882; commenced prac tice at Colebrook, remaining for two years, when he formed a partnership with the late Hon. Ossian Ray, with office in Littleton, to which town he removed; later was associated with his brother, the late Gen. Daniel C. Remich, under the firm name of Remich & Remick; appointed U. S. district attorney for New Hampshire by Presi dent Benjamin Harrison at the age of twenty-eight years, holding the office four years; appointed an associate justice of the N. H. supreme court in 1901, when he removed to Concord; resigned from the bench in 1904, to resume private practice, becoming a member of the firm of Sargent, Remick & Niles, and subsequently being asso ciated with Henry F. Hollis, present U. S. senator from New Hampshire, under the name of Remick & Hollis, which latter firm was dissolved in 1911, and the firm of Remick & Jackson (Robert Jackson) formed, continuing five years, since when Judge Remick has practiced alone; Unitarian; Inde pendent Republican; member, Little ton board of health, 1887-9; board of education, 1889-1901, the last six years as chairman; member, N. H. and American Bar Ass'ns, Derryfield Club, Manchester, Wonolancet, Beaver Meadow Golf and Snowshoe clubs, Concord; trustee, John H. Pearson fund; m., Dec. 5, 1888, Mary S. Pendle ton, Hartford, Conn. Residence, Con cord, N. H. Remick, Mary Pendleton (Mrs. James W. Remick); club woman; b., Bangor, Me., July 81, 1864, dau. Nathan P. and Helen M. (Smith) 201 Pendleton; ed. private schools, Marl boro and Southboro, Mass., and Hart ford, Conn.; secretary, N. H. Confer ence of Charities and Corrections, 1907— ; trustee and secretary, Pem broke Sanatorium for Advanced Cases of Tuberculosis; trustee, N. H. Mem orial Hospital for Women and Children ; eight years president, Hospital Asso ciates, when $6,000 was raised for the Maternity Fund; president, Concord Woman's Club, 1911-13; first vice- president, Friendly Club; served as chairman of committee on Industrial and Social Conditions and Prison Reform for the General Federation of Woman's Clubs, 1912-16; first vicepresident, N. H. Federation of Woman's Clubs, 1916— ; chairman, Civil Service Reform, N. H. Federation; chairman, legislative committee of N. H. Federa tion; chairman of garments and surgi cal dressings under the N. H. Chapter of American Red Cross; member, N. H. Historical Soc., N. H. Prison Ass'n. Stratford (Shakespeare) Club, Concord Equal Suffrage League; Unitarian; m., �202 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Dec. 5, 1888, Hartford, Conn., Judge James Waldron Remick ; lived at Little ton, N. H., 1888-1902; since then, Con cord, N. H.; dau., Gladys, b. Littleton, Oct. 31, 1891; ed. Mount Ida School, West Newton, Mass.; m. Jesse Scott Wilson, Sept. 30, 1915. Emerson, Francis Patten Physician (specialty, ear, nose and throat since 1898); b., Candia, N. H., June 10, 1862; s. Moses Fitts and Abbie (Patten) Emerson; desc. Michael Em erson, Haverhill, Mass., 1634; ed. public schools, Pembroke (N. H.) Acad emy, private tutor, M.D., Coll. Physi cians and Surgeons (Columbia Univ.), N. Y. City, 1886; F. A. C. S., assoc. in Laryngology, Harvard Graduate Medi cal School; instructor in Otology, Har vard University Medical School; asst. Aural Surgeon, Mass. Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary since 1910; member, American Medical Ass'n (chm., section Laryngology and Otol ogy, 1917), Mass. Med. Soc, Vt. State Medical Soc. (hon.), American Laryn- gol., Rhinol. and Otolog. Soc., Ameri can Otolog. Soc, N. E. Otolog. and Laryngol. Soc.; Boston Chamber of Commerce, Harvard Club, Woodland Golf Club, Washington Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; Independent Republican; non-sectarian; m., Nov. 16, 1886, Rena P. Colby of Boston; children, Guy C., b. Aug. 22, 1887, Chester, Vt., m., Louise Boyd Brown, Sept. 12, 1916; Margaret, b. May 29, 1894, Boston, m. Donald Ballon Chapman, Dec. 21, 1915. Residence, 124 Longwood Ave., Brookline, Mass. Office, 520 Common wealth Ave., Boston, Mass. Kingsbury, Edward Newell Physician; b., Francestown, N. H. Sept. 7, 1853; s. John Langdon and Abigail (Hyde) Kingsbury; of the eighth generation from Joseph Kings bury, Watertown, Mass., 1632, one of nineteen men granted land by the General Court, 1636, to organize the town of Dedham. Mass.; ed. Francestown and Colby (New London) acade mies, Amherst College, 1878, Hahne mann Medical College, M.D. 1880; practiced in Spencer, Mass., 1880-3, Newton Center, Mass., 1883-5, Woonsocket, R. I., since 1885. Member staff of Woonsocket hospital, 1910-16, member medical board since 1912, chief of staff since 1916; president, Woonsocket District Medical Soc., 1917-; member, R. I. Homeopathic Medical Soc, Mass. State Homeo pathic Soc, Mass. Surgical and Gyne cological Soc, American Institute of Homeopathy, Delta Upsilon, Winnesuket Country Club; m., May 5, 1881, Clara A. Coffin, Newton Center, Mass., dau. D. N. B. and Sarah (Hayward) Coffin; children, Newell Coffin, b. 1882; Mabel Hyde, b. 1884 (Mrs. Thomas G. Wright) and Mary Richards Kings bury, b. 1886. Residence, Woon socket, R. I. Woolson, Augustus A. Banker; real estate and insurance; b., Lisbon, N. H., June 15, 1835; s. Amos and Hannah D. (Temple) Woolson; ed. public schools, Kimball Union �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Academy, Meriden and Newbury (Vt.) Seminary; went West at twenty-one years of age, but returned, in a year or two, to Lisbon where he has since been in business; engaged for many years in general mercantile business, as a mem ber of the firm of Wells & Woolson; later formed a partnership in real estate and insurance, with his nephew, Augus tus M. Clough, continuing to the present time; Stand pat" Republican ("having no use for the initiative and referendum, or the primary, not be lieving in self appointed candidates, or two elections in one"); town clerk of Lisbon, 1861-2; moderator, 1866 to 1908, except during the years of Demo cratic ascendency in town, from 1878 to 1886; town treasurer, fourteen years; chairman supervisors of check list, twenty years; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1875 to 1878 (speaker in 1877 and 1878); deputy sheriff, five years; assistant assessor, U. S. Internal Revenue, 1865 to 1873 when the office expired by limitation; delegate in N. H. constitutional con vention, 1889, 1902; director, Lisbon Savings Bank and Trust Co. (which he was largely instrumental in organ izing), twenty-eight years and presi dent of the same, sixteen years; presi dent of the Lisbon Village Library Ass'n, whose organization he also promoted, for more than thirty years; village commissioner, seven years; principal pension attorney for Lisbon and vicinity since the close of the Civil War. Residence, Lisbon, N. H. Clough, Clarence Edward Coal and lumber merchant; b., Danbury, N. H., Feb. 25, 1872; s. George B. and Phoebe R. (Wiggin) Clough; ed. Colby Academy, New London, N. H., 1891, Yale University, 1895, University of Chicago Divinity School, 1898; Baptist; entered the ministry and served five years as pastor of the church at Bloomington, Ind., during which time a new stone church edifice was built and the membership doubled ; subsequently retired, and for the last fifteen years has been engaged in the 203 coal and lumber business in Lebanon, taking an active interest in church and public affairs, serving as deacon of the Baptist church and member of the Lebanon board of education; ex-presi dent, N. H. Baptist State Convention; treasurer and chairman executive com mittee, trustees of Colby Academy; Republican; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1909-10, and a leader of the progressive Republicans in that body; member, A. F. & A. M., and Langdon Club (chairman executive committee); trustee, Mascoma Sav ings Bank of Lebanon; m., Sept. 25, 1897, Mary E. Shepard of New Lon don (Colby Academy, 1891, Smith College, 1897); children, Dorothy, b. Sept. 2, 1898; Shepard Bancroft, b. Dec. 6, 1901; Nathaniel Paul, b. Sept. 30, 1906; Barbara May, b. March 11, 1910; Reginald Theodore, b. Oct. 28, 1914. Residence, Lebanon, N. H. Jackman, Charles Lyman. Insurance; b., Concord, N. H., Aug. 4, 1871; s. Capt. Lyman and Sarah �Charles L. Jackman �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Freese (Tilton) Jackman; direct de scendant of James Jackman, an original settler of Newbury, Mass.; his great grandfather served in the Revolution, his grandfather, Maj. Royal Jackman, with two brothers, served in the war of 1812, and his father, Capt. Lyman Jackman, who wrote the history of the Sixth N. H. Volunteers, served during the Civil War, was wounded in the second battle of Bull Run, and was confined for a time in Libby prison; ed. Concord public schools, high school, 1890; Congregationalist; Republican; engaged in fire insurance, with his father, after leaving school, and has continued, developing an extensive business, and is connected with various corporations in other lines; president, Capital Fire Insurance Co., Concord, N. H., First Investment Co., Contoocook Valley Paper Co., Henniker, N. H., Underwriters Fire Insurance Co., Concord, Eastern Fire Insurance Co., Phenix Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Page Belting Co., Northern Securities Co.; vice-president, Manu facturers & Merchants' Mutual Insur ance Co., Concord, Concord Real Estate Co.; manager, New England Underwriters Agency (Inc.), Concord; treasurer, Concord Building Co., Con cord, Concord Y. M. C. A., Jackman & Lang (Inc.); assistant treasurer, United Life and Accident Insurance Co., Concord; director, State Capital Co., Concord, Concord & Claremont R. R., Concord Shoe Factory, National State Capital Bank, Home Realty Co., F. G. Guilds Co., Pittsfield, Mass.; member South Congregational Church, Cemetery Commission, Wonolancet, Kancamagus, Passaconaway, Beaver Meadow Golf and Bow Brook Squash clubs, Concord; A. F. & A. M., Knight Templar and Shriner; member, N. H. Historical Soc. and American Geo graphical Soc., New York; m., 1st, Oct. 11, 1893, Minnie M. Day, Con cord, d. Sept. 13, 1898; 2d, May 17, 1900, Mary E. Rolfe; children, Mar garet Sarah, b. Aug. 8, 1904; Roma A., b. Aug. 2, 1909, d. Jan. 11, 1912; Ruth I. Lemmon (adopted). Resi 205 dence, Concord, N. H. and Jacksland Farm, Riverhill, Concord, N. H. Gordon, George Henry Railroad employee; b., Canaan, N. H., Sept. 27, 1859; s. William and Augusta (Sleeper) Gordon; ed. public schools, Canaan, N. H., and Washing ton, D. C., Proctor Academy, Andover, N. H.; served as station agent for the Northern R. R., at Danbury, N. H., several years after leaving school, and five years as postmaster; removed to Canaan in 1886, and has been railroad station agent there since that time; Baptist; Republican; town clerk of Canaan since 1888; member, high school board, seven years; member, N. H. house of representatives, 18934, 1905-6; N. H. senate, 1899-1900; A. F. & A. M., Knight Templar and Shriner; K. of P.; New England Rail road Agents Ass'n; B. & M. Railroad Veterans Ass'n; m., Sept. 25, 1880, Emma F. Noyes; children, Ralph W., b. Feb. 25, 1882; Earle C., Dec. 12, 1887 (clerk, N. H. senate); Harold G., �206 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES b. Dec. 31, 1889; Vaughn L., b. May 7, 1892; Mamie G., b. Oct. 7, 1893; Ethelyn A., b. July 1, 1899; Ruth C., b. Jan. 10, 1902. Residence, Canaan, N. H. Wells, Christopher Henry Lawyer, journalist, Judge of Pro bate; b., Somersworth, N.H., July 6, 1853; s. Nathaniel and Eliza (Thom) Wells; ed. Somersworth high school, 1871, Bowdoin College, 1875; studied law and admitted to the N. H. bar, Aug. 16, 1878; practiced some years in company with his father's old partner, William R. Burleigh, and in 1883, pur chased the Free Press newspaper and printing establishment, devoting his attention largely, thereafter, to journal ism; Congregationalist; Republican; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1881-3; N. H. constitutional convention, 1889; aide-de-camp, with rank of colonel, staff of Gov. Charles H. Sawyer, 1887-8; mayor of Somers worth, 1894-8; justice, Somersworth police court, Jan., 1900 to July, 1914; Judge of Probate for Strafford County since March 15, 1898; chairman com mittee appointed by Gov. Chester B. Jordon to prepare rules of procedure, and uniform blanks for use in probate courts of the state, 1901-3; president, First National Bank of Somersworth; vice-president and trustee, Somers worth Savings Bank; owner and treas urer, since 1883, Somersworth Free Press; member, Strafford County and New Hampshire Bar Ass'ns, N. H. Historical Soc., N. H. Soc. Laws of the American Revolution; N. H. Weekly Publishers Ass'n, Scottish Rite Mason (32d degree), Knight of Pythia, Patron of Husbandry, etc. ; m., June 15, 1887, Oriana Hartford, Dover; no children. Residence, Somersworth, N. H. Brooks, John Graham Author, lecturer; b., Acworth, N.H., Julv 19, 1846; s. Chapin Kidder and Parmelia (Graham) Brooks; S.T.B. Harvard Divinity School, 1875; stud ied three years at the Universities of Berlin, Jena and Freidburg, and be came a lecturer on economical subjects; instructor two years, in Harvard University; several years lecturer, extension dept., University of Chicago; two years expert, U. S. Dept. of Labor, at Washington, making report of 1893, upon Workingmen's Insurance in Ger many; lecturer, University of Cali fornia; president, National Consumers' League; author, "The Social Unrest," 1903; "As Others See Us," 1908; "An American Citizen," 1910; "American Syndicalism," 1913. Address, 8 Fran cis Ave., Cambridge, Mass. Morrill, Osma Cornelia Baker (Mrs. Shadrach C. Morrill); b., Concord, N. H., March 7, 1855, dau. Bishop Osman C. and Mehi table (Perley) Baker. (In 1847 Bishop Baker was a prime mover in organiz ing the Biblical Institute at Concord. N. H., the first Methodist Theological school in this country, which in 1868 became the nucleus of Boston Univer sity.) Ed. Concord High School, 1872 (valedictorian); member, Baker Me morial M. E. Church; first president for �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES N. H. of Nat. Fed. of Musical Clubs, 1909-15; chairman of first Music Committee in N. H. Federation of Woman's Clubs; Conference president of the Woman's Home Missionary Soc. of the M. E. Church; member, Concord board of education, 1915- ; trustee of Margaret Pillsbury General Hospital, 1906-; member, Stratford (Shakesspeare) Club (president, 1892-5), Con cord Woman's Club (charter member, chairman of Household Economics, also of Music Committee), Concord Music Club (president, 1908-10) ; Dis trict Nursing Ass'n, Concord Female Charitable Soc. and Red Cross; m., May 22, 1883, Dr. Shadrach Cate Morrill, who d. Oct. 9, 1904; children, Ashley Baker, b. Sept. 6, 1884, B.S. Harvard University, 1908, M.D. Har vard Medical School, 1911, studied Vienna, Paris and London, 1912, physi cian, Chicago, 11l., 1912-17, captain, Medical Officers' Reserve Corps, U. S. A., 1917-; Margaret, b. Jan. 28, 1886, Concord High School, 1906, Garland Training School, Boston, 1908, kindergartner in the Concord schools, d. Sept. 2, 1917; Gladys, b. June 28, 1887; Mary Stearns, b. June 22, 1892, d. Dec. 4, 1903. Residence, Concord, N. H. Evans, Alfred Randall Lawyer; b., Shelburne, N. H., March 2 1 , 1849 ; s. Otis and Martha (Pinkham) Evans; grandson of Daniel Evans, an early settler of Shelburne; ed. public schools, Lancaster Academy, Lewiston, Me., Latin School, Dartmouth Col lege, 1872; studied law and admitted to the Cods County bar in 1875, also to the bar of U. S. Circuit Court in 1880; Congregationalist; Republican; repre sented Shelburne in N. H. house of representatives in 1874-5, and 1878; Removed to Gorham in 1880; served as chairman of the board of selectmen and of the superintending school com mittee; appointed Judge of Probate for Coos County in 1895 and has held the office since that time; delegate in N. H. constitutional convention, 1902 and 1912; quartermaster-general on 207 staff of Gov. Charles M. Floyd, 19078, and on staffs of Governors Quinby and Bass, as quartermaster-general of N. H. N. G.; president, Berlin and Gorham Bar Ass'n, since organization; organizer, trustee and for many years main supporter of Gorham Public Library; president, Gorham Savings Bank, and of the Berlin National Bank for ten years after organization; member, A. F. & A. M. (32d degree); secretary, Gorham Lodge, No. 73, more than thirty years; honorary member, N. H. Veterans Ass'n; m., 1st, June 1, 1880, Dora J. Briggs, d. May 10, 1908; 2d, Dec. 14, 1911, at Lisbon, N. H., Mrs. Marion J. (Bowles) Aldrich, of Colebrook. Residence, Gor ham, N. H. Morris, George Franklin Lawyer; b., Vershire, Vt., April 13, 1866; s. Josiah S. and Lucina C. (Mer rill) Morris, and grandson of William M. and Esther P. (Southworth) Morris; ed. common schools of Corinth, Vt., Corinth Academy and State Normal �George F. Morris �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES School, Randolph, Vt., 1885; taught for some years in the schools of Vershire, Newbury and Concord, Vt., and in the high schools of Wells River, Vt., and Woodsville, N. H., for two seasons in a summer school for instruction of teachers, at Wells River, and was for four years examiner of teachers for Orange County, Vt.; read law during vacations with Smith & Sloane, at Wells River, was admitted to the Vermont bar at Montpelier, Oct., 1891, subsequently to the New Hampshire bar, and at once commenced the prac tice of law at Lisbon, N. H., where he remained till March 19, 1906 when he became a member of the firm of Drew, Jordan, Shurtleff & Morris at Lan caster (now Drew, Shurtleff, Morris & Oakes) where he has since resided. As a member of the leading law firm in northern New Hampshire, for the last dozen years he has had a wide pro fessional experience. Since 1914 he has been a member of the board of State bar examiners, succeeding Judge Wil liam M. Chase. In 1917 he was chosen president of the N. H. Bar Ass'n. Republican; delegate from Lisbon in the N. H. constitutional convention of 1902, and member of the N. H. house of representatives from that town in 1905; solicitor for Grafton County, 1899-1903; several years member of Lisbon board of education and has served the last ten years in Lancaster in the same capacity. Mr. Morris is much interested in botany, and has a large collection of the flora of northern New Hampshire; also extensively engaged in agriculture, being the owner of one of the finest farms in Coos County, and is president of the Coos County Farm Bureau; m., May 16, 1894, Lula J. Aldrich of Lisbon (see sketch of Mrs. Morris) ; one son, Robert Hall, b. Aug. 21, 1907. Residence, Lancaster, N. H. Morris, Lula J. Aldrich (Mrs. George F. Morris); club woman; b., Libson, N. H., Aug. 4, 1872; dau. Charles and Persia (Hall) Aldrich; ed. public schools, Lisbon 209 high school, 1891; resided in Lisbon, except for a year's absence, in Creston, la., until removal with her husband to Lancaster in 1906; assistant post-mis tress in Lisbon for six years after graduation from high school. Mrs. Morris has always been interested in the social life and events of the towns where she has resided, and is widely known among the club-women of the state; served as president of Friends in Council in Lisbon, 1905-6, and of Unity Club, Lancaster, 1911-12; treasurer, N. H. State Federation of Women's Clubs, 1913-14; auditor of the same, 1915-16; prominent in the Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Ma tron, Lafayette Chapter, Lisbon, in 1901, and as Grand Matron of the order in New Hampshire in 1909; at present, a director of N. H. Division, Women's Committee, Council of Na tional Defense, and chairman, Lan caster Branch of the Red Cross, and active in both positions. From 1899 to 1906 Mrs. Morris worked in her hus band's office, making a study of law in �Hon. Henry W. Keyes �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES the meantime, and while never applying for admission to the bar, the knowledge of law and familiarity with court pro cedure acquired made her a valuable assistant in his work. Keyes, Henry Wilder Farmer, Governor of New Hamp shire; b., Newbury, Vt., May 23, 1863; s. Henry and Emma F. (Pierce) Keyes; great-grandson' of Col. Danforth Keyes, a soldier of the Revolution and personal friend of General Washington; ed. Bos ton public schools, Adams Academy, Harvard College, A.B., 1887; promi nent in athletics in college, and captain of a crew which defeatea Yale; marshal of his class, for commencement week, at graduation; traveled in Europe after leaving college, visiting Friesland, the home of Holstein cattle where he made personal selection of superior stock for the celebrated "Pine Grove Farm," at North Haverhill, of which his father had been the owner, and which he has since conducted, with great success, breeding fine cattle, horses, sheep and swine, and taking deep interest in all lines of agricultural progress; Episco palian; Republican; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1891-2, 1893 -4, 1915-16; N. H. senate, 1903-4; trustee, N. H. College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, 1893-6; mem ber, N. H. board of license commission ers, 1903-13; excise commission (chair man), 1915-16; Governor of New Hampshire, 1917-18; member, board of selectmen of Haverhill, eighteen years, most of the time chairman of the board; director and president of the Passumpsic and Connecticut Rivers R. R.; director, N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Co.; president, Woodsville National Bank; vice-president, Nashua River Paper Co., PeppereU, Mass.; member, A. F. & A. M. and P. of H.; m., June 8, 1904, Frances Parkinson, dau. John H. and Louise (Johnson) Wheeler, Newbury, Vt.; children, Henry Wilder, Jr., b. March 22, 1905 John Parkinson, b. March 26, 1907 Francis, b. Dec. 4, 1912. Residence North Haverhill, N. H. 211 Stickney, Edward Huntington Clergyman; b., Campton, N. H., Oct10, 1853; s. Benjamin and Phebe (Pulsifer) Stickney; ed. Kimball Union Academy, Dartmouth College, 1878, Andover Theological Seminary, 1881; went West in 1881, and was settled as a home missionary, at Detroit, Mich., remaining till 1885, when he removed to Harwood, N. D., then a part of the territory of Dakota, where he was mis sionary pastor till April, 1889, when he entered the general work as a mission ary for the Congregational S. S. and Pub. Soc; in 1891 was made superin tendent for the entire state, and has continued since, having also, for a number of years, worked in northern Minnesota, and for three years had the whole of Montana in his care. In Aug., 1909, he was made joint mis sionary and S. S. superintendent for North Dakota, and has since continued in that position; one of the founders of Fargo College, Fargo, N. D., and for many years secretary of its board of trustees; received the honorary degree �212 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES of D.D. from Fargo in 1910 and from Dartmouth in 1915; m., Sept. 6, 1881, Laura Hewitt Washburn; children, Bertha Campbell; Park Washburn (Dartmouth, 1908, Thayer School, 1909), civil engineer, N. P. R. R.; George Edwin (Fargo, 1914, Chicago Theological Seminary, 1917), pastor, Congregational church, Burlington, Wis., now in Army Y. M. C. A. work. Residence, Fargo, N. D. Farnum, Charles Henry Farmer; b., West Concord, N. H., Dec. 30, 1837; s. Dea. Benjamin and Emily (Farnum) Farnum; ed. Con cord schools and Colby Academy, New London, N. H.; in Jan., 1860, went to California by way of the Isthmus, remaining there till June, 1868, since when he has been engaged in agricul ture at West Concord, on ancestral land, belonging to his great-great grandfather, Ephraim Farnum, one of the first settlers of Concord. He represents one of three families in Concord, living on land directly de scended from the original proprietors of "Pennycook," settled in 1725, the others being Mr. Andrew J. Abbott, of West Concord, his neighbor, and Miss Eliza L. Walker, of 276 No. Main St., who lives in the very house of her greatgreat-grandfather, Rev. Timothy Walker, the first minister; Republican; Congregationalist, member, West Concord Congregational Church; life member, N. E. Agricultural Soc; mem ber, N. H. Dairymen's Ass'n; Merri mack County Grange Fair Ass'n; m., Nov. 29, 1870, Annie E. Farnum, d. March 31, 1917; a daughter died in infancy. Residence, West Concord, N. H. Farnum, Lewis Calvin Railway official; b., West Concord, N. H., Sept. 28, 1846; s. Dea. Benja min and Emily (Farnum) Farnum; ed. West Concord schools and New Lon don Academy; went West in 1868; conductor on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul R. R. forty-three years; Republican; Christian Scientist; mem ber, A. F. and A. M., Blue Lodge Chapter and Commandery, McGregor, Iowa, Wisconsin Consistory, Milwau kee, Wis.; m., Aug. 9, 1874, Jennie Amelia Tiffany, Mason City, Iowa; one child, Emma Fay, b. Oct. 28, 1875, grad. McGregor high school, also N. E. Conservatory of Music, Bos ton, Mass.; m., 1894, Fred G. Bell of McGregor, manager and owner of the oldest grain house in Iowa, known as Gilchrist & Co., founded by his father, Dea. Colin Bell, who started the business at McGregor in 1854, coming from West Charlton, N. Y. Residence, McGregor, Iowa. Jones, William Safford Clergyman; b., Exeter, N. H., March 10, 1879; s. Daniel Smith and Harriet Maria (Smith) Jones; ed. Boston public schools, private tutor, Meadville (Pa.) Theological School, 1896, Divinity School, Harvard Uni versity, resident graduate, 1896-7, 1899-1900; Unitarian; Minister, Channing Memorial Church, Newport, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES R. I., since November, 1905; member, A. F. & A. M., Chaplain, St. Paul's Lodge, No. 14, Newport; Board of Reference, Charity Organization Soc., Newport; trustee, Natural History Soc.; visiting committee, Woman's College, Brown University; historian, R. I. Soc. Sons of the Revolution; life member, American Unitarian Ass'n and Boston Young Men's Christian Union; American Soc. for Psychical Research; Meadville Alumni Ass'n; Harvard Divinity Alumni Ass'n; Har vard Club of R. I.; author of many printed sermons and articles; collab orator, "Getting Together: Essays by Friends in Council, on the Regulative Ideas of Religious Thought"; speaker for the U. S. government under the authority of the Committee on Public Information as a "Four Minute Man"; m., June 30, 1902, Edith Adams Nichols; one son, Edward Nichols Jones, b. July 16, 1904. Residence, "The Parsonage," 29 Kay St., New port, R. I. Shepard, Annie Bartlett (Mrs. Frederick Johnson Shepard); home-maker and club-woman; b., Not tingham, N. H., Feb. 18, 1861; dau. Thomas Bradbury and Victoria (Cilley) Bartlett, granddaughter Judge Brad bury Bartlett and Col. Joseph Cilley of Nottingham, both serving in the War of 1812 and the latter wounded at Lundy's Lane, also great-granddaugh ter Gen. Thomas Bartlett and Gen. Joseph Cilley, officers in the American Revolution; ed. public schools, Haver hill, Mass., and Lasell Seminary, Auburndale, Mass.; state regent, N. H. D. A. R., 1907-9; president, N. H. Federation of Woman's Clubs, 191517; director in General Federation of Woman's Clubs, 1916-18; member, Deriy Woman's Club, Molly Reid Chapter, D. A. R., N. H. Soc. Colonial Dames, N. H. Historical Soc., N. E. Historic Genealogical Soc., N. H. Woman's Dept. Nat. Civic Fed., State Advisory Com. on Food Conservation (Chairman Derry District), Derry Parent-Teacher Ass'n, Derry Red 213 Cross (Chairman East Derry Auxiliary) Congregationalist, anti-suffragist; m., Sept. 27, 1887, Frederick Johnson Shepard, banker, Derry, N. H.; chil dren, (1) Frederick Johnson, Jr., b. Dec. 10, 1889, Mass. Inst. Tech., 1912; m. Jan. 27, 1915, Caroline Rothwell Clark of Boston; one child, Helen Rothwell; commissioned First Lieu tenant Ordnance Dept., U. S. A., Oct., 1917; (2) Alan Bartlett, b. Sept. 5, 1891, Dartmouth College, 1913, Tuck School, 1914; commissioned First Lieutenant, Infantry Reserve at Plattsburg, Nov., 1917; (3) Henry Bradbury, b. Nov. 23, 1893, Phillips Andover, 1912, Mass. Inst. Tech., 1916; com missioned, Ensign, Naval Reserve Ordnance Dept., Oct., 1917. Resi dence, East Derry, N. H. Brown, Frank Parker Merchant and lumberman; b., Bow, N. H., March 24, 1847; s. Parker and Clara A. (Gault) Brown; ed. public schools, Colby Academy, New Lon don, N. H., Concord Business College; �Hon. Frank P. Brown �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES removed to Whitefield in 1870, where he was long engaged in lumbering and mercantile tusiness, but for some time past has been a grain dealer; Baptist; Republican, and for many years active in party affairs; member, N. H. house of representatives from Whitefield, 1876-7; Commissary General on the staff of Gov. Moody Currier; delegate, Republic National Convention, Phila delphia; member, N. H. senate, 1899; executive council, 1907, fish and game commissioner 1908-13; Mason (32d degree); I. O. O. F.; m., Aug. 20, 1874, Kate Howard Crockett, Boston, Mass. (Mrs. Brown has been active and prominent in charitable and benevo lent work, and has long served as a member of the State Board of Chari ties and Correction); one son, Forest Gault, b. Aug. 7, 1885, a graduate of the Whitefield high school, has a wife and two children, Gault and Ruth, and is associated with his father in the grain business. Residence, WhiteHeld, N. H. Hartford, Fernando Wood Publisher; b., Chateaugay, N. Y., Nov. 14, 1876; s. Mark and Eliza J. (Silver) Hartford; ed. public schools and Morse Business College, Manches ter, N. H. ; his first newspaper work was done at the age of ten years, as a carrier for the Manchester Morning Union; at thirteen engaged with the Union as an office boy, subsequently serving as a bookkeeper and general utility man until at sixteen, he was sent to Portsmouth, at $9.00 per week, to establish a circulation in that part of the State; subsequently he served for fifteen years in various clerical capacities, at the Portsmouth Navy Yard, attaining the position of chief clerk to the purchasing paymaster— this early connection accounting for the deep interest he has ever since taken in the Navy Yard and its work; publisher, Portsmouth Herald, since 1891, acquiring the Daily Chronicle and N. H. Gazette (weekly) in 1893, all of which he has since published; Congregationalism Republican; mem 215 ber, Portsmouth city council, 1892, school board six years; member, N. H. house of representatives 1895; dele gate to Republican national conven tion, Chicago, 1912; N. E. Railroad Conference, 1914; president and treas urer, Chronicle and Gazette Publishing Co.; president, Portsmouth Theatre Co.; director, Citizens Material Ry. Co.; member and organizer of the Portsmouth Board of Trade; member, N. H. Press Ass'n (ex-president), Pil grim Publicity Ass'n; Knights of the Golden Eagle, Knights of Pythias, Elks and Grange; Warwick, Ports mouth Athletic, Country and City clubs, and Boston Press club; ac tively instrumental in the inauguration and establishment of the new ship building plant at Newington, and secretary of the corporation; m., June 7, 1890, Lizzie Hill Downing of Eliot, Me.; children, Beatrice Elizabeth (Mrs. A. W. Scarborough), b. Aug. 21, 1891 (Bradford Academy, 1912); Emma Helen (Mrs. William A. Nelson), b. Sept. 18, 1893 (Smith College, 1916); �Mary E. Neal Hannaford �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Justin Downing, b. July 21, 1900, now in U. S. Naval Academy. Resi dence, Miller Ave.; office, 23 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, N. H. Hannaford, Mary Elisabeth Neal Historian, club woman; b., Mere dith, N. H., Oct. 2, 1853; dau. and only child of Smith and Sarah Elisa beth (Smith) Neal; ed. public schools, Sanbornton, N. H., and Tilton Semi nary; resided in Sanbornton, N. H., till 1898 when she removed to 11linois; m., Jan. 1, 1890, John P. Hannaford, native of New Hampton; joined sec ond Baptist Church, Sanbornton Bay, N. H., with her mother, in 1870, and retains membership there; member, board of directors, Farmers State Bank, of Chadwick, Ill., where she re sided a few years before removal to Rockford, Ill., their present home; has devoted much time to historical and genealogical work; published in 1915, "Family Records of Branches of Sev eral New Hampshire Families," and is still collecting data along this line; active in club work and has served on the Illinois Federation Board of Women's Clubs; member, Chicago chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Colony of New England Women, Chicago Chapter; N. H. Historical Soc. and N. E. HistoricGenealogical Soc, Boston, Mass. Resi dence, 514 N. Winnebago St., Rockford, Ill. Towle, Fred Scates Physician; b., Boston, Mass., Dec. 28, 1863; s. Charles A. and Maria (Scates) Towle; ed. Boston high school and Columbian Medical College, 1893; pursued post-graduate studies in New York hospitals; practiced a short time in Boston, and located in Portsmouth in 1894, where he has since continued, establishing an extensive practice; Baptist; Republican; has served as city physician, chairman, Portsmouth Board of Health, surgeon for B. &. M. R. R.; member of staff of the Cottage Hospital, surgeon-general on staff of Gov. George A. Ramsdell; member, 217 N. H. Executive Council for District No. 1, 1905-6; chairman, Medical Ad visory Draft Board; member, N. H. Medical Soc. (president, 1917-18), N. H. Surgical Club, Portsmouth, Strafford County, and Rockingham County medical societies, and American Medical Ass'n; Mason (32d degree), I. O. O. F., R. A. (State MedicalExaminer); S. A. R.; m., March, 1885, Martha Horne Perry, Boston; one son, Charles Augustus, educated at Ports mouth High School, and New York Military Academy, Cornwall-on-theHudson; married Marion G. Roby, daughter C. A. Roby, Nashua, N. H., died Oct. 2, 1916, aged 30 years. Resi dence, Portsmouth, N. H. Folsom, Channing Educator, farmer; b., Newmarket, N. H., June 1, 1848; s. Dr. William and Irena (Lamprey) Folsom; ed. public schools, Phillips Exeter Academy, 1866, Dartmouth College, 1870 (A.M. 1885); taught school in Durham and Newmarket while in college; later �Hon. Channing Folsom �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES taught two years in Amesbury, Mass., and four years in Portsmouth; became principal of the Belknap Grammar school in Dover in 1874 continuing till 1877, when he went to the Eliot School in Boston, remaining till April, 1882, when he was made superintendent of schools in Dover, continuing until appointed Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of New Hamp shire, in Oct., 1898, which latter office he held till 1904; Methodist; Republi can; member, A. F. & A. M., Rising Star Lodge, Newmarket (past master, Moses Paul Lodge, Dover), Belknap Chapter and St. Paul Commandery, Dover, N. H. Consistory, 32d degree; prominent for a time in Patrons of Husbandry, and first master of Dover Grange; m., Nov. 12, 1870, Ruth F. Sawyer of Newmarket; children, Henry H., b. 1871, &. 1914 (Dartmouth, 1892) ; Alice Irene, b. 1873, m. George G. Towle, Dover; Arthur Channing, b. 1875, in business in San Francisco, Cal.; Emily S., b. 1876, m. Perley A. Young, Newmarket; Mary H., b. 1881, m. Edward J. Ackroyd, Somerville, Mass. Residence, Newmarket, N. H.; address, Newfields, R. F. D. Sargent, Orison Clark Clergyman; b., Pittsford, Vt., Oct. 1, 1849; s. Leonard and Sophia (Allen) Sargent, grandson of Junia Sargent, a "Green Mountain" boy who fought at Ticonderoga under Ethan Allen; ed. Fairfax Literary and Scientific Insti tute, Vt., Colgate Academy, Colgate University, A.B., 1875, A.M. and B.D., 1878; Phi Beta Kappa; filled Baptist pulpit at Delhi, Delaware Co., N. Y., one year while theological student; or dained. Jewett City, Conn., July, 1878, Sreached there till 1884; Randolph, lass., 1884-8 ; asst. pastor, Second Ave. Baptist Church, New York City, 18S8 -9; Claremont, N. H., 1889-1901; gen eral secretary and superintendent of N. H. Baptist Convention, 1901-14; Re publican; member, Am. Baptist Foreign Miss. Soc. (life), Am. Baptist Home Miss. Soc. (life), N. H. Bible Soc. 219 (director), Ministers' Conference of Boston, Concord Ministers' Confer ence, N. H. Historical Soc, Concord Equal Suffrage League, Anti-Saloon League, N. H. Y. M. C. A. (hon.), W. C. T. U. (hon.), Nat. Geographic Soc; president, N. H. Y. P. S. C. E. three years during Claremont pastor ate; owner and editor of the N. H. Evangel, a Baptist State paper, 190714; contributor to the Watchman and Examiner (Boston), including letters from Europe, California and Jamaica; also to Zion's Advocate of Maine; m., Anne Phidelia Sears of Delhi, N. Y., June 25, 1878; children, Clark Sears, b. Dec. 2, 1879, d. Aug. U, 1880; Elizabeth Sears, b. Oct. 1, 1881, A.B., Mount Holyoke College, 1903, teacher in high schools, Woodstock, Vt., 19046, Franklin, N. H., 1906-7, Concord, N. H., 1907-; president, Concord Woman's College Club, 1917-. Resi dence, Concord, N. H. �Hon. Frank P. Hobbs �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Hobbs, Frank Pierce Railroading, hotel and livery busi ness, lumbering, real estate and fire insurance; b., Winona, Minn., Sept. 6, 1855; s. Ezra T. and Hannah M. (Cogswell) Hobbs; ed. public schools of Ossipee and Tamworth, N. H.; em ployed by the Eastern R. R. in youth, serving successively as brakeman, bag gage master, telegraph operator and station agent at Wolfeboro, until 1888, when he resigned, and engaged in hotel and livery business, conducting first the "Lake Shore" and later the Wolfeboro Hotel, which he remodelled and named "Hobbs-is-Inn," continuing till June, 1907, when he retired to go into real estate, lumbering and insurance; Uni tarian; Democrat; he served forty years as a member of the N. H. Demo cratic state committee; sheriff of Car roll County, 1899, 1900; deputy sheriff, Carroll, Belknap and Strafford Coun ties, many years; postmaster Wolfe boro, 1894-8, 1913 and since; member, N. H. house of representatives, 191112, 1913-14; member, N. H. constitu tional convention, 1912; justice, Wolfe boro District Court, 1913-15; chair man, Carroll County War Savings Committee, 1918; member, Morning Star Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Fidelity Lodge, No. 71, I. O. O. F., and Carroll Lodge, No. 7, A. O. U. W, of Wolfe boro; m., Dec. 6, 1882, Emily S., dau. Otis and Shua (Libbey) Evans, of Wolfeboro; two daughters, Shua and Mary. Residence, Wolfeboro, N. H. Robbins, Joseph Henry Clergyman; b., Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Aug. 21, 1846; s. Chandler and Hannah (Holmes) Robbins, greatgrandson of Joseph Robbins who fought under Washington at battle of Princeton and in the capture of the Hessians at Trenton; also descended from Isaac Allerton and John Howland, both Mayflower Pilgrims; Acadia Uni versity, Nova Scotia, B.A. 1873, M.A. 1883; ordained Baptist minister, Rawdon, Nova Scotia, 1873; pastorates, 1873-1902, Rawdon, Cambridge, Bear River and Middleton, N. S., Spring 221 field, Saxton's River and Chester, Vt., Claremont and Concord, N. H.; Superintendent, N. H. Anti-Saloon League and editor, N. H. Issue, 1902-; Independent; member, N. E. Evange listic Ass'n, Lord's Day League of N. E., Salisbury Baptist Ass'n, N. H. Baptist United Convention, Good Will Farm Home Ass'n, Franklin, N. H. (trustee), Concord Ministers' Confer ence, Concord Equal Suffrage League, Capital Grange, P. of H.; author of N. H. Prohibitory law passed in 1917; m., Dec. 24 1872, Yarmouth, N. S., Mary Gould Scott; children: (1) Joseph Chandler, b. March 20, 1874, Brown University, A.B. 1897, Newton Theological Seminary, 1901; served in Spanish-American War, Co. E, 1st N. H. Vols. 1898; seven years mission ary in the Philippines, foreign secretary Am. Bapt. For. Miss. Soc, 1916-, m. Erne Starkey of Troy, N. H.; children: Mary, d. in the Philippines, Ruth Margaret, Joseph Chandler, Louise Mary; (2) Louise May, b. April 14, 1875, ed. Leland Stanford University, California, d. Jan. 17, 1917. Resi dence, Concord, N. H. �222 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Henderson, James William Printer, lawyer, real estate operator; b., Rochester, N. H., Feb. 18, 1840; s. William Millet and Maria (Diman) Henderson; ed. public schools, Roches ter Academy and Franklin Academy, Dover; taught school in Rochester and Farmington in youth; learned the printer's trade in the office of the Dover Enquirer, and was subsequently employed in the Mass. State printing office, on the Boston Journal and Dover newspapers; member, Dover board of education, 1870-5; read law in the office of George W. Stevens of Dover; went to St. Augustine, Fla., in 1877, where he continued the study of law, was admitted to the Florida bar, and subsequently to the U. S. District and Supreme Courts; appointed acting state's attorney for St. John's Co., by Judge J. M. Baker of the Fourth Judi cial District; meanwhile he was also engaged in extensive real estate opera tions in St. Augustine, including the proprietorship of a big hotel, upon the site of which, after its destruction by fire, he erected a large brick block, now the home of the Masons, Odd Fel lows and other fraternal orders. He also purchased at a special Master's sale, the St. Augustine & South Beach Railway & Bridge Co.'s property, con sisting of half a dozen miles of railroad and a drawbridge, spanning the Malansas River, which some two years later was disposed of to a Boston syndicate. Methodist; Democrat; served several years as a member of the N. H. Demo cratic state committee, and was active in local and state politics; in the state convention of 1875, presented the name of Capt. Daniel Marcy of Portsmouth, for the gubernatorial nomination, in a forceful and convincing speech; m., May 18, 1878, Ellen Compton, dau. Jacob Compton of Chicago, an accom plished woman of fine artistic tastes, who d. April 26, 1909. (Just previous to marriage he had purchased in Dover, the fine old residence of the late Judge Durrell of Louisiana fame, which he occu pied as a summer home.) Two sons: William H., b. New York City, May 27, 1879, d. St. Augustine, Fla., March 14, 1880; J. Compton, b. Clifton House, Niagara Falls, July 8, 1880; ed. Dover, St. Augustine and Chicago public schools, South Division high school, Chicago, Phillips Exeter Academy, and South Western Univ., Jackson, Tenn., LL.B.; admitted to the bar of Tennes see and Florida. and became a partner with his father m the firm of Hender son & Henderson, St. Augustine and Chicago. Mr. Henderson has impor tant real estate interests in Dover, St. Augustine and Chicago, and divides his time between the three cities. Hall, Newton Marshall Clergyman; b., Manchester, N. H., Jan. 10, 1865; s. Marshall Parker and Susan Marice (James) Hall; ed. Man chester high school, Dartmouth Col lege, A.B. 1888, A.M. 1891, D.D. 1908, Andover Theological Seminary, 1891; professor, English Language and Liter ature, Iowa College, 1891-3; pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Owonta, N. Y., 1894-9; pastor, North Congre �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES gational Church, Springfield, Mass., 1899- ; Congregationalist; Republican; member-at-large, Springfield board of education, 19 12-; chairman, board, 1916; Vice-president, Mass. Soc. S. A. R., 1913-15; president, George Washington Chapter, S. A. R., 191012, Chaplain, 1900-10; president, Springfield Congregational Union, 1914-17; president, Connecticut Val ley Congregational Club, 1913-14; director, Mass. Home Miss. Soc., 191218; member, Nat'l Municipal League, Springfield Country Club, Reality Club, Conn. Valley Congregational Club, GAX; author, "Civic Righteousness and Civic Pride," "The Golden Book," "The Bible Story," "Biblical Dramas," "Early Days of Israel," "Days of the Kings of Israel," "Adult Bible Classes," "The Critical Study of the Bible"; m., Aug. 20, 1891, Louise Buffum Varney, d. 1914; one daughter, Louise Marshall Hall. Residence, Springfield, Mass. Erskine, James Buddington Physician and surgeon; b. South Scituate, R. L, May 15, 1855; s. James and Ellen (Cromwell) Erskine; ed. common schools, Jencks Mowry Mt. Pleasant high school, at Mt. Pleasant, R. I., M.D., University of New York, 1885; spent the following year in study in hospitals of Great Britain and Paris; on return located in practice at Bristol, R. I., but, two years later, removed to Colebrook, N. H., where he continued ten years, meanwhile attending the New York Post Graduate School and visiting the hospitals of that city; studied in the Metropolitan schools of London in 1898, and upon his return to America, located in Tilton, N. H., where he has since remained, having established a much-needed private hospital and conducted it with much success; has specialized in surgery, suc cessfully performing nearly every known operation in that line. Resi dence, Tilton, N. H. Metcalf, Harry Bingham Journalist; b., Concord, N. H., Jan. 25, 1871; s. Henry Harrison and Mary 223" Jane (Jackson) Metcalf; ed. public schools of Manchester and Concord (Concord high school, 1889); Dart mouth College, B.S. 1893, M.S. 1896; in high school, founder and first editor of The Volunteer; in senior college year, editor of The Dartmouth; on editorial staff of the Boston American since its foundation ; previously on Boston Her ald and various New Hampshire papers; Unitarian; Independent Democrat; au thor, "Stray Notes of Song" (volume of verse), 1906; m., Dec. 18, 1899, Katherine A. Sheehan of Lebanon, N. H. Residence, 87 Brantwood Rd., Arlington, Mass. Hoyt, Charles Burleigh Farmer; b., Sandwich, N. H., Dec. 12, 1859; s. Benjamin Burleigh and Caroline Elizabeth (Quimby) Hoyt; ed. public schools and New Hampton Literary Institution; Methodist; Republican; moderator and chairman, selectmen of Sandwich many years (now serving on the latter board); member, school board, several terms; �Rev. Roland D. Sawyer �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1903, 1915; member, N. H. con stitutional convention, 1918; colonel on staff of Gov. N. J. Bachelder; member, A. F. & A. M., Eastern Star, Patrons of Husbandry, past master. Mt. Israel Grange, Sandwich, and Carroll County Pomona Grange; past general deputy, N. H. State Grange; past master, South Dakota State Grange; m., Oct. 23, 1903, Miss Florence Webster of Sandwich. Resi dence, Center Sandwich, N. H. Sawyer, Roland Douglas Clergyman, publicist, writer; b., Kensington, N. H., Jan. 8, 1874; s. Stephen and Phoebe (Blake) Sawyer; Congregationalist; Fundamental Dem ocrat; educated for the ministry at Revere Lay College and Boston Uni versity; has held pastorates at Brock ton, Hanson, Haverhill and Ware (all in Massachusetts); instructor, Revere Lay College, 1900-04; organized AntiProfanity League, 1902, conducting work until 1907, when the League had 30,000 members; helped organize Popu list party in New Hampshire, 1894; delegate to various political conven tions in Massachusetts, 1904 (o 1907; delegate to national convention, Inde pendence League, 1908; became Social ist in 1908; national lecturer and con tributor to the Socialist press till 1913; candidate for Governor of Massachu setts, 1912; Democratic-Labor mem ber of Mass. house of representatives, 1914-18; delegate Mass. constitutional convention, 1917-18; author, "Making of a Socialist," "Walt Whitman, the Prophet-Poet," "Summer Days at Kensington," and various pamphlets on political and economic subjects; contributor, Arena Magazine, New York Call and Hearst newspapers; affiliated with Patrons of Husbandry, Odd Fellows and Moose; m., June 29, 1898, Mary L. Palmer of Kensington; children, Ruth, b. June 22, 1899; Rachel, b. May 12, 1901 ; Roland, b. Dec. 26, 1902; Robert b. Aug. 24, 1904; Rosalind, b. June 17, 1906; Ramona, 15 225 b. Sept. 16, 1911. Residence, Ware, Mass.; summer home, Mother-Earth Camp, Kensington, N. H. Morrison, Obe Gray Manufacturer; b., Northfield, N. H., Oct. 15, 1851; s. Thomas L. and Susan (Cappen) Morrison; ed. Tilton public schools; in youth entered employ of the Elm Mills Co. on Northfield side of the Winnipesaukee River, where he continued twenty years, mastering the details of woolen manufacturing; later engaged in business for himself, in a new plant, with modern equipment, but under the old name, and is today, president and treasurer of the Elm Mills Woolen Co., Tilton; Congrega tionalist; Republican; member, school board, fifteen years (chairman, six years) ; member, N. H. house of repre sentatives, 1885-6 and 1915-16; state senator, 1917-18; member, Doric Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Tilton; Knight Templar; m., Jan. 1, 1874, Mary F. Munsey; one dau., Edith (Mrs. Walter �226 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Booth), b. May 8, 1877. Residence, Northfield; P. 0. Address, Tilton, N. H. Goss, Winifred Lane (Mrs. Charles Carpenter Goss); bank cashier and club-woman; b., Pittsfield, N. H., April 30, 1875; dau. Charles Henry and Almira Lovena (Perkins) Lane; ed. Pittsfield schools, K. U. A., Meriden, N. H., 1894; asst. cashier, Merchants' National Bank (Dover, N. H.), founded by her hus band; director, Merchants National Bank, trustee, Farmers' Savings Bank, Pittsfield, N. H.; member of Congre gational Church, Pittsfield, the church of her forbears, whose first clerk was her maternal great-grandfather, Deacon Jonathan Perkins, who also served as deacon from the organization of the church, 1789, till his death, forty years later; her esteemed father was warden and treasurer of this church many years and bequeathed a trust fund whose income is to be used for the repair of the church buildings. Mrs. Goss is superintendent of Junior Sun day-school and member of Religious Education committee, First Parish Church, Dover; member Margery Sullivan Chapter, D. A. R. (regent, 1905-7 and member, board of mana?ers, 1907-); state regent, N. H. ). A. It., and member, National Board, 1913-15; regent, D. A. R. Chapter, S. S. Rotterdam, Mediter ranean cruise, 1914; member, state executive board, D. A. R., 1917-18, state executive board, Am. Red Cross; treasurer, Dover Chapter, Am. Red Cross, Dover Branch Woman's Civic Fed., Dover Musical Soc, also of N. H. Y. W. C. A. War Fund; several years director and corresponding-sec retary, Dover Children's Home; di rector, N. H. Children's Aid and Pro tective Ass'n; member, N. H. Soc. of Colonial Dames of America, Tuesday Study Club and Middlebrook Golf Club (Dover), Dist. Nursing Ass'n and other local missionary, philan thropic and social clubs; in., June 26, 1895, Pittsfield, N. H., Charles Car penter Goss; one child, Charles Lane Goss, d. Feb. 24, 1903, member of Dover High School, 1921. Residence, 74 Silver St.., Dover, N.H. Clarke, Olive Rand (Mrs. John B. Clarke); newspaper and club-woman; b. Warner, N. H., May 26, 1841 ; dau. Joseph Noyes and Olive (Whittier) Rand; ed. Warner and Contoocook schools, Hopkinton Academy, Contocook Academy, 1858; taught school for several years; con nected with the Manchester Mirror, 1864-86; has written extensively for the press; letters from California and the Northwest, 1884, afterwards published in book form under the title of "A Vacation Excursion"; letters from Mexico, 1886; letters from Spain, France, Italy, Central Europe and the Near East, 1894; trustee of the N. H. State Industrial School, 1888-1911, originally appointed by Governor Sawyer; secretary of the Manchester Woman's Aid and Relief Soc. since its organization, 1873-; first correspond �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ing secretary of N. H. Federation of Woman's Clubs (declined presidency of the Federation in 1899 and 1901); chairman of Forestry committee, N. H. Federation, 1905-7; chairman, Press committee, N. H. Federation, 1907-17; founded New Century Club of Manchester (men and women), 1898— ; president of Manchester City Federation, 1896-8; president, Man chester Equal Suffrage Ass'n, 1907- ; vice-president, Warner Equal Suffrage League; on advisory board of N. H. Equal Suffrage Ass'n, 1917-; member, Manchester Shakespeare Club, several years; member, Molly Stark chapter, D. A. R. (charter), Children's Aid and Protective Ass'n, Soc. for Protection of N. H. Forests, N. H. Peace Soc.; m., July 1, 1886, Col. John Badger Clarke, editor and proprietor of the Manchester Mirror (d. Oct. 29, 1891). Residence, Manchester and Warner, N. H. Tufts, Edith Souther Registrar of Wellesley College; b., Dover, N. H., Jan. 29, 1862, dau. Charles Augustus and Anne Blanchard (Souther) Tufts; ed. public schools of Dover, N. H., Wellesley College, B.A. 1885, M.A. 1895, studied at Yale University, 1894-5; teacher at Dana Hall School, Wellesley, 1885-94, 18958, Norwich Free Academy, Norwich, Conn., 1898-1900, Commonwealth Avenue School, Boston, 1900-02; in structor in Greek at Wellesley College, 1902-3; registrar, Wellesley College, 1903-; Episcopalian; member, Boston College Club, Boston Wellesley College Club. Residence, Dover, N. H. Stearns, Edward Roland Clergyman; b., Biddeford, Me., Nov. 10, 1867; s. John Frye and Mary (Emmons) Steams; ed. Thornton Aca demy, Saco, Me., 1885, A.B., Bowdoin College, 1889, Andover Theological Seminary, 1892; minister, Congrega tional church, New Vineyard, Me., 1892-6, Warren, Me., 1896-1902, Lancaster, N. H., 1902-12; field secre tary of the N. H. Congregational Min 227 isters and Widows' Fund, 1912-15; secretary of the General Conference of Congregational Churches of N. H. and N. H. Home Missionary Soc., 1915-; editor, N. H. Congregational Record, 1914- ; Independent; member, South Congregational Church, Concord, N. H., ,py fraternity, Mason, 32a degree, N. H. Consistory, North Star Lodge, Lancaster, Nat. Council Con gregational Churches, Concord Min isters' Union, Merrimack Ministers' Ass'n, Central Congregational Club, N. H. Historical Soc.. N. H. Bible Soc. (director), Y. M. C. A., Council of Nat. Defense; trustee, Euphrates Col lege, Harpoot, Turkey; m., Frances Alice Voter, Sept. 15, 1896, New Vine yard, Me., children, Mary Everett, b. March 10, 1898, Mt. Holyoke College, 1921; John Frye, b. Jan. 14, 1900, Phillips Andover Academy, 1918; Elisabeth, b. July 29, 1901 . Residence, Concord, N. H. �Hon. Benjamin A. Kimball �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Kimball, Benjamin Ames Railway official, banker; b., Boscawen, N. H, Aug. 22, 1833; s. Ben jamin and Ruth (Ames) Kimball; his father dying soon after his birth, re moved with his mother to Concord when sixteen years of age; ed. Concord high school, Hildreths Preparatory School, Derry, Dartmouth College Scientific Dept., graduating B.S., with highest honors in 1854; immediately after graduation entered the service of the Concord R. R., as a draftsman; two years later became superintendent of the locomotive department; after eleven years' service resigned as master mechanic to attend to private business; has been a partner in the firm of Ford & Kimball, manufacturers of brass and iron castings, car wheels, etc., since 1865; founder, director and president of the Cushman Electric Co., Concord; Congregationalist; Republican; mem ber, N. H. house of representatives, 1872; delegate in N. H. constitutional conventions of 1876, 1889 and 1902; member, N. H. executive council, 1884; alternate delegate, Republican national convention, 1880; delgate at large, 1892; commissioner from New Hamp shire in a convention of commissioners from the several states arranging for the celebration of the 100th anniver sary of the promulgation of the Con stitution of the United States, Sept. 15, 16 and 17, 1887, in Philadelphia, Pa.; member of the Commission to erect the N. H. State Library building, 1889—; trustee and president of the old Con cord Savings Bank; trustee Merrimack Co. Savings Bank; director, Mechanicks National Bank, Concord, since organization, and president since 1884 ; chosen director of the Manchester & North Weare R. R., in 1873; succeeded Gov. Onslow Stearns as a director of the Concord R. R., Jan., 1879, and since annually elected in the corpora tion and its successor, the Concord & Montreal R. R., and president of the same, and many leased roads, since 1895; incorporator and director, Man ufacturers & Merchants Mutual Fire Ins. Co.; member and trustee, N. H. 229 Historical Soc., and chairman of the committee having in charge the erec tion of its elegant new building, the gift of Edward Tuck of Paris, to which work he gave much time and care; member, Alpha Omega Chapter, Dart mouth; member, board of visitors, Chandler Scientific School, 1890-5; trustee, Dartmouth College, since 1895 and chairman finance committee; member, American Social Science Ass'n, since 1890; member, I. O. O. F., and South Congregational Soc. of Concord; m., Jan. 9, 1861, Myra Tilton Elliott of Canterbury; one son Henry Ames (see page 141). Resi dence, 44 So. Main St., Concord, N. H.; summer home, "The Broads," Lake Winnepesaukee . Keyes, Arthur Louis Banker, insurance; b., Wilton, N. H., Dec. 2, 1862; s. George H. and Abby A. (Gutterson) Keyes; ed. public schools, Francestown Academy (grad uate), Tufts College; Unitarian; Re publican; member, Milford school board, six years, and has held various other minor town offices; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1897-9 and 1899-1900; N. H. constitutional convention, 1912 and 1918; trustee and treasurer, Granite Savings Bank of Milford, since organization in 1899; director and clerk, Milford Home for Aged Women; member, I. O. R. M.; has been engaged in fire insurance busi ness in Milford since 1894, when he bought out the long established agency of the late Judge Robert M. Wallace; m., Dec. 12, 1894, Marion H. Robbe of Peterborough. Residence, Milford, N. H. Jones, Elgin Alonzo Surveyor, real estate, probate prac tice; b., Marlow, N. H., July 30, 1852; s. John Q. and Cynthia (Gould) Jones; seventh in line from Hugh Jones, Salem, Mass., 1635-1690 (his father, John Q. Jones, was a leading citizen of his town and county for many years); ed. Marlow and Mont Vernon acad emies and Dartmouth College, 1874; �230 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES resided in Marlow until 1911, following the business of a civil engineer, and taking an active part in public affairs and in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the community; with his father gave Jones Hall to the town, and after the disastrous fire of 1916, gave the ladies of the M. E. Church a new chapel building; Christian; Demo crat; deeply interested in education, having served for a time as principal of Marlow Academy, and as superintend ent of schools for the town, and was instrumental in organizing the first county school board in the state; served for more than thirty years in different town offices in Marlow, and represented the town in the legislature of 1911, in which year he removed to Keene, though still holding extensive real estate interests in his old home town. In Keene he has conducted an extensive probate business in addition to real estate, of which he has the care and managemen' of large amounts. He is a trustee and auditor of Cheshire County Savings Bank, director of Ashuelot National Bank, and an auditor of Cheshire County; m., Nov. 24, 1880, Sarah C. Boynton, Grafton, Vt. Residence, Keene, N. H. Cavanaugh, John Bernard Lawyer; b. June 19, 1871; s. Thomas J. and Mary A. (Gallagher) Cava naugh; ed. Park St. grammar school, Manchester high school, 1889, Boston University Law School; studied law in the offices of Drury & Peaslee and George W. Prescott of Manchester and admitted to the bar and com menced practice in 1897; Catholic; Republican; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1899, 1901, 1903; N. H. senate, 1905; constitutional convention, 1912, 1918; executive council, 1915-16; Manchester board of health, 1911-14; member, Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hiber nians, Catholic Order of Foresters, Sons of Veterans, Manchester His torical Soc.; m., Margaret E. McDermott, Aug. 15, 1906. Residence, Man chester, N. H. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Chapman, Charles E. Educator; b., Franklin, N. H., June 3, 1880; s. Frank H. and Ella Frances (James) Chapman; ed. Franklin high school, Peekskill, N. Y., Military Academy, Andover Academy, 1898, Princeton Univ., Tufts College, A.B., 1902, Harvard, LL.B., 1905, Univ. of California, A.M., 1909, Ph.D., 1915, Univ. of Seville, Spain (in residence) 1913; teacher of History in the Univ. of California; representative of the state and Univ. of California at the second Serra Centenary in Petra, Majorca, 1913; representative of the Univ. of California at the Congress of Bibli ography and History, Buenos Aires Argentina, 1916, and member of permanent committee of said Congress. Author of "The Founding of Spanish California," "A History of Spain," "Catalogue of Materials in the Archivo General de Indias on the History of the Pacific Coast and the American Southwest," "A Californian in South America," and numerous historical articles; editor of the Spanish Ameri can Historical Review; member Cali fornia Historical Survey Commission, American Historical Ass'n; m., June 22, 1907, Elizabeth A. Russell, Win chester, Mass.; one son, Seville Dudley Chapman. Residence, Berkeley, Cat. Stacy, Thomas Hobbs Clergyman; b., North Berwick, Me., July 26, 1850; s. Daniel Lowe and Elizabeth Ann (Hobbs) Stacy; ed. West Lebanon (Me.) Academy, pri vate tutor, Bates College, A.B., 1876; B.D. (Cobb Divinity School) 1879; D.D., 1906. Taught in Bates College three years, in Cobb Divinity School one year; ordained to the Free Baptist ministry, Sept. 17, 1879; pastor, Fairport, N. Y., 1879-82; Lawrence, Mass., 1882-6; Auburn, Me., 1886-93; Saco, Me., 1893-1902; Concord, N. H., since Feb., 1902. Member, F. B. General Conference ten times; cor responding secretary, F. B. Foreign Miss. Soc., 1882-94; made tour of the world as Mission Secretary, 1890-1; member, General Conference Board, 231 since 1904-, executive committee, since 1905 (recording secretary both bodies) ; member, committee of twelve on con ference with other Christian people. 1905-10 (now committee of five and secretary of same); president, Minis ters' Conference, Maine F. B. Ass'n, 1894-1902; trustee, Bates College; trustee, New Hampton Lit. Inst.; president, N. H. Sunday School Ass'n, 1903-4 (since member executive com mittee); member, board of managers, American Bap. Foreign Miss. Soc., 191 1-; member, Federal Council, Churches of Christ in America; secre tary, N. H. Interdenominational Com mission, 1906-. *BK. Author, "In the Path of Light Around the World," 1895; "Conditions of Spiritual Life," 1901; "Life of O. R. Bacheler, M.D., D.D., Fifty-three Years Missionary to India," 1904; "Wayside Garniture," 1912; "Historical Sketch, Bengal Mis sion," 1912, and many articles, prose and poetry; m., 1st, Aug. 27, 1879, Clara I. Farnham, Kennebunk, Me., d. March 20, 1884; 2d, Dec. 26, 1891, �Mrs. Harriet G. Burlingame �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Leonora M. Harlow, Auburn, Me.; children, Anne Clarabel, b. Jan. 5, 1881 (Mrs. Frank I. Spooner, Salt Lake City); Elizabeth May, b. March 14, 1894. Residence, Concord, N. H. Burlingame, Harriet Grace Boyd (Mrs. William Burlingame); club woman; b., Providence, R. I., Sept. 4, 1852; dau. Colville Dana and Harriet M. (Campbell) Boyd; descendant of Chad Brown, Gregory Dexter, Thomas Angell and Obadiah Holmes, founders of Rhode Island; ed. Swansea, Mass.. and Providence, R. I., schools; Congregationalist, member First Church in Exeter; member and past president, Exeter Woman's Club; president, N.H. Federation Women's Clubs, 1910-11; member Colonial Dames; Eastern Star (Grand Matron, 1907); president, N. H. Cent Institution and Home Missionary Union—the oldest woman's organization in the United States; member, Exeter Current Events Club; treasurer, Exeter Relief Soc; director, Children's Aid Ass'n; Red Cross; chairman, local committee, Woman's Section, Council of National Defense; m. William Burlingame, Aug. 22, 1877; children (1) Harold Dana, b. June 23, 1879 (ed. Phillips Exeter and Worces ter, Mass., academies), m. Mary Henderson, Lynn, Mass.; with Stand ard Steel Car Co., Butler, Pa.; (2) Amy, b. April 15, 1884 (Vassar, 1906) ; m. 1914 William J. E. Sander, lawyer of Boston; (3) Robert Anson, b. Feb. 24, 1886 (Phillips Exeter, 1904, Lehigh Univ., 1908), m., 1911, Estelle Walbert, So. Bethlehem, Pa. ; (4) Ella Winslow, b. Nov. 22, 1887 (Simmons Col lege), m., 1910, Henry Lewis, banker of Portland, Me. Residence, Exeter, N.H. Hough, Arthur Hugh Banker; b., Woodstock, Vt., Aug. 28, 1882; s. Rev. Alfred James and Celia Elizabeth (Harrington) Hough; ed. public schools; Congregationalist; Independent; treasurer, People's Trust Co., Lebanon, N. H. (previously for twelve years teller, First National 233 Bank, White River Jet., Vt.); treas urer, town of Lebanon; president, Lebanon chamber of commerce; vicepresident, Trust Co. Section, Amer ican Bankers' Ass'n; director, Grafton County Electric Light and Power Co.; member, A. F. & A. M., P. B. O. E., Sunset Club; located in Lebanon in 1913 and organized the People's Trust Co.—the first Trust Co. charter granted in sixteen years; m., Oct. 20, 1899, Elizabeth Irene Edson; children, Katherine Celia, b. Jan. 22, 1911; Alfred George, b. Jan. 22, 1913. Resi dence, Lebanon, N. H. Weeks, John W. Banker, U. S. senator; b., Lancaster, N. H., April 11, 1860; s. William D. and Mary Helen (Fowler) Weeks; ed. Lancaster schools and U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., graduating in 1881; midshipman in U. S. Navy two years, resigning in 1883, to take up the profession of civil engineer; in 1885 became a member of the firm of Hornblower & Weeks, bankers and brokers, �Hon. John W. Weeks �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Boston, Mass., continuing till 1913; served ten years as a member of the Mass. Naval Brigade, the last six years as commander; served in the volunteer navy during the Spanish American War, as commander of the Second Division, U. S. Auxiliary Naval Force on the Atlantic coast; Uni tarian; Republican; member, Newton, Mass., board of aldermen, 1900-02; mayor of Newton, 1903-4; member, U. S. house of representatives, 1905-13; U. S. senator from Massachusetts, 1913-; member, Senate Committee on Banking and Currency and active in the perfecting of the Banking and Currency Act of 1914, to which he gave his support; has been specially active in forest preservation legislation and the establishment of the White Mountain Reserve: other Senate Com mittees, of which he is a member, are Coast Defenses, Irrigation and Rec lamation, Library, Military Affairs, Post Offices and Post Roads, and Pub lic Health and National Quarantine; member, Board of Visitors, U. S. Naval Academy, 1896; chairman, Mass. Republican state convention, 1895; has served as president of the Newtonville, Mass., Trust Co., and vice-presi dent, First National Bank of Boston; member, Boston Chamber of Com merce, University Club, Army and Navy Club, Chevy Chase Club, Metro politan Club, Exchange Club, Country Club of Brookline, and Societies of the Sons of the Revolution, War of 1812, Spanish American War, Cincinnati and Military Order of Foreign Wars; m., Oct. 17, 1885, Martha A. Sinclair (dau. Hon. John G. Sinclair, Bethle hem, N. H.); children, Katharine Sinclair, b. Aug. 19, 1889, (Mrs. John W. Davidge) ; Charles Sinclair, b. June 16, 1892 (Harvard, 1914), 1st Lieut. U. S. Field Artillery, in service in France. Residence, West Newton, Mass.; summer home, Lancaster, N. H. Woodworth, Edward Knowlton Lawyer; b., Concord, N. H., Aug. 25, 1875; s. Albert Bingham and Mary (Parker) Woodworth (see page 53) ; ed. 235 Concord High School, 1893, Dartmouth College, B.L., 1897, Harvard Law School, LL.B. cum laude, 1900; member of firm, Streeter, Demond, Woodworth and Sulloway; counsel, vice-president and secretary of The Parker-Young Co.; Episcopalian; Re publican; member, Concord Common Council, 1907-10 (president, 1909-10); vice-president, Dartmouth Alumni Ass'n; trustee, St. Mary's School; director and member, investment com mittee, N. H. Savings Bank; member, standing committee, N. H. Diocese of the P. E. church, vestryman of St. Paul's church; president, Concord Oratorio Society; trustee, Margaret Pillsbury General Hospital; member, N. H. Historical Soc, N. H. S. A. R Wonolancet, Golf, Passaconaway and Bow Brook Tennis clubs; Knight Tem plar; m., Clara Farwell Holt of Claremont, N. H., June 25, 1903, d. July 20, 1917; children, Constance, b. May 10, 1906; Elizabeth, b. April 9, 1909; Margaret, b. Aug. 5, 1912; Mary, b. July 19, 1917; Residence, Concord, N. H. �236 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Hutchins, Harry Burns Educator, president of the University of Michigan; b., Lisbon, N. H., April 8, 1847; s. Carlton B. and Nancy Walker (Merrill) Hutchins; ed. Ver mont Conference Sem., Newbury, Vt., Wesleyan Univ., Middle-town, Conn. (leaving on account of ill health); special study in anatomy, physiology and surgery at Vermont Univ. and Dartmouth College; Univ. of Michigan, Ph.B., 1871 (classorator and commence ment speaker); supervisor of schools, Owosso, Mich., 1871-2; instructor in history and rhetoric, Univ of Mich., 1872-3; asst. professor, 1873-5; in prac tice of law, with Thomas M. Crocker, at Mt. Clemens and Detroit, Mich., 1875-83; Jay professor of Law, Univ. of Mich. 1884-7; called to Cornell Univ., Ithaca, N. Y., to organize a law department, and continued at its head until 1895, when it had become one of the leading law schools of the coun try; recalled to Ann Arbor as dean of the law department of Michigan Univ. in 1895, then the largest insti tution of its class in the Union; acting president of the University during absence of President Angell in Turkey, 1897-8, and again in'1909-10; president since June, 1910; under appointment of the supreme court of Michigan, he revised and annotated several volumes of the supreme court reports; he also published in 1894 an American edition of "Williams on Real Property" revised, annotated, and adapted to American Jurisdictions, and "Hutchins's Equity Cases" in 1900. In addition to his professional work he has given numerous addresses before educational and other learned bodies, including the Charter Day Address at the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Univ. of California, and con tributed a biography of the late Judge Thomas M. Cooley to the "Great American Lawyers." Member, New York Bar Ass'n, American Historical Ass'n, and the Mich. Political Science Ass'n. He received the degree of LL.D. from the Univ. of Wisconsin in 1897 and the same degree has been conferred upon him by Wesleyan Univ., Notre Dame Univ., and the Univ. of California: m., Dec. 26, 1872, Mary Louise, daughter of Thomas M. Crocker, Mt. Clemens, Mich.; one son, Harry Crocker, b. Aug. 14, 1880 (Uni versity of Mich. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 1903), civil engineer in New York City till Jan., 1918, when called into public service as civil engi neer in Quartermaster General's De partment, Washington, D. C. Resi dence, Ann Arbor, Mich. Folsom, William Odlin Insurance and surveying; b., Henniker, N. H, Sept. 28, 1838 (in same house in which Edna Dean Proctor was born); s. John O. and Mary (Fletcher) Folsom; ed. public schools and Henniker Academy; reared to farm life, and in 1861 had charge of Horace Greeley's farm at Chappaqua, N. Y.; taught school thirteen winters; learned the trade of a stonecutter and followed the same ten years; was in trade in Henniker, 1869-71; traveled �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES in the West in 1872 ; in trade at Templeton, Mass., from Nov., 1872 till fall of 1875, when he opened a general store in Henniker, continuing in busi ness twenty years; Universalist; Demo crat; selectman in Henniker, 1863; reg ister of deeds for Merrimack County, 1867-8; postmaster of Henniker, 18937; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1907-8; justice of the peace for fifty years; has been engaged in fire insurance since 1876, and has also done most of the surveying and civil engi neering in town in that time; promi nent in Odd Fellowship, being a char ter member of Crescent Lodge of Henniker, instituted in 1876 and previously initiated in Rumford Lodge of Concord; was grand master of the N. H. Grand Lodge in 1887, and grand representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge in 1888 and 1889; member, A. F. & A. M., having passed the chairs in Aurora Lodge and Woods Chapter'of Henniker; m. 1st, in 1861, Carrie F. Foster of Henniker, d. 1866; 2d, in 1869, Julia F. Whitney, also of Henniker; one daughter, Carrie E., b. Feb., 1873 (Mrs. Edward K. Cogs well). Residence, Henniker, N. H. Abbot, Stanley Harris Farmer, land surveyor; b., Wilton, N. H., Oct. 20, 1863; s. Harris and Caroline Ann (Greeley) Abbot; ed. public schools and Cushing Academy, Ashburnham, Mass., 1882; resides on farm where his grandfather and great uncle. a hundred years ago, originated and developed the potato starch pro cess; specially interested in forestry and music; member or director of local church choir for more than thirty years; Congregationalist; Republican; member, school board, 1906-15; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1917-18, serving on agricultural committee; member, N. H. Vocational Education Commission, 1917-; mem ber and director, N. E. Milk Producers Union (president, 1905-14) ; Patrons of Husbandry; m., Nov. 15, 1894, Mary Kimball, Lowell, Mass.; children, Leonard Harris, b. Sept. 19, 1895 237 (Clark College and Worcester Poly technic Inst., leaving in junior year to accept position in Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D. C.); Marion Kimball, b. March 5, 1898 (grad. Wilton high school, now in Keene Normal school); Howard Stanley, b. Jan. 7, 1900 (Wilton high school, now in N. H. College, Durham); Edith Hale, b. Nov. 7, 1901 ; Sidney Greeley, I -- - Mfe b. Aug. 19, 1903; Charles Mack, b. March 15, 1905; Helen, b. July 10, 1906 (the last four are now students in the Wilton high school). Residence, Wilton, N. H. Chase, Russell MacMurphy (Mrs. Charles B. Chase); musician, b., Fond du Lac, Wis., Sept. 29, 1871; dau. Rev. Jesse Gibson and Lucy Stuart (James) MacMurphy; ed., Home School, Racine, Wis., New Eng land Conservatory of Music (piano), 1892, Berlin, Germany, 1895-6; head of Piano Department, St. Mary's College, Dallas, Tex., 1892-5, 1896-7; West Virginia University, 1897-1903; �LOREN D. TOWLE �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES piano instructor, University of Wis consin, 1903-4, 1907; Wheaton Col lege, Wheaton, 11l., 1906-11; president, N. H. Federation of Music Clubs, 191518; chairman, music committee, N. H. Federation of Women's Clubs. 191618 (member since 1912); director, MacDowell Club School of Music, 1912-18; director, MacDowell clubs, Wheaton College and Derry, N. H., and Derry, N. H., Woman's Club, 1914-17; has given piano and lecture recitals in various states from coast to coast during the last twenty-five years; Episcopalian; m. Charles Burnside Chase, Derry, Sept. 2, 1911. Resi dence, Derry, N. H. Towle, Loren Delbert Real estate operator; b., Newport, N. H., March 25, 1874; s. George H. and Mary A. (Goward) Towle; ed. public schools, Newport high school, 1892; Eastman Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., 1893; engaged in real estate business in Boston in April, 1894, and has since continued; Congregationalist; Republican; member, New ton, Mass., board of aldermen, 191011; director, International Trust Co.; trustee, Newton Savings Bank, Newton Hospital; member, Boston Chamber of Commerce, Boston Real Estate Exchange, Mass. Horticultural Soc., Bostonian Soc., Boston City Club, Twentieth Century Club, Braeburn Country Club, Newton, Common wealth Country Club, Newton Golf Club (president), Hunnewell Club, Newton Improvement Ass'n (presi dent, 1911); member and deacon Eliot Congregational Church, Newton ; trustee and director, Newton Y. M. C. A.; director, American Congrega tional House Ass'n; member, A. F. & A. M., Dalhousie Lodge, Newton (life member), Newton Chapter, R. A., Gethsemane Commandery, K. T. Mr. Towle has always taken a deep interest in the welfare of his native town, and, on June 24, 1916, made a gift of $75,000 for the erection therein of a modern high school building, m., June 28, 1899, Helen M. Leland; children, 239 Evelene M., b. March 18, 1902, Char lotte F., b. May 18, 1906. Residence, 215 Franklin St., Newton, Mass. Slayton, William Harvey Superintendent of schools; b., Leb anon, N. H., March 17, 1878; s. George W. and Caroline (Thomas) Slayton; ed. Lebanon high school, 1897, Dart mouth College, 1904 (on editorial staff of The Dartmouth in college); superintendent of schools in Rochester, 1905-07 ; Franklin, 1907-13 ; Claremont, 1913-18; Portsmouth, 1918-; Congregationalist; Republican; member, Chi Phi fraternity; N. H. State Teachers' Ass'n (president, 1914); N. H. School masters' Club (president, 1915); N. H. Educational Council; instructor in English, Keene summer school, 1915; Institute lecturer for state department of Public Instruction; m. July 19, 1905, Marion B. Dewey, Montpelier, Vt., children, Rachel Dewey, b. Feb. 16, 1909; Norman Thomas, b. July 16, 1910; Marion, b. Oct. 11, 1912. Resi dence, Portsmouth, N. H. �240 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Flint, William Willard Lawyer, registrar; b., Colebrook, N. H., Aug. 16, 1850; s. Lyman Thomas and Hannah Wilmarth (Wil lard) Flint; ed. public schools of Con cord—high school, 1865, Dartmouth College, 1871, Columbian University Law School, Washington, D. C., 1874; Episcopalian (lay reader); Republi can; clerk in U. S. Treasury Dept., Washington, 1871-5; in law practice at Clinton, Mass., for a short time, but returned to Concord on account of his father's death in 1876; became con nected with St. Paul's School in 1878, and has been its registrar for many years, still continuing; member, Con cord board of education, 1876-86; trustee, Concord public library, since 1885; member, N. H. house of repre sentatives, 1893-4, N. H. constitu tional convention, 1912; trustee and treasurer, Orphans' Home, Concord; member, N. H. Soc. Sons of the Amer ican Revolution, N. H. Historical Soc; corresponding member, Nuttall Ornithogical Club, Cambridge, Mass.; formerly a voluntary observer of the Weather Bureau, and furnished for the History of Concord a chapter com piled from weather records of nearly fifty years; m., 1st, Jan. 4, 1888, Caroline Chapman, Sackville, N. B., d. Dec. 30, 1893; 2d, July 23, 1901, Susan Eliza Cogswell, also of Sackville; one son, William Willard Flint, Jr. (see next sketch). Residence, Concord, N. H. Flint, William Willard, Jr. Student, war-worker; b., Concord, N. H., July 7, 1892; s. William Willard and Caroline (Chapman) Flint; ed. St. Paul's School, Concord, 1908, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1912, Prince ton University, A.M.; at St. Paul's he won the Ferguson Scholarship; in his sophomore year, at Dartmouth he took the leading part in "Oedipus Tyrannus," the Greek play given by the classical students of the college; he also won several scholarship prizes, was. editor of the Dartmouth Literary Magazine and at graduation was poet and valedictorian of his class. He continued classical study in the grad uate school at Princeton, receiving his A.M., and in December, 1913, was awarded the Rhodes scholarship from New Hampshire in Oxford University, England, where, in Balliol College, for three years from the autumn of 1914, he was student of the classics and philosophy, receiving the degree of A.B. Granted leave of absence in the winter of 1914-15, he assisted in the work of the Belgian Relief Commission, within the German lines. With other Rhodes men he had the advantage of training in the Officers' Training Corps, and early in 1918 was given a responsi ble position in the Quartermaster s De partment, London, at Headquarters of American troops in England. Drury, Samuel Smith Clergyman; b., Bristol, R. I., 1878; s. Samuel Smith (M.D.) and Hannah Wheeler (Goodwin) Drury, both de ceased; ed. Harvard, A.B., 1901, Berke ley Divinity School, S.T.B., 1910, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Trinity, L.H.D., 1910, Dartmouth, D.D., 1917; Episcopalian, deacon, 1905; priest, 1908; chaplain to Bishop Brent, Philippine Islands, 1905-7; rector, Calvary Church, Providence, R. I., 1908; St. Stephen's Church, Bos ton, 1908-10; vice-rector, 1910-fl, rec tor, 1911- St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H.; author, "Christian Increase," 1910; m., Apr. 18, 1911, Cornelia Frothingham Wolcott, daughter of Gov. Roger and Edith (Prescott) Wolcott (great granddaughter, William H. Pres cott, the historian) of Massachusetts; children, Samuel Smith Drury, Jr., Roger Wolcott and Edith Prescott. Residence, Concord, N. H. Hale, William Gardner University professor; b., Savannah, Ga., Feb. 9, 1849; s. William Bradford Hale of Savannah and Upton, Mass., and Elizabeth (Jewett) Hale of Peter borough, N. H. His boyhood was mostly spent in Peterborough, and it is to this town that he has always felt himself to belong. Graduated at Phillips Exeter Academy, 1866, Har vard College, 1870; appointed Tutor in Latin at Harvard, 1874, and served there, with a year of absence at the Universities of Leipzig and Goettingen, until 1880; professor of Latin at Cornell University, 1880; head of the Latin department at the University of Chicago since 1892; first chairman, 1895-9, and first director, 1895-6, of the American School of Classical Studies in Rome; received the degree of LL.D. from Union and Princeton universities in this country, and from St. Andrews and Aberdeen in Scotland ; member of various philological asso ciations in America and England, and of the Archaeological Institute of Berlin, Rome, and Athens; associate editor of several philological journals in America and England; member of the advisory board of the Loeb Classi cal Library. While Mr. Hale holds that the preeminent value of classical studies lies in their power to develop the literary sense, his own published work has been mainly on the linguistic is 241 side, and, in particular, in the field of syntax. Nor has it been confined to Greek and Latin. He has worked and published in the syntax of the Romance languages, especially French, Spanish and Italian, and the syntax of English and German. He is chairman of the Joint Committee on Grammatical Nomenclature commissioned by the National Education Ass'n, the Modern Language Ass'n, and the American Philological Ass'n, to prepare a re formed terminology for use in the schools of the United States. The results are being rapidly incorporated into our school grammars, especially of English. Mr. Hale, though brought up a Republican, is independent in politics. He worked for the first election of Grover Cleveland, opposed the Philippine War, and made the first campaign of publication (begin ning in the N. Y. Times, Sept. 5, 1914) in favor of the participation of America in the war to save civiliza tion, democracy, and herself, and to establish a world-court with power �Ernest M. Hopkins, LL. D. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES to enforce peace; m., June 13, 1883, Harriet K. Swinburne of Newport, R. I.; children, Swinburne, b. April 5, 1884; Virginia Swinburne, b. May 10, 1887; Margaret, b. Jan. 27, 1891; Gardner, b. Feb., 1, 1894. Residence, Chicago, Ill. Hopkins, Ernest Martin Educator; president of Dartmouth College; b., Dunbarton, N. H., Nov. 6, 1877; s. Andoniram Judson and Mary (Martin) Hopkins; ed. Wor cester Academy, Worcester, Mass., 1896, and Dartmouth College, A.B. 1901; secretary to President Tucker, 1901-05; secretary of Dartmouth College, 1905-10; engaged from 1910 to 1916 in different positions having to do with the adjustment of industrial relations; connected with the Western Electric Co., New York; William Filene's Sons Co., Boston, the Curtis Publishing Co., Philadelphia, and the New England Telephone and Tele graph Co., Boston; elected president of Dartmouth College by the board of trustees in June, 1916, and inaugurated in October of the same year; appointed fersonal aide to General Goethals on ndustrial Relations, February, 1918, and entered immediately upon work in that capacity; Congregationalist; Independent Republican; member, Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Kappa Epsilon; received honorary A.M. from Dartmouth College in 1908. Litt.D., Amherst, 1916; LL.D., Colby, 1916, Rutgers, 1916; m., Feb. 2, 1911, Celia Stone; one daughter, Dorothy Ann, b. May 1, 1917. Residence, Hanover, N. H. French, Horace Merchant and postmaster; b., Bed ford, N. H., Feb. 16, 1837; s. Phineas and Betsey (Foster) French; ed. public schools and Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, 1861; walked to White River Junction, Vt., at outbreak of the Civil War, and enlisted in the Third Vermont Regiment, May 5, 1861; served four years and three 243 months, engaged in twenty-two battles; was one year in a Confederate prison, and was mustered out as a captain; located in West Lebanon in 1870, where he has since resided; Con gregationalist; Republican; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1881, and 1917 when eighty years of age; postmaster at West Lebanon, sixteen years; deacon, Congregational Church, over forty years, and still in office; member, A. F. & A. M., P. of H., and local clubs; m., April 4, 1865, Mary E. Gillette of Hartford, Vt. (golden wedding observed in 1915 with over four hundred people attending); chil dren, Bessie Foster (artist), b. Jan. 1, 1866, d. May 7, 1903; Nathan and Martin (twins), b. Sept. 18, 1867, d. in childhood; Samuel Pingree, b. May 6, 1871 (Dartmouth, A.B., 1893, Har vard, A.M., 1904); Frederick Reginald, b. Sept. 25, 1872 (Dartmouth, 1896); Robert Horace, b. June 11, 1876, d. in infancy; Ernest Eugene, lawyer, b. May 3, 1878 (Dartmouth, A.B., 1898, Univ. of Cal., L.B., 1904); John Mc �244 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Questen, civil engineer, b. April 21, 1897 (Dartmouth, B.S., 1899), d. Aug. 26, 1906. Residence, West Lebanon, N. H. Stevens, Jabez Howes Fariner, traveling salesman; b., Newmarket, N. H., July 29, 1857; s. Nathaniel and Elizabeth T. (York) A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F., B. P. O. E., and P. of H., being a past master of Scam mell Grange of Durham; m., 1st, Feb. 10, 1879, Ada J. Drew, Strafford, N. H., d. Oct. 24, 1903; 2d, Nov. 2, 1904, Marguriete M. G. Thompson, of Portland, Me.; one daughter, Florence L., b. Oct. 26, 1882, m. March 17, 1902, Walter J. Dunlap, Augusta, Me. Resi dence, Durham, N. H. Hayes, Charles Carroll Real estate and loans; b., New Lon don, N. H., May 31, 1855; s. John M. and Susan E. (Carr) Hayes; ed. public schools of Manchester, N. H.; Baptist; Democrat; mayor of Manchester, 1913 -14; president, Democratic state con vention, 1912; trustee, Mechanics Sav Stevens; ed. Durham public schools, Franklin Academy, Dover, Bryant & Stratton Commercial College, Manches ter; Congregationalist; Republican; en gaged in the hay trade for some years at Durham and has been a traveling salesman for the International Har vester Co. of America for the last fif teen years or more; active in public affairs, serving as tax collector, over seer of the poor, selectman five years (twice chairman of the board), member, N. H. house of representatives in 1895; deputy sheriff for Strafford County, 1895-8, resigning to take the office of Commissioner for Strafford County, to which he had been elected, and to which he was re-elected two years later, serving as clerk of the board ; member, ings Bank, Manchester; member, A. F. & A. M. (33d degree), Elks, Moose, Grange, Derryfield, Calumet and Coun try clubs, Manchester; member, Man chester chamber of commerce (expresident and treasurer); president, Rimmon Mfg. Co.; clerk, Manchester Shoe Mfg. Co.; m., 1st, Jan. 1, 1885, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Belle J. Kennard, d. July 31, 1890; 2d, June 20, 1900, Carrie M. Anderson; children, John Carroll, b. Aug. 7, 1886, now in his country's service in France; Louise Kennard, b. Jan. 16, 1888 (Wellesley 1909), Annie Belle, b. July 31, 1890; Marion, b. June 28, 1902. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Chapin, Bela Printer, farmer, poet; b., Newport, N. H., Feb. 19, 1829; s. Phineas and Lydia (Osgood) Chapin ; learned print er's trade in youth, in office of National Eagle, Claremont, and worked for a time in different offices, then pursued a three years' course of study at Kim ball Union Academy, Meriden; subse quently pursued his trade for a number of years in Concord and other places; proprietor of the Dartmouth Press at Hanover from 1866 to 1870; returned to Claremont and bought a farm at the base of Green Mountain, where he continued its cultivation, but spending much time in his library in writing and study, having a fine collection of books and many rare volumes. He has written much meritorious verse which has appeared in different publications; compiled the volume known as the "New Hampshire Poets," published in 1883, embracing selections from 300 poetical writers of which 3,000 copies were sold; m., March 3, 1858, Sarah Clark Melendy. Resi dence, Claremont, N. H. Bass, Robert Perkins Industrial counsellor; ex-Governor of New Hampshire; b., Chicago, 11l., Sept. 1, 1873; s. Perkins and Clara (Foster) Bass; ed. Boston, Mass., schools, Harvard Univ., A.B., 1896, Harvard Graduate School, Harvard Law School; in business in Chicago for some time, but has had his residence in Peterborough, N. H., his mother's old home for many years past, where he has been much interested in agriculture and forestry, as well as general public affairs; Progressive Republican ; mem ber, N. H. house of representatives, 245 1905-6, 1907-8, serving as chairman of the committee on retrenchment and reform in the latter session, and con ducting a thorough investigation of the various departments of the state gov ernment; senate, 1909-10; drafted and largely instrumental in the enactment of the present primary law; member, N. H. Forestry Commission, 1906-10 (chairman the last two years); di rector, American Forestry Ass'n (presi dent, 1911-12); member of various clubs; appointed in Oct., 1917, assist ant and counsellor to Raymond B. Stevens, vice-chairman of the U. S. Shipping Board at Washington, in dealing with labor problems; upon the departure of Mr. Stevens for England in Jan., 1918, as American delegate to the Interallied Shipping Council, was placed in charge of labor matters in volved in the operation of vessels, serv ing as chairman of the National Ad justment Commission. His services to the government are gratuitous, he be ing one of the so-called "dollar-a-year" men. m., Jan. 20, 1912, Edith Harlan �Rev. Edwin J. Aiken �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Bird, dau. Charles S. Bird, East Walpole, Mass.; three children, Edith, Perkins, Joanne. Residence, Peterbor ough, N. H. Aiken, Edwin Joseph Clergyman; b.. Hyde Park, Vt., May 3, 1849; s. Orrin Livingston and Laura (Edmunds) Aiken; ed. schools of New York; merchant from 1870 to 1884; ordained to the Congregational ministry, Oct. 1, 1885; pastor, East Congregational church, Concord, N. H., 1885-92; since then has preached in more than six hundred churches in nine different states; Congregationalist; Republican; member, A. F. 4 A. M., I. O. O. F., Central Congrega tional Club, N. H. Historical Soc, American Bible Soc, National Council of Congregational Churches; elected superintendent of the N. H. Bible Soc, 1892; secretary, 1898 to 1912; treas urer, 1913, and still superintendent and treasurer; treasurer, N. H. Con gregational Ministers' and Widows' Fund since 1896; president of the Asso ciation of New England and N. Y. City Bible Societies, the last ten years; au thor, "First Hundred Years of the New Hampshire Bible Society"; m. Annah E.Greene, May 20, 1869; one daughter, Julia Mildred, b. Nov. 3, 1871, d. Dec. 13, 1878. After traveling throughout our homeland and the Canadas, in 1899, Mr. and Mrs. Aiken visited Great Britain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France. During 1900 they again visited England, Belgium, France and Germany, also Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Hungary, and several of the smaller provinces of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. During 1903 they visited Portugal, Spain, Algeria, Italy, Greece, Turkey in Europe and Asia, the historic places of Palestine, Egj>yt and France. During 1905 they visited the West Indies and South America. In 1907 they again visited Spain, Italy and Egypt, also Arabia, Ceylon, Siam, the Malay Peninsula, China, Japan, Ha waiian Islands and Mexico. Mr. 247 Aiken attended the centennial con ference of missions at Shanghai, was present at the bombardment of the city of Wu-Chang in the valley of the Yangtze Kiang, China, and attended the Students' Christian Federation of the World Conference at Tokyo, Japan. During 1909 Mr. and Mrs. Aiken again visited England, Ireland and Wales. In 1910 Mr. Aiken, being a del egate to represent the American Bible Society at the World Missionary Con ference held at Edinburgh, spent several weeks in Scotland, England and Wales. During 1913 Mr. and Mrs. Aiken again sailed for the South Continent, visiting the Republics of Brazil, Uraguay, Argentine and Venezula and made a second cruise of the West Indies and Bahama Islands. He has lectured extensively upon the dif ferent tours, in connection with Bible Society work. Residence, Concord, N. H. Gallagher, Edward John Journalist; b., Concord, N. H., Oct. 23, 1890; s. James and Julia Martin Gallagher (natives of Ireland); ed. Sacred Heart School, Concord; left school in ninth grade owing to illness which continued three years; engaged in newspaper work since seventeen years of age, mainly on the Patriot, of which he has been the owner since 1910; Catholic; Democrat; trustee Concord public library; member, N. H. constitutional convention, 1912; Major on staff of Gov. Samuel D. Felker; member, Ancient Order of Hibernians (state secretary, 1912-14, state president, 1914-16), also Knights, of Columbus, Elks and other organiza tions; executive committee, Concord Chapter, American Red Cross; treas urer, N. H. Patriot Co.; director, Champion Press Ass'n, Newport; m., Jan. 27, 1914, Etta Gates, Loogootee, Ind.( daughter of Hon. George W. and Maria (Spalding) Gates, descendants of Maryland, Kentucky and Indiana pioneers and Revolutionary patriots. Mr. Gates is cashier and manager of the First National Bank of Loogootee, �248 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES has been twice mayor of Loogootee, chairman, Democratic state committee of Indiana for several campaigns, and held various important offices in Martin County. Mrs. Gallagher is a grad uate of Shoals, Ind., high school, and wasfor a time a teacher; one daughter, Alma, b. Nov. 29, 1917. Residence, Concord, N. H. Hall, Dwight Lawyer; b., Dover, N. H., April 13, 1871 ; s. Hon. Joshua G. and Susan Eliz abeth (Bigelow) Hall; ed. Phillips (Andover) Academy, 1890, Dartmouth College, 1894, Boston University School of Law, 1897; admitted to the bar and immediately commenced prac tice in Dover, since continuing; Congregationalist; Republican; U. S. ref eree in bankruptcy, 1898-1901; solici tor, city of Dover, 1899-1901; solici tor, Strafford County, 1904-10; mayor of Dover, 1910-12; chairman, Repub lican state committee, 1914-16; chair man, N. H. Excise Commission, 191618; member, N. H. Soc. Sons of the American Revolution, Soc. Colonial Wars, Knights of Pythias; director, Strafford National Bank; trustee, Straf ford Savings Bank; m., Aug. 16, 1899, Frances C. Smith, Boston, Mass. Res idence, Dover, N. H. Pearson, Harlan Colby Editor; b., Webster, N. H., Nov. 24, 1872; s. John Couch and Elizabeth (Colby) Pearson; graduate of Dart mouth (Phi Beta Kappa) 1893; con nected with the Concord Evening Monitor in an editorial capacity since leaving college; also at various times editor of the Granite Monthly, the National Grange Weekly, the Brown Book and New Hampshire Farms for Summer Homes; secretary to Senator William E. Chandler, 1893-4, and during their respective terms to Gov ernors Bachelder, McLane, Floyd, Quinby, Spaulding and Keyes; m., Nov. 30, 1896, Laura Prucia Metcalf of Concord; children, Caroline (Radcliffe, 1919), Richard M. (Dartmouth, 1920), and John M.; attends the �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Universalist church; votes the Re publican ticket; member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity. Residence, 37 South Spring St., Concord, N. H. Allen, Edwin Morris Pharmacist;. b., East Middlebury, Vt., April 2, 1866; s. Lieut. T. Wilfred 249 director, People's Trust Co., Lebanon; president, Canaan-Enfield Electric Co.; charter member, Mt. Cardigan Lodge, No. 31, K. of P.; member, Indian River Grange, P. of H., Canaan Social Club; m. Roxie L. Davis, Nov. 29, 1888; one daughter, Lena, b. Aug. 9, 1890, wife of Benjamin F. Harrigan of the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Resi dence, Canaan, N. H. Metcalf, Frank Arthur Publisher, educator; b., Acworth, N. H., Dec. 14, 1873; s. Frank M. and Jennie E. (Mitchell) Metcalf; ed. Kimball Union Academy, 1896, Dart mouth College, A.B., 1900; member, Phi Beta Kappa and Delta Sigma Rho; m., Aug. 7, 1901, Jennie Louise Bryant, and Emma A. (Farr) Allen; ed. public schools of Keene, N. H., East Middlebury and Vergennes, Vt., and Colum bus, O., high school; learned the drug business with John B. Coburn of Canaan and became a registered pharmacist in 1886, while in employ of Dr. George E. Leet who succeeded Mr. Coburn at Canaan; purchased the business of Doctor Leet in 1888, and has continued the same, enlarging and improving it till he now has one of the largest and best equipped establish ments in this line in the state; Demo crat; active in party affairs until his appointment as postmaster of Canaan, March 1, 1916, in which office he continues; member, N. H. Pharma ceutical Ass'n (president, 1908-9); of Enfield, N. H.; Democrat; registrar, The Home Correspondence School Springfield, Mass., 1900-1904; presi dent and managing director, The Home Correspondence School, since 1904; has organized many courses of study and planned and projected many success ful publications, including The Writ- �Hon. Edward H. Wason �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES er's Library ; founder and managing editor, The Writer's Monthly. Resi dence, Springfield, Mass. Wason, Edward Hills Lawyer, farmer; b., New Boston, N. H., Sept. 2, 1865; s. George Austin and Clara Louisa (Hills) Wason; ed. public schools, Francestown Academy, N. H. College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, B.S. 1886; studied law with George B. French of Nashua and at the Boston University Law School, graduating LL.B., in 1890, and in practice in Nashua since that date; Congregationalist; Republican; member, Nashua board of education, 1891-5 (president the latter year); city solicitor, 1894-5; solicitor, Hills borough County, 1902-6; sergeant-atarms, N. H. senate, 1887-9; asst. clerk, 1891-3; clerk, 1895; president, Nashua common council, 1897-8; member, N. H. house of representa tives, 1899, 1909, 1913; member, N. H. constitutional convention, 1902, 1912; elected representative from 2d N. H. district in the Congress of the United States for two years from March, 1915 to 1917, Nov., 1914; re elected Nov., 1916; member, Com mittee on Agriculture—an appro priate appointment, as he is greatly interested in agriculture, owning a large farm in the town of Merrimack, where registered Guernseys and other choice lines of stock are raised; has served as president of the New Oak Park Fair Ass'n, and treasurer of the N. H. Fair Ass'n of Nashua, and many years as a trustee of the N. H. College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts. He is a 32d degree Mason, Knight of Pythias, Patron of Husbandry and an Elk; president of the Nashua Inst. for Savings and the Nashua Coal & Coke Co., and a member of the Nashua Country Club. Residence, Nashua, N. H. Paul, George Washington Printer, accountant and probate business; b., Claremont, N. H., Aug. 17, 1850; s. Jeremiah and Betsey (Full- 251 erton) Paul; ed. Claremont public schools; printer and accountant from 1869 to 1887, since then extensively engaged in probate business, having administered nearly two hundred estates; attends Methodist Church; Democrat; postmaster of Claremont eight years, serving two terms by appointment of President Cleveland; collector of taxes, 1892-3; trustee, Fiske Free Library, 1903-4; water commissioner, 1903; selectman, 1905 to 1911 and 1914 to 1917 (chairman each year), then declining re-election; mem ber, N. H. house of representatives, 1905-6; delegate to N. H. constitutional convention, 1918; member, board of trustees for the George H. Stowell Trust Estate for erection and maintenance of the Stowell Memorial Hospital at Clare mont; member, board of trustees of town trust funds; director, People's National Bank; m., April 20, 1876, Mary Ann Robinson, d. July 26, 1917. One daughter, Bessie Irene. Resi dence, Claremont, N. H. �Ruel W. Poor �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Poor, Ruel Whitcomb Banker; president, Garfield National Bank, New York; b., New London, N. H., Sept. 29, 1860; s. William Gay and Delina A. (Freeto) Poor; ed. pub lic schools and Wilton (Me.) Academy; in employ of Page Belting Co., Con cord, N. H., 1877-81; Littleton Sav ings and National banks, Littleton, N. H., 1881-8; cashier of the latter, January to November, 1888, when he resigned to go to Garfield National Bank, New York City, in which he be came assistant cashier in 1891, cashier in 1892 and president in 1902, since continuing. He is also director and president of the Garfield Safe Deposit Co., trustee of West Side Savings Bank, director of the Butterick Co., the Butterick Publishing Co., all of New York City, and of the Ansco Co., Binghampton, N. Y. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York ; of Burns Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Littleton, N. H., St. Gerard Commandery, Littleton, and Jerusalem Chapter, R. A. M., of New York, (D. D. G. M. 5th Masonic Dis trict N. H. 1888), of the Sons of the American Revolution, the N. H. Soc. of New York, the Maine Soc., Ameri can Geographical Soc., Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Union League Club, Bankers' Club, Manhattan Club, New York Athletic Club and the Masonic Club; Episcopalian Republican; m., Oct. 18, 1884, Ida M. Sawyer of Wil ton, Me. ; children, Helen Hilda, b. June 25, 1899; Ruella, b., July 17, 1905. Residence, 320 West 101st St., N. Y. City; business address, 200 Fifth Ave. Melendy, Jesse George Chemist, chemical plant executive; b., Milford, N. H., Sept. 30, 1877; s. George Lorenzo and Adelaide Esther (Burpee) Melendy; ed. public schools, New London, N. H., Colby Academy, New London, 1897, Brown Univ., B.Ph., 1901; active in undergraduate foot ball and track athletics; taught in St. George's School, Newport, R. I., 1901- 253 2; since 1902 with General Chemical Co., 25 Broad St., New York, starting as analyst, becoming investigator; then assistant superintendent, Camden, N.J. works, 1904-8; assistant superintendent Bayonne, N. J., works, 1908-10; superintendent, Cleveland, O., works, 1910-13 ; superintendent, Buffalo, N. Y., works, 1913-17; superintendent Delaware works, near Wilmington, 1917-; Republican; Unitarian; mem ber, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, University Club, Buffalo, N. Y.; vice-president, Buffalo, Eng. Soc., 1915-17; vice-president, Western New York Section, Am. Chem. Soc., 1914-16, president, 191617; member executive committee, Cleveland Section, Am. Chem. Soc., 1912-13; executive committee, Buffalo Section, A. S. M. E., 1916-17; parish council, First Unitarian church, Buffalo, 1916-17; vice-president, Dela ware Section, Am. Chem. Soc., 1918member, Visiting (advisory) Com mittee in Chemistry, Brown Univ.; �Dr. Benjamin F. Bailey �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES m., April 20, 1904, Jessie May Cofran, Boston, Mass.; child, Adelaide Burpee, b. June 28, 1906. Residence, Wilming ton, Del. Bailey, Benjamin Franklin Physician; president of the Dr. Benj. F. Bailey Sanitorium, Lincoln, Neb.; b., Littleton, N H., June 22, 1860; s. William and Marriete Andress (Barnes) Bailey; ed. schools of Little ton and Claremont, N. H., Boston, Mass., and Hahnemann Medical Col lege, Philadelphia, Pa., 1881; prac ticed medicine in Wareham, Mass., from March, 1881 to March, 1882, and in Manchester, N. H., from March, 1882 to June, 1886, when he went west on account of ill health; in September following he located at Lincoln, Neb., where he was in practice until he opened his sanitorium in July, 1901, which he has since conducted; Con gregationalism Republican; member, Nebraska State Board of Health, and president of the same for ten years; president, American Institute of Home opathy; president, Missouri Valley Homeopathic Ass'n; president, Ne braska State Homeopathic Soc; presi dent, American Institute of Drug Proving; member, American Medical Ass'n, American Endocrinology Soc, American Ass'n for Advancement of Science, American Soc. for Prevention of Tuberculosis, and many others; member, Song of the American Revo lution, and Rotary, Commercial and Country clubs (director of former); m., Feb. 8, 1882, Minnie F. Bryant, Wareham, Mass. Residence, Green Gables, Lincoln, Neb. Russell, Frank Webster Soldier, merchant (retired); b., Plymouth, N. H., June 22, 1847; s. William Wallace and Clara Jane (Smith) Russell; ed. Miss Gilmore's private school, Concord, N. H., Phil lips (Andover) Academy, Boston Latin School, Detroit, Mich., high school, New Haven Commercial Institute, 255- New Haven, Conn., U. S. Military Academy, West Point, 1868; commis sioned 2d lieutenant, 6th U. S. Cavalry, serving in the South and West till 1872, when he resigned, returned to Plymouth and engaged in general mercantile business in the firm estab lished by his grandfather, Moor Rus sell, in 1798, continuing till retire ment in 1911; served in the N. H. National Guard as captain and aide on staff of Brig. Gen. D. M. White, 1884; ass't, inspector general, 1885-9; captain, Co. G, 3d N. H. Infantry, May 3, 1898; mustered into TJ. S. service, May 11, and promoted major,. 1st N. H. Infantry, July 2, 1898; mus tered out, Oct. 3, 1898; continued in state service as major, 3d Infantry; on reorganization made major, 2d Infantry, March 7, 1899, continuing till expiration of commission in 1905, then declining further service; Congregationalist; Republican; member,. Plymouth town history committee; N. H. constitutional convention, 1902; N. H. Soc. S. A. R., Military Order Foreign Wars, American Legion, Ass'n Graduates U. S. Mil. Acad., A. F. & A. M., 32d degree and K. T.; m., Oct. 1, 1873, Louisa Webster Hale, d. May 6, 1905; children, Clara Louise, died in infancy; William Wallace, b. May 22, 1876 (Plymouth high school, 1891, Holderness School, 1893), treasurer National Life Ins. Co., Montpelier, Vt.; George Moor, b. April 28, 1878 (U. S. Military Acad., 1901), major, field artillery, in National Army in service in France; Susan Carleton, b. Oct. 31, 1879 (N. H. Normal School, 1898, Vassar College, 1904); teacher, now living with her father; Walter Hall, b. May 21, 1882 (Dartmouth, 1904, Mich. Univ. Law School, 1906), of the Russell Lumber Co., Port Arthur, Ont.; Louis Webster, b. March 22, 1885(Dartmouth, 1906), with Alexander Hamilton Inst., of New York, located at Akron, O.; Frank Henry, b. June 18, 1887, d. May 2, 1904; Mary Louise, died in infancy. Residence, Plymouth, N. H. �John B. Jameson �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Jameson, John Butler Mining, insurance, manufacturing and general business; s. Nathan Cleaves and Idabel (Butler) Jameson; ed. public schools and college of the City of New York; Presbyterian; Democrat; chairman, N. H. Demo cratic state committee, 1906-12, and active in the management of party affairs; delegate to Democratic na tional convention, Kansas City, 1900; chairman, N. H. Committee on Public Safety, 1917-18, taking an active part in organizing the state for work in sup port of the national government in the prosecution of the war against German aggression; treasurer, United Life and Accident Ins. Co., Concord; director, First National Bank, Con cord; officer and director in various other corporations; interested in vari-ous business enterprises in New Hamp shire, Missouri and Oklahoma; received honorary degree of Doctor of Science from N. H. State College, May 1, 1918; m., Nov. 19, 1913, Marion Dudley Eidlitz, New York City; children, John Butler, Jr., b. Jan. 21, 1915; Robert Dudley, b. Jan. 30, 1916; Jane, b. Nov. 20,1917. Residence, Antrim, N. H.; business address, Concord, N. H. Wilder, Ella Caroline Abbot (Mrs. Arthur S. Wilder); b., Wilton, N. H., April 22, 1862; dan. Harris and Caroline A. (Greeley) Abbot; greatgranddaughter of Major Abiel Abbot of Wilton, commissioned officer in Colonial Army, great-grand-niece of Nathan Hale, also of Rev. Abiel Abbot of Peterboro, N. H. (see pp. 139) ; ed. public schools; Cushing Academy, Ashburnham, Mass., 1882; Smith College, B.A. 1889; teacher for ten years pre vious to marriage; principal high school, Brewer, Me. 1889-91; principal high school, Peterboro, N. H., 1891-5; assist ant, Sanborn Seminary, Kingston, N. H., 1895-6; principal high school, Sterling, Mass., 1896-8; member, Congregational church, Smith College Alumnae Ass'n; active in church and war relief work; m., Aug. 9, 1898, Arthur Silas Wilder; children, Florence 17 257 C., b. Aug. 3, 1899; Katharine A., b. Aug. 12, 1901; Frank H., b. April 26, 1903; Edwin A., b. March 13, 1906; Anna Hale, b. Jan. 14, 1909. Resi dence, Sterling Junction, Mass. [See Dr. Florence Hale Abbot, p. 139; Charles Greely Abbot, p. 149; Stanley Harris Abbot, p. 237.] Emery (William) Stanley Clergyman; b., Portsmouth, R. I., May 6, 1858; s. Charles and Susan Lavinia (Kelly) Emery; ed. St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., 1876; Trinity College, B.A., 1881; General Theologi cal Sem., New York, B.D., 1884; ordained deacon, 1884; priest, 1887; master, St. Paul's School, 1884-:6; in charge, Church of St. John the Baptist, Sanbornville, N. H., 1887-92; vicar, Calvary Chapel, New York, 1892-7; rector, Christ Church, Norwich, Conn., 1897-1900; rector, Trinity Church, Tilton, N. H., and m charge, St. Jude's Mission, Franklin, 1900-1908; vice-rec tor St. Paul's Church, Concord, N. H., 1908-. Republican; member, N. H. �258 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES house of representatives from Tilton, 1907-8; member executive committee, N. H. State Conf. Charities and Cor rections; standing committee, Diocese of New Hampshire, Protestant Epis copal Church; m., Jan. 18, 1887, Ethel Naunton Julian, St. Andrews, N. B.; four daughters and two sons. Resi dence, Concord, N. H. Otis, Edward Osgood Physician; b., Rye, N. H., Oct. 29, 1848; s. Israel Taintor and Olive Morgan (Osgood) Otis; ed. Phillips Exeter Academy, Harvard College, A.B., 1871, M.D., 1877; commenced practice 1879, in Boston in 1880, specializing in pulmonary diseases, particularly tuber culosis, and writing and speaking on its prevention; sometime visting phy sician for Free Home for Consumptives in Boston and connected with various medical institutions; physician to tuber culosis department, Boston Dispensary; professor of Pulmonary Diseases and Climatology, Tufts College Medical School since 1901 ; late visiting and con sulting physician, Mass. State Sanato rium ;delegate,Congress of Tuberculosis, London, 1901; International Congress on Tuberculosis, Rome, 1912; member, advisory board, Dennison (settlement) House, Boston; trustee, Exeter, N. H., Cottage Hospital, Montgomery, Ala., Colored School; member, American Climatological Ass'n (president, 1898), American Public Health Ass'n, Na tional Ass'n for Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, American Ass'n for the Advancement of Science, and many medical societies; ex-president, Boston Ass'n Relief and Control of Tuberculo sis; cor. member, International AntiTuberculosis Ass'n; member, S. A. R., Soc. Colonial Wars, Harvard Club of Boston; author, 1909; "Tuberculosis— Its Cause, Cure and Prevention," 1914, "Pulmonary Tuberculosis," 1917; and various contributions to medical publi cations; m., June 4, 1894, Marion Faxon; children, Olive, John F., EdwardO., Jr., William F., Brooks. Residence, 381 Beacon St., Boston. Dunlap, Roger Allen Clergyman; b., Charlestown, N. H., June 10, 1878; s. George Harlan and Mary Catharine (Folger) Dunlap; ed. public schools, Nelson, N. H., and Rock Island and Stanstead, P. Q., Concord high school, 1896; Dartmouth College, 1900, Hartford (Conn.) Theological Seminary, 1903; Congregationalist; Re publican; pastor, Paterson, N. J., 19039; Windsor Locks, Conn., 1909—1917; Second Parish Church, Portland, Me., 1918; Chaplain Connecticut house of representatives, 1915; member Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Psi fra ternities; m., Nov. 18, 1903, Alice Gates; children, Esther, b. Sept. 11, 1906, Catharine Alice, b. May 15, 1911. Residence, Portland, Me. Patten, Helen Philbrook . Author; social worker; b., New Bed ford, Mass., April 21, 1865; dau. of Rev. Nathan Page and Hannah Hill (San born) Philbrook; ed. Tilton Seminary, 1884, Framingham, (Mass.) Normal School', 1888, Social Service Dept., �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Simmons College, 1914, Social Service crouse, Boston Univ., 1914; taught in the Misses Patten's School, Middletown, Conn., 1889, 1891-2; Affordby School, Baltimore, Md., 1890-1 ; active in social service, Middletown, Conn., Girls Club, 1915; District Worker for South End Settlement House, 1916-7; author "The Year's Festivals" (Dana Estes Co.), 1903; compiler "The Music Lover's Treasury," 1905; compiler "In timations of Immortality" (Small & Maynard), 1907; contributor of many articles and poems to various news papers and magazines; m., Sept. 1, 1892, D. Warren Patten, Tilton, N. H. Residence, Tilton, N. H. Husband, Richard Wellington Professor classical languages, Dartmouth College; b., Nov. 27, 1869, Mil ton, Ontario, Canada; s. Richard and Eleanor (Teeple) Husband; ed. Leland Stanford Univ., A.B., 1895, A.M., 1896; Univ. of Toronto, A.B., 1896; Dart mouth College, A.M., 1915; instructor, Mills College, 1898-9, Stanford Univ., 1899-1900; instructor and professor, Dartmouth College, 1900-; Episcopal ian; Republican; office manager N. H. District Board 1917-; secretary N. H. Committee on Public Safety, 1917; N. H. War Historian, 1917-; member Sigma Phi Epsilon, Phi Beta Kappa, American Philological Ass'n (execu tive committee), Simplified Spelling Board (executive committee), Amer ican Ass'n of University Professors; contributor of many articles on lin guistic subjects, Roman history, and Roman criminal law in Transactions of the American Philological Ass'n, and in various classical periodicals; author, "The Prosecution of Jesus" (Princeton Univ. Press), 1916; m., June 20, 1901, Helene Borgman; one son, Richard B., b. Aug. 8, 1904. Residence, Hanover, N.H. Lauder, George Burns Electrical Engineer; b., Concord, N. H., Jan. 28, 1866; s. James Nelson and Eliza Martha (Clark) Lauder; ed. Concord schools, private instruction, 259 Mass. Inst. of Tech., 1889; with the Westinghouse Electric Co., Pittsburg, Pa., 1890; Electric Lighting Co., Den ver, Col., 1891-3; first electrical in spector, N. H. Board of Underwriters, 1893-8 ; manager, Concord Electric Co., 1898-1909; consulting engineer, 1909-. Republican; Episcopalian; life mem ber, Humanitarian Soc, London, Eng.; member Vivisection Investiga tion League, New York City; Concord S. P. C. A. (president, 1913-7); Am. Soc. of Mechan. Engineers, N. H. Soc. Protection of Forests, Am. Soc. for Protection of Forests, Mass. Inst. Tech. Club, N. H. Historical Soc, Concord Charity Organ. Soc, Y. M. C. A., Wonolancet, Beaver Meadow Golf and Snowshoe Clubs; actively connected with Red Cross work, city and state; office manager, N. H. War Savings Com.; with his family has adopted French Orphan, No. 900, in Life's French Orphan Fund; m. Eva Belle Sanborn of Concord, June 17, 1896; children, Mildred, b. April 4, �David E. Murphy �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1897, St. Mary's School, 1893, B.A., Wellesley College, 1918, at the Vassar Training Camp for Nurses, "The Woman s Plattsburg"; Dorothy, b. Nov. 10, 1901, St. Mary's School, Abbot Academy, 1920. Residence, 26 Franklin Street, Concord, N. H. Murphy, David Edward Merchant; b., Concord, N. H., Oct. 15, 1859; s. Bartholomew and Mary (McCue) Murphy; ed. Concord public schools; employed as a clerk in the dry goods trade in Concord, at the age of sixteen, continuing for twelve years, when he engaged in business for himself in which he has continued to the present time, developing one of the largest and most popular dry goods de partment stores in northern New Eng land, including Nos. 76 to 82 No. Main St.; Catholic; Democrat; many years member, Democratic state committee; Democratic candidate for councilor in District No. 5, in 1916, running largely ahead of his ticket; trustee, N. H. In dustrial School, 1905-13; member, N. H. Committee of Public Safety; State Merchant Representative, United States Food Administration; director, First National Bank, Concord; trustee, Union Trust Co.; member, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Wonolancet Club; member, commission having in charge the erection of a statue of President Franklin Pierce, and marshal of the day at dedication of the same; member, Pierce birthplace preservation com mission; m., April 26, 1905, Katharine Louise Prentis, New York. Residence, Concord, N. H. Wason, Eugene Physician; b., New Boston, N. H., April 25, 1844 ; s. Abraham and Sarah T. (Lamson) Wason; ed. public schools of New Boston and Cambridgeport, Mass . ; Dartmouth Medical College, M.D., 1872; A.M.(hon.) Norwich University, 1909; practiced medicine in Nashua, N. H., 1869 to 1874; subsequently in Lon donderry and Hancook; since 1894 in Milford; Episcopalian; Republican; member Knights of Pythias, G. A. R. (N. H. Department Commander, 1918- 261 19); city physician and member board of health, Nashua, 1872-4; member Milford board of health several years; member N. H. Medical Soc; N. H. Surgical Club; m., Aug. 13, 1866, Hattie Wilkins, d.; one son, Arthur, b. March 20, 1888. Residence, Milford, N. H. Metcalf, Henry Clifton Merchant; b., Lempster, N. H<, July 10, 1881; s. Clifton A. and Ma tilda J. (Scales) Metcalf; ed. public schools of Alstead; in trade in that town since twenty-one years of age; Universalist; Democrat; town clerk since 1912; trial justice since 1915 (appointed by Gov. Rolland H. Spaulding); member, N. H. house of repre sentatives, 1917-18, serving on rail road committee and joining in minority report against the reorganization bill; member, A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F.; m., July 10, 1906; Mabel M. Hatch, Alstead; children, Alma E., b. May 17, 1907; Clarence W., b. April 13, 1910; Carroll H., b. November 29, 1912. Residence, Alstead, N. H. �262 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Saltus (Amasa) Wright Clergyman; b., Brooklyn, N. Y., Oct. 3, 1859; s. Nicholas and Maria Seymour (Sanford) Saltus; ed. St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., 1878, Columbia Law School, law office of Anderson and Man, New York; ad mitted to the New York bar, 1883, studied divinity with Dr. Henry A. Coit, rector of St. Paul's School; or dained deacon, 1891, priest, 1893; in charge of St. Mary's church, Penacook, 1893-4; curate of St. Mark's, Orange, N. J., and House of Prayer, Newark, N. J., 1894-8; curate at St. Paul's Chapel, St. Paul's School, and chap lain of Orphans' Home, 1898-1900; in charge of St. Mary's, Penacook, 1900-; Republican ; Episcopalian ; member, Rumford Grange, P. of H., East Con cord, Fish and Game Club (president, 1914-); chaplain of First Infantry, N. H. National Guard, under Colonel Roby, three years; m., June 6, 1886, Bayonne, N. J., Louisa Smith Pickslay. Residence, Concord, N. H. Brown, Harry James Lawyer; b., Wentworth, N. H., March 2, 1873; s. James B. and Eva M. (Merrill) Brown; ed. Concord (N. H.) high school, 1891, Dartmouth College, 1895, Columbian University Law School (Washington, D. C.), LL.B., 1897, LL.M., 1899; admitted to the bar in 1899, and began practice the same year with Eastman & Hollis in Concord, N. H., continuing with the same till 1903, since when he has been alone; Republi can; connected with the Department of Agriculture in Washington from 1895 to 1899; member Concord common council, 1905-6; secretary Republican state committee, 1908; in general law practice; served for several sessions past as a legislative attorney for B. & M . Railroad; member A. F. &. A. M. (lodge, chapter, temple, consistory 32d degree and shrine); Wonolancet, Snowshoe and Bow Brook Clubs, Concord; m., Nov. 21, 1907, Mary K. Bride. Resi dence, Concord, N. H. Tutherly, Herbert Everett Soldier; b., Claremont, N. H., April 5, 1848; s. William E. and Lorette C. (Rossiter) Tutherly; ed. Claremont schools, Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, U. S. Military Academy, West Point, 1871; commissioned 2d lieut., U.S. Cavalry, June, 1872; 1st lieut., 1st. Cavalry, April, 1879; captain, Dec, 1890; major, 11th Cavalry, Feb., 1901; lieut.-colonel, 9th Cavalry, July, 1905; retired upon his own application after thirty-eight years service, Oct. 1, 1906; on duty with N. H. Militia by order of the President, 1906-10; brigadier gen eral and adjutant general of N. H. N. G., 1910-15; aavv much active service in Indian Campaigns while in U. S. Army; prof. military science, Univ. of Vt. 1881 -5; Cornell Univ., 1889-92; Univ. of Vt. again, 1893-97; commanded squadron U. S. Cavalry in Cuba during Spanish American war, and recommended for brevet as major for gallantry at battle of San Juan Hill, July 1 and 2, 1898; Episcopalian; Republican; engaged in agriculture at Claremont since retire ment; m., May 29, 1878, Mary Maroa �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Cotton of Claremont; one son, George Cotton, d., Chelsea, Vt. Residence, Claremont, N. H. Beach, Amy Marcy Cheney Composer and pianist; b., Henniker, N. H., Sept. 5, 1867; dau. Charles Ab bott and Clara Imogen (Marcy) Cheney; studied first with her mother, from whom she inherited her musical ability; played difficult music, includ ing Beethoven and Bach, at seven years of age; at eight years of age was taken to Boston, where she studied with W. L. Whittemore, Ernest Paraho, Junius W. Hill and Carl Baermann; made d£but as pian ist; played with the Boston Symphony and Thomas Orchestras; later appeared in many large cities, giving entire pro grams of her own work. Among her compositions are her "Gaelic Sym phony," first given in Boston in 1896; a Mass in E-flat, sung at the Handel and Hadyn Soc, Boston, 1892; "Fes tival Jubilate," for women's voices' sung at the dedication of the women's building, at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893; also num erous cantatas and piano works, and many songs sung by leading singers throughout the country; m., Dec. 2, 1885, Dr. Henry Harris Aubrey Beach, a distinguished physician of Boston, who died June 28, 1910. Residence, 28 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass. Simonds, Katherine Call Musician, dramatic soprano, author and composer; b., Franklin, N. H., Dec. 12, 1865; dau. Joseph L. and Mar tha Ann (Severance) Call; ed. public schools of Franklin; taught school four years; studied voice culture with Mrs. Gertrude Franklin Salisbury and Miss Clara Munger of Boston; taught vocal music to large classes; has sung in, and directed, many church choirs; sang as soprano in the First Baptist Church, Concord, Franklin St. Congregational Church, Manchester, Pilgrim Church, Nashua, Unitarian Church, Franklin and others; now director and soprano of the Christian Church Choir, Franklin; 263 has conducted many choruses and done much general musical work; author and composer of many songs several of which have been published by C. W. Thompson & Co., Boston; two Prohibi tion songs, "The Nation's Going Dry" and "The Land Where Old Glory Waves," words and music by Mrs. Simonds, were recently published by the National W, C. T. U. Publishing House, Evanston, I1l.; her latest and most popular song, "There's a Soldier Lad in Khaki Over There," written, set to music copyrighted and published this year, has been sung by her to great audiences in many places, including Tremont Temple, Boston, where twice three cheers were given for the song and singer by the vast crowd in attendance; gives entire concert program of her own songs; member of the Christian church; Prohibitionist; Equal Suffra gist; state secretary Prohibition party; president Franklin Equal Suffrage Club; president Franklin W. C. T. U. president Merrimack Co. W. C. T. U. state musical director, W. C. T. U. �Hon. Raymond" Bartlett Stevens �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES vice-president Golden Rule Farm Homes Ass'n; Red Cross singer and worker, responding to constant calls for service; delegate to National Prohi bition Convention'st. Paul, Minn. ,1916, where she sang "The Land Where Old Glory Waves"; also to National W. C. T. U. Convention, Washington, 1917, where she sang "New Hampshire Voted Dry," written to celebrate the prohibition victory in this state, to a capacity audience in Poli's theatre; m., Nov. 25, 1885, Arthur B. Simonds, s. of the late John W. Simonds, N. H. Superintendent of Public Instruction. Residence, Franklin, N. H. Stevens, Raymond Bartlett Lawyer, Ex-Congressman; b., Binghampton, N. Y., June 18, 1874; s. Pliny Bartlett and Lillian (Thompson) Stevens; ed. Harvard Univ. 2 years, class of 1897; Harvard Law School, 3 years, class of 1899; admitted to New Hampshire bar in 1899; in practice of law at Lisbon, N. H., five years then, on account of ill health, engaged in agri culture in Landaff ; Democrat; member N. H. house of representatives from Landaff, 1909-10, 1911-12, 1913; chair man Democratic legislative caucus in 1911, and member of the Judiciarv and Ways and Means Committees, also of the Special Committee on Railroad Rates to whose work he devoted much attention; elected to the U. S. house of representatives from the Second N. H. District in Nov., 1912, over Frank D. Currier, Republican, but did not take his seat in the house until his work in the state legislature was completed, and declined salary up to that time; mem ber Committee on Interstate and For eign Commerce, 63d Congress, and ac tively instrumental in preparation and enactment of the measure creating and establishing the Federal Trade Com mission; nominated in the N. H. Demo cratic primary, in 1914, as the party candidate for U. S. Senator, and ran largely ahead of his ticket but failed of election; special counsel for the Federal Trade Commission, 1915-16; member and vice-chairman U. S. Shipping 265 Board, 1916-; appointed American delegate to the Interallied Shipping Council in London, 1918, and now serving in that capacity; m., August 3, 1915, at Landaff, Mrs. Everest a Spink Cunniff ; one son. Residence, Landaff, N. H. Edgerly, Joseph Gardner Educator; b., Barnstead, N. H., Oct. 12, 1838; s. Samuel Johnson and Eliza (Bickford) Edgerly; ed. Manchester public schools, Dartmouth College, A.B., 1867 (Phi Beta Kappa) ; Congre gationalism Republican; taught school five years before entering college; elected superintendent of schools, Man chester, N. H., the day after gradua tion from college, serving eight years, 1867-75; superintendent of schools, Fitchburg, Mass., 1875, to 1914; since retired; member American Institute of Instruction, N. E. Ass'n School Super intendents (ex-pres.) ; president, N. H. Teachers Ass'n 1874; Hillsborough Co. Teachers Ass'n; Worcester Co. (Mass.) Teachers Ass'n; A. F. & A. M. (K. T.); I. O. O. F., B. P. O. E., K. of P.; m., �266 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES April 10, 1877, Mary J. Graves, Groton, Mass.; one child, Louise Graves, b. 1879, d. 1901. Residence, Fitchburg, Mass. Abbott, Warren Teacher, farmer, bank messenger; b., Webster, N. H., March 20, 1838; a. Jabez and Eunice (Boody) Abbott; ed. public schools and Elmwood Academy, Boscawen, N. H. ; taught school winters from eighteen years of age, and engaged in farming in summer till twenty-six, when he went to California and was there engaged in teaching for eighteen years, with much success, having re ceived a life certificate as a teacher after ten years service, and was the nominee of his party for superintendent of schools in Contra Costa county; re turned to the old homestead in Web ster and engaged in agriculture in 1882, continuing until about twenty years ago, when he removed to Penacook; Congregationalist; Republican; several years superintendent of schools in Webster, selectman three years, and member N. H. house of representatives in 1891-2; treasurer of Merrimack county, 1893-1, 1895-6, 1915-16. Pa tron of Husbandry, and past master and lecturer of Daniel Webster Grange, Webster; also of Merrimack Co. Pomona Grange, of which he was a charter member and the first overseer; for the last ten years he has served as bank messenger between Concord and Penacook; m., Oct. 12, 1891, Mrs. Jennie A. Abbott, of Anoka, Minn. Residence Penacook, N. H. Smith, Jeremiah Jurist; b., Exeter, N. H., July 14, 1837; s. Jeremiah and Elizabeth (Hale) Smith; A.B., Harvard, 1856; A.M., 1859; LL.D., Dartmouth, 1883; studied law with Daniel M. Christie and at Har vard Law School; admitted to the bar in 1861; practiced in Dover, 1861-7; ap pointed associate justice of the N. H. supreme court in 1867, serving till resignation, on account of ill health, in 1874; partially resumed practice in 1882; appointed Story Professor of Law in the Harvard Law School in 1890, and removed to Cambridge; resigned pro fessorship in 1910; trustee, Phillips Exeter Academy, 1868-74, 1898-1902. Visitor, Chandler Scientific School, Dartmouth, 1885-92; m., April 5, 1865, Hannah Webster, Dover, N. H., d. Dec. 19, 1904; one son, Jeremiah Smith, Jr., lawyer of Boston, b. Dover, N. H., Jan. 14, 1870; A.B., Harvard, 1892; trustee of Phillips Exeter Academy; now (1918) serving in France as captain in Quarter masters' Department, U. S. Expedi tionary Force. Residence, 4 Berkeley Street, Cambridge, Mass. Brown, Alice Author; b., Hampton Falls, N. H., Dec. 5, 1887; spent her girlhood on a farm; ed. Robinson Seminary, Exeter, N. H.; taught school for a few terms, but soon took up writing as a profes sion, having removed to Boston; en gaged for several years on staff of Youth's Companion; author, "Fools of Nature" (novel); "Meadow Grass," �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES collection of New England stories; "By Oak and Thorn"—a record of English Days; "Robert Louis Stevenson —a study in collaboration with Imogen Guiney; "Three Heroines of New Eng land Romance" (with Harriet Prescott Spofford and Imogen Guiney); "Life of Mercy Otis Warren"; "The Road to Castalay" (poems); "Tiverton Tales" (collection of stories); "The Day of His Youth"; "The King's End"; "Margaret Warrener"; "Para dise"; "High Noon"; "The Mannerings"; "The Country Road"; "The Court of Love"; "Rose McLeod"; "The Story of Thyrza"; "Country Neighbors"; "John Winterbourne's Family"; "The One Footed Fairy and Other Stories"; "Secret of the Clan," "The Flying Teuton," etc. Residence, 11 Pinckney St., Boston, Mass. Humphrey, Alice Caroline Educator; b., Concord, N. H., Jan. 8, 1874; dau. Stillman and Mary Eliza beth (Hoag) Humphrey; ed. Concord high school, 1892, Smith College, 18924, Radcliffe College, 1914-5, Bureau of University Travel, 1911, Summer School, Middlebury College, Vt., 1913; teacher of Greek, Latin and Ancient History, St. Mary's School, Concord, N. H., 1895-; Episcopalian; member N. E. Classical Ass'n, N. H. Smith College Club, N. H. Historical Soc, Concord Woman's College Club (direc tor), Concord Woman's Club (rec. sec, 1918-), Concord Music Club, Outing Club (Camp Weetamoo), Friendly Club, Suffrage League, Daughters of the King, Beaver Meadow Golf Club; author of BUT Sketches, 1912; contrib utor of poems to Art and Archaeology and American Story Magazine. Resi dence, Concord, N. H. Nute, Eugene Pearl Shoe manufacturer; secretary, N. H. Board of Underwriters; b., Farmington, N. H., June 14, 1852; s. Alonzo and Mary (Pearl) Nute; descendant of James Nute, who came to Portsmouth, N. H., from England in 1631, and sub sequently settled in Dover; great- 267 grandson of Jotham Nute, an early pet tier of Milton and a soldier of the Revo lution, serving throughout the war, whose discharge signed by General Washington is now in his possession; ed. public schools, New London, N. H., and Phillips (Andover) Academies; en gaged for twenty years in the manu facture of shoes at Farmington; Congregationalist; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1883; appointed U. S. Marshal for the Dis trict of New Hampshire, March 4, 1898, resigned, June 30, 1914, to accept the position of secretary of the N. H. Board of Underwriters, which he now holds; member A. F. & A. M., K. of P., Loyal Legion; m., June 4, 1881, Nellie S. Parker of Farmington; children, Stanley Pearl, b. Dec. 9, 1885 (Dart mouth, 1908), in insurance business in Detroit, Mich.; Harry A., b. March 6, 1891; Molly, b. April 7, 1893, teacher. Residence, Farmington, N. H. �Hon. Alvah Woodbury Sulloway �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Sulloway, Alvah Woodbury Manufacturer; railway official; b., Somerville, Mass., Dec. 25, 1838; s. Israel W. and Adaline (Richardson) Sulloway; ed. public schools, Barre (Vt.) Academy, Green Mountain Lib eral Inst., So. Woodstock, Vt., Canaan Academy; learned hosiery manufac turing business in his father's mill at Enfield, N. H., operating some of the first machines made by the late Walter Aiken; commenced business in hosiery manufacturing in Franklin with Walter Aiken in 1860, continuing four years; then in company with Frank H. Daniell till 1869, after which he operated the Sulloway Mills alone, the same being incorporated Jan., 1888, exten sive additions and improvements hav ing been made from time to time till now this is the largest woolen hosiery manufacturing plant in the country, employing 650 operatives and produc ing 2,000 dozen pairs per day, nearly allat the present time on war orders for the U. S. government; Unitarian; Democrat till 1896, since Independent; member N. H. house of representatives, 1871, 1872, 1874 and 1875 (chairman committee on manufactures, 1874); N. H. railroad commissioner, 1874; Democratic candidate for Congress in Second N. H. district in 1877, and twice renominated; member first city council of Franklin, continuing several years; member N. H. constitutional convention, 1889, N. H. Senate, 1891; delegate to Democratic national con vention in 1876, and all subsequent conventions, to and including 1896, and New Hampshire member Demo cratic Nat'l Com. for same period; director Northern Railroad since 1880, and president since 1885; director B. & M. Railroad for twenty-five years previous to 1916; president Concord & Claremont and Peterboro & Hillsboro Railroads since 1889; director Lake Champlain & St. Johnsbury R. R.; several years director Me. Central R. R.; president and treasurer Sulloway Mills; president Franklin Nat'l Bank since organization in 1879; president Franklin Savings Bank, Franklin Light 269 & Power Co., Acme Machine & Needle Co.; trustee Amoskeag M'f'g Co.; director Monadnock Mills, Andros coggin Pulp Co., Concord Axle Co.; trustee Franklin Hospital, N. H. Or phans Home; member A. F. &. A. M. (lodge and chapter), P. of H.; m., June 5, 1866, Susan R. Daniel); children, Alice M., b. Aug. 5, 1871 (Mrs. Fred L. Thompson, Bellows Falls, Vt.); Rich ard W., b. Feb., 1876; Frank J., b. Dec. 11, 1883. Residence, Franklin, N. H. Theriault, Marcel Lawyer; b., St. Jacques, N. B., Nov. 22, 1885; s. Adolph and Hermine (Plourde) Theriault; ed. Nashua, N. H., public schools, Boston Univ. Law School, 1914; Catholic; Republican; member N. H. senate, 1917-8 (chair man committee on Judiciary); State Board Trustees of State Institutions, 1917-; member Republican state com mittee; Secretary Hillsborough Co., Republican Club; Gamma Eta Gamma law fraternity; president Montcalm Associates; partner in Nashua Steam �270 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Press and Boiler Works; m., May 6, 1906, Anita Jodoin, d. Jan. 16, 1913; children, George French, b. April 19, 1911; Albert Marcel, b. Dec. 17, 1912. Residence, Nashua, N. H. Foss, George Ernest Educator; commercial secretary; s. Horace Malvin and Abbie Hannah (Green) Foss; b. Pittsfield, N. H., March 10, 1873; ed. Pittsfield high school, Dartmouth College, A.B., 1897. Born on a farm ; traveled three miles each way to attend high school; on graduation from college became principal of Pitts field grammar school for one year; principal, Meredith (N. H.) high school, one year; principal, Dover N. H., grammar schools, two years; principal, grammar school, Springfield, Mass., thirteen years; in latter position made special contribution to method of school organization by introducing the flexible system of grading, whereby a program is made to suit the needs of each student who is allowed to take work in each subject at the point where he is ready to work, without regard to so-called grades, and to move in each subject as rapidly as progress is earned, regardless of progress in other subjects; which is merely the application of the old district school system to a large graded city school, and is apparently, the first such application made in the United States; it shortens the time that many a pupil would otherwise spend in public schools, and brings him earlier through high school, college and into his life work; Congregationalist; Independent Republican; became sec retary Springfield, Mass., chamber of commerce in May, 1914, and continues; work in this field received recognition by appointment as director of the National Ass'n of Commercial Organ ization Secretaries, Sept., 1917. Mem ber A. F. &. A. M., Educational Club, Nayasset Club, Reality Club; m., June 28, 1899, Martha Longfellow Brown; one son, b. May 21, 1903. Residence, Springfield, Mass. Brown, Alice Van Vechten Teacher of Art; b., Hanover, N. H.; dau. Rev. Samuel G. and Sarah (Van Vechten) Brown; ed., private schools and tutors; Art Students League of New York (four years) and with vari ous studios and artists; traveled and studied abroad. Assistant director and director Norwich Art School, Norwich, Conn., 1891-97; professor of Art, Wellesley College since 1897; member Archeological Institute of America and other art associations. Residence, Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. Edgerly, John Albert Farmer, lumber dealer and summer boarding; b., Tuftonborough, N. H., Sept. 11, 1856; s. Charles G. and Mary E. (Doe) Edgerly; ed. common schools and Tuftonborough and Wolfeboro Academy; member 2d Christian Church of Tuftonborough; fifteen years super intendent of Sunday School; president, Rockingham Christian Conference two years; Carroll Co. S. S. Ass'n, two �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES years; Republican; member school board five years; selectman five years; moderator twelve years; present town treasurer; member N. H. house of representatives, 1903, voting against the repeal of the Prohibitory law, hav 271 (Merrill) Shurtleff; ed. public schools, flolderness school, 1887-8, Dartmouth College, A.B., 1892; read law in office of Drew, Jordan & Buckley, Lan caster; admitted to the bar m 1896, and continued with the firm, in prac tice (now Drew, Shurtleff, Morris & Oakes); Episcopalian; Republican; N. H. Fish and Game Commissioner, 1902-8; ex-judge Lancaster Police Court; U. S. Commissioner for New Hampshire; member A. F. & A. M.r Lancaster Club; m., June 14, 1897, Emilie Porter, Lancaster; children, William Porter, b. April 29, 1898; Merrill, Jr., June 11, 1902. Residence, Lancaster, N. H. Demond, Fred Clarence Lawyer; b., Freeport, Me., Nov. 13, 1875; s. George Nelson and Mary Eme- ing always been a strong temperance advocate (chairman State College committee) ; member N. H. senate, 1909-10, voting for the Preston amend ment; Patron of Husbandry, having been lecturer, overseer and master of Tuftonborough Grange, also of Carroll Co. Pomona Grange, and district and Pomona deputy of the State Grange; m., Dec. 25, 1880, May C. Blake, d. Jan. 8, 1917; one son, Edwin B. Edgerly, b. March 24, 1884; m. Oct. 14, 1914, Caroline L. Crossman; their son, John Irving, b. July 27, 1915. Residence, Tuftonborough, N. H., Mirror Lake P. O. Shurtleff, Merrill Lawyer, b., Colebrook, N. H., March 10, 1876; s. William H. and Mary J. line (Field) Demond; ed. common and high schools, Freeport, Me.; studied law with Streeter, Walker & Hollis Con cord, N. H.; admitted to the bar March, 1899, and has since been in practice in Concord, associated with the firm with �Elisha Rhodes Brown �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES which he studied, and its successors, the firm name now being Streeter, Demond, Woodworth & Sulloway; Uni tarian; Republican; member, Concord common council, 1903-4; board of alder men, 1905-6; Concord City charter revision committee, 1908; member state board of bar examiners since 1913; N. H. constitutional convention, 1918 (member committee on Judiciary de partment); clerk Page Belting Co.; member N. H. Bar Ass'n; American Bar Ass'n; N. H. Historical Soc; Wonolancet, Snow Shoe and Passaconoway Clubs, Concord; m., Jan. 16, 1906, Mary Peabody Adams, Gorham, N. H. Residence, Concord, N- H. Brown, Elisha Rhodes Banker; b., Providence, R. I., March 28, 1847; s. Colville Dana and Mary Eliza (Rhodes) Brown; descendant on the paternal side of Rev. Chad Brown, first pastor of the First Baptist Church of Providence, and the first Baptist Church in America ; and, on the maternal side, of Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island; removed with his par ents to Dover, N. H., in 1850; educated in the Dover public schools and by careful reading continued through life, he having secured a large and well se lected library; served four years as a mercantile clerk, and on Dec. 10, 1867, entered the Strafford National Bank of Dover as a teller, continuing with that institution to the present time, having been made cashier, Jan. 1, 1876, a director, Jan. 12, 1886, vicepresident, June 30, 1890 and president, April 26, 1897, which position he still holds, as, also, that of president of the Strafford Savings Bank, of which he was one of the incorporators, March 25, 1876; a trustee March 31, 1883, vicepresident, March 24, 1890, and became president, Oct. 21, 1891. His fiftieth anniversary, or the golden jubilee of his service as a banker was duly ob served last December. Congregationalist, member First Church in Dover, and deacon since 1885; Republican; appointed by Gov. Charles H. Sawyer, Commissioner for New Hampshire to 18 273 attend the celebration of the Centennial of the inauguration of George Wash ington as President of the United States, Feb. 5, 1889; delegate from Ward Four, Dover, in N. H. constitu tional convention, 1912; trustee, Dover Public Library; for some years trustee of Franklin Academy, and president of the board; trustee Wentworth Home for the Aged and president since 1908; member, official board, Dover Chil dren's Home; trustee Pine Hill Ceme tery; member N. H. Soc. Sons of the American Revolution, Soc. Colonial Wars (Governor 1900-1901), Knight Templar and 32d degree Mason, I. O. O. F., N. H. Historical Soc, Dover Historical Soc, National Con servation Ass'n, National Audubon Soc, National Geographic Soc, Amer ican Forestry Soc, N. E. HistoricGenealogical Soc, American Civic Alli ance, N. H. Peace Soc, N. H. Soc. for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (vicepresident), and the Bellamy Club of Dover; m., Oct. 18, 1870, Frances Bickford of Dover; children, (1) Alphonso Bickford, b. Jan. 23, 1872, Sfale, 1894, Harvard Med., 1897), d. ct. 17, 1906; (2) Harold Winthrop, b. Nov. 8, 1875 (Harvard, 1897), treas urer Strafford Savings Bank; (3, 4) Raymond Gould, Philip Carter, b. Aug. 27, 1885—Philip graduated from Harvard in 1906 and Mass. Inst. of Tech., 1908; Raymond, Harvard, 1907 and from the Law School in 1910, and is in practice in New York, while Philip is in business in Dover. Resi dence, Dover, N. H. Adams, Blanche Spalding Griffin (Mrs. William A. Adams); b., Thornton's Ferry, N. H., Nov. 24, 1874; dau., George Byron and Sarah Frances (Spalding) Griffin; ed. McGaw Normal Institute, Reed's Ferry, N. H., Wellesley College, B.A., 1898; Congregationalist; Woman suffragist; teacher for two years after graduation, English department, St. Margaret's School, Buffalo, N. Y.; m., Dec 26, 1904, William A. Adams (Harvard, '98); children, William Byron, Mary �274 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Griffin, d.; treasurer Ladies Aid Soc, Congregational church, Brookfield, 1ll.; member and officer of Brookfield Woman's Club; chairman Library Com.; member Woman's Club. Resi dence, Brookfield, Ill. Niles, William Porter Clergyman; b., Warehouse Point, Conn., Nov. 29, 1869; s. William 1913 and 1916; member board of man agers of Diocesan Missions; trustee St. Mary's school, Concord; secretary Convocation; Knight Templar and 32d degree Mason; member Psi Upsilon Fraternity, Nashua Country Club; m., April 30, 1903, Serena Gertrude San ders, Laconia, N. H.; children, Serena Olmsted, b. Jan. 16, 1904; William Woodruff, b. Oct. 7, 1905; George Sanders, b. Nov. 18, 1908. Residence, Nashua, N. H. Langdell, Samuel Frank Manufacturer and dealer in lumber; b., New Boston, N. H., Jan. 8, 1876; s. George and Lydia Shaw (McNeil) Langdell; ed. public schools, New Bos ton, and Bryant & Stratton's Business Woodruff and Bertha (Olmsted) Niles, his father having been for more than forty years bishop of the P. E. Dio cese of N. H. ; ed. Holderness school, Ply mouth, N. H., St. Paul's school, Con cord, Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., B.A., 1893, M.A., 1896, General Theo logical Seminary, New York, Oxford University, England; Episcopalian; Republican; taught at Holderness School, Plymouth, 1893-6; ordained deacon, 1899, priest, 1900; priest in charge of St. James church, Laconia, N. H., 1899-1902; rector, Church of the Good Shepherd, Nashua, since 1902; deputy to General Convention of Prot estant Episcopal church, 1907, 1910, College, Manchester; Baptist; Repub lican; resided on the old homestead in New Boston, which he had purchased; having gone into the lumber business, and the same increasing, he left the farm and removed to Goffstown village in 1906; and in 1913 removed to Man chester, where in 1918 he organized the �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Langdell Lumber Co., with a capital of $250,000, which is doing a business not surpassed in extent in Southern New Hampshire, the offices occupying the entire front of the 8th floor of the Amoskeag Bank building. In New Boston served as selectman, and as superintendent of the Baptist Sunday school; has also served as superintend ent of the First Baptist S. S. in Man chester; member and past master of Joe English Grange, New Boston; president and treasurer of Langdell Lumber Co.; m., June 6, 1900, Annie L. Anderson; children, Merritt R., b. Aug. 24, 1904; Ralph E., b. June 17, 1907. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Averill, Elisabeth Educator, b., Boston, Mass., March 31, 1861; dau. John Prescott and Abby (Foss) Averill. (Mr. J. P. Averill graduated from Dartmouth in 1842 and for many years was a teacher in Boston.) Miss Averill graduated from the Melrose (Mass.) high school, 1880, and studied four years in France and Germany till Dec, 1885; taught in private schools, Atlanta, Ga., and Nashville, Tenn., 1885-91; head of department of modern languages, Concord (N. H.) high school, 1891-; member South Congregational church, State Educational Council for many years, N. E. Modern Language Ass'n (Boston group), N. H. State Teachers's Ass'n, Merrimack Valley Teachers' Ass'n, Concord Teachers' Ass'n, Concord Woman's Club (serving on various committees), N. H. Female Cent Union, Concord Female Chari table Soc. (founded 1812), Red Cross; has often spoken before clubs in the South and in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Residence, Concord, N. H. Hardy, Willis Chenery Commercial traveler and farmer; b., West Cambridge (now Arlington), Mass., Nov. 11, 1851; s. Solon and Martha (Chenery) Hardy; removed to Hollis, N. H., in 1867; educated in public and high schools, West Cam 275 bridge and Hollis; Congregationalist; Republican; trustee town funds; mem ber N. H. house of representatives, 1909-10, serving on committee on Agri culture; N. H. senate, 1917-18, serving on committees on Judiciary, Agricul ture, Elections, and as chairman of Committee on Education; member of the Grange, Sons of the American Revolution, Ancient Order of United Workmen, and the White Mountain, Cape Cod, National and United Com- ^f &*< m — ■. Eh 1 . mercial Travelers Associations; m., Nov. 2, 1898, Lymena Thompson, Boston, Mass.; one son, Donald T., now in school. Residence, Hollis, N. H., Nashua, R. F. D. Stevens, Roland Eugene Lawyer; b., Peterborough, N. H., Nov. 24, 1868; s. Frederick L. and Mary E. (Kimball) Stevens; ed. St. Johnsbury. Vt., Academy, Dartmouth College, AB., 1895; assistant instruc tor in psychology, Dartmouth, 1895-6; principal Hanover (N. H.) high school, �George Morrill Kimball, M.D. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1896-7; studied law with Ex-Gov. S. E. Pingree, Hartford, Vt., and at New York Law School, completing course in 1900; admitted to Vermont bar and commenced practice that year at White River Junction, Vt.; Congregationalist; Republican; president Hartford Me morial Ass'n; incorporator Mary Hitch cock Hospital, Hanover, N. H.; con nected with various corporations, I. O. O. F., Dartmouth Club, Boston, Mass., Graduates Club, Hanover, N. H.; m., Nov. 7, 1900, Annie L. Morris, Hart ford, Vt.; four sons, Robert M., Philip R., Roland E., Jr., and Paul. Resi dence, Hartford, Vt.; office, White River Jet., Vt. Kimball, George Morrill Physician till 1898, later in business; b., Dardanelle, Ark., June 27, 1855; s. Samuel Sparhawk and Hannah L. (Ma son) Kimball; ed. public and private schools, Phillips (Andover) Academy 1875, Yale College, A.B., 1879, Harvard Medical School, M.D., 1884, house pupil Mass. Gen. Hospital, July, 1883 to Feb., 1885, Boston Lying-in Hospital, April, 1885 to Aug., 1885 inclusive; practiced medicine in Concord thirteen years; Congregationalist; Republican; member Concord Board of Education, 1901-10; member Concord board of aldermen, 1909-10; trustee N. H. Sav ings Bank, president since 1917; presi dent Bqscawen Mills; president and treasurer, Concord Mutual Fire Ins. Co., Vice-president N. H. Spinning Mills (Penacook); director Concord & Montreal R. R., Eagle & Phenix Hotel Co., Abbot & Downing Co., Page Belt ing Co., Mechanicks Nat'l Bank; mem ber Shareholders Committee of the N. E. Co.; life member N. H. Historical Soc; trustee N. H. State Hospital sev eral years, also assistant Burgeon Mar garet Pillsbury Gen. Hospital; surgeon general on staff of Gov. Charles M. Floyd two years, also subsequently on staff of Gov. Henry B. Quimby; mem ber N. H. Medical Soc, Merrimack Co. Med. Soc, Union Club (Boston), Army and Navy Club (New York), Wonolancet Club, Concord; m. Oct. 14, 1886, 277 Annie Louise Gage, Boston, Mass.; chil dren, Robert Gage, b. April 15, 1888, m. June, 1916, Natalie Allen, Pawtucket, R. I.; Louise Mason, b. June 2, 1896 (Abbot Academy, 1916). Resi dence, Concord, N. H. Cobleigh, Marshall Day Lawyer; b., Littleton, N. H., Dec. 17, 1864; s. Ashbel W. and Hannah (Montgomery) Cobleigh; ed. public schools of Littleton; studied law with Harry L. Heald and Hon. James W. Remick at Littleton; admitted to the bar at Concord, March 17, 1899; prac ticed in Littleton till April 30, 1900, when he removed to Lebanon, continu ing till Dec. 1, 1911; then removing to Nashua, where he continues, being senior member of the firm of Cobleigh & Theriault. Congregationalist; Re publican; supervisor, Littleton, 189599; special justice, Littleton police court, 1899-1900; solicitor Grafton county, 1903-9; member N. H. con stitutional convention from Ward 1, �Miss Martha Smith Kimball �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Nashua, 1918; member P. of H., K. of P., and the Langdon Club of Leb anon; m., April 29, 1890, Alice J. Aldrich; children, Gerald F., b. Dec. 19, 1883 (Dartmouth, 1915, admitted to the bar June, 1917) ; Neal W., b. June 9, 1901. Residence, Nashua, N. H. Kimball, Martha Smith Club-woman and social service worker; b., Portsmouth, N. H.; dau. Edward Payson and Martha Jane (Thompson) Kimball; ed. Portsmouth public schools, Smith College, 1892; Congregationalist; Equal Suffragist; president, N. H. Equal Suffrage Ass'n, since 1913; incorporator, Portsmouth Historical Soc.; trustee, Portsmouth Public Library, 1915— ; member, Graffort (Woman's) Club, Equal Suf frage League, Y. M. C. A. Auxiliary, Country Club, Civic Ass'n, Ports mouth; vice-president, Woman's Re alty Co.; director, Army and Navy Ass'n; Guardian of Sagamore Camp Fire and Leader of Portsmouth Guard ians; member of County Guardians; director, League of Women Workers; N. H. member, Legislative Committee, National League for Women Workers; member, N. H. Smith College Club, Portsmouth College Club, Smith Alumnae Ass'n, College Club of Boston, Ass'n of Collegiate Alumnae, Smith Students' Aid Soc., N. H. Conference of Charities and Corrections, Auto mobile Ass'n of America; chairman, Portsmouth district, Woman's Com mittee, Council of National Defense. Residence, Portsmouth and Wilmot, N. H. Drake, Nathaniel Seavey Shoe manufacturer, real estate and agriculture; b., Pittsfield, N. H., Sept. 16, 1851; s. Col. James and Betsey (Seavey) Drake; grandson of Major James Drake, one of the earliest set tlers of Pittsfield, and a member of its first board of selectmen, in 1782; ed. Pittsfield public schools and Academy; engaged in shoe manufacturing, 18801902; since then in real estate and farm ing; Episcopalian; Democrat; member 279 N. H. house of representatives 1911; senate, 1915; delegate in N. H. consti tutional convention, 1912; many years town treasurer, moderator, auditor, tree warden and member of school board; director and clerk, Pittsfield Aqueduct Co.; director and clerk, Pittsfield Gas Co. ; member Ex. Com. N. H. Old Home Week Ass'n; vice-president Merrimack Co. Farmers Ass'n; delegate to Na tional Rivers and Harbors Congress, 1911; with sister, Mrs. Georgia B. Carpenter, joint donor of Drake Ath letic Field to town of Pittsfield, 1917 member Catamount Grange, P. of H. m., March 17, 1873, Mary A. R. Green children, James Frank, b. Sept. 1, 1880 Dartmouth, 1902; Major Ordnance Re serve Corps, U. S. A. (see page 94); Agnes, b. April 2, 1883, Lasell Sem., 1903. Residence, Pittsfield, N. H. Nims, Harry Dwight Lawyer; b., Keene, N. H., Jan. 9, 1875; s. Marshall W. and Ella M. (Goodnow) Nims; ed. Concord public �Maj. William H. Tkickey �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES schools, high school, 1894; Williams College, 1898; honorary, A.M., 1915; studied law, and in practice of same in New York city since 1900; Dutch Re form Congregationalist; Republican; counsel for U. S. Fuel Achninistration, Aug., 1917 to May, 1918; member A. F. & A. M., Bar Ass'n, of New York City, University Club, St. Andrews Golf Club; author legal treatise on "Law of Unfair Competition," and various magazine articles; m., Jan. 8, 1907, Emma Collier Grant; children, Marshall Grant Nims, William Grant Nims. Residence, Bronxville, N. Y. Trickey, William Henry Clergyman; b., Exeter, Me., Jan. 22, 1841 ; s. William and Abigail (Nudd) Trickey; ed. public schools of Wolfeboro, N. H., to which town he removed in 1856; enlisted as a private in 3d N. H. Vols., July 29, 1861; promoted through each rank to that of major in same regiment; commanded his com£any in assault on Ft. Wagner, and is regiment in the notable assault on Ft. Fisher; four times wounded during the war and mustered out Aug. 2, 1865; Universalist; Republican; re moved to Dover, N. H., in 1867, and was employed in the manufacture of shoes; member Dover City Council, 1870-1, and served same years in N. H. house of representatives; entered U. S. Railway Mail Service in 1874, contin uing several years; entered Tufts Col lege Divinity school in 1887, graduat ing in 1889; held pastorates in the Universalist parishes in Newfields, Claremont and Hinsdale, N. H., and Danvers, Mass. June 1, 1907, he was appointed commandant of the N. H. Soldier Home at Tilton, which position he still enjoys, having been in close affiliation with his comrades since 1861; religious services are held at the Home every Sunday afternoon, in conducting which he alternates with the three other clergymen of the town. Dele gate from Tilton in the N. H. consti tutional convention of 1818, and in re sponse to the request of his associates of the G. A. R., was accorded the honor 281 of calling the convention to order. Mason, 32d degree, and member G. A. R.; department commander for New Hampshire, 1872; commander Mass. Commandery, Loyal Legion of the U. S., 1912; m., Aug. 7, 1864, Celestia C., dau. William Deland, of Wolfeboro, N. H., d. May 10, 1915; children, Wil liam D., b. Nov. 17, 1866; John H., b. Oct. 23, 1868, d. July 18, 1869. Resi dence, Tilton, N. H. Johnson, Martha Evelina Tax collector; b., Laconia, N. H., March 5, 1876, dau. Nathan, Jr. and - J&v \-&- ' .'- ^^c. Abbie Dewey (Wiley) Johnson; ed. La conia high school, 1895; employed in various city offices, 1901-05; ap pointed collector of taxes, 1905, and reappointed thirteen successive times, holding the office at present; member of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Laconia Woman's Club, Rebekah Lodge, Laconia Suffrage League. Miss Johnson is a greaWreat-granddaughter of Capt. Daniel Henchman of Bos ton who served in the Continental �282 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Army. His daughter, Dorothy Hench man, married Thomas Hancock, brother of John Hancock. Capt. Dan iel Henchman commanded the troops who ended King Philip's War. His son, Daniel Henchman, Miss Johnson's great-grandfather, was the first printer and the first school-master in Boston. The first Bible printed in this country was issued from his office. Residence, Laconia, N. H. Stearns, George Landon Sheriff of Hillsborough County; b. Manchester, N. H., June 4, 1864; s. John Edward and Sarah (Woodbridge) Stearns; ed. public schools; Manchester high school, 1882. Baptist; Republican; employed by P. C. Cheney Paper Co. eighteen years, gaining business educa tion; twelve years clerk of Manchester Common Council; thirteen years dep uty collector U. S. Internal Revenue; sheriff of Hillsborough County since 1914; member I. O. O. F., and all Ma sonic bodies including Washington Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Mt. Horeb Chapter, R. A., Adoniram Council, Trinity Commandery, K. T.; N. H. Consistory, 32d deg. and Bektash Tem ple, M. S. Organist at Free Baptist Church eleven years, and First Baptist Church the last twelve years. M., Dec. 25, 1893, Alice Thompson; children, Edith Landon, b. April 29, 1895, Man chester high school and Simmons Col lege, 1916, and now teacher of Domestic Science in Manchester high school; Elinor Eastman, b. August 9, 1900, student in Manchester high school. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Foster, William Albert Lawyer; b., Concord, N. H., Feb. 3, 1872; s. George A. and Georgia M. (Ladd) Foster; ed. Concord public schools, high school, 1891; Dartmouth College, 1895; Harvard Law School, 1898; admitted to the bar in 1898, and commenced practice in the office of Hon. John M. Mitchell, with whom he was associated until his elevation to the bench, when he continued, with Harry F. Lake, who had also been ad mitted to the firm; Unitarian; Re publican; member N. H. Constitu tional convention of 1902; member Wonolancet, Bow Brook and Beaver Meadow Golf Clubs; trustee and member investment committee, Loan and Trust Savings Bank; director State Dwelling House Ins. Co.; di rector Stratton & Co.; director and clerk Boston Fruit Co.; director and clerk Contoocook Valley Paper Co.; m., June 28, 1904, Ethel Rollins Rob inson, Concord; children, Helen, b. Oct. 27, 1905; Katherine, b. Nov. 4, 1910; Robert E., b., July 30, 1912. Residence, Concord, N. H. Clough, Joseph Messer Machinist; soldier; mail agent; b., Sunapee, N. H., June 15, 1828; s. Hugh B. and Hannah (Messer) Clough; ed. public schools and Norwich (Vt.) Univ.; taught school; engaged as a machinist and mill operative in Man chester, Suncook and Lowell, Mass.; �t ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES commander of City Guards in Man chester and member of Lowell City Guards, commanded by Gen. B. F. Butter; enlisted in 1st N. H. Vols. April 26, 1861, and made first lieut., Co. H.; reinlisted in 4th N. H. regi ment, Sept. 10, 1861, and appointed captain of Co. H.; wounded in mine explosion at Petersburg, July 30, 1864, and discharged Sept. 17; appointed lieutenant colonel, 18th N. H. Vols., Sept., 1864; wounded in night attack on Ft. Stedman, March 29, 1865; brevetted brigadier general, and mus tered out July 29, 1865. Returned to New London, and engaged for thirteen years as route agent in U. S. railway mail service; commanded First Bri gade, N. H. N. G., for seven years prior to 1884; Republican; member, N. H. house of representatives, 1866, 1897; senate, 1881-2; m., 1st, Abiah Bucklin, d. Dec. 17, 1873; 2d, 1874, Cornelia Smith (Chase). Residence, New London, N. H. Johnson, Jesse Lawyer; b., Bradford, Vt., Feb. 2, 1842; s. Elliot and Sarah (Taylor) Johnson; ed. Dartmouth College, 1863; read law and engaged in prac tice in Brooklyn, N. Y.; U. S. District Attorney, Eastern District of New York, 1889-93; member New York constitutional convention, 1894 (chair man committee on Cities); justice su preme court of New York, 1897-8. Author "Testimony of the Sonnets as to the Authorship of the Shakespearean Plays and Poems," 1898; "Glimpses of Europe," 1906; m., 1st, Sarah E. Rus sell, Brooklyn, d. 1897; 2d, 1902, Adaline Pritchard, Worcester, Mass.; re tired some years since. Residence, "Brookside," Orford, N. H. Churchill, Mabel Harlakenden Hall (Mrs. Winston Churchill); b., New Haven, Conn.; dau. George B. and Lucretia (Allen) Hall; ed. Mary In stitute, St. Louis, Mo.; Miss Comegys' School, Philadelphia, Pa.; Episcopa lian; Woman Suffragist; member N. H. Woman Suffrage Ass'n (Vice- 283 president), National Woman Suffrage Ass'n, Chilton Club, Boston, Mass. ; m., Oct. 22, 1895, Winston Churchill; children, Mabel Harlakenden, John Dwight, James Creighton. Residences Cornish, N. H., Windsor, Vt., P. O. Woodbury, Elmer Ellsworth Farmer; builder; b., Woodstock, N. H., Feb. 27, 1865; s. David and Mahitable (Russell) Woodbury; ed. public schools of Woodstock and Franconia; Republican; selectman, six years, town clerk and member of school board several years; member N. H. constitu tional convention, 1902 (member committee on Legislative Department) ; house of representatives, 1909 (chair man committee on Elections); state senate, 1915-6 (chairman Forestry Committee and member Finance com mittee) ; constitutional convention, 1918; member K. of P., P. of H., master home Grange three years; master Po mona Grange, one year; deputy State Grange three years; writer of some �< 55 S 3 3 O M o O �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES note, under pen name of "Justus Con rad" for various periodicals; a leader in the movement for the development of the Lost River region and securing the construction of the Kinsman Notch State road; m., Sept. 4, 1885, Florence E. Chase of Concord; children, David Eugene, b. June 21, 1886; Amos Scott, Nov. 17, 1888; Florence Evelyn, July 17, 1905. Residence, Woodstock, N. H. Keenan, George William Musician, violinist and conductor; b., Penacook, N. H., July 11, 1890; only s. Peter A. and Mary (Nolan) Keenan; ed., Penacook high school, 1908. Began study of the violin at the age of twelve years, and two years later or ganized Keenan's Orchestra, which did much successful public work for the next six years; studied for two years 1908-10 in Boston, with Joseph Emile Daudelin of the Paris Conservatoire, at the same time acting as teacher of violin at Colby Academy, New Lon don, N. H.; in 1910 went to Paris, France, and studied for two years under Professors Charles Huguenin and Joseph White, and with M. Bertheliet at the Conservatoire Nationale de Musique; from Paris went to Brussels, Belgium and successfully passed the entrance examinations to the Royal Conservatory, studying there for two years, 1913-4, under Cesar Thomson; returned to America at the beginning of the war, in 1914, and accepted the position of leader of the orchestra at the Odeon Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa; since 1915 has been at the head of the Violin Department at the Kansas State Teachers' College, Emporia, Kan sas, and during the time has conducted the two orchestras of the college; has received favorable press notices in Paris and Brussels papers, also in American papers and magazines, in cluding Musical America, New York, and has nattering recommendations and testimonials from prominent people of Paris and Brussels, including the nobility of the latter city. Catholic. Residence, Emporia, Kan. 285 Doyen, Charles Augustus Brigadier General, U. S. Marine Corps; b., Concord, N. H., Sept. 3, 1859; s. Edward Nevins and Mary Elizabeth (Tucker) Doyen; ed. Concord public schools, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., 1881; midshipman V. S. Marine Corps, two years; 2d lieuten ant, July, 4883, serving several years in that rank and then promoted 1st lieu tenant; successively promoted to cap tain, major, lieutenant colonel and colonel, attaining the latter rank in 1898; has seen service in all parts of the world; stationed off Cuba and Porto Rico during the Spanish War; at the Philippine Islands 1904-6 and again in 1913-14; in command of U. S. Marine Barracks at Washington at the outbreak of war with Germany; promoted Briga dier General March 22, 1917; left Washington for France, in command of the 5th regiment, U. S. Marines, June 7, 1917, and saw active service in the front line trenches in the Verdun sector; invalided home in May, 1918, and later �286 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES assigned to command at the Marine training camp, Quantico, Va.; in., 1st, Lura Bell Dennison, d.; 2d, Nov. 16, 1892, Claude Fay, Annapolis, Md.; two daughters, Alice Ruth, b. May 16, 1894; Fay Elizabeth, b. Jan. 1, 1901. Residence, Annapolis, Md. Buss, George Washington Farmer and lumber manufacturer; b., Acworth, N. H., Feb. 22, 1856; s. Rod ney and Almena (Huntley) Buss; ed. Acworth town and high schools; resides on the old homestead and is engaged in agriculture and the manufacture of lumber; Republican; prominent in town and county affairs, having served as health officer, member of the board of education, tax-collector, selectman, moderator, and member of the N. H. house of representatives in 1905-6 when he was chairman of the committee on mileage; also member of the board of commissioners for Sullivan county from April 1, 1905 to April 1, 1911 ; post master at East Acworth from 1887 to 1896; active in "Old Home Day" ob servances, and member of the committee of arrangements for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the settlement of the town, Aug. 21, 1918; m., Oct. 28, 1878, Flora E. Bailey of Claremont; two sons, Roy H., b. Feb. 25, 1882 (m., Jessie B. Webster of Acworth, Nov. 6, 1906 and has two sons, Ezra George and Herman Webster); associated with his father in the lumber business ; Raymond, b. Nov. 22, 1884 (Brown Univ. 1909, m. Leah H. Holt of Providence, R. I.) ; cashier of the Narragansett Electric Light and Power Co. Residence, East Acworth, N. H. Goodell, Richard Carter Manufacturer; president Goodell Co.; b., Antrim, N. H., Aug. 10, 1868; s. David H. and Hannah Jane (Plumer) Goodell; ed. public schools, and Colby Academy, New London, N. H.; Baptist (treasurer and deacon Baptist church, Antrim); Republican; member staff of Gov. Henry B. Quimby ; N. H. delegate Alaska-Yukon Exposi tion, Seattle, 1909; trustee Colby Academy, two years; chairman, trus tees James A. Tuttie Library, Antrim; treasurer Cemetery Ass'n; president Goodell Co., Antrim; director Hillsboro Electric Light Co., Hillsboro; member N. H. Manufacturers Ass'n, and American Hardware Manufactur ers Ass'n; vice-president N. H. AntiSaloon League; manager, for twentyfive years, Maple Grove Stock Farm, Antrim, N. H; official judge for Holstein-Friesian Ass'n; m., 1st, Aug. 10, 1892, Una White of Concord, N. H., at Los Angeles, Cal., d. April 5, 1895; 2d, Feb. 22, 1899, Amy Clark Martin, formerly of Concord. Residence, An trim, N. H. Wiggin, Joseph Lawyer; b., Exeter, N. H., March 7, 1871; s. Joseph Furnald and Ruth Hurd (Hollis) Wiggin; ed. Harvard Univ., A.B. 1893; Harvard Law School, LL.B. 1896; admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Boston im mediately after graduation and has there continued; Congregationalist; Republican; City Solicitor, Malden, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Mass., 1899-1907; member school board, 1909-13; vice-president First National Bank, Malden, Mass. ; trustee and member board of investments, Malden Savings Bank; trustee and treasurer Sanborn Seminary, Kingston, N. H.; trustee Malden Public library; member, American, Massachusetts and Middlesex Bar Associations; Boston Social Law Library; A. F. & A. M.; m., Jan. 2, 1901, Grace Parker Corbett, Malden. Residence, 55 Clarendon St., Malden, Mass.; Office, 27 State St., Boston. McColIester, Sullivan Holman Clergyman, educator, author; b., Marlboro, N. H., Dec. 18, 1826; s. Silas and Achsah (Holman) McColIes ter; ed. Norwich (Vt.) Univ., A.B., 1850, A.M., 1853; student Harvard Divinity School, 1863; D.D., St. Law rence Univ., Canton, N. Y., 1873; Litt.D., Buchtel College, Ohio, 1908; Universalist; Republican; principal Walpole (N. H.) Academy, 1850-3; Mt. Caesar Seminary, Swanzey, N. H., 1850-8; Valley Seminary, Westmore land, N. H., 1858-62; ordained to the Universalist Ministry, 1853; pastor at Westmoreland and West Chesterfield, 1857-61; principal Westbrook (Me.) Seminary, 1862-9; pastor Universalist Church, Nashua, N. H., 1869-73; president Buchtel College, Akron, O., 1873-8; pastor Bellows Falls, Vt., and Dover, N. H., until 1885, since when his attention has been given largely to travel, authorship, missionary labor and school supervision. He has visited many foreign countries, and written much for the press and published several books; member N. H. house of representatives from Marlboro, 188990; several years president N. H. Uni versalist State Convention and life member board of trustees of same; m., 1st, Nov. 23, 1852, Sophia Fanny Knight, Dummerston, Vt., d.; 2d, Nov. 17, 1903, Emma Parker, Natick, Mass., d.; 3d, Dec. 15, 1905, Elizabeth E. Randall, Waltham, Mass. ; one son, Lee Sullivan, b. Westmoreland, N. H., June 5, 1859. Residence, Marlboro, N.H. 287 Edgerly, James Bartlett Banker; b. Farmington, N. H., Jan. 29, 1834; s. Josiah Bartlett and Cor delia (Waldron) Edgerly; ed. public schools of Farmington, Gilmanton Academy; Congregationalist; Republi can; served in Union Army in Civil War, 1861-2; engaged in shoe manu facturing in Farmington, 1863-79; cashier Farmington National Bank since latter date; trustee Farmington Savings Bank, director National Bank; 1 ■4™ member N . H . Soc, Sons of the American Revolution, A. F. & A. M., G. A. R.; m., 1st, April, 1863, Maria T. Fernald, d.; 2d, Dec. 1884, Martha E. Dodge; two children, Agnes A. and Annie M. (Mrs. Elmer F. Thayer). Residence, Farmington, N. H. Lord, John King Educator; b., Cincinnati, O., Oct. 21, 1848; s. John King and Laura Esther (Smith) Lord; ed. Dartmouth College, A.B., 1868; A.M., 1871; Ph.D., 1893; LL.D., Dartmouth and Univ. of Maine, 1908; teacher, Appleton Acad- �Hon. Alfred Franklin Howard �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES emy, New Ipswich, N. H., 1868-9; tutor Latin, 1869-72, associate pro fessor Latin and rhetoric, 1872-80, Evans professor oratory and belles lettres, 1880-2; associate professor Latin language and literature, 188292; Daniel Webster professor since 1892; acting president, 1892-3, acting president. of the faculty, 1893-1909, Dartmouth college; m., Jan. 20, 1873, Emma Fuller Pomeroy. Residence, Hanover, N. H. Howard, Alfred Franklin Lawyer, secretary Granite State Fire Ins. Co.; b., Marlow, N. H., Feb. 16, 1842; s. Ervin and Philinda (Simonds) Howard; ed. Marlow Academy, N. H. Conference Seminary, Tilton, N. H.; studied law with Hon. W. H. H. Allen and Hon. Shepard L. Bowers of Newport; admitted to the bar, Sept., 1868, located in practice at Portsmouth where he has since resided; Congregationalist; Republican; city solicitor, Portsmouth, 1869-71, deputy collector U. S. Customs 1870-1 ; collector twelve years; police commissioner twelve years; delegate to N. H. constitutional convention, 1876, 1902, 1918; secretary and director Granite State Fire Ins. Co., since organization in 1885; director N. H. National Bank; trustee Ports mouth Trust and Guarantee Co., Piscataqua Savings Bank; director Ports mouth Fire Ass'n, Piscataqua Fire Ins. Co.; trustee N. H. Historical Soc; Member A. F. &. A. M. (St. Andrews Lodge, Washington Chaper, De Witt Clinton Commandery, Portsmouth); Warwick Club; m., 1st, Oct., 1869, Eliza Fiske, Marlow, N. H.. d. Aug., 1877; 2d, April, 1880, Mabel Young Smith; one son, Arthur Fiske Howard, b. June, 1874. Residence, Portsmouth, N. H. Stevens, Edwin Dearborn Physician; b., Montgomery, Mass., s. Rev. N. Franklin and Mary E. (Dearborn) Stevens (lineal descendant, in 8th generation, of Sir Godfrey Dear born who came from England in 1637, and of Revolutionary ancestry on both paternal and maternal sides) ; His great 20 289 grandfather Isaac Stevens, a Revolu tionary soldier, built and kept the old tavern for years in Hartland, Vt.,and was also sheriff in Windsor County; ed. Powers Institute, Bernardstown, Mass., Montpelier, Vt. Seminary, Boston Univ., M.D., 1895; after hospital clin ical work commenced practice of med icine in Francestown in Dec. 1895, where he has contined, with success; Republi can; chairman board of health, fifteen years, member board of education six years, justice of the peace and notary public; member N. H. house of Repre sentatives, 1917-18 (member committee on public health); Sons of America Revolution, A. F. &. A. M. .Eastern Star, I. O. O. F., P. of H.; Am erican Institute, Contoocook Valley Medical Soc, N. H. Medical Soc, Mass. Surgical and Gynecological Soc, Mass. Medical Soc; m., Dec. 16, 1903, Anne Elizabeth Hulme, daughter of the late John T. Hulme, journalist,, long prominently connected with various New Hampshire newspapers. Resi dence, Francestown, N. H. �290 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Townsend, Manley Bacon Minister, secretary N. H. Audubon Soc, lecturer and writer on nature topics; b., New Britain, Conn., Oct. 8, 1868, s. Charles Henry and Laverna (Bacon) Townsend; ed. New Britain schools, high school, 1889, Canton, N. Y. Theological School; ordained to Universalist ministry, 1892; did mis sionary work in Maine, organizing and building churches at Machias, Dover, Deering and Dixfield ; superintendent of schools at Dixfield; entered the Unitar ian fellowship in 1904, becoming pastor at Randolph, Mass.; chairman special committee on enforcement of liquor laws at Randolph; pastor, Unity church, Sioux City, Iowa, 1908-12; First Uni tarian Congregational church, Nashua, N. H., 1912- ; trustee, Proctor Academy, Andover, N. H., 1913-; secretary of N. H. Audubon Soc. since its organization, 1914; member A. F. & A. M., Royal Arch Chapter, North Middlesex Min isters' Ass'n, Nashua Ministers' Ass'n, N. H. Unitarian Ministers' Ass'n, Am. Unitarian Ass'n (life) N. H. Humane Soc, Wilson Ornithological Club, Soc. for the Protection of N. H. Forests, N. H. Anti-Saloon League, Nat. Defense League, Hillsborough Co. Game and Protective Ass'n, Nashua Good Cheer Soc., Patrons of Husbandry; has lec tured extensively on topics like "Get ting Back to Nature" and "Friendly Visiting with the Birds"; has contrib uted articles on bird life to the maga zines and has a book in preparation; m., June 24, 1896, Dora Pennell, Machias, Me.; children, Laverna Bacon and Alice. Residence, Nashua, N. H. Fellows, Nellie E. Newton (Mrs. Frank Beldin Fellows) ; teacher: b., East Fairfield, Vt., dau. Lyman and Phoebe (Foster) Newton; ed. Bing ham Academy, Bakersfield, Vt., 1884. Taught school ten years in Vermont, and Nashua, N. H.; chairman, school board, Newbury, N. H., 1914-; presi dent W. R. C. Bradford, N. H., 1912; president N. H. Branch, Order of King's Daughters, 1917-; member Sunapee Lake Grange, P. of H., Red Cross, Woman's Council of National Defense; Methodist, member Main St. M. E. Church, Nashua, N. H.; m., March 13, 1895, Frank Beldin Felows. Resided in Nashua, 1895 to 1907—since then in Newbury. Mann, William Hazeltine Gage Civil engineer; b., Boscawen (Penacook), N. H.j Dec. 22, 1871; s. Sam uel R. and Mary R. (Gage) Mann; ed. public schools, Boscawen, Concord high school, 1889, Dartmouth College (C. S. D.), B.S., 1893, M.S., 1896; en gaged in engineering since 1893; with Mississippi River Commission, 1893; Berlin Iron Bridge Works, 1895; New York, New Haven & Hartford R. R., 1896 Boston & Albany R. R., 1897-8; Rutland Canadian, 1899, 1900; O'Brien & Sheehan, 1901; Rutland R. R., 1902; junior member firm of Lloyd & Mann, civil engineer, Concord, N. H., since 1903; Conjp-egationalist; Demo crat; member Sigma Chi fraternity; Boston Soc. Civil Engineers; Thayer Soc Civil Engineers; m., April 30, 1901, Marion L. Marvin, New York. Resi dence, Boscawen, N. H., Penacook, P.O. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Allen, Fred Hovey Clergyman; b., Lyme, N. H., Oct. 1, 1845; s. Philander and Rhoda (Lord) Allen; ed. Boston University, Hartford Theological Seminary, 1875; Berlin, Vienna and Paris. Engaged in journalism before studying for the ministry; ordained, Congregational ministry, 1874; acting pastor, North Brookfield, Mass., 1875-6; pastor E. Street and Olivet churches, Boston, 1877-80; Abington, Mass., 1894-5; Rockland, Mass., 1895-1902; lecturer on art topics; member Society of American Authors, National Geo graphic and other societies; correspond ing member Brooklyn Inst. Arts and Sciences. Author, "Glimpses of Parisian Art," 1882; "Masterpieces of Modern German Art," 1884; "Mod ern German Masters," 1885; "Great Cathedrals of the World," 1886; "Famous Paintings," 1887, and vari ous other works, and editor of many pulications. M. April 26, 1881, M. Cora Bumpus, Auburn, Me. Address, Hotel Majestic, New York. Whittemore, Arthur Gilman Lawyer; b., Pembroke, N. H., July 26, 1856; s. Aaron and Ariannah (Barstow) Whittemore; descendant on paternal side of Thomas Whittemore, who settled in Cambridge, Mass., in 1642, and on the maternal side from Elder William Brewster; ed. Pem broke Academy, Harvard Law school, 1879; admitted to the bar and com menced practice in Dover, continuing to the piesent time; Episcopalian (member St. Thomas' church, Dover); Republican; water commissioner for Dover, 13 years; mayor, 1901-2-3, when he helped establish the Public Library in a new building secured by gift of Andrew Carnegie, also secured the building of the new high school house, on the newly acquired grounds forming Hale Park, where the library is also located; presided on the occasion of the visit of President Roosevelt, in 1903; member N. H. board of railroad commissioners, 1903-11, chairman the last three years; many years attorney 291 and vice-president, Strafford Savings Bank; several years president of the Dover Board of Trade; one of the founders of the Bellamy Club of Dover; m., June 27, 1887, Caroline B. Rundlett (Mrs. Whittemore is a past presi dent of the Dover Woman's Club); children, Manuel (Dartmouth College, 1911, Harvard Law School, 1914), practicing law in New York; Caroline (Radcliffe College, 1919). Residence, Dover, N. H. Wellman, James Albert Insurance; N. H. Agent Nat'l Life; h., Cornish, N. H., May 4, 1867; s. Albert Erasmus and Emily Dodge (Hall) Wellman; descendant in tenth generation from Gov. William Brad ford and Elder Brewster of the Ply mouth Colony; ed. public schools, Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, and Dartmouth College, 1889; en gaged as special agent of the Connec ticut Mutual Life Ins. Co., at Burling ton, Vt., till 1895, when he accepted position as general agent for New �John Williams Storrs �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Hampshire of the National Life Ins. Co., of Vermont, locating in Manches ter where he has continued; Congregationalist; Republican; director Man chester Nat'l Bank, Manchester Safe Deposit and Trust Co., Morris Plan Ass'n, Suncook Valley R. R., Manches'ter Y. M. C. A.; president Agents' Ass'n, National Life Ins. Co.; member Manchester Public Safety Com.; County agent, Northern Hillsborough, for sale of War Savings Certificates; Mason, 32d degree and K. T., I. O. O.F., Sons of the American Revolution., Soc. of Colonial Wars, Order of De scendants of Colonial Governors; m., June 23, 1898, Florence Vincent, Bur lington, Vt.; two daughters, Harriet Vincent, b. Feb. 22, 1900; Dorothy Hall, b. Oct. 30, 1901. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Storrs, John Williams Civil engineer and bridge builder; b. Montpelier, Vt., Nov. 24, 1858; s. William W. and Elizabeth A. (Roberts) Storrs; moved to Concord, N. H., in childhood; ed. in Concord schools; studied engineering with the late Charles C. Lund; with the B. & M. R. R., 1890-1911; since 1906 has con ducted a private bridge engineering business; chief engineer of Public Service Com., 1911- ; Republican; first state highway engineer for New Hampshire, appointed by Gov. Bachelder, 1903-5; member, I. O. O. F., Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers, Boston Soc. of Civil Engineers; author of "Storrs: A Handbook for the Use of Those Interested in the Construction of Short Span Bridges," 74 p., ill., 1918; m., Carrie Etta Dow of Con cord, Apr. 29, 1885; child, Edward Dow Storrs, b. Feb. 20, 1886, Concord; m. Ethel May Foster of Concord, May 4, 1909; in partnership with his father. Residence, Concord, N. H. Smalley, Fred Charles Granite and marble manufacturer ; b., Shrewsbury, Vt., November 18, 1866; s. Christopher and Virginia (Guard) Smalley; ed. Ludlow, Vt., Albany, 293 N. Y. ; traveling salesman, Boston firm, for central states, headquarters at St. Louis, 1895-6; president S. J. Nason Co., m'f'rs. of granite and marble, So. Berwick, Me., 1896-1902; engaged in same line in Dover, N. H., 1898-1903, with partner, under firm name of Smalley & White; sold interest in the So. Berwick Co., in 1903 and bought entire interest in the Dover plant, which he has retained to the present time; purchased granite and marble • ^ * w^ W V .A hL j works in Portsmouth in 1906 and also retains the same; his business extends over a large territory and he is noted for fine work; liberal supporter of all public interests in Dover; Unitarian; Republican; member Dover city coun cil 1911-12, alderman 1913-14; mem ber N. H. house of representatives 1915-16; mayor of Dover 1918-; member A. F. & A. M., St. Paul Commandery, K. T., Olive Branch Lodge K. of P.; Bellamy Club, Dover; m., 1st, Aug. 9, 1899, Grace M. Hanson, So. Berwick, Me., d. March 26, 1916; 2d, Feb. 21, 1918, Mabelle Porter �294 O.VE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Weeks, Greenland, N. H.; children, Virginia G., b. May 29, 1899 (Dover high school, 1918); Elizabeth M., b. Sept. 18, 1904; Frederick C., b. Aug. 22, 1905; Henry R., b. Oct. 27, 1913. Residence, Dover, N. H. Sanders, Charles Henry Merchant; b., Penacook (Ward One Concord), N. H., Sept. 12, 1851; s. Jacob P. and Sarah Ann (Dutton) Sanders; ed. public schools, Penacook Academy, N. H. College of Agricul ture and Mechanic Arts, 1871, Thayer School of Engineering, one year, Mass. Inst. of Technology, one year; en gaged as an architect till 1876, when entered mercantile life with his father, in Penacook, and has since continued the business, dealing in boots, shoes, and clothing; Congregationalist; Re publican; superintendent Congrega tional Sunday School, Penacook, many years; for some time member Pena cook school committee ; alderman, Ward 1, 1897; trustee Concord public library for thirty years; trustee Loan and Trust Savings Bank and member invest ment committee many years; one of the organizers of the Penacook Electric Light Co., serving as director, treas urer and manager; president Woodlawn Cemetery Ass'n; trustee N. H. Orphans Home, Franklin; member N. H. Historical Soc., Appalachian Mountain Club, Boston (life member) ; Mason, 32d degree and Knight Tem plar; m., May 24, 1876, Sarah Emmeline Abbott. Residence, Penacook, N. H. Niles, Mary Registrar, b., Hartford, Conn., Sept. 12, 1867, dau. Rt. Rev. William Wood ruff and Bertha (Olmsted) Niles; moved to Concord, N. H., in infancy; ed. Concord high school, 1885; studied five years at St. Mary's School, Con cord, two years with S. B. Whitney, organist and composer, Boston; taught at St. Mary's School; Episcopalian; supervisor primary dept., St. Paul's Sunday school; corresponding secretary and treasurer, St. Mary's Alumnae Ass'n, 1909- (having edited two Reg isters of the Alumna?); treasurer and business manager of the Church FlyLeaf, 1903- ; registrar of the Diocese of New Hampshire, 1913-; member Concord Fem. Char. Ass'n (corres ponding secretary, 1914-), N. H. His torical Soc, Stratford (Shakespeare) Club, Outing Club (Camp Weetamoo), Wild Flower Club, Olmsted Family Ass'n, District Nursing Ass'n, Friendly Club, Red Cross; contributor to the press. Residence, Concord, N. H. Niles, Bertha Teacher of art; b., Concord, N. H., Apr. 29, 1874, dau. Rt. Rev. William Woodruff and Bertha (Olmsted) Niles; ed. St. Mary's School, Concord, N. H., 1891, took post-graduate course there two years, five years at the Art Stu dents' League, New York, supplemented by two years of study in Paris and Munich; elected member Art Stu dents' League (equivalent to a de gree), 1900; taught in St. Catherine's �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Hall, Augusta, Me., 1898-9; teacher of art, St. Mary's School, Concord, 1900-; Episcopalian; warden, St. Anna Guild, St. Paul's parish, 1915-16; teacher, St. Paul's Sunday school; member, St. Mary's Alum. Ass'n (pres ident, 1907-9), Friendly Club (director, 1914-16, 2d vice-president, 1916-18), Hathaway Outing Club (president two years), Hathaway Shakespeare Club, Concord Oratorio Soc. (on executive committee), Wild Flower Club, Equal Suffrage League, S. P. C. A., Con cord Fem. Char. Soc, Red Cross; contributor to the press; has pub lished drawings and verse for Camp Wyonegonic, Denmark, Mej designer of St. Mary's School seal. Residence, Concord, N. H. 295 Sons of the American Revolution, Conn. Historical Soc; m., Aug. 4, 1879, Abbie M. Cutler, Shrewsbury, Mass.; two sons, Harrie C. and Aaron C. Residence, So. Norwalk, Conn. Sawyer, Enos Kittredge Merchant, b., Franklin, N. H., Aug. 4, 1879; s. George W. and Louise C. (Barnes) Sawyer; ed. public schools, Phillips (Andover) Academy, 1878, Dartmouth College; engaged with his Leach, Edward Giles Lawyer, b., Meredith, N. H., Jan. 28, 1849; s. Levi and Susan C. (Sanborn) Leach; ed. Dartmouth College, A.B., 1871 ; studied law and admitted to the bar in 1874; in practice in Franklin and Concord; member firm of Leach & Stevens, later Leach, Stevens & Couch; Unitarian; Republican; mem ber N. H. house of representatives, 1893^; senate, 1901-2; executive council, 1905-6; city solicitor, Frank lin, 1894-1906; solicitor Merrimack county many years; president Man ufacturers and Merchants Ins. Co., since organization in 1884; member N. H. Bar Ass'n; m., Dec. 24, 1874, Agnes A. Robinson; two sons. Resi dence, Franklin, N. H. Coburn, Jesse Milton Physician; b., Pittsfield, N. H., March 27, 1853; s. Rev. Jesse Milton and Almira (Morse) Coburn; ed. pub lic schools, Hahnemann Medical Col lege, Philadelphia, Pa.; M.D., Boston Univ. School of Medicine, 1874. Has practiced in South Norwalk, Conn., since 1893; Congregationalist; Re publican; mayor South Norwalk, 1889-1900; chairman board of educa tion; secretary and treasurer Mayor's Ass'n of Conn.; member Conn. State Medical Ass'n, Norwalk Med. Ass'n, father in the meat, grocery and pro vision trade in Franklin and has con tinued therein; Democrat; many years chairman Democratic City Com mittee of Franklin; elected mayor of Franklin in 1909 and unanimously re elected the following year; member N. H. state senate from Dist. No. 6 in 1913 and president of the senate; can didate for congressional nomination in the primary in 1914 with a substantial support; appointed Federal Director �Will M. Cressy �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES for New Hampshire and Vermont of United States Employment Service. 1918; member A. F. & A. M. (lodge, chapter and council), Elks, and For esters; m., Feb. 28, 1911, Mabel E. White, graduate of Mass. Normal Art School, and teacher of art in Franklin high school. Residence, Franklin, N. H. Cressy, Will Martin Actor and Playwright; b., Bradford, N. H., Oct. 29, 1863; s. Frank and Annette M. (Ring) Cressy; ed. public schools, Concord, N. H., high school; commenced active life as a traveling salesman, but soon relinquished this vocation for the stage, having been known as a versatile amateur actor in youth. His first professional engage ment was with Frost & Fanshawe in 1889; subsequently for six years with Denman Thompson in his "Old Home stead" company, appearing in the well-remembered part of "Cy Prime," wherein he laid the foundation for the remarkable popularity he has since enJ'oyed. Not only is he a master in his ine as an actor and entertainer, but he undoubtedly leads the world as an author of vaudeville sketches, or one act plays, having produced about one hundred and fifty, and is credited with having written about half of all the playlets now being presented in vaude ville^ January 19, 1900, Mr. Cressy married Blanche Dayne of Troy, N. Y., who was also a member of the "Old Homestead" company, and together, under the widely familiar name of Cressy & Dayne, they have since been entertaining the amusement loving public of this and other lands, hav ing visited England, Ireland, Scot land, Wales, Holland, Belgium, France, Japan, China, the Philippines, Hawaii, and other countries, and presented their Clays in most of them. Much time has een devoted by Mr. Cressy in the last three years to giving illustrated free lectures to orphans and poor children in the theatres on Saturday mornings, free transportation being given them by the Rotary Club. Since the war 297 broke out he has been deeply inter ested in all the "drives." He is the author of about twenty popular war poems which have been put into book form and sold, the proceeds being sent to some war fund. He has turned over $5,000 to the Tobacco fund alone; has earned thousands for the Y. M. C. A., Red Cross, and War Savings Stamp drives, and, during the various Liberty Loan drives was instrumental in selling hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of bonds. He is one of eight "Four Minute Men" at large, appointed by the President to speak on patriotic subjects, and made twenty-nine speeches during a two weeks stay in San Francisco. With his wife he en listed in the summer of 1918, to go to France for five months for free service in the Theatrical Over Seas League for the entertainment of the American troops. Mr. Cressy has written three books that have had wide circulation, and is a constant correspondent of various newspapers and magazines; he is a Christian Scientist, a Republi can and a member of the B. P. O. E. Permanent residence, Concord, N. H.; summer home, "Cressy Point," Sunapee Lake, Newbury, N. H. Emerson, Henry A. Paper manufacturer; b., Concord, N. H., May 1, 1837; s. Fenner H. and Clarinda Baker Emerson; ed. public schools and Franklin and Penacook Academies; entered a paper mill at Pepperell, Mass., at seventeen years of age and learned the business; became a member of the Contoocook Valley Co., at West Henniker, N. H., and was president and manager from 1880 till retirement a few years since; Congregationalist; Democrat for many years, latterly acting with the Republicans; member N. H. house of representatives as a Democrat in 1876 and 1877, and in 1905, as a Republican; member sen ate in 1915; member I. O. O. F., and Wonolancet Club of Concord; m., Jan. 1, 1864, Louise M. Lydston of Litch field, d., Feb. 7, 1910. Residence, Henniker, N. H. �298 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Thorne, John Calvin Shoe merchant, local historian, b., Concord, N. H., Nov. 6, 1842, a. Calvin and Cynthia (Morgan) Thorne; ed. Concord schools, K. U. A., Meriden, N. H., 1864; entered into partnership with his father, 1864, the business being established 1835, now the oldest in Concord under one family name; upon his father's death, 1884, became sole owner; when the business was incor porated as the Thorne Shoe Store Co., 1911, became president, retiring in 1914; Republican; president of Con cord common Council, 1877-8; alder man, 1883-4; member First Congre gational church, serving r.s deacon 1891-1913, treasurer, 1879-1913, clerk of the society at the time of the dedi cation of the present building, 1876; member Merrimack Valley Congrega tional Club (president two years), Con cord Congregational Union, N. H. Congregational Ministers' and Widows' Fund (treasurer 17 years during which the fund was increased from $10,000 to $45,000), Prisoners' Aid Ass'n (treas urer 20 years), N. H. Bible Soc. (di rector 1881-1918, also vice-president, president 1918-), N. H. Historical Soc. (corresponding secretary 1913-, also member of standing committee), N. H. Soc. of Colonial Wars (governor 19036) ; deputy governor-general Nat. Soc. of Colonial Wars, 1912-18; trustee N. H. Savings Bank since 1880; mem ber Concord Board of Education (18828), Soc. for Protection of N. H. Forests, Children's Aid and Protec. Soc, Char ity Org. Soc, N. H. Audubon Soc, Red Cross, Nat. Security League, Nat. Geographic Soc. Contributor to Granite Monthly, also letters from Europe, Mexico, the West and South to the iV. H. Statesman and Concord Monitnr; occasional addresses before societies and clubs. Publications: Rev. Israel Evans (1902), Rev. Enoch Coffin (1902), History and Manual of the First Congl. Church, 1730-1907 (published and presented 600 copies), John Calvin (1909), Thorne Genealogy, 1200-1900. (1913), Chronicle of N. H. Soc. of Colonial Wars, 1894-1914, with Sketches of Deceased Members (1914); m., Mary Gordon Nichols, July 8, 1873. (See following sketch.) Resi dence, 216 North Main St., Concord, and Thornecroft Lodge, Pembroke, N. H. Thorne, Mary Gordon (Nichols) (Mrs. John C. Thorne), club-woman; b., Tremont, Ill., dau. Nathaniel Gor don and Lucia Jane (Lovejoy) Nich ols; ed. Normal University, Bloomington, Ill.; has lived at Concord, N. H., since her marriage in 1873; member First Congregational church; presi dent Woman's Board of Foreign Mis sions several years; organized Young People's Missionary Soc. of fifty mem bers, 1898; president Ladies' Social Circle many years; has taught in Sunday school forty-four years and still continues with a class of 35 women; organized Y. M. C. A. Auxiliary dur ing administration of Walter B. Ab bott (1887-90), president many years, carrying through several large enter tainments to raise money for a build �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ing; president Concord Female Chari table Soc., 1902-5; life member and trustee of N. H. Memorial Hospital for Women and Children and a liberal con tributor to the furnishings and repairs; vice-president of the Hospital Asso 299 Soc, W. C. T. U., Friendly Club (one of the organizers) ; m., John C. Thorne (see preceding), July 8, 1873. Adopted daughter, Elsie Chandler Thorne, b. Concord, N. H.; (St. Mary's School, 1908); student at Gordon Bible Col lege, Boston. Residence, Concord, and Pembroke, N. H. Crosby, Eva May (Emery) Hospital superintendent, b., Ossining, N. Y., Oct. 5, 1877, dau. Asa and Hattie L. (Currier) Emery; desc. from John Emery, who settled in Newburyport, Mass., m 1635; great great grand daughter Noah Emery, who fought in Revolution; Asa Emery served in both the Army and Navy during Civil War; ed. Taunton, Mass., and Concord, N. H. ; Concord high school 1896; Training ciates; president of Concord Woman's Club, 1915—17, having previously been vice-president and chairman of various committees. (During Mrs. Thorne's presidency the club co-operated with the city authorities in "Clean-upWeek," helped establish the free dental clinic in the public schools and organized the Concord Red Cross, the largest chapter in the state. (Mrs. Thorne represented the club at the Thirteenth Biennial Convention of the Nat'l Federation in New York.) Mem ber Forestry committee of N. H. Federation; member Am. Federation of Arts, N. H. Historical Soc, N. H. Soc. of Charities and Corrections, Soc. for Protection of N. H. Forests, Chil dren's Aid and Protective Soc, Con cord Equal Suffrage League, Dist. Nursing Ass'n, Charity Organization School of N. H. Mem. Hospital for Women and Children, Oct. 23, 1900; Episcopalian; member Concord Nurses' Club (president, 1914-16), Graduuate Nurses' Ass'n of N. H. (pres ident 1915-16), Red Cross Nursing �Hon. Henry B. Quinby �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Service, Newport Woman's Club; m., Edgar E. Crosby, Oct. 18, 1905;superintendent of N. H. Mem. Hospital, Con cord, Mar. 1, 1903-Oct. 1, 1905; nurse at the lnfirmary, St. Paul's School, Con cord, N. H., Jan. 8, 1914-Oct. 12, 1917; superintendent of Carrie F. Wright Hos pital, Newport, N. H., Oct. 13, 1917-. Residence, Newport, N. H. Quinby, Henry Brewer Manufacturer; Ex-governor; b., Biddeford, Me., June 10, 1846; s. Thomas and Jane E. (Brewer) Quinby (grandson of Moses Quinby, a member of the first graduating class of Bowdoin College); ed. New Hampton Literary Institution, Nichols Latin School, Lewiston, Me., Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Me., A.B. 1869, A.M. 1872, LL.D., 1909; M.D. National Medical College, Washington, D. C., 1880; A.M., LL.D., Dartmouth 1909; served for some time as a special agent of the Quartermaster's department, U. S. A., in Washington and the West, and took the course in medicine while stationed in Washington; connected with the Cole Manufacturing Co. at Lakeport, of which he has long been president, and treasurer for more than forty years, and engaged in various other industrial enterprises; Unitarian ; Republican; member staff of Gov. Ezekiel A. Straw, with rank of colonel, 1872-3; member N. H. house of rep resentatives, 1887-8, taking an active part in debate and committee work; member N. H. senate 1889-90; execu tive council, 1891-2 tch. state prison com.); Governor of New Hampshire, 1909-10, the important work of the state house enlargement being carried out durimr his administration, also the trunk line roads located and partly built; active in party affairs, serving many years as a member of the Repub lican state committee; delegate-at-Iarge in the Republican national convention in 1892; president Republican state convention 1896, delivering a notable address; chairman committee on reso lutions, 1902 and 1908. Trustee N. H. State hospital, 1897-9; president La- 301 conia National Bank, City Savings Bank, Laconia Hospital; Masonic Temple Ass'n., Laconia; trustee New Hampton Institution, member board of overseers, Bowdoin College, N. H. Historical Soc, (trustee), Pepperell Ass'n, Sons of the American Revolu tion; Mason of the 33d degree, and past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire; trustee Masonic Home, Manchester; m., June 22, 1870, Octavia M. Cole of Lake Village (now Lakeport), N. H., dau. Hon. Benjamin J. Cole; children, Henry Cole, b. July 9, 1872, lawyer in New York City; Candace Ellen (Mrs. Hugh N. Camp), New York. Residence, Lakeport, N. H. White, Eliza Orne Author; b., Keene, N. H., August 2 1856; dau. William Orne and Marga ret Eliot Harding White (her father was a Unitarian clergyman, for twentyseven years, pastor of the Unitarian church in Keene, and her mother a daughter of Chester Harding the por trait painter); ed. public schools of Keene and Miss Hall's school, Roxbury, Mass.; traveled abroad in 18767 and again in 1914, having been in England when the war broke out; has lived in Brookline, Mass., since 1881, where her family located after the close of her father's Keene pastorate; author of many novels and stories, most of which have been published by Houghton & Mifflin, Boston; among the novels are: "Miss Brooks," "Winterborough," "The Coming of Theo dora," "A Browning Courtship" and "John Forsythe's Aunts," while her children's stories include "When Molly was Six, ""Little Girls of Long Ago," "An Only Child" and "A Borrowed Sister." Some of her books have been published in London and many have had a wide sale. "William Orne White —A Record of Ninety Years" (a trib ute to her father's memory) was issued last year. "The Blue Aunt," a patri otic story for small children, is now in press; Unitarian; member Boston Au thor's Club; Woman's Alliance. Resi dence, Brookline, Mass. �302 ONE THOUSAN*D NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Fanner, James Clifton Fanner; deputy commissioner of agriculture; b., Newbury, N. H., April 15, 1887; s. Charles M. and Elizabeth 'Cat low; Fanner; ed. Providence, R. L grammar school Colby Academy, New London, N. H.; learned machin ist's trade in youth, serving three years as an apprentice with the Brown & Sharpe MTg Co., Providence, R. I., from 1903 to 1906; since engaged in agriculture at Newbury, N. H., mAlring a specialty of poultry and market gar dening, with special reference to the summer business at Sunapee Lake; Episcopalian; Republican; member school board, town of Newbury, 191314, library trustee, 1915-17; member advisory board, N. H. Department of agriculture, 1915-17; appointed deputy commissioner of agriculture, July 18, 1917, and now in office; Patron of Hus bandry, including state and national de grees; master Sunapee Lake Grange, No. 112, Newbury, 1910, 1911, 1913; deputy N. H. State Grange, 1912-13, assistant steward 1914-17, steward 1917-; superintendent poultry depart ment, Rockingham Fair, Salem Depot, N. H., 1912-15, inclusive; frequent in stitute speaker on poultry and market gardening topics. Residence, Newbury Eagerly, Winfield Scott Soldier; brigadier-general, U. S. A.; b., Farmington, N. H., May 29, 1846; s. Joaiah Bartlett and Cordelia Waldron Edgerly; ed. public schools, Effingham Institute, Phillips Exeter Academy, U. S. Military Academy, West Point, N. Y., 1870; appointed 2d lieutenant, 7th Cavalry, June 15, 1870; 1st lieu tenant, June 25, 1876; captain, Sept. 22, 1883; major 6th Cavalry, July 9, 1898; transferred to 7th Cavalry, Jan. 5, 1899; lieutenant colonel 10th Cav alry, Feb. 19, 1901; transferred to 7th Cavalry, March 20, 1901; colonel 2d Cavalry, Feb. 17, 1903; brigadier-gen eral, June 23, 1905; retired, Dec. 29, 1909; served in Indian Wars, Spanish American War and the Philippines; commanding Dept. of the Gulf, 1907; Republican; member of S. A. R., Army and Navy Clubs, Washington; New York, Manila; Capital City, Atlanta, Ga.; m., Oct. 27, 1875, Grace Colby Blum, St Paul, Minn. Residence, Farmington, N. H. McCollester, Lee Sullivan Clergyman; b., Westmoreland, N. H., June 5, 1859; s. Sullivan Holman and Sophia Fanny (Knight) McColles ter; ed. Tufts College, A.B., 1881, B.D. 1884, D.D., 1899; ordained to the Universalist ministry, 1884; pastor Universalist Church, Claremont, N. H., 1884-9, Church of Our Father, Detroit, Mich., 1889-1912; Dean of Crane Divinity School, Tufts College, Mass., 1912-; president Universalist General Convention, 1915-; trustee Buchtel College, Akron, O.; member Sons of the American Revolution, Soc. of Colonial Wars, Phi Beta Kappa, Mas ons (32d degree and K. T.), New Eng land, University, Boston City and Min isters Clubs; author, "Passing of theOld Homestead," "A New Emphasis on Four American Affirmations"; m., 1st., �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Aug. 21, 1884, L. A. Wright, Troy, N. H., d. Aug. 1, 1885; 2d, May 1, 1889, Iizie S. Parker, Claremont, N. H. ; one son, Parker McCollester. Residence. Tufts College, Mass. Corey, Francis A. Magazine and newspaper writer; b., Fitzwffliam, N. H., Feb. 9, 1843; s. Abram and Hannah (Perkins) Corey; went West while a lad; graduated from Adrian College, Adrian, Mich., 1867; began writing for Ballou's Monthly and True Flag while a boy in school; taught for a short time, but soon after graduat ing devoted his entire time to writing for the press; wrote for most of the leading story papers in their day, gen erally using a pseudonym, more fre quently that of "Rett Winwood"; a contributor to Chimney Corner and Frank Leslie's 11lustrated Newspaper; wrote serials for Boston Globe, most of which were syndicated; has written for the McClure Newspaper Syndicate; published a few books; Congregationalist; Republican; in., March 1, 1871, Rebecca Elena Douds of Canton, Ohio, who died Jan. 1873; one son, Leslie D., supply sergeant in Mississippi regiment; 2nd, Mrs. Ellen Medill Dilley of Can ton, Ohio, sister of Hon. Joseph Medill of the Chicago Tribune, who d. Feb. 1881; 3rd, Mary J. Beckley of Keene, N. H., Feb. 1885. Residence, Keene, N.H. Frost, Robert Educator; author; b., San Francisco, Cal., March 26, 1875; s. William Prescott and Belle (Moody) Frost; ed. Dartmouth College, Harvard Univer sity; engaged in Agriculture at Derry, N. H., 1900-1905; teacher of English, Pinkerton Academy, Derry, 1905-11; teacher of psychology, N. H. State Normal School, Plymouth, 1911-12; studied in England, 1912-15; now pro fessor of English, Amherst College; author, "A Boy's Will" (poems), 1913; "North of Boston," 1914; "Mountain Interval," 1916; m., Dec. 28, 1895, Elinor M. White, Lawrence, Mass. Residence, Franconia, N. H. 30* Jones, Seth Warner Physician and surgeon; b., Canter bury, N. H., June 23, 1864; s. Charles and Sarah (Pickard) Jones; ed. Lowell,. Mass., high school, University of Maryland Med. School 1894. In practice at Franklin, N. H., many years; Unitarian; Democrat; member N. H. house of representatives, 1903, 1913 (chairman Democratic caucus latter year); N. H. constitutional con vention, 1912; mayor of Franklin, 1911-12; U. S. Collector Internal Revenue since Jan. 1, 1914; Mason— lodge, commandery and shrine; m., July 19, 1892, Susan Ann French, Chichester, N. H.; children, Compton Wilson, b. Sept. 23, 1895 (ed. Tilton Seminary), income tax inspector, U. S. Internal Revenue service; Warner Edrick, b. June 17, 1897 (studied at Phillips Exeter and Harvard), entered' U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis,. June, 1916. Residence, Franklin,. N. H. Address, Portsmouth, N. H. �Gen. Harry H. Dudley �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Dudley, Harry Hubbard Bfcnker; b., Concord, N. H., June 11, 1859; s. Hubbard T. and Antoinette (Gordon) Dudley; ed. Concord public schools, high school, 1878; private study with Amos Hadley one year; in employ of Concord R. R. one year as clerk in freight department; clerk in First National Bank several years; subsequently for some time with E. H. Rollins & Sons, bankers, becoming treasurer of the corporation; chosen cashier of Mechanicks National Bank, Concord, in February 1894, since con tinuing; Episcopalian; treasurer and junior Warden, St. Paul's Episcopal church, Concord; senior Warden, St. Andrew's church, Hopkinton; trustee of the Protestant Episcopal church in N. H.; treasurer board of managers for missions, diocese of N. H.; Republican; member Concord board of aldermen two years; member N. H. house of representatives, 1901-2: N. H. senate, 1903-4; Commissary General on Staff of Gov. Frank W. Rollins, 1899-1900; now, and for many years, member Concord board of education, also board of water commissioners; presi dent, trustees N. H. Centennial Home for the Aged; trustee, Merrimack Co. Savings Bank; director, Concord Gas Light Co. and Concord Light & Power Co.; treasurer, N: H. Public Safety Com.; treasurer, N. H. War Relief Com.; treasurer, Beecher's Falls Co., of Vermont, N. H. Spinning Mills, Penacook, Home Realty Co., Concord; trustee, trust funds, City of Concord; president Board of Trade Building Co., Concord; treasurer Minot Cemetery Ass'n, Concord; member N. H. His torical Soc; Capital Grange, P. of H.; Wonolancet Club (president when club house was built, now treasurer); Snow Shoe Club; Beaver Meadow Golf Club; Beech Hill Golf Club, Derryfield Club, Manchester; m., Oct. 30, 1883, Anne Bartlett Minot, Concord; children, Dorothea M., b. March 7, 1889, d. Dec. 13, 1902; Charles H., b. June 26, 1892 (Dartmouth, A.B. 1916; sergeant Medical Corps, U. S. A.); Thomas M., b. Nov. 29, 1899; Concord 21 305 High School 1916, now in Dartmouth Med. School. Residence, Concord, N. H.; summer home, Hopkinton. Jewell, John Woodman Merchant; insurance agent; b., Strafford, N. H., July 26. 1831; s. John Milton and Nancy (Colley) Jewell; eighth in descent from Thomas Jewell who settled in Braintree, Mass., in 1639; ed. public schools, Strafford and Gilmanton Academies; clerk in general wX.- H^r*s Jm store, Bow Lake, Strafford, 1854-64; bought the store, and continued trade, 1864-91 ; engaged in insurance at Dover since 1891, as general agent of the Massachusetts Mutual Life Ins. Co., and continues actively in the business; Democrat, and prominent in party affairs in county and state for fifty years; postmaster at Strafford, 1857-67; member N. H. house of representatives 'from Strafford, 1862, and representa tive tfrom Dover in 1902,—forty years later, also in 1905; sheriff of Strafford County, 1874-76; member N. H. exec utive council, 1885-7; State senator, 1911-12 (elected in a Republican dis trict by 339 majority); justice of the �306 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES peace and quorum for 60 years; m., Oct. 9, 1853, Sarah Folsom Gale, dau. of Bartholomew and Abigail (Morrison) Gale of Gil man ton; children, Abby S. (m. Rev. W. W. Brown, Evansville, Wis.); John Herbert, b. Sept. 10, 1859 (m. Elona G. Manning, Nottingham); Mertie Folsom, b. Sept. 10, 1863 (m. Herbert Waldron, Strafford), who re sides with her father, being the only surviving child. Residence, Dover, N. H. Sherry, George Henry Pharmacist; postmaster of Dover; b., Dover, N. H., June 29, 1871; s. John and Julia (Scully) Sherry; ed. Dover public schools; parochial schools of Dover, Jersey City, N. J., and New York City; became a registered phar macist in Dover and pursued that busi ness until 1916; Catholic; Democrat, member board of aldermen of the city of Dover, 1907, 1908, 1909; Democratic candidate for State Senator, 1908; Democratic candidate for Mayor, 1910; member N. H. house of representatives, 1911-12, taking an active part in the proceedings, oh the Democratic side; delegate in N. H. constitutional con vention, 1912; member house of repre sentatives again in 1913, during which session, after protracted ballotting, Henry F. Hollis, the Democratic nomi nee, was chosen United States Senator. Mr. Sherry was secretary of the Demo cratic legislative caucus, and manager of pairs and quorum on the Democratic side, and by his alertness and sagacity contributed largely to the election of Mr. Hollis; received a recess appoint ment as postmaster of Dover in 1915 and his regular commission in March, 1916; member Holy Name Soc., and the A. O. H., of Dover; m., Jennie Cecelia Early; children, Malona, Marie G, George H., Jr., and Mildred V., the latter died in 1913. Residence, Dover, N. H. Cochran, John Milton Lawyer; b., Pembroke, N. H., April 11, 1849; s. Martin H. and Miriam (Rowell) Cochran; ed. public schools and Pembroke Academy; studied law with Hon. Ira A. Eastman of Concord, N. H.; admitted to Massachusetts bar in 1871 and has practiced in Southbridge, Mass., since 1872; Congregationalist; Republican; town solicitor; special justice first District Court, South ern Worcester District since 1899; vice-president and attorney, Southbridge Savings Bank, and attorney for various other corporations; member Mass. house of representatives, 1880; Capt. Co. K, Mass. Volunteer Militia; president, Quinabaug Historical Soc; prominent in Masonry and past master Grand Lodge of Massachusetts; mem ber and ex-president Southbridge Club; m., May 12, 1875, Lizaie Whitehouse, Pembroke, N. H.; one son, Charles M. Residence, Southbridge, Mass. Dearborn, George Vann Ness Psychologist, educator, author; b., Nashua, N. H., Aug. 15, 1869; s. Cornelius Vann Ness and Louie Fran ces (Eaton) Dearborn (9th generation from Godfrey Dearborn; 8th genera �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES tion from Thomas Eaton of Haverhill, Mass.) ; ed. Dartmouth College, Litt.B. 1890; Columbia, M.D. 1893; Harvard, A.M. 1896; Columbia, Ph.D. 1899; assistant in philosophy, Harvard, 1896; assistant in physiology, Harvard Med. School, 1899; assistant professor and director of laboratory of physiol ogy, 1900; professor, physiology, 190116, Tufts College; professor, philos ophy of physical education, Sargent Normal School, Cambridge, 1906- ; instructor psychology, School of Eugen ics, Boston, 1912-15, consulting phys iologist, Forsyth Dental Infirmary, Boston, 1913-; member Medical Reserve Corps, U. S. A., 1918; Staff of the Forsyth Infirmary for Children, Boston, Theta Delta Chi, Founders and Patriots of America, Boston Authors Club, American Philosophical Ass'n, American Psychological Ass'n, Mass. Medical Soc, etc.; correspond ing member, N. H. Historical Soc, Institut Solvay, Brussels. Author, "A Text Book of Human Physiology," "The Influence of Joy," "MotorSensory Development," "How to Learn Easily," "The Psychology of Clothing," "The Physiology of Exer cise" (with F. H. G. Miner), "The Sense of Feeling," and of about 150 scientific articles; editor of "The Life of the Child Library," and "Our Senses Series;" associate editor of "Medi cine and Surgery" and "The Journal of Abnormal Psychology," m., June 18, 1893, Blanche Velina Brown, Bloomington, 1ll.; one daughter, Lucia Eaton, now a junior at Wellesley College. Residence, Mason St., Cam bridge, Mass. Preston, George Cutler General merchant, lumberman and probate business; b., Manchester, N. H., August 17, 1848; s. Luke Woodbury and Mary Frances (Fairbanks) Preston, ed., public schools, Francestown Acad emy, 1868; has been engaged in general mercantile business in Henniker for the last fifty years; also quite exten sively in the lumber business, and has given much attention to the settlement 307 of estates; one of five owners of the Henniker Inn and president of the company; Congregationalist; Republi can; postmaster of Henniker 1872-84; town clerk several years; member N. H. house of representatives, 1891-2, State Senate, 1893-4; trustee Loan & Trust Savings Bank, Concord; trustee Henniker town funds; trustee and treas urer, Tucker Free Library, Henniker; president Preston Bros. Co., Henniker; member A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F., Good Templars, Bear Hill Grange, P. of H., N. H. Historical Soc, Red Cross; m., Nov. 6, 1871, Emma Jane Boynton, Francestown, N. H.; one son, Harry Boynton, b. Dec 3, 1882 (Dartmouth 1905, Phi Beta Kappa), sub master Kimball Union Academy, Meriden. Residence, Henniker, N. H. Burgum, Edwin Berry Educator; b., Concord, N. H., March 11, 1894; s. Edwin Gannell and Addie M. (Berry) Burgum; ed. Concord high school, 1911; Dart mouth College, A.B. (Phi Beta Kappa) �Mrs. Larz Anderson �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1915; Harvard A.M., 1916; Instructor in English and Lecturer in American Literature, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa.; Unitarian; Demo crat; member Modern Language Ass'n, Dartmouth Club of Western Pennsyl vania, Harvard Club of Pittsburgh, American Historical Ass'n. Home, Concord, N. H. Anderson, Isabel Weld (Perkins) (Mrs. Larz Anderson), writer; b., Boston, Mass., March 29, 1876, only child of Commodore George Hamilton (U. S. N.) and Anna Minot (Weld) Perkins; ed. Miss Winsor's School, Boston; m., June 10, 1897, Larz Ander son, who was minister to Belgium, 1911 -12; ambassador to Japan, 1912-13; Unitarian; member of N. H. Soc, Colonial Dames of America and many clubs and philanthropic organizations; deeply interested in her father's native state, in which she has two summer homes, and to which she presented, April 25, 1902, the bronze statue of Commodore Perkins, by Daniel Chester French, adjacent to the western front of the State House in Concord ;has traveled extensively and resided abroad with her husband; first Commandant, D. C. Red Cross Refreshment Corps; inspector of Canteens, American Red Cross in France; received Japanese Red Cross Medal, Japanese Red Cross Order of Merit; Order of Merit of Japan with 3d Class Order of the Crown. Author of "The Great Sea Horse," 1909; "Captain Ginger's Fairy," 1910; "Captain Gin ger's Playmates," 1911; "Captain Gin ger Aboard the Gee Whiz," 1911; "Captain Ginger Goes Traveling," 1911; "Captain Ginger's Eater of Dreams," 1911; "Captain Ginger's Sun Boy," 1911 ; "every Boy and Other Children's Plays," 1914; "The Spell of Japan," 1914; "The Spell of Bel gium," 1915; "The Spell of the Hawai ian Islands and the Philippines," 1916; "Odd Corners," 1917. George Wash ington University, Washington, D. C., in recognition of her literary work, con ferred upon her in 1918, the honorary degree of Litt.D. Residence, "Weld," 309 Brookline, Mass.; 2118 Massachusetts Ave., Washington, D. C.; "The Box," Webster, N. H., and the Perkins Home stead, Contoocook, N. H. Weaver, George Albert Physician; b., Manchester, N. H., Aug. 5, 1868; s. George and Mary Elizabeth (Spencer) Weaver; ed. pub lic schools, Manchester, Phillips Exeter Academy, 1892; Medical Dept., Yale Univ., M.D. 1897; commenced prac tice in Warren, N. H., in 1898, contin uing to 1915; removed to Bradford, Vt., in 1916, where he continues in practice; Episcopalian; no political affiliation— one of the original members of the Pro gressive party in New Hampshire and a member to the last, unchanged and unrepentant, each succeeding year strengthening his belief that the course taken by the Progressives will have the approval of impartial history; member Federal Board of Examining Surgeons for Grafton Co., 1912 to 1916; candi date of the Progressive party for Con gress in 2d N. H. District, 1914; secre tary and treasurer Grafton Co. Medical Socv thirteen years, 1904 to 1916 in clusive; m., May 4, 1904, Etta Emily �310 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Harrington; children, Constance, b. Aug. 20, 1905, Sherman, b. July, 16, 1907; Residence, Bradford, Vt. O'Leary, Thomas Mary Vicar General of the Catholic dio cese; b., Dover, N. H., Aug. 16, 1875, s. Michael and Margaret (Holden) O'Leary; ed. public and parochial schools, Dover; B.A. 1892, Mungret College, Limerick, Ireland; Grand Seminary, Montreal, Canada, 1897; ordained priest of the Roman Catholic church, 1897; assistant priest, St. Anne's church, Manchester, 1897-8; assistant priest, St. John's church, Concord, N. H., 1898-1904; chancellor of the diocese and secretary to Bishop Delany, 1904-15; rector of the cathe dral, Manchester, 1910-15;' vicar gen eral of the diocese, Dec. 1914- ; per manent rector of St. John's church, Concord, Jan., 19 15-; editor of The Guidon, 1904-s contributor to the Catholic Encyclopedia; state chaplain of Knights of Columbus; on executive committee War Savings Stamps; mem ber of Bishop's Council, 1914-; dio cesan examiner of the clergy, 1914-. Residence, Concord, N. H. Demers, George Arthur Priest, b., Quebec City, Canada, Feb. 10, 1876, s. Edward and Alma (Couture) Demers; ed. Levis College, Quebec, University of St. Joseph, N. B., Grand Seminary of the Sulpician Fa thers, Montreal, 1901; ordained priest by Bishop Bradley, 1901, Somersworth, N. H.; assistant, Berlin, N. H., three months; assistant, church of St. Francis Xavier, Nashua, N. H., 19014; assistant, St. Martin's Church, Som ersworth, N. H., 1904-6; adminis trator, St. Mary's Church, Newmarket, N. H., 1906; pastor of St. Anthony's church, Sanbornville, N. H., building the first church and rectory, 1907-1914; pastor, Sacred Heart church, Concord, N. H., 1914- ; state chaplain for N. H., Order of Catholic Foresters of America. Residence, Pleasant Street, Concord, N. H. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Nealley, John Haven Dry goods merchant; b., So. Ber wick, Me., August 4, 1853; s. Benjamin Mason and Mary (Pray) Nealley (descended from William Nealley, one of the first settlers of Nottingham, about 1719); ed. public schools of Biddeford, Me., and Bryant & Stratton Commercial. College, Boston; clerk for some years in the dry goods store of bis brother, the late Hon. B. Frank Neal ley; when the latter became Mayor of Dover he bought the establishment and continued the extensive business until 1913, when sixty years of age, having been successful throughout, then re tired from active management, though retaining an interest; Congregationalist; Republican; member Dover board of aldermen, 1902, 1903; mayor 1904, 1905; member N. H. house of repre sentatives 1889-90; delegate in N. H. constitutional convention, 1902; state senator, 1907-8; Mason, prominent in all branches of the order, and for twenty-seven years recorder of St. Paul 311 Commandery, K. T.; m., Sept. 12 1877, Emma C., dau. Thomas Hanson and Caroline (Torr) Cushing. Residence, Dover, N. H. Anderson, George Weston Lawyer; Interstate Commerce Com missioner; b., Acworth, N. H., Sept. 1, 1861; s. David Campbell and Martha Lucinda (Brigham) Anderson; de scendant in the seventh generation from James Anderson, one of the first sixteen settlers of the town of London derry, N. H.; ed. public schools, Kim ball Union Academy, Cushing Aca demy, Ashburnham, Mass., 1882 (vale dictorian) ; Williams College, A.B. 1886 Boston University Law School, LL.B. (Summa cum lavde) 1900; taught school at intervals while obtaining his educa tion, including two years as principal of the Mt. Pleasant Grammar School, Nashua; commenced law practice in Boston, where he was for six years partner with George Fred Williams; counsel for the City of Boston in the �Frederick Rot Martin �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES celebrated Bay State gas investigation in 1893; Unitarian; Democrat; member of the School Committee, City of Bos ton, 1895-1900; Democratic candi date, Attorney-General, Mass., 1911— 12; Mass. Public Service Commission for term of four years, July 1, 1913 (resigned); appointed U. S. District Attorney, Mass., Nov. 1, 1914Oct. 1917; member U. S. Interstate Commerce Commission, Oct., 1917-; Mason, Phi Beta Kappa; member Boston Chamber of Commerce, Amer ican Bar Ass'n, Mass., Bar Ass'n, Boston Bar Ass'n, American Statis tical Ass'n, American Economic Ass'n; American Association for Labor Legislation, American Academy of PoStical and Social Science; trustee of World Peace Foundation, Charlesbank Homes, Cushing Academy; mem ber Boston City, Algonquin, Twen tieth Century, Brae Burn Country Clubs, Boston, Cosmos Club, Washing ton, D. C.; m., 1st, 1897, Minnie E. Mitchell, Mason, N. H., d. 1906; 2d, Jan. 25, 1908, Addie Earle Kennerson, Boston; children, Clare Mitchell, b. June 24, 1898; Robert Duncan, b. April 18, 1900; Richard Brigham, Nov. 23, 1901. Residence, 219 Fisher Ave., Brookline, Mass.; business address, Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, D. C. Martin, Frederick Roy Journalist; assistant general mana ger of The Associated Press; b., North Stratford, N. H. Nov. 17, 1871; s. John Douglas and Caroline (Thompson) Martin; ed. in public schools, Lowell, Mass., and Harvard College, A.B. 1893; A.M., honorary, Brown Univer sity, 1902; on staff of the Boston Jour nal, 1893-1898; editor and publisher of the Providence Journal, 1898-1912; director of The Associated Press, of which he became assistant general manager in 1912; member of Sons of American Revolution and Soc. of Colonial Wars. m., Anna Frances Wayne, Sept. 9, 1909; one dau. Nancy, b. Jan. 31, 1911. Residence, New York City. 313 Ranney, William Bradford Printer and publisher; b., Lynn, Mass., June 23, 1875; s. Charles Free man and Caroline D. (Pratt) Ranney; ed. Newport, Vt., public schools and St. Johnsbury Academy; engaged for a time with his father in the printing business at Newport, Vt.; bought the Penacook News plant, at Penacook, in November, 1904, and has greatly enlarged and improved the same, carry ing on, in connection with the paper an extensive job printing business; Congregationalist; clerk of the society and deacon of the Congregational church at Penacook; Republican; treasurer of the town of Boscawen since March, 1907. Mason, member lodge, chapter, council and commandery, Past Patron Eastern Star; Patron of Husbandry, past master Halloween Grange, Penacook and of Merrimack County Pomona Grange; president N. H. Weekly Publishers' Association, 1918; m., Oct. 28, 1898, Alice M. Burbank of Webster; children, Dorothy, b. Sept. 3, 1901; Katharine, b. Sept. 30, 1906. Residence, Boscawen, N. H., Penacook P. O. �314 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Sulloway, Frank Jones Lawyer; b., Franklin, N. H., Dec. 11, 1883; s. Hon. Alvah W. and Susan K. (Daniell) Sulloway; ed. Franklin high school, St. Paul's School, Concord, 1901; Harvard University, 1905; Har vard Law School, 1907; admitted to Massachusetts bar, 1906, New Hamp shire, 1907; practiced law in Boston with Hill, Barlow & Homans from 1907 till 1911; member firm Streeter, Demond, Woodworth & Sulloway, Con cord, N. H. since 1911; Unitarian; Republican; N. H. ballot law commis sioner, 1915-; director Concord & Claremont R. R.; chairman Concord Chapter, American Red Cross; mem ber B. P. O. E.; Wonolancet, Passaconway, Bow Brook clubs, Concord; Harvard Club, Boston Athletic Ass'n, Intervale Country Club, Boston; Spee, D. K. E. and Hasty Pudding clubs (Harvard), Phi Delta Phi (Har vard Law); m., Sept. 24, 1913, Mar garet Thayer, Concord, N. H.; children, Gretchen, b., Oct. 10, 1914; d. Feb. 6, 1916; Alvah W. Sulloway, 2d, b. Nov. 25, 1916. Residence, Concord, N. H. Harris, Almon Greene Woolen manufacturer; b., Boscawen, N. H., Jan. 24, 1870; s. Ezra Sheldon and Sarah (Greene) Harris; ed. public schools, Boscawen; Concord high school, 1888; Comer's Commercial College, Boston, Mass.; Congregationalist; Re publican; selectman, Boscawen, seven years (chairman three years); member board of education fifteen years, present chairman; many years member board of water commissioners; treasurer HarrisEmery Company, woolen manufac turers, Boscawen, N. H.; director Agawan Co., Agawan, Mass.; Mason, 32d degree and Knight Templar; has served as District Deputy Grand Lec turer, and District Deputy Grand Master, 4th Masonic District of N. H.; m., Oct. 3, 1912, Margaret Carroll, Boscawen; children, Carol, b. Dec. 6, 1913; Almon Greene, Jr., b. April 1, 1917. Residence, Boscawen, N. H., Penacook P. O. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Tripp, Walter Henry Farmer; General Merchant, Insur ance Agent; b., Epsom, N. H., April 24, 1875; s. James H. and Sarah L. (Moses) Tripp; ed. public schools and Pembroke Academy; Congregational- 315 Grand Lodge of N. H., 1914-1915. Representative to Sovereign Grand Lodge 1916; m., Oct. 12, 1898, Alice Maud Fowler, Epsom; children, Harold James, b. March 5, 1900; Russell Fowler, Oct. 20, 1904; Robert Moses, March 9, 1912. Residence, Epsom, N. H.; Short Falls P.O. Lamprey, Maitland Charles Educator; b., Groton, N. H., Sept. 30, 1838; s. Ephraim and Bridget (Phelps) Lamprey; ed. New Hampton Institution, Dartmouth College, 1863, A.B. 1865, A.M., later. Enlisted while in college, Oct. 1862 in the 16th N. H. Regiment for service in the civil war; discharged, August 20, 1863; teacher, Marshalltown, la., 1867-70; professor of languages, Kansas State ist; Democrat; selectman, Epsom, 189S to 1903 (chairman the last year) ; mem ber N. H. house of representatives, 1903-4, being the first Democrat elected in the town for twenty-five years, serving as clerk of committee on Labor and as clerk of the Merrimack County delegation; member Epsom board of education, 1904 to 1910, 1914 to present time; postmaster at Short Falls since 1905; express agent, B. & M. R. R., since 1905; trustee Loan & Trust Savings Bank, Concord; trustee Pembroke Academy; treasurer, Grange Mutual Fire Ins. Co. of N. H.; member Patrons of Husbandry, Past Master Suncook Valley Pomona Grange, and for ten years an elective officer in the N. H. State Grange; member I. O. O. F; Grand Master Normal School, 1870-71; principal Berwick Academy, Me., 1873—4; prin cipal high school, Ellsworth, Me., 1874-5; Rochester, N. H., high school, 1876-7; Easton, Mass., high school, 1877-1901; Unitarian; Republican; �w "''if William Rockwell Clough �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES delegate from Ward 7, Concord, N. H. constitutional convention, 1902; mem ber Psi Upsilon college fraternity, S. A. R., Eastondale Post, G. A. R., Mass.; delegate in National Encamp ment, 1898; member Council of Ad ministration, Dept. of Mass.; m., July 12, 1869, Abbie Colburn Davis, Yarmouth, Me.; children, Mary Lavinia, b. April 29, 1870 (Boston University, 1891), librarian Ames Free Library, Easton, Mass.; Charles Maitland, b. Feb. 15, 1872 (Dartmouth, 1892), principal General Martin school, Boston, Mass. Residence, Concord, N. H. Clough, William Rockwell Mechanical engineer, inventor and manufacturer; b., Manchester, N. H., Nov. 8, 1844; s. John Chesley and Lydia Jones (Treddick) Clough: (Mr. Clough naturally regards Alton, his father's home and birthplace, as his own native town, however, as his par ents were only stopping temporarily in Manchester at the time of his birth); ed. Alton public and high schools, Franklin Academy, Dover, Eastman Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., 1864; went to the front as a member of the Fiftieth Massachusetts regiment in the Civil War, serving in the Mississippi Valley from New Orleans to Vicksburg and at the siege of Port Hudson; return ing home engaged as an expert account ant in Boston, and subsequently in the U. S. Internal Revenue Service under William Plumer, collector of Internal Revenue, meanwhile working on va rious mechanical inventions, one of which, the Gem paper clip, now in universal use, he patented and sold; and another the miniature or wire cork screw he retained and developed, in venting later, also, the automatic machinery for its production. Remov ing to New York he engaged in the manufacture of these corkscrews, under the firm name of Clough & Williamson, with factory at Newark, N. J. Called home by his father's death, he there established a branch manufactory at South Alton, the entire 317 business being subsequently removed there, and later to Alton village where has been developed the present exten sive business, supplying the world in large part with its product, through this and branch plants in various for eign countries, in which he has traveled extensively; Non-Sectarian; Republi can; for some time member of Alton board of education and justice of the police court; member N. H. house of representatives in 1897-8 and 18991900, and again in 1917-18, serving at each session as chairman of the com mittee on National Affairs, and being instrumental, at the last session, in securing Ambassador Naon of Argen tina to address the House on the Ex pansion of Trade Relations with South America; President Rockwell Clough Co. (inc.), Alton; former president Clough & Williamson Co., Newark, N. J.; Mason, 32d degree; past master, K.T. and Shriner; past patron, O.E. S., member G. A. R., Ancient & Honorable Artillery Co., and Algonquin Club, Boston; past commander Co. H, 9th Reg't. N G. S. N. Y.; m., April 28, 1904, Nellie Sophia Place, Alton; children: Rockwell, Jr., b., Apr. 5, 1908; Gertrude, daughter by a former mar riage. Residence, Alton, N. H. Bailey, Solon Irving Astronomer; b., Lisbon, N. H., Dec. 29, 1854; s. Israel C. and Jane (Sutherland) Bailey; ed. Tilton Semi nary; Boston University, A.B. 1881, A.M. 1884; A.M., Harvard, 1888; sent to Peru, South America, m 1889, to determine location for Harvard Col lege observatory, Arequipa being de cided upon, where a Southern observa tory was established, and where he had charge of the work for eleven years; established, in 1893, a meteorological station on the summit of El Misti, 19,000 feet above the sea, where obser vations were carried on for ten years; assistant professor of astronomy, Har vard University, 1893-8; associate pro fessor, 1898-1913; Phillips professor, 1913-; member American Academy Arts and Sciences, Geographical Soc. �318 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES of Lima, Peru; m., 1883, Ruth Poulter, Concord, N. H. Residence, Cam bridge, Mass.; Address, Harvard Ob servatory, Wright, Robert Morrill Lawyer; b., Sanbornton, N. H., Oct. 31, 1877; s. Rev. Elisha H. and Ambro sia R. (Morrill) Wright; born on the farm owned in the Morrill family for more than one hundred and twentyfive years, and which is still his home; lineal descendant on his father's side of Henry Wright, who came to Dorchester, Mass., about 1634, removing thence to Providence, R. I., and related on his mother's side to Abraham Morrill, who lived in Cam bridge and Salisbury, Mass., and died in the latter place in 1662, and Henry Morrill, early settler of Hawke, now Danville, N. H.; ed. public schools; Franklin high school, 1896, N. H. Col lege, 1900, Boston University School of Law; taught school for some time after leaving college, in Hill and Belmont, and was afterward an instructor in the Stearns School for Boys, Hartford, Conn. ; was in business four years in the town of Hill and then took up the study of law in the office of Streeter & Mollis in Concord; attended the Boston Uni versity Law School in 1910, and, after the withdrawal of Mr. I lollis from the firm continued his studies with him and was admitted to the bar in 1912, and engaged in practice in Concord, remov ing to Franklin in 1916, where he con tinues, but always held his legal resi dence in Sanbornton ; Protestant ; Repu blican; selectman in Sanbornton five years (two years chairman); chairman Republican club since 1910; member N. H. constitutional convention, 1912, 1918; N. H. house of representatives, 1915-16 (chairman committee on in corporations and member committee on revision of the statutes), 1917-18, member judiciary committee; member A. F. &A. M.; P. ofH.;m., 1st, Aug. 30, 1911, Nettie G. Straw, d. Sept. 14, 1916 2d, Oct., 1917, Mildred H. Stearns; one son, Robert Morrill, Jr., b. Dec. 2, 1913. Residence, Sanbornton, N. H.; P. O. address, Franklin, N. H. Plimpton, George Lincoln Educator; b., Sturbridge, Mass., July 8, 1865; s. James Hervey and Elizabeth (Fairbank) Plimpton; ed. Hitchcock Free Academy, Brimfield, Mass., 1887; Wesleyan Univ., Middletown, Conn., A.B. 1891; instructor, 1891-6, Tilton Seminary, Tilton, N. H.; principal since 1906; member N. H. Ass'n Classical Teachers, Head Masters' Ass'n, Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Kappa Epsilon, A. F. & A. M.; Methodist; m., Aug. 10, 1892, Etta lone Ferry, Palmer, Mass. Residence, Tilton, N. H. Dillingham, Thomas Manley Physician and surgeon; farmer; b., Dover, Me., 1850; s. William Addison Pitt and Caroline Price (Townsend) Dillingham; ed. Waterville, Me., Classical Inst., Dartmouth College, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Boston Univ. School of Medicine, 1874, and European study; commenced practice in Augusta, Me., removed to New York City in 1889, and there continued till, after 35 years of medical practice, he bought a farm in Roxbury, I" V 319 Union Academy, 1893, Dartmouth College, B.L., 1897; principal high school, Middletown Springs, Vt., 1897-9; Hillsborough, N. H., 18991901; superintendent of schools, Claremont, N. H., 1901-5; head-master Kimball Union Academy, 1905-; Congregationalist; Republican; dele gate N. H. constitutional convention, 1912; treasurer board of trustees, Kimball Union Academy; president Meriden Electric Light and Power Co. ; clerk Meriden Water Co.; member P. of H., A. F. & A. M., N. H. Histori cal Soc; m., January, 1902, Grace It L A '/ jB . 'J MB N. H., upon which he now resides; Swedenborgian; past president Swedenborgian Soc. of N. Y. ^Independent Republi can; member N. H. house of represen tatives from Roxbury, 1915-16; mem ber of N. H. constitutional convention, 1918; N. Y., Mass. and Me. Medical Societies; American Inst. of Home opathy; ex-president International Hahnemannian Association; Dart mouth Chapter Theta Beta Phi; New York City and Republican Clubs; m., Harriet Asby Carleton. Residence, Roxbury, N. H., Marlborough P. O. Tracy, Charles Alden Educator; head-master Kimball Union Academy; b., Cornish, N. H., Nov. 16, 1872; s. Stephen Alden and Agnes (Bailey) Tracy; ed. Kimball Powell; children, Elizabeth Alden, Stephen Powell, Charles Alden, Jr. Residence, Meriden, N. H. Bassett, Whitman Sears Clergyman, Chaplain N. H. State Prison; b., South Chatham, Mass., Nov. 1, 1872; s. Charles and Martha (Sears) Bassett; ed. Nichols Latin School, Lewiston, Me., 1895; Bates College, 1899; Newton Theological �Hon. Moise Verrette �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Seminary, Newton Center, Mass., 1904; Baptist; Republican; pastor Baptist Church, Penacook, N. H., 19041912; Chaplain N. H. State Prison, 1912-; member Bates College Club; Bates Chapter Delta Sigma Rho; m., Jan. 4, 1906, Mabel T. Jordan, Lewiston, Me., d. June 28,1910; children: Martha T., b. Nov. 9, 1906; Calvin J., b. June 27, 1908. Residence, Pena cook, N. H. Verrette, Moise Merchant; mayor of Manchester; b., Stanfold, Canada, March 1, 1857; s. Moise and Elizabeth (Bourgoin) Verrette; ed. public schools; removed with his parents to Manchester, N. H., in childhood, where he has since lived; engaged in grocery and provision busi ness in 1885, in which he has contin ued, building up an extensive trade, wholesale and retail; Catholic; Demo crat; delegate-at-large to National Democratic Convention at St. Louis, 1916; member N. H. executive council, 1917-18 (first man of French Canadian birth to hold the office); mayor of Manchester, 1918-19; member CanadoAmerican Ass'n, St. John Baptist Soc, Club Joliet, Manchester; m., July 12, 1886, Virginie Pigeon; children: Virgile M.. b. Aug. 1, 1889 (Mount St. Louis College, Montreal, 1908), now mayor's secretary; Lionel G., b. Sept. 15, 1890, manager of store; Avite J., b. July 30, 1892, now in U. S. Army serv ice; Adrien, b. July 18, 1897, now in St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, study ing for the priesthood; Armand L., b. Aug. 20, 1898 (Class of 1919, Assump tion College, Worcester, Mass.). Resi dence, Manchester, N. H. Paul, Amasa Copp Lawyer; b., Wakefield, N. H., Sept. 12, 1857, s. Hiram and Mary Porter (Copp) Paul, desc. from Daniel Paul who settled at Kittery, Me., before 1640 and from William Copp, who came over in 1635, from whom Copp's Hill, Boston, is named; great great grandson of Capt. David Copp, a Rev olutionary soldier, one of the original 22 321 settlers of Wakefield; ed. in New Hampshire public schools and was for two years a member of class of '78, Dartmouth College; taught in public schools of Washington four years; LL.B., National Univ. Law School, 1880; LL.M., Columbian Univ. (now George Washington Univ.), 1882; as sistant examiner U. S. Patent Office, 1881-4; in June, 1884, removed to Minneapolis where he has specialized in the law of patents and trade-marks and is recognized as a leading authority in these branches of the law; author of "Paul on Trade-Marks" (1903), which has had a wide circulation; Congregationalist; Republican; life mem ber Minneapolis Soc. of Fine Arts and Minn. Hist. Soc; member, Minneap olis Athletic (president, 1901-2), Minikahda and Automobile Clubs, Masons (32d degree), Shriners, B. P. O. E.; actively interested in civic af fairs; m., May 11, 1881, Ella Morti mer, dau. Dr. Mortimer Williams of Moorefield, W. Va., d., Dec. 20, 1908. Residence, Minneapolis, Minn.; office, 854 Security Building. �322 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Bickford, John Calvin Lawyer; b., Brown's Ridge, Wolfeboro, N. H., Dec. 18, 1842; s. John Wilmot and Abra Wentworth (Lord) Bickford; ed. public schools and Wolfeboro and Tuftonboro Academy; worked on father's farm in youth; entered brother's store in Ossipee as a clerk at twenty years of age, becoming proprietor on brother's death, July 1863, and continued business four years, then engaged three years in insurance business, meanwhile remov ing to Dover, N. H.; removed to Man chester, Sept. 28, 1871, where he has since resided; entered law offices of Sulloway & Topliff in 1871, and ad mitted to the bar, May 1874, since when he has been in practice; Congregationalist; Republican; postmaster at Ossipee two years; U. S. revenue gauger, two years, while studying law, moderator of his ward several years; appointed clerk of the Manchester Police Court in 1877, and served over thirty-six years; member N. H. house of representatives in 1881, 1901 and 1915; N. H. senate, 1903; Mason since 1864 and treasurer of Washington Lodge, Manchester, with which he is now affiliated, over thirty years; mem ber K. of P., Golden Cross and A. O. U. W. ; was Supreme Master Workman of the latter organization from June, 1899 to June, 1900, during which time over 35,000 new members were ad mitted to the order; director and ad visory counsel of the Home Benefit Ass'n, of Boston; in., 1st, Jan. 1864, Pamela S Thurston, Ossipee, d. Nov. 1878; 2d, March, 1880, Emma S. Fitts, Manchester; one son, Charles Wilmot Bickford, b. Dec. 20, 1865, superintendent of schools, Lewiston, Me. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Batchelder, Ernest Allen Art instructor and designer; b., Nashua, N. H., Jan. 22, 1876; s. Charles and Mary (Sleeper) Batchelder; ed. Mass. Normal Art School, Boston, Mass.; School of Arts and Crafts, Birmingham, Eng.; director of art, Throop Polytechnic Institute, Pasa dena, Cal., 1901- ; director Handi craft Guild, Minneapolis, Minn., 1903-8; manufacturer interior fur nishing in tile, metal and enamel, Pasadena, Cal., 1910- ; member International Jury of Awards, St. Louis exposition, 1904; American Commission, International Congress of Art, Dresden, Germany, 1911; author "Principles of Design," 1901; "Design in Theory and Practice," 1910. Residence, 626 Arroyo Drive, Pasadena, Cal. Barton, Ralph Martin Educator; b., Newport, N. H., July 21, 1875; s. Charles W. and Ida E. (Walker) Barton; ed. Dartmouth College, A.B. 1904; student in math ematics, Harvard, 1907.-8; Univer sity of Chicago, 1912; superintendent of schools, Sunapee and Goffstown, N. H., 1898-1902; instructor in math ematics, Dartmouth, 1903-8, assistant �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES professor, 1908-12; professor and head of department of mathematics, University of New Mexico, 1912-3; pro fessor ana head of department of math ematics and physics, Lombard College, 1914-5, dean and acting president, 1915-6; instructor in mathematics, University of Minnesota, 1916- ; member American Mathematical Soc, Dartmouth Alumni Ass'n (secretary, 1908-11); Congregationalist; Repub lican; m., 1st, Sept. 12, 1899, Verna C. Cate, Haverhill, Mass., d. 1906; 2d, Dec. 31, 1913, Clara Belle Porter, Duluth, Minn. Residence, 1092 15th Ave., S. E., Minneapolis, Minn. Beede, Joshua William Geologist; b., Raymond, N. H., Sept. 14, 1871; s. Hiram Pratt and Lydia M. (Brown) Beede; ed. Washburn College, Kan., B.S. 1896, A.M. 1897, University of Kansas, Ph.D. 1899; leacher of science, Atchison County high school, Effingham, Kan., 18991901; instructor in geology, Indiana University, 1901-6, assistant profes sor, 1906-9, associate professor, 190917; geologist, department of economic geology and technology, University of Texas, 1917- ; servea as a member of the geological surveys of Kansas and Oklahoma, and as an aid in the U. S. Geological Survey in 1901-2; author of various scientific treatises; member Geological Soc. of America, Paleontological Soc. of America, and various other scientific organizations; m., Dec. 25, 1899, Frances McKee, Narka, Kan. Residence, 404 W. 38th St., Austin, Tex. Madigan, Thomas Henry, Jr. Lawyer; b., Westfield, Mass., June 29, 1872; s. Thomas Henry and Johanna (Bahen) Madigan; ed. Mechanicsville (N. Y.) academy, Troy (N. Y.) Business College and by private tutors; studied law with Sar gent, Hollis & Niles, Concord, and was admitted to the New Hampshire bar in 1899; practiced in Concord till 1907, when he removed to Manchester and has there continued; Catholic; 323 Democrat; secretary N. H. constitu tional convention, 1902; secretary Democratic state committee, 1900-4, chairman, 1904-8; judge advocate, N. H. National Guard, with rank of major, 1899-1907; chairman Demo cratic city committee of Manchester, 1914-17; city solicitor of Manchester, 1918-; chairman local draft board, Division No. 2, city of Manchester, 1918; member N. H. Bar Ass'n, Ameri can Bar Ass'n, Knights of Columbus. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Lougee, Arthur Jewett Physician and oculist; b., Rochester, N. H., Nov. 1, 1870; s. Isaac W. Lougee, M.D., and Ellen (Wheeler) Lougee; ed. public schools of Roches ter, Dartmouth College, A.B 1893, and at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City, M.D. 1896; engaged in medical practice in New York City and state for several years and for the past fifteen years at Fryeburg, Me., with several periods of post-graduate study and hospital �Lawbence Grattan �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES work in the lines of his specialty, the eye and ear; Congregationalist; Repub lican; member Me. Medical Ass'n, American Medical Ass'n, Masonic order, Psi Upsilon national college fraternity, member of selective service local board; m., Jan. 8, 1906, Lucia Morrill, Conway, N. H. (Wellesley College, A.B. 1890, Columbia Univer sity, A.M. 1898). Residence, Fryeburg, Me. Grattan, Lawrence Actor; playwright; b., Penacook, N. H., August 17, 1870; s. Peter and Ann (Keenan) Gahagan; ed. Pena cook public schools. Began stage career in 1890; starred in repertoire; managed several Btock enterprises; created Parsifal in dramatic version; played "Justice Prentiss" in Augustus Thomas's "The Witching Hour," a season's run in Chicago; author of many successful one act farces; now co-starring with his wife in vaudeville; Christian Scientist; member National Vaudeville Artists Ass'n; m., April 30, 1907, Eva Taylor, one step-daughter. Address, care Joseph Hart, N. Y. Theatre Bldg., New York City. Peaslee, Robert James Juris' ; b. Weare, N. H., Sept. 23, 1864; s. Robert and Persis B. (Dodge) Peaslee, ed., public schools, Cushing Academy, Ashburnham, Mass., Bos ton University Law School, 1886; ad mitted to the bar in 1886, and com menced practice in Manchester; mem ber firm of Drury (William H.) & Peaslee, 1888-98; Episcopalian; Demo crat; associate justice N. H. supreme court, 1898-1901, N. H. superior court, 1901-8, N. H. supreme court, 1908- ; member Washington Lodge, A. F. &. A. M., Intervale Country club, Man chester; director Amoskeag National Bank, Manchester; lecturer on Munic ipal and Constitutional Law, Dart mouth College, 1887-9; on Domestic Relations, Boston University Law School, 1911- ; hon. A.M., Dartmouth, 1898; revised Manchester City laws and ordinances, 1892; m., 1st Sept. 12, 1893, Nellie D. Kimball, d. July 16, 1915; 2d, Sarah Congdon Hazard, 325 Feb. 15, 1917. Residence, Manches ter, N. H. Blunt, Harry Harmon Manufacturer; b., Nashua, N. H., Aug. 28, 1875; s. Edward 0. and Lucette (Harmon) Blunt; ed. Nashua high school, 1893, and Dartmouth Col lege, A.B. 1897; Alpha Delta Phi, Sphinx; member of the board of edu cation of the City of Nashua from 1907 to 1913 (president, 1909 to 1913); Republican; Christian Scientist; mem ber Nashua Country Club, Vesper Country Club, Lowell, Mass., Ex change Club, Boston, Mass.; treas urer, Wonalancet Co., Nashua, Boston office, 10 High St.; director, Vacuum Co., Boston; member executive com mittee, American Cotton Waste Ex change; Nat'l Ass'n of Cotton Manu facturers; m., July 21, 1910, Irene Marion Bradbury; children; Renee Lucette, b. Feb. 20, 1913, and Nancy, b. Aug. 11, 1917. Residence, 110 Concord St., Nashua, N. H. (summer) ; and 469 Walnut St., Brookline, Mass. (winter). �326 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Willis, John Richard Postmaster of Manchester; b., Man chester, N. H7 Feb. 18, 1862; s. Thomas and Bridget (O'Shaughnessy) Willis; ed., parochial schools of Man chester; Catholic; Democrat; clerk for eleven years in wholesale grocery busi ness; employed about three years as clerk in the Commonwealth and Second National Banks, Manchester; engaged in the coal trade from 1897 to 1914; assistant postmaster of Manchester, under Ex-Mayor E. J. Knowlton, 1894-1897; postmaster by appoint ment of President Wilson, since 1914; m., Nov. 6, 1889, Lizzie M. Sullivan, Manchester; children: John S., b. Jan. 5, 1894; Russell L., b. April 18, 1895 (draftsman Atlantic Ship Corporation) ; Florence L., b. Aug. 16, 1897; Richard T., b. Dec. 3, 1901; Sylvester E., b. Feb. 27, 1905; Alice Elizabeth, b. Aug. 1, 1907. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Drake, George Robert Farmer, secretary N. H. State Grange; b., Pittsfield, N. H., May 9, 1848; s. Noah W. and Mary Eliza beth (Batchelder) Drake; descendant of Robert Drake who settled in Exeter previous to 1640 and subsequently re moved to Hampton ; ed. public schools and Pittsfield Academy; engaged in agriculture in Pittsfield, but taught school winters for some years in early life; removed to Manchester in 1891, where he has since resided; Baptist; Democrat; member board of education in Pittsfield; member Patrons of Hus bandry and first master of Cata mount Grange, Pittsfield and of Eastern N. H. Pomona Grange, deputy N. H. State Grange, treasurer Amoskeag Grange, Manchester, for some years past and secretary N. H. State Grange since 1903; member executive com mittee, Hillsborough County Farm Bureau, Manchester Food Committee, supervisor Manchester war gardens and manager Manchester public mar ket; m., April 14, 1875, Jane Graham Clark, Auburn, N. H., d. Dec. 2, 1895; children, Ralph Allen, b. May 15, 1882 (now in Springfield, Mass.); Ruth Wheeler, b. July 10, 1884 (Mrs. Charles G. Goodrich, Trenton, N. J.). Residence, Manchester, N. H. Shedd, John Graves Merchant; b., Alstead, N. H., July 20, 1850; s. William and Abi gail (Wallace) Shedd; ed. public schools of Alstead and Langdon; employed as clerk in stores in Alstead, N. H., and Bellows Falls and Rut land, Vt., 1867-72; entered employ of Field, Leiter & Co., Chicago, 1ll., Aug. 7, 1872, since continuing with that firm and its successor, Marshall Field & Co., of which he is now presi dent; director Merchants Loan & Trust Co., Commonwealth Edison Co., 11linois Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago; Baltimore & Ohio, Illinois Central, Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific railroads; National Bank of Commerce, New York, Baldwin Loco motive Works, Philadelphia, and vari �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ous other corporations and societies; Republican; member Union League, University, Commercial and many other clubs; m., May 15, 1878, Mary R. Porter, Walpole, N. H. Residence, 4515 Drexel Boulevard; office, 219 West Adams St., Chicago, Ill. Shepard, Ida Frances Trained nurse; b., Concord, N. H., Dec. 10, 1864; dau. Emery Nathaniel and Caroline (Simonds) Shepard; ed. Concord public schools; Boston City Hospital Training School, 1900; Episco palian; superintendent Mary Hitch cock Memorial Hospital, Hanover, N. H., since June, 1901 ; member N. H. State Board of Nurses Registration for seven years. Residence, Hanover, N. H. Woodbury, Charles Edward Physician, alienist, retired; b., Acworth, N. H., Nov. 1, 1845; s. Charles Milon and Louise (Graham) Wood bury; ed. Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, 1866, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1870; Medical Dept., Univ. of New York, M.D., 1873; assistant physician N. H. Asylum for Insane, Concord, 1873; McLean Hospital, Waverley, Mass., 1873-8; Bloomington Asylum, New York, 1881-3; super intendent R. I. state hospital, 1882fl; inspector of institutions, Mass. State Board of Lunacy and Charity, 1891-9; superintendent Foxborough, Mass., state hospital, 1899-1908; Epis copalian; Democrat; member Boston Soc. of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Medico-Psychological Ass'n, R. I. Med. Soc, Mason, Knight Templar; m., Oct. 13, 1880, Ella Diana Ordway, Chelsea, Vt. Resi dence, Acworth, N. H. Adams, Charles Darwin Educator; b., Keene, N. H., Oct. 21, 1856; s. Daniel Emerson and Ellen Frances (Kingsbury) Adams; ed. Dartmouth College, A.B. 1877, A.M. 1880; Andover Theological Seminary, 1879-81; University of Kiel, Ph.D., 1891; instructor in Greek, Cushing Academy, Ashburnham, Mass., 1881-8; 327 professor of Greek, Drury College (Mo.), 1884-93; professor Greek lan guage and literature, Dartmouth Col lege, since 1893; editor The Classical Journal, 1908-13; president Classical Ass'n of New England, 1906-7; editor Lysias' Selected Speeches, 1906; m., Aug. 24, 188 1, Julia A. Stevens, Wil ton, N. H. Residence, Hanover, N. H. Whitford, George Langdon Lawyer and farmer; b., Concord, N. H., July, 24, 1881; s. Edward L. and Mabel (Ordway) Whitford; ed. public schools, Waterloo, N. H., and Washington, D. C., University of Minnesota, Columbian University, Columbian University Law School, 1905; Unitarian; Republican; dele gate from Warner in Republican state conventions, candidate in Republican Second District primary for Congres sional nomination in 1914; vice-presi dent National River and Harbor Commission; vice-president National Republican Club, Washington, D C.; member A. F. & A.M., Delta Tau Delta �Hon. Frank Nesmith Parsons �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Greek letter Fraternity, Chevy Chase Club, Washington, D. C.; m., Oct. 25, 1905, Florence Evans; children: Harriet Stearns, b. Sept. 13, 1906; Ordway, b. Oct. 4, 1914. Mr.' Whitford is a grandson of the late Hon. Nehemiah G. Ordway, once sergeantat-arms of the National House of Rep resentatives, and later Governor of Dakota, and a nephew of the late Governor Onslow Stearns. He re sides at the old Ordway home, Water loo (Warner), N. H. Parsons, Frank Nesmith Jurist; chief justice, N. H. Supreme Court; b., Dover, N. H., Sept. 3, 1853; s. Benjamin F. and Mary A. (Nesmith) Parsons; ed. Pinkerton Academy, Deny, N. H., 1870; Dartmouth Col lege, A.B. 1874; LL.D. 1904; read law with Greenleaf C. Bartlett of Deny, Daniel Barnard and Austin F. Pike of Franklin; admitted to the bar in 1879 and commenced practice in Franklin, where he continued, being in partnership with the late Hon. Austin F. Pike till 1886; Republican; for sev eral years member Franklin school board; delegate from Franklin in N. H. constitutional convention, 1889; State law reporter, 1891-5; member N. H. executive council, 1893-4; first mayor of Franklin, 1895; associate justice, N. H. supreme court, 18951902; chief justice, 1902 and since; director Franklin National Bank; trustee Franklin Savings Bank, for merly director and president Citizens National Bank, Tilton; trustee Pinkerton Academy (president of the board) ; trustee and president Franklin Hospi tal; member Franklin board of Water Commissioners since 1901; vice-presi dent N. H. Historical Soc, 1911-17; president 1917- ; member N. H. Bar Ass'n; (president 1912-14); American Bar Ass'n; m., Oct. 26, 1880, Helen F., dau. Hon. Austin F. Pike, d. March 6, 1914. Residence, Franklin, N. H. Duffy, George Ernest Manufacturer; b., Franklin, N. H., Sept. 5, 1870; s. Michael and Mary 329 (Fawdrey) Duffy; ed. Franklin high school, class of 1888, Tilton Seminary, and Dartmouth College, B.L. 1894; editor college paper and winner ora torical prizes; after leaving college entered the employ of the M. T. Stevens Sons Co., becoming superin tendent of their North Andover, Mass., mill; in 1900 became general manager of the Charles River Woolen Co., with mills at Franklin, Mass., and North Bellingham, Mass.; in 1909 became manager of the E. D. Thayer woolen mill at Worcester, Mass., and in 1910 took over the controlling interest in the property and formed the George E. Duffy M'f'g Co., of which he is the president and treasurer; Congregationalist; Republican; Mason, blue lodge, chapter, Knight Templar, Shriner; member Worcester Country Club, Commonwealth Club, Worcester Cham ber of Commerce, Alpha Delta Phi national college fraternity and Phi Beta Kappa scholarship soc; vice-president Park Trust Co., Worcester, Mass.; m., �330 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Oct. 16, 1896, Grace Mary Whipple; children: Eunice M., Ralph E., Gladys I. Residence, Worcester, Mass. Woodbury, Frank Taylor Physician (specialty, obstetrics); b., North Weare, N. H., Dec. 4, 1871; s. Daniel Peterson and Mary Abbie (Taylor) Woodbury, his ancestry on both sides going back to the arrivals on the Mayflower, and including nu merous soldiers of the French and In dian and Colonial Wars, as well a sthe Revolution and later wars; ed. district schools of Weare, Manchester high school, class of 1889, Dartmouth Col lege, and Harvard Medical School, M.D. 1896; has practiced his profession in Wakefield, Mass., since 1897; selectman of that town in 1905 and 1906, trustee of its public library since 1900 and tree warden since 1906; fellow of the Mass. Medical Soc, member of the Golden Rule Masonic lodge, American Medical Soc. and Kappa Kappa Kappa college frater nity; m., Oct. 20, 1897, Mary Hodgdon Whittle, Weare, N. H.; children: Ruth Amelia, b. June 17, 1902, and Dorcas Lydia, b. Sept. 19, 1907. Residence, 21 Chestnut St., Wakefield, Mass. Moulton, Warren Joseph Educator; clergyman; b., Sand wich, N. H., Aug. 30, 1865; s. Gilman and Lydja Ann (Dearborn) Moulton; ed. Boston Univ., Amherst College, B.A., 1888, M.A. 1893; B.D., Yale, 1893; University of Got tinge n, Ger many, 1895-8; Ph.D., 1898; teacher Semitic and Biblical department, Yale, 1898-1902; ordained to the Congre gational ministry, 1899; traveled abroad, 1902-3; pastor Athol, Mass. 1903-5; professor in Bangor Theo logical Seminary, since 1905; director American School of Research in Jeru salem, 1912-3; member Phi Beta Kappa, Theta Delta Chi, Religious Educational Ass'n, etc.; contributor to various religious works; m., June 21, 1900, Helen Winifred Shute of Boston. Residence, 331 Hammond St., Bangor, Me. Leonard, Charles Hall Clergyman and theologian; b., Northwood, N. H., Sept. 16, 1822; s. Lemuel and Cynthia (Claggett) Leon ard; ed. Haverhill, Mass., Academy, Atkinson, N. H., Academy and Brad ford, Mass., Seminary; Theological Seminary, Clinton, N. Y., 1848; (D.D., St. Lawrence Univ., 1871; LL.D., Tufts, 1905); ordained to the Universalist ministry and became pastor of the Universalist church at Chelsea, Mass., 1848, continuing till 1871; established Children's Sunday while in this pastorate, which became a recognized institution for the second Sunday in June throughout the coun try; became Goddard professor of' Homiletics and Pastoral Theology in Crane Divinity School, Tufts College, in 1869 and devoted his attention ex clusively to the work after 1871; made dean of the school in 1884, continuing 30 years. Honorary mem ber Phi Beta Kappa, and member �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Whittier Club, Haverhill, Mass.; m., 1846, Phoebe Ann Bassett, New York, d. 1872; Author, "Book of Prayer for Church and Home," 1865; "Steps in the Religious Life," 1868. Address, Tufts College, Mass. Dewey, Henry Sweetser Lawyer; b., Hanover, N. H., Nov. 9, 1856; s. Israel Otis and Susan Augusta (Sweetser) Dewey; ed. vari ous schools and academies; Dart mouth College, A.B. 1878, A.M. 1881; Boston University, LL.B. 1882; ad mitted to the bar and entered practice in Boston; Congregationalist; Re publican; member Republican Ward and City Committees, Boston, 1884-8; Boston Common Council, 1885-7; Mass. home of representatives, 1889-91 (Chairman committee on judiciary, and floor leader of the house, 1890-1); private, corporal and sergeant, Mass. First Corps Cadets 1880-9; judge ad vocate of First Brigade, Mass. Militia, with rank of captain, 1889-1900; judgeadvocate-general with rank of Colonel in 1900; brigadier-general, 1900-05; brigadier-general on the retired list since 1911; master in chancery, 190312; member county board of bar exami ners, 1891-7 (chairman, 1895-7); first chairman Mass. state board of bar examiners, 1897-1903; special justice municipal court of Boston, 1896-9; associate-justice, 1899-1902; member Boston Bar Ass'n American Bar Ass'n, International Law Ass'n, Alpha Delta Phi, Sons of the Revolution, Soc. of Colonial Wars, Athletic and Univer sity clubs, Boston, Alpha Delta Phi Club, New York City, Wissenschaftlichen Club, Vienna, Austria. Morrill, Harley Winslow Manufacturer; b., Penacook, N. H., March 25, 1872; s. George S., many years chief engineer of the Old Colony Railroad, and Clara (Moody) Morrill; ed. schools of Penacook and Mass. Inst. of Tech.; employed as an engi neer by the Pennsylvania R. R., 18923, by the city of Concord, N. H., 18934, by the New York, New Haven & 331 Hartford R. R., 1894-1901; since 1901 employed by the Ludlow (Mass.) M'f'g Associates as superintendent, general superintendent and agent (since January, 1916) of their extensive plant; Congregationalist; Republican; chairman local exemption board for Division Number Seven, State of Massachusetts; member of Horace Chase lodge of Masons, Penacook, N. H., and of Springfield Commandery, K. T., Springfield, Mass.; member American Soc. of Mechanical Engi neers; trustee Ludlow Savings Bank and Springfield Co-operative Bank; in., June 5, 1895, Lillian L. Sargent, of Penacook; daughter, Mildred S., b. Dec. 9, 1896. At the time of writing this sketch (August, 1918) Mr. Morrill was on his way to India on an impor tant business mission for his company. Residence, Ludlow, Mass. Clark, Allan Chester Journalist, lawyer; b., Center Har bor, N. H., July 4, 1877; s. Malpheno �Hon. A. Chester Clark �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES C. and Sarah Libby (Bartlett) Clark (kinsman, on maternal side, of Josiah Bartlett, signer of the Declaration of Independence); ed. public schools of Center Harbor, Meredith high school; New Hampton Literary Institution, 1901, Dartmouth College one year; engaged on staff of Kennebec Journal, Lewiston, Augusta, Me., 1901; en gaged in real estate business and the study of law in Meredith, 1903-5; removed to Concord and engaged in newspaper work, as correspondent of the Boston American and other papers, and pursued his legal studies as time permitted, till admission to the bar, June 27, 1913, after which he was in practice in Concord; Unitarian; Dem ocrat; delegate from his native town in the N. H. constitutional convention of 1902; clerk of the constitutional convention of 1912; appointed Judge of the Concord District Court by Gov. Samuel D. Felker, Aug. 8, 1913; Judge of the Concord Municipal Court by appointment of Gov. Rolland H. Spaulding, March 10, 1915: made a notable record in criminal administration, especially in the en forcement of the law regulating the operation of automobiles, establish ing precedents recognized throughout the country; elected clerk of the con stitutional convention of 1918; mem ber and secretary of the N. H. Bar Ass'n, American Institute of Crim inal Law and Criminology, N. H.' His torical Soc, A. F. & A. M. (lodge, chapter, council and commandery), K. of P. (past chancellor of Concord Lodge and past deputy grand chan cellor, N. H. Grand Lodge), Capital Grange, P. of H., Wonokncet, Uni tarian and Beaver Meadow Golf clubs, Concord. Aside from news paper work Judge Clark has written many magazine articles, and is also known as an occasional orator of more than ordinary ability; m., June 12, 1917, Jennie A. Ross of New Bruns wick. Residence, Concord, N. H. McHugh, Bartholomew Franklin Traveling salesman; b., Gorham, N. H., June 6, 1860; s. John and Janet 333 (O'Malley) McHugh; ed. public schools; studied law for a time in youth with M. A. Hastings, now clerk of Court for Coos County; changing his plans he learned the machinist's trade, and was for a time in charge of a machine shop at Troy, N. Y., and later at Fitchburg, Mass., but re linquished the business and engaged in general insurance in the latter city for five years, after which he again changed and entered upon the life of a commercial traveler, which he has since followed with great success; sold tea and coffee for C. A. Cross & Co. for several years, putting the "Red Cross," to which he gave the name, upon the market; for the last six years or more has been with Martin L. Hall & Co. of Boston, the oldest cof fee house in the country, winning wide popularity for himself and his firm; Catholic; Democrat; member N. H. house of representatives, 1917, and carried through the bill providing for the re-survey of the boundary line between New Hampshire and Maine; reelected to the legislature, Nov. 1918; member N. E. Fat Men's Club; noted �334 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES among his associates as a conversa tionalist and story-teller. Residence, Gorham, N. H. Abbott, Frederick Wallace Physician, teacher, medico-legal ex pert, orator; b., Dover, N. H., March 5, 1861; s. Sylvester and Elizabeth Graves (Wortman) Abbott; ed. pub lic schools of Dover, and Berwick and So. Berwick, Me., Berwick Academy and private schools of Olive Raynes, So. Berwick; taught public schools, Berwick, Eliot, and Kennebunk, Me., four years, while preparing for voca tion; A.B., University of America, 1883; at medical department Bowdoin College, 1884-5; M.D., Eclectic Medical College of Me., 1886; H.F. B.S. (New York City), 1895; A.M., Taylor University and Ph.D., National Nor mal University, 1901;F.S.Sc. (London), 1908; F.S.P. (England), 1914; F.B.P. (England), 1915; F.P.C. (London), 1916; D.P.H., Eclectic Medical Uni versity, 1917; D.C.L., Potomac Uni versity, 1918; academician of Toulouse, France; life-member, Institut du Midi, Toulouse; life-member, and medalist of 1st class (gold), Italian Academy of Physics and Chemistry, Palermo, Sicily ; censor Eclectic Medical College of City of New York, 1892- ; pro fessor eugenics in Eclectic Med ical University, 1913- ; professor medical ethics in Middlesex College of Medicine and Surgery, and forensic medicine in Middlesex College of Chiropody, University of Massachu setts, 1916- ; consulting physician to Middlesex Hospital, 1916- ; associ ate editor, Massachusetts Medical Journal, 1894-1904; secretary-treas urer alumnae soc. of Potomac Uni versity, 1900- ; president Mass. Ec lectic Medical Soc, 1894, New Eng land Eclectic Medical Ass'n, 1900, Am. Eclectic Materia Medica Ass'n, 1905-7, Boston District Eclectic Med ical Soc, 1910; honorary member fifteen State Eclectic bodies and five others; active member twelve medical societies; member Authors' Club, London; member and examiner many secret fraternities; Free Thinker; Democrat; m., Sept. 2, 1886, Sylvina Apphia Emery, Kennebunk, Me.; children: Susan Elizabeth (Abbott) Tubman, b. March 18, 1890, John Frederick, b. Aug. 4, 1893; nationally known as an orator, especially in fra ternal, academic, and patriotic circles, and as a medico-legal adviser and wit ness; practiced at Taunton, Mass., since May 5, 1886. Taylor, Maria Sanborn (Mrs. John A. Taylor) teacher; home-maker, club-woman; b., Frank lin, N. H., Nov. 20, 1860; dau. George Low and Martha Jane (Lane) San born; father noted in musical circles and cornetist in band of 1st N. H. Reg't, 1861; mother daughter of Dr. John S. Lan,e ajid from a prominent Sanbornton, N. H., family; direct descendant on paternal side of John Sandborn (or Sanborn), first of the grantees of the town of Sanbornton, for whom the town was named; direct �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES descendant on maternal side of Thomas Dudley, second Governor of Massa chusetts Bay Colony; also descended from Henry Herrick who settled in Salem, Mass., in 1629, and who traced his ancestry to Ericke, a Danish chief tain, who invaded Britain in the reign of Alfred; ed. Franklin High school, 1879, Franklin Academy, McGaw Normal Institute, N. H. Normal School, Plymouth; taught school three and a half years in Hooksett, Salis bury, and Franklin, N. H.; Congregationalist, member O. E. S. (past officer), U. O. G. C. (past officer), Georgetown Literary Club, Melrose Woman's Club, American Red Cross; trustee, vice-president, and chairman house com. Carleton Home, George town, Mass., July, 1913 to Oct., 1916; vice-president Maplewood New Cen tury Club, Malden, Mass., 1900-3, president 1903-5, honorary member since 1910; secretary Woman's Club, Georgetown, Mass., 1912-13, vicepresident, 1913-14, president, 1914-16; m., Nov. 26, 1885, John Alvah Taylor; one daughter, Agnes Dudley, b. Jan. 8, 1888, ed. Malden schools, Miss Kimball's school for Girls, Worcester, Mass., Tilton Seminary, 1908. Resi dence, 32 Poplar St., Melrose, Mass. Keyes, Frances Parkinson Wheeler (Mrs. Henry W. Keyes), b., Char lottesville, Va., July 21, 1885; dau. John Henry and Louise Fuller (John son) Wheeler; ed. Miss Winsor's school, Boston, Mass., and in Europe; passed examination for Bryn Mawr College, but did not enter, having be come engaged to Henry W. Keyes, whom she married, June 4, 1904 (See sketch, p. 211.) Primarily a home-maker and the worthy mistress of "Pine Grove Farm" on the banks of the Connecticut at No. Haverhill, known as the seat of a generous hospitality in all the north country, Mrs. Keyes is a fine linguist, a great reader, an entertaining conversationalist, and has travelled extensively, both in this country and Europe; Episcopalian; 335 member and past president St. Cath erine's Guild, No. Haverhill, N. H., member N. H. Soc, D. A. R., and Colonial Dames (admitted to the former on records of four officers, and latter on seven), N. H. Civic Federa tion, Woman's Committee, N. H. Council of National Defense (vicepresident), American Red Cross (holds instructor's certificate in Surgical Dressing Work); worked extensively in pushing the several Liberty Loans; member executive committee and book committee of No. Haverhill public library since marriage. Of late Mrs. Keyes has developed decided talent as a writer, her contributions finding place in the Atlantic Monthly and other prominent publications, and receiving warm commendation. Her poem—"To the Haverhill", given at the launching of the ship named in honor of her home town, at Newington, Aug. 24, for which she was sponsor, was given wide publication and was much admired. Residence, No. Haver hill, N. H. �Leslie Perkins Snow �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Sanborn, Mary Farley Author; b., Manchester, N. H., May 8, 1853; dau., Alden W. and Elizabeth Hazeltinc, (Abbott) San born; ed. Doctor Gannett's school. Boston; afterwards studied vocal music, for the concert stage, with. Madame Enninie Rudersdorff; has done much literary work in short ar ticles, reviewing, etc.; author "Sweet and Twenty," 1890; "It Came to Pass," 1891; "Paula Ferris," 1892; "The Revelation of Herself," 1904; "Lafayette and the Congressman," 1905; "The Canvas Door," 1909; m., Oct. IS, 1876, Fred C. Sanborn, Manchester, N. H. Residence, 30 Williston Rd., Brookline, Mass. Snow, Leslie Perkins Lawyer; b., Eaton, N. H., Oct. 19, 1862; s. Edwin and Helen M. Perkins Snow (descendant of Nicholas Snow, who came from England to Plymouth, Mass., in 1623); his father, Edwin Snow was a prominent business man and leading Democrat of Carroll county for many years; ed. Bridgton Academy, No. Bridgton, Me., 1881; Dartmouth College, A.B., 1886; Co lumbian Law School (now George Washington Univ.), LL.B. 1890; Congregationalist; Republican; served as moderator in Eaton and as a member of N. H. house of representatives from that town in 1887-88; special pension examiner for U. S. government, 1887W, serving in Kansas, Nebraska, Col orado and Washington, D. C.; ad mitted to the Maryland bar in 1890, and the New Hampshire bar in 1891, since when he has been in practice in Rochester, at first as a member of the firm of Worcester, Gafney & Snow, subsequently alone; now senior mem ber of Snow, Snow & Cooper; member Rochester school board, 1899-1904; N. H. constitutional convention, 1918; Odd Fellow, 32d degree Mason, Knight Templar and Shriner, Theta Delta Chi College fraternity (Pres. N. E. Ass'n 1886); president Roches ter Nat'l Bank since 1902; vice-presi23 337 dent Rochester Trust Co.; president Gafney Home for the Aged president Rochester Public Safety Com.; Chair man Liberty Loan Com. ; County chair man War Savings Com., and various State and New England committees in war activities; m., 1st, Nov. 28, 1888, Susan E. Currier, Haverhill, N. H., d. June 6, 1892; 2d. June 27, 1894, Norma C. Currier; children, Conrad Edwin, b. August 6, 1889 (A.B. Dartmouth, 1912; Magdalen College, Oxford, Eng., 1914; LL.B. Harvard Law School, 1917); Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp to Gen. Babbitt in American Expeditionary forces in France; Leslie Whitmore, b. Dec. 9, 1890 (A.B. Dartmouth, 1912, B.S. Mass. Inst. of Tech., 1914), Captain in American Expeditionary forces in France. Residence, Roches ter, N. H. Snow, Norma Cutter Currier (Mrs. Leslie P. Snow), b., July 3. 1863; dau. Franklin Pettingill and Missouri Eliza (Whitmore) Currier; ed., Haverhill Academy, _ Haverhill, N. II., and Montebello Institute, New bury, Vt.; after leaving school served from 1883 to 1892 as cashier and book keeper for the wholesale and retail house of Carter & Churchill, Lebanon, N. H.; m. June 27, 1894, Leslie P. Snow, Rochester, N. H; organized and conducted a kindergarten at Rochester, from 1896 to 1900; Congregation alist and active in religious and social work; member (by several lines) Daughters of the American Revolution, regent Mary Tarr Chapter, Rochester, 1912-14, State secretary, N. H. Chap ter, 1915-17; president Rochester Woman's Club, 1903-5, 1912-14, secre tary N. H. Federation Women's Clubs, 1913-15, Chairman Reciprocity Com mittee; member Rochester School Board, 1914 to the present time; chair man board of managers, Gafney Home for the Aged, Rochester, from organiza tion in 1904 to the present time; organ izer and vice-president Rochester Dis trict Nurse Ass'n; director N. H. Ass'n for Prevention of Tuberculosis; and N. H. Parent and Teachers' Ass'n; �Hf ' * " Mrs. Leslie Perkins Snow �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES chairman Rochester Surgical Dressings Committee; chairman Garment and Surgical Dressings Committee, Roches ter Chapter Red Cross; member National Committee for Preservation of the Flag, and National Committee of Children of the American Revolu tion ; member Rochester Country Club, president of Monday Club (two years). Primarily a housekeeper and homemaker, Mrs. Snow has manifested a high order of ability in the initiation and direction of organized activities. Sanborn, Alice Evelyn Educator; librarian; b., Franklin, N. H., Jan. 9, 1864; dau. George Low and Martha Jane (Lane) San born (for further ancestral facts see sketch of Maria Sanborn Taylor); ed. Franklin public schools, high school, 1881; N. H. State Normal School, 1885; Pratt Institute School of Library Science, 1898; Chau tauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, 1914; teacher in Franklin, N. H., 1882, 1885-6; West Quincy, Mass., 1886-8; State Normal School, Mil waukee, Wis., 1888-96; Newton Cen ter, Mass., 1896-7; cataloguer in a N. Y. branch library (8 mos.) 1898-9; in Princeton Univ. library (2 yrs., 5 mos.) 1899-1901; librarian Wells College library, Aurora, N. Y., 1901 to date; teacher Chautauqua Sum mer Library School (five summers), 1908-12; member Presbyterian Church, Aurora, N. Y.; American Library Ass'n; N. Y. State Library Ass'n, Graduate Ass'n, Pratt Institute School of Library Science, American Red Cross, Thursday Club, Aurora. Resi dence, Aurora, N. Y. Vamey, Charles Wesley Insurance; b., Lebanon, Me., June 4, 1884; s. David W. and Abbie (Tibbetts) Varney; ed., public schools, West Lebanon, Me., Academy, Bryant 6 Stratton's Business College, Boston, Mass. ; engaged for a time in insurance in Boston, but soon removed to Roch ester, N. H., where he has established a large business, representing over 60 339 companies; Methodist; Republican; actively interested in political life; member N. H. house of representatives, 1913-14; State senate, 1915-16 (young est man ever elected) ; executive coun cil, 1917-18 (youngest man, also, ever chosen councilor) ; Mason, Knight Templar, 32d degree, and Eastern Star; Odd Fellow; Patron of Husban dry, Lecturer N. H. State Grange, 1913 to 1917; President N. H. Grange Fire Ins. Co.; member N. H. constitu tional convention, 1918, introducing and carrying through resolution for adjournment until after close of the war; member Rochester City Club, Waquoit Club; m. Oct. 13, 1906, Matilda Webster Shepherd; children: Charles W., Jr., b. Nov. 17, 1912; Barbara Shepherd, b. May 1, 1915. Residence, Rochester, N. H. Pettee, Charles Holmes Educator; dean N. H. College; b., Manchester, N. H., Feb. 2, 1853; ed. Manchester public schools — high school, 1870; Dartmouth College, �340 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES A.B. 1874; Thayer School, C.E. 1876; instructor in Thayer School and N. H. College (then a department of Dart mouth), 1876-7; professor of Mathe matics, N. H. College, 1877-1917; ap pointed dean in 1888 and still con tinues; received honorary degree LL.D. from N. H. College in 1913; member American Ass'n for Advance ment of Science, Soc. for Promotion of Engineering Education, Nat'l Geo graphic Soc., Patrons of Husbandry (Master Grafton Star Grange, Han over, N. H., six years, ex-committee N. H. State Grange, two years), Phi Beta Kappa Soc, Kappa Kappa Kappa fraternity; Congregationalist (senior deacon Durham Congrega tional church); Republican; town auditor in Durham several years; delegate in N. H. constitutional con vention 1918. While living in Han over Professor Pettee initiated the movement resulting in the establish ment of the town water works; he was an early advocate of highway im provement, and of state aid to towns for such purpose; since removal to Durham, with the college in 1893, has been there interested in public as well as college affairs. He served as acting president of the college for several months each, between the administrations of Presidents Murkland and Gibbs, Gibbs and Fairchild and Fairchild and Hetzel; m., 1877, Luella Elizabeth Swett, at Hanover (a native of Canaan); children; Alvena, b. 1881, (m. 1905, Edward E. Nelson, mechanical engineer, Garfield, Utah); Horace James, b. 1883, me chanical engineer with the Decatur Bridge Co., Decatur, Ill.; Sarah Eliz abeth, b. 1886, dietetian, Roosevelt Hospital War Unit, Base Hospital 15, A. E. F., France; Charles Swett, b. 1895, first lieutenant, U. S. regular army, 3d division headquarters, A E. F., France. All his children are graduates of N. H. College. Resi dence, Durham, N. H . Shontell, Frederick William Investment banker; b., Montpelier, Vt., June 11, 1862; s. Frederick and Emilie (Amiel) Shontell; removed to Penacook, N. H., in boyhood (his father having been killed in the Civil War), and commenced work at eleven years of age in the old John Brown woolen mill; ed. public schools of Montpelier and Penacook; entered employ of Amoskeag Mf'g Co., Man chester, N. H., April 1, 1876, continu ing two years; afterwards employed by Plummer & Holton, merchant tailors, Manchester; was with A. D. Smith, druggist, of Nashua, two years, returning to Manchester in 1895 in service of the Manchester Traction Light & Power Co., continuing till 1910 when he engaged in investment bank ing (head of the firm of Shontell & Varick); Unitarian; Independent Re publican; Moderator Ward 4; mem ber N. H. state senate, 1901, A. F. & A. M., 32d degree and Knight Templar, Derryfield and Joliet clubs, Sons of Veterans; m., Oct. 20, 1903, Edith Davis, Manchester. Residence, Man chester, N. H. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Odell, Willis Patterson Clergyman; b., Lake Village (now a part of Laconia), N. H., Dec. 14, 1855; s. Joseph L. and Abbie (Swain) Odell; ed., public schools, Tilton Seminary, Boston University, A.B. 1880, A.M. 1890, Ph.D. 1896; D.D., Allegheny College, 1895; entered ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church, 1880; pas tor, Cliftondale, Mass., 1880-2; Wesley Church, Salem, 1883-5; Center Church, Malden, 1886-9; Delaware Ave., Buf falo, N. Y., 1890-4; Richmond Ave., Buffalo, 1895-7; Calvary, New York City, 1898-1903; Germantown First, Philadelphia, Pa., 1904-6; supplied at Congregational Church, Meredith, N. H., 1909-10; Pastor St. Marks Church, Brookline, Mass., 1911-16; appointed Superintendent, Boston District, M.E. Churches, 1917, still holding such position. The churches named are among the best in the denomination, and Dr. Odell has had special success in financing church enterprises, build ing edifices for several and paying debts for others; member Theta Delta Chi Soc. in College and admitted to Phi Beta Kappa after graduation; A. F. 341 & A. M.; Incorporator of Meredith, N. H., Savings Bank; director and vicepresident Lakeport Nat'l Bank; direc tor Citizens Telephone Co., Laconia; trustee Tilton Seminary, Boston Uni versity, Boston School of Expression, New England Methodist. Conference, Wesley Foundation, Harvard Univer sity. Author "Ministries of Hope." 1904, and various pamphlets on reli gious topics; m., 1st, June 30, 1881, Mary F. French, d. March 26, 1904; 2d, Nov. 21, 1906, Eva J. Beede, Meredith, N. H. Dr. Odell has trav eled widely in his own and foreign countries and lectured much on what he has seen. Residence, 84 Prescott St., Cambridge, Mass.; summer home, Sandown, N. H. Odell, Eva Beede (Mrs. Willis P. Odell) ; teacher and writ er; b., Meredith, N. H., Nov. 28. 1852; dau. John Way and Caroline Frances (Fogg) Beede; ed. public schools, Mere dith, Tilton Seminary, Wellesley Col lege; engaged in teaching several years in Methodist institutions, including the seminaries at Tilton, N. H., Mont- �Samuel De Wolf Lewis �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES pelier and Poultney, Vt., Kent's Hill, Me., and . the Centenary Collegiate Institute at Hackettstown, N. J., where she was preceptress for six years. She has traveled extensively in the United States and Europe and lectured much on the places visited; actively engaged in Woman's Club work while a resident of New Hampshire; now a member of the Soc. of New Hamp shire's Daughters in Boston; Author of two volumes of folk lore stories, en titled "Roxy's Good Angel and Other New England Tales," and "Miss Prissy's Diamond Rings," also a volume of poems entitled '^innipesaukee and Other Poems"; frequent writer of short articles for newspapers and magazines, including the Granite Monthly; frequently furnishes enter tainment for societies and private parties by reading her own stories and sketches; m., Nov. 21, 1906, Rev. Willis P. Odell, D.D. (See preceding sketch.) Lewis, Samuel De Wolf Banker; b., Newport, N. H., Jan. 3, 1867; s. Frederick W. and Mary J. (Travis) Lewis; ed. Newport high school, Phillips Exeter Academy; Epis copalian; Republican; selectman, town of Newport, four years; aid-de camp, staff of Gov. Frank W. Rol lins, 1899-1901; cashier First Nat'l Bank of Newport, since 1890, and present vice-president; trustee New port Savings Bank since 1893; pres ident Brampton Woolen Co., Newport and Sunapee, N. H.; member A. F. & A. M., Newport Board of Trade, Boston Athletic Ass'n; m., June 4, 1890, Maude I. Bibby, Providence, R. I. (member Colonial Dames and Order of the Crown); one daughter, Goldina De Wolf, b. April 30, 1894; educated at St. Mary's School, Con cord, N. H., and Paris, France; now a pupil of Mme. Marcella Sembrich. Residence, Newport, N. H. Ball, Sumner Nehemiah Farmer and hotel-keeper; b., Wash ington, N. H., June 3, 1854; s. Dexter 343 and Hannah (Jefts) Ball; ed. public schools and Tubbs Union Academy, Washington; resided some years in Antrim where he founded and published the Antrim Reporter; returning to his native town he has been extensively engaged in agriculture, is an exten sive real estate owner and proprietor of the famous Lovewell Hotel; Baptist; Republican; moderator, member of the town board of selectmen nineteen years; member school board twelve years; commissioner for Sullivan Coun ty six years; prominent in public affairs in town and county; Patron of Husban dry and for eight years Master of Lovell Grange, Washington; m., Nov. 26, 1884, Carrie B. Brooks; children: John S., b. Aug. 30, 1886; Nina M., b. Feb. 27, 1889; Phillips B., b. Oct. 11, 1900. Residence, Washington, N. H. Tripp, Warren Farmer and lumberman; b., Short Falls (Epsom), N. H., Oct. 16, 1839; s. Jeremiah and Chloe P. (Prescott) �344 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Tripp; great grandson of Richard and Ann McClary Tripp, early settlers of Epsom, and born and since residing upon the old family homestead; en gaged in agriculture from boyhood. but for many years bought and sold cattle extensively, and has since been largely engaged in the manufacture and sale of lumber, for some years in company with the late James B. Tennant; Democrat and active in political affairs for many years, serving as se lectman, collector and town treasurer; party candidate for state senator in 1894; Patron of Husbandry, first Master of McClary Grange of Epsom; member Suncook Valley Pomona Grange; president N. H. Grange, State Fair Ass'n, 1892-3, and later general superintendent; member Jewell Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Hiram Chapter, Mt. Horeb Commandery, and the Mystic Shrine; Evergreen Lodge, I. O. O. F., Wonolancet Club; director Suncook Bank and Mt. Washington R. R.; m., June 8, 1862, Katie M. Bickford, d. Sept. 4, 1910; children: Floras W., b. Oct. 12, 1864, d. March 29, 1894; Annie M., b. March 11, 1868, m. Blanchard Fowler. Residence, Short Falls (Epsom), N. H. Cottle, Marion Weston Lawyer; b., Buffalo N. Y.; dau. Octavius 0. and Fannie (Petrie) Cottle; ed. St. Margaret's School, Buffalo; Wellesley College (special student); New York University, LL.B. 1904; Boston University, LL.M. 1913; Re publican; in practice of law since 1905; member of the bars of New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine, and of the Supreme Court of the United States; lecturer on law for the Redpath Chautauqua System, Washington College of Law, Washing ton, D. C., and the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences; member N. H. Bar Ass'n; N. Y. County Lawyers' Ass'n; Women Lawyers' Ass'n; Mass. Ass'n of Women Lawyers; Tau Zeta Epsilon Soc., Wellesley Col lege; director Carter-Crane Co. (Inc); Associate editor Women Lawyers' Journal; public lecturer on law and suffrage; law offices, No. Conway, N. H., New York City and Tremont Building, Boston, Mass. Residence, New York City; country home, Sylvaof-the-Pines, Intervale, N. H. Hoyt-Stevens, Jane Elizabeth Physician; b., Concord, N. H., Sept. 23, 1860; dau., Sewel and Han nah Elizabeth (Nichols) Hoit; ed. Concord public schools, Wellesley College, Woman's Med. Col., N. Y. Infirmary, 1890; University of Leipzig, Germany; assistant N. Y. Infant Asylum (10th Ave. and 61st St.), 188990; resident physician, Lasell Sem inary, Auburndale, Mass., 1890-1; interne N. E. Hospital, Roxbury, Mass., 1891-2; commenced medical practice in Concord, N. H., June, 1893, continuing since except for absence in foreign travel and study, having made four trips abroad, one of which covered two and a half years, in which she traveled extensively in Europe and Northern Africa, studying a year and �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES a half at the University of Leipzig, and visiting hospitals in many of the great cities; Episcopalian; suffragist; candidate for city physician of Con cord against several male doctors in 1897, and coming within three votes of election; consulting physician on staff of Margaret Pillsbury Hospital, Concord, 1896-7-8; member Amer. Med. Ass'n; N. H. Med. Soc; Mer rimack Co. and Center Dist. Med. Socs., Woman's Med. Ass'n, N. Y. City (life); delegate from N. H. Med. Soc. to International Med. Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, 1906; member N. H. Historical Soc. (Necrologist); Con cord Seaman's Friend Soc. (life, expresident) ; N. H. Bible Soc. (life); Con cord Female Charitable Soc. (life); Equal Suffrage Ass'n;- m., June 26, 1907, George Washington Stevens, Claremont, d. April 28, 1916. Resi dence, 83 No. State St., Concord, N. H. 345 Hartford, Conn.; Congregationalist; Republican ("born and bred"); mem ber Conn. State Park Commission, Public Market Commission, Hart ford, Israel Putnam Memorial Camp commission, Conn. Soc, Civil Engin eers, National Municipal League, American Civic Ass'n, American Soc. Municipal Improvement, S. A. R., A. F. & A. M., Phi Sigma Kappa; University Club, Hartford, Harvard Club of Conn.; m., Dec. 6, 1876, Bailey, Marshall Henry. Physician; b., Lisbon, N. H., Jan. 24, 1859; s. Israel C. and Jane S. Hunt Bailey; M.D., College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore, Md., 1893; commenced practice in Boston, 1896; Medical Adviser Harvard Univ.; phy sician in charge Stillman Infirmary; Republican; Congregationalist; mem ber Mass. Medical Soc, Cambridge Medical Improvement Soc, Boston Medical. Library, A. F. & A. M.; m., June 13, 1894, Emma A. Jones, Con cord, N. H. Residence, 1569 Massachu setts Ave., Cambridge, Mass. Parker, George Amos Superintendent of Parks; b., Fitzwilliam, N. H., April 28, 1853; s. George W. and Julia A. (Deeth) Parker; ed. public schools, Mass. Ag ricultural College, 1876, Boston Uni versity, Harvard Univ.; headgardener, Vassar College, 1876-9; super intendent, Cliffdale (Judge Boardman's estate), Ophir Farm (John Roach's estate), supervisor station grounds and approaches N. Y., N. H. A H. R. R.; now director Keney Park and superintendent public parks, Jennie Waterman Richmond, Halifax, Mass., d. 1894; children: Arthur V., A. Richmond, Robert L., Priscilla. Residence, 100 Blue Hill Ave.; office, Municipal Building, Hartford, Conn. Sanborn, Walter Henry Jurist; b., Epsom, N. H., Oct. 19, 1845, s. Henry F. and Eunice (Davis) Sanborn. (Henry F. Sanborn was a state senator and long prominent in public life; Eunice Davis was a granddaughter of Thomas Davis who fought under Prescott at Bunker Hill, served through the Revolution and was �Hon. Walter H. Sanborn �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES one of the veterans present addressed by Webster as "Venerable Men" at the laying of the corner-stone of the Bunker Hill Monument in 1825); ed. Pittsfield Academy, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1867 (valedictorian), A.M. 1870, LL.D. 1893; principal Milford, N. H., high school and student at law in the office of Hon. Bainbridge Wadleigh, Feb. 1867 to Feb. 1870; removed to St. Paul, Minn. and was admitted to the bar by the Su preme Court, Feb. 1871; formed a gartnership with his uncle, Gen. John !. Sanborn and practiced with him until commissioned U. S. Circuit Judge for the 8th Judicial Circuit, March 17, 1892, in which position he has continued, having been made pre siding judge of the U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, June 4, 1903. In his long period of judicial service Judge Sanborn has delivered more than one thousand opinions, many of them involving important and intricate questions of law, which have commanded wide attention, and are cited as authority in all parts of the country; Congregationalist; Re publican; member St. Paul City Council, 1878-80, 1885-92; receiver Union Pacific R. R., 1893-8; Chicago & Great Western, 1908-9; St. Louis & San Francisco, 1913-15; member A. F. & A. M.; E. C. Damascus Commandery No. 1, K. T., St. Paul, 1886-8; E. G. C. Grand Commandery, Minnesota, 1889-90; president Union League, 1890, St. Paul Bar Ass'n 1890-1; treasurer Minn. Bar Ass'n., 1885-92; member S. A. R., Minnesota Historical Soc, Minnesota Club; m., Nov. 10, 1874, Emily F. Bruce, Milford; children: Grace (Mrs. Charles G. Hartin), b. Oct. 1, 1875; Marian (Mrs. Grant Van Sant), b. July 6, 1879 (Vassar College) ; Bruce W., b. July 11, 1882 (Dartmouth, 1904), (lawyer in St. Paul) ; Henry F., b. Nov. 11, 1888 (R. R. official, St. Louis, Mo.). Residence, 143 Virginia Ave., St. Paul, Minn.; office, P. O. Building, St. Paul; sum mer home, Epsom, N. H., at the old homestead, held in the family since 1752. 347 Scammon, John Lawyer; b., Stratham, N. H., Sept. 3, 1865; s. John James and Rachel (Jewell) Scammon; ed. Exeter high school, Phillips Exeter Academy, Bos ton University Law School; engaged for a time in mercantile business, and subsequently in railway service, but later resumed the study of law, and was admitted to the bar in 1898, en tering the office of Eastman & Young in Exeter; on appointment of John E. Young to the Supreme Court bench became a member of the firm of East man, Scammon & Gardiner, and has since continued, the firm, since the death of Gen. Eastman, beiug Scam mon & Gardiner; Congregationalist; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1903 and 1905, serving on judiciary committee each session; member and president N. H. senate, 1907; director and president Hampton Water Works Co.; director Union Pub. Co., Manchester; Mason, 32d degree; m., Nov. 27, 1890, Mary G. Dixie, Lynn, Mass.; children: Oscar �348 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Jewell, b. March 27, 1892; John James, June 22, 1893; Mariana, March 17, 1895 (grad. Wheelock School); Henry Glover, May 16, 1897; George Albert, Aug. 20, 1899, sons all in U. S. government service. Residence, Ex eter, N. H. Ryder, Herbert Daniel Teacher, lawyer, manufacturer; b., Acworth, N. H., Nov. 12, 1850; s. Daniel A. and Elizabeth A (Brigham) Ryder; ed. public schools, Oberlin, O., Colby Academy, New London, N. H.; Dartmouth College, A.B. 1876, A.M. 1879; principal Springfield, Vt., high school, three years; studied law with Hon. David Cross and Henry E. Burnham of Manchester, N. H., and J. W. Pierce of Springfield, Vt.; ad mitted to the bar in 1880 and com menced practice in Springfield, re moving to Bellows Falls a year later where he became principal of the high school, continuing until 1887 when he became connected with the manufact uring firm of Derby and Ball for three years; resumed the practice of law in 1890 and since 1907 has been the senior member of the law firm of Ryder and Graham; in 1907 became manager of the business conducted under the name of Derby and Ball and has continued the connection ever since; Congregationalist; Republican; chairman Bel lows Falls board of bailiffs, 1893-5; president of Bellows Falls Village corporation, 1918; deputy collector internal revenue, 1897-1904; state's attorney, Windham County, 1904-6; Eresidential elector, 1908; member Vt. ouse of representatives and chairman judiciary committee, 1913; superin tendent of schools, Bellows Falls, 1890-7; chairman school board, town of Rockingham, 1889-1914; examiner of schools for Windham county about twenty years; member Vt. State Board of Education (secretary and treasurer), 1913-4; member A. F. & A. M. (lodge, chapter and council), I. O. O. F., P. of H., and Westminster Club; m., Nov. 30, 1881, Margaret E. Ball, Spring field, Vt.; children: Jessie E., b. Feb. 18, 1884; Margaret S., b. April 26, 1885, m. Edward H. Kenerson, 1905, d. 1909; Helen W., b. June 27, 1887, m. Ralph D. Gilbert, 1912; Charlotte D., b. Sept. 4, 1889, m. Edward H. Kenerson, 1914; Katharine F., b. July 26, 1895; Daniel F., b. Jan. 9, 1900; Mary Scott, b. June 18, 1904. Residence, Bellows Falls, Vt. Gibson, Harvey Dow Banker; b., No. Conway, N. H., March 12, 1882; s. James L. and Addie (Dow) Gibson; ed. Bowdoin Col lege, A.B. 1902; entered employ of American Express Co., and became assistant manager of the financial department of the company in New York; vice-president Raymond & Whitcomb Co, for a time; in 1912 became assistant to the president of Liberty Nat'l Bank, New York; elected vice-president April, 1913, ?resident since Jan. 1, 1917; director nterborough Rapid Transit Co., Pa cific Fire Ins. Co., Mercantile Trust & Deposit Co., and many other corpor �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ations; appointed General Manager American Nat'l Red Cross, July, 1917; member War Council and War Fi nance Com. of same; Overseer Bowdoin College; member Ass'n, for Im proving Condition of the Poor; Theta Delta Chi, Bankers' Club of America, Union League, New York; Metro politan Club, Washington, D. C.; Presbyterian; Republican; m., June 10, 1903, Carrie Hastings Curtis, Newtonville, Mass. Residence, 52 E, 69th St.; business address, 120 Broad way, N. Y. 349 Beal, Frank Johnson Merchant; b., Orford, N. H., Nov. 11, 1862; s. Royal and Josephine (Johnson) Beal; ed. public schools and Orford Academy; engaged in furniture business in Orford for many years; removed to Plymouth in 1903 and en gaged in the dry goods trade, doing business as "The Beal Co."; Congregationalist; Democrat; member N. H. senate from fourth senatorial district, 1913-4 (Chairman committee on rail Albee, Ernest Educator; b., Langdon, N. H., Aug. 8, 1865; s. Solon and Ellen Lucilla (Eames) Albee; ed. University of Vermont, A. B. 1887, Clark Uni versity, Cornell University, Ph.D., 1894; instructor in philosophy, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., 1892-1902, assistant professor, 1902-7; professor of philosophy, 1907- ; member Phi Beta. Kappa, American Philosophical Ass'n, American Psychological Ass'n. City Club, N. Y. City, Town and Gown, Ithaca, Author s, London, Eng.; editor Philosophical Review, 1903-8; Author "A History of English Utilitarianism," 1902. M., Dec. 23, 1911, Emily Humphreys Manly. Residence, Ithaca, N. Y. Abbott, Leon Martin Lawyer; b., Richmond, N. H., Aug. 28, 1867; s. Joseph B. and Lydia C. (Martin) Abbott; ed. Keene, N. H., high school, 1885, Mass. Institute of Technology, Harvard College, Harvard Law School, 1887-90; in practice of law in Boston since 1891, member firm of Bates, Nay, Abbott & Dane; Republican; member Boston and Mass. Bar Associations, Boston City Club; prominent in Masonry, Grand Mas ter Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and active 33d degree Mason; trustee of many Masonic and other organiza tions; m., April 19, 1894, Florence M. Tallman, Boston. Residence, 797 Washington St., Brookline, Mass.; office, Tremont Building, Boston. roads), only Democrat ever elected in the district; N. H. Commissioner of Fisheries and Game, 1914-7; member N. H. constitutional convention, 1918; examiner in charge U. S. Department of Labor Service; member A. F. & A. M.; m., July 8, 1891, Elizabeth Avery, Orford; children, Ruth Carver, b. March 15, 1893 (Plymouth high school, 1910, Radcliffe College, 1914), m., June, 1916, Clinton D. Wilson, Danielson, Conn.; Gertrude, b. March 2, 1894, d. Aue. 3, 1895. Residence, Plymouth, N. H. �William H. Manahan �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Manahan, William Henry Auctioneer; general business; b. , New London, N. H., March 31, 1840; s. John and Lucintha (Felch) Manahan ; kinsman of John Manahan, who was born in England in 1744, educated for the army, stationed in Canada, and left with others for New England, joined the patriot forces, fought at Bunker- Hill, marched with Arnold through the wilderness to Quebec, was with Stark at Bennington, and ulti mately located in Francestown; frdm his younger brother, Adam, born in Ireland about 1760, who came to America in search of John, after the Revolution, William Henry Manahan is descended, his father being Adam's eldest son. He was educated in the public schools. at Colby Academy, New London, and Eaton's Commercial College, Worcester, Mass.; he learned the machinist's trade in youth, later became a practical draughtsman and pursued the calling for several years. In 1862 he located in Hillsborough, N. H., where he was engaged in lum bering and milling for several years, adding furniture manufacture to his interests; later commenced operating in real estate, for himself and as agent for others, and from conducting sales necessary to the business, ultimately took up the work of a general auction eer, and followed the same with re markable success, establishing a rep utation second to that of no man in the business in New England; Congregationalist; Republican; moderator of Hillsborough twelve years; justice of the peace and quorum many years, doing a large business; member N. H. house of representatives, 1885-6, being the first Republican ever elected from Hillsborough; introduced and secured the passage of the act to prevent the double taxation of mortgages; mem ber N. H. constitutional convention, 1889; m., March 31, 1862, Fannie Harriet Chaffin, Holden, Mass.; chil dren: Josephine Emily, b. Aug. 14, 1863, ed. Worcester Conservatory of Music; Gertrude, b., Sept. 25, 1871 (Mrs. Charles S. Adams M.D., Wol- 351 laston, Mass.) , graduate Plymouth N. H. Normal School, member Old South Chapter, D. A. R., Boston; William Henry, Jr., b. Dec. 28, 1877, ed. public schools, Colby Academy and 11linois College of Photography, now in business in Hillsborough. Residence, Hillsborough, N. H. Beaton, Alexander Angus Physician and surgeon; b., Flat River, P. E. I., April 7, 1872; s. Angus and Christina Ross Beaton; ed. public schools, Dartmouth Medical College, 1897; commenced practice in Webster, N. H., continuing two years; removed to Franklin in 1899, where he has since been in active practice; Presbyterian; Republican; member Franklin City council three years, 1910-2; mayor of Franklin two years, 1916-7 (elected the last year without opposition, no candidate being nom inated against him); Past Exalted Ruler, Franklin Lodge, B. P. O. E.; Past Noble Grand, Merrimack Lodge, I. O. O. F.; member Webster Encamp �352 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES tective Order of Elks, Worcester Country Club, Shrewsbury Club; Roman Catholic; Republican, Roose velt candidate for delegate to the Re publican national convention of 1916; a business man of executive ability and a broad-minded, public-spirited Linehan, John J. citizen, who believes m helping to upbuild his community" ; m. Aug. 29, Manufacturer; b., Penacook, N. H., Oct. 9, 1866; s. Col. John C. Linehan, . 1893, Elizabeth J. Barrett. Resi dence, Worcester, Mass. many years state insurance commis sioner and junior vice commander-inAyers, Joseph Gerrish Surgeon; rear-admiral, U. S. N., retired; b., Canterbury, N. H., Nov. 3, 1839; s. Charles H. and Almira S. (Gerrish) Ayers; ed. University of Vermont and Columbia University, New York; served in 15th N. H. Vols., as second and first lieutenant, 1862-3; appointed acting assistant surgeon, U. S. N., Dec. 17, 1864; honorably discharged, Sept. 24, 1866; appointed assistant surgeon, Oct. 8, 1866; passed assistant surgeon, Oct. 12, 1869; surgeon, Jan. 7, 1878; medical in spector, Feb. 25, 1879; medical director, Dec. 12, 1898; retired with rank of rear-admiral, Nov. 3, 1901; fleet surgeon, Asiatic station, 1895-7; m., July 11, 1864, Olinda H. Austin, Sitka, Alaska. Residence, Port Jervis, N. Y. ment, Patriarchs Militant, Colfax Rebekah Lodge; member N. H. Medical Soc, Merrimack Co. Med. Soc. (expresident) ; president Dartmouth Medi cal Alumni Ass'n; unmarried. Resi dence; Franklin, N. H. chief of the G. A. R., and Mary E. (Prendergast) Linehan ;ed. in the schools of Penacook and Concord; president and treasurer of the Linehan-Conover Co. of Worcester, corset manufacturers; director of the Park Trust Co., Worces ter; director of the Corset Manufac turers' Ass'n of the United States; cor poration member, St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester; member of the Worcester Chamber of Commerce, Young Men's Republican Club of Massachusetts, Worcester County Republican Club, Shrewsbury Camp, Sons of Veterans, Worcester Lodge, Benevolent and Pro Andrews, Herbert Marston Clergyman; b., Enfield, N. H., Sept. 9, 1851; s. Randall and Rhoda (Choate) Marston; ed. Dartmouth College, A.B. 1876, A.M. 1881; Grand Union Theological Seminary, 1879; ordained deacon Protestant Episcopal church, 1879, priest, 1880; in pastoral work in New York, 1879-81; rector, Littleton, N. H., 1881-3; stated supply Congregational Church, Bethlehem, N. H., 1883-4; pastor, Franklin, N. H., 1884-5; Enfield, N. H., 1885-6; Peacham, Vt., 1887-8; Romeyn Chapel (Presbyterian), New York, 1889-90; Missionary Presbyterian Church, U. S., in India, 1890-9; presi dent Woodstock College, India, 18991915; retired. Residence, 2625 Frank lin St., Bellingham, Washington. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Woodward, Susan Jones (Wentworth) (Mrs. Susan Jones Woodward), b. Sandwich, N. H., Aug. 4, 1856, dau. Col. Joseph and Sarah Payson (Jones) Wentworth; descended from Elder William Wentworth of Dover, the first immigrant; great granddaughter John Wentworth of Dover, member of the Continental Congress; also great granddaughter Col. Amos Cogswell of Dover, who served eight years dur ing the Revolution. was an original member of the Order of the Cincin nati and afterwards president of the N. H. Branch; ed. Concord high school, 1875. Mrs. Woodward was the sec ond woman to serve on the Concord Board of Education, being appointed Nov. 18, 1895 to fill out the unex pired term of Parsons B. Cogswell, elected by popular vote, 1896-1902, and served as secretary, 1899-1902; member South Congregational Church, Concord Equal Suffrage Ass'n, Strat ford (Shakespeare) Club (president, 1895-8), Concord Woman's Club, serving as chairman of various com mittees, Concord Female Charitable Soc. (life), Hospital Associates, District Nursing Ass'n, Charity Organization Soc., Woman's Ass'n South church, Red Cross; m., Charles Webster Woodward of Concord, June 26, 1879 (he d. Sept. 24, 1900); child: Sarah Jones Woodward, b. June 1, 1883 (see p. 87). Residence, Concord, N. H. Chase, Stuart Writer, accountant; b. Somersworth, N. H., March 8, 1888; s. Harvey Stuart and Aaronette (Rowe) Chase; ed. Mass. Institute of Tech nology, 1907-8; Harvard University, B.S., cum laude 1910; member firm of Harvey S. Chase & Co., Boston; direc tor N. E. Stamp Co., member American Institute of Accountants, Certified Public Accountants of Massachusetts; Phi Gamma Delta; Author "A Honey moon Experiment," 1916; contributor to the JVeto Republic, Survey, Good Housekeeping, etc.; m., July 5, 1914, Margaret Hatfield, Newton, Mass. Residence, 1697 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass. 24 353 Child, Edwin Leighton Farmer and butter maker; b., Cornish, N. H., May 15, 1867; s. William H. and Ellen Frances (Leighton) Child; ed. public schools, N. H. State College, University of Vermont Dairy School, 1897; instructor in dairy school for a time after gradua tion; superintendent Cornish, N. H., Creamery, 1897-1909; Sanborn's Creamery, Leavitt's Hill, Deerfield, 1909-12; Pembroke Creamery (pro prietor) since 1912; Congregation alist (deacon Pembroke church); Repub lican; director and first president, SuncookBank; member A. F. & A. M., Jewell Lodge and Hiram Chapter, Suncook; I. O. O. F., Howard Lodge (past Noble Grand), Hildreth En campment; P. of H., Master Park Grange, Cornish Flat, six years, dis trict deputy, N. H. State Grange, two years; president Suncook Board of Trade, 1915; superintendent of ex hibits, Granite State Dairymen's Ass'n, 1908-17; received gold medal for butter exhibited at Paris exposi tion, 1900, and Pan-American, Buffalo, 1901 — ; only one coming to New �Edward Tuck �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Hampshire in each case; m., Feb. 15, 1894, Ida L. Ford, Danbury, N. H.; children: Ford Leighton, b. Feb. 2, 1895, d. Jan. 7, 1904; Roswell Towle, b. Oct. 19, 1903 (N. H. College 1921); Edna Lizzie, b. Oct. 19, 1903 (student Pembroke Academy). Residence, Pem broke, N. H. Tuck, Edward Retired banker, philanthropist, b., Exeter, N. H., Aug. 24, 1842; s. Amos and Sarah Ann (Nudd) Tuck; ed. Phillips Exeter Academy, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1862, LL.D. 1903; U. S. vice-consul, Paris, France, 1864-6; engaged in foreign banking many years, New York and Paris. Gave the Amos Tuck Endowment Fund to Dartmouth College in memory of his father, Dartmouth, 1835, who was also a trustee, 1857-66; erected the building for the Tuck School of Ad ministration and Finance, Dartmouth, 1899, also endowed Foundation for instruction in French Language and Literature, Dartmouth, making a total of more than a million dollars given to this institution; in 1903 founded and endowed H6pital Stell, Reuil, near Paris, greatly enlarged since the be ginning of the war; 1911, gave to the N. H. Historical Soc. the sumptuous granite building at Concord, costing nearly half a million; this will be supplemented in the near future by a magnificent museum on the same lot for the housing of the valuable Tuck collections. Has made liberal gifts to his native town, including a com pletely equipped cottage hospital; also to Phillips Exeter Academy. Officier Legion d'Honneur, laureate Academie Francaise; member ad visory council American Red Cross in Europe; N. Y. clubs, Metropolitan and Union League; m., 1872, London, Eng., Julia Stell, dau. William Shorter Stell of Philadelphia. She was made Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur, 1917, and ably co-operates in all her husband's benevolence. Since 1914 Mr. and Mrs. Tuck have devoted their entire time to war relief. "Since the 355 days of Lafayette no American has done more to cement the bonds of friendship existing between France and the United States than has Ed ward Tuck." Residence, 82 Champa Elysfes, Paris, Vert Mont, Reuil France. Baker, Benjamin Ward Physician, superintendent N. H. School for Feeble-Minded Children; b., New Boston, N. H., Aug. 6, 1874; s. Benjamin F. and Annie (Ward) Baker; ed. McCollum Institute, Mont Vernon, N. H., 1895, Dartmouth Medical College, 1898, post-graduate work at Harvard Medical College, and psychiatrical studies in the hos pitals of England and Scotland; as sistant physician and assistant super intendent, Taunton State Hospital, Taunton, Mass., for eleven years; appointed superintendent of the N. H. School for Feeble-Minded Children, July 1, 1910; Mason; member of Bel knap County Medical Soc, American �356 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Medico-Psychological Soc, American Soc. for the Study of the FeebleMinded, N. H. Soc. Charities and Cor rections, New England Soc. of Psychi atry; Episcopalian; Republican; m., May 22, 1912, Mary Andrews of Laconner, Washington; dau., Barbara Ward, b. Jan. 27, 1918. Residence, Laconia, N. H. Graves, Eli Edwin Physician; b., Jericho, Vt., Sept. 9, 1847; s. Daniel H. and Lusetta R. (Nash) Graves; ed. public schools, Essex Classical Institute, University of Vermont, Medical Department, M.D. 1868; Post graduate work at Post Graduate School of Medicine, Harvard College and Massachusetts General Hospital; located in practice in Boscawen, N. H., immediately after graduation, Sept. 17, 1868, and con tinued till removal to Penacook, Oct. 20, 1897; Congregationalist; Republi can; superintendent of schools, Bos cawen, 1870-1; health officer from the establishment of the office; library trustee from the establishment of the town library; probation officer; mem ber N. H. house of representatives, 1888-9; chairman Boscawen water board; moderator Boscawen school meetings since 1870, having been ab sent but once; member American Medical Ass'n, American Public Health Ass'n, N. H. Medical Soc., Center District and Merrimack County Medical Soc, N. H. Surgical Club, N. H. Historical Soc, N. H. Horti cultural Soc, etc.; A. F. & A. M.; I. O. O. F.; now acting medical di rector of United Life & Accident Ins. Co.; surgeon for B. & M. R. R. for Concord and vicinity; m., Dec. 18, 1872, Martha A. Williams, Essex, Vt.; d. Jan. 29, 1893; children: Robert J., b. June 22, 1878 (see sketch, p. 89) ; Katharine L. (Mrs. Henry C. Rolfe), b. March 17, 1880. Residence, Pena cook, N. H. Wyman, Louis Eliot Lawyer; b., Lynn, Mass., Aug. 2, 1878; s. Louis A. and Edith E. (Merriam) Wyman; ed. Lynn public schools, Harvard College, 1900; Har vard Law School, 1902; removed to Manchester, N. H., in December, 1902, to enter the law firm of Taggart, Tuttle & Burroughs, with which, with some changes in membership he has since been connected; Universalist; Re publican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1909-10, serving on Judiciary Committee and taking an active part in legislation; member Rotary, Calumet, Derryfield and Inter vale Country clubs; m., June 1, 1904, Alice S. Crosby, Manchester; children: Eliot N., b. March 26, 1905; Esther M., b. Dec. 19, 1907; Louis C. Resi dence, Manchester, N. H. Lane, Edward Austin Lawyer; b., Carroll, N. H., Nov. 27, 1852; s. Richard and Hannah (King) Lane, reared in the town of Whitefield; ed. public schools, Little ton, N. H., high school; studied law and admitted to the N. H. bar, March, 1879, and in Jan., 1905, to the Su �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES preme Court of the United States; commenced practice in Pittsfield in 1881; was counsel for respondent in the well-known Munsey extradition case which was twice before the N. H. supreme court and finally went to the Supreme Court of the United States, and in which many mooted extradition points were settled; Unitarian; Re publican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1809-10; trustee and president Farmers Savings Bank of Pittsfield; trustee Pittsfield Academy; has served as trustee of the public library, chairman of the board of edu cation and president of the Pittsfield board of trade; member A. F. & A. M., Eastern Star, K. of P. and N. H. Bar Ass'n; chairman committee to raise Pittsfield's quota for Y. M. C. A. war work: member Pittsfield branch Amer. Red Cross, and chairman home service section; member local Liberty Loan Committee; m., May 24, 1882, Annie A. Barter, Concord. Resi dence, Pittsfield, N. H. 357 Cain, John Leavitt Physician; b., Goshen, N. H., Sept. 26, 1856; s. George W. and Cynthia J. (Leavitt) Cain; (reared in Croydon where he removed with his parents in childhood); ed. public schools, Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, 1880; Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Medical School, 1884; post-graduate course in Bellevue Med ical College, N. Y.; commenced prac tice in Grantham in 1883, continuing four years, when he removed to New port where he has since remained, es tablishing a wide practice; Liberal; Democrat; member of board of health for twenty years; member A. F. & A. M., Knight Templar and Shriner; I. O. O. F., and other orders; Sullivan Co. Medical Soc, N. H. Medical Soc, American Medical Ass'n.; m., Dec. 19, 1900, Lillian G. Mathews, Sunapee; children, John Leavitt, Jr., b. Feb. 20, 1904, d. Feb. 25, 1904; William Leav itt, b. May 29, 1905; John Haeckel, b. July 19, 1906; Cynthia Jane, b. March 8, 1910. Residence, Newport, N. H. �Charles W. Robie �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Robie, Charles Warren Express manager; b., New Hamp ton (Winona), N. H., July 28, 1866; s. William R. and Harriet M. (Chase) Robie; ed. public schools, Meredith, N. H., high school; entered the service of the American Express Co. at Plymouth, N. H., at eighteen years of age and continued with the company up to July 1, 1918, when the express companies of the country were unified in one concern, now known as the American Railway Express Co.; went from Plymouth to Lowell, Mass., as a clerk; was soon transferred to Bos ton, as clerk in the superintendent's office; afterward sent to Springfield, Mass., as route agent; after five years was appointed superintendent, with headquarters at Boston, holding the position ten years; in 1906 was ap pointed assistant general manager in charge of the New England Depart ment, which title was afterwards changed to manager, and on July 1, 1918, was appointed general manager, New England Department, American Railway Express Co., with head quarters in Boston; Baptist; Repub lican; member Boston Chamber of Commerce; City, Exchange, Algon quin, Economic clubs, Boston; Traffic Club of New England (president, 1917); Wonolancet Club, Concord, N. H., and others; accompanied the Boston Chamber of Commerce party on a tour of Europe in 1911; also visited South America with a similar party in 1913; m., Sept. 4, 1890, Lizzie M. Woodward, Lowell, Mass.; one son, Harold William, b. Somerville, Mass., July 17, 1892; ed. Mitch ell's Military School for Boys, Billerica, Mass., Newton Technical high school, N. H. College, and Cor nell University; enlisted with 14th (Ry.) Engineers, Co. D, June 17, 1917, was with the first regiment of American soldiers to parade the streets of London under arms, went into actual service Aug. 17, was with the British a year and has since been with the American forces. Resi dence and summer home, Rock Ridge 359 Farm, Winona, N. H.; Boston home, City Club; office, 43 Franklin St., Boston, Mass. Claggett, Fred Porter Physician; b., Newport, N. H., Jan. 18, 1869; s. Rufus P. and Frances F. (Carr) Claggett; ed. Newport high school, Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, 1890, Dartmouth College, 1897 Dartmouth Medical College, 1897; Boston City hospital, 1897; in practice 4lfc in Newport since graduation; pur sued a post graduate course at Har vard in 1910; Congregationalist; ReEublican; member Newport school oard; trustee Carrie F. Wright Hos pital, member corporation Citizens National Bank; Mason, Knight Tem plar; member American Med. Ass'n, N. H. Med. Ass'n, N. H. Surgical Club, Sullivan Co. Med. Ass'n.; m., Aug. 2, 1898, Gertrude M. Tubbs, Newport; children: Rogers H., b. Aug. 15, 1899 (Worcester, Mass., Academy); Louise b. Sept. 12, 1903; Barbara, b. Jan. 27, 1912. Residence, Newport, N. H. �360 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Barnard, Charles Daniel Lawyer; b., Bedford, N. H., Feb. 15, 1873; s. Henry T. and H. Louisa (Hunter) Barnard; ed. public schools of Bedford and Merrimack, N. H., McGaw Institute, Reed's Ferry, and George Washington University, Wash ington, D. C.; studied law and was ad mitted to the bar in 1905, commencing practice as an associate of Hon. Cyrus A. Sulloway and Moodybell S. Ben nett; Congregationalist; Republican; Bailey, Irving Widmer Educator; b., Tilton, N. H., Aug. 15, 1884; s. Solon I. and Ruth Elaine (Poulter) Bailey; ed. Harvard Uni versity, A.B. 1907, M.F. 1909; as sistant in botany, Harvard, 1909-10; instructor in forestry, 1910-12; as sistant professor since 1912; secretary Bussey Institution for Research in Applied Biology; member forestry committee, National Research Coun cil; Fellow American Academy, Arts and Sciences; member Soc. of American Foresters, Soc. Naturalists of America; Harvard Club, Boston; m., June 15, 1911, Helen Diinan Harwood, Little ton, Mass. Residence, 42 Shepard St., Cambridge, Mass. Brown, Emma Elizabeth Author; illustrator; b., Concord, N. H., Oct. 18, 1847; dau. John F. and Elizabeth (Evans) Brown; ed. public schools and private instruction; author of Lives of Washington, Grant, Gar field, Oliver Wendell Holmes, James Russell Lowell and others, constitut ing a series of fifteen volumes; "Spare Moment Series" (6 vols.) ; "From Night to Light"; "The Child Toilers of the Boston Streets"; "Huldah" (verse) and many Sunday School books; frequent contributor to magazines. Residence, 1925 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, Mass. member N. H. house of representatives from Ward 4, Manchester, 1909-10; secretary to Senator Henry E. Burnham, 1910-13; city solicitor of Man chester, 1913 to Jan. 1918; member A. F. & A. M., Knight Templar and Shriner, I. O. O. F., Amoskeag Veterans, Derryfield and Calumet Clubs, Man chester; nominated as Republican can didate for councilor from the 3d N. H. district in the September, 1918, pri mary; m., Dec 31, 1904, Mabelle W. Wright; one son, Charles Henry, b. Sept., 28, 1907 Residence, Manches ter, N. H. Remick, Helen Lorraine Benedict (Mrs. Charles G. Remick), b. Corn wall, Vt.; dau. Abel Jerome and Helen Adaline (Peck) Benedict; ed. Middlebury, Vt., high school, Petersilea academy, Boston. Mass.; president, Concord Music Club, 1902-5, 1914- ; president Concord Equal Suffrage League, 1913-6 (secretary four pre ceding years); vice-president Concord Oratorio Soc, 1911- ; on committee for biennial of National Federation of Music Clubs, held at Peterboro, N. H., 1918; trustee of Y. M. C. A. Auxiliary; for several years chairman of music committee, Concord Woman's Club; for three years on executive board of Friendly Club; member N. H. Histori �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES cal Soc., Concord Female Charitable Soc, District Nursing Ass'n, Charity Organization Soc, Capital Grange, Woman's Hospital Associates, Friendly Club, Woman's Club, Music Club, N. H. Audubon Soc., Woman's Board of Foreign Missions, Woman's Council of National Defence, Red Cross, Concord S. P. C. A., Wild Flower Club, Equal Suffrage League, Golf Club, Woman's Ass'n South Church, Congregationalist; Republican; m., Con cord, N. H., Feb. 4, 1891, Charles Granville Remick, banker; children, Helen Lorraine, St. Mary's School, 1914, student New School of Design, Boston, 1914- ; Pauline, St. Mary's School, 1914, student of violin with Jacques Hoffmann, Boston. Resi dence, Park Ridge, Concord, N. H. Burnham, Sylvester Clergyman; educator; b., Exeter, N. H., Feb. 1, 1842; s. Edwin and Alice (Dennett) Burnham; ed. Bowdoin College, A.B. 1862, A.M. 1865; Newton Theological Institution, 1873; student at different times in German Universities; ordained Baptist minis try, 1873; pastor, Amherst, Mass., 1873-4; teacher Greek and German, Worcester, Mass., Academy, 1874-5; professor Semitic languages and Old Testament interpretation, since 1875, and dean, 1893-1910, Theological Seminary of Colgate University; mem ber Soc. of Biblical Literature and Exegesis, American Philological Ass'n, Council of 70 of American lnstitute of Sacred Literature; author "Manual of Old Testament Interpretation," 1882, "Elements of Syriac Grammar," 1884, "Element of Biblical Hermenentics," 1916; m., June 28, 1876, Miriam M. Tucker, Amherst, Mass. Resi dence, Hamilton, N. Y. Woodbury, Frank Ernest Lawyer; b., Dunbarton, N. H., July 26, 1881; s. Frank C. and Re becca A. (Merrill) Woodbury; ed. Concord, N. H., high school, 1899, Detroit College of Law, Detroit, Mich., LL.B. 1907; admitted to the New 361 Hampshire bar June 1910; commenced practice in Suncook, but removed to Franklin in 1911, where he has con tinued; Congregationalist; Democrat; member, N. H. constitutional conven tion, 1912; judge Franklin Municipal court, 1913-14; member Franklin Lodge, B. P. O. E., Daniel Webster Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, Nesmith Camp, Modern Woodmen of America; Patrons of Husbandry, Theta Lambda Phi law fraternity ; no . , Aug. 28, 1912, Maybelle C. Daniels; children, Frank E., Jr., b. June 12, 1914; Fern, b. Jan. 12, 1916; Mary, b. Sept. 6, 1917. Residence, Franklin, N. H. Blackburne, Mary Frances Blaisdell Author; b., Manchester, N. H., April 20, 1874; dau. Clark and Clara M. Blaisdell; ed. public schools, Cam bridge, Mass., training school, 1895; taught in Brockton, Mass., 1896-1901, Medford, Mass., 1901-1912; author "Child Life in Tale and Fable," 1899; "Child Life in Many Lands," 1900; "Child Life in Literature," 1900; "The �Rev. Lorin Webster �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ChUd Life Primer," 1901; "The Blaisdell Spellers," 1901; "The Child Life Fifth Reader," 1902; "Boy Blue and His Friends," 1907; "Polly and Dolly," 1909; "Tommy Tucker's Book," 1911; "Cherry Tree Children," 1912; "Twi light Town," 1912; "Pretty Polly Flinders," 1914; "Bunny Rabbit's Diary," 1915; "Mother Goose Chil dren," 1916; m., March 17, 1917, Edward Best Blackburne. Residence, West Medford, Mass. Webster, Lorin Clergyman and educator; b., Claremont, N. H., July 29, 1857; s. Lorin Atkinson and Sophronia (Pierce) Web ster; ed. St. Paul's School, Concord; Trinity College (Hartford, Conn.), A.B. 1880, A.M. 1883; Berkeley Divin ity School, 1883; L.H.D., Trinity, 1908; ordained deacon and priest, P. E. Church, 1883; master Holderness School for Boys, 1883-4; rector St. Mark's parish, Ashland, N. H., 1884-92; rector and head master Holderness School for Boys; since 1892; proprietor and director Camp Wachusett (for boys), Asquam Lake, N. H., since 1903; president N. H. Educational Council, 1908-10; N. H. Schoolmasters, 19089; president Grafton Co. Agricultural Soc., 1893-6; president Plymouth Fair Ass'n, 1896-9; president N. H. Music Teachers' Ass'n, 1899-1902; member Psi Upsilon Fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa, A. F. & A. M. ; author of several musical compositions, one of which has been published in England; m., July 10, 1884, Jennie Josephine Adams, Spring field, N. H.; children: Harold Adams, b. Aug. 12, 1885 (See page 134); Bertha Loraine, b. June 24, 1887; Jerome Pierce, b. Aug. 2, 1888. Residence, Holderness School, Holderness, N. H. (Plymouth, P. O.). Webster, Jennie Josephine Adams (Mrs. Lorin Webster), club-woman; b., Springfield, N. H., dau. Daniel Noyes and Calista A. (Richardson) Adams; ed. in high school and by tutors; m. July 10, 1884, Rev. Lorin Webster, L.H.D.; children: Harold Adams, Bertha Loraine, Jerome Pierce; 363 president Pemigewasset Woman's Club, Plymouth, 1900-2, 1903-4; president N. H. Federation of Women's Clubs, 1907-9; member N. H. Executive Com., Nat. Civic Federation; N. H. Soc. of Colonial Dames of America; Soc. for Protection of N. H. Forests; N. H. Board of Am. Red Cross, 1909, 1918; Am. Home Economics Ass'n, N. H. Historical Soc, Friendly Club (Concord), Neighbors' Friendly Club (Holderness); Episcopalian; Suffragist; organized Asquamchumauke Chapter, D. A. R., Plymouth, 1911 (regent from 1911); state chairman of Com. for the Preservation of Historic Spots, D. A. R. (Rev. Lorin Webster, Harold A. and Jerome P. Webster are recorded in this work.) Bertha Loraine Webster was graduated from St. Mary's School (Concord), 1905, Vassar College, 1909; studied at the Boston Art Museum; Art Students' League, New York City; taught art in the Misses Tewksbury's School, Scarsdale, N. Y.; m., William Starr, Oct. 10, 1917, and lives at Hope House, Easton, Maryland. Mrs. Webster lives at Holderness School, Holderness, (Ply mouth P. 0.),N. H. Webster, Jerome Pierce Physician and surgeon; b., Ashland, N. H., Aug. 2, 1888; s. Lorin and Jennie Josephine (Adams) Webster; ed. Hol derness School, 1906; Trinity College, 1910; Johns Hopkins Med. School, 1914; surgical interne, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1914; assistant resident sur geon, 1915; appointed by Secretary Lan sing special assistant to Ambassador Gerard, inspecting prison camps in Germany, March 3, 1916; returning home with Ambassador Gerard, was commissioned 1st lieutenant in Medical Officers' Reserves in August, 1917, stationed at Camp Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, and in November transferred to the 30th Engineers, at Camp American University, Washington, D. C.; in service in France since De cember 1917; promoted 1st lieutenant in Medical Corps. U. S. Regular Army, and decorated with the Croix de �Frances M. Abbott �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Guerre; Protestant Episcopal; mem ber Psi Upsilon Fraternity (Trin ity College), Pithotomy Club (Johns Hopkins Med. School). Residence, Holderness School, Holderness, N. H. {Plymouth P. O.). Abbott, Frances Matilda Literary and genealogical work; b., Concord, N. H., Aug. 18, 1857, dau. John and Matilda (Brooks) Ab bott; desc. from Massachusetts pioneers (George Abbot, Andover, 1640; An thony Morse, Newbury, 1635; Capt. Thomas Brooks, Watertown, 1636; Thomas Boylston, Watertown, 1635; John Cogswell, Ipswich, 1635) ; greatgreat-granddaughter of Samuel Brooks of Medford who was first cousin to President John Adams, also nephew to Dr. Zabdiel Boylston, F. R. S., who introduced inoculation for smallpox into America (1721); great-grand daughter of Thomas Brooks of Charlestown, who was first cousin to Gen. John Brooks, governor of Massachu setts, 1816-23 ; ed. Concord schools, high school, 1875; private instruction with Moses Woolson; A.B., Vassar College, 1881 (first Concord girl to take a degree); contributor to news papers and magazines, including, The Forum, North American Review, The Century, N.E'.Magazine, Popular Science Monthly, Wide Awake, Youth's Com panion, Frank Leslie's; wrote section on "Domestic Customs and Social Life" in new History of Concord, 1903; one of the writers of The Genealogical and Family History of New Hamp shire, 1908; author, "Birds and Flow ers about Concord, N. H.," 1906, "The Simple Single," 1909; profes sional genealogist since 1906; edited many local memoirs and biographies; editor of the Woman's Edition of Concord Monitor, May 30, 1896 (first Woman's Edition in state); life mem ber, Appalachian Mountain Club (Boston), N. H. Memorial Hospital for Women and Children, Concord Female Charitable Soc, Woman's Auxiliary to the Y. M. C. A.; mem ber Stratford (Shakespeare) Club 365 (president, 1898-1901), N. H. Histor ical Soc., Concord Equal Suffrage League, Concord Woman's College Club, Boston Branch of Vassar Alumnae, Ass'n of College Alumnae, Friendly Club, Red Cross, Woman's Ass'n of the South church; founder of the Wild Flower Club (1896) and its president since 1909; Congregationalist; active suffragist since 1897; press agent N. H. Equal Suffrage Ass'n, 1913-5; in charge of Suffrage Headquarters, Concord, 1914-5; oc casional speaker on suffrage and nature topics; originator of the movement (1910) to close the Concord retail stores on Monday evenings, thereby shortening the hours of saleswomen. Residence, Concord, N. H. Morrill, Grace Director of Religious Education; b., Concord, N. H., Apr. 15. 1876, dau. Samuel Franklin and Sarah Virgin (Parker) Morrill, descended from Abraham Morrill, Cambridge, Mass., 1632, great granddaughter of Gen. Acquilla Davis, Warner, N. H., who served in Revolution and War of 1812, granddaughter Deacon Caleb Parker, Concord; ed., Concord high school, 1895, Vassar College, A.B., 1899; stu dent Dartmouth School of Religious Education, Hanover, N. H., summer of 1916-7; student of Religious Educa tion, Boston University, 1917-8; sub stitute teacher for several years, one year ii Concord high school, 19012, and later in Pembroke Academy; director of Religious Education, South Congregational Church, 1915- ; mem ber International Religious Education Ass'n; secretary N. E. League Church Assistants, 1916-7; chairman com mittee of publicity, National League Church Assistants, 19 18-; secretary N. H. Anti-Suffrage Ass'n; member Boston Branch Vassar Alumnae Ass'n; N. H. Historical Soc, Concord Wo man's College Club (president, 19157), Concord Woman's Club (member executive board six years), Friendly Club (executive board one year), Con cord Female Charitable Soc, Charity �366 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Organization Soc, Woman's Auxiliary of Y. M. C. A., Hathaway Outing Club, Red Cross, South Congregational Church, Woman's Ass'n, South Church, N. H. Female Cent Institution (presi dent of South Church Auxiliary two years). Residence, Concord, N. H. Miller, Edward Sherman Dentist; b., Ryegate, Vt., Feb. 13, 1866; s. Edward and Eliza (Gates) Miller; ed. Peacham, Vt., Academy, St. Johnsbury, Vt., Academy, class of 1889, Monmouth College, Harvard Uni versity, Dartmouth College, A.M. 1893, University of Maryland D.D.S. 1900; member of the United Presbyterian church; Progressive Republican in poli tics, but not held closely by party ties; member of the N. H. Dental Soc, Sons of the American Revolution, National Geographic Soc, first president Blue Mountain Outing Club; always much interested in out-door life, in moun tain climbing, and in travel, spending several years in the West, and in 1916, with his family, taking a 10,000 mile tour through Canada to the PacificCoast and into Mexico; the study of the past history of the earth and the life upon it his favorite study; m., June 29, 1901, Edith B. Gibson; chil dren: Annie B. and Carmen E., died in infancy; Edward G., b. Oct. 10, 1904, and Elmon S. G.. b. Nov. 13, 1911. Residence, Woodsville, N. H. Blaisdell, Albert Franklin Physician; author; b., South Hamp ton, N. H., Aug. 31, 1847; s. John Harper and Lydia (Tuxbury) Blaisdell; ed. Dartmouth College, A.B. 1869, A.M. 1872, M.D. Harvard, 1879; practiced medicine and surgery, Provi dence, R. I., 1879 to 1893, when he retired; author, "First Steps with American and British Authors," 1879; "Our Bodies and How We Live," 1884; "How to Keep Well," 1885; "Child's Book of Health," 1886; "Stories of the Civil War," 1890; "Stories from English History," 1897; "Practical Physiol ogy," 1897; "The Story of American History," 1900; "Life and Health," 1902; "English History Story Book," 1910; "Child's Book of American His tory," 1913; "Heroic Deeds of American Sailors," 1915; "American History for Little Folks," 1917; m., Mary Atwood Emery, Chatham, Mass., Dec. 17, 1879. Residence, Manchester, Mass. Carr, Henry James Librarian; b., Pembroke, N. H., Aug. 16, 1849; s. James W. and Jane D. (Goodhue) Carr; ed. public schools, Manchester, N. H., and Grand Rapids, Mich.; served as clerk and cashier in business and railroad offices, 1867 to 1886; studied law and was admitted to the Michigan bar in 1870, but did not practice; librarian Grand Rapids pub lic library, 1886-90; organized Free Public library, St. Joseph, Mo., 18901; Librarian public library, Scranton, Pa., since 1891; member American Librarian Ass'n, (treasurer, 1886-93, recorder, 1894-5, vice-president, 1896, secretary, 1898-1900,president, 1900-1) ; m., May 13, 1886, D. Edith Walbridge, Springfield, 1ll. Residence, Scranton, Pa. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Clifford, Thomas Fellows Lawyer; b., Wentworth, N. H., Dec. 1, 1871; s. Thomas Jefferson and Sara Jackson (Fellows) Clifford; ed. public schools, Concord, N. H., and Boston University Law School; studied in the law offices of Lyman D. Stevens and Leach & Stevens, and admitted to the 1 "*p W*-'i 367 division, I. A. C.; m., Nov. 10, 1908, Marguerite E. Tucker, dau. Dr. and Mrs. Henry Tucker, Brattleboro, Vt.; children: Thomas Henry, b. Jan. 25, 1911, and Paul Tucker, b. May 2, 1914. Residence, Franklin, N. H. Child, William Henry Farmer; b., Cornish, N. H., Dec. 22, 1832; s. Stephen and Eliza (Atwood) Child; ed. public schools and Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, 1856; Bap tist, many years deacon of the church, Sunday School superintendent twenty years; Republican; member Cornish school board, 1886-96; member A. F. & A. M., master Cheshire Lodge, 186970, District Deputy Grand Master ^^^ N. H. Bar in March, 1898; located in practice in Franklin, September,' 1899; Unitarian; Republican; assistant clerk N. H. senate, 1897, 1899; clerk N. H. senate, 1901, 1903; justice Franklin Police Court, 1900-5; city solicitor Franklin, 1907-11, 1913-19; solicitor Merrimack County, 1905-13; mem ber N. H. house of representatives, 1913-15; N. H. constitutional con vention, 1912; secretary Republican state committee, 1900-4; assistant secretary Republican national commit tee, 1916; member A. F. & A. M., Wonolancet Club, Concord, Derryfield Club, Manchester; Captain 1st N. H. Volunteer Inf. 1898; on staff of Gen. John N. Andrews, 3d brigade, 3d Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, 18712; member Sons of Temperance many years, Patron of Husbandry since 1873; frequent speaker at Farmers' Institutes and other meetings, on the advantages of tile draining, to which he has re sorted with great success in the im provement of swamp lands on his own �Col. Francis L. Town, M.D., U.S.A. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES farm; devoted much time between 1897 and 1912 to the preparation for the press of the "History of Cornish," published in the latter year, and which may be regarded as the crowning work of his life, it having commanded great commendation as one of the best town histories yet published; m., Jan. 1, 1857, Ellen F. Leighton; five children born to them, one dying in infancy and three sons and one daughter surviving. (See sketch of Edwin L. Child else where in the volume.) Residence, Cor nish, N. H. Town, Francis Laban Colonel, U. S. Army, retired; b., Jefferson, N. H., Jan. 11, 1836; s. Barton G. and Harriet Frances (Tifft) Towne; ed. in the schools of Lancaster, at Dartmouth College, B.S., Class of 1856, and M.D., class of 1860; in 1859 appointed school commissioner for Coos county and member of the state board of education; entered the Med ical Corps, U.S. Army, May 28, 1861, as assistant surgeon, with the rank of first lieutenant; served in the Army of the Cumberland; in 1863 established the Harvey General Hospital at Mad ison, Wis., for the disabled soldiers of that state, and subsequently was assigned to other important duties; received the brevets of major and lieu tenant colonel, March 12, 1865, for "faithful and meritorious services during the war"; after the Civil War served on the Indian frontier and with troops at various army posts; pro moted captain and assistant surgeon, May 28, 1866, major and surgeon, Oct. 20, 1866; lieutenant colonel and deputy surgeon general, July 10, 1889; colonel and assistant surgeon general, June 28, 1894; retired as colonel, U. S. Army, Oct. 10, 1896, then serving as chief surgeon of the Military Depart ment of Texas; Episcopalian; unmar ried; member of the Army and Navy Clubs of Washington and New York, of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, Order of the Indian Wars, etc. Residence, Lancaster, N. H., summers; San Antonio, Texas, winters. 25 369 Vaughan, Charles Woodward Journalist; b., Laconia, N. H., June 30, 1862; s. Orsino A. J. and Mary Elizabeth (Parker) Vaughan; ed. pub lic schools; Congregationalist; Demo crat; member first city council of La conia, police commissioner of Laconia two terms; trustee N. H. State Nor mal School; director Laconia National Bank; trustee City Savings Bank of Laconia; vice-president and director Laconia Building and Loan Ass'n, director Winnepesaukee Telephone Co. ; president and general manager La conia Press Ass'n, publishing the La conia Democrat, of which he is the editor; member A. F. & A. M., Knight Templar and 32d degree; Patron of Husbandry; m., Oct. 16, 1882, Florence Elliott. Residence, Laconia, N. H. Shute, Henry Augustus Lawyer; writer; b., Exeter, N. H., Nov. 17, 1856; s. George S. and Joanna (Simpkins) Shute; ed. Harvard Col lege, A.B., 1879; studied law and ad mitted to the bar, 1882; Republican; �370 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES police judge, Exeter, since 1882, ex cept two years; treasurer Farmers' Ins. Co.; author, "Real Diary of a Real Boy," "Love Letters of Plupy Shute," "Real Boys," "A Few Neighbors, ' "The Country Band " "Farming It," "A Country Lawyer, etc.; contributor to various magazines and newspapers; m., 1st, Oct. 18, 1885, Amelia F. Weeks, d. Jan. 26, 1895; 2d, Aug. 12, 1897, Ella Kent. Residence, Exeter, N. H. Sargeant, Frank Wadleigh Insurance, president, N. H. Fire Ins. Co.; b., Candia, N. H., March 7, 1860; member Manchester Police Commis sion; party nominee for executive councilor in _ 1911, running largely ahead of his ticket; president Sun cook Valley R. R.; director Merchants Na tional Bank, N. H. Fire Ins. Co. ; Mason, Shriner; member Derryfield and Calu met clubs, Manchester; m., Oct. 14, 1885, Lizzie A. French, Manchester; children: French Philbrick, b. Feb. 16, 1888 (Mass. Inst. Tech., 1910), now in Marine department, Worthington Pump & Machine Co., Chicago; Paul Emerson, b. March 2, 1892, first lieu tenant of infantry, National Army. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Hadley, Charles John Law and Real Estate; b., Weare, N. H., Aug. 25, 1845; s. John L. and Eliza beth L. (Cilley) Hadley; ed. public schools; Baptist, Democrat; removed to Iowa in 1865 where he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1871; in 1877 returned to New Hampshire and engaged in agriculture in his native town; held various town offices in Weare and represented the town in the legislature of 1889; removed to Manchester twenty-five years ago, and was for twelve years engaged with A. J. Lane & Co. in the real estate business, since when he has been in the same business individually; member Patrons of Husbandry and Past Master Amoskeag Grange, Manchester; m., July 10, 1879, Ella M. Peaslee, Weare; children: John L., b. April 3, 1881; Ralph, b. March 16, 1886 (Brown University, 1907, Harvard Law School, 1910). Residence, Manchester, N. H. s. Jesse W. and Lydia Anne (Emerson) Sargeant; ed. public schools, Phillips Exeter Academy, 1881; entered the employ of the N. H. Fire Ins. Co. in Manchester in 1882 and has continued his connection therewith to the present time, having been promoted from one position to another, including that of assistant secretary and secretary, until in 1905, he was made president of the Company, in which office he con tinues; Congregationalist; Democrat; Jump, Herbert Atchinson Clergyman; b., Albany, N. Y., July 21, 1875; s. Joseph Burnett and Cynthia (Atchinson) Jump; ed. public schools of Albany, Amherst College, 1896; Yale School of Religion, 1899 ordained to the ministry, Feb. 8, 1900. held pastorates successively at Ham ilton, N. Y., Brunswick, Me., New Britain, Conn., Oakland and Redlands, Cal. ; came to Manchester as pastor of the First Congregational (Hanover �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Street) Church, Jan. 1, 1917, since con tinuing; Congregationalist; Independ ent; member A.F.&A.M., I.O.O.F., Theta Delta Chi fraternity, Appala chian Mountain Club; m., April 20, 1908, May Brock, Somerville, Mass.; children: Ellis Burnett, b. Dec. 6, 1909; Laurence Atckinson, b. Oct. 17, 1913; Cynthia, b. Jan. 6, 1915. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Conant, John Willis Musician; b., Nashua, N. H., Dec. 20, 1866; s. Lucian W. and Sarah L. (Baldwin) Conant; ed. public schools, Medford, Mass., high school, 1883; student with Calixa Lavallee and Thomas Tapper, Boston, 1884-90; teacher Meadville, Pa., Conservatory, 1890-2; studied abroad, 1892-3; orfanist St. Luke's Church, Scranton, 'a., 1894-1911; Park Street Church, Boston, 1911-3; director of music, National Cathedral School, Washing ton, D. C., since 1913; teacher, concert organist and pianist; Fellow American College of Musicians, American Guild of Organists; Episcopalian; m., May, 1895, Emily Agnes Hobbs, Medford, Mass., d. 1906. Address, National Cathedral School, Washington, D. C. Conant, Ernest Bancroft Lawyer; b., Enfield, N. H., May 21, 1870; s. Washington Irving and Fanny Ann (Skinner) Conant; ed. Harvard University, A.B. 1395; LL.B. 1898; admitted to bar in Boston in 1898 and practiced there till 1903; law lecturer in Boston Y. M. C. A. evening schools, 1900-3; professor of law and dean, Washburn College School of Law, Topeka, Kan., 1900-7; professor of law, University of Nebraska, 1907-13; University of the Philippines, Manila, 1913-17; University of Michigan, sum mer session, 1912; Washington Uni versity, St. Louis, Mo., since 1917; member American Bar Ass'n, Far. Eastern Bar Ass'n, Phi Delta Phi, Mason 32d degree; Episcopalian; m., June 26, 1906, Alice Widney, Alpha, Ill. Address, Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. 371 Thorp, Louis Ashton Lawyer; b.,Manchester, N. H., Dec . 7, 1876; s. Frank D. and Julia E. (Boutelle) Thorp; ed. public schools of Manchester, Boston University Law School; admitted to the bar in June, 1902, and began practice in Manches ter, Jan. 1, 1903; member of the wellknown firm of Thorp & Abbott (Lee C. Abbott engaged in Y. M. C. A. work in France); Republican; assistant clerk of the N. H. senate, 1901-3; clerk, ill 1905-7; assistant clerk, N. H. con stitutional convention, 1902; member of the Derryfield Club of Manchester; m., April 26, 1905, Justyne Elizabeth Burgess, New Haven, Conn.; children: Floyd, b. Nov. 6, 1906; Frank J., b. March 27, 1908. Residence, Man chester, N. H. Cole, Samuel Winkley Musician; b., Meriden, N. H., Dec. 24, 1848; s. Converse and Mary A. (Winkley) Cole; ed. Kimball Union Academy and N. E. Conservatory of Music; began musical career at �Hon. Alvin B. Cross �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Portsmouth, N. H., 1877; organist Clarendon Street Baptist Church, Boston, 1882-94; teacher in and super intendent of sight-seeing department in N. E. Conservatory of Music since 1883; supervisor of music, Brookline, Mass., since 1884, Dedham, Mass.. 1886-1906; teacher public school music methods, Boston University, 1906-13; produced Haydn's Creation with Dedham high school, 1890 and Handel's Messiah, 1891—the first suc cessful attempt to present an orato rio by high school pupils; conductor People's Choral Union, Boston, 18971911; author and compiler of various musical publications. Residence, Brookline, Mass.; office, N. E. Conservatory of Music, Boston. Cross, Alvin Benton Investment banker; b., Wilmot N. H., July 4, 1858; s. Benjamin G. and Sarah P. (Loverin) Cross (ances tors settled in Ipswich, Mass., in 1635); ed. public schools, Kearsarge School of Practice, and private tutors; taught school several terms in youth; unani mously elected superintendent of schools in the town of Wilmot at 21 years of age; entered employ of Natl State Capital Bank, Concord, in 1882 and soon appointed assistant cashier, con tinuing till 1894, when he resigned to become the representative of the well-known banking firm of A. B. Leach & Co., New York, in New Hampshire and Vermont, since con tinuing in that position; Congregationalist; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives from Ward 5, Concord, 1907-8 and 1909-10; chair man committee on banks each session; member N H. senate, 1911-12, then also chairman committee on banks; treasurer, N. H. Home Miss. Soc., since 1901; City treasurer, Con cord 1902-3; served for some time as clerk of the Margaret Pillsbury General Hospital, also as director and president of the Concord Building & Loan Ass'n, and as treasurer of the South Congregational Church; trustee John H. Pearson trust estate, also of the John 373 E. Kimball, Martha E. and Wm. B. Durgin and Franklin Evans estates; director Mt. Washington R. R. ; director and vice-president Concord Light & Power Co. ; member A. F. & A. M., lodge, chapter, council, commandery and shrine; m., Nov. 28, 1882, Elizabeth M. Gage, dau. John Chandler and Hannah C. (Stevens) Gage of Boscawen, a grad uate, of Penacook Academy of which her father was an incorporator and trus tee; descended from noted Revolution ary ancestry, actively interested in all that makes for progress, serving on boards of church and civic organ izations, as treasurer of the Concord Woman's Club, and now chairman of the genealogical department, D. A. R. and member executive board Concord Dist. Nursing Ass'n. Residence, 19 Merrimack St., Concord, N. H. Cross, Allen Eastman Clergyman; b., Manchester, N. H., Dec. 30, 1864; s. Hon. David and Anna Q. (Eastman) Cross; ed. Man chester high school, Phillips (Andover) Academy; Amherst College, 1886; Andover Theological Seminary, 1891; ordained to the Congregational minis try, 1891; pastor, Cliftondale, Mass., 1891-6; Park Church, Springfield, Mass., 1896-1901; associate minister Old South Church, Boston, 1901-11; travelled and studied mission work all over the world at various mission stations, 1912-13; pastor MUford,Mass., 1914-; contributor to various maga zines and newspapers, of sermons, ad dresses, essays, poems and hymns, the most celebrated and widely read of which is the American Army Hymn (1917), which has already appeared in numerous hymnals and patriotic col lections; received honorary D.D., Dartmouth College, 1906; Congregationalist; Republican; member A. F. & A. M., Monday Club of Congrega tional Ministers, Boston, Mass.; m., June 11, 1896, Ethelyn L. Marshall, Laconia, N. II.; children: Louise Mar shall, b., Nov. 9, 1902, d. March 30, 1915: Anna Emily, b. March 1,1907. Residence, Milford, Mass. �Herbert A. McElwain �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES McElwain, Herbert Andrew Investment banker; b., Enfield, N. H., April 24, 1877; s. James and Ella R. (Gage) McElwain; ed. public schools, Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, 1899, Dartmouth College, entering the latter with the class of 1903 and leaving at the close of the second year to engage in business; went to Springfield, Mass., in 1901, where he became manager of salesmen for the Home Correspondence School of that city. In 1907 he formed a con nection with Alonzo Elliott, investment banker, of Manchester, N. H.; on the death of Mr. Elliott, in 1909, pur chased the business, which was in corporated under the name of Alonzo Elliott & Co., of which corporation he is president, and has continued the same with much success, headquarters being established in Beacon Block, Nos. 308-314, Elm St., Manchester; Republican; member Derryfield, Calu met and Intervale Country clubs, Manchester City and Dartmouth clubs, Boston; Nashua Country Club, Nashua, N. H.; m., April 18, 1909, R. Dorothy Favreau. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Cole, John Adams Civil engineer; b., Westmoreland, N. H., Dec. 16, 1838; s. John and Elizabeth (Shaw) Cole; ed. Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, and special studies; in office of Thomas Doane, civil engineer, Boston, Mass., 1856-9; general field agent Christian Commis sion, 1862 to close of the Civil War, in charge of work in the armies of the Potomac and the James, directing ex penditure of more than $3,000,000; civil engineer, Washington, D. C, 1867-9; Chicago, 1873-1904; engineer Lake View and Hyde Park, 1ll., and consult ing engineer for many cities; designed and constructed many water-works and sewerage systems; secretay and treasurer, trustee Howard University, Washington, D. C., 1867-71; president Chicago Tract Soc, 1911-13; member American Soc. Civil Engineers; Pres byterian; Republican; m., Dec. 15, 375 1870, Julia Mead Alvord, Boston, Mass. Residence, 1346 E. 53d St., Chicago, 1l1. Fischer, Herbert Brainerd Banker; b., Charlestown, Mass., July 26, 1872; s. Anson B. and Caro line Frances (Cutler) Fischer; ed. Eublic schools, Charlestown and Marlorough Mass.; employed several years in early life in the service of the Boston & Maine R. R. at Boston; removed to Pittsfield, N. H., in 1901, where he has since been oonnected with the Pittsfield National Bank and the Farmers' Savings Bank of that town, of which he is cashier and treasurer, respectively; Congregationalist; Republican; mem ber N. H. house of representatives, 1907-8 (secretary committee on Re trenchment and Reform) ; state senate, 1919; Pittsfield town treasurer, treas urer Pittsfield Aqueduct Co., Pittsfield Gas Co., Red Cross; chairman Pitts field Liberty Bond Committee; and war speaker; member Corinthian Lodge A. F. & A. M., Pittsfield; president �376 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Pittsfield Board of Trade; trained musician, for several years organist and choir-master, Pittsfield Congre gational Church; m., Oct. 3, 1900, Clara H. M. Goss of Pittsfield, d. Sept. 22, 1906; children: Herbert Car penter, b. Jan. 25, 1902, d. Jan. 31, 1902; Robert H., b. March 2, 1905. Residence, Pittsfield, N. H. Robertson, John Evans Banking, mercantile and express business; b., Warner, N. H., May 9, 1843; s. Harrison Darling and Sarah (Evans) Robertson; ed. Pembroke and Henniker Academies and private tutors; engaged in produce trade in Montreal, P. Q., in 1864 in firm of Buck, Robertson & Co.; two years later returned to Warner where he was engaged in a general store till 1874, when he removed to Concord ana engaged in banking, as assistant cashier of the National Savings Bank. In 1882 engaged in the coal, wood and ice business till 1SS8, when he sold out; later establishing the Concord Ice Co.; also organized the Manchester & Concord Express Co.; Episcopalian; Democrat; served as town clerk and selectman in Warner and as member N. H. house of representatives from that town in 1871-2; treasurer of Merrimack County two years; County Commissioner two years; Mayor of Concord, 1887-8; treasurer Woodsum Steamboat Co., Sunapee Lake, many years; A. F. & A. M., Royal Arch Chapter, Mt. Horeb Commandery, K. T., Mystic Shrine; White Mountain Lodge, I. O. O. F.; Concord Lodge, B. P. O. E.; N. H. Historical Soc; m., Aug. 15, 1864, Martha A. F. Paige of Montreal, at Bradford, N. H., d. Sept. 1, 1906; three children, all born in Warner, (1) Sarah Darling, d., Con cord, Jan. 19, 1887; (2) Shirley Louisa, m., Concord, Oct. 27, 1892, William A. Whitney of Claremont (one son, John Robertson, b. Claremont, June 23, 1895, ed. Stevens high school, Clare mont, Lehigh University, sergeant Q. M.'s Dept., Richmond, Va.); (3) Carlton Evans, m. Caroline E. Crockett of Concord, Jan. 24, 1900. Residence, Concord, and Sunapee, N. H. Sanborn, Eugene Dana Farmer; fire insurance; b., Fremont, N. H., Sept. 16, 1868; s. Alvah and Nancy (Page) Sanborn; ed. public schools. New Hampton Institution, Cu&hing Academy,Ashburnham, Mass. ; Universalist; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1901, serving on Agricultural College com mittee; legislative messenger three sessions; town clerk eight years; mem ber Fremont board of selectmen twelve years (present chairman); A. F. & A. M. (past master Gideon Lodge of Kingston), U. O. A. M., P. of H. (past master Rockingham County Pomona Grange) ; member Bockingham County Farm Bureau; extensively engaged in r'culture, with dairying as a specialty; does an insurance business as agent of the Granite State and Rocking ham County companies; m., Dec. 12, 1893, May L. Currier; one son, Cur tice Sherburne, b. March 16, 1901. Residence, Fremont, N. H. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Ladd, Fred Newton Banker, treasurer Loan and Trust Savings Bank; b., Concord, N. H., Jan. 21, 1859; s. William Dudley and Mary Ann (Emerson) Ladd; ed. Con cord high school, private instruction; started in the National State Capital Bank, 1879, soon after accepting a 377 two children: Dorris, Concord high school, Dana Hall (Wellesley), art student, Boston and New York, m. Emerson Davis of Concord (children, Barbara Annalee, Rosemary); Phyllis Baker, student St. Mary's School, Con cord. Residence, 113 Center St., Concord, N. H.; Meredith Bay, N. H. Huntington, William Spooner Banker, treasurer Merrimack County Savings Bank; b., Washington, D. C, Jan. 15, 1871, only son of William Spooner, cashier First National Bank (Jay Cooke & Co.), Washington, D. C, and Fanny A. (Dearborn) Huntington; seventh in descent from Christopher Huntington, the first male child b. in position with the Loan and Trust, which connection has continued ever since; Congregationalist; Republican; trustee Loan and Trust Savings Bank, director Capital Fire Ins. Co., treasurer Concord Masonic Ass'n, treasurer twenty-four years Blazing Star Lodge, chairman Christian Science Church Building Fund, member executive committee Liberty Loan Com.; Con cord; member Mt. Horeb Commandery, K. T., Concord, N. H., Wonolancet Club, Beaver Meadow Golf Club (secretary-treasurer), N. H. His torical Soc, Council of National De fense, Red Cross, Concord Board of Trade, Boys' City Club; m., Dec. 2, 1885, Carrie I del la Sleeper of Concord ; Norwich, Conn. (1660), who was a grandson of Simon Huntington, the Puritan immigrant; moved to Con cord, N. H., 1883; ed. Concord high school, 1889; Episcopalian; Republi can; treasurer N. H. Historical Soc., treasurer and trustee N. H. Orphans' Home, also Holderness School for �Hon. Clarence B. Little �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Boys, treasurer Snowshoe Club, Con cord; trustee Merrimack County Sav ings Bank, director Phenix Mutual Fire Ins. Co., director State Dwelling House Ins. Co.; secretary executive committee Concord Liberty Loan Com. ; member Wonolancet and Snowshoe clubs, Eureka Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Trinity Royal Arch Chapter, Horace Chase Council, Mount Horeb Commandery, K. T., N. H. Consistory, 32d degree, Bektash Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S.; m., April 17, 1900, Brad ford, Vt., Katherine L. Parker, dau. Harry Elwood Parker (see sketch elsewhere); child: Parker, b. Jan. 26, 1901, Exeter Academy, Dartmouth College, 1922. Residence, Concord, N. H. Little, Clarence Belden Lawyer; banker; b., Pembroke, N. H., Nov. 18, 1857; s. George Peabody and Elizabeth Ann (Knox) Little; ed. Pembroke Academy, Dart mouth College. A.B. 1881; studied law with Chase & Streeter, Concord. and Harvard Law School; admitted to the bar, Sept., 1883, and com menced practice, Bismarck, N. D.; Presbyterian; Republican; Judge of Probate for Burleigh County, 1884-8; president Bismarck Board of Educa tion, 1887-91; elected to North Da kota State Senate, 1889, serving con tinuously for twenty years; chairman Judiciary Committee entire period; president pro tem, 1897. President First Nat'l Bank of Bismarck; pres ident McKenzie State Bank, Sterling State Bank, Farmers' State Bank, Wing and Moffet State Bank, Beulah Coal Mining Co.; vice-president No. Dakota Historical Soc; president Dartmouth College Alumni Council; A. F. & A. M.; Past commander, Tancred Commandery, K. T.; mem ber, Minnesota, University, and Town and Country Clubs, St. Paul, Minn., Minneapolis Club, Rocky Moun tain Club, New York; m. Nov. 24, 1885, Caroline Gore Little of Jamaica Plain, Mass.; children: Viroque Mabel, b. Dec. 2, 1886 (Mt. Ida School, Newton, Mass., 1900); George 379 Peabody, b. July 13, 1888. Residence, Bismarck, N. D. Shea, Michael Francis Lawyer; b., Manchester, N. H., Nov. 15, 1875; s. Michael and Cath erine (Galway) Shea; ed. Old Park Street Grammar school, St. Joseph's high school, Manchester, Manhattan College, New York, 1898, and Boston University Law School; studied law in the office of Hon. J. W. Fellows, Man chester, admitted to the bar in Decem ber, 1901 and has since been in practice in Manchester; Catholic; Democrat; member N. H. house of representatives 1905-6, 1907-8; N. H. state senate, 1917-18 (member Committee on Re vision of the Laws, chairman of Com mittee on Soldiers' Home); member Ancient Order of Hibernians; m. Sept. 20, 1904, Margaret M. Muldoon children, Francis M., b. June 16, 1905 Kathleen A., b. July 20, 1906; George C., b. Feb. 22, 1908; Helen M., b. Nov. 16, 1909; Justin R., b. July 31, 1913; Neil J., b. Sept. 27, 1915. Residence, Manchester, N. H. �Hollis F. Townb �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Towne, Hollis Frank Farmer; b., Stoddard, N. H., Deo. 3, 1857; s. Frank A. and Melissa Ann (Thompson) Towne; ed. in public schools of Stoddard, in which town he spent his early life, and later resided several years in Vermont; in 1890 engaged m general mercantile business in the town of Marlow, where he con tinued until 1899, when he disposed of his business and removed to Newport, N. H., remaining four years. In 1904, he purchased the fine farm on the Merrimack River in Hooksett for merly owned by the late William F. Head, long known as one of the best in Merrimack County, where he has since been actively engaged in agri culture, his specialty being the breed ing of registered Ayrshire cattle, of which he has a large herd accounted the finest of the breed in the State; Re publican; served three years as town treasurer in Marlow; member A. F. & A. M.; past Noble Grand of Forest Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Marlow, and member Grand Lodge; in., 1st., June 7, 1880, Luetta J. Lowell, Mar low; 2d, Jan. 5, 1900, Belle C. Perry, Rutland, Vt., d. Jan. 23, 1912; 3d, June 7, 1913, Grace R. Young, Deerfield, N. H., d. Nov. 1916. One daughter, Winnifred E., b. Aug. 14, 1883, d. Nov. 28, 1914. Residence, Hooksett, N. H. Upton, Robert W. Lawyer; b., Feb. 3, 1884; ed. pub lic schools of Bow, N. H., Boston University School of Law, LL.B (Magna cum laudc) 1907; admitted to the N. H. bar, 1907; commenced practice in Concord as a member of the firm of Sargent, Niles & Upton; subsequently of Niles & Upton, and since the withdrawal of Mr. Niles from practice to devote his attention to the work of the Public Service Commission, alone in practice in the State and Fed eral Court; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives from Bow, 1911-2, serving on Judiciary and Ways and Means Committees; prepared the original draft of the bill establishing 381 the N. H. Tax Commission; also pre pared the original draft of the Factory Inspection Act of the last legislature and was instrumental in its passage; delegate in N. H. constitutional con vention, 1918; member N. H. His torical Soc, I. O. O. F. and P. of H., past secretary and lecturer Merri mack Co. Pomona Grange; member executive committee N. H7 Old Home Week Ass'n; m., Sept. 18, 1912 Martha S. Burroughs, Bow, children: Helen, b. Aug. 15, 1913, d. Dec. 30, 1914; Richard E., b. Sept. 13, 1914; Elise, b. May 4, 1916. Residence, Bow, N. H., Concord, P. O. Eames, George Herbert, Jr. Wholesale and retail grain dealer; b., Keene, N. H., Aug. 25, 1884; s. George H. and Margaret A. (Ander son) Eames; ed. Keene high school, Colby Academy, New London, Tif fin's Business College,- Keene; Uni tarian; Republican; member Keene City Council, 1915; Board of Aldermen, 1916; elected acting mayor by the �382 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Board of Aldermen, June 19, 1916, on the departure of Mayor Cain to the Mexican border with the First N. H. Regiment, and since continuously re elected by the people to that office; member A. F. & A. M., B. P. O. E., and Monadnock Club, Keene; m., Nov. 1, 1905, Amy M. Ballou, one son, Herbert Howell, b. Aug. 5, 1909. Residence, Keene, N. H. Hendrick, Nellie Towne General Secretary, N. H. Sunday School Ass'n; b., Keene, N. H., Jan. being one of only three women in North America holding this office out of the total number of sixty-five general secretaries. Founder and dean of the Northern New England School of Religious Education (inc.) at Dart mouth College, whose fourth session opened at Hanover in August last; delegate from New Hampshire in all International and World S. S. Con ventions for the last ten years, and speaker in all; m., Oct. 2, 1887, George W. Hendrick, Nashua; one daughter, Marion. (Mrs. George E. Ray, Marblehead, Mass.) b. April 22, 1889 (Tilton Seminary, 1906; R. I. School of De sign). Residence, 18 Wellington St., Nashua, N. H. Wagner, George Augustus Lawyer; b., Manchester, N. H.F May 28, 1873; s. Augustus and Mary (Bastian) Wagner; ed. public schools, Manchester high school, 1889, Phillips Exeter Academy, 1892, Boston Uni versity Law School, 1895; admitted to the bar in 1895 and since in practice in Manchester; Unitarian; Republican; city solicitor, Manchester, 1899-1909; judge of probate, County of Hills borough, 1912-; chairman Republican city committee, 1911-13; secretary Republican state committee, 1915; member A. F. & A. M., lodge, chapter and council, I. O. R. M., S. of V., In tervale Country Club, Manchester; director and attorney Manchester Building & Loan Ass'n; m., Anna M. Barndollar, Manchester, May 25, 1910; one son, Philip Augustus, b. April 24, 1917. Residence, Man chester, N. H. 5, 1866; dau. John S. and Lucy (Web ster) Hendrick ; ed. Keene public schools, high school, 1883; taught in same for several years; Congregationalist; Re publican; member Nashaway Woman's Club—corresponding secretary for severalyears; member Civics Committee, N. H. Federation of Women's Clubs; Elementary Superintendent, N. H. Sunday School Ass'n for the last ten years; General Secretary N. H. Sun day School Ass'n for the last six years, Bingham, George Hutchins Jurist; b., Littleton, N. H., Aug. 19, 1864; s. George A. and Eliza I. (Woods) Bingham; ed. public schools, Holderness School for Boys, St. Johnsbury (Vt.) Academy, Dartmouth Col lege, A.B. 1887; Harvard Law School, LL.B. 1881; admitted to the bar, July, 1891; entered partnership with his father, the late Hon. George A. Bing ham, in Littleton, in practice of law, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES continuing until the death of the" latter in 1895; removed to Manchester in 1898 and formed a partnership with Hon. David A. Taggart, continuing till 1902, after which practiced alone till July, 1902, when appointed Asso ciate Justice of the N. H. supreme court, serving till June 5, 1913, when he received an appointment as Judge of the U.S. circuit court for the Eastern District of the United States, which position he still holds; Episcopalian (vestryman Grace Episcopal Church, Manchester); Democrat; director Mer chants National Bank, Manchester; m., Oct. 29, 1891, Cornelia P. Hinckley, Chelsea, Mass.; children, Elizabeth H., b. July 22, 1892 (Mrs, Warren McPherson, Cambridge, Mass.); George H., b. Jan. 6, 1895 (ensign U. S. Navy); Cordelia P., b. July 26, 1896 (Smith, 1919); Sylvester H., b. May 22, 1901 (Dartmouth, 1922); Robert P. and Helen W., b. April 21, 1903. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Chase, Harvey Stuart Public accountant; b., Portsmouth, N. H., June 18, 1861; s. R. Stuart and Ada L. (Harvey) Chase; ed. Mass. Institute of Technology, B.S. 1883; superintendent and treasurer Gas and Water Works, Great Falls (Somersworth), N. H., 1886-91; officer in various engineering and mining cor porations in New York and Tennessee, 1891-7; auditor and expert accountant in Boston, Mass., since 1897, firm of Harvey S. Chase & Co.; devised systems of uniform reporting and ac counting for cities, states and public service corporations; member Presi dent Taft's Commission on Economy and Efficiency, 1911-12; consulting expert accountant, U. S. Treasury, 1913; controller Liberty Loan, 1st district, 1917; member American Economic Ass'n, American Statistical Ass'n, National Municipal League and various other organizations; author of many published works; Unitarian; m., Dec. 22, 1886, Nettie F. Rowe, Haver hill, Mass. Residence, Brookline, Mass.; Office, 84 State St., Boston. 383 McQuaid, Elias Alfred Newspaper reporter; b., Lowell, Mass., May 10, 1873; s. Hugh and Catherine (Connor) McQuaid. At tended the public schools and St. Jo seph's high school, Manchester; learned telegraphy and at 17 joined the reportorial staff of the Manchester Mirror; represented the Union at Chickamauga Park in 1898 and the Mirror at several sessions of the legis lature; in 1905 joined the staff of the Boston Traveler, then under the editor ship of John H. Fahey; secretary Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, 1913; assistant secretary to Governor Walsh of Massachusetts, 1915; now with the Boston Advertiser; m., at Epping, N. H., Sept. 11, 1907, Arethusa, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Turtle Bean; four children: Bernard J., b. July 15, 1908; Eileen, b. Oct. 24, 1910; David Forrest, b. Oct. 4, 1912 and Elias, Jr., b. April 21, 1917. Address, No. 80 Summer St., Boston; residence, Patten Hill Rd., R. F. D. No. 1, Candia, N. H. �Rev. Rufus P. Gardner �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Gardner, Rufus Parker Clergyman; superintendent N. H. Orphan's Home; b., Orland Me., Sept. 14, 1858; s. Jesse and Abigail (Hatch) Gardner; ed. Castine, Me., high school; Bryant & Stratton's Business College, Boston, 1876; Eastern Me. State Normal School, 1878; taught two years in Bucksport, Me., Seminary, and engaged some time in evangelistic work; entered Bangor Theological Seminary in 1883, graduating in 1886; pastor Congregational church, Waldoboro, Me., 1886-8, Marion, Mass., 1888-92, Hampstead, N. H., 1896-1900; superintendent, N. H. Orphans Home, Franklin, N. H., since 1901; Congre gationalism Republican; president corporation of Sanborn Seminary, Kingston, N. H., since 1898; secre tary Tabor Academy corporation, Marion, Mass.; chairman Executive Committee, Franklin City Hospital; member and past president Franklin Board of Trade ; member A. F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F.; m., 1st, Ada Myrick, Hampden, Me., d.; 2d, June 8, 1886, Belle Brown Clement, Freedom, Me.; children, Bessie (Mrs. James S. Shaw), b. Edmunds, Me., April 23, 1881; (Hampstead High School, 1896, Ply mouth Normal School, 1901, Emerson Hospital Training School for Nurses, 1910); Harold Parker, b. Marion, Mass., Dec. 23, 1891 (Phillips Ex eter Academy, 1909, Dartmouth Col lege, 1913, post-graduate work, New York College, 1916), statistician New York Central R. R. lines. Residence, Franklin, N. H. Sullivan, Patrick Henry Lawyer; b., Nashua, N. H., Dec. 29, 1866; s. John D. and Julia (Sulli van) Sullivan; ed. public schools, Nashua high school, 1883; Boston University Law School, LL.B. 1890; admitted to the bar, 1890; commenced practice in Manchester, N. H., 1891, and has since continued; Roman Catholic; Democrat; member N. H. house of representatives, 1893 (mem ber Committee on Revision of the Statutes); solicitor for Hillsborough 26 385 County, 1911-5, declining farther elec tion which he might have had notwith standing the strong adverse political majority in the county; Democratic candidate for Congress, 5th N. H. District, special election, 1917; mem ber N. H. Bar Ass'n American Bar Ass'n, Knights of Columbus, A. O. H., A. O. U. W., Derryfield Club, Inter vale Country Club, Manchester; m., June 15, 1898, Nellie J. Harrington, Manchester; children, John, b. June 16, 1899 (Dartmouth, 1921- now in Naval Unit at Yale); Robert C., b. March 19, 1902, d. April 5, 1905. Residence, 357 Walnut St.; office, Amoskeag Bank Building, Manchester. Lockhart , Burton Wellesley Clergyman; b., Lockhartville, Kings Co., N. S., Jan. 24, 1855; s. Nathan Albert and Elizabeth Ann (Beganson) Lockhart; ed. Acadia College, N. S., 1878, Newton Theological Seminary, Newton, Mass., 1882; A.M., Acadia College, 1882; D.D., Dartmouth, 1894; pastor Second Baptist Church, �386 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Suffield, Conn., 1882-8; Third Con gregational Church, Chicopee, Mass., 1888-93; Franklin Street Congre gational Church, Manchester, 1893- ; Congregationalist; Republican; mem ber Winthrop Club, Boston, Mass.; m., Dec. 24, 1883, Fanny Mary Upson, Westfield, Mass. Residence, Man chester, N. H. Hadley, George Plummer Insurance; b., Goffstown, N. H., Sept. 30, 1846; s. Peter Eastman and Mary (Cochran) Hadley; lineal de scendant of George Hadley who emi grated to Ipswich, Mass., from Eng land, previous to 1639, and of Roger Eastman who settled in Salisbury in 1638; ed. schools of Goffstown, Kim ball Union Academy, 1869, non-grad uate Dartmouth College, class of 1873; taught successfully in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, afterwards became civil engineer, which profession he practiced a number of years. In ad dition to his insurance business he de votes his time to probate business and the settlement of estates involving matters of trust and responsibility; takes a commendable interest in all progressive measures, and is a rec ognized authority on matters per taining to the history of his native town, having devoted much attention for several years to the collection and arrangement of material for a town his tory; Congregationalist; Republican; held office of selectman, collector, member of school board, N. H. house of representatives, 1885, constitutional convention, 1912; justice of the peace and notary public; member I. O. 0. F., P. of H., N. H. Historical Soc, New England Historic-Genealogical Soc. ; m. June 10, 1875, Edna V. Carr of Goffstown. Residence, Goffstown, N. H. Taylor, Amos Leavitt Lawyer and Lecturer; b., Danbury, N. H., Feb. 22, 1877; s. Frank Leavitt and Nellie J. (Martin) Taylor (descendant of Anthony Taylor, first of the family in America, at Ports mouth, N. H., 1636, of Anthony Taylor, founder and first settler of the town of Danbury (1770), fifth genera tion in America, of Amos Taylor, trial justice at Danbury and many times representative in the legislature, of Moses L. Taylor, trial justice at Danbury, seventh generation, who was his grandfather); ed. public schools of Danbury and Franklin, N. H., Phillips Andover Academy, Brown University, A.B. 1901; Bos ton University Law School, LL.B. (cum laude and special mention for graduation thesis) 1903; Unitarian; Republican; member law firm of Adams & Minn. Boston; lecturer Pace Institute of Accountancy, Boston; Author of "Corporation Law in Mas sachusetts; member Republican town committee, Belmont, Mass., six years; town counsel for Belmont nine years; delegate, Mass. Republican state con vention, 1914, 1916; clerk American Water Supply Co. of New England; member corporation and counsel, Bel mont (Mass.) Savings Bank; clerk and director London Sponging Works �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES (inc.); director Pace Agency for Place ments; director Waverley (Mass.) Co operative Bank; member Boston Bar Ass'n, Middlesex Bar Ass'n, Mass. Bar Ass'n, American Bar Ass'n, Bostonian Soc, Economic Club of Boston, Acad emy of Political Science, N. Y., Oakley Country Club, A. Z. & A. U. Belmont, Phi Gamma Delta (Biown Univ.) Gamma Eta Gamma (Boston Univ.); m., June 16, 1906, Myra Fairbank; children: Amos L. Taylor, Jr., born June 20, 1912; Elizabeth Fairbank Taylor, b. Aug. 2, 1915. Residence, 117 School St., Belmont, Mass.; busi ness address, 40 Court St., Boston. Bell, Charles Upham Jurist; b., Exeter, N. H., Feb. 26, 1843; s. James and Judith A. (Upham) Bell; ed. Kimball Union Academy, Phillips Exeter Academy, Bowdoin College, A. B. 1863; studied law with Charles H. Bell and admitted to the bar in Exeter, February, 1866; prac ticed in Exeter five years, removing to Lawrence, Mass., in 1871; Congregationalist (member South Congrega tional church, Andover, Mass.); jus tice superior court of Massachusetts since Sept. 16, 1898; member Mass., Soc. Cincinnati, Mass. Soc. Colon ian Wars, G. A. R. (having served as a private in the 42 Mass. Vols. in the Civil War); m., 1st, Nov. 21, 1872, Helen M. Pitman, Laconia, N. H., d. March 28, 1888; 2d, Elizabeth W. Pitman, April 10, 1894, d. June 17, 1916; children, by first wife, Alice L., Mary A., Joseph P., Helen P., wife of Rev. George H. Duver. Removed from Lawrence to Andover, Mass., Decem ber, 1900. Allen, John Eliot Jurist; b., Claremont, N. H., June 26, 1873; s. Judge William H. H. and Ellen E. (Joslin) Allen; ed. Clare mont public schools, Dartmouth Col lege, A.B., 1894; Harvard Law School, LL.B., 189S; admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Keeoe, N. H., in 1897; Republican; instructor, Dart mouth College, 1900-3; Judge of Pro bate for Cheshire County, 1900-6: 387 City Solicitor of Keene, 1900-9; mem ber of board of education, 1909- ; as sociate justice N. H. superior court, 1917; director Keene Nat'l Bank; member A. F. & A. M., Lodge of the Temple, Cheshire Royal Arch Chapter, Hugh de Payen's Commandery, K. T.; m., June 10, 1901, Amy L. Abbott. Residence, Keene, N. H. Parker, Harry Elwood Editor and publisher; b., Lyman, N. H., June 11, 1853; s. Charles and Amelia E. (Bennett) Parker; ed. pub lic schools, Lisbon Academy; studied music in youth and was leader of a military band at Marion, Va., at 16 years of age; later learned the print er's trade and established the Lisbon (AT. H.) Globe; removed to Bradford, Vt., in 1881, where he consolidated the two local papers and has since suc cessfully conducted the United Opiririon, being now the dean of Vermont journalism; Congregationalist; Repub lican; engrossing clerk, N. H. legis lature, 1878-9; postmaster, Bradford, Vt., 1890-4; member Vt. Re- �Hon. David Arthur Taggart �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES publican state committee, 1894-8; colonel on staff of Governor Fuller, 1892-4; member Vt. house of rep resentatives, 1916; president Capital City Press, Montpelier, Vt.; treasurer and manager Opinion Press, Brad ford, Vt.; vice-president Woodstock (N. H.) Lumber Co.; director The Parker-Young Co., Lisbon, N. H.; member A. F. & A. M.—Lodge, Chap ter, Council, Commandery, Shrine, and 32nd degree—I. O. O. F., all branches, 20 years secretary Grand Lodge of Vermont; B. P. O. E.; P. of H.; A. O. A. M.; m., Sept. 24, 1873, Anne M. Weston, Nashua, N. H.; children; Leslie Weston, b. Apr. 26, 1877, d. Feb. 28, 1878; Katherine Louise (Mrs. W. S. Huntington), b. July 9, 1879; Sara Knowles, b. Dec. 3, 1881; Charles, b. July 1, 1884; Levi Houghton, b. Jan. 5, 1891, d. Oct. 7, 1918 in service. Residence, Bradford, Vt. Taggart, David Arthur Lawyer; b., Goffstown, N. H., Jan. 30, 1858; s. David M. and Esther (Wilson) Taggart; ed. Manchester high school, 1874, Harvard Univer sity, A.B. 1878; studied law with the late Hon. David Cross of Manchester; admitted to the N. H. Bar, Sept. 1, 1881, and has since been engaged in practice in that city; at first for several years in partnership with Judge Cross, many years past head of the firm of Tag gart, Tuttle, Burroughs & Wyman (now Taggart, Tuttle, Wyman & Starr) ; Congregationalist; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives from Goffstown, 1883; N. H. senate (pres ident), 1889; Republican candidate for Congress, first N. H. District, 1890; member A. F. & A. M., 32d deg-ee and Knight Templar, N. H. ar Ass'n and American Bar Ass'n; m., Nov. 11, 1884, Mary Elbra, dau. Dr. A. B. Story, Manchester; children, Esther M., (Mrs. Ernest R. Cooper), b. March 31, 1886; Ruth Story, (Mrs. Stanley C. Whipple), b. July 23, 1891. Residence, Manchester, N.H. 389 Norwood, Charles Miles Box manufacturer; b., West Brookfield, Mass., Oct. 23, 1844; s. George and Eliza (Baker) Norwood; ed. public and private schools in Massachusetts and Winchester, N. H.; Unitarian; Republican; engaged in manufacture of boxes in Keene for twenty-five years; six years superintendent of Beaver Mills, also doing business in his own name, and later as C. M. Nor wood & Son; sold out in June, 1918 to New England Box Co. ; member Keene city government as councilman and alderman fifteen years; member N. H. house of representatives, 1893-4, 1907 -8, 1911-12; N. H. constitutional con vention, 1912: member board of com missioners for Cheshire County since 1914; membeT A. F. & A. M., lodge, chapter, council, 32 degree, command ery and shrine; Unitarian Club, S. of V.; m., Sept. 12, 1866, Louisa M. Taft, Swanzey, N. H.; one son, Leon C., b. March 16, 1871, partner with his father in business. Residence, Keene, N. H. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Africa, Walter Greenland Gas engineer; b. Huntingdon, Pa., April 11, 1863; s. John Simpson and Dorothea (Greenland) Africa; ed. public schools and Huntingdon Academy (now Juniata College); clerk First National Bank, Huntingdon, a year and a half, then for a time with Elk ins & Widener, gas operators; subse quently leased and operated the Hunt ingdon Gas Works, 1885 to 1887; re moved to Manchester, N. H., in the spring of 1887, and became superin tendent of the People's Gas Light Co. of which he is now treasurer and man ager; director Amoskeag Nat'l Bank, Elliott Mf'g Co., American Guild of Gas Managers of New England (presi dent), American Gas Institute (direc tor), N. E. Association of Gas Engi neers (president), and actively identified with various other corporations; A. F. & A. M., Past Commander Trinity Commandery, K. T., Commander in Chief, N. H. Consistory, Past Poten tate, Bektash Temple, N. M. S.; mem ber Supreme Council, 33d degree, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.; m., Nov. 17, 1887, Maude E. Cun ningham, Huntingdon, Pa.; children. Dorothea C., b. Nov. 18, 1888 (Lasell Seminary); Esther Elizabeth, b. Jan. 22, 1890; Walter Murray, b. April 22, 1892; Maude Isabel, b. April 8, 1907. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Chamberlin, Edson Joseph Railway president; b., Lancaster, N. H., August, 1852; s. Joseph Mark and Roeann C. Chamberlin; ed. public schools and Montpelier (Vt.) Semi nary; served as timekeeper and clerk in railway office at St. Albans, Vt., 1871-5; secretary to general superin tendent, Central Vt. Ry., 1875-6; private secretary to general manager, 1877-84; superintendent Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain, 1886-1905; vicepresident and general manager Grand Trunk Pacific Ry., at Winnipeg, Man., 1909-12; president Grand Trunk Ry. System, and Grand Trunk Pacific, 1912-7, resigned as president Grand Trunk Pacific, 1917, but continued as president Grand Trunk System and director Grand Trunk Pacific; presi dent Central Vt. Ry., 1912-17, now director; m., 1876, Sara G. Place, St. Albans, Vt. Residence, Montreal, Canada. Bell, Louis Electrical engineer; b., Chester, N. H., Dec. 5, 1864; s. Gen. Louis and Mary A. P. (Bouton) Bell; ed. Dart mouth College, A.B., 1884; graduate student Johns Hopkins Univ., 1884; fellow in physics, 1&85-8; Ph.D. 1888; professor applied electricity, Purdue Univ., 1888-9; editor Electrical World, New York, 1890-2; chief engineer elec tric power transmission department, Gen. Electric Co.; consulting engineer in relation to electric power transmis sion since 1895; lecturer on power transmission, Mass. Inst. Tech., 18951905; lecturer on public lighting, Harvard Univ. and on illumination, Harvard Med. School, since 1914; Uni tarian; Republican; Fellow American �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Academy Arts and Sciences, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Na tional Electric Light Ass'n., and nu merous other organizations and clubs; m., Dec. 3, 1893, Sarah G. Hemenway, Somerville, Mass. Residence, West Newton, Mass. Office, 120 Boylston St., Boston. Beckley, Chester Charles Physician; b., Plainfield, N. H., Jan. 25, 1876; s. Charles C. and Kate E. (Daniels) Beckley; ed. public schools, Univ. of Vermont, College of Medicine, M.D. 1898; post graduate work in New York Post Graduate Med. School, Dartmouth Med. School, Clark Univ. and Harvard School of Medicine; located in practice in Lan caster, Mass., in 1899 and there con tinues; visiting physician to Clinton, Mass., Hospital, and Lancaster State Industrial School for Girls; member board of health and school physician, Lancaster; director Clinton Anti-tuber culosis Ass'n, Lancaster Social Serv ice Ass'n, member Mass. Med. Soc, American Med. Ass'n, Boston Soc. Psychiatry and Neurology, National Ass'n for Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis; Unitarian; Republican; member A. F. & A. M., 32d degree, and Shriner, and Boston Athletic Ass'n. Residence, Lancaster, Mass.. Barber, Daniel Fletcher Hardware merchant; b., Antrim, N. H., Aug. 9, 1855; s. Rev. Darnel W. and Adeline (Haven) Barber; ed. public schools; clerk with A. M. Gard ner & Co., and Gardner & Chandler, hardware, Boston, Mass., 1869-88; partner Chandler & Barber, whole sale hardware, 18&8-1914, since Chand ler & Barber Co. (Inc.) ; made his resi dence in Newton, Mass., in 1871; alderman, Newton, 1902-4; member Boston Chamber of Commerce; vicepresident Nat'l Retail Hardware Ass'n; director N. E. Hardware Dealers Ass'n (president 1896-7, 1910), presi dent Newton Y. M. C. A., 1888-90; member A. F. & A. M., Boston City Club, Newton Civic Club; m., Oct. 10, 391 1888, Artena Olivia Mansfield, East Saugus, Mass.; three children. Resi dence, 131 Newtonville Ave., Newton, Mass. Faulkner, Philip Handerson Lawyer; b., Keene, N. H., May 30, 1883; s. Francis C. and Martha B. (Ripley) Faulkner; ed. Keene schools, Phillips Exeter Academy, 1901, Har vard College, A.B. 1905; Harvard Law School, LL.B. 1907; admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Keene in 1907, with Hon. John E. Allen now associate justice N. H. Su perior Court; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1911-12; city solicitor, Keene, 1911-15; solicitor Cheshire County, 1915-19 (resigned April, 1917), member Keene city. gov ernment, 1918; member staff of Gov. Holland H. Spaulding, 1915-17; secre tary Republican state committee, 1912-14; chairman, 1916-18; director Citizens Nat'l Bank; trustee Cheshire County Savings Bank, Keene; trustee and vice-president Standard Securities �Rt. Rev. George Albert Guertin, D. D. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Co., Boston, Mass., director Conn. River R. R. Co., president trustees of Keene Public Library, director Keene Gas & Electric Co., Laconia Gas & Electric Co.; treasurer and director Greenfield, Mass. Gas Light Co.; gov ernment Appeal agent Cheshire County Draft Board; chairman Community Labor Board, Keene; president Keene Chapter, American Red Cross; m., June 22, 1916, Katherine H. Kingsbury Keene. Residence, Keene, N. H. Guertin, George Albert Roman Catholic Bishop of the Di ocese of Manchester; b., Nashua, N. H., Feb. 27, 1869, s. George and Louise (LeFebvre) Guertin; ed. St. Aloysius' School, Nashua; St. Charles' College, Sherbrooke, Canada; St. Hyacinthe College, Canada; St. John's Boston Ecclesiastical Seminary, Brighton, Mass., 1892; ordained priest of the Roman Catholic Church by Bishop Bradley in St. Aloysius' Church, Nashua, Dec. 17, 1892; assistant priest at St. Augustine's Church, Manchester, 1893-7; as sistant priest, Sacred Heart Church, Lebanon, 1897-1900; pastor St. An thony's Church, Manchester, 1900-7; consecrated bishop of the Diocese of Manchester, in St. Joseph's Cathedral, Manchester, by His Excellency, the Most Rev. Diomede Falconio, apos tolic delegate to the United States, later Cardinal Falconio, March 19, 1907; doctor of divinity, Laval Uni versity, Quebec, 1908; spokesman for Catholic schools at Semi-Centenary of Manchester, 1896; member of French Historical Soc. of the United States, 1914; etc., etc. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Bartley, William Tenney Clergyman; b., Concord, N. H., Nov. 7, 1868; s. Joseph D. and Mary A. (Tenney) Bartley ; ed. public schools, Yale, A. B. 1891. Ph.D. 1895; Andover Theological Sem., 1897, S.T.B. 1899; ordained Congregational Ministry, 1897; pastor, Salem, N. H.. 1896-1902, Bennington, 1902-7, Bethlehem, 1907 393 -11, First Church, Hadley, Mass., 1911-13, Middlefield, Mass., since 1913; member North Berkshire Ass'n, Con gregational Churches, North Berkshire Ministerial Union; m., Feb. 6, 1900, Carrie Belle Webster, Salem, N. H.; one son, Irving Dana. Residence, Middlefield, Mass. Babbidge, Paul Freese Superintendent Water, Sewer and Drain Department, Keene, N. H.; b.F Milford, Me., Jan. 17, 1858; s. John and Angeline (Jellison) Babbidge; ed. public schools and Oldtown (Me.) Academy, 1876; Episcopalian; Re publican; engaged for some time in civil engineering in Minnesota, and subsequently for seven years with George E. Waring, the eminent sani tary engineer, Newport, R. I.; located in Keene, N. H., June 18, 1888, as superintendent of the city's water, sewer and drain department which position he has since held continu ously; has always been interested in military affairs, served four years in �394 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES early life as a member of the First Reg't, Me. Volunteer Militia, and member of N. H. National Guard from 1888, holding all ranks up to brigadier general with which rank he retired, Dec. 1, 1913; captain, 1st, N. H. Vols, in Spanish War, 1898; Colonel N. H. State Guard, May 3, 1917-; member A. F. & A. M., lodge, chapter, council and commandery; Knights of Pythias and Red Men; m., Aug. 7, 1883, Kate M. Barrett, Keene. Residence, Keene, N. H. Parker, Samuel Sewall Lawyer; b., Wolfeboro, N. H., May 9, 1855; s. Harry Stanley and Hester A. (Stevens) Parker; descendant of William Parker (Portsmouth, 1699) and Judge William Parker of anteRevolution days; ed. public schools, Wolfeboro Academy and New Hamp ton Institute; studied law with George N. Eastman of Farmington, Joshua G. Hall and Robert G. Pike of Dover; ad mitted to the bar and began practice in Farmington in 1890, and there con tinuing; Congregationalist; Republi can; member N. H. state senate from District No. 5, 1904-5; trustee Farm ington Savings Bank; member N. H. Historical Soc, N. H. Forestry Ass'n., Henry Wilson Grange, P. of H. (treas urer), Woodbine Lodge, I. O. O. F., N. H. Bar Ass'n; m., May 10, 1879, Mary E. Horne. Residence, Farmington, N. H. Johnson, Thomas Franklin Lawyer; b., Pittsburg, N. H., July 3, 1848; s. David and Mary (Washman) Johnson; ed. public schools and Colebrook Academy; went to Iowa in search of health ; studied law with Hon. L. L. Ainsworth, admitted to the bar and practiced one year at Postville, la.; returned to New Hampshire and located at Colebrook, where he has continued in practice; Republican; member N. H. constitutional conven tion, 1902, 1912, N. H. bank commis sion, 1911-13; m., March 1, 1877, Abi gail Lovering. Residence, Colebrook, N. H. Bachelder, Thomas Cogswell Lawyer; b., Gilmanton, N. H., Nov. 6, 1860; s. Samuel F. and Mary B. (Cogswell) Bachelder; ed. Gilmanton Academy, Harvard College, A.B. 1883, A.M. 1886; Harvard Law School, LL.B. 1886; in practice of law in Boston since 1886; Congregationalist; Republican; member Boston City Council, 1894-5; Mass. house of representatives, 1896-7; director American Stave and Cooper age Co., Harvard Improvement Ass'n; member Mass. Militia three years, Colonial Club, Dorchester; m., Nov. 18, 1893, Claudia Wilma Crosby, Boston; two children. Residence, 39 Gleason St., Dorchester, Mass. Bailey, Charles Hardy Phvsician; b., West Svvanzey, N. H., Sept."21, 1856; s. Clark and Carolyn C. (Davis) Bailev; ed. Winchester, N. H., high school, N. H. College, B.S. 1879, Dartmouth Med. College, M.D. 1S81; located in medical practice in Gardner, Mass., 1881, and has there continued; �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Republican; member staff Henry Hayward Memorial Hospital; school com mittee, Gardner, since 1903; Mass. Med. Soc, Worcester North District Med. Soc, Gardner Boat Club; m., Aug. 14, 1884, Clara E. Morse, Win chester, N. H.; three children. Resi dence, Gardner, Mass. Young, John Edwin Jurist; b., Stratham, N. H., Jan. 26, 1855; s. Mark Fernald and Olive Light (Piper) Young; ed. public schools, Coes Academy, Northwood N. H., Dartmouth College, A.B., 1878; engaged for a time in farm labor studied law with Marston & Eastman some time; was variously engaged in the West and South until 1889 when he returned East, resumed his legal study, was admitted to the bar in 1890, and commenced practice with Marston & Eastman, continuing till after the death of Gen. Marston, and later in the firm Eastman, Young & O'Neill, and Eastman & Young till August, 1898, when he was appointed an associate justice of the supreme court of New Hampshire; April, 1901, associate justice superior court; January, 1904, again associate justice of the su preme court, since continuing; Con gregationalist; Republican; m., Jan 16, 1895, Bertha J. Hobbs, Newfields, N. H., d. 1906; one adopted daughter Priscilla Bertha Young. Residence Exeter, N. H. Barney, Charles Oscar Editor and publisher; b., Orange, N. H., July 21, 1846; s. Aaron and Sarah Ann (Chase) Barney; ed. public schools, Grafton select school, and Canaan Union Academy; established the Canaan Reporter, a weekly news paper, in 1867 and has continued its publication from that time, being the oldest newspaper publisher in contin uous service in the state; Methodist; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1901 ; constitutional convention, 1912; many years special justice Canaan police court; clerk and director Crystal Lake Water Co., 395 Canaan; member N. H. Press Ass'n (president), K. of P. (Grand Chancel lor, N. H., 1901), P. of H.; m., July, 1874, Mary E. Wilmarth. Residence, Canaan, N. H. English, Fred Hubbard Merchant (retired); b., Hartland, Vt., Jan. 8, 1857; s. John W. and Melissa (Hubbard) English; ed. public schools, Littleton high school; en gaged for forty years in grocery trade in Littleton, recently retiring; CongregationaUst; Democrat; member Lit tleton board of health, 1892-4; board of education, 1891-6; member N. H., house of representatives, 1919-20 (Chairman Committee on banks) ; vicepresident and director Littleton Nat'l Bank; secretary Littleton Musical Ass'n., 1893-5; director Littleton Shoe Co.; member A. F. & A. M. to and including 32d degree, and past E. Commander St. Gerard Commandery, K. T.; m., July 31, 1882, Claribel Richardson, Littleton. Residence, Lit tleton, N. H. �Hon. Edmund Sullivan �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Sullivan, Edmund Lawyer; b., Lancaster, N. H., April 19, 1865; s. Florence and Margaret (Shea) Sullivan: ed. public schools, Lancaster Academy, Law Depart ment Univ. of Mich., LL.B. 1890; admitted to the Michigan bar, but returned to Lancaster and located in practice there in 1892, where he was for several years in partnership with the late William H. Shurtleff, but in 1901 removed to Berlin and formed a partnership with Daniel J. Daley, which has continued, the firm doing an extensive business; Catholic; Demo crat; auditor, Coos County, 1900-14; member N. H. constitutional conven tion, 1912; chairman N. H. License Commission from August 7, 1913, until legislated out of office on partisan grounds, August, 1915; clerk BerlinShelburne Power Co.; appointed mem ber District Draft Board, July 21, 1917; chairman Berlin District Fuel Committee, Oct. 17, 1917; member Community Labor Board, August, 1918; member Speakers' Bureau for War Work from organization in 1917 and frequently speaking during the war; member Catholic Order of Fores ters, Knights of Columbus and Elks; m., Nov. 29, 1894, Mary Kenyon; children, Harold C., b. Aug. 25, 1895, in U. S. Navy from the commencement of the war with Germany; Miriam, b. Jan. 25, 1897, at home. Residence, Berlin, N. H. Madden, Charles Augustus Lawyer; b., Feb. 4, 1881: s. Thomas and Honora (Cain) Madden; ed. public schools of Keene; studied law with his brother, Joseph Madden and was admitted to the bar July 13, 1909, since practicing in Keene; Re publican; member Keene City Coun cil, 1908; special justice Keene Mu nicipal Court. appointed March 10, 1915; succeeded L. W. Holmes as justice, April 25, 1918; member N. H. constitutional convention, 1918; mem ber Lodge of the Temple, A. F. & A. M.; m., March 14, 1908, Winnifred Comer. Residence, Keene, N. H. 397 Sawyer, Herbert Noyes Dairy farmer; b., Atkinson, N. H.. July 6, 1860; s. Jesse Augustus and Elizabeth Bradley (Noyes) Sawyer; ed. public schools and Atkinson Acad emy; Universalist; Republican; mem ber Atkinson school board since es tablishment of the present system and chairman for ten years, also chairman joint boards of Atkinson, Hudson, Salem and Danville since the forma tion of the supervisory district; four years member of board of selectmen of Atkinson (chairman two years); member N. H. House of Representa- m \ 1 1 f. > 1 1 m1 9 tives, 1917-18, having received all but five votes cast; vice-president N. H. Dairymen's Ass'n; member N. E. Milk Producer's Ass'n, serving as chair man of county and state organiza tions; member I. O. O. F., J. O. U. A. M. and P. of H.; five years master of Atkinson Grange; four years dis trict deputy N. H. State Grange, four years general deputy; Overseer N. H. State Grange 1917-; m., Oct. 17, 1886 �398 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Nettie Grace Pettengill; children, Arthur Herbert, b. March 8, 1889 (N. H. College, 1912); Clifford Augustus, Aug. 30, 1894 (N. H. College, 1915)! On Nov. 1, 1915, the two sons took charge of the farm, and have since managed it under the name of H. N. Sawyer & Sons. Residence, Atkinson, College, A.B., 1910; Episcopalian; member Boston Woman's College Club, St. Mary's Alumnae Ass'n, Radcliffe Alumnae Ass'n; began train ing as a secretary in the Associated Chanties of Boston; graduated from the Mass. General Hospital, Feb., 1916; became night supervisor in that hospital till the U. S. Army Base Hos pital, No. 6, to which she belonged, Fletcher, Lucy Nettie left for France, June, 1917; became Red Cross nurse; b., Grouville, Isle of head nurse in one of the medical wards; Jersey, England, Feb. 18, 1886; dau. contracted cerebro-spinal meningitis and died May 6, 1918; buried with full military honors in the first grave in the officers' cemetery. She was the first Red Cross nurse in General Pershing's army to meet death in the performance of duty. Born in Eng land, reared in America, died in France, she gave her life for humanity. The Spiker of June, 1918, a monthly magazine for the American Army, says: "Miss Fletcher was highly esteemed by all soldiers, especially the Eighteenth Engineers. It was her tireless work and devotion to duty that resulted in her death." Miss Parsons, the chief nurse of the Base Hospital, writes: "She was wonderfully brave and patient and uncomplaining. If all of us could be like her, heaven would come on earth. It was a privilege to have known her. ' ' Adams, James Meade Journalist; b., Nashua, N. H., June 26, 1862; s. James P. and Anna G. (Page) Adams; ed. public schools, Weare, N. H.; engaged in newspaper Charles George Ellis and Nettie Mur- work from early life; associate editor dock (Binet) Fletcher; granddaughter American Young Folks, Manchester, Rev. William and Lucy Antoinette N. H., 1884; editorial writer, Daily (Murdock) Binet. Miss Fletcher's Telegraph, Nashua., N. H., 1889-99; father and grandfather were English, member pioneer American colony in but on her mother's side she is de Cuba, 1900; associate editor, N. E. scended from old Massachusetts fam Farmer, 1910-11; contributor in prose ilies, Mason, Dedham, and Robert and verse to many papers and maga Murdock, Roxbury, Mass., 1692. In zines; Unitarian; Republican; mes 1902 she came to Concord, N. H., to senger, N. H. Senate 1887-90; ser make her home with her aunts, the geant at arms, 1895-7; statistical Misses Eliza M., Alice L. and Maude agent for U. S. Dep't of Agriculture B. Binet; ed. St. Mary's School one for New Hampshire, 1890-3; member year, high school, 1902, Radcliffe N. H. Press Ass'n, Unitarian Men's �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 399 Club, Brattleboro', Vt.; author, "Pioneering in Cuba," 1901; m., Sept. 22, 1890, Maria Dame, Lynn, Mass.; children, James Greenleaf, b. March 4, 1892; Constance May, March 10, 1894; Leon Mitchell and Lincoln Dame, May 16, 1898. Resi dence, Brattleboro, Vt. ciated Charities, Haverhill, Mass., 1910-15; president board of trustees, Haverhill, Y. M. C. A.; Congregationalist; Republican; m., Nov. 12, 1879, Alice Goodhue Safford, Cam bridge, Mass.; two children. Resi dence, 50 Merrimack St., Haverhill, Mass. Aldrich, George Isaac Educator; b., Manchester, N. H., Dec. 1, 1853; s. Charles and Ann (Bowen) Aldrich; ed. public schools, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1875 (Phi Beta Kappa); Unitarian; Repub lican; principal Adams Grammar School, Quincy, Mass., 1875-8, super intendent of schools, Canton, Mass., 1878-80; Canton and Milton, 1880-3, Milton and Quincy, 1883-92, Newton, 1893-9; acting superintendent, Spring field, 1900; superintendent schools, Brookline, Mass., 1900- ; mem ber Mass. State Board of Educa tion, 1890-1908; member N. E. A. Council of Education, Mass. State Teachers Ass'n, Mass. Schoolmasters Club; m., 1st, Oct. 27, 1880, Evelyn L. Holbrook, Hopkinton, Mass., d. 1885; 2d, March 31, 1887, Elsie M. Holbrook; one daughter, Evelyn Hope. Residence, 122 Kent St., Brookline, Mass. Wentworth, Joseph Lawyer; b., Sandwich, N. H., Jan. 29, 1877, on the place occupied by his ancestors for three generations; s. of Paul and Ellen Tilton (Dunklee) Wentworth, grandson of Col. Joseph and Sarah Payson (Jones) Wentworth, descended from Elder William Went Anthony, Francis Wayland Physician; neurologist; b., Great Falls (Somersworth), N. H., Aug. 25, 1858; s. Rev. George Nelson and Abbie Clark (Stuart) Anthony; ed. Harvard Univ., A.B. 1879; teacher Patten (Me.) Academy, 1879-80; Weston, Mass., high school, 1882-5; M.D., Harvard Med. School, 1888; house officer, Hav erhill, Mass., City hospital, 1888-9; physician for same, 1895-1900; physician Hale Hospital; associate medical examiner 4th Essex Mass. District; consulting physician, Danvers, Mass., Insane Hospital; member corporation Waverly School for Feeble minded; Mass. Med. Soc, Mass. Soc. Examining Physicians (president, 1915); Essex North District Med. Soc, Haverhill Med. Club; president Asso worth of Dover, N. H., the first immi grant; ed. Holderness School for Boys, N. H., Phillips Andover Academy, Mass., Dartmouth College, 1900 Harvard Law School, 1903; member of firm of Choate, Hall & Stewart, Boston; Episcopalian; Republican; member of Alpha Delta Phi and Sphinx at Dartmouth; member Dartmouth Club of Boston, Boston Chamber of �# ^ 19 '"-' ^^ *** Alfred W. Abbott, M. D. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Commerce, Boston Bar Ass'n. Busi ness address, 30 State St., Boston, Mass. Residence, Boston and Sand wich, N. H. Abbott, Alfred Wells Physician; b., Concord, N. H., May 7, 1842; s. Alfred Chandler and Judith (Farnum) Abbott; ed. Boscawen Acad emy, 1863, Dartmouth Med. College, 1867; commenced the practice of medicine in Kansas, but returned to New Hampshire, locating in Sanbornton, whence, after ten years, he re moved to Laconia and has there con tinued in practice; he has written many articles along medical lines, some of which have appeared in lead ing medical periodicals. As an expert witness he has been called to testify in court cases in all parts of the state. He is the owner of the Alfred Abbott farm in West Concord, on the shore of the Merrimack, near Sewall's Falls, which contained one of the finest tim ber lots in the state, and has been owned by Abbotts in direct lineal de scent since the first settlement; it is now used by the family as a summer residence; Republican; president Citi zens' Telephone Co.; trustee Laconia Savings Bank; m., Dec. 30, 1869, Julia A. Clay; children, Clifton S., physician; Blanche Newell, teacher of Latin, Laconia high school. Resi dence, Laconia, N. H. Aldrich, Walter J. Physician; b., Lyman, N. H., Nov. 3, 1866; s. Albert H. and Rula R. (Tucker) Aldrich; ed. public schools and St. Johnsbury (Vt.) Academy, 1888; taught in Kansas in 1889; graduated M.D., from Bellevue Hos pital Med. School, New York, 1893, and immediately commenced practice in St. Johnsbury, Vt., since continu ing; member Vermont house of repre sentatives, 1912-3; Progressive party candidate for governor of Vermont, 1914; member Caledonia County and Vermont Med. Soc. and American Med. Ass'n; m., Nov. 1, 1893, Flora Folsom, St. Johnsbury: one son, James F. Residence, St. Johnsbury, Vt. 27 401 Mason, Wallace Edward Educator; b., North Conway, N. H., June 24, 1861; s. John E. and Lizzie W. (Randall) Mason; ed. Fryeburg, Me., Academy, Bowdoin College, 1882; Harvard and Clark University and Hyannis Summer schools; principal Thomaston, Me., high school, 1883-8, admitted to the bar in Colorado in 1889; practiced law in Tennessee, 188991; principal high schools, Orange, Mass., 1892-7; Leominster, Mass., 1879-1902; district superintendent of schools, Leicester and Charlton, Mass., 1902-6; superintendent of schools and principal high school, North Andover, Mass., 1906-11; di rector Keene, N. H., Normal School since 1911; Congregationalist; Repub lican; member N. H. constitutional convention, 1918; A. F. & A. M.; past Patron, O. E. S., S. A. R., P. of H., Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Delta Phi; member National Educational Ass'n, American Inst. of Instruction (presi dent); director Keene Commercial �402 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Club; m., June 30, 1887, Nettie Rob inson; children, Harold Elliot, b. Sept. 13, 1888, architect in Keene; Donald Robinson, b. March 28, 1891, U. S. Navy; Wallace E., Jr., b. Feb. 9, 1894, farmer in Connecticut. Resi dence, Keene, N. H. McFarland, Annie Avery Born, Concord, N. H.; dau. Deacon Asa and Clarissa Jane (Chase) Mc Farland, granddaughter Rev. Asa and Elizabeth (Kneeland) McFarland. Rev. Dr. McFarland was the third minister of the First Congregationalist church of Concord, 1798-1825. Mrs. E. K. McFarland founded the N. H. Female Cent Institution, 1804, and the Concord Female Charitable Soc, 1812, probably the oldest philan thropic societies in the country founded by a woman. Miss McFarland was educated in private and public schools, graduated from Concord high school; treasurer of N. H. Female Cent In stitution since 1875; president Con cord Female Charity Soc, 1904-10; secretary Nat. Woman's Home Mis sionary Federation, 1905-8, 191013; president Avon (Shakespeare) Club, 1902-7; on executive committee N. H. Anti-Suffrage Ass'n; monthly visitor, N. H. Orphans' Home; mem ber South Congregational church of which her parents were among the founders (1837) in whose memory she has given a window of Tiffany stained glass; member Woman's Board of Foreign Missions, American Defence Soc, Am. Forestry Ass'n, N. H. Histor ical Soc, N. H. Audubon Soc, Soc. for Protection of N. H. Forests, Nat. Geographic Soc, N. H. Ministers' and Widows' Fund (memorial), N. H. Home Miss. Soc. (life), Concord Woman's Club, Concord Friendly Club, District Nursing Ass'n, Charity Organization Soc, S. P. C. A., Red Cross, Woman's Ass'n, South church, South Church Relief Soc. (president several years). Abbott, Harlan Page Surgeon; b., Antrim, N. H., July 10, 1860; s. John Rand and Hannah Os good (True) Abbott; ed. Phillips Exe ter Academy, 1881, Brown Univ., A.B. 1885, A.M. 1S89, Harvard Med. School M.D. 1889; in practice in Providence, R. I., since 1889; engaged in hospital service; now surgeon for ear, nose and throat, Rhode Island Hospital; Bap tist; Republican; member Providence Med. Ass'n, Rhode Island Med. Soc, American Med. Ass'n and various other medical societies and organizations; Delta Upsilon (Brown Chapter), Medi cal Improvement, Providence Art and University Clubs of Providence; m., June 25, 1898, Cornelia Seabury Cook, New Bedford, Mass.; two daughters. Residence, 152 Angell St., Providence, R.I. Allen, Glover Morrill Naturalist; b., Walpole, N. H.. Feb. 8, 1879; s. Rev. Nathaniel G. and Har riet Ann (Schouler) Allen; ed. Harvard Univ., A.B. 1901, A.M. 1903, Ph.D. 1904; graduate student, 1906-7; secre tary and librarian Boston Soc. Nat �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ural History, 1901- ; connected with department of Mammals, Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology, since 1907; member expedition to Bahama Islands, 1904, British East Africa, 1909, Grenada, British West Indies, 1910, Sudan, 1912; Republican; Episcopalian; member Boston Soc. Natural History, American Ornitholog ical Union, Biological Soc, Washing ton, D. C., Phi Beta Kappa, Travelers' , Naturalists' and Harvard Clubs; m., June 26, 1911, Sarah Moody Cushing, Salem, Mass.; one daughter. Resi dence, 126 Pleasant St., Arlington, Mass. Jackman, Samuel Hason Teacher; farmer; b., Enfield, N. H., July 20, 1831, s. William and Lucy (Eaton) Jackman; ed. public schools, Andover (now Proctor) Academy, Kimball Union Academy, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1860; taught school and engaged in farm labor in early life; went to Bureau Co., 11linois, in 1861 and taught there till 1863, when he joined an emigrant train for California where he has since resided, teaching in public schools for twenty years, except for three years—1872-3-4:—when he was superintendent of schools for the city of Sacramento; in 1884 abandoned teaching and purchased and operated a ranch till 1909, when he retired; poli tically a Democrat, then Republican, next a Progressive, now a Prohibition ist; member A. F. & A. M., joining in 1860, Social Lodge, No. 50 of Enfield, and demitted to Tehoma Lodge of Sacramento in 1865; Patron of Hus bandry, since 1883, holding the princi pal offices in subordinate and Pomona Granges; m., Aug. 13, 1870 Ann McDaniel. Residence, 2819 E St., Sacramento, Cal. Parker, Charles Sullivan N. H. Manager Aetna Life Ins. Co., b., North Andover, Mass., Oct. 21, 1845; s. Deacon Stephen Hall and Anne Matilda (Abbot) Parker; eighth in descent from Dea. Thomas Parker, Reading, Mass., 1635; great great 403 grandson of John Parker and great grandson of Lieut. John Parker, Jr., both of whom were in the battle of Lexington (the latter served through out the Revolution); grandson of Rev. Joshua Abbot of Concord, N. H., and great grandson of Capt. Joshua Abbot who commanded a New Hamp shire company at Bunker Hill; ed. Punchard Free School, Andover and Phillips Andover Academy; in early years in mercantile life, Boston, Lowell and Lawrence, Mass. ; with Page Belt ing Co., Concord, N. H., 1876-86; insurance business, Concord, 1886- ; member First Congregationalist church (deacon since 1908); Repub lican; member Common Council; director Page Belting Co.; on Ceme tery Commission several years; mem ber Wonolancet Club (charter, 1891), N. H. Historical Soc, S. A. R., Parker Genealogical Soc, I. 0. O. F. (joining in 1867), Blazing Star Lodge, Trinity Chapter, Horace Chase Council, Mount Horeb Commandery, A. F. & �Ira Francis Harris �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES A. M., Concord, N. H. (Past Master of Lodge, Past Commander Mount Horeb), N. H. Consistory, Scottish Rite, 32d degree; m., May 24, 1870, Lawrence, Mass., Kate Maria Shetler; children, (1) Alice Frances, Concord high school, 1894, N. E. Conservatory, Boston, 1896, also post graduate course; m. Albert Britton Smith, Sept. 19, 1905, now living in Marion, Ind.; their children, Francis Parker, Katherine Belle, Elsbeth, Charles Sumner, Harriet Evelyn; (2) Elisa beth Abbot, Concord high school, 1900 (valedictorian), A. B., Smith College, 1904. Residence, 238 North Main St., Concord, N. H. Harris, Ira Francis Banker, traveller, author, lecturer; b., Nashua, N. H., Nov. 9, 1855; s. Robert and Mary (Glines) Harris; descendant in seventh generation from John Harris of Charlestown, Mass. (1658): ed. public schools of Nashua: went West and was variously engaged after leaving school, but returned home, and in 1877 entered employ of Indian Head National Bank of Nashua; promoted assistant cashier in 1886, and cashier in 1895, which position he still holds; Congregationalist; Demo crat; cashier Indian Head Nat'l Bank; president Edgewood Cemetery Ass'n; trustee Nashua public library; director Pennichuck Water Works; treasurer Nashua Development Co.; member American Bankers' Ass'n (vice-president for New Hampshire); treasurer of Nashua Board of Trade, and New Hampshire Board of Trade many years previous to 1916; ad ministrator of many estates; traveled extensively in this country and Mexico, and made a tour of the world in 1913; has prepared and delivered many il lustrated lectures, depicting the coun tries and scenes through which he has traveled, having an unusually fine collection of views; has also devoted much time to the study of local history, his lectures on "Historic Nashua," "Colonial Homes" and the "Merri mack Valley," no less than those on 405 Mexico and "Around the World," proving deeply interesting, and fre quently called for; author of "Breezes from the Orient" (travel volume), 1914, and various monographs and historical papers; member A. F. & A. M. in cluding 32d degree, Knight Templar; m., June 7, 1881, Mary C. Proctor, Nashua. Residence, Nashua, N. H. Hall, Harriet James Social worker; b., Manchester, N. H., May 24, 1869; dau. Henry Nason 1*1 *m ■ :j H ^..^^ Wi W- r^ " . lM and Nancie (Crombie) Hall; ed. private and public schools of Man chester, high school, 1886, St. Mary's School, Concord, N. H., School for Social Workers, Boston, Mass., 190910; secretary St. Mary's Alumnae Ass'n, 1893-5; secretary Molly Stark Chapter, D. A. R., 1906-8; visitor for Associated Charities, Boston, 1909-11; trustee St. Mary's School, 1909- ; superintendent St. Stephen's Neighbor hood Club, Boston, 1910-11; secretary Manchester District Nursing Ass'n, �406 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1911- ; chairman Girls' Club, Man chester, 1912- ; visitor Home Seivice Section Red Cross, 1918- ; communi cant and S. S. teacher, Grace church, Manchester (P. E.); member Molly Stark Chapter, D. A. R., N. H. Soc. of Colonial Dames, Manchester Fed eration of Clubs, Graduate Club of School of Social Workers (Boston), Monday Evening Club (Boston), N. H., Historical Soc, N. H. Settlement Ass'n, Manchester Historic Art Club. Residence, 289 Merrimack St., Man chester, N. H. Tuck, Edward Arthur Clergyman; field secretary Lord's Day League; b., Milford, N. H., Feb. 6, 1860; s. Eben Baker and Lydia (Frye) Tuck; ed. Milford high school, McCollom Inst., Mont Vernon, N. H., Worcester Academy, Brown Univ. (one year), Amherst College, A.B. 1885, studied law in Milford one year, Chicago Theological Sem., Newton (Mass.) Theological Sem., Rochester (N. Y.) Theological Sem., 1889; ordained Baptist minister, Newburg, N. Y., 1891, pastor there till 1896; Nantucket, Mass., 1896-9; traveling evangelist two years; minister Congre gational church, Otisfield and Casco, Me., 1901-3; missionary among lum bermen, Maine and New Hampshire, 1904; state missionary, N. H. Home Missionary Soc, 1905; minister at West Stewartstown, N. H., 1906-7; minister Congregational Church, West Concord, N. H., 1908-13; field sec retary, Lord's Day League, 1913- ; Independent; member A. F. & A. M., Phi Beta Kappa, Theta Delta Chi, N. H. Historical Soc, N. H. Home Missionary Soc, Anti-Saloon League (director), A. B. C. F. M., South African General Mission (director), China Inland Mission, Concord Equal Suffrage League, W. C. T. U. (hon.), Red Cross, N. H. Audubon Soc, Central N. H. Congregational Club, Merrimack Ass'n Congregational Min isters; trustee Golden Rule Farm, Franklin, N. H.; m., Feb. 19, 1897, Grace Evelyn Whitson, Newburg, N. Y. Residence, Concord, N. H. Madden, Joseph Lawyer; b., Central Bridge, N. Y., July 1, 1866; s. Thomas and Honora (Cain) Madden; cd. public schools of Keene, N. H.; studied law with Don H. Woodward of Keene; admitted to the bar March 13, 1889 and since in practice in Keene; Catholic; Demo crat; member Keene City Council and board of aldermen, and N. H. house of representatives in 1907-8 and 1909-10, on committee on Revision of Laws in former and judiciary in latter session; member N. H. National Guard and captain of Co. G, six years, retiring in 1916; member A. O. H., B. P. O. E., and Foresters of America; m., June 27, 1894, Eugenie Chalifour of Keene. Residence, Keene, N. H. Alexander, Thomas Branch Physician; b., Grantham, N. H.. Nov. 12, 1875; s. Thomas Branch and Mary Frances (Maxfield) Alexander; ed. Newport, Vt., high school, Mont �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES pelier Sem., Baltimore Med. College, M.D. 1901; Maryland Univ., 1913; commenced practice in Scituate Har bor, Mass., in 1901 and has there continued; Methodist; Republican; school physician, Scituate; medical examiner for New York Life and many other insurance companies; member Mass. Med. Soc, American Med. Ass'n, Hatherly Med. Club; m., Oct. 15, 1907, Marion Collier Welch, Scit uate, Mass. Residence, Scituate Har bor, Mass. Turner, HuffmanGeorge Farmer; hotel keeper; b., Bethle hem, N. H., July 29, 1859; s. James N. and Mary A. (Hall) Turner; ed. public schools of Bethlehem and Lit tleton high school; Congregationalist; Republican; selectman of Bethlehem twelve years; treasurer of Grafton Co. four years; county commissioner fifteen years; member N. H. house of representatives, 1907-8, state senate, 1909-10, Executive Council, 1911-12; resides on the farm settled by his great grandfather in 1798, and which has descended in the family from that date; has managed the same and con ducted a summer hotel business since the beginning of his active career; manager Bethlehem Electric Light Co.; trustee Littleton Savings Bank; administrator and trustee of many estates; Mason (K. T.); m., June 17, 1881, Susan R. White, Bethlehem; children, Mary (Mrs. Walter S. Noyes), b. Sept. 9, 1882, Dow Academy, 1900; Helen Esther, b. May 8, 1885, Bethle hem high school, 1902; James A., b. Dec. 15, 1888, Bethlehem high school, 1908, superintendent Bethlehem Elec tric Co.; Gertrude, b. Nov. 8, 1890, Plymouth Normal School, 1912, teacher in Bethlehem graded schools. Residence, Bethlehem, N. H. McCollister, Lee Sullivan Clergyman; educator; b., West moreland, N. H., June 5, 1859; s. Rev. Sullivan Holman and Fanny Sophia (Knight) McCollister; ed. Nashua public schools, Buchtel College, Ohio, 407 Tufts College, A.B. 1881, Tufts Theo logical School, B.D. 1884, London College, London, England; D.D., Tufts, 1892; Universalist; Independent; ordained to the Universalist Minis try, 1894; pastor Universalist church, Claremont, 1884-8, Church of Our Father, Detroit, Mich., 1889-1912; Dean Crane Theological School, Tufts College, 1912- ; member trustees Universalist Gen. Con. (president since 1913); president Universalist Gen. Con., since 1915; Sons of the American Revolution (Chaplain-Gen eral National Soc); Soc. of Colonial Wars (past Chaplain Michigan Soc); A. F. & A. M. 32d degree and K. T. (Detroit Commandery No. 1); Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Delta Theta; Bos ton City Club, University Club, Twen tieth Century Club; m., May 1, 1889, Lizzie S., dau. Hon. Hosea W.and Caroline L. (Southgate) Parker, Clare mont, N. H.; children, Parker, b. Sept. 5, 1890, Detroit, Mich. (Tufts, 1911, Harvard Law School, 1914); �Hon. John Henry Bartlett �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES lawyer, legal department N. Y. C. R. R., 1914-7; lieutenant in Transgortation Dept., headquarters A.E.F., irest, France; Catharine, b. Claremont, July 4, 1893 (Smith College, 1915); government service, General Hospital, No. 6, Fort McPherson, Ga., 1918-. Residence, Tufts College, Mass. Bartlett, John Henry Lawyer, Governor of New Hamp shire; b., Sunapee, N. H., March 15, 1869; s. John Z. and Sophronia A. (Sargent) Bartlett; ed. Colby Acad emy, New London; Dartmouth Col lege, A.B. 1S94; taught school in Portsmouth four years after gradua tion, as principal of the Haven and Whipple grammar schools and the Portsmouth high school, meanwhile studying law in the offices of John W. Kelly and Hon. Calvin Page; ad mitted to the N. H. bar in June, 1898, and immediately engaged in practice as a partner with Judge Page under firm name of Page & Bartlett; after wards Page, Bartlett & Mitchell; Methodist; Republican; postmaster of Portsmouth four years, by appoint ment of President McKinley and four years by appointment of President Roosevelt; aide-de-camp on staff of Gov. John McLane, with rank of Col onel, and active in making the local ar rangements for the Russo-Japanese Peace Conference in Portsmouth in 1908; president Republican state con vention, 1916; member N. H. house of representatives, 1917-18, member Judi ciary Committee, and introduced the "54 hour act," "free employment agency act," act removing the criminal record of minora, a child welfare act and other reform measures. In 1912, by appointment of Governor Bass, he represented New Hampshire at the sixth annual meeting of the American Academy of Political and Social Science. He is a director of the N. H. Nat'I Bank of Portsmouth, Portsmouth Trust & Guarantee Co., Granite State Fire Ins. Co., Piscataqua Fire Ins. Co., president Allied Theatres Co., 409 Union Theatre Co.; trustee R. O. Treadwell estate; member A.F.&A.M., K. T., I. O. O. F., B. P. O. E., P. of H., K. of P., Amoskeag Veterans, N. H. Vet erans Ass'n (honorary), Warwick Club, Portsmouth Athletic Club, Yacht Club, Country Club, Wonolancet Club, Con cord, Denyfield, Manchester; many years prominent as a public speaker and occasional orator and in constant service during the late war in patriotic work ; unanimously nominated for Gov ernor of New Hampshire in the 1918 primary and elected in November by 6,000 majority; m., June 4, 1900, Agnes, dau. of Hon. Calvin Page; one son, Calvin Page, b. Oct. 8, 1901, now a student at Phillips (Andover) Acad emy. Residence, Portsmouth. Atherton, Ella Blaylock Physician and surgeon; b., Ulverston, Eng., Jan., 1860; dau. William and Margaret (Schollick) Blaylock; removed to America in infancy; ed. McGill Normal School, Montreal, Can., 1880; Woman's Med. School, Queen's Univ., Kingston, Can., 1887; student N. Y. Post Graduate Med. School. 1896; teacher, 1880-2; commenced practice of medicine, Newport, Vt., 1887; removed to Nashua, N. H., 1888, and has continued in practice there; member staff of Nashua Emer gency and St. Joseph's hospitals, at tending physician Home for Aged Women; member Nashua Med. Ass'n (president, 1908), Hillsboro Co. Med. Ass'n, N. H. Med Soc, American Med. Ass'n, N. H. Surgical Club, Orleans Co., Vt., Med. Soc', Fortnightly Club, Nashua; Episcopalian; m., Sept. 8, 1898, Capt. Henry B. Atherton, Nashua; two children. Residence, 31 Fairmount Heights, Nashua, N. H. Cummings, Milon David Head of Cummings Brothers monu mental business; b., Acworth, N. H., March 5, 1844; s. Alvah and Polly (Grout) Cummings, grandson Col. Ebenezer Grout, also Rev. David Cum mings, Baptist minister of Acworth; seventh in descent from Isaac Cum �410 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES mings, Topsfield, Mass.; ed. town schools and Tilton Sem.; engaged in monumental business since 1863, old est man in business on Main street, Concord; Republican; member of Legislature, 1911; member First Bap tist church, Rumford Lodge, I. O. O. F.; m., Nov. 19, 1868, Concord, N. H., Sarah Ann Sawyer; children, (1) Ralph Cochran, d. March 15, 1879; (2) Alvah Cochran, high school, 1892, B.S., Dart mouth College, 1896, Harvard Med. School, 1901, physician, Newton, Mass., m. Jeannette Harris, one child, Ann; (3) Maude; (4) Edward Sawyer, high school, Philadelphia Dental Col lege, 1900, in practice, Concord, N. H., m. Fannie Stimson, one child, Edward Sawyer, Jr.; (5) Samuel Quincy, high school, Boston Univ. Law School one year, associated with his father in business, m. Mary Agnes Donovan; (6) Ralza Milon, high school, 1905, A.B., Dartmouth College, 1909, in charge of infant shoe department, Filene's, Boston, m. Genevieve Warner, one child, Jean. Residence, 1 Fiske St., Concord, N. H. Holden, Arthur James Lawyer; postmaster of Keene; b., Townshend, Vt., Nov. 22, 1863; s. Hollis J. and Ardilla (Puffer) Holden; ed. public schools, Leland and Gray Sem., Townshend, and Glenwood Classical Sem., West Brattleboro, Vt. (1887), meanwhile teaching school in South Windham, Brattleboro and Grafton; commenced study of law in the spring of 1888, with Carpenter & Towle, Boston, Mass.; employed as clerk for the assessors of Malden, Mass., three seasons, also as a teacher in the evening schools of that city; attended Albany Law School, fall term of 1889, and Harvard Law School as special student, fall and winter, 1890-1; engaged in general insurance with Edward L. Walker at Bellows Falls, Vt., spring of 1891, countinuing till summer of 1894, when he entered the law school of the Univ. of West Virginia, at Morgantown, graduating LL!b. in 1895, and admtted to the W. Va. bar in June of that year; ad �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES mitted to the N. H. bar on examina tion, Feb., 1896, when he located in practice in Keene, continuing in prac tice till commissioned postmaster, Feb. 11, 1914, which position he still holds, having been reappointed in 1918; Baptist; Democrat; several years auditor for Cheshire County; twice Democratic candidate for Mayor of Keene, being defeated first by a Elurality of fifty-nine votes and the ist time by only ten; member, A. F. & A. M., P. of H.; m., Oct. 9, 1895, Mrs. Stella M. (Bemis) Martin of Athens, Vt. Residence, Keene, N. H. Cram, Ralph Adams Architect; author; b., Hampton Falls, N. H., Dec. 16, 1863; s. Rev. William A. and Sarah Elizabeth (Blake) Cram; ed. schools of Augusta, Me., Westford, Mass., and Exeter, N. H.; Litt.D., Princeton, 1910; LL.D., Yale, 1915; practising architect since 1889; supervising architect, Princeton Univ.; professor of architecture, Mass. Inst. Tech;. chairman Boston City Planning Board; member American Academy, Arts and Sciences, Nat'l Institute Arts and Letters; ex-president Boston Soc. of Architects; member Royal Geograph ical Soc. of London, etc.; author, "The Ruined Abbeys of Great Britain," 1906; "Impressions of Japanese Architecture and the Allied Arts," 1906; "The Gothic Quest," 1907; "The Ministry of Art," 1914; "Heart of Europe," 1915, etc.; m., Sept. 20, 1900, Elizabeth Carrington, of Virf'nia. Residence, 52 Chestnut St., oston, and "Whitehall," Sudbury, Mass. Office, 15 Beacon St., Boston and 33 West 42d St., New York. Sampson, Cassander Cary Clergyman; b., Harrison, Me., Sept. 2, 1850; s. Thomas Roby and Harriet (Cary) Sampson; ed. public schools of Harrison; North Bridgton, Me., Acad emy, Bowdoin College, A.B. 1873; Andover Theological Sem., 1878; or dained to the ministry, May 18, 1881; pastor at Gilmanton Iron Works, N. H. 1878-9; Pembroke, 1879-85; Tilton, 411 ; Oongre trustee N. H. Conference of Congre gational churches; N. H. Home Mis sionary Society; N. H. Congregational Ministers' and Widows' Fund; director N. H. Bible Soc. Residence, Tilton, N. H. Robie, Samuel Hastings Journalist; b., New Hampton, N. H., Aug. 9, 1862; s. William R. and Harriet H. (Chase) Robie; ed. public schools, Meredith high school; en gaged for nearly twenty years with Omar A. Towne in the printing and publishing business, issuing the Frank lin Transcript, at Franklin, N. H.; since 1902 editor and publisher of the Chelsea Evening Record, Chelsea, Mass.; Republican; City Marshal, Franklin, N. H., 1894-98; chairman Board of Excise, Chelsea, Mass., since 1917 (appointed by Gov. Samuel W. McCall); trustee County Savings Bank, director Chelsea Co-operative Bank, Chelsea, Mass.; member I. O. �Rev. Jonothan S. Lewis �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES O. F., Massachusetts Press Associa tion; m., September, 1881, Olive L. Mills. Residence, Chelsea, Mass. Lewis, Jonathan Snow Clergyman; State Commissioner of Law Enforcement; b., Boston, Mass., Nov. 14, 1864; s. Luther and Almira Horton (Smith) Lewis; ed. public schools of Boston, Everett and Eastham, Mass., Newton Theological In stitution, Newton Center, Mass., B.D., 1911 (class president); Baptist; Re publican; pastor Baptist church, Am herst, N. H., 1908-18; member N. H. house of representatives, 1915-16, 191718; father of the so-called "Lewis Bill," the passage of which gave the state of New Hampshire her present Prohibi tory law; N. H. constitutional conven tion, 1918; appointed State Commis sioner of Law Enforcement by Gov. Keyes, May 1, 1918; president N. H. Anti-Saloon League; director AntiSaloon League of America; director N. H. United Baptist Convention; prohibition candidate for Secretary of State in Massachusetts, 1906; chair man Prohibition State Committee, Massachusetts, 1907-8; nominee for Lieutenant-Governor, 1907; delegate from Massachusetts to National Pro hibition Convention, and member committee on resolutions, 1908; m., 1st, March 31, 1886, Jessie A. Harris, Charlemont, Mass., d. Oct. 30, 1900; 2d, July 27, 1910, Pearl Luella Wood ward, Tyngsborough, Mass. (Simmons College, 1908); children, three daugh ters by first marriage, Elsie M., Ruth E., Ethel J.; one son, F. Woodward, by second marriage. Residence, 62 Church St., Concord, N. H. Brown, John Henry Public official; b., Bridgewater, N. H., May 20, 1850; s. James and Judith B. (Harran) Brown, ed. public schools and New Hampton Literary Inst., 1870; engaged as railway mail clerk in early life, and later as railroad freight and claim agent; Congregationalist; Republican; served as se lectman, deputy sheriff, and post 413 master in the town of Bristol, and rep resented the town in N. H. house of representatives in 1891; postmaster, Concord, N. H., 1905-1917; commis sary general, staff of Gov. Charles A. Busiel, 1895-6; delegate Republican National Convention, 1896 (original McKinley man); presidential elector, 1900; member N. H. constitutional convention, 1918; chosen member N. H. executive council at special elec tion, Sept. 3, 1918, to fill unexpired term of late Hon. E. H. Carroll; elected for full term of two years, November, 1918, by majority of 2,129; member Un ion Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Bristol; Pemigewassett Chapter, Plymouth; Horace Chase Council, Mt. Horeb Commandery, Concord; N. H. Consistory (32d degree); Bektash Temple, N. H. His torical Soc, Wonolancet Club, Con cord; m., June 10, 1872, Marietta Sanborn Lougee, Laconia, N. H. Residence, 49 South Spring St., Con cord, N. H. �414 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Freeman, Zoheth Sparrow Banker; b., Hyannis, Mass., Dec. 31, 1875; s. Timothy Alden and Mary Helen (Sparrow) Freeman; tenth gen eration from Edmund Freeman, Lynn, Mass., 1635, chief founder of Sand wich, Mass., the first town on Cape Cod; and eighth in descent from Major and Judge John Freeman of Sandwich, who married Mercy, dau. of Gov. Thomas Prence and granddaughter of William Brewster of the Mayflower; ed. public schools of Concord, N. H.; commenced business as a clerk in a private banking house in Concord, and later filled a minor position in Hanover Nat'l Bank, New York; later returned to Concord and held different positions in the Mechanicks Nat'l Bank of that city; removed again to New York and took up the work of the Credit Department in the Han over Nat'l Bank; in 1906 elected cashier of the Merchants Nat'l Bank of that city, afterwards becoming a direc tor and vice-president, which positions he resigned in 1908 when he was made a director and chosen vice-president of the Liberty Nat'l Bank, continuing. till 1915, when he resigned to go into private life. In the fall of 1917, Mr. Freeman volunteered his services to the U. S. government and became identified with the Alien Property Custodian's office, in the liquidation of various German concerns doing busi ness in this country and finally was made president of the Translantic Trust Co., formerly an enemy institu tion in New York, which position he now holds; Episcopalian; Republi can; president Transatlantic Trust Co. ; director Bank of Alaska, at Skagway, Anchorage, Wrangell and Cor dova, Alaska; trustee, under the will of the estate of Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain); member Union League Club, New York, Bankers' Club of America, New England Soc, Sons of the American Revolution, Hahnemann Hospital, New York; m., Nov. 30, 1899, Grace Watson Hill, dau. Rev. Howard F. and Laura S. (Tebbetts) Hill (see p. 186), great granddaughter Gov. Isaac Hill of New Hampshire; children: Laura, Mary. Residence, 39 West 55th St., New York City. Hayes, Frank Lincoln Superintendent N. H. State House; b., Dover, N. H., Dec. 18, 1865; s. Washington Paul and Amanda S. (Hall) Hayes; ed. public schools, Dover and Phillips Exeter Academy; engaged for many years in Dover in interior decoration and remodelling; Episcopalian; Republican; member Dover City council, 1898-1900; board . of aldermen, 1901-2; mem ber N. H. house of representatives, 1903; superintendent N. H. State House, 1915- ; member A. F. & A. M., to and including 32d degree, Knight Templar and Shriner, K. of P.; m., July, 1885, Ida M. Winkley. Resi dence, Concord, N. H. Copp, Owen Physician; b., Salem, N. H., Jan. 12, 1858; s. Millet Goodwin and Row �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ena (Wentworth) Copp; ed. Dart mouth College, A.B. 1881, Harvard, M.D. 1884; assistant physician Taun ton (Mass.) Insane Hospital, 1885-95; superintendent Mass. Hospital for Epileptics, Monson, Mass., 1895-9; executive secretary, Mass. Board of Insanity, Boston, 1899-^1911; physi cian-in-chief and superintendent Pa. Hospital for Insane, Philadelphia, since September, 1911; member American Medico-Psychological Ass'n, N. E. Soc. Psychiatry and Neurology, etc.; m., June 15, 1886, Hattie Grace Sar gent, Methuen, Mass. Address, 44th and Market Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Crocker, Herbert Samuel Civil engineer, b., Haverhill, N. H., June 20, 1867; s. Samuel Hooker ana Abiah W. (Morse) Crocker; ed. public school and academies, Univ. of Mich. B.S. in Civil engineering, 1889; drafts man, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., 1889-91 ; assistant engineer, North ern Pacific Ry., 1891-4; bridge eng'neer, Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo y., 1895-6; assistant engineer; Den. ver, Col., Board of Public Works, 1897-1901; assistant manager, Ameri can Bridge Co., Chicago, 1901-6; bridge engineer, Denver City Tramway Co., 1906-7; in private practice since Dec., 1907; supervised construction of all important viaducts in Denver; member for Colorado board of directors for Industrial Preparedness; m., April 15, 1905, Edna Louis Mitchell. Res idence, 1333 Fillmore St., Denver, Col. Loveland, Israel Albert Physician; investment banker, real estate and insurance; b., Gilsum, N. H., Nov. 3, 1850; s. Israel B. and Sarah (Thompson) Loveland; ed. Marlow Academy, Dartmouth Med. College, M.D. 1874; practiced his profession in Westmoreland and Gilsum; removed to Keene, N. H., in 1909 and gave up the practice of medi cine, but retained his membership in county, state and national medical societies; in Westmoreland he was physician to the Cheshire County Almshouse, and superintendent of schools; in Gilsum he was postmaster 415 and executive officer of the board of health; since coming to Keene he has devoted his attention to fire insurance under the name of Loveland & Hop kins, the real estate business, and especially the handling as owner of extensive timberlands,the selling of high grade securities and legal and corpora tion work; Republican; a Freemason and Granger; official member Grace M. E. church; president York Corpora tion Trust and Law Co.; eastern man aging director Realty Bond Co. of Minneapolis, Minn.; senior trustee Securities Co. of Wisconsin under a trust deed securing a large bond issue, and holds other important positions of trust; m., 1st, Oct. 21, 1875, Lucy Mahala, onlv child of the late Gen. Daniel W. Bill, d. Nov. 17, 1910, leav ing two daughters, Fannie V., who married Don W. Felch of Brattleboro, Vt., and Ada M., wife of W. Bridge Jones of Keene; 2d, Dec. 11, 1912, Miss Mary Elizabeth Gunn. Residence, Keene, N. H. �Hon. Calvin Page �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Page, Calvin Lawyer; banker; b., North Hamp ton, N. H., Aug. 22, 1845; s. Simon D. and Judith (Rollins) Page; ed. Phillips Exeter Academy, 1863; Harvard Col lege; studied law with the late Hon. Albert R. Hatch; admitted to the N. H. bar in 1868, and commenced practice in Portsmouth, continuing till 1910, when he retired, as head of the firm of Page, Bartlett & Mitchell, hav ing been identified with much impor tant litigation; Unitarian; Democrat; chairman Portsmouth high school com mittee 1883- ; mayor of Portsmouth, 1883- 4, 1899; member of N. H. consti tutional convention, 1889; member N. H. state senate, 1893-4, 1917-18; U. S. Collector of internal revenue, for Maine, New Hampshire and Ver mont, eight years, under President Cleveland; president N. H. Nat'l Bank, Portsmouth Trust & Guarantee Co., Granite State Fire Ins. Co., Man chester & Lawrence R. R., Concord & Portsmouth R. R., and director Upper Coos R. R.; member Inter-State Bridge Commission of Maine and New Hampshire; president N. H. Bar Ass'n, 1905, Rockingham Co. Bar Ass'n, 1917—; member A. F. & A. M., K. T. Eminent Commander De Witt Clinton Commandery, Portsmouth, three years; Warwick Club; m., Jan. 6, 1870, Arabella J. Moran, Ports mouth; one daughter, Agnes (Mrs. John H. Bartlett), b. Aug. 21, 1871. Residence, Portsmouth, N. H. Knox, William Franklin Journalist; b., Boston, Mass., Jan. 1, 1874; s. William E. and Sarah C. (Barnard) Knox; ed. public schools, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Alma College, Mich., A.B„ 1898; employed on Grand Rapids (Mich.) Herald, 1898-1901; publisher Sault Ste. Marie (Mich.) News 1901-12; Manchester, N. H., Leader 1912-13; Manchester Union and Leader since 1913; Congregationalist; Republican; President Union-Leader Publishing Co.; member A. F. & A. M., 32d degree and Shriner, Derryfield and Tntervale Country clubs, Manchester; 2S 417 private 1st U. S. Volunteers (Rough Riders) in Spanish American War; major in Mich. N. G., 1908; member board of U. S. Indian Commissioners by appointment of President Taft; Chair man Mich. Republican State Com mittee, 1910-2, on staff of Gov. Samuel D. Felker of New Hampshire, 1913; in service in U. S. Army in war with Germany, major horse section, battalion of 303d ammunition train, attached to 78th division; had three months of front line activity and was in St. Mihiel, Argonne Forest and Verdun battles; m., Dec. 28, 1898, Annie Reid, Alma, Mich. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Curtis, Warden Allan Journalist; author; b., in New Mex ico, February, 1867; s. Capt. Charles Albert (U. S. A.) and Harriet Louise (Hughes) Curtis; ed. University of Wisconsin, A.B. 1889; engaged on various newspapers in the West and South for many years; removed to Ashland, N. H., some ten years ago, some time contributor to the Boston Transcript, and later several years special correspondent of the Boston Herald; author, "Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton," 1903. Residence, Ashland, N. H. Cummings, Edward Clergyman; b., Colebrook, N. H, April 20, 1861; s. Edward Norris and Lucretia Frances (Merrill) Cummings; ed. Harvard college, A.B. 1883, A.M., 1885; Harvard Divinity school, 1883-5; Graduate School (Robert Treat Paine fellow in social science), 1888-91; studied sociology in Great Britain, France, Italy and Germany; instructor in Sociology, Harvard, 1891-2, asso ciate professor, 1893-1900; minister South Congregational Church (Uni tarian), Boston, since 1900, succeeding the late Edward Everett Hale; lecturer on social science ; president Mass. Civic League, Benevolent Fraternity of Uni tarian Churches; director Mass. Prison Ass'n, Watch and Ward Soc, Industrial Aid Soc, etc.; general secretary World �418 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Peace Foundation; member Twentieth Century Club, Boston City Club; m., June 25, 1891, Rebecca Haswell Clarke, Roxbury, Mass. Residence, 104 Irv ing St., Cambridge, Mass. Brinley, Godfrey Malbone Clergyman; educator; b., Perth Amboy, N. J., Nov. 22, 1864; s. Edward and Andrewetta Sims (Rowlett) Brinley; ed. The Pingrey School, New Jersey, St. Paul's School, Con cord, N. H., Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., B.A. 1888, A.M. 1895; engaged in teaching at St. Paul's School, Con cord, since 1888; Episcopalian; Demo crat; ordained deacon, Protestant Episcopal church, 1893; priest, 1897; chaplain Orphans' Home, Concord, 1915-6; trustee, 1917—. In charge of the Mission of the Holy Spirit, Danbury, N. H.; founder and president of St. Paul's School Camp, Danbury; director of the Missionary Soc. of St. Paul's School; member Psi Upsilon Fraternity, University Club, N. Y. City, Church Club, Manchester, N. H. Morris Country Club, New Jersey; m., June 17, 1902, Elizabeth Agnes, dau. George Macculloch and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Miller, New York City; one daughter, Elizabeth Malbone. Residence, St. Paul's School, Concord, N.H. Davis, Nathaniel French Educator; b., Lake Village (now Laconia), N. H., June 11, 1847; s. John and Rhoda French (Maxfield) Davis; ed. Brown Univ., A.B. 1870, A.M. 1873; studied at Univ. of Gottingen, 1892-3; LL.D., Colby Univ., 1894; in engineering department, Providence Water-Works, 1870-1 ; instructor Riverview Military Academy, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., 1871-3; vice principal and pro fessor mathematics, Keystone State Normal School, Kutztown, Pa., 1873-4; instructor in Mathematics, Brown Univ., Providence, R. I., 1874-9, assistant professor, 1879-89, associate professor, 1889-90, professor pure math ematics, 1890-1915, professor emeritus, 1915-; secretary N. E. College En trance Board, 1902-13, president, 1913-5; member American Mathemati cal Soc, Mathematical Ass'n of Amer ica, N. E. Ass'n of Colleges and Secondary Schools, American Ass'n of University Professors; fellow American Academy of Arts and Sciences; Con gregational Club of Rhode Island, (president 1901-2), Economic and University Clubs, Providence; m., Dec. 23, 1878, Lydia Martin Bellows. Residence, 159 Brown St., Providence, R.I. Davis, Charles Thornton Lawyer; judge; b., Concord, N. H., Jan. 12, 1863; s. Charles Augustine and Mary (Thornton) Davis; e<i. Harvard, A.B. 1884; studied law at Harvard Law School and office of Bacon, Hopkins & Bacon, Worcester, Mass. Admitted to Massachusetts bar in 1887, and in general practice in Boston till 1892; in Worcester, Mass., 1893-8; chief exam iner of titles, Metropolitan Water Board, 1895-8; appointed Judge of �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Massachusetts Land Court upon its creation in 1898, since continuing; Episcopalian; Democrat; member A. P. & A. M., St. Botolph Club; author "Massachusetts Land Court Decis ions," 1909; m., Sept. 12, 1888, Frances P. Anderson, Portland, Me. Resi dence, Brooklme, Mass. Currier, Charles Francis Adams Educator; b., E. Kingston, N. H., March 17, 1862; s. Ezra F. and Isabella T. (Webster) Currier; ed. Harvard, A.B. 1887, A.M. 1888; studied two years in Berlin and Paris; professor of History and Political Science, Mass. Inst. of Tech. since 1891; chairman school board, Winchester, Mass., 190112; member American Historical Ass'n; magazine writer; m., Dec. 26, 1892, Florence M. Morton, Somerville, Mass. Residence, Winchester, Mass. 419 Education; m., Dec. 25, 1899, A. Louise McClure, Syracuse, N. Y. Res idence, Kingston, R. I. Foote, Arthur Lowell Lawyer; b., Lewiston, Me., Dec. 25, 1863; s. William Lowell and Elizabeth Ann (Meserve) Foote; ed. public schools, Great Falls (Somersworth) high school, 1883; studied law with George E. Beacham at Somersworth, admitted to the bar March 11, 1887, Cram, William Everett Farmer; author; b., Hampton Falls, N. H., June 22, 1871; s. Rev. William Augustine and Sarah Elizabeth (Blake) Cram; brother of Ralph Adams Cram; author, "Little Beasts of Field and Wood," 1900; "American Animals" (with Witmer Stone), 1902; "More Little Beasts of Field and Wood," 1912; m., June 30, 1909, Esther L. San born, West Roxbury,Mass. Residence, Hampton Falls, N. H. Dickinson, Leonard Perley Educator; b., Hill, N. H., May 3, 1876; s. Benjamin F. and Margaret (Wilson) Dickinson; ed. Manchester high school, 1892, Mass. Inst. Tech., 1896; instructor in electrical engineer ing, Univ. of Maine, 1898-9; Manual Training School, New Haven, Conn., 1899-1900; Armour Inst. Tech., Chi cago, 1900-2; assistant professor phy sics and electrical engineering, Lafay ette College, Easton, Pa., 1903-9; professor physics and electrical engi neering, R. I. State College, since 1909; member Alpha Chi Rho, Ameri can Institute Electrical Engineers, Society for Promotion of Engineering and commenced practice at Sanbornville, N. H., where he has continued; Episcopalian; Republican; member Wakefield school board; solicitor for Carroll County, 1892-4; member N. H. constitutional convention, 1918; mem ber A. F. & A. M., I. O. R. M., B. P. O. E.; trustee Wakefield pub. library; member legal advisory board and chairman war instruction board, Car roll Co.; chairman for Wakefield and Brookfield Liberty Loan Campaign, and Carroll Co. chairman for Relief in the Near East and Red Cross Home �Hon. Albert O. Brown �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Relief; m., June 15, 1888, Carrie Belle Sanborn; d., June 13, 1913; one son, Lowell Sanborn, b. June 2, 1891 (Bowdoin College, 1912), manager Library Bureau, Denver, Col., m. Grace Mara Allen, dau. Lewis F. Allen, Salem, Mass., June 4, 1917, and has one daugh ter, Grace Shirley. Residence, Sanbornville, N. H. Brown, Albert Oscar Lawyer; banker; b., Northwood, N. H., July 15, 1853; s. Charles O. and Sarah E. (Langmaid) Brown; ed. Coes Northwood Academy, 1874; Dartmouth College, A.B. 1878, A.M. 1911; Boston University Law School, LL.B. 1884; admitted to N. H. bar in 1884, and in practice in Manchester till 1912, having been a member suc cessively of the firms of Burnham & Brown; Burnham, Brown & Warren, and Burnham, Brown, Jones & Warren; special counsel for New Hampshire in railroad tax appeals in Supreme Court, 1910-11; Congregationalist; Repub lican; chairman, N. H. Tax Commis sion since 1911; president N. H. con stitutional convention, 1918; president Amoskeag Savings Bank, 1905-12; treasurer and secretary since 1912; director Amoskeag Nat'I Bank, Man chester Traction Light & Power Co., clerk, John B.Varick Co. ; member N. H. Bankers Ass'n, Nat'I Tax Ass'n, Ass'n N. E. Tax Officials, executive commit tee, U. S. Council of State Banking Ass'ns., N.H.Bar Ass'n, A. F.&A.M., PsiUpsilon, Derryfield Club, Manches ter; trustee Dartmouth College, Coes Northwood Academy, president; m., Dec. 20, 1888, Susie J. Clark, Ayer, Mass. Residence, Manchester, N. II. Mead, Edwin Doak Author; lecturer; b. Chesterfield, N. H., Sept. 29, 1849; s. Bradley and Sarah (Stone) Mead; ed. public schools and academies; worked in youth on a farm and in a store; entered employ of Ticknor & Fields, publishers, Boston, in 1866; studied in Europe, 1875-9; since engaged in lecturing and literary work; editor New England Magazine several 421 years; some time president Mass. Good Citizenship Soc, also of American Free Religious Ass'n, and Twentieth Cen tury Club; director World Peace Foundation; delegate American Peace Soc. to Congresses of Glasgow, Rouen, Lucerne, Munich and London ; chairman executive committee, 13th International Peace Congress, Boston, 1904; author, "Martin Luther—A Study of the Reformation," "The Philosophy of Carlyle " "The Roman Church and the Public Schools," "Organize the World," "The Influence of Emerson," "The Principles of the Founders," etc.; re ceived honorary A.M., Dartmouth, 1913; m., Sept. 29, 1898, Lucia True Ames. Residence, 19 Euston St., Brookline, Mass. Mead, Lucia True Ames Author; lecturer; b., Boscawen, N. H., May 5, 1856; dau. Nathan P. and Elvira Ames; conducted classes in Nineteenth Century Thought in Bos ton, and lectured on economic and social questions and international arbi tration, for many years; delegate to several peace congresses; national secre tary Woman's Peace Party; member Twentieth Century Club; author, "Great Thoughts for Little Thinkers," "Memoirs of a Millionaire," "To Whom Much is Given," "Primer of the Peace Movement," "Patriotism and the New Internationalism," "Swords and Ploughshares," etc.; m., Sept. 29, 1898. (See preceding sketch.) Dixon, Frank Haigh Educator; b., Winona, Minn., Oct. 8; 1869; s. Alfred C. and Caroline Dixon; ed. Univ. of Mich., Ph.B., 1892, Ph.D. 1895; instructor in history and assist ant professor of economics, Univ. of Mich., 1896-8; assistant professor economics, Dartmouth College, 18981908; professor since; secretary Amos Tuck School of Administration and Finance, Dartmouth, 1900-4; expert U. S. Interstate Commerce Com., 1907-8; chief statistician Bureau Railway Economics, 1910- ; member American Economic Ass'n; American �422 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Statistical Ass'n, etc.; executive com mittee public safety, 1917-; author "State Railroad Control," 1896; m., April 17, 1900, Alice L. Tucker, Han over. Residence, Hanover, N. H. Greer, Benjamin Fuller Merchant and lumberman; b., Goffstown, N. 11., Jan. 20, 1864; s. Benjamin and Elizabeth M. (Fuller) Greer; ed. public schools and Pinkerton Academy, Derry, N. H.; engaged on farm till twenty-one years of age; merchant in general store for eighteen years; since then extensively engaged in lumbering; Baptist; Progressive Republican ; super visor, member school board six years; appointed postmaster at Grasmere (Goffstown) in 1887, holding till 1904 when he resigned; member N. H. house of representatives from Goffstown 1901-2, serving on committee on in corporations; N. H. state senate, 190910, on same committee; executive coun cil, 1911-2, chairman committee on finance; candidate for U. S. Senator on Progressive ticket, 1914; delegate to Progressive national convention, 1916, N. H. constitutional convention, 1918; member A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F. and P. of H.; m., June 8, 1892, Florence A. Chappell, Manchester; children, two sons living, Benjamin Fuller, Jr., serv ing with A. E. F. in France, and Ray mond Chase, Corp. U. S. T. D., Han over. Residence, Grasmere (Goffs town), N. H. Nichols, William Theophilus Journalist; author; b., Cincinnati, O., March 31, 1863 ; s. William N. and Isabel M. (Blackman) Nichols; ed. Cincinnati high school, Yale College, A.B., 1884; on editorial staff New Haven Morning News, 1884-7, New York Times, 188793, Cincinnati Tribune, 1894; manag ing editor Manchester Union, 18961910; engaged in literary work till 1915; managing editor Manchester Union since; author, "The War for the Island," "Making Good " "The Safety First Club," "The Safety First Club and the Flood"; Congregationalism Democrat; member Derryfield and Intervale Coun try clubs, Manchester; m., Nov. 18, 1896, Helen F. Hull, Cincinnati, O.; two children, Florence Hull, b. Oct. 18, 1897 (National School of Domestic Arts, Washington, 1918) ; Leverett Hull, b. Oct. 14, 1901 (Norwich University and U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Class of 1922). Residence, Manches ter, N. H. McDougall, Henry C. Clergyman; b., Ypsilanti, Mich., Nov. 22, 1850; s. George and Mary (Muir) McDougall; ed. Mich. State Normal School, Ypsilanti, 1872; Univ. of Mich., A.B., 1877; Harvard Di vinity School, 1886; principal high school, Kalamazoo, Mich., 1878-9, Princeton, Ill., 1879-82; ordained to the ministry, Rockland, Mass., Oct. 6, 1886; held pastorates at Rockland, Mass., 1886-90, Madison, Wis., 1891; Marblehead, Mass., 1892-9, Frank lin, N. H., since 1899; Unitarian, In dependent Republican; minister at large for New Hampshire since 1907; secretary N. H. Unitarian Ass'n since �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1899; member boards of education in Rockland, Mass., Marblehead, Mass., and Franklin, N. H.; president Board of Trustees, Proctor Academy; m., July 23, 1890, Marion H. Gleason Abington, Mass.; children, James G., captain coast artillery, U. S. service in France; Kenneth, lieutenant aviation corps, U. S. service in France. Resi dence, Franklin, N. H. Emerson, Benjamin Kendall Geologist; b., Nashua, N. H., Dec. 20, 1843; s. Benjamin F. and Elisabeth (Kendall) Emerson; ed. Amherst Col lege, A.B. 1865; Universities of Gottingen and Berlin, Ph.D. 1870; LL.D. Amherst, 1914; instructor in geology, Amherst 1870-2, professor of Geology and mineralogy, 1872-1917, since then professor emeritus; professor same in Smith College, 1878-1912; assistant geologist, U. S. Geological Survey, 1890-6, since then geologist; member International Geological Congress, St. Petersburg, 1897 (vice-president) fellow American Academy Arts and Sciences, (vice-president 1896); American Geo logical Soc, American Philosophical Soc, Washington Academy Sciences; m., 1st, April 2, 1873, Mary Annette Hopkins, d. July 31, 1895; 2d, Sept. 4, 1901, Anna H. Seelye, Amherst, Mass. Residence, 529 West 11th St., New York City. Ferry, Edwin Sidney Physicist; b., Croydon, N. H., June 14, 1868; s. Harvey S. and Hattie W. (Eastman) Ferry; ed. Cornell Univ., B.S". 1889; graduate student, 1891-3; fraduate student and fellow in physics, ohns Hopkins, 1893-4; graduate stu dent, Upsala, Sweden, 1897-8; pro fessor of physics, Purdue Univ., In diana, since 1899; member Delta Kappa Epsilon, Signa Xi, American Physical Soc, American Electro chemical Soc, etc.; author "Elemen tary Dynamics," 1906, "Practical Physics, 1907; "Pyrometry," 1917; m., Aug. 21, 1900, Ruth M. White, Ithaca, N. Y. Residence, Lafayette, Ind. 423 Meader, John Levi Manufacturer; b., Gonic (Rochester), N. H., Sept. 11, 1878; s. John E. and Clara E. (Varney) Meader; ed. public schools, Rochester, and Moses Brown School, Providence, R. I.; after leaving school. entered employ of. the Gonic Mfg. Co., learning the practical end of the business in the different depart ments; seven years superintendent previous to July, 1915, when he be came agent, now holding that position; in religion affiliated with the Friends; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1907-8; mayor of Rochester, 1917; member N. H. senate, 1919-20; member Republican State Committee and chairman Rochester City Committee since 1915; director, clerk and agent Gonic Mfg. Co.; director Peoples Building and Loan Ass'n; director and treasurer Gonic Cemetery Ass'n; member A. F. & A. M. lodge, chapter, council, commandery and shrine; U. O. A. M.; m., Oct. 18, 1900, Lila Anna Malvern, Chicago, Ill. ; children, Lois Julia, b. Oct. 2, 1901 ; �Hon. Arthur M. Heard �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Clara Lola, Oct. 31, 1902; Ann Lela, Aug. 23, 1916. Residence. Gonic, N.H. Heard, Arthur Marston Banker; bu Sandwich, N. H., Feb. 13, 1866; s. William Andrew and Emily (Marston) Heard; ed. Tilton Seminary, 1884; Amherst College, 1888; clerk First National Bank, Arkansas City, Kan., 1889-93; national bank examiner, 1893-5; cashier Merchants National Bank, Manchester, 1896-1901 ; Cashier Amoskeag National Bank, 1902-5; president since July, 1905; president Peoples Gas Light Co. ; director Federal Reserve Bank, Boston, N. H. Fire Ins. Co. (finance committee); Man chester & Lawrence R. R., Concord & Montreal R. R.; trustee Amoskeag Savings Bank, Peoples Savings Bank, member executive committee, N. H. Committee on Public Safety, 1917-; Massachusetts Commandery Loyal Legion; A. F, & A. M. (32d degree), Exchange and Union Clubs, Boston; Derryfield and Intervale Clubs, Man chester; Country Club, Nashua; Congregationalist; Democrat; m., June 12, 1895, Ora B. Farrar, Arkansas City, Kan. ; children, Marston, b. Dec. 2, 1897 (Harvard, 1920) 2d lieuV U. S. Field Artillery; Carlton Farrar, b. March 24, 1900 (Amherst, 1921). Student Army Training Corps. Residence, 726 Chest nut St., Manchester, N. H.; office, 875 Elm St. Rainie, Herbert Williamson Lawyer; b., Aberdeen, Scotland, March 28, 1884; s. William and Jane (Michie) Rainie; came to America with his parents in 1891; ed. public schools of Concord, N. H., Dartmouth College, A.B. 1906; Harvard Law School, LLS. 1910; admitted to the bar and settled in practice in Concord, where he con tinues; Methodist; Republican; clerk of Union School District, Concord, 1916-; elected solicitor of Merrimack County for two years in November, 1918, secretary Concord Board of Trade, 1918-; treasurer Concord Charity Organization; member Wono- 425 lancet Club; m., Sept. 29, 1915, Ruth Mildred Garland. As an avocation Mr. Rainie has been greatly interested in music, both vocal and instrumental and is well known as a baritone singer and cornetist; is choir director at the Baker Memorial M. E. church of Concord, a member of the Capital Quartette, and a composer of some note. Residence, Concord, N. H. Fairbanks, Arthur Educator; art director; b., Han over, N. H., Nov. 13, 1864; s. Prof. Henry and Annie S. (Noyes) Fair banks; ed. Dartmouth College, A.B., 1886; Yale Divinity School, 1887-8, Union Theological Seminary, N. Y., 1888-9; Berlin and Freiburg, 1889-90, Ph.D., Freiburg, 1890; Litt.D., Dart mouth, 1909; instructor in Greek and logic, assistant professor German, Dartmouth, 1890-2; lecturer on social science and the philosophy of religion, Yale 1892-4, instructor in compara tive religion, 1894-9; acting assistant professor ancient philosophy, Cornell, 1899-1900; professor Greek literature and archeology, Univ. of Iowa, 19006; professor Greek and Greek arche ology, Univ. of Mich., 1906-7; director Boston Museum of Fine Arts since August, 1907; member American Phil osophical Ass'n, Archeological Insti tute of America, etc.; author various sociological and philosophical treatises, and contributor to religious and philosophical publications; m., May 2, 1889, Elizabeth L. Moody, Hanover, N. H. Residence, 26 Elmwood Ave., Cambridge, Mass. Blakely, Quincy Clergyman; b., Campton, N. H.j April 12, 1872; s. Rev. Quincy and Gertrude (Sykes) Blakely; ed. Dart mouth College, A.B.j 1894 (Phi Beta Kappa), Yale Divinity School, B.D. 1898; ordained and installed pastor Congregational church, South Glaston bury, Conn., Nov. 4, 1898; pastor Farmington, Conn., since 1905; mem ber Delta Kappa Epsilon, Casque and Gauntlet fraternities; Twentieth Cen �426 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES tury Club, Hartford, Conn; m., Oct. 10, 1900, Mary Twitchell. Residence, Farmington, Conn. Lee, William Andrew Plumbing and heating contractor; b., Concord, N. H., April 10, 1861; s. John J. and Kate (Coughlin) Lee; ed. public schools of Concord; learned the plumber's trade in early life and has been extensively engaged as a contrac tor in plumbing and heating for many years past; Catholic; Democrat; mem ber Concord city council two years, board of Aldermen eight years, assessor ten years, under the old city charter member N. H. house of representatives 1913-14, 1915-16, 1917-18, 1919-20 N. H. constitutional convention, 1918 president and treasurer Lee Bros. Co. member Concord Board of Trade m., Oct. 10, 1883, Johannah Kelley Northfield, Vt.; one son, John J., b Nov. 4, 1893 (ed. Concord public schools and business college), deputy collector U. S. Internal Revenue, Portsmouth. Residence, Concord, N.H. Fisk, Daniel Moses Clergyman; educator; b., New Hamp ton, NY H., April 10, 1846; s. Rev. Ebenezer and Miriam A. (Gordon) Fisk; ed. Brown Univ.; Ph.B. 1869, A.M. 1876; Ph.D., Findlay College, 1890; D.D., Hillsdale, 1897; ordained to the Congregational ministry, 1886; professor biology, Hillsdale College, Michigan, 1872-86; pastor Jackson, Mich., 1886-91; First Church, Toledo, O., 1891-7; Compton Hill church, St. Louis, Mo., 1897-9; First Church, Topeka, Kan., 1899-1902; professor sociology, Washburn College, Top eka, Kan., 1899-; dean department of Bible and social service, 1913-; author, "Introduction to Sociology," "Rise of Democracy in Church and State," etc.; member American Socio logical Soc; m., 1st, Aug. 29, 1870, Alma H. Moore, Wilton, N. H., d.; 2d, June 15, 1911, L. Louise Fox, Topeka. Residence, 1516 College Ave., Topeka, Kan. Crafts Albert Barnard Lawyer; b., Milan, N. H., Sept. 4, 1851; s. Frederick A. and Maria L. (Soule) Crafts; ed. Wesleyan Univ., A.B. 1871, A.M. 1874; taught school in Connecticut, 1871-2; studied law; admitted to the R. I. bar 1875; prac ticed first in Westerly, R. I.; in Provi dence since 1906; Republican; member R. I. house of representatives, 1904-6; member Alpha Delta Phi, R. I. Bar Ass'n, Edgewood Yatch Club; m., 1st, Oct. 1, 1881, Jennie Louise Blake, d. Nov. 19, 1884; 2d, Dec. 17, 1892, Mary A. Stark. Residence, Edgewood, Providence, R. I. Fiske, Amos Kidder Journalist; author; b., Whitefield, N. H.. May 12, 1842; s. Henry and Lucinda (Keyes) Fiske; ed. Harvard, A.B. 1866, A.M. 1869; associated with George Ticknor Curtis in preparation of Life of Daniel Webster; on editorial staff of N. Y. Times, twenty-two years, N. Y. Mail and Express, 19002; associate editor N. Y. Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES since January, 1903; author "Mid night Talks at the Club," 1890; "Beyond the Bourn," 1S91; "The Jewish Scriptures," 1896; "The Myths of Israel," 1897; "The Story of the Philippines," 1897; "The Modern Bank," 1904; "Honest Business," 1914. etc.; m., Oct. 27, 1870, Caroline Child. Residence, 144 East 45th St., New York City. Farley, Frank Edgar Educator; b., Manchester, N. H., April 25, 1868; s. George W. and Lucina C. (Baker) Farley; ed. Harvard Univ., A.B. 1893, A.M. 1894, Ph.D. 1897; assistant in English, Harvard, 1893-5; Radcliffe, 1894-7; instructor in English, Haverford College, 1897-8; instructor, associate professor and pro fessor of English, Syracuse Univ., 1898-1903; professor of English, Sim mons College since Oct. 1, 1903; author "An Advanced English Gram mar," 1913; m., Aug. 5, 1903, Mrs. Amy Elwell Crane, St. Louis, Mich. Residence, 108 Fuller St., Brookline, Mass. Ferguson, Frank William Architect; b., Portsmouth. N. H., Nov. 3, 1861; s. Stephen and Martha M. (Marden) Ferguson; ed. public schools and Dartmouth College, scien tific department; member firm of Cram & Ferguson, architects of build ings at U. S. Military Academy, St. Thomas church, New York, Rice Institute, Texas, Princeton Univ., Williams College, etc., fellow American Institute of Architects, Boston Soc. of Architects, Beta Theta Pi; m., Oct. 28, 1891, Elizabeth Clark Gardner, Ports mouth, N. H.; d. 1896. Address, 15 Beacon St., Boston, Mass.; 33 West 42d St., New York. Ernst, Clayton Holt Journalist; b., Franconia, N. H., Dec. 29, 1886; s. Frederick William and Emeline (Holt) Ernst; ed. Har vard, A.B., 1910; Congregationalist; member Delta Upsilon; district com missioner Boy Scouts of America; 427 author (with Norman B. Cole, M.D.) "First Aid for Boys," 1917; short story contributor to magazines; assist ant editor, The Youth's Companion, Boston, since 1911. Residence, 34 Harrington St., Newton, Mass. Young, James Burlington B., Glasgow, Scotland, March 4, 1864; s. Alexander and Arabella (Mc11roy) Young; came to America in early life; ed. Rochester public schools; engaged in teaming and advertising; Methodist; Republican; member Roch ester City council six years; com missioner for Strafford county since 1915; Mayor, Rochester, 1918; mem ber Humane Lodge, No. 21, A. F. & A. M.; Rising Sun Lodge, No. 7, K. of P., Chancellor Commander four terms; Rochester Commandery, Golden Cross, No. 50, past commander; Rochester Grange, No. 86, master three terms; district deputy N. H. State Grange four years; m., August 29, 1890, Lillian J. Evans. Residence, Rochester, N. H. �Fred Williams Story �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Story, Fred Williams Telephone business; b., Hopkinton, N. H., Dec. 9, 1861; s. David Burnham and Sarah J. (French) Story; ed. public schools, Hopkinton, Lake Village and Laconia, N. H.; Unitarian; director N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Co. of Massachusetts and assistant to the president, director Southern Mass. Telephone & Telegraph Co.; president Aroostook Telephone & Telegraph Co., Moosehead Telephone Co., Maine Tele phone & Telegraph Co. (all in Maine), Coos Telephone Co., Winnepesaukee Telephone Co., N. H., Franklin County Telephone Co., Vt.; vice-president White Mountain Telephone Co., and Carroll County Telephone Co., N. H. Gramill Telephone Co., N. Y. Heath Telephone Co., Mass., Connecticut Valley Telephone Co. and White River Valley Telephone Co., Vt.; member Mt. Lebanon Lodge, A. F. & A. M., N. H. Consistory, S. P. R. S., 32°; Union Royal Arch chapter, Pilgrim Commandery, K. T., Mt. Washington Chapter, O. E. S., Bektash Temple, N. M. S.; Exchange Club, City Club, Chamber of Commerce, Boston, Mass. ; m., Dec. 6, 1887, Dolly Frances Wentworth, dau. Col. Joseph and Sarah Payson (Jones) Wentworth, Concord, N. H. Residence, Boston, Mass., and 272 Pleasant St., Laconia, N. H. Goddard, Christopher Marsh Engineer; b., Claremont, N. H., April 16, 1856 ;s. Edward L. and Elizabeth P. Marsh Goddard; ed. Episcopal Acad emy, Cheshire, Conn. ; Dartmouth Col lege, B.S. 1877; teacher Natural Sciences, Episcopal Academy, 18771880; with Hatch & Foote, bankers, New York, 1880-5; electrical engineer, Plainfield, N. J., 1885-90; active in promoting adoption of the Nation al Electrical Code and insurance rating fire prevention work; Congregationalist; Republican; member Council Underwriters' Laboratories, Chicago; National Fire Protection Ass'n (president 1908-9, executive committee. 1902-15); American In stitute Electrical Engineers; Mass. 429 State Fire Protection Ass'n; m., Feb. 14, 1882, Emillie Georgette Brandner, Brooklyn, N. Y. Residence, Newton Center, Mass. Gage, Walter Boutwell Educator; b., Nashua, N. H., April 21, 1872; s. Minot Gardner and Ellena (Boutwell) Gage; ed. Phillips Exeter Academy, 1890; Harvard, A.B. 1894; Unitarian; Republican; instructor Huckley School, Tarrytown, N. Y., 1900-8; headmaster since 1908; m., June 28, 1900, Florence Davis, Syra cuse, N. Y. Residence, Tarrytown, N. Y. Foster, Joseph Rear Admiral, U. S. N. (retired); b., Gloucester, Mass., June 7, 1841; s. Joseph and Adelaide Coues (Spald ing) Foster; ed. public and private schools, Portsmouth, N. H.; entered U. S. Navy, Oct. 3, 1862; appointed acting assistant paymaster, Oct. 19, 1863; transferred to the regular navy, Oct. 10, 1866; advanced through vari ous grades and made pay-director with rank of captain, Aug. 27, 1901; ap pointed rear admiral and retired after 40 years service, Dec. 9, 1902; served during the Civil War in South Atlantic Blockading Squadron; Republican; member Portsmouth, N. H., Board of Instruction, 1909-13; member N. H. Historical Soc, N. E. Historic-Gen ealogical Soc, G. A. R.. S. A. R., Loyal Legion, Soc. of Colonial Wars, etc.; m., 1st, Oct. 1, 1875, Helen Dickey, Lowell, Mass., d. March 27, 1904; 2d, March 17, 1906, Josephine Hunt, Broxbourne, Eng. Residence, 298 Middle St., Portsmouth, N. H. Gallagher, Thomas Congressman; b., Concord, N. H., June 6, 1850; s. John and Margaret (Tighe) Gallagher; ed. public schools; removed to Chicago in 1886; engaged in mercantile business: Catholic; Democrat; member Chicago City Council, 1893-7; board of education 1897-1903 (vice-president, three years) ; ex-chairman Cook County Democratic �430 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Central Committee; representative from 8th Illinois District, U. S. house of representatives, since 1909; m., Oct. 12, 1886, Margaret Barsh, Chi cago. Residence, 522 South Sagamon St., Chicago. Winslow, Sherburn J. General business; b., Nottingham, N. H., March 16, 1834, but removed to Pittsfield in infancy; s. Josiah and Ruth (Tucker) Winslow; ed. public schools and Pittsfield, Pembroke and New London Academies; engaged in farming and teaching until forty years of age, after which engaged extensively in lumbering and contracting; con structed the water-works for Merri mack County at Boscawen, also had charge of construction of the Pittsfield and Tilton water-works; in 1894, when the concern was in financial straits, became treasurer of the Exeter Mfg. Co., and raised the necessary funds to put it "on its feet," paying the first dividend for years in 1896; treasurer, without bond, of the Crockertown Lumber Co., spending 9200,000 an nually; Episcopalian (warden and treasurer of St. Stephens Church, Pittsfield, for years); Republican (last survivor of the organizers of the party in Pittsfield, and has voted for every Republican candidate for President); member N. H. house of representatives, 1899-1901 ; chairman selectmen, 19056, town treasurer, 1909-13; member school board many years; president Pittsfield Aqueduct Co., Pittsfield Gas Co.; director Sun rook Valley and Peterboro & Hillsboro R. R.; treasurer Pittsfield Savings Bank since 1897, deposits doubling in the time; member Corinthian Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Pittsfield; Wonolancet Club, Concord; m., March 19, 1860, Margaret Dennison; two daughters, Cora and Nellie— Mrs. James L. Hook and Mrs. Frank H. Sargent, M. D. ; one granddaughter, Margaret L. Hook. Residence, Pitts field, N. H. Foster, Herbert Darling Educator; b., West Newbury, Mass., June 22, 1863; s. Davis and Harriet Louisa (Darling) Foster; ed. Dart mouth College, A.B., 1885; Harvard Graduate School, 1891-3, A.M. 1892; Univ. of Geneva, Switzerland, Litt.D. 1909; professor English and history, Worcester, Mass., Academy, 1885-91; professor of history, Dartmouth Col lege since 1894, having spent a year previous in European study; editor "A History Syllabus for Secondary Schools," 1904; "The Records of the Town of Hanover 1761-1818 " 1905; "A Syllabus of European History" (with S. B. Fay), 1916, etc.; m., July 7, 1897, Lillian Darlington Smith, Liverpool, Eng. Residence, Hanover, N.H. Flanders, James Greeley Lawyer; b., New London, N. H., Dec. 13, 1844; s. Walter Powers and Susan Everett (Greeley) Flanders; ed. Yale, A.B. 1867; Columbia Law School, 1869; located in practice in Milwaukee, Wis.; member Milwaukee school board, 1875-7; Wisconsin As �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES sembly, 1877; delegate Democratic National Convention, 1896; president Yale Alumni Association of Wisconsin, 1899-1904; member Milwaukee Bar Ass'n, Wisconsin Bar Ass'n (president 1909-10), American Bar Ass'n; presi dent Milwaukee Public Library, 19117, University Club, 1900-2; m., June 18, 1873, Mary C. Harvey. Residence, 161 Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. French, Leigh Hill Physician; soldier; capitalist.; b., Dover. N. H., Oct. 1, 1863; s. George F. and Clara Shackford (Hill) French; ed. Portland, Me., high school, Univ. of Minn., M.D. 1894; practiced med icine in Washington, 1897; captain and inspector of rifle practice, 1898; major 3d Cavalry, U. S. N. (Rough Riders), 1898; studied law and ad mitted to the bar 1902; engaged in development of Alaska through build ing of railways and hydraulic running water-ways; president New Rochelle Home for the Aged; member Loyal Legion, Arctic Brotherhood, American Institute Mining Engineers; Athletic, Larchmont and Huguenot Clubs, New York; Cosmos, Chevy Chase and Army and Navy, Washington; author, "Home Nuggets," 1902; "Seward's Land of Gold," 1905: appointed lieu tenant commander U. S. N., and as signed to American embassy, Paris, France, as naval attache^ 1918; m., June 27, 1893, Blanche W. Culbertson, Louisville, Ky. Residence, 116 East 58th St., New York, N. Y. Emery, Natt Morrill Educator; b., Suncook, N. H., April 16, 1875; s. Natt B. and Abbie H. (Sargent) Emery; ed. Pembroke Academy, 1891; Dartmouth College, A.B. 1895; M.A. Lehigh Univ., 1899; Litt.D., business college, 1916; instructor, Tilton Seminary, Tilton, N. H., 1895-6; instructor in English, Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, Pa., 18961902; registrar, 1899-1912; assistant to president, 1907-10; vice-president, 1910-; member Phi Beta Kappa; 431 m., June 23, 1904, Bertha Elizabeth Snyder. Residence, 137 East Mar ket St., Bethlehem, Pa. Emerson, Abraham Fitts Banker; b., Candia, N. H., June 19, 1864; s. Moses Fitts and Abbie (Patten) Emerson; ed. public schools; entered employ of First National Bank and Merrimack River Savings Bank, Man chester, October, 1884; trustee Merri mack River Savings Bank since April, 1893; secretary of the board since April, 1895; assistant treasurer Mer rimack River Savings Bank since April, 1916; acting treasurer N. H. College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, 1895-8; treasurer Northern Tel egraph Co. of New Hampshire; di rector of Manchester Y. M. C. A., 1902-13; member and treasurer Man chester Food Committee, 1917-18; member Manchester Board of Com merce, Historic Ass'n, Institute of Arts and Sciences; interested in agri culture and forestry, and was among �Rev. Jesse M. Dobrell �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES the first to recognize the importance of conservation and reforestation; set out, under the direction of State Forester Hirst, a large number of white pines on the family estate at Candia, N. H.; Congregationalist Republican; member A. F. & A. M. m., May 29, 1895, Emma Etta Smith children, Howard Patten, b. Dec. 21 1901; Walter Robie, Sept. 10, 1903 Marion, May 27, 1908; Richard Lane, March 12, 1912. Residence, Manches ter, N. H. Durrell, Jesse Murton Clergyman; b., Boston, Mass., June 26, 1843; s. WOliam Henry and Sarah (Averill) Durrell; descendant of Philip Durrell, who emigrated from the Isle of Guernsey and settled in the Piscataqua region previous to 1679, and of his son, Maj. Benjamin Durrell, of Revolutionary fame; ed. Eliot School and Boston Latin School, Boston, Mass., Tilton Seminary, 1869; Boston Univ. School of Theology, 1873. Pre vious to his course at Tilton and the Divinity school, studied dentistry and practiced for four years, then, feeling a call to the ministry, prepared as be fore noted; while studying at Tilton preached as supply for the Methodist churches in Tilton and Runiney, and for the Allen St. Church in New Bed ford, Mass., while a student in Boston; joined the N. H. Conference in 1869; ordained deacon in 1871 and elder in 1873, spending a year following in European travel and study; pastor, Bristol, N. H., 1874-6, Wesley Church, Haverhill, Mass., 1877-8, Rochester, N. H., 1879-81; travelled in the East, 1882; pastor St. John's Church, Dover, 1883-5; Garden St. Church, Lawrence, Mass., 1886-8; St. Paul's, Manchester, N. H., 1889-90; President N. H. Con ference Seminary and Female College (Tilton Seminary), 1891-5; pastor Main St. Church, Nashua, 1896-1900; Grace Church, Keene, 1901-2; super intendent Dover District, N. H. M. E. Conference, 1903-4; field agent, Tilton Seminary, since 1905, having com pleted the task of raising a fund of 29 433 $150,000 for the seminary, with an excess of $30,000 in the spring of 1918; Methodist; Republican; member Nashua school board, 1899-1900; pres ident trustees of Tilton Seminary; member Olive Branch Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Plymouth, N. H.; Temple R. A. Chapter, Rochester; St. Paul Commandery, K. T., Dover; Israel Hunt Royal and Select Masters, Aaron Hughes Lodge of Perfection 14th degree A. A. S. R.; Oriental Coun cil of Jerusalem 16th degree; St. George Chapter Rose Croix, 18th degree; N. H. Consistory 32nd degree, Nashua; Peabody Chapter, O. E. S., Tilton; VeteranAss'n,A.F.&A.M., Concord; Chap lain Grand Chapter R. A. M., Grand Council R. & S. M., St. George Chap ter Rose Croix, and Veteran Masons Ass'n m., July 23, 1878, Irene Sarah Clark, Plymouth, N. H.; d. Nov. 9, 1914. Residence, Tilton, N. H. Gerould, John Hiram Educator; b., Stoddard, N. H., Oct. 2, 1868; s. Rev. Samuel L. and Laura Etta (Thayer) Gerould; ed. Dart mouth College, Litt.B. 1890; Harvard A.B. 1892 A.M. 1893, Ph.D. 1895 traveled and studied in Europe, 1898-9 teacher natural sciences, Burr and Bur ton Seminary, Manchester, Vt., 1890-1, associate professor zoology, Dart mouth 19-; Congregationalist; mem ber American Genet c Ass'n, American Soc. Zoologists, American Soc. Natu ralists, American Ass'n for Advance ment of Science, Kappa Kappa Kappa; m., July 2, 1902, Adah May Hasbrook, Minneapolis, Minn.; children, May Fos ter, b. Aug. 13, 1903; Elizabeth, Sept. 20, 1904; Virginia, Dec. 10, 1908. Residence, Hanover, N. H. Rotch, William Boylston Journalism and Insurance; b., Am herst, N. H., June 6, 1859; s. Albert A. and Helen (Boylston) Rotch; descend ant of the Boylston family who were among the early settlers of Boston, Mass.; ed. public schools of Amherst; learned the newspaper business in youth in the office of the Farmers' �434 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Cabinet at Amherst, since removed to Milford, of which he has been editor and publisher since 1891; also engaged in insurance business; Congregationalist; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives from Amherst, 1895, also town clerk and collector, and first president Amherst Improvement Soc. which he organized; since removal to Milford president Milford improve ment Soc, secretary and president Milford Republican Club; member N. H. constitutional convention, 1902; director City Guaranty Savings Bank, Nashua; three years secretary to Congressman Currier at Washington; member Republican State Committee since 1912, and member executive committee; I. O. O. F.; m., Oct. 10, 1884, Grace Marston Burrell, Wey mouth, Mass.; one son, Arthur Boylston, b. March 24, 1887, (Dartmouth, 1908) now in the publishing business with his father, m. April 9, 1910, Serena H. Elliman, New York; one son, William Boylston, 2d. Residence, Milford, N. H. Gerould, James Thayer Librarian; b., Goffstown, N. H., Oct. 3, 1872; s. Rev. Samuel L. and Laura Etta (Thayer) Gerould; ed. Dartmouth College, A.B. 1895; as sistant librarian General Theological Seminary, New York, 1896-7; depart ment chief, Columbia Univ. Library, 1897-1900; librarian Univ. of Mo., 1900-6; Univ. of Minn., 1906—; Fellow American Library Institute; member Bibliographical Soc. of America, American Library Ass'n, Delta Kappa Epsilon; director of Chapters, northern division, American Red Cross; director Minneapolis Associated Charities; Episcopalian; Democrat; m., Sept. 18, 1900, Mary A. Chamberlain, Ches ter, N. Y. Residence, 2022 Second Ave., S., Minneapolis, Minn. Gerould, Gordon Hall Educator; b., Goffstown, N. H., Oct. 4, 1877; s. Rev. Samuel L. and Laura Etta (Thayer) Gerould; ed. Dartmouth College, A.B. 1899; Litt. B., Oxford Univ., England, 1901; instructor in English, Bryn Mawr Col lege, 1901-2; associate professor Eng lish philosophy, 1902-5; assistant pro fessor English, Princeton Univ., 190516; professor English since 1916; author, "The North English Homily Collection," 1902; "Sir Guy of War wick," 1905; "The Grateful Dead— the History of a Folk Story," 1908; "Saints' Legends," 1916; "Peter San ders, Retired" (novel), 1917; m, June 9, 1910, Katharine Fullerton, Brock ton, Mass. Residence, 341 Nassau street, Princeton, N. J. Dow, George Francis Secretary Essex Institute; b., Wake field, N. H., Jan. 7, 1868; s. George Prince and Ada Bingham (Tappan) Dow; ed. public schools and private i utors; in trade in Boston from 1886 to 1897; secretary of Essex Institute, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Salem, Mass., and editor of its publica tion since July, 1898; Congregationalist; Republican; member Mass. house of representatives from Topsfield, 1900; chairman board of trustees. Topsfield town library; founder ana secretary Topsfield Historical Soc, and editor of its publications; member Essex Institute, American Historical Ass'n, N. E. Historic-Geneological Soc, American Antiquarian Soc, A. F. & A. M. Residence, Topsfield, Mass. Business address, Salem, Mass. Duncan, George Henry Druggist; manufacturer; b., Leo minster, Mass., Dec. 23, 1876; s. George C. and Mary E. (Coolidge) Duncan; ed. Murdock School, Winchendon, Mass., Amherst College, Amherst, Mass., class of 1899, leaving at the middle of senior year on account of father's death, whose business as a druggist at East Jaffrey, N. H., he took up and continued; Democrat; selectman, Jaf frey, 1904; member school board, 1907-8, N. H. constitutional conven tion, 1912, 1918, house of representa tives, 1915 (committee on revision of laws) ; post-master, East Jaffrey, 1915 -17; treasurer Annett Box Co.; mem ber Charity Lodge, A. F. & A. M., P. of H., Jaffrey Board of Trade (presi dent three years); an earnest advo cate of the Single Tax and the Initia tive and Referendum and active in organizations promoting the same; in., Nov. 19, 1900, Helen Prescott; one son, George Prescott. Residence, East Jaffrey, N. H. McLaughlin, Agnes Winifred Lawyer; law stenographer; b., Groveton, N. H.; dau. Patrick ana Elizabeth (Hopkins) McLaughlin; ed. Lancaster Academy, Burdett's Busi ness College, Univ. of Maine Law school; studied with Hon. George A. Wagner of Manchester; admitted to the N. H. bar, June 3, 1917, first woman admitted in the state on exam ination; Catholic; in academy inter ested in elocution, debates and athlet 435 ics; while attending business college in Boston member of the Halcyon Club, and identified with the social ac tivities of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross parish; in Gorham, active in club life, serving on important com mittees, locally and in the state fed eration. Residence, Gorham N. H.; office, Sheridan Building, Berlin, N. H. Shedd, Charles Gale Pharmacist; b., South Wallingford, Vt., May 18, 1865; s. Capt. Charles W. and Sarah Frances (Doty) Shedd, his mother being a direct descendant of Edmund Doty, of the M ayflower party ; removed with parents to Keene, N. H., in early life; ed. Keene public schools, high school, 1881; entered the phar macy where he has since remained, and in which he later became a partner, in 1886, and for many years past has conducted the business, under the name of "The Bullard & Shedd Co.," with an extensive wholesale and retail trade; Unitarian; Republican; ten �1^ 1- y I Hon. Charles Gale Shedd �Mrs. Charles Gale Shedd �438 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES years member Keene board of health work of Keene Chapter, American Red (sometime president); member Keene Cross, and chairman of the same for the city council (president); member first two years. Three children. (See N. H. house of representatives, 1900; preceding sketch.) N. H. state senate, 1907, mayor of Keene, 1911-3; secretary and Donovan, John Joseph treasurer trustees Glencliffe sanitorCivil engineer; b., Rumney, N. H., ium; vice-president Keene Commercial Sept. 8, 1858; s. Patrick and Julia club; president Keene Forestry Ass'n., . (O'Sullivan) Donovan; ed. Plymouth, N. H., Normal School, 1877; Worcester, Keene Park Corporation, Peoples In stitute, Keene Chatauqua, Unitarian Mass., Polytechnic Inst., B.S. 1882; civil engineer Northern Pacific R. R., club, ten years; member N. H. His torical Soc., Keene Country club, Keene 1882-8; chief engineer Fairhaven and Chorus club (treasurer), A. F. & A. M. Southern Ry., 1888-91; chief engineer up to and including 33d degree (past and manager Bellingham Bay and Grand High Priest Grand Chapter of Eastern R. R., 1891-2; chief engineer and general superintendent Belling N. H.), Sons of the American Revolu tion (past president N. H. Soc), S. of ham Bay and British Columbia R. R., V., K. of P., I. O. R. M., N. H. N. G., 1898-1906; since 1906 engaged exclu serving four years as hospital steward sively in lumber business; Catholic; in the 2d Regiment; organized the Republican; member city council, N. H. League for National Defense in Fairhaven, Wash., 1890-2; member 1915; engaged in voluntary service of committee of fifteen framing charter of the American Red Cross, at the central the city of Bellingham, Wash.; alter pharmacy in Paris in 1918; m., Sept. nate delegate Republican National Committee, 1912; member and past 23, 1891, Rhoda Jane Colburn; chil dren, Gale Colburn and Paul Wesley, president Bellingham Chamber of b. July 14, 1892 (Phillips Exeter and Commerce; eight years trustee Belling M. I. T.), the former serving as first ham State Normal School; vice-presi lieutenant in 146th Field Artillery, dent Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Mills, Columbia Valley Lumber Co., First A. E. F., and the latter as first lieu tenant in the Aviation Corps; Charles National Bank of Bellingham; presi Herbert, b. Feb. 7, 1907. Residence, dent Washington State Catholic Ass'n; member American Soc. Civil Engineers, Keene, N. H. National Civic Federation, American Irish Historical Soc, American His Shedd, Rhoda Jane Colburn (Mrs. Charles Gale Shedd); b., torical Ass'n, National Municipal Shrewsbury, Vt., Aug. 17, 1867; dau. League, and numerous other organiza Leonard and Mary P. (Martin) Shedd; tions and clubs; m., April 29, 1883, ed. public schools, and Black River Clara Isabel Nichols, Melrose, Mass. Academy, Ludlow, Vt., 1886; taught Residence, Bellingham, Wash. school several terms, before marriage, in Swanzey, Troy and Fitzwilliam, Clow, Fred Ellsworth Physician, b., Wolfeboro, N. H., N. H. ; united in marriage with Charles Gale Shedd of Keene, Sept. 22, 1891, Oct. 25, 1881 ; s. Stephen W., and Car and has since resided there, taking an rie (Canney) Clow; ed. Brewster Free Academy, Wolfeboro, Harvard Med active part in the social life and chari table work of the city; member Ashue- ical School, 1904; commenced prac tice of medicine in Wolfeboro, after lot Chapter, Daughters of the Ameri can Revolution (regent), Colonial graduation and has since continued; Club, Fortnightly Club, Country Club Congregationalist; Republican; mem (secretary for the last eighteen years), ber state board of registration in med Hospital Aid Soc. (secretary for twenty icine, local board for Carroll County; years); active in the organization and trustee and physician Huggins Hos �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ratal, Wolfeboro; lieutenant Medical Reserve Corps, U. S. Army; member A. F. & A. M. (Morning Star Lodge) Knights of Pythias, Patrons of Hus bandry; m., Oct. 25, 1905, Bessie Frances Beless, Waltham, Mass.; chil dren: Ethel Alma, b. Aug. 22, 1906; Mildred Beless, b. May 24, 1908; Stephen Ellsworth, b. June 9, 1910; John Hildreth, b. March 5, 1913. Residence, Wolfeboro, N. H. Wheeler, Bertrand Thorp Civil engineer; b., Lempster, N. H., Nov. 25, 1863; s. Daniel Bingham and Maria (Thorp) Wheeler; ed. Dart mouth College, B.S. 1884; pursued the profession of civil engineer for many years in Boston and vicinity; street commissioner of Boston under Mayors Curtis and Hart; assistant engineer of construction, N. Y., N. H. & Hartford R. R.; chief engineer Me. Central R. R. and Portland Terminal Co. since 1912; Unitarian; Republican; member Amer ican Soc. Civil Engineers; m., March 27, 1888, Mabel A. Cole, Fitchburg, Mass.; three sons and three daughters. Residence, 35 West St., Portland, Me. Dudley, Albeitus True Teacher; author; b., Paris, N. Y., June 18, 1866; s. Rev. Horace Franklin and Josephine (Lamson) Dudley; ed. Harvard, A.B. 1887, and German study; teacher Phillips Exeter Academy, 188795, Noble & Greenough's School, Bos ton, 1896-1917; Republican; antisuffragist; secretary N. H. Public Li brary Commission, 1917-; N. H. house of representatives, 1919-20; author, "Following the Rail," 1903; "Making the Nine,'7 1904; "In the Line," 1905; "With Mask and Mitt," 1906; "The Great Year," 1907; "The Yale Cup," 1908; "The School Four," 1909; '!At the Home Plate," 1910; "The Pecks in Camp," 1911; "The Half Miler," 1913, etc.; m., July 2, 1890, Frances Perry, Exeter. Residence, Exeter, N. H. Page, Charles Tilton Manufacturer (retired); b., Woburn, Mass., Aug. 5, 1846; s. Moses Webster and Mary Ann (Ayer) Page; ed. public 439- schools and Eastman's Commercial College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; engaged with his brother, George F. Page, in. the manufacture of leather belting at Franklin, N. H., after leaving school, under firm name of Page Bros. ; business removed to Concord in 1871, when the now extensive and widely known Page Belting Co. was formed, of which he became treasurer, continuing in that position until 1913, serving also for three years, 1872-5, as Boston agent of the firm, during which time he resided in Medford, but since then in Concord; Congregationalist; Republican; active in Y. M. C. A. work and some time president of the Concord Ass'n; presi dent N. H. Congregational Ministers and Widows Fund; trustee General Conference Congregational churches of New Hampshire; moderator, 1910; president Concord Board of Trade, 1910-12; m., June 2, 1870, Almira, dau. Oliver H. and Sarah F. (Bergen) Booth of Lebanon, N. H.; children, Grace Farnum, wife of Dr. H. H. Amsden, b. �440 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Aug. 4, 1872; Elwic Lawrence, b. Feb. 22, 1876 (Williams 1900), lawyer in Concord: Wilbur Jewell, b. Jan, 4, 1883 (Williams 1906), in employ of U. 8. Department of Commerce. Residence, Concord, N. H. Tobey, Charles William Banker; b., Roxbury, Mass., Julv 22, 1880; s. William A. and Ellen H". (Parker) Tobey; ed. Roxbury Latin school; engaged in banking in Boston; established his home in Temple, N. H., in 1903, where he purchased a farm and engaged in agricultural pursuits; since 1916 has conducted business as an in vestment banker in Manchester, with office in Amoskeag Bank building, re taining his legal residence in Temple; Baptist; Republican; chairman select men and school board in Temple; member N. H. house of representatives, 1915-16, member committee on revision of the laws; 1919, speaker; delegate in N. H. constitutional convention, 1918; chairman N. H. Liberty Loan Commit tee, 1918- ; member Miller Grange, P. of H., Temple; director Rotary Club, Man chester; in.. June 4, 1902, Francelia M. Lovett, Roxbury, Mass.; children. Russell B., b. June 10, 1903; Louise Cone, b. July 6, 1907; Francelia M. Cone, b. June 22, 1908; Charles W., Jr., b. Jan. 26, 1911. Residence, Temple and Manchester, N. H. Elliot, John Wheelock Surgeon; b., Keene, N. H., October, 1852; s. John H. and Emily Ann (Wheelock) Elliot; ed. Harvard, A.B. 1874; M.D. 1878; Mass. General Hos pital, 1878; studied in Europe, 1879-80; began practice in Boston, 1881; physi cian to Boston Dispensary, 1882; assistant surgeon Free Hospital for Women, 1883-7; surgeon, 1894-1907; lecturer on surgery, Harvard Med. School, 1900-5; retired from practice, 1913; Fellow American Surgical Ass'n; chairman N. E. Surgical Dressings Com., American Red Cross; director Sullivan Machinery Co. ; member Tav ern Club, Boston; frequent contributor to medical journals; m., May 8, 1883, Mary Lee Morse of Boston. Resi dence, 124 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Ellis, Carleton Chemist; b., Keene, N. H., Sept. 20, 1876; s. Marcus and Catharine (Goodnow) Ellis; ed. public schools, Mass. Inst. Tech., B.Sc. 1900; instructor Mass. Inst.« Tech., 1900-2; engaged extensively in the field of oils, fats, waxes, paints, varnishes, illuminating gas, etc., and has taken out more than 200 patents; president Ellis-Foster Co., Hydrogenated Oil Co., N. J. Testing Laboratories; vice-president Chadeloid Chemical Co.; Charter member Inventors Guild; member American Chemical Soc, American Institute Chemical Engineers, Society Chemical Industry, London, Eng., International Congress of Applied Chemistry, etc.; awarded gold medal for inventions at Jamestown exposition, 1907; author various scientific and technical works and contributor to technical journals; �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES m., Nov. 28, 1901, Birdelia M. Wood, Dayton, O. Residence, 143 Gates Ave., Montclair, N. J. Hall, Walter Perley Jurist; b., Manchester, N. H., May 9, 1867; s. James Perley and Catherine (Willev) Hall; ed. Worcester, Mass., high school, 1885; Brown Univ., 18858; Harvard Law School, 1888-90; honorary A.M., Brown, 1910; admitted to Massachusetts bar 1891; Unitarian; Republican; town solicitor, Clinton, Mass., city solicitor Fitchburg; assist ant district attorney middle Massa chusetts district, 1905; first assistant attorney-general, Massashusetts, 19067; chairman Mass. R. R. Commission, 1908-11; justice superior court Massa chusetts, Aug. 9, 1911- ; formerly cap tain Mass. Vol. Mil.; member Repub lican state committee; presidential elector 1904; member Mass. Bar Ass'n; St. Botolph Club, Boston; m., Dec. 4, 1893, Anna Bigelow Davis, Worcester, Mass. Residence, Fitchburg, Mass. Brown, George Henry Optometrist; b., Hill, N. H., June 1, 1847; s. Samuel and Nancy C. (Swain) Brown; ed. public schools, New Hampton Institution, Detroit Op tical Institute; engaged in the specta cle business, as it was formerly called, in youth, and has been in the lead in all movements that have made optom etry the great profession it now is; charter member of the N. E. Optical Ass'n, the first optical organization in the United States, and went to New York by request to assist in the organ ization of the second; regent for two years of the N. E. Optical Institute, Boston ; charter member of the Ameri can Optometrical Ass'n, and two years regent; many years president of the Granite State Optometrical Ass'n; chairman N. H. board of examiners in optometry from its establishment in 1911 to the present time; instrumental in establishing courses in optometry in several universities; pioneer in ad vanced eye sight work in New Hamp shire, and used the first special 441 sight-testing apparatus in the state; Congregati onalist (member Hanover St. Congregational Church, Manchester); Republican; member N. H. house of representatives in 1878-9, from Tilton; president Tilton & Northfield Fire Ins. Co. several years, and director of Til ton Nat'l Bank; corporate member of Amoskeag Savings Bank of Manchester; member Manchester Chamber of Com merce and three years president of same; always interested in agriculture as an avocation, and while a resident of Tilton, whence he removed to Man chester over twenty years ago, pro prietor of the famous "Brook Hill" farm; since residing in Manchester has continued his interest, acquiring a large amount of land which he has greatly improved, and adapted to the use of modern farm machinery, and for a number of years has been one of the largest growers of hay and potatoes for the local market, with extensive crops in other lines; member A. F. & A. M., Knight Templar and Shriner;. m., Dec. �442 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 25, 1870, Laura E. Thompson; one daughter, Maude E. Brown. Resi dence, Manchester, N. H. Huntress, Frank Merchant; b., Lowell, Mass., Feb. 7, 1847; s. Leonard and Lydia Ann (McKenna) Huntress; ed. public schools and Philips Andover Academy; engaged in the wholesale dry goods trade in Boston many years, and, later, established a train of retail stores in New England to whose interests his attention has been devoted, one of these being located in Keene, N. H., where he has made his home; Repub lican; member N. H. house of repre sentatives, 1907, 1909, 1911 (chair man committee on appropriations); senate, 1913 (chairman committee on banks); executive council, 1915-16; house of representatives, 1917; con stitutional convention, 1918; director Cheshire National Bank; trustee Eliot City Hospital; member A. F. & A. M., 32d degree and Shriner, Red Men, Elks and Grange; m., 1st, Feb. 3, 1885, Minnie E. Hen ton, Ogdensburg, N. Y., d.^Nov. 25, 1885; 2d, Oct. 15, 1891, Birdia A., dau. Hon. W. P. Chamberlain, Keene; children, Carroll Benton, b. Nov. 25, 1885 (St. Paul's School and Williams College) ; William Chamberlain, b. Sept. 5, 1892, (Dartmouth 1917) lieutenant, Motor Truck Transport Corps, A. E. F.; Frank Chamberlain, b. Aug. 4, 1894 (Dart mouth 1917), lieutenant 11th machine gun battalion; Harriet Chamberlain, b. Oct. 12, 1898. Residence, Keene, N. H. Evans, Ira Hobart General business; b., Piermont, N. H., April 11, 1844; s. Dr. Ira and Emeline (Hobart) Evans; ed. public schools and Barre (Vt.) Academy, 1862; enlisted in Co. B 10th Vt. Vols. in the Civil War, July 28, 1862; pro moted first lieutenant, captain and brevet major; awarded Medal of Honor by Congress "for distinguished brav ery" at Hatcher's Run, Va., April 2, 1S65; honorably mustered out Jan. 31, 1867; assistant assessor and deputy collector U. S. Internal Revenue, 2d District, Texas, 1868-9; member and speaker Texas house of representa tives. 1870-1; general manager Texas Land Co., 1872^-80; secretary Houston & Great Northern R. R. Co., 1874-80; president N. Y. & Texas Land Co., Ltd., 1880-6; director Austin National Bank since 1890; director and presi dent Austin Electric Ry. Co., 1902-3; president board of trustees Tillotson College, Austin, since 1909; director Austin United Charities Ass'n, since 1910; member Texas Soc, S. A. R. (president six years), first vice-presi dent general National Soc, S. A. R. 1903-4; Soc. Colonial Wars, Military Order Loyal Legion; American His torical Ass'n, Soc. Army of the Potomac, Texas Historical Soc, N. H. Historical Soc, National Economic League, American Sociological Soc, American Social Science Ass'n, University Club, Austin, Army & Navy Club, New York; Congregationalist ; president trustees, First Congregational church, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Austin, since 1909; moderator North Texas, Congregational Ass'n, 1883-6; vice-president American Missionary Ass'n, 1817-18; member National Serv ice Commission, Congregational church es 1917-; m., June 13, 1871, Frances A. Hurlbut, Upper Alton, Ill. Residence, 209 West 7th St., Austin, Tex. Hanscom, Charles Ridgley Shipbuilder; b., Portsmouth, N. H., June 6, 1850; s. Pierpont and Eliza J. (Philbrick) Hanscom; ed. public schools and private tutors; draftsman, U. S. Navy Yards. New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington, 1873-80; draftsman and naval expert, U. S. Navy Department, Washington, 188090; superintendent Bath, Me, Iron Works, 1890-6; general superintendent, 1896-1900, building government and merchant vessels; president Eastern Shipbuilding Co., New London, Conn., 1900-6 (retired); designed and built the Aphrodite and many other notable steam yachts, and numerous large steamers; Universalist; Republican; director Union Bank & Trust Co., New London; member Soc. of Naval Archi tects and Marine Engineers; Mason, K. T.; Thames Club, New London; m., 1st, Feb., 1874, Eva L. Pettigrew, Kittery, Me., d. June. 1874; 2d, Jan. 8, 1879, Adah L. Fernald, d. June, 1908. Residence, 335 Pequot Ave., New Lon don, Conn. Griffin, Appleton Prentiss Clark Librarian; b., Wilton, N. H.; s. Moses P. and Charlotte Helen (Clark) Griffin; ed. Boston public schools and grivate tutors; custodian of shelves, oston public library, 1871-90, keeper of books, 1890-4; preparing catalogue of books in Boston Athenaeum, 18957; assistant and librarian, Library of Congress, Washington, 1897-1900, chief bibliographer, 1900-8, chief assistant librarian since Aug. 14, 1908; author of various publications relating to bibliography; contributor to Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biograghy; member Soc. Colonial Wars, ■unker Hill Monument Ass'n; m., 443 Oct. 23, 1878, Emily C. Osgood, Cam bridge, Mass. Residence, 2150 Florida Ave., Washington, D. C. Alexander, J. Grace Banker; b., Winchester, N. H., Oct. 26, 1848; dau. Edward and Lucy M. (Capron) Alexander; ed. public schools of Winchester; Universalist; Republican; taught school several years; entered the Winchester Na tional Bank in 1871 and soon became assistant cashier, and treasurer of the savings bank, being the first New Hampshire woman to occupy such responsible position; active member Winchester Universalist Church and Sunday School; treasurer, N. H. Universalist Sunday school conven tion many years; member, Electa Chapter O. E. S. (first Worthy Matron), Arlington Grange, P. of H., Current Events Club, Winchester; treasurer school district; trustee public library. Miss Alexander occupies the old Colonial family home in Winchester, �Hon. Guy W. Cox �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES where on the evening of her 70th birthday anniversary, she was visited by a host of friends from Winchester and adjoining towns, who extended con gratulations upon the happy occasion. Cox, Guy Wilbur Lawyer; b., Manchester, N. H., Jan. 19, 1871; s. Charles E. and Eve lyn M. (Randall) Cox; descendant of Edward Cox, a Scotch-Irish settler of Londonderry, N. H., and Charles Cox, one of the first settlers of Holderness; ed. Manchester schools, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1893 (valedictorian) A.M. 1896; Boston Univ. Law School, LL.B. (Magna cum laude) 1896; ad mitted to the Suffolk bar and com menced practice in Boston the latter year, there continuing; member firm of Butler, Cox & Murchie; Congrega tionalism Republican; member Bos ton City council from Ward Ten, 1902; Mass. house of representatives, 1903, 1904 (chairman committee on probate and chancery); senate, 1906, 1907 (chairman committees on elections, metropolitan affairs and taxation); chairman Mass. state tax commission, 1907; chairman Massachusetts delega tion to National Tax Conference; dele gate in Mass. constitutional conven tion, 1917-18 (chairman committee on taxation); member Putnam Lodge, I. O. O. F., Boston Bar Ass'n, Social Law Library, University Club, Algonquin Club, Boston, etc. Residence, Hotel Westminster; office, 77 Franklin St., Boston, Mass. Guernsey, Alice Margaret Editor; b., Rindge, N. H., April 16, 1850; dau. Rev. J. W. and Lucy Ann (Tucker) Guernsey; ed. Salem, Mass. Normal School, 1871; student at Wellesley College, 1879-80; teacher 1872-87; editor books and papers for Woman's Temperance Publicity Ass'n, 1887-94; editor and business manager of general publications for Woman's Home Mission Soc, M. E. Church; author "Under Our Flag," 1903; "Home Mission Reading," 1905; "Citizens of To-morrow," 1907; "A Queen Esther 445 Round Robin," 1911; "Lands of Sun shine," 1916; "Under the North Lights," 1917. Residence, East Orange, N. J. Sleeper, Charles Martin Physician; b., Lakeport (now Laconia,) N. H., June 20, 1856; s. Alvah and Rebecca Gould (Davis) Sleeper; ed. public schools, Bowdoin Med. School, Brunswick, Me., M.D. 1883; located in medical practice at South Berwick, Me., in 1883, and has there continued; Free Baptist; Democrat; member school board and superintendent of schools many years; member board of trustees of Berwick Academy; York County board of pension surgeons, 1893-7; chairman York County Demo cratic Committee; incorporator South Berwick Savings Bank; cUrectorSanford Savings Bank; member Me. house of representatives, 1909, 1911, 1912; ex ecutive council, 1915-16; York County Med. Soc, Strafford District Med. Soc, Maine Med. Soc:, A. F. & A. M., 32nd degree, National Geographical Soc; m., June 25, 1884, Julia Florence Uniacke; children, Bertha Mildred, b. May 4, 1890; Roger Davis, Feb. 16, 1893. Residence, South Berwick, Me. Sleeper, Alvah Guy Lawyer; b., Franklin, N. H., Oct. 23, 1872; s. Charles Wellington and Clem entine (Thompson) Sleeper; ed. Frank lin high school, Tilton Seminary, Dart mouth College, 1899, Harvard and Boston University; LL.B.. Boston Univ., 1902 (cum laude); admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1902 and in practice in Boston since then; asso ciated with the late Alfred S. Hayes till his death in 1912; alone since; has been counsel in many important cases including the Hiram Barker and H. W. Berry will cases, Bromfield St. Church case, and the Margaret Galbraith Chatfield litigation, all involving large amounts; Congregationalist; Republi can; member Somerville Lodge, A. F. & A. M. (Junior deacon); Mt. Vernon R. A. Chapter, Roxbury, Mass. (King); Boston Council, De Molay Commandery, K. T. Residence, Som erville, Mass. �446 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES McAllister, George Isaac Lawyer; b., Londonderry, N. H., Dec. 11, 1853; s. Jonathan and Caroline (Choate) McAllister; ed. Pinkerton Academy, Derry; Kimball Union Acad emy, Meriden, N. H., 1873; Dartmouth College, B.S. 1877; studied law with Hon. David Cross and Hon. Henry E. Burnham; admitted to the bar in March, 1881, and since in practice in Manchester; member of the firm of Burnham & McAllister for several years; Baptist; Republican; deputy collector Internal Revenue, November, 1885 to December, 1889; member N. H. constitutional convention, 1902, 1918; A. F. & A. M., Grand Master Grand Lodge of New Hamp shire, 1900; Grand Commander Grand Commandery K. T., 1900; received the 33 degree (honorary) Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, 1900; A. O. U. M.; I. O. O. F.; vice-president and chair man trustees, Masonic Home, Man chester; member N. H. Bar Ass'n, Hillsborough County Bar Ass'n, Thayer Soc. of Engineers, Dartmouth College: Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences, Manchester Historic Ass'n; m., Dec. 22, 1886, Mattie M. Hayes, dau. Hon. John M. and Susan E. Hayes, Manchester; children, Bertha Hayes, b. Sept. 27, 1887 (Mrs. Harry F. Hawkins, Manchester), Harold Cleveland, b. March 28, 1893 (first lieutenant U. S. Army, who m. Meribah O. French, dau. of Mr. and Mrs. George A. French, Aug. 16, 1917). Residence, Manchester, N. H. Harrington, Karl Pomeroy Educator; b., Somersworth, N. H., June 13, 1861; s. Calvin S. and Eliia Chase Harrington; ed. Wesleyan Univ., Middletown, Conn., A.B. 1882, A.M. 1885; studied at Univ. of Berlin, 18879; Yale, 1890-1; teacher, Westfield, Mass., high school, 1882-5; professor Latin, Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham, Mass., 1885-7; tutor in Latin, Weslyan Univ., 1889-91; professor Latin, Univ. of N. C., 1891-9; Univ. of Me., 1899-1905; Wesleyan Univ., since 1905; greatly interested in music; organist and director in M. E. churches, where located; now in Middletown, Conn.; member Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Upsilon, N. E. Ass'n Schools and Col leges; Classical Ass'n of N. E., National Geographic Soc, etc.; author many educational works; lecturer on classical subjects; m., Nov. 25, 1886, Jennie Eliza Canfield. Residence, Middletown, Conn. Hanson, Charles Lane Educator; b., South Newmarket (now Newfields), N. H., May 22, 1870; s. John Clinton and Annie (Lane) Hanson; ed. Phillips Exeter Academy, 1888; Harvard, A.B. 1892; teacher of English, Worcester, Mass., Academy, 1892-5; English high school, Wor cester, 1895^7; Durfee high school, Fall River, Mass., 1897-8; Mechanic Arts high school, Boston, since 1898; head of the department of English, since 1907; president N. E. Assn of Teachers of English, 1905-7; author and editor of various works pertaining �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES to English composition; m.. June 25, 1902, Bertha Winthrop Flint. Resi dence, 28 Linnean St., Cambridge, Mass. Goodall, Louis Bertrand Manufacturer; b., Winchester, N. H., Sept. 23, 1851; s. Thomas and Ruth (Waterhouse) Goodall; ed. public schools and Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, N. H.; engaged in Woolen Manufacturing business in the Mousam River Mills, Sanford, Me., in 1874 director Sanford Mills since 1886 director Mousam River R. R. Co. organizer Goodall Worsted Co. in 1899, and since then treasurer and agent; treasurer Harriman & North eastern R. R. Co. (Tenn.), Sanford & Cape Porpoise Ry., Sanford Power Co., Goodall Matting Co.; Unitarian; Republican; member staff of Gov. Fernald 1909; member U. S. house of representatives, first Maine district, since 1917; m., July 21, 1877, Rose V. Goodwin, Saco, Me., d. April 15, 1894. Residence, Sanford, Me. Goodrich, Nathaniel Lewis Librarian; b., Concord, N. H., Feb. 9, 1880; s. Arthur Lewis and Mary Eastman (Bachelder) Goodrich; ed. public schools; Amherst College, A.B. 1901; B.L.S., N. Y. State Library School, 1904; Dartmouth, A.M. 1916; reporter Utica, N. Y. Press, 1901-2; in charge of order section N. Y. State Library, 1904-7; librarian West Vir ginia Univ., 1907-9; Univ. of Texas, 1909-11, Dartmouth College since 1912; Congregationalist; Democrat; member American Library Ass'n, Ap palachian Mountain Club, Theta Beta Pi; m., June 30, 1908, Alice Lyman, Albany, N. Y. Residence, Hanover, N. H. Newton, Earl Frank Telephone business; b., Fairfield, Vt., Aug. 8, 1879; s. Frank and Estella Josephine (Croft) Newton; moved to Nashua, N. H., 1888; ed. Nashua high school, 1898, private in struction the next year under l'Abbd Man-hand of Laval University, Que bec City, Que"; on staff of L'Impartial 447 a French tri-weekly paper, Nashua, 1899, 1900; assistant teacher, Milford, N. H., high school, 1901; entered tel ephone business fall of 1901 ; moved to Concord, N. H., 1905; since 1914, di vision toll wire chief in charge of 10,000 miles of wire, the toll circuits of the state; since 1915 also in charge of the city plant, Concord; Republican; member Methodist church, Eureka Lodge, A. F. & AM.,. Concord Ora torio Soc, N. H. State Guard (bugler, Co. M); for several years choir singer (basso); m., Plymouth, N. H., June 17, 1909, Ethel Susanna Mitchell (M.D. Tufts Med. College, 1903); children, Nyleen Eleanor, b. Feb. 12, 1912; Janice Edith, b. Feb. 12, 1914. Residence, 50 North Spring St., Con cord, N. H. Warren, George Herbert Lawyer; b., Shirley, Mass., Oct. 15, 1860; s. N. Lafayette and Mary (Bar nard) Warren; ed. public schools, Law rence Academy, Groton, Mass., 1882; Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., 1886; studied law with Burnham & �Hon. George H. Warren �Mrs. George H. Warren �450 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Brown, Manchester, N. H., 1886 to 1889, admitted to the N. H. bar on examination in August of the latter year; employed in the office of Burnham & Brown until Sept., 1> 1890, when he became a member of the firm of Burnham, Brown & Warren, which continued till January, 1902, when Judge Burnham retired, and Edwin F. Jones was admitted, the firm name continuing Burnham, Brown, Jones & Warren; later Allan M. Wilson and Robert L. Manning entered the firm, with no change in the name; when in March, 1912, Albert O. Brown retired to become treasurer of the Amoskeag savings bank, the firm became Jones, Warren, Wilson & Manning, continuing until the death of Mr. Jones, Oct. 6, 1918; in January, 1919, De Witt C. Howe of Concorcf was admitted and the firm is now Warren, Howe & Wil son; Unitarian; Republican; chairman Board of Trustees, State Industrial School, August, 1907 to June, 1913; chairman Board of Trustees of N. H. Public Institutions, June, 1915 to June, 1917; member Derryfield and Intervale clubs, Manchester; Country Club, Nashua; Boston City Club; Wil liams Club, New York; N. H. Bar Ass'n; American Bar Ass'n; m., Nov. 19, 1891, Mary Hale Palmer; children, Helen E., b. Aug. 2. 1895; Louise, Oct. 19, 1896; Mary B., May 26, 1901; Robert P., Oct. 24, 1902; Elizabeth H., Dec. 24, 1906. Residence, Manches ter, N. H. Warren, Mary Hale Palmer (Mrs. George H. Warren), club woman; b., Groton, Mass., Oct. 9, 1864; dau. Moses Poor and Martha G. (Eaton) Palmer; ed. public schools and Lawrence Academy, Groton, 1884, taught school several years before mar riage; has traveled extensively over the United States, Cuba, Panama, Alaska, South America, and was on her sixth trip to Europe when the war broke out in 1914; m., Nov. 19, 1891, at Groton, Mass., George H. Warren, since when her home has been in Manchester (for children see Bketch of George H. Warren); Unitarian; president Man chester Woman's Alliance, New Eng land Associate Alliance (Unitarian), has also served as regent of Molly Stark Chapter, D. A. R., president Manchester Federation of Women's Clubs, president Historic Art Club and New Century Club, Manchester; mem ber art committee and Bureau of Pub lic Speakers, N. H. Federation of Women's Clubs, Elliot Hospital Asso ciates, District Nursing Ass'n, Man chester Institute Arts and Sciences, Red Cross, Navy League, Anti-Suf frage Ass'n; president and director Calumet Club, Woman's Auxiliary; speaker in Liberty Loan campaigns. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Rundlett, Louis John Educator; b., Bedford, N. H., March 14, 1858; s. William Ayers and Louisa (McPherson) Rundlett; ed. Bedford common schools, Manchester public schools, Dartmouth College, A.B., 1881, A.M., 1887; principal, Penacook gram mar school, 1881-5; superintendent of schools, Concord, since 1885; financial agent, Union School District; Uni tarian; Democrat; Mason, Horace Chase Lodge, Trinity Chapter, Mt. Horeb Commandery; member, Wonolancet and Passaconaway clubs and Capital Grange; P. of H., Concord; m., Sept. 5, 1891, Carrie Belle Copley, who d. Sept. 30- 1915; children, Copley McPherson b. April 22, 1893 (Dart mouth, 1916), enlisted March, 1918, in Co. B, 42d corps U. S. Engineers, and served in France. Lois, b. Sept. 4, 1904 (Concord high school, 1919). Residence, Concord. N. H. Morrison, William H. Clergyman; b., Farmington, Me., Nov. 4, 1850; s. William and Esther (Allen) Morrison; ed. Farmington, Me., Normal School; Wilton Academy; Westbrook Seminary, 1871; Tufts College, A.B. 1875, A.M. 1878, B.D. 1878, D.D. 1914; ordained in the Universalist ministry, 1878; pastor, War ren, Mass., 1878-80; Wakefield, 18805; Manchester, N. H., 1885-99; Brock �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ton, Mass., 1899-1909; Nashua, N. H., since 1909; Republican; member I. O. O. F., A. O. U. W., A. F. & A. M., K. T.; prelate St. George Commandery, Nashua; m., June 24, 1879, Alice W. Beckford, Salem, Mass. Residence, 8 Auburn St., Nashua. Masseck, Frank Lincoln Clergyman; b., Milford, N. H., March 19, 1865; s. Joseph Sewall and Sarah Frances (Hurd) Masseck; ed. public schools, Manchester, N. H.; St. Lawrence Univ., Canton, N. Y., B.D. 1886; summer courses, Harvard and Clark Universities; special courses, School of Social Economics, New York; ordained in the Universalist ministry, 1888; pastor Universalist churches in Huntington, Brooklyn, Mt. Vernon and Potsdam, N. Y., North Attleboro, Spencer, and Warren, Mass., and Brattleboro, Vt.; now, and for some years past, pastor at Arlington, Mass. ; king of the international order Knights of King Arthur, 1902-15; member A. F. & A. M.; author (with William Byron Forbush) "The Boys Round Table," 1906; m., April 17, 1889, Luella Mary Clark, Potsdam, N. Y.; one dau., Carol Luella. Residence, Arlington, Mass. Hackett, Frank Warren Lawyer; b., Portsmouth, N. H., April 11, 1841; s. William H. Y. and Olive (Pickering) Hackett; ed. Har vard College, A.B. 1861, A.M. 1864; studied law at home, with B. H. Brews ter of Philadelphia and at the Harvard Law School; acting assistant pay master, U. S. N., 1862-64; admitted to the bar in 1866, and opened a law office in Boston; private secretary to Caleb Cushing, senior counsel Geneva Arbitration Commission, 1872; in practice at Washington, D. C., since 1873; Republican; assistant secretary of the Navy April, 1900 to December, 1901; member N. H. Historical Soc. (president 1912-13); author "Memoir of W. H. Y. Hackett," 1878; "The Geneva Award Acts," 1882; "A Sketch of the Life and Public Services of William Adams Richardson," 1898; 451 "The Gavel and the Man," 1900; "Deck and Field," 1909, etc.; m., April, 1880, Ida, dau. Rear Ad miral Thomas T. Craven. Residence, "Craighfen," New Castle, N. H.; of fice, 1211 A. Connecticut Ave., Wash ington, D. C. Niles, Harold Herbert Clergyman; b., Salem, Mass., Dec. 26, 1892; s. Charles H. and Henrietta (Parkhurst) Niles; ed. public schools, Marlboro, Mass., St. Lawrence Univ., Canton, N. Y., B.D. 1915; ordained to the Universalist ministry at Hender son, N. Y., 1914; pastor at Henderson and Ellisburg, N. Y., 1913-15; Lyndonville, Vt., 1916-18; Concord, N. H., 1918-; president N. H. Universalist Sunday School Convention 1918-; president N. H. Young Peoples Chris tian Union 1918-; secretary Concord Ministerial Ass'n; chaplain N. H. house of representatives, 1919; spoke extensively in the Red Cross, Liberty Loan and other war work campaigns; member Sons of Veterans, P. of H., �452 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES I. O. O. F.; m., Aug. 4, 1915, Hildred Irene Orr, Enosburg Falls, Vt.; chil dren, Albert C., b. June 24, 1916; Nathan O., b. May 3, 1918. Resi dence, 98 School St., Concord, N. H. Thompson, Willis Duer Merchant, hardware, wholesale and retail; b., Alton, N. H., Oct. 13, 1853; s. John S. and Charlotte A. S. (Wood man) Thompson; moved to Concord in childhood; ed. Concord public schools; treasurer Thompson & Hoague Co.; director Nat'l State Capital Bank; vice-president Merrimack County Savings Bank; director Page Belting Co., State Dwelling House Ins. Co., Concord Mutual Fire Ins. Co.; Capital Fire Insurance Co. Trustee Margaret Pillsbury General Hospital, Concord public library; for some years park commissioner, also member Concord board of education; on examining board Concord branch of Red Cross; Democrat; member South Congregational church, N. H. His torical Soc, Wonolancet Club; m., Concord, N. H., Oct. 27, 1887, Abby Morris Whiton; children, (1) Ray mond Whiton, b. Concord, Aug. 8, 1888; ed. Concord schools, Lawrenceville school, N. J., 1906, two years Dartmouth College; with the firm of Thompson & Hoague nine years; m., Margaret Carpenter, Oct. 12, 1914; entered the service, June, 1917; seven weeks' training at Tuck School of Military Stores, Dartmouth College, July, August, 1917; Camp Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla., December, 1917June, 1918; commissioned Second Lieutenant, Q.M.C.; d. Sept. 13, 1918, Boston depot, Q. M. C.; (2) Willis Duer, Jr., b. May 26, 1895; ed. Con cord schools, A.B., Dartmouth Col lege, 1917; enlisted Naval Flying Corps, Flight A, April, 1917, training at Mass. Inst. Tech.; Norfolk, Va., Naval Base, September, 1917-January, 1918; commissioned ensign, Pensacola, Fla., Feb. 25, 1918; convoying ships in English Channel and patrol work overseas, March 9-December 1, 1918. Residence, Pine street, Concord, N. H. Hoitt, Charles William Lawyer; b., Newmarket, N. H., Oct. 26, 1848; s. William K. A. and Sarah C. (Swain) Hoitt; ed. Dartmouth, A.B. 1871 ; taught school three years in Nashua and Boston; studied law with Hon. Samuel M. Wheeler of Dover and Gen. Aaron F. Stevens of Nashua, and was admitted to the bar in 1877, locating in practice at Nashua; Republican; police justice of Nashua, 1889-1907; member N. H. constitu tional convention, 1889, N. H. house of representatives, 1901, N. H. senate, 1903 (president); U. S. District At torney for New Hampshire, 1907-13; m., Jan. 14, 1875, Harriette Louise Gilman. Residence, Nashua, N. H. Holden, Gerry Rounds Surgeon; b., Concord, N. H., Sept. 12, 1874; s. Benjamin F. and Sarah E. (Rounds) Holden; ed. public schools; Yale Univ., A.B. 1897; M.D., Johns �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Hopkins, 1901 ; special student, Berlin, 1901; house surgeon, Roosevelt Hos pital, New York, 1903; resident gyne cologist, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Bal timore, 1905; attending gynecologist, St. Luke's Hospital, Jacksonville, Fla., 1906- ; Florida State Hospital of In sane, 1910- ; Presbyterian; Fellow, American College of Surgeons; member American Med. Ass'n, Southern, Med. Ass'n, Southern Surgical Ass'n, A. F. & A. M.; m., Nov. 8, 1905, Anne Ridgeway Milliken, Summit, N. J. Residence, 205 Goodwin St., Jackson ville, Fla. Hayes, Francis Little Clergyman ;b., New Hampton, N. H., Jan. 5, 1858; s. Benjamin Francis and Arcy (Cary) Hayes; ed. Nichols Latin School, Lewiston, Me.; Halle, Germany; Bates College, A.B. 1880; A.M. 1883; Cobb Divinity School, B.D. 1885; D.D., Bates, 1902; in structor in Greek, Hillsdale College, Mich., 1880; professor of Greek lan guage and literature, 1881-3; general secretary Y. M. C. A., Lewiston, Me., 1884; ordained Free Baptist minis try, 1885; pastor First Church, Bos ton, 1885-90; First Church, Minneap olis, Minn., 1890-4; Congregational Church, Manitou, Colo., 1896-1902; First Congregational Church, Topeka, Kan., 1902-11 ; California Ave. Church, Chicago, 1911-14; Western secretary, Congregational Board, Ministerial Re lief, 1914- ; president Evangelical Al liance, Boston, 1889-90; Western Free Baptist Pub. Co., 1890-4; lecturer on homiletics, Biblical Department, Wash burn College, 1909-10; trustee Wash burn College, 1902-11; director Chi cago Theological Seminary, 1905-11; life member American Bible Soc; m., June 26, 1884, Cora Walker, Washing ton, D. C. Residence, 5415 University Ave., Chicago. Kidder, Daniel Mechanical engineer; b., Lowell. Mass., June 15, 1838; s. John and Betsey (Metcalf) Kidder; removed with parents to Groton, N. H., in 1844, 453 where he had his home and legal resi dence till 1908; learned the trade of machinist in youth, and has followed the profession of mechanical engineer most of his life; master mechanic and superintendent Aiken's Knitting and Machine Shops, 1862-70; master me chanic Mt. Washington Ry., 1870-3. Brown's Lumber Co., Whiteneld, and Whitefield & Jefferson R. R., 187388; afterward engaged in his profession in different localities until 1909, when he removed to Rumney, N. H., and is now practically retired; Universalist; Democrat; held most town offices in Groton for 36 years; member N. H. house of representatives 1891 and constitutional convention 1902, also representative from Rumney 1915, 1917, 1919; member G. A. R., having served as a private in the First N. H. Vols.; vice-president and director Na tional Veterans Ass'n; member A. F. & A. M., Maccabees and P. of H., director Union Grange Fair, Ply mouth, and associated in the manage �Hon. Daniel J. Daley �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ment of all fairs at Plymouth since 1870; m., 1st, May 27, 1862, Emeline Hardy, Groton, d. Jan. 5, 1908; chil dren, Fred, b. April 16, 1864, farmer in Groton (m. Sept. 18, 1887, Ida M. Dunklee, one daughter, Lena G.); Ada, b. July 22, 1868, (m. Nov. 28, 1900, Henry W. Blanchard, one daugh ter, Helen M., b. Sept. 8, 1902); 2d, March 1, 1909, Carrie Abbott, Rumney. Residence, Rumney, N. H. Daley, Daniel James Lawyer; b., Lancaster, N. H., July 27, 1858; s. John and Bridget (Dougherty) Daley; ed. public schools and Lancaster Academy; taught school winters and engaged in farm work in summer to meet his educational ex penses; studied law with William and Henry Heywood of Lancaster and was admitted to the bar in March, 1885, and on Nov. 9 of the same year located in practice in Berlin, where he has since remained; was for a time a partner with Herbert I. Gobs, Edward C. Niles being later admitted to the firm. Since 1906 Mr. Daley has been asso ciated in practice with Edmund Sulli van; Catholic; Democrat; supervisor, Lancaster, 1882-3; treasurer, Berlin, 1886-7; solicitor, Coos County, 188993; member Berlin city council, 19012-3; board of education, 1907-8-9 (chairman in 1909); member N. H. constitutional convention, 1902; mayor of Berlin, 1910, and four times suc cessively re-elected by large majorities, though the city is strongly Republican; member N. H. senate, 1917, and re elected for 1919—the only senator re elected; now director of Berlin Na tional Bank (president several years) and of the Fidelity Savings Bank; was also for some time president of the Peoples Building & Loan Ass'n; and the Berlin Water Co.; trustee Y. M. C. A., member Berlin Yacht Club; m., May 8, 1886, Ardelle A. Cowan, Lan caster; one daughter, Helen J., trained musician (studied in Boston and Quincy, Mass.) and teacher of the pianoforte. Residence, Berlin, New Hampshire. 455 Noyes, Charles Hermon Educator; b., Atkinson, N. II., Dec. 30, 1867; s. Hermon and Harriet A. (Bailey) Noyes; ed. Atkinson Acad emy, Dartmouth College, B.L., 1892; Congregationalist; Republican; teacher in Nashua since graduation; principal high school for eleven years previous to 1918; acting superintendent of schools, 1918-19; during absence of Superinten dent Fassett on year's leave; president Oak Grove Realty Co.; m., June 22, 1898, Caroline R. Bemis, Burke, Vt.; children, Hermon Bemis, b. March 18, 1899 (Dartmouth, 1921); Rebecca, b. July 15, 1901 (Nashua high school, 1919); Beatrice Ellen, July 1, 1903. Hartshorn, William Newton Publisher; b., Greenville, N. H., Oct. 28, 1843; s. George and Mary A. (Putnam) Hartshorn; ed. public schools, Milford, N. H., Appleton Academy, Mont Vernon, N. H.; Bap tist; president of the Priscilla Pub. Co., publishers of the Modern Priscilla, Bos ton, Mass.; chairman executive com mittee International S. S. Ass'n, 1902 -11; president 1911-14; vice-president World's S. S. Ass'n; ex-president Bos ton Baptist Social Union, and vari ous state and local, denominational and charitable institutions; m., Oct. 28, 1875, Ella S. Ford, Boston, Mass. Residence, 1 1 Fresh Pond Lane, Cam bridge, Mass. Harris, Thomas Jefferson Physcian; b. Claremont, N. H., July 26, 1865; s. Thomas J. and Myra (Beaumont) Harris; ed. public schools, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1886; Univ. of Pa., M.D. 1889; post graduate work, Univ of Berb'n, 1890-1; prac ticed in Philadelphia two years, since then in New York City; adjunct pro fessor, diseases of the nose, throat and ear, N. Y. Post Graduate Med. School; junior surgeon Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital; trustee Jennie Clarkson Home for Children; member N. Y. Med. Soc, American Med. Ass'n, Theta Delta Chi, etc.; Baptist; m., Oct. 21, 1896, Lena Breed, Lynn, Mass. Residence, Scarsdale, N. Y. �456 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Greeley, Harry Parker Lawyer; b., Nashua, N. H., March 21, 1874; s. Onslow S. and Gertrude E. (Parker) Greeley; ed. Nashua high school; Amherst college, 1898; Bos ton Univ. Law school, LL.B. 1900; admitted to the bar in 1900 and in practice in Nashua since; Congregationalist; Republican; city solicitor Nashua, 1900, 1901, 1915-19; member N. H. house of representatives, 1907, serving on Committee on Revision of Statutes, N. H. constitutional conven tion, 1912; counsel for Nashua Build ing and Loan Ass'n; member Rising Sun Lodge, A. F & A. M. Residence, 24 Manchester St., Nashua, N. H. Hartwell, Edward Mussey Statistician; b., Exeter, N. H., 1850; s. Shattuck and Catherine Stowe (Mussey) Hartwell; ed. Am herst College, A.B. 1873, A.M. 1876; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins, 1881; M.D., Miami Med. College, Cincinnati, 1882; LL.D., Amherst, 1898; vice-principal Orange, N. J., high school, 1874; teacher Boston Latin School, 1874-7; asso ciate in physical training and director gymnasium, Johns Hopkins Univ., 1883-91; director physical training, Boston, Mass., public schools, 1891-7; secretary statistical department, city of Boston since establishment in 1897; chairman Mass. State commission for the blind, 1906-8; special expert agent U. S. Department of Labor m Europe, 1888-9; author of many pamphlets and articles upon physical training, school hygiene, the condition of the blind, etc.; member numerous asso ciations and clubs; m., July 25, 1889, Mary L. Brown, Baltimore, Md. Res idence, 24 Burroughs St., Jamaica Plain, Mass. Britton, Arthur Harvey Hardware merchant; b., Surry, N. H., Sept. 28, 1865; s. Georg:e W. and Sarah (Harvey) Britton; ed. public schools, Newport, and EastmaVs Na tional Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., 1883; removed to Concord with his father and engaged in the hardware trade in the establishment of Scribner & Britton, his father being the junior member of the firm, and succeeding to the business on the death of Mr. Scribner; upon the death of his father the business passed into his hands and he has conducted the same for the last twenty years; Universalist (member prudential committee First Universa list Soc. of Concord); Republican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1901-2; commissioner for Merrimack County since 1905 (eight times elected; chairman of the board); director Mechanicks National Bank; member A. F. & A. M.; I. O. O. F. (colonel First Reg't, N. H. Patriarchs Militant); P. of H.; B. P. 0. E.; Wonolancet Club; m., Feb. 14, 1895, Myrta M. Chase, Newport, N. H. Residence, Concord, N. H. Gale, Stephen Henry Shoe manufacturer; b., East Kings ton, N. H., March 23, 1846; s. Elbridge Gerry and Ann Maria (Barnes) Gale; ed. public schools, Kingston Academy, Boston Ci numerical College; at the age �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES of sixteen went to Haverhill, Mass., to learn the shoe manufacturing business, engaging first in the factory of William M. Chase and later with his brother, John E. Gale; soon started out on a small scale for himself: was then, for a time, a partner with Samuel L. Blaisdell, but in 1869 joined his brother in business under the firm name of Gale Bros., with factory in Haverhill, also building, and subsequently greatly en larging one in Exeter, N. H., where he removed, later, serving as president and treasurer of the company, whose busi ness—the manufacture of women's shoes—became one of the most exten sive in New England, another factory also being established at Portsmouth; Congregationalist; Republican; mem ber city council and Republican city committee while residing in Haver hill; commissary general on staff of Gov. John B. Smith of New Hamp shire, 1893-5; member N. H. Senate, 1895-7; alternate delegate Repub lican National Convention, 1896; member N. H. executive council, 18991900; N. H. house of representatives, 1905-6, 1907-8; Republican Club, Exeter; Derryfield, Manchester; A. F. & A. M. to and including 32d degree; m., Nov. 22, 1866, Anna M. Brown, Haverhill, Mass. Residence Exter, N. H. Fiske, Abby Oilman Philanthropy and club work; b., Concord, N. H., dau. Francis Allen and Abby Gilman (Perry) Fiske, greatgreat-granddaughter, Rev. Timothy Walker, first minister of Concord (1730-82); grand-daughter of the elder Dr. William Perry of Exeter; tenth in descent from Edward Gilman, Hingham, Mass., 1638, who later settled in Exeter, N. H. Miss Fiske's line includes her great-grandfather, Col. Nathaniel Gilman, state treasurer, 1805-14; his father, Nicholas Gilman, state treasurer, 1775-82; and the latter's grandfather, Judge Nicholas Gilman, b. 1672; ed. schools of Con cord, Bradford (Mass.) Academy, 1880-2; member board of lady man 457 agers of Rolfe and Rumford Homei Concord, founded by her grand mother's cousin, the Countess of Rumford; president. Concord Female Char itable Soc, 1916-19; president, N. H. Branch of International Order King's Daughters, 1910-14 and member of Central Council; charter member of N. H. Branch, King's Daughters, 1886; president, Concord Diet Kitchen since organization, 1900; member First Congregational church and for thirty- five years teacher in the Sunday School; Concord Woman's Club (secre tary 1901-5); Concord District Nurs ing Ass'n; Concord Friendly Club (vice-president upon organization); Country Club (charter, 1897); Waxwick (Shakespeare) Club (1890-1900); Charity Organization Soc, N. H. Home Mission Soc. and Cent Institu tion, Woman's Board of Missions; active Red Cross worker in surgical dressings department. Residence in home built by her grandfather, Francis N. Fiske, Concord, N. H. �458 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Thomas, Edwin Herbert Editor and publisher; b., Lawrence, St. Lawrence County, N. Y., Nov. 19, 1857; s. Harris J. and Lucy D. (Wright) Thomas; ed. public schools, Nicholville, N. Y., and St. Albans, Vt.; learned the printer's trade with the St. Albans Messenger; subsequently foreman and superintendent of a Mon treal, P. Q., printing establishment; served five years, from 1887, on the reportorial staff of the Rutland, Vt., Herald; later assisted in establishing the Rutland Daily Evening News; in November, 1899, purchased the Farmington, N. H., News, removing there; in charge of that paper till 1917 when he retired; Episcopalian; Republican; member N. H. house of representa tives, 1915-16, 1917-18, serving on ap propriations committee each session; delegate Republican national conven tion, 1916; secretary and treasurer Strafford County Republican Club president Farmington Board of Trade trustee Farmington Savings Bank member N. H. Pilgrim Tercentennial committee. 1917-, Fraternal Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Columbian Chapter, O. E. S., Harmony Lodge, K. of P.; m., February, 1880, Jennie I. Shi pin an, Hardwick, Vt.; two sons, Carl S., b. June 3, 1883, now proprietor FarmingIon News; Guy E., b. Feb. 8, 1889, now associated with the Du Pont Mfg. Co., Portland, Me. Residence, Farm ington, N. H. Rich, George Frank Lawyer; b., Bethel, Me., Dec. 1, 1868; s. James Frank and Sarah Ellen (Bean) Rich; ed. public schools; Gould's Academy, Bethel, Me.; Univ. of Me., 1892; Univ. of Mich., law de partment, LL.B. 1893; admitted to N. H. bar, 1894; member firm of Chamberlin & Rich, Berlin, 1894-1904; Rich & Marble, 1905-17; since then alone in practice; Congregationalist; Republican; judge Berlin municipal court, 1894-1913; member city council, Berlin, 1914; mayor of Berlin, 1915-19; member Republican state committee, A. F. & A. M., 32d degree and Shriner; Knights of Pythias; m., June 10, 1896, Persis M. Mason, Berlin; two children, Robert, b. March 25, 1897 (in U. S. Navy); Barbara, b. Aug. 2, 1904. Residence, 143 Prospect St., Berlin, N. H. Goldthwaite, James Walter Educator; b., Lynn, Mass., March 22, 1880; s. James W. and Olive J. (Parker) Goldthwaite; ed. Lynn, Mass., classical high school, 1898; Harvard, A.B. 1902, A.M. 1903, Ph.D. 1906; assistant professor geology, North western Univ., 1904-8; assistant pro fessor geology, Dartmouth, 1908-11, Hale professor geology since 1911; engaged in summers in field work for geological surveys of Wisconsin and 11linois, for the U. S. Geological Survey, and Canadian Geological Survey; Fel low Geological Soc. of America, Amer ican Academy of Arts and Sciences, etc.; author various geological reports and publications; Congregationalist; m., June 25, 1906, Edith Dunnels Richards, Newtonville, Mass. Resi dence, Hanover, N. H. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Jenks, Arthur Whipple Clergyman; b., Concord, N. H., Aug. 9, 1863; s. George E. and Ella J. (Grover) Jenks; ed. public schools, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1884, A.M. 1887; B.D., General Theological Semi nary, 1896; D.D., Dartmouth 1911: ordained deacon Protestant Episcopal Church, 1892; priest, 1893; rector St. Luke's Church, Woodsville, N. H., 1892-5; professor ecclesiastical history, Nashotah House, Wis., 1895-1901; Trinity College, Toronto, Can., 190110; General Theological Seminary, New York, 1910- ; mem., Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Delta Phi, American Historical Ass'n; author "Beatitudes of the Psal ter," 1914; "Use and Abuse of Church History," 1915, etc. Address, General Theological Seminary, New York. Kendall, John Chester Agriculturist and dairy expert; b., Harrisville, N. H., March 13, 1877; ed. public schools, N. H. College, Durham, B.S. 1902; post graduate work, Ohio State Univ.; instructor and assistant professor, in charge of dairying, North Carolina Agricultural College, 1902-7; state dairy Commissioner, Kansas, 1907-8; director N. H. Agricultural Experiment Sta., 1910- ; director of extension work; Unitarian; Republican; member Ass'n for Promotion of Agri cultural Sciences, Official Dairy In structors Ass'n, etc.; A. F. & A. M., Kappa Sigma, Alpha Zeta; m., Oct. 2, 1912, Marjorie Louise Foster, Malden, Mass. Residence, Durham, N. H. Ross, Winfred Smith Teacher; scholar; b., Somersworth, N. H., Dec. 3, 1865, in the eleventh generation from Thomas Dudley, num bering among ancestral relatives John Winthrop, Simon and Anne Bradstreet, John Hancock and Israel Put nam; s. Jonathan Smith Ross, M.D., Surgeon-in-chief Ninth Army Corps, Civil War, and Martha Ann, dau. Aaron Brackett, a maker of Littleton, N. H., and cousin to William Baldwin, Bos ton philanthropist; A.B., Dartmouth, 1887; A.M., Harvard, 1892; two years 459 Andover Theol. Sem. Learned teach ing under William H. Ladd, 3d prin cipal Chauncy-Hall School since 1828; taught twenty years, some in famous schools. Student from childhood; expert engrosser and illuminator; verbatim shorthand writer; journalis tic experience as reporter, proof-reader, editor; speaks or reads fluently ten languages; owns large library master pieces of literature in many languages, rare works of reference, seventy dic tionaries and enclycopaedias, astronom ical observatory, five and nine-inch telescopes, microscopes, polariscope, spectroscopes and chemical laboratory; several months trustee Somersworth public library; member Theta Delta Chi, Phi Beta Kappa, I. O. O. F., Deutscher Orden der Harugari; an officer in Libanus Lodge 49, A. F. & A. M., Somersworth; on two oc casions recently ran fourteen miles and walked fifty miles without stop ping; m., 1st, Aug. 8, 1893, Mary Frances Allen, Honeoye Falls, N. Y., divorced, 1901; 2d, Feb. 19, 1912, �Huntley N. Spaulding �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Hila Maria Guptill, Berwick, Me., d. Nov. 21, 1917, leaving children— Jonathan Smith, b. Aug. 26, 1913, and Martha Brackett, b. May 26, 1916. Mr. Roes is at present teaching in Lawrence and Methuen, Mass., doing expert work in higher accountancy and preparing literary work. Residence, Somersworth, N. H. Spaulding, Huntley Nowell Manufacturer; b., Townsend, Mass., Oct. 30, 1869; s. Jonas and Emeline (Cummings) Spaulding; ed. public schools of Townsend, Phillips (Andover) Academy, 1889; entered business after graduation in the firm established by his father and since continued as Jonas Spaulding & Sons Co. (Inc.), manufacturers of leather-board, count ers, novelties, etc., at Townsend Har bor, Mass., Rochester, North Roches ter, and Milton, N. H., and Tonawanda, N. Y.; Congregationalist; Republican; Federal Food Admin istrator for New Hampshire, 1917- ; president N. H. League of Free Nations Ass'n. ; member J. Spaulding & Sons Co. ; treasurer Kenebunk Mfg. Co. ; president International Leather Co., president Atlas Leather Co., director Spaulding & Sons (Ltd.), London, England; mem ber Algonquin Club, Boston, Country Club, Brookline, Mass., Country Club, Rochester, N. H., Beaver Meadow Golf Club, Concord, N. H.; Sc.D.. New Hampshire College, 1918; m., Aug. 11, 1901, Harriet Mason, St. Paul, Minn. Residence, North Rochester, N. H. King, Charles Francis Geographer; b., Wilton, N. H., Jan. 30, 1843; s. Sanford and Susan (Burnham) King; ed. Dartmouth College, A.B. 1867; commenced teaching in 1867; principal Dearborn grammar school, Boston, 1887-1913; lectured for many years on methods of teaching geography before educational associa tions and institutes; founder and mana ger National School of Methods, Saratoga and Glenns Falls, N. Y.; pres. Mass. Geographical Club; mem 461 ber and secretary Committee of ten on Geography; author "Methods and Aids in Geography," 1888; "Picturesque Geographical Readers for Home and School/' 1889; "This Continent of Ours," 1890; "The Land We Live In" (3 vols.), 1892; "Rocky Mountains," 1894; "Northern Europe," 1896; "Round About Rambles," 1898; "Ele mentary Geography," 1903; "Advanced Geography," 1906, etc.; retired, 1913; m., 1st, Aug. 1, 1867, Elizabeth Boardman, Lowell; 2d, July 6, 1897, Gratia Cobb, Philadelphia. Residence, 107 Elm Hill Ave., Boston, Mass. Keyes, Homer Eaton Educator and business director; b. Brooklyn, N. Y, Dec. 21, 1875; ed. Pratt Institute, Brooklyn; Dartmouth College B.L. 1900; traveled and studied in Europe; Princeton, A.M. 1912; in structor in English, Dartmouth, 1900-3; assistant professor Modern Art, 190613; business director, 1913- ; Congre gationalist; member Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Upsilon, N. H. Historical Soc, Archaeological Institute of America, College Art Ass'n; editor Dana's "Two Years Before the Mast," 1908; contrib utor to various publications; m., April 2, 1903, Caroline Gardner Abbott, Cleve land, O. Residence, Hanover, N. H. Kimball, Herbert Harvey Meteorologist; b., Hopkinton, N. H., Feb. 13, 1862; s. Elbridge Gerry and Mary (Butler) Kimball; ed. public schools, N. H. College, Durham, B.S., 1884, M.S. George Washington Univ., 1900. Ph.D. 1910; fellow Uruv. of Pitts burgh, 1912-13; Meteorological Observ er, U. S. Meteorological Service, Wash ington, D. C., 1884-5; clerk at central office, 1886-1900; assistant editor Monthly Weather Review, 1901-3; librarian, 1904-8; professor of meteor ology in charge of solar radiation in vestigations, since July, 1908; member National Geographical Soc, Philo sophical Soc, Washington, Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Astronom ical Soc, etc.; Baptist; Independent; author many papers on meteorological �462 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES subjects; m., Nov. 14, 1891, Margaret Gertrude Cowling, Washington. Resi dence, 1819 Monroe St., N. W., Wash ington, D. C. Ledoux, Henri Toussaint Lawyer; postmaster of Nashua; b., St. Albans, Vt., Nov. 4, 1873; s. Tous saint and Elmire (Bourgeois) Ledoux; ed. public and parochial schools, Nashua, N. H. ; Theresa Classical Col lege, Quebec, 1893; Boston Univ. Law School, LL.B. 1896; admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Nashua in the latter year, there continuing; Catholic; Democrat; member Nashua common council, 1895, N. H. house of representatives, 1897-9; N. H. consti tutional convention, 1902; member Nashua board of Public Works, 1903-6; collector of taxes, 1907-13; Democratic candidate for Congress, 2d N. H. district, 1906; delegate to Democratic national convention, Baltimore, 1912; postmaster of Nashua since April 16, 1917; National President L'Union St. Jean Baptiste D'Amerique, since 1911; director American Historical Soc.; vice-chairman Nashua Chapter Ameri can Red Cross; secretary-treasurer French American Chamber of Com merce for New England; director Citizens Guaranty Savings Bank, Nashua, First National Bank, Van Buren, Me.; director and treasurer Union Novelty Co., Leominster, Mass.; m., June 6, 1904, Agnes A. Manseau, Nashua. Residence, Nashua, N. H. Thayer, Lucius Harrison Clergyman; b., Westfield, Mass., Nov. 28, 1857; s. Lucius Fowler ana Martha A. (Harrison) Thayer; ed. Westfield public schools; Amherst College, A.B. 1882; Yale Univ., B.D. 1888, Dwight Fellow, 1889; D.D., Dartmouth, 1909; ordained to the Congregational ministry, 1891; pastor North Church, Portsmouth, N. H., since 1890; Congregationalist; Pro gressive Republican; president N. H. Home Missionary Soc; member Pru dential Committee, American Board C. F. M.; member Psi Upsilon college fraternity, Winthrop Club, Boston, Mass.; m., June 29, 1892, Helen Chadwick Rand; children, Dorothy Goldthwait, b., Aug. 29, 1893 (Smith Col lege, A.B. 1916), Lucius Ellsworth, b. June 19, 1896 (Amherst, A.B. 1918); Sherman Rand, b. Sept. 28, 1904. In youth Dr. Thayer served for two years, 1876-8 as supercargo on the ship Lucy S. Mills, and after leaving college was engaged for a time with the Franklin Foundry & Machine Co., Providence, R. I. Residence, Portsmouth, N. H. Thayer, Helen Chadwick Rand (Mrs. Lucius H. Thayer); philan thropist and social worker; b., Morisania, N. Y., Oct. 3, 1863; dau., Albert Tyler and Sophia Anna (Chadwick) Rand; ed. private schools, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Adelphi Academy; Burnham School, Northampton, Mass.; Smith College, A.B. 1884; student of his tory Newnham College, Cambridge, Eng., 1886-7; a founder, in 1889, of the College Settlement, Rivington St., New York City; president College �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Settlements Ass'n, since 1907; vicepresident Smith College Alumnae Ass'n (secretary, 1888-92); alumnae trustee Smith College 1901-07; mem ber advisory board N. H. Equal Suf frage Ass'n, College Equal Suffrage League, Ass'n of Collegiate Alumnae, National Congress of Mothers; director N. H. Children's Aid Soc, N. H. Soc. Charities and Corrections; member State Commission for Belgian Relief, Ass'n for Labor Legislation, chairman Smith College Unit war work com mittee, and active in various other philanthropic and civic organizations; m., June 29, 1892, Rev. Lucius H. Thayer (see preceding sketch). Resi dence, 664 State St., Portsmouth, N.H. Lane, Francis Ransom Educator; b., Manchester, N. H., Dec. 23, 1858; s. John G. and Caroline (Anderson) Lane; ed. public schools, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1881; M.D. George Washington Univ., 1885; A.M. (hon.) Lafayette College, 1907; princi pal Franklin School, Washington, D. C, 1881-2; head of English Dept., Wash ington high school, 1882-8; principal Central high school, 1888-94; director high schools, Washington, 1894-1902; principal Polytechnic Preparatory School, Brooklyn, 1902-6; director Jacob Tome Institute, Port Deposit, Md., 1906-8; principal Worcester, Mass., State Normal School, 1909-12; headmaster Brooklyn Polytechnic Preparatory school since 1912; m., 1st, June 23, 1891, Elinor Macartney, d. March 17, 1909; 2d, June 12, 1915, Kathleen Langton. Residence, 3456 Broadway, N. Y. Marshall, Roujet DeLisle Jurist; b., Nashua, N. H., Dec. 27, 1847; s. Thomas and Emeline M. Marshall; removed with parents to Delton, Sauk County, Wisconsin, in 1854; ed. Delton Academy, Baraboo (Wis.) Collegiate Inst. and Lawrence Univ., LL.D. 1904; Univ. of Wisconsin, 1905; admitted to Wisconsin bar 1873; county court judge, 1876-82; circuit court, 1889-95; supreme court, 1895- 463 1917; Republican; m., 1869, Mary E. Jenkins, Baraboo. Residence, Chip pewa Falls, Wis. Amey, Harry Burton Lawyer; b., Pittsburg, N. H., Dec. 21, 1868; s. John T. and Emily (Haynes) Amey; ed. Public schools, Lancaster Academy 1890, Dartmouth College, 1894; taught school nine years while securing education ; studied law with Ladd & Fletcher at Lancaster, admitted to the bar in 1898, com menced practice that year in Milton, N. H., removing thence to Island Pond, Vt., where he has since remained in practice; Unitarian; Republican; mem ber Vt. house of representatives, 1910; state's attorney for Essex County, 1904-8, 1910-2; state senate, Essex County, 1918-9; attorney Grand Trunk Ry., 1902-10; general counsel, Central Vt., Ry., 1910-13; di rector Island Pond National Bank; A. F. & A. M., Knight Templar and Shriner; m., April, 1896, GraciaJJN �464 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Norton; children, Henry T., b. Nov. 21, 1898; Alpa N, b. Sept. 20, 1900. Residence, Island Pond, Vt. Hodsdon, Ervin Wilbur Physician; b., Ossipee, N. H., April 8, 1863; s. Edward Payson and Emma B. (Demeritt) Hodsdon; ed. Dover high school, Phillips Exeter Academy, Washington Univ., St. Louis, Mo., M.D. 1884; interne St. Louis City hospital two years; practiced in Dover and at Center Sandwich before locating in Ossipee twenty-three years ago, where he has since remained in prac tice; Methodist; Republican; member Ossipee board of health since residing in town, town clerk, selectman four years, member school committee twelve years, postmaster seventeen years, phy sician to Carroll county farm, medical referee, Carroll county, twelve years; member N. H. house of representatives, 1915-16, 1917-18, 1919-20; chairman committee on state hospital each ses sion; member A. F. & A. M. (past master); I. O. R. M. (P. S. S.), A. O. U. W., P. of H., K. of P.; N. H. His torical Soc, N. H. Med. Soc, American Med. Ass'n; m., Feb. 25, 1917, Mary L. Price. Residence, Ossipee, N. H. (Mountain View, P. 0.). Hill, Joseph Adna Statistician; b., Stewartstown, N. H., May 5, 1860; s. Rev. Joseph B. and Harriet (Brown) Hill; ed. Har vard, A.B. 1885; A.M. 1887; Ph.D. Halle, Germany, 1892; lecturer, Univ. of Pa., 1893; instructor, Harvard Univ., 1895; went to Europe for the Mass. Tax Commission, to investigate European systems of taxation, 1897; statistician, U. S. Census Bureau, since 1898; appointed chief statistician, 1909; member American Economic Ass'n, American Statistical Ass'n (vicepresident), Cosmo Club; author "The English Income Tax," 1899; prepared many important reports for the last census; contributor to various eco nomic journals. Residence, 8 Iowa Circle, Washington, D. C. Chellis, Frank Otis Lawyer; b., Meriden (Plainfield), .... N. H., Aug. 7, 1858; s. Otis H. and Betsey M. (Morrill) Chellis; ed. New port high school, 1878; Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, 1880; Dart mouth College, A.B. 1885; studied law with Albert S. Wait of Newport three years; admitted to the bar 1888 and entered practice as a partner with Mr. Wait; taught district schools in Croy don and Enfield before entering college, and was principal of the Newport high school for nine years after admission to the bar; interested in athletic sports while in college, and played two years on the Varsity baseball, and two years on the football team; Unitarian; Demo crat ; has served as town moderator, and two terms as solicitor for Sullivan County (1907-8 and 1913-4), the only Democrat elected to the office in fifty years; several years a member of the Newport school board and superinten dent of schools; member Newport fire department over twenty years and six �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES years member N. H. Firemen's Ass'n; has taken an active part in local politics in his party's interest, and labored for the promotion of the civic, social and educational welfare of the community; gave much time to war work, serving as secretary of the Sullivan County draft board; trustee Sugar River Sav ings Bank, Carrie F. Wright Hospital; member Mt. Vernon Lodge, No. 15, A. F. & A. M. (historian at its 100th anniversary), Chapter of the Taber nacle. No. 19, and Sullivan Commandery, K. T.; Sugar River Lodge No. 1236, Loyal Order of the Moose, Alpha Delta Phi, Newport Playground Ass'n, Outing Club, Board of Trade; m., Dec. 8, 1892, Emma G. Wilmarth; children, Bernice Louise, b. April 20, 1894 (Newport high school, 1912, Wellesley College 1916); Robert Wil marth, b. Dec. 6, 1898 (Newport high school, 1915,- Dean Academy, 1916). Residence Newport, N. H. McDonald, Etta Austin Blaisdell (Mrs. James R. McDonald) ; author: b., Manchester, N. H.; dau. Clark and Clara M. Blaisdell; ed. public schools, Mass. State Normal School, Framingham, 1891 ; taught school in Massa chusetts, 1892-6; supervisor primary schools, Brockton, Mass., 1896-9; author (with Mary Frances Blaisdell) "ChQd Life," 1899; "Child Life in Many Lands," 1900; "The Child Life Primer," 1901; "The Blaisdell Spell ers," 1901; "The Child Life Fifth Reader," 1902; "Boy Blue and His Friends," 1907, and many child books of travel; member Boston Authors Club, Women's City Club, N. E. Women's Press Ass'n; m., Aug. 3, 1899, James Richard McDonald. Residence, West Medford, Mass. Stoddard, Edward Percy Insurance and Real Estate, b., Ports mouth, N. H., Jan. 2, 1877; s. D. Fox and Mary Joy (Pendexter) Stoddard; ed. Dover and Portsmouth schools and Dartmouth College; reporter for Ports mouth Times and Manchester Daily Union, 1900-3; U. S. deputy marshal at 31 465 Concord, 1903-8; in general insurance and real estate business at Portsmouth since latter date; Congregationalist; Republican; member Portsmouth city council, 1910; N. H. house of rep resentatives, 1911-12; 1913-14; cham pioned the movement for the Ports mouth armory in the former session; Republican candidate for state senator in District No. 24, 1918; mem ber A. F. & A. M., 32d degree, Knight Templar and Shriner, B. P. O. E., K. of P., Derryfield Club, Manchester; Athletic Club, Warwick Club, Country Club, Portsmouth. Residence, Ports mouth, N. H. Richardson, Henry Sturtevant Lawyer; probate judge; b., Brandon, Vt., Sept. 19, 1873; s. Sidney K. and Ella I. (Sturtevant) Richardson; ed. public schools, Kimball Union Acad emy, 1892; Dartmouth College, 1896. studied law in office of Smith & Smith at Woodsville, N. H.; admitted to the N. H. bar, June 18, 1903; located in practice in Claremont; Unitarian; Re- �Hon. Horatio Colony �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES publican; judge Claremont police court, 1912-13; member school board, 1915-17; solicitor, Sullivan County, 1917; judge of probate, 1917- ; trustee Fiske Free Library, 1911- ; member A. F. A A. M. (lodge, chapter, commandery and shrine), Sons of Veterans (past commander N. H. division); m., June 12, 1906, Valina J. Darling; one dau., Barbara. Residence, Claremont, N.H. Colony, Horatio Lawyer; manufacturer; b., Keene, Nov. 14, 1835; s. Josiah and Hannah STaylor) Colony; descendant of John olony, Wrentham, Mass., 1640; ed. public and private schools, Keene Academy, Albany (N. Y.) Law School, LL.B. 1860, having studied in the office of Hon. Levi Chamberlain; ad mitted to the bar in New York and New Hampshire in 1860, and practiced in Keene till 1867, when, having ac quired an interest in the firm of Faulk ner & Colony, woolen manufacturers, of which his father had been a member, he relinquished his profession and de voted himself thereafter to the interests of the firm, of which he became presi dent and treasurer upon its incorpora tion; subsequently interested in the Cheshire Mills, Harrisville, N. H., and president and treasurer of the same; Unitarian; Democrat; member first N. H. board of labor statistics, ap pointed by Governor Weston; first mayor of Keene, 1874-5; member N. H. house of representatives, 1877; Democratic nominee for speaker and member judiciary committee; delegate Democratic National Convention, New York, 1868; some time president Keene Steam Power Co.; director Cheshire, Ashuelot and Citizens' National banks of Keene, and Winchester National Bank; president Cheshire County Humane Soc; trustee Thayer public library and president of the board; member A. F. & A. M., K. T., P. of H.; m., Dec. 10, 1863, Emeline Eames Joslin of Keene; d., Oct. 11, 1907; children, John Joslin (see page 135); Charles 467 Taylor, b. April 20, 1867; Kate (Mrs. James A. Frye). Residence, 104 West St., Keene, N. H. Merrill, Charles Clarkson Clergyman; secretarial worker; b., Marlboro, N. H., March 3, 1873; s. John L. and Mary L. (Murphy) Mer rill; ed. Cushing Academy, Ashburnham, Mass., 1890, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1894; B.D. Yale Divinity School, 1897; ordained Congregational min istry, 1897; pastor First Church Steubenville, O., 1897-1902; North Church, Winchendon, Mass., 1902-11; secre tary National Council Apportionment Commission, Congregational Churches, 1911-14; N. E. secretary Laymen's Missionary Movement, Boston, 191417; secretary Vermont Domestic Mis sionary Soc, 1917- ; Independent Re publican; trustee Cushing Academy; member Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Kappa Epsilon; m., Oct. 8, 1907, Bessie Louise Nichols, Winchendon, Mass. Resi dence, 112 Loomis St., Burlington, Vt. Abbott, Sewall Wester Lawyer; b., Tuftonboro, N. H., April 11, 1859; s. George and Phebe Jane (Graves) Abbott; ed. public schools of Ossipee; Hebron (Me.) Academy, 1878; Union College of Law, Chicago, 1883; admitted to 11linois bar same year; practiced one year in Chi cago; returned East and commenced practice in Wolfeboro, N. H., Dec. 18, 1885 and has there continued; Unita rian ; Republican ; moderator,Wolfeboro. twenty-two years; member school board twelve years; solicitor for Carroll County, 1903-7; judge of Probate since Dec. 27, 18S9; chairman Legal Ad visory Board, Carroll County, 1917- ; chairman fuel committee, Wolfeboro district 1917- ; president Wolfeboro Woolen Mills; president trustees Huggins Hospital since foundation, Dec.31, 1907; trustee Brewster Free Academy since 1895; member A. F. A. M., lodge, chapter, commandery and 32d degree (Past D. D. G. M., N. H. Grand Lodge. and member committee on trials and appeals), O. E. S. ; I. O. O. F., Rebekahs, �468 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES P. B. O. E., P. of H., Sons of the Ameri can Revolution; m., June 10, 1893, Elma King (Hodgdon). Residence, Wolfeboro, N. H. MacMurphy , Mary L. Stuart James (Mrs. Jesse G. MacMurphy.) Teacher; lecturer; b., Deerfield, N. H., Sept. 1, 1846; dau. Joseph Warren ana Harriet Neeley (Hoyt) James; ed. Pinkerton Academy, Derry, N. H., Salem, Mass., Normal School, first course, 1864; advanced course, 1866; special work Vassar College and Chi cago University; in the autumn of 1866 became head of the Senior de partment of the Albany, N. Y., Female Academy; later at request of Eben S. Stearns, principal, accepted the posi tion of preceptress at Robinson Fe male Seminary; on April 22, 1870, united in marriage with Rev. Jesse G. MacMurphy, and became a resident of Racine, Wis., where she soon became principal of a college preparatory school, and lecturer to the Avon Art Club; in 1895 she was called to Chicago as head of the history department in the Waller High School, remaining until 1911, when she returned to New Eng land, but has retained a deep interest in the work to which her active life has been devoted and for which work she had prepared herself by foreign travel and close study. She was a member of the Woman's Club and Avon Art Club, Racine, Wis. (president of the former 1894-6; director of latter, 1879-94) -the Chicago and Oak Park Woman's Clubs and The Glaux Syntelia, Chicago. She is a member of the D. A. R. and the Derry Woman's Club, in both of which organizations as well as the Red Cross she is an active worker; she served as chairman of the Art Department, N. H. Federation of Women s Clubs, 191517. Two children. Residence, Derry Village, N. H. Marvin, Winthrop Lippitt Journalist; b., New Castle, N. H., May 15, 1863; s. Thomas E. O. and Anne (Lippitt) Marvin; ed. public Schools, Tufts College, A.B. 1884; Litt.D. 1903; reporter and night editor Boston Advertiser, 1884-6; on Boston Journal in various capacities, 18861903; member Mass. Civil Service Commission, 1901-4; secretary Mer chant Marine Commission, Washing ton, 1904-5; secretary-treasurer Na tional Ass'n Woolen Manufacturers since 1908; associate editor Marine Journal, New York City; member Phi Beta Kappa, Theta Delta Chi; Universalist; Republican; m., June 17, 1885, Nellie Meloon, Portsmouth, N. H. Residence, Marvin's Island, Portsmouth, N. H. McDaniel, Allen Boyer Civil engineer; b., Exeter, N. H., Sept. 5, 1879 ; s. Benjamin F. and Mary E. (Wellman) McDaniel; ed. Mass. Inst. Tech., B.S. in architectural engineering, 1901; structural engineer, N. E. Structural Co., Boston, 1901-2; Fort Pitt Bridge Works, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1903-5; instructor in civil engi neering, Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland, Ohio, 1906-7; �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES professor civil engineering, Univ. of South Dakota, 1907-12; assistant frofessor civil engineering, Univ. of Uinois, 1912-16; professor civil engi neering, Union College, Schenectady, N. Y., 1917- ; fellow American Acad. Arts and Sciences; member Amer. Soc. Civil Engineers, etc.; m., Oct. 21, 1903, Amanda Fowler, Boston, Mass. Residence, Schenectady, N. Y. MacGreggor, Henry Frederick Railroading and real estate; b., Londonderry, N. H., April 25, 1855; s. Lewis Aiken and Augusta (Watts) Blodgett; ed. Pinkerton Academy, Derry, and Bryant & Stratton Commerical College, Manchester; removed to Texas in youth; secretary Galveston City R. R. Co., 1879-83; vice-president and general manager, Houston Rail way System, 1883-1903; engaged in real estate operations since 1903; vicepresident and director, State Land Oil Co.; director, South Texas National Bank, Houston Printing Co., Glen Park Co.; Presbyterian; Republican; chairman, state executive committee, 1894-6; Texas member Republican National Committee since 1912; m., Dec. 10, 1885; Elizabeth Stevens. Residence, 3530 Fannin St., Houston, Texas. Howes, Benjamin Alfred Engineer; b., Keene, N. H., Aug. 4, 1875; s. Benjamin Thomas and Maria Adelaide (Holt) Howes; ed. public schools, Mass. Institute Technology, B.S. 1897; with Frank Sprague, Sprague Multiple Unit System, New York, 1897-1900; with Randfontein Estates, mining equipment and con struction, South Africa, and Thomas Robins, Paris and London, 1900-3; in research and construction work, 19035; in private practice in New York since 1905; advisory to various ship building undertakings in concrete, 1918; member American Soc. Mining Engineers, American Concrete Insti tute, American Soc. Civil Engineers, etc.; author "Building by a Builder," 1914, and various technical articles on concrete and building construction; 469 m., Aug. 5, 1908, Ethel D. Puffer, Framingham, Mass. Residence, Scarsdale, N. Y. Hoyt, Louis G. Lawyer; probate judge; b., Exeter. N. H., Feb. 23, 1856; s. Gilman B. and Marianna (Jewell) Hoyt; ed. Phillips Exeter Academy, 1873; Dartmouth College, 1877; studied law and com menced practice at Kingston, N. H., 1878; member banking firm of E. H. Rollins & Sons, Boston, 1888-1900; Universalist; Republican; superintend ent of schools, Kingston, 1880 to 1886; solicitor of Rockingham County, 18921900; judge of probate, Rockingham County, since September, 1902; trus tee Union Five Cent Savings Bank, Exeter; Sanborn Seminary, Kingston; Brown's Academy, East Kingston; secretary, Republican state committee, 1899-1901; member Gideon Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; author "Hoyt's Probate Practice," "Hoyt's Law of Adminis tration in New Hampshire," "Hoyt's Homestead Right"; m., March 30, 1893, Mary S. Towle. Residence, Kingston, N. H. �470 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES French, George Barstow Lawyer; b., Tuftonborough, N. H., Nov. 27, 1846; s. James and Eveline A. (Moulton) French; ed. Tilton Sem inary, 1868; Dartmouth College, 1872; principal Milford, N. H., high school, 1872-4; studied law with Judge Rob ert M. Wallace of Milford and at Bos ton Univ. Law School; admitted to Suffolk County, Mass., bar in May, 1876, and N. H. bar, September, 1876, since when he has been in practice in Nashua; Congregationalist; Republi can; member Nashua board of educa tion several years, N. H. constitu tional convention, 1889; chairman Legal Advisory Board under Selective Service Act, 1918; member Lincoln Club; president non-partisan Civic League; formerly president Nashua Trust Co., and director Pennichuck Water Works; D. K. E. frater nity, Dartmouth College; Rising Sun Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; m., Dec. 24, 1879. Sarah F. Burnham. Milford, N.»H.; children, Ruth H., b. Oct. 17, 1880 (Smith College, 1902, Teachers College, Columbia Univ. in Domestic Science, 1910), member of Nashua board of education, and for over a year past in Bureau of Military Intelligence, U. S. War Department, Washington; Robert A., b. Sept. 13, 1882 (Dart mouth, 1905, Harvard Law School, 1908), lawyer in practice in Nashua till commissioned captain, Bureau of Military Intelligence, War Depart ment, Washington, August, 1918; served three terms in N. H. house of representatives, and was associate jus tice Nashua police court; d. in the serv ice at Washington, Dec. 17, 1918; Helen B., b. Sept. 5, 1884 (ed. in Nashua high school, Abbott Academy and Smith College one year); George M., b. May 2, 1888 (Dartmouth, 1911, Boston Univ. Law School, 1914) ; prac ticed law in Springfield, Mass., till June, 1917, when he enlisted in the 104th infantry regiment, 26th division, went to France in October, was made a sergeant, served till Oct. 29, 1918, when he was sent to a hospital and was invalided home in November. Residence, Nashua, N. H. Merrill, William Bradford Journalist; b., Salisbury, N. H., Feb. 27, 1861; s. Horatio and Sarah B. (Whitman) Merrill; ed. Boston Latin School, 1874-6; finished studies in Paris, France, 1876-8; reporter on Philadelphia North American, 1879; telegraphic editor, 1880, Philadelphia Press; dramatic and Sunday editor 1881-5; managing editor 1886-91; managing editor New York Press, 1891-5; financial manager New York World, 1901-7; managing editor New York American since February, 1907; author Guide to Railways of the United States, 1881; m., Sept. 12, 1882, Sara Louise Taylor, Georgetown, D. C. Residence, Great Neck, L. I. Messer, Loring Wilbur Y. M. C. A. secretary; b., Somersworth, N. H., March 1, 1856; s. Charles and Emily A. (Leathers) Messer; ed. public schools; A.M. Northwestern �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Univ., 1908; with B. & M. R. R., Bos ton, 1872-4; in dry goods trade, Read ing, Mass., 1874-81 ; general secretary Y. M. C. A., Peoria, Ill., 1881-3; Cam bridge, Mass., 1883-8; Chicago, Ill., since April, 1888; director and instruc tor, Y. M. C. A. College, Chicago; trustee International Y. M. C. A. Col lege, Springfield, Mass. ; director United Charities; member State executive committee, Y. M. C. A. ; member execu tive committee National War Work Council of Y. M. C. A. ass'ns; Union League University Club; Republican; m., Sept. 14, 1887, Elizabeth I. Garcelon, Lewiston, Me. Residence, 5729 Blackstone ave., Chicago, Ill. Morrill, Albro David Educator; b., Tilton, N. H., Aug. 29, 1854; s. Smith and Mary (Clark) Morrill; ed. Dartmouth College, B.S. 1876, M.S. 1879; studied in Univ. of Mich., 1876-7; teacher of science, Lewiston, Pa., 1878-83; professor of chemistry, physics and higher mathe matics, Belmont College, 1883-8; professor biology and geology, Ohio Univ., Athens, Ohio, 1888-92; profes sor chemistry and biology, Hamilton College, 1892-6; professor biology since 1896; fellow American Acad. Arts and Sciences; member Amer. Soc. Naturalists, Amer. Soc. Zoologists, Boston Soc. Natural History; Pres byterian; Republican; m., Dec. 23, 1879, Lena E. Carver, Binghampton, N. Y. Residence, Clinton, N. Y. Gould, Robert Truman Dairy and fruit farmer; b., Hopkinton, N. H., May 23, 1861 ; s. Charles and Ruth (Hill) Gould; ed. public schools and Contoocook Academy; Methodist; Democrat; selectman, Hopkinton, 1907, 1914-15 (chairman of the board); member N. fl. house of rep resentatives, 1917-18, serving on Com mittee on railroads, and joining in the minority report against the "re organization" bill; member Committee of Public Safety; chairman War Sav ings Committee, local food representa tive, member Liberty Loan committee 471 and in Red Cross and Red Triangle drives; member Harris Lodge A. F. & A. M.; Patrons of Husbandry (past master Union Grange, No. 56 and Contoocook, No. 216). Mr. Gould re sides upon the farm on "Gould Hill" in Hopkinton, owned and occupied by the Goulds for four generations; his great-great-grandfather, Joseph Gould, was one of the original proprietors of Hopkinton; Thomas Hill and Moses Hill, his maternal great-grandfather and grandfather were both soldiers of the Revolution and fought at Bunker Hill, and the latter was a member of the Committee of Safety in Hopkinton during the Revolution, as was Robert T. Gould during the recent war. The Gould Hill farm is noted for its first class fruit and excellent dairy prod ucts; m., April 3, 1894, Mary M. Currier; one dau., Jessie, b. May 12, 1900, graduate of Hopkinton high school. Residence, Hopkinton, N. H. (Contoocook, P. 0.). �Hon. J. Duncan Upham �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Upham, James Duncan Manufacturer; banker; b., Claremont, N. H., Nov. 7, 1853; s. James Phineas and Elizabeth Walker (Rice) Upham; ed. public schools, Claremont; Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, 1870; Dartmouth College, Cornell Univ., B.S., 1874; entered employ of Sullivan Machine Co., Claremont, as clerk and paymaster, continuing until chosen treasurer and manager of the Brandon (Vt.) Italian Marble Co.. July, 1886, which position he held until July, 1891, when he returned to Clare mont to become treasurer and director of the Sullivan Machine Co., serving as such till April, 1892, when the con cern was reorganized and he became treasurer and director of the Sullivan Machinery Co. of Claremont, N. H., and Chicago, Ill., in which position he continues, also member executive com mittee of said corporation; president Brandon Italian Marble Co., May, 1895, until sale of same in December, 1909; director, Claremont National Bank since Jan. 10, 1893; vice-presi dent same from Nov. 10, 1896, to Sept. 19, 1905; president since Sept. 19, 1905; director B. & M. R. R. since October, 1913; director United Life and Accident Ins. Co.. Concord, N. H., since 1913; first president N. H. Man ufacturers' Ass'n, 1913-14 and director in same till 1918; vice-president for New Hampshire American Bankers' Ass'n, 1916-17; member and former director, vice-president and president Claremont board of trade; Episcopal ian; Progressive Republican; trustee town of Claremont trust funds since 1903; member N. H. executive council, 1907-8; constitutional convention 1912; member N. H. public safety committee of one hundred; chairman Claremont public safety committee; chairman Claremont Liberty Loan Committee; member N. H. League for National Defense, Red Cross, N. H. Children's Aid and Protective Soc, N. H. Ass'n for Prevention of Tuberculosis, N. H. Soc. for Prevention of Cruelty to Ani mals, Soc. for Protection of New Hamp shire Forests, Lincoln Club, 1906-10; 473 N. H. Historical Soc, Claremont Country Club; Zeta Psi (Cornell Univ.), Cornell New England club; m., Oct. 25, 1882, Katharine Hall Deane of Clare mont; children, Katharine Duncan (Mrs. Roy D. Hunter) and Sarah Elizabeth (Mrs. Percy R. Brooks). Residence, Claremont, N. H. Miller, Charles Ransom Journalist; b., Hanover, N. H., Jan. 17, 1849; s. Elijah T. and Chastina (Hoyt) Miller; ed. Dartmouth College, A.B. 1872, LL.D. 1905; Litt.D. Columbia, 1915; on staff of Springfield Republican, 1872-5; New York Times since 1875; editor in chief since 1883; director N. Y. Times Co.; director Tidewater Paper Co. ; Century, MetroSolitan and Garden City Golf clubs, Tew York; m., Oct. 10, 1876, Frances Daniels, Plainfield, N. H. Residence, 21 East 9th St., New York. Mitchell, Harry Walter Physician; b., Plymouth, N. H., Nov. 6, 1867; s. Harris B. and Frances (Blair) Mitchell; ed. Peacham (Vt.) Academy, Univ. of Vermont, M.D. 1896; ass't physician, State Farm, Bridgewater, Mass., 1896-9; Danvers (Mass.) State Hospital, 1899-1907; superintendent Eastern (Me.) State Hospital, 1907-10; Danvers (Mass.) State Hospital, 1910-12; State Hospital for Insane, Warren. Pa., 1912- ; mem ber American Med. Ass'n, Pa. State Med. Ass'n, Mass. State Med. Soc, Boston Soc. Psychiatry and Neurology, etc.; Unitarian; m., Aug. 16, 1902, Mary Paulsell, San Francisco. Resi dence, Warren, Pa. Melville, Henry Lawyer; b.. Nelson, N. H., Aug. 25, 1858; s. Josiah H. and Nancy R. (Nesmith) Melville ; ed. Dartmouth College, A.B. 1879; Harvard, A.M. and LL.B., cum laude, 1884; admitted to the bar in 1885, and since in practice in New York City; partner of Roscoe Conkling, 1885-8; captain Co. A, 8th N. Y. Vol unteers, Spanish American War; presi dent State Board of Managers, Elmira �474 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES and Napanoch reformatories; member N. Y. Bar Ass'n, Naval and Military Order, Spanish American War, Soc. Co lonial Wars; Republican. Residence, 69 East 55th St., New York City. Wellman, Justin Owen Educator; head master Colby Acad emy; b., Belgrade, Me., Sept. 19, 1875; s. Owen Rogers and Ella (Russell) Wellman; ed. public schools, Augusta, Me.; Colby College, 1898; principal Paris Hill (Me.) Academy, 1898; mas ter of mathematics, Bangor (Me.) high school, 1899-1901; principal Ricker Classical Institute, Houlton (Me.), 1901-5; headmaster Colby Academy, New London, N. H., 1905 to date; Baptist; Republican; town auditor, New London, 1907-10, 1914 to date; delegate N. H. constitutional convention, 1912; war historian for New London, 1918- ; chairman town War S. S. committee, 1918- ; four minute speaker in war work cam paign; trustee New London Hospital Ass n; trustee N. H. United Baptist Convention; member National Edu cational Ass'n, N. E. Ass'n of Colleges and Secondary Schools; N. H. Teach ers' Ass'n; N. E. Ass'n of Mathematics Teachers; collaborator of National Institute for Moral Instruction; A. F. & A. M. to and including 32d degree and K. T., O. E. S. (past Grand Pa tron); I. O. O. F., P. of H., American Red Cross, Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Upsilon; m., Aug. 14, 1901, Caroline Blanch Walker; children, Eleanor Blanch, b. Feb. 19, 1907; Muriel Jus tine, b. Sept. 9, 1912. Residence, NewLondon, N. H. Gove, Charles Augustus Naval officer; b., Concord, N. H., July 5, 1854; s. Col. Jesse A. and Maria Louise (Sherburne) Gove; ed. public schools, U. S. Naval Academy, Annap olis, 1876; promoted ensign, March 29, 1879; lieutenant, Aug. 4, 1891; lieutenant commander, July 1, 1899; commander, May 6, 1905; cap tain, Jan. 9, 1909; rear admiral, July 11, 1914; served on all principal sta tions and at sea twenty-one years and six months; on U. S. S. Topeka during Spanish American War, 1898; com mandant of midshipmen at U. S. Naval Academy, 1908-9; commanded the new dreadnought, Delaware 1910, mak ing the trip around Cape Horn and, later in the naval review off Spithead at the Coronation of King George V, it being the largest warship there; commander U. S. Naval Training Station at San Francisco, 1912-3; retired, Dec. 11, 1914; Episcopalian; A. F. & A. M., member Army and Navy Club. Washington, D. C., Bo hemian Club, San Francisco; m., May 23, 1887, Minnie Webster. Residence, San Francisco, Cal. Cavis, Kate Chandler (Mrs. Harry M. Cavis); b., Balti more, Md.; dau. Maj. George Henry and Elvira Sargent (Coffin) Chandler; niece of Senator William E. Chandler (see p. 1); granddaughter of Capt. Samuel Coffin, Concord, N. H. (Maj. George H. Chandler, A.B., Dartmouth, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1860, *BK, LL.B., Harvard, 1867; served in the 9th N. H. Volunteers during the Civil War and was wounded in the battle of Spottsylvania) ; Mrs. Cavis was educated in the schools of Concord, N. H., and at the Oldfield School, Baltimore, Md., 1887-9; spent much of her youth in Washington, D. C.; became a permanent resident of Concord, N. H., upon her marriage; communicant of St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church, warden of Guild, St. Anna Branch, and active in church work; member board of managers, Orphans' Home at Millville, Stratford (Shakespeare) Club (president, 190811), N. H. Historical Soc., Concord Female Charitable Soc., Country Club, Beaver Meadow Golf Club (charter, 1897), Friendly Club, District Nursing Ass'n, Charity Organization Soc., Hos pital Associates, S. P. C. A., N. H. Children's Aid and Protective Soc.; m., Washington, D. C., May 12, 1897, Harry Minot Cavis, lawyer of Con cord, who d. July 8, 1915; one son, George Chandler Cavis, b. Feb. 14, 1898; ed. St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., 1916, Yale Univ., 1921; in training, Plattsburgh, N. Y., summer of 1916; served as ambulance driver in France (Yale Unit), five months in 1917; second lieutenant, Field Artil lery, Camp Jackson, Columbia, S. C, 1918. Residence, Concord, N. H. Runnells, Everett Hazen Farmer and contractor; b., Con cord, N. H., June 7, 1851; s. Deacon Hazen and Sarah E. (Corliss) Runnells; sixth in descent from Sergt. Samuel Runnells, of Bradford, Mass., before 1710; fifth in descent from Lieut. Samuel Runnells and fourth in descent from Lieut. Samuel Runnells, Jr., of Boxford, Mass., both of whom served in the French and Indian Wars, 1755-6; grandson of Joseph Runnells, who served in the Revolution; ed. Concord schools; one year (1868), at Oberlin Col lege, Ohio; Congregationalist; Repub lican; supervisor of check list, Ward 4, several years; m., Oct. 20, 1880, Clara FVances Potter of East Concord, N. H., 475 descended from Robert Potter, Lynn, Mass., 1630, great-granddaughter of Richard Potter, who served in the Revolution under Gen. Sullivan, niece of Gen. Joseph H. Potter, U. S. A. (West Point, 1843); children, (1) Clar ence Everett, b. Dec. 10, 1881; ed. Concord high school; employed by Lynn, Mass., Electric R. R.; m. June 15, 1904, Katharine Isabel McClure, Maynard, Mass.; their children, John Franklin, b. Jan. 29, 1909; Maude Frances, Dec. 14, 1915; (2) Maude Edith, b. Nov. 10, 1886, d. Feb. 12, 1897; (3) Morrill Potter, b. Jan. 28, 1892; ed. Concord schools; foreman in machine shops, U. S. Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N. H.; m. April 8, 1917, Blanche Evelyn Moran, Lowell, Mass.; (4 and 5) twin sons, Ernest Potter and Ellsworth Potter, b. April 7, 1894 (see succeeding sketches). Residence, 6 Lyndon St.., Concord, N. H. Runnells, Ernest Potter Soldier; b., Concord, N. H., April 7, 1894; s. Everett Hazen and Clara �476 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Frances (Potter) Runnells (see preced ing) ; ed. Concord high school; employed National State Capital Bank; Episco palian; Republican; entered tie U. S. service, July 25, 1917; sailed for France, Oct. 3, 1917; in the Medical Corps of the 26th Division, later in the 101st Ambulance Corps; cited for bravery by Major-Gen. C. R. Edwards in the second battle of the Marne, July 18-26, 1918, "for rescuing wounded comrades under heavy enemy fire"; cited by Major-Gen. C. R. Edwards Episcopalian; Republican; member White Mountain Lodge, I. O. O. F.; employed in the People s Market, 1912— 17; entered the U. S. service, July 25, 1917; sailed for France, Oct. 3, 1917; in the 103d Machine Gun Battalion, 26th Division, 52d Brigade, Co. B; decorated with the Croix de Guerre, Dec. 17, 1918, standing beside his twin brother who received the Ameri can Cross at the same time (this is believed to be the only instance where twin brothers were simultaneously for "exceptionally meritorious service and gallant conduct under a terrific enemy artillery bombardment," Sept. 25 and 26, 1918; decorated with Dis tinguished Service Cross (American), Dec. 17, 1918 (see succeeding). Resi dence, 6 Lyndon St., Concord, N. H. decorated with French and American crosses during the Great War); m., May 14 1917, Amy Isabel Milton, Penacook, N. H. Residence, 6 Lyndon St., Concord, N. H. Runnells, Ellsworth Potter Soldier (twin brother to preceding); b., Concord, N. H., April 7, 1894; s. Everett Hazen and Clara Frances (Potter) Runnells; ed. Concord schools; Gove Aaron Educator; b., Hampton Falls, N. H., Sept. 26, 1838; s. John Francis and Sarah Jane (Wadleigh) Gove; ed. pub lic schools, I Hi in lis Normal Univ., 1861; honorary A.M., Dartmouth, 1878; �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES L,L.D., Univ. of Colorado, 1888; served in Union Army Sept., 1861 to Aug., 1864, when honorably discharged as brevet major; superintendent of schools, Normal, 111, 1864-74; superin tendent of schools, Denver, Colo., 1874 -1904; representative of the beet sugar industry m the arid states 1905- ; com mander Loyal Legion, Colorado Commandery, two years; A. F. & A. M., 33d degree; Grand Commander K. T. of Colorado, three years; president Na tional Educational Ass'n, three years; Congregationalist; Republican; m.,Feb. 13, 1865, Caroline Spofford, North Andover, Mass. Residence, Denver, Colo. McLaughlin, George Asbury Clergyman; b., Nashua, N. H., Oct. 13, 1851; s. John and Mary A. (Towle) McLaughlin; ed. public schools, Wesleyan University (Conn.), A.B. 1873; A.M. 1875; D.D. Taylor Univ., 1903; ordained M. E. ministry, 1875; pastor, Franklin Falls, N. H., 1875-7; Whitefield, 1877-9; Littleton 1879-82; First Church, Haverhill, Mass., 1882-5; Laconia, N. H., 1885-8; Exeter, 188892; in evangelistic work, Chicago, 1892-1912; editor Christian Witness, Chicago, 1901-17; author of several commentaries and pamphlets; Pro hibitionist; m., 1st, Oct. 27, 1875, Mary Ella Henshaw, Middletown, Conn.; d., Jan. 21, 1910; 2d, Oct. 20, 1914, Mrs. Jennie Reeves Walker. Resi dence, Los Angeles, Cal. Marden, Orison Swett Author and editor; b., Thornton, N. H., s. Louis and Martha (Cilley) Marden; ed. public schools, Boston Univ., B.S. 1877; A.M. and Bachelor of Oratory, 1879; LL.B. 1882; M.D., Harvard, 1881; author "Rushing to the Front," 1894, and about fifty other books; founder of the Success Magazine in 1897, and editor of the same to 1912; editor Consolidated Encyclopedic Library (10 vols.), 1901; editor New Success Magazine; presi dent Aldine Club; president League for the Larger Life; m., May, 1905, Clara L. Evans, Louisville, Ky. Residence, Sea Cliff, L. I. 477 Rogers, William Nathaniel Lawyer; b., Wakefield, N. H., Jan. 10, 1892; s. Herbert E. and Lilian A. (Sanborn) Rogers; ed. public schools, Wakefield, Brewster Free Academy, Wolfeboro; Dartmouth College; Uni versity of Maine School of Law, 1916; admitted to the N. H. bar in 1916 and practiced that year at Sanbornville and Wolfeboro; since July, 1917, in Con cord ; member firm of Streeter, Demond, Woodworth & Sulloway; Episcopalian; Democrat; member N. H. house of rep resentatives, 1917-18, 1919-20; mem ber judiciary committee both sessions; Democratic candidate for Congress, 1st N. H. District, 1918; for speaker of the house in the legislature of 1919; member Phi Kappa Psi, Dartmouth; Phi Alpha Delta, Univ. of Maine, Knights of Pythias, A. F. & A. M., K. T., N. H. Bar Ass'n; m., Aug. 31, 1912, Winnie E. Stevens, Farmington. N. H.; children, Pauline E., b. April 29, 1913; Una C., b. July 3, 1915. Residence, Sanbornville, N. H.; bus iness address, Concord, N. H. �Daniel Webster Perry �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Perry, Daniel Webster Paymaster, Nashua Mf'g Co.; b., Dublin, N. H., June 21, 1852; ed. pub lic schools, Peterboro high school, 1873; freight cashier, C. R. R., at Nashua, 1873-81; in employ of Fisk Mf'g Co., Springfield, Mass., 1881-4; assistant paymaster, Nashua Mf'g Co.. Nashua, N. H., 1884-1903; succeeded the late Webster P. Hussey as proprietors' clerk and paymaster in the latter year, con tinuing until the present time, making thirty-five years of continuous service for this corporation; Universalist; Democrat; member Nashua board of education, 1906-12; treasurer First Universalist Society, Nashua, from 1898 to the present tune; superintend ent First Universalist Sunday School, 1894-1914; treasurer N. H. Univer salist State Convention, since Sept. 1907; member A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F.; m., Oct. 8, 1879, Emma Augusta Cook of Nashua; children, Grace M., b. Springfield, Mass., 1882 (Nashua high school, 1901, Teachers' Training School, 1903, teacher in Nashua public schools four years; m., 1907, Edward Otis Brown, South Weymouth, Mass); Fanny Gertrude, b. Nashua, N. H., 1890; Nashua high school, 1909, Massachusetts Normal Art School, 1914; supervisor of drawing, Milford, N. H., schools, 1914-15; Barre, Vt., schools, 1916-17; now teacher of Art in Rhode Island State Normal School, Providence. Residence, Nashua, N. H. Weeks, Albert J. Pharmacist; b., Exeter, N. H., June 12, 1866; s. John W. and Caroline A. (Colcord) Weeks; ed. public schools, Exeter; Unitarian; Republican; mem ber N. H. house of representatives, 1909-10, serving on the committees on normal school and public health; trustee Robinson Female Seminary, Exeter Public Library; director Exeter Co-operative Bank; member A. F. & A. M. flodge, chapter, council and commandery), O. E. S., I. O. R. M. (past Great Sachem), A. O. U. W. (past Master) ; Royal Arcanum, Grand treasurer, N. H. Grand Council; 479 Foresters of America; Sportsman's Club, Exeter; m., June 20, 1893, Gertrude R. Towle, Exeter; children, Harold J., b. Dec. 12, 1894 (Dart mouth, 1917), second lieutenant, ord nance department, U. S. A., Middletown, Pa.; Laura T., b. Dec. 4, 1897 (Robinson Female Seminary, 1916). Residence, Exeter, N. H. Marshall, Harold Clergyman; b., Kingston, N. H., June 8, 1866; s. James F. and Mary Miranda (George) Marshall; ed. pubhc schools and Tufts College; ordained to the Universalist ministry, 1891 ; pastor successively at Beverly, Swampscott and Melrose, Mass., 1891-1917; now manager Universalist Publishing House, Boston and Chicago; president Mass. Universalist state convention, Boston Flower Mission; founder Marshall Hall Forum; secretary National Open Fo rum Council; joint author "Democ racy in the Making," 1915; magazine writer; m., Sept. 11, 1893, Bertha Hills, Boston. Residence, Melrose, Mass. Carter, William Scott Manufacturer; b., Warner, N. H., Sept. 28, 1842; s. William and Hannah (Badger) Carter; descendant of Thomas Carter, a graduate of St. Thomas College, Cambridge, who came from St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, in 1635, and settled in Dedham, and later in Watertown, Mass., and became the first minister of Woburn; ed. Warner public schools, Henniker Academy and Dartmouth College, leaving the latter in his freshman year and enlisting as a private in Co. D, 11th N. H. Volun teers, for service in the Civil War; ap pointed commissary sergeant and served with his regiment at Fredericks burg, Vicksburg, Jackson, Miss., and elsewhere; spent some time in hospital with chills and fever, and subsequently served as quartermaster at a convales cent camp at Annapolis, Md.; later returned to his regiment and served in Grant's campaign up to the battle of Petersburg; after discharge, in 1865, entered the employ of H. W. Carter of �480 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Lebanon, conducting a large mercantile business; five years later started in business himself, subsequently forming a partnership with Frank C. Churchill which continued till 1898, when the latter withdrew; since then Mr. Carter has been president and manager of the corporation known as the Carter & Churchill Co., engaged in the manu facture of shirts, lined coats, overalls, jumpers, etc., in addition to this busi ness he is also interested in manufac turing in Pawtucket, R. I., and in the South; Republican; has held various town offices and served in the N. H. state senate in 1891-2; auditor state treasurer's accounts, 1S91; appointed by Governor Jordan, in 1901, member of commission to determine the position of N. H. regiments in the siege of Vicksburg, and by Governor Bachelder, in 1903, to select a monument in com memoration of their service; president Lebanon Electric Light Co. for eight years previous to 1906; director Leb anon National Bank; trustee public library; president 11th N. H. Reg"t Building Ass'n; member James B. Perry Post G. A. R., and past com mander N. H. Department; member A. F. & A. M., lodge, chapter, commandery and shrine; m., Aug. 20, 1868, Theodora Bugbee, Lakeport, N. H. Residence, Lebanon, N. H. Blaisdell, Bertram Lawyer; b., Meredith, N. H., April 13, 1869; s. Philip and Jane (Leavitt) Blaisdell; ed. public schools, Tilton Seminary, 1888; Brown Univ., A.B. 1892; teacher in Meredith, 1892-5; studied law and admitted to the N. H. bar, July, 1897; in practice at Meredith; Congregationalist; Democrat; chair man Meredith school board; special justice Laconia district court, 1913-15; member N. H. house of representatives, 1915; Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Upsilon, A. F. & A. M. to and including 32d degree; past grand patron O. E. S. of New Hampshire; trustee Meredith Village Savings Bank; president Mere dith Casket Co.: member N. H. Bar Ass'n; m., April 25, 1893, Georgia Moulton; children, Beatrice, b. Dec. 14, 1898; Dorothy F., b. Jan. 19, 1901. Residence, Meredith, N. H. Hamlin, Frank Wilbert Merchant; banker; b., North Charlestown, N. H., June 14, 1863; s. George Washington and Ellen L. Hamlin; ed. public schools of Charlestown; proprie tor of the Hamlin Department Store, Charlestown, N. H., since 1887; Episcopalian (treasurer and junior warden St. Luke's Church); Republi can; justice municipal court; trustee town trust funds, trustee and treasurer Silsby Free Library; member N. H. house of representatives, 1903; Senate, 1909; constitutional convention, 1918; president and director Connecticut River National Bank, Charlestown; member I. O. O. F., Charlestown Lodge, No. 88; Evening Star Encamp ment, No. 25, Claremont; Canton Oasis, No. 18, Claremont; Rebekah Lodge, No. 77; m., Dec. 26, 1887, Ada E. Perry. Residence, Charlestown, N. H. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Prescott, Charles Henry Editor; banker; b., Barnstead, N. H., Aug. 3, 1857; s. James Lewis and Harriet Morrill (Tripp) Prescott; ed. Berwick (Me.) Academy; Boston Univ.; studied law and admitted to the Maine bar, 1880; founder and sole proprietor Biddeford (Me.) Daily Jour nal, 1884- ; Republican; member Me. house of representatives, 1883-4; sen ate, 1895-6; member governor's staff, 1893-7; executive council, 1901-6; treasurer York County, Me., 1887-90; delegate at large Republican National Convention, 1888; president York County Savings Bank, First National Bank, Biddeford; director North Ber wick Mfg. Co., Union Mutual Life Ins. Co., Portland; m., Jan. 17, 1882, Ellen S. Hobbs, No. Berwick, Me. Residence, Saco, Me. Porter, John Lincoln Surgeon; b., Alstead, N. H., June 2, 1864; s. Samuel H. and Harriet (Emer son) Porter; ed. public schools; North western Univ., M.D. 1894; interne, St. Luke's Hospital, Chicago, 1894-5; frofessor orthopedic surgery, Univ. of Uinois Med. School, 1900-17; same in Northwestern Univ. Med. School, since 1917; attending orthopedic sur geon, St. Luke's Hospital; appointed member advisory board on orthopedics, U. S. A., Aug., 1917; member American Med. Ass'n, American Orthopedic Ass'n (president, 1918-19, 11linois State Med. Soc.); Republican; member Uni versity, Quadrangle and Flossmoor Country clubs; m., Feb. 9, 1899, Ethel Quigg. Residence, 51 16 Kenwood Ave., Chicago. Lord, Harry True Lawyer; b., Manchester, N. H., May 7, 1863; s. Harrison Dearborn and Juliette (True) Lord; ed. Manchester public schools (high school 1882); Dartmouth College, A.B. 1887; stud ied law with Hon. David A. Taggart and admitted to the N. H. bar in 1894, since when he has been in prac tice in Manchester; Episcopalian; Re publican; president Manchester Com32 481 mon Council, 1899-1902; member N. H. constitutional convention, 1902; N. H. house of representatives, 19056, 1907-8; N. H. Senate (president), 1909-10; executive council, 1911-12; member local Draft Board, Div. No. 1, city of Manchester, 1917-19; member A. F. & A. M., Knight Templar and Shriner; I. O. R. M.; N. H. Soc., Sons of the American Revolution (vicepresident); Manchester Historical Soc. (treasurer); Calumet Club, Manches ter (secretary, 1893-1914); m., 1st, Sept. 29, 1897, Flora I. Cooper, Man chester, d.; m., 2d, Oct. 16, 1912, Florence M. Stanley; one daughter, Elizabeth, b. July 13, 1899, now in school of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Residence, Manchester, N. H. Lund, Fred Bates Surgeon; b., Concord, N. H., Jan. 4, 1865; s. Charles C. and Lydia (French) Lund; ed. public schools, Phillips Andover Academy; Harvard College, A.B. 1888 (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa); A.M. 1892; M.D., Harvard �482 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Med. School, 1892; interne Mass. Gen eral Hospital, 1900-3; in practice in Boston since latter date; established wide reputation for surgical skill; in U. S. Medical Service in France during war with Germany. Address, 529 Beacon St., Boston. Kimball, William Henry Farmer; lumberman; b., Columbia, N. H., Nov. 18, 1853; s. Edward Walter and M. Jannette (Lucy) Kimball; ed. public schools of Stratford, N. H.; engaged in agriculture in early life, and has since carried on extensive lumber ing operations; Methodist; Democrat; member Stratford school board sev eral years ; selectman twenty-five years ; member N. H. house of representa tives, 1901-2, 1909-10, 1917-18; com missary-general of New Hampshire 1913-14; member Democratic state committee since 1910; member Knights of Pythias; director Coos County National Bank, Groveton; m., Dec. 31, 1885, Emma J. Bass of Stratford; children, George Marden, b. March 27, 1891 (Shaw's Business College, Port land, Me., 1908); Lina Jannette, b. Sept. 1, 1897. Residence, Stratford, N. H. Peterson, Oscar William Clergyman; b., Lingdal, Wardnas Parish, Ostergolland, Sweden; s. Peter Johan Johanson and Johanna (Andersdotter) Peterson; ed. public schools in Sweden, Rice Collegiate Institute, Paxton, Ill.; Bangor Theological Sem inary, 1902; Bowdoin College, Bruns wick, Me., 1906; Congregationalist; Republican: pastor Congregational churches, Phillips and Strong, Me., 1902-4; Cornish and East Baldwin, Me., 1904-9; principal Parsonfield (Me.) Seminary, 1909-10; pastor Congrega tional churches, Brownfield and Den mark, Me., 1911-13, Newcastle, Me., 1913-17, Claremont, N. H., 1917- ; member A. F. & A. M., Phi Beta Kappa; published, 1909, patriotic hymn, "God Save the President"; in 1910, "Songs and Lyrics," translated from the Swedish; in 1917, "Abigail Goodhue Bayley," a memoir; exten sively engaged as a speaker for various war causes; m., 1905, Emma Augusta Stubbs, Strong, Me.; children, Alma Stubbs, Hilda Stubbs. Residence, Claremont, N. H. Chutter, Frederick George Clergyman; b., Chard, Somerset, England, Sept. 12, 1857; s. George and Hannah Chutter; ed. Phillips Andover Academy, Colburn Institute, Colby College (A.B. and A.M.), Andover Theological Seminary (B.D.). Oxford University, Edinburgh and Paris; preached m various places in Maine and New Hampshire while pursuing his studies; ordained in the Congrega tional ministry and installed pastor of the church at Littleton, N. H., Sept. 9, 1887; resigned on account of ill health, Sept., 1890; traveled in Europe ana the East two years; later for several years in mercantile business in Little ton; resumed ministerial work as pas tor of the Congregational Church at Norwich, Vt., and later at Lebanon, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES N. H., where he is now engaged; Re publican; member Littleton board of education, 1888-90; 1895-8; president trustees Littleton public library sev eral years; has lectured on various topics suggested by his travels, and published a book on the "Art of the Lagoons"; m., Oct. 19, 1887, Caroline Clark, Newton, Mass.; two children, Mildred Caroline, b. Aug. 29, 1892; Reginald Frederick, b. Aug. 23, 1893. Residence, Lebanon, N. H. Riley, Phil Madison Editor; writer; b., Belmont, N. H.. Sept. 25, 1882; s. James Francis and Elizabeth L. (Williams) Riley; ed. pub lic schools, Burdett's Business College; secretary and director, Laconia, N. H., Lumber Works, 1899-1904; teacher, Waltham, Mass., public schools, 19045; associate editor, Photo Era, Boston, 1905-10, 1913-16; architectural editor, Country Life in America, 1910-3; on editorial staff, India Rubber World, New York, since 1916; Congregationalist; Democrat; co-author, "The Wood Carver of Salem," 1916; "The Colonial Architecture of Salem," 1918; con tributor to various magazines on archi tecture and photography; m., Dec. 24, 1910, Caroline Mabell Sanderson, Springfield, Mass. Residence, 6 Dear born St., Dorchester, Mass. Tilton, George Henry Clergyman; b., Nashua, N. H., Jan. 31, 1845; s. William Wells and Sarah Ann (Morrill) Tilton; ed. Williston Seminary, Easthampton, Mass., 1866; Amherst College, A.B. 1870; Andover Theological Seminary, 1873; ordained to Congregational ministry, Hopkinton, N. H., 1874; pastor, Attleboro Falls, Mass., 1874-5; Wolfeboro, N. H., 1876-7; Rehoboth, Mass., 1878-91; Lancaster, N. H., 1891-6; Woburn, Mass., since 1896; Republican; mem ber Rehoboth school board, 1885-6; founder and first president Rehoboth Antiquarian Soc; interested in his torical matters and botanical study ; m., June 6, 1876, Ella Minerva Mann, Attleboro Falls, Mass.; two children. Residence, 41 Elm St., Woburn, Mass. 483 Brehaut, James William Educator; b., Murray Harbor, P. E. Island, July 7, 1863; s. Thomas S. and Janet (Clow) Brehaut; ed. Prince of Wales College, Dalhourie Univ., Har vard Univ., A.B. 1892; Congregationalist; Republican; principal high school, North Attleboro, Mass., 1894-8; super intendent of schools, same town, 18981907; proprietor Bryant & Stratton Business College, Manchester, N. H., since Aug. 1, 1907; Local War Historian of Manchester; member I. O. O. F., P. of H.; m. Dec. 27, 1894, Annabel! Hawkins; children, Wilfred Hawkins, b., Oct. 22, 1895 (Phillips Exeter, 1914; Harvard, 1918), first lieutenant 56th Regiment Coast Artillery Corps, at front from July to Oct. 18, 1918; Ellerton James, b. April 6, 1897 (Harvard, 1918), corporal in S. O. S. of the Quartermaster's Dept., went to France in June, 1918. Residence, Manches ter, N. H. �Charlotte Stewartson Smith, M.D. �J. Brodie Smith �486 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Smith, (Joseph) Brodie Electrician; b., Richville, St. Law rence County, N. Y., April 6, 1861; s. William Priest and Sarah (Hungerford) Smith; ed. public schools of Richville, N. Y., and special course in higher mathematics m Manchester, N. H., fitting himself to become an expert electrician; came to Manchester in 1880 and engaged in the drug business with his brother Amasa D.Smith, Ph.C., becoming a registered pharmacist in both New Hampshire and New York; retired from the drug business in 1885 to devote his time to electrical work; in 1886 elected the first superintendent of the Ben Franklin Electric Light Co. of Manchester, N. H., which was after ward consolidated with the Manchester Electric Light Co., and, later, purchased by the Manchester Traction, Light & Power Co.; Republican; vice-president and general manager, Manchester Trac tion Light & Power Co.; general man ager Manchester St. Ry., Manchester & Nashua St. Ry., Manchester & Derry St. Ry.; trustee Manchester Savings Bank; president Elliot Hospital trus tees; director Manchester Chamber of Commerce; member Manchester Water Board, member N. H. Pharmaceutical Ass'n; Associate Member American Institute of Electrical Engineers; secre tary and treasurer of the Association of Public Utilities of New Hampshire; member council of Manchester Insti tute of Arts and Sciences; vice-president for New Hampshire, New England Street Railway Club; appointed, April 3, 1918, associate member and N. H. director U. S. Naval Consulting Board; president N. H. Ass'n for Prevention of Tuberculosis, 1917-18; member Ridgely Lodge, I. O. O. F., also Wonolancet Encampment and Canton Ridgely; member Washington Lodge A. F. & A. M.; Mount Horeb Royal Arch Chapter, Adoniram Council and Trinity Commandery, K. T.; past master Ado niram Council and past grand master Grand Council of New Hampshire; member Bektash Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Concord, N. H.; member Scottish Rite bodies of Nashua, N. H., 32d degree; received 33d degree in Scottish Rite Masonry at Indianapolis, Ind., in 1905: trustee Masonic Home, Manchester, N. H.; member Rotary, Derryfield, Calumet and Intervale Country clubs, Manchester, and Nashua Country Club, Nashua, N. H. ; m., July 14, 1909, Charlotte Dodd Stewartson, M.D. Residence, Man chester, N. H. Smith, Charlotte Stewartson, M.D. Physician; b., West Medway, Mass., Jan. 22, 1864; dau. Robert E. and Sylvia F. (Bisbee) Stewartson; descendant of Charles Bisbee, the seventh pioneer of Sumner, Me., a soldier of the Revo lution and a direct descendant in the 5th generation from Thomas Besbedge (the original spelling) who sailed from Sandwich, England, in the ship, Hercules, and landed at Scituate Har bor in 1634; from Charles the descent is traced through his son, Elisha, a lieutenant in the Revolution, and his wife Molly Pettingill, their son, Daniel, and his wife Sylvia Stevens, their daughter Sylvia F. Bisbee and her hus band, Robert E. Stewartson; ed. in the West Medway schools and special courses in Manchester, N. H.; grad uated M.D., Tufts Medical College, 1900; externe one year, Mass. Home Hospital, Boston; interne, one year, Woman's Charity Club Hospital, Bos ton; in practice of medicine, in Man chester, N. H., since 1902; member Mass. Med. Soc, N. H. Med. Soc, Hillsborough County Med. Ass'n, Manchester Institute Arts and Sciences; m., July 14, 1909, J. Brodie Smith, Manchester. (See preceding sketch.) Richardson, William Cummings Architect; b. .Concord, N. H., March 12, 1854; s. David Cummings and Henrietta G. (Barnard) Richardson; ed. Lawrence, Mass., high school, 1872; special course in architecture, Mass. Inst. Tech., 1873-5; spent several years as assistant in architecture offi ces and made several trips abroad for observation and study; m practice in Boston since 1881; member firm of �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Hartwell & Richardson many years; now Hartwell, Richardson & Driver; designed Youth's Companion building, Boston; First Church, Plymouth; Springfield, Mass., high school; Abbot Academy buildings, Andover, Mass., Cambridge, Mass., Latin School and other notable structures; Swedenborgian; Republican; fellow American Inst. of Architects; Boston Soc. of Architects; A. F. & A. M., K. T.; m., Oct. 5, 1882, Frances Shippen Webster, Northampton, Mass. Residence, Newtonville, Mass. 487 Thurber, Lester Freeman Manufacturer; banker; b., Washing ton, Vt., Aug. 24, 1858; s. Liberty Free man and Sarah E. (Chapman) Thurber; ed. public schools and Goddard Semi nary, Barre, Vt.; private secretary to Gov. Roswell Farnham of Vermont, 1880-2; removed to Nashua, N. H., in 1882, where he has since been ac tively engaged in business; Congrega- Quincy, Josiah Hatch Lawyer; b., Rumney, N. H., March 8, 1860; s. Samuel Hatch and Sarah Ann (Webster) Quincy ; ed. New Hamp ton Institute, Phillips Exeter Academy, Dartmouth College, B.L., 1884 (Phi Beta Kappa), Boston Univ. Law School, LL.B. 1887; admitted to the bar in 1887, and in practice in Boston since; Episcopalian (senior warden Emmanuel Church, West Roxbury); Republican; director Boston Y. M. C. A. sixteen years; director Mass. S. P. C. A., Wells Memorial Ass'n; member Mass. and American Bar Ass'ns, Social Law Library, Boston City Club; m., Oct. 11, 1899, Irene Margaret Brown. Residence, 37 Strat ford St., Boston. Ladd, William Palmer Clergyman; b., Lancaster, N. H., May 13, 1870; s. William Spencer and Mira Barnes (Fletcher) Ladd ; ed. public schools, Dartmouth College A.B., 1891; studied two years in Europe; B.D. General Theological Seminary, New York. 1897; A.M., Harvard, 1903; ordained deacon, P. E. Church, 1897; priest, 1898; rector St. Barnabas Church, Berlin, N. H., 1897-1902; professor church history, Berkeley Divinity School, Middletown, Conn., since Sept., 1904, acting dean, 1917-18; dean, 1919; examining chaplain, Conn., since 1905, N. H. since 1913; m., Jan. 17, 1916, Ailsie Taylor, London, Eng land. Residence, Middletown, Conn. tionalist; Republican; served in both branches Nashua city government, six years member board of education (president one year); member N. H. house of representatives, 1895, serving on railroad committee; delegate to Republican national convention, Chi cago, 1908; member executive commit tee N. H. committee of public safety, 1918- ; president Second National Bank, City Guaranty Savings Bank, and Wonalancet Co., Nashua; treasurer and manager White Mountain Freezer Co., Nashua (president, 1914); mem ber N. H. Bankers' Ass'n, A. F. & A. M., 32d degree and Knight Templar; Nashua Country Club and Derryfield �488 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Club Manchester; m., April 25, 1885, Lizzie Ellen, daughter of George P. and Elizabeth A. Little, Pembroke, N. H.; children, George Freeman, b. Feb. 5, 1888 (Dartmouth, 1911), Dorothy (Mrs. Frederick W. Cox), b. April 25, 1892. Residence, Nashua, N. H. Lamb, Fred William Machinist; journalist; b., Manches ter, N. H., Jan. 22, 1876; s. Franklin Lee and Josephine Augusta (Savory) Lamb; ed. Manchester public schools; employee of the Amoskeag Mf'g Co., and associate editor of the Amoskeag Bulletin; Congregationalist ; Republi can; member N. H. house of represen tatives, 1911-12 and 1913-14, serving in both terms on education and state library committees, being clerk of the former committee in the Tatter session; during the sessions of 1915 and 1917 served as library messenger of the house of representatives of which he was again a member for 1919-20, serving on the Normal School and School for FeebleMinded committees and clerk of the former; former member and past presi dent, N. H. Soc., S. A. R.; former mem ber and past commander W. W. Brown camp S. of V.; member Amoskeag Textile Club, Franklin St. Congrega tional Church and the Manchester Historic Ass'n, of which he is curator, corresponding secretary and librarian, being deeply interested in historical pursuits; has written much upon the early history of Manchester and vicin ity, and also several historical and gen ealogical monographs, particularly one upon the "Great Tornado in New Hampshire," in 1821; has a fine his torical library specially covering the Indian, Colonial, Revolutionary and Civil War periods. Residence, Man chester, N. H. Robinson, Maurice Henry Educator; economist; b., Meredith, N. H.; s. Joseph Wadleigh and Eliza Frances (Weld) Robinson; ed. public schools, Dartmouth College, B.L. 1890; Yale, Ph.D., 1902; superintendent of schools in North Dakota and Minne sota, 1890-6; assistant in political science, Dartmouth, 1896-8; instructor in economics, Yale, 1899-1902; profes sor of economics, Univ. of 11linois, since Sept., 1902; special expert Census Bureau, 1903, in valuation of railways; expert on supervision of corporations, 11linois efficiency and economy commis sion, 1914-5; author various economic treatises, including a "History of Tax ation in New Hampshire"; Episco palian; m., Sept. 10, 1890, Elinor Corse, West Dover, Vt. Residence, Urbana, 11l. Robie, Virginia Huntington Writer; b., Salmon Falls, N. H.; dau. Rev. Thomas Sargent and Vir ginia Dare (Pendleton) Robie; ed. pubBe and private schools, Boston, Mass., School of Decorative Design, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Art Institute of Chicago; associate editor, "The House Beautiful," 1903-13; editor, 1913-15; author, "Historic Styles in Furniture," �QNE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1905, 1916; "By Paths in Collecting," 1912; "Quest of the Quaint," 1916; member Pen and Brush Club, New York; Woman's Club, Chicago. Resi dence, East 29th St., New York; Yar mouth, Me. (summer). Richardson, Leon Josiah Educator; b., Keene, N. H., Feb. 22, 1868; s. Josiah Crosby and Isabel J. (Chamberlain) Richardson; ed. public schools, Univ. of Mich., A.B. 1890; studied in Europe, 1895-7; teacher, Greek and English literature, Jackson, Mich., high school, 1890-1 ; assistant in Latin, Univ. of California, 1891-2; instructor, 1892-5 and 1897-8; assist ant professor, 1898-1907; associate professor since 1907; dean Univ. of California summer school several years ; president board of trustees, Berkeley fublic library; adjutant Intercollegiate ntelligence Bureau, Univ. of Cali fornia, 1917- ; author several educa tional works; member Berkeley, Fac ulty and Claremont Country clubs; m., April 26, 1900, Maud Wilkinson. Residence, Berkeley, Cal. Learned, Henry Barrett Educator; writer; b., Exeter, N. H., March 31, 1868; s. John C. and Lucelia (Wakefield) Learned; ed. Harvard Univ., A.B. 1890; A.M. 1897; Univ. of Chicago, A.M. 1894; Ph.D., Yale, 1909; studied at the Univ. of Leipzig, 1899-1900; principal private school, Plymouth, Mass., 1890-2; teacher of history, University School, Chicago, 1892-3; head of department of history, Armour Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1894-6; assistant in history, Harvard, 1897-8; literary editor Hart ford Couranl, Hartford, Conn., 1900; instructor in history, Sheffield Scien tific School (Yale), Hartford, 1900-6; lecturer on history, Wesleyan Univ., 1909-10; in Bureau of Investigation, Dept. of Justice, 1917- ; member Dis trict o f Columbia Board of Education, 1917-20; member American Historical Ass'n, American Political Science Ass'n; trustee. All Souls (Unitarian) Church, Washington; author "The President's 489 Cabinet," 1911 ; "The Vice-Presidency," 1918: m., June 14, 1899, Emily Cheney, South Manchester, Conn. Residence, 2123 Bancroft Place, Washington, D. C. Putnam, George Martin Dairy and fruit farmer; b., Hopkinton, N. H., Jan. 18, 1864; s. Charles and Almira (Eastman) Putnam; ed. public schools and Contoocook Acad emy ; proprietor of the M t. Putney dairy farm, on Putney Hill, upon which he was born, and for which he has estab lished a reputation as one of the best dairy farms in New Hampshire, and which is also noted for fruit production; Unitarian; Democrat; member N. H. house of representatives, 1899-1900, serving on committee on agriculture; N. H. constitutional convention, 1902; N. H. board of agriculture, 1912-13; member Agricultural Advisory Com mittee, appointed by Governor Bartlett; member and first president Merri mack County Farm Bureau; president Merrimack County Farmers' Exchange; president N. H. State Farm Bureau �Hon. True L. Norris �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Federation; member State Emergency Food Production Committee, 1918; president West Hopkinton Telephone Co.; member Patrons of Husbandry (past master) ; m., Jan. 19, 1899, Flora E. Clough, Hopkinton. Residence, Hopkinton, N. H. (Contoocook, P.O.). Norris, True Livingston Lawyer; editor and publisher; b., Manchester, N. H., May 4, 1848; s. Arthur F. L. and Olive (Wallace) Norris; ed. public schools; served as a private in the 5th Mass. Vols, in the Civil War, 1864-5; studied law and admitted to the bar in 1868; practiced in Boston. 1868-72; Washington, D. C., 1872-6; Concord, N. H., 1876-80; on staff of New York Herald, 1883-5, Boston Globe, 1885-8; editor Ports mouth Times daily, and States and Union, weekly, from 1888, and editor and proprietor from 1893 to 1918; Democrat; member N. H. executive council 1893; resigned to accept ap pointment as Collector of Customs for the District of New Hampshire, which he held till 1898; New Hampshire mem ber Democratic national committee 1896-1908; delegate at large from New Hampshire to the Democratic national convention at Kansas City in 1900, and St. Louis, 1904; member N. H. con stitutional convention 1902; trustee N. H. state normal schools, by ap pointment of Gov. Samuel D. Felker, 1913-18; member St. John's Lodge, A. F., & A. M., Portsmouth, Ports mouth Lodge, No. 9, B. P. O. E., and Storer Post, G. A. R., Portsmouth; m., May 20, 1890, Lillian G. Hurst, Eliot, Me. Residence, Portsmouth, N. H. Pillsbury, Arthur Judson Editor; b., Londonderry, N. H.. Jan. 31, 1856; s. Josiah Hobart ana Frances Alnora (Pervier) Pillsbury; ed. public schools; Kansas Agricultural College; studied law and admitted to Kansas bar, but went into journalism and published the Tulare Register, 1883-1903; editorial writer Oakland Herald (Cal.), 1903-4; secretary Cali fornia State Board of Examiners, 1904 491 -7; editor Sacramento Union, 1907-8; founder California Weekly, organ of Progressive Republicans, and editor same till its merger in the California Outlook, 1911; chairman Industrial Accident Board of California 1911- ; Unitarian; m., Sept. 15, 1881, DeEtta Warren, Lawrence, Kan. Residence, 224 Pala Ave., Piedmont Station, Oak land, Cal. Hoyt, Deristhe Lavinta Teacher; lecturer; b., Wentworth. N. H.; dau. Dr. Peter Livingston ana Elizabeth (Aspinwall) Hoyt; ed. Kim ball Union Academy, Meriden, 1864; teacher Appleton Academy, New Ips wich, N. H., 1865-7; Reading, Mass., high school, 1869-70; studied in South Kensington, Art School, London, Eng., 1872-3; teacher Mass. Normal Art School, 1874-91; lecturer in same on history of painting, 1891-1913; author "Historic Schools of Painting," "The World's Painters and Their Pictures," "Barbara's Heritage." Residence, Malden, Mass. Pollard, John William Hobbs Physician; educator; b., Brentwood, N. H., Feb. 22, 1872; s. Francis Dow and Mary Jane (Gray) Pollard; ed. Dartmouth, B.L. 1895; M.D., Univ. of Vermont, 1901 ; student in physical culture, Harvard summer school, 1896, 1902; post-graduate work in medicine, Harvard, 1905-6; physical director and instructor, Union College, Schenec tady, N. Y., 1897-1900; physical di rector, Lehigh Univ., 1901-2; Univ. of Rochester, 1902-5; professor of physi cal education and lecturer on hygiene, Univ. of Alabama, 1906-10; professor of physical education and associate professor of biology, Washington and Lee Univ., 1910-15; professor of hy giene and physical education, 1915-; president South Atlantic Intercolle giate Athletic Ass'n, Virginia State Public Health Ass'n; member Ameri can Ass'n for Advancement of Physical Education, etc., A. F. & A. M., K. T. and 32d degree, N. H. Historical Soc.; commander First Reg. Med. Res. �492 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Corps, 1917—on active duty at Fort Rodman, Mass.; m., Dec. 8, 1898, Kate Marion Blunt, Haverhill, Mass. Residence, Lexington, Va. Setzer, William Judson Minister; b., Johnson City, Tenn.. Nov. 10, 1889; s. Daniel Monroe ana Margaret Bell Dora Kate (McNees) Setzer; ed. public schools, Johnson City; Carson-Newman College (Jeffer son City, Tenn.), A.B. 1913; Newton Theological Institution (Newton Cen ter, Mass.), B.D. 1916; ordained to the Baptist ministry, Jefferson City, Tenn., 1911; preacher to rural churches in Tenn., 1911-13; preached at Centerville C. E. chapel, Beverly, Mass., 1913-16; minister of Pleasant St. Baptist Church Concord, N. H., since Feb. 1, 1916; appointed chaplain with rank of lieutenant for overseas service, October, 1918, but prevented from going by the signing of the armistice; member Concord Ministers' Ass'n, Y. M. C. A., United Baptist Conven tion of New Hampshire, Salisbury Ass'n, Newton Theological Institution Alumni Ass'n, N. H. Soc. for Charities and Corrections, Anti-Saloon League, Red Cross, North End Tennis Club. Residence, Concord, N. H. Sawyer, Frederick W. Banker; b., Milford, N. H., April 16, 1862; s. Frederick T. and Sarah (Lovejoy) Sawyer; ed. Milford high school, Chauncey Hall school, Boston; assist ant cashier Souhegan National Bank, Milford, 1883-98; cashier, 1898-1919; vice-president, 1911-9; president, 1919-; Congregationalist; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1901-2, 1903-4 (chairman banking committee) ; treasurer town of Milford, Milford school district and Milford Board of Trade many years; member N. H. Bankers' Ass'n (chairman execu tive committee), A. F. & A. M., Grand Master Grand Lodge of N. H., 1908-9; m., Oct. 26, 1893, Bertha M. Wilkins, Amherst, N. H.; three children. Resi dence, 18 Myrtle St., Milford, N. H. Sawyer, Edward Allen Physician; b., Acworth, N. H., Nov. 7, 1857; s. Edward J. and Orpha J. (Allen) Sawyer; ed. Amherst College, A.B. 1881, A.M. 1886; M.D., N. Y. Univ. Med. College, 1883; in practice in Gardner, Mass., since latter date; Episcopalian; Republican; consulting physician, Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital; medical examiner, Worcester North Dist., since 1890, and various insurance companies; local surgeon B . & M . R. R. ; member board of health, and school board, 1885-1905, Mass. Med. Soc. (councilor), A. F. & A. M. (lodge, chapter and commandery); m., Myra B. Tebault, Norfolk, Va.; two children. Residence, 402 Elm St., Gardner, Mass. Howland, Fred Arthur Lawyer, b., Franconia, N. H., Nov. 10, 1864; s. Moses N. and Sylvia Ann (Howland); ed. Phillips Andover Acad emy, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1887; studied law with Hon. W . P. Dilling ham, Waterbury, Vt.; member firm of �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Dillingham, Huse & Howland, 18921903; counsel National Life Ins. Co., Montpelier, 1893- ; vice-president, 1909; president, 1918; Republican; clerk, Vermont house of representa tives, 1896; state's attorney, Washing ton County, Vt., 1896-8; secretary of state, 1898-1902; chairman committee to revise banking laws of Vermont, 1910; secretary Vt. Historical Soc.; member Dartmouth College alumni council; m., 1st, Sept. 24, 1894, Rena Forbush, Lancaster, N. H., d. Oct. 24, 1894; 2d, Feb. 1, 1899, Margaret Louise Dewey, Montpelier, Vt.; four daughters. Residence, 120 State St., Montpelier, Vt. 493 cago. Residence, 1325 No. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs; Newport, N. H. Preston, Frank Wesley Educator; b., Barrington, N. H., Jan. 2, 1855; s. Nathaniel and Margaret Jane (Horne) Preston; ed. Franklin Academy, Dover, N. H.; New Hamp ton Literary Institution, 1877; A.M., Dartmouth, 1887; special study in science and law, Cornell Univ., 1893; Barry, William Henry Lawver; b., Nashua, N. H., March 13, 1878; s. Patrick and Honor (Moran) Barry; ed. parochial and pub lic schools, Nashua; Holy Cross Col lege, A.B. 1898; Boston Univ. Law School, LL.B. 1901; admitted to the bar and in practice in Nashua to the present time; Catholic; Democrat; city solicitor, 1907-9; mayor of Nashua, 1911-14; director Nashua Coal and Coke Co.; member Fra ternal Order of Eagles, B. P. O. E., A. O. H., Knights of Columbus. Resi dence, 104 Palm St., Nashua, N. H. Richards, William Francis Manufacturer; banker; b., Newport, N. H., Jan. 28, 1867; s. Dexter and Louisa (Hatch) Richards; ed. Phillips Andover Academy, 1885; Harvard Col lege, A.B. 1889; traveled in Europe, 1889-90; president Dexter Richards Sons Co., Newport, since 1910; presi dent First National Bank, Newport; trustee Newport Savings Bank; vicepresident Colorado National Bank, Colorado Springs, Col.; Congregationalist; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1902-3; colonel on staff of Gov. Chester B. Jordan, 1901-2; member A. F. & A. M., K. T., S. A. R., N. H. Historical Soc., Penowan Club, Newport; Harvard Club, Boston, El Paso Country Club, Colorado Springs; m., April 4, 1914, Leora Moore, Chi teacher, New Hampton Literary Insti tution, 1878-86; associate principal, 1887-97; principal, 1898-1919; now president; Baptist.; Republican; mem ber N. H. house of representatives, 1909 (chairman committee on educa tion), 1911 (chairman committee on education), 1915 (chairman committee on education and member committee on appropriations); author of the famous "Preston Amendment," pro hibiting transportation of spirituous liquors from license into no license towns; member Social Fraternity, New Hampton Literary Institution; m., �494 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Aug. 18, Hubbard; Margaret Residence, 1879, Adrietta Goodwin children, Nathaniel M., L., Frank P., Lovell H. New Hampton, N. H. Powers, Jennie B. Carter Humanitarian; b., Brattleboro, Vt., Jan. 5, 1869; dau. Capt. E. W. and Isabel Bigelow Carter (Capt. Carter of the Fourth Vt. Vols, in the Civil War, participated in many battles, and re ceived wounds which made his case one of the most famous in the history of medical science. Nursed by his wife, who left their daughter, a few weeks old, in charge of her sister, and re moved to a private hospital from one in which every patient died of gangrene, he recoveredf and was subsequently commander of the famous Ransom Post, G. A. R., at St. Louis, and was buried with full military honors, in Jef ferson Barracks); ed. public schools in Canada and Brattleboro, Vt., with a spe cial course at Mass. Agricultural College, Amherst; Unitarian; agent for Cheshire County Humane Soc., and special deputy sheriff since 1903; previously for seven years agent of the Vt. State Humane Soc., which position she still holds, but goes into that state only in extreme cases; honorary life member Mass. Soc. for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and Animal Rescue League of Boston; charter member Audubon Soc., Vt.; has investigated and attended to over 5,000 cases of cruelty, neglect and crime; arrested about 100 Eersons, and shot about 300 suffering orses and cattle and many smaller animals; has also cared for hundreds of neglected children, for many of whom good homes have been secured; m., 1881, Frank A. Powers (divorced). Residence, Keene, N. H. Richards, Charles Herbert Clergyman; b., Meriden (Plainfield), N. H., March 18, 1839; s. Cyrus S. and Helen D. (Whiton) Richards; ed. Kim ball Union Academy, Yale College, A.B. 1860, Andover Theological Sem., 1865; served on Christian Commission in Civil War; pastor Congregational Church, Kokomo, Ind., 1866-7; First Church, Madison, Wis., 1867-90; Cen tral Church, Philadelphia, 1890-1903; secretary Church Building Soc., since 1903 ; president Wis. Home Missionary Soc., 1885-90; trustee National Coun cil Congregational Churches, 1901-7; president Penn. Evangelical Alliance, 1890-3; trustee Howard Univ., Wash ington, D. C.; author many religious books, and editor sons books and hymnals; m., 1868, Maria M. Miner, Charles City, Ind. Residence, Montclair, N. J. Sanderson, Henry Stephen Mining engineer; b., Rochester, N . H., Aug. 25, 1878 ; s. Stephen Francis and Nellie (Strout) Sanderson; ed. public schools; Univ. of Minnesota, Metallurgical Eng., 1901; U. S. min eral surveyor, 1901- ; consulting engi neer; director Pingrey Mine Co. ; Meth odist; Republican; A. F. & A. M., 32d degree; m., Sept. 29, 1903, Margaret Ella Jamieson. Residence, 642 Cor ona St., Denver, Col. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Brown, Edmund^Towle Physician; b., Bridgewater, N. H., July 18, 1871; s. Josiah and Sarah (Towle) Brown; ed. public schools, New Hampton Literary Institution, Univ. of Vt. Med. College, M.D. 1897; postgraduate work, New York, 1898; Univ. of Vienna, Austria, 1909; in practice in Burlington, Vt., since 1909, specializing in diseases of eye and ear; fellow Amer. Med. Ass'n, Vt. State Med. Soc., A. F. & A. M., K. T. and Shriner; m., Sept. 5, 1899, Mollie J. Hardacre, Winooski, Vt. Residence, 381 South Union St., Burlington, Vt. 495 sity, City and other clubs; m., Jan. 12, 1899, Juliet Barrett, Chicago. Resi dence, Cornish, N. H. Mann, Hosea Ballou Railroading and mercantile life; b., Benton, N. H., May 27, 1858; s. George W. and Sarah (Bisbee) Mann (George W. Mann was long prominent in the public and political life of Northern New Hampshire, an active Democrat and many years representative in the Burbank, Charles E. Lawyer; b., Claremont, N. H., July 5, 1866; s. Jason and Edna M. (Willey) Burbank; ed. public schools, Boston Univ. School of Law, LL.B. 1894; admitted to bar same year and since in practice in Boston; member firm of Stebbins, Storer & Burbank since 1903; Progressive; member Mass. state senate, 1914; Mass. Bar Ass'n, Economic Club; m., Oct. 10, 1906, Lilly Owen Baker, Boston. Residence, East Bridgewater, Mass. Rublee, George Lawyer; b., Madison, Wis., July 7, 1868; s. Horace and Kate (Hopkins) Rublee; ed. Groton, Mass., 1886, Har vard, A.B. 1890; LL.B. 1895; in structor, Harvard Law School, 1896; in practice in Chicago—Rublee & Burl ing, 1897-8; removed to New York City in 1898, and there in practice; appointed member Federal Trade Commission by President Wilson, March 5, 1915; member commission to report on operation of Adamson eighthour law, 1916; member Commercial Economy Board, appointed by Coun cil of National Defence, 1917; special counsel for Treasury Dept., 1917; ap pointed to represent U. S. Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corpora tion on Priorities Committee of War Industries Board, 1917; Progressive; Trustee Groton School, Mass.; member Bar Ass'n, City of New York; Univer state legislature); ed. public schools and, like several of his brothers long known to the traveling public, engaged in early life in railway service; conduc tor on White Mountain Division, B. & M. R. R., for eighteen years previous to 1898, when he retired and engaged in the furniture trade in Littleton where he had removed from Woodsville in 1886, continuing till 1916; Liberal; Democrat; member N. H. house of representatives, 1919-20, serving on Committee on Public Improvements; member Littleton Board of Trade; m., Oct. 6, 1886, Ida E. Ladd. Resi dence, Littleton, N. H. �Gen. Joab N. Patterson �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Patterson, Joab Nelson Soldier; public official (retired); b., Contoocook (Hopkinton), N. H., Jan. 2, 1835; s. Joab and Mary (Lovering) Patterson; ed. public schools, Contoo cook Academy, Dartmouth College, 1860; taught school winters while securing education; on the outbreak of the Civil War opened a recruiting office at Contoocook and raised a com pany; was commissioned lieutenant of Co. H, 2d N. H. Regiment, June 4, 1861, and promoted to captain May 23, 1862 (wounded at Gettysburg July 3, 1863); lieutenant-colonel, June 21, 1864; colonel, Jan. 10, 1865; brevetted brigadier-general for courage and good conduct, to date from March 13, 1865 ; mustered out, Dec. 19, 1865; Episco palian; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives from Hopkin ton, 1866-8; appointed U. S. Marshal for the district of New Hampshire in 1867, serving nineteen years; com mander First Regiment N. H. Militia, 1866-8 and brigade commander 186871; colonel 3d Regiment N. H. N. G., 1878; brigadier-general in command, 1889; second auditor, U. S. Treasury, Washington, four years from 1889; captain First Regiment N. H. Volun teers, in Spanish War, on staff of Gen. J. P. Sanger; superintendent of public buildings in Havana, Cuba, three years; U. S. pension agent at Concord, May, 1908, to Jan., 1913; agent for the state of New Hampshire for trans portation of soldiers of the state to attend fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, 1913; member N. H. Soc. O. A. R. (president, 1917), A. F. & A. M., K. T. and 32d degree, Wonolancet Club, Concord; m., Nov. 12, 1867, Sarah Cilley, dau. Rev. Nathaniel and Elizabeth Ann (Cilley) Bouton; children, Louis Marston, b. Nov. 11, 1869 (treasurer Me. Central R. R.; m. Alice Harriman Osborn and has two daughters): Julia Nelson, b. Oct. 26, 1872, m. Edward Warren Guyol, four children; Allan Bouton, b. Jan. 27, 1875 (formerly in United States Forest service; now in Napa, Cal.). Resi dence, Concord, N. H. 33 497 Harriman, Alice Stratton Teacher; clubwoman; b., Mattawamkeag, Me., July, 9, 1874; dau. Guilford Dudley and Eva (Wing) Stratton; ed. public schools, Gorham, N. H. (high school, 1892); private training school for kindergartners, Portland, Me., 1895; N. H. State Nor mal School, Plymouth, 1903; principal of a private kindergarten in Brunswick, Me., two years; public kindergarten in Paterson, N. J., one year; assistant in kindergarten and primary depart ment, Plymouth Model School, two years; teacher in Laconia graded schools two years; Unitarian; member Laconia Woman's Club (president, 1908-9), Laconia Parent-Teacher Ass'n (president, 1913-5), Woman's Alli ance, Unitarian Church, Laconia (pres ident, 1909-10); president N. H. Fed eration Women's Clubs, 1917-19; president N. H. State Parent-Teacher Ass'n, 1916-19; member executive committee N. H. Civic Federation, women's committee, Council of Na tional Defense, N. H. War Savings Stamp Committee, N. H. Womarvs Liberty Loan Committee, N. H. League of Free Nations (executive committee), Children's Aid Protective Soc. (executive committee), Mt. Wash ington Chapter, O. E. S. (Matron 191 1), Interlaken Grange, P. of H., Daughters of the American Revolution, Laconia Park Commission, 1915-20; m., Oct. 4, 1904, Alpha H. Harriman, physician, Laconia; one dau., Louise, b. Dec. 17, 1906. Residence, Laconia, N. H. Sanborn, Frank Berry Engineer; b., Hampton Falls, N. H., Jan. 15, 1865; s. Albert J. and Sarah Ann (Johnson) Sanborn; ed. Dart mouth College, B.A. 1887; Thayer School (Dartmouth), C.E. 1889; Har vard, M.S. 1898; expert in fire protec tion engineering; assistant professor, civil engineering, Tufts College, 18991901, professor, 1901- ; substitute professor, Univ. of Illinois, 1908-9; author, "Mechanics' Problems for Engineering Students," 1902; "Public Health Survey," 1912; inventor of �498 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES many engineering appliances;- pro prietor Sanborn Company, manufac turers scientific instruments; m., Sept. 21, 1892, Grace Adelaide Cobb, Boston. Residence, 8 Buena Vista Park, Cam bridge, Mass. Crowley, James Benedict General insurance; b., Nashua, N. H., Nov. 19, 1866; s. Timothy B. and Mary F. (Danahy) Crowley; ed. Nashua public schools, high school, 1883; actively engaged in general insurance in Nashua for more than thirty years; Catholic; Democrat; member Nashua board of police commissioners twelve years; mayor of Nashua since Jan. 1, 1915; member Knights of Columbus (past state deputy), Foresters of America, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Sons of Veterans; treasurer O'Donnell Memorial Ass'n, Nashua Hospital Ass'n; president Nashua Oratorio Soc.; director Second National Bank; trustee City Guaranty Savings Bank; member Nashua Country Club. Resdence, Nashua, N. H. Burley, Benjamin Thomas Physician; b., Epping, N. H., Nov. 26, 1874; s. Joseph Cilley and Sarah Elizabeth (Haley) Burley; ed. Phillips Exeter Academy, 1893; Har vard, A.B. 1897, M.D. 1901; post graduate work in hospitals of Boston, Worcester, Vienna and London, 19014; in practice in Worcester since 1904, specializing in diseases of the nervous system; visiting neurologist, Worcester City and Memorial Hospitals; mem ber American Med. Ass'n, Mass. Med. Soc., American Academy Arts and Science, etc. Residence, 25 High St., Worcester, Mass. Burton, George Dexter Inventor; b., Temple, N. H., Oct. 26, 1855; s. Dexter L. and Emily F. Burton; ed. Appleton Academy, New Ipswich, N. H., and Comer's Commercial College, Boston, Mass.; editor and publisher New England Star, New Ipswich, 1873-7; inventor of the Burton Stock car, and of a Erocess of heating and welding metals y an electric current, and of various other electrical processes for different purposes; president American Elec tric Forge Co., Electro-chemical Pulp and Paper Co., Reno, Nev.; Re duction Works; the Burton Co., yarns and fibers, Clinton and Holliston, Mass.; lecturer on electrical sub jects before various societies, etc.; has received over 500 patents, and a dozen gold and silver medals for his different inventions and processes; m., Jan., 1894, Frances C. James, Newton, Mass. Residence, New Ip swich, N. H. Campbell, Alfred Hills Educator; b., Litchfield, N. H., Sept. 28, 1850; s. Smith and Sophia (Hills) Campbell; ed. Bridgewater, Mass., Normal School, 1870; McCollum Institute, Mount Vernon, N. H., 1872: Dartmouth College, A.B. 1877, A.M. 1880; Ph.D., Univ. of Vt., 1888; Universities of Leipsig and Jena, 1895-6; principal Kingston, N. H., Academy, 1877-9; associate �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES principal Cushing Academy, Ashburnham, Mass., 1879-84; principal John son, Vt., Normal School, 1884-95; principal Plymouth, N. H., Normal School, 1896-1900; superintendent schools, South Hadley, Mass., 19004, Glastonbury, Conn., 1904-7; prin cipal Campbell School for Girls since 1903; principal Normal Dep't, Home Correspondence School, Springfield, Mass., since 1907; manager American Teachers Agency since 1908; presi dent Vt. State Teachers Ass'n, 1892, N. E. Normal Council, 1893; Congregationalist; Republican; member Phi Beta Kappa, Theta Delta Chi; life member Soc. Science Literature and Art, London, England; Royal Arch Mason. Residence, Windsor, Conn.; office, Myrick Building, Springfield, Mass. 499 officer of various other clubs and organ izations; contributor of zoological def initions to Webster's International Dictionary. Address, Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, Ill. Glessner, John George Macbeth Trustee of State Institutions; b., Chicago, Ill., Oct. 2, 1871; s. John J. and Frances (Macbeth) Glessner; ed. Chicago schools, Harvard Univ., 1894; came to New Hampshire with his Busiel, John Tilton Manufacturer; b., Laconia, N. H., Oct. 12, 1847; s. John W. and Julia Maria (Tilton) Busiel; ed. public schools; Phillips Exeter Academy, 1864; Harvard, A.B. 1868; Congre gationalism Republican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1883, constitutional convention, 1902, 1912; trustee Laconia public library (presi dent); president Peoples' National Bank, Laconia, Laconia Savings Bank; m., July 6, 1870, Marian Pinkham, Schaghticoke, N. Y. Residence, Laconia, N. H. Osgood, Wilfred Hudson Naturalist; b., Rochester, N. H.. Dec. 8 1875; s. Marion Hudson and Harriet Amanda Osgood; ed. public schools and Leland Stanford Jr. Univ., A.B. 1899; biologist in U. S. Depart ment of Agriculture, 1897-1909; in charge U. S. biological investigation in Alaska, 1899-1909; studied in Eu ropean museums, 1906, 1910; special investigator for U. S. government in fur seal question, 1914; member Amer ican Academy Arts and Science, Amer ican Ornithologists Union; founder and first president Cooper Ornithological Club of California and member and parents as a summer visitor, in 1877, and spent a part of each year for many years at Bethlehem, where his father established a summer home and devel oped one of the finest estates in North ern New Hampshire, long well known as "The Rocks," and here he has resided permanently since 1906; en gaged with his father in the Harvest ing Machine business in Chicago from 1894 to 1906; Republican; town audi tor Bethlehem, three years; member N. H. house of representatives, 1913-14, 1915-16; member board of trustees of �500 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES state institutions from 1915 and secre tary of the board; president Littleton Hospital Ass'n; trustee Littleton Sav ings Bank; member Passaconaway, Wonolancet and Bow Brook clubs, Concord, and St. BotolphClub, Boston; m., June 7, 1898, Alice Hamlin; children, Elizabeth, b. Sept. 12, 1899; Frances, Dec. 7, 1900; John J., 2d, April 27, 1902; Emily F., May 3, 1904. Resi dence, Bethlehem, N. H. (Littleton P. O.). Chandler, William Dwight Editor and publisher; b., Concord, N. H., Feb. 3, 1863; s. Hon. William sole owner same since April 1, 1918; trustee N. H. State Library, 1896-1914 (chairman 1902-14), 1918- (chairman): member all Masonic bodies up to ana including 33d degree A. A. Scottish Rite, having been presiding officer in most subordinate bodies, and now an officer in the Grand Council, Chapter and Commandery and 2d lieut. com mander, N. H. Consistory; member Capital Grange, P. of H. and Wonolan cet Club, Concord; m., Feb. 9, 1885, Lil lian M. Porter, Winona, Minn.; child ren, Clark P., William Dwight, Jr., Horton L. (see following sketches), Katharine, b., Jan. 1, 1902. Residence, 121 School St., Concord, N. H. Chandler, Clark Porter U. S. Army Officer; b., Winona, Minn., March 30, 1886; s. William Dwight and Lillian M. (Porter) Chand Eaton and Ann Caroline (Gilmore) Chandler; ed. St. Paul's School, Con cord, 1882 and by travel and study in Europe, 1882-3; Episcopalian; Repub lican; assistant cashier First National Bank, Winona, Minn., 1883-92; vicepresident and treasurer, Republican Press Ass'n, 1892-S; publisher Concord Evening Monitor and Independent Statesman, and treasurer Monitor and Statesman Co., 1898-1918; editor and ler ; oldest grandchild of the late Senator William Eaton Chandler; ed. Concord high school and U. S. Military Academy, West Point, 1907; in contin uous service since graduation, with sue �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES cessive promotions, present rank being lieutenant-colonel, in Tank Corps; present chief of staff, Nantes, France; Unitarian; A. F. & A. M., lodge and chapter; m., Jan. 4, 1908, Shirley P. Walker, Boston, Mass.; children, William Eaton, 2d (oldest great grand child of the late Senator William Eaton Chandler); b. Oct. 28, 1908; Thomas Walker, b. Dec. 3, 1911 ; Stuart Penn, b. Jan. 21, 1915. Chandler, William Dwight, Jr. U. S. Naval Officer; b., Winona, Minn., May 30, 15,90; ?. William Dwight and Lillian M. (Porter) Chand ler; grandson of late Senator William E. Chandler; ed. public schools, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., 1911; in continuous service in U. S. Navy since graduation, with regular pro motion, present rank being lieutenant commander; engaged four months in 501 U. S. S. Huntington; Unitarian; A. F. & A. M., lodge and chapter; m., April 24, 1912, Amy Richardson, Washing ton, D. C.; children; Amy, b. June 15, 1913; Betty, b. May 1, 1916; Charles R., b. Jan. 19, 1918. Chandler, Horton Lloyd Student; b., Concord, N. H., May 1, 1898; s. William Dwight and Lillian M. (Porter) Chandler; grandson late Sen ator William E. Chandler; ed. Concord high school, 1914; Dartmouth College, A.B. 1918; in training at Camp Zachary Taylor (Kentucky) 1918-19; commis sioned 2d lieutenant, U. S. F. A. R. C.J Jan. 29, 1919; Unitarian; member Sigma Chi fraternity, Dartmouth College. Residence, Concord, N. H. convoy duty this side the Atlantic, at the opening of the late war, and four teen months in overseas duty with the destroyer force; now navigating officer Perin, Florence Hobart (Mrs. George L. Perin); author; b., Brookline, N. H., Aug. 17, 1869; dau. George W. L. and Lydia Maria (Sawtelle) Hobart; ed. public schools, Salem, Mass., Normal School; author "The Optimist's Good Morning," 1907; �Hon. Edgak Aldrich �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES "The Optimist's Good Night," 1910; "Sunlit Days," 1915; m., Nov. 6, 1901, Rev. George Landor Perin. Resi dence, 23 Naples Road, Brookline, Mass. Aldrich, Edgar Jurist; b., Pittsburg, N. H., Feb. 5, 1848; s. Ephraim C. and Adeline Bedel (Haynes) Aldrich; ed. public schools, Colebrook, N. H., Academy; Univ. of Mich. Law Department, LL.B. 1868; admitted to the New Hampshire bar in the latter year, and practiced in Colebrook from 1868 to 1881, serving as solicitor of Coos County, 1872-4 and 1876-9; associated for four years of this time with the late William H. Shurtleff, and three years with James I. Parsons, and alone the balance of the time; removed to Littleton, Jan. 1, 1881, where he formed a partnership with the late Judge George A. Bing ham, which continued until Judge Bingham's second appointment to the bench of the N. H. supreme court, the late Daniel C. Remich having been previously admitted to the firm, which continued as Aldrich & Remich, until Mr. Aldrich's appointment as U. S. district judge for New Hampshire, Feb., 1891; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives from Littleton, 1885, and speaker of the house; mem ber N. H. constitutional convention, 1902; U. S. district judge for New Hampshire since 1891, serving also, extensively, on the bench of the U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the First Judicial Circuit, under the act of March 3, 1891; author of many his torical papers and addresses; m., Oct. 7, 1872, Louise M. Remick; children, Florence M„ b. July 1, 1874 (Mrs. Howard S. Kniffin, Cedarhurst, Long Island, N. Y.), ed. Tilden Seminary, West Lebanon, St. Mary's School, Concord, and Abbott Academy, Andover, Mass.; Ephraim Fred, b. June 9, 1878 (Phillips Andover Academy, Boston Univ. Law School, LL.B. 1902), in practice of law in Boston, who d. in Littleton, Sept. 13, 1916. Dartmouth College conferred upon 503 Judge Aldrich the honorary degree of A.M. in 1891, and the Univ. of Michi gan that of LL.D. in 1907. Residence, Littleton, N. H. Bullock-Mahan, Lillian Gertrude Physician; b., Manchester, N. H., May 13, 1867; dau. Silas Warren and Cynthia Annie (Eaton) Bullock; ed. Manchester public schools (high school 1886); Eclectic Med. College, New York City, 1895; in practice in Man chester since graduation; Episcopalian; examiner for Fidelity Life Ins. Co. and N. E. Life Ins. Co.; member Hills borough County Med. Soc., N. H. Med. Soc., American Med. Ass'n, Medical Women's National Ass'n; member and ex-vice-president National Eclectic Med. Ass'n; first woman member and first woman president (1902) Mass. Eclectic Med. Ass'n; member and expresident Boston District Eclectic Med. Soc.; member and state chairman American Women's Hospitals (for war service); member Manchester Infant Aid Ass'n (past two years in charge of baby clinic—now under control of Board of Health); member N. H. Me morial Hospital Ass'n for Women and Children; member and secretary N. H. Animal Rescue League; member and department superintendent W. C. T. U.; member American Red Cross, Woman's Relief Corps, Daughters of Veterans, Florence Nightingale Club, Manchester Federation of Women's Clubs, Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences, N. H. Settlement Ass'n, N. H. Children's Aid and Protective Soc., Manchester College Women's Club; m., July 30, 1912, James Henry Mahan. Residence, Manchester, N. 11. Paul, Sarah Woodman Educator; b., Tamworth, N. H., Feb, 8. 1859; dau. Samuel and Eliza A. (Hidden) Woodman; ed. public schools, Wellesley College, A.B. 1881; studied in Cambridge, England, 1895; teacher, Washington, Dec., 18837; instructor Wellesley College, 188890; secretary same, 1890-5; principal Kent Place School for Girls, Summit, �504 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES N. J., since 1896; Presbyterian; mem ber Women's University Club, New York; Fortnightly Club, Summit, N. J.; m., June 23, 1887, Edward A. Paul, Washington, D. C.; d., 1888. Residence, Kent Place, Summit, N. J. Harris, Sarah Neal (Mrs. Augustus G. Harris); teacher of literature and elocution; b., Ports mouth, N. H., May 4, 1841; dau. George W. and Minerva (Neal) Jeffts; grand dau. Capt. Joseph and Polly (Dearborn) Neal; ninth in descent from Godfrey Dearborn of Exeter, N. H., 1639, later of Hampton; ed. in private schools, Hampton and Ports mouth, Hampton Academy, N. E. Conservatory, Boston; m., Dec. 14, 1864, Augustus Gray Harris of Con cord (d., Dec. 20, 1906); children, (1) Edward Neal, b. Sept. 10, 1865, d. Sept. 10, 1867; (2) Arthur Henry, b. Dec. 5, 1866, d. June 24, 1903; (3) Julia Atherton, b. April 29, 1874, m. June 23, 1910, Robert Whiting Har rington of Newton, Mass., artistdesigner, graduate of Eric Pape Art School, Boston, 1904; their children, Robert Whiting, Jr., b. Concord, N. H., April 14, 1911; Richard Bartlett, b. Concord, N. H., Nov. 1, 1912; Edward Neal, b. Medford, Mass., May 4, 1914. Upon her marriage Mrs. Harris moved from Hampton to Concord, which be came her home till 1913, when she moved to Massachusetts with her daughter; in 1876 began her teaching career which continued for twenty years; classes at Gray's English and Classical School, Concord; Pembroke Academy; Hampton Academy; Miss Morgan's School, Portsmouth; Sauveur Summer School of Languages, Exeter; special classes at Dartmouth College. Hundreds of private pupils in Concord, Manchester and other New Hampshire cities and in Newburyport, Mass., have profited by the inspiration of her teaching; communicant of St. Paul's P. E. Church, Concord, charter mem ber of the Shakespeare Club, founded in 1877, the oldest literary society in continuous existence in Concord; pub lication, "Voice, Gesture, Expression," 188 pp. Concord, N. H., 1891. Resi dence, 73 Perkins St., West Newton, Mass. Osgood, Etta Haley (Mrs. Edward S. Osgood); journalist and club woman; b., Chatham, N. H., Jan. 21, 1853; dau. Thomas Jewett and Lucretia Eaton (Colby) Haley; ed. Mt. Holyoke Seminary (now col lege), special course in German later, and graduate work, Univ. of Washing ton, Seattle; some time correspondent at Bar Harbor, Me., for Boston Globe, New York Herald and other papers; special writer for Portland Argus, Ex press and Telegram; correspondent Philadelphia Public Ledger; founder and first president Civic Club, Port land, Me.; life member Portland, Maine State, and National Woman Suffrage Ass'ns; first president Maine Federation of Women's Clubs (now honorary president) ; officer and parlia mentarian, General Federation of �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Women's Clubs from organization till 1904; member Livingston Manor Chapter, D. A. R., Washington, D. C.; m., Oct. 20, 1877, Edward Sherburne Osgood, Portland, Me.; Congregationalist. Residence, 37 West Louden St., Philadelphia, Pa.; summer home, "Rippling Waters," Stone Harbor, N.J. Pattee, Fred Lewis Educator; author; b., Bristol, N. H., March 22, 1863; s. Lewis F. and Mary P. (Ingalls) Pattee; ed. public schools, Dartmouth, A.B. 1888; A.M. 1891; professor of English Literature, Penn sylvania State College, since 1894; author, "The Wine of May and Other Lyrics," 1893; "Pasquaney—A Study," 1894; "A History of American Litera ture," 1896; "Reading Courses in American Literature," 1897; "The Foundations of English Literature," 1900; "Mary Garvin," 1902; "Elements of Religious Pedagogy," 1909; "The Breaking Point," 1911; "Compelled Men," 1913; "History of American Literature since 1870," 1915; m., March 9, 1889, Mary L. Plumer, Bris tol, N. H. Address, State College, Center County, Pa. Orcutt, William Dana Author; typographic expert; b., West Lebanon, N. H., April 18, 1870; s. Hiram and Ellen (Dana) Orcutt; ed. Harvard Univ., A.B. 1892; as sociated with the Plimpton Press, Norwood, Mass.; lecturer on the higher phases of printing as an art; author, "Good Old Dorchester—A Narrative History of the Town," 1893; "The Princess Hallisto," 1902, 1911; "Robert Cavelier," 1904; "The Flower of Destiny," 1906; "The Spell," 1908; "The Lever," 1911; "Writer's Desk Book," 1912; "Madonna of Sacrifice," 1913; "The Bachelor," 1915; "Bur rows of Michigan and the Republican Party" (2 vols.), 1917; m., 1st, 1893, Alice Wilson, Cambridge, Mass., d. 1894; 2d, 1896, Louie Thompson, St. Louis, Mo. Residence, 333 Common wealth, Ave., Boston. Mass. 505 Peavey, George Smith Farmer and cattle broker; b., Green field, N. H., Feb. 14, 1835; s. Zebadiah and Mary B. (Patterson) Peavey; ed. public schools, Tubbs Union Academy, Washington, N. H., and Hopkinton Academy, under Dyer H. Sanborn; large landholder in Greenfield and vicinity, and extensively engaged in cattle dealing since early life, being now the oldest man in the business of sending cattle to the Boston markets; taught penmanship in early life, and served in state militia; his land holdings include two fine parks in Greenfield, open to the public—Lake & Mountain, and Otter Lake parks; Congregationalist; Democrat; has served many times as moderator, town clerk, select man, school committee and highway agent in Greenfield; member N. H. house of representatives, 1867-8; con stitutional convention, 1902; state senate, 1893^4; house of representa tives again, 1919-20 (oldest member of the body, receiving an ovation on �606 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES his 84th birthday); member com mittee on banks and ways and means; member Altamont Lodge, A. F & A. M Peterboro; m., June 16, 1872, Sarah Patch of Greenfield; one son, George Frederick, b. May 13, 1890, auto mobile dealer in Milford. Residence, Greenfield, N. H. Tilton, Frank Pierce Lawyer; judge of probate; b., Little ton, N. H., March 4, 1880; s. Frederick A. and Hattie G. (Sawyer) Tilton; ed public schools, Spokane, Wash. ; Boston University Law School; admitted to N. H. Bar in 1902; member law firm of Shannon & Tilton, Laconia, until the death of E. H. Shannon in 1918; since then alone in practice; Congregationalist; Republican; solicitor, Belknap County, 1907-13, judge of probate since 1912; member school board since 1914; member Belknap County Selec tive Service Board; clerk and counsel for various corporations; member A. F. & A. M., lodge, chapter, commandery, shrine and 32d degree; B. P. O. E., P. of H.; m.. Jan. 30, 1906, Leonora B. Gould; children, Frederick A., b. Oct. 24, 1906; Richard G., b. March 15, 1909; Frances B., b. Feb. 29, 1912 Sarah W., b. May 22, 1913; Robert P., b. May 11, 1917. Residence, Laconia, N. H. Varick, Thomas Rice Merchant; b., Manchester, N. H., Oct. 3, 1863; s. John Barnes and Jane Isabella (Rice) Varick. (Descendant of Richard Varick, lawyer of New York, who joined the Revolutionary Army in 1775, and was appointed captain in the 1st N. Y. Continental Infantry, made deputy muster-master general, Northern Department, April 10, 1777, was present at the surrender of Burgoyne, served as inspector general at West Point, and later as recording secretary of the official and private correspondence of General Washing ton, the commander-in-chief; was re corder of the city of New York in 1783, speaker of the N. Y. Assembly in 1787 and 1788, attorney general in 1789 and elected mayor of New York city in 1790, serving till 1801; president of the New York Soc. of the Cincinnati, which he founded in 1800, till his decease, July 30, 1831 ; also grandson of Thomas Rice, Jr., of Newton, Mass., for whom he was named, who was an extensive paper manufacturer and eminent citi zen, an elder brother of Gov. Alexander H. Rice, and served in both branches of the Mass. legislature and the execu tive council, and other positions of responsibility); ed. Phillips Exeter Academy, 1883; Harvard College, 1887; Episcopalian; Republican; member Manchester police commission, 191013; president People's Savings Bank; vice-president People's Gas Light Co.; treasurer John B. Varick Co.; director Amoskeag National Bank, N. H. Fire Ins. Co., Manchester Traction, Light and Power Co., all of Manchester, and of the Franklin and Tilton R. R.; hereditary member of the New York State Soc. of the Cincinnati, succeeding in the right of Col. Richard Varick, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES above mentioned; m., June 26, 1889, Mary Miller. Residence, Manchester, N.H. Patrick, Mary Mills Educator; b., Canterbury, N. H., March 10, 1850; dau. John and Harriet (White) Patrick; ed. Lyons College, la., 1866-9; A. M., Univ. of Iowa, 1890; Universities of Heidelberg, Zurich, Leipzig and Berlin, 1892-5; Ph.D., Univ. of Berne, 1897; LL.D., Smith College, 1914; president American College for Girls, Constantinople, since 1890; member Psychological Con gresses, Munich, 1896, Paris, 1900; Philosophical Congresses, Paris, 1900, Bologna, 1911; author "Sextus Empiricus and Greek Skepticism," 1899; "Sappho and the Island of Lesbos," 1912; contributor to Hastings Diction ary of Religion. Address, Constanti nople College, Constantinople, Turkey. Norris, Harry Waldo Educator; b., Pittsfield, N. H., Sept. 11, 1862, s. Moses Leavitt and Lydia Ann (Joy) Norris; ed. public schools, Iowa (now Grinnell) College, A.B. 1886, A.M. 1889; Cornell Univ., 188890; Univ. of Nebraska, 1890-91; Univ. of Freiburg, 1901-2; instructor, natural history, Grinnell College, 1888; pro fessor biology, 1891-1903; professor zoology since 1903; Congregationalist; fellow Iowa Academy of Science, American Academy Arts and Sciences; American Soc. Zoologists; American Ass'n of Anatomists; exchange lecturer, Harvard Univ., 1913-14; author (with M. L. Macy), "Physiology for High Schools," 1899; engaged in research on comparative anatomy of the nervous system; m., June 14, 1893, Harriet Victoria Ruliffson, Lincoln, Neb. Residence, Grinnell, Iowa. Hadley, Elbridge Drew Lawyer; banker; secretarial work; b., Deering, N. H., Sept. 16, 1842; ed. New London Literary and Scientific Institution (now Colby Academy), New London, N. H.; Appleton Acad emy, Mont Vernon, 1862; enlisted in 507 Co. D, 14th N. H. Vols., Aug. 15, 1862, first sergeant; promoted to second lieutenant Co. F ; first lieutenant Co. H; brevet captain of volunteers, for gallant and meritorious service in the Battle of Winchester; discharged as of Dec. 29 for disability from wound; studied law with Judge David Cross of Manchester; admitted to the bar at Nashua, Sept. 20, 1869; in practice at Manchester until Dec, 1871; re moved to Iowa, and practiced at De- Witt until January, 1873; removed to Luverne, Minn., and practiced there till 1880, when he became a partner in the Bank of Luverne, and later, after its in corporation, cashier and vice-president, continuing till 1887, when he returned to DeWitt continuing till 1896, since when he has resided in Des Moines; Congregationalist; Republican; taught school in Weare two winters before enlistment; taught in Manchester while studying law, and served on the school board in that city in 1868, also as clerk of the common council several years; county attorney and judge of probate for Rock County, Minn., while �Stephen A. Frost �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES located at Luverne, also president of the school board, and editor of the Rock County Herald; member A.F. &. A. M., lodge and chapter; G. A. R. ; Sons of the American Revolution (secretary Iowa Soc. continuously since 1898); Loyal Legion (recorder Iowa commandery since 1909) ; author of many historical articles, published in Granite Monthly and elsewhere; m., Jan. 30, 1873, Mary Elizabeth Bourne, DeWitt, la. Resi dence, Des Moines, la. Frost, Stephen A. Manufacturer; b., Halifax, N. S., Jan. 15, 1862; s. John Lewis and Mary Ann (Winters) Frost; removed with parents to Massachusetts in childhood; ed. public schools of South Natick and Shirley Village, Mass.; commenced work in the leather-board factory of Hill & Cutter at Shirley, Mass., going later into that of Jonas Spaulding at Townsend Harbor, Mass., where he continued till removal to Fremont, N. H., where Mr. Spaulding had es tablished a large cooperage plant of which he assumed the management, and has there continued, with the ex ception of four years at Gloucester, Mass., where he was associated with Mr. Spaulding in a similar enterprise which was disposed of in 1893, when the Fremont concern was reorganized and incorporated as the Spaulding & Frost Co., with Mr. Frost as clerk, treasurer and manager, in which capacity he has continued, the busi ness having become one of the most extensive of the kind in New England; Universalist; Republican; has served as member of the school board, town audi tor, trustee of town trust funds; dele gate in N. H. constitutional conven tion, 1918; A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F., P. of H.; m., June 13, 1885, Catherine G. Fertig, Cleveland, O.; four daugh ters, two of whom, Lillian E. and Lizzie J., survive. Residence, Fre mont, N. H. Oakes, Frederick Warren Clergyman; b., Troy, N. H., Sept. 28, 1860; s. Appleton and Lucy J. (Stickney) Oakes; ed. public schools, 509 Bates College, Lewiston, Me., A.B. 1888, A.M. 1893; Yale Divinity School, B.D. 1891; ordained deacon P. E. Church, 1893; priest, 1894; rector, Church of All Saints, Denver, Col., 1893-7; founder, in 1894, and superin tendent since, Oakes Home (church home for invalid strangers), Denver; chaplain Church of Our Merciful Saviour; Republican; member A. F. & A. M., lodge and chapter; Denver Country Club; m., June 16, 1891, Mabel Underhill, Yonkers, N. Y. Residence, 2903 West 22d Ave., Den ver, Col. Brown, Fred Herbert Lawyer; b., Ossipee, N. H., April 12, 1879; s. Dana J. and Nellie (Allen) Brown; ed. Dow Academy, Franconia, N. H., Dartmouth College, Boston University Law School; student at law in office of James A. Edgerly; ad mitted to the N. H. bar in 1907, and commenced practice in partnership with Mr. Edgerly, continuing until the death of the latter in 1908, since when he has been alone in practice; Demo crat; city solicitor of Somersworth, 1908-14; mayor of Somersworth, 1914 to present time; U. S. district attorney for New Hampshire since July, 1914; delegate in N. H. constitutional con vention, 1912; presidential elector, 1912; member A. F. &. A .M., lodge, chapter and commandery; K. of P. Residence, Somersworth, N. H. Fassett, James Hiram Educator; b., Nashua, N. H., Jan. 11, 1869; s. James Boutelle, and Ellen Maria (Morrill) Fassett; ed. public schools, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1890; principal Mount Pleasant grammar school, Nashua, 1890-3; superintend ent schools, Nashua, since 1893; Uni tarian; Republican; trustee N. H. State Normal School; author, "Colonial Life in New Hampshire," 1899; "History of Education in New Hampshire," 1900; "The Beacon Series of School Readers," 1914; m., June 23, 1897, Bertha Chester Smith, Northampton, Mass.; one son, James Adams. Residence, 14 Abbott St., Nashua, N. H. �510 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Prentiss, John W. Farmer and lumberman; b., Walpole, N. H., Nov. 20, 1857; s. John W. and Emetine (Slade) Prentiss; ed. pub lic schools, Boston, Mass., and Walpole Academy; resided in Walpole till 1910, when he removed to Alstead, purchas ing a large farm near the village, where he has been extensively engaged in agriculture, which pursuit he has always followed, though teaching school to some extent in youth; interested in breeding Morgan horses and Berkshire swine, but more particularly noted for his superior herd of pure-blooded Holstein-Friesian cattle; also largely interested in lumbering; Unitarian; Democrat; tax collector in Walpole three years, road agent four years, selectman ten years; member N. H. house of representatives, 1907-8, 190910; N. H. Senate, 1911-12, 1913-14, serving as chairman of the judiciary committee the latter term; member I. O. O. F. and P. of H.; m., Dec. 1, 1883, Katie M. Fisher, of Alstead; children, Flora May, b. March 26, 1885 (Mrs. W. R. Long, Walpole; three daughters); John W., Jr., b. July 17, 1889 (took two years course at State College; married Minnie Clark of Alstead, and has a son and daughter; is associated with his father in business under the name of J. W. Prentiss & Son) ; Ethel M., b. Sept. 26. 1890 (Mrs. R. M. Galloway of Walpole; three sons). Residence, Alstead, N. H. Nelson, Edward William Naturalist; b., Manchester, N. H,. May 8, 1855; s. William and Nancy M. (Wells) Nelson; ed. public schools, Cook County, IE, Normal School, 1875; engaged in scientific explorations in Alaska, 1877-81; naturalist of the U. S. S. Corwin, on the search for the Jeannette, 1881; with Bureau of Bio logical Survey, U. S. Department of Agriculture, 1890- ; member Death Valley expedition, 1890-91; several years engaged in scientific explorations m Mexico; chief field naturalist, 1916; president American Ornithologists' Union, 1908-9, 1912-13; president Biological Soc., Washington, 1912-13; member Washington Academy of Sciences; author many scientific mono graphs and reports. Address, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washing ton, D. C. Morrill, Charles Henry Banker; real estate operator (re tired); b., Concord, N. H., July 14, 1843; s. Ephraim and Mahala Morrill; ed. public schools and Colby Academy, New London, N. H., private, 11th N. H. Vols., 1862-5; emigrated to Nebraska; private secretary to Gov. Nance, 1879-83: president Stromsberg (Neb.) Bank, 1883-90; Farmers' and Merchants' Bank, Stromsberg, 1890-2; president Lincoln (Neb.) Land Co., since 1895; also president Lancaster Land Co., So. Platte Land Co. and Boston Investment Co.; collector of customs, 1897-1901 ; regent Nebraska state university and president board of regents, 1891-1901 ; twice chairman Republican State Committee of Nebras ka, and member Republican National Committee from Nebraska, 1904-8; �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES founder Morrill Geological expeditions from Univ. of Nebraska: Morrill County, Neb., was named in bis honor; m., 1863, Harriett Currier, Nashua, N. H. Residence, Stromsberg, Neb. Nichols, Herbert Civil engineer; author; b., Walpole, N. H., Feb. 7, 1852; s. Amos and Lydia Nichols; ed. public schools, Worcester, Mass., Polytechnic Institute, B.S. in architecture, 1871 ; Ph.D., Clark Univ., 1891; civil engineer, Pennsylvania R. R. 1871-85; instructor in psychology, Harvard, 1890-3; lecturer, Johns Hop kins, 1896; author, "The Psychology of Time," 1891; "Our Notions of Number and Space," 1894; "A Treatise on Cosmology," 1904; also many mon ographs and magazine articles; m., Oct. 1, 1900, Jenny L. Clark, Somerville, Mass. Residence, 219 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, Mass. 511 N. Y., 1899-1903; president, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., board of education, 1909-11; member American Economic Ass'n; author, "French Revolution in San Domingo," 1891; "Practical Eco nomic Problems," 1893; "Labor Prob lem," 1895; "Outlines of Economics," 1906; m., July 30, 1890, Mary Louise Sansbury, Palmyra, N. Y. Resi dence, 106 Academy St., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Dearborn, Burt Stephen Contractor and merchant; b., Thorn ton, N. H., Feb. 18, 1881; s. Clarence Morse, Edward Leland Clark Educator; b., Dover, N. H., June 12, 1855; s. Moses L. and Louisa (Clark) Morse; ed. public schools, Harvard, A.B. 1877; LL.B., Lake Forest Univ., 1893; post-graduate work, Univ. of •Chicago ; principal Phil Sheridan School, Chicago, since 1892; member American Historical Ass'n, American Political Science Ass'n, Modern Language Ass'n of America, Illinois Bar Ass'n; Epis copalian; member Harvard Club, Chi cago; author, "Spanish American Life," 1917; m., April 27, 1897, Louisa Penn Weaver. Residence, 7650 Saginaw Ave., Chicago. Mills, Herbert Elmer Educator; b., Salem, N. H., Aug. 8, 1861; s. Edward and Esther (Butterworth) Mills; ed. Univ. of Rochester, A.B. 1883; A.M. 1886; Ph.D., Cornell Univ., 1890; principal Marion, N. Y., Collegiate Institute, 1883-4; Union School, Palmyra, N. Y., 1884-6; in structor in history, Cornell Univ., 1887-90; associate professor, history and economics, Vassar College, 18902; professor economics since 1892; president board of managers, State House of Refuge for Women, Hudson, and Torrie Bryant (Broad) Dearborn; ed. public schools; Laconia high school commercial department; engaged in business with the late William Wallace of Laconia, and is now head of the con cern—The Wallace Building Co., con tractors and builders and dealers in building supplies, wood and coal; Congregationalist; Republican; super visor of check list; member N. H. house of representatives, 1915-16 (chairman Belknap County delega �512 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES tion); N. H. Senate, 1919-20 (chair man committee on roads, bridges and canals, clerk committee on finance and manufactures, and member claims and forestry committees); member A. F. & A. ML, to and including 32d degree shriner, and O. E. S.; Knights of Pythias (all bodies), P. of H., Laconia Gun Club, Board of Trade, etc.; m., Feb. 8, 1905, Clara Bessie Wallace, dau. William Wallace, Laconia; three daughters. Residence, Laconia, N. H. Hurd, Henry Norris Lawyer; b., Manchester, N. H., March 6, 1871-; s. Irving Austin and Caroline (Norris) Hurd; ed. Claremont public schools (Stevens high school 1890), Dartmouth College, A.B 1894; studied law with Thomas F. Johnson of Colebrook; attended Harvard law school 1896-7; admitted to N. H. bar July, 1897, and later to the Federal courts of the N. H. Dis trict and First Circuit; practiced in Exeter from 1877 to 1879, in the office of the late Attorney General Eastman ; succeeded Hon. Robert J. Peaslee as partner of the late William H. Drury in Manchester. 1899-1901, and con tinued practice in Manchester till May 9, 1910, when he removed to Claremont, and has there continued in practice; Episcopalian; Republican; member N. H. house of representa tives from Ward 2, Manchester, 1907-8, 1909-10; delegate Republican state convention, 1908; delegate in N. H. constitutional convention from Clare mont, 1912; solicitor Sullivan County 1915-17, 1919-20; water commissioner, Claremont, 1912-15; trustee Fiske Free Library, 1916- ; member Stevens high school committee, 1919- ; member Hiram Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Sullivan Lodge, I. O. 0. F., Claremont Grange, P. of H., David R. Roys Camp, S. of V., Claremont, N. H.; m., Nov. 14, 1902, Zoa Mildred Plummer, Mon mouth, Me. Residence, Claremont, N. H. French, Daniel Chester Sculptor; b., Exeter, N. H., April 20, 1850; s. Hon. Henry F. and Anne (Richardson) French; ed. Mass. Inst. of Tech.; studied under Dr. William Rimmer of Boston and Thomas Ball, Florence, Italy; hon. A.M. Dartmouth, 1898; Yale, 1913; Columbia Univ., Litt.D. 1913; had studio in Washing ton, D. C., 1876-8; Boston and Con cord, Mass., 1878-87; in New York since 1887; among notable works pro duced are "The Minute Man of Con cord," at Concord, Mass.; Statute of Gen. Cass in the Capitol at Washing ton; Rufus Choate, in Boston court house; John Harvard, at Cambridge, Mass.; "Dr. Gallaudet and his first Deaf Mute Pupil," the Milmore Memorial; collossal statute of "The Republic,"at Chicago Exposition, 1893; bronze doors of Boston public library; four groups—Europe, Asia, Africa and America—in front of New York custom house; statute of E. Rockwood Hoar at Worcester, Mass., of Abraham Lincoln, at Lincoln, Neb., etc.; mem ber National Commission of Fine Arts, 1910-15 (chairman 1912-15); trustee �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Metropolitan Museum of Art; member National Sculpture Soc., Architectural League, American Academy of Arts and Letters, Academia di S. Luca, Rome; m., Mary French, Washington, Dec., 1888. Residence, 12 West 8th St., New York; Stockbridge. Mass. Quimby, Charles Elihu Physician; b., New Ipswich, N. H., June 21, 1853; s. Elihu and Nancy A. (Cutler) Quimby; ed. Dartmouth College, A.B. 1874; A.M., 1877; N. Y. Univ. Med. College, M.D., 1878; Bellevue Hospital, 1879; in practice in New York City since 1882; assistant pro fessor practice of medicine, Univ. of New York, 1889-90, adjunct professor 1890-5, clinical professor since 1895; visiting physician N. Y. City Hospital since 1895; trustee Mary Fletcher Hitchcock Hospital, Hanover, N. H.; member Amer. Med. Ass'n, New York Academy of Medicine, etc.; m., Sept. 28, 1881, Julia M. Cobb, Hanover, N. H. Residence, 278 West 86th St., New York, N. Y. 513 resentatives, 1900-1-2-3 ; president and director Union Trust Co., Alpha Investment Co.; trustee and mem ber finance committee, Melrose, Mass., Savings Bank; director Melrose National Bank; vice-chairman Mass. State Board of Charity; Melrose His torical Soc., Malden Historical 'Soc., Boston Art, City and Press clubs. Residence, 66 Orient Ave., Melrose, Mass. Lang, Walter Monroe Real estate and insurance; b., Fulford, P. Q., Jan. 20, 1867; s. Henry and Putnam, Stephen Greeley Artist; wood engraver; b., Nashua, N. H., Oct. 17, 1852; s. Abram and Clarissa (Greeley) Putnam; pupil of H. W. Herrick, Frank French and E. J. Whitney; student at Brooklyn Art School, and New York Art Students' League; received bronze medal for wood engraving, Paris Exposition, 1889; Chicago Exposition, 1893; Paris, 1900; Buffalo, 1901; m., May 21, 1881, Fanny Vetter, New York. Residence, College Point, Borough of Queens, N.Y. Adams, Charles Henry Journalist; b., Rochester, N. H., April 22, 1859; s. Samuel and Hannah W. (Lord) Adams; ed. public schools; went to Boston at seventeen years of age and entered employ of Boston Advertiser and Record, continuing with same through various positions to that of manager, which he held up to union of Advertiser with the Herald; Repub lican; member Mass. house of rep34 Mary E. (Wright) Lang; ed. schools of Magog, P. Q.; came to Manchester. N. H., in early life, and was engaged for several years in connection with different mercantile enterprises, after which he commenced business in the line of real estate and insurance, in which he has been highly successful; became, in 1893, state manager for the Prudential Life Ins. Co., continuing for several years, until his real estate business so demanded his attention �Thomas W. Streeter �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES that he relinquished this position, though continuing as district manager. He is agent for other important com panies, including Aetna of Hartford, Conn.; has attended many important insurance conventions in all parts of the country; Christian Scientist; Re publican; member Manchester city council, 1900; member N. H. house of representatives, 1907-8 (chairman committee on insurance); member I. 0. O. F. (encampment and Patri archs Militant), White Mountain Travelers' Ass'n, Calumet Club of Manchester; president and treasurer, Walter M. Lang Realty Co., Manches ter; m., Dec. 18, 1889, Clara E. Magoon; one dau., Marion E. Lang, b. Sept. 15, 1893. Residence, Man chester, N. H. Streeter, Thomas Winthrop Corporation law and business; b., Concord, N. H., July 20, 1883; s. Frank Sherwin and Lilian (Carpen ter) Streeter (see their sketches else where); ed. St. Paul's School, Con cord, 1900; Dartmouth, B.L., 1904; Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1907; admitted to Massachusetts bar, 1907; in practice in Boston; member firm of Streeter & Holmes, Shawmut Bank building; Unitarian; Republican; treas urer American International Corpor ation, New York City; president Contoocook Mills Corporation, Mex ican Investment Co.; chairman execu tive committee Mascoma Light & Power Co.; member Wonolancet Club, Concord, N. H.; Tennis & Racquet Club, St. Botolph Club, Harvard Club, Brookline Country Club, Bos ton, Mass.; m., July 23, 1917, Ruth Cheney, dau., Mrs. William H. Schofield (see sketch elsewhere); one son, Frank Sherwin Streeter, 2d, b. March 25, 1918. Residence, 112 East 74th St., New York City. Pratt, Louise Educator; b., White River Junc tion, Vt.; dau. Myron Jefferson and Jennie Louise (Currier) Pratt; niece of Hon. Frank D. Currier of Canaan; 515 moved in childhood to Concord, N. H.; ed. Concord high school, 1895, Radcliffe College, 1897-8; instructor in history, Bishop Thorpe School, South Bethlehem, Penn., 1900-2; head of department of history at the Castle, Tarrytown, N. Y., 1902-10; instructor in French and German, St. Mary's School, Concord, N. H., 1910-18; appointed a Y. W. C. A. secretary for overseas work, Feb., 1918; stationed at Lyons, France, returning Feb., 1919, this being her fifth trip abroad; Epis copalian; official visitor Orphans' Home, Millville; secretary Modern Language Section of the N. H. Teach ers' Ass'n; member Radcliffe Alumnae Ass'n, N. H. Children's Aid and Pro tective Soc, Beaver Meadow Golf Club, S. P. C. A.; letters from France in N. H. papers; speaker on war work before woman's clubs. Residence, Concord, N. H. Kivel, John Jurist; b., Dover, N. H., April 29, 1855; s. Patrick and Catherine Kivel; ed. public schools, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1876; studied law with the late Frank Hobbs; admitted to the bar in 1879, and engaged in practice in Dover; Catholic; Democrat; solicitor for Strafford County, 1887-93, member State Board of License Commissioners, 1903-13; appointed associate Justice N. H. Superior Court May 26, 1913; chief justice, Oct. 4, 1917; m., Oct. 12, 1879, Eva G. Ennis. Residence, Dover, N. H. Cole, Anna B. Taylor Physician; b., Sugar Hill (Lisbon), N. H., dau. Joseph L. and Laura (Gove) Taylor; ed. public schools, Whitefield, N. H.; Western Mass. Normal School; Boston University School of Medicine, M.D. 1884; com menced practice in Charlestown, Mass., but removed to Somerville in 1890, and has there continued, specializing in diseases of women; Universalist; member Mass. Homeopathic Med. Soc, Boston Med. Soc, Boston Surgical and Gynecological Soc, Woman's College �516 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Club, Professional Woman's Club, N. H. Club of Somerville; m., March 31, 1894, Herbert A. Cole. Resi dence, Somerville, Mass. Lewis, Homer Pierce Educator; b., West Claremont, N. H., July 28, 1849; s. George Gilbert and Adeline (Labaree) Lewis; ed. public schools, Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, N. H., Dartmouth College, A. B., 1874; principal Pinkerton Academy, Derry, 1874-5; grammar school, Dav enport, la., 1876-80; high school, 1880-83; Omaha, Neb., high school, 1883-96; Worcester, Mass., English high school, 1896-1901, South high school, 1901-3; superintendent schools, Worcester, Mass., 1903-1918; member Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Upsilon, National Educational Ass'n; American Institute of Instruction, etc.; founder Worcester Economic Club; m., 1st, 1878, Kate Roberts (Vassar, 1875); 2d, 1891, Elisa beth Goodson (Univ. of Mich.), 1878). Residence, 82 Elm St., Worcester, Mass. Rice, George Samuel Mining engineer; b., Claremont, N. H., Sept. 8, 1866; s. George Samuel and Abby (Parker) Rice; ed. public schools, College of the City of New York, two years; Columbia Univer sity School of Mines, 1887; assistant engineer, Colorado & Utah R. R., 1887 ; mining engineer with Colorado Fuel Co., 1888-90; mining engineer, Whitebreast Fuel Co., Ottumwa, la., 1890; chief mining engineer same and allied companies, Chicago, 1897; consulting mining engineer, Atchison Topeka & Santa F6, and Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rys., 1900-08; chief mining engineer, U. S. Bureau of Mines since formation in 1910; Episcopalian; mem ber American Institute Mining En gineers, American Academy Arts and Sciences, etc.; in., Dec. 23, 1891, Julia Sessions, Kalamazoo, Mich. Resi dence, Woodley Road and 35th St., Cleveland Park, Washington, D. C. Bradley, Mark Spaulding Physician; b., East Jaffrey, N. H., Jan. 16, 1868; s. Dr. Oscar H. and Julia A. (Spaulding) Bradley; ed. pub lic schools; Columbia College Physi cians and Surgeons, N. Y., M.D., 1892; interne, N. Y. City Hospital, 1892-4; in practice in Hartford, Conn., since 1894; aurist, American School for the Deaf since 1908; visiting physician, Hartford Hospital; assistant medical director, Conn. Mutual Life Ins. Co.; director Glazier Woolen Mfg. Co., Williams Bros. Mfg. Co., Glaston bury, Conn.; Baptist; Republican; member Hartford Med. Soc., Conn. State Med. Soc., American Med. Ass'n; m., July 5, 1904, Jessie E. Goodnow, East Jaffrey, N. H. Residence, 956 Asylum Ave., Hartford, Conn. Prescott, Samuel Cate Bacteriologist; b., South Hampton, N. H., April 5, 1872; s. Samuel M. and Mary E. (Cate) Prescott; ed. Mass. Inst. Tech., B.S. 1894; post-graduate study in Europe; assistant in biology, Mass. Inst. Tech., 1895-6; instructor, 1896-1903; assistant professor indus �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES trial biology and bacteriology, 19039; associate professor, 1909-14; profes sor industrial microbiology, 1914- ; instructor bacteriology, Simmons Col lege, 1902-9; director Boston Bio chemical Laboratory, 1904- ; fellow American Academy Arts and Sciences; member American Chemical Soc., American Soc. Naturalists, etc.; m., June 30, 1910, Alice Durgin Chase, Brookline, Mass. Residence, 79 Cy press St., Brookline, Mass. 517 Maurice P., b. March 29, 1899; Bar bara, Sept. 24, 1904. Residence, Westfield, Mass. Randolph, William J. Printer and editor; b., London, England, June. 15, 1859; s. William F. and Lucy Randolph; ed. Twyford Hall school, London; learned the printers' trade in the office of the Bristol, N. H., Enterprise; afterward employed on the Laconia Democrat Pulsifer, Harry Bridgman Mining engineer; b., Lebanon, N. H., Dec. 23, 1879; s. Charles Ed ward and Ellen Diantha (Bridgman) Pulsifer; ed. public schools, Mass. Inst. Tech., B.S. 1903; post-graduate work, Univ. of Munich, 1906-7; in structor in chemistry, N. H. State College, 1903-4; assayer and mining engineer, Sonora, Mex., 1905; superin tendent placer mine, Oregon, 1907; in structor in metallurgy, Armour Inst., Chicago, 1911-15; assistant professor, 1915-17; professor metallurgy, Mon tana State School of Mines, 1917- ; member American Inst. Mining Eng'rs, American Academy Arts and Sciences, etc.; m., Sept. 9, 1909, Sarah C. Canthon, Salt Lake City, Utah. Residence, Butte, Mont. Chadwick, Henry Dexter Physician; b., Boscawen, N. H., Jan. 2, 1872; s. Jeremiah C. and Eliza A. (Austin) Chadwick; ed. public schools, Harvard Med. School, M.D. 1895; house officer Boston City Hos pital, 1895-6; began practice in Waltham, Mass., 1896; in charge private sanatorium, Rutland, Mass., 1903-6; superintendent Vt. Sanatorium, Pittsford, Vt., 1907-9; superintendent Westfield, Mass., State Sanatorium since March, 1909; acting assistant surgeon, Spanish American War; as sistant surgeon 5th Reg. M. V. M., 1899-1900; member National Ass'n for Study and Prevention of Tubercu losis, American Med. Ass'n, Mass. Med. Soc.; m., May 24, 1898, Edith Nichols Clark, Cambridge, Mass. ; two children, and in the government printing office at Washington; later in the Courier office at Lowell, Mass., removing to Plymouth, N. H., in 1886, where he was employed on the Record; for four years editor and manager of the Meredith News; for twenty years regular correspondent of the Boston Globe and Manchester Union and now temporarily doing that work for his successor who is absent some months in the year; Methodist; Republican; selectman in Plymouth, 1904; census enumerator in 1900; school committee, 1907-8; auditor, 1918; register of �518 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES deeds for Grafton County since 1908; member A. F. & A. M., K. T.; m., Nov. 30, 1885, Ardella Bagley, dau. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Eastman Bagley, of Plymouth. Residence, Plymouth, N. H. Sanders, Loren Addison Surgeon; b., Grafton, N. H., July 5, 1874; s. George S. and Prudence Sargent (Parker) Sanders; ed. public bury General Hospital, N. H. Memorial Hospital for Women and Children; some time deputy medical referee for Merrimack County; fellow American College of Surgeons, member N. H. Med. Soc, Merrimack County Med. Soc, N. H. Surgical Club; A. F. & A. M.; m., 1st, Sept. 29, 1898, Marga ret A. Clough of Warner, N. 6.; d. Sept. 7, 1916; 2d, Oct. 18, 1917, Mad eline Currier. Residence, 22 West St., Concord, N. H. Clark, George Langdon Teacher; real estate; b., Sandwich, N. H., March 11, 1844; s. Langdon Goddard and Maria (Beede) Clark; ed. Beede's Private Academy, Sand wich Center, N. H., New Hampton Literary Institute, 1866; taught dis trict schools in Sandwich; teacher Highland Military Academy, thirteen years; treasurer and business manager, twenty-four years; steward State Hospital, seven years; in real estate business since 1912; trustee Pinkerton Academy; treasurer Hospital Cottages for Children, Baldwinsville, Mass.; auditor Worcester State Hos pital and Asylum; Congregationalist; Republican; member Worcester City government two years; A. F. & A. M.; m., July 1, 1885, Caroline Aiken Pinkerton, Derry, N. H. Residence, 12 Schussier Rd., Worcester, Mass. schools, Latin-Scientific Course, Tilton Seminary; University and Bellevue Hospital Med. College, New York, M.D. 1899; associated with the late Dr. Granville P. Conn, in medical practice in Concord, N. H., from grad uation until death of the latter; since then alone; Baptist; Republican; member Concord city council four years; board of aldermen two years; board of health several years; member N. H. house of representatives, 191112; attending surgeon Margaret Pills- Child, Samuel Mitchell Lawyer; b., Temple, N. H., Sept. 10, 1862; s. Nahum Abbott and Ellen (Sargent) Child; descendant William Child, Watertown, Mass., 1630; ed. Phillips Exeter Academy, 1886; Harvard College, one year, Harvard Law School, LL.B. 1890; admitted to the bar in 1890 and prac ticed in Boston since; Democrat; member N. H. constitutional conven tion, 1889, from Temple; member executive committee Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts, 1892-5; appointed assistant corpora tion counsel, Boston, 1895, resigned Jan., 1907; member Boston Bar Ass'n; Mass. Bar Ass'n; A. F. & A. M. (32d �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES degree, K. T.); Harvard and Univer sity Clubs; m., Aug. 14, 1901, Margaret I. Rea, Boston. Residence, 57 Ver mont St., Boston, Mass. Collins, Clarence Morton Shoe manufacturer; b., South Dan ville, N. H., Aug. 12, 1858; s. Leonard W. and Aletha J. Collins; ed. public schools and New Hampton Literary Institute, New Hampton, N. H.; Free Baptist; Republican; has held most town offices; member N. H. consti tutional convention, 1912; State sen ate, 1917-18; house of representa tives, 1919-20; A. F. & A. M., K. T., 32d degree and O. E. S.; m., in 1883, Ada F. Coffins, Saugus, Mass. Resi dence, South Danville, N. H. Marble, Thomas Littlefield Jurist; b., Auburn, Me., Dec. 24, 1876; s. Dr. Henry and Mercy (Littlefield) Marble; ed. Edward Little high school, Auburn, Me., 1894; Bowdoin College, 1898; Harvard Law School, 1904; admitted to the N. H. bar and in practice at Berlin, until appointed associate justice of the superior court by Governor Keyes, Oct. 4, 1917; Universalist; Republican; member Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Kappa Epsilon, A. F. & A. M., K. T.; m., Aug. 15, 1906, Harriet E. Fuller. Residence, Gorham, N. H. Branch, Oliver Winslow Jurist; b., New York City, Oct. 4, 1879; s. Oliver E. and Sarah (Chase) Branch: ed. Manchester high school, 1896; Phillips Andover Academy, 1897; Harvard College, A.B. 1901, A.M. 1902; Harvard Law School, LL.B. 1904: admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Manchester, in partnership with his father, continuing until ap pointment as associate justice of the superior court by Gov. Samuel D. Felker, November, 1913; Congregationalist; Democrat; president Man chester Y. M. C. A.; m., Nov. 27, 1910, Isabel Dow Hoyle, Rochester, N. Y.; children, Jane Montgomery, b. April II, 1913; Oliver Winslow, Jr., b. Aug. 2, 1914. Residence, Manchester, N. H. 519 Yantis, Erne Earll (Mrs. Arnold S. Yantis); illustrator; lecturer; social worker; b., Skaneateles, N. Y., June 28, 1869; dau. John Mur ray and Julia Brown Earll; ed. Skan eateles Academy, 1886; Clinton Liberal Institute, 1886-8; Cornell Univ., 1893; m., 1st, 1893, Mark Vernon Slingerland, professor economic entomology, Cornell Univ., teacher, writer and lec turer, who died in March, 1909, leaving one daughter, Kathryn Lillis, b. Ithaca, N.Y., June 2,1895 (Ithaca and Auburn, N. Y., high schools, Smith College, 1918; fellow Cornell Univ., 1919, and candidate for degree of M.A.); m., 2d, in Ithaca, 1912, Rev. Arnold S. Yantis, Universalist clergyman of Auburn, N. Y., native of Harper's Ferry, W. Va., graduate of Western Maryland Col lege and George Washington Univ., who practiced law for a time in Wash ington, but has been in the ministry the last twenty-five years, holding pastor ates in Brooklyn, Fort Plain and Auburn, N. Y., and in Manchester, �Edward W. Rollins �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES N. H., since 1915 (member A. F. & A. M. and B. P. O. E.)j before mar riage to Mr. Yantis she did illustrating for scientific books and made lantern slides for colleges and universities; organized the Housekeeper's Club in Auburn, N. Y., and in Manchester the Homemakers' Club, of which she is president; during the late war worked on the Woman's Committee, Council of National Defense, organizing food com mittees and lecturing throughout the state; lectured under the War Work Council of Y. W. C. A., and served on the State Speakers' Bureau, and Food Conservation Committee; put on the War Pageant" Awakening of America"; member N. H. Sunday School Ass'n, Universalist State Sunday School Board, Elliott Hospital Associates, Universalist Church, N. H. Federation of Women's Clubs (on Economics Com mittee in both state and city federa tions). Residence, Manchester, N. H. Rollins, Edward Warren Banker; b., Concord, N. H., Nov. 25, 1850; eldest child Edward H. (U. S. Senator, 1877-83) and EUen (West) Rollins; ed. Concord high school, B.S. 1871, Mass. Inst. of Tech.; civil engineer, Col. Central R. R., 1871-6; banking business, Denver, Col., 1876-99; president E. H. Rol lins & Sons, investment bonds, 18911908; succeeded by his brother, Frank W. Rollins (governor of New Hampshire, 1899-1901), 1908-15, meanwhile serving as chairman of the board; on the death of the latter again became president, 1915- ; helped start Denver Electrical Light Co., 1881, be came its president, serving till 1899 when he moved to Boston; Episcopa lian; Republican; active in promoting the Denver Country Club, the Denver Club, Denver Athletic Club (president of latter seven years) ; member Univer sity Club, New York; University Club, Boston; Brookline Country Club; Midwick Country Club, Los Angeles; Technology Clubs of New Hampshire and New York; Old Col ony Club of Boston, New York, etc.; 521 Press Club of Boston; Middlebrook Golf Club, Dover, N. H.; president N. H. Ass'n of Technology; in 1919 gave $25,000 to the Wentworth Hos pital, Dover, for a Nurses' Home in memory of his daughter-in-law, Gladys B. Rollins; m., 1st, Feb. 27, 1878, Jessie V. Witter, Denver, Col.; child: Ashton, m. Gladys A. Brown, Wellesley Hills, Mass., Sept., 1908, who d. July 19, 1917, leaving Jessie, b. Sept. 22, 1909; Edward, b. Sept. 4, 1911; Ann, b. Sept. 17, 1913; Eliza beth, b. Nov. 18, 1915; m., 2d, Nov. 25, 1891, Clara S. Sherwood, St. Louis, Mo.; child: Sherwood, m., Oct. 20, 1917, Lucia Goldsmith Russell, Somersworth, N. H. Resi dence since 1901, Three Rivers Farm, Dover, N. H., in which town his an cestor, James Rollins, settled in 1644; business address, 200 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. Sulloway, Richard Woodbury Manufacturer of hosiery; b., Frank lin, N. H., Feb. 15, 1876; s. Hon. Alvah W. and Susan (Keith) Sulloway; ed. St. Paul's School, Concord, and Har vard College, 1898; engaged in the Sulloway Mills, manufacturers of hos iery at Franklin, since graduation; Unitarian; Democrat; member Frank lin city council, six years; trustee N. H. State College, nine years; treasurer and manager Sulloway Mills corporation; vice-president Franklin National Bank; m., Oct. 31, 1914, Bertha, dau. the late Hon. Albert S. Batchellor of Littleton; one daughter, Mary Jeannette, b. Feb. 19, 1917. Residence, Franklin, N. H. Cox, Channing Harris Lawyer; b., Manchester, N. H., Feb. 28, 1879; s. Charles E. and Eve lyn (Randall) Cox; ed. public schools; Dartmouth College, 1901; LL.B., Har vard Law School, 1904; in practice in Boston since graduation; Congrega tionalism Republican; member Mass. house of representatives, 1910-18 (speaker three years) ; lieutenant-gov ernor of Massachusetts, 1919- ; mem �522 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES ber Boston and Mass. Bar Ass'ns, A. F. & A. M.; Lincoln, City, Univer sity and Country clubs, Boston; m., Feb. 18, 1915, May Emery Young, Brookline, Mass. Residence, 91 Westland Ave., Boston; office, Tremont Bldg. Cox, Louis Sherburne Jurist; farmer; b., Manchester, N. H. Nov. 22, 1874; s. Charles E. and Evelyn M. (Randall) Cox; ed. Manchester public schools, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1896; Boston Univ. Law School, LL.B. 1899; admitted to the bar and located in practice in Lawrence, Mass., continuing until his appointment as justice of the Mass. Superior Court in 1918; Congregationalist; Republican; member Mass. state senate, 1906; post master of Lawrence, 1906-14; district attorney, Eastern Mass. district, 191418; justice superior court, 1918-; mem ber A. F. & A. M. to and including 32d degree and K.T., I. O. O. F., B. P. O. E., P. of H., Mass. Republican Club, Essex Republican Club, Salem Club, Home Club, Merrimack Valley Coun try Club, English Social Club, Con gregational Club; m., Oct. 16, 1902, Mary I. Fieles, Lawrence, Mass.; children, Randall T., b. March 16, 1904; Dorothy, b. Nov. 25, 1908; Judge Cox has a fine dairy farm outside the city in attention to which he finds his chief recreation. Residence, Law rence, Mass. Carpenter, Georgia Butters Drake (Mrs. Josiah Carpenter); philan thropist and social worker; b., Pittsfield, N. H., Jan. 15, 1836; dau. Col. James and Betsey (Seavey) Drake; ed. public and private schools; Pittsfield Academy; Episcopalian; organ ist St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Pittsfield, for many years; m., Sept. 1, 1858, Josiah Carpenter, grandson of Josiah Carpenter, first minister of Chichester, and descendant of William Carpenter, freeman of Weymouth, Mass., 1640. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter had two children—a daughter, Georgia Ella, wife of Frank M. Gerrish, de ceased some years since, and a son who died in infancy. They resided in Pittsfield, after marriage, where Mr. Carpenter was cashier of the bank, until March, 1877, when they removed to Manchester, where Mr. Carpenter was active in the organization of the Second National Bank, and the Me chanics Savings Bank of which he was cashier and treasurer, respectively. He died May 22, 1913. Mrs. Car penter was State Regent of the Daugh ters of the American Revolution for New Hampshire from 1895 to 1901 and has since been Honorary State Re gent; during her regency fourteen chapters were organized; charter member National Soc. Colonial Dames of America, in the State of New Hamp shire; corresponding secretary of same, 1913-16; historian, 1916- ; treasurer United Offering, for P. E. Diocese of N. H., 1895-1916; president Man chester Children's Home since 1895; vice-president Woman's Aid and Re lief Soc., Manchester, since 1881; president Woman's Auxiliary, Grace �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Church, Manchester, 1902-13; hon orary president since 1913; director Manchester District Nursing Ass'n since 1914. Among her many bene factions may be mentioned the fol lowing memorial gifts: For her hus band, a brick gymnasium and $5,000 scholarship fund at Holderness School for Boys; for her father a splendidly equipped Athletic Field of thirteen acres, in Pittsfield; for her mother a fund for a course in Domestic Science at Hampton Academy; for her brother, Frank James Drake, $5,000 scholarship fund at Dartmouth College; with her husband, in memory of their daughter, a beautiful stained glass window and a stone parish house to Grace Episcopal Church, Manchester, and to the town of Pittsfield, a library building of brick and stone construction. Mrs. Carpenter has traveled extensively at home and abroad, and holds her in terest in national and international as well as social and community affairs. Residence, 1667 Elm St., Manchester, N. H. Copeland, Elmer Humphrey Physician; b., Acworth, N. H., March 1, 1861; s. Hezekiah and Olive S. (Nichols) Copeland; ed. public schools; Amherst College, A.B. 1889, A.M. 1897; M.D., N. Y. Homeopathic Med. College, 1893; in practice at Northampton, Mass., since 1893; Congregationalist; Republican; member staff Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton, since 1907; director Y. M. C. A. since 1900; member Mass. Homeopathic Med. Soc. (orator 1904); president Seth Pomeroy Chapter, S. A. R., A. F. & A. M. ; m., Aug. 23, 1893, Anna Covell, Shelburne Falls, Mass.; four children. Residence, 168 Elm St., Northampton, Mass. Doyle, Jeremiah Joseph Lawyer; b., New Boston, N. H., Jan. 23, 1861; s. John and Julia (O'Neill) Doyle; ed. public schools; studied law and admitted to the bar in 1884, and has since practiced in Nashua, N. H.; Catholic; Democrat; 523 delegate Democratic National Conven tion, Chicago, 1896; member N. H. house of representatives, 1887-8, 188990, 1903-4; mayor of Nashua, 1903-4; A. O. H. (having held all offices), For esters of America; Knights of Colum bus; m., Luella J. Lucier. Residence, Nashua, N. H. Carpenter, Dumont Hamilton Electric railway inspector; b., Con cord, N. H., Oct. 26, 1867; s. Henry Harrison and Mattie (Cotton) Car penter (H. H. Carpenter served three years in the 6th Maine Vols, during the Civil War) ; ed. Concord schools; employed on Boston & Lowell R. R., 1887-1901; superintendent Concord Electric R. R., 1901-2; in spector Concord Electric R. R., 1902- ; Republican; Congregationalist (South Church); Knight Templar, A. F. & A. M.; member I. O. O. F., Sons of Veterans, Veteran Railroad Men, N. E. Street Railway Ass'n, Charity Organi zation Soc., N. H. Children's Aid and Protective Soc., Fish and Game �524 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Spaulding, Daniel Minot Teacher; farmer; b., Sullivan, N. H., Sept. 10, 1859; s. Henry O. and Sarah college both sessions and also on banks and state library in latter session); A. F. & A. M. (past master), P. of H., past master Cheshire Grange, Keene, and of Cheshire County Pomona Grange and past D. D. N. H. State Grange; secretary Cheshire County Farm Bureau; president Monadnock National Farm Loan Ass'n; in., April 14, 1891, Kate M. Barker; one son, Earl Barker, b. Feb. 16, 1892. Res idence, Keene, N. H. E. (Houghton) Spaulding; ed. public schools, Keene high school, 1878, Amherst College, A.B. 1884, Phi Beta Kappa; engaged in teaching for sev eral years—instructor in French and Science, Arms Academy, Shelburne Falls, Mass.; principal, high school, Methuen, Mass.; farmer in Keene since 1894; Congregationalist; Republican; member Keene board of education since 1911, Keene city council, 1916; member N. H. house of representatives from Ward 5, Keene, 1917-18, 1919-20 (member committee on agricultural Estabrook, Fred Watson Manufacturer; financier; b., Graf ton, Mass., Sept. 23, 1852; s. John W. and Julia (Howe) Estabrook; ed. public schools of Grafton and Marl boro, Mass.; Bryant & Stratton Busi ness College, Boston, Mass.; com menced work as bookkeeper in a shoe factory, and at 23 years of age was made manager of the factory of Crane, Leland & Moody at Nashua, N. H.; in 1879 organized the firm of Esta brook & Anderson Bros., manufacturers of shoes, whose product gained high reputation; with greatly increasing business the concern was incorporated as the Estabrook-Anderson Shoe Co. in 1895, Mr. Estabrook continuing till 1912, when he retired to devote his attention to other interests, including extensive mining enterprises in the West; Episcopalian; Republican; member Republican national com mittee for New Hampshire, 1908-20; director General Development Co., Miami Copper Co., N. Y.; National Shawmut Bank, Boston; Second Na tional Bank, Nashua; Nashua Sad dlery Hardware Co.; president and director White Mountain Freezer Co., Telegraph Publishing Co., Nashua; director and vice-president Sioux City Stock Yards Co. ; director and treasurer Estabrook Gold Dredging Co., Boston & Idaho Gold Dredging Co.; director Manchester Traction Light & Power Co., Wonolancet Co. Nashua; trustee Protestant Episcopal Church, St. Mary's School, Concord, N. H • mem ber Nashua City Club, Vesper Country Club; Union League, New York; League, Concord Gun Club, Council of National Defense, Red Cross, Pro hibitionist, Suffragist; in., Oct. 25, 1898, Eva May Stevens of Concord; one dau., Martha Phyllis, b. June 7, 1901, Concord High School, 1919. Residence, Pleasant St., Concord, N. H. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Algonquin and Boston Athletic Clubs, Boston, Mass.; m., Nov. 5, 1879, Alice, dau. Judge Geo. Y. Sawyer of Nashua (deceased); one son, Winthrop Howe, who served as captain of engineers during the late European war. Residence, Nashua, N. H.; office, 201 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. Bowman, George Ernest Editor; b., Manchester, N. H., Jan. 5, 1860; s. George A. and Ernestine (Lord) Bowman; ed. public schools, Hartford, Conn., Yale College, A.B. 1883; has long been engaged in com piling the history of the Mayflower passengers and their descendants; founder and editor of the Mayflower Descendant, quarterly magazine, and Pilgrim Notes and Queries, monthly; founder Boston Chapter, S. A. R., first secretary and second president of same; life member Mass. Soc., May flower descendants; Soc. Colonial Wars; order Colonial Governors, N.E. Historic Genealogical Soc., etc.; com piler various volumes of vital records; Congregationalist; Republican; A. F. & A. M. Residence, 81 Pinckney St., Boston, Mass. Sweet, William Isaac Clergyman; b., Throop, N. Y., June 6, 1863; s. Vaughan and Julia Ferris Sweet; ed. Union College, Auburn, N. Y., Theological Seminary, 1887; ordained to the ministry May 7, 1887, PennYan, N. Y.; pastor Presbyterian Church, Fair Haven, N. Y., 1887-8 ; Con gregational Church, Farmington, N.H., 1888-92; Passaic, N. J., 1892-7; Ever ett, Mass., 1897-1911 (church member ship increasing from 250 to 700 during pastorate)) Pittsfield, N. H., 1911- ; Congregationalist; Independent; al ways interested in civic affairs; head of Boy Scout movement in Pittsfield, also chairman Red Cross; member West N. H. Congregational Club, A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F.; m., Aug. 6, 1884, Jennie E. Johnson; three daughters, Harriet M., Elizabeth J., E. Louise. Residence, Pittsfield, N. H. 525 Amey, John Tillotson Lumberman; member, N. H. Tax Commission; b., Pittsburg, N. H., Oct. 16, 1858; s. John Tillotson and Emily (Haynes) Amey; ed. public school, Pittsburg; employed at eighteen years of age by one of the large lumber operators of that region, and has fol lowed that business most of the time for forty years, having been associated with the Van Dyke interests for several years; Democrat; elected to the N. H. house of representatives for 1889, from the town of Stratford, where he was then conducting a lumber business for a Massachusetts corporation ; sheriff of Coos County, 1893-4; chairman N. H. Democratic State Committee, 18941902; appointed minority member N. H. Tax Commission when the board was created, and has continued a member of the same; delegate from Lancaster in N. H. constitutional con vention, 1918; member A. F. & A. M., lodge, chapter, commandery and shrine, m., 1st, 1S81, to Emeline Higgins of Pittsburg, to whom one son and two �George A. Tenney �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES daughters were born, all of whom are living, married and have children; 2d, Feb. 28, 1897, to Elsie Dolloff of Lan caster, who died Aug. 13, 1912; 3d, June 30, 1915, to Katherine O'Dowd, Lancaster, now living. Residence, Lancaster, N.H. Tenney, George Amos Banker; cotton manufacturer; b., Claremont, N. H., Feb. 11, 1864; s. Edward J. and Frances M. (Hall) Tenney; ed. public schools of Clare mont, Stevens high school; engaged for a time as clerk in the auditing de partment of the Boston & Lowell R. R., Boston; went through the various de partments there, and later was located in Concord, N. H., in charge of the Northern R. R. freight account; in 1888 went West and engaged in bank ing business in St. Joseph and Kansas City, Mo., Ellsworth, Kan., and Nebraska City, Neb.; upon organiza tion of the People's National Bank in Claremont, N. H., in 1892 he re turned home to accept the position of cashier, in which he has continued and is also vice-president and director; in 1907 became treasurer and general manager of the Monadnock Mills of Claremont, of which he is also a director, as well as of the Claremont Gas Light Co., of which he is treasurer and general manager; director, also, of the Sugar River Savings Bank of Newport and the Sullivan Co. R. R.; Episcopalian; Republican; member staff of Gov. Charles M. Floyd with the rank of colonel; member Algonquin Club of Boston, and of the Triton Fish and Game Club of the Province of Quebec; m., June 2, 1891, Sarah E. Ballou, No. Adams, Mass.; two sons, Edward Ballou, b. May 4, 1892 (ed. St. Ste§hens College and Philadelphia Textile chool); George P., b. Nov. 17, 1900 (ed. St. Paul's School). Residence, Claremont, N. H. Boynton, Roy J. Physician; b., Hillsboro, N. H., July 31, 1881; s. David E. and Lydia (Roberts) Boynton; ed. public schools, 527 Dartmouth College; M.D., College of Physicians and Surgeons, Boston, 1904; began practice in Boston same year; professor materia medica and therapeutics, and theory and practice of medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons since 1901; secretary and professor materia medica and thera peutics, Middlesex College, Medicine and Surgery; consulting physician, Middlesex Hospital; president N. H.Vt. Lighting Co., American Electric Light & Power Co.; Mass. Gas & Electric Co.; m., Nov. 20, 1911, Beatrice H. Underwood, Providence, R. I. Residence, Framingham, Mass. Crossfield, Frederic S. Physician; b., Keene, N. H., July 29, 1854; s. Kendall and Rebecca (Martin) Crossfield; ed. Dean Academy, Frank lin, Mass., Bellevue Hospital (N. Y.) Med. College, M.D. 1878; in practice in Hartford, Conn., since latter date; Episcopalian; Republican; larvngologist to Hartford Hospital and Wildwood Sanatorium; consultant to Cyril and Julia Johnson Memorial Hospital, Stafford Springs, Conn., and Isolation Hospital, Hartford; member American Med. Ass'n, Conn. and Hartford Co. Med. Socs., etc.; m., July 21, 1898, Mary Evelyn Affleck, Brooklyn, N.Y.; one son. Residence, 148 Kenyon St., Hartford, Conn. Dearborn, Sam Starrett Physician; b., Milford, N. H., Jan. 30, 1872; s. Sam Gerrish and Henrietta (Starrett) Dearborn; ed. Phillips Exe ter Academy, 1890; A.B., Harvard, 1894; M.D. 1898; in practice in Nashua since 1899; member visiting staff Nashua Emergency Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital; city physician, Nashua, 1900-2; chairman board of health; member board of education; director Second National Bank, Wonolancet Co.; member Nashua Med. Soc, Hillsboro County Med. Soc, N. H. Med. Soc, N. H. Surgical Club, A. F. & A. M. (32d degree); Unitarian; Re publican; m., Oct. 12, 1898, May H. Chandler. Residence, 6 Concord St., Nashua, N. H. �528 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Livingston, Frank Channing Lawyer; b., Manchester, N. H., Nov. 10, 1858; s. Charles F. and Carrie E. (Guild) Livingston ; ed. Manchester public schools, high school, 1877; studied law with Hon. Joseph W. Fel lows; admitted to the bar in 1881 and since in practice in Manchester; Uni tarian; Republican; treasurer H illsbo ro County, 1893-1905; associate justice Manchester municipal court, 1910-12; delegate N. H. constitutional convention, 1918; chairman Commu nity Labor Board, replacement com mittee for returning soldiers and sailors ; director Manchester Safe Deposit & Trust Co.; Mason 32d degree, past commander Trinity Commandery, K. T.; member Grand Commandery of New Hampshire, Bektash Temple, N. M. S.; Ridgley Lodge, I. 0. O. F., past chief patriarch Wonolancet En campment; m., Nov. 13, 1890, Minnie A. Campbell; children, Carolyn Guild, b. Nov. 4, 1891 (Simmons), m. Daniel D. Chase; Alice Carey, b. Feb. 27, 1893 (Simmons); Allen Campbell, b. Feb. 27, 1893 (Dartmouth), sergeant 1st class, U. S. Engineers; one and a half years service with American Ex peditionary Forces in France. Resi dence, Manchester, N. H. Taylor, Frederick Wellington Educator; b., Wooster, O., Jan. 25, 1876; s. Samuel and Susan (Albright) Taylor; ed. public schools and Wooster College; Ohio State Univ., B.Sc. 1900; in service of the Ohio Experiment Sta tion, 1896-1901; U. S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Soils, 1901-3; professor of agriculture, N. H. State College, since 1903; now dean of the Agricultural Department and agrono mist for the Experiment Station; "Methodist by birth, Congregationalist by adoption, Republican always" ; selectman of Durham, 1916; member Alpha Zeta, Sigma Xi and Alpha Tau Alpha college fraternities, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Amer ican Breeders' Ass'n, etc.; Farm Insti tute lecturer and author of many bulle tins and circulars; m., Dec. 23, 1903, Jessie L. Stocker; three children, Ralph S., Julia A. and Samuel F. Residence, Durham, N. H. Merrow, Lyford A. Manufacturer; b., Center Ossipee, N. H., Sept. 8, 1865; s. Daniel and Maria Elizabeth (Brewster) Merrow; descendant of Henry Merrow, Read ing, Mass., 1661; direct descendant on maternal side of William Brewster of the Mayflower; ed. public schools, New Hampton Literary Institution; engaged in manufacture of oils, paints and var nishes since 1882; president and man ager New England Oil, Paint and Var nish Co.; president Burbank & Ryder Varnish Co., Hoffman Paint & Varnish Co.; director Hildreth Varnish Co., George T. McLauthlin Co.; Congregationalist; Republican; colonel on staff of Gov. Charles A. Busiel, 1895-6; member N. H. executive council, 190910; delegate at large from N. H. in Re publican National Convention, 1912; member N. H. board of trustees of �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES state institutions, 1915-17;N. H.Home Missionary Soc, Boston City Club; m., Dec. 17, 1902, Elizabeth Rena McLauthlin; one son, Parker McLauthlin. Residence, Malden, Mass.; Mountainview (Ossipee), N. H. Floyd, Charles Miller Clothing and lumber dealer; b., Deny, N. H., June 5, 1861; s. Sewall and Sarah J. (Sleeper) Floyd; ed. public schools and Deny Academy; engaged in clothing trade in Manchester since 1886; Congregationalist; Repub lican; member N. H. senate, 1901-2; executive council, 1905-6; governor of New Hampshire, 1907-9; director Manchester National Bank, Manchester Building & Loan Ass'n, Manchester Traction, Light & Power Co., Derryfield Lumber Co.; partner in Batchelder & Floyd Lumber Co.; m., June 16, 1886, Carrie E. Atwood, Haverhill, Mass. Residence, Manches ter, N. H. 529 Keyser, Frank Nathaniel Railway conductor; b., North Haver hill, N. H., Sept. 12, 1866; s. Scott W. andMaryE. (Stocker) Keyser; ed. pub lic schools; entered railway service in 1888, and has continued to the present time, having been for many years past one of the best known passenger con ductors on the White Mountain divi sion of the Boston & Maine R. R.; Methodist; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1915-16, Straw, Herman Foster Manufacturer; b., Manchester, N. H., Dec. 31, 1849; s. Ezekiel A. and Charlotte Smith (Webster) Straw; ed. St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., Harvard Univ.; associated with his father in the management of the Amoskeag Mfg. Co.'s establishment at Manchester, after leaving school, con tinuing to the present time ; agent since 1885; m., Sept. 18, 1873, Mary O. Parker of Boston. Residence, Man chester, N. H. Spalding, James Alfred Surgeon; b., Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 20, 1846; s. Lyman Dyer and Susan Parker (Parrott) Spalding; ed. public schools, Dartmouth, A.B. 1866; Harvard, M.D. 1870; in practice in Portland, Me., since 1873; ophthalmological and aural surgeon, Me. General Hospital, 1881-1914 (now consulting); member American Acad emy of Medicine, Me. Medical Ass'n, etc.; m., Nov. 16, 1882, Sarah Chase Shepley, Boston, Mass. Residence, 627 Congress St., Portland, Me. serving on Fish and Game committee, and 1917-8, when he was a member of the same committee and that on Liquor Laws, from which the state prohibitory law was reported; member N. H. senate, 1919-20, being chairman committee on Labor, and a member of the Incorporations, Railroads (clerk), Towns and Parishes and Fisheries and Game (clerk) committees; member A. F. & A. M., 32d degree, K. T., and Shriner; Railway Conductors of Amer ica and Anchor Club of Boston; m., May 1, 1894, Addie M. Kimball. Residence, North Haverhill, N. H. �530 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Donahue, John Joseph Insurance; b., Keene, N. H., Aug. 7, 1859; s. James and Margaret (Quintan) Donahue; ed. Keene public schools; engaged in early life in mercantile pur suits in Keene and Peterboro, N. H.; in insurance business since 1890, in Keene and Manchester, removing to the latter city nearly twenty years ago; Unitarian; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives, from Ward 2, Manchester, 1903-4, 1905-6 (chairman Insurance Committee each session); U. S. pension examiner, 1907-14; dep uty sheriff, Hillsboro County, 191719; member N. H. senate (District No. 16), 1919-20; chairman committee on Revision of the Laws; clerk committee on State Hospital ; member committees on Judiciary, Education and Towns and Parishes; appointed Insurance Com missioner for N. H., April 2, 1919, to succeed the late Rufus N. Elwell; member Republican state committee, and executive committee for Hillsboro County; chairman Republican [city committee of Manchester; member I.O. R. M. (past Great Sachem for )New Hampshire), K. of P., Amoskeag Grange, Amoskeag Veterans, tlNew Century Club, Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences; m., Jessie E. Rice. (See following sketch.) Resi dence, Manchester, N. H. Donahue, Jessie Edith Rice (Mrs. John J. Donahue) ; clubwoman, social worker and literary pursuits; b., Jaffrey, N. H., Nov. 7, 1873; dau. George Laban and Lucy Harriet (Bald win) Rice; ed. Keene schools; school teacher for some time; later had practi cal experience in life insurance and as secretary and claim adjuster for a health and accident insurance com pany; Unitarian; for six years director National Alliance of Unitarian Women: vice-president and director National Unitarian Sunday School Soc; director Star Island Summer Meetings Ass'n; past president Manchester Federation of Women's Clubs (during her term of office introduced playgrounds to Man chester); chairman Art Committee, N. H. Federation of Women's Clubs; past president Manchester New Cen tury and Shakespeare clubs; vice-pres ident National Shakespeare Federation ; vice-president Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences, and president of its literature section; member Historic Art Club; director Settlement Ass'n of New Hampshire; state superintendent of Americanization of W. C. T. U.; regent Molly Stark Chapter, D. A. R.; vicepresident Manchester Equal Suffrage League; member Amoskeag Grange, P. of H., Boston Arts and Crafts Soc, Haverhill, Mass., Arts and Crafts Soc., and instructor in wood carving in the latter organization in which art she is an experienced teacher, and skilled in various other handicrafts; has also con ducted classes in Americanization for some years; special correspondent of the Boston Transcript, and frequent contributor to other newspapers and periodicals; m., John J. Donahue; �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES children, Helen Rice, b. May 17, 1895 (Radcliffe 1916); Esther, b. Oct. 24, 1901. Fairbanks, Charles Albert Physician; b., Portsmouth, N. H., Dec. 17, 1849; s. Albert A. and Lydia L. (Brock) Fairbanks; ed. public schools, Dartmouth College Scientific Depart ment, 1871; Harvard Med. School, M.D. 1877; commenced practice in Dover, N. H., in 1878 and has there continued; Republican; city physician, Dover, 1882-98; U. S. pension exam iner, 1897-1913; mayor of Dover, 18981900; member school committee, 18821917 (chairman, 1909-17); member board of water commissioners, N. H. house of representatives, 1907-8, 190910, 1919-20, A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F., I. O. R. M.; Strafford County Med. Soc., N. H. Med Soc. Residence, Dover, N. H. Currier, Clinton Harvey Educator; b., Manchester, N. H., Jan. 1, 1876; s. Harvey L. and Eliza True (Kenny) Currier; ed. Manches ter public schools; Brown Univ., Ph.B. 1898, A.M. 1899; Univ. of Gottingen, 1910-11; instructor in mathematics, Brown Univ., 1899-1914; instructor in mathematics and astronomy since 1914; instructor at R. I. School of De sign, 1901-9; member Ass'n of Math ematics Teachers of N. E., American Mathematics Soc, etc.; m., June 4, 1910, Theresa M. Connolly, Residence, 311 Wayland Ave., Providence, R. I. Hamblett, Charles Judson Lawyer; b., Nashua, N. H., Jan., 1862; s. Judson A. and Mary A. (Perkins) Hamblett; ed. Francestown Academy, 1883; LL.B., Boston Univ., 1889; hon. A.M., Dartmouth, 1900; admitted to the bar in 1889 and since in practice in Nashua; Republican; assistant clerk N. H. senate, 1887-89; clerk, 1891-3; city solicitor, Nashua, 1901-4; U. S. district attorney for New Hampshire, 1898-1907; m., 1st, Oct. 4, 1894, Georgie Ellen Stevens; 2d, Dec. 23, 1914, Mrs. Belle F. (Small) Fletcher. Residence, Nashua,\N. H. 531 Young, Harrie Minot Civil engineer ; b., Manchester, N. H., Sept. 26, 1866; s. Hiram P. and Mary S. (Ayer) Young; ed. public schools of Manchester—high school, 1884; civil engineer for the city of Manchester many years; Universalist; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1895-6, 1897-8 (chairman committee on Military Affairs), 1899-1900 (chair man Appropriations) ; ass't clerk, house of representatives, 1902-4, 1905-6; clerk, 1907-8 and since; president Realty Investment Co., Manchester, N. H.; director The Real American; clerk Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences; clerk and treasurer Amoskeag Veterans; clerk of trustees of Pine Grove Cemetery; chief of records, Agawam Tribe, I. O. R. M.; member Minnehaha Council Degree of Poca hontas, and the Great Council of N. H., D. of P.; great chief of records of the Great Council of N. H., I. O. R. M.; member and reading clerk of the Great Council of the U. S., I. O. R. M.; mem ber Manchester Lodge, B. P. O. E., �Mrs. William H. Schofield �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Amoskeag Grange, P. of H., Union Pomona Grange, and has received the state and national degrees of the order; member N. H. Good Roads Ass'n, Manchester Cadet Veteran Ass'n, Manchester Y. M. C. A., Manchester Historical Ass'n, Manchester Turn Verein and Calumet Club; m., July 8, 1911, Idella Frances Corser, Contoocook, N. H. Residence, 277 Concord St., office City Hall, Manchester, N. H. Schofield, Mary Lyon (Cheney) (Mrs. William H. Schofield) ; b., New Britain, Conn., Dec. 24, 1869; dau. Dr. Edwin Bradbury and Charlotte M. (Ward) Lyon ; special student at Wellesley College, 1888-90; m., 1st, April 27, 1893, Charles Paine Cheney of Boston, A.B. 1892, Harvard, who d. 1897; chil dren, (1) Charles Ward, b. April 28, 1894, Lieut. Engineer Corps, A. E. F.; (2) Ruth, b. Oct. 2, 1895, m. Thomas W. Streeter (see sketch elsewhere) ; (3) William Halsall, b. Jan. 15, 1897, Lieut. Aviation Corps, A. E. F., killed in Italy, 1918; m. 2d, Sept. 24, 1907, Prof. William Henry Schofield, Ph.D., head of Department of Comparative Literature, Harvard Univ. Mrs. Scho field has always been greatly interested in civic and economic problems and has spoken throughout New Hampshire on Preparedness (before the United States entered the war) ; on the Liberty Loan, especially women's new financial obli gations; and on Opportunities for Women in Agriculture; has established training courses for women at her estate in Peterborough and was instrumental in the establishment of a Dairying Course for Women at the N. H. State College, Durham; chairman N. H. Woman's Liberty Loan Committee, 1917-19; president Woman's Land Army of America; member new board of trustee of N. H. Schoo for Feeble minded Children; chairman committee on training courses, N. H. Woman's Committee, Council of National De fense; chairman N. H. Committee, Woman's Committee of National Civic Federation; chairman committee on war relief, N. H. Soc. of Colonial Dames 533 of America; member N. H. Council of Americanization; Lyceum Club, Lon don, England; Chilton Club and May flower Club. Boston; Episcopalian; Residence, Boston, Mass., and East Hill, Peterborough,N. H. Minot, Lena Margaret Bank clerk; b., Concord, N. H., July 9, 1873; dau. George Edward and Mary Jeannette (Floyd) Minot; grand dau. George Minot, president of the Mechamcks Bank, 1854, and treasurer of the B. C. & M. R. R.; tenth in descent from Elder George Minot, one of the first settlers of Dorchester, Mass., and representative, 1635-7; ed. Concord high school, 1891; clerk for A. J. Shurfrlen, clerk of Supreme Court, later for J. S. Matthews; clerk in Mechanicks National Bank, Feb., 1901-17; clerk in Merrimack County Savings Bank, 1917- ; communicant St. Paul's P. E. Church and assistant treasurer of St. Paul's parish; member St. Anna Branch and St. Agnes Chapter of Guild of St. Paul; treasurer Woman's Auxiliary of St. Paul's parish; treasurer Concord Chapter of American Red Cross; member Woman's Council of National Defense and active in war work; charter member (1896) of Outing Club (Camp Weetamoo) and president several years; charter member Hatha way Shakespeare Club (secretarytreasurer. 19 17-); charter member (1904) Hathaway Outing Club (presi dent, 1919-); charter member (1911) Concord Friendly Club (treasurer 1911 -14); member N. H. Historical Soc., Concord Woman's Club, District Nurs ing Ass'n., Concord Female Charitable Soc., S. P. C. A. Residence, Concord, N.H. Wyman, William D. Insurance; b., Hillsboro Bridge, N. H., April 24, 1859; engaged in em ploy of Mass. Mutual Life Ins. Co., at Chicago, 1883, becoming general agent; appointed state manager Berk shire Life Ins. Co. of Pittsfield, Mass., 1889; now president; president Chi cago Life Underwriters' Ass'n, 1892-3, �534 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES 1897-8; National Ass'n Life Under writers, 1901-2. Residence, Pittsfield, Mass. Barnes, George Washington Farmer and general business; b., Lyme, N. H., March 18, 1886; s. Hiram and Esther B. (Gillett) Barnes; ed. pub lic schools, Thetford, Vt., Academy, St. Johnsbury Academy, 1891 ; Meth odist; Republican; member school board of Lyme; selectman nine years director Connecticut & Passumpsic Rivers R. R. and Connecticut Valley Telephone Co.; member N. H. Public Safety Committee, and National De fense League; local food administrator; war historian; district chairman War Savings Stamp work, etc.; trustee estate of the late Herbert H. Barnes, with large holdings in Boston, where he has an offica and spends much time; has a large farm in Lyme, specializing in the raising of Hereford cattle, sheep and poultry; also has extensive real estate interests at White River Junc tion, Vt.; member A. F. & A. M., P. of H., N. H. Historical Soc., and Boston City Club; m., 1897, Laura A. Smith. Residence, Lyme, N. H. Snow, Alpheus Henry Lawyer; b., Claremont, N. H., Nov. 8, 1859; s. Alpheus F. and Sarah Maria (Dean) Snow- ed. Trinity College, 1876-7; A.B., Yale, 1879; LL.B., Har vard, 1883; in practice of law at Hartford, Conn., 1883-7; Indianapolis, Ind., 1887-95; engaged in literary work at Washington since 1895; lecturer on Colonial Government, George Wash ington Univ., 1908-9; member board of trustees, George Washington Univ.; executive council American Soc. In ternational Law; American Bar Ass'n; American Political Science Ass'n; American Historical Ass'n, and various clubs; m., June 29, 1887, Margaret Maynard Butler, Indianapolis. Resi dence, 2013 Massachusetts Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C. and present chairman of the board; trustee town trust funds; member N. H. house of representatives, 1915-16, also 1917-18 (chairman committee on Public Improvements); N. H. senate, 1919-20 (chairman committee on Pub lic improvements, also serving on State Library, Forestry, Public Health, School for Feeble-minded [clerk] and State Hospital committees); trustee Dartmouth Savings Bank, Hanover, and North Thetford church funds; Whipple, George Hoyt Pathologist; b., Ashland, N. H., Aug. 28, 1878; s. Ashley Cooper and Frances Ann (Hoyt) Whipple; ed. Yale, A.B. 1900; M.D., Johns Hop kins, 1905; assistant in pathology, Ancon Hospital, Panama, 1905-6; pathologist, Bay View Hospital, Bal timore, 1908; associate professor path ology, Johns Hopkins, 1911-14; pro fessor research medicine, Univ. of California, and director Hooper Foun dation for Medical Research since 1914; member American Med. Ass'n, Inter �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES national Ass'n of Medicine, etc.; m., June 2, 1914, Katherine Ball Waring, Charleston, S. C. Residence, 2085 9th Ave., San Francisco, Cal. Weston, Robert Spurr Sanitary engineer; b., Concord, N. H., Aug. 1, 1869; s. Lon and Mar tha B. (Greenman) Weston; ed. Brockton, Mass., high school, 1887 Amherst College, B.S. 1891 (A.M 1900); Mass. Inst. of Tech., 1894-5. Univ. of Berlin, 1897-8; assistant chemist Louisville Water Co., 1895-8 Superior Water, Light & Power Co. 1898-9; in private practice since assistant professor public health en gineering, Mass. Inst. Tech. since 1913, member American Soc. Civil Engineers, American Chemical Soc, American Public Health Ass'n, etc.; member Boston Chamber of Commerce, Twen tieth Century, City, Engineers and Appalachian Mountain clubs; m., Dec. 21, 1909, Josephine Fitz Randolph, Plainfield, N. J. Residence, 81 Griggs Road, Brookline, Mass. Wright, George E. Lawyer; b., Brookline, N. H., Jan. 20, 1867; s. William and Eliza A. (Elliot) Wright; ed. Lawrence Acad emy, 1884; Phillips Exeter, 1885; Harvard, A.B. 1889; A.M. and LL.B. 1892; in practice in Seattle, Wash., since 1893; Congregationalist; Demo crat; ex-president Seattle Public Li brary; Seattle Bar Ass'n, Municipal « League of Seattle; member Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Upsilon, Phi Beta Phi, University Club; m., July 16, 1895, Mary Estelle Wyckoff, Seattle. Res idence, 1227 38th Ave. N., Seattle, Wash. Turtle, George Thomas Physician; b., Northwood, N. H., March 18, 1850; s. Thomas and Olive Furber (Garland) Tuttle; ed. Dart mouth College, A.B. 1872; M.D., Harvard, 1878; commenced practice in Boston, 1878; second assistant physician, McLean Hospital, 1879-80; first assistant, 1880-1904; medical 535 superintendent since Jan. 1, 1904; Republican; member Mass. Med. Soc, American Medico-Psychological Ass'n, Boston Soc. Psychiatry and Neurology, etc. Address, McLean Hos pital, Waverly, Mass. Ayer, Frank M. Merchant; b., New Durham, N. H., Aug. 25, 1873; s. Joseph F. and Har riett (Downs) Ayer; ed. public schools of New Durham and Farmington; in mercantile business at Alton (dry goods and automobiles) ; Liberal; Republican; selectman, 1907-8, 1910-12, 1917-18 (chairman four years) ; town treasurer, 1909; justice Alton municipal court since March, 1915; member Republi can town committee seven years; member N. H. house of representatives, 1919-20, serving on Railroads and Education committees; member and past master Winnipesaukee Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Alton; past patron Alpha Chapter, O. E. S.; past grand patron O. E. S. of New Hampshire; member Cocheco Lodge, I. O. O. F., �536 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES and Merry Meeting Grange, P. of H.; m., March 3, 1909, Stella Francis. Residence, Alton, N. H. Jones, Andros B. Shoe manufacturer; b., Pownal, Me., Aug. 5, 1846; s. Sewall L. and Mary A. (Libby) Jones; ed. public schools; engaged in shoe manufacturing in Massachusetts for some years after haying served three enlistments in the Union Army, during the Civil War, in the Fifth and Sixty-Second Mass. Vols, and Battery I., 5th U. S. Artillery; removed to Nashua, N. H., thirty years ago, and has there continued, serving first as superintendent of the Brackett shoe factory and later, as foreman for Estabrook & Anderson; Congregationalist; Republican; mem ber Nashua city council, 1891; alder man, 1892; member N. H. house of representatives, 1893-4; N. H. senate, 1901-2; police commissioner, 1903-5; mayor of Nashua, 1905-6; police com missioner, 1916-18; member N. H. house of representatives, 19 19-20; mem ber A. F. & A. M., K. of P., G. A. R.; m., Nov. 2, 1871, Lizzie J. Young; one son, Fred A. (see sketch p. 150). Resi dence, Nashua, N. H. Atwood, Charles Edward Journalist; b., Waltham, Mass., Jan. 11, 1858; s. Luther and Katherine L. (Marsh) Atwood; ed. Exeter public schools, Phillips Exeter Academy, 1877; Harvard Univ., 1880; engaged now, and for many years past, with John Templeton on the Exeter News Letter, long known as one of the best managed and finely printed weekly newspapers in New England; Congre gationalist; Republican; trustee Ex eter Public Library ; member Swamscott Club. Residence, Exeter, N. H. Smith, Archibald Lavender Real estate business and service in France; b., Hillsborough, N. H., Feb. 1, 1889; s. John Butler (governor of New Hampshire, 1893-5) and Emma E. (Lavender) Smith; ed. Hillsborough grammar school, Noble and Greenough's preparatory school, Boston; Harvard Univ., A.B. 1911; Republican; Congregationalist, uniting with the Hillsborough Church, Sept. 10, 1905; member Pi Eta Soc., Harvard College, and the Harvard Club; enlisted in the Quartermaster's Department, U. S. A., Aug. 7, 1917, and attached to the 301st Co., Motor Supply Train 401 ; m., Made leine Fellows of Manchester, N.H., Nov. 1, 1916; child, John Butler, b. Aug. 2, 1918; Lieut. Archibald L. Smith died at • Tours, France, while serving in the U.S. Army, Aug. 21, 1918. A lieutenant's commission was announced almost sim ultaneously with his death. At the memorial service at the Smith Mem orial Church in Hillsborough, named in honor of Gov. John B. Smith, Rev. E. D. Towle said: "In Archibald Smith flowered the finest traits of New Eng land culture. . . . Modest, rev erent, teachable, respecting the rights of others, but never self-assertive, he grew in wisdom and power until the end. ... A beautiful courtesy lent distinction to his bearing. . . . �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES His innate refinement kept him from the coarser things, but pure democracy, for which he died, was also something by which he had always lived. . . . Concerning the part he played in this critical period of the world's life, a soldier-friend in Europe wrote: 'He is doing a wonderful work and doing it well.' . . . He had much to give and he gave all, for he had learned that service of humanity crowned with love to God is the sum total of life's mean ing." Morrill, Ellen Rebecca (Bryant) (Mrs. Ezekiel Morrill); b., Canter bury, N. H., April 27, 1843; dau. John Joseph and Harriet Maria (Hoag) Bryant; moved to Concord in child hood; ed. Concord high school, 1861; m., Sept. 21, 1863, Dr. Ezekiel Morrill, a prominent Concord physician, surfeon in the 13th N. H. Vols, and 1st [eavy Artillery during the Civil War; he d. April 18, 1908; children, (1) Ed ward Dewey Bryant, b. Concord, N. H., Oct. 2, 1864; d. Aug. 26, 1881; (2) Alpheus Baker, b. Salem, Mass., Dec. 25, 1867; ed. Dummer Academy, Byfield, Mass., Dartmouth College, 1891, M.D. 1895, Hahnemann Med. College, Philadelphia, post-graduate at Johns Hopkins Univ., N. Y. Med. College and N. Y. College of Physi cians and Surgeons; practising physi cian, Concord; d. July 12, 1908; (3) Annie Stickney, b. Concord, May 26, 1877; d. April 6, 1879. After her mar riage Mrs. Morrill lived at Portsmouth, Va'., while her husband was in camp, then at Salem, Mass., returning to Concord in 1874 upon the death of Dr. Alpheus Morrill, Dr. E. Morrill's father. She has spent many months in California at seven different times, and in 1896 visited Egypt, Palestine, Greece and modern Europe; in 1881 she founded the club which in 1883 was formally organized as the Stratford (Shakespeare) Club, the second oldest literary society in town; president, 1889-92; charter member of Concord Woman's Club, 1893, and chairman of various committees; life member, Home 537 for the Aged; member Friendly Club, Woman's Alliance, Unitarian Church, Red Cross; Suffragist, Republican. Residence, Concord, N. H. French, Frank Artist; b., Loudon, N. H., May 22, 1850; s. Hiram W. and Lydia W. French ; at a very early age he showed aptitude for drawing and in this was encouraged by an elder sister, Clara, who was a painter of some prominence; went to Manchester when about twenty and had charge of the art de partment on the Manchester Mirror under John B. Clarke; became a pupil of Henry W. Herrick; two years later went to New York where he made a name for himself with the Tract Soc.; later was a partner of the engraving firm of Smithwick and French at 70 Fifth Ave.; m., Alice Hendricks, Brooklyn, April 22, 1875; made resi dence in East Orange, N. J., and New York City until about ten years ago when the longing for New Hampshire decided the family to remove to �Hon. Oscar L. Young �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Manchester. Mr. French has received the highest honors for his work at notable exhibitions; medal at Colum bian Exposition, Chicago, in 1893; Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, in 1901; Paris Exposition, 1900; gold medal, St. Louis Exposition, 1904. his specialty is portraits; member of Artists Fund Soc, Kit Kat Club, Salmagundi Club of New York; author of "Home Fairies and Heart Flowers," and other works. While acting as secretary of the Soc. of American Wood Engravers he caused to be completed the "Portfolio" of fine original wood cuts by the foremost engravers and published by Harper and Brothers. Mr. French now maintains his studio in the Odd Fellows Building, Manches ter, 81 Hanover St.; is president of the Studio Shop and has associated with him his daughter, Mabel Edna and son Frank A., the latter assuming the active management of the business. Young, Oscar L. Lawyer; attorney general; b., Ossipee, N. H., Sept. 11, 1874; s. Timothy B. and Isabel S. (Buzzell) Young; ed. Brewster Free Academy, Wolfeboro, N. H., 1895; Boston University Law School, LL.B. 1900; admitted to the N. H. bar, 1900, and commenced prac tice in Wolfeboro, removing to Laconia in 1901, where he has since remained in practice; now member law firm of Young & Cheney (Thomas P. Cheney), with office in BaldiBldg., Laconia; Free Baptist; Republican; justice Laconia police court, 1903-13, Laconia munici pal court, 1915, 1917; clerk Board of Railroad Commissioners, 1909-11; chairman Republican state committee, 1908-10; attorney general of New Hampshire since April 15, 1918; trustee Laconia Savings Bank, Brew ster Free Academy, Wolfeboro, N. H.; president Lake City Club, Laconia; member A. F. & A. M., I. O. 0. F., P. of H.; m., July 11, 1909, Anna M. Paris, Wolfeboro, N. H. Residence, 84 Whipple Ave., Laconia, N. H. 539 Hetzel, Ralph Dora Educator; b., Merrill, Wis., Dec. 31, 1882; s. Henry Clayton and Sadie (Dorn) Hetzel; ed. Merrill, Wis., public schools; Univ. of Wisconsin, A.B. 1906; LL.B. 1908; LL.D., Dartmouth, 1918; instructor in English, Oregon State College, 1908-9; assistant professor, 1909-11 ; professor English and political science, 1911-3; director of Extension Service, 1913-17; president N. H. Col lege of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts since August, 1917; admitted to the Wisconsin bar, 1908; Oregon bar, 1910; member Delta Upsilon, Phi Delta Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta, American Ass'n Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations (chairman Extension Section, 1915); m., Aug. 4, 1911, Estelle Helene Heineman, Merrill, Wis. ; four children. Residence, Durham, N. H. Whoriskey, Richard Professor of modern languages; b., Cambridge, Mass., Dec. 2, 1874; s. Richard and Anne (Carroll) Whoriskey; ed. Harvard College, 1897; Harvard Graduate School, 1897-8; professor of modern languages, N. H. College of Agriculture and Mechanics Arts, Dur ham, since 1899; former president mod ern language section, N. H. Teachers' Ass'n; former president, N. H. School masters' Club; member Modern Lan guage Ass'n of America, Kappa Sigma; author of various monographs; chief of the division of cooperating agencies on the staff of Huntley N. Spaulding, federal food administrator for New Hampshire; speaker for the League of Nations. Residence, Durham, N. H. Weston, George Franklin Educator; b., Hancock. N. H., Oct. 3, 1853; s. Ephraim and Almira H. (Gates) Weston; ed. New London Literary and Scientific Inst., New London, N. H., 1874; Brown Univ., 1878, A.M. 1881; principal, Elmwood grammar school, Providence, R. I., 1878-95; principal, Technical high school, Providence, since 1895; mem ber R. I. Institute of Instruction, R. I. Ass'n Mech. Eng'rs, R. I. Historical �540 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Soc., etc.; m., Oct. 14, 1879, M. Louise Stewart, Keene, N. H. Resi dence, 89 Oriole Ave., Providence, R. I.; summer home, Hancock, N. H. Foster, William Hamilton Vice-rector, St. Paul's School; b., Concord, N. H., Aug. 27, 1861; s. Judge William Lawrence and Harriett Morton (Perkins) Foster; grandson Judge Hamilton E. and Clara B. (George) Perkins; eighth in descent from John Foster, one of the early set tlers of Salem, Mass.; ed. St. Paul's School, 1883; honorary M.A., 1885, Dartmouth College; master St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., 1883-1911; vice-rector St. Paul's School, since July 1 , 19 1 1 ; Episcopalian ; Republican ; member N. H. Historical Soc, N. H. Soc. of Colonial Wars, Wonolancet Club; m.. June 28, 1888, Alcina E. Gordon, dau. Nathaniel and Alcina E. (Sanborn) Gordon of Exeter, N. H.; child: Harriett Evelyn, m. Frederick Merrick Gardiner of Philadelphia, Sept. 22, 1913; their children, Evelyn, b. 1915; Isabel, b. Nov. 2, 1917. Resi dence, St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H. O'Kane, Walter Collins Entomologist and writer; b., Colum bus, O., Nov. 10, 1877; s. Henry and Catherine (Van de Water) O'Kane; ed. Ohio State University, A.B. 1897; A.M. 1909; engaged in newspaper and magazine work, 1897-1909; circula tion manager Farm and Fireside, Wom an's Home Companion and Twentieth Century Farmer; professor economic entomology, New Hampshire State College, 1911- ; deputy commissioner of Agriculture, state of New Hampshire, 1911- ;Congregationalist; member Beta Theta Chi, Sigma Xi, American Ass'n for Advancement of Science, Entomo logical Soc. of America; president American Ass'n Economic Entomolo gists; author books relating to agri culture; m., Dec. 30, 1902, Clifford Hetherington; two sons and two daugh ters. Residence, Durham, N. H. Neal, John Herbert Physician; b., Parsonfield, Me., March 20, 1862; s. John and Sarah Jane (Lord) Neal; ed. public schools, North Parsonfield, Me., Seminary, Bowdoin Medical College, Brunswick, Me., and Long Island College Hospital, Brook lyn, M.D. 1886, having also studied with Dr. J. M. Leavitt of Effingham, N. H.; commenced practice at Sanford, Me., in 1886, removing to Rochester, N. H., in 1894, thence to Portsmouth, in 1907; Republican; member boards of health in Sanford and Rochester; mem ber Rochester board of education three years; member N. H. state senate, 1903-4; promoter of the law abolishing the office of coroner in New Hampshire and establishing that of medical referee; first medical referee of Strafford County ; U. S. examining sur geon for pensions ten years; chairman N. H. State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation; chairman Portsmouth board of health; ex-president Strafford and N. H. Med. Socs.; member Amer ican Med. Ass'n, A. F. & A. M., 32d �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES degree and K. T.; m., Nov. 28, 1888, Lula E. Clark, Sanford, Me.; son, Cecil M., b. Oct. 25, 1890. Residence, Portsmouth, N. H. Smith, John Warren Meteorologist; b., Grafton, N. H., Sept. 21, 1863; s. John R. and Mary E. (Wadleigh) Smith; ed. public schools, N. H. College, B.S. 1888; M.S. 1900; Lawrence Scientific School, Harvard, 1891-2; summer school, Ohio State Univ., 1902; entered service U. S. Weather Bureau, 1888; director New England section, 18906; Montana section, 1896-7; Ohio section, 1898-1909; district forecaster, St. Louis, 1909-10; professor meteor ology and director Ohio section, 191015; professor meteorological science, Ohio State Univ., 1910-15; chief division of agriculture, meteorological Weather Bureau, Washington, 1916- ; president Ohio Academv Science, 1914-15. Residence, 10 E."Oxford St., Chevy Chase, Md. Stone, Winthrop Ellsworth Educator; b., Chesterfield, N. H., June 12, 1862; s. Frederick L. and Ann (Butler) Stone; ed. Mass. Agri cultural College, B.S. 1882; Boston Univ., B.S. 1886; Ph.D. Gottingen, 1888; LL.D., Mich. Agricultural Col lege, 1907; assistant chemist, Mass. Agricultural College Experiment Sta tion, 1884-6; chemist, Tenn. Agri cultural Experiment Station, 1888-9; professor chemistry, Purdue Univ., 1889-90; vice-president, 1892-1900; president since 1900; member Ind. State Board of Education, and various associations and societies. Residence, Lafayette, Ind. Tilden, George Thomas Architect; b., Concord, N. H., March 19, 1845; s. Rev. William Philips and Mary J. (Foster) Tilden; ed. Phillips Exeter Academy, Mass. Institute Tech.; in architectural offices of Ware & Van Brunt, Boston; studied in Paris under Emil Vaudremer; associated in practice with Arthur 541 Rotch, as Rotch & Tilden, Boston, 1880-94; since alone; designed and erected many church, library and school buildings; fellow American In stitute of Architects; member Boston Soc. Architects, etc. Residence, 55 White St., Milton, Mass. Billings, Warren Tracy Newspaper writer and advertising specialist; b., Cambridge, Mass., Jan. 11, 1868; s. Emilius G. and Lillieore (Tracy) Billings; lineal descendant of Lieut. Thomas Tracy, born in Tewksbury, Gloucestershire, England, in 1610, who crossed to the Massachu setts Bay Colony about 1630, was in Salem till Feb. 23, 1634, and in 1660 became one of the proprietors of Nor wich, Conn., removing to that town, where he died Nov. 7, 1685; also lineal descendant of Nathaniel Billings who crossed to Boston and was in business there in 1630; ed. public schools, leav ing at thirteen years of age, and at seventeen becoming entire support of a family of four, continuing several �542 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES years; Liberal; Republican; engaged for twenty years as reporter and traveling correspondent of the Boston Herald and other newspaper enterprises; estab lished industrial departments on Bos ton & Maine and Maine Central Rail roads in 1907, retiring voluntarily on change of managements 1911; Mem ber Sons American Revolution; m., 1st, July 19, 1890, Lucy L. C. Bigelow; 2d, Dec. 11, 1908, Marina A. H. Whit ney; children, Constance, b. Dec. 4, 1894; Warren Dudley, b. Sept. 20, 1897. Residence, Gilford, N. H. Cogswell, John Ross Physician; b., Landaff, N. H., April 18, 1840; s. George W. and Harriett (Taylor) Cogswell; ed. public schools. Lisbon, N. H7, New Hampton Literary and Scientific Institute, 1859 (one year of college course), Dartmouth Medical College, M.D. 1864 (post graduate course in Harvard, 1869); practiced at Franconia, N. H., 186474; removed to Warner, N. H., in 1874, and since in practice there: Congregationalist; Democrat; superintend ing school committee in Franconia five years; member school board in Warner three years; high school superintendent three years; member A. F. & A. M., lodge, chapter and commandery; I. O. O. F. (district deputy grand master, 15th district, five years) ; P. of H. (past master Warner Grange, No. 90; past lecturer Merrimack County Pomona Grange); member White Mountain Medical Soc. (secretary), Center Dis trict Medical Soc. (past president), N. H. Medical Soc, holding various offices; m., 1st, July 9, 1867, Ella M. Knight, Lisbon; d. Aug. 31, 1869, leavmg one son, Edward K., b. Aug. 30, 1869, now in mercantile business in Keene; 2d, Sept. 18, 1872, Ellen L. Hildreth, Lisbon, d.; one son, Lloyd H., b. Dec. 7, 1879, now physician in War ner. Residence, Warner, N. H. Smith, George Albert Physician; b., Wakefield, N. H., Nov. 9, 1858; s. Alfred F. and Susan E. (Mordeaugh) Smith; ed. public schools, Bellevue Hospital Med. Col lege, Univ. of N. C., M.D. 1881; physician, assistant superintendent and superintendent N. Y. Asylum for the Insane, Hart's Island, 1882-95; medical superintendent Central Islip State Hospital for the Insane since 1895; member Med. Soc. State of N. Y., American Medico-Psychological Ass'n, Associated Physicians of Long Island, etc.; Republican; m., Dec. 8, 1886, Amelia M. Kaus, New York. Address, State Hospital, Central Islip, L. I., N. Y. Smith, William Clarke Educator; b., Manchester, N. H., Feb. 22, 1857; s. Judge Isaac W. and Amanda W. (Brown) Smith; ed. pub lic schools, Dartmouth College, Univ. of Berlin, M.A. 1894-5; instructor, Univ. of Wyoming, 1887; master and part owner, St. Luke's School, Wayne, Pa.; Episcopalian; Republican; mem ber Alpha Delta Phi, Soc. of Philadel phia; author, "About Us and the Deacon," 1911; "The Vigil," 1912; "Songs from the Foot-hills," 1915, etc. Residence, Wayne, Pa. �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Morrill, Sibley Gage Physician; b., Oct. 3, 1873, Concord, N. H.; s. Luther Sullivan and Mary Agnes (Gage) Morrill; grandson Dr. Charles P. Gage, who began practice in Concord in 1838; grandnephew Dr. Alpheus Morrill, who began practice in Concord in 1848, being succeeded by his sons, Drs. Ezekiel and Shadrach C. Morrill and his grandson, Dr. Alpheus Baker Morrill, making a period of over seventy years that the Morrill name has stood at the head of the medical profession in Concord; ed. schools of Concord and Harvard Univ.; M.D. 1898, Harvard Med. School; specialty, internal medicine; physician to and president of staff of Margaret Pillsbury General Hospital; consulting physician to N. H. Memorial Hospital for Women and Children and to Pembroke Sana torium for Consumptives; member N. H. State Board of Health and City of Concord Board of Health, Fellow American Medical Ass'n, member N. H. Medical Soc. and Center District Soc. ; Independent Republican; member St. Paul's (P. E.) church, Sons American Revolution, Blazing Star Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Mount Horeb Commandery, Knights Templar and Bektash Temple, Mystic Shrine; publications in medical journals, especially on the subject of Acidosis; m., Oct. 16, 1905, Georgia Sherman, dau. Roger and Mary (Gilman) Sherman of Lincoln, Mass., who d. Oct. 6, 1918; children, Sibley Sher man, b. May 13, 1908; Roger Sherman, b. June 8, 1913. Residence, Concord, N.H. Parker, Walter Matthew Banker; b., Manchester, N. H., July 18, 1850; s. Nathan and Charlotte M. (Riddle) Parker; descendant of Capt. James Parker, Woburn, Mass., 1640; ed. private tutors, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1871; entered employ of Manchester National Bank, of which his father was president, after gradua tion, later becoming cashier, and succeeding his father as president in 1894; Congregationalist; Republican; served on Manchester school board and 543 as a member of the common council; member N. H. house of representatives, 1883; vice-president N. H. Fire Ins. Co.; director and treasurer Manchester Gas Light Co.; director Concord & Montreal R. R.; m., July 29, 1896, Christina Holmes, Cape Breton, N. S.; one dau., Charlotte, b. June 4, 1897. Residence, Manchester, N. H. . Conant, Charles Sumner Musician; b., Greensboro, Vt., July 2, 1860; s. E. Tolman and Mary J. (Fisher) Conant; descendant, on pater nal side, in the ninth generation, from Roger Conant, who settled Salem, Mass., in 1623; on maternal side de scendant of Dea. Samuel Fisher, early settler of Londonderry, N. H.; ed. public schools of Greensboro and St. Johnsbury, Vt., Academy; devoted his attention from youth to vocal music, studied under private teachers in St. Johnsbury, Boston, Mass., New York City and London, England (under the tutelage of William Shakespeare in the latter city); taught singing in the schools of St. Johnsbury, Vt., in 1886, and in various places in Northern New Hampshire ana Vermont, in 1887; re moved to Concord, N. H., in 1888, to accept the position of teacher of music in the schools of the city, in which posi tion he has continued; spent two days per week in Laconia, for four years— 1888 to 1892—introducing music into the schools of that city; has been direc tor of the Concord Oratorio Soc, since its organization in 1899; director of church choirs in Concord and Man chester twenty-four years in all; has taught hundreds of private pupils, and still continues the work; member and past president N. H. Music Teachers' Ass'n; member and former vice-presi dent National Music Teachers' Ass'n; member Eureka Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Concord; Congregationalist; Republi can; m., Jan. 22, 1883, Martha P. Burnham, St. Johnsbury, Vt.; one son, Roy W., b. May 4, 1885, now in auto mobile business in Kansas City. Resi dence, Concord, N. H. �544 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Bartlett, Benjamin G. Lawyer; b., Haverhill, Mass., Nov. 9, 1872; s. Thomas B. and Victoria E. Williams (Cilley) Bartlett (descendant of Gen. Joseph Cilley and Gen. Thomas Bartlett); ed. Dean Academy, Frank lin, Mass., 1891, Williams College, A.B. 1895, Boston Univ. Law School, LL.B. 1898; in practice of law at Derry, N. H., since latter date; member of firm of G. K. & B. T. Bartlett; Universalist; Republican; member N. H. house of representatives, 1915-16 and chairman Committee on Revision of the Laws; N. H. senate, 1919-20; chair man judiciary committee and member committees on military affairs, elec tions, State Prison, Industrial School and Soldiers' Home; justice Derry police court, 1906-13; member N. H. Bar Ass'n, N. H. Historical Soc, A. F. & A. M., K. T. and Shriner, I. O. O. F., Eagles, Derryfield Club, Manchester, N. H.; m., June, 1907, Lillian G. Nel son, Haverhill, Mass.; four children. Residence, Deny, N. H. Dolloff , Amy Josephine Babb Physician's assistant; social worker and writer; b., Lowell, Mass., Aug. 30, 1870; dau. John William and Josephine (Damon) Babb (direct descendant on maternal side of John Hancock, min ister in Lexington, Mass., in 1696, grandfather of Gov. John Hancock, and on paternal side of John Mason, grantee of New Hampshire in 1629); ed. public schools, Lakeport, N. H., and Providence, R. I., and private in struction in college branches at Han over, N. H.; m., May 5, 1888, Albert Simeon Dolloff, M.D. (Dartmouth Med. College, 1891), a native of Meredith, N. H., b. Aug. 19, 1862, who practiced some time in Beverly, Mass., and, later, for fifteen years, at New Hampton, N. H., removing to Lewiston, Me., in 1916; but retaining a summer home in New Hampton. Dr. Dolloff, who is on the staff of the C. M. G. Hospital at Lewiston, holds a captain's commis sion in the U. S. Medical Service, did relief work in France during the war, and after its close was sent on a Red Cross expedition to Montenegro, where he established a hospital and dispen sary at Niksitck and has charge of re lief work in a district embracing 55,000 people. Mrs. Dolloff has been physi cian's assistant and nurse for more than twenty years, and was actively en gaged in her husband's sanatorium at New Hampton; in Lewiston she has been police matron since Feb. 22, 1918; Baptist (superintendent Sunday school at New Hampton nine years); mem ber Cosmos Guild, W. C. T. U., Red Cross, Y. W. C. A., Hospital Aid Ass'n, Housewives League (treasurer); poeti cal writer of note and frequent mag azine contributor; One son, Albert Franklin, b. Nov. 23, 1896; graduated from New Hampton Literary Institu tion 1915; entered Bates College in class of 1919; enlisted in U. S. Coast Artillery, April 19, 1917; in active service as corporal one year in France, �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES returned in March, 1919, and will com plete his college course. Residence, Lewiston, Me.: summer home, New Hampton, N. H. Leighton, George Bridge General business; b., St. Louis, Mo., July 19, 1864; s. George Eliot and Isabella (Bridge) Leighton; ed. Har vard Univ., A.B. 1888; Episcopalian; Republican; member N. H. Republi can State Committee; colonel on staff of Gov. Henry B. Quinby, 1909-10; member N. H. Forestry Commission ; N. H. Conservation Commissioner; pres ident Los Angeles Terminal Ry. (Calif.); Leighton & Howard, 1889-1900; Steel Company, St. Louis, 1899-1903; Lone Star Ship Building Co., Allegheny By product Coke Co.; vice-president N. H. Historical Soc., Copper Exploration Co.; director, American Steel Foun dries, Emerson-Brantingham Agricul tural Implement Co., New York Rail ways Co.; member Committee on Safety Appliances, Amer. Ry. Ass'n, 1898-1903; Master American Railway Guild, 1899-1900; chairman Committee on Geology, Harvard University; founder and first president Associated Harvard Clubs; member Cincinnati, Loyal Legion, Society of Colonial Wars, S. A. R., Pepperell Ass'n, Lewisburg Memorial Ass'n (honorary trus tee), Somerset Club, Boston, Mass.; Union and University clubs, New York; Harvard Clubs, Boston, New York, Chicago, New York Farmers; owner of Monadnock Farms, Dublin, N. H., and strongly interested in agri culture; m., April 12, 1893, Charlotte Kayser, St. Louis; children, George Elliot (Harvard, A.B. 1917), Ensign U. S. N. R.; John Langdon (Harvard, A.B. 1919), ensign U. S. N. R.; Henry K., U. S. N. R. Address, Monadnock, N. H.; Ill Broadway, N. Y. Scott, Clarence Watkins Educator; b., Plymouth, Vt., Aug. 20, 1849; s. Hon. Charles A., M.D., and Betsey E. (Watkins) Scott; ed. Vermont State Normal School, Ran dolph, 1867; Black River Academy, 545 Ludlow, Vt., Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, 1870, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1874, A.M. 1877; LL.D., N. H. College, 1913; librarian, Dartmouth College, 1874-8; instructor N. H. Col lege, 1876-81 (admitted to Vermont bar, 1879); professor English, N. H. College, 1881-94; professor history and political economy, 1894-1913; profes sor history since 1913; Congregationalist; Republican; member Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Kappa "Kappa, Ameri can Historic Ass'n; m., 1888, Harriet M. Field, Duluth, Minn.; three children, Charles Field (B.S.), b. Jan. 23, 1891; Sue H. (A.B.) July 30, 1895; Alice H., Aug. 12, 1899. Residence, Durham, nTh. Jackson, Andrew Lawyer; b., Littleton, N. H., Jan. 8, 1882; s. James R. and Lydia (Drew) Jackson; ed. Littleton high school, Dartmouth College, A.B. 1903; in structor at Lyndon Institute, Lyndon, Vt., 1904; instructor in the Rochester (N. H.) high school, 1905, and later elected superintendent of schools in that city; in 1908 entered Boston Univ. Law School, graduating with highest honors. Upon his admission to the Massachusetts bar in 1910, he became associated with the firm of Hurlburt, Jones & Cabot, remained with this firm two years, then formed a partner ship with Paul Hurlburt, son of Hon. Henry F. Hurlburt of Boston, and opened an office in Rochester, N. H., under the firm name of Jackson & Hurlburt. The success of the new firm was immediate and during the next five years there was little litiga tion of importance in Strafford county in which it was not engaged on one side or the other. On the entry of this country into the war, he enlisted in the 1st N. II. Reg. of Infantry, and was en rolled in Company C as a private; his two brothers, Harry B. Jackson and William M. Jackson having enlisted in the same organization. He went over seas in the 103rd Infantry. In the Second Battle of the Marne, in an at tack on Hill 190, north of Chateau �546 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Thierry, he was wounded in the left wrist by a machine gun bullet and for his conduct in refusing to be evacuated and continuing in action and rescuing the wounded under heavy fire till over come by loss of blood, was cited for bravery, recommended for the Dis tinguished Service Cross and pro moted to Sergeant-Major. His regi ment on this occasion lost 770 of 890 men engaged, and of 234 men in his company but ten remained unscathed after the attack; following the cessa tion of hostilities he was designated by the government for a course of in struction at the University of Can. Pearson, Edward Nathan, Jr. Investment banker; b., Concord, N. H., March 4, 1884; s. Edward N. and Addie M. (Sargent) Pearson; ed. Con cord high school and Dartmouth Col lege (class of 1906, non-graduate); member of the firm of Schwabacher & Company, investment bankers, San Francisco, Cal.; m., July 6, 1910, E. Jean Povor; dau., Jane, b. May 31, 1914. Residence, Oakland, Cal. Pearson, Robert Houghton Engineer; b., Concord, May 30, 1885; s. Edward N. and Addie M. Pearson; ed. Concord high school, Dartmouth College (class of 1907) and Thayer School of Civil Engineering; engineer on Panama Canal, June, 190710; assistant foreman of construction on the Gatun Locks, laid the first con crete in that structure; d., Medford, Mass., Jan. 5, 1911. Stone, Harlan Fiske Lawyer; educator; b., Chesterfield, N. H., Oct. 11, 1872; s. Frederick Lauson and Ann Sophia (Butler) Stone; ed. Amherst College, B.S. 1894; A.M. 1897; Columbia Univ. Law School, LL.B. 1898; lecturer on law, Colum bia Univ. Law School, 1899-1902; professor of law, 1902-5; dean since 1910; member firm of Satterlee, Canfield & Stone, New York City; I di rector Atlantic & Charlotte Air Line Ry., Woman's Hotel Co.; president Ass'n American Law Schools; member American Bar Ass'n (com. on legal �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES education), etc.; m., Sept. 7, 1899, Agnes Harvey, Chesterfield, N. H. Residence, 2 Chestnut St., Englewood, N.J. Pearson, John Walter Investment banker; b., Concord, N. H., Nov. 6, 1888; s. Edward N. and 547 field municipal court since 1902; mem ber board of education; treasurer Lancaster & Jefferson Electric Co.; member A. F. & A. M., lodge, chapter and commandery; S. A. R., P. of H.; m., Aug. 30, 1904, Marie Halligan, Boston. Residence, Whitefield, N. H. Morrison, Howard A. Manufacturer; b., Jersev City, N. J., March 30, 1891; s. Henry K. and Emma M. Morrison; removed in child hood with his parents to Concord, N. H., and prepared at the Concord high school for the Massachusetts In stitute of Technology (class of 1914); superintendent of transportation, Scoville Manufacturing Co.; m., Oct. 14, Addie M. Pearson; ed. Concord high school and Dartmouth College (class of 1911); with Bonbright, Herrick & Co., investment bankers, Cleveland, O.; assistant paymaster, with rank of ensign, in U. S. Naval Reserve, July, 1917-March, 1919; m., Margaret Withee of Grand Rapids, Mich., July 3, 1917. Residence, Cleveland, O. Bowker, Edgar Marshall Lawyer; b., Lisbon, N. II., April 18, 1876; s. Mitchell H. and Laura P. (Brooks) Bowker; ed. Whitefield, N. H., high school, 1893; George Washington Univ. Law School, 1903; admitted to N. H. bar, 1905, and in practice in Whitefield, N. H., since; Baptist; Republican; justice White- 1916, Mildred, daughter of Edward N. and Addie M. Pearson of Concord, N. H.; s. Howard A. Morrison, Jr., b. March 5, 1919. Residence, Waterbury, Conn. Metcalf, Henry Harrison Journalist; b., Newport^N. H., April 7, 1841 ; s. Joseph P. and Lucy (Gould) Metcalf; ed. public and private schools, �548 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES Mt. Caesar Seminary, Swanzey, N. H., Law Department of the Univ. of Mich igan, LL.B. 1865; studied law in the office of Hon. Edmund Burke, New port, N. II.; admitted to the Sullivan County bar, Sept., 1866; engaged in journalism as editor of the White Mountain Republic, Littleton, N. H., 1867-8; editor of The People, Concord, N. H., 1868-72; editor of the White Mountain Republic, 1872-4; founded The Democratic Press, Dover, N. H., 1874, and edited and published the same till 1879: meanwhile founded The Granite Monthly, which he removed to Concord in the spring of 1879; in November of that year sold the maga zine to John N. McClintock and en gaged in the service of Stilson Hutchins as managing editor and editorial writer for the Manchester Daily Union, then established as a morning paper, continuing till 1882, when he returned to Concord as editor of The People and New Hampshire Patriot, continuing ten years in that position; purchased The Granite Monthly in 1892 and published the same for two years, then sold it to the Republican Press Ass'n; many years N. H. correspondent of the New York World, Herald and Times, and of the Boston Post; editorial writer for the Portsmouth, N. H., Times, twelve years and for the Cheshire Republican, Keene, N. H., five years; regained con trol of The Granite Monthly again in 1906 and continued its publisher till 1919; received hon. A. M., from Dart mouth College, 1913. Member First Universalist Church, Concord, N. H., moderator parish four years, superin tendent Sunday school seven years; vice-president N. H. Universalist state convention, 1906-15; member board of trustees, 1918- ; Democrat; secretary N. H. Democratic state committee, 1869-70; delegate Democratic Nat'l. Conv., 1876; president N. H. Demo cratic state convention, 1900; chairman Democratic city committee, Concord, several years; Democratic candidate for representative in Congress, Second N. H. District, 1910; appointed editor of State Papers (state historian) July 1913; member board of education, Littleton Union Dist. 1873-4; auditor Union School District, Concord, since March, 1906; member N. H. Constitu tional Convention, 1918; Concord Board of Trade (secretary, 1893-8, 1900-13) ; secretary N. H. State Board of Trade, 1907-16; member N. H. Soc. S. A. R., serving as necrologist; member board of managers and vice-president at different times (president, 1918-19); member executive committee N. H. Old Home Week Ass'n, 1899-1914, president since 1914; member N. H. Historical Soc., Patrons of Husbandry, (first lecturer and past master Capital Grange ; lecturer Merrimack County Po mona Grange eleven years; N. H. State Grange, 1897-1903; m., Dec. 18, 1869, Mary Jane Jackson, Littleton: children, Harry Bingham, b. Concord, N. H., Jan. 25, 1871 (Dartmouth, 1893); Edmund Burke, b. Littleton, N. H., July 7, 1872 ; Laura Prucia, b. Littleton, N. H., Feb. 4, 1874 (m. Harlan C. Pearson). Residence, Concord, N. H. �ALPHABETICAL INDEX OF SUBJECTS NAME Abbot, Charles Greeley Abbot, Florence Hale Abbot, Stanley Harris Abbott, Alfred Wells Abbott, Frances Matilda Abbott, Frederick Wallace Abbott, Harlan Page Abbott, Leon Martin Abbott, Sewall Wester Abbott, Warren Adams, Blanche Spalding Griffin Adams, Charles Darwin Adams, Charles Henry Adams, James Meade Adams, Wesley Africa, Walter Greenland Ahern, William Joseph Aiken, Edwin Joseph Albee, Ernest Aldrich, Edgar Aldrich, George Isaac Aldrich, Walter J Alexander, J. Grace Alexander, Thomas Branch Allen, Carl Addison Allen, Edwin Morris Allen, Fred Hovey Allen, Glover Morrill Allen, John Eliot Allison, Henry Darracott Amey, Harry Burton Amey, John Tillotson Amsden, Charles Hubbard Anderson, George Weston Anderson, Isabel Weld Perkins . . Andrews, Herbert Marston Anthony, Francis Wayland Aspinwall, Ada Mae Atherton, Ella Blaylock Atwood, Charles Edward Averill, Elisabeth Ayer, Frank M Ayers, Helen McGregor Ayers, Joseph Gerrish Ayers, Philip Wheelock PAGE 149 139 237 401 365 334 402 349 467 266 273 327 513 398 162 390 33 247 349 503 399 401 443 406 23 249 291 402 387 10 463 525 123 311 309 352 399 46 409 536 275 535 118 352 191 NAME Babbidge, Paul Freese Bachelder, Nahum Josiah Bachelder, Thomas Cogswell. . . . Bailey Benjamin Franklin Bailey, Charles Hardy Bailey, Irving Widmer Bailey, Marshall Henry Bailey, Solon Irving Baker, Benjamin Ward Baker, Dana Wingate Baker, Walter Smith Ball, Sumner Nehemiah Ballard, William Preston Bancroft, Charles Parker Bancroft, Susan Cushing Wood. . Barber, Daniel Fletcher Barnabee, Henry Clay Barnard, Charles Daniel Barnard, Harry Everett Barnes, George Washington Barney, Charles Oscar Barry, William Henry Bartlett, Benjamin T. Bartlett, Edwin Julius Bartlett, John Henry Bartley, William Tenney Barton, Jesse Morton Barton, Ralph Martin Bass, Robert Perkins Bassett, Whitman Sears Batchelder, Ernest Allen Baynes, Ernest Harold Beach, Amy Marcy Cheney Beal, Frank Johnson . Bean, Edwin Curtis Bean, George Fremont Beaton, Alexander, Argus Beckley, Chester Charles Beckwith, Hira Ransom Beede, Joshua William Bell, Charles Upham Bell, Louis Benton, John Edwin Bickford, John Calvin Billings, Warren Tracy PAGE 393 178 394 255 394 360 345 317 355 98 142 343 169 171 173 391 134 360 190 534 395 493 544 135 409 393 105 322 245 319 322 67 263 349 21 24 351 391 174 323 387 390 57 322 541 �550 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES NAME Bingham, George Hutchins Bingham, Harry Black Archibald Blackburne, Mary F. Blaisdell. . Blaisdell, Albert Franklin Blaisdell, Bertram Blaisdell, Carlyle W Blake, Amos Jewett Blakely, Quincy Blanchard, Grace Blunt, Harry Harmon Boutwell, Harvey Lincoln Bowker, Edgar Marshall Bowman, George Ernest Boynton, Roy J Brackett, Charles Albert Brackett, John Q. A Bradley, Mark Spaulding Branch, Oliver Winslow Brehaut, James William Brennan, James F Brennan, Vincent John Bridge, John Davis Bridgman, Don Seavey Brinley, Godfrey Malbone Britton, Arthur Harvey Britton, William John Brooks, John Graham Brown, Albert Oscar Brown, Alice Brown, Alice Van Vechten Brown, Calvin Luther Brown, Edmund H Brown, Edmund Towle Brown, Elisha Rhodes Brown, Emma Elizabeth Brown, Frank Herbert Brown, Frank Parker Brown, Fred Herbert Brown, George Henry Brown, Harry James Brown, Henry Currier Brown, John Henry Bugbee, Marion Louise Bugbee, Perley Rufus Buuock-Mahan, Lillian Gertrude Burbank, Charles E Burgum, Edwin Berry . . Burleigh, Alvin Burley, Benjamin Thomas Burlingame, Harriet Grace Boyd Burnham, Sylvester Burnham, William Henry PAGE 382 18 166 361 366 480 109 79 425 89 325 65 547 525 527 163 71 516 519 483 119 137 90 151 418 456 95 206 421 266 270 121 34 495 273 360 151 213 509 441 262 37 413 83 155 503 495 307 45 498 233 361 110 NAME PAGE Burroughs, Sherman Everett. ... Burton, George Dexter Busiel, John Tilton Buss, George Washington Buxton, Willis George 35 498 499 286 105 Cain, John Leavitt Campbell, Alfred Hills Carlton, Charles Elijah Carpenter, Dumont Hamilton. . Carpenter, Frank Pierce Carpenter, Georgia Butters Drake Carpenter, Philip Carr, Clarence Edgar Carr, Henry James Carroll, Annie Wilkins Carter, Solon Augustus Carter, William Scott Cavanaugh, John Bernard Cavis, Kate Chandler Chadwick, Henry Dexter Chamberlin, Alonzo Laban Chamberlin, Edson Joseph Chamberlin, Henry Eastman. ... Chandler, Clark Porter Chandler, Fred Gray Chandler, Horton Lloyd Chandler, William Dwight Chandler, William Dwight, Jr. . . Chandler, William Eaton Chapin, Bela Chapman, Charles E Charron, Henry Emery Chase, Arthur Horace Chase, Charles Parker Chase, Harvey Stuart Chase, Ira Arthur Chase, Levin Joynes Chase, Olin Hosea Chase, Russell MacMurphy Chase, Stuart Chase, William Martin Chellis, Frank Otis Cheney, Elias Hutchins Cheney, Harry Morrison Child, Edwin Leighton Child, Samuel Mitchell Child, William Henry Churchill, Mabel H. Hall Churchill, Winston Chutter, Frederick George Claggett, Fred Porter Clark, Allan Chester 357 498 155 523 93 522 19 77 366 175 1 15 479 230 474 517 154 390 28 500 137 501 500 501 3 245 231 190 51 158 383 95 39 27 237 353 19 464 127 12 353 518 367 283 193 482 359 331 �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES NAME Clark, George Langdon Clarke, Olive Rand Clay, Charles Leonidas Clifford, Thomas Fellows ...:... Clough, Clarence Edward Clough, Joseph Messer Clough, William Rockwell Clow, Fred Ellsworth Cobleigh, Marshall Day Coburn, Jesse Milton Cochran, John Milton Cogswell, John Ross Colby, Frederick Myron Colby, Ira Gordon Colby, James Fairbanks Cole, Anna B. Taylor Cole, John Adams Cole, Samuel Winkley Collins, Clarence Morton Colony Horatio Colony, John Joslin Conant, Charles Sumner Conant, Ernest Bancroft Conant, John Willis Conn, Charles Fuller Cook, Charles Fred Cook, George Copeland, Elmer Humphrey .... Copp, Owen Corey, Francis A Corning, Charles Robert Cottle, Marion Weston Couch, Benjamin Warren Cox, Channing Harris Cox, Guy Wilbur Cox, Louis Sherburne Crafts, Albert Barnard Cram, Ralph Adams Cram, William Everett Creasy, Frank Cressy, Will Martin Crocker, Herbert Samuel Crosby, Eva May (Emery) Cross, Allen Eastman Cross, Alvin Benton Crossfield, Frederic S Crowley, James Benedict Cummings, Allen Curtis Cummings, Edward Cummings, Milon David Currier, Charles Francis Adams . Currier, Clinton Harvey Currier, Frank Dunklee PAGE 518 226 157 367 203 282 317 438 277 295 306 542 4 153 138 515 375 371 519 467 135 543 371 371 195 13 5 523 414 303 7 344 6 521 445 522 426 411 419 78 297 415 299 373 373 527 498 186 417 409 419 531 154 NAME 551 PAGE Curtis, Wardon Allan Cutter, Guy Henry 417 29 Daley, Daniel James Danforth, Mary Shepherd Davis, Charles Thornton Davis, Nathaniel French Day, Arthur Kehew Day, Harry Brooks Dearborn, Burt Stephen Dearborn, George Vann Ness . . . Dearborn. Josiah Greene Dearborn, Sam Starrett Dearborn, Sarah Frances Stevens DeMeritt, Jennie Mabelle DeMeritt, John Demers, George Arthur Demond, Fred Clarence Dewey, Henry Sweetser Dickinson, Leonard Perley Dillingham, Thomas Manley. . . Dixon, Frank Haigh Doe, Haven Dolloff, Amy Josephine Babb . . DollofT, Charles Hall Donahue, Jessie Edith Rice Donahue, John Joseph Donovan, John Joseph Donovan, Michael Henry Douglas, Orlando Benajah Dow, George Francis Doyen, Charles Augustus Doyle, Jeremiah Joseph Drake, George Robert Drake, James Frank Drake, Nathaniel Seavey Drew, Irving Webster Drury, Samuel Smith Dudley, Albertus True Dudley, Harry Hubbard Duffy, George Ernest Duncan, Charles Duncan, George Henry Dunlap, Roger Allen Durrell, Jesse Murton Dutton, Samuel Train 455 94 418 418 Ill 138 511 306 74 527 101 87 165 310 271 331 419 318 421 126 544 90 530 530 438 54 85 434 285 523 326 94 279 149 240 439 305 329 98 435 258 433 107 Eames, George Herbert, Jr Eastman, Clarence Willis Eastman, Samuel Coffin Edes, Samuel Harcourt Edgerly, James Bartlett 381 158 37 30 287 �552 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES NAME PAGE NAME PAGE Edgerly, John Albert Edgerly, Joseph Gardner Edgerly, Winfield Scott Elliot, John Wheelock Ellis, Carleton Elwell, Rufus Newell Emerson, Abraham Fitts . Emerson, Benjamin Kendall .... Emerson, Charles Franklin Emerson, Charles Sumner Emerson, Francis Patten Emerson, Henry A Emery, Fred Parker Emery, Natt Morrill Emery, (William) Stanley English, Fred Hubbard Ernst, Clayton Holt Erskine, James Buddington Estabrook, Fred Watson Evans, Alfred Randall Evans, Ira Hobart Everett, Frederic Elwin 270 265 302 440 440 7 431 423 107 15 202 297 143 431 257 395 427 223 524 207 442 31 Floyd, Charles Miller Folsom, Channing Folsom, William Odlin Foote, Arthur Lowell Foss, George Ernest Foster, George J Foster, Herbert Darling Foster, Joseph Foster, William Albert Foster, William Hamilton Fowler, George Winthrop Fowler, William Plumer Freeman, Zoheth Sparrow French, Daniel Chester French, Emma Blood French, Frank French, George Barstow French, Horace French, James Edward French, Leigh Hill Frisselle, Frank Monroe Frost, Robert Frost, Stephen A 529 217 236 419 270 150 430 429 282 540 58 147 414 512 137 537 470 243 181 431 191 303 509 Fahey, John H Fairbanks, Arthur Fairbanks, Charles Albert Fairbanks, George Arlington .... Farley, Frank Edgar Farmer, James Cliiton Farmer, William Parker Farnsworth, Kate Maria Sheldon Farnum, Charles Henry Farnum, Lewis Calvin Farrand, George Edward Fassett, James Hiram Faulkner. Philip Handerson Felch, Albert Dustin Felker, Andrew Llewellyn Felker, Samuel Demerritt Fellows, Nellie E. Newton Fellows, William Bainbridge .... Ferguson, Frank William Fernald, Josiah Eastman Ferry, Edwin Sidney Fischer, Herbert Brainertl Fisk, Daniel Moses Fiske, Abby Gilman Fiske, Amos Kidder Flanders, James Greeley Fletcher, Lucy Nettie Fletcher, Robert Flint, William Willard Flint, William Willard, Jr 61 425 531 65 427 302 159 186 212 212 38 509 391 73 21 157 290 35 427 57 423 375 426 457 426 430 398 131 240 240 Gage, Walter Boutwell Gale, Stephen Henry Gallagher, Edward John Gallagher, Thomas Gallinger, Jacob Harold Gardner, Rufus Parker Gay, George Washington Gerould, Gordon Hall Gerould, James Thayer Gerould, John Hiram Gerrish, Frank Lawrence Gibson, Harvey Dow Gile, John Martin Glessner, John George Macbeth . Goddard, Christopher Marsh. . . . Goldthwaite, James Walter Goodall, Louis Bertrand GoodelL Richard Carter. Goodrich, Nathaniel Lewis Gordon, George Henry Goss, Winifred Lane Gould, Alfred Josiah Gould, Robert Truman Gove, Aaron Gove, Charles Augustus Grattan, Lawrence . . . Graves, Eli Edwin Graves, Robert John Greeley, Harry Parker 429 456 247 429 15 385 23 434 434 433 143 348 66 499 429 458 447 286 447 205 226 102 471 476 474^ 325 356 89 456 �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES NAME PAGE Green, Henry Francis Greenleaf, Charles Henry Greer, Benjamin Fuller Griffin, Appleton Prentiss Clark . Guernsey, Alice Margaret Guertin, George Albert Gunnison, William Towne 5 139 422 443 445 393 47 Hackett, Frank Warren Hackett, Wallace Hadley, Charles John Hadley, Elbridge Drew Hadley, George Plummer Hadlock, Albert Emerson Hale, William Gardner Hall, Daniel Hall, Dwight Hall, Harriet James Hall, Newton Marshall Hall, Walter Perley Halloran James Ambrose Hamblett, Charles Judson Hamlin, Frank Wilbert Hammond, Otis Grant Hannaford, Mary Elisabeth Neal Hanscom, Charles Ridgley Hanson, Benjamin Frank Hanson, Bert Hanson. Charles Lane Hardy, Willis Chenery Harriman, Alice Stratton Harriman, Walter C Harrington, Karl Pomeroy Harris, Almon Greene Harris, Ira Francis Harris, Sarah Neal Harris, Thomas Jefferson Hartford, Fernando Wood Hartshorn, William Newton .... Hartwell, Edward Mussey Hatch, Albert Ruyter Hayes, Charles Carroll Hayes, Francis Little Hayes, Frank Lincoln Haynes, Martin Alonzo Hazelton, Gerry Whiting Hazlett, Charles Albert Heard, Arthur Marston Henderson. James William Hendrick, Nellie Towne Hening, Crawford Dawes Herbert, John Hering, Hermann Siegfried 451 142 370 507 386 101 241 101 248 405 222 441 31 531 480 51 217 443 142 146 446 275 497 193 446 314 405 504 455 215 455 456 106 244 453 414 67 83 130 425 222 382 77 166 178 NAME Hetzel, Ralph Dora Hill, Frank Pierce Hill, Howard Fremont Hill, Joseph Adna Hirst, Edgar Clarkson Hobbs, Frank Pierce Hodgman, Burns Plummer Hodsdon, Ervin Wilbur Hoitt, Charles William Holden, Arthur James Holden, Gerry Rounds Hollis, Abijah Hollis, Allen Hollis, Henry French .... .\ ... . Holt, Hermon Hook, Andrew Jackson Hopkins, Ernest Martin Hough, Arthur Hugh Howard, Alfred Franklin Howard, Charles Danforth Howard, Charles Woodbury .... Howes, Benjamin Alfred Howland, Fred Arthur Hoyt, Charles Burleigh Hoyt, Deristhe Lavinta Hoyt, Horace F Hoyt, Louis G Hoyt-Stevens, Jane Elizabeth . . . Humphrey, Alice Caroline Hunt, Edwin Sumner Huntington, William Spooner . . . Huntress, Frank Huntress, Harriet Lane Hurd, Henry Norris Husband, Richard Wellington. . . Huse. Raymond Howard Hutchins, Harry Burns Hutchins, John Corbin Ives, Henry Goodson Jackman, Charles Lyman Jackman, Samuel Hason Jackson, Andrew Jackson, James Robert Jackson, Lydia Drew Jackson, Robert Jameson, John Butler Jenks, Arthur Whipple Jewell, John Woodman Jewett, Stephen Shannon Johnson, Jesse Johnson, Martha Evelina 553 PAGE 539 185 186 464 30 221 43 464 452 410 452 130 49 81 189 33 243 233 289 127 59 469 492 223 491 163 469 344 267 43 377 442 17 512 259 181 236 74 59 203 403 545 71 81 58 257 459 305 119 282 281 �554 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES NAME PAGE Johnson, Perley Albert Johnson, Thomas Franklin Jones, Andres B Jones, Edwin Frank Jones, Elgin Alonzo Jones, Fred Andros Jones, Seth Warner Jones, William Safford Jump, Herbert Atchison Junions, William Oliver 16 394 536 193 229 150 303 212 370 99 Keeler, Irad Eugene Keenan, George William Kellom, Franklin Pierce Kempton, Elisha Moody Kendall, John Chester Keyes, Anson L Keyes, Arthur Louis Keyes, Frances Parkinson W. . . . Keyes, Henry Wilder Keyes, Homer Eaton Keyser, Frank Nathaniel Kidder, Daniel Kimball, Benjamin Ames Kimball, George Morrill Kimball, Henry Ames Kimball, Herbert Harvey Kimball, Martha Smith Kimball, William Henry King, Charles Francis Kingsbury, Edward Newell Kingsbury, William Josiah Kivel, John Knowlton, Edgar Jay Knox, William Franklin 25 285 85 38 459 91 229 335 211 461 529 453 229 277 141 461 279 482 461 202 182 515 109 417 Ladd, Fred Newton Ladd, William Palmer Lake, Harry Foss Lamb, Fred William Lamprey, Maitland Charles Lane, Edward Austin Lane, Francis Ransom Lang, Walter Monroe Langdell, Samuel Frank Lauder, George Burns Laycock, Craven Leach, Edward Giles Learned, Henry Barrett Ledoux, Henri Toussaint Lee, William Andrew Leighton, George Bridge Leonard, Charles Hall 377 487 51 488 315 356 463 513 274 259 145 295 489 462 426 545 330 NAME PAGE Leonard, Henry Barrett Lewis, Homer Pierce Lewis, Jonathan Snow Lewis, Samuel De Wolf Linehan, John J Little, Clarence Belden Little, Cyrus Harvey Livingston, Frank Channing .... Lockhart, Burton Wellesley Lord, Harry True Lord, John King Lougee, Arthur Jewett Loveland, Israel Albert Lund, Fred Bates Lyford, James Otis 489 516 413 343 352 379 86 528 385 481 287 323 415 481 53 MacGreggor, Henry Frederick . . MacMurphy, Mary L. S. James . Madden, Charles Augustus Madden, Joseph Madigan, Thomas Henry, Jr.. . . Manahan, William Henry Mann, Hosea Ballou Mann, William Hazeltine Gage . . Marble, Thomas Littlefield Marden, Orison Swett Marshall, Harold Marshall, Roujet DeLisle Martin, Frederick Roy Martin, Nathaniel Everett Marvin, Winthrop Lippitt Mason, Ellen McRoberts Mason, Nathaniel Robert Mason, Wallace Edward Masseck, Frank Lincoln Matthews, Joseph Swett McAllister, George Isaac McCollester, Lee Sullivan .... McCollester, Sullivan Holman. . . McCrillis, John McDaniel, Allen Boyer McDonald, Etta Austin Blaisdell McDougall, Henry C McDuffee, Willis McElwain, Herbert Andrew McFarland, Annie Avery McGregor, George Wilbur McHugh, Bartholomew Franklin Mclntyre, Daniel McLane, John Roy McLaughlin, Agnes Winifred. . . . McLaughlin, George Asbury. . . . McQuaid, Elias Alfred 469 468 397 4o6 323 351 495 290 519 477 479 463 313 89 468 195 198 401 451 161 446 407 287 24 468 465 422 4 375 402 42 333 29 159 435 477 383 �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES NAME PAGE Mead, Edwin Doak Mead, Lucia True Ames Meader, John Levi Melendy, Jesse George Melville, Henry Merrill, Charles Clarkson Merrill, Robert Josiah Merrill, William Bradford Merrow, Lyford A Messer, Loring Wilbur Metcalf, Frank Arthur Metcalf, Harry Bingham Metcalf, Henry Clifton Metcalf, Henry Harrison Miller, Charles Ransom Miller, Edward Sherman Miller, Ida Farr Mills, Herbert Elmer Minot, Fanny E. Pickering Minot, Lena' Margaret Mitchell, Abram Whittemore ... Mitchell, Harry Walter Mitchell, John Lewis Mitchell, William Hugh Moore, Herbert Fisher Morrill, Albro David Morrill, Arthur Putnam Morrill, Charles Henry Morrill, Ellen Rebecca (Bryant) . Morrill, Grace Morrill, Harley Winslow Morrill, Osma Caroline Baker . . Morrill, Sibley Gage Morris, George Franklin Morris, James Henry Morris, Lula J. Aldrich Morrison, Henry Clinton Morrison, Howard A Morrison, Obe Gray Morrison, William H Morse, Edward Leland Clark . . . Morse, Harris A Moses, George Higgins Moulton, Warren Joseph Murchie, Alexander Murchie, Robert Charles Murphy, David Edward Musgrove, Frank Abbott Musgrove, Mary Donker Myers, Walter Crane 421 421 423 253 473 467 54 470 528 470 249 223 261 547 473 366 62 511 69 533 63 473 109 122 171 471 170 510 537 365 331 206 543 207 58 209 77 547 225 450 511 182 127 330 47 9 261 57 54 194 Nash, John Barzillia Nason, William Francis 69 123 NAME 555 PAGE Neal, John Herbert Nealley, John Haven Nelson, Edward William Newton, Earl Frank Nichols, Herbert Nichols, William Theophilus Niles, Bertha Niles, Edward Cullen Niles, Harold Herbert Niles, Mary Niles, William Porter Nims, Harry Dwight Nolin, William Peter Norris, Harry Waldo Norris, True Livingston Norwood, Charles Miles Noyes, Charles Hermon Nute, Eugene Pearl 540 311 510 447 511 422 294 49 451 294 274 279 199 507 491 389 455 267 Oakes, Frederick Warren Odell, Eva Beede Odell, Willis Patterson Odlin, Arthur Fuller O'Kane, Walter Collins O'Leary, Thomas Mary Orcutt, William Dana Osgood, Etta Haley Osgood, Wilfred Hudson Otis, Edward Osgood Owen, Ellery Scott 509 341 341 149 540 310 505 504 499 258 146 Page, Calvin Page, Charles Tilton Parker, Charles Sullivan Parker, Edward Melville Parker, George Amos Parker, Harry Elwood Parker, Hiram Parker, Hosea Washington Parker, Samuel Sewall Parker, Walter Matthew Parks, Isabel Merial Parsons, Frank Nesmith Patrick, Mary Mills Pattee, Fred Lewis Patten, Helen Philbrook Patterson, Joab Nelson Paul, Amasa Copp Paul, George Washington Paul, Sarah Woodman Pearson, Edward Nathan Pearson, Edward Nathan, Jr. . . . Pearson, Harlan Colby 417 439 403 91 345 387 10 9 394 543 113 329 507 505 258 497 321 251 503 3 546 248 �556 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES NAME PAGE Pearson, John Walter Pearson, Robert Houghton Peaslee, Robert James Peavey, George Smith Pender, John Perin, Florence Hobart Perley, George Edmund Perley, Mary Elizabeth Perley, Sir George Halsey Perry, Daniel Webster Peterson, Oscar William Pettee, Charles Holmes Pike, Edwin Bertram Pillsbury, Albert Enoch Pillsbury, Arthur Judson Pillsbury, Rosecrans William. ... Pingree, Samuel Everett Plimpton, George Lincoln Plummer, John Wesley Plummer, William Alberto Pollard, John William Hobbs ... Poor, Ruel Whitcomb Porter, Eleanor Hodgman Porter, John Lincoln Powers, Jennie B. Carter Powers, Samuel Leland Powers, Wilbur Howard Pratt, Louise Prentiss, John W Prescott, Charles Henry Prescott, Samuel Cate Preston, Frank Buchanan Preston, Frank Wesley Preston, George Culler Proctor, Edna Dean Pulsifer, Harry Bridgman Putnam, George Martin Putnam, Stephen Greeley 547 546 325 505 Ill 501 70 115 24 479 482 339 175 27 491 55 43 318 55 63 491 253 69 481 494 49 33 515 510 481 516 129 493 307 153 517 489 513 Quimby, Charles Elihu Quimby, Frank Pierce Quimby, Fred Elihu Quimby, Henry Brewer Quincy, Josiah Hatch 513 103 126 301 48" Ramie, Herbert Williamson Rand, John Prentice Randolph, William J Ranney, William Bradford Ray, Robert Allen Reed, George Harlow Remick, Helen L. Benedict Remick, James Waldron 425 114 517 313 62 179 360 201 NAME PAGE Remick, Mary Pendleton Rice, George Samuel Rich, George Frank Richards, Charles Herbert Richards, William Frances Richardson, Albert James Richardson, Ellen Ruddick Richardson, Henry Sturtevant . Richardson, Leon Josiah Richardson, William Cummings Ricker, Marilla Marks Young. . . Riley, Phil Madison Robbins, Joseph Henry Roberts, Ernest Porter Robertson, John Evans Robie, Charles Warren Robie, Edward Robie, Samuel Hastings Robie, Virginia Huntington Robinson, Maurice Henry Rogers, Fred Ashley Rogers, William Nathaniel RoSe, Jennie Clapp Rollins, Dillwyn Sidney Rollins, Edward Warren Rolofson, Mary Currier Roote, Charles Burgess Ross. Winfred Smith Rossiter, William S Rotch, William Boylston Rowe, Stewart Everitt Rublee, George Rundlett, Louis John Runnells, Ellsworth Potter Runnells, Ernest Potter Runnells, Everett Hazen Runnells, John Sumner Russell, Frank Webster Ryder, Herbert Daniel 201 516 458 494 493 62 121 465 489 486 73 483 221 82 376359 98 411 488 488 185 477 79 28 521 145 150 459 118 433 39 495 450 476 475 475 117 255 348 Saltus, (Amasa) Wright Sampson, Cassander Carv ...... Sanborn, Alden F Sanborn, Alice Evelyn Sanborn, Eugene Dana Sanborn, Frank Berrv Sanborn, Jeremiah Wilson Sanborn, John Page Sanborn, Mary Farley Sanborn, Walter Henry Sanders, Charles Henry Sanders, Loren Addison Sanderson, Henry Stephen 262 411 110 339 376 497 75 162 337 345 294 518 494 �ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES NAME PAGE Sargeant. Frank Wadleigh 370 Sargent, Orison Clark 219 Sawyer, Edward Allen 492 Sawyer, Enos Kittredge 295 Sawyer, Frederick W 492 Sawyer, Herbert Noyes 397 Sawyer, Roland Douglas 225 Sawyer, William Henry 187 Scales, Burton True 117 Scales, John 93 Scammon, John 347 Schofield, Mary Lyon (Cheney) . 533 Scott, Clarence Watkins 545 Setzer, William Judson 492 Shea, Michael Francis 379 Shedd, Charles Gale 435 Shedd, John Graves 326 Shedd, Rhoda Jane Colburn .... 438 Shepard, Annie Bartlett 213 Shepard, Ida Frances 327 Shepard, Joseph Eastman 42 Sherman, Lillian A. Tourtelotte . 146 Sherry, George Henry 306 Shockley, Alice Porter 45 Shontell, Frederick William. ... 340 Shurtleff, Merrill 271 Shute, Henry Augustus 369 Sibley, Mary Matilda Putnam . . 17 Silver, Ernest Leroy 199 Simonds, Katherine Call 263 Slayton, William Harvey 234 Sleeper, Alvah Guy 445 Sleeper, Charles Martin 445 Smalley, Fred Charles 293 Smith, Archibald Lavender 536 Smith, Charlotte S., M.D 486 Smith, Edward M 50 Smith, Ezra M 63 Smith, George Albert 542 Smith, Jeremiah 266 Smith, John Warren 541 Smith, Jonathan 174 Smith J. Brodie 486 Smith, William Clarke 542 Snow, Alpheus Henry 534 Snow, Leslie Perkins 337 Snow, Norma Cutter Currier. . . . 337 Spalding, James Alfred 529 Spaulding, Daniel Minot 524 Spaulding, Huntley Nowell 461 Spaulding, Oliver Lyman 187 Spaulding, Rolland Harty 21 Spaulding, William Waldemar. . . 13 NAME 557 PAGE Stacy, Thomas Hobbs Stearns, Edward Roland Stearns, George Landon Stevens, Edwin Dearborn Stevens, Henry Webster Stevens, Jabez Howes Stevens, Raymond Bartlett Stevens, Roland Eugene Stickney, Edward Huntington. . . Stoddard, Edward Percy Stone, George Weare Stone, Harlan Fiske Stone, Winthrop Ellsworth Storrs, John Williams Story, Fred Williams Straw, Herman Foster Streeter, Frank Sherwin Streeter, Lilian Carpenter Streeter, Thomas Winthrop Sullivan, Dennis Edward Sullivan, Edmund , Sullivan, Patrick Henry Sulloway, Alvah Woodbury Sulloway, Frank Jones Sulloway, Richard Woodbury . . . Swart, William Dumond Sweet, William Isaac 231 227 282 289 12 244 265 275 211 465 158 546 541 293 429 524 45 27 515 103 397 385 269 314 521 11 525 Taggart, David Arthur Taylor, Amos Leavitt Taylor, Frederick Wellington ... Taylor, Levi Colby Taylor, Maria Sanborn Tenney, George Amos Thayer, Helen Chadwick Rand. . Thayer, Lucius Harrison Thayer, William Fiske Thayer, William Wentworth .... Theriault, Marcel Thomas, Edwin Herbert Thompson, Edward Payson Thompson, Willis Duer Thorne, John Calvin Thorne, Mary Gordon (Nichols) . Thorp, Louis Ashton Thurber, Lester Freeman Tilden, George Thomas Tilton, Frank Pierce Tilton, George Henry Tobey, Charles William Towle, Fred Scates Towle, Loren Delbert Town, Francis Laban 389 386 528 91 334 527 462 462 41 61 269 458 82 452 298 298 371 487 541 506 483 440 217 239 369 �558 ONE THOUSAND NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTABLES NAME FAOE Towne, Hollis Frank Towne, Omar Alvah Townsend, Manley Bacon Tracy, Charles Alden Trickey, William Henry Tripp, Walter Henry Tripp, Warren True, Reuben Cutler Tuck, Edward Tuck, Edward Arthur Tucker, William Jewett Tufts, Edith Souther Tufts, James Arthur Turner, George Huffman Tutherly, Herbert Everett Tuttle, George Thomas Tuttle, James Patterson 381 18 290 319 281 315 343 190 355 406 162 227 69 407 262 535 97 Upham, James Duncan Upham, Warren Upton, Robert W 473 123 381 Varick, Thomas Rice Varney, Charles Wesley Vaughan, Charles Woodward . . . Verette, Moise 506 339 369 321 Wadleigh, Fred Tilton Wagner, George Augustus Walker, Charles Rumford Walker, Reuben Eugene Wallace, Ellen Alfreda Wallace, James Burns Warren, George Herbert Warren, Joseph Warren, Mary Hale Palmer Wason, Edward Hills Wason, Eugene Wason, George Butler Waterman, Thomas Palmer Watson, Irving Allison Weaver, George Albert Webster, Harold Adams Webster, Jennie Josephine A. . . . Webster, Jerome Pierce Webster, Lorin Weed, Charles Frederick Weeks, Albert J Weeks, John W Welch, John Tapley 177 382 6 145 150 170 447 134 450 251 261 167 133 22 309 134 363 363 363 11 479 233 129 NAME PAGE Wellington, Leonard Wellman, James Albert Wellman, Justin Owen Wells, Christopher Henry Wendell, Caroline R Wentworth, Joseph Weston, George Franklin Weston, Robert Spurr Wheeler, Bertrand Thorp Whippen, Frank Warren Whipple, George Hoyt Whipple, Henry Chandler Whipple, Sherman Leland Whitcher, William Frederick. ... White, Eliza Orne Whitford, George Langdon Whittemore, Arthur Oilman .... Whoriakey, Richard Wiggin, Joseph Wilder, Ella Caroline Abbot. . . Willis, Eben Marston Willis, John Richard Winchell, F. Mabel Winslow. Sherburn J Wood, George Albert Wood, Leonard Wood, Mary Inez Stevens Woodbury, Charles Edward .... Woodbury, Elmer Ellsworth. . . . Woodbury, Frank Ernest Woodbury, Frank Taylor Woodbury, Gordon Woodman, Frederic Thomas .... Woolson, Augustus A Woodward, Nellie F. Tupper Woodward, Sarah Jones Woodward, Susan Jones W Woodworth, Edward Knowlton . Woodworth, Mary Parker Worthen, Thomas Wilson Dorr. . Wright, George E Wright, Robert Morrill Wyman, Louis Eliot Wyman, William D 141 291 474 206 167 399 539 535 439 161 534 86 131 113 301 327 291 539 286 257 106 326 153 430 125 114 179 327 283 361 330 66 183 202 97 87 353 235 53 41 535 318 356 533 Yantis, Young, Young, Young, Young, 519 531 427 395 539 Effie Earll Harrie Minot James Burlington John Edwin Oscar L 3vi �This book is a preservation photocopy. It was produced on Hammennill Laser Print natural white a 60 # book weight acid-free archival paper which meets the requirements of ANSI/NISO Z39.48-1992 (permanence of paper) Preservation photocopying and binding by Acme Bookbinding Charlestown, Massachusetts a 1996 ����1 ���19 ■ ■ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Books, Booklets, Ledgers, & Diaries Digital File Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource One Thousand New Hampshire Notables: Brief Biographical Sketches Of New Hampshire Men & Women, Native Or Resident, Prominent In Public, Professional, Business, Educational, Fraternal Or Benevolent Work Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Henry Harrison Metcalf & Frances Matilda Abbott Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rumford Printing Company Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1919 Description An account of the resource A 558 page collection of indexed portraits & bios, from various NH men & women, from different walks of life, from the late 1800's & early 1900's. 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FOLIO F33 .M.9/*c.1 DATE DUE ����N E VV HANA PSHIRE, NA E. N. A COLLECTION OF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, WITH PORTRAITS OF SONS AND RESIDENTS OF THE STATE WHO HAVE BECOME KNOWN IN COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL, AND POLITICAL LIFE. Sold only by Subscription, Price $5. CONIPILED AND EDITED BY GEORGE. H. NIOSES. CONCORD, N. H. : THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLISHING COMPANY. J. G. BATTERSON, JR., MANAGER. 1893. �#: & #52: **ēot-GHö, N. H. �Q –3 2 /1 N 2) P R. E. F. A C E . and illustrators and binders of the volume, its projectors are deeply indebted for the careful supervision, amounting almost to a censor ship, which has accompanied the mechanical development of the book, and in the typographic and other excellences of the volume is found another proof of the superiority of New Hampshire men. The preparation of such a volume as this is necessarily attended with much collaboration, and to all who have in any way assisted in the work the editor desires to express his heartiest thanks, particularly to Hon. A. S. Batchellor, Hon. James O. Lyford, Hon. Charles R. O single volume can contain even a list of New Hampshire's eminent sons, much less recount their achievements. The list is one that never ends, for each generation adds to it. The story is one without climax, for each day adds a chapter. This volume, there fore, makes no claim to completeness. It is presented as a manifestly imperfect work, yet with the belief that it is far superior to anything of a similar nature yet issued. The field from which the material of this volume has been gathered is illimitable. It is impossible to cover it thoroughly; or even, perhaps, to make judicious selection from it. Yet in this book the projectors believe they present the results of discriminating comparison, showing New Hampshire men of this generation in every walk of life. The book has been long in preparation, yet no one connected with the enter prise feels that the result does not justify whatever delay has been entailed. To the Republican Press Association, of Concord, the printers Corning, Mr. Allan H. Robinson, Mr. H. H. Metcalf, Mr. George W. Sargent, Mr. H. C. Pearson, Mr. Edward O. Lord, and Mr. H. B. Carter, who, among others, have been an invaluable source of aid in the com pilation of the letter-press of the book. G. H. MOSES, Editor. CONCORD, N. H., December 1, 1893. iii State University of lowa LIBRARIES ��LIST OF SIXETCHES AND ABBot, FRANCIs L. ABBOT, Joseph H. PORTRAITS. . - - - - - - - . 193 BARTLETT, JoHN P. - - - - - - • - - . 192 BATCHELDER, RICHARD N. ABBOT, J. STEPHENS . - - - - - - - - 191 BATCHELLOR, ALBERT S. . BEAN, GEORGE F. BEAN, WILLIAM G. . * - - - - - - - BEATTIE, ALEXANDER M. - . - - • • - - - - - • ABBott, GEORGE W. . ABBOTT, HENRY . . 196 - . . 123 276 - - . 278 - - . 11 - • - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - - •- - - • - • - - - - - - ABBOTT, Jos HUA P. • - - - - • - ABBOTT, WARREN ADAMS, GEORGE H. . ALBIN, JOHN H. . ALDRICH, EDGAR ALEXANDER, ANSON C. . ALEXANDER, WILLIAM H. AMEY, JOHN T. . • - - - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - - . • • - - • - . - • - - - - . • 312 - BELL, JOHN J. . BERRY, NATHANIEL S. BINGHAM, GEORGE A. 211 - - 243 - . 392 BINGHAM, HARRY BLAIR, HENRY W. • . - - - . - • - • - - • - . 91 • - - - - - - . 27 - • - • . 349 - - - - • - - - . . 391 156 • - - - - . 38 - - - - - . 80 - - - - - • . 215 - - - - - - . 214 - - - - - - 224 - - - - * - • . 67 - - - - - - - - . 205 - • - - - - - - . 273 - • - - - - - • . 158 - BLAISDELL, HENRI G. BLAKE, IRA. N. . BLANDIN, AMOS N. . - • - - - - - - . 340 - - - - - - - - . 180 AMSDEN, CHARLES H. - • • • - • - - . 33 AYLING, AUGUSTUS D. • • - - - - - - - 7 BLUNT, EDwARD O. . - - • • • - - - • 4 • - - - - • . 26 Boss, IRVIN L. - • - - - - - - - . 395 . . 23 68 Bou RLET, John W. . Bow ERs, SHEPARD I. BRANCH, OLIVER E. BRENNAN, JAMES F. . • BACHELDER, NAHUM J. BAKER, ALPHEU's W. BAKER, HENRY M. . BALLOCK, GEORGE W. BARKER, FRED A. BARNARD, JAMEs E. . BARRON, OSCAR G. . BARTLETT, CHARLEs H. BARTLETT, GEORGE A. • . - - - - - - - - - - - - - • • - - - • • - • - - - . • • - - - - - .. 106 • - - - - • • - . 241 • • • - - - • - . 305 . . - • - - - - - . 121 - - - - - - - . BLODGETT, RUF US 351 • - 344 BRIGGS, JAMES F. BRow N, FRANK E. BRowN, FRANK H. BRowN, FRANK P. V • - - - - - - - - - • - - - - - - - . . 369 48 • • - - • - - - . .218 • - • - - - - - . 245 - - - - • - - • . 74 - • - - - • - . 384 - - - - • - - - - - . 237 . - - • • - - - - . 304 �BRowN, GEORGE H. BRow N, GEORGE L. . BRowN, HORACE A. BRow N, MANsoN S. BROWN, WARREN BRYANT, NApol.EoN B. BUNTON, ANDREW - • • • CHENEY, REUBEN H. . CHENEY, THOMAS P. 265 368 CHESLEY, CHARLES 252 128 401 • BURNS, CHARLES H. 216 BURTON, GEORGE D. BUSIEL, CHARLEs A. . BUxTox, WILLIs G. 381 CHRISTIE, JAMES I. CHURCHILL, FRANK C. CILLEY, HARRY B. CLAPP, HENRY W. CLARK, NATHANIEL H. CLARK, No Ali S. . CLARKE, FRANK G. CoCHRANE, WILLIAM H. D. CoFFIN, EDWARD D. CoGs wF. L.L., PARSONS B. 367 COLBY, ENOCII C. L. CALLAGHAN, WILLIAM J. . 396 CARROLL, EDWARD H. CARPENTER, PHILIP 160 BURBANK, WILLIAM W. ~BURLEIGH, ALVIN BURNHAM, HENRY E. CARTER, Hosk: A B. CARTER, SoLoN A. CARTER, WILLIAM S. . CHAMBERLIN, HORACE E. . CHAMBERLIN, Rob ERT N. . CHANDLER, HENRY CHANDLER, LLOYD H. 110 145 338 279 149 225 342 • 18 136 374 152 - CROSS, DAVID 329 CHANDLER, WILLIAM D. 199 CHANDLER, WILLIAM E. 65 CHASE, FRANKLIN N. 18S CHASE, HoRACE G. CHASE, IRA. A. CHENEY, BENJAMIN P. CHENEY, ELIAS H. CHENEY, FRED N. CHENEY, PERSON C. - CUMMINGS, GEORGE A. CUMMINGs, GEORGE E. CUMMINGs, HoRACE S. CURRIER, FRANK D. CURRIER, MooDY 198 116 3.18 185 114 407 151 258 181 186 266 CoNN, GRAN VILLE P. Cook, GEORGE . CoRNING, BENJAMIN H. CORNING, CHARLES R. Cours ER, Thom As J. . CRAGIN, AARON H. CRAW FoRD, GEORGE T. CRosBY, Dixi 231 99 310 12 323 2S 157 70 290 313 217 140 390. 230 97 335 247 DALEY, DANIEL J. DAMON, CHARLES H. . DANFORTH, CHARLES C. DANFORTH, SILVESTER P. . DANIELL, WARREN F. 337 103 264 vi 87 251 45 26S 204 79 �DAVIs, EDWARD B. DAVIS, GEORGE G. DAVIs, WALTER S. DEMERITT, John DEWEY, GEORGE M. DILLON, JohN J. DoDGE, JACOB R. DoDGE, JONATHAN T. DoE, CHARLES DoNovAN, DANIEL B. DoRR, CHARLEs M. . Dow, FREDERICK C. DownING, LEwis DownING, LEWIS, JR., DRAKE, BENJAMIN F. DREw, JoHN W. . DUNLAP, CHARLES H. 315 EASTMAN, CHARLEs F. EASTMAN, EDWIN G. . EASTMAN, John I. EDGERLY, JAMES A. ELDREDGE, H. FISHER ELLIOTT, ALONzo EMERSON, HENRY A. . EMERY, MATTHEw G. EvANs, ALFRED R. EvANs, PEARSON G. EvERETT, EDwARD H. 326 • FAIRBANKS, ALFRED G. FARR, GEORGE FELKER, SAMUEL D. FERNALD, GEORGE A. 127 130 376 190 267 96 161 FELLows, JAMEs F. FELLows, JoHN H. FLETCHER, EVERETT . FLYNN, JAMEs FosTER, WILLIAM L. . FRENCII, FRANCIs T. . FRENCH, JAMEs E. FULLER, LEVI K. 209 104 14 194 195 15 203 13 37 202 235 207 330 i 249 42 159 57 GAFNEY, CHARLEs B. GAGE, ISAAC K. . GALE, STEPHEN II. GALLINGER, JACOB H. GANNON, Joh N, JR., GAULT, NORRIS C. GILE, WILLIAM A. . GILMAN, EDWARD II. . GILMAN, VIRGIL C. GILMoRE, GEORGE C. . GILMORE, JOSEPH A. . GooD ELL, DAVID H. . GoodNow, WALTER L. GoRDON, JAMEs T. Goss, HERBERT I. GowING, FRED GRAVES, E. E. GREENE, CHAUNCEY H. GREENE, HERMAN W. GREENE, J. ALONzo GRIFFIN, SIMON G. GRIFFIN, WILLARD H. 321 143 HALL, DANIEL HAMBLETT, CHARLEs J. 393 250 19 275 325 233 314 146 31 �HAMILTON, JOHN H. . HAMMOND, GEORGE F. HATCH, GEORGE A. HATCH, JoHN HATCH, OsCAR C. HAYNES, MARTIN A. . HEAD, EUGENE S. HEAD, NATT HEAD, WILLIAM F. . HEARD, WILLIAM A. . HIGGINS, FREEMAN HILL, EDSON J. . Hobbs, FRANK K. HoDGE, ELLIoTT B. How ARD, Jose PH W. Hoyt, CHARLEs H. HUMPHREY, STILLMAN HUNTINGTON, NEwTON S. . 394 KILLOREN, ANDREW KIMBALL, BENJAMIN A. KIMBALL, JOHN . KNow LTON, EDGAR J. 60 47 - 63 120 187 328 LADD, FLETCHER LANG, PAUL LANGLEY, C. A. . LAS KEY, JOHN J. LAUDER, JAMES N. 253 LEACH, EDw ARD G. LEAVITT, GEORGE R. 240 46 LEIGHTON, GEORGE A. 208 30 LINEHAN, JOHN C. 59 LITTLE, GEORGE . LoCKE, G. Scott . LoCKE, Joh N. H. . LoRD, ALBERT C. 274 76 359 S6 358 - 22 254 295 189 291 - 56 306 175 - 163 184 20 364 171 298 HUSE, HENRY H. 2S5 LORD, EDWARD O. 403 HUTCHINs, STILsoN 400 LY FoRD, JAMES O. LYMAN, JohN D. 61 JACKSON, JAMES R. 25.) JENCKs, WELCOME JEWELL, DAVID L. JEw ELL, John W. JEw ETT, STEPHEN S. . JoNES, EDWIN F. JONES, FRANK Johnson, CLARENCE . Jor:DAN, CHESTER B. . 281 KENT, HENRY OAKES KEYES, HENRY W. KILBURN, LUCIAN M. . 332 21 389 356 MACKINNON, TRISTRAM. A. MANN, EDwARD F. MARBLE, HENRY 153 MARTIN, NATHANIEL E. 242 222 MARVIN, Tiio MAS E. MATHES, GEORGE F. McCoy, JAMEs N. McGREGoR, GEORGE McKELLAR, GEORGE 246 357 370 - 200 147 O. . 378 270 164 302 - W. A. 327 271 78 155 McKINNEY, LUTHER F. McLANE, JOHN 277 MEANS, CIIARLEs T. . 135 viii �MELCHER, WooDBURY L. . MERRILL, HOWARD P. 336 PEARSON, EDWARD N. PEARSoN, JoHN C. . PEARSoN, JoHN H. PEASLEE, WALTER S. PEAVEY, GEORGE S. PENDER, JoHN . PIERCE, DAVID R. PIERCE, FRANKLIN PIERCE, GEORGE W. PIKE, AUSTIN F. . PILLSBURY, CHARLEs A. PILLSBURY, RosBCRANs W. PILLSBURY, WILLIAM S. PITMAN, LYCURGU's PITMAN, WALTER PowRRs, WILBUR II. . • MERRILL, SHERBURNE R. . MESERVE, ARTHUR L. MITCHELL, JoHN M. . MITCHELL, WILLIAM H. . MORRILL, FRANK I. . MoRRISON, CHARLEs E. MoRSE, H. FRANK MoULTON, HERBERT B. MoULTON, Hosk: A B. . MURKLAND, CHARLEs S. 117 109 227 226 165 382 261 • 350 399 NASII, STEPHEN G. . NEALLY, B. FRANK NoRRIs, TRUE L. No YES, FRANK. G. NUTE, ALONzo NUTE, ALONZO I. NUTTER, ELIPHALET S. 346 O'SHEA, DENNIs . 25 134 379 244 49 107 234 69 316 73 354 262 115 169 PAGE, CALVIN PAGE, GEORGE F. PAGE, SAMUEL B. PAGE, SAMUEL T. PAINE, SAMUEL E. PALMER, FRED A. PARKER, CHARLES PARKER, IRA PARSONS, FRANK N. PATTERSON, JAMES W. PATTERSON, JoAB N. . 183 229 PRATT, MYRON J. PREscott, BENJAMIN F. PRESCOTT, DANIEL C. PRESTON, GEORGE C. . PUTNEY, HENRY M. 167 178 QUIMBY, FRANK P. QUINBY, HENRY B. 228 RANDLETT, JAMEs E. RAY, JoHN C. RAY, OSSIAN REMICK, JAMES W. REYNOLDS, LEONARD P. RICHARDs, DExTER . RICHARDSON, LOREN S. RoBINSON, ALLAN H. RoBINsoN, HENRY 138 263 301 322 71 ix 182 299 256 339 85 385 39 387 118 361 T5 212 58 137 363 5 102 �RoBY, HARLEY B. Rog ERs, WALTER M. . RoLFE, HENRY P. RoLFE, Rob ERT H. ROLLINS, EDWARD H. RoLLINS, FRANK M. RoLLINS, FRANK W. Row E, GEORGE R. Row ELL, CLARK F. Row ELL, FRANKLIN P. SANBoRN, EDWARD B. S. SANBoRN, JOHN W. SANBoRN, WALTER H. SANDERs, GEORGE A. SARGEANT, CY RUs SARGENT, HARRY G. . SAWYER, CHARLEs H. SAwYER, WILLIAM D. SCAMMON, RICHARD M. Scott, CHARLEs . SCRUTON, WALTER S. SEAVEY, JAMES F. SINCLAIR, CHARLEs A. SLAYTON, Edwa Rid M. SLAYTON, HIRAM K. SMITH, CHARLEs C. SMITH, CoNVERSE J. SMITH, EMMON's S. SMITH, JOHN B. SPALDING, Joli N A. SPAULDING, OLIVER L. SPRING, John L. STANIELs, CHARLEs E. 197 307 105 201 72 35 STEARNs, STEARNS, STEVENs, STEVENS, STEVENS, EzRA S. ONSLow CHARLEs W. HENRY W. . Joseph L. . 17 82 317 222 320 STEVENS, LYMAN D. 111 331 STEwART, G. PERCIVAL 260 144 STILLINGS, FERDIN AND A. 311 308 STONE, CHARLEs F. . STREETER, FRANK S. . SULLIVAN, ROGER G. . SULLOWAY, ALVAH W. 239 168 221 220 259 372 371 355 166 219 139 172 16 125 373 257 124 TAGGART, DAVID A. . TALLANT, JOHN G. TASKER, Joli N. C. THAYER, WILLIAM F. THEOBALD, GEORGE L. ToDD, GEORGE E. Tow LE, J. WARREN TRUESDELL, EDMUND E. TUCKER, WILLIAM J. TURNER, HIRAM N. TUTHERLY, WILLIAM . TUTTLE, HIRAM. A. . TUTTLE, WILLIAM O. 324 100 UPTON, HIRAM D. 352 113 VAN DYKE, THOMAS H. VIRGIN, FRED P. 170 296 93 236 269 WADLEIGH, THOMAS L. WALKER, GUSTAVUs 173 282 �WALKER, J. ALBERT . WALKER, JoHN G. WALKER, JOSEPH B. . WHITAKER, JoHN WHITCHER, IRA . WHITE, DANIEL M. . WHITTEMORE, JACOB B. WHITTEMORE, SIDNEY B. WILKINS, CLARENCE H. WILLIS, HARLoN S. WOOD, JAMES A. WooDBURY, LEVI Woods, EDWARD WooDwARD, CLEMENT J. . WoodworTH, ALBERT B. Wool,SoN, AUGUSTUS A. WRIGHT, CARRoLL D. WALKER, THOMAS J. WALKER, WILLIAM, JR. WALLACE, Rob ERT M. WARDE, DAVID A. WARDE, GEORGE P. WASON, GEORGE A. WATERHOUSE, SYLVESTER WATERHous E, WILLIAM E. WATsoN, IRVING A. WEBSTER, J. FRANK WEED, A. S. WELCH, JoHN T. WELLMAN, JERRY P. . WENTwoRTH, NATHANIEL WESTON, JAMES A. WHEELER, JoHN W. WHIPPLE, THOMAs J. YoUNG, YoUNG, YoUNG, YoUNG, YoUNG, 112 23S xi AARON ANDREW H. CHARLES A. . JACOB D. WILLIAM H. H. 300 108 142 303 272 348 101 347 43 174 148 9.5 286 287 28S 177 289 ��S O closely is Hon. John B. Smith connected with New Hampshire and her interests that one is loath to credit another state with his birth; yet it was in Saxton's River, Vt., April 12, 1838, that he was born. At nine years of age, with his family, he removed to Hills borough, where he was educated in the common schools, supplemented by a course at Francestown academy. In 1854 he became a shop hand in a peg-mill at Henniker, afterward was employed in Manchester, was then a clerk in a country store at New Boston, and afterward became proprietor of a drug store in Manchester, a year later establishing a small factory at Washington for the production of knit goods. Soon after he leased the Sawyer woollen mills at Weare. Encouraged by his success in these ventures, he went to Hillsborough Bridge in 1866 and built a small mill that was the beginning of the extensive plant of the Contoocook Mills Co., of which he is president. Until 188o Mr. Smith made his residence in Manchester; since then he has lived at Hillsborough Bridge, where he has just built a residence that is ranked among the finest in the state. His wife is Emma E., a daughter of Stephen Lavender, of Boston. In politics Mr. Smith has always been an active Republican, though it was not until 1884 that he held office, being in that year a member of the electoral college. Two years later he was elected a member of the executive council, and in 1888 was a candidate for the gubernatorial nomination, missing the honor by a slight margin. In 1892 this honor came to him by acclamation, and was followed by his election by the people, being the first governor thus chosen since 1884. GOV. JOHN B. SMITH. As a business man, his career has been marked by success. As an employer of labor, he has never met a difficulty, though his employés are numbered by the hundreds. In politics, his record is bright, and New Hampshire may well waive the credit of his birth, since to her belong the fruits of his manhood's endeavor. . �H ON. TRUE. L. NORRIS, member of Governor Smith's council from the First district, was born in Manchester. He was edu cated in the public schools of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and fitted for Harvard college, but the call of his country echoed the voice of duty, and he forsook a college course to enter the army, and saw service with the Fifth Massachusetts volunteers. At the conclusion of his mili tary service, the youthful soldier took up the law as a student in the office of his father, Col. A. F. L. Norris, in Boston, and was admitted to the bar on the day that he attained his majority. Several years of practice followed, until the allurements of a newspaper career drew him away from the law to follow a more jealous mistress, journalism. With the zest of a born journalist, Colonel Norris entered upon his work. For several years he was stationed at Concord, where he represented the AVew York //erald, the Boston Globe, and the l/anchester (7tton. HON. TRUE L. NORRIS. His correspondence for these papers during the years of his service ranks among the most brilliant of newspaper productions in the last ten years in New England. The years covered by Colonel Norris at Concord, were exciting in politics, and crowded with important events. In hold ing up a daily mirror to this panorama, Colonel Norris displayed a ver satility, a piquant originality, and a correctness and minuteness of de scription that called attention to his work as among the best of its kind. In 1887, Col. Charles A. Sinclair bought The Daily / vening Times, and weekly States and (Whion, and Mr. Norris at once assumed the po sition of editor and manager of both papers, thereupon transferring his residence to Portsmouth. As an editor, he sustained the reputation he had made as a correspondent; and as a manager, he has developed bus iness qualities equal to his journalistic skill. As a result of this rare combination, Colonel Norris has the satisfaction of presiding over a bright paper, that in point of circulation and influence is second to. none. �ON. JOHN C. RAY of Manchester, member of Governor Smith's council from the Second district, was born in Hopkinton, and is 66 years old, and through all the years of his life has been an active, influential, and honored citizen. His parents removed to Dunbarton when he was but seven years of age, and from this town, when he had but barely become of age, he was sent as representative in the legisla ture. His youth did not prevent his influence, however, and he was gladly elected a second and a third time. His fellow-citizens afterward honored him by election as chairman of the board of selectmen, and superintendent of schools, and here, too, his service was eminently sat isfactory. He was chosen superintendent of the state industrial school at Manchester, July 2, 1874, and succeeding years have witnessed his unanimous re-election by the trustees, despite his desire for release from the duties. Mr. Ray's administration of this important public institu tion has been marked with great success. A rigid disciplinarian, he has tempered justice with mercy, yet never relinquishing his firmness. Compelling respect, he has won also affection, and in dealing with those H thrown under his care he has continued to make the influences of his own personality a factor in the formation of the character inculcated by the training of the school. Under him the state industrial school has become a reformative, not a penal, institution. In addition to the duties of this position, Mr. Ray also sat in the legislature during HON. JOHN C. RAY. the session of 1881 as a representative from Ward 2, Manchester, and served as a trustee of the state normal school at Plymouth. He is greatly interested in stock raising, and at Dunbarton he owns one of the best stock farms in New Hampshire. On taking his seat in the council he resigned his position as superintendent of the industrial school, but the trustees of the institution, with full recognition of the value of Mr. Ray's services, have steadfastly declined to accept his resignation. �H E family of Hon. Edward O. Blunt have been honored in In that city, Mr. Blunt was born, forty-five years ago. He was educated in the public schools and became a member of the firm of J. G. Blunt & Son, a firm that suc ceeded to a business established by Mr. Blunt's grandfather in 1836. T Nashua through three generations. Of this business Mr. Blunt became owner in 1883, when his father died, HON. EDWARD O. BLUNT. after forty-nine years of active mercantile life. Mr. Blunt's great interest in public affairs in the city of his birth and residence led him soon to office, and he was made a member of the board of aldermen during the administrations of Mayors Williams and Holman, being with one excep tion the only man that has ever served three years as alderman from Ward 6. In this position Mr. Blunt's years of service were given to various important committees, and under his championship and direc tion a part of the present sewerage system of Nashua was built. In a larger field of politics Mr. Blunt has also won renown. For many years he was a member of the Republican state committee. In 1881 he was a representative in the legislature. In 1886 he was elected to the state senate, serving in the session of 1887 as chairman of the committees on labor and incorporations, and as a member of others. The first named committee was an especially important one during the session of 1887, by reason of the large amount of labor legislation that was pro posed or enacted in that year. In 1892 Mr. Blunt was again called to office by an election to Governor Smith's council, where he sits as the representative from the Third district, elected by a large majority on the popular vote. His knowledge, gained by a varied experience in local, municipal, and legislative bodies, and state administration, is gauged by a personal acquaintance that extends over all New Hampshire, among which acquaintance there are none to gainsay the honor, the courtesy, the ability, and more than all, that unfailing and modest liberality that endears him most to those who know him best. �ON. FRANK N. PARSONS of Franklin, member of Governor H Smith's council from the Fourth district, is one of the later gen eration of New Hampshire men who have achieved prominence through the modest brilliance of ability. He was born in Dover, September 3, 1854, and was educated wholly in New Hampshire, taking a degree at Dartmouth College in 1874. Immediately following his graduation from college he took up teaching as a profession. He read law with Hon. Daniel Barnard, and later in the office of Hon. Austin F. Pike, and upon becoming admitted to the bar he forsook teaching and became a partner of Mr. Pike, the firm of Pike & Parsons continuing until the death of the senior member in 1886. As a lawyer, Mr. Par sons displayed remarkable scholarship. His preparation of a case is careful, and his presentation of it is masterly. He has been frequently engaged in cases of magnitude, and in the celebrated proceedings in 1890 for a mandamus against the clerk of the house of representatives with relation to the roll of the next legislature, Mr. Parsons, as counsel for the “if entitled ' ' members, raised the successful issue that caused the full bench to render its decision of “no jurisdiction.” In 1891, Judge William S. Ladd, reporter of the decisions of the supreme court, died, and the court, in choosing his successor, selected Mr. Parsons as pre eminently the member of the bar best fitted by taste and by learning to fill the position. Governor Smith's council is composed largely of young men. In point of youth, Mr. Parsons takes precedence; in point of ability, he yields to none. HON. FRANK N. PARSONS. �N the council of Governor Smith, Herbert B. Moulton, of Lisbon I has exhibited the strong traits that have characterized his straight forward life. Mr. Moulton was born in Lyman, July 5, 1846, and his education was obtained in the common schools. His early life was one of toil, and he came finally to embark in the lumber and live-stock busi ness, in which he has built up a large and lucrative trade. He resided in Lyman in the early years of his business life, and in that town re ceived many honors at the hands of his associates. In 1876, and again in 1877, he represented Lyman in the legislature, and after a few years' residence in Lisbon, to which place he removed in 1878, he was chosen to the same position, sitting in the legislature of 1885. As a partisan, Mr. Moulton has been active, and his nomination to the council from the largest of the councillor districts came with substantial unanimity, and he was elected by a gratifying majority. His place upon important committees has given him an opportunity for the display of his energy, and he has acquitted himself with credit in all that he has undertaken in the public service. In private life Mr. Moulton is greatly esteemed: a man of sound judgment, his advice is often sought, and as a man of wide experience his counsels are readily followed. HON. HERBERT B. MOULTON. �G'. AUGUSTUS D. AYLING, adjutant-general of New Hamp shire, was born in Boston, Mass , in 1840. He was educated at Lawrence academy, Groton, Mass., and in the public schools of Lowell, and was employed in the office of J. C. Ayer & Co. when the war broke out. April 16, 1861, he enlisted in the Richardson light infantry, an unattached company that afterward became the Seventh Massachusetts battery. January 4, 1862, he was appointed second lieutenant in the Twenty-ninth Massachusetts volunteers, and was made first lieutenant, December 6 of the same year. GEN, AUGUSTUS I). AYLING. He was mustered out, May 26, 1864. April 25, 1865, he became a first lieutenant of the Twenty-fourth Mass achusetts regiment, and was made adjutant of the regiment. He was also aide-de-camp and judge-advocate on the staff of Maj. Gen. R. S. Foster, who commanded the First division, Twenty-fourth corps. He was mustered out of the service January 20, 1866. In the fall of that year he went to Nashua, and for three years was a travelling salesman, For ten years following, he was the confidential clerk of Charles A. Gillis. During his residence in Nashua, he served as inspector of check-lists, assessor, and assistant city marshal. He was senior vice commander of John G. Foster post, G. A. R., and mustering officer for the department of New Hampshire. In 1877, when Company F, Second Regiment, N. H. N. G., was formed, he was elected first lieu tenant and succeeded to the command of the company, retaining it un til July 15, 1879, when, by Governor Head, under the new law, he was commissioned adjutant-general of New Hampshire, and has held the position ever since, being by virtue of his long service the ranking state adjutant-general in the United States. He is a Mason, a Knight Templar, a member of the G. A. R., of the Loyal Legion, and of sev eral military-social organizations. General Ayling's term of service has seen great improvement worked in the National Guard of New Hamp shire, most of which may be directly traced to his keen foresight. �EN. JERRY P. WELLMAN, inspector-general on the staff of G Governor Smith, was born at Hinsdale, October 22, 1843. He is a citizen of Keene, and has held many municipal positions with dig nity and credit, serving always to the best of his ability, and receiving and meriting the approval of his friends and constituents. In his selec tion for his present position, no mistake was made, for he has been long and conspicuously identified with the National Guard in New Hampshire, his service in that body dating from April, 1878, when he enlisted in Company H, Second regiment. His first six years of ser vice saw him wearing a sergeant's stripes. At the end of that time he was made a second lieutenant, his commission bearing the date of De cember 15, 1883. On July 16, 1884, he rose to be first lieutenant, and was made a captain, August 1, 1885. Five years from that date he was discharged by reason of the expiration of his term. But his connection with the military of the state did not cease then, for on February 17, 1891, he was appointed inspector of rifle practice with the rank of major on the brigade staff, leaving that office to accept his present position. General Wellman has won a just recognition in his connection with military affairs in New Hampshire, and his appoint ment as inspector-general is a reward of merit as well as a compliment. By reason of his years of service in every grade of military activity, he has acquired a thorough and accurate knowledge of the necessities of the brigade. By training and by desire he is enthusiastic for the better ment of the service. He has but to follow in his new position the course that he has pursued in other places of trust and responsibility, and the results that he desires, the ends that he aims at, will be secured GEN. JERRY P. WELLMAN. permanently and positively. �EN. WILLIAM D. SAWYER of Dover, quartermaster-general G on the staff of Governor Smith, is a son of ex-Governor Charles H. Sawyer, and was born in Dover, November 22, 1866. He was ed ucated in the public schools, and attended Phillips academy, Andover, graduating there in 1885. He pursued his studies in Yale college, and received his degree from that institution in 1889, immediately taking up a business career in connection with the Sawyer woollen mills in Dover. In this corporation General Sawyer holds the highly responsi ble position of treasurer, and as a collateral business interest he is a member of the firm of F. A. & J. Sawyer, selling agents for the Sawyer woollen mills. Other positions of trust held by him embrace a member ship in the directory of the Portsmouth & Dover railroad, and a similar position in the Somersworth Machine company. General Sawyer is a Mason, and a Knight Templar. In politics he has taken an active in terest and has seen service, being now a member of the Republican state committee. General Sawyer married Susan G., daughter of Hon. Joshua G. Hall of Dover, and has one child. General Sawyer is one of the leading young men of the state. In religious matters he is a Congregationalist. - - GEN. WILLIAM D. SAWYER. �EN. STEPHEN H. GALE, commissary-general on the staff of He attended the public schools, and finished his education at Kingston academy and at Comer's Commercial college at Boston. In 1864 he embarked in G Governor Smith, is a native of East Kingston. business at Haverhill, Mass., as a manufacturer of boots and shoes. This business he carried on for five years, until, in 1869, under the firm name of Gale Brothers, he became associated with his brother, John E. Gale, in the same line of business in the same city. This firm continued at Haverhill until 1884, when a branch establishment GEN, STEPHEN H. was set up in Exeter, and General Gale went thither to assume charge of it, his brother, with John H. Sanborn, who had been admitted to the firm, taking charge of the Haverhill factory. The two factories at Exeter and Haverhill were conducted in this manner until 1891, when the plant at Exeter was enlarged, and the two branches were consoli dated at the latter place. This factory is now one of the largest in New Hampshire, and contributes not a little to the energy and prosperity of Exeter. Around it have sprung up the homes of its operatives, and by its pay-roll each month many thousands of dollars are put into circula tion. Its output is constantly increasing, and its reputation is wide and favorable. General Gale during his residence in Haverhill, was a member of the city government, serving in 1874. He was a member of the Republican city committee, and was also a director in the First National bank of Haverhill. General Gale, during his residence in Exeter, has become actively and intimately connected with the enterprise of the town. He has been public-spirited and benevolent. He has contrib uted not a little to the success of his party. He has labored for the interests of those associated with him in business. He is modestly self-assertive, kindly, genial, hospitable,—a rare man of rare quality GALE. frank, earnest, and successful. IO �G'. H. ADAMS, judge advocate GEN. GEORGE general on the staff of Governor Smith, is a native of Campton, where he was born May 15, 1851. After the usual training in the public schools he entered Kimball Union academy at Meriden, and fitted for college, entering Dartmouth in 1869. Four years later he was graduated, and at once became principal of the high school at Middleboro, Mass.. where he remained only one year, at the end of that time turning to his chosen profession, the law, as a student in the office of Hon. Henry W. Blair at Plymouth. In 1876 he was admitted to the bar and in that year also came his first political honor in the form of an election to the constitutional convention. This has since been followed by membership in the legislature of 1883 in which he performed the duties attendant upon a prolonged and somewhat turbulent session with great display of zeal and skill. In 1890 he was appointed a deputy collector of internal revenue for this district, and has just now received his appointment on the governor's staff. He is a director in the Pemi gewasset National bank of Plymouth, where he practises law as the partner of Hon. Alvin Burleigh. General Adams is eminently qualified for the positions that he has held. He is one of the most genial men in disposition, a merry, laughter-loving spirit wins him friends, and back of that lies a measure of ability and a capacity for work that make him a dangerous antagonist at the bar and that fit him to adorn a high place in the esteem of associates and acquaintances. General Adams has long since given promise of success and has long since honored its draft. His law practice has covered every portion of preparation and pleading and his social duties, calling him into every field of activity, have developed the gentlemanly qualities that needed no nurture. H. ADAMS. II �EORGE COOK, M. D., surgeon-general upon the staff of Gov G ernor Smith, was born at Dover, November 16, 1848, the son of Solomon Cook and Susan Ann Hayes. At the age of seven he re moved with his parents to Franklin, where his education was begun in the Franklin academy, and was completed in the high school at Concord in which city his parents had taken up their residence, and in Dart mouth medical college, receiving his degree in 1869. Dr. Cook be gan the practice of his profession in Henniker, but soon removed to Hillsborough, and after a few years came to Concord, where he has since resided. In medical circles Dr. Cook has taken a high rank, due largely to his studious habits and care. For seven years he was city physician and member of the board of health of Concord; is a member of the New Hampshire Medical society, and has been president of the Centre District Medical society. Since 1889 he has been a member of the United States pension board of examining surgeons, and on the staff of the Margaret Pillsbury General Hospital, and medical officer at the Odd Fellows Home. GEN. GEORGE COOK, M. Dr. Cook has also been visitor from the New Hampshire Medical society to Dartmouth medical college. His ap pointment as surgeon-general came almost in the line of promotion, as for different years he was connected with the medical branch of the military service as assistant surgeon, and surgeon of the Third Regi ment of New Hampshire National Guard, and as medical director with the rank of lieutenant-colonel of the First brigade under Gen. D. M. White. General Cook's membership in secret societies embraces Masonry, Odd Fellowship, and the Sons of Veterans. In religion, he is an Episcopalian, and is a member of the vestry of St. Paul's church. General Cook as a man is esteemed no less highly than as a physician; for his sterling qualities, the unerring exercise of his keen perceptions, D. and the unaffected manner of his intercourse with his associates have won him esteem as much as his professional skill has won him admiration. 12 �OL. CHARLES H. DUNLAP of the governor's staff was born He is the son of Archibald H. Dunlap, a famous seed-grower, and is asso C at Nashua, June 17, 1853, and has always lived in that city. ciated with his father in business. COL. CHARLES H. He was educated in the public schools of his native city, and as a boy was one of the most popular of Nashua's ingenuous youth. Arriving at manhood, he lost none of his hold upon his associates, and in every field of endeavor that he has en tered he has found on every hand scores of friends who have been at tracted to him by his winning qualities. In the conduct of his business, Colonel Dunlap has been rarely successful. Colonel Dunlap's extensive commercial relations extend into every state and territory. From the day of attaining his majority, Colonel Dunlap has been deeply interest ed in politics, and beginning in his own ward, among those who had known him from birth, he has worked upward, first holding office as selectman, and then passing through other local and municipal offices, through the common council and the board of aldermen, and coming in 1889 to a seat in the house of representatives, where he made many warm personal and political friends, and was a deservedly popular and efficient legislator. Colonel Dunlap is one of New Hampshire's repre sentative young men. Connected by blood with one of the best and oldest families in the state, his natural ability has been such as to win for him many places of honor and responsibility. By education and taste, he is a business man, yet the increasing cares of large interests have not been permitted to dwarf the sunny side of his social nature, and to all circles he is an eagerly welcomed addition. DUNLAP. I3 �OL. FREDERICK C. DOW, aide-de-camp on the staff of Gov C ernor Smith, is a resident of Manchester, and was born in Pem broke in 1847. He attended the public schools of the town, took a course in Pembroke academy, and when seventeen years old went to Manchester, where he has since resided and where he began life as a clerk in a shoe store. Three years as a clerk had given him such a knowledge of the business, and had rendered him so valuable to the firm, that he was admitted to partnership, and a year in this relationship enabled him to purchase his partners' interest. At the age of twenty one, therefore, he was in sole ownership of the store in which four years before he had found employment as a clerk. This business has grown under the personal supervision of Colonel Dow, and is now the largest boot and shoe store north of Boston, and its proprietor is ranked among the leading men of affairs in the metropolis of the state. He is a trustee of the Manchester Savings bank, and a director in the Manchester National bank. Colonel Dow is married, and has two children. His home in Manchester is one of the most elegant in the city. Colonel Dow's connection with Governor Smith is a long one, having begun when each was a young man laying the foundations of future success. Nor is the connection a personal one only, for they have jointly erected in Manchester an extensive block of apartment houses. Colonel Dow's qualities are attractive. Through energy he has compelled success. Through frankness he has won respect. Through tact he has made friends. Through honor he has kept them. COL. FREDERICK C. DOW. �OL. BENJAMIN F. DRAKE, aide-de-camp on the staff of Gov New Hampton, October 8, 1844. When he was two years old his parents removed to Lakeport, where C ernor Smith, was born in he was educated in the public schools and French's select school. At the opening of the war he entered the government employ at the Spring field armory, where he learned a machinist's trade. He was afterward superintendent of two manufactories in Massachusetts, and later was master-mechanic of the Mount Washington railway. In 1878, return ing to Lakeport, he became a member of the firm of J. S. Crane & Co., retiring in 1885 to assume charge of the construction of the Lakeport & Laconia water-works, resuming the partnership at the completion of the contract, this time organizing the Crane Manufacturing Co., build ers of knitting machinery. Of this corporation Colonel Drake is treas urer, a director, and a moving spirit. Colonel Drake has not limited his attention to his private interests solely, but has been much in pub lic and corporate service. He has been a selectman, sat in the general court in 1883, and was a member of the constitutional convention of 1889. He is a director in the Lakeport water-works, of the National bank of Lakeport, of the Lake Village savings bank, president of the Mutual Building and Loan association, a trustee of the public library, and a member of the Lakeport board of trade. In 1887 he was appoint ed steamboat inspector by Governor Sawyer. Colonel Drake is a mem ber of the New Hampshire club, of the Lincoln club, of the Home Market club, and of the White Mountain Travellers association. In secret society life, Colonel Drake has been and is prominent. He is a Mason, a Knight Templar, and has reached the thirty-second degree: he is an Odd Fellow, a Patriarch Militant, a Red Man, a Knight of Pythias, and present grand vice-dictator of the New Hampshire Knights COL, BENJAMIN F. DRAKE. of Honor. Laconia. I5 Col. Drake is member from ward six, first city council of �OL. WALTER S. SCRUTON of Hillsborough, aide-de-camp C on Governor Smith's staff, is a native of Rochester, and was born January 26, 1865. In the public schools of his native city he obtained his preliminary education, graduating from the high school in 1883. In the fall of that year he entered Dartmouth college and took his degree with the class of 1887. Almost immediately following his graduation he went to Hillsborough, where he assumed charge of the high school, succeeding a college classmate who had died. For two years he retained this position, and then resigned to enter business as a druggist, purchasing a store in Hillsborough. This calling he has since followed. For two years he has served as town clerk of Hills borough, and has been a member of the board of education. No sketch of Colonel Scruton's life would be complete without reference to his college career, in which he was a conspicuous member of a brilliant class, and was prominent and active in all the varied social and athletic life. He was a member of Psi Upsilon fraternity, and of the Sphinx senior society. In athletic life he was especially prominent. He was a mem ber of the college base-ball nine for three years, and during his senior year was pitcher on the first championship team that Dartmouth ever boasted, to his work more than to any other being due the winning of the pennant of the American College Base-Ball association. Colonel Scruton has entered actively into the enterprises of Hillsborough. His ready companionship has won for him merited friendships, and he has reaped the reward in prominent business successes. Progressive intel ligence has marked his mercantile career, and successive honors await him. COL. WALTER S. SCRUTON. I6 �ON. EZRA S. STEARNS, secretary of state, came to that office 1891, richly endowed with the character and attainments necessary to sustain the exacting requirements of the position. He was born in Rindge, Sept. 1, 1838, and has always resided there, being edu cated in the public schools, by private tutors, and in Chester, N.J., where he studied and taught at the same time. For several years he was man ager and editor of a newspaper at Fitchburg, Mass., and before that H in was connected with publishing houses in Boston, New York, and Phila delphia. Mr. Stearns, in 1876, published a history of Rindge, follow ing it in 1877 with a history of Ashburnham, Mass., works of great value in point of historical accuracy and literary skill. Mr. Stearns has always been actively, ardently, and prominently a Republican. In 1864, 1865, 1866, 1867, and 1870 he represented Rindge in the legislature. He served in the state senate in 1887 and 1889, and in 1891 was holding a seat in the house of representatives when he was elected secretary of state. For more than twenty years Mr. Stearns has been moderator in Rindge. In the legislature, Mr. Stearns could not fail to take an active part. In debate he was keen, incisive, ready, with a wealth of satire that was both dreaded and admired. His committee assign ments were always laborious, and therefore important; but he shirked none, winning credit in the committee-room equal to that attained upon the floor. Among the duties of Mr. Stearns's first term as secretary of state, was the inaugurating of the Australian ballot system, an arduous task. HON. EZR.A. S. Its completion without an error was a rare tribute to the secre tary's methodical and careful conduct of the office. Mr. Stearns is a widely read, scholarly man, and the degree of master of arts, which he received from Dartmouth college, in 1887, was a merited tribute to a studious, cultured gentleman, who assumes nothing that is not won, and who concedes nothing that is not due. STEARNS. 17 �| Mor twenty-one years, with the exception of 1874–75, a year of Democratic control, Colonel Solon A. Carter has been treasurer of the state, his renominations in Republican caucuses coming as a matter of course, without dissenting voice. Why, then, multiply words? That fact speaks too plainly for amplification. Colonel Carter was born in Leominster, Mass., June 22, 1837; since 1859 he has been a resident of this state, first making his home in Keene, where he was superin tendent of the Keene gas-works. In September, 1862, he went out as a captain in the Fourteenth New Hampshire regiment. His service lasted till the close of the war, and he was mustered out in August, 1865, with the rank of captain of staff, having served, however, in 1864, as assistant adjutant-general of volunteers. Colonel Carter's service was a brave and active one. He fought in many of the most severe engage ments of the war, among them being Petersburg, the campaign before Richmond, the Fort Fisher expeditions, Baylor's Farm, and the capture of Wilmington. This service was not unrecognized, for, after the close of the war, he was brevetted by President Johnson, for gallant and meritorious conduct on the field, major and lieutenant-colonel of volunteers. At the close of the war he returned to Keene and was en gaged in clerical work until called, in 1872, to the office that he now holds. In addition to his service as state treasurer, Colonel Carter has seen public life as member of the legislature in 1869 and 1870. Col onel Carter's conduct of the treasury has been a creditable life-work. The burden of his labor has been always great, and for much of the period of his incumbency he performed the work of the department unaided, or nearly so, with no thought of lightening his load. In 1891 the legislature provided him with a deputy,–a mark of appreciation too long delayed. COLONEL SOLON A. CARTER. 18 �T is a marked honor to succeed while yet young to important pub lic position. This marked honor belongs to Fred Gowing, super intendent of public instruction, who was born in Medford, Mass., December 6, 1860, the son of James Gowing, Jr., and Elizabeth Jane Caswell. He was educated in the public schools of Medford, and entered Tufts college in 1877, receiving the degree of bachelor of arts in 1881. He immediately entered the ranks as a teacher, begin ning first in the district schools at Barrington, and coming thence to the high school at Wilmington, Mass., and then to the Cottage Grove College Preparatory school, at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., then as principal of a grammar school at Lawrence, Mass., and at Haverhill, Mass., I until he was called to the head of the Mount Pleasant school in Nashua, where he achieved a pronounced success as an educator and a disci plinarian, and in 1890 was selected to be superintendent of the schools of Nashua, remaining in that position until the winter of 1893, when he was unanimously selected by Governor Smith and his council to succeed Hon. James W. Patterson as superintendent of public instruc tion. Mr. Gowing's family is one that for two centuries has been identified with New Hampshire, and he is thoroughly in touch with the public school movement in the state. By his youthful enthusiasm, no less than by his solid attainments and experience, he is qualified to take up the work of his eminent predecessor, and to carry it forward even more symmetrically than before. Mr. Gowing, though elevated to a very important position, yet retains that innate modesty that has been the charm of his life. A distinctly self-possessed man, possessing a marked courtesy and gentleness, he is eminently qualified, aside from his mental gifts, for the office to which he has been chosen, and the FRED GOWING. earnestness with which he has laid hold of his new work is the most happy promise of the success that is to follow him in years to come. I9 �T is a divided allegiance that Hon. John C. Linehan gives to the land of his birth and the state of his residence, yet neither can complain, for to one he bears the tender loyalty of a son, to the other he yields the fruits of his activity. Colonel Linehan was born in Ire land in 1840, and came to this country in 1849, residing since 1852 in Penacook. At that time he began to earn his own living in the cotton mill at Penacook, and in five years time he passed through nearly every department of cotton manufacture. Then he assumed charge of the box department of Rolfe's sash and blind factory in Penacook, remaining there from 1857 to 1861, when he entered the army and enlisted in the Third New Hampshire. He returned home in 1866, engaged in the grocery business at Penacook, continuing—with partner or alone—until 1890. Colonel Linehan was always a Republican, and his activity caused him to be elected to the city government, where he served in both branches, and in 1886 he was chosen a member of the executive council, serving till June, 1889. In 1890 he was an agent of the eleventh census to compile the manufacturing statistics of Concord and vicinity, and in September of that same year he was appointed by Governor Goodell insurance commissioner, to succeed Hon. Henry H. Huse. Since the close of the war, Colonel Linehan has been greatly interested in Grand Army matters. He was first commander of the post at Penacook, and department commander of the state in 1883-'84. He was president of the New Hampshire Veterans' association in 1885–86, was a member of the national pension committee from 1884 to 1888, was junior vice commander-in-chief of the national G. A. R. in 1887, and is a director of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial asso ciation. HON. JOHN C. LINEHAN. Colonel Linehan's first term as insurance commissioner was marked by the enactment of the Barber law, directed against the opera tion of the so-called endowment orders in New Hampshire. 2O �AMES OTIS LY FORD, son of James and Mary I. (McLane) Lyford, was born in Boston, Mass., June 28, 1853. He was edu cated in the Boston public schools and at the New Hampshire Con ference seminary at Tilton. He read law in the office of Sanborn & J Clark, of Concord, and was admitted to the bar in 1880. He practised two years at Tilton, when he was appointed law clerk in the Interior Department at Washington. He resigned his position in that depart ment to become the confidential clerk of General R. N. Batchelder of the U. S. army, which place he held until appointed bank commis sioner of New Hampshire, by Governor Sawyer, in 1887. In 1889, upon the reorganization of the bank commission, he was appointed its chairman, and served until 1892, when he was re-appointed by Gover nor Tuttle for another term of three years. In addition to these posi tions, Mr. Lyford was elected a member of the constitutional conven tion of 1876 from the town of Canterbury, being one of its youngest members. He was a member of the legislature of 1893 from Ward 4, Concord, served upon the judiciary committee, and was the leader of his party in the house. This summary conveys no idea of Mr. Lyford's work: for aside from his highly creditable career in office, he has made himself prominent in the journalistic field by his editorial connection with the leading newspapers of New Hampshire, and as political editor of the National Republican at Washington. He is an interesting speaker, and his services are always in demand in political campaigns, upon the stump, or in service in the committee head quarters. This sketch would be incomplete not to contain at least a reference to his work upon the bank commission, and to the creditable manner in which he has discharged the duties of his office. He found the commission at the date of his first appointment without method, without records, without influence; and he has brought it into the confidence of the people and of the banks. JAMES OTIS LY FORD. 2 I �WILLIAM ANDREW ILLIAM ANDREW HEARD was born at Wayland, Mass.. August 25, 1827, the son of William and Susan (Mann) Heard. A sturdy constitution and a vigorous mind were his only inheritance, and at the age of fifteen, after limited schooling, he began life for him self as a clerk in the store of Timothy Varney, at Center Sandwich, and in 1849 embarked for himself in general trade, retiring from mer cantile pursuits after nearly twenty-eight years of service, and after sev eral profitable business ventures. In August, 1862, Mr. Heard enlisted in the Fourteenth New Hampshire Volunteers, and upon the organiza tion of the regiment was commissioned quartermaster, becoming brig ade quartermaster in November of the same year, and resigning in September, 1863, on account of ill health. During the long years of his residence in Sandwich, Mr. Heard has held many public trusts and offices. From 1859 to 1861 he was town clerk, in 1873 and 1874 he was representative in the legislature, from 1872 to 1887 he was treas urer of the Sandwich Savings Bank, and from 1874 to 1887 he was clerk of the courts of Carroll county. His high reputation as an able financier, gained by his many years of successful business experience, led to his appointment as national bank examiner for Maine and New Hampshire in December, 1886, and he embarked upon the duties of that position to resign them in 1889, when, upon the reorganization of the bank commission, he was appointed a member of the board by Governor Goodell, and was reappointed in 1891. Mr. Heard has had a life of great activity, and has been followed by success. A kind, hearty, mild-mannered, genial gentleman, wise yet modest, his honors have come as a merited recognition of his ability; and the half century that he has spent in Sandwich, to say nothing of the years of his pub lic service, have stamped him as a noble, trustworthy, upright man. HEARD. 22 �MONG the influential men of New Hampshire, men who are A trusted, men whose opinion is quoted, men whom the people find find pleasure in honoring, none is better known or more respected than Alpheus W. Baker, of Lebanon. He was born in that town May 22, 1834; but aside from the years of childhood, his residence was else where until after the war. When fourteen years of age he was appointed a page in the New York assembly, which position he held during the session of 1848 and 1849. Two years later he was clerk in a commis sion house in New York city, where he remained until 1856, when he emigrated to Wisconsin and settled there. In 1862 he enlisted in the 23d Wisconsin regiment as a private. By faithful and meritorious ser vice he won a commission; but impaired health compelled him to resign in 1864. After leaving the army, he returned to his native town, where the remainder of his active and busy life has been spent. He was elected to the legislature from Lebanon in 1873, and re-elected in 1874. He was made assistant clerk of the house two years later, which posi tion he held for two sessions. He was then twice elected clerk of the house, and might have held that position indefinitely had he been dis posed to accept continued re-elections. He was also assistant secretary of the constitutional convention of 1876. He was appointed postmaster of Lebanon by President Hayes in 1881, reappointed by President Ar thur in 1885, and served until the second year of President Cleveland's administration. In 1890 he was appointed a member of the board of bank commissioners, an office he now holds. In the various positions of honor and trust in which he has been placed, he has invariably acquitted himself with credit. It was, however, as clerk of the New Hampshire house of representatives that he was most widely known. ALPHEUS. W. BAKER. What Charles P. Sanborn was to the speakership of that body, Alpheus W. Baker was to the clerk's position. Neither has been surpassed by any of their honorable and worthy successors. �RVING ALLISON WATSON, of Concord, a son of Porter B. I and Luvia E. (Ladd) Watson, was born at Salisbury, September 6, 1849; received his preliminary education in the common schools of New Hampshire and at Newbury (Vt.) Seminary and Collegiate Institute; commenced the study of medicine in 1868 with Dr. Cochrane, of Newbury, Vt., and continued with his uncle, Dr. H. L. Watson, and later with Dr. A. B. Crosby, of New York; at tended medical lectures at Dartmouth college and at the Medical Department of the University of Vermont; graduated from the latter in 1871. The same year he located and commenced the practice of medi cine at Northumberland, N. H., remaining there ten years. During his residence in that town, he was several years superintendent of schools, and twice (in 1879 and 1881) was elected to the state legisla ture. He was largely instrumental in securing the passage of the law creating the state board of health, and was appointed one of its mem bers, and at its organization in September, 1881, was elected secretary and executive officer of the board. In October of that year he removed to Concord, where he has since remained, still holding the posi tion of secretary and executive officer of the state board of health. In 1889 the state board of health was made also a state board of lunacy, and the executive work of the latter board has devolved upon him since its creation. He is also registrar of the vital statistics of the state and president of the state board of cattle commissioners. He has four times been elected secretary of the American Public Health association, hav ing held the office continuously since 1883. He is a member of the American Medical association, American Public Health association, White Mountain Medical association, Centre District Medical society, New Hampshire Historical society, and several other societies and organizations. IRV ING ALLISON WATSON. 24 �EW Hampshire has no fitter son in this generation than Edward Nathan Pearson, who was born in Webster, September 7, 1859, the son of John C. Pearson and Lizzie S. Colby. Mr. Pearson was educated in the Warner high school and at the Penacook academy, and graduated from Dartmouth college in the class of 1881. Immediately following his graduation he was employed as city editor of the Concord Evening Monitor, and has retained his connection with that paper ever since, with the exception of one year spent in the schools of Wash ington, D.C., as principal of one of the grammar departments. Mr. Pearson in 1882, upon his return from Washington, became associate editor of the Monitor and Independent Statesman and in 1890 was made managing editor. In 1892 he assumed also the duties of business manager of the Republican Press association, and as such was the can didate of his party for public printer in January, 1893, and was elected. He was married December 8, 1882, to Miss Addie M. Sargent, of Leb N anon, and has four children. Mr. Pearson's life has been one of modest yet incessant activity. In every position that he has been called upon to fill he has considered the best fruits of his power none too great to be yielded. His connection with the Monitor and Statesman has been marked by a versatile solidity of achievement. Vigorous, honest, out spoken, graceful, he has contributed to every department with a lavish hand, and has impressed a worth of style and reliability upon their columns. No man ever had a better friend than he: untiring in his courtesy, gentle, impulsive, frank, true, the symmetry of a genuine gentlemanliness makes perfect the meed of his praise. EDWARD NATHAN PEARSON. 25 �HILE NAHUM J. BACHELDER retains his present rela tions to New Hampshire agriculture, that industry will not lan guish, for to him, as to no other, are the farmers of the state indebted. VV Mr. Bachelder was born and has always lived in East Andover. He was educated in the schools of that town, at Franklin academy, and at New Hampton institute, supplementing this course with such extensive pri vate reading and study as to receive, in 1891, the degree of A. M. from Dartmouth college. Mr. Bachelder has always been a farmer, and has been for many years connected with grange interests in New Hamp shire. In 1883 he was elected secretary of the state grange. The office of secretary of the state grange he held until 1891, in one of the years intervening declining an election as master, accepting the chair in the latter year, and still holding it. He was the first secretary of the Grange State Fair association, and to him is due the success that has attended the annual meetings of the association at Tilton. In 1887 he was chosen secretary of the state board of agriculture, and in that capacity has done valiant service for the farmers of the state. In 1889, as a just recognition of the man who first conceived the idea. Mr. Bachelder was appointed commissioner of immigration, and at once set at work to populate the abandoned farms of the state, working with such energy and so much to the purpose, that the first year of his service saw more than 3oo farms reclaimed. By the legislature of 1891 this office was consolidated with that of secretary of the board of agri culture, and Mr. Bachelder has carried on the work along both the old and new lines, yet always with success. In April, 1891, he was appointed a member of the newly created board of cattle commissioners, and by his activity has succeeded in nearly extirpating tuberculosis from among the herds of the state. Mr. Bachelder is a progressive NAHUM J. BACHELIDER. thinker in a position requiring progressive thought. 26 �ON. ALBERT STILLMAN BATCHELLOR was born at Beth H lehem, April 22, 1850. Immediately upon graduation from Dartmouth, in 1872, he entered the office of Hon. Harry Bingham, at Littleton, and was admitted to the bar in 1875. He soon became a member of the firm of Bingham, Mitchell & Batchellor, and the con nection still continues. Twenty years association with Mr. Bingham, as pupil and partner, is a voucher for a good lawyer and an honest one, and Mr. Batchellor has never discredited his credentials. The business of the firm has been varied and extensive, and Mr. Batchellor has had a professional experience that is accorded to few men of his years. In the realm of politics Mr. Batchellor has achieved an enviable reputa tion, and ranks with the younger leaders of the Democratic party of New Hampshire. A liberal share of such honors as the party has had to bestow have been conferred upon him, and they have been modestly and worthily borne. As solicitor of Grafton county for two years, representative in the legislature for Littleton during three successive sessions, and as a member of the governor's council in 1887–88 he performed much valuable public service. Notwithstanding the great demands of his professional and public life, Mr. Batchellor has found time to devote to literary pursuits, becoming especially interested in the history of our state during the provincial period and the early years of statehood. It is safe to say that few men are so well versed in the history and traditions of those stirring times. That he was appointed by a Republican governor to the very responsible position of editor of the provincial papers is a worthy compliment to the learning and re search of the one, and to the discernment and fairness of the other. As a trustee of the state library he has performed invaluable service to the state, while his influence has at the same time been felt in educa HON. ALBERT STILLMAN BATCHELLOR. tional matters as an active alumnus of Dartmouth college and in other directions. 27 �HARLES ROBERT CORNING was born in Concord, Decem ber 20, 1855, and was educated in the schools of that city, at Phil lips Andover academy, and by private tutors. He read law with Anson S. Marshall and with William M. Chase and Jonathan E. Sar gent and attended lectures in the Harvard law school, and was admitted to the bar in March, 1883. Mr. Corning's tastes, however, inclined rather to literary pursuits, and he has won more than passing fame as a student and author. He has three times visited Europe, and his journeys have provided material for interesting lectures in addi tion to having furnished the inspiration for a most charming and viva cious work of travel under the title of “Aalesund to Tetuan.” HON. CHARLES He is also the author of valuable historical and biographical pamphlets and of numerous lectures and magazine articles upon historical subjects. In politics Mr. Corning is a Republican, and as such was a member of the house of representatives in 1878, declining re-election because of failing health. In 1883, however, he again sat in the house, and in 1889 was a member of the state senate. In 1891 he was appointed an assistant attorney in the department of justice at Washington. Mr. Corning also served for six years on the board of education of the city of Con cord and is a trustee of the state library and of the Fowler Public Library. As a man of letters, Mr. Corning is among the most promi nent in New England, his careful and acute knowledge giving weight to his work. Mr. Corning, before he was called to his present posi tion, was for some years secretary of the New Hampshire Historical society, and was among the most efficient and valuable working mem bers of that organization. Added to his rare mental characteristics, Mr. Corning possesses a charming conversational power, a fascinating grace of expression, and a warm geniality of manner. ROBERT CORNING. 28 �EORGE CLINTON GILMORE, a descendant on both sides from the Scotch-Irish of old Londonderry, New Hampshire, is a typical son of the state, born in Bedford, September 25, 1826; son of William Gilmore and Matilda (Eaton) Gilmore; educated in the public and private schools; was connected with the manufacturing cor porations of Manchester and Milford for 37 years, from bobbin boy to agent; married, in 1853, Miss Lucy A. Livingston, born in Walden, Vermont, March 1, 1830; one child living, Waldo Eaton Gilmore, born April 28, 1854; member of both branches of the city council of Manchester, and of the house of representatives in the years 1856, '67, '72, '75, 76, '79, '80, 85, '86, and '93, and a member of the state senate in 1881–82; was chosen colonel of the Amoskeag Veterans for 1875-'76; member of the constitutional conventions of 1876 and 1889; one of the trustees of the state library since 1888. As president of the New Hampshire Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Colonel Gilmore has labored industriously for the revival of patriotism, and is proud of the history of New Hampshire and has contributed not a little to its pages, having compiled and published the “Manual of the New Hampshire Senate from 1784 to 1894,” and the “Roll of New Hampshire Soldiers at the Battle of Bennington, August 16, 1777,” and by his own life and labors has set an example for those who will follow him, an example luminous in its integrity and fidelity to the tra ditions and history of the state, in the love of its past, and the hope of its future. HON. GEORGE CLINTON �LLIOTT BRAINARD HODGE, chairman of the board of fish and game commissioners of New Hampshire, was born in Eaton in the province of Quebec, November 14, 1839, the son of Berzillia Brainard Hodge and Sarah Elliott, and was educated at the Cookshire high school and at Colebrook academy. At the age of twenty-one Mr. Hodge began life as a professional photographer, following that calling in various localities until 1881. June, 1882, he was appointed superin tendent of the state fish-hatching house at Plymouth, and entered upon what has proved to be the work of his life, for in 1883 he was appointed by Governor Bell a member of the fish and game commission, and was re-appointed in 1888, being at present chairman of the board. As fish and game commissioner, Mr. Hodge has been at the head of the move ment for placing the New Hampshire commission abreast, if not in the lead, of similar organizations in other states. How successful that movement under his leadership has been, the testimony of the sports men of New England will best prove. The restocking of the lakes and streams of New Hampshire with food-fish, the extinction of poaching in the game-producing forests of the state, and the creation of a senti ment favorable to the sportsman and discrediting the pot-hunter, have been carefully fostered and developed by Commissioner Hodge. Not only has Mr. Hodge proved himself an organizer, but he has also shown himself to be a student. His reports have been models of excel lence and compendiums of information. Thoroughly conversant with the needs of New Hampshire and delicately in touch with the pulse of improvement, Mr. Hodge is carrying out the great work which he began and will not suffer to lag. Mr. Hodge is prominent in Masonic circles, having held nearly all the minor offices, has been high priest of Pemigewasset Chapter, thrice illustrious master of Omega Council, and for two years was most illustrious grand master of the Grand Council of New Hampshire. ELLIOTT BRAINARD HODGE. 3o �HE New Hampshire fish and game commission numbers as one of T its devoted members Willard Henry Griffin, of Henniker, who was born in Groveland, Mass., April 28, 1857, and is the son of Henry Dustin Griffin and Sabrina Knight Carr. Mr. Griffin attained his edu cation in the common schools of Groveland, his native town, and at the high school in Georgetown, Mass. His present occupation is that of a manufacturer of shoes at Henniker, this industry ranking at the head in the industries of the town. Mr. Griffin has served upon the board of fish and game commissioners but few years, though in that time he has given evidence of his devotion to the interests committed to his charge, of his ability, and of his foresight. In the town of Henniker Mr. Griffin is justly one of the most popular men. A genial good-fellowship easily wins friends, but the solid qualities of his character more readily retain them. His friendships are cemented by the strongest possible ties. At the head of the leading industry in the community, he could not fail to be prominent, yet he would be prominent in any community were he wholly without business connections, for such a man as he could not fail to win and retain the esteem of all who admire integrity in business, in common friendly intercourse, and the fruits that can come only from such integrity when constantly and consistently displayed. WILLARD HENRY GRIFFIN. 3I �ATHANIEL WENTWORTH, member of the fish and game commission of New Hampshire, was born in Brighton, Mass., December 8, 1833, and is the son of Nathaniel Wentworth and Lydia N Lord. Like most of the successful men of whom this book treats Mr. Wentworth secured his education in the common schools and began at an early age to solve for himself the problem of existence. How suc cessfully that problem has been solved the record of his life will tell. The beginning of the war found Mr. Wentworth successfully engaged in the business he had chosen, a contractor for masonry, yet he aban doned his business prospects and enlisted in the 11th Massachusetts battery and served through the war, being mustered out after the sur render at Appomattox. Returning to his duties he took up the thread of his life where he had laid it down, and the success that has attended his efforts showed no signs of interruption because of his service for his country, perhaps indeed it may have been increased thereby, for Mr. Wentworth, in the years that have followed, has stood at the front in his line of work. In the town of Hudson, where he resides, Mr. Wentworth has naturally been prominent. His marked ability as a business man, his uprightness, his fidelity, have caused him to be called to various positions of confidence and honor. In 1887 he was a member of the legislature from his town, serving his constituents faith fully and well. Mr. Wentworth is an enthusiastic sportsman in the true sense of the word. Realizing the necessity of the prevention of the indiscriminate destruction of the fish and game of the state, he has always been actively identified in the work of securing the enforcement of the game laws, hence it was but natural that, with the retirement of Mr. Riddle from the state board of fish and game commissioners, Mr. Wentworth should have been chosen to succeed him. In this position Mr. Wentworth is showing marked capabilities for his work. NATHANIEL WENTWORTH. 32 �ON. CHARLES H. AMSDEN, president of the New Hamp shire World's Fair commission, is a native and life-long resident of Penacook. He was born July 8, 1848, and was educated in the public schools, and at Appleton academy, New Ipswich. He began his career in the office of his father, Henry H. Amsden, furniture manu facturer, and was later with his brother, a member of the firm of H. H. Amsden & Sons, a name that is yet retained though both his father and brother are dead. Mr. Amsden's other business interests comprise the presidency of the Concord Axle Co., and a membership in the directory of the Mechanicks National Bank, Concord, the Portland & Ogdensburg railroad, and the Granite State Fire Insurance Co. But Mr. Amsden has another prominence in New Hampshire afforded by his political career. Beginning in 1874, he was an alderman of the city of Concord, and was reëlected by a unanimous vote. In 1883 he was a member of the state senate, being chosen from among a Republican constituency by a majority of 376. In 1888 he was the Democratic candidate for governor, making a run that merited the renomination that was tendered him in 1890. That campaign was fought by Mr. Amsden with such a persistent brilliancy that the result was left so much in doubt that many people believed him to have been elected. The days intervening between the election and the assembling of the legislature that was to settle the mooted question were trying ones. But they brought out the true character of Mr. Amsden who comported himself with a HON. CHARLES H. quiet dignity that won for him the hearty esteem of his opponents and added to the affection of his supporters. The balance dipped against him and he calmly accepted the result—a result that brought no discredit to him, since he left the field without the prize, though supported by a larger vote than has ever been polled for any other Democratic candi date for governor. �EORGE F. PAGE is thoroughly a “New Hampshire man.” He G was born in Pittsfield in 1844, but early in life moved to Frank lin, passed through the public schools of that town, graduated from the Franklin academy, and supplemented this training by a course at the Eastman Business college at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. In 1860 he started in to learn the art of leather making, beginning work in Franklin and continuing his researches and experiments in Europe. As a result of this training he has given to the product of the Page Belting Co., of Concord, of which he is president, a national reputation for excel lence, and caused that corporation successively to outgrow its plant at Franklin and Concord, and to cause the erection of the present hand some and thoroughly equipped buildings that it now occupies. Mr. Page was a prime mover in the establishment of the Concord Commer cial club, serving several years as its president. He was also one of the first to advocate the establishment of a state board of trade, and in 1891 he was elected its first president. In 1890 Mr. Page was elected to the house of representatives from Ward 4, Concord, and in that body distinguished himself by his championship of a bill, of which he was the author, providing for the Australian ballot, which he intro duced and pressed to a final and successful issue with signal ability and force. In 1891, Mr. Page was appointed a member of the board of World's Fair commissioners and served in that position with fidelity and credit. The fertility of Mr. Page's mind led him early to a belief in the development of the water-power adjacent to Concord, and he organ ized in 1892 the Concord Land & Water Power company for the pur pose of putting in at Sewall's Falls a plant to utilize water-power in GEORGE F. PAGE. the production of electricity, this in turn to be distributed to centres of industry for light and power. �ON. FRANK MARTIN ROLLINS, treasurer of the New Hamp shire World's Fair commission, was born in that part of Holder ness, now Ashland, fifty-two years ago, and for more than twenty-five years resided in Lakeport. He was educated in the schools of his native town and at the academies in New Hampton and Sanbornton. In H Laconia where he lived until 1876, when his home was annexed to the town of Gilford, Mr. Rollins was a prominent citizen and was HON. FRANK MARTIN ROLLINS. selectman in 1871 and 1872. In Gilford he was equally prominent and served as overseer of the poor in 1878 and 1879. In 1882 and 1883 he was selectman of Gilford, and also served as member of the Lake Village school committee. In 1879 he was elected one of the county commissioners of Belknap county and was reëlected two years later. In 1874 he represented Gilford in the legislature, and in 1887 was member of the state senate. In the legislature Mr. Rollins was a consistent member of his party, yet his action was characterized by no narrow spirit. For several years past he has been connected with the Manchester Union, being at the head of the counting-room in that establishment and as such being a constant and valuable factor in the paper's success. This position Mr. Rollins but recently resigned and he has acquired newspaper property in Denver, Col., to which city he will remove upon the completion of his duties as World's Fair com missioner. In this latter capacity Mr. Rollins has added greatly to his reputation. Upon the organization of the board he was chosen its treasurer, and in that office has displayed much administrative force. Mr. Rollins has made his way in so many directions, and has made so many friends in the state, that his removal to another community will be marked by regret. Yet his love for the state of his birth will make her the sharer in all the honors and prosperity that may await him in the new field. �HOMAS J. WALKER, of the New Hampshire World's Fair commission, was born in Bellville, Ill., March 12, 1856, received a common-school education, and studied law at the Columbian university, Washington, D. C. He was a page in the Forty-second congress, was engaged as a railroad accountant in St. Louis from 1874 to 1879, and for one year thereafter was eastern manager of the St. Louis Journal of Commerce, with offices at New York city. In the fall of 1880 he returned to Washington and became chief clerk of the agricultural division of the tenth census, remaining there until March, 1883, when he was appointed clerk to the United States commissioner of railroads. That office he resigned in 1886, and came to Plymouth and founded the Plymouth Record and a year later ob tained control of the Northern Herald published at Lisbon, adding to those papers in 1892 the New Hampshire Advertiser, a new project in New Hampshire journalism. In newspaper circles in New Hampshire, and in New England as well, Mr. Walker has become a recognized factor. His columns teem with bright, trenchant, pertinent matter, and have given him a prestige and a standing second almost to none. Mr. Walker has persistently advocated the promotion of the summer resort interests of New Hampshire, and since his appointment as secretary of the board of World's Fair managers, which occurred at the organization of the commission, he has devoted his attention largely to the advancement and development of this branch of the state's resources, giving to an old and hackneyed subject a brightness and a versatility that have called renewed and valuable attention to its possibilities. In 1883, Mr. Walker married Grace E. Parker, daughter of the Hon. Charles Parker of Lisbon. THOMAS J. WALKER. He is a member of Olive Branch lodge of Masons, of Pemigewasset chapter, and of Pilgrim com mandery. 30 �ON. EDWIN G. EASTMAN was born in Grantham, Novem ber 22, 1847, and was educated in the common schools, at T Kimball Union academy, Meriden, and at Dartmouth college, being a member of the class of 1874 in the latter institution. He studied law in the office of Judge A. P. Carpenter at Bath, and in March, 1876, was admitted to the bar. Since September of that year, Mr. Eastman has practiced his profession at Exeter, having been the partner of the late Gen eral Gilman Marston. In 1876, Mr. Eastman was a member of the house of representatives from Grantham, and in 1889 sat in the state senate. From 1883 to 1887, Mr. Eastman was county solicitor of Rockingham county. In 1891, upon the death of the late Daniel Barnard, Mr. Eastman was appointed attorney-general of the state, and still holds that posi tion. Mr. Eastman is a typical New England lawyer. His education for the law was not obtained without a struggle, and his position at the bar is merited, and has been accorded him, from the first, because of acknowledged ability. As a public prosecutor, both as county solicitor and as attorney-general, Mr. Eastman has been called to serve in many important and famous cases, and his service has been direct and positive, leaving no stone unturned to reach his desired end. As an advocate, Mr. Eastman has proved himself vigorous and suc cessful, his natural honesty so impressing itself upon the jury as in stinctively to prejudice its members in his favor. As a counsellor, Mr. Eastman is sagacious, keen, and conservative; he never leads astray. Frank, almost impulsive, in judgment, his advice is relied upon with the utmost confidence. In his legislative service he has won equal credit, occupying a prominent and honorable position. As a citizen he is enterprising and respected, and his labors for the advancement of the interests of the community have been earnest and progressive. HON. EIDW IN G. EAST MAN. 37 �ON, JOHN J. BELL, of the state library commission, was born in Chester, October 30, 1827, and is the son of Samuel Dana Bell and Mary Healey. He was educated in the common H schools of Exeter, Concord, and Manchester, at Concord and Man chester academies, and pursued his professional studies in the Dane law school, at Harvard university. He was admitted to the bar of Hillsborough county, in April, 1848, and practised his profession at Nashua, Milford, at Carmel, Me., and at Exeter, where he was judge of the municipal court. In 1876 he was a member of the constitu tional convention. In 1882 he was chairman of the commission to exam ine into the condition of the insane poor in New Hampshire. In 1883, 1885, 1887, and 1891, he was a member of the house of representa tives. In 1885 he was appointed a member of the commission to determine the boundary line between New Hampshire and Massachu setts, and still retains the position; and upon the formation of the state library commission, in 1892, Judge Bell was made a member of the board. Judge Bell's business and financial interests are very exten sive. He is president of the Exeter Mfg Co., of the Suncook Valley R. R., and of the Exeter R. R. He is also a director in the Concord & Portsmouth R. R., in the New Hampshire Fire Insurance Co., in the New Hampshire Life Insurance Co., and is president of the New Hampshire Historical society, of the New Hampshire library associa tion, and of the New Hampshire state board of trade. Judge Bell's active practice of his profession ceased with his retirement from the bench, in 1883, yet it will be seen that his retirement is not an idle one. Probably no man in New Hampshire has a more extensive or more ardent interest in the various enterprises that have tended to HON. JOHN J. BELL. build up the state. As president of the state board of trade, an or ganization of which Judge Bell was one of the founders, he has been untiring in his efforts to increase the usefulness of the institution. �ENRY M. PUTNEY, the oldest of the eight children of Henry and Abigail Putney, was born in Dunbarton, N. H., March 22, 1840. He fitted for college at New London academy, graduated at Dartmouth in the class of 1861; was principal of the Dunbarton high school, and at Manchester grammar school, read law in Concord, and New York city, and was admitted to the Hillsborough county bar. January 1, 1873, he became a member of the editorial staff of the Manchester Mirror, to the columns of which he had formerly been a contributor, and has ever since been employed in that capacity. In 1867–68, he represented Dunbarton in the state legislature. He was appointed collector of internal revenue for the district of New Hamp shire by President Arthur, and removed by Cleveland for offensive partisanship. In 1886, Governor Currier appointed him chairman of the railroad commission of New Hampshire, and he was reappointed by Governors Goodell and Tuttle. His third term expires January 1, 1896. He has a wife and two daughters, and resides in Manchester. H HENRY M. PUTNEY. 39 �O be twice president of the New Hampshire senate is an honor that has fallen to but one man in forty years. That man, Hon. John McLane of Milford, was born in Scotland, in 1852. When two years of age he came to this country with his parents, and has been a resident of Milford for nearly a score of years, where he is engaged in the manufacture of postoffice furniture, in this line of work ranking among the first in the country. Mr. McLane's business success has been won by fidelity and capacity. He has always taken a lively interest in the development of his town and is president of the Souhe gan National Bank, a trustee of the Milford Savings Bank, and a director of the building and loan association. In 1885, Mr. McLane was a member of the legislature from Milford, and also again in 1887. The first term of his service saw him placed on the judiciary committee and on the committee on towns. In 1887 he was chairman of the in surance committee and a member of the committee on the revision of statutes. In 1891 he was a member of the senate and was elected to the presidency of that body, presiding with marked dignity and urban ity. In 1892 he was again chosen to the senate, and in 1893 he was again made president, an honor almost unprecedented. Mr. McLane's public and private life has been characterized by the most rigid and uncompromising honesty of purpose, of deed, and of word. By this characteristic he has achieved his present standing; by it he will win yet more renown. Faithful, conscientious, able, he has carved out already an enduring record in the annals of the state, and the future can add but little to his credit. JOHN McLANE. Above all that could be added in honors would yet stand the man in all the virility of his integrity, in all the honesty of his judgment, in all the nobility of his purpose. �HE past ten years have brought to the front in New Hampshire Among these may be numbered Charles J. Hamblett of Nashua, who was born in that city in 1862. His parents removed to Milford when he was five years old, and in the public schools of that town he followed the usual course, graduating from the high school in 1881, and subsequently attending a private school and the academy at Francestown, from which he graduated in T scores of young men of mark. | 1883. He read law with Robert M. Wallace of Milford, and entered the law school of Boston university in 1887, graduating therefrom two years later, having, however, taken the full three years course. He immediately opened an office in Nashua, where he soon won an envia ble reputation among his associates in the matter of ability and patron age. Shortly after beginning his practice he was elected city solicitor of Nashua, and was reëlected for the years 1891, 1892, and 1893. In 1883, before he had become a law student, he was elected messenger of the New Hampshire senate, and was reëlected in 1885. In 1887 he was advanced to be assistant clerk of that body, holding the same position during the session of 1889 also. In 1891 he succeeded to the clerkship, and was reëlected in 1893. A young man of ability, he has forced his way forward and upward by his own exertions. CHARLES J. HAMBLETT. 4I �ON. PEARSON GOULD EVANS, member of the senate of H 1893 from the First district, was born in Shelburne, August 9, 1838, the son of Fletcher Ingalls Evans and Abigail Wiggin Gould. In the common schools of Shelburne and Gorham he obtained his education, and his youth was that of the ordinary New Hampshire farmer's boy. From his seventeenth to his nineteenth year he worked in a saw-mill, and in 1857 began railroading in the employ of the At lantic & St. Lawrence railway, now the Grand Trunk, and has contin ued in the employ of that corporation until the present time. During that length of time Senator Evans has been actively employed, and is now a locomotive engineer on the Portland division of the Grand Trunk railway, covering the road from Gorham to Portland; and to his remarkable credit it is said that for thirty-three years he has covered his route, averaging one hundred miles a day, without an accident, a record unmatched by any man in railroad circles. Mr. Evans, in 1871 and 1872, was elected to the legislature. HON. His course during the ses sions of those two years was highly commendable, and the long interim between that service and his next in the legislative line was due wholly to the fact that he was unwilling again to serve. In 1889, however, he again came to the house and sat through the session of that year and through the extra session of the year following. He was nom inated to the senate in the fall of 1892, and was elected by a vote which clearly indicated his popularity. Senator Evans is one of the most reliable of men; his judgment is rarely at fault; the long years of responsibility have made him cautious, yet they have not made him timid. With all the principles of progressive legislation Senator Evans is in hearty accord, and as a legislator renders the same valuable service that has made his life in other respects so highly respectable and so thoroughly reliable. PEARSON (SOULD EVANS. 42 �ON. EDWARD WOODS, member of the New Hampshire senate H from the Second district, is a native of Bath, the town in which he now resides. He was born October 24, 1835. He was educated in the schools of his native town, was fitted for college at Phillips Exeter academy, and graduated from Dartmouth college in the class of 1856. He studied law with Hon. Andrew S. Woods, and was admit ted to the bar in 1859. In addition to his legal duties Senator Woods is interested in the Lisbon Savings Bank and Trust company, of which he is president, and holds the same office in the Bath Lumber company. In politics Senator Woods is a Democrat, and as such was chosen a member of the legislature from Bath in 1873 and was reëlected in 1874. In the latter year he was selected by Governor Weston as a member of his staff, serving as aide-de-camp with the rank of colonel. In pas sing, it is worthy to note that nearly every member of this staff has since attained an enviable prominence in the various walks of life pursued by each. As an evidence of the esteem and confidence reposed in Senator Woods by his townsmen, it will be enough to say that for twenty-five years he was treasurer of Bath. Among other honors that have come to him was an election as solicitor of Grafton county, his term includ ing the years 1889 and 1890. Senator Woods as a legislator displays the qualities that have marked him in other capacities. In him con stituents and clients find a faithful and conscientious friend, adviser, and servant. HON. EDWARD WOOI)S. 43 �HE career of Hon. Newton S. Huntington is symmetrically T rounded out by a seat in the senate of New Hampshire, after years of service in the lower branch of the legislature. Mr. Hunting ton was born in Lebanon, August 9, 1822, and for sixty-eight years has been a resident of Hanover, where until his thirty-third year he was engaged in agricultural pursuits, at that time embarking in trade, contin uing for seven years. In 1865 he organized the Dartmouth National Bank, of which he was chosen cashier, and was elected treasurer of the Dartmouth Savings Bank, holding both of these positions for fourteen years, when he resigned and accepted the presidency of both institu tions. Mr. Huntington has been signally honored by the citizens of the town in which he has lived so long. He has held every office within their gift. For more than thirty years he has occupied the moderator's desk, has filled every town office, has been called upon in positions of trust and responsibility, and was elected to the house of representatives in 1858, 1859, 1885, 1887, 1889, and 1891 and came to the senate from the Third district with a reputation for legislative integ rity almost unexampled. Mr. Huntington is a man of wide experience in life, having traveled extensively in this country and in Europe. In local affairs he has always been a leader. Mr. Huntington is a man of scholarly as well as business tastes, and in recognition of this the degree of master of arts has been conferred upon him by Dartmouth college. Mr. Huntington's life has been marked by a most intense integrity. His successive return to office by the almost united voice of the people of his town, speaks louder and truer than any words of eulogy. The confidence reposed in him has never been violated. Called frequently to serve in matters requiring the closest, and at times the most delicate, of judgment, he has met each responsibility with fidelity and has acquit HON. NEWTON S. HUNTINGTON. ted himself with credit. 44 �ON. CHARLES HAVEN DAMON, member of the senate of H 1893 from the Fourth district, was born in Lowell, Mass., Sep tember 16, 1851, the son of Warren Damon and Adeline F. Blaisdell. He was educated in the common schools of Campton, in which town he now resides, and when seventeen years of age, began work in a retail grocery store at Lowell, Mass., serving there in different capacities for ten years; then going to Boston, where he entered the wholesale grocery business as a travelling salesman, in which capacity he is at present employed by the firm of John F. Nickerson & Co. Mr. Damon's residence, as has been noted, is in Campton, where he has received many substantial tokens of the esteem of his fellow-citizens. In 1889 he was chosen a member of the constitutional convention and his work during the session of that body was so meritorious as to secure for him an election to the house of representatives in 1890 where Mr. Damon was arrayed upon the right side of every question, taking a prominent part in the work of the session, speaking infre quently but always forcibly, and making himself a factor in all the pro ceedings of the session. In 1892 he became a candidate for the state senate for the remodelled Fourth district, and after a spirited campaign, in which were opposed to him some of the strongest elements of the party, Mr. Damon was nominated and his nomination was followed by a ready election. Coming to the senate, the advantage of his previous legislative experience was at once noticed, and his work has been of great value to his constituents. He has kept a watchful eye upon the proceedings of the session and has been found always ready to speak promptly and efficiently upon the subjects that lie close to his heart. Senator Damon in the course of his business career has been brought - HON. CHARLES HAVEN in contact with men in all parts of New England, the experience thus gained giving him a wonderful knowledge of human nature. He is a IDAMON. Mason and Odd Fellow. 45 �ON. FRANK K. HOBBS, who sits in the New Hampshire senate of 1893 as the member from the Fifth district, is a native and life-long resident of Carroll county. He was born in Tamworth, November 4, 1841, but is now a resident of Ossipee. He was edu cated at Wolfeborough and at the New England Masonic institute at Effingham. During the war for the preservation of the Union, Senator Hobbs saw service in Company F, Eighteenth New Hampshire volun teers, and was mustered out as an orderly sergeant. Since the war he has been variously employed. For one year he travelled as salesman for Stowe, Richardson & Parker, dry goods merchants of Boston; and has been engaged in the lumber business, and as a merchant. He is now occupied in farming. Senator Hobbs was always a Democrat, and as such has been elected by his fellow-townsmen to hold every office in their gift, serving as member of the school committee and as selectman for three years. In 1875 he began his legislative service as a member of the house of representatives. In 1877 he was returned by his constituents and again in 1878. In 1880 he was elected again to the same position, but was unseated. In 1881, however, and again in 1885 he was in his place as representative from Ossipee. Through all these years of service in the lower house, Senator Hobbs has become remarkably well equipped for the duties of the senate chamber. There are few measures of public importance that have not, in some form or other, passed beneath his legislative eye in the lower branch. Hence his services are doubly valuable. His vote records the decision of a well balanced judgment strengthened by years of experience in matters of public import relating to the common welfare. HON. FRANK K. H() BBS. 40 �ON. GEORGE ALBERT HATCH, member of the senate of H 1893, from the Sixth district, was born in Meredith, July 17, 1848, the son of David P. Hatch and Adeline N. Swain. He was educated in the common schools of his native town, and in early life, following the completion of his school days, he spent a considerable time in New York city as a collector of bills, and since that time has been engaged as a druggist in Laconia, and in Boston, Mass., though he is now retired from active commercial life and is engaged in real estate business in the thriving city by the lake. Since Mr. Hatch was twenty-one years old he has maintained a legal residence in Laconia, and has always taken an active part in the politics of the community. At present he is chairman of the Democratic city committee, a position that he has filled with remarkable fidelity and ability. In 1876 and 1877 he held his first office, that of town clerk, and in the two years following was a member of the legislature. Since then he has declined proffered candidacies for office although he was placed upon the ticket in 1892 as candidate for senator and was elected. Senator Hatch is prominent in Masonic circles, being a Knight Templar and a thirty second degree Mason. He is a past presiding officer in Union Chapter and Pythagorean Council at Laconia. He received his commandery de gree in Mt. Horeb commandery at Concord, and was made a thirty second degree Mason in the Edward A. Raymond consistory at Nashua. In the senate Senator Hatch was a working senator, serving his constit uents with remarkable industry. As the senator from the district embracing Laconia, much of the important legislation of the session had a deep interest for his constituents and Senator Hatch carefully guarded those interests. He was infrequently heard in debate; yet in the councils of the senate, in the committee-room, and in personal conver sation, he was one of the influential members of the body. HON. GEORGE ALBERT HATCH. 47 �ON. SHEPHERD L. BOWERS of Newport, who represents the Seventh district, in the New Hampshire senate of 1893, is a native of Acworth, and was born December 13, 1827. In the two towns named has always been his home. He was educated at Kim ball Union academy, Meriden, at Thetford academy, Vermont, and at Dartmouth college. He read law with Hon. Asa Fowler at Concord, and immediately established himself in practice at Newport, where he has ever since been actively engaged in the practice of his profession. From 1861 to 1871 and from 1876 to 1882 he was registrar of probate for Sullivan county, and from 1886 to 1890 was county solicitor. In 1864 he was a delegate to the Republican national convention and in 1884 was alternate in the Republican national convention, in Chicago. In 1866 and in 1885 he was a member of the house of representatives, and at each session was a conspicuous member, serving at the latter H date as chairman of the committee on revision of statutes. In the senate Senator Bowers is chairman of the judiciary committee, and takes an active and leading position in debate. Mr. Bowers has always been a Republican and has always taken a high place in the councils of his party, serving for many years as a member of the state com mittee and as member of the executive committee for Sullivan county. He is deeply interested in the growth and development of Newport and is president of the Newport Improvement company. Mr. Bowers has found time in the midst of an active professional career to gratify a cultivated literary taste, and as a result of wide reading many pleasing essays and lectures have sprung from his pen. As a debater many an antagonist has felt his steel in the rush of parliamentary discussion or at the bar. HON. SHEPHERD L. BOWERS. Senator Bowers has been twice married, his first wife dying in 1861. He has three children, two sons and a daughter, the oldest son being at present a member of Dartmouth college. �HE member of the New Hampshire senate from the Eighth district, Hon. George S. Peavey, was born in Greenfield, Feb ruary 14, 1835, and was educated in that town and in the academies at Washington, Hopkinton, Pittsfield, and Hancock. Senator Peavey has always resided in Greenfield since the close of his school days, and has been actively and prominently identified with the progress of the town, having been for many years member of the firm of C. F. & G. S. Peavey, which is largely interested in the real estate business and handles thousands of cattle and sheep throughout the season, and which has an interest in almost every concern of the community. In all that has pertained to the town of Greenfield, Senator Peavey has had more than a proportional share, having been willing himself to ad vance the town's interests by any means within his power. He has held all the offices in the gift of the town, and in the councils of his party has been prominent, having been its candidate for senator on two occasions. He, with his brother, was one of the promoters of the First National Bank of Francestown and both were directors and held HON. GEORGE S. a tenth part in the stock of the bank at the time it was voted to close it up in 1891. Senator Peavey's legislative experience has been marked by a long lapse of years, he having first come to the legislature in 1867, accepting a reëlection in 1868. From that time, until his present appearance upon the floor of the upper house, his increasing business cares have precluded his acceptance of political office that would de mand so large a share of his attention as would a faithful performance of senatorial duties. Yet with his increasing years has come increasing confidence, and that Senator Peavey has been enabled at last to lay aside for the time being the pursuit of private interests in order to serve his constituency, is a result more gratifying to them than to him. PEAVEY. 49 �HON. GEORGE C. PRESTON. ON. GEORGE C. PRESTON, member of the senate of 1893 from the Ninth district, was born in Manchester, August 17, 1848, and for more than twenty years has been a resident of Henniker. His education, beyond that allowed by the public schools, was secured in the academy at Francestown; and all his active business life has been passed in Henniker, where during all the years of his residence he has been engaged in general business under different commercial relations and firm names, at present being associated with his brother under the style of Preston Brothers, their interests not being confined to purely commercial pursuits but branching out into real estate and fruit broker age, having built up in each of these lines an extensive and lucrative patronage. In all the circles of activity in his town Senator Preston has been prominent, and has entered into many organizations having for their object the benefit of humanity, his liberal views of life endors ing all societies that tend to elevate the human race. To this end Senator Preston has become prominent in the Masonic fraternity, as an Odd Fellow, and as a member of the Grange. In politics Senator Preston has always been an ardent Republican, and has served his party faith fully and well, nor has his service gone unrewarded. For four years he was postmaster of Henniker and for six years held the office of town clerk. In 1891 he was a member of the house of representatives, and was elected in 1892 to the state senate by a vote largely above his party associates on the ticket. As a legislator Senator Preston has been constantly faithful to the interests of his constituents. Beginning with his service in the house of representatives, he has lent his efforts chiefly to the securing of the rebuilding of the North Weare & Henni ker railroad, and that at last the desire of the people of Henniker has been consummated is largely due to his earnestness and assiduity. | �ON. JOSEPH BURBEEN WALKER was born in Concord, H June 12, 1822, and was educated at Phillips Exeter academy, and at Yale college, graduating in 1844. He studied law in the office of Hon. Charles H. Peaslee and at the Harvard law school, and was admitted to the New Hampshire bar in 1847, though he has never been an active practitioner, giving his attention to general business, which has embraced directorships in several New Hampshire railroads, sav ings and other banks, and a continuous service for forty-six years as trustee for the New Hampshire Asylum for the Insane, trustee of Phil lips Exeter academy, and member of the board of agriculture. Mr. Walker, although but little in political life, has been a member of the house of representatives in 1866 and 1867, when he was active in his efforts for the incorporation of the New Hampshire College of Agricul ture and the Mechanic Arts, of which institution he has always been a warm friend. In 1889 he was a member of the constitutional conven tion, and is a member of the senate of 1893 from the Tenth district. Mr. Walker has written many agricultural and historical monographs, among them being a history of the New Hampshire Federal convention of 1788, and he has delivered many agricultural addresses at meetings of the board of agriculture, every volume of the board's reports with one exception containing some contribution from his pen. Mr. Walker has developed a high taste for forestry and was a member of the state forestry commission of 1885, and was president of the com mission formed in 1889 and continued in that office until 1893. For many years he was a member of the school board in Concord. Mr. HON. JOSEPH BURBEEN WALKER. Walker lives the quiet life of a country gentleman upon his ancestral farm and in the oldest house in Concord, which Rev. Timothy Walker, the first minister of the town, built in 1734 and occupied until his death in 1782. �l HE senator from the Eleventh district, Hon. John Whitaker, a native of Hopkinton, having been born in 1835, a child of Revolutionary stock. For a number of years he was engaged in the livery business in Penacook, and remained in that business until 1865, when in company with Caldwell & Amsden he went into the lumber business, continuing therein until 1887 with his partners, and since that year conducting the business for himself. In 1860 Senator Whitaker was married to Frances Caldwell and for more than forty years has been one of the prominent citizens of Penacook. He was foreman of the “Pioneer Fire Engine company” in its palmy days and for five years was assistant engineer of the Concord fire department. His first political office was held in 1859, when he was elected assessor of his ward; and in 1862, despite the fact of an adverse party majority, he was elected to the legislature and voted faithfully for a vigorous prosecution of the war. He has also represented his ward in both branches of the city government, and is a recently appointed member of the board of water commissioners. He has but recently retired from the active conduct of the lumber business, and is now engaged in a new T is enterprise as manager and proprietor of a fleet of pleasure-boats upon the beautiful Contoocook river, and in this connection has been instru mental in opening up and developing one of the most lovely of New Hampshire's suburban pleasure resorts. Senator Whitaker is a marked specimen of New Hampshire's manhood,—a magnificent physique and a power of endurance, combined with the hardihood of severe good sense, have enabled him to undertake and carry forward successfully many an enterprise of magnitude. He has had ample experience in business affairs to prove his ability, and in public life he has served with the same measure of fidelity that has brought success to his own private endeavors. HON. JOHN WHITAKER. 52 �ON. WILLIAM E. WATERHOUSE of Barrington, member of the New Hampshire senate from the Twelfth district, was born in Barrington, January 31, 1845, and has always been a resident of that town. He was educated in the common schools, at the high school, and at Franklin academy, Dover, and has been engaged in agricultural pursuits and general business since first entering upon the active arena of life. Coming early to prominence in the town of his birth and lifelong residence, Senator Waterhouse has held almost every office within the gift of his neighbors. For four years he was town clerk, for six years he was selectman, for two years he was county com missioner, and has been honored with repeated continuous elections to the moderator's desk. In the general detail of political activity he has also taken a prominent part, having been for eighteen years a mem ber of the Republican state committee, where his services have been valued and efficient for the success of the party whose principles he has espoused. Senator Waterhouse has become identified with all of the enterprises of note in his community, and as a member of the house of representatives in 1871 and 1872, he vigorously presented the views of his constituents. Upon the organization of the Concord & Roches ter railroad he was chosen director, and is a director and president of the Barrington Creamery association. His election to the senate was hailed with joy by the citizens of his native town, irrespective of party, and in the business of the session Senator Waterhouse gave a vast H measure of faithful devotion to the interests of the district which he was chosen to represent. He has taken broad views of life and has formed correct and impartial judgments upon men and affairs. In pub lic and private work he has observed a scrupulous honor in his dealings HON. WILLIAM E. WATERHOUSE. with his fellow-men and the united esteem of those who know him is the due reward of his probity. 53 �ON. CLEMENT J. WOODWARD, member of the senate from the Thirteenth district, was born in Roxbury, September 7, 1850. His parents moved to Keene when he was six years old, and both have since resided there. Mr. Woodward received his educa tion in the public schools of Keene, completing a course at the high school and at Colby academy, New London. He is treasurer and manager of the Sentinel Printing company, of which corporation he is one of the principal stockholders, and publisher of the daily Keene Evening Sentinel and weekly New Hampshire Sentinel, journals whose probity, sturdy uprightness, and wide influence but mark the make-up of the publisher. As a financier Mr. Woodward is a man of excellent judgment, and in business matters he is keen, energetic, and far-sighted. His executive ability is of a high order. He is a director of the Keene National Bank, and has been a member of the Keene city government. In politics he has always taken an active interest, all his life having been an ardent Republican. Honors have not been withheld from him by his party associates. For many years he has been a member of the Republican state committee. In 1887 he was chosen to a seat in the house of representatives, and served upon important committees, his membership embracing a seat in the railroad committee, the most important in that stirring session. His election to the senate of 1893–'94 was a merited one, and his services were such as to prove the faith of his fellow-citizens. He attends the St. James' Episcopal church. He was married October 3, 1877, and has one son now in his sixth year. HON. CLEMENT J. WOODWARD. 54 �ON. WALTER LUCIUS GOODNOW, member of the senate H of 1893 from the Fourteenth district, was born in Winchendon, Mass., March 1, 1851, the son of William E. and Abigail Beaman Goodnow. The family removed to New Hampshire three years later. He was educated in the public schools of Dorchester, Lyme, and Jaf frey, and at the age of eighteen years entered the store of Spaulding & Perry at Fitzwilliam, as a clerk. In 1873 he established the firm of W. L. Goodnow & Co., at East Jaffrey, continuing as senior partner and business manager in the firm until 1891, when a corporation—The W. L. Goodnow company,– was organized and he was chosen presi dent and treasurer. The corporation has stores at East Jaffrey, West Swanzey, and Keene. Senator Goodnow has other large business interests, and is a director of the Monadnock National Bank at East Jaffrey, and of the New Hampshire Trust company, at Manchester. He is also a member of the Boston Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the house of representatives, from Jaffrey, in the legisla ture of 1889 and 1890, and was elected to his present position in 1892. Senator Goodnow's success is largely due to his upright busi ness methods, his close attention to, and thorough knowledge of, his business, and his capacity in perceiving and seizing a commercial opportunity. Entering mercantile life at an early age, he became acquainted with the most minute particulars of modern business require ments, and has shaped his course in accordance with the trend of modern commercial life. As a legislator, Senator Goodnow, both in the house and senate, has been faithful to every interest with which he has been identified, and has given the same careful attention to affairs of the state, that he has given to his personal affairs. He is one of the bright, active, successful business men of Cheshire county. HON. WALTER LUCIUS GOODNOW. 55 �N the New Hampshire senate of 1893, as member from the Six teenth district, sat Hon. Freeman Higgins, of Manchester, who was born in Standish, Maine, January 11, 1830, the second son in a family of eleven children and a descendant of one of the pioneers of the Pine Tree state. Mr. Higgins in his early life endured the same limi tations that have attended so many of the successful men of New England. Mr. Higgins enjoyed but few educational advantages, and at the age of fifteen went to Lowell, Mass., where he attended school for a few terms and later went to Lawrence, Mass., and obtained em ployment in the Essex Machine shop, where he mastered the principles of mechanics and remained until 1860, when he came to Manchester and entered the employ of the Amoskeag Co., which was at that time under contract to supply a large quantity of United States government rifles, and Mr. Higgins was placed in charge of the most intricate por tion of this work, where he was so successful that at the close of the war he was promoted to be master mechanic of the corporation, and has since had charge of the mechanical department of the Amoskeag Co. Mr. Higgins is a stockholder and director of the First National Bank, Manchester, also of the Nashua Trust Co., Nashua, and trustee HON. of the Merrimack River Savings Bank, Manchester. His life has been a modest one. Each of his successes has been accepted in the same quiet spirit in which it has been achieved. His activity, by reason of the calls made upon him by his increasing duties, has not permitted him to step aside from the path of his calling, yet by the earnest fidelity with which he has discharged his duties, he has won the approbation of those who know him. In calling him to his present position, the united voice of his party associates selected Mr. Higgins as a faithful representative of the interests of his district, nor was their selection FREEMAN HIGGINS. made in error. 56 �ON. ALFRED G. FAIRBANKS, member of the New Hamp shire senate of 1893 from the Seventeenth district, was born in Francestown, January 16, 1822, and was educated in the common schools and at the academy in that town. Senator Fairbanks is engaged in mercantile life, and in his especial calling ranks among the first in the city of Manchester Through all his life he has been actively identified with public affairs, having been honored by appoint ment and election to various positions entailing responsibility, and he comes to the senate, after many years of experience in different official capacities, well equipped to perform the legislative duties that fall to his lot. Senator Fairbanks first held office in 1865, when he was appoint ed deputy sheriff; serving also as jailer until 1874. He was elected a county commissioner in 1883, and served in that capacity for six years. In 1881 he was elected to the house of representatives. Sen ator Fairbanks, though one of the oldest members of the senate, is one of the most vigorous. His long experience in public affairs enables him to secure a prominent position in the proceedings of the senate. As a conscientious and faithful legislator, Senator Fairbanks stands preeminent. His voice is seldom heard in debate, but is never heard without respect and influence. Constant in his attendance upon his public duties he wins the esteem of his constituents, and faithful in his guardianship of their interests, he adds to his reputation for integrity. In the city of Manchester, where Senator Fairbanks has resided for nearly fifty years, he is justly regarded as one of her leading citizens in all good works. His charity is unostentatious, yet liberal; his friendship is not boastful, but cordial. Thrown constantly into asso ciation with all classes of society by reason of his business duties, Senator Fairbanks has developed the most sterling qualities of man hood, benevolence, sympathy, and tact. H HON. ALFRED G. FAIRBANKS. 57 �ROM the city of Manchester, under the recent apportionment of F the senatorial districts of the state, come three members of the state senate. From the Eighteenth district, Leonard P. Reynolds is the representative, being the first Manchester Democrat to sit in the senate for many years. Mr. Reynolds was born in New Boston, Sep tember 12, 1852, and was educated in the public schools of that town, and at Manchester. He is engaged in mercantile life as a wholesale and retail dealer in tobacco, and is worthily reckoned among the most pub lic spirited of Manchester's citizens. Mr. Reynolds has been actively interested in public affairs in Manchester and represented a con stituency in the city council of 1879 and again in 1880, and was elected to the board of aldermen in 1882, 1884, 1886, and 1888. His present position follows up his other honors as a compliment well HON. LEONARI) P. earned by faithful service to the party that has honored him, and to the citizens whose interests he has had in charge. Though coming to the senate without previous legislative experience, Mr. Reynolds has not found that a bar to his influence. His committee assignments have been important, and although his party is in the minority in the senate, his work has not failed to be marked by positive results. Mr. Reynolds is a type of the New Hampshire man who wins success by his own efforts. His business achievements have been reached by degrees, and have been rendered permanent by application to business and by the most scrupulous honor in mercantile transactions. Resid ing in Manchester during most of his life, Mr. Reynolds has kept closely in touch with the growth and progress of the metropolis of New Hampshire, and to this fact may be attributed much of the suc cess that attended his efforts. Thoroughly reliable, his counsel is sought by many, his advice is received with respect, and his course is REY NOLIDS. emulated and admired. 5S �HE member of the senate of 1893 from the Nineteenth district, Hon. Joseph Woodbury Howard, was born in Washington, November 22, 1844, and was educated, in addition to preliminary study in the public schools, at Colby academy, New London. Mr. Howard is a business man, and has been for many years identified with the business interests of the city of Nashua, where he was at the head of Howard, French & Heald, furniture manufacturers and dealers, until the dissolution of that co-partnership in the present year, and is now engaged in the same line of business. In the city of Nashua, Mr. Howard has easily ranked among the foremost citizens, and has been frequently honored with election to political office, where his eminent business qualities have served him and his constituents in good stead. As selectman of his ward he merited promotion and was elected to the common council, and from there was promoted to be alderman of the city and thence came to the house of representatives in 1887, followed by an election in 1892 to his present position. He has been deeply interested in the educational welfare of his city, and for twelve years was an active member of the board of education, serving during the time when the modern school system was supplanting the methods of other days and lending his voice and vote to the support of the educa tional methods now in vogue. Mr. Howard as a business man has experienced the satisfaction of constantly increasing success. In addi tion to the conduct of large warerooms in the business portion of the city of Nashua, his firm has many factories in that city and also at Mil ford, handling the product for themselves both as wholesalers and as retailers. Yet Mr. Howard's success has not been unattended by mis fortune. He has seen valuable properties consumed by fire, yet he has never permitted himself to be daunted by such adversities. This spirit has buoyed him up and this spirit yet sustains him. HON, JOSEPH WOODBURY HOWARD. 59 �ON. GEORGE FRANKLIN HAMMOND, member of the sen ate of 1893 from the Twentieth district, was born, and has always lived, in Nashua. He is the son of Evan B. Hammond and of Sarah A. Adams, and was born June 8, 1858. He was educated in the high school of Nashua, and at the Bryant & Stratton commercial college in Boston. Senator Hammond has large business interests in the city of his birth and residence, being a member of the firm of F. D. Cook & Co., lumber dealers, and is one of the most prominent young men of Nashua. He has been active in the business world, and first came forward in political life in 1891, when he was chosen to the house of representatives, his service there winning for him the nom ination as senator in 1892, a nomination that carried with it no assur ance of election, because of the recent readjustment of the lines of the senatorial districts. Yet Senator Hammond entered upon the campaign with vigor and met his opponent in the very strongholds of his political faith, and wrested victory from him almost in the very face of an adverse majority. Coming to the senate Senator Hammond brought to the discharge of his duties those business-like qualities that had won for him success in the commercial world. He was not idle upon the floor, and in the committee room his service was of marked value. The legislation of the session in many particulars bore witness to his dis Cernment. HON . (, E() RGE FRANKLIN HAMM() Oo �- HON. JOHN D. LYMAN. ON. JOHN D. LYMAN, member of the senate of 1893, was born in Milton, July 3, 1833, and since 1869 has resided in Exeter. He has served the public faithfully and constantly in various capacities, and the mere enumeration of his service is replete with sug gestion. He has served as school committee in three towns, in 1865 was visitor to West Point Military academy; he has been trustee of the normal school, of the state college, and the New Hampshire Orphans' home; for several years he sat in the house of representatives and in the senate, and was in the constitutional convention of 1889; he has served as bank cashier and as bank commissioner; has been president of the state temperance society, and for fifteen years was lecturer of the state grange; for three years he was secretary of state; he has been and is a member of the board of agriculture, and has been delegate to various national bodies of economic and agricultural societies. He was the first bank commissioner to learn by test the actual amount of sav ings-bank deposits, and was the author of the law requiring savings banks to lay aside a guaranty fund. He has travelled extensively and spoken frequently in behalf of agriculture, and has addressed farmers' meetings in this state, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York city, New Jersey, Wisconsin, and Canada. To him the increasing value of the corn crop in New Hampshire is due by reason of the interest awakened by his personal offer of premiums. Many of the laws bene ficial and necessary to the farming interests of the state were introduced by him or enacted through his influence. Mr. Lyman's industry, sagacity, discernment, and enlightenment have been to him a constant source of power, and have given him an ample equipment for oratory. He is a most popular man, and his election to the senate came by a majority of 663 in a district where 3oo has been a handsome margin. H �ON. JOHN CURTIS TASKER, member of the senate of 1893 from the Twenty-second district, was born in Rochester, August 17, 1844, and is the son of Thomas Jefferson Tasker and of Comfort Bickford. His education was obtained in the schools of his native city, and in Meaderborough academy at Rochester. His time un til his nineteenth year was spent upon the farm; he then entered a shoe factory at Dover, where he was employed for three years, and was then for four years clerk in a grocery store in the same city. For eight years thereafter he was engaged in the grocery business for himself, and at the expiration of that time entered the railway mail service, con tinuing there for several years, and is now employed as a commercial traveller. Senator Tasker has been prominent in the city of Dover, in political as well as in business circles, and has been for several years a supervisor of the check-lists of the city. In 1881 he was chosen to the house of representatives, and was accorded in 1883 a reëlection. In the senate he served as chairman of the committee on labor, and gave to the measures presented to that body careful and studious atten tion. This chairmanship was an eminently proper one for Senator Tasker to hold, as through all his life he has been accustomed to hard labor and is in deep sympathy with the efforts of the laboring man to secure the legislation necessary to keep pace with this enlightened age. Moreover, the city of Dover may be fittingly termed the parent city of the labor movement in New Hampshire, and Senator Tasker by his long residence there was well qualified for his important chair manship. Aside from the duties laid upon him by this position, Sen ator Tasker's work during the session was marked by his faithful adher ence to duty. A well balanced mind, fortified by the experience of previous sessions of legislative work, made him an invaluable member of the senate, and he added much to his already honorable record. 62 �ON. ANDREW KILLOREN, member of the New Hampshire senate from the Twenty-third district, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, thirty-eight years ago, and received a common school education. Mr. Killoren has been a resident of New Hampshire for many years, and has been engaged in business at Dover during the greater part of his life in the state. Mr. Killoren, as a business man, drew about himself a large circle of friends, and by his great popularity won an influence in politics that placed him in the house of representatives in 1887, where in the legislation of that long and important session he took a prominent part, and was honored with a reëlection in 1889 and again in 1891, followed in 1893 by a seat in the state senate. During Mr. Killoren's legislative career covering four sessions of the general court, he has distinguished himself as a friend to the labor element in his constituency, not only in his own locality, but throughout the state. Much of the labor legislation of 1887 was urged by him in the debates in the house, and his activity on the floor, before the commit tees, and in general among the members of the legislature, was largely instrumental in securing the passage of so much legislation favorable to the laboring man. In 1891 Mr. Killoren still further distinguished himself in this direction by introducing the bill to make Labor Day a legal holiday, and by his championship succeeded in placing this meas ure upon the statute books of the state. Though Mr. Killoren is an intense partisan and his legislative record has never shown desertion of his principles, he has yet taken broad ground upon the important non-political legislation of the various sessions in which he has repre sented a constituency. His advanced stand upon the question of labor legislation is but an index of his position upon other public matters. Mr. Killoren has frequently participated in the debates of the legislature, and has always been heard with respect by the body in which he has Sat. �ON. CALVIN PAGE was born in North Hampton, August 22, 1845, and was educated in the common schools and at Phillips Exeter academy. He entered Harvard college as a sophomore in 1864, but left college to take up the study of the law. Since 1865 he has resided in Portsmouth where he studied and has practised law, standing in the front rank in his profession. In the city of Portsmouth Judge Page has been preeminent in official circles, having served as city solic itor, judge of the municipal court, member of the board of water com misioners, of the board of education, and mayor. From 1885 to 1889 H he was United States collector of internal revenue for the district of New Hampshire, and in 1889 was a member of the constitutional con vention. He at present represents the Twenty-fourth district in the State Senate. HON. CALVIN PAGE. 64 �O characterize the life of Hon. William E. Chandler needs no T miniature painter's brush. The barest outline of his life denotes a career of intense activity. Born in Concord, December 28, 1835, at the age of seventeen he had completed the course of study in the public schools and in the academies at Thetford, Vt., and Pembroke, and was a law student. At twenty he had graduated from the Harvard Law School with prize honors, and before becoming of age he was a mem ber of the bar. Evincing an eager interest in politics, he assisted in the formation of the Republican party, and has since grown gray in its service. In 1859 he received his first public office—reporter of de cisions of the New Hampshire supreme court. In 1862 he was a member of the state house of representatives; in the two succeeding years he was its speaker, his second term of office being marked by the most stormy session in legislative annals. In 1864 and in 1865 he was chairman of the Republican state committee, previously serving as its secretary. In November, 1864, he was appointed by President Lincoln special counsel to prosecute the Philadelphia navy-yard frauds, and became, March 9, 1865, first solicitor and judge advocate general of the navy department. From June 17, 1865, to November 30, 1867,—the date of his resignation, —he was assistant secretary of the treasury. In 1868 he was a delegate to the convention that nominated President Grant, and served as secretary of the national committee from that year until 1876, when he declined reëlection. In the prepa ration of the Republican case before the electoral commission, Mr. Chandler was one of the active counsel. April 17, 1882, he assumed the office of secretary of the navy, retiring from that position with the Arthur administration in 1885. In June, 1887, he was elected to the United States senate to fill the unexpired term of Hon. Austin F. Pike, and two years later was chosen to succeed himself for a full term. 65 �ROM the printer's case to the United States senate—this, in brief, Gallinger, of New Hampshire. Born at Cornwall, Ontario, March 28, 1837, he had only limited educational advantages at home, and he was at an early age thrown upon his own resources to make his way in the world. His remarkable success is due to an untiring industry, which has enabled him to attain distinction in his profession, and rapid advancement in political life. The printing-office was at one and the same time his source of revenue and his preparatory school in fitting himself for his later public career. While learning his trade as a printer, his even ings were devoted to the study of medicine. After the completion of his apprenticeship, he took a medical course at Cincinnati, Ohio, where he graduated at the head of his class in 1858. For the next three years he worked at his trade, practised medicine, studied and travelled, and in 1861 settled in New Hampshire. He rose rapidly in his pro fession, and soon acquired a large practice. He early became interest ed in politics. He was elected to the house of representatives of New Hampshire in 1872, 1873, and 1891, and to the constitutional conven tion of 1876. He was a member of the state senate in 1878 and 1879. and was made president of that body in the latter year. He was a member of the national house of representatives in the Forty-ninth and Fiftieth congresses, and declined a re-nomination in 1888. In 1891 he was elected by the legislature, of which he was a member, to the United States senate, to succeed Henry W. Blair for the term of F is the story of the life of Senator Jacob H. six years. He was also surgeon general of the state in 1879 and 1880. In 1882 he was made chairman of the Republican state committee and was three times reëlected, serving until 1890, when he voluntarily retired. In 1888 he was chairman of the state delegation to the Republican national convention at Chicago, which nominated Benjamin Harrison. �N EW Hampshire has never withheld honors from her deserving sons, and to few has she accorded richer laurels than to Hon. Henry W. Blair, who was born in Campton, December 6, 1834. Left fatherless when two years old, and motherless at the age of twelve, his boyhood was passed in farm work. His winters he passed at school, and in 1856 he began the study of law, being admitted to the bar three years later, and becoming solicitor of Grafton county in another year. When the war broke out he was refused admission to the Twelfth New Hampshire regiment by the surgeon, as he was previously rejected at the organization of the Fifth New Hampshire volunteers. He after ward enlisted as a private in the Fifteenth, and was chosen captain of Company B. Before leaving the state he received a major's commis sion, coming in command of the regiment soon after its arrival in Louisiana. He was promoted to be lieutenant-colonel and commanded his regiment most of the time while it was in the service. His ser vice in the army had shattered his health, and his discharge was followed by months of sickness and the loss of six years of active life. He was elected a member of the house from Plymouth in 1866. In 1867 he came to the state senate, and again in 1868. As his health im proved he again took up his profession, and in 1874, he was selected in the old Third congressional district as a Republican candidate to turn a Democratic majority into Republican victory. He did, and was reëlected in 1876. HON. HENRY W. In 1878 he declined a third nomination, and was elected to the United States senate in 1879, and again in 1885, nar rowly losing a third term in 1891, after which he was appointed minister to China but was rejected by the imperial government on ac count of his opposition to Chinese immigration to this country. In 1892 he was again called to face a Democratic majority, this time in the First congressional district, and he repeated his victory of eighteen years before, being triumphantly elected. �ON. HENRY M. BAKER is the son of Aaron W. and Nancy (Dustin) Baker and inherited most heroic New England blood. Among his paternal ancestors were Captain Joseph Baker and Hannah, his wife, daughter of Captain John Lovewell, the famous Indian fighter. On his mother's side, he is a descendant of the heroine, Hannah Dus tin. He was born in Bow, January 11, 1841. His preparatory educa tion was in the schools of his town and at the academies in Pembroke, Hopkinton, and Tilton. He graduated at Dartmouth in 1863, and received the degree of A. M. in 1866. In 1864 he was appointed to a departmental clerkship at Washington, D. C., and, continuing the law studies begun at home, graduated from the Columbian college law school in 1866, and was admitted to the bar. In 1882 he was admitted to the United States supreme court. In politics he has always been a Republican. In 1886-'87 he was judge advocate general on the staff of Governor Currier. He was elected senator in the Ninth district in 1890. In the senate he was chairman of the judiciary and a member of other important committees and took a prominent part in its proceedings. He was elected representative in congress from the Second district in 1892, by a good plurality, reversing the Democratic victory in the preceding election. General Baker has been an extensive traveller at home and abroad, and at all times a close student and keen observer. The cultivation of a natural taste for liter ature has been to him both a pleasure and a recreation. HON. HENRY M. BAKER. He has made valuable contributions to the New Hampshire Historical Society, of which he is a member, and has given to Dartmouth College two prizes, one for the best words and the other for the best music for an original college song. Mr. Baker has achieved success because he has earned it. He is a good organizer, is not discouraged by oppo sition, and possesses executive ability to a high degree. �F' PIERCE, the only president New Hampshire has given the nation, and the last to come from New England, was born in Hillsborough, November 23, 1804. He was fitted for college in the academies at Hancock, Francestown, and Exeter and graduated from Bowdoin in 1824, ranking third in his class. He began the practice of law in 1827, and in 1829 was sent from Hillsborough to the legislature, where he remained four years, the last two as speaker. In 1833 he was chosen to congress and remained four years. In 1837 he was chosen United States senator, and in 1842 he resigned his seat and devoted himself to his law practice. In 1845 he declined an appointment to the United States senate; he declined also the nomin ation for governor of New Hampshire and also a seat in President Polk's cabinet. In 1846 he enlisted in the Mexican War as a private, and was soon appointed colonel. In 1847 he was commissioned briga dier-general and distinguished himself in the campaign that followed as a man of great personal bravery and a soldier of great skill. In 1850 he was a member and president of the constitutional convention. In 1852 he was chosen president of the United States, receiving 254 electoral votes to his opponent's 42. His administration was a credit able one and after its close he made an extended foreign tour. After this he lived quietly in Concord until his death, October 8, 1869. General Pierce's was a brilliant career. In nearly all that he under took he stood preeminent. As a lawyer his life was filled with suc cesses, and the allurements of his profession were sufficiently bright to induce him to resign a United States senatorship and to decline high places in political life. As a legislator he made a mark, and as a sol dier he achieved favor sufficient to have enriched one career. As presi dent he brought to his state an honor that no other has given it, and enriched his own life with the highest honor of earth. 69 �ARON H. CRAGIN was born at Weston, Vt., February 3, 1821; A received an academic education; studied law in Weston, Vt., and at Albany, N.Y.; was admitted to the bar in New York city in 1847, and practised at Lebanon, New Hampshire; was a member of the state house of representatives, 1852 to 1855; was elected a repre sentative from the Third district of New Hampshire to the Thirty-fourth congress,—as an American and a Republican, receiving 12, 126 votes against 8,640 votes for William P. Wheeler, Democrat; and was reëlected to the Thirty-fifth congress as a Republican, receiving 10,938 votes against 9,841 for William P. Wheeler, Democrat, serving from December 3, 1855, to March 3, 1859; resuming practice, was a dele gate from New Hampshire to the national Republican convention at Chicago in 1860, which nominated the immortal Abraham Lincoln for president; was elected United States senator as a Republican, to suc ceed John P. Hale, Republican ; and was reëlected, serving from March 4, 1865, to March 3, 1877; was appointed at the close of his second term, by President Hayes, one of the commissioners for the settlement of land titles, for laying out the town into lots and blocks, and for laying out new streets and widening old ones, in the town of Hot Springs, Ark., and deciding who among the occupants should be entitled to buy lots, etc.; was made chairman of said commission, and spent three years in discharging the duties pertaining thereto. For nearly ten years last past he has resided in Washington, D.C., engaged in the practice of law. In the senate Mr. Cragin was chairman of the committee on naval affairs. The esteem with which he was regarded by his colleagues is shown by the fact that at the inauguration of General Grant he was made chairman of the committee of arrange HON. AARON H. CRAGIN. mentS. �HE laurels of oratory have been but just now torn from New and the silver tongue of Hon. James W. T Hampshire's brow, Patterson, so lately silenced, will win no new honors for his native state. Mr. Patterson's eminence was not attained at a bound. Born on a farm in Henniker, July 2, 1823, his youth was not an idle or an easy one. In childhood he passed a few years in Lowell, Mass., return ing there in 1838, after two years of alternating work and study in New Hampshire. At that time he began work in the counting-room of the Lawrence mills, resigning two years later to resume his studies in preparation for college, studying Greek at Manchester under the guid ance of Hon. Moody Currier, afterwards governor of the state. In 1844 he entered Dartmouth college, graduating four years later with high honors. The succeeding two years found him a teacher at Wood stock, Conn., at the same time busily engaged in reading law, a pur suit that he abandoned at Henry Ward Beecher's request, and turned himself to the ministry, studying at Yale Divinity school in 1852. From here he returned to his alma mater, this time as an instructor, becoming successively tutor and professor of mathematics and pro fessor of astronomy. In 1862 he came to the legislature, and won the hearts of his colleagues by his eloquence, going thence in the fol lowing year to congress, and winning a reëlection in 1865. In 1864 he was appointed a regent of the Smithsonian Institution. The comple tion of his term of service in the national house of representatives saw him transferred to the senate, where he ably sustained himself in debate and committee. He retired from the senate in 1873. His life was quiet until 1881, when he was called by Governor Head to be come state superintendent of public instruction. In 1893 he returned to Dartmouth as Willard professor of oratory, where his work was cut short by death May 4, 1893. �N the senate of the United States, Edward Henry Rollins sat as New Hampshire's representative, and honored himself and his state. He was born in Rollinsford, October 3, 1824, passing his boy hood and youth in labor upon the farm, in attendance upon the dis trict school, and at South Berwick academy and at Franklin academy in Dover; in his seventeenth year coming to Concord, where he became employed as a druggist's clerk. In Boston for a few years (until 1847) he was similarly employed, and in that year entered upon business for himself in Concord, where undaunted by reverses he compelled success and amassed a competence. In 1854 political events caused Mr. Rol lins to sever his party ties and join the American or Know-Nothing movement. In 1855 he was chosen to the legislature and served effi ciently. The next year saw the birth of the Republican party in New Hampshire and Mr. Rollins stood by its cradle. In 1856 he was again elected to the house, this time as a Republican, and was chosen speaker and was reëlected in the following year. He was chosen chairman of the first Republican state central committee and served until 1861, when he took his seat in congress. In 1863 Mr. Rollins was reëlected to congress, and again in 1865. In 1869 he was chosen secretary and assistant treasurer of the Union Pacific railroad, having for some time previous, after the expiration of his terms in congress, acted as agent of the company at Washington. In 1871 he was elected secretary and treasurer, with an office at Boston, serving until March, 1877, when he again entered public life as a member of the United States senate. From 1868 to 1871 was again chairman of the state committee. For six years, until 1883, Mr. Rollins was a member of the United States senate. HON, EDWARD After Mr. Rollins's retirement from the senate he founded the banking institution of E. H. Rollins & Sons, which has grown to be one of the soundest of fiscal institutions in New England. Mr. Rollins died July 31, 1889. H. ROLLINS. o �USTIN F. PIKE was born in Hebron, October 16, 1819, and his A education was obtained in the schools and in the academies near by his home. The ambitious young man studied law at Franklin with the late Judge Nesmith, and was admitted to the Merrimack county bar in July, 1845, becoming at once the partner of his preceptor, the rela tionship terminating with the elevation of Judge Nesmith to the bench, and followed by a partnership with the late Hon. Daniel Barnard, and with Hon. Isaac N. Blodgett, now a justice of the supreme court, which last in turn was ended and followed by a partnership with Hon. Frank N. Parsons, now of the governor's council. In 1850–52 Mr. Pike won his first political laurels as member of the house of represent atives, coming again to that body in 1865, and 1866, when he was speaker. In 1857 and 1858 he was a member of the New Hampshire state senate, and president of the senate in the latter year. In 1858–60 he was chairman of the Republican state committee, displaying marked executive ability and political sagacity. In 1856 he was a delegate to the national Republican convention, and in 1873 became a member of congress, serving for two years. Following his retirement from the national house of representatives, Mr. Pike returned to Franklin and resumed the practice of his profession, which was broken in upon in 1883, when, after a prolonged struggle in the legislature, he was elected to the United States senate to succeed Hon. E. H. Rollins. Taking up his duties in the senate, Mr. Pike brought to them the qualities that had marked his career in other walks of life. The chairmanship of an important committee was his, and as a member of the senate Mr. Pike's duties were greatly enhanced. The arduous duties of this posi tion wore upon him, however, and October 8, 1886, he fell dead, ex hausted by the intense application and ceaseless industry which were the - . _ AUSTIN F. PIKE. habit of his life. 73 �ON. JAMES FRANKLAND BRIGGS was born in Bury, Lan H cashire county, England, October 23, 1827, and when less than two years old was brought to this country by his parents, who came at last to be residents of Ashland, where he spent his early boyhood at work in a mill. At the age of fourteen, however, he attended school at New bury, Vt., and afterward at Tilton, continuing his studies until 1848, when he began the study of law with Wm. C. Thompson of Plymouth and Joseph Burrows of Holderness, finishing with Judge Nehemiah Butler of Boscawen. He was admitted to the bar in 1851, im mediately establishing himself in practice at Hillsborough Bridge, where for twenty years he was an honored resident, thence removing to Man chester in 1871, where greater honors awaited him. In 1857–59 Mr. Briggs was a member of the legislature from Hillsborough, and at the outbreak of the war entered the service, becoming quartermaster of the New Hampshire volunteers. In 1874 he was elected member of the house of representatives, and in 1876 sat in the constitutional convention and also in the state senate. A year later he was nomi nated for congress, and was twice reëlected, each time by an increased majority, serving with conspicuous ability. In 1883 he again sat in the legislature, in 1889 was once more a member of the constitutional convention, and in 1891 was again found in the lower house of the general court. Aside from the duties of his profession, which a large and devoted clientage have rendered increasing, Mr. Briggs has found an outlet for his activity as a promoter in many an enterprise. He is president of the Hillsborough National Bank, of the Granite State Trust Co., Manchester, and of the Queen City Land and Building association, and is a director of the Citizens Building and Loan asso ciation, the People's Gas Light Co., and the Elliott Manufacturing Co., no field of activity being too wide for his versatile talent. HON. JAMES FRANKLAND BRIGGS. | 74 �ON. OSSIAN RAY was born in Hinesburg, Vt., December 13, 1835, the son of George and Hannah (Greene) Ray. He was educated in the common schools, and at Derby academy, and studied law with Jesse Cooper at Irasburg, and afterward at Lancaster with Saunders W. Cooper, where, January 1, 1857, he formed a partnership with the late Hon. Jacob Benton. He was admitted successively to the bars of Vermont and of New Hampshire, and, January 25, 1872, to the bar of the supreme court of the United States. In 1867 Mr. Ben ton was elected to congress, and Mr. Ray was thereafter associated with Hon. William S. Ladd and others until 1883. From then, except for one year, until his death, he had no partner. In 1868 and 1869 Mr. Ray was a member of the legislature from Lancaster. From 1862 to 1872 he was solicitor of Coös county. In 1872 he was a delegate at-large to the Republican national convention at Philadelphia. From February 22, 1879, to December 23, 1880, he was United States attor ney for the district of New Hampshire. This office he resigned to accept a nomination to congress to succeed Hon. Evarts W. Farr, who had died in office. Mr. Ray was chosen to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term to March 4, 1881, and was also elected to succeed him self. In 1882 he was again elected, this time from the Second district, the state having been redistricted since his first election. In congress Mr. Ray served upon the committees on invalid pensions and claims. He took advanced ground on public questions, and was indefatigable in his efforts for the interests of his district, the public buildings in Concord and Manchester being largely the results of his efforts. As counsel for leading corporate interests, his efforts before courts and judges were followed with a large measure of success. To the town OSSJAN RAY. of Lancaster he was of inestimable value as a citizen, and his death, January 28, 1892, was a stroke of grief, widespread and personal. �ARTIN ALONZO HAYNES was born in Springfield, July 30, 1842, the son of Elbridge G. Haynes and Caroline R. Knowl ton. He was educated in the public schools of Manchester, and when not quite nineteen years of age enlisted in the Second New Hampshire regiment, with which he served until June, 1864, with a record of faith ful and arduous military service. At the close of the war he resumed the printer's trade, and after a time established the Lake Village Times of which journal he was for many years editor and proprietor, and while there attracted public attention, and was chosen first to be clerk of the courts of Belknap county, then served in the legislature as a rep M resentative from Gilford, and for two terms sat in the lower house of the congress of the United States, where he was prominent in the New England delegation. At the close of his congressional term he returned to his professional duties, and in 1890 was appointed special agent of the internal revenue bureau, with stations first at Cincinnati, Ohio, and now at Boston, Mass., where he has been detailed for two successive years in charge of the New England division. Colonel Haynes is one of the brightest of New Hampshire's sons: a genial, sunny nature makes him welcomed everywhere, and has won for him an immense popularity that he has found of advantage in his various political campaigns. On the stump he is a power, and is called into service in every campaign. As a newspaper writer he evinces more than ordinary ability, and in all the callings in which he has served he has brought a full measure of ability. HON. MARTIN ALONZO HAYNES. 76 �ON. ALONZO NUTE was born in Milton, February 12, 1826, and received a common-school education. Until he was sixteen years old he lived in Milton and then removed to Natick, Mass., where he remained until 1848. He then returned to Farmington, where he commenced the manufacture of boots and shoes in 1849, in company with his brother, Jeremy O. Nute. After four years they dissolved partnership and he continued business alone until 1875, when his sons, Eugene P. and Alonzo I., became partners in the business as A. Nute & Sons. He was married, April 14, 1850, to Mary, daughter of Joseph Pearl, of Milton. At the outbreak of the war, in the spring of 1861, he entered the army in the Sixth New Hampshire volunteers, and served on the staffs of Gen. Simon G. Griffin and Gen. Rush Hawkins. He was incapacitated for service by reason of failing health, and he retired from service. After the close of the war he was drawn into public life, and was sent to represent the town of Farmington in the legislature of 1866. The next session saw him promoted to the state senate, and serving in 1867 and 1868. In 1876 he was a delegate to the Republican national convention, at Cincinnati. He was always an enthusiastic member of his party and enjoyed an immense personal popularity. In 1888, when it became necessary to overcome an adverse majority in the First congressional district, Mr. Nute was put forward as his party's candidate, and was elected by a handsome plurality. In the Fifty-first congress Mr. Nute served upon the committees on terri tories and invalid pensions. He was a valuable representative and served his district and his state with untiring zeal. He declined to become a candidate for a second term on account of his enfeebled health, and at the close of his term he returned to his business duties at Farmington. Increasing infirmity, however, compelled him to sur render his cares, and he died December 24, 1892. 77 �UTHER FRANKLIN MCKINNEY, for many years well known L as an eloquent, forceful, and popular preacher of the Universalist denomination, and subsequently prominent in politics and public life, was born near Newark, Ohio, April 25, 1841. He spent his early life, when not attending school, in farm labor; commenced teaching in the winter at the age of eighteen; enlisted in the Union army in August, 1861, serving as sergeant in Company D, First Ohio cavalry, until discharged for disability in February, 1863. In 1865 he went to Iowa, where he spent two years in teaching and farming. In 1867 he entered the theological department of St. Lawrence university, Canton, N. Y., graduating in 1870, and immediately entering upon the work of the ministry in the state of Maine, whence he removed to South New market, N. H., in 1873, and to Manchester in 1876, where as pastor of the Universalist church for ten years he labored with great zeal and fidelity. Politically an earnest Democrat from principle and conviction, he accepted the nomination of that party in the First district for con gress, in 1884, reducing the Republican majority nearly one half, and securing an election two years later. Defeated by a small plurality in 1888, he was again elected in 1890 by a decisive majority. In 1892 he was summoned by his party to leadership in the gubernatorial can vass, and made a characteristically vigorous canvass, his opponent, John B. Smith, being elected by a majority considerably less than that of the Republican electoral ticket. April 25, 1893, he was appointed by President Cleveland U. S. minister to Colombia. Mr. McKinney is a strong debater, an effective stump speaker, and made several not able speeches in congress, one million copies of that on pensions, deliv ered in August, 1888, having been distributed for campaign purposes by the national Democratic committee. He has been prominent in HON. LUTHER FRANKLIN McKINNEY. Odd Fellow and G. A. R. circles, and was for several years chaplain of the First regiment, N. H. N. G. 78 �HE record of the career of Hon. Warren Fisher Daniell would T read like a romance were it not so full of the varieties of life. He was born in Newton Lower Falls, Mass., June 26, 1826, the son of Jeremiah F. Daniell and Sarah Reed, and with his father came to Franklin in 1836, where his father established himself as a paper man ufacturer. Mr. Daniell's life as a boy was filled with toil. After his removal to New Hampshire he was sent to Concord, where he worked upon a farm for his board and clothes and the privilege of a few weeks' schooling in the winter. At the age of fourteen this advantage was denied him, and he was called home and entered his father's mill as an apprentice, thence to rise to the proprietorship, though not until he had for ten years worked in every department of the mill at Franklin, and had, after that, been employed at Waterville, Me., and Pepperell, Mass., as superintendent of paper mills. In 1854 he returned to Franklin and became his father's partner, this relation continuing for ten years, when he bought his father's interest and was sole proprietor of the mills at Franklin until 1870, that date marking the establishment of the Winnipiseogee Paper company, as successors to the firm of J. F. Daniell & Son. Mr. Daniell then became connected with a large paper house in Boston, but soon afterward returned to Franklin, securing a large interest in the Winnipiseogee Paper company, and becoming its resident agent and manager, which relation he sustained until recently, when he became president of the corporation. In the face of an adverse majority he has frequently represented Franklin in the legis lature, and twice sat in the state senate as member from a district that no Democrat but he could have carried. In 1872 he was a dele HON. VVARREN gate to the national Democratic convention, and has declined time without number other political honors. In 1890, however, he was elected to congress, in a Republican district by a pronounced plurality. FISHER DANIELL. 79 �H' NATHANIEL SPRINGER BERRY, the oldest living ex governor in the United States, was born in Bath, Me., Septem ber 1, 1796, a descendant of patriotic Revolutionary stock. At the age of six he lost his father, and his educational advantages were very lim ited. At sixteen he was apprenticed to a tanner in Bath, N. H., and in 1818 removed to Bristol, where he has since resided, and where, in 1820, he engaged in the manufacture of leather, in which he continued for thirty-five years. For two years he was colonel of the Thirty-fourth militia, and from 1841 to 1850 was judge of the court of common pleas, and for five years, to June 5, 1861, was judge of probate. In 1828, 1833, 1834, and 1837 he sat in the legislature from Bristol, and in 1854 was the representative from Hebron. In 1835 and 1836 he was a state senator from the Eleventh district. For twenty-two years he was a Democrat, and was a delegate to the national convention in 1840. The action of this convention caused Mr. Berry's withdrawal from the Democracy, and he became a leader of the Free-soil movement in New Hampshire. At its first state convention, in 1845, he was nominated for governor and received votes enough to prevent an election by the people. He was four times renominated. In March, 1861, he was elected governor as the Republican candidate, and was reëlected in March, 1863. He was indefatigable in his efforts toward the suppres sion of the Rebellion, and enlisted, equipped, and sent forward to the seat of war more than sixteen thousand troops. He was one of the northern war governors who signed the letter to President Lincoln, upon which he made the call of July 1, 1862, for three hundred thou sand volunteers. Governor Berry has been a life-long Methodist, and in 1872 was a delegate to the general conference. 8o �HOUGH New Hampshire has given freely to other states, she T has not hesitated to borrow, and from Vermont she took Joseph Albree Gilmore, who was born in Weston, June 10, 1811, the son of Asa Gilmore and Lucy Dodge. He was educated in the common schools, and when a young man went to Boston and engaged in mer cantile pursuits with success. He afterward removed to Concord and became prominent in the construction and management of the railroads of the state. Entering a political career, he was elected to the state senate, and in 1859 was its president. For the two years from June, 1863, to June, 1865, he was governor of New Hampshire, and in that position was most active in the prosecution of the war. His untiring efforts secured the completion of New Hampshire's quota. To the patriotic work devolving upon him he gave the most energetic and devoted attention, and retired from office, after the close of hostilities, followed by the plaudits of his fellow-citizens. But the arduous labors of the governorship during the critical period in the nation's history, and the anxiety that he felt because of his position as governor of a loyal state, had made their inroads upon his rugged constitution, and his shattered health never revived. For the two years following his retirement from office, Governor Gilmore lived quietly, but his span was not lengthened, and April 17, 1867, at the age of fifty-five years, ten months, and seven days, he laid down his life, mourned as the “War governor" of New Hampshire, a patriotic, a faithful, an efficient Servant. �ON. ONSLOW STEARNS was born in Billerica, Mass., H August 30, 1810, and for seventeen years lived upon his father's farm, attending the common schools. At that age he went to Boston and was engaged in a clerical capacity for three years, and then joined his brother, a famous railroad contractor, who was at that time engaged in the construction of the Chesapeake & Ohio canal. Subsequently he became interested with his brother in the construction of various rail HON. ONSLOW STEARNS. roads in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, until the summer of 1837, when he returned to New England and soon after became engaged in the work of completing the Nashua & Lowell railroad, being made its superintendent in the fall of 1838, resigning in 1846 to become agent of the Northern railroad, being connected with the corporation from its very inception, securing the necessary legislation and personally super vising its construction, becoming manager of the road upon its com pletion and holding that position until 1852, when he was elected pres ident, continuing his service in that capacity until his death, Decem ber 29, 1878. His other railroad connections embraced the superin tendency of the Vermont Central, directorship in the Ogdensburg, in the Nashua & Lowell, in the Northern Pacific, and the presidency of the Old Colony and Concord railroads, and the Old Colony Steamboat Co. In addition he served most faithfully and acceptably as a state senator in 1862 and in 1864, being president of the senate in the latter year. In 1864 he was delegate to the Republican national convention. In 1867 he was unanimously nominated for governor of New Hampshire and was elected by a decided majority. Though declining a renomina tion, the convention in the following year declined to accept his refusal and again he was called to the gubernatorial chair. During his admin istration Governor Stearns, by a display of the eminent business quali ties that had made him so signally successful in private life, added to his renown and greatly benefited the state. �X-GOVERNOR JAMES ADAMS WESTON was born in Man chester, August 27, 1827, the son of Amos Weston, Jr., and Betsy Wilson. His youth was passed in farming, and in securing a substantial education at the district school and at the local academies. Endowed with a strong mathematical bent, Mr. Weston studied civil engineering, and at the age of nineteen he was appointed assistant-engineer of the Concord railroad, and was promoted in 1849 to the position of chief engineer, which he held for many years, discharging also the duties of road master and master of transportation of the Concord and Manches ter & Lawrence railroads, superintending the construction of the Con cord & Portsmouth line, and also the Suncook Valley railroad. In 1867, Mr. Weston was elected mayor of Manchester, and in 1869 again held that office, being reelected in 1870 and 1873 also. In 1871 he was the candidate of the Democratic party for governor of the state, and received a plurality of votes and was chosen governor by the legis lature, being the only Democrat thus elected since 1855. In 1872 Mr. Weston was defeated for reëlection, but in 1874 was again the candidate, and was once more chosen governor. Since his retirement from the executive chair Governor Weston has held no political office, though he served as chairman of the New Hampshire Centennial commission, and as a member of the Centennial board of finance. Since the organiza tion of the board he has been a member of the state board of health. He was for some time one of the trustees of the Amoskeag Savings bank, and is now president of the Merchants' National bank, having succeeded to that office in October, 1880. HON. JAMES ADAMS WESTON. He is clerk and treasurer also of the Guaranty Savings bank of Manchester, and is president of the New Hampshire Fire Insurance company. Governor Weston has served as president of the New Hampshire Trust company, and in rail road circles he holds important places of trust. �H ON. P. C. CHENEY was born in Holderness, February 25, 1828, the sixth child of Moses Cheney and Abigail Morrison. His early days were passed in Holderness, and his boyhood and young man hood at Peterborough, where, after having secured an education in the academies at Peterborough and Hancock and at Parsonsfield, Me., he was engaged in the management of a paper mill. In 1853 he became a member of a firm engaged in the manufacture of paper at Peterborough, and remained there until 1856. During his residence in Peterborough he entered actively into politics, and was twice a member of the legisla ture. In August, 1862, he entered the army, and was appointed quar termaster of the Thirteenth New Hampshire regiment, rendering faithful service until August, 1863, when he was honorably discharged because of failing health. In 1864 he was chosen railroad commissioner, and served three years. In 1866 he removed to Manchester, to engage in business as a paper manufacturer, and has since continued there, being now president of the P. C. Cheney company. He soon became promi nent in Manchester, and in 1871 was elected mayor of the city, declining reëlection. In 1875 he was made his party's candidate for governor, and under his lead the party succeeded in wrenching from the Demo crats the control of the state. In 1876 he was reëlected by an increased vote. Upon his retirement from the chief magistracy of the state he did not lose his interest in politics, and has been an active and influential factor in every campaign that has followed. In 1886 he was appointed a member of the United States senate, to succeed the late Austin F. Pike. In 1888 he was elected a member of the Republican national committee, and was reëlected in 1892, and in December, 1892, he was appointed by President Harrison envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States to Switzerland. From this post he has just now returned. 84 �X-GOVERNOR BENJAMIN F. PRESCOTT, though boasting He was born in Epping, February 26, 1833. He was educated at Phillips Exeter academy and at Dartmouth college, graduating with honors in 1856. Teaching and the study of law engaged his attention for the next four years, and he practised his profession until 1861, when he entered journalism, remaining five years. He held office from 1865 to 1869 as special agent of the United States treasury department, was secretary of the Republican state committee for fifteen years, from 1859, and was elected secretary of state in 1872, and was three times reëlected. In 1877 he was elected governor of New Hampshire, and was reëlected in 1878. In 1887 he was appointed a member of the railroad commission, and was reappointed in 1890. In 1880 he was chairman of the New Hampshire delegation to the Republican national E. an extended lineage, has won fame by his own merit. convention. HON. BENJAMIN F. PRESCOTT. Governor Prescott is a man of literary and scholarly tastes, which have been recognized by his election as fellow of the Royal Historical society of Great Britain, and as vice-president of the New Hampshire Historical society, and as president of the Bennington Battle Monument association, and as trustee of many institutions of learning, including the state college and Dartmouth college, the latter position coming to him in 1878 by the vote of the alumni of the college. Governor Prescott has been often before the public as an orator, notably at the inauguration of President Bartlett of Dartmouth, and at the laying of the corner-stone and the dedication of the Bennington monument. On all of these occasions he acquitted himself with scholarly credit and oratorical dignity. Governor Prescott has firm faith in New Hamp shire, and a just pride in her institutions, and it is largely due to his efforts that the portrait galleries in the state house, in the rooms of the New Hampshire Historical society, at Phillips Exeter academy, and at Dartmouth college were collected, 230 portraits in all. �ON. NATT HEAD was born in Hooksett, May 20, 1828, and H received his education in the common schools and Pembroke academy. When he was but eight years of age his father died, and several years later he succeeded to the business of the manufacture of bricks, adding an extensive lumber trade, and associating his brother as partner. The firm, Natt & W. F. Head, became very generally known throughout New England, and was, perhaps, excelled by no individual enterprise in the state. He was early interested in the mil itary of New Hampshire, and was promoted through various offices to be chief of staff of Governor Gilmore, by whom he was also com missioned quartermaster-general, fulfilling the duties of that office with conspicuous ability during the years of the war, adding also those of inspector and adjutant-general. In 1875 he was elected to the state senate, but was unseated by a technicality. He was, however, reëlected in 1876 and 1877, being chosen president of the senate by a large vote. In 1878 he was nominated for governor for the biennial term under the new constitution. He was triumphantly elected, and his administration ranks among the purest and most brilliant in our history. During the war his services were most valuable, and in the years following, when as adjutant-general of the state he made up the record of New Hampshire's valor in the War of the Rebellion, his work was thorough and complete. During his official career he travelled extensively, speak ing on many public occasions, enhancing his own and the state's repu tation. HON. NATT HEAD. After his retirement from office he returned once more to business. His health, however, was soon impaired, and after several months of weakness and illness he died November 12, 1883, in the full glow of the love and respect of an entire state. He is remem bered as the courteous, genial, generous Natt Head—the friend of everybody. �splendid and impressive example of the possibilities for the A American youth is taught by the career of Hon. Moody Currier, who has attained to eminence in many fields of lofty endeavor. Born in humble circumstances in Boscawen, April 22, 1806, he early mani fested those qualities of genius which paved the way to the greatest honors within the gift of the state. Although limited to six weeks of schooling per year, his application was such that he mastered the Eng lish studies, and was enabled, when not at work upon the farm, to take up teaching. He graduated from Dartmouth college, class of 1834, with the distinguished honor of having the Greek oration. His subse quent rise was rapid. He was principal of the Hopkinton academy one year, and of the Lowell high school five years. In the meantime he found time to study law, and, removing to Manchester in 1841, was admitted to the bar and practised in the state and United States courts with conspicuous ability. As time went on, he became identified with the organization and management of nearly all of the prosperous finan cial and industrial institutions of the city, filled all of the intermediate offices leading up to governorship, and was governor in 1885–86. Distinguished for what he has accomplished in public life, and in the building up of large financial and industrial interests, he is also a remarkable man in scholarship, easily ranking first in the state in litera ture. He has fluent command of many languages, is versed in the sciences, and is a poet of recognized ability, who has given to the world many beautiful productions. He has devoted much time to the study of ancient as well as modern religions, and while not assenting to creeds and dogmas, is an earnest believer in a Supreme Being. Mr. Currier has carved for himself a name on the highway of success which New Hampshire can never forget when she calls her roll of fame. HON. MOODY CURRIER. 87 �X-GOVERNOR CHARLES HENRY SAWYER is the eldest E son of Jonathan Sawyer and Martha Perkins, and was born at Watertown, N. Y., March 30, 1840. At ten years of age his father moved to Dover, and after six years in the public schools of that city, he began as an apprentice in the Sawyer woolen mills, and passed through every branch of the concern, in 1866 becoming superintendent, and in 1873, upon the incorporation of the company, being admitted to the firm, and advanced successively to the posts of agent and director to president. The Sawyer mills, over which he presides, rank among the strongest and the largest woolen manufacturing corporations in the country, and the credit of this position in no small measure is due to the capacity and ability of the man who is at their head. The citizens of Dover early came to appreciate Governor Sawyer's qualities, and he was chosen to serve in both branches of the city government. In 1869, 187c, 1876, and 1877, he was a member of the house of representa tives, and held positions upon important committees, being a working member of the house. In 1881 he was a member of Governor Bell's staff, was delegate at large to the Republican national convention in 1884, and in 1886 was elected governor of New Hampshire, serving in that high office with conspicuous fidelity to the dictates of his con science, and with scrupulous regard for the interests of the state, retiring with a record for diligence, for honor, and for sagacity that has placed him among the noblest of New Hampshire's rulers. Gover nor Sawyer, by reason of his prominence in Dover's business circles, has been connected with other interests than the corporation which bears his name, and is a director in the Strafford National Bank and HON. trustee of the Strafford Savings Bank, director in the Somersworth Machine company, and Dover Gas Light company, president of the Elliott Bridge company, and was for many years a director in the Ports CHARLES HENRY SAWYER. mouth & Dover railroad. 88 �X-GOVERNOR DAVID H. GOODELL is a typical son of New Hampshire, in that he is persistent, earnest, and successful. He was born in Hillsborough, May 6, 1834, the only child of a farmer. In 1841 his parents removed to Antrim, and that town has since been his home. Though his parents had enjoyed limited advantages, they determined that their son should have them all, and the boy was sent to school at Hancock academy, at New Hampton, and at Francestown, afterward entering Brown university in the fall of 1852. He left college in his sophomore year on account of ill health, and returned to his father's farm. With renewed health, he left the farm and devoted him self to teaching, quitting that calling, however, again to return to farm ing as a life-work. But it was not to be, for he became treasurer of the Antrim Shovel company upon its organization, and in 1858 became its general agent. In 1864 this industry was removed to North Easton, Mass., and its plant was occupied by D. H. Goodell & Co., in the manufacture of apple-parers, a business that steadily increased. In 1867 fire consumed the factory, but six weeks' time saw another in operation. In 1871 Mr. Goodell bought the interest of his partner. In 1872 he helped organize the Wood Cutlery company at Bennington, and in 1875 he united it with his business and organized the Goodell company, to whom he transferred both plants. The Goodell company to-day has factories at Antrim and Bennington, employs 200 hands, and has a pay-roll of more than $120,000 yearly. In 1876 Mr. Goodell entered politics by overturning a Democratic majority in Antrim, and was sent that year to the legislature, returning again in 1877 and 1878. In the house he made a mark as a leader in debates and in legislation. In 1882 he was elected to the executive council, and in 1888 he was nominated and elected governor, taking his seat in June, 1889, and serving to January, 1891. 89 �HE town of Barnstead has given many men to the service of the Hiram A. Tuttle, just now retired from office with the proud knowledge of a popularity merited by his worth. Gov ernor Tuttle was born fifty-six years ago. His boyhood and youth were spent in labor as a farmer and a shoe-maker. When he was seventeen years old he entered a clothing house, and some years later became manager of a branch house for the firm in Pittsfield, soon after ward becoming proprietor. During all the years of his residence in Pitts field no public enterprise has gone forward without his active and cheerful coöperation. He is a trustee of the savings bank, a director in the National bank, and a trustee of Pittsfield academy. In 1873 and 1874 Governor Tuttle represented Pittsfield in the legislature; in 1876 he served on Governor Cheney's staff with the rank of colonel. In 1878 he was a mem ber of the governor's council, and a year later was reelected under the new constitution for a term of two years. Governor Tuttle was always prominent in his party, and in 1888 his name was presented to the T state, among them state convention as a candidate for governor. HON. HIRAM A. Failing to receive the nomination that year it was accorded him in 1890 with practical una nimity, and he took his seat in January, 1891, after a most spirited contest. The duties of the governorship were discharged by him with marked fidelity and credit. His administration was marked by many events of more than ordinary public importance, and through them all Governor Tuttle was conspicuous for his unswerving steadfastness of purpose. Few men have so grown in public esteem as did Governor Tuttle during his term of office. Governor Tuttle's life has been busy, honorable, and happy. At home and abroad, in public and private life, he is the same unassuming, kindly, sympathetic gentleman that all TUTTLE. have ever found him to be. 9o �N recommending Gen. Richard N. Batchelder, of New Hampshire, for appointment as quartermaster-general of the army, that dis criminating military critic, Gen. Francis A. Walker, the historian of the Second army corps, said: “No other man's services can exceed his in the claims they make upon the consideration and gratitude of his countrymen.” It is impossible in this brief sketch to give even a synopsis of General Batchelder's military career, a career which won for him the confidence and affection of the commanders of our armies, which advanced him in the volunteer service by rapid promotion from the rank of quartermaster of the First New Hampshire regiment to the responsible position of chief quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac; which carried him over the heads of six seniors in the regular service, and all of them West Point graduates, when President Harrison was called upon to appoint a quartermaster-general of the army, and which secured for him indorsements and recommendations for that position unsurpassed in the history of the regular army. One of the first of New Hampshire's citizens to volunteer at the outbreak of the Rebellion, he has reached the highest rank in the regular service of any volunteer from this state, and it is not too much to say of him that he is the most efficient quartermaster-general the army has ever had. General Batchelder is the son of Nathan and Peace (Clifford) Batchelder, and was born in the old town of Meredith, July 27, 1832. GEN. RICHARD N. BATCHELDER. His parents moved to Manchester in his youth, and he was educated in the public schools of that city. He started out in life in business with his father, and was well advanced upon distinguished civil career when the first call came for troops to put down the Rebellion. With a genius born to command, he has adorned whatever position he has been called to occupy. His life is filled with successes and honors. Loyal in his friendships, his achievements have been without envy among his associates. �J' GRIMES WALKER was born in Hillsborough, March 20, 1835. After the death of his mother he came under the care of his uncle, Governor Grimes, of Iowa, and entered the naval academy from that state in 1850. He graduated at the head of his class, and at the breaking out of the War of the Rebellion was a lieutenant. He served with distinguished gallantry at the taking of New Orleans and Vicks burg, and in almost all the battles on the Mississippi river and its trib utaries during the years 1862 and 1863, commanding various expedi tions in which several vessels were engaged. His conduct at Arkansas post, during the siege of Vicksburg, and on the Yazoo river was men tioned with great praise by Admiral Porter in his reports to the navy department. He also commanded the gunboat Shawmut at the taking of Wilmington, N. C., in 1865, and was engaged in the closing opera tions of the war on James river. He was always commended for cool ness, sound judgment, and integrity, and was specially promoted to the rank of commander for gallant and meritorious service. In 1866 he was made assistant superintendent of the naval academy at Annapolis, and in 1873, after a cruise, was appointed secretary of the lighthouse board. This place he filled most acceptably for five years, bringing the work to a high state of efficiency. During a two years leave of absence, from 1878 to 1880, he occupied himself in the management of the Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy Railroad, but the autumn of 1881 found him—after more sea service—again in Washington as chief of the bureau of navigation in the navy department, with the rank of commo dore. Here he served eight years, performing the duties of an onerous position with honor to himself and great benefit to the navy. In 1889 he was assigned as rear-admiral to the command of the squadron of evolution, in which our new ships were collected. This squadron was in 1892 merged in the North Atlantic squadron, which Admiral Walker ADMIRAL JOHN GRIMES WALKER. now commands. 92 �EN. OLIVER LYMAN SPAULDING, son of Lyman and Spaulding, was born at Jaffrey, New Hamp shire, August 2, 1833. He entered Oberlin college in 1851, and grad uated in 1855, in which year he removed to Michigan. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1858, and in the same year was elected a regent of the University of Michigan. In July, 1862, he raised a company for the Twenty-third Michigan infantry, of which he was made captain, successively being made major, lieutenant-colonel, and colonel, and brevetted brigadier-general at the close of the war. In 1866 he was elected secretary of state of Michigan, and reëlected in 1868. In 1875 he was appointed special agent of the treasury, and made a study of customs matters, and while holding this office was elected to the Forty seventh congress, serving on the committees on military affairs and Indian affairs, but failed of election to the Forty-eighth congress in a Democratic district by less than fifty votes. In 1883 he was chairman of a commission sent to the Sandwich Islands to investigate alleged violations of the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty. On his return he resumed the practice of law, and subsequently was reappointed special agent, resigning the office in December, 1885. He was reappointed in 1889 by Secretary Windom, and upon the selection of Assistant Secretary Tichenor as one of the general appraisers, he was appointed assistant secretary of the treasury, and given complete charge of customs matters. In this position he was called upon to decide intricate and important questions under the McKinley tariff law, and was also called upon to ex amine other important questions requiring the exercise of sound judg ment as well as the possession of superior legal abilities. During the absence of Secretary Foster he was almost invariably designated as acting secretary, and in the discharge of the various duties he was called on to perform, enjoyed the full confidence of the president and the secretary of the treasury. G Susan (Marshall) GEN. OLIVER LYMAN SPAULIDING. 93 �HE long lines of the boys in blue, who fought so bravely and T died so nobly, if need be, for their country, are fast thinning out; and it becomes highly desirable to preserve in permanent form the record of their valiant service. Very few can boast a longer or more honorable “following of the flag” than General Joab Nelson Patterson. Born in Hopkinton, January 2, 1835, the son of Joab and Mary (Lovering) Patterson, he was educated at Hopkinton academy and the New Hampton institute, and Dartmouth college, where he grad uated in the class of 1860. Enlisting as a private, April 22, 1861. he served the Union cause faithfully and well until mustered out, December 19, 1865. He was in twenty-four engagements, from the first Bull Run to the taking of Richmond, and rose rapidly through the different degrees of rank until March 13, 1865, he was appointed brevet briga dier general for “courage in battle and good conduct throughout the war.” Upon the establishment of peace General Patterson took up his permanent abode in Concord, and represented the capital city in the legislature of 1866. From March, 1867, to December, 1886, he served as United States marshal for the district of New Hampshire. In June, 1889, he was appointed second auditor of the United States treasury, a position which he filled with credit until the change of administration brought him a successor. He is now successfully engaged in the life insurance business at 1,326 F street, Washington, D. C. After the close of the war General Patterson held a brigadier's commission in the state force. When the militia was reorganized, however, he retired and had no active connection with the citizen soldiery again until April 18, 1879, when he was commissioned colonel of the Third regiment. His valuable service in that position, and later as brigadier-general of the First brigade, N. H. N. G., is still fresh in the minds of all. 94 �ARROLL DAVIDSON WRIGHT was born in Dunbarton, July 25, 1840. He was educated at Tubbs's Union academy, at Washington, the Cold River academy, at Alstead, and the academy at Chester, Vt., and also in the High school at Reading, Mass. In 1860 he began the study of law with Wheeler & Faulkner of Keene, but concluded his studies in Boston. In September, 1862, he enlisted at Keene as a private in the Fourteenth New Hampshire regiment, but was made a second lieutenant of Company C in that regiment just before it departed for the seat of war in October. In December, 1863, he was made adjutant of the regiment, and in December, 1864, was commissioned as its colonel. On account of illness he resigned in March, 1865, and later on returned to the study of law, and was admit ted to the New Hampshire bar in October, 1865. He did not com mence practice until August, 1867, and then at Boston. In the same year he was admitted to the bar in Massachusetts; also to practice in the United States courts. He was elected to the Massachusetts sen ate in 1871, and served during the sessions of 1872–73. In June, 1873, he was appointed chief of the Massachusetts bureau of statistics of labor, and served until September, 1888. He was a presidential elector in 1876. He took the state census of Massachusetts in 1875 and 1885, and was also supervisor of the United States census of 1880 for the state. In 1885 he was commissioned by the governor to investi gate the public records of towns, parishes, counties, and courts, and in January, 1885, he was appointed United States commissioner of labor. Mr. Wright still holds this position. He was lecturer during 1879 on phases of the labor question at the Lowell institute, in Boston, and in 1881, at Harvard, was university lecturer on the factory system. He has been university lecturer on statistics and other subjects at Johns Hopkins and other prominent American universities. COL. CARROLL DAVIDSON WRIGHT. 95 �J' RICHARDS DODGE was born in New Boston, New Hampshire, September 28, 1823. His education was obtained in common schools and academies, in Richard Boylston's Farmers' Cabinet office in Amherst, in teaching, in journalism, and in technical and scientific investigation. Though not a college graduate, he received in 1880 an honorary degree of A. M. from Dartmouth college. From 1845 to 1849, inclusive, he taught an academy in Mississippi, and during the five years following he was editor and co-proprietor of the Nashua Oasis, and afterwards editor and publisher of the Ameri can Ruralist, at Springfield, Ohio. In 1861 he went to Washington, and through the long session of the first war congress was senate reporter for the National Republican and also for the National Intelli gencer, which was still under the management of Colonel Seaton. On the organization of the department of agriculture he was offered a posi tion, at the suggestion of the Ohio delegation in congress, including Senators Ben Wade and John Sherman. For four years following, he was employed in editorial and statistical work, and was also connected with the New York Associated Press as congressional special; he became statistician of the department, May 6, 1866, in which position he remained until March 31, 1893, except about three years in which he was in charge of the agricultural statistics of the tenth census, and in expert service in the bureau of statistics of the treasury department. In 1873 he spent the summer in Europe, on an investigation of the statistical methods of the principal governments, and as honorary com missioner to the Vienna World's exhibition, appointed by direction of President Grant. In 1887 he made a supplementary investigation in London, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Vienna, and Rome, attending in the latter city the sessions of the International Statistical institute, of which he is an original member. �ON. FRANK D. CURRIER. In the line of alert, progressive, and brilliant young men of the later generation in New Hamp shire, Hon. Frank D. Currier occupies a prominent position. He was born in Canaan, October 30, 1853, and educated in the public schools H of that town, Kimball Union academy at Meriden, and Dr. Dixon's school at Lowell, Mass. He first studied law in the office of Pike & Blodgett at Franklin, but was admitted to the Grafton county bar from the office of George W. Murray of Canaan in November, 1874. Imme diately entering upon the successful practice of his profession in his native town, he continued there until May 19, 1890, when he was appointed naval officer of customs for the district of Boston and Charles town by President Harrison. Mr. Currier during his professional career in New Hampshire was conspicuously prominent in the politics of the state. He was a member of the house of representatives in 1879, clerk of the state senate from 1883 to 1886, was elected a mem ber of the senate in the latter year, presiding over that body through the session of 1887; was secretary of the Republican state committee in the four campaigns from 1882 to 1888, and a delegate to the Repub lican national convention in 1884. Mr. Currier is a Mason, a member of St. Andrew's Royal Arch Chapter and of Sullivan Commandery Knights Templar. Mr. Currier possessed, to a remarkable degree, the model qualities for a vigorous and honorable career. Called, at an early age, to a prominent position in the councils of his party, the duties devolving upon him were most faithfully executed. As a public official and a legislator he has displayed the brilliant qualities that have marked him in other fields of endeavor. A winning and graceful orator, he has frequently appeared upon the political stump and as an after-dinner speaker, and achieved renown no less marked than that which has distinguished him elsewhere. HON.1 FRANK D. CURRIER. 97 �H ON. JAMES E. FRENCH, collector of internal revenue for the district of New Hampshire, was born at Tuftonborough, February 27, 1845, and is the son of James French and Evaline A. Moulton. In 1851 he removed with his family to Moultonborough, and has made his residence in that town since that time. He was educated in the common schools of Moultonborough and at the seminary at Til ton. School days over, Mr. French was a clerk in the store of his father for several years, and was also employed as clerk in the years 1864 to 1869 at Plymouth, Centre Harbor, and Great Falls. In 1869 he returned to Moultonborough to enter upon trade for himself, continuing therein until 1884, in the meantime occupying several positions of trust and responsibility. Having been active in politics, Mr. French was rewarded with many positions of honor and dignity, serving as post master of Moultonborough from 1873 to 1884. Under the old statutes he was elected railroad commissioner of the state of New Hampshire and served from 1878 to 1883. He sat in the legislature as a member from Moultonborough in 1878 and again in 1879. In 1882 he was appointed a deputy collector of internal revenue and served until 1886. In 1887 he was a member of the New Hampshire state senate, and in November, 1889, was appointed to his present position, his district covering the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Mr. French has a remarkably acute mind, trained by constant intercourse with human nature in almost every phase of its existence. His intuitive perception is remarkably keen, and indeed this may be called his chief characteristic. Rapid in thought, quick to seize upon an emergency, Mr. French has lifted himself to successive high positions, and in each of them he has acquitted himself with credit. His present position is meritoriously bestowed, and in it Mr. French is serving with the same HON. JAMES E, FRENCH. ability that has won for him his successive promotions. 98 �HOMAS P. CHENEY. It is no small matter to have been T prominent in a state of prominent men for a generation, and Col. Thos. P. Cheney boasts of that distinction. Colonel Cheney was born in Holderness, February 24, 1833, and was educated in the Holderness high school and the New Hampshire Conference seminary at Tilton. He was actively engaged in business until the outbreak of the war, when he enlisted in the army of the United States and served in Company A of the Sixth New Hampshire volunteers, being mustered out as a lieu tenant. After the termination of his military service, Colonel Cheney was appointed deputy sergeant-at-arms of the United States house of representatives, and served in that position until he was appointed super intendent of the railway mail service in the New England states, which position he held for fifteen years. Retiring from this position, Colonel Cheney was appointed by President Arthur to be pension agent at Con cord, and held the position until 1886, when he was removed by President Cleveland. In the fall of that same year Colonel Cheney was elected to the house of representatives from Ashland, and served through the exciting session of 1887, taking a prominent part in the deliberations of the house. In 1889 he sat in the senate from the Plymouth district, and in that body his eminence in political and legislative work was by no means diminished by his record there. In 1890 Colonel Cheney again returned to the pension office, this time by appointment from President Harrison, and now holds the position. Colonel Cheney's earlier political career was crowned with honors won by great activity for his party, and in 1859 he first held office as door-keeper of the state house of representatives. Under President Lincoln, Colonel Cheney served as postmaster at Holderness. He was a member of the house of representatives, representing Holderness, in 1865 and 1866, and P. delegate to the Republican national convention in 1868. 99 �ONVERSE J. SMITH, special agent of the United States treas C ury department, and in charge of the New England special agency district with official station in Boston, is a native of Plainfield. CONVERSE J. SMITH. His early life was spent in Meriden, and he was educated at Kimball Union academy, graduating in the class of 1866. Mercantile business was selected as an avocation and in 1868, after a year's service in the country store of Converse Cole of Meriden, a clerkship was obtained with Messrs. Warde, Humphrey & Co., leading hardware merchants of Concord. After several years of service, upon the death of the senior member, Hon. David A. Warde, a new copartnership was formed under the firm name of Humphrey Dodge & Smith, which continued until 1889, when Mr. Smith retired. During the twenty-one years Mr. Smith was the travelling salesman of the firm, and naturally acquired a wide acquaintance, which extended far beyond his native state. In the years of 1884 and 1885 he was a member of Gov. Samuel W. Hale's staff, with rank of colonel, and was a member of the legislature in the years 1889 and 1890, representing in part the city of Concord. Colonel Smith has given considerable attention to journalism, and for two years was the regular New Hampshire correspondent of the Boston Daily Traveller. In the fall of 1890 the honorable secretary of the treasury appointed Colonel Smith a special agent of the treasury department, and six months later promoted him to the charge of the district, one of the largest territorially and considered one of the most important in the country, a position requiring great executive ability and a thorough knowledge of customs laws. Special agents of the United States treas ury department, who have represented New Hampshire in the past, are ex-U. S. Senator Aaron H. Cragin, ex-Gov. B. F. Prescott, and Hon. Harry Bingham. �OL. JAMES A. WOOD was born at Alstead, May 24, 1832, C and is the son of Amasa and grand-son of Benjamin Wood, a soldier of the Revolution. He was educated in the East Alstead high school, the South Acworth high school, at Marlow academy, and at Kimball Union academy, Meriden. He taught several terms of district school, and was engaged when a young man as an auctioneer, convey ancer, administrator, and executor of estates in Acworth and vicinity. In 1871 he became connected with the Republican Press Association as general agent, and for nearly twenty years continued with that cor poration, visiting in that time every town in New Hampshire and acquiring an intimate personal acquaintance with nearly every business and professional man in the state. In politics Colonel Wood has been one of the most active Republicans in the state. For thirty years he was a member of the Republican state committee, and for seventeen years, with the exception of one campaign, represented Sullivan county in the executive committee and took an active part in the management of the campaigns. For twenty years he has been moderator in the town of Acworth, and has held the office of selectman. For eleven years he was postmaster at South Acworth, and in 1875 and 1877 was a mem ber of the state legislature. In 1875 and 1876 he was a member of the staff of Gov. P. C. Cheney. In March, 1890, he was appointed con sul of the United States at Sherbrooke, Canada, and was succeeded in July of the present year. COL. JAMES A. WOOD. �F' the past few years Concord, a small city, has enjoyed a metro politan postal service. This is due entirely to Hon. Henry Robin son, the postmaster, who was born in Concord, July 14, 1852. He was educated in the schools of the city and studied law at the Boston law school and with Minot, Tappan & Mugridge. He was admitted to the bar in 1875, and by his talents won a high place in its membership. In 1879 he was a member of the legislature, and his youth did not pre vent him from exerting great influence in the house. In the next session he also had a seat, being the only member from Concord to be reëlected. This session he served as chairman of the railroad committee. In 1885 he was a member of the state senate, and, although the youngest member of that body, was chairman of the judiciary committee. The next years of his life he devoted to his profession and to general literary work. In the summer of 1890 he was appointed to his present posi tion. As postmaster, Mr. Robinson brought to the discharge of his duties the generous enthusiasm that has marked his life. His ideal was the best in point of efficiency and completeness. His quick perception sought many points for improving and diversifying the service, and he has given to Concord postal facilities far beyond those enjoyed by any other community of like size and importance, not hesitating to draw largely upon his own resources to supply what he deemed to be demanded. Mr. Robinson is a highly gifted man, turning his endeav ors easily into various channels with uniform success. Suave and graceful and eloquent, he has frequently been heard upon the platform as a political orator and on other occasions, always acquitting himself with marked credit. A polished man of the world, a skilful raconteur, he is one of the most companionable of men. Mr. Robinson was married in 1878, to a daughter of the late United States Senator Edward H. Rollins, and has five children. I O2 �LIAS H. CHENEY was born at Holderness, now Ashland, January 28, 1832, and is the son of Moses Cheney and Abigail Morrison. He was educated in the Holderness high school, New Hampton institute, and at Phillips Exeter academy. Having ended his school days he served an apprenticeship in the office of the Peter borough Transcript, and in 1853, when his apprenticeship was ended, became editor and proprietor of the paper. In 1855 he removed to Concord and became publisher of the New Hampshire Phoenix and was subsequently engaged in the office of the New Hampshire Sentinel at Keene and the Sullivan Republican, at Newport. In 1861 he pur chased and has since owned the Granite State Free Press at Lebanon. Mr. Cheney as a newspaper man has been foremost in the great histori cal movements that have taken place during his editorial career. A fearless and able exponent of the truth, he has stood for the right in many a fiercely contested battle, and in the field of politics has achieved many a notable triumph. He has held office infrequently, because of his disinclination. In 1867 and 1868 he was a member of the house of representatives, and in 1885 was a member of the New Hampshire senate from the Third district. January 6, 1892, he was appointed con sul of the United States at Matanzas, Cuba, and still holds that position, HON. ELIAS H. his paper being conducted by his younger son. As a journalist, Mr. Cheney has figured nobly, because of the intense virility and breadth of his conceptions. To him no task has been too arduous, no duties too severe when, as always, he has espoused the right. Puritanically con scientious, he has achieved his prominence by the sheer weight of his intellect, by the uncompromising rectitude of his conscience, and by the severe logic of the situation which he has oftentimes created in behalf of the cause that he has championed. CHENEY. ros �HARLES M. DORR was born at Somersworth, May 31, 1845, C and with the exception of ten years spent in Berwick, Maine, has always resided there. He was educated in the public schools of his native city and in the academies at Berwick and West Lebanon, Maine, and has been engaged in the dry goods business during most of his life, first as partner in the firm of Dorr & Hobson and since Febru ary 1, 1892, as sole proprietor. Mr. Dorr has been a director in the Somersworth National Bank since 1880, and is also one of the trustees of the Somersworth Savings Bank; he is a prominent Mason and served as secretary, junior and senior warden of Libanus Lodge; is a past high priest generalissimo of St. Paul Commandery, Knights Templar, of Dover, N. H. For two years he was town clerk of Somersworth and for six years one of its supervisors. He has served as moderator and for three terms sat in the house of representatives. He has been a prominent member and president of the Somersworth Republican club and for three years was a member of the Republican state committee. In February, 1890, he was appointed United States bank examiner for New Hampshire by President Harrison, and still retains that position. Mr. Dorr is fully entitled to the success that he has won; he has worked hard and honestly to achieve it, and the credit due him covers the whole range of his endeavor. In business life he is reckoned as prompt, ready, energetic, honorable; as a member of the legislature he served with sufficient credit to merit two reëlections; and as United States bank examiner he has followed the prescribed line of his duty with fidelity and renown. He is one of the most enterprising of citizens, one of the most companionable of men, one of the most CHARLES M. IDORR. faithful of officers. IO-1 �N the front rank of the eminent practitioners of the New Hampshire bar stands Hon. Henry P. Rolfe of Concord, who was born at Boscawen, February 13, 1821. He was educated in the district schools, at New Hampton institute, and at Dartmouth college, where he was graduated in the class of 1848. He studied law with Hon. Asa Fowler of Concord, and was admitted to the bar in 1851. Immediately open ing an office in Concord, he maintained himself with credit, advancing in professional reputation and influence, and winning in 1869 an appoint ment as United States district attorney for New Hampshire, and hold ing the office for five years. During the years 1852 and 1853 he was a member of the board of education for Concord, serving as chairman during one year, and was a representative in the legislature, as a Demo crat in 1853, returning as a Republican during the stormy years of 1863 and 1864. He has also received other political honors, among them being an appointment as postmaster of Concord from Andrew Johnson. And he served on the lake commission in 1878–89 by appointment of Governor Prescott. He was Democratic candidate for state senator in 1859 and 1860, and Democratic candidate for the electoral college on the Douglas ticket in 1860. He has always been a strong prohibitionst and a total abstainer from the use of tobacco and intoxicat ing liquors. Mr. Rolfe is one of the Nestors of the New Hampshire bar. His practice extends over the years when intellectual giants stood before the tribunals of the state, and among those men Mr. Rolfe easily maintained himself with credit. In all the branches of his professional service Mr. Rolfe has won conspicuous success. As a counsellor he is unerring and sagacious; as an advocate his career has been marked HON. HENRY P. ROLFE. with triumph. IoS �RED A. BARKER was born in Westmoreland, September 16, He secured his education in the town schools, taking a high school course, and at the age of eighteen left home to become an express messenger for Fiske & Co., running from Boston to Burlington. For twenty-five years thereafter he was with the United States & Canada Express Co., with Thompson & Co.'s Express, and with the American Express Co., serving all three companies as agent at Keene. Always an enthusiastic Democrat, he has been advanced in political honors. In 1871 he served on the staff of Governor Weston, with the rank of colonel, and in 1876 was a delegate to the Democratic national convention at St. Louis. In 1883 he was elected a member of the legislature from a strong Repub lican ward, and for three years was a member of the city council, and for the same length of time served as assessor. During President F 1835, the son of Col. Tileston A. Barker and Semira Albee. Cleveland's first administration, Colonel Barker served as United States marshal for the district of New Hampshire, and upon retiring from that position became freight agent of the Boston & Maine R. R., with an office at Keene. In 1861 Governor Berry appointed Colonel Barker recruiting officer at Keene, and he enlisted several hundred men for the war. In 1877, when the state militia was reviewed, Colonel Barker took a great interest in naming and organizing the Keene Light Guard Battalion, Companies G and H of the Second regiment, N. H. N. G. He was elected first lieutenant Company G, and promoted to be quar termaster and major. Colonel Barker is a man of eminently solid quali ties and he has displayed in the various positions that he has filled a marked degree of adaptability. In public office he has served faith fully, and in political campaigns his worth has been time and again manifested. His genial disposition has attracted numerous friends, and MAJOR FRED A. BARKER. the worth of his character has retained them. I of �OL. JOHN PENDER of Portsmouth was born of Scotch de Pender and Margaret Lenox Paton, at Southbridge, Mass., June 7, 1843. His parents removed to Ports mouth when their son was but three years of age, and in the com mon schools of that city Colonel Pender was educated. His parents were poor, but the undaunted courage of the Scotch lad gave him a prestige even in his school days. In 1853 he began work as a factory boy in the Portsmouth mills, and from that time until now has steadily advanced in the world. He was a member of the Portsmouth city council in 1867 and 1868, of the board of aldermen in 1869 and 1870, and in 1871 and 1872 was a member of the legislature. He entered the Portsmouth custom house in 1873 and remained there until 1885, C scent, the son of Hugh the advent of the Cleveland administration. Since then he has been engaged in a general insurance business in Portsmouth, classing among his clients the most prominent and best known and wealthiest people of the state. Colonel Pender was a member of Governor Hale's staff, and there received his military title. In 1890 Colonel Pender pur chased the Portsmouth Evening Post, and has since that time been its proprietor and publisher. He has for many years been a member of the Republican state committee and has been a wheel-horse of his party in all the stirring campaigns that have been fought in and around old “Strawberry Bank.” Colonel Pender has won his success by his indomitable courage. Handicapped in his youth, he has overcome obstacles and climbed the pathway of competence. His life has been one of advance, which is not checked as years go on. Io; �I)ANIEL M. WHITE was born at Peterborough, May 4, 1844, and is the son of Isaac D. White and Timnah Mansfield. He was educated in the common schools of Peterborough, at the Peter borough academy, and at the McCollom institute, and had hardly finished his education when he enlisted as a private in Company E of the First regiment, New Hampshire cavalry, and was promoted to be lieutenant, bearing that rank at the expiration of the war, when he returned home and became a teacher in the public schools of the state, continuing for ten years in that capacity. During the last three years of this time he was engaged in the study of law in the office of Hon. E. M. Smith of Peterborough, and was admitted to the bar in Hills borough county in May, 1874. In addition to the duties involved by the practice of his profession, he took a deep interest in the develop ment of the New Hampshire National Guard, and for seventeen years held a commission as an officer in that body. For seven years he was colonel, commanding the Second regiment, and for five years was a brigadier general, commanding the First brigade. And, as a result of his zeal, ability, and untiring efforts in the discharge of his duties, New Hampshire could boast of as good and well disciplined military organization as any state in the Union at the time he retired from the command of the brigade. In 1877 he was appointed by Governor Prescott a member of a commission to revise or draft a new military code for the reorganization and government of the state militia. General White retired from military service in 1889. In 1878 he sat in the state senate, serving with distinction. In August, 1887, Gen eral White was appointed consul of the United States at Sherbrooke, Canada, and served until March 13, 1890, when he was relieved. then General White has practised law at Peterborough. Since �RTHUR LIVERMORE MESERVE was born in Bartlett, A April 18, 1838. He was named for Judge Arthur Livermore of Plymouth, who was a friend of the older members of the family. He was educated in the common schools and at home, both of his parents being teachers. He has been a merchant and connected more or less with railroads. He is possessed of literary taste and has written very much for the press. He is one of the leading citizens of his section of the state and has filled all the various town offices many times. He was representative in 1873–74, and was a member of Governor Wes ton's staff, with the rank of colonel. He was county commissioner of Carroll county from 1875-'78 and was a member of the council of Gov ernor Bell, being elected from his district by a large majority. He has had much to do in building up the village of Bartlett, and has seen it grow from a little farming community to a lively, bustling place. He belongs to the Odd Fellows and Masonic fraternities, being a member of the North Star commandery at Lancaster. He is also a member of the Sons of the Revolution, being eligible by the Revolutionary ser vice of his great grandfather on his mother's side. On his father's side is numbered George Meserve, who before the Revolution was a collector of both the ports of Portsmouth and Boston. He was also the one who brought over the stamps from England which his neighbors in Portsmouth compelled him to burn, and also hung him in effigy. Colonel Meserve, who commanded a regiment at the siege of Louis burg in the old French War, was also of the family. Mr. Meserve is not a member of any church, but is inclined to the Episcopal church, whose services he attends. HON. ARTHUR LIVERMORE MESERVE. Io9 �N the front rank of the men engaged in the fundamental industry of New Hampshire, agriculture, stands Hon. Warren Brown of Hampton Falls, who was born in that place August 11, 1836, the son of John Berry Brown and Sarah Murch Leavitt. He was educated in the common schools of the town, at Rockingham academy at Hampton Falls, and at the Phillips Andover academy. During all his life he has been engaged in farming and success has followed his efforts, yet Mr. Brown may boast of honors in another field. Having turned his atten tion to politics, Mr. Brown was elected to the legislature in 1871 and followed this with a seat in the New Hampshire senate in 1872 and again in 1873. His next advance was to the executive council, where under the revised constitution he sat for the two years embraced in Governor Head's term. In 1884 he was a delegate to the Republican national convention. Mr. Brown as a farmer has been among the first I to recognize the value of associated effort, and as president of the New Hampshire Agricultural Society he served for eleven years with un wavering success, the society under his administration reaching its acme of usefulness and grandeur. As trustee of the New England Agricultural Society he has served for twenty-four years, and is now its treasurer and one of the most valued members of the executive board of that sterling, old-time, yet ever young and vigorous, organization. Mr. Brown realized, too, the value of education to the farmer, and has always been deeply interested in the growth and development of the state col lege. Serving as trustee of that institution, he did much for its advance ment during the earlier years of its existence; and later, as the scope of the institution widened, Mr. Brown, as member of the board of control of the experiment station, keeping closely in touch with the scien tific progress of the age as related to agriculture, has been largely instrumental in placing the work of the station upon a high, practical, and scientific plane. �YMAN DEWEY STEVENS was born in Piermont, Septem ber 20, 1821, and is the son of Caleb Stevens and Sally Dewey. His preparatory studies were pursued in the academy at Haverhill and he graduated from Dartmouth college in 1843. He became principal of the Stanstead (C.E.) academy, where he remained for two years, and later was assistant for a short time to Jonathan Tenney, principal of the academy at Pembroke. While a teacher at Stanstead he deter mined to study law, and began his studies in the office of E. C. John son, Esq., at Derby, Vt., subsequently pursuing them with Hon. Ira Perley in Concord. In October, 1847, he was admitted to the bar and at once opened an office in Concord. In 1868 and 1869 he was mayor of the city. Since 1865 he has been a director in the National State Capital Bank, and has been president of the Merrimack County Savings Bank since its organization. He was also president of the board of trade during that organization's existence. Governor Gilmore appointed Mr. Stevens commissioner to adjust the suspended war claims of New Hampshire against the United States and he was also a commissioner of the state of New Hampshire to attend the dedica tion of the National cemetery at Gettysburg. He has been deeply interested in religious and philanthropic work, and has been a promi nent member of the South Congregational church, is vice-president and treasurer of the New Hampshire Home Missionary society, and trustee of Kimball Union academy, of Boscawen academy, member of the board of education in Concord, and trustee and president of the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts. Polit ical honors have come to Mr. Stevens in the form of the city solicitor ship in 1855 and 1856, membership in the house of representatives in 1860, 1861, 1866, and 1867, presidential elector in 1872, member of the governor's council in 1881, and of the state senate in 1885. HON. LYMAN DEWEY STEVENS. I I I �ON. JOHN W. WHEELER of Salem stands easily as one of the foremost men of the state, his prominence being due to activity, service, and success in the various walks of life. Mr. Wheeler was born in Salem, August 19, 1826, and has always lived there. H There he has attained his success and his honors. He was educated in common schools, supplemented by attendance at Northfield academy. He early came before the public as the incumbent of various town offices, and in 1868 he first came to the legislature and was reëlected the following year. In 1875 he was again in the house, and in the next session he again represented his town. In 1877 he was found in the state senate, and the following year was for a second term a member of that body. In 1881 he entered the executive council under Governor Charles H. Bell and served until 1883. During all these years of pub lic service Mr. Wheeler sustained himself with credit. He was a faith ful legislator, and the wishes of his constituents and the doctrines of his party found in him a willing executor. Since his retirement from office Mr. Wheeler has been by no means idle. Added to the cares of his business he has assumed the leadership of his party and has repre sented his town in every Republican convention and has been a mem ber of the Republican state committee. He has enjoyed the fullest confidence of the party counsellors and his energy and sagacity have been formidable factors in many a well fought and hard-earned vic tory. Mr. Wheeler is easily the leading citizen of Salem, and full of years, full of honors, is yet in the arena, as young in soul and as alert in temperament as ever. HON, JOHN W. WHEELER. II 2 �ON. JOHN A. SPALDING of Nashua is one of the self-made H men of New Hampshire. He was born in Wilton, May 29, 1837, and attended the common schools and Crosby's academy, Nashua, securing there his only education aside from that contained in the vast school of human nature. When but nineteen years of age he embarked in business for himself as a clothing dealer at Nashua, continuing in that line until he was chosen cashier of the First National Bank of Nashua, and entered upon his duties with the organization of the bank, having been its only cashier during the thirty years of the institution's existence. Mr. Spalding's work as a banker naturally has drawn him into other financial enterprises, and he has been a director in the Con cord railroad and is now a director in the Wilton railroad and in the Worcester, Nashua & Rochester railroad, trustee in City Guaranty Savings Bank, and, in addition, has dealt extensively in real estate. He has also found time to make for himself a prominent place in the political history of the state, beginning in 1865 and 1866, when he represented Ward seven, Nashua, in the legislature of the state. Under the old constitution he was a member of the state senate of 1878, that being the last senate chosen with but twelve members. In 1883 and 1885 he served as member of the governor's council, and in 1885 was elected mayor of Nashua. In 1880 he was a presidential elector upon the Republican ticket, and is at present chairman of the police commission of the city of Nashua, having been appointed by Governor Tuttle upon the organization of that body. Mr. Spalding has faithfully followed his career to success; becoming at an early age identified with a prominent fiscal institution, he has carried along its development upon progressive lines; yet his progressiveness has ever been conservative. In politics Mr. Spalding has also represented a substantial element in his party, and the gratifying majorities that have greeted his efforts as a candidate sufficiently attest the weight of his reputation. HON. JOHN A. SPALDING. I 13 �ATHANIEL HAVEN CLARK was born in Plaistow, February 26, 1826, and is the son of Col. Nathaniel Clark and Betsey Brickett. He was educated at Atkinson academy and in the academy at Pembroke and has spent his life as a farmer and an old-time country miller. Mr. Clark has, however, not been allowed to give his whole attention to the demands of his calling. By the wish of his towns people he has filled every office in their gift. In 1876 he was a mem ber of the constitutional convention, in 1878 and 1879 he was a member of the house of representatives, in 1885 he sat in the state senate, and in 1887 was a member of the executive council, firmly declining and almost sternly forbidding his friends to work for his further political advancement. In 1885 Mr. Clark was appointed by Governor Currier a member of the commission to establish and define the boundary line between New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and under his direction this much mooted question has been thoroughly examined in all its bearings and many valuable historical results have been achieved. By his tact he prevented a possible quarrel with our neighboring common wealth, yet, by his firmness, he secured to New Hampshire what justly belonged to her. The work of this commission is not yet completed and Mr. Clark gives to it his untiring labors for securing the rights of his state. The establishment of the true boundary between New Hamp shire and Massachusetts is a work of no small import. Carrying with it so much of possibility, and freighted also with a delicacy of manipulation, the problem has called to its solution the rare qualities that Mr. Clark has so clearly displayed in the discharge of his duties. In his hands the state's rights will not be over-ridden, yet his inherent sense of jus tice will not permit him to seize more than is due. N HON. NATHANIEL HAVEN CLARK. II.4 �ROM the town of Sutton many men have gone forth to make mark in life, among them is William S. Pillsbury of Lon donderry. He was born March 16, 1833, the son of Rev. Stephen Pillsbury, a Baptist minister. He was the sixth lineal descendant from William Pillsbury who came from Straffordshire, England, and settled at Dorchester in 1641. Colonel Pillsbury passed his youth in Sutton, and at the outbreak of the war enlisted in the service of his country in Company I of the Fourth New Hampshire volunteers, in which com pany he was first lieutenant, and served also in Company A of the Ninth New Hampshire regiment. His last year of military service was passed in the capacity of ordnance officer in the first brigade of Hard ing's division, engaged in the defence of Washington, with headquarters at Fort Reno. His title of colonel comes to him from having served on the staff of Governor Prescott. For more than twenty years Colonel Pillsbury has been engaged in business at Derry Depot as a shoe man ufacturer, where from year to year he has seen a gratifying yet deserved increase in the business of his firm. In politics Colonel Pillsbury has always been a Republican, and as such served as county commissioner for Rockingham county, and was elected to the house of represen F their tatives in 1874. In 1888 he was chosen a member of Governor Goodell's council from the Third district, where his business training, his cool, clear, calm, and considerate judgment, made him a valuable adviser in the administration of state affairs. Colonel Pillsbury's career falls nothing short of unqualified success, due wholly to his own efforts, based wholly upon his own sagacity, and conserved wholly by his own prudence. These qualities stamp a successful man in any capacity, and through all the experiences of his life, in his private business and in public business, Colonel Pillsbury has displayed these qualities with conspicuous consistency. COL. WILLIAM S. PILLSBURY. II 5 �T was in the town of West Fairlee, Vermont, August 2, 1850, that Col. Frank C. Churchill, of Lebanon, was born. He lived in that town until 1868, and for two years after that was a resident of Lyme, N. H., and since 1870 has lived in Lebanon. Colonel Churchill was educated in the common and select schools and at Thetford academy. His business career was begun as a travelling salesman, and in this capacity he continued for many years, even after he had embarked in business in company with Hon. William S. Carter in the manufacture of shirts and overalls. While engaged as a commercial traveller, Col onel Churchill visited nearly every state in the Union, and acquired an acquaintance with men and affairs, and above all with human nature, so extensive and varied that, united with his innate sagacious qualities, it has enabled him to compel success in whatever he has undertaken. Though evincing a lively interest in public affairs, though always a Republican and always acting, Colonel Churchill persistently declined preferment until 1888, when he yielded to the solicitation of his friends and was nominated to the executive council, being elected by a phe nomenal majority. As an adviser of Governor Goodell during the term of his administration, Colonel Churchill's counsel was prudent and was always heeded. He served upon all the important committees of the council, and was secretary of the commission appointed to superintend the erection and dedication of the statue to Gen. John Stark. During Colonel Churchill's term in the council, he was chosen chairman of the Republican state committee, though not a member of that body, and conducted the campaign of 1890 with a brilliancy and shrewdness, with a capability and fidelity, and an integrity that has been rarely equalled in the political annals of the state. 1 16 �ON. SHERBURNE R. MERRILL was born in Newbury, N. January 2, 1810. When he was eight years old his father removed to Croydon, and in 1825 to Peeling (now Woodstock), N. H. The following year his father died suddenly, and the boy was thrown upon his own resources at sixteen years of age. For three years he worked upon farms in Croydon and vicinity, and at the age of H H., nineteen set out for Boston to seek his fortune. HON. SHERBURNE He remained in that city seven years, attaining there by industry and frugality his first start in life. For the next sixteen years he resided in Woodstock, N. H., where he was engaged in farming and manufacturing. In October, 1852, he removed to Colebrook, where he had previously had large business dealings, and resided there until his death, which occurred April 9, 1891. During his residence in Colebrook, Mr. Merrill was extensively engaged in many important business enterprises. Although not robust in health his temperate and regular habits enabled him to accomplish an immense amount of work. As manufacturer, merchant, and financier, he was uniformly successful. In early life he was con nected with the old state militia, serving as captain of a company from 1841 to 1849, and afterward was promoted to the rank of major and colonel. In politics he was a life-long Democrat. He represented the town of Woodstock in the legislatures of 1850 and 1851, and Colebrook in 1872 and 1873. For two terms he was a member of the state senate, and in 1889 was elected a member of Governor Goodell's council, the only Democrat to sit in that body. Mr. Merrill was a man of strong convictions and rugged honesty of opinion. In him his party had a tried and true representative. The blunt honesty of his nature sought frank expression, nor would he be satisfied with less from his oppo nents. To the town of Colebrook he was a tower of strength. For many years he was a trustee of Colebrook academy, and a trustee of the Methodist society from the building of its church. R. MERRILL. 117 �ENRY BREWER QUINBY was born in Biddeford, Me., June 10, 1846, and is the son of Thomas Quinby and Jane E. (Brewer) Quinby. He was educated first in the city schools of Biddeford and then fitted for college at the Nichols Latin school at Lewiston, Me. He graduated from Bowdoin college in the class of 1869, afterward graduating at the National medical school at Washing ton, D. C. During his residence in New Hampshire Colonel Quinby has lived at Lakeport, where engrossing business cares compelled the relinquishment of his professional pursuits. His business interests comprise a directorship in the Cole Manufacturing company, in the Laconia Car company, in the New Hampshire Life Insurance company, and in the Laconia National Bank; and trusteeship in the Laconia Savings Bank, and the presidency of the Mutual Building and Loan as sociation of Lakeport. He gives his chief attention, however, to the duties of superintendent and assistant treasurer of the Cole Manufac turing company, manufacturing car axles, castings, and machinery. Colonel Quinby derives his military title from service on the staff of Gov. E. A. Straw in 1872. In politics Colonel Quinby has won con secutive advancements from membership in the house of representatives in 1887, through a chair in the state senate in 1889, to a seat in the executive council during Governor Tuttle's administration. Colonel Quinby is an officer in the Grand Commandery, Knights Templars of New Hampshire, and a Mason of the thirty-third degree. Colonel Quinby may be justly ranked as one of the ablest of New Hampshire men. Sound, native ability has been increased by the judicious use of a liberal education, and at every emergency in his life he has called upon a mental reserve force for the needed support to success. His business life has demanded and developed rare executive ability, and his political success has been brought about by integrity, by solidity of opinion, by earnestness of purpose, and by honesty of expression. COL. HENRY BREWER QUIN BY. I 18 �ON. DAVID A. WARDE was one of New Hampshire's most distinguished and promising sons in many lines of activity. He was born February 1, 1828, at Henniker and was educated in the private and public schools of the town and at Professor Ballard's noted school for young men at Hopkinton. At the age of sixteen he began mercantile life as a clerk in the hardware store of Messrs. Porter & Rolfe, in Concord, and in 1852 he was made one of the proprietors of the firm and continued to his death, May 14, 1874, at the head of the house, giving it a high reputation through his enterprise and ability. Mr. Warde aside from the increasing duties of his extensive business found time to win many laurels in other fields. He was a prominent and active Republican, and represented his ward in the legislature in 1867 and 1868, and was a member of the state senate in 1872 and 1873, in the latter year presiding over the deliberations of that body with remarkable tact and urbanity. He served as an aid upon the staff of Governor Smyth, with the rank of colonel, and was, for a long time, a member of the Republican state committee, and for the last few years of his life a member of the executive committee directing the work of the campaign. Mr. Warde married Martha S. Cleaves and had two sons and three daughters. Mr. Warde's death in the full bloom of a fruitful existence was a sad loss to many branches of New Hampshire's activity. As a business man he had won success by the strictest probity and fidelity. In social circles he was prominent by the rare cordiality of his spirit. In political life he had ranked high because of the unfailing trust of his fellow-citizens. In beneficent organizations he was a lead ing spirit, actively identified with all good works and exemplifying to a high degree in his own life the ideal which he wished to impress upon others. Colonel Warde's death was followed by most lasting regret. DAVII) A. WARDE. 119 �ON. JOHN KIMBALL was born in Canterbury, April 13, 1821, and in infancy went with his parents to Boscawen, where in his youth he attended the schools of the town and for one year studied at Concord academy, after which he was apprenticed to learn the trade of constructing mills and machinery. As a millwright in 1842 his first work after attaining his majority was to rebuild the grist mill near Boscawen Plains, and until 1848 he was similarly employed at Suncook, Manchester, Lowell, and Lawrence. In the year men tioned he was employed by the Concord railroad to take charge of the new machine and car shops then building at Concord, and in 1850 was . appointed master mechanic of the Concord railroad, serving for eight years, when he resigned. In 1856 Mr. Kimball was elected to the H common council of Concord, and in 1857 was reëlected and chosen president of that body. In the two years following he was a member of the legislature, serving in the latter year as chairman of the com mittee on state prison. From 1859 to 1862 he served as collector of taxes and city marshal of Concord, and in 1862 was appointed collector of internal revenue for the Second district of New Hampshire, holding this office for seven years. In 1872 he was elected mayor of Concord, and was reëlected in 1873, 1874, and 1875. During Mr. Kimball's incumbency of the mayorship many important public works were begun and carried forward to a successful completion. In 1876 he was a member of the constitutional convention, and in 1877 was appointed chairman of the commission to erect a new state prison. In 1881 he was a member of the state senate and was elected president of that body. Mr. Kimball has won an enviable fame in the world of finance, having been, since 1870, treasurer of the Merrimack County Savings Bank, and for many years treasurer of the New Hampshire Bible society and of the Orphans' Home at Franklin. He was also treasurer of the Republican state committee from 1863 to 1890. HON. JOHN KIMBALL. I2O �N' outline can portray the life of Gen. Charles H. Bartlett. recital of dates can describe his career. No He was born in Sun apee, October 15, 1833. His boyhood was spent on his father's farm, but a precocious mind, spurred by the desire of a broader activity, led him to professional pursuits and he began the study of law after com pleting his education at Washington academy and New London. In 1858 he was admitted to the bar and began practice at Wentworth, removing to Manchester in 1863. In 1861 he was clerk of the New Hampshire senate. In 1865 and 1866 he was private secretary to Gov. Frederick Smyth. GEN. CHARLES H. BARTLETT. In 1866 and 1867 he was treasurer of the State Industrial school. In 1867 he was appointed clerk of the United States district court, serving until 1883. In 1867 he was chosen city solicitor of Manchester, declining a reëlection for the following year. In 1872 he was elected mayor of Manchester, resigning the office February 18, 1873, in accordance with a Federal ruling forbidding United States officials to hold state or municipal office. In 1872 he was appointed a United States commissioner, and still holds that position. His resigna tion as clerk of the district court was called forth in 1882 by his election to the state senate, presiding at the session of 1883 over the body of which he had been clerk twenty-one years before. In 1890 he was appointed a trustee of the State Industrial school, and in 1891 was ap pointed judge advocate general upon the staff of Governor Tuttle. In 1890 and 1891 he was major of the Amoskeag Veterans. General Bartlett is a man of marked capability, a fact attested by the conspic uous success that has attended him in all the various positions of an active public career. As an official he was tactful, faithful, and honor able. Fertile in resource, remarkably equipped for positions of distinction, he has won and held fame in many walks of life. Possessing oratorical gifts of rare power, his voice has often been heard from the platform in political campaigns and on numerous public occasions. �ON. DAVID ARTHUR TAGGART was born at Goffstown, June 30, 1858. He graduated at the Manchester high school and at Harvard college, graduating from the latter institution in the class of 1878. He studied law with Judge David Cross of Manchester, and upon his admission to the bar became a partner of Judge Cross, continuing that relation until 1885. In 1883 he was elected to the house of representatives from Goffstown, and though a young man and a new member served as chairman of the committee on elections and on HON. DAVID ARTHUR TAGGART. the committee on the revision of the laws, and took an active part in the spirited debates of the session. In 1889 he took his seat in the state senate and was chosen president of that body, serving with marked distinction as a parliamentarian, with great dignity, and with unex ampled affability. In the summer of 1890, by reason of the continued and serious illness of Governor Goodell, Mr. Taggart, by command of the supreme court, assumed the office of governor, serving until Governor Goodell's recovery with modest fidelity and decided ability. In the fall of the same year Mr. Taggart received his party's nomination for con gress, in the First district. Mr. Taggart is a young man of whom New Hampshire may well be proud, and of whom New Hampshire is proud, as is amply attested by the honors that have been bestowed upon him. In his profession Mr. Taggart has achieved pronounced prominence by reason of his marked ability as a counsellor and an advocate. As a public speaker he has won many laurels. Fluent yet concise, rigid in thought yet graceful in utterance, and always uncompromising in his convictions, he has appeared upon many a platform as an orator and a political speaker, always with unvarying success. Called while yet young to assume the duties of the highest offices in the gift of the commonwealth, Mr. Taggart has filled each position with credit to his constituents that has reflected upon himself most favorably. �H ENRY ABBOTT was born in Keene, October 5, 1832, and is the son of Daniel Abbott and Polly Brown. When he was an infant his family moved to Surry, where his boyhood was spent upon the farm, his schooling being received in the common schools and at the academies in Marlow and Westminster. When Mr. Abbott was eighteen years old he went to Virginia, intending to become a school teacher, but three months of travel over different parts of the “Old Dominion ” satisfied him with life in the South, and he returned to the North with its free institutions. For two years thereafter he was engaged in western Pennsylvania as clerk for a large lumber firm, and the next ten years were spent in a store at Keene, with the exception of one year, when he lived in Illinois and Wisconsin. In 1863 Mr. Abbott joined the United States Sanitary Commission and was stationed at Washington in the special relief department, looking after the pay of sick and wounded soldiers in the hospitals of that city. He was after wards placed in charge of the sanitary supplies of the Ninth army corps at Annapolis, and was with that corps in its march and battles from the Rapidan to the James, retiring from the service because of failing health and returning to New Hampshire. September 5, 1864, Mr. Abbott was chosen cashier of the Winchester National Bank, which position he has held ever since. Mr. Abbott in 1866 was elected town treasurer of Winchester, and has been reëlected every successive year. In 1869 and 1870 he was a member of the legislature, and 1873 and in 1874 was a member of the New Hampshire senate. In 1889 he sat in the consti tutional convention. Mr. Abbott is justly esteemed. The integrity of his life is amply attested by his long continuance in offices of import ance, responsibility, and trust. HON. HENRY ABBOTT. I 23 �IRAM KING SLAYTON was born at Calais, Vt., August 19, 1825, the son of Bucklin Slayton and Sallie Willis. He was educated in the common schools of Calais and at Montpelier academy, and for three years was himself a teacher. In 1843 he went to Boston and entered mercantile life, and for three years was engaged in a count ing-room, returning to Calais, where for ten years he owned a general store and bought farm produce. During his residence in Vermont Mr. Slayton was for seven years elected justice of the peace, and represented his town in the legislature in 1857 and 1858. In 1856 he was a dele gate to the national convention at Philadelphia which placed in nomina tion the first Republican ticket, and in 1860 was a delegate to the convention that nominated Abraham Lincoln. In 1863 he came to Manchester and established a wholesale produce and provision house, which has since passed into the hands of the E. M. Slayton company. of which he is president. The people of Manchester chose him for their representative in the legislature in 1871 and 1872, and elected him to the state senate in 1877 and again in 1878, he being the last senator from Manchester under the old constitution. Mr. Slayton was a dele gate to the first meeting of the Sons of the American Revolution, held in New York city in April, 1887, and was made vice-president general of that organization. As a writer upon economical topics Mr. Slayton has won the hearty endorsement of the keenest minds in the circle of political economy and finance. His writings in favor of honest money and against the passage of the Bland silver bill, and also in favor of the resumption of specie payment, were widely copied by the press through out the country. Mr. Slayton was the author of the resolutions adopted by the New Hampshire legislature in opposition to the passage of the Bland bill, and of a resolution of the same tenor passed by the legisla H HON. HIRAM KING SLAYTON. ture of Vermont. �- - - - T. - ON. JAMES FRANK SEAVEY, of Dover, was born in Roch ester, N. H., August 14, 1838, and was educated in the common schools of that city, at Miss Caroline Knight's private school in Roch ester, and at the Franklin academy in Dover. The first nineteen years of his life were passed at Rochester upon a farm. At that age, however, he embarked in a business career by becoming a clerk in a dry goods and grocery store at Dover, where he remained for eight years until he was enabled to begin business for himself by the establishment of a clothing house under the firm name of James F. Seavey & Co. Mr. Seavey has found time as personal director or projector to enter into numerous other enterprises of business or financial concern, being one of the directors of the E. H. Rollins & Sons corporation, bankers; member of the firm of Charles N. Seavey & Co., manufacturing lumber dealers; director in B. F. Haley & Co., Newmarket, N. H., whole sale clothiers; one of the managing committee of Dover Navigation company; director Dover Improvement association; trustee Dover Five Cent Savings Bank; president and director Dover Coöperative Savings Fund and Loan association; and proprietor of a livery and hack stable. In secret society circles Mr. Seavey has arisen to a high rank in Masonry, being a Knight Templar, and in the Knights of Pythias having been grand chancellor of New Hampshire in 1876, and in 1878 and 1879 having been the state's representative in the grand lodge of the world. In politics Mr. Seavey has had an eventful and honorable career. In 1867 he was elected member of the common council of Dover, for two years he was selectman of his ward, and for the same length of time ward clerk. In 1869, and the two years following he was county treasurer of Strafford county, and in 1878 and the three years thereafter he was a member of the legislature. In 1881 he was elected to the state senate, and in 1883 was honored with a reëlection, a distinction as rare as it was merited. �- - HON. VIRGIL CHASE GILMAN. ON. VIRGIL CHASE GILMAN was born in Unity, May 5, 1827, the son of Emerson Gilman and Delia Way. He was educated in the public schools of Lowell and removed to Nashua in 1843, and for twenty-one years was engaged as a manufacturer of printers' cards and paper. In 1865 he was elected mayor of Nashua and in 1879 was a member of the legislature, and in 1881 he sat in the state senate and was honored with the chairmanship of the judiciary com mittee. For several years he was a member of the board of education of Nashua, and for twenty-five years has been a trustee of the public library in that city, at present being treasurer of the board. He is a director in the Nashua Iron & Steel Co., president of the Nashua Saddlery and Hardware company, and director in the Indian Head National Bank. Upon his retirement from business as a paper manu facturer, Mr. Gilman was called to the position of treasurer of the old Nashua Savings company, and assumed the duties of that position on the first of January, 1879, and still retains it. Mr. Gilman is one of Nashua's most honored citizens: the frequency with which he has been called to positions of trust, and the long terms of service that he has given to them, indicating the esteem in which he is held by the people among whom the active years of his life have been spent. In all good works he is foremost. Prominently identified with the religious, the social, and the literary life of the city, no less than with its financial and commercial interests, he is a man of marked eminence. He is devotedly attached to agricultural interests, and is the owner of a fine farm a short distance from the city of Nashua, where he maintains a magnificent herd of Jerseys. Mr. Gilman is a gentleman of broad culture with discrim inating taste, he has read widely and retentively, and is a gentleman to the manner born. Called to high position, he has never lost the true courtesy that has characterized his every act. �EORGE G. DAVIS was born at Roxbury, August 28, 1842, and He was educated in the schools of Roxbury and at Keene. Until eighteen years of age Mr. Davis was a farmer boy, and at that period of his life he enlisted as a private in Company A of the Second New Hampshire volunteers, and was severely wounded at the Battle of Williamsburg, Va., retiring from the war in 1863, when he settled in Marlborough and was engaged in manufacturing boxes and toys until the first of March, 1870, since which time he has been occupied in mercantile pursuits and other bus iness interests. Mr. Davis for fifteen years was town clerk of Marl borough and for twenty years was its treasurer. In 1879 and in 1881 he was a member of the house of representatives and in 1883 sat in the state senate. In 1885 he was appointed an aide-de-camp on G is the son of Joshua Davis and Eliza Rice. Governor Currier's staff, with the rank of colonel, and in Cheshire county has been elected three times as county commissioner, his present term expiring in 1895. Mr. Davis, in addition to his personal business interests, is also trustee of the Keene Guaranty Savings Bank. January 1, 1866, Mr. Davis was married to Maria L. Collins, daughter of J. T. Collins of Marlborough. In politics Mr. Davis is a Republican and by religious preference is a Congregationalist. Mr. Davis is justly reckoned as one of the most prominent men in Cheshire county, though it would be unfair to him to insinuate that his reputation is confined to the limits COL. GEORGE G. of that county. By reason of his service in the legislature, and by reason of his career upon the governor's staff, Mr. Davis has made hosts of acquaintances and friends through all the state, who have come to esteem him as he is, an honorable, upright gentleman, frank and fear less in his dealings with his fellow-man. DAVIS. 127 �ANSON S. BROWN was born in Bridgewater, November 30, 1835, and is the son of James Brown and Judith Harron. His boyhood and youth were spent upon the farm, and his education was M attained in the common schools and at New Hampton institution. In 1859 he commenced work at Campton as a blacksmith, and continued therein until the summer of 1863, when he enlisted in Company C of the Thirteenth New Hampshire volunteers, under Col. Aaron F. Stevens and served with credit, being wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg and at Cold Harbor. Mr. Brown was with his regiment in all its skirmishes and battles with one exception, and was promoted by suc cessive steps to become principal musician of the regiment, and as such led the musicians of the First brigade into the city of Richmond, April 3, 1865, when that city capitulated to the Union army. At the close of the war Mr. Brown took up his residence in Plymouth, returning to his old trade and continuing his work until the spring of 1870, when he was commissioned deputy sheriff of Grafton county and several other counties of the state. In 1874 he was commissioned high sheriff of Grafton county, and served in that capacity and as deputy sheriff under different high sheriffs for several years. In 1885 Mr. Brown sat in the state senate as a Republican, being elected from the Fourth district, and was appointed state liquor commissioner December 26, 1886, and still holds that position. Mr. Brown has had extensive business relations in connection with real estate, both in the East and West, always with unvarying success. Mr. Brown's home in Plymouth is on a large farm overlooking the beautiful valley of the Pemigewasset, and among his HON. MANSON S. BROWN. neighbors he is classed with high esteem, and as one among those who by their probity and honor have added solidity to the reputation of the Granite State. �RANCIS TILTON FRENCH, member of the legislature from He F East Kingston, was born in that town, September 2, 1835. is the son of Enoch Sanborn French and of Permelia Tilton, and his education, like that of many another of New Hampshire's men, was found only in the common schools, to be supplemented with the broader course afforded by the great university of active life. He spent his boyhood and youth upon the farm, and became inured to hard labor. At the age of twenty he forsook agriculture, and entered into business in company with G. W. Sanborn, as a cattle-dealer and butcher. For twenty-five years this partnership existed, and the same business is still carried on by Mr. French. In those years he was often elected by his fellow-citizens to various town offices. In 1865 he was first elected to the house of representatives, in 1879 he came again, and in 1880 was once more a member. HON. FRANCIS TILTON FRENCH. In 1883 he sat in the state senate, and in 1892 was again his party's candidate for the house of representatives, carrying his contest from the polls to the floor of the house where, after a ten weeks struggle, he was awarded his seat on the ground that he had been illegally declared defeated in November. Mr. French is one of those successful men who have become so through industry, and careful attention to the details of business which have enabled him to command hearty and deserved support in his undertakings. When elected to office he has followed the same rule, and his constituents have done well in repeatedly reëlecting him. The years of his service as a legislator cover an interesting period in New Hampshire's history, and embrace two changes of the organic law, yet Mr. French is always abreast of the times and to-day, as a member of the legislature, is as active, as progressive, and as interested as when he first sat in that body twenty-eight years ago. - �ALTER SCOTT DAVIS was born at Warner, July 29, 1834, his parents being Nathaniel Ambrose Davis and Mary Clough. He was educated in the schools of Warner, Gilmanton, Washington, Thetford academy, Vermont, and Colby academy, New London. At the age of fourteen he began to earn his living as a mill boy, and so labored until 1854, when he engaged in business with Samuel H. Dow, dealing in lumber and hemlock bark, remaining with him until 1865. In that year the firm of W. S. Davis & Co. was formed to engage in lumbering and had an existence until 1872, when the firm of Dow & Davis came into being as manufacturers of straw board and continued until 1878, being succeeded by the firm of Davis Bros., who were located at Davisville, a thriving community named from the many descendants of General Aquila and Capt. Francis Davis, who had settled there and been identified with its industries. Mr. Davis moved to Contoocook in 1874, purchased the mills and water-power there in 1887, made extensive improvements and additions to them, and erected HON. WALTER S. the large silk factory in 1890. Here he has a machine shop where he materializes his inventions, his latest being an automatic machine capable of making forty boxes per minute from rolls of pasteboard sus pended on the machine. He has always been an enthusiastic believer in the Bell telephone, being one of the large stockholders in that com pany, and has erected an elegant residence from the profits in that enterprise. Mr. Davis is a Mason, has been master of Harris lodge at Warner, is a member of Woods chapter of Henniker, and of Horace Chase council of Concord. In politics Mr. Davis has taken an active part, having been always prominent in his party councils, was a member of the house of representatives in 1878, of the state senate in 1885, and of the constitutional convention of 1889. In all of Mr. Davis's life, and DAVIS. amid all the successes that have followed him, he has been always the same genial, unassuming, honest gentleman. I 30 �DWARD HARRISON GILMAN, the son of Joseph Taylor E. Gilman and Mary Elizabeth Gray, was born in Exeter, May 13, 1855. He was educated in the schools of Exeter and in the Chandler Scientific department of Dartmouth college, graduating in 1876. From 1879 to 1882 he was employed at Albany, N. Y., in various capacities in the offices of the Boston & Albany railroad. From Albany he went to Boston, where he became a dealer in mill supplies, and was thus engaged until 1887, when he became interested in the Somersworth Machine company of Dover, and was made treasurer of the corporation, a position that he has since retained, adding to his duties as treasurer those of manager. Under his direction and supervision the business of the corporation has been greatly increased, and not only has it outgrown its original but it has also absorbed the business of other concerns, and stands today in the front rank of like institutions in New England. Aside from his business career Colonel Gilman has been prominent in public life, first by his service upon the staff of Governor Bell, where he served as aide-de-camp with the rank of colonel. In 1885 he was a member of the legislature from Exeter, and was promoted in 1887 to the state senate, serving in both bodies with credit. In 1888 he was a delegate to the Republican national convention, and in that same ye" was member of the executive committee of the Republican state commit tee from Rockingham county, adding to his party service another term in the same position during the campaign of 1890. Colonel Gilman, the bearer of an honored name, has allowed this heritage to lose none of its lustre. His own efforts have been rewarded with a success suffi cient to have made him prominent, and when this is added to his family record it will be by no means the dullest of its pages. �ON of an honored sire, and not a whit less sturdy and honored Hon. Lycurgus Pitman, of North Conway, was born in Bartlett, April 9, 1848, the son of Hon. George W. M. Pitman. He attained his education, as did so many of the prominent sons of New Hampshire, in the common schools, and himself wielded the birch and directed the studies of the rising generation for many terms of school. Entering upon a business career at North Conway, he has pushed forward steadily, not only in his own line of endeavor but has embarked successfully in many issues calling for enterprise, public spirit, and sagacity. In politics Mr. Pitman has always been a Demo crat and for twenty years has held a place in the councils of his party. In 1880 he was a delegate to the national convention and in 1887 was a member of the state senate from the Second district. In 1889 he S himself, was a member of the constitutional convention. Mr. Pitman's enter prise has already been spoken of. He is one of the projectors of the North Conway & Mount Kearsarge railway and is a director and clerk of that corporation. He was one of the promoters of the North Conway system of water-works and is manager and treasurer of the company owning the property. In connection with the work of the state board of trade Mr. Pitman has been of incalculable service upon important committees, and in the work of developing the summer resort business of New Hampshire he stands second to no man. He has lent no idle hand to any enterprise, his whole soul has entered into the work that he has endeavored to accomplish, and the vigor of his labor has been rewarded by the measure of its results. In the development of the East Side mountain region Mr. Pitman has been especially active, and particularly so in his own town. HON. LYCURGUS As president of the North Con way board of trade he has led the way to municipal improvements that have been prominent and alluring additions to the many attractions of PITMAN. that beautiful town. 132 �DMUND ERSKINE TRUESDELL, superintendent and pay E. master of the China, Webster, and Pembroke mills at Suncook, is one of the stalwarts of New Hampshire. Strong in all the points that go to make up a noble and successful manhood, he is admired for his outspoken opinions, liberal views, and unfaltering friendships. A man of earnest convictions, he never hesitates to stand up and be counted in defense of those convictions. Of Scotch ancestry, he has all the te nacity of purpose of that hardy race. The architect of his own fortune, he has builded grandly and well. Generous, public spirited, honest, and with no hesitating notions of right and wrong, his is a strong char acter, well rounded in all its parts. He is the son of Thomas and Mary (Boyden) Truesdell, and was born in Jewett City, Conn., March 3, 1845. Banking on no other capital than a common-school education and a vigorous constitution, he worked his way from the humblest beginning as a boy in a cotton mill to the position of superintendent of three corporations, employing 2,000 operatives. As has been well said by a leading newspaper of the state, the man who at the age of thirty two had worked his way from a poor boy, earning a living selling newspapers at a profit of one-half a cent each, to the control of three great manufacturing corporations “does not require a certificate of ability.” He has not only been appreciated by his employers, but by his fellow-townsmen and fellow-citizens of the state. He was town treasurer of Pembroke for four years, from 1878 to 1882. He was a member of the lower branch of the New Hampshire legislature in 1879 and 1880; and state senator in 1887 and 1888. HON. Mr. Truesdell belongs to the Masonic fraternity. He is past master of Jewell lodge, member of Trinity Royal Arch chapter, Horace Chase council, R. and S. M., Mount Horeb commandery at Concord. He is a member of the supreme council, having taken all the Scottish rites up to the Thirty third degree. EDMUND ERSKINE TRUESDELL. I 33 �ON. JOHN C. PEARSON was born at West Boscawen, H May 25, 1835, the son of Nathan and Eliza (Couch) Pearson. He was educated in the district, village, and select schools, at Kimball Union academy, Meriden, and in the Merrimack Normal institute at Reed's Ferry. He was born and reared a farmer, and was occupied in that pursuit and as a wool-grower until 1871. His grandfather was one of the pioneers in the settlement of the town, and one of the first to introduce Spanish merino sheep into the state, and his son and grandson continued to breed them on the same farm until 1874. From 1871 to 1876 he was engaged in mercantile pursuits at Webster, and since that date has lived at Penacook, to which place he removed for the purpose of giving his children better educational privileges. He had served the town of Webster as selectman for three years, and represented that town in the legislature in 1871 and 1872; has served as deputy sheriff, county commissioner, moderator, and selectman of Boscawen ten years; representative in the legislature in 1887, and member of the state senate from the Ninth district in 1889. In all of these official positions, coming to him with successively increased honor, Mr. Pearson has exhibited marked traits of courageous honesty. As a member of the legislature he was frank-spoken in his views, and the cause that he espoused found in him a never-failing friend. He has won the confidence of all who have been associated with him in any capacity and has known the respect and esteem of varying constituencies. He is a man of great public spirit and has clearly evinced it in his advocacy of enterprises for the benefit of the community in which he lives, and notably, by his activity in procuring for the village of Penacook its present abundant and pure water-supply. It is not enough of him to say that he has lived a good life, for he has impressed it upon others and has made his influence speak for the best in every field in which he has been found. 134 �ON. CHARLES TRACY MEANS was born in Manchester, January 20, 1855, and is the son of William Gordon Means and Martha Allen. He was educated in the common schools at Andover, Mass., where as also in Boston he has resided as a youth. His present position, paymaster of the Manchester Locomotive Works, he has held for several years past, his connection with that corporation following naturally by reason of his father's interest in the company. In the city of Manchester Mr. Means is justly ranked as one of her most noble men. In social life he stands without a peer, in politics he has received frequent and ample honor, in business life, by reason of the importance of his position, he takes a prominent stand. Mr. Means in 1883 was a member of the New Hampshire house of representatives and in 1889 sat in the state senate, his services in those two bodies being marked by intelligent application to legislative duty and by faithful con sideration of the needs of his constituents. In 1892 he was chosen a delegate at large to the Republican national convention at Minneapolis, yet these offices do not mark the limits of his political activity, for as the counsellor of his party and as a liberal contributor to its success, Mr. Means is among the most active and prominent of the men of Man chester. One of the most charming of men personally, Mr. Means's friendship embraces hundreds. The unaffected modesty of his bearing stamps him a true gentleman, while the frank and open warmth of his friendship marks the genuine character of the man. Alert and vigorous, he occupies a commanding position on an eminence in life, entrenched by the vigor of his intellect and sagacity, secured in a position meriting HON. CHARLI.S TRACY MII.V.N.S. honor and esteem. �ILLIAM S. CARTER was born in Warner, September 28, VV HON. WILLIAM S. CARTER. 1842, the son of William Carter, Jr., and Hannah Badger. He was educated at the common schools and at Henniker academy, and entered Dartmouth college in 1862. In August of that year, how ever, he enlisted in Company D of the Eleventh New Hampshire vol unteers, and finished his college course in the army, serving under Col. Walter Harriman, by whom he was appointed regimental commissary, and was mustered out May 27, 1865. At the close of the war he went to Lebanon and took charge of the store of his uncle, Henry W. Carter, with whom he remained for five years. In 1877 he formed a partner ship with Col. Frank C. Churchill, in the manufacture of working men's goods, employing hundreds of hands and keeping corps of travelling agents constantly upon the road, and maintaining a wholesale office in Boston. Mr. Carter has been a tower of strength in the com munity in which he resides, while his clear, careful judgment and his keen business insight have caused him to be frequently called to positions of responsibility. He is a director in the First National Bank and of the Lebanon Savings Bank. He is president of the Business Men's asso ciation of Lebanon and of the Lebanon Electric Light and Power company. In 1890 he was appointed state auditor, serving until 1892. In 1890 Mr. Carter was chosen member of the state senate and served his constituents with remarkable zeal during the session of 1891. Con stantly in his seat, the course of legislation was closely marked by him, and his voice was never heard in the senate chamber without carrying with it the weight of influence springing from solidity and honesty. Mr. Carter is a Mason and for more than twenty-five years has been a member of Franklin lodge and Sullivan commandery. He is also a member of James P. Berry post, G. A. R. �N the eighth American generation of a good old English family, Hon. Dexter Richards was born in Newport, September 5, 1818, one of the eight children of Seth Richards. His youth was spent in the schools of Newport and Lebanon, where, under the tuition of Professor Edmund R. Peaslee, he enjoyed two terms in the high school. Leav ing school he embarked in business at Newport with his father, contin uing there until 1853, when Richards & Son became interested in a flannel mill, which passing from father to son is still conducted with increasing success. Aside from the demands made upon him in the conduct of this business, Mr. Richards has become embarked in many financial enterprises of great extent and variety. He was one of the foremost projectors of the building of the Concord & Claremont railroad, and through his instrumentality the wires of the Western Union Telegraph company were brought to Newport. The First National Bank of New port and the Newport Savings Bank owe their inception to him, and he is a director in the Eastern Railroad in New Hampshire, of the New Hampshire Fire Insurance company, of the Concord Street railway, and of the West End Street railway corporation in Boston. His benevolence has been wide and deserving, a scholarship at Dartmouth college, bene factions to the Kimball Union academy at Meriden, to the Congre gational church at Newport, to the Orphans' Home at Franklin, Abbott academy at Andover, Mass., and the erection of the beautiful Richards free library at Newport are instances of his generosity. In public life Mr. Richards has held the offices in the gift of his town, in 1865, 1866, and 1870 representing Newport in the legislature. In 1871 and 1872 he was a member of the governor's council, in 1876 of the constitu tional convention, and in 1887 sat in the state senate. Mr. Richards HON. DEXTER RICHARDS. is a widely successful New Hampshire man, pushing forward, not without obstacles, to high eminence in business and social circles. I 37 �AMUEL E. PAINE, fifty-seven years old, a native of Sweden, Me., S and for a half century a resident of Coös county, is one of the most prominent business men in all the north country, where his entire com mercial career, with the exception of five years in Pennsylvania, has been spent. Mr. Paine was born in Sweden, Me., and for twenty-six years was a resident of Milan, where, after securing a common-school educa tion, he embarked in business and afterward removed to Berlin, where he has been an influential factor in the development of that thriving, hustling, almost western town, and in all the various movements which have gone forward to make Berlin's prosperity what it is. The national bank, real estate improvements, educational progress—all claim him as a friend and coadjutor. Mr. Paine is not without honor in political as well as commercial circles. He has served Berlin in almost every town office. In 1877 and in 1885 he represented that constituency in the house of representatives, and in 1887 he was a member of the state sen ate. In all these positions Mr. Paine served with credit, his record being that of the business man called into affairs of state—sagacious, honest, persevering. �ICHARD M. SCAMMON was born at Stratham, December 6, 1859, and is the youngest son of Richard and Abigail (Batchelder) Scammon. He was educated at the Stratham public schools, Exeter high school, and Cornell university, and has since resided in his native town, where he is one of the largest real estate owners. His integrity and ability have given him a high place in the esteem of the community and he has filled an active and honorable part in the affairs of his state. He was elected town treasurer when twenty-one years old, and has since served as superintendent of schools, moderator, and was elected chairman of the board of selectmen but declined to act. He was a member of the house in 1885 and 1886. He is a Democrat, both by inheritance and conviction, and is one of the recognized younger leaders of the party, has served several years as chairman of the town Democratic committee, and has been a member of the state committee and secretary of the county committee for six years and done effective work on the stump. He was the unanimous choice of the nominating convention of his senatorial district in 1890, and was elected by a flat tering majority largely ahead of his ticket, especially in his own town, and was the youngest member of the senate of that year. He served ten years in the New Hampshire National Guard, enlisting in Company D, First regiment, in 1882, and was successively promoted corporal, sergeant, and lieutenant of the company, captain and aide on the brigade staff, and lieutenant-colonel of the First regiment, holding the last posi tion from 1886 till his resignation in 1892. Company E, First regiment, adopted the name of Scammon Rifles in honor of his services. COL. RICHARD M. SCAMMON. Colonel Scammon was appointed by Governor Sawyer as the state representative on the staff of General Schofield at the Washington centennial in New York city, May, 1889. He has been an interested student of the local history of his section and is a member of two historical societies. �ON. GEORGE A. CUMMINGS, of Concord, is descended from a rugged parentage and ancestry, his family dating back to early colonial history. He was born in Acworth, June 13, 1833. His education was secured in the public schools of Acworth and the South Acworth academy. He then moved to Franklin, where in company with his brother he formed a co-partnership in the marble business that has since existed, though the firm removed from Franklin more than thirty years ago, and is now located at Concord in its own block, and covers with its product nearly all the New England states, and having branch shops at Pittsfield and Franklin. Mr. Cummings has found time, aside from caring for his own growing business, to become interested in many public and private enterprises. He has served as a trustee of the Merrimack County Savings Bank and of the Orphans' Home at Frank lin; and is a director and member of the executive committee of the Concord Street railway. He is also president of the Concord Shoe Factory association and, with his son, Frank G. Cummings, has exten sive property interests at Haverhill, Mass. Mr. Cummings has been a prominent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and has been honored by that body in New Hampshire with all the gifts of official position that it could bestow, and is now vice-president of the Odd Fellows Home, and president of the Odd Fellows Hall association. Naturally so energetic a man would be called into public life, and we find Mr. Cummings receiving civic honors at the hands of his fellow citizens in great abundance. He was twice elected to the board of aldermen from his ward. He was honored with three years in the mayoralty of Concord. He was twice sent by his associates to the house of representatives, and in 1890 he was chosen a member of the New Hampshire senate from the Concord district. In all of these posi tions Mr. Cummings was a leader. �ON. JOHN G. TALLANT was born in East Concord, March 22, 1846, and has always resided upon the homestead farm. He was educated in the common schools of his native village and at the academy at New London, and has given his attention since leaving school to agricultural pursuits, developing later the breeding of fine Jersey cattle, his herd, the “Crystal Spring,” being reckoned among the best in New England and having been decorated time and again with the much desired “blue ribbon.” In the concerns of the community Mr. Tallant has taken an important part, and has been especially active in the political field, having served as selectman, member of the school board, assessor, councilman, alderman, and member of the legislature. In 1890 he was the candidate of his party for the state senate, and was elected by a large majority, serving through the session of 1891 with great credit, his legislative record being marked with a conspicuous honesty of purpose and frank avowal of position. Mr. Tallant's interest in agriculture and his prominence in that pursuit, led him to be selected in 1891 as trustee of the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, a position of great importance at that time, because of the impending removal of the institution from Hanover to Durham. To the duties of this office Mr. Tallant has given marked attention, and has been largely instrumental in the reforms that have been set on foot with regard to the management of the institution. To him must be given the credit of having aroused his associates on the board to the necessity for more advanced ground in the field of agricultural educa tion, and he has labored unceasingly to secure the adoption of measures of still greater benefit to the institution. Mr. Tallant in all his dealings with men has been conspicuous for his outspoken honesty, and to this, perhaps as to no other characteristic, he owes the measure of his advancement. �H ON. JACOB B. WHITTEMORE was born in Hillsborough and has always resided in that town with the exception of the years from 1877 to 1880, when he lived in Antrim upon the Whittemore homestead farm. He was educated in the common schools, at Frances town academy, and at Phillips Exeter academy, and his life in Hillsbor ough has been full of activity. He has held many public positions, serving as superintendent of schools for three years, as town clerk for two years, and was secretary of the Democratic state committee from 1880 to 1882. He held a commission as lieutenant of the Carter Guards, Hillsborough, and was promoted to be captain, then paymaster of the Second regiment of the New Hampshire National Guard with the rank of major. In 1883 he was a member of the house of representatives and from 1885 to 1889 was a United States post-office inspector. In 1891 he was a member of the state senate and in that body served with faithful assiduity. Mr. Whittemore is a member of Harmony lodge of Masons at Hillsborough, of Woods chapter at Henniker, and of Mount Horeb commandery, Knights Templar, at Concord. Mr. Whittemore is one of New Hampshire's most popular men. Having been brought by virtue of business and official relations into contact and acquaintance with almost every community in New Hampshire, his genial character has readily made friends for him and his friendships are as extensive as his acquaintance, and that covers the entire state. To his party he has been of valuable service in many hotly contested campaigns, both as a candidate and as an officer of the canvass, yet his political activity, however vigorous, has not resulted in personal animosity, his genial good nature discounting attack and disarming criticism. In public positions Mr. Whittemore has been equally successful, displaying the same qualities of tact and good humor. His advancement has resulted not only to his own benefit but has been a source of gratification to HON. JACOB B. WHITTEMORE. the hundreds who have known him and admired him as a friend. I 42 �ON. SAMUEL D. FELKER was born in Rochester, April 16, 1859, and is the son of William H. Felker, a wealthy farmer residing in the village of Gonic, where Mr. Felker's boyhood was spent. He was educated in the public schools of Rochester, at New Hampton institute, and at Dartmouth college, whence he was graduated with high honors in 1882, being one of three brothers who graduated from that institution in three successive years. He studied law in Dover with Hon. Joshua G. Hall, and at the Boston university law school, from which he graduated in 1887 and was admitted to the bars of New Hamp shire and Massachusetts in the same year. At the law school Mr. Felker took the three years course in one year and received his degree “cum magna laude,” ranking among the highest in his class. He also H stood at the head of the class of candidates for the New Hampshire bar and began immediately the practice of his profession in Rochester. In 1889 he was a member of the constitutional convention from Rochester and in 1890 was nominated and elected to the state senate from the Somersworth district, after a most exciting campaign. In the senate Mr. Felker took a prominent part in the deliberations of the session. He was a member of the judiciary committee and also of the joint com mittee on the revision of the laws. The important measures of the session were ardently championed by him, and his entire legislative course was marked by a freedom of mind untrammelled by political con siderations and characterized solely by an earnest desire to labor for what his conscience deemed the right. In 1891, upon the incorporation of the city of Rochester, Mr. Felker was made his party's candidate for mayor, and the vote that he received at the polls was large and gratify HON. SA ing. In 1892 he was his party's candidate for county solicitor of Strafford county, and again the support of his friends was his in full MUEL D, FELKER. neaSure. I43 �ON. GEORGE. R. ROWE, the son of Robert Rowe and H Sally Sinclair, was born February 22, 1849, in Brentwood, and in that town has always made his home. He was educated at the public schools of his native town and at the academies at Kingston and Tilton. When he became of age he entered into a partnership with his father and brothers in the firm of Robert Rowe & Sons, manufacturers of carriage woodwork, and since the death of his father in 1882, the business has been continued under the name of Robert Rowe's Sons, employing a large number of workmen. In politics Mr. Rowe was always a Republican, and for several years was town clerk of Brentwood, and was selectman for two years, being chairman of the board during one term. In 1889 he was a member of the house of representatives and in the following session of the legislature held a seat in the senate from the Rockingham district. Mr. Rowe was married, July 3, 1870, to Betsey J., daughter of Lewis B. and Mary Robbins Gordon, and has two sons, George Russell, a graduate of the Manchester Commercial college, and Robert G. In religion Mr. Rowe is a Congregationalist; he is a member of Gideon lodge of Masons, of St. Albans chapter at Exeter, and of De Witt Clinton commandery at Portsmouth. Mr. Rowe is a thoroughly reliable man. In business circles the name of his firm has been synonymous with the utmost honesty. In official life Mr. Rowe has displayed the same characteristics. Thoroughly com panionable, he has hosts of friends, and all who know him know him only to respect him for the admirable qualities that have made his life what it is. HON. GEORGE R. ROWE. I 44 �ON. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE BRYANT was born at East Andover, February 25, 1825, and passed his boyhood upon his father's farm, attending the infrequent terms of the district school, with one term at a private school and a few terms at the academy at Frank lin. At the age of fourteen he assumed the burden of his own support, and upon borrowed money secured a term of school at Boscawen acad emy, and by teaching himself each winter was enabled to secure the necessary preparation and to take a college course at Waterville college. At the age of twenty-two he began the study of law with Nesmith & Pike at Franklin, and was graduated from the Harvard law school in 1848, entering upon practice at Bristol in the fall of that year. At the age of twenty-five he was one of the commissioners of Grafton county and at twenty-nine had become county solicitor. From 1853 to 1855 he resided at Plymouth, and few cases graced the docket in which he did not appear on one side or the other. In the latter year Mr. Bryant removed to Concord and formed a partnership with Lyman T. Flint. In 1856 he entered political life by espousing the cause of the new-born Republican party, firing his constituents by his magnetic eloquence on the stump in all parts of the state. In 1857 he was elected to the legis lature, and was reëlected in the two years following, serving as speaker. In 1860 Mr. Bryant was a delegate to the Chicago convention, but following the election in that year removed from New Hampshire to take up the practice of law in Boston, where he attained remarkable success in his profession, giving but little time to political affairs except by appearing at rare intervals upon the stump in state and national cam paigns. A few years since, Mr. Bryant retired from active participation in practice, and has of late made his home at East Andover beneath the shadow of grand old Kearsarge. He is a member of the forestry com mission, created by act of the last legislature. HON. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE BRYANT. I45 �EN. S. G. GRIFFIN was born August 9, 1824, at Nelson, Brought up on a farm, with little opportunity for school, yet at the age of eighteen he became a teacher, and afterwards repre sented his town in the legislature. Practising law at Concord in 1860, at President Lincoln's first call he volunteered as a private, was chosen captain of Company B, Second New Hampshire volunteers, mustered into the service June 4, 1861, commanded his company at the first G N. H. battle of Bull Run, was promoted to be lieutenant colonel of the Sixth New Hampshire volunteers, and joined Burnside's expedition to North Carolina. In April, 62, he was commissioned colonel, and commanded his regiment at the battles of Camden, N. C., Second Bull Run, Chan tilly, South Mountain, and Fredericksburg. With the Ninth corps he was transferred in 1863 to Kentucky, and thence to aid Grant at Vicks burg, where he commanded the First brigade, Second division. Returning to Kentucky, Colonel Griffin led the Second division over the mountain to East Tennessee, and afterward commanded the import ant post of Camp Nelson. He commanded the Second brigade, Second division of the Ninth corps, in all the battles of Grant's campaign of '64, winning his star at Spottsylvania, being promoted to be brigadier general by recommendation of Generals Burnside and Grant, made on the field of battle. He led the charge that broke through the lines on the Jerusalem plank road April 2, 1865, and gave us Petersburg and Richmond. For gallantry in that action he was brevetted major general of volunteers, and commanded the Second division of the Ninth corps at the surrender of Lee, at the grand review at Washington, and as long as it remained in service. August 24, 1865, he was mustered out of the service. After the war General Griffin represented Keene in the legislature three terms, two of which he served as speaker of the house. Since then he has engaged in manufacturing, and has had large interests in Texas land and cattle. 146 �MONG the sons of New Hampshire whose abilities have been A signally rewarded with honor and success, may be counted Hon. Chester B. Jordan of Lancaster, who was born at Colebrook, October I5, 1839, and who passed his boyhood and youth upon the farm until 1860, when his ambition to secure an education led him to enter Cole brook academy. From this time until 1866 he attended school, gradu ating in the latter year from Kimball Union academy, and becoming at once a popular teacher of public and private schools, being also super intendent of schools of Colebrook in 1865 and 1866. He was always a Republican, and during the early years of that party's existence was a prominent factor in the successes it achieved. In 1868 he was appointed clerk of the Coös county court and because of his intense partisanship was removed in 1874 by a Democratic administration, although his retention had been asked by every attorney in the county. While yet clerk of the court Mr. Jordan began the study of law, and was admitted to the bar in November, 1875, forming a partnership which, with various changes, still continues under the name of Drew, Jordan & Buckley. In 1870 Mr. Jordan purchased the Coös Republican and became its editor, fearlessly and forcibly supporting the position of the Republican party. In 1880 Mr. Jordan was elected to the house of representatives, of which he was chosen speaker in 1881, presiding with impartiality, ease, and dig nity. In 1882 he was chosen chairman of the Republican state conven tion, and his tact greatly aided the deliberations of that body all through a stormy and bitter contest. In 1867 Mr. Jordan declined a position upon the governor's staff, but in 1872 accepted a similar offer from Governor Straw. He is also a member of many historical, literary, and social organizations. Mr. Jordan has received noted recognition of his abilities in many circles. In all that he has undertaken he has acquitted himself with credit. �ON. AUGUSTU S A. WOOLSON, son of Amos and Hannah (Temple) Woolson, was born at Lisbon, June 15, 1835. He made the most of the educational advantages of his native town until the age of sixteen, after which he attended for a few terms the acad emies at Meriden, and at Newbury, Vt. At the close of his school life, on attaining his majority, he went to Minnesota, where he remained about a year and a half, afterwards returning to Lisbon, where he has since continued to reside, an acknowledged leader in every public enterprise. His life has been an honorable as well as a busy one. He was town clerk several years, soon after reaching his majority; has been moderator, with the exception of the few years of Democratic ascendancy, since 1866. He is at present, and for years has been, town treasurer and chairman of the board of supervisors. As chairman of the Republican town committee he has directed the Republican politics of the town since 1865. He was elected to the legislature in 1875, and reëlected in '76, 77, and '78. He was chosen speaker in 1877 and reëlected in 1878, receiving almost the unanimous vote of the Republican legislative caucus the first year and being nominated by acclamation the second year. He performed the duties of the chair with credit to himself and honor to his town. He has served for many years as a member of the Republican state central committee, and was for some time a member of the executive committee and chairman of the Grafton county commit tee. He has been a delegate to nearly every Republican state convention for more than twenty years, was a member of the Garfield convention at Chicago in 1880, and headed the Harrison electoral ticket for New Hampshire in the presidential election of 1892. Mr. Woolson was also, some years ago, a deputy sheriff for Grafton county, deputy United AUGUSTUS A. WOOLSON. States marshal, and assistant assessor of internal revenue. He is at present a director in the Lisbon Savings Bank and Trust company. �ON. ALVIN BURLEIGH was born in Plymouth, December 19, 1842. He secured his education at Kimball Union academy, Meriden, and at Dartmouth college, whence he was graduated in 1871. The year following his graduation he was principal of the Woodstock (Vt.) high school, and then entered upon the study of law with Hon. Henry W. Blair at Plymouth, and was admitted to the bar in November, 1874. He formed a partnership with Mr. Blair, which existed from 1875 to 1879, when Mr. Blair was chosen to the United States senate; and since then has been associated with George H. Adams, under the firm name of Burleigh & Adams, practising in the state and United States courts. In 1887 he was speaker of the New Hampshire house of representatives, and filled that arduous position during the long and try ing session of that year with remarkable fidelity and impartiality. For several years he has been president of the Plymouth school board, is a trustee of the Methodist church in Plymouth, of the Plymouth Guaranty Savings Bank, and of the State Normal school. When a boy Mr. Burleigh learned the tanner's trade, and from the age of fifteen has supported and educated himself. He forsook the tanner's bench in 1862 to enlist in Company B of the Fifteenth New Hampshire regiment, and served until it was disbanded, being one of four children descended from a Revolutionary grandfather, who fought in the Rebellion. Mr. Burleigh is a member of the Grand Army, has been commander of the H Penniman post, twice judge advocate of the department of New Hamp shire, and a member of the national staff. Mr. Burleigh is one of the most reliable of men. He has been called as counsel in some of the most noted cases that grace the records of the bar, and as an advocate, as well as a counsellor, his fame is secure; a large practice attests his success, but above all that rests the knowledge of the confidence of HON. ALVIN BURLEIGH. those who know him, a dearer and sweeter reward than can come from any measure of honor. I49 �NE of the busiest of New Hampshire's young men is Hon. Hiram D. Upton, of Manchester, whose activity knows no bounds. Mr. Upton was born in East Jaffrey, May 5, 1859, the son of Hon. Peter Upton, who for fifty years has been one of the leading bankers of the state. Mr. Upton was educated at Appleton academy, New Ipswich, at Kimball Union academy, Meriden, and was graduated from Dart mouth college in 1879, immediately entering the financial world as clerk in the Monadnock National Bank at East Jaffrey, being chosen cashier in the following year as soon as he had reached his majority. In 1883 he began to operate for himself in the investment business, and in that same year was chosen president of the Northwestern Trust company of Fargo, North Dakota, from which concern has grown the New Hamp shire Trust company, which was organized two years later. In the New Hampshire Trust company Mr. Upton was chosen treasurer upon its organization, and was promoted to the presidency in January, 1892. Mr. Upton's prominence in the financial world has led to his engage ment in other enterprises than those represented by the company of which he is president, ranking also as one of the largest real estate owners in Manchester, in this respect being alert and progressive. Mr. Upton is a staunch Republican, and in 1889 he represented his ward in the legislature of New Hampshire, and was chosen speaker of the house, with one exception the youngest man who ever held that posi tion, and the only one not a lawyer to be so elected in ten years. H()N. HIRAM D. UPTON. 150 �HE age of young men has dawned in New Hampshire. The T exigencies of the public service within the past decade have called for the vigor and enthusiasm of youth. Among those whom this call HON. has brought to the front is Hon. Frank G. Clarke of Peterborough, who was born in Wilton, September 10, 1850, and who was educated at Kimball Union academy and at Dartmouth college, and who entered upon the practice of law at Peterborough in 1875. From the first Mr. Clarke's career was full of promise, that was amply fulfilled by his achievements, as he successively passed in the public service to places demanding the exercise of mental qualities beyond the average. Mr. Clarke became a member of Governor Hale's staff in 1883, with the rank of colonel, and in 1885 first came before the public as a member of the house of representatives, where his quick and vivacious intellect ual qualities gave him a prominence beyond his years, and an influence commensurate with his prominence. In this session Mr. Clarke won many a laurel in the hotly contested debates that clustered about the legislation of that year. Returning to the practice of his profession after this interim of public duty, Mr. Clarke was again called in 1889 to legislative work by an election to the state senate, where he added to his reputation as a young man of exceptional brilliancy, and in 1891 again sat in the house of representatives, being elevated to the speaker ship by a handsome majority in his party's caucus. In this position Mr. Clarke won additional honors by his bearing as presiding officer through the troublesome session of the legislature, and at the close the tributes of esteem that were paid to him by the members of the majority and minority parties were hearty, numerous, and genuine. In the cam paign of 1892 Mr. Clarke again came before the public, this time as a campaign orator, and his service for the party candidates on the stump was vigorous and enthusiastic. FRANK G. CLARKE. 15I �OBERT N. CHAMBERLIN, speaker of the house of represen tatives, was born in Bangor, N. Y., July 24, 1856, and is the son of Antoine Chamberlin and Electa B. Sears. He was educated in the common schools and at Colebrook academy, and at the academy at Derby Centre, Vt. He studied law with George W. Hartshorn at Canaan, Vt., and was admitted to the bar of Essex county in March, 1881, and in July of that year became a practitioner in New Hampshire, being admitted to the bar at Concord in March, 1883, and taking up his residence in Berlin. Mr. Chamberlin has rapidly advanced to distinc tion. In 1887 he was chosen a selectman of the town and was reëlected in 1888, resigning his office, however, before the completion of his second term. In that same year he was elected to the legislature by a large majority, and served through the session of 1889 with positions upon the judiciary committee, and the chairmanship of the committee of elections. Through this session Mr. Chamberlin was especially prom inent in the work of the house. He spoke frequently upon the many important questions coming before the legislature, and always to the point. He achieved a notable success in the legislative field, and upon his reëlection to the house in 1892 was spontaneously advanced as a candidate for the speakership, to which position he was nominated by an overwhelming vote in the party caucus. His election followed as a matter of course, and as speaker Mr. Chamberlin added to the reputa tion he had already attained. With skill he directed the deliberations of the session, with courtesy he smoothed the pathway of legislation, with force he impressed his personality upon the house. Upon the . formation of the municipal court of Berlin, Mr. Chamberlin was appointed its judge, and although resigning that position to assume legislative duties, the position was held open for him during the session. HON. ROBERT N. CHAMBERLIN. I52 �OL. STEPHEN SHANNON JEWETT, the son of John Glines Jewett and Carrie E. Shannon, was born in Laconia, Sep tember 18, 1858. He was educated in the public schools of his native place and at the old Gilford academy. He read law with Charles F. Stone, and in March, 1880, was admitted to the bar. In the same year he established himself in practice, and has since continued at Laconia, having now a partner, the firm being Jewett & Plummer. Early in his career Colonel Jewett attracted the attention of his associates, and in 1884 he was appointed clerk of the Belknap county court. This posi tion he held but a short time, however. In 1883 he was engrossing clerk of the New Hampshire legislature and in 1887 he was elected assistant clerk of the house of representatives and was reëlected in 1889. In 1890, at the extra session of the legislature, he was advanced to the clerkship of the house, and in 1891 and 1893 was reëlected. For several campaigns Colonel Jewett was a member for Belknap county of the exec utive committee of the Republican state committee, and in 1890, he was chosen secretary of the committee, and in 1892 he was advanced to the chairmanship. In these positions Colonel Jewett displayed unusual energy and an uncommon amount of executive ability. Upon him fell almost unknown tasks and in hitherto unknown quantities, yet they were all faithfully discharged. In 1893, upon the chartering of the city of Laconia, Colonel Jewett was chosen city solicitor, and upon him devolved the duty of preparing the entire ordinances of the new munici pality. Colonel Jewett is a Mason in the Thirty-second degree, and is a member and past commander of Pilgrim commandery. He is director and counsel of the Laconia Building and Loan association. Colonel Jewett's title comes from service upon the staff of Governor Goodell, 1889–91. Colonel Jewett is easily a leader in his native state, and in his leadership is no disparagement, his youthful enthusiasm rather pressing him on. COL. STEPHEN SHANNON JEWETT. I 53 �ILLIAM TUTHERLY was born in Claremont, June 3, 1866, the youngest of six children born to William E. and Lorette C. (Rossiter) Tutherly. He was educated in the public and high schools of Claremont, the University of Vermont, and the Boston University law school. During the academic years of 1887–88 he was a cadet in the United States military academy at West Point, leaving on account of injuries received at the institution. He studied law under the direc tion of Hon. Ira Colby of Claremont, graduated at the Boston Univer sity law school in June, 1892, and was admitted to the bar in July of the same year. The following year he removed to Concord, where he is engaged in the practice of his profession. He served as assistant secretary of the constitutional convention of 1889, and at the extra ses sion of the legislature in 1890 he was elected assistant clerk of the house of representatives. This position he now holds, having twice won a reëlection at the sessions of 1891 and 1893. Upon the reorgan ization of the Republican state committee in 1892, Mr. Tutherly was chosen secretary of that organization, and served with marked fidelity and ability through the successful campaign of that year. His interest in military affairs did not cease with his retirement from West Point, and in May, 1889, he was commissioned paymaster of the Third regi ment, N. H. N. G., on the staff of Col. True Sanborn, a position which he still holds. Mr. Tutherly is one of New Hampshire's brightest young men, and has brought to the discharge of his official and quasi public duties a vigorous, mental alertness, combined with a remarkable facility of execution, which have attained for him a prominence not often accorded to men of his years. Thrown in contact with the best men in the state, he has in nowise suffered by the comparison, and has given promise and performance indicating a high degree of capability and pointing the way to further advancement and success. wV WILLIAM TUTHERLY. I 54 �O name is more widely known or more justly honored in the northern valley of the Connecticut river than that of Keyes. The present representative of that family, Henry Wilder Keyes, was born May 23, 1863, the son of Henry and Emma Francis Pierce Keyes. He was born in Newbury, Vt., and received his earliest education there. Removing to Boston upon the death of his father in 1870, he fitted for college at the Nichols Latin school and at Adams academy, Quincy, Mass. Entering Harvard university in 1883, he graduated with “cum laude " honors in 1887, having gained distinction in society, athletics, and scholarship alike. Besides playing on the football team, he rowed for three years on the university crew, the last year (1887) being cap tain and coach, and succeeding in turning out a crew that lowered all pre vious records for four miles. At graduation his class honored him with an election as first marshal, the highest social distinction in Harvard life. After leaving college Mr. Keyes travelled extensively abroad, and upon his return, in spite of tempting business offers, decided to locate permanently on the farm in Haverhill which his father had owned and which he had managed while in college. This estate comprises a thousand acres of land in both New Hampshire and Vermont and is acknowledged to be one of the finest in the Connecticut valley. Here are located a herd of Holstein cattle and a flock of Shropshire sheep whose fame is international, as well as other imported stock. Mr. Keyes also owns N farms in Kansas and Dakota and has taken much interest in the improve ment of stock and the establishment of coöperative creameries. Besides holding various town offices he represented Haverhill in the legislature of 1891 and again in 1893 in which year he was also the Democratic candidate for secretary of state. I55 �LEXANDER. M. BEATTIE, member of the house of represen A tatives from Lancaster, was born in Ryegate, Vt., July 29, 1830. He was a son of James Beattie and Margaret Gillespie, who after their marriage in 1808, settled in Ryegate. He was educated in the public schools of his native town, Newbury seminary, and St. Johns bury academy. After leaving school, he moved to California, spend ing nearly seven years in gold mining. May 8, 1861, he enlisted in the Third Vermont; was mustered into service July 16, 1861, as second lieutenant; promoted to captain November 13, 1862. Captain Beattie was in all the principal battles in which his regiment was en gaged. While in command of the Second division, Sixth corps sharp shooters, which was given him in the spring of 1864, he did efficient work in tearing up the rails and breaking the enemy's line of communi cation, June 23, and in quick and skilful work on the skirmish line in front of Petersburg, and at Fort Stevens, July 11. Absolutely fear less, always on the alert, and quick to catch the situation and to act, Captain Beattie never lost an opportunity, and never failed, with courage and decision, to make the most of it. In 1866-'67, he was interested in the oil regions in Bothwell, Canada, with success. In 1868 he bought large tracts of wild lands in New Hampshire and Ver mont, and commenced a lumber business, in which he has been suc cessful. In 1869 he married Celest, daughter of Gen. A. J. Congdon, and has one child, Mabel Alexander. CAPT. ALEXAN IDER M. BEATTIE. 156 �HOMAS JEFFERSON COURSER, member of the legislature T of 1893 from the town of Webster, was born in Wilmot, July 20, 1837, and is the son of William Barnard Courser and Nancy Morey. He was educated in the common schools of Warner and began at the age of nine years to earn his own living, finding time, however, to attend a few terms of school at Contoocook academy. Mr. Courser's parents were not wealthy, and at an early age the boy began farming, coming at the age of twenty-one to enter the employ of Dr. Robert Lane of Sutton, remaining there for eight years. Being fore-handed, as the New Eng land expression has it, Mr. Courser in time had laid up a little capital and moved to Webster where he engaged in farming on his own account, continuing that occupation until the present time and scoring in it a pronounced success, adding, however, to his occupation that of dealer in cattle and stock. Mr. Courser has given some attention to politics, and for two years served as deputy sheriff of Merrimack county and for four years held office as county commissioner, being elected upon the Democratic ticket. In 1892 he was chosen to his present position, and has taken a high stand among the working members of the house for his practical common sense and judgment. His genial nature has won him friends in every direction. THOMAS JEFFERSON COURSER. �MOS NOYES BLANDIN, member of the legislature, was born A in Landaff, September 6, 1864, the son of Willis Barrett Blandin and Jane Noyes. He was educated in the schools of Bath and at Phil lips Exeter academy, his parents having removed to Bath when he was three years of age. Until his eighteenth year he worked upon his father's farm, and has since then been engaged in lumbering on his own account, having through his own efforts built up an increasingly prosper ous and lucrative business. In the town of Bath he is esteemed as one of its citizens, and has already been honored with election to many of the town offices, serving as representative in the legislature during the last session with credit to himself and with honor to his constituents. He is at present engaged as treasurer and manager of the Bath Lumber company, and under his direction are cut six to eight million feet of lumber annually, he personally superintending the cutting of the timber. Mr. Blandin is, by recent appointment, a member of the commission to appraise the timber land in unincorporated places in the state. In addi tion to these duties Mr. Blandin serves as director in the Woodsville Loan and Banking company, and is a director in the National Bank of Commerce at Pierre, South Dakota. Mr. Blandin is an active young man, and to his activity he owes his success. In this hustling quarter of the nineteenth century, such men as he bear off the palm. No enter prise too vast, no obstacle too severe, no task too arduous, presents itself to the young, enthusiastic men of the present, and among them Mr. Blandin ranks as one of those who never falters, never shirks, and A MOS NOYES BLANDIN. always succeeds. �DWARD H. EVERETT was born at Henniker, November 23, 1854, and is the son of Charles W. Everett and Laura Soule. His father was a veteran railroad conductor but his son chose another line of work and served an apprenticeship in the apothecary store of George E. Hall at Manchester, although he in turn came into railroad life, serving for several years as cashier in the Concord railroad office at Nashua. He resigned that position, however, on the death of John J. Whittemore and purchased the drug business which that gentleman had conducted, and is now engaged in carrying on the store. In his ward Mr. Everett has attained a prominent position by his constant display of a “Bourbon Democracy” that has advanced him in political circles. Twice he sat in the legislature, first in 1885 and again in 1893, and during each session he was prominent in the debates of the house, his speeches stamping him as an original and courageous legislator. Mr. Everett's mind is distinctly unconventional. He is a pronounced atheist and, though never obtruding his views, stands ready always to give answer for his lack of faith. In the city of Nashua he commands an increasing clientage. In business circles he is popular, in political circles he has won honors and should he aspire he may hope with encouragement for better and more honorable gifts to come. - - - - . EDWARD H. EVERETT. I59 �DWARD H. CARROLL was born in Sutton, October 31, 1854, Hale. Since his thirteenth year he has resided in Warner, where at the age of eighteen he entered into business with his father, and has for twenty-five years continued as clerk and partner in the same store. In 1877 he was appointed postmaster of Warner, and resigned in 1884 voluntarily, and is said to be the only postmaster in New Hampshire who resigned without request but because of a belief in rotation in office. In 1885 and 1886 he was town treasurer, and from 1886 to 1889 he was a member of the school board. He was elected treasurer of Merrimack county in 1890, and has but now relinquished the duties of that office. In 1893 he was a member of the legislature from Warner and was one of the most prominent figures of the session, through his connection with the Carroll highway bill, relieving towns and cities from liability for accidents upon highways. Upon this bill all the parliamentary struggles of the session concentrated, yet Mr. Carroll, with supreme confidence in the wisdom of his measure, and with remarkable sagacity, rallied about him an enthusiastic corps of supporters and pushed the bill to a brilliant and successful issue. Mr. Carroll was chairman of the committee on incorporations during this session of the legislature, and to the important duties of that position gave careful and conscientious heed. Mr. Carroll is New Hampshire E. and is the son of Alonzo C. Carroll and Mercy A. born and bred. He was educated in the common schools and in the high school at Warner, and while yet in his teens began the active work of life. The enthusiasm with which he then entered upon his duties has never left him, but remains still a constant factor in his suc cess. Mr. Carroll is an active, earnest, enterprising citizen, to whom the community owes much, and for whom the community is always ready to do much. �J ONATHAN THORNE DODGE, member of the legislature from the new-born city of Rochester, was born in that city, June 23, 1844, and bears the same name as his father, his mother having been Sarah Hanson. He was educated in the common schools of his native city, in Boston, and at Phillips Andover academy. Following the course of his father, who was possessed of extensive business and real estate interests in Rochester, Mr. Dodge became clerk in Dodge's hotel, a famous stand in olden times which still maintains its well-earned repu tation. As clerk in this hotel Mr. Dodge passed many of the years of his life, succeeding to the proprietorship of the property upon the death of his father. Mr. Dodge could not fail to be prominent in the various local concerns by virtue of his extensive interests in the city, but more by virtue of his personal interest in the prosperity of Rochester. He has become actively identified with nearly all of the public organizations. He is a director in the Cold Spring Agricultural society, is vice-presi dent of the Rochester Savings Bank, is a director of the Rochester board of trade, and has been chief engineer of the fire department. When the new city of Rochester was chartered in 1891 and came to elect its first city government, Mr. Dodge naturally was chosen to serve in the council, where his keen insight won for him merited appointment upon the leading committees and his work during the first, the crucial, year of the city's existence, was faithful, careful, reaching permanent results, and merited the election to the house of representatives which he received before his term of office in the city council had expired. Mr. Dodge has become so thoroughly identified with Rochester as to be one of its constituent parts, and the figure is not exaggerated, for in all that Rochester implies, in its bustling, progressive, prosperous activ ity, Mr. Dodge typifies in his own career the essentials that have made - JONATHAN THORNE DODGE. it so. 161 �J' HERBERT FELLOWS was born in Brentwood, August 29, 1850, and is the son of Stephen and Narcissa Gale (Sinclair) Fel lows. He was educated in the schools of Brentwood, at Kingston academy, and at Tilton seminary. He has been engaged for several years in business at West Brentwood where he built up a large estab lishment for the manufacture of wood and paper boxes. Nothing but the energy of the proprietor has made this establishment successful, for in addition to its unfavorable location it has also suffered from the rav ages of fire, requiring not only diligence and patience, but also courage in a large degree. Mr. Fellows has found time, however, to devote him self to other interests than those of his immediate business. For example, he has held office as postmaster at West Brentwood, and for two years was a selectman of the town of Brentwood. In 1893, he was sent by his fellow citizens to represent them in the legislature, and was one of the most industrious and capable of the members of the house of representatives. Mr. Fellows is a man of much worth of char acter and the quiet fortitude of his manner, no less than the well-under stood uprightness of his honor, has enabled him to push forward through obstacles to success. JOHN HERBERT FELLOWS. 102 �HARLES H. HOYT was born in Concord, July 26, 1860, the son of George W. Hoyt, a famous hotel man of Concord who afterwards served in the railway mail service. Mr. Hoyt was educated at a private school in Charlestown, where his family residence has been since 1868, and later at the Boston Latin school. He read law in the office of Chief Justice Cushing, and abandoned that profession for jour nalism, being first connected with the St. Albans Advertiser, and later with the Boston Post where he conducted the “All Sorts” paragraphical column for five years, in addition assuming the work of dramatic, musi cal, and sporting editor. Mr. Hoyt, during the period of his news paper work, wrote more or less for the Boston local stage, but his first important production, “A Bunch of Keys,” was not brought out until 1883. So marked was the success of this comedy, that a year later Mr. Hoyt abandoned journalism for active theatrical work as manager and playwright, producing in company with Charles W. Thomas, “A Rag Baby.” The partnership then formed with Mr. Thomas has since con tinued, the firm now managing Hoyt's Madison Square theatre in New York and also controlling the travelling companies now producing Mr. Hoyt's plays. In all Mr. Hoyt has written fourteen plays, none of which has failed of winning popular favor. In 1887 Mr. Hoyt married Flora Walsh of San Francisco, who died January 22, 1893. Mr. Hoyt in 1892 was elected representative from Charlestown, and was his party's candidate for speaker. As New Hampshire's only playwright, Mr. Hoyt enjoys a unique distinction yet he bears his honors modestly. The sparkling briskness of his plays is the characteristic of the man. CHARLES H. HOYT. Keenly satirical yet never wounding, good humoredly witty, frank and genial, Charles H. Hoyt, like his own plays, is a New England produc tion and New Hampshire proudly claims him as her own. �EORGE FREDERICK MATHES, member of the house of G representatives from Wolfeborough, was born in Rochester, March 25, 1856, and is the son of Stephen Meserve Mathes and Louisa Fish Davis. Mr. Mathes was educated in the public schools at Roch ester, and upon leaving these institutions entered upon what has been his life work, railroading. He began in the freight office of the Boston & Maine railroad at Rochester, serving in a subordinate capacity and gradually being promoted through the different grades of service until he finally left the office to become a conductor on the northern division of the Boston & Maine railroad, in which capacity he has served for thirteen years, with unvarying success, winning the praise of his employers and the friendship of his patrons. Mr. Mathes has been chosen to public position as a mark of trust on the part of those who know him. He was elected to the constitutional convention of 1889 and to the house of representatives of 1893 by the citizens of Wolfe borough, a constituency that has always been represented in the legis lature by men of ability and integrity. Mr. Mathes is one of the pushing young men of his section of the state. In his chosen line of work he is deservedly one of the most popular employes and numbers his friends by the hundreds. He is a sample of the vigorous and earnest young manhood of New Hampshire, and the fact that he has made his mark in the community in which he was born and educated and has always lived, speaks much for his credit and standing before the most critical of audiences, one's lifelong friends and neighbors. GEORGE FREDERICK MATHES. 164 �RANK I. MORRILL, member of the legislature of 1893 from He was educated at New Hampton Literary and Scientific Institution and graduated from the Boston University law school in 1873 and was admitted one year later to the Suffolk county bar, and began the prac tice of his profession in the courts of Boston, following it for eight years, when he returned to New Hampshire and took up his residence in Contoocook, engaging as a lumber manufacturer and dealer, since fol lowing this calling. During Mr. Morrill's residence in Massachusetts his residence was in Newton though he practiced law in Boston. In the former city he was prominent in various social and political matters, serving as a member of his ward and city committee, and giving always F Hopkinton, was born in Contoocook, November 30, 1849. to the use of his constituents the best of his time and talents. After taking up again his residence in the state of his birth Mr. Morrill evinced the same interest in public affairs and has been frequently honored by his fellow citizens in Hopkinton with elections to town offices, all of which he has filled with sufficient ability and credit to merit repeated returns. Mr. Morrill is a member of the Masonic Order and also of the Odd Fellows. In 1892 he was chosen a member of the legislature and became one of the most prominent members of that body, taking an active part in the work of the session both in committee rooms and upon the floor of the house. �YRUS SARGEANT, the descendant of revolutionary stock and C coming from a good old English family, was born in Candia, August 24, 1824, and spent his earliest years on the farm, in the district school, and in the country store. Leaving the state at the age of sixteen, he engaged in a larger field of activity in Boston, where for twenty-two years he became prominently identified with the mercantile interests of the city, retiring from personal participation in business in 1862. The next ten years of his life were spent in travel both in Europe and Amer ica, the cultured taste and wise discrimination of Mr. Sargeant leading him into all parts of the world. Mr. Sargeant was first married in 1855, his wife dying three years later, leaving one child. In 1873 he was again married to Mary E., the daughter of his lifelong friend, James McQuesten. His wife's parents dying while he was in Europe, he returned to America to take up his residence in Plymouth upon the homestead of Mrs. Sargeant, a house with a history, having been the shelter of George Thompson, the noted abolitionist, during his memorable visit to this country. Mr. Sargeant's oldest child is the wife of Dr. Robert Burns of Plymouth and his two youngest, a son and daughter, are now at school. During his residence in Plymouth Mr. Sargeant has become identified with the best interests of the town, his broad spirit, his wide culture, his unceasing vigor, leading him into all channels of activ ity. He is a trustee of the Normal school and was one of the most active in securing the erection of the new and elegant building which the school now occupies. In 1891 Mr. Sargeant came to the legislature from Plymouth, and so excellent was his record as to merit reëlection. In the house of 1893 he excelled even his former work as a faithful, capable, conscientious legislator. His vote has never been cast except for conscience sake; his voice has never been raised except in behalf of honesty; his sturdy character repels deceit; the vigor of his mind courts CY RUS SARGEANT. combat. 166 �LONZO IRVING NUTE, member of the house of representatives from Farmington, is the second son of the late Hon. Alonzo Nute, who represented the first congressional district in the Fifty-first congress. Mr. Nute was born at Farmington, September 21, 1853. He was educated at the Farmington high school and at Phillips And over academy, and immediately entered a business life in company with his father and elder brother under the firm name of A. Nute & Sons, and engaged in the manufacture of shoes. This business is still con tinued since the death of the senior member of the firm. Mr. Nute is one of New Hampshire's keenest business men. He has served in various quasi-public positions and in 1887 was appointed by Gov. Charles H. Sawyer to become a member of the New Hampshire bank commis sion. In this capacity under the old statute, Mr. Nute remained until the summer of 1889, when by legislative act the commission was remod elled, its duties increased, and its membership enlarged. Mr. Nute was at that time chosen to become one of the new commission and in this position he was invaluable. At the expiration of his term of service he returned to his business at Farmington, and has been actively engaged therein since that time, being now treasurer of the A. Nute & Sons Shoe Co. In 1891 he was elected chairman of the board of town offi cers in Farmington by almost the entire Democratic majority and at the last election he was made his party's candidate for representative, and though the town is normally Democratic by a large majority, Mr. Nute was chosen with two Democratic colleagues. In the house he served with the same fidelity, the same courtesy, the same efficiency, that have marked him in his various capacities. His experience in public life rendered him valuable as a legislator, his insight quickening his judg ALONZO. IRVING NUTE. ment and execution. 167 �RANKLIN P. ROWELL, of Newport, was born in Weare and F was educated in the schools of that town and in the academy at Francestown, starting out at the age of eighteen to earn his own living and to achieve, if possible, success. He began by learning the machin ist's trade in the Amoskeag shops at Manchester, after which he worked in Blood's locomotive works and was sexton of the Franklin street church FRANKLIN P. ROWELL. in the same city. In 1874 he removed to Newport and engaged in the grain and flour business, and has succeeded in building up and main taining a clientage that brings to him a competence. In 1875 he mar ried Eliza I. Young of Manchester and has five children, Arthur, Stephen, Lena, Irving, and Jessie. Mr. Rowell is a keen and aggres sive business man, and opportunities that have come to him have been quickly seized upon and exhaustively expanded. He early developed the possibilities of extensive advertising and much of his success in life has been due to the unique manner in which he has placed himself before the public in the endeavor to obtain their patronage, which has followed in increasing amounts. Mr. Rowell is a public spirited citizen, and aside from the engrossing cares of his increasing business has found time to become interested and instrumental in the development of many of the public enterprises of his town. In public and private life he is scrupu lously honest; from each he has exacted his due and to each he has cheerfully rendered an equivalent. He has won the esteem of his acquaintances by his cheerful, ready honesty, and has won the respect of all by his manly demand for the rights that are due him. Mr. Rowell was elected to the legislature of 1893, and was an influential member of that body, taking part in the debates of the session with ease and fluency and appearing before the committees of the house in advocacy of many important measures which he either introduced or championed in the progress of the legislative business of the session. �ENNIS O'SHEA was born at South Ashburnham, Mass., Octo ber 23, 1851, and at the age of six moved to Laconia where he has since resided. He was educated in the public schools, at Gilford academy, and at Holy Cross college. He early began to care for him self and at the age of eight worked in a mill during the vacations. At the age of thirteen he was one of the organizers and captain of the Laconia Zouaves, a boys' military company that won high renown and was invited to Concord to parade in 1864 by the governor and council. While attending school at Gilford academy he was office boy in the Belknap Mills, from 1864 to 1867, and in 1867 began the dry goods business as clerk for Folsom & Smith, with whom he remained until 1875 with the exception of one year spent in college. In 1875 he entered the dry goods business with his brother, John, under the firm name of O'Shea Bros., a firm that has built up the largest trade in northern New Hampshire, embracing more departments, employing more salesmen, and calling for more capital, more enterprise, and more sagacity than any other firm in the state. In addition to the duties devolving upon him as member of this firm Mr. O'Shea is sole proprietor of the Laconia Knitting company, employing about one hundred and fifty hands in the , manufacture of hosiery. He is a director and the first president of the Laconia Electric Lighting company, director of the Laconia Board of Trade, and in 1893 was elected a director of the Laconia National waw. He is one of the charter members of the Merchants Guarantec saving: Bank. In 1893 he was a member of the legislature from Laco" and served with the same quick, unerring sagacity that has characterized his DENNIS O'SHEA. business career. �HOMAS H. VAN DYKE, who represented Stewartstown in the T legislature of 1893 as a Republican, and who served in that body upon the committee on railroads, is one of the most active young men in the Coös country. He is engaged in the lumber business at West Stewartstown in connection with the Connecticut River Lumber company, and in politics has been his party's nominee for many offices, and has often succeeded in wresting victory from a firmly entrenched and vigorously supported opponent. THOMAS H. VANDY KE. 17o �J' H. LOCKE of Zealand represented the town of Carroll in the legislature of 1893 as a Democrat, and served on the commit tee on incorporations. Mr. Locke is engaged in lumbering at Zea land as resident manager for the Van Dyke company, and before that was in the same business at McIndoes Falls, Vt., and with the same company. Before that he was for some time proprietor of the Valley hotel at Hillsborough Bridge, where he made many firm friends whom he has retained in his new positions. 171 �OL. CHARLES SCOTT, a native, a life-long resident, and an son, of Peterborough, was born April 14, 1829, his C honored parents being William and Phylinda (Crossfield) Scott. He is a grandson of Hon. John Scott, who served several years in the Revolu tionary War, and is a great-grandson of Maj. William Scott of Revo lutionary fame. He attended the common schools of his native town, and until he was sixteen years of age was at home upon the farm. For four years he was a clerk in a store in Peterborough, and for three years he was publisher of the Peterborough Transcript. He gave up this work when he was appointed high sheriff of Hillsborough county, and for eighteen years he filled that position, a longer term than any other incumbent, and since his retirement from the high shrievalty he has been a deputy sheriff of the county. Upon the organization of the Sixth regiment of New Hampshire volunteers he was appointed major, and before his service in the army was ended he was promoted to be lieutenant-colonel. Colonel Scott is now justice of the Peter borough police court, and in the legislatures of 1889, 1891, and 1893. was a valued working member. Colonel Scott is also a familiar figure in political conventions. His shrewd advice has been constantly asked and given in his party's councils, and in many a contest he has been no inconsiderable factor. He is a debater of firmness and decision, and never talks without listeners, and never closes without converts. His long years of official service have given him that prominence attainable COL. CHARLES SCOTT. only by constant, indefatigable, honest methods. The sheer force of his character has fixed his position in the minds of those who know him beyond the power of place to add or to detract. �HOMAS LANG WADLEIGH was born and has always lived at Meredith. He is the son of Nathan Batchelder Wadleigh and of Sarah Whitten Lang, and first saw the light October 21, 1858. As a boy he attended the schools of Meredith, and as a youth he studied at the New Hampshire Conference seminary at Tilton, beginning his busi ness career in 1880, when he engaged in lumbering in company with his father, however, to cast his fortunes with the Meredith Shook & Lum ber company, Dodge & Bliss Co., proprietors. He became general manager in the manufacture of box shooks for the Dodge & Bliss Co., of New York. In this line of work Mr. Wadleigh has been remarkably enterprising and successful, the increase of his business annually attesting to his ability. Under Mr. Wadleigh's direction the business of his company has steadily grown until today it is the chief industry in the town of Meredith. This success is largely, indeed it is no stretch of fancy to say that it is wholly, due to Mr. Wadleigh's careful super vision. Under his father's instruction his training had been careful and complete. The results of that training are now daily exhibited by the development of his own business. In the affairs of the town of Mere dith Mr. Wadleigh has naturally taken a prominent part. The enter prises of that town, its efforts for its own betterment, have all received his cordial approbation and many of them owe their originating to him. Mr. Wadleigh was elected to the legislature of 1893 and to his constit uents during that session gave most careful and conscientious service, characterizing his efforts there by the same tireless zeal, the same care ful and correct habits, the same courtesy and sagacity, that had won him success in previous efforts. THOMAS L. WADLEIG. H. �G' ALBERT B. WOODWORTH. and Louisa (Hovey) Woodworth were the father and mother of seven sons and five daughters. The family was poor, and the children were obliged to work for the common good at an early age, but both parents possessed a vigorous intellect and it was a home where such books as the Bible, Shakespeare, Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, and Dickens's works were not only read but digested. All the children grew up to manhood and womanhood, and all have prospered, but no one more deservedly so than Albert Bingham Woodworth, the sixth son, born in Dorchester, April 7, 1843, three years before the family moved to Hebron. The only schooling available for the lad was that afforded by the district school, supplemented by a short course at Boscawen academy. He early developed a marked taste for business, and after serving four years as clerk in a general mer chandise store, in 1866 began business at Warren, two years later suc ceeding Parker & Young of Lisbon. At that time Mr. Woodworth had only a small capital, but friends who had watched his career stood ready to lend a helping hand, and his own indomitable energy supplied the rest. In 1873, in company with his brother Edward, he entered the retail grocery business in Concord, and in 1875 bought the whole sale and jobbing business of Hutchins & Co., which they have since carried on with ever-increasing success. Never seeking political prefer ment, Mr. Woodworth's abilities have been appreciated by his fellow citizens, and as alderman from Ward 5 from 1885 to 1889, and as representative from the same ward in the legislature of 1893, he has done credit to their judgment. Mr. Woodworth was one of the founders of the Parker & Young Manufacturing company at Lisbon, and has served continuously as director. In 1880 he purchased an interest in that famous hostelry, the Tip-Top House, and has been interested in Breezy Point since the building of The Moosilauke in 1886. Early and late he has been diligent in business; and, deserving success, has attained it. �A.J. GEORGE RUSSELL LEAVITT, of Laconia, was born in that town November 30, 1857, the son of Almon Curtis and Mary Freeman (Russell) Leavitt. He was educated in the public schools of his native city, at the New Hampshire Conference seminary and Female college at Tilton, and at the Gaskell commercial college at Manchester. For sixteen years to 1890 he was employed by the Boston, Concord & Montreal railroad as telegraph and ticket agent at Laconia, and in the latter year he embarked in the wood, coal, and lumber business at Laconia, and is still engaged in that pursuit. Major Leavitt has been for many years an enthusiast in military affairs, and since 1878 has been connected with the New Hampshire National Guard, enlisting first as a private in Company K of the Third regiment. In 1880 he became quartermaster-sergeant and was afterward promoted to be paymaster. In 1889 he was made brigade quartermaster, and in 1893 was promoted to be assistant inspector-general with the rank of major. In the latter year he was chosen engrossing clerk of the house of representatives, and in that position made a record for speed and accuracy which no incumbent of the office of late years has even ap proached. Major Leavitt is one of the active young men in an active M young city. He counts each acquaintance as a friend, made so by his unaffected good nature and his generous impulses. MAJ. GEORGE RUSSELL LEAVITT. I75 �VERETT FLETCHER, son of Hiram Adams Fletcher, for forty-five years a prominent member of the Coös bar, and Persis Everett Hunking, daughter of Dr. Benjamin Hunking, and grand daugter of Hon. Richard C. Everett, was born in Colebrook, Decem ber 23, 1848. He obtained his education at the Lancaster academy, and at the University of Michigan; read law with Fletcher & Heywood, at Lancaster, and was admitted to the bar November 18, 1870. He established himself in practice at Lancaster, and June 11, 1873, formed a partnership with his father under the firm name of Fletcher & Fletcher. This connection continued four years, when the firm of Ladd & Fletcher was formed, his partner being the Hon. William S. Ladd, who at that time had retired from the supreme bench. HON. EVERETT FLETCHER. This partnership continued until the death of Judge Ladd in 1891, the firm name, however, being renewed by the admission of Fletcher Ladd, Judge Ladd's son, to partnership. Immediately upon his admission to the bar Judge Fletcher obtained a large practice, which has continued to the present day. In 1883 he was appointed judge-advocate-general, with the rank of brigadier-general, upon the staff of Governor Hale, and served two years. In 1885 he was appointed judge of probate for Coös county, and still holds the office. In politics he is a Republican, and has served efficiently as a member of the Republican state com mittee. He is one of the best read lawyers in New Hampshire, a man of sound judgment, untiring industry, and unquestioned integrity. When the last vacancy occurred in the supreme court, his name was prominently mentioned in connection with the position, and had the appointment gone to the northern section of the state he would un doubtedly have received it. He has filled the important office of judge of probate, to the universal satisfaction of the bar and public. Only one of his decisions has been carried to the supreme court on appeal. and in that instance his views of the law were sustained by that tribunal. �J' D. YOUNG of Madbury was born in Barrington, Decem ber 28, 1823, and was the son of Aaron and Lydia (Daniels) Young. He received his education in the common schools of his native town and at Durham academy. After completing his education he taught school several years in the towns of Barrington, Strafford, Dover, and Madbury. At the early age of twenty-two he was chosen superintendent of schools of Barrington, and subsequently was elected for several years selectman and town treasurer. He represented the town in the legislature three sessions. He was twice elected county treasurer for Strafford county. In 1868 he moved to Madbury, where he served the town as selectman and town treasurer four years, and in 1888 was chosen a delegate to revise the constitution. In 1876 he was appointed judge of probate for Strafford county by Governor Cheney, which office he still continues to hold. He was a delegate to the first Republican state convention, and has always been a firm believer in the principles of that party, serving fifteen years on the state committee. Judge Young, previous to his appointment to judge of probate, did a large share of the probate business in his section of the county. He has, through his long term of service as judge, undoubtedly gained a larger circle of acquaintances than any other man in Strafford county, and he enjoys the confidence of the entire community. HON. JACOB D. YOUNG. 177 �LIPHALET SIMES NUTTER, the second son of Eliphalet E. and Lovey (Locke) Nutter, was born in Barnstead, Belknap county, N. H., November 26, 1819, and is a grandson of Major John Nutter, who in the War of the Revolution served in the regiment of Colonel Reid. The subject of this sketch passed his boyhood days on the farm of his father, in the town of Barnstead, where he acquired those habits of industry and thrift, which he has so fully exemplified throughout the period leading up to manhood's ripe fullness of years. His life represents one continuous chain of successful application. In 1839 we find him captain in the state militia, then proprietor of a country store in 1844, and postmaster from 1847 to 1855, upon which date he removed to Concord, the capital of his native state, where he established a home and residence, which has been maintained to date (1893), yet during that period he has engaged in business in New York city and Boston, also in Lawrence, Mass. Mr. Nutter was pres ident of the New Hampshire Central railroad, also of the Franconia Iron company, a large owner in the Atlantic & Pacific Railway Tunnel, at Denver, Col., and is also president of the National Railway & Street Rolling-stock company. Mr. Nutter has found opportunity, even amid the cares of his busy life, to closely identify himself with many patriotic deeds, thereby keeping in touch with the public, one of which was the erection of a monument to commemorate Hannah ELIPHALET S. NUTTER. Dustin and her rescue from cruel captivity, which now stands upon that historic island near the mouth of the Contoocook river. His gen erous and untiring exertion was a prominent and most essential contri bution. In 1845 Mr. Nutter married Sylvania M. Blanchard, of Lowell, Mass., and now at their charming home in Concord, they enjoy the fruitful accumulation of a successful life, whose measure of pros perity is but the honorable reward of sagacious, earnest, and persever ing activity. �HE high sheriff of Merrimack county, James F. Fellows, was born in Salisbury, September 26, 1855, and bears his father's name. He attained his education in the town schools of Henniker and at Henniker academy, and at a commercial college in Boston, beginning life as a lumber-man in Andover, gradually extending his business in that line until it now covers Merrimack, Sullivan, and Grafton counties, numbering his enterprises by the score. Mr. Fellows early in his life came into prominence by reason of his alert temperament. His quick discernment, schooled each day by added experience, enabled him to grasp opportunities that had lain unused for years in the path of other men, and he has succeeded in demonstrating, in the face of seeming difficulties, that New Hampshire yet bristles with opportunities for the sagacious and industrious man. This success in business life attracted the attention and the admiration of his townsmen, and though residing in a sterling Democratic community Mr. Fellows has been repeatedly chosen to be selectman of Andover, a testimonial to his worth and efficiency the more highly valued because of its source. Into the larger field of politics Mr. Fellows came in 1892, when he was nominated by acclamation to be the Republican candidate for sheriff of Merrimack county. Entering upon the canvass with the same spirit that had animated his business course, Mr. Fellows conducted a remarkable cam paign, and though his opponent was strongly entrenched in the position and was supported by the patronage of the office, Mr. Fellows was enabled to win by a minute organization of his forces and a careful attention to the detail work of the campaign, born from the fidelity with which he had attended to his private business. Mr. Fellows by reason of this success has become a man of mark in politics, though he JAMES F. FELLOWS. was before prominent in the business world. Yet he will not allow the allurements of the one to draw him from the more substantial rewards of the other. I79 �OHN TILLOTSON AMEY was born in Pittsburg, October 16, 1858, and bears the same name as his father. Emily Haynes. His mother was His educational advantages were limited to the schools of Pittsburg, which he attended in winter, and worked on a farm summers. He followed that line of study and industry until 1873, and in that year became engaged in lumbering operations in northern New Hampshire and Vermont, and up to 1885 was con nected with the Hilliards, Weekses, Beatties, and other large operators in the business in that section. From 1885 to 1890 he was manager for the Turner Falls Lumber company, and assumed the personal superintendency of their extensive lumber business in New Hampshire, including large drives of logs driven down the Connecticut, and the running of their mills at Stratford. It was as a representative from that town that he came to the legislature of 1889, in which he was an active and useful member, both in general routine work and debate. Mr. Amey retired from the lumber business in 1890, and opened a general insurance office in Lancaster, where he has since that time made his home. His removal from Stratford to Lancaster did not debar him from activity in political circles, however, and in November, 1892, he was elected high sheriff of Coös county, and assumed the duties of the office April 1. Mr. Amey is a bright, keen business man and a sharp, shrewd politician. While with few early advantages he has fought his way along in all the various occupations of his life, he has found in each something to carry him forward; each task undertaken has TILLOTSON been an incentive to another. �O public official in this state is more widely known or more uni versally popular than Ed Coffin, high sheriff of Rockingham county. He was born in Portsmouth, March 31, 1831, the son of N James and Nancy (Scriggins) Coffin. He was educated in the public schools of his native city, graduating from the high school during the principalship of Prof. Israel Kimball. When he was thirteen years of age he began to work at printing, and continued until, as he says, he “took an impression on the third finger of his left hand,” when he concluded that he had had enough of the art preservative of all arts. He then went to Boston and learned there the trade of a painter, a business which he afterwards carried on with great success for more than twenty years at Portsmouth. Mr. Coffin served on the board of aldermen of the city by the sea for two terms; was a member of the state legislature for two terms; and is now serving his fourth term as sheriff of Rockingham county. As indicating his potency as a political factor, and his wide-spread popularity, it may be said that Mr. Coffin is at present the only Democrat upon the long list of Rock ingham county officials. He was a member of a cavalry regiment in the New Hampshire National Guard from the formation of the brigade until 1883, and in 1878 was promoted from first lieutenant to captain of a company. Whole-souled, hearty, and honest, Mr. Coffin makes many friends and keeps them. His eminent qualifications for the place he now holds he has proved on many trying occasions. ED COFFIN. 18 I �PRUNG from generations of sturdy pioneers, Hon. Daniel Hall His youth was spent upon the farm with brief intervals for schooling. He fitted himself for college and was graduated from Dartmouth in 1854 at the head of his class. In the fall of that year he entered the public service, as a clerk in the New York custom house, a post from which he was removed in 1858 because of his outspoken avowal of a change in political beliefs. S was born in Barrington, February 28, 1832. He then studied law in Dover, and served as school commissioner for HON. DANIEL Strafford county. He was admitted to the bar in 1860. In 1861 he became private secretary to John P. Hale, but resigned to enter the army, receiving a captain's commission in March, 1862. Colonel Hall's army record is a bright one. Assigned to staff duty he served with distinction, particularly in the engagements at Fredericksburg, Chan cellorsville, and Gettysburg. Failing health compelled his retirement from the field, and he served as provost marshal of New Hampshire until October, 1865. Then he returned to his profession. In 1866 he was appointed clerk of the supreme court for Strafford county, and in 1868 he became judge of the Dover police court. In 1874, however, he was removed from these positions by a Democratic legislature. In 1876 and 1877 he was state law reporter, producing volumes 56 and 57 of the N. H. Reports. In 1877 he was appointed naval officer at the port of Boston, and was reappointed in 1881. Colonel Hall has always been prominent in Grand Army circles, and “passed the chairs” in that organization in 1892. A man of rare ability, he has often ap peared as a public speaker, the most notable of his productions being the oration at the dedication of the Hale statue, in August, 1892, which was a most finished, logical, and eloquent review of the great statesman's life and work. In it, rather than in this meagre outline, Colonel Hall finds characterization as a ripe student and rigid reasoner. HALL. 182 �ENJAMIN FRANKLIN NEALLEY was born in South Berwick, B Me., October 24, 1839, the son of Benjamin Mason Nealley and Abbie Pray. He was educated in the common schools of his native town, and at South Berwick academy, and at the age of nineteen re moved to Dover, where he engaged in the dry goods business, follow ing it with marked success until 1893, when he retired from active par ticipation in business life. In the city of Dover Mr. Nealley has become identified with many of its most prominent enterprises, having been a director in the Dover National Bank, and a trustee of the Straf ford Savings Bank. In 1878 he assisted in the organization of the Dover Navigation company, and has been its secretary and treasurer since its incorporation. Mr. Nealley has been prominent in Masonic circles, being in 1886 and 1887 Worshipful Master of Strafford lodge. He is a member of Orphim Council and St. Paul's HON. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN NEALLEY. Commandery Knights Templar. In 1883 Mr. Nealley was a representative in the legislature from Ward 4, Dover, and in 1887 was elected to the state senate from the Twenty-third district. In 1889 and 1890 he was mayor of the city of Dover, and in 1890 and 1891 served as chairman of the City Hall Building committee, under whose direction Dover's magnificent municipal building was erected. By religion Mr. Nealley is a Congregationalist, and is a member of the First Parish Church. In all the years of his residence in Dover, Mr. Nealley has been follow ed by the continuous favor of his fellow-citizens, who have repeatedly placed him in positions of trust and have frequently elevated him to places of honor and responsibility. In whatever position he may have been placed, as a business man, as a financier, as chief magistrate of a city, or as legislator, Mr. Nealley has had but one purpose, faithful, con scientious performance of his duty to his constituents. In his hands their views and wishes have found a faithful exponent, a valuable cham pion. �ROM Croydon, the birthplace of so many good men, Hon. Still He was born November 15, 1833, son of John and Charity (Darling) Humphrey, and was educated in the common schools of Croydon and Marlow academy. For a short time he was a school teacher, and in 1852 he came to West Concord and worked for one year in a kit factory. For three years he was clerk in a store at West Concord, and in 1856 he removed to the city proper, where he engaged as clerk in a hardware store with the late Col. David A. Warde. For two years he remained in that position, and since then F man Humphrey came to Concord. has been in business for himself in the same store. This firm has passed through several changes of name, yet Mr. Humphrey has always retained his connection with it and his name has led the rest. Since the death of Mr. Warde in 1874, Mr. Humphrey has been frequently honored by calls to positions of high official responsibility, and has served his ward in the legislature, in the common council, and the board of aldermen. He was mayor of Concord for two years, from 1889 to 1891, and for thirty-three years has been clerk of Union school-district. In 1882 he was elected a member of the state board of railroad com missioners, and in 1893, upon the formation of the board, he was ap pointed police commissioner for the city of Concord. Mr. Humphrey is also president of the Centennial Home for the Aged, and is vice-pres ident of the Concord Commercial Club. Mr. Humphrey is one of the best known of Concord's residents. He is a man who has worked his way upward gradually and always meritoriously. He is a man of gen erous instincts, kindly, sympathetic, genial. He bears an honored name and has added to its honor by his own efforts. �ON. HENRY W. CLAPP passed the first eighteen years of his life in Massachusetts, having been born in the town of Easton, in that state. He then came to Nashua, where for fourteen years he was engaged in the foundry business. More than thirty years ago he removed to Concord, where he has since resided. His first charge in Concord was the old Cooper foundry, at that time a broken-down concern, but under his management it became a remuner ative piece of property for its owners, Messrs. Ford & Kimball, with whom he remained until 1882, when he began business for himself under the firm name of H. W. Clapp & Co., and erected a foundry on Chandler street. No insignificant factor in Mr. Clapp's success in busi ness life has been his ingenuity, as a large part of the output of his firm has been the various devices of which he is the patentee—the well known Clapp grates, sewer castings, and fountains. In 1879 Mr. Clapp held his first public office as an alderman from Ward 6, Concord. In 1880, and again in 1881 he held the same position, and in 1885 the same constituency had him for their representative in the legislature. In 1890 he was the Republican candidate for mayor of Concord and was elected, serving during the years 1891 and 1892. Mayor Clapp's administration was a busy, useful, and productive one for the city. No mayor, during a single term of office, has seen the beginning and completion of more important public enterprises than he. Under his chief magistracy was witnessed the dedication of that noble benefac tion, the Margaret Pillsbury General Hospital; the erection and dedi cation of the soldiers' memorial arch that stands at the entrance to the state-house park; the beginning, the completion, and the use of the present efficient high-pressure water service; the building of the new lower bridge; the purchase of land for the state library park; the acceptance of Rollins park as a gift to the city; and a large extension of the sewerage system. �ARSONS BRAINARD COGSWELL was born at Henniker, January 22, 1828, the son of David Cogswell and Hannah Has kell. His boyhood was spent upon the farm and his education was obtained in the common schools, supplemented by an occasional term in the academy and a short attendance at the Clinton Grove school. In the fall of 1847 he entered the office of the Independent Democrat in Concord, remaining there until the spring of 1849, when he began a three years service in the office of the New Hampshire Patriot. From 1852 to 1854 he was employed at his trade, and in March of the latter year formed a partnership with A. G. Jones, as a book and job printer, afterward conducting the business alone until February 1, 1864. May 23, 1864, in company with George H. Sturtevant, he established the Concord Daily Monitor, the first permanent daily paper published in Concord, which was afterward consolidated with the Independent Dem ocrat and New Hampshire Statesman, and is now published by the Republican Press Association. From the establishment of the Monitor Mr. Cogswell has been connected with the paper, as local, associate, and managing editor and editorial writer, wielding a vigorous editorial pen, yet contributing with grace and vivacity to all the departments of the journal. In 1858 he was elected a member of the school commit tee of Union school-district, and in 1859, upon the reorganization, became member of the board of education and has been continuously a member of the board ever since, serving as president for several years and for eighteen years as financial agent. In 1872 and 1873 he was a representative in the legislature. From 1881 to 1885 he was public printer, has been an auditor of state printer's accounts, and was one of the board of trustees of the state library at the time that institution began its later development. He is a member of the New Hamp shire Historical society, and was for four years its secretary. HON. PARSONS B. COGSWELL. 186 �OR twenty years Hon. E. J. Knowlton has waged for himself the battle of life, counting among his honors at thirty-six triumphs that others have achieved only by a life-time of exertion. Mr. Knowl ton was born in Sutton, August 8, 1856, the oldest of eight children. In 1873 he went to Manchester and entered the office of the Manchester Union as a printer, passing thence to a reporter's desk and rising to be city editor whence he was called to another field of activity in Feb ruary, 1890, to become secretary of the board of trade. In this posi tion he displayed a marvellous grasp of affairs, a remarkable analytic scope of execution, followed by phenomenal results. So prominently indeed did his work call him to public attention, that in the fall of the same year he was called by the Democratic party, to which he had always given his allegiance, to become its standard-bearer in the approaching mayoralty contest. This call was too unanimous to be disregarded, and he accepted the duty implied by the nomination. So faithfully was HON. E. J. this duty done that he was triumphantly elected in a city overwhelm ingly Republican and his first term was followed by a renomination and a reëlection. As chief magistrate of the Queen city Mayor Knowl ton has shown himself unspoiled by place. For him public or private position had but one watchword—duty. And this has been the main spring of his life. By absolute fidelity he won his successes, aided not a little by a personal popularity engendered by that noblest of attributes a frank and genial honesty. It is perhaps out of place to speak here of possibilities, yet Mayor Knowlton is a marked man. With the golden years before him and a stainless record behind, he has won the right to press forward and upward. The fond hopes of his friends centre about him too persistently to be disregarded, and he may look eager-eyed into the future, assured that it can hold for him higher place and great power no worthier tribute to his ability than that already written down in the hearts of those who know him best. KNOWLTON. 187 �ON. FRANKLIN N. CHASE was born in Andover, Massa H chusetts, November 16, 1865, the son of Seth Chase and Mary Spellman. He was educated in the public schools of his native town and in the Carney Commercial college of Lawrence, Massachusetts, be ginning life in 1880 as a telegraph operator and serving in that capacity for two years. From 1883 to 1885 he was a station agent, and in the latter year became manager for the Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph com pany at Haverhill, Massachusetts. In 1886 he came to Great Falls as ticket agent of the Boston & Maine railroad, and in 1891 was promoted to be New England passenger agent for the same corporation. In 1892 he received another promotion to be assistant general passenger and ticket agent of the road. In 1889 and 1890 he was treasurer of the town of Somersworth, and from the same town was sent to the legislature in 1891 and 1893. When the town of Somersworth was incorporated as a city Mr. Chase was made the candidate of the Dem ocratic party for its first mayor and was elected, being not only the first mayor of the youngest city of the state, but one of the youngest of mayors in any city of the state. Mr. Chase has won his present posi tion in the business and political world by steady, sturdy application to work. Promotion has come to him in the line of his chosen career by reason of his merit, and his popularity has advanced him along the political path. He has been called upon to fill important positions for one so young, and he has acquitted himself with credit at each advance. 188 �H ON. JOHN J. LASKEY, whom the citizens of Portsmouth have delighted to honor, was born in that city December 25, 1840, the son of William and Martha (Jones) Laskey. He was edu cated in the schools of Portsmouth, and after a brief mercantile experi ence in his native city he caught the western fever and went to Detroit, where he found employment, first as clerk and then as travelling sales man. It was during his residence in the West that he was for a short time a soldier of the United States. With the fund of experience gained by several years of life in the West, Mr. Laskey returned to his native place and embarked in business. There honors awaited him. In 1883 he was chosen a member of the city's board of education, and served for several years upon its most important committees. Under President Cleveland's first administration he was appointed assistant postmaster of Portsmouth, and served two years, resigning because of failing health. For one year he was a member of the common council, and in 1888 he was chosen city treasurer and tax collector. From this office he was called, three years later, to become mayor of Portsmouth, and was re-elected in 1892. His term expired August 8, 1893, and during it he saw begun and completed many important public works. Mr. Laskey is a prominent member of the Odd Fellows, and numbers his friends by hundreds. He was a worthy man in all the positions which he was called upon to fill and by his industry, no less than by his integrity, added to his reputation as a reliable, trustworthy man, faithful to every obligation and trust laid upon him. HON. JOHN J. LASKEY. �UCH of the muscle that has developed the mighty West came no doubt from across the water; but New England claims with justice the credit of furnishing the greater part of the brains that directed the undertaking. A typical western Yankee's career is that of the Hon. George Martin Dewey, who was born in Lebanon, Febru ary 14, 1832, the son of Granville and Harriet Byron (Freeman) Dewey. He was educated in the public schools of New Hampshire, at the Lowell (Mass.) High school, and at the Lebanon (N.H.) Liberal institute. Removing at an early age to the then far West of the state of Michigan, his work since that time may be classified under the three heads, teacher, editor, and platform speaker. His work in the first named capacity was mostly done in the years up to 1857. In 1854 his editorial life began, and has continued uninterruptedly up to the present time. During most of that period his services have been rendered the Republican party through the columns of its press, though he is now connected as editor and publisher with The Odd Fellow, Owosso, Michigan. Mr. Dewey's devotion to his party has also manifested itself in much of his platform speaking, and nearly every state east of the Mississippi can testify to his brilliance and worth as a campaign orator. Here in New Hampshire we have heard him before every presidential election since 1860. He has also spoken considerably in the interests of temperance reform and Odd Fellowship. The offices Mr. Dewey has held show the varied interests with which he has iden tified himself: Deputy state superintendent of public instruction, 1857–58; six years in the postal service; five years state agent of the board of charities: state senator, 1873-'74; alderman of Hastings four years; six years a member of the board of education; grand mas ter of the I. O. O. F. of Michigan; grand representative to the S. G. L.; and grand councillor, R. T. of T. for Michigan, and supreme vice HON. GEORGE M. DEWEY. councillor, R. T. of T. 190 �J' STEPHENS ABBOT was born in Albany, Me., Feb ruary 22, 1804, and losing his parents in infancy spent his school days and youth in Salem, Mass., where he was apprenticed to Frothingham & Loring, chaise builders, and was afterward induced to settle in Concord, where, in partnership with Lewis Downing, he pro duced the first coach bodies ever constructed in the state of New Hampshire. This was in 1828, and from the partnership then formed sprang up the greatest coach-making industry in the United States, passing through various firm names, though never with a change of ownership, until the present day, when it exists as the Abbot-Downing company. The Concord coach, the product of this company alone, was the development of Mr. Abbot's ingenuity. Schooled in the old time trade of coach-building, his work possessed the old-time charac teristics of strength and solidity. In 1847 Mr. Downing retired, and Mr. Abbot admitted his son, Edward A., to the partnership. In 1865 the firm was again changed by the admission of Lewis Downing, Jr., the son of Mr. Abbot's old partner, and the new firm began the manu facture of the celebrated Concord wagons, manufacturing in addition to the specialties of their own invention many vehicles built upon private specification and order. Mr. Abbot being thoroughly conversant with the rudiments and developments of his trade, his judgment and skill were almost stamped upon every individual product of his factory. This ripe judgment he carried into all the affairs of life. In Concord, where he lived so many years, he enjoyed the intimate friendship of the best and foremost citizens. March 16, 1871, after a short illness, he died, bequeathing to his children the substantial rewards of industry, yet more than that, the priceless gift of a good name the synonym for rug ged, virtuous honesty, uncompromising rectitude, modest benevolence, JOSEPH STEPHENS ABBOT and constant frieudship. 19 I �N the line of an ancient and honorable family of the state, Joseph Henry Abbot, the son of Joseph Stephens Abbot and Grace Stevens Wiggin, was born in Concord, February 6, 1838, and was educated in the schools of that city, at the “Little Blue” school, Farmington, Me., and at Phillips Andover academy. At the conclusion of his school days Mr. Abbot became connected with the Abbot-Down ing company of Concord, a corporation of which his father was one of the founders and which is engaged in the manufacture of Concord coaches and carriages known the world over, whose stamp is the syno nym for thorough construction, the sign-manual of honesty and the guaranty of service, of sturdiness, of solidity, of worth. The products of the Abbot-Downing plant equipped the first of the stage lines in California and Australia, and from this same establishment came the great twelve-horse coaches traversing the Transvaal gold field in South Africa. The operations of the Abbot-Downing company reach every continent, and to many a foreign land the Concord coach is the only evidence of the great republic beyond the seas. Of this corporation Mr. Abbot has been vice-president for the past fifteen years and in that capacity has had not a little to do with the development of the extensive business that has been done. It would be unfair to attempt to trace in detail his connection with the upbuilding of the Abbot-Downing cor poration, yet it is but just to say that in every branch of its develop ment his hand has been felt, his judgment has been demanded, and his advice has been followed. JOSEPH HENRY ABBOT. As a witness of the esteem in which Mr. Abbot's reliability is held, may be instanced the fact that he is a mem ber of the board of water commissioners for Concord, having succeeded in that position the Hon. James R. Hill. Personally Mr. Abbot is one of the most popular of men, for his sunny, genial, kindly disposi tion naturally wins friends and his honest uprightness retains them. �RANCIS LEWIS ABBOT, who represented Ward Six, of Con English F cord, in the legislature of 1893, comes from a line of ancestors that settled in Andover, Mass., A. D. 1643, who were of that sturdy and valiant race of pioneers who laid the foundation of this great Anglo-Saxon nation. He is a son of J. Stephens Abbot, the original builder of the world-renowned Concord stage-coach, and the founder of an industry unrivalled in the history of manufacturing establishments in America, and was born at Concord, May 20, 1843, and was educated in the public schools of that city, and afterward at St. Paul's school, where he was one of the first pupils. After leaving school he entered the office of the Abbot-Downing Co., with which the name of his family is indissolubly connected, and afterward became secretary of the corpo ration upon its formation, and still holds the position, devoting his time almost exclusively to his duties there, though he serves the Margaret Pillsbury hospital as secretary of its board of trust, having been, from the first, prominent in the movement for the establishment of the city hospital in Concord. Mr. Abbot is a prominent layman in the Epis copal church, and is a vestryman of St. Paul's church, Concord. Mr. Abbot, by his life-long residence in Concord, by his activity in the business world, and by his various interests of a quasi-public nature, no less, however, by his courtesy, gentleness, and true worth of character, is justly recognized as one of the leading men at the state's capital. �HROUGH two generations the name of Lewis Downing has been borne among New Hampshire men. The first to bear it was born in Lexington, Mass., June 23, 1792, and in 1813 he came to Concord and commenced the carriage business at the spot now occu pied by his successors, the Abbot-Downing Co. The first wagon was turned out by Mr. Downing in November, 1813, and in the spring of 1827, in company with J. Stephens Abbot, he turned out the first coach ever built in New Hampshire. This first Concord coach was followed by thousands of others, and for fifty-eight years Mr. Downing remained actively connected with the business, seeing it grow—in repu tation as well as size—and watching its various gradations of title in its course from individual to corporate ownership. His retirement took place in 1865, and in that same year and in 1866 he was a representa tive in the legislature, a slight return for what he had done to benefit his fellow-citizens. He died March Io, 1873. To his son he left his name, a greater bequest than wealth, and to the Unitarian church of Concord he bequeathed his entire estate, to be used, upon the death of his children, in spreading the liberal Christianity represented in the writings of William Ellery Channing, whose philosophy had soothed the generous testator's mind, whose cheerful logic had quickened his hope, and in whose faith he had died, conscious of the reward which fol lows him whose life is lived in peace and love, and in trust in God. LEWIS DOWNING. 194 �AJOR LEWIS DOWNING, Jr., of the Abbot-Downing Co., V | was born in Concord, December 6, 1820, and attended school in Concord and at the Burr seminary in Manchester, Vt. For a short time thereafter he was employed in a store in Concord, and he then entered the establishment of Downing & Abbot to learn the coach maker's trade. With that firm he has been for fifty-six years, and is now president of the Abbot-Downing Co., the corporate successors of the firm. Major Downing has almost equally long been promi nently identified with the most important financial interests of the city of Concord. Since 1867 he has been a director in the National State Capital bank, and since 1878 he has been its president. In 1872, upon the organization of the Loan and Trust savings bank, he was chosen a trustee and a member of the investment committee, and is now vice-president of the institution. For seventeen years he has been a director in the Stark mills, Manchester, and almost no benevolent enterprise in Concord has been attempted without his co-operation and assistance. In the days of the old militia system, Major Downing acquired his title. The legacy of his father's name, with its generous reputation, Major Downing may leave with added credit, while as a rare type of the old-school business man, punctual, courteous, exact, Major Downing, vigorous, though full of years, stands at the head of large business and financial interests, keenly alive to all the require ments of latter-day commercial development. MAJ. LEWIS DOWNING, JR. I95 �HE development of the newer New Hampshire has been due to Among them is George White field Abbott, who was born at Webster, March 13, 1837, and is the son of Nathaniel Abbott and Mary Fitts. He was educated in the town schools and at Salisbury academy, and when nineteen years of age T the busy enterprise of her sons. went to Boston to become a clerk in a store, where he remained until 1860, when he opened a grocery store of his own in Norwich, Conn. In 1862 he disposed of his business to enter the service, coming to Penacook and enlisting in the Seventh New Hampshire regiment, serving until the close of the war in 1865. Mr. Abbott's war record was a credit able one. He followed the fortunes of his regiment, and was severely wounded at the Battle of Olustee, Fla., on Feb. 20, 1864, and was con fined to the hospital for more than a year, rejoining his regiment in North Carolina early in 1865. On his return to Penacook he at once entered upon a mercantile career, and followed it until 1870, when fail ing health compelled him to seek an out-door line of work, which he followed for two years, by building blocks and houses at Penacook, then accepting the position of selling agent for H. H. Amsden & Sons, furniture manufacturers. In 1882 he commenced the manufacture of furniture for himself, under the firm name of J. E. Symonds & Co., which business he rapidly developed, until it demands the employment of about forty men in the manufacture of tables, desks, bookcases, etc., which is now one of the largest of its kind in New England. In addi tion to the engrossing duties of his own business, Mr. Abbott is a director in the First National bank and the Concord Street railway, of Concord, also director and manager of the Penacook Electric Light Co. He was presidential elector on the Republican ticket of 1892. Mr. Abbott is one of those sons of New Hampshire whose enterprise and activity have entered so largely into the development of the state's resources, and is classed among New Hampshire men in the front rank. GEORGE W. ABBOTT. 196 �REPUTATION for sagacious prudence and conservative wisdom is one much to be desired by a banker of to-day, in a time of financial distrust. And it is precisely that which is universally ren dered to Harley Benjamin Roby of Concord. Mr. Roby was born in the capital city December 13, 1867, and is one of the youngest bank ers in the state, a fact which makes his success the more noteworthy. A His parents were Benjamin F. and Ella L. (Sargent) Roby, and his education was gained in the public schools of Concord, supplemented by two years under the private instruction of Professor Amos Hadley. Upon the completion of his education he at once entered the widely known banking-house of E. H. Rollins & Son, with whom he remained for six years. During three years of this time he was a mem ber of the firm, and after its incorporation as a company, served as secretary and director of the corporation. Severing that connection about three years ago, he has since been engaged in the banking busi ness independently, and has achieved marked success. Active, self reliant, and public-spirited. Mr. Roby gains and holds the respect and confidence of all with whom he has relations. He has been a director in the Capital Fire Insurance company since its organization, and is now president of the Concord Commercial club. HARLEY B. ROBY. 197 �HE third son of Hon. Wm. E. Chandler was born at Washing ton, D.C., August 17, 1869, and in that city and in Water loo, N.H., his life was passed, attending private schools in Washing ton and the district school at Waterloo, until September 4, 1884, when he entered the United States Naval academy at Annapolis, and was graduated in June, 1888, ranking thirteen in a class graduating thirty-five members. He was at once assigned to the U.S. S. Roston, one of the cruisers of the new navy that had been built under the administration of his father as sec retary of the navy, and in September, October, and November of that year made a cruise on that vessel, which was then under the command of the now Commodore Francis M. Ramsay. May 16, 1890, he was detached from the /Sos/on, and ordered to Annapolis for final examina tions, and passing them, ranked ten in the class, which by that time had been reduced to twenty-eight members. June 19, 1890, he was detached from the Naval academy, and placed on waiting orders. July I he was commissioned an ensign in the United States navy, with the rank of nine in the class, and October 28, 1890, reported for duty on board the United States training ship Portsmouth, one of the old wooden sailing vessels, built at Portsmouth, N.H., and then acting as one of the training squadron for apprentices. On board the Portsmouth he served until June 15, 1892, and on July 10, 1892, he reported for duty on the gunboat Concord, under Commander Edwin White, then attached to the North Atlantic Station, where he remained until March, 1893, when he was detached, and granted leave of absence for three months, at the expiration of which he reported for duty in the United States coast and geodetic survey, on board the U. S. S. Zagre, then occupied in sur veying Boston harbor. T LLOYD H. CHANDLER. �ILLIAM DWIGHT CHANDLER, the second son of Hon. William E. Chandler, was born in Concord, February 3, 1863, and was educated at St. Paul's school, Concord, where he was a pupil for six years, and in Europe, where he spent a year and a half in travel and study. Upon leaving school Mr. Chandler became city editor of the Concord Evening Monitor, retiring from that position in 1882 in order to visit Europe, at which time he made the tour before mentioned, covering in his travels nearly every part of the continent, being present in Russia at the ceremonies incident to the coronation of the present czar. In 1883 Mr. Chandler returned to America, and immediately went to Winona, Minn., and joined the clerical force of the First National bank in that city, remaining there until March, 1892, passing in that time through all the grades of the fiscal service, and being at the time of his resignation assistant cashier of the bank. During Mr. Chandler's residence in Minnesota he became a Mason, and took the degrees in that order, up to and including that of Knight Templar. Mr. Chand ler's return to his native city was made in order that he might assume the position of vice-president and treasurer of the Republican Press association, publishers of the Independent Statesman and Concord Evening Monitor, a corporation in which he had acquired a large moneyed interest. Mr. Chandler entered upon his work in the East with the same vigor that had characterized his career in Minnesota, and with the same enthusiasm that had won him such success in the latter WILLIAM D. state. In the few months that have elapsed since he assumed his pres ent position, Mr. Chandler has developed a remarkable capacity in the new field. Under his direction new departments have been added, and the business has been extended in many directions, bringing to the cor poration the energy that the latter-day business development demands. CHANDLER. I99 �. . LARENCE JOHNSON, of Pittsfield, is a native of that town. He was at one time city editor of the Concord Evening Monitor, and is now connected with that paper and the Independent States man as associate editor. While Senator W. E. Chandler was chair man of the U. S. Senate committee on immigration Mr. Johnson served as its clerk. CLARENCE JOHNSON. Since then he has been clerk to Senator Chandler. �OBERT HENRY ROLFE, the son of Henry Pearson and Mary R. (Sherburne) Rolfe, was born in Concord, October 16, 1863, After fitting for college he graduated from Dartmouth, in the class of 1884, and immediately entered the office of the Northern railroad, at Concord, and was employed there until August, 1889, when he removed to Zylonite, Mass., but shortly after returned to Concord, where he became R connected with the Republican Press association, first in the circulation department, afterward being promoted to cashier, in which position he still remains. For nearly ten years he has been a member of the New Hampshire National Guard, and that organization has no more zealous member than he. Twice he has been an enlisted man, returning to the ranks after having held a captain's commission, which his removal from the state compelled him to surrender. For two years he was ser geant-major of the Third regiment, and his first commission was as first lieutenant in Company C. He was also captain of the same com pany, and resigned as indicated above. He was afterward a private in the same company, and was taken from the ranks to become adjutant of his regiment, and from that position he was called, by the vote of his fellow-officers, to become senior major of the Third regiment, in command of the First battalion. Major Rolfe was appointed, in 1893, a member of the commission to revise the military law of the state, and, by virtue of his rank, is recorder of the board. Major Rolfe is the best type of a citizen-soldier; an enthusiast, a student, he has mastered the service in every detail; and more than that, has imparted his own spirit to his command. Destined for yet higher honors, he wears his present laurels modestly, but as one ready to defend that which he has won. MAJ. ROBERT HENRY ROLFE. 2OI �J' I. EASTMAN, of Philadelphia, though not born in New Hampshire, is credited as a New Hampshire man, because the early years of his life and the first fruits of his activity were given to the Granite state. Mr. Eastman, the son of Robert Eastman and Sarah (Lee) Eastman, was born in Middleboro, Mass., February 16, 1831, and when he was one year of age his father moved to Con cord, where the boy was educated in the common and private schools until his sixteenth year, when he went to Lowell, Mass., and learned the machinist's trade at the Lowell Machine shop, afterward returning to Concord and entering the gun business, manufacturing chiefly rifles. The first company of sharpshooters, from New Hampshire, that entered the service of the Federal government in the War of the Rebellion, was equipped with the Eastman rifle, by order of Governor Berry, and the weapon had high renown for efficiency and durability. In 1873, Mr. Eastman sold out his business in Concord and left the city and the state, going to Philadelphia, where he embarked in the business of manu facturing perfumery and toilet soaps, which under his management has been built up until now it is the largest of the kind in the state of Penn sylvania, controlling a business of a quarter of a million dollars yearly. Of this company, the Eastman & Bros’. Co., Mr. Eastman is president. Mr. Eastman's success has been shared in by the state of New Hamp shire, because of the pride of the state in the success of one of her sons. That Mr. Eastman's success has been so merited, has been the source of so much the more pride. Amid it all he has not lost sight of the Granite state, and his appearance here among the sons of New Hamp shire justifies his reciprocation of the esteem and affection in which the state has always regarded him. JOHN I. EASTMAN. 2O2 �CôZ3-& Co. /6. JOHN WILKES DREW. 2O3 /*% �ILVESTER PRENTICE DANFORTH was born in Boscawen, S August 14, 1838, the son of Nathan Courser Danforth and Sophia Brown. He was educated at the Fisherville and Boscawen academies, and at the age of seventeen began work in Caldwell & Ams den's furniture factory, remaining there for eleven years, and in that time becoming thoroughly familiar with every part of the business. At the age of twenty-eight he engaged for himself in the manufacture of furniture at Concord, and remained in that business until 1871, when he began the manufacture of exterior and interior finish stock with a partner, under the firm name of Kimball & Danforth, this relationship existing until 1888, when the firm of Kimball, Danforth & Forrest was formed, and engaged in general contracting and building. To this firm Mr. Danforth has given the most faithful endeavor, and through his efforts has raised it to the front rank among similar business enter prises, their operations extending over a large part of New Hampshire, and their contracts each year amounting to many thousands of dollars. Mr. Danforth is a remarkably popular man, and has been his party's candidate for many an important office, and has always run far ahead of his ticket. These honors, however, have come to him unsolicited, for he is too busy a man to give heed to the demands of politics. In business circles Mr. Danforth is justly ranked as one of the most con servative and solid business men in the community. He never under takes that of which there can be the slightest doubt of complete fulfill ment, and in fulfilling all that he undertakes no labor is deemed by him to be too severe. Mr. Danforth is a most pleasant gentleman, and numbers his friends by the hundreds. His genial manners have been a constant aid to him in business and political life, and his true and sterling worth has never failed him. In all that he has been called upon to do he has displayed marked qualities of honesty and integrity, of complete and unequivocal steadfastness. SILVESTER PRENTICE DANFORTH. 2O4 �I HEREVER in New Hampshire or New England good music is loved and appreciated, the name of Henri G. Blaisdell is well known and honored. From earliest youth he has been an ardent wor shipper at the shrine of melody, and the ability and experience of maturity are now consistently and successfully devoted to raising the standard of musical taste in this part of the country. Mr. Blaisdell was born in Dorchester, October 23, 1849. His musical talents were evident from a remarkably early age, and when nine years old he became the delighted possessor of a violin. Since he was twelve he has devoted his entire life to the cause of music, and boasts to-day a record along this line unequalled by few New Englanders and certainly by none in New Hampshire. The orchestra which bears his name ranks among the finest in America, and its services are in demand throughout a widely extended territory. As a conductor, Mr. Blaisdell's merit and success are unquestioned, and many of the principal musical festivals of New England furnish the best of testimonials to that effect. The high repu tation achieved by the Concord Choral Union is in a large measure due to his efforts, while the annual meetings of the New Hampshire Music Teachers' association at The Weirs owe no small measure of their suc cess to his unremitting energy as conductor. He has been for many years choir master of St. Paul's Episcopal church, Concord. Mr. Blais dell is a writer as well as a musician, and some of his contributions to the periodical press are models of trenchant style and vigorous diction. As musical editor of the Granite Monthly, Mr. Blaisdell has made his department both interesting and valuable. �EORGE LAWRENCE BROWN was born in Dunbarton, May G 29, 1852, and is the son of James H. Brown and Nancy Chase Ray. He was educated in the common schools of his native town and New London, also taking a course at Colby academy, the “alma mater” of so many of the successful business men of New England. At the age of eighteen Mr. Brown came to Concord, where he entered the employ of C. H. Martin & Co., wholesale druggists, and became thoroughly familiar with every branch of the business. In 1878, so marked had become his proficiency and so great his aptitude, he was admitted to the firm, the name, however, continuing the same as before, and this relation he still maintains. Mr. Brown has felt the cares of an increasing business, yet he has found time on one occasion to serve his party by accepting an election to the house of representa tives in 1881, where as a member from Sutton he was one of the most prominent members of the minority on the floor of the house. In bus iness life Mr. Brown is one of the most careful of men, his calm, con siderate judgment, fortified by his accurate knowledge of the details and necessities of his business, making him a power in the mercan ‘tile world, and the wide advance of his firm's trade over all sections of the state has been due in no small measure to his foresight and energy. In private life Mr. Brown is highly esteemed. He is a member of the Baptist church, and has won the respect of all those who admire ster ling worth wherever displayed, and who especially admire the success that attends the exertion of natural integrity and acquired ability. GEORGE LAWRENCE BROWN. 206 �EMAN FISHER ELDREDGE was born in Chatham, Mass., H April 13, 1852, the son of Heman and Mary (Harding) Eldredge. He was educated in the schools of Chatham, and of Ports mouth, to which city his parents removed during his childhood. He early became connected with the well known Eldredge Brewing com pany, in which his father, and his brother, Hon. Marcellus Eldredge, were large owners, and he has now become the sole owner of the stock of this corporation, and is its president, treasurer, and manager, and devotes all his time to its vast business. Mr. Eldredge has no desire to hold office, and though he has been repeatedly urged to allow his friends to elect him senator from his district, and mayor of his city, he has firmly refused to allow his name to be used. Against his wishes he was elected to the legislature from his ward, in 1889, and made a creditable record. He is connected with many enterprises of a public nature, in Portsmouth and elsewhere, is a director of the New Hampshire National bank and the Portsmouth Gas-Light company, in both of which he takes a deep interest. He is a man of genial manner, of unaffected gen erosity, and deserving of the many friends which he has all over New England. 207 �EORGE A. LEIGHTON was born in Manchester, March 23, At the age of six he removed with his parents to Concord, where he attended the public schools until the age of fourteen. Then he went to work on a farm, and remained there until his eighteenth birthday, when he returned to Manchester and entered the Amoskeag Machine shop to learn the trade of a machinist. Here he remained for several years. He enlisted in the army of the United States in 1863, and was hon orably discharged the same year. He was appointed foreman for the Forsaith Machine company in 1867, and remained with them three years. A number of important patents were granted him in 1881, and he established the business of the manufacture of knitting-machines the following year. In February, 1887, he established the Everett Knitting-Works, since removed to Lebanon, and became president of the corporation, a position that he resigned in August, 1892. and is now engaged in the manufacture of knitting machinery, the product of his shops being largely machines of his own invention or development, and sold throughout America. In May, 1890, he purchased the Kelley's Falls G' and is the son of Alexander and Lydia Leighton. property at Manchester, and organized the electric company, of which he became the treasurer, still retaining that position. He is a member of Louis Bell post and of the Amoskeag Veterans. A man of Mr. Leighton's activity can but turn his attention to public affairs, and though increasing business cares forbade, he accepted a seat in the state legislature, and served through the memorable session of 1887, since then declining public office in justice to increasing business responsi bilities. As a business man, Mr. Leighton has displayed marked enter prise and sagacity. The projects with which he has been connected have always been advanced under his direction. He is thoroughly abreast of the times, and has sought for the exercise of his endowed ability, fields of activity demanding special study and attention. GEORGE A. LEIGHTON. 2 oS �C A/2 2. 209 �- OBERT M. WALLACE, associate justice of the supreme court of New Hampshire, was born in Henniker, May 2, 1847, the son of Jonas Wallace and Mary Darling. He was fitted for college at Hen niker academy, and graduated from Dartmouth with the class of 1867. He studied law with the Hon. Mason W. Tappan, late attorney-gen eral of New Hampshire, and in January, 1872, commenced the practice of his profession at Milford, as the partner of Hon. Bainbridge Wad leigh, and has made his home in Milford since that time. In 1877, and the year following, he represented Milford in the house of representa tives, and in 1889 was a member of the constitutional convention. In 1883 he first took office as solicitor of Hillsborough county, and by repeated re-elections held that position until April of the present year. Mr. Wallace's practice, aside from that entailed by his official duties, was extensive, and at the time of his appointment to the bench he maintained an office in Nashua in addition to the one so long es tablished at Milford. In February of the present year he was appointed judge-advocate-general on the staff of Governor Smith, and in the fol lowing April received the appointment of associate justice. He has been prominent among the alumni of Dartmouth College, especially in the new movement for alumni representation upon the board of trustees, - - | and was one of the candidates for alumni trustee selected for the first balloting, and received a handsome support. As a private practitioner, no less than as a public prosecutor, Mr. Wallace met with great success. His legal acquirements are broad and flexible. As a prosecutor he has been zealous for the state, yet tempering his zeal with mercy, and has won marked success in this branch of professional pursuits. He ex celled as an advocate as well as an examiner. Diligent preparation ren dered him an effective opponent, and a ready mastery of the law, obtain ed by deep study and minute retention, added to his legal equipment. HON. ROBERT M. WALLACE. 2 IO �NE of the most commendable features of the administration of () President Harrison was the excellence of his judicial appoint ments. Upon the decease of Judge Daniel Clark, it became his duty to select a successor from the bar of this state. The singular unanimity of the members of the bar in recommending Hon. Edgar Aldrich of Littleton opened the way for a most satisfactory exercise of the appoint ing power. With but two years of service in his high office, Judge Aldrich has developed an exceptional aptitude for its duties. So plainly has this been impressed upon his associates in the United States courts for the Eastern circuit, and so welcome to the bench of the cir cuit and district courts of other states has he become, that the fact that he is nominally the district judge in the comparatively limited juris diction of New Hampshire, is obscured by the abundance of his labors in the midst of the most important litigation that finds what may be termed the legal “storm centre” in the United States courts in Boston. He is a native of Pittsburgh, born February 5, 1848, the son of Ephraim C. and Adeline B. (Haynes) Aldrich. At an early age he had acquired an academic education, principally at the Colebrook academy, and entered upon the study of law with Ira A. Ramsey at Colebrook. He was a student and graduate of the law department of the University of Michigan, and was admitted to the bar at Colebrook at the August term, 1868. He remained in practice at that place until January, 1881, when he located at Littleton, which has since been his residence. He was solicitor of Coös county from October Io, 1872, to June 4, 1879, with the exception of an interim from 1874 to 1876, and representative from Littleton, and speaker of the house in 1885. Among his notable arguments before the law courts was that in the HON. Olcott Falls case, involving the constitutional right of trial by jury in equity cases. He was nominated to be judge of the district court February 16, 1891, and confirmed February 20. EDGAR ALDRICH. 2 II �ON. JAMES WALDRON REMICK, already one of the most Hardwick, Vt., October 30, 1860, and attended the common schools. When nineteen years of age he began the study of law under the tuition of B. F. Chapman, at Clockville, N. Y., later pursuing his studies in the office of Aldrich & Parsons at Colebrook, and Bingham & Aldrich at Littleton. He attended lectures at the Law school of the University of Michigan, and was admitted to the bar in 1882 following his gradua H prominent of New Hampshire lawyers, was born at tion from the Law school. For two years he practised at Colebrook, and was subsequently in the office of Aldrich & Remick at Littleton. In 1885 he formed a partnership with Hon. Ossian Ray, of Lancaster, taking charge of an office for the firm in Littleton. In 1890 Mr. Remick was appointed United States district attorney for New Hamp shire, the youngest man ever to hold the position, though by no means the least able. In the brief decade since Mr. Remick came to the bar he has shown himself to be a diligent student, a faithful counsellor, and an eloquent advocate. A man of literary tastes, he has gratified HON. JAMES WALDRON REMICK. his inclinations with wide reading, and has varied the monotony of legal pursuits by frequent appearance upon the lecture platform, where he has won an enviable reputation. Upon the stump in succeeding campaigns Mr. Remick has been invaluable to his party, his youthful enthusiasm, his rare eloquence, and his brilliant presentation of the claims of his party, making for him a reputation second to that of no political orator in New Hampshire. As district attorney Mr. Remick has faithfully applied himself to the duties of his office, and has been a painstaking officer of justice, seeking single-minded to do his duty. As an earnest advocate of all the principles of right living Mr. Remick has been of great service in the field of social reform, giving freely of his time and labor to advance the interests of the community in this regard. �W W 7 ILLIAM LAWRENCE FOSTER was born at Westminster, Vt., June 1, 1823. His great grandfather, Abraham, was a soldier of the Revolution, participating in the Battle of Bunker Hill. His grandfather, while a freshman at Yale college, joined the minute men of Reading, Mass., and fought at Lexington. His father removed to Fitzwilliam, and thence to Keene, dying in 1854. When about seventeen years of age he commenced the study of law with Levi Chamberlain, and in 1844 and 1845 attended the Harvard law school. In the latter year he was admitted to the bar in Keene, and practised in partnership with John J. Baxter, and afterward with Mr. Chamberlain. From 1845 to 1849 he was postmaster at Keene, from 1849 to 1853 he was clerk of the New Hampshire senate, and was a member of Governor Dinsmore's staff, and by that executive in 1850 was appointed state law reporter, holding that position until 1856, and editing volumes 17–19, 21–31, inclusive, of the New Hampshire reports. In 1853 he removed to Con cord, and formed a partnership with Col. John H. George, Hon. Charles P. Sanborn being subsequently admitted to the firm, from which Colonel George retired in 1867, and which was continued by Messrs. Foster and Sanborn until 1869. In 1854 Colonel Foster was appointed commissioner of the circuit court of the United States, which he held until 1862, when he was elected a member of the house of representa tives, and was reëlected in 1863. October 1, 1869, he was appointed a judge of the supreme court, and October 1, 1874, he was appointed chief justice of the circuit court. October 1, 1876, he was again appointed judge of the supreme court, and resigned that office, July 1, 1881, to resume the practice of law. In 1884 he was appointed United States commissioner. His legal attainments are of the highest order, adding to a profound knowledge of the law a ready adaptability, a keen perception, a graceful and winning manner, presenting in all a complete equipment for the forensic and other conflicts of the court room. HON, WILLIAM L. FOSTER. 213 �legislative service of distinguished party THE firstwas in the state house thisrepresentatives lawyer and Since leader of in 1861. that day his character and service have been universally recognized. He has in his thirty years well earned the distinction of being the intel lectual leader of the New Hampshire Democracy. A representative or senator in eighteen legislatures, and his party's nominee for United States senator in every legislative election, save two, since 1866, his name has become eminent, in an age of great men and great events, as an exponent of Jacksonian Democracy. In five great national conven tions he has been a delegate from New Hampshire, and in four he has taken part, as a member of the committee on resolutions, in formulat ing the statement of principles on which the national Democracy has gone before the people for judgment and finally prevailed. A graduate of Dartmouth under the administration of President Lord, his intellect ual life is characteristic of the precepts and example of that great educa tor. Such a man, endowed with great and well balanced mental and physical powers, in a life-time of deep, critical, and well directed study of men, books, institutions, and all the concerns with which a lawyer and statesman is inevitably thrown in contact, cannot fail to mould the opinions of mankind, and to make a deep and lasting impression upon political movements, legislation, and jurisprudence. That he did not commence a career in the great forum of national affairs when he might HON. HARRY BINGHAM. have been sent to Congress by giving the word in 1855, was because he refused to pay the price of a temporary and secret espousal of a political movement which his honest judgment condemned. What he would have been in the senate or on the bench of the highest court can only be conjectured from what he has been in the less conspicuous, but possibly not less exacting positions, in which he has served his clients, his party, and his state. He was born at Concord, Vt., March 30, 1821, son of Hon. Warner and Lucy (Wheeler) Bingham. �ON. GEORGE AZRO BINGHAM was born in Concord, Vt., H April 25, 1826, and was educated in the schools of that state. He studied law with Hon. Thomas Bartlett, at Lyndon, Vt., and was admitted to the bar in December, 1848. He practised his profession at Lyndon until July, 1852, when he came to Littleton, in this state, and became associated with his brother Harry in business, under the firm name of H. & G. A. Bingham, which firm continued until 1870, ex cepting three years, when the two brothers associated themselves with Hon. Andrew S. Woods and his son Edward of Bath, with offices at Littleton and Bath. The brothers dissolved partnership in 1870, and Mr. Bingham continued in practice alone until 1876, when he was ap pointed a justice of the supreme court, which position he occupied until October 1, 1880. He then resigned and formed a partnership with Hon. Edgar Aldrich and D. C. Remick, under the firm name of Bingham, Aldrich & Remick. In December, 1884, Mr. Bingham was reappointed and served as a member of the court until March, 1891, when he again resigned, and forming a partnership with his son, George H., resumed the practice of his profession at Littleton, under the firm name of Bingham & Bingham. Judge Bingham is a Demo crat and was elected a delegate to the national Democratic convention in 1860, twice to the state senate, and the same number of times a member of the house of representatives, and was his party's candidate for congress in 1880. He has been a member of the Littleton board of education, and a trustee of the state normal school. He is a director of the Littleton National Bank, and president of the savings bank in that town. His clear and keen scrutiny discovers his oppo nents' errors, and his ready self-possession enables him to take advan tage of them. Upon the bench he administered justice with admirable impartiality, patience, and industry. At the bar he is an effective advocate, and in private life a most estimable citizen. 2I5 �ON. CHARLES H. BURNS, a leader of New Hampshire's bar, was born in Milford, January 19, 1835. The public schools and Appleton academy at New Ipswich gave him his early training, and after reading law with Col. O. W. Lull he graduated from the Harvard law school, becoming a member of the Suffolk bar in May, of that year, and beginning his practice before New Hampshire courts in October. His first clientage was won in Wilton, where he has resided since 1859, but he now has offices at Nashua. Early in his career Mr. Burns attracted attention by his varied gifts, and in 1864 and 1865 he was chosen treasurer of Hillsborough county; in 1873 and again in 1879 he sat in the state senate, serving each time as chairman of the judiciary committee; in 1876 he was appointed solic itor for Hillsborough county, and was reëlected until his service cover ed seven years. In 1876 he was a delegate-at-large to the Republican national convention. In 1878 he presided over the Republican state convention. In 1879 he was appointed judge advocate general on the staff of Governor Head; in 1881 became United States district attorney, receiving reappointment in 1885, and resigning in 1887 to devote him self to his private practice that was rendered more exacting by increas ing duties as general counsel of the Boston & Maine railroad. Mr. Burns is also counsel for many other important corporations. He is a director in several banking institutions, is a member of the New Hamp shire Historical society, and of the New England Historical and Gen ealogical society. In 1874 he was made a master of arts by Dartmouth college. In all Mr. Burns's life it has been marked by one character istic and no sketch of him could be complete without a reference to it: he is a superb orator. Before juries, on the stump, in legislative halls, at the bar, on the lyceum platform, and on memorable public occasions Mr. Burns has delighted thousands with his polished periods, facile expression, and graceful dignity of delivery. HON. CHARLES H. BURNS. 216 �ON. DAVID CROSS was born in Weare, July of David Cross and Olive Kimball. He was at Hopkinton and at Phillips Andover academy, and Dartmouth college in 1841. He studied law in the Raymond at Troy, N. Y., with Hon. Daniel Clark at 5, 1817, the son fitted for college graduated from office of Willard Manchester, and in the Harvard law school, and was admitted to the bar in 1844 and has since continued in active practice. At the bar Judge Cross soon took a high stand. In 1852 and 1853 he was city solicitor of Man chester. In 1848 and 1849 he was a member of the house of represen tatives, and also in 1856, 1876, and 1877. In 1856 he was appointed judge of probate for Hillsborough county, and held office until 1874. From 1865 to 1872 he was United States pension agent, at the same time maintaining his position at the bar. From 1855 to 1865 he was a director of the Merrimack River State Bank, and has been a director and vice-president of the First National Bank of Manchester since its organization. He has also been for more than thirty years a trustee of the Merrimack River Savings Bank. Judge Cross has con ducted his practice at times in partnership, but for the most part alone. For forty years he has been a guide and friend to many a youthful aspirant for legal honors. He is the president of Hillsborough county bar and in 1892 was president of the Southern New Hampshire Bar association. Dartmouth college in 1891 conferred upon him the degree of LL.D. HON. DAVID CROSS. 2 17 �LIVER E. BRANCH was born at Madison, Ohio, July 19, () 1847. His father, William W. Branch, and his mother, Lucy J. Bartram, were of New England stock and early pioneers of the Western Reserve. Born and reared in the country, working on the farm in summer and fall, he attended district schools and academies - OLIVER E. BRANCH. until he was nineteen, when he began teaching. He finished his prepa ration for college at Whitestown (N.Y.) seminary, and graduated with the highest honors and most brilliant record of his class at Hamilton college in 1873. He was principal of the Forestville free academy for two years; graduated at the Columbia college law school in 1876; was at once admitted to the bar, and joined his brother in business at 1 oz Broadway. He soon came into the front rank of trial lawyers, and had a large litigated practice, being general counsel for two of the great sewing machine companies. He married Sarah M. Chase of Weare, only daughter of John W. Chase, in 1878, by whom he has three sons and one daughter; moved to Weare in 1883, and was employed to edit the National Series of Speakers; was elected to the legislature in 1886 and became widely known for his remarkable speech on the “Hazen bill.” In the session of 1889, he was Democratic candidate for speaker and again distinguished himself, particularly in his efforts to secure the adoption of the Australian ballot law, which he then first brought before the legislature. In the litigation which involved the organiza tion of the legislature in 1891, he was one of the counsel employed by the Democrats and made the principal argument at the law term. Since coming to New Hampshire he has had a large and lucrative practice, and has won many notable victories. He is an accomplished lawyer, equally at home in the trial of causes and the argument of questions of law, studious, diligent, thorough, persistent, a polished orator, and a debater of rare powers of analysis and expression. �HARRY G. SARGENT. ARRY G. SARGENT was born in Pittsfield, and is thirty-three years of age. Almost all of his life has been passed in Concord, where he attended the public schools, graduating from the high school in 1878. He then entered the office of W. T. & H. F. Norris as a law student, and later attended the law school of Boston university for a year. Returning to Concord he resumed his studies with Hon. John Y. Mugridge and was admitted to the bar in 1881. After his admission to practice he was for a time in the office of Jackman & Larkin, but he soon returned to the office of his old preceptor, Mr. Mugridge, and re mained there until the latter's death. Mr. Sargent early made a favor able impression upon the public by his first professional work, and pub lic confidence in him was attested by his election as county solicitor in 1886, followed by an election as city solicitor of Concord, which latter office he has since held by continuous reëlections. Mr. Sargent's prac tice is an extensive one, calling him constantly before courts of all classes of jurisdiction both within and without the state. As counsel be fore legislative committees he has often appeared in behalf of various clients and interests, and has had a marked influence before every tribunal that he has addressed. During the session of 1891, he made an argu ment in Representatives hall in opposition to the Mount Washington bill, and since that time, he has been engaged as counsel for Coe & Pingree in the suits in the state and circuit courts which involve the title to the summit of Mount Washington. During the same session of 1891, when Austin Corbin was seeking to buy for a million dollars the state's interest in the Concord railroad, Mr. Sargent, as counsel for Mr. Corbin, was associated with Hon. Wayne MacVeagh, ex-attorney general of the United States. These were rare honors for so young a man, yet deserved; for Mr. Sargent is a thoroughly equipped lawyer, with a richly stored mind, a quick perception, a readiness and resource that have won him just successes and will win him more in days to come. �N the fulness of the vigor of his young manhood, already reaping I the fruits of his industry, Frank S. Streeter stands in the front rank of New Hampshire lawyers. Mr. Streeter was born in Charles ton, Vt., August 5, 1853, but his youth was spent in St. Johnsbury, Vt., where he was fitted for college in St. Johnsbury academy, and entered Dartmouth as a sophomore, graduating in 1874, and during the following year was principal of Ottumwa (Ia.) high school. He read law in the office of Hon. A. P. Carpenter at Bath, and was admit ted to the bar in March, 1877. For six months he practised his pro fession at Orford, but seeking a wider field, he came to Concord and formed a partnership with J. H. Albin, continuing in this relation for one year, at that time forming a partnership with Hon. Willliam M. Chase which continued until 1891, when Mr. Chase was appointed to the supreme bench, and the firm now became Streeter, Walker & Chase, by the admission of the son of the former senior partner and R. E. Walker. Mr. Streeter's life has been so filled with urgent demands of large professional duties, that he has been able to give little time to other interests. Yet, he has found opportunity to serve his party in the legislature, sitting as a member from Ward 4, Concord, in the session of 1885, and presiding at the Republican state convention of 1892. He has always been deeply interested in the welfare of Dart mouth college, and his election to the board of trustees of the college by the vote of the alumni was a deserved reward for his labors in bring ing about the desired result. Mr. Streeter is a legal specialist, dealing almost wholly in cases involving large corporate interests, though the general practice of his firm is wide and varied. He is one of the gen eral counsel for the Concord & Montreal railroad, and in this capacity has carried through to a successful issue nearly all the road's important litigation of the past five years. FRANK. S. STREETER. 22 O �DWARD B. S. SAN BORN of Franklin was born in Canter bury, August 11, 1833, and was graduated from Dartmouth college in 1855. He read law with Hon. George W. Nesmith, and was admitted to the bar in 1857. His practice has always been a suc cessful one, and its allurements have been enticing beyond the proffers of engrossing political position. Yet Mr. Sanborn has not been without political experiences. He represented Franklin in the legislatures of 1873, 1874, 1879, 1881, 1883, 1889, and 1891, and sat in the constitutional convention of 1876. In 1883, upon the reorganization of the railroad commission, Mr. Sanborn was appointed a member and was chosen clerk of the board. This position he held for five years. He has always been interested in educational matters and was for a brief time a trustee of the State Normal school. For many years he served on the board of education in Franklin, and during his years of service that town went to the front rank in matters regarding completeness and efficiency in school work. Mr. Sanborn is a man of large intellectual powers. At the bar he is a most effective advocate, and his practice is such as to command the highest order of remuneration. Upon the floor of the house he was an acknowledged leader, and in all the affairs of men in which he has a part he is a pronounced force. A well stored mind is to him a constant source of power, and the natural character istics of the man have been reinforced by an observant culture. EDWARD B. S. SANBORN. 2. 2 �N the city of his birth and lifelong residence, Edwin F. Jones has been honored in a degree that speaks more highly for his merit than can any perfunctory words. Mr. Jones is the son of Edwin R. Jones and Mary A. Farnham, and was born in Manchester, April 19, 1859. He was educated in the public schools of Manchester and at Dartmouth college, graduating in the class of 1880. He studied law in the office of Judge David Cross and was admitted to practice in August, 1883, establishing himself in Manchester as the partner of William J. Cope land, this relationship terminating by the death of Mr. Copeland in August, 1886. Mr. Jones early came into public notice by his election as assistant clerk of the New Hampshire house of representatives in 1881. He was promoted to the clerkship in 1883, serving in that capacity during the session of that year, and again in 1885, where by his thorough capacity, his intricate knowledge of legislative details, his quick perception, and his unfailing urbanity, he won for himself the deserved praise of those with whom he was associated. The city of Manchester, quick to recognize his worth, elected him a member of the school board, and he served in that capacity for several years. In June, 1887, he was elected city solicitor, and has been reëlected at each successive municipal change of administration, his seventh term begin ning in June of the present year. In July, 1887, he assumed the duties of treasurer of Hillsborough county, and by continued reëlec tions still holds the office. He was married, December 21, 1887, to Nora F. Kennard of Manchester. Mr. Jones is one of the busiest of Manchester's busy young men. In his general practice and as city solicitor he is constantly called before the courts, where the qualities that have won him his success in other fields, stand him in good stead. In the councils of the Republican party Mr. Jones is a valuable coãd jutor. No campaign in recent years has passed without his active service on the stump, where he has added to his reputation. EDWIN F. JONES. 222 �EW Hampshire is proud to reckon among her younger sons Henry Webster Stevens, who was born in Concord, March 5, 1853, the son of Lyman D. Stevens and Achsah Pollard French. He was fitted for college at Phillips Andover academy, and graduated from Dartmouth college in the class of 1875. He took his degree in law at the Boston University law school in 1877 and immediately began the practice of law in Concord, in partnership with his father, with whom he had studied law, having been admitted to the bar in 1878. This partnership continued until June, 1879, when he became a partner of N Edward G. Leach, which relation still continues. In addition to the demands of a growing clientage, Mr. Stevens has become identified with many other enterprises. He has been a trustee of the city library, and during the years 1885-86 was city solicitor of Concord. In 1887-88 he was a member of the house of representatives, and at the present time is an alderman of the city of Concord. He is a trustee of the Margaret Pillsbury general hospital, vice-president of the Mechanicks National bank, trustee of the Merrimack County Savings Bank, treasurer of the Firemen's Relief association, and of St. Mary's school. Mr. Stevens has cast his fortunes in with those of his native state, and has reflected his own measure of credit upon New Hampshire, who holds dear those who make the state of their birth the state of their residence, and who withholds no honors from those who win them. HENRY W. STEVENS. 223 �ON. JOHN PAIGE BARTLETT was born in Weare, Feb ruary 4, 1841, the son of John Bartlett and Lurena (Bailey) He was educated at the academies in Francestown, Deering, Meriden, and Mont Vernon, and at Dartmouth college, taking his degree in 1864. He read law at Manchester with Morrison, Stanley & Clark, and was admitted to the bar, beginning his practice in the Bartlett. West, where he served as United States circuit court commissioner for Dakota in the years 1867 and 1868. Removing thence to Omaha, Neb., he became eminent in his profession and was chosen city solic itor for the years 1869, 1870, and 1871. Returning East, he estab lished himself in Manchester, where he at once attained a high rank in his profession, being chosen city solicitor in 1875 and being ap JOHN PAIGE BARTLETT. pointed judge of the municipal court and serving in the years 1875 and 1876. Mr. Bartlett has been prominent in the political field, and served with great credit, execution, and ability as chairman of the Dem ocratic state committee in the campaigns of 1890 and 1892. He is prominent also in social life, and is now judge-advocate of the Amos keag Veterans; is a Mason, having been master of Washington lodge, and holding high positions in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, being now in his third term as district deputy grand exalted ruler. Mr. Bartlett was the first president of the Granite State Club, the lead ing Democratic social organization of the state, and was one of the organizers of the Southern New Hampshire Bar association. He was the first attorney to be admitted to the bar in the state of Nebraska, and in 1867 was chosen first president of the bar association at Chey enne, Wyoming. Judge Bartlett is richly endowed with talent, his laurels have been won on many a field, and that, despite the allurements of other states, he has yielded the trophies of his endeavor to the state of his birth, endears him the more to those who are jealous of the name and fame of New Hampshire. �J' BURNHAM was born in Dunbarton, N. H., November 8, 1844, and is a descendant of the eighth generation from John Burnham who came from Norwich, England, in 1635, and is the son of Hon. Henry L. Burnham. His early youth was spent upon his father's farm; he fitted for college at Kimball Union academy, and entered Dartmouth in 1861, at the early age of seventeen, and gradu ated with high honors in 1865. His college life gave promise of the brilliant professional career for which he is distinguished, and fore shadowed the fine oratorical powers he has since displayed with so much credit to himself, and to so great advantage to his numerous clientage. He studied law with Minot & Mugridge at Concord, and with E. S. Cutter, Esq., and Judge Lewis W. Clark at Manchester, and was admitted to the bar at the April term, 1868, in Merrimack county. He at once opened an office in Manchester, where he has since prac tised his profession with great energy, severe application, and eminent success. He is now the head of the law firm of Burnham, Brown & Warren, whose extensive business extends into several counties, and is one of the largest and most lucrative law practices in the state. He filled the office of judge of probate for Hillsborough county, for the years from 1876 to 1879. He was a member of the house of represen tatives in 1873–74, and of the constitutional convention in 1889. Judge Burnham has taken a deep interest in Masonry, and after filling all the offices in Washington lodge of Manchester, received the highest honors of the Grand lodge of the state, serving as M. W. Grand Master in 1885. He has also long been a prominent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In 1874 Judge Burnham married Elizabeth H. Patterson, who with his three daughters and venerable HON. HENRY E. BURN HAM. parents constitute his present family circle. Judge Burnham is an orator of rare gifts and attainments, and as such is widely famed. �HE subject of this sketch is one of the best known of the young He was born at Wheelock, Vt., September 18, 1856. His academic educa tion was obtained principally in the Derby, (Vt.) academy, and the Little ton high school. He became a student of law with Hon. Harry Bingham T er men now in active business in Northern New Hampshire. in 1877, and was admitted to the bar in 1880. Since that time he has been a hard-working and successful practitioner, doing his full part in maintaining the prestige of the law office which his distinguished pre ceptor opened in Littleton nearly fifty years ago. In these twelve years, he has made an enviable reputation as a lawyer. He acts upon the sound principle that the thorough preparation of a case for trial is the essen tial of success in the profession of law. The public know how well this was exemplified in the two important state cases with which his name has been associated. In every-day affairs, he is accurate, reliable, and energetic, and in emergencies he has an abundance of that quality which in familiar parlance is called “sand.” He has acquitted him self handsomely in all the public offices which he has been called to administer. For many years he has been at the head of the school board which gives the village of Littleton one of the best high and graded schools in the northern part of the state. In the legislature he secured the enactment of the free text-book law, which has opened the schools to hundreds of boys and girls, who, without that assistance, would remain illiterate. The Normal school and the soldiers' home have received yeoman service from him on occasions when such assist ance was all important to those institutions. The delicate and labori ous duties of the office of county solicitor have been performed by him for several years in a manner which has commanded the approval of all W. H. MITCHELL. parties. 226 �IGH standing at the New Hampshire bar, always strong, is Among the leaders of the lawyers in the state stands John M. Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell is a native of Plymouth, his birthday being July 6, 1849. His school days were passed in Vermont, finishing at Derby academy, Derby, Vt., where he also began the study of law, completing his course at Littleton in the office of Judge Harry Bingham, with whom he formed a partnership that still exists. Mr. Mitchell now makes his home in Concord, though for the eleven years preceding 1881 he was a resident of Littleton, where he was for several years a member of the board of education, and for two years was chairman of the board of education. In 1878 he was appointed by the court solicitor of Grafton county, to fill the vacan cy caused by the resignation of Major E. W. Farr, who had been elected to congress. Following this he served the full term of two years in the same position by election. In 1869–70 Mr. Mitchell was superintendent of schools at Salem, Vt. In 1888 Mr. Mitchell was ap pointed by Governor Sawyer a member of the state board of railroad commissioners, and resigned that position in April, 1891, to become one of the general counsel of the Concord & Montreal Railroad. At the election of 1892, Mr. Mitchell was elected a representative from Ward 4, Concord, though he is an ardent Democrat and the ward has always been strongly Republican. Mr. Mitchell has long been a mem ber of the Democratic state committee, and was president of the state convention that met in 1888 to choose delegates to the national con vention. Mr. Mitchell is a lawyer in all that that implies. As a coun H not attained or held by mediocrity. - JOHN M. MITCHELL. sellor, he is sagacious and clear-visioned; as an advocate, he is winning and gracious. In the preparation and trial of causes he is painstaking and successful. His best praise may be read in the reputation of his firm and in the character of his clientage. �AMUEL BERKELEY PAGE of Haverhill, a leading lawyer of S the state, was born at Littleton, June 23, 1838. He was educated in the academies at Kingston, Lyndon, Vt., and McIndoe's Falls, Vt., and at the Albany law university. He has practised his pro fession at Warren, Littleton, Concord, and Woodsville, and served on the boards of education in Warren, Haverhill, Concord, and Woods ville. From 1864 to 1869 inclusive, he was a member of the house of representatives, and also in 1871, 1887, 1889, and 1893. In 1876 he was a member of the constitutional convention. Mr. Page is a fluent speaker, and has been heard upon the stump in this and other states during many successive campaigns. As a member of the legisla ture he easily ranked as its ablest parliamentarian, and has marshalled both the majority and minority in many a stubborn legislative contest. For many years Mr. Page has been counsel for some of the leading cor porations of New England, and has enjoyed a large and lucrative general practice. Of late he has become deeply interested in temper ance work, and has given freely of his time to advance the cause of that reform. Mr. Page is a man of great natural ability, is well read, is of a studious nature, and his earnestness challenges respect. As a mem ber of the house he has been thrust frequently into the thick of heated debate, but he has never failed to command aitention. His is a nature of infinite variety, yet there is nothing superficial in his makeup. is a direct, vigorous, penetrating character. SAMUEL B. PAGE. 228 His �OL. FRANK GARDNER NOYES was born at Nashua, July 1833, the son of Leonard White Noyes and Anna Sewall Gardner. He was educated at Phillips Andover academy, at Williams and Union colleges, taking his degree in 1853, and at the Law school of Harvard university, from which he graduated in 1856, studying also in the law offices of Sidney Bartlett and Rufus Choate in Boston, and being admitted to the bar of Massachusetts in June, 1856. In that year he went to Clinton, Iowa, and formed a partnership with Nathaniel B. Baker, who had been governor of New Hampshire in 1854. He practised law in Iowa from 1856 to 1861, when, after the attack on Fort Sumter, he was appointed aide-de-camp with the rank of colonel of cavalry on the staff of Samuel J. Kirkwood, the famous war governor of Iowa, and served one year in Iowa, organizing troops for the United States service. In 1862 he was commissioned captain and C. S. of the United States volunteers by President Lincoln, and was assigned C 6, to duty in the field with the Thirteenth army corps. He served through the war, and was mustered out November 9, 1865, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel, having been assigned to duty by the president as chief C. S. of the Thirteenth army corps. March 18, 1867, he was appointed United States consul to Panama. In 1869 Colonel Noyes returned to Iowa, where for about ten years he was engaged in manufacturing, as proprietor of the Clinton Iron Works. Of late he has resided in Nashua, where his family have always been prominent, and has retired from the active practice of his profession, and is engaged chiefly in literary pursuits. February 9, 1893, after passing through the chair of senior vice-department commander, Colonel Noyes was elected by the twenty-sixth annual encampment to be commander of the Department of New Hampshire, Grand Army of the Republic, and established his headquarters at Nashua. Since 1866 he has been a member of the Loyal Legion, commandery of New York. - COL. FRANK G. NOYES - - - 229 �ORACE STUART CUMMINGS was born in Southborough, Mass., where his father, a Congregational clergyman, at that time resided. Receiving a call from the church in Hillsborough, the son removed thither with the family, remaining until 1856, when he removed to Exeter, which is still his legal residence. Here he prepared for college at Phillips academy. He entered Dartmouth in the autumn of 1858, and was graduated four years later. During his college vacations Mr. Cummings had begun the study of law under the instruction of Hon. Charles H. Bell, and continued the study at the Albany Law school and in New York city, where he was admitted to practice. For a few years subsequently he lived in Exeter, until an appointment in the treasury department at Washington was offered to him and accepted. In this responsible position he remained for several years. The years 1870–71 were spent in travelling in Europe, and at the capitulation of Paris he was one of the first civilians to enter the starving capital. Soon after his return to Washington he began the practice of his profession, and quickly gained a large and profitable clientage. Mr. Cummings has always taken a lively interest in New Hampshire politics, and when a young man served for four sessions as clerk and assistant clerk of the state senate. In 1876 and 1877 the town of Exeter elected him as one of her representatives to the general court. During these legislatures he was honored with the position of permanent caucus chairman, and discharged his duties to the accept ance of all. In the business work of the house he took an active part, serving as chairman of the committee on elections, whose work during the sessions was of more than ordinary importance and interest, owing to several exciting contests over seats. In 1876 his warm friend, Governor Cheney, commissioned Mr. Cummings as an aide-de-camp on his staff, with the rank of colonel. Few men entertain a deeper affection for the Granite state and its institutions than the subject of this sketch. 230 �N the historic old town of Bath, famous for having been the scene of bitter contention, fierce litigation, of prosperity, of decay, and of all the vicissitudes of an old-time ‘‘hill town,” General Philip Carpen ter, the son of Judge A. P. and Julia R. Carpenter, was born March 9. 1856. After a preliminary course he entered Dartmouth college, and was graduated in the class of 1877. He studied law, and was admitted to the bar in due season, and engaged in practice at Lancaster in partnership with Maj. Irving W. Drew and Hon. Chester B. Jordan. In 1885 he withdrew from this partnership, and removed to New York city, where he is engaged in practice at 38 Park Row, at present being alone in business, though he has had since going to New York a partner. In 1885, before he removed to New York, he was appointed judge-advocate-general on the staff of Governor Moody Currier, a position which he resigned upon his removal from the state. General Carpenter's success in his new field of labor has not caused him to forget his native state, and the summer months see him a happy and welcome visitor at his birth-place and in other communities endeared by old associations. 23 I �J' WARREN TOWLE, son of General Joseph Towle and Nancy Ranlett Towle, was born at Epping, N. H., August 15, 1825. His father was a gentleman of the old school, and was high sheriff of the county in the days when that personage, resplendent in gold lace and uniform, would open court, the observed of all observers. Mr. Towle entered Phillips Exeter academy in 1840, where he fitted for Harvard university. Upon the completion of his course at the latter institution in 1851, he received the degree of A. B. He at once began the study of law in the office of Col. Seth J. Thomas of Boston, and in the year following attended the Harvard Law school. He was admitted to the Suffolk county bar, Boston, Mass., July, 1853, and in the fall of that year began the practice of law in the office of the Hon. Ichabod Bartlett of Portsmouth, N. H. After Mr. Bartlett's death, Mr. Towle continued the practice of the firm alone for some six years, when he removed to Exeter, and has since known no other home. Democratic principles were an inheritance to him, and he has ever been true to the faith, having served for over 30 years as a member of the state Democratic committee, and attended every Democratic state convention since 1853, with one exception. Although repeatedly urged to allow his name to be used, he has never been a candidate for public office, but always comes to the front whenever aid can be rendered to the party. As a lawyer, Mr. Towle is brilliant, witty, and polished, and his commanding appearance, clear voice, and keen searching eye seldom fail to carry conviction to the minds of the jury. In 1858 Mr. Towle was married to Abbey H. Lord of Cambridge, Mass. 232 �H ERMAN W. GREENE, of Hopkinton, was born in that town, April II, 1836, and was educated in the public schools and at Pembroke and Gilmanton academies. He entered upon the study of law HERMAN W. GREENE. with George & Foster at Concord, continuing it with the firm of Beard & Nickerson in Boston, and on his twenty-first birthday was admitted to the Suffolk county bar, successfully passing the examination, and en tered upon the practice of his profession in Boston where he was actively engaged before the municipal court in all branches of legal pro cedure. Following this, he returned to his native town, where he now resides and where he has been in the active practice of his profession ever since. In local political circles, Mr. Greene has taken an active part, having served as moderator of the town of Hopkinton since 1863, and as superintendent of schools for five years, and having been fre quently elected to the legislature, serving in the sessions of 1881, 1889, and 1891, taking a brilliant and conspicuous part in the debates of the session, and serving with credit upon various important committees. Mr. Greene was county solicitor of Merrimack county for five years, an unprecedented period of service in these later days of rotation in office. Mr. Greene in early life was a Democrat, but at the outbreak of the war became identified with the Republican party and has served it ever since, upon the state committee and in whatever way his versatile talent could find an outlet for his partisan enthusiasm. Mr. Greene as a pub lic speaker possesses the traits necessary for success, and has been called on various public occasions to serve as the orator of the day, always acquitting himself with remarkable credit. In the debates that have occurred in the house during his terms of service as a legislator, Mr. Greene has always been prominent, not only by reason of his im portant committee assignments, but by reason also of his quick percep tion of the drift of legislative affairs and of his zealous enthusiasm for the cause that he had espoused. �AVID RUSSELL PIERCE was born in Lexington, Maine, Feb ruary 4, 1848, the son of Simon D. and Sarah A. (Parsons) Pierce. He was educated at the Bloomfield academy, Skowhegan, and at the Edward Little institute at Auburn, Maine. After leaving school he was a teacher in California for three years, and in 1869 was admit ted to the bar in that state. For six years he was engaged in news paper work in Poston, and was connected with the Commercial Bulle tin and the Boston Post. For the past six years he has been in the practice of law in Somersworth, where he has built up a fruitful busi ness. He served in the Seventh Maine battery during the war, and made a creditable record. He has been a member of the Grand Army for sixteen years, and is now the senior vice-commander of the depart ment of New Hampshire. He has always been an ardent Republican and was a delegate from the First district to the National convention at Minneapolis in 1892. He is easily ranked as one of the prominent men of the state, his diverse occupations having given him a versatility of intellect and a facility for labor that are telling in his professional work. He is a finely cultured lawyer, and as a public speaker has made his mark. He is already in the line of promotion in various di rections, and has only to live hereafter in accordance with his past to secure the abundant rewards that follow upon the exercise of such characteristics as he has shown himself to possess. \ �J' was born in Wolfeborough, N. H., on the(Wedgwood) Edgerly, 15th day of A. EDGERLY, son of James and Nancy H. May, 1846; was educated at the public schools and at the Wolfe borough and Tuftonborough academy; lived upon his father's farm in Wolfeborough until twenty years of age, then removed to Great Falls, now Somersworth, N.H., where he has since resided. After teaching school for several years, he studied law in the office of William J. Cope land, and was admitted to the Strafford county bar in 1874, and at once became a partner with Mr. Copeland under the firm name of Cope land & Edgerly, which partnership continued until the death of Mr. Copeland, August 1, 1886. He was a member of the New Hampshire legislature in 1883, and again in 1885. Was a candidate for speaker in 1885, but withdrew before the caucus in favor of Hon. Edgar Aldrich, who was subsequently nominated and elected. Since that time he has devoted himself exclusively to his profession, and has a large practice in this state and western Maine. As a criminal lawyer he has had an extensive practice, having been engaged in the defense of twelve mur der cases, some of them being among the most celebrated trials in this part of the country. His law library is said to be the largest private law library in the state, and he also has a large collection of rare his torical works. He was married to Annie A. Wood, November 19, 1874, but has no children. JAMES A. EDGERLY. �J' LANGDON SPRING was born at Newport, January 14, 1830, and is the son of John Clark Spring. His education was obtained in the common schools, supplemented by such self-sought instructions as he was able to secure. He began the study of law with Hon. Thomas Wentworth and Hon. C. W. Woodman at Dover, and was admitted to the bar at Manchester in 1860. He began practice at Wilton and was there engaged for a part of one year, then removing to Milford, where he was established as a lawyer until 1870, when he moved to Lebanon and has since resided there. In the course of his practice Mr. Spring has been very successful, having enjoyed at one time the partnership of his son and always having commanded a consid erable part of the docket. Among his brethren at the bar Mr. Spring has always been held in high esteem, and has been a vice-president of the American Bar Association. He is a Royal Arch Mason and is very prominent in Odd Fellowship in New Hampshire, having served for four years as grand representative in the Sovereign grand lodge. In 1875 Dartmouth college made Mr. Spring a Master of Arts. He sat in the constitutional convention of 1876, and in 1891 was elected to the house of representatives, and was again chosen in 1893, serving in each session as a member of the judiciary committee, and taking an important part in the debates of the session, espousing many successful measures and taking a decided stand against encroachments upon the people's rights. Mr. Spring has coöperated in many of the enterprises that have sprung up in Lebanon, and has favored from the first the liberal policy that has made that town so thriving. In the house of representatives Mr. Spring's career was highly creditable. He fre quently spoke upon the important questions presented, and never with out the respect of his colleagues nor yet without influence. He is a man of bold and vigorous mental parts, with a fluent command of lan guage, a rapid and logical flow of thought, and of impressive presence. 236 �- - RANK HERBERT BROWN, son of Oscar J. and Lavinia Porter He was educated at the Stevens High school in Claremont, at the Highland Military academy, Worcester, Mass., at Dartmouth college, and at the law school of Boston university. Admitted to the Suffolk bar in 1876, he practised a short time in Boston, afterward in Concord, and now is in practice in Claremont. Scholarly in tastes and habits, a reader, a thinker, as well as a man of affairs, Mr. Brown ranks high among the coming men of New Hampshire. Able in debate and a tactician of no mean ability, quick of comprehension and courageous of action, the stump, the platform, and the field of politics furnish him with a congenial theatre of action. Representing Claremont in the legislature of 1891, and again in 1893, he early won the respect and recognition of his colleagues. An easy and fluent speaker, eloquent and able on the platform, strong in debate, fanciful and charming as an after-dinner talker, Mr. Brown holds an enviable place among the orators of the Granite state. Honest and fearless, with high aims and purposes, his democratic good-fellowship has given him a large acquaintance and F Brown, born in Claremont, February 2, 1854. many friends among all classes and conditions of men throughout * state. A courteous and honorable gentleman, of fine sensibilities, w eral in thought and action, his career already successful is yet fruitful with possibilities. FRANK HERBERT BROWN. �OL. THOMAS J. WHIPPLE was born in Wentworth, January C 30, 1816, and read law with Josiah Quincy, of Rumney, and was admitted to the bar in 1840. He enlisted in the Mexican War, serving as first lieutenant, Company H, United States infantry, and landed at Vera Cruz, June 21, 1847; was taken prisoner July 13, and exchanged at Jalapa, September 1, of the same year. After his exchange he served as aide-de-camp and assistant adjutant-general under General Scott, until the close of the war. In 1849 he opened an office in Laconia, where he continued the practice of law until his death, December 21, 1889. At the breaking out of the Rebellion he responded with characteristic promptness to the call for soldiers, and went into service as lieutenant-colonel of the First New Hampshire regiment. A born soldier, his nature resolute and intensely patriotic, he was the embodiment of courage. He commanded the Fourth New Hampshire regiment until he resigned, March 18, 1862. Unanimously chosen colonel by the men of the Twelfth regiment, New Hampshire volunteers, he had every known qualification for leadership; the only reason why he was not a great leader was because he was not commissioned and allowed to command the brave men who had volunteered to serve with him; and thus the military career of this accomplished soldier was closed forever. In religious matters Colonel Whipple was charitable to others, while he entertained very strong and positive views of his own. He fearlessly approached the close of life, and when the warfare was ended he con fidently went to his rest, having outlived the world's superstitions and childish fears. His matchless power of expression, his blistering sar casm, his vivid and impressive description, cannot be delineated. His gems of thought and expression are strewn all along the pathway of his career, but it is as impossible to preserve their brilliancy and point as it is to preserve the sparks struck from flint and steel. �ON. CHARLES F. STONE, of Laconia, was born in Cabot, Vt., May 21, 1843, and his early days, like those of many prominent professional men of to-day, were passed on a farm. After passing through the common schools of his native town, he decided to study a profession, and took a preparatory course for Middlebury col lege, which he did in 1885, at Barre (Vt.) academy, graduating from Middlebury college, class of '69. He defrayed the expenses of his college course by teaching school, and began the study of law in the office of Hon. J. W. Stewart at Middlebury, at the same time filling the position of principal of the graded school. In 1870 he went to Laconia, where he continued his legal studies in the office of Hon. E. A. Hibbard, and was admitted to the bar in 1872. He began the practice of law in company with Geerge W. Stevens, and later he conducted a lucrative business alone till 1880, when he formed a partnership with E. P. Jewell, with whom he is now associated in a large and successful prac tice. Mr. Stone was chairman of the Democratic state committee, from 1882 until 1890. He served in the legislature in 1883–84; also in 1887–88, where he was conspicuous in the great railroad fight, opposing the “Hazen bill” and advocating the antagonistic measure, the “Ath erton bill.” He was first president of the Laconia board of education. In 1892 he was nominated a candidate for congressman by his party. He is a member of the Laconia grange, and of the Belknap County Pomona grange, Patrons of Husbandry, and since he attained his majority has been a member of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Stone is an able, sound lawyer, an eloquent pleader, and easily holds a place in the front rank of his profession. �DWARD G. LEACH of Franklin was born in Meredith, June 28, 1849, and has made Franklin his home since 1871. He was educated at Kimball Union academy and at Dartmouth college, gradu ating from the latter institution in 1871. While yet at school in the fall of 1864, Mr. Leach, fired by the example of his father and only brother, the latter of whom died in the service of his country, sought to enlist in a company of heavy artillery then being formed at Laconia, but was prevented by his relatives. During his college course he taught school at several places in New Hampshire, and passed his summers as clerk at various summer hotels. After graduation he read law with Hon. Daniel Barnard and E. B. S. Sanborn at Franklin, and was admitted to the bar in 1874, being partner with his preceptor, Mr. Barnard, until 1879, at which time he formed a partnership with Henry W. Stevens of Concord, which relationship still exists. Mr. Leach has been known in many fields of endeavor. He is president of the Manufacturers and Merchants' Mutual Insurance company, of the Franklin Building and Loan association, and of the Franklin Board of Trade. He has also been clerk and one of the trustees of the Unitarian society in Franklin for the past ten years, and a member of the board of water commissioners for the same term. Mr. Leach was elected county solicitor of Merrimack county in 1880, serving four years. In his long career in public and private life Mr. Leach has won many laurels by his own efforts. His activity has been great and his success has been commensurate with it. As a member of the present House he takes a leading rank, and he has but to view the future with unfail ing eyes, as the past is ample security that his prospect is brilliant. EDWARD G. LEACH. 40 �J.' ELLERY BARNARD was born in Franklin, January 29, 1863, the son of Daniel Barnard and Amelia (Morse) Barnard. His preliminary education was obtained in the Franklin High school, and at the Holderness school for boys. He entered Dartmouth college in the class of 1884, but failing health compelled him to relinquish his college course, and at the end of his sophomore year he made an ex tended tour in the Orient, returning in 1884 to enter the Franklin National bank, where he was employed for two years; then going to the National Bank of the Republic, in Boston, whence he was called, by the death of his elder brother, to the study of law in the office of his father, the late Hon. Daniel Barnard, and was graduated from the Boston Uni versity Law school in 1890, being admitted to the bar in the same year. From that time until the death of his father he was a member of the firm of Barnard & Barnard, and succeeded to the practice of the firm upon his father's death, in 1892. Upon the formation of the municipal court in Franklin, Mr. Barnard was appointed its first judge, and has but now entered upon the duties of the position. The academic honors relinquished by Mr. Barnard because of failing health came to him in 1888 when, honoris causa, he was granted the degree of A. B. by the trustees of Dartmouth college. In the few years that have passed since his admission to the bar, Mr. Barnard has made a name for himself inde pendent of that bequeathed him by a brilliant parent. As an active, energetic young lawyer, he has commanded the respect of an increasing clientage. Applying himself with diligence to the tasks set before him, he has succeeded already in securing a foothold in the pathway to suc cess. To his advantage has been turned a rare social temperament, and an extended circle of friends rejoice no less than he at the evidences already given of a future marked with success. | JAMES ELLERY BARNARD. 2 11 �A' the younger members of the New Hampshire bar, there is no one who has attained a higher measure of success in an equal number of years, and certainly none with higher promise for the future, than Nathaniel Everett Martin, of Concord, junior member of the firm of Albin & Martin, which ranks second to no law firm in Mer rimack county, either as regards extent of business or reputation for successful work. Mr. Martin is a son of Theophilus B. and Sarah L. (Rowell) Martin, and was born in the rural town of Loudon, August 9, 1855. He received his education in the common schools of Loudon and Concord, and the Concord High school, and, deciding to follow the legal profession, pursued the study thereof in the office of Sargent & Chase, in Concord, where he was admitted to the bar on August 14, 1879, and has since been actively engaged in practice, having been associated with John H. Albin since May, 1885. For two years, from July 1, 1887, to July 1, 1889, he held the office of solicitor of Merri mack county, and distinguished himself therein by strict regard for the letter and spirit of his official obligations. Although heartily identified with the Democratic party, and at present holding the position of chair man of the Democratic city committee, Mr. Martin has not sought pro motion at the hands of his party, and has never neglected his profes sional and business interests for partisan or political work. A thorough lawyer, keenly delighting in the labors and contests incident to the pro fession, he has not forgotten his early associations, and takes an active interest in agricultural pursuits, particularly in stock breeding. He is also quite extensively engaged in real estate and other business operations, bringing thereto the same aptness and sagacity, as well as tireless energy, which characterize his professional life. NATHANIEL E. 242 �OHN HENRY ALBIN was born at West Randolph, Vt., October 17, 1843, and is the son of John Albin and Emily White. He was fitted for college in the high school at Concord, and graduated from Dartmouth in the class of 1864, beginning at once the study of law in the office of Judge Ira A. Eastman of Concord, and was admit J ted to the bar in October, 1867, becoming in April, 1868, a partner of Judge Eastman. In December of the same year Samuel B. Page from Warren was admitted to the firm, which was reckoned one of the strongest in the state and was dissolved in 1874, at which time Mr. Albin became associated with Hon. Mason W. Tappan, this part nership being broken by the appointment of Mr. Tappan as attorney general of New Hampshire; upon the repeal of the statute which pre vented the attorney general from practice in cases to which the state was not a party, it was renewed. Later Mr. Albin formed a partner ship with Nathaniel E. Martin which still exists under the firm name of Albin & Martin, and is extensively occupied with general practice. In 1872 and 1873 Mr. Albin was a representative in the legislature from his ward in Concord, serving as a member of the judiciary com mittee during his first term, and as chairman of the committee on rail roads during his second term. In 1875 he took up his residence in Henniker, and in 1876 represented that town in the legislature, his committee service being important and valuable. In Odd Fellowship Mr. Albin has taken a high rank. He has held all the official posi tions of the Grand lodge, being elected Grand Master in 1879, and in 1881 and 1882 represented the state in the Sovereign Grand lodge at its sessions in Cincinnati and Baltimore. In September, 1881, he was appointed a member of the committee which was to prepare a degree JOHN HENRY ALBIN. of uniformed patriarchs. In 1884 Mr. Albin was chairman of the patriarchal branch of Odd Fellowship, and since that time has been prominently identified with its development. �ALTER SCOTT PEASLEE was born at Wilmot, November VV | WALTER S. PEASLEE. 14, 1854, and is the son of George Washington Peaslee and Caroline Taylor (Burbank) Peaslee. He was educated in the common schools of his native town, at Colby academy, New London, and at Wolfeborough academy, and read law with Col. Thomas J. Whipple, at Laconia, being admitted to the bar in July, 1885, and im mediately entering upon the practice of his profession at Laconia, where he still resides. Mr. Peaslee gave diligent attention to his profession, and won success. In 1890 he was nominated and elected solicitor of Belknap county, upon the Democratic ticket, and his service in this capacity was painstaking and creditable. Mr. Peaslee boasts, not vain gloriously, that he is a self-educated man. With a rare fondness for books, he has followed along the pathway of culture with diligence. Widely read, he has attained the broadest of equipments for the practice of his profession, has given much attention to the study of the languages, and as a writer has evinced no mean ability, his productions both in prose and verse reaching a high plane of merit. As a lawyer, Mr. Peaslee has been singularly fortunate, though his good fortune has come, not as the result of any stroke of luck, but as the due reward of faithful, intelligent application, and of a sturdy, upright integrity that merits and receives approbation in every walk of life. Possessing the qualities of New England manhood—acuteness, firmness, uprightness, —Mr. Peaslee has developed those qualities in the practice of his pro fession, and their development has redounded, not only to his own ben efit but to the benefit of his friends and clients. Both as a public official and in his private practice, Mr. Peaslee has given evidence of great latent power, the reserve force of his nature being sufficient to meet and con quer any emergency. �AMES F. BRENNAN was born in Peterborough, March 31, 1853, and received his preliminary education in the common schools and academy of his native village. In 1880 he commenced the study of law in the office of Charles Poe, Baltimore, and after a three years course in the law school of the University of Maryland, graduated in the class of '84, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Law. He was ad mitted to practice at the New Hampshire bar, August 28, 1884, the United States circuit court bar the next year, and establishing an office in his native town, has attained an excellent law practice. Mr. Brennan is a Democrat in politics, and has done good work for his party on the stump in all recent campaigns. In the November election of 1886 he ran largely ahead of the general ticket, as Democratic candidate for county solicitor, this being the only time he has allowed his name to be used as a candidate for a political office. He has an extended acquaintance throughout the state, possessing a host of friends. He was chairman of the Second district Democratic congressional convention in 1888, and has served on the board of auditors, library committee, and school board of his native town. He is a lover of books, and possesses a very fine law library. JAMES F. BRENNAN. �HOMAS E. O. MARVIN was born at Portsmouth, December T 18, 1837, and is the son of Capt. William Marvin and Marianna (Martin) Marvin. He was educated in the public schools of Ports mouth, and at the Portsmouth academy, under the tutelage of the famous master, William Harris. After finishing his school days, he became prominent in the city of his birth, and has held various city offices. For two years, 1872 and 1873, he was mayor of Portsmouth, and in the latter year presided at the meeting of the Sons of Portsmouth, upon their return, welcoming them with a proper address. In 1872, at Boston, during the big fire, he rendered effective service in charge of the fire department of Portsmouth, and is credited with having saved the Old South Church from destruction. He is now associate-justice of the municipal court of Portsmouth, and military instructor in the public schools of the city. He also holds many private positions of trust, and was a member of Governor Cheney's staff. Since 1872 he has been president of the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and in that position has rendered the most effective and effect ual service in behalf of humane sentiment. This society Colonel Marvin was active in organizing, and has been more than active in sustaining; indeed the noble work of this organization in New Hampshire has been almost entirely accomplished by him personally. He is also president of The New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Colonel Marvin's tastes and occupation inclined him to the study of the law. His counsel has been eagerly sought by a large clientage, and the rare tact and common sense that have characterized him have been useful to his friends who have sought and followed his advice. In the city of Portsmouth, where he was born and has always resided, Colonel Marvin is held in the highest esteem, which is shared by the people of New Hampshire, who have come to know him through his activity in a just THOMAS E. O. MARVIN. and noble cause. t 246 �RA ARTHUR CHASE was born in Bristol, March 25, 1854, and is the son of Ira Stephen Chase and Cordelia Page Simonds. He was educated at the Bristol high school and at the New Hampton Lit erary institution, graduating from that institution in 1872, and from Dartmouth college in 1877. The interim between his graduation from New Hampton and his entering college, Mr. Chase passed as a school teacher, being principal of Orleans Liberal institute at Glover, Vt. Upon leaving college Mr. Chase again resumed teaching, following that occupation one year, and then began the study of law at Bristol with Hon. L. W. Fling, and was admitted to the bar in March, 1881. He at once began the practice of law at Bristol, and has ever since achieved success in his calling. In 1883 Mr. Chase was chosen assistant clerk of the state senate, and was reëlected to that position in 1885, being promoted to the clerkship in 1887 and reëlected in 1889. Mr. Chase has been and is interested in many business enterprises, and all of the projects looking to the development of the town of his birth and resi dence have received his cheerful support and hearty coöperation. In his profession Mr. Chase has justly achieved a large measure of success, due to his unexampled fidelity and honor. A rare degree of foresight enabled him to take a high rank in his profession as a counsellor, while the studious care with which he prepared his cases and the vigor with which he prosecuted his cause have but added to his reputation as a lawyer in the field belonging especially to an advocate. The recogni tion of these qualities that Mr. Chase has so conspicuously and con stantly displayed, has brought him respect, esteem, and emolument. In receiving them he has not lost sight of the modesty of his honest man hood, nor has he allowed them by their allurements to take him from the path in which he first found the way to success. I IRA ARTHUR CHASE. 2.47 �EW, indeed, among New Hampshire's numerous band of lawyers and politicians are more widely known or more universally liked than Samuel T. Page, of Manchester. His smiling face and genial personality are familiar from Coös to the sea, and his every acquaintance is a friend. Mr. Page was born in the good old town of Haverhill, from which many distinguished sons have gone forth, February 14, 1849. He was educated at the Haverhill academy, and at Kimball Union acad emy, Meriden, for Dartmouth college, from which institution he grad uated with honors in the class of 1871. He took up the practice of law as a profession, and in this line has achieved great success, both in consultation and as an advocate. During most of his life he has resided at his native town of Haverhill, and has there practised his profession. Having large real estate interests needing his attention, he removed to Manchester a few years ago, and continues to hold an honorable posi tion among the members of the Queen city bar, among whom he pur sued the study of his profession, and was admitted to practice in 1874. Mr. Page has always been active in politics, and there are few in the state whose knowledge of the workings of legislative and other machin ery, is more intimate and practical. He was private secretary to Hon. F James A. Weston during the latter's service as governor of the state, and thus gained a fine initiation into political life. He served as super intendent of schools at Haverhill, and was register of probate of Grafton county for eight years, surrendering that office to his successor in 1885. He was a member of the house of representatives in 1877, in 1878, and again in 1887. His service in this body, on the floor and in committee rooms alike, was useful and indefatigable. Mr. Page is a steadfast Democrat, a member of the Congregational church, and happily married. SAMUEL T. PAGE. 48 �NE of the sons of Coös county, Alfred Randall Evans, has found enough field for the exercise of his talent. He was born at Shelburne, March 21, 1849, the son of Otis () New Hampshire a broad Evans and Martha Pinkham. He was educated at Lancaster academy, at the Nichols Latin school, Lewiston, Me., and at Dartmouth college, graduating in the class of 1872. After leaving college he studied law, and before his admission to the bar was elected to the house of repre sentatives from Shelburne, in 1874. He was admitted to the bar in April, 1875, and immediately entered upon practice at Gorham, where he has since maintained himself. In all the north country there are few men who take a higher rank in all departments of life than Mr. Evans. In 1875, and again in 1888, he was elected to the house of representatives from Shelburne, and has always taken an active part in every enterprise that would inure to the benefit of the community in which he has lived. He is a Republican in politics, and although his party is in the minority in Coös county, he has never hesitated to wage political battles with vigor and zeal, giving to the party the best services that in him lie, and even leading the forlorn hope always with credit, and generally with brilliant distinction. Upon the organization of the Berlin National bank at Berlin, February 21, 1891, Mr. Evans was chosen president of the corporation, and still retains that office. He is one of the busiest of men. His varied talents have sought and found a field for exercise in many departments of activity. Calling always upon himself for the highest degree of capacity, he has never yet called in vain. Responding nobly to every call, yielding cheerful acquiescence in every public decision, Mr. Evans is a model citizen and ALFRED RANDALL EVANS. a gentleman of culture and of strength, a valued member of New Eng land society. 249 �ERBERT IRVIN GOSS, son of Abel B. Goss and Lucy S. His early education was secured in the common schools, and later in the St. Johnsbury academy, from which he graduated in June, 1880. He spent the first year thereafter as a school-teacher. In 1881 he began the study of the law in the office of Hon. Elisha May at St. Johnsbury, and remained with Mr. May after that gentleman had formed a partnership with Hon. Henry C. Bates, until June, 1883, when he was admitted to the bar of Caledonia county. In October, 1883, Mr. Goss formed a partnership with F. B. Wright in Minneapolis, Minn., but relinquished the practice of the law in the West in October, 1884, the last six months of that time having been in practice by himself. In 1885 he opened an office in Guildhall, Vt., and a few months thereafter went to Lancaster, where he became a partner of the late Hon. Jacob Benton for the two succeeding years, being admitted to practice in New Hamp shire courts in July, 1885. In October, 1887, Mr. Goss formed a partnership with Gen. A. S. Twitchell, and resided in Gorham until he H Ross, was born in Waterford, Vt., December 4, 1857. moved to Berlin, which was in November, 1888. Mr. Goss's next partnership was formed February 1, 1891, with Daniel J. Daley, of Berlin, and to the firm as thus constituted was afterwards added another HERBERT partner, in the person of Edward C. Niles, under the firm name of Daley, Goss & Niles, the firm enjoying one of the largest and most lu crative practices in Coös county. Mr. Goss is a young lawyer of marked ability; a frank and easy manner makes him a winning advocate; in the conduct of cases he displays remarkable skill, and his knowledge of the law is extensive and ready. To his firm his services have been of great value, and as years pass will become more and more valuable. In the bustling town of Berlin, Mr. Goss has made himself a power by the earnestness with which he has entered into the projects that have contributed to the upbuilding of the community. IRVIN GOSS. 250 �D' J. DALEY was born at Lancaster, January 27, 1858, and is of Irish extraction, being the son of John and Bridget Daley, who now reside at Lancaster. He was reared upon his father's farm, and received a common-school and academical education. At the age of sixteen he began teaching school, teaching in the winter and working upon the farm during the summer, and applying his earnings toward the payment of the expense incurred in securing his education. At the age of twenty-two he chose the law for a profession, and entered the office of William and Henry Heywood, pursuing his legal studies under their direction until March, 1885, when he was admitted to the New Hampshire bar. November 9, of that year, he established himself at Berlin, and took up the practice of his profession, following the law alone until February 1, 1891, when he formed a partnership with Herbert I. Goss, which continued until September 15, 1892, when Edward C. Niles, son of Right Rev. W. W. Niles, Episcopal bishop of New Hamp shire, was admitted to the firm, which then became Daley, Goss & Niles. In politics, Mr. Daley is a Democrat. In 1882 he was a member of the board of supervisors of Lancaster, and in 1883 was chairman of the same board. In 1884 and in 1888 he did remarkable service on the stump for his party, and in 1886 and 1887 served as town treasurer of Berlin. In 1888 he was nominated and elected, by a large majority, to be county solicitor of Coös county. In 1889 he was elected moderator in Berlin, serving also at the fall election in 1890, and at the March meeting in 1891. In 1890 he was again nominated to succeed himself as county DANIEL J. DALEY. solicitor, and was elected by a majority of 751, running far ahead of his ticket. In 1892 he declined a re-nomination, from business considera tions. Mr. Daley has been prominent in the upbuilding of that lively town of Berlin, and is now president of the People's Building and Loan association of that place, and a director in the Berlin Heights Addition Land company, and in the Berlin Aqueduct company. �HARLES CHESLEY was born in Wakefield, April 12, 1827. C He was graduated at Bowdoin college, Me., in 1852, and studied law with Hon. John Hickman of West Chester, Pa., and with Hon. Chas. Doe, the present chief-justice of New Hampshire, at Dover. He commenced the practice of his profession in his native town and for several years was solicitor of Carroll county. He was chief clerk of the United States board of enrollment for the First district of New Hamp shire from June, 1863, to June, 1865. He resigned that place to accept a clerkship in the office of the United States commissioner of internal revenue at Washington, D.C., where he remained until June, 1872, when he resigned to accept an appointment in the office of the United States at torney general. In October of that year, without solicitation from him or from any one else in his behalf, he was appointed United States solicitor of internal revenue by President Grant. Soon after the inauguration of Presi dent Cleveland in March, 1885, at the request of Mr. Garland, the new attorney general, Mr. Chesley sent his written resignation to the president, in which he said he had “always believed in the principles of the Repub lican party, and desired its success in the recent election.” Two days thereafter he received an autograph letter from the president, in which he was requested to remain as solicitor “at least sixty days longer.” To this he replied that he would continue to discharge the duties of his office to the best of his ability, until his successor should be appointed and qualified. In June, 1888, his resignation, tendered more than three years before, was accepted, to take effect on the 1st of July. About that time Mr. Chesley met with successive severe domestic afflic tions. Acting upon the urgent advice of friends, he made an extended trip through Europe, accompanied by his step-daughter, the only re maining member of his own immediate family. He returned to Wash ington in the fall of 1892, where he now resides. 252 �LETCHER LADD, born in Lancaster, Coös county, December F 21, 1862, a son of Mira Barnes (Fletcher) Ladd and the Hon. William Spencer Ladd, who was one of the most distinguished lawyers of northern New Hampshire, and for many years a judge of the supreme court, comes from that old rugged New England stock who have fur nished so many pioneers and statesmen for the country at large, and who have supplied every state in the Union with pillars and ornaments to uphold and adorn the bar and the bench. There is no prouderances try of which any man can boast. His education was obtained at Phil lips academy, Andover, Mass., Dartmouth college, the Harvard Law school, and Heidleberg university, Germany. He received the degree of A. B. from Dartmouth, and LL.B. from Harvard. In 1889 he was admitted to the New Hampshire bar, and to the Massachusetts bar the same year, and to the United States supreme court bar, at Washington, in 1892. He practised law from 1889 until 1892, in Boston, when, upon the death of his father, he went to Lancaster, and entered the firm of Ladd & Fletcher, and has since continued his professional labors there. Mr. Ladd is a young man of evenly balanced mind, studious habits, and superior judgment. From his father he inherited a taste for legal pursuits, and his large mental resources, together with his careful training in the duties of his profession, have made him in every sense a splendidly equipped lawyer, whose comprehensive abilities are already highly appreciated by an extensive clientage. FLETCHER LADD. �EN. PAUL LANG is a native of Bath, where he was born July 1, When he was very young the family residence was changed to Orford, and there the subject of this sketch has made his home during practically all his life. He was educated, after passing through the public schools, at Orford academy and at St. Johnsbury academy, and entered Dartmouth college with the class of 1882, re maining there but one year. After leaving college, following the course of his father, the late Judge David R. Lang, a distinguished jurist of Grafton county in an earlier generation, he studied law, reading in the office of George W. Chapman at Haverhill. His studies were com pleted in 1882, and in March of that year he was admitted to the bar. He at once established himself in practice by forming a partnership G 1860. with his preceptor, Mr. Chapman, a relation that still continues, the firm having offices at Haverhill and Orford. General Lang's practice was marked with success, and attracted attention so that he became at torney for the Boston & Maine railroad, ranking high among that cor poration's valued and able counsel. With a natural inclination toward political life, General Lang was active in the service of his party, and in 1885 he was chosen a member of the Republican state committee, and has since been a member of that body. In the campaigns of 1888 and 1890 he was the member of the executive committee from Grafton county. Though active in politics, General Lang never was an office seeker, his only public position being that of a member of the constitu tional convention of 1889. In that same year, however, he was ap pointed judge advocate general on the staff of Gov. David H. Goodell, with the rank of brigadier general. General Lang's acquaintance with - New Hampshire men and affairs is wide and valuable. He has been a factor in many a political and legislative struggle, always espousing his friend's cause with zeal, yet never wounding his opponent by aggres siveness or animosity. GEN. PAUL LANG. 254 �MONG the New Hampshire men of this generation, James R. Jackson, of Littleton, claims prominence by reason of a life of varied and successful activity. Like many another of the successful men of the Granite state, Mr. Jackson is the native of a neighboring commonwealth, having been born in Barnet, Vt., in 1838. He has made his home in Littleton since 1846, and in that town he was educated in the common schools, and in private schools, attending the latter eight terms in all. He chose the law for a profession, and studied in the office of Harry and George A. Bingham. He was admitted to the bar in 1867, and took up his practice in Littleton, but abandoned it after abrief period. For four years he devoted himself to newspaper work, being for that length of time connected with the editorial staff of the Dover Press. Always a Democrat, always active, and always prominent, Mr. Jackson has, nevertheless, held office infrequently. In 1871 he was clerk of the house of representatives through a session remarkable in the political annals of the state, and in 1889 he was secretary of the constitutional convention. He was for several years a member of the board of education in Littleton, and is a trustee of its public library. He is fond of books, and owns a large and well selected library. Mr. Jackson has, however, occupied a quasi public position for some years, having been secretary of the Democratic state committee during the campaigns of 1888, 1890, and 1892. And it is in this position that he has won his laurels. To him his party's call has been as law; to him his party's service has been a pleasure; to him his party's success has been a solace, and to him its defeat has been a sorrow, chastened, how ever, by the thought that his efforts have been unhesitatingly put forth, with no higher prize than that he, as a member, might share in the good fortune of all. He married, in July, 1879, Miss Lydia Drew of Dover. JAMES R. JACKSON. 255 �VILBUR HOWARD POWERS, one of a famous New Hamp shire family, was born in Croydon, the birthplace of many em inent men, January 22, 1849, and is the son of Elias and Emeline (White) Powers. His preliminary education was obtained in the dis trict schools and at Olean academy, New York, and at Kimball Union academy, Meriden. From this latter institution he graduated in 1871, and four years later took his degree from Dartmouth college. He at tended lectures at Boston University Law school, graduating in the class of 1878, and on January 22, 1879, he began the practice of law in Boston, where he has met with excellent success. In the Massachu setts house of representatives, in 1890, 1891, and 1892, he represented the town of Hyde Park, and was an acknowledged leader on the floor. In the house of 1890 his service was especially conspicuous, as he had in charge the bill to re-divide the state into congressional districts. The bill which was presented for the endorsement of the house was in large part the work of Mr. Powers, and this bill had the honor of being the first non-partisan re-districting measure ever presented to any leg islature. He also introduced and advocated a bill for the equalization of taxes for one purpose, especially aiding the poorer municipalities. Mr. Powers has amply sustained the family name in his life-work, and has given ample credit to the state of his birth. The cases in court, and the causes before the legislature with which he has been identified, stamp him as a man of broad attainments, of keen, practical insight, and of great power. The confidence of his fellow-citizens, which he has won in high degree, speaks louder for his worth than any other tribute, and he would not be the man he is if he did not find in that WILBUR HOWARD POWERS. the highest reward for all of his endeavors. 256 �HE subject of this sketch is one of New Hampshire's sterling business men. He is a native of the Green Mountain state, and is the son of the Hon. Hiram King Slayton and Amanda (Mitchell) Slayton, and was born in the town of Calais, Washington county, Vt., September 5, 1851. When about ten years of age he removed with his parents to the city of Manchester, and received his education in the public schools of that city, graduating from the high school in the class of 1868. At the conclusion of his school life he entered the employ of his father, who at that time was carrying on the produce business which he had founded in 1865. The business proved to be to Mr. Slayton's taste, and he entered most heartily into its prosecution, so much so that in 1873 he assumed entire charge, and from that time until April, 1892, he carried on the business for himself. In April of that year the business was merged into a stock company, with a capital of $1oo, ooo. This move was made for the reason that many of the employés of Mr. Slayton had been with him many years, and he as well as they desired that they be interested in the business financially. The E. M. Slayton Company, Manchester, thus founded, deals in eggs, butter, cheese, evaporated apples, potatoes, and all sorts of country produce, its customers being found throughout the length and breadth of New England. In 1873, when Mr. Slayton assumed charge of the business, the yearly receipts footed up $67,ooo. The business of this house for the year ending March 31, 1893, exceeded the sum of $1,000,ooo. This surprising increase of business is due as much to fair and honorable E. M. SLAYTON. dealing as to enterprise and sagacity, and is a gratifying testimonial to Mr. Slayton's business methods. Mr. Slayton is a director in the Amoskeag bank, and is also president of the Manchester Board of Trade. �ILLIAM HENRY DEARBORN COCHRANE was born in VV North Chelmsford, Mass., December 29, 1838. He was edu cated in the public schools of his native town, Leicester academy, Tilton seminary, and Manchester high school. April 19, 1861, then a student in the law office of the late Hon. William C. Clarke of COL. W. H. D. COCHRANE. Manchester, he enlisted in the First regiment, New Hampshire (three months) volunteers, and was discharged with the regiment August 9; he was appointed quartermaster's clerk by Capt. R. N. Batchelder, A. Q. M., U. S. Vols., and served until August 20, 1862, when he was commissioned first lieutenant, Company E, Tenth New Hamp shire volunteers; he was promoted to captain A. Q. M., U. S. Vols., May 5, 1863; major, July 4, 1864, and brevet lieutenant colonel, March 13, 1865; served in the Second and Ninth Army corps, in the Army of the Potomac from Ball's Bluff to Appomattox, being wounded at the Battle of Suffolk, Va. After the capitulation he was stationed at Richmond, Va., as depot quartermaster, in charge of transporting troops and unused munitions of war to the North, until December, 1865, when he was transferred to a similar duty at the depot at Brazos, Santiago, Texas, where he was honorably discharged June 15, 1866. Shortly after his muster out he was appointed an agent of the quarter master's department in the regular army, and was stationed at Louis ville, Ky., New Orleans, La., Little Rock, Ark., Jackson, Miss., and Jeffersonville, Ind. In April, 1874, he was appointed superintendent of the Nashua, Acton & Boston railroad, and returned to New Hamp shire, settling in Nashua, He was for several years the New England agent of the Hoosac Tunnel line and Nickel Plate Fast Freight line, and is now agent of the Old Colony railroad, with office at Nashua. In October, 1886, he was appointed by President Cleveland United States disbursing agent of pensions for the district of New Hampshire and Vermont, holding the office three and one half years. �VERY smoker in New Hampshire knows Roger G. Sullivan, at Mr. Sullivan was born in Bradford, December 18, 1854, the son of Michael and Julia (Kean) Sullivan. He was E. least by name. educated in the schools of his native town and in the Park Street grammar school at Manchester, where his parents removed when he was a child, and in that city he began and built up the business which has brought him success and fame. Mr. Sullivan is the largest manu facturer of cigars in New Hampshire, and in addition carries a large line of smokers supplies. He early saw the benefits to be derived from honest workmanship and fine material, and he has been careful to see to it that no brand put upon the market in his name should fall short of the standard demanded by the tastes of the day. From small stand ing he built up his business, and from small rented quarters he passed successively to larger ones, until now, in a building of his own, especially adapted for his purpose, he carries on the work which he has seen grow in his hands. Mr. Sullivan is highly esteemed by the citizens of Man chester, and in his ward has served as moderator. He has modestly declined further honors, on the just plea that the increasing demands of his business forbid him embarking in anything else. He has recently built for himself a beautiful home in Manchester, where he enjoys the benefits of success, and no one begrudges them to him who has shown himself a whole-souled, hearty, honest, upright business man and citizen. ROGER G. SULLIVAN. �PERCIVAL STEWART, president of the Granite State Provi association, comes from a sturdy Scotch family which came to the United States about 1650. In the few years that Mr. Stewart has been a resident of New Hampshire he has identified him self with its most agressive and enterprising activity. Mr. Stewart was born in Portland, Me., about thirty years ago, and is the oldest son of Professor William P. Stewart, special actuary and instructor of agents of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. His early years were passed upon the farm in Maine, and in 1872 he went to New York and while yet a youth organized a manufacturing business employing G. dent two score hands, and upon disposing of this business became identified with various enterprises, always, however, confining his main attention to real estate, in this calling becoming familiar with the building and loan associations then springing up in New York. His keen per ception, however, led him to formulate new plans for the development of this work, and the Granite State Provident association was the out come of his labors. In the fall of 1890 he took up his residence in Manchester, to give his entire attention to the work of the association, joining with him a number of the most prominent business men of the state. In the brief space since then, Mr. Stewart has bounded into prominence in Manchester, taking a leading position in social as well as in business circles. He is a member of the Amoskeag Veterans, of the Manchester lodge of Elks, of the Masons, the Knights of Pythias, and the Derryfield club in Manchester, and retains his membership in the famous Lotus club of New York. Young, energetic, popular, Mr. Stewart has already attained an enviable prominence in New Hamp shire affairs. �FRANK MORSE, expert accountant and secretary of the Granite State Provident association, was born in Loudon, March 9, 1849, the son of Harris E. and Sarah Ann (Eaton) Morse. H. He was educated at the New Hampton institution, and soon after leav ing school developed a system of double entry book-keeping, which at that time was new and practical, and which has now lost nothing of its novelty and effectiveness. This system he taught with great success to a large number of pupils in various parts of the country, and he is also employed as an expert accountant in unravelling the tangled skein of many mazy partnerships. His expert testimony on handwriting is also recognized by attorneys and the courts. In the pursuit of his profession he travelled extensively, and became widely acquainted with men and affairs in all parts of the country. His present position he has held since October, 1890, yet he has impressed his associates with his value. A large part of the executive work of the great institution with which he is connected has fallen to his share, and the steadily mounting assets of the concern may be justly said to be due in a great measure to the care with which the office work under his supervision has been administered. Mr. Morse is a member of a profession with few associates in New Hampshire, yet among those he easily leads, and among the many in other states with whom he has been associated he has proved himself the peer, at least, of them all. H. FRANK MORSE. 261 �HE name of Pillsbury, made conspicuous in former generations, Rosecrans W. Pillsbury, son of Col. Wm. S. Pillsbury, was born at Londonderry, September 18, 1863, and was educated in the public schools and at Pinkerton academy at Derry, and entered Dartmouth college with the class of 1885, remaining there for one year, when he was compelled by ill health to retire from a scholastic occupation. Upon regaining his strength, Mr. Pillsbury entered his father's counting-room and assumed charge of the book-keeping of the large business of the Derry shoe factory. Finding this distasteful, however, he began the study of law in the office of Drury & Peaslee at Manchester, continuing it at Boston university, and was admitted to the bar, and is now practising his pro fession with the firm of Crawford & Pillsbury at Derry Depot. Mr. Pillsbury has been actively interested in politics, and has been honored by the Republican party with repeated elections to the state central committee, and in 1889 sat in the constitutional convention, the youngest member of that body. He has frequently served as modera tor in his town, and was tendered by Governor Smith an appointment as judge advocate general upon his personal staff, an honor that Mr. Pillsbury declined. In addition to his law practice Mr. Pillsbury is in terested in various manufacturing enterprises, and gives some of his attention to agriculture, being devoted to the breeding of high-class trotting stock, his farm “Woodmont,” beautifully situated in Lon donderry, numbering in its stud some of the finest and best bred colts in the state. Mr. Pillsbury was married December 10, 1885, to Annie T loses none of its lustre in passing from father to son. E. Watts of Manchester, and has two children. ROSECRANS W. PILLSBURY. 262 �OL. FRED ALBERT PALMER, of Derry, is a native of that He is the son of William C. Palmer and Mary A. Hanson, and was educated at Pinkerton acad emy, Derry, the “alma mater” of so many of New Hampshire's most noted men. He began his business career.as a clothing dealer, and for twelve years followed that occupation with marked success, being at the close of that period at the head of one of the most extensive and remuner ative stores in southern New Hampshire, and retiring from that business only to seek a larger field for his efforts as general agent of the Granite C town, and was born February 2, 1855. State Provident association of Manchester, with whom he has been engaged for the past few years, and for whom he has done an incalcul able service in presenting the claims and the merits of the organization in many parts of the land. Colonel Palmer's military title is due to the fact that he was a member of Governor Goodell's staff, serving as aide de-camp, with the rank of colonel. Colonel Palmer is one of the bright, alert, agressive young New Englanders of the day. Carrying with him into every branch of endeavor the honest fearlessness of youth and the intense practicability of a man of sense, Colonel Palmer has merited the measure of good fortune that has fallen to him. �RED NELSON CHENEY is another of those young men who Mr. Cheney was born in Arcola, Washington county, Minnesota, July 9, 1858, and is the son of Frederick Porter Cheney and Louisa Hill. He was edu F have come to New Hampshire from another state. cated in the Orleans Liberal institute at Glover, Vt., and in the Barton academy and graded school at Barton, Vt., and until the age of eighteen worked upon a farm and attended school. He then began as clerk in a country store, and for five years was thus employed. For the next five years he was engaged as manager of a clothing store, and in 1887 entered the service of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York at Manchester, in the firm of R. H. & F. N. Cheney, engaging with his brother as the special agent, and working up a large and valuable clientage, which he still retains, although in 1889 he assumed, still in partnership with his brother, the general agency of his company for the district covering the territory embraced by the states of New Hampshire and Vermont. Mr. Cheney possesses all the requisites for a successful insurance man, keen and alert, progressive, persistent, popular, he maintains himself with ease amid the fierce competitions of insurance circles. Fully in touch with the requirements of his calling, aided by a bright and cheerful courtesy, supported by unflagging zeal in the pursuit of new business and the maintenance of old alliances, he has made for himself a position in the front rank. FRED NELSON CHENEY. �EUBEN HOWARD CHENEY, reversing the general practice, R came to New Hampshire from the West. He was born in Ar cola, Washington county, Minnesota, February 14, 1856, the son of Frederick Porter Cheney and Louisa (Hill) Cheney. He was educated at the Orleans Liberal institute at Glover, Vt., at Barton academy, and the graded schools at Barton, Vt. Prior to his sixteenth year he worked upon a farm and attended schocl. For two years after he was clerk in a country store, and then held a clerkship in a railroad office, resigning to be freight division agent of the Northern, the Concord, and the Boston & Lowell railroads. In 1886 he resigned these duties to accept a position as special agent for the Mutual Life Insurance company of New York, making his headquarters in Manchester. In 1869, upon the death of the company's manager for this state, Mr. Cheney's capacity had so impressed itself upon the officers of his company, that he was appointed general agent, which position he now shares with his brother, Fred. N. Cheney, under the name of Cheney & Cheney, supervising not only the work of the company for New Hampshire, but also that tran sacted in Vermont. Mr. Cheney is a man of careful habits of business. A long clerical training has fitted him for the minute duties of a super intending insurance agency, although in the active work of the insurance world he has but few equals, as may be judged from the rapid promotion that has attended his efforts in this line of work. He was a young man when he came to his present responsible position, and the vigor of his young manhood at once exerted itself, and impressed itself upon those under his supervision. Hence the rapid growth of his business is not to be marvelled at. It is the logical result of the earnest and conscien tious endeavor of a young man, ambitious for himself, yet devoted to his employers, for such a man is Mr. Cheney. REUBEN H. CHENEY. 265 �NOCH L. C. COLBY was born in Henniker, January 15, 1854, Study ing first in the common schools, he later attended the Henniker and Francestown academies, taking a regular course in the latter institution and graduating with credit. Following his graduation he engaged as a teacher in the public schools. When he was nineteen years of age he began a mercantile career in a country store at Henniker, and for five years was thus employed, and then engaged in farming, lumbering, buying and selling cattle, and later on returned to mercantile life in E. the son of Benjamin Colby and Martha Cleveland Childs. Manchester and afterward in Laconia, where he now resides. For the past four years he has been engaged in the insurance business, as special and supervising agent for the Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance company. In this latter calling, Mr. Colby has found what has proven to be his opportunity, and he has grasped it with all of its possibilities, developing them to the utmost and achieving in the few years that he has followed his new pursuit a remarkable success, rising to a command ing position among his competitors and growing constantly in the es teem of the corporation to whose interests he devotes his labors. Dur ing Mr. Colby's residence in Henniker he was honored with an election to several town offices, and discharged the duties of the same always with fidelity to the people whom he represented. Mr. Colby's profes sion is one in which success can be attained only by the most con stant and faithful labor. It permits no laggards within its ranks, and those who win must win by force of character as well as of intellect. That Mr. Colby has been enabled to achieve the present successful re sult, is attributed to the symmetry and perfection of his qualities. ENOCH L. C. COLBY. 266 �OL. JOHN J. DILLON was born in London, England, October C 25, 1841, and at the age of twelve years became a sailor, follow ing the sea for about ten years, and visiting during that time nearly every country on the globe. In the course of his travels in 1863 he found himself in the United States, then in the midst of war, and he volunteered as a private in the Fourth regiment of New Hampshire vol unteers. His term of service lasted two years, one year of which was spent in Libby prison, Andersonville, Florence, and other rebel prison pens. COL. JOHN J. DILLON. At the close of the war he settled in Manchester, where he has lived practically ever since. Upon being mustered out of the federal service Colonel Dillon entered the New Hampshire National Guard, serving in various capacities and companies until 1884, when he was com mander of the First regiment, and in that year resigned his commission. During nearly all of the years from the close of the war until 1880, Colonel Dillon was employed by the Amoskeag corporation, and in the year last mentioned became local agent at Manchester for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company, of Milwaukee, Wis., being promoted one year thereafter to be its general agent for the state of New Hamp shire, which position he now maintains with increasing success each year, being considered one of the most conservative managers, and at the same time most progressive, in this hotly contested field of activity. He also represents the American Casualty Insurance Company, of Bal timore, Md. In politics, Colonel Dillon is a pronounced Republican, and in religion is a Universalist. He is an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic, is an Odd Fellow, and a Granger, and in all parts - of the state is known and welcomed for his unflagging good nature and urbanity. �HARLES CARROLL DANFORTH was born in Amherst, April C 12, 1831, and is a son of Joel C. and Betsy P. (Andrews) Dan forth. His parents removed to Concord and he was educated in the schools of that city. At sixteen years of age he went to Nashua, and there attended an academy and was engaged as a clerk in the post-office by his uncle. In 1858 he went West, and for several years was in the employ of the Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad. He returned to New Hampshire in 1871, and has since resided at Concord, being engaged in the general insurance business, and is now, as for several years past, a member of the firm of Morrill & Danforth. In Freemasonry he first saw light in Rising Sun lodge, No. 39, Nashua, N. H., February 17, 1859; was exalted to the degree of Royal Arch Mason in Madison chapter, No. 4, Madison, Wis., May 17, 1859; created a select master in Madison council, No. 3, Madison, May 21, 1859; created a Knight Templar in Robert Macoy commandery, No. 3, Madison, June 3, 1859; and received the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite degrees, 4 to 32 in clusive, in Wisconsin consistory, Milwaukee, at the time of its organiza tion, August 7, 1863. He was created a sovereign grand Inspector-gen eneral (33°) and elected an honorary member of the Supreme council of the northern Masonic jurisdiction at New York, September 18, 1889. He also received the Royal Order of Scotland, at Boston, in 1891. During his residence in Wisconsin he was the incumbent of several state offices in Masonry. On his return to New Hampshire he affiliated with lodge, chapter, council, and commandery of Concord, filling several offices in chapter and council. In Mount Horeb commandery, after serving in subordinate offices, he was elected commander in 1884 and 1885. After several years of service in various offices of the Grand command ery he was elected grand commander in 1889. In the Grand lodge he has been grand steward and chairman of the committee on creden tials. �HE life of Charles E. Staniels is a record of great activity. T He was born in Lowell, Mass., December 27, 1844, the son of Edward Langmade Staniels and Ruth Bradley (Eastman) Staniels. He was educated in the Boston public schools, at Pembroke academy, and at the Roxbury (Mass.) Latin school, and in 1861 began a business career with a mercantile house in Boston. In 1865 Mr. Staniels became a commercial traveller, following that occupation for twenty years, trav elling throughout the United States and Canada in the interests of one of the largest firms in the country, and winning a thorough acquaintance with men and affairs in all parts of the land. In 1886 he retired from this calling to become district superintendent of agencies for the Con necticut Mutual Life Insurance company, establishing his headquarters at Concord. In this field of endeavor, despite Mr. Staniels's few years of service, he has already won honor and enviable fame, and has taken a high rank annong the brilliant and brainy men who have devoted their lives to the insurance business. As an evidence of the esteem with which Mr. Staniels is held by his associates, may be mentioned the fact that he has been chosen president of the New Hampshire Life Under writers association, and for two years was a member of the executive committee of the National Life Underwriters' association Mr. Staniels has also been president of the White Mountain Travellers' association, the largest of its kind in the United States, is a member of the advisory board of the life insurance department of the Auxiliary Congress of the World's fair, and has just been chosen president of the New Hampshire Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was also invited to address the National CHARLES E. STANIEI.S. Life Underwriters convention at Cleveland, in September, 1893, upon technical subjects. As an in surance man Mr. Staniels is thoroughly posted in all the details of the profession. His facile pen contributes frequently to the columns of business and secular journals. �EW HAMPSHIRE counts among her adopted sons Dr. Henry Marble of Gorham, who is the son of Barnard L. Marble and Lucy Trask Abbott, and who was born at Dixfield, Me., September 5, 1848. Passing through the schools of Dixfield, Dr. Marble finished his education at Norwich university and at the Bowdoin Medical college, taking his degree of doctor of medicine (M.D.) in 1870, and immedi ately settling down in the practice of his profession at Auburn, Me., removing thence to Gorham, where he has since resided and been ac tively engaged in practice. Dr. Marble's life as a physician has been highly successful. His practice has covered the entire range of the profession and has been limited in extent of territory only by Dr. Marble's physical endurance, yet upon all that experience Dr. Marble may look back with no sense of professional or personal regret. His genial presence, his professional skill, the magnetism of his person, have brought relief to so many that it would be idle to attempt to de scribe it. Dr. Marble's prominence in his profession is such as to have merited the attention of the incorporators of the Northeastern Life In surance company, and upon the formation of that corporation he became its medical director, and the success of the company has been in no small measure due to his personal efforts consistent with his well earned reputation. Dr. Marble has morever exerted an active influence in the councils of his party. Though residing in a community overwhelmingly Democratic, he is frequently appointed opposition candidate for high office, and despite the disadvantages of political environment, he has always polled a handsome vote, running in every instance far ahead of his ticket, and in 1887 the Democratic town of Gorham sent him to IDR. HENRY MARBLE. represent it in the legislature. �EORGE A. McKELLAR is a native of South Thomaston, Me., where he was born October 25, 1852. With his parents he re moved to Rockland, Me., in 1857, and obtained his education in the common schools of that town, and at the Maine Wesleyan seminary, at Kent's Hill. After leaving school, Mr. McKellar was engaged in the express business at Lawrence and Boston, and was after that engaged as book-keeper for the Corporation Supply company, of Lawrence. Then he went into railroading, and was a station agent for the Boston & Maine railroad for about fifteen years. From railroading he went into insurance, and for three years he held the general agency of the New York Life Insurance company, having his office in Concord. In 1893 he abandoned this branch of the business, and entered the field as a general insurance broker, but devoting a large share of his time to the duties of the special agency for the Granite State Provident association, a position which fell into his hands at that time. Mr. McKellar is one of the best known and most highly esteemed insurance men in New Hampshire. It may also be added that he is on that account one of the most successful. He possesses the very qualities best needed in his line of work, and by the constant exercise of these qualities he is daily advancing himself in his profession. In the estimation of those who are associated with him, as well as those who know him either pro fessionally or personally, he is a remarkably successful life insurance broker. 271 �LARENCE HERBERT WILKINS, the youngest of four children C of Rodney Wilkins and Harriet Lewis Ellinwood, was born in Deering, May 12, 1855, and was educated in the public and private schools of Hillsborough Bridge and at the Gaskell Business college in Manchester. His early business experience was had at Hillsborough Bridge, where, his father having died, he paid his school expenses by working during vacations for the village merchants and printer. In 1874 he graduated from the business college and entered the office of the New Hampshire Fire Insurance company, and was promoted through the clerical departments to be manager of the local department and in spector. The outdoor work of inspecting having its charms, in 1885 he became surveyor for insurance maps, gaining valuable experience. Upon the organization of the New Hampshire Manufacturers' Mutual Fire Insurance company at Concord, in 1886, he was elected secretary and served until near the end of that year, when he resigned to become assistant secretary of the Granite State Fire Insurance company at Ports mouth. In 1887 he was appointed special agent of that company for New York and southern New England, resigning in 1889 to take a similar posi tion with the British America Assurance company of Canada, for New England, and in 1892 became special agent and adjuster of fire losses in New England for the United States Fire Insurance company of New York, which position he now holds. He is a member of the New Eng land Insurance Exchange, and holds chairmanships of important com mittees. During his residence in Manchester he became a member of Washington lodge, Mt. Horeb R. A. chapter, and Adoniram council, A. F. and A. M., was an active member and an officer of the Manchester cadets, and chief consul of the New Hampshire division League of American Wheelmen in 1883. He married, June 1, 1889, Alice, second daughter of the late Hon. David A. Warde, of Concord, and has two CLARENCE. H. WILKINS. children. 2 2 �RA N. BLAKE, the son of Ira Blake and Dorothy (Sanborn) Blake, was born in Kensington, October 11, 1832. He attained his education in the common schools of Kensington, and at an early age began to carve out for himself the fortune that he has so successfully won. Mr. Blake has been steadfast in his occupations. He has been engaged in the shoe business during the entire course of his commercial life, beginning, after mastering the details of the business, as a manu facturer of ladies' boots and shoes at Seabrook, removing thence to Hampton Falls, thence successively to Pittsfield and Northwood, where he now resides. Each of Mr. Blake's successive changes of location was made solely for the purpose of securing the increased capacity needed by the ever increasing demands of a steadily growing business. Under his careful supervision, aided not a little by his own labor, always sup ported by an intricate knowledge of the business that he had taken up, Mr. Blake has reaped the reward due to care and sagacity; no man could more honestly boast that he had wrought out his own fortune. Mr. Blake, aside from his honors in business circles, has achieved some measure of fame in political life. He was a member of the legislature in 1881, and ten years later sat once more in the same body. In 1892 he was elected a delegate to the Republican national convention at Min neapolis, and there he was proud to record his vote for James G. Blaine. In financial circles he has always stood high in the community, and was president of the Farmers' Savings bank for four years. The relations existing between Mr. Blake and his associates and subordinates, in a business capacity, have always been the most pleasant, a fact largely due to his own tact in his intercourse with men. Thoroughly honest him self, he has brooked no attempts at deceit on the part of those asso ciated with him, and has impressed the integrity of his own nature upon IRA N. BLAKE. the men with whom he has to deal. 273 �EORGE LITTLE was born in Boscawen, now Webster, August He was educated in the public schools and at Pem broke and at Meriden. During all his life he has taken a lively interest in all affairs pertaining to the good of the town, and for many years has been counted one of the most prominent and public-spirited of her citi zens. His early life was spent on the farm where he was born. Later he G 23, 1825. left the old homestead on “Little Hill,” and was a merchant on Corser Hill, at first as a member of the firm of Pearson & Little, and later under the firm style of George Little. For many years he took a prominent part in the political affairs of the town of Webster. He became a Republi can when that party was formed and was president of the first Repub lican club of the town in 1856. He served on the board of selectmen in 1861, 1862, 1863, and again for one year in 1874. He represented the town in the state legislature in 1864 and 1865. During the succeed ing years, in which he held no office, he continued to take an active interest in political affairs, and was always prominent in the councils of his party. He has always been interested in the cause of education, and in addition to his contributions for the support of schools, served as a member of the school board the first year of the adoption of the town district system. He is a member of the Second Congregational church, to which he has always given liberal support. His business is broader than that of the country merchant, and for many years he has been almost constantly engaged in the settlement of estates. He was a justice of the peace for many years. His unquestioned integrity of character, added to sound business sense, led many of his townsmen to entrust these important matters to him. For many years he was secretary and treasurer of the Granite Mutual Fire Insurance Company, positions GEORGE LITTLE. which he filled to the satisfaction of all associated with him in the management or interested in the success of the corporation. �LL the manhood days of Dr. Graves have been spent in New Hampshire. His mother's family were among the pioneers of Vermont, going there from Killingworth, Conn., his father's from Greenfield, Mass. He was born at Jericho, Vt., September 9, 1847. His father died when he was only six years old, but his mother was a woman of great energy and perseverance, as well as skill and ingenuity, and he being the eldest child was not only her constant companion but chief help, and early knew something of many kinds of work. His grand mother was famous for her knowledge of roots and herbs, and skill in their use, and from her he inherited a love of medicine, and never desired to be any other than a doctor. At fourteen he began a course of study at Essex Classical institute, and an anatomy was always among his books. He studied medicine with Dr. F. F. Hovey, of Jericho, two years, and two years with Profs. Thayer and Carpenter, of Burlington, doing labo DR. E. E. GRAVES. ratory work for four months with Prof. Peter Collier, now of New York. Graduating from Medical department of University of Vermont, June, 1868, he immediately entered the office of Dr. Walter Carpenter of Burlington. Dr. E. K. Webster, of Boscawen wishing a young man to take his place, he came there in September, 1868, just after he was twenty-one, and Boscawen is still his home. In the winter of 1876-77 he took a private course in surgery at the Harvard Medical school, Boston. He is an ex-president of the Centre District Medical society, member of the New Hampshire and American Medical societies, and of the American Public Health association. For nearly seventeen years out of the twenty-five of his practice, he has been the physician at the Merrimack county almshouse, and for several years consulting physi cian at the Margaret Pillsbury hospital, Concord. In no sense is Dr. Graves a politician, but in 1889 he represented his town in the legisla ture. His interest in archaeology is a pastime, and he has one of the largest private collections in New England. �OSHUA P. ABBOTT, though far away from his native town, yet retains a warm affection for New Hampshire. He was born in Bos cawen, March 3, 1840, and until eighteen years of age he assisted his father on the farm, and attended the public schools. He fitted for college at Boscawen academy, and entered Dartmouth college. In 1863 he went to California, where he taught school one year, and in 1864 engaged in a speculative enterprise which called him to Idaho, the trip being made on horseback, though not completed, an Indian war com pelling him to return after six months in the hostile country, he being the only one of five companions who escaped alive. He read law in the office of Thomas J. Tucker in Napa City, and was admitted to the bar in 1866, and the year after removed to Antioch, Cal., where he has since resided. For ten years he was editor and proprietor of the Antioch Ledger. He is now a member of the law firm of Hartley & Abbott, and enjoys a lucrative practice. He is the owner of one fourth interest in the Antioch Land and Lumber company, doing a business of $1 oo, ooo a year, and for twenty years has been prominent in political affairs— always as a Republican. He was elected state senator from the Fifteenth senatorial district in 1887, and has held, besides other positions, the office of deputy collector of internal revenue. For twenty years he was a delegate to every state convention, and has frequently appeared on the stump during political campaigns, where he ranks among the foremost of platform speakers in California. HON. JOSHUA P. ABBOTT. 276 �M. KILBURN was born in Webster in 1842, and received the _. usual education of the New Hampshire farmer's boy, viz., the advantages of the district school in winter, supplemented by a few terms at the excellent New Hampshire academies, with plenty of hard work interspersed between terms. This is the school which has developed the manhood of the Granite state. He taught a few terms of district school in winter, and while a student at Elmwood institute enlisted in Company E, Sixteenth New Hampshire volunteer infantry, for service in the War of the Rebellion; was with the regiment during its full term of service. He emigrated to Iowa in 1868, and located in the sparsely settled new county of Adair, where, after teaching for a couple of terms, he settled upon a farm, and engaged in the business of stock-raising and general farming, to which he has closely given his attention ever since. He has seen his adopted county and state rapidly develop into a country of beautiful farms and happy homes of a progressive and intelligent people. He has helped plant and maintain the standard of New Eng land morality and virtue, which have so much to do in moulding character among the plastic materials, from all the world, which go to make up the society of our new states. He has been prominent in local circles, in temperance, alliance, and Grand Army work, and helped to organize and make successful an insurance association which is doing good work in that community. Born of a race of reformers, he has kept abreast of all the progress of the age in reform movements. In his home relations he has been very fortunate. He was married, in 1870, to Elizabeth H. Peet, daughter of a New England minister then engaged in church work in Iowa, and has three children, who will take up his work when he leaves LUCIAN M. KILBURN. it, and carry it on to higher and better planes when he “shall rest from his labors.” �ARREN ABBOTT, of Webster, was born in that town March VV 20, 1838, and was educated in the public schools and at Elm wood institute. Until twenty-six years of age he lived upon the farm, beginning at the age of eighteen as a school teacher, and thus occupying his winters. In February, 1864, he went to California and was a teacher in that state for eighteen years, where his success was very great, receiv ing from the state department of public instruction a life diploma. So pronounced was his ability that he was nominated by the Republican party for county superintendent of schools in Contra Costa county and was defeated, although he received a full party vote. On account of ill health and for private reasons, he returned to the old homestead in Webster in 1882, where he has since resided. He early became a mem ber of the grange in this state, and has held the offices of lecturer, treas urer, and master of the sub-grange, and for two years was lecturer, and for the same length of time master, of the Merrimack County Pomona grange. For several terms he was superintendent of schools in his town and was selectman for three years. In 1891 he was a member of the house of representatives and was one of the most prominent legisla tors of that session, being especially active in the formation of the farmers' council and equally prominent in the championship of all meas ures looking toward the betterment of the agricultural condition of the state. Mr. Abbott was married, October 12, 1891, to Mrs. Jennie A. Abbott of Anoka, Minnesota. He is one of the most prominent agriculturists in New Hampshire, being well versed in both theory and practice. A man of wide experience, of broad culture, and far seeing views, he has been enabled to seize upon and to hold and to improve each point of vantage as it has appeared in his life. WARREN ABBOTT. 278 �7 ILLIAM WIRT BURBANK was born in West Boscawen, W now Webster, September 13, 1842, and has spent the whole of a useful and successful life in his native place. He succeeded his father, the late Friend L. Burbank, in the general manufacture of lum ber, and has extended the business until it has become the chief indus try in the town. Mr. Burbank has not let his business cares interfere with his duties as a public-spirited citizen, and his fellow-townsmen have shown their appreciation of his ability and integrity by repeatedly electing him moderator, making him a member of the board of select men for ten years, and sending him as their representative in the legis lature in 1881. He is deeply interested in the work of the grange, and at the organization of Daniel Webster grange was chosen worthy master, serving for four years. For one year he was the master of Merrimack County Pomona grange, and for five years served on the executive com mittee of the New Hampshire state grange. He assisted in the institu tion of the New Hampshire Grange Fair association; for four years was its general superintendent, and for two years was its president. He is a director in the Merrimack County Fire Insurance company, and in the Blackwater Valley railroad. Mr. Burbank's usefulness has been mani fested in other ways than in those enumerated. As a friend of good schools, and as a member of the Congregational church and superinten dent of its Sunday-school, his influence has always been along the lines of highest endeavor. He was married, in 1865, to Ellen M. Dow of Concord. WILLIAM WIR - �W\ WILLIAM O. TUTTLE was born in Meredith, October 21, 1837, the son of Bradbury C. Tuttle and Betsey C. (Wallace) Tuttle. He was educated in the common schools and in the high school of his native town, and worked with his father at home until he was twenty-one years of age, during which time he learned the mason's trade. He then went to Lowell, and served as a clerk in a dry goods store, and after wards engaged in the dry goods business at Lakeport, in partnership with H. J. Odell. For four years this partnership existed. Mr. Tuttle then went to Boston and went into the real estate and building business, where he remained for two years. He next entered the employ of G. D. Dows & Company, manufacturers of soda apparatus and bottlers, with whom he served as cashier for nine years. Then, in company with O. A. Atkins, he went to Reading, Penn., where he embarked in the extract business, and until 1885 resided in that state. In the latter year he returned to Boston where, with the same partner, under the firm name of W. O. Tuttle & Company, he established himself in business as a bottler and extract manufacturer. Mr. Tuttle's business training had been such as to give him the lead at once, and the knowledge that he brought to his new relation served him in good stead. The business of the firm has been built up to large proportions. In the prosperity that it shares, and which he shares, New Hampshire, as the state of his birth and education, may claim no small part, for the affection for his home is still strong within him. WILLIAM O. TUTTLE. 28o �ELCOME JENCKS, one of the prominent young business meri of the Spindle city, was born at Providence, R. I., December 11, 1854. He is the son of Welcome Jencks, for many years prom inently identified with the manufacturing interests of Manchester. From V\ his father, who was a successful inventor, and his mother, Clarissa Billington, Mr. Jencks inherited the sterling qualities, so characteristic in his personal make-up, and to these in no small degree is due his pres ent standing in the business and commercial world in which he moves to-day. Early removing with his parents to the Queen city of the Granite state, he was placed in the public schools of that city, and there his education was acquired, for following his graduation from the higher grades of the same he entered the mill business with his father, learning the same in all of its many details. His education in his chosen line of labor was a thorough one, and becoming thoroughly conversant with the business in all its many details, he went upon the road in 1879, looking after the patent business which his father had established, and in this particular line he has followed up to the present time. Early in life he took an active interest in political affairs, and has been for many years a prominent figure in both city and state conventions. Taking his business and political career together, it can well be said that of the New Hampshire men of to-day, few are better known the length and breadth of the state, and he is rated among the enterprising and pushing men of the city, for whose welfare he is always solicitous. January 4, 1880, he married Georgie W., the daughter of Lafayette Robinson, and one child, Bessie, now twelve years of age, is the result of this union. He can well be claimed among the leading men of the state, for there are none who know him but who are pleased to class him within the circle of their business and social acquaintance. 28 I �USTAVUS WALKER was born May 7, 1830, at Amoskeag, where his father, William Walker, was a tavern-keeper of renown, keeping three different hotels, two in Amoskeag and one in Piscataquog. When he was an infant, his family removed to Andover Centre, where he lived until December, 1835, when his father removed to Concord and became proprietor of the Washington tavern, and a year later of the famous Eagle Coffee House, where the Eagle hotel now stands, which he kept until the fall of 1849, when he retired from business. Gus tavus was educated in the schools of Concord, at Hopkinton under the tuition of John O. Ballard, at Portsmouth under Master Harris, at Phil lips Andover academy, under “Uncle Sam ” Taylor, and at Northfield seminary. His familiarity in boyhood with the guests at his father's hotels, gave him an extensive acquaintance, and he added to this while express messenger for Cheney & Co. from 1846 to 1849 and clerk of the steamer Lady of the Lake during the seasons of 1850 and 1851. March 1, 1852, he engaged with the late Hon. David A. Warde in the hardware business in Concord, under the firm name of Warde & Walker, and in 1855 he embarked in the same business in Phenix block under his own name, and for twenty-eight years thereafter was one of Con cord's most honored and active merchants. Since his retirement from mercantile life, on account of sickness in his family, Mr. Walker has devoted himself to the care of his own and his brother William's es tates, which embrace some of the most desirable pieces of property in Concord. He is deeply interested in giving his city the best possible railroad connections; was largely instrumental in securing the building of the Peterborough & Hillsborough, and is an ardent advocate of the building of the Concord & Rochester railroad, of which he is president. Mr. Walker's life has been an active one, and to him is accorded a rep utation for honor, unsurpassed by any. Mr. Walker's wife is a daugh ter of the late John D. and Mary C. B. Butler of Bennington. �ILLIAM WALKER, JR., the son of William and Betsey (Gay) Walker, was born in Chester, September 18, 1810, and was educated in the public schools of that town, and at Amoskeag village, to which place, when William, Jr., was twelve years of age, his father moved, becoming proprietor of a famous old-time stage tavern. The subject of this sketch was for a time employed in the Amoskeag mill, meeting there the young lady whom he subsequently married,—and was next engaged in driving a stage between Hopkinton and Piscataquog. In 1830 the family moved to Andover, and young Walker drove a large freight team for a time, a little later resuming staging, and driving between Wilmot and Concord, Concord and Lowell, and Concord and Nashua, respectively. As a stage-driver he was noted for his courtesy, and the good condition in which his fine horses were kept was often remarked. Forming ideas of the express business through his acquaintance with Harnden, the pioneer, Mr. Walker embarked in a similar enterprise, with B. P. Cheney and Nathaniel White as partners, under the name of Walker & Co.'s express, which in turn became Cheney & Co., United States & Can ada, and finally a part of the American system. Mr. Walker was one of the pioneers in the navigation of Lake Winnipiseogee, and a projector and builder of the Lady of the Lake, and for several years its popular com mander, his first experience having been gained on a steamer plying be tween Haverhill and Newburyport. Mr. Walker married Mary E. Goss, November 22, 1831, and the celebration of their golden wedding in Concord in 1881 was an important social event. Mr. Walker died on the following anniversary of his marriage, in 1882. His widow sur vives, at the age of eighty-four years. WILLIAM WALKER, JR. �W' AUGUSTUS GILE, now residing and practising his profession at Worcester, Mass., was born at Franklin, June 5, 1843. His father, Alfred A. Gile, was a native of Northfield, in which town the family had lived for two generations, the original home stead having been built by Jonathan Guile (which was the former way of spelling the family name). The family first came from England to Dedham, Mass., about 1630. The subject of this sketch, Maj. William A. Gile, was reared upon the farm in that part of Franklin on the east side of the Merrimack river, nearly opposite the Webster place, which was formerly a part of Northfield, and which became a part of Franklin before the Civil War, and the homestead has always been the place of rest and recreation for Major Gile and his family, since he has lived in Massachusetts. His family consists of Mrs. Gile, formerly Clara A. Dewing, of North Brookfield, Mass., whom he married in 1878, and five children—William Waitt Gile, the eldest son, and Minnie Helen Gile, WILLIAM AUGUSTUS GILE. the eldest daughter, whose mother was Major Gile's first wife, and whose maiden name was Mary Green Waitt; Alfred Dewing Gile, eld est son of Clara A. Gile, Margaret Lucinda Gile, her eldest daughter, and Lawrence Bliss Gile, the youngest son, and two infant sons who died, constitute the rest of the children. Major Gile went to the war when nineteen years of age, with his brother Frank, who is now a phy sician in East Orange, N.J., serving in the Sixteenth and Eighteenth New Hampshire volunteers, being captain of Company E in the latter regiment. After the war he studied law with Hon. Austin F. Pike and Hon. Isaac N. Blodgett, then co-partners in law at Franklin. There after he finished his studies for the legal profession at Harvard Law school, and, having been admitted to the bar in Massachusetts in 1869, began the practice of law at Greenfield, Mass., as a co-partner with the Hon. Whiting Griswold, of that town, and since 1871 has been practis ing law in Worcester, Mass. �ON. HENRY H. HUSE was born in West Fairlee, Vt., May 30, 1839; died in Concord, September 7, 1890. Early in life he removed to Barnstead, where he was residing when the Civil War broke out. On the formation of the Eighth New Hampshire volun teers, he was elected and commissioned captain of Company G, on De cember 20, 1861. For gallant conduct during the siege of Port Hud son he was promoted to major of the Eighth regiment. He was with the regiment up to September 22, 1863, when, broken down by the hardships of two years service in the malarious districts of Louisiana, he was obliged to resign his commission, and received an honorable discharge. Major Huse read law at Pittsfield and Manchester, and was for a time in partnership with Hon. Lewis W. Clark. When Mr. Clark went upon the bench Major Huse went into partnership with Hon. James F. Briggs. He represented his ward three terms in the legislature, serving as speaker of the house in 1879. He was for a time chairman of the state committee of the Republican party. He was commander of the Amoskeag Veterans in 1876. Major Huse was appointed insurance commissioner by Governor Sawyer in March, 1888. He gave his best endeavors to the duties of his office, and made an honorable record. As a public offi cer he was “faithful and efficient, ever discharging all public duties with signal ability; a lawyer of large experience in his profession, of well balanced judgment and discretion, well grounded in the fundamental principles of the law, faithful alike to the court and his client; a citizen patriotic and public-spirited, and in private life a pleasant, kind, and genial companion.” Major Huse was a man of fine presence, and in a marked degree possessed unmistakable traits as an organizer, being sys HON. HENRY H. HUSE. tematic and decisive in all his actions. �ARON YOUNG was born in Barrington, N. H., June 16, 1827. A His father was Aaron Young, a man of uncommon natural ability, and very prominent in the affairs of the town and party to which he belonged. The subject of this sketch spent his early years on his father's farm and in the public schools of the town. In 1851 he went to Manchester, where, in 1853, he married Miss Louisa B. Paige, daughter of Deacon Osgood Paige, and for a few years following was engaged in business in Manchester and Dover. Mr. Young was by birth and family traditions a Whig, and became an earnest Republican at the birth of the party. He held a position eight years in the custom house at Portsmouth, and was deputy collector of internal revenue 13 years. In 1889 he was appointed a special agent of the treasury department for New England. He is still engaged in that business, and has the reputation of a vigilant, painstaking, and capable officer, whom violators of the law find it hard to deceive or evade. Mr. Young has a natural taste for politics, and no man is better known as an unswerving Republican and skilful manager of party affairs. He generally knows what is going on, and nothing of importance escapes his attention and influence. His shrewdness as a manager and thorough understanding of the currents and cross-currents of human nature cause his counsels AARON and advice to be held in the highest respect by all who aspire to office or influence in the party. Of amiable disposition, agreeable address, great fidelity to friends, and wide acquaintance with public men and political history, he is always an important factor in New Hampshire calculations. Mr. Young is a brother of Hon. Jacob D. Young, of Madbury, and George W. Young, Esq., of Dover, and a twin of the late Col. Andrew H. Young. He resides in Portsmouth, and has a daughter, Alice R., who presides over his house, and a son, Philip, of Dartmouth college. Mrs. Young, a most estimable woman. died March 14, 1893, greatly lamented by a large circle of friends. YOUNG. 286 �NDREW H. YOUNG was born in Barrington, June 16, 1827. He A was a son of Aaron Young, a man of ability and prominence in town affairs. He spent his early years on his father's farm, gaining a good prac tical education in the town schools, of which he was superintendent when only twenty-three years of age. He took an early interest in politics, and was one of the leaders of the movement which made New Hampshire a . ANDREW H. YOUNG. Republican state in 1855, and has kept it so till this day. He was reg ister of deeds and clerk of the supreme court in Strafford county till 1861, when he entered the military service as quartermaster of the Seventh New Hampshire volunteers, was promoted to captain and as sistant-quartermaster United States volunteers in 1862, to major and pay master United States army in 1864, and to lieutenant-colonel by brevet in 1866. Appointed internal revenue collector for New Hampshire by President Grant in 1869, he served till 1881, collecting and disbursing large sums of money. In 1885 he was appointed quartermaster in the regular army, and in that capacity rendered valuable service to the gov ernment, especially in constructing the new United States barracks at Newport, Ky. In that malarious climate he contracted a heart disease, and died at his home in Dover, December 10, 1890. Colonel Young was a man of uncommon ability and public spirit, and exerted a strong influence in the affairs of the state and nation. He will long be remem bered by hosts of friends for noble qualities of head and heart, for his genial presence, agreeable manners, and a fund of information, wit, and anecdote which made him a delightful associate. He married Miss Susan E. Miles, of Madbury, in 1854. Mrs. Young survives him, as do also a daughter, Mary Hale, and two sons, Haldimand Putnam and Richard Batchelder, both actively engaged in business. �AJOR CHARLES A. YOUNG was born at Barrington, Septem ber 22, 1842, the son of William Hale Young and Sarah (Daniels) Young. He was educated in the private and public schools of his native town, and remaining on the home farm until twenty years of age, in 1862 removing to Boston, where he became identified with a large and successful business. For more than thirty years he has held his resi dence in one locality, where the impress of his character, both in public and private life, has been markedly beneficial. He possesses a genial and social nature, and is a member of many organizations. For three years he was commander of the Roxbury Horse Guards, and for three years commander of the First battalion of cavalry, and for many years com mander of the “Old Guard ” of Massachusetts. He stands high in military circles. He was the originator and first president of the Harvard Improvement association at Dorchester. He has an at tractive and impressive manner, and occupies a position in whatever circle he enters, flattering to himself and enviable to his associates. As a citizen he is a recognized leader; he is graceful and winning in debate, courteous to his opponent, and pronounced in his convic tions. A New Hampshire Republican, he holds the respect and esteem of the men of all parties, and has frequently come before the people as a candidate for public office. Although loyally attached to the city of his adoption, his love for his native state has never dimin ished, and among the sons of New Hampshire who have gone forth to win for themselves success in neighboring states, none turns more fondly to the home of his birth than Major Young. Vl MAJOR CHARLES A. YOUNG. 288 �W' HENRY HARRISON YOUNG, of Boston, Mass., son of William Hall and Sarah (Daniels) Young, was born in Barrington, May 15, 1837. After receiving his education at the town schools and at South Berwick academy, he taught school in Great Falls and Rollinsford till 1858, when he went to Boston and engaged in contract work. In 1862 he returned to his native town to enlist as a private in a company then forming. Shortly after he was appointed recruiting officer for the state, and September 27, 1862, was commis sioned first lieutenant in the Thirteenth New Hampshire regiment, which he helped to organize, and was appointed judge advocate. Dur ing the Fredericksburg campaign and General Dix expedition up the peninsular, he was disabled, and although recommended for promotion to captain, was obliged to resign after spending five months in a hospi tal, receiving his discharge February 2, 1864. He returned to Boston, where he has since resided. His wife, Susan Tappan, was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Cook of Boston, a native of Milton, N. H. Mr. Young is a member of the New Hampshire club and of the Loyal Le gion. In politics a staunch Republican, he has never missed a chance to vote. In business he has always been held in high esteem by those who know him for his sound and practical sagacity. As a representa tive of one of the most noted families of the state, and coming from one of the most noted towns, he has ever been true to his birthright, and the honor and integrity of each have been well maintained. WILLIAM H. H. YOUNG. �EORGE. T. CRAWFORD was born in Alexandria, December G 20, 1828, the son of Col. William Crawford and Joanna Sleeper. He was educated at Hebron academy, at New Hampshire Conference seminary, and at Andover academy. He was a farmer until 1865, and has been a surveyor of land since his boyhood. In 1854 and in 1865 he represented his town in the legislature. In 1856 he removed to Bristol and engaged in the flour and grain business, remaining there until 1872. Since then he has been en gaged in the lumber business. During the years of his residence in Grafton county, Mr. Crawford was honored by his fellow-citizens by an election as treasurer of the county in 1868 and 1869, and as county com missioner from 1870 to 1877. In 1880 he removed to Boston, where he has since resided, being engaged as agent of the Fall Mountain Paper company of Bellows Falls, Vt. Mr. Crawford still retains his interest in the state of his birth that was for many years his abiding-place. Deeply interested in all of its concerns, the years of his residence in another state have not dulled his perception of New Hampshire's progress. Mr. Crawford is keenly alive to all that goes on in New Hampshire. The recent movements with relation to the preservation of the state forests has awakened in Mr. Crawford a lively sympathy and has won from him a hearty encouragement, yet he has believed that to nature may be left the work of repair that cannot be safely taken up by man. Mr. Crawford is large and broad in his perceptions. A man of parts, he has acquitted himself with dignity in many positions requiring varying degrees of skill and aptitude. A sound, earnest, and unfailing common sense has characterized his career, and a rigid, incorruptible honesty has marked his course. Mr. Crawford has impressed himself upon those who know him as a man of force, a man of weight in argu ment, and of power in example. - GEORGE T. CRAWFORD. 90 �AITH FUL persistence in an honorable calling has certainly led to distinguished rewards in the case of James N. Lauder. He was born in Topsham, Vt., May 29, 1838, the son of George and Jean (Laird) Lauder, and was educated in the public schools of Vermont. When but fifteen years of age he began his life-long career of railroad service, from whose toils and dangers he has never shrunk, and the lau rels of whose success he has repeatedly plucked. In 1865 he was appointed master mechanic of the Northern railroad, and held that posi tion until 1881. For the eight months ensuing he was superintendent of motive power on the Boston & Lowell railroad, and subsequently held the same position for a year on the Mexican Central system. Dur ing the last ten years he has been a valued member of the staff of the Old Colony road, serving as its superintendent of rolling stock. Mr. Lauder's residence is in Ward Four, Concord, and he has creditably represented that portion of the Capital city in the state legislature. He served as one of the judges of awards in the transportation depart ment of the World's Columbian exposition, having received that appointment from the fair commissioners. N. LAUDER. �MONG the most distinguished educators who have gone from New England is Sylvester Waterhouse, who was born in Bar rington, September 15, 1830. Disqualified by the loss of a leg for mechanical pursuits, to which his natural tastes inclined him, he was obliged to follow a literary career. He was fitted for college at Phillips Exeter academy, and graduated from Harvard in 1853, where he took honors in Greek. In 1855, he received the degree of LL.B. from the Harvard Law school, and was soon after appointed professor of Latin in Antioch college, Ohio. In 1857 he took charge of the Greek department in Washington university, St. Louis, and has just com pleted thirty-six years of professional service in that institution. Pro fessor Waterhouse entered the university soon after its inauguration, and is now the senior member of its faculty. During the war he was an earnest advocate of the Union, and, though incapacitated for mili tary service, was a voluminous and effective writer for the cause. He has always been deeply interested in the development of the West, and has actively coöperated in many of the movements for the advancement of that section. In 1867 he declined an appointment as superintendent of public schools for Missouri. Since 1870 he has held many impor tant trusts, including official positions in the Missouri Bureau of Geology A and Mines, the St. Louis Board of Trade, the National Railroad con vention, and the Mississippi River Improvement convention. He was a United States commissioner to the Paris exposition of 1878, honor ary commissioner to the New Orleans World's fair, and to the Ameri can exposition in London in 1887, and to the Nicaragua Canal conven tions. In the latter he was selected to speak for the state of Mis souri. His labors in behalf of Washington university have been no insignificant element of its prosperity. The breadth of his learning, the versatility of his talents, his rare practical judgment, and his tire less energy have been potent factors in the growth of this institution. �HE subject of this sketch, Alonzo Shaw Weed, was born in Sand wich, March 13, 1827, the son of Elisha and Mary Ann (Shaw) Weed. He attended the district schools of his native town, and the academy at “Sandwich Corner.” In 1844 he began life for himself, as clerk in a mercantile house at Bangor, Me., and continued in that posi tion for eight years. Having thoroughly mastered the principles of trade, he set up in business for himself, and during his mercantile life of twenty years maintained a reputation as one of Bangor's successful and honorable business men. In 1871 he changed his residence from Ban gor to Newton, Mass., having been elected by the Wesleyan association to the responsible position (which he now holds) of publisher and business manager of Zion's Herald, Boston, which is the oldest Meth odist newspaper in the world, and is the special organ of New Eng land Methodism. The financial success of that sterling religious publication, Zion's Herald, has been largely due to the fostering care, and efficient and careful business management of its present publisher. Mr. Weed has always been actively interested in moral and religious and educational affairs, and has done much work in these lines which does not appear upon the surface. Conscientious and steadfast in his political convictions, he styles himself “always a Republican and a firm believer in the principles of that party.” Among his public offices are: Trustee and treasurer of Bucksport (Me.) seminary for twelve years; alderman and common councilman in city government of Bangor, Me., seven years; councilman and school committeeman of the city of New ton, Mass., five years. Has been treasurer of the New England Educa tion society over fourteen years; also one of the directors of the Home Savings bank, Little Wanderers' Home, and Young Men's Christian association, Boston, for eight or ten years past. 2 3 �AMES FLYNN was born in Portsmouth, January 6, 1847, but has been identified with Boston commercial circles since 1870, and for sixteen years has been engaged in the manufacture of architectural ironwork in that city, utilizing complete facilities, and giving employ ment to many men and manufacturing prominent specialties, among them being an invention of his own, a patent folding fire-escape ladder, which has had the honor of being adopted for use in many of the prin cipal hotels and business blocks of the large cities. Mr. Flynn is at the head of a prosperous business house, and his prosperity is in no small measure due to the sturdy integrity that he took away with him from New Hampshire as a part of his birthright. The talents given to him have been entered upon, and through years of faithful, con scientious endeavor, he has pushed his way forward and upward to prosperity and success. He does not forget his native state: frequently he returns to renew the acquaintances of his boyhood, he keeps closely in touch with the scenes of his youth, is well versed in the events that are daily transpiring in New Hampshire, and holds through the varying routine of a busy man's life his youthful affection for the state that gave him birth, and that claims him now as one of her own though he has gone out from among her citizens. Among the business men of Bos ton, Mr. Flynn ranks as a solid and conservative merchant. He con trols a special line of business, and with that is satisfied; yet his rewards have not been insignificant, and he daily is adding to the measure of his success and daily notes the increase that comes from the exercise of honest judgment, careful supervision, and unswerving integrity. JAMES FLYNN. �/* | "HE mechanic who wins honorable place deserves notice equally with the winner in commercial and professional life. Charles Albion Langley, the oldest son and child of Moses and Sarah (Gear) Langley, was born at Dover, in March, 1850. He is now among the leading residents of Washington, D. C. Mr. Langley received his early education in the public schools, and left home at sixteen to make his way in life. He worked in New London, Conn., and Brookline, Mass., at anything that offered, and at nineteen years of age entered his apprenticeship as a carpenter at the latter place. Worked as a journeyman at Cambridge and Brookline, Mass., until 1875, when he came to Washington, where for four years he was still a journeyman, though most of the time acting as foreman. In 1879, Mr. Langley formed a partnership with a fellow-workman, and the firm rapidly forged to the front as builders of fine private houses. The partnership ceased in 1889. Among the houses built under Mr. Langley's super vision are those of Chief Justice Richardson, United States court of claims, the house of Senator Hearst of California, that of Capt. A. C. Tyler, which is on the site of the house in which Harrison's secretary of the navy, A. T. Tracy, met the horrible loss of his wife and daugh ter through fire, and the Army and Navy club building, by far the handsomest club house in Washington. Considerable of this work has been done on the percentage plan, and such is Mr. Langley's standing for probity that he has never been required to give bond or had his accounts questioned. Recognizing the value of fraternity and sociability among working-men, Mr. Langley has always been an earn est promoter of social organizations. He has filled all the chairs in the Odd Fellows lodge of which he is a member, as well as those of the encampment. He was one of the original nine members of the Mysterious club, an organization to promote social relations among CHARLES A. LANGLEY. business men and their families, which now numbers 260 members. 295 �RED P. VIRGIN was born at East Concord, January 25, 1853, He was educated F the son of Rufus Virgin and Mary A. Stevens. in the schools of East Concord and pursued an academic course in the Penacook academy and at Pinkerton academy, Derry. At sixteen years of age he began life for himself, and at that time went to Boston and entered the employ of Martin L. Hall & Co., wholesale grocers. For three years he worked in the store of this firm, and at the age of nineteen engaged as a travelling salesman for them and followed that vocation for ten years. For the past twelve years he has been a member of the firm. Mr. Virgin won a rapid and deserved promotion by the display of the true qualities of a New Hampshire character. With genuine enthusiasm he began work while almost a mere boy, and with pluck, with persistency, with stoutness of heart, and with honesty he faithfully observed the rules of mercantile life. Studying his employers' advantage no less than his own, he came naturally to the success that awaited him. Mr. Virgin's life has been an active one, yet his activity has met its reward. The cares of his business have demanded his entire attention, yet the acquaintances that he has cultivated bear witness to his worth. The years of his life upon the road have quickened his per ceptions, and the daily calls of his present labor cause them to be exerted to the utmost. Vigorous, alert, and progressive, though young in years, he has achieved a measure of success that would do credit to the exer tions of a lifetime. FRED P. VIRGIN. 296 �H ENRY A. EMERSON, of Henniker, has risen to a position of success in the business world in New Hampshire through his own efforts. He was born at Concord, May 1, 1837, the child of Fen ner H. Emerson and Clarinda (Baker) Emerson. He was educated in the common schools, and in the academy at Franklin, and at Fisherville academy. His family was poor, and at eleven years of age he went away from his home to work upon a farm, laboring also in a shingle mill and cotton mills, at Franklin, Fisherville, and Manchester, until he was seventeen years old, when he went to Pepperell, Mass., to work in a paper mill, and has followed that calling ever since,—beginning at the bottom and working his way up to the head without assistance. After mas tering the details of the paper trade, Mr. Emerson went to Henniker in 1871, where he began business with the Contoocook Valley Paper com pany, of which corporation he is now president and treasurer, having held that position since 1886. Mr. Emerson in his business career has mastered all the essentials; by care and attention to his business he has achieved an enviable reputation in the commercial world; and among those who come daily in contact with him, Mr. Emerson is ranked high in esteem. His only official position he held in the '70s, when for two years he was a representative to the legislature from Hen niker. This lack of political honor, however, is due to Mr. Emerson's own desire, since he never sought without receiving. Mr. Emerson's life has been purely commercial: beginning with nothing, he has won much; without influence, he has exerted his own influence; beginning without capital, through the capital of honesty, Integrity, and fidelity, the capital of every New Hampshire boy, Mr. Emerson has entered upon his talent and improved it. HENRY A. EMERSON. 297 �LBERT C. LORD was born at Tilton, July 30, 1852, and has always resided in that town. At the age of sixteen he began to learn the trade of watchmaker and jeweller. When nineteen years old he engaged in that business for himself, which he continued till 1887. In 1875 he, in company with his brother, began the manufacture of optical goods, under the firm name of Lord Brothers January 1, 1893, the new firm of the Lord Bros. Mfg. Co. was organized—a stock company with a capital of $50,000, of which he is president, and which now manufactures and supplies to the trade by travelling salesmen an annual output of $75,000. This business has been largely built up through Mr. Lord's personal industry and oversight. The careful train ing which he experienced in his early days gave him a practical knowl edge of the business which has stood him in good stead in his enlarged relations; to this he has added, moreover, a personal acquaintance with the trade which he aims to supply, and from this he has drawn his highest incentive to perfection. The magnitude of his firm's operations, the extent of their sales, and the breadth of territory covered by their agents, has made him through his wares known far and wide, and by those wares known as a sterling, upright, honorable, business man. This is high praise, but to it must be added the record of the esteem in which Mr. Lord is held at home by his employés and business asso A ciates. ALBERT C. LORD. �EW Hampshire's progress in the next few years must inevitably N be to a large extent northward. Coös and Carroll counties have long been comparatively undeveloped. Only recently have their latent resources in mountain, stream, forest, and meadow been to any extent made productive. Now, however, the movement has fairly begun, and a genuine western “boom” exists at many points in the north country. It is to the beautiful scenery of this part of the state that New Hampshire owes her title ‘‘the Switzerland of America,” and it is the yearly influx of visitors from the four corners of the globe that has largely contributed to give Coös and Carroll their present position in the line of progress. The north land, however, has been remarkably fortunate of late in the character of its leaders. Like all pioneers, they have been strong, bold, and aggressive. But they have been more than that. They have united the westerner's enterprise with the Yankee's con servative prudence. They have built broadly, but firmly and well, and future generations in northern New Hampshire will have just cause to remember the wisdom and foresight of the men of to-day. A typical member of the younger class of these leaders is Walter Pitman of Bart lett. He was born December 25, 1855, the son of Joseph and Sarah Charles Pitman of Bartlett, and received an education in the public schools of that town, which he has since materially supplemented by travel, observation, and experience. The measure of confidence with which he is regarded by his fellow-citizens, is shown by the fact that he served as selectman of the town in 1885, and in 1887 was chosen repre sentative to the state legislature. So efficiently valuable was his service in that body, that he was returned for a second term, serving with WALTER PITMAN. similar credit in the house of 1889. �RA WHITCHER of Haverhill (Woodsville) was born in Coventry (now Benton), December 2, 1815. His father, William Whitcher, was one of the first settlers of the town, where he reared a family of sixteen children, the subject of this sketch being the seventh. His grandfather, Chase Whitcher, was one of the early settlers of I Warren, and was active as a soldier in the War of the Revolution, serving for quite a period as one of the committee of safety for the northern part of the state. Mr. Whitcher received only a limited com mon-school education, and engaged in the lumber business in his native town, a business which he has since carried on extensively in Benton, Warren, and at Woodsville, he having removed to the latter place from Benton in 1870. Mr. Whitcher has filled various town offices in both Benton and Haverhill. He represented Benton in the New Hampshire legislature in 1845, 46, '50, 51, ’63, and '64, and Haverhill in 1891–92. He was a member of the constitutional con vention of 1850, and was chosen by the legislature of 1864 one of the commission to supervise the rebuilding of the state house. He served for six years, 1867–73, as one of the county commissioners of Grafton county, the county almshouse being constructed during his term of service. He was largely instrumental in securing the removal of the county-seat to Woodsville, and was one of the special commission which built the present handsome court-house at that place. Mr. Whitcher was married, November 27, 1843, to Lucy Royce, and two of his four children, William F. Whitcher, editor of the Boston Daily Traveller, and Mrs. Chester Abbott of Woodsville, are still living. IRA. WHITCHER. 3oo �HARLES PARKER was born May 21, 1826, in Lisbon. He was educated in the common and high schools in Lisbon, New bury seminary, and Phillips academy, Danville, Vt. After completing his education, in 1851 he moved to Lyman, where he, in connection with James R. Young, formed the business firm of Parker & Young, and entered into mercantile and manufacturing pursuits. In 1856 the firm established another store in Lisbon. In 1864 they disposed of C their Lyman business, Mr. Parker moving to Lisbon, where he has since resided. In 1884 the partnership was terminated by the death of Mr. Young, and the Parker & Young Manufacturing company was formed, Mr. Parker being its treasurer and general manager. In the affairs of Lyman and Lisbon Mr. Parker has been prominent, having represented both towns for two years each in the house of representatives. He has been a justice of the peace and quorum throughout the state for more than thirty years. His business success has been great, although he has suffered large losses in several disastrous fires. But he has faced and braved all such reverses, which would have overcome men of a less determined and resolute character. Throughout the entire north coun try, few men are better known or more highly esteemed than Mr. Parker. His genial presence, his endowed vigor of body and intellect, have won for him a high place in public affection, while his unflagging enterprise and indomitable zeal have made him known throughout the business cir cles of New England. To him, perhaps as to no other man, the town of Lisbon, with its varied and progressive enterprises, owes much of its prosperity. He was one of the first directors in the Lisbon bank, and as a member of the legislature was very instrumental in securing that CHARLES PARKER. institution's charter. 301 �AMES N. MCCOY was born in Thornton, December 11, 1848, and is the son of Nathan McCoy and Mary A. (Cilley) McCoy. During the childhood of Mr. McCoy his parents moved to Con cord, and in the public schools of that city the subject of this sketch was educated, finishing his education at Newbury (Vt.) academy, where he was a classmate of Col. Charles A. Sinclair. After leaving school, for the two years from 1862 to 1864, Mr. McCoy was employed in the Sinclair House, Bethlehem, and in 1866 he went to Iowa, where he became agent for the Walter A. Wood harvesting machines, achieving in this line of work marked success, until his return East a few years later, when he embarked in the roofing business in New York city, fol lowing this until 1880. He then returned to the state of his birth, and became engaged in lumbering and real estate business in northern New Hampshire, in which he has continued until the present time, now giv ing his services to the Winnipiseogee Paper company, of Franklin, having charge of that corporation's extensive interest in the Pemige wasset valley and throughout the entire north part of the state. Mr. McCoy is a sturdy son of New Hampshire; genial but unassuming, he nevertheless has worked his way forward to a competence, and the responsible position that he now occupies is due solely to his capability, his steadfastness, his fidelity, and his energy. JAMES N. McCOY. 3. 2 �IDNEY BENJAMIN WHITTEMORE was born at Colebrook, July 21, 1839, the son of a farmer, Benjamin Whittemore, and of Elmira (Chandler) Whittemore. His boyhood was passed upon his S father's farm, and he attended the common schools of Colebrook, and Colebrook academy, and yet resides upon the old Whittemore home stead, where he carries on the farm bequeathed to him by his father, and is engaged as a shipper of country produce. Mr. Whittemore is a man of rare good judgment, and in the affairs of Colebrook and Coös county, and even of the state, has been an active factor in shaping events. In 1875 and 1876 he was treasurer of Coös county; in 1885 he was a member of the legislature, and served his state faithfully. For three terms he was a member of the board of agriculture, and co-oper ated heartily in all the progressive matters of the board during his term of service. In 1885 he was appointed a member of the board of trustees of the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, and by re-appointment still holds that position. To the duties of this position Mr. Whittemore has given much attention. He is deeply interested in the work of the college, and was one of the warmest advo cates of its removal from Hanover to Durham; and in the work of establishing the college in its new home, Mr. Whittemore has been prominent. Mr. Whittemore was a member of the New Hampshire National Guard during the period of the reorganization of that body, and at the time of his retirement from military service was captain of Company I, of the Third regiment. Mr. Whittemore is one of the solid farmers of the state. Bringing to agricultural pursuits the advantages SIDNEY B. WHITTEMORE. derived from study and observation, he has been enabled, in his work as a shipper of country produce, by closely following the markets, to attain success not always given to endeavor, and the permanence of that suc cess is justified by the care with which its results have been attained. �T is a characteristic of New Hampshire men that they readily turn their hands to almost any occupation. This characteristic in a successful degree belongs to Frank Parker Brown of Whitefield, who I was born in Bow, March 24, 1847, and is the son of Parker Brown and Clara A. Gault. He was educated in the common schools of his native town, at Colby academy, New London, finishing with a course at the commercial college in Concord, and immediately entering upon a business career as merchant, following that calling for ten years, since which time he has been variously engaged in lumbering, farming, banking, and milling, and always with an unequivocal measure of pros perity. Mr. Brown is a Republican in politics, and his natural activity has led him to prominence in his party. In 1876 and 1877 he was a member of the legislature, and from 1885 to 1887 he held a commission as commissary general on Governor Currier's staff. During the recent campaign he was his party's candidate for sheriff of Coös county, and made a most gallant and so nearly successful fight as to win the plaudits of his party associates all over the state. Mr. Brown's zealous activity has led him to take an intense interest in the development of the town in which he resides, and no public institution has been formed in recent years without his earnest personal coöperation. He has held many town offices, at present holding the position of town treasurer, and is president of the Whitefield Banking and Trust company. He is also president of the Whitefield Aqueduct company and treasurer of the Whitefield Manufacturing company. Mr. Brown has made himself a factor in whatever he has undertaken. In none of the enterprises in which he has embarked has he failed to assume a prominent place, either at the outset or as the institutions have become developed. His nature would permit no other result. Modestly ambitious, Mr. Brown has made his future secure by the record of his past. FRANK PARKER BROWN. 3O4 �O be the highly popular manager of the most successful hotel in Chicago in this Columbian year, 1893, is an enviable distinction, and it belongs to a New Hampshire man, Oscar G. Barron, of the Ray mond & Whitcomb Grand hotel. He was born in Quechee, Windsor county, Vt., October 17, 1851, the son of Asa T. and Clarissy (Dem mon) Barron. His education was gained in the schools at White River Junction, Vt., and in the Williston (Vt.) and Thetford (Vt.) academies. His lifelong occupation has been hotel-keeping, with every department of which he is thoroughly acquainted, and in the pursuit of which he has gained a success that is almost unrivalled. The mere mention of the houses over which he has exercised a guiding care, tells the story of his remarkable career. The list includes the Senate restau rant at Washington, D.C.; Putnam hotel, Palatka, Florida; the great Eastman hotel, Hot Springs, Arkansas; Raymond & Whitcomb Grand, Chicago, Illinois; Twin Mountain House, Crawford House, Fabyan House, Mount Pleasant House, and Summit House in the White mountains. In addition to these business cares, Mr. Barron has found time and opportunity to enter extensively into public life. He has held about all the offices in the town of Carroll, including chair man of the board of selectmen for many years, justice of the peace, and member of the house of representatives. He acquired the title of colonel by service upon the staff of Gov. Charles H. Sawyer, and has held the office of postmaster through all changes of administra tion since he was 20 years of age. A Chicago writer, speaking of the Grand hotel, says: “The management of this unique hotel was entrusted by its promoters to Mr. Oscar G. Barron. The result is a splendid organization, excellent service, and a fine cuisine. Mr. Bar ron, who is a bluff New Englander of fine physique, gives his personal attention to every department of this unique hotel, his alertness and indefatigability being proverbial among those who know him.” OSCAR G. BARRON. 305 �DSON JAMES HILL, the son of James Riggs Hill and Sophia Pickering, was born in Concord, October 19, 1857, and was educated in the schools of that city and at St. Paul's school. At the age of seventeen he became book-keeper for J. R. Hill & Co., manu facturers of the Concord harness, and until 1884 was employed in that capacity. He then became landlord of the Phenix hotel, which had been for half a century one of the leading hostelries of the state, and maintained his relations with it until the organization of the Eagle & Phenix Hotel Co., in 1889, of which he became treasurer and man aging director, and is now the moving spirit of the corporation, which, by lavish expenditure of money, has remodelied the Eagle hotel, making it, in equipment, appurtenances, cuisine, and advantages, among the leading hotels in New England. Mr. Hill, in addition to his duties in connection with the management of this property, is also a trustee in the Union Guaranty Savings bank, and a director in the Capital Fire Insurance company. Mr. Hill is the principal owner and manager of the J. R. Hill estate, and his rent-roll covers many of the finest of the - stores for which Concord has of late become noted. As a financier Mr. Hill has developed remarkable sagacity, and with unerring acuteness has placed himself in the van of public progress in his native city. Improvement has waited rather upon him than he upon it; justly proud of his reputation as a landlord, he has increased his holdings in real estate, and has in each case improved the property that has come into his possession. Mr. Hill is a quiet, cultured gentleman in private life, suave and courteous in manner; in him the reputation of an honored name maintains itself, and the wisdom of a sagacious sire is perpetu EDSON J. H.ILL. ated. 306 �ALTER M. ROGERS was born at Plymouth, and is the son of John Rogers, a merchant of that place, who was a man of more than ordinary abilities, of fine presence, cultured literary taste, —in short, a true gentleman of the old school. Mr. Rogers's family is one of the best. His uncle, Nathaniel P. Rogers, was one of the early Abolitionists, and was associated with George Thompson, William Lloyd Garrison, and Wendell Phillips. He was the editor of The Herald of Freedom, an anti-slavery paper of those days. As a newspaper writer he was considered by his contemporaries unequalled by any in the jour nalistic field. Mr. Rogers himself has been in mercantile life since the age of seventeen, and for fully thirty years has been connected with the Bradley Fertilizer company, of Boston, the leading fertilizer company of America, whose representative he now is. In this capacity Mr. Rogers has visited every quarter of New Hampshire, and in each community that he has visited he numbers his friends by the score, winning them with ease, and retaining them with permanence. A lover of fine horses, Mr. Rogers has made his numerous tours through New Hampshire behind some of the finest roadsters that have ever pressed the highways of the state. His genial, sunny nature has endeared him to all with whom he VV has come in contact, in both a business and a social manner. His rela tions have been not only those of a business associate, but of a friend, —firm, enduring, substantial. Mr. Rogers is ardently in love with the beautiful scenery of his native state, and interested in all the measures looking to its preservation. Keen, clear in his perceptions, rapid in his conclusions, honorable in his dealings with all men, aided by the warmth of his sunny character, he has achieved a remarkable success for himself and his employers, a success that finds its more enduring encomium in his long years of service, in his increasing number of patrons, in the deepening of his fraternal ties. WALTER M. ROGERS. 307 �C LARK FERRON ROWELL was born in Goshen, February 20, 1834, and was educated in the common schools and Tubbs’s academy at Washington, under Prof. D. H. Sanborn. For many years he has resided in Keene, and has held municipal offices; was six years a member of the board of education, and has sat in the common council. During the administration of Governor Weston he was ser geant-at-arms of the New Hampshire legislature, and has been the candidate of his party for state treasurer at several different elections. In Keene he holds several positions of trust, having been a trustee in the Keene Five Cents Savings bank since its organization, treasurer of the Keene Humane society, and member of the board of health. For the past ten years he has been travelling agent of the Cheshire and Fitchburg railroads, numbering his acquaintances and friends by the hundreds, and having been second vice-president of the White Mountain Travellers' association. In Masonic circles Mr. Rowell stands high, having received all the degrees, up to and including the thirty-second, in regular order. For several years he was treasurer of the Hugh De Payens commandery, Knights Templar, of Keene, and is a member of the grand chapter of New Hampshire. Mr. Rowell is a most urbane gentleman, his occu pation naturally bringing him into contact with thousands of men annually. He has so delicately and tactfully conducted his business as to make each of those thousands of men his friend. The soul of honor. the positions of trust to which he has been chosen, and for which he has been made his party's candidate, but emphasize his integrity, and the various official positions which he has held serve only to call attention to his ability. In the city of Keene, in the state of New Hampshire. indeed through all New England, Mr. Rowell finds ready welcome by the unostentatious merit of his life, by the cordial friendliness of his greeting, and by the warm depths of his comprehensive friendship. CLARK F. ROWELL. 308 �EORGE ALVIN SANDERS was born in Laconia, December Io, G 1846, and was educated in the public schools of that place and at Appleton academy at New Ipswich. He began his business career by entering his father's store as a clerk, but shortly after, in 1864, he removed to Boston, where he became book-keeper for a wholesale house, relinquishing this a year later to enter the employ of Abram French & Co., by whom for twenty-one years he was employed as a travelling salesman, canvassing almost the entire New England states in his routes. In 1886 his father's failing health drew him back to his old home in Laconia, where, in company with his brother, he assumed the manage ment of his father's business, under the firm name of Sanders Brothers, a partnership which terminated in 1892, when Colonel Sanders assumed sole charge. As a Republican, Colonel Sanders has been prominent. In the legislature of 1889–90 he headed a successful legislative ticket in Laconia. In 1891 he was made an aide-de-camp on the staff of Gov ernor Tuttle, with the rank of colonel. In 1892 he was chosen a com missioner of Belknap county. Colonel Sanders was active in the formation of the White Mountain Travellers association, and serves it as secretary and treasurer. In the new city government of Laconia he holds the position of chief engineer of the fire department. He is a trustee of the Belknap Savings bank, and a director in the Laconia Gas company. In secret society circles he takes rank as a thirty-second degree Mason, eminent commander of Pilgrim commandery, Knights Templar, a Knight of Pythias, and a Red Man. And everywhere he takes rank as a whole-souled, genial, companionable, active man, the best of COL. GEORGE A. SANDERS. friends, the truest of comrades. 309 �R. GRAN VILLE P. CONN was born in Hillsborough, January 25, 1832, of mingled Scotch, Irish, and English ancestry. He resided at home until the age of sixteen, attending the common schools and working upon the farm, following this with a few months of school I) at Francestown and Pembroke academies, and with two years at the Military academy at Norwich, Vt., preparing himself for the profession of civil engineering, which ill-health compelled him to relinquish. He then studied medicine with Dr. H. B. Brown of Hartford, Vt., at the same time teaching school. He attended two courses of medical lec tures at Woodstock, Vt., and at Dartmouth Medical college, receiving his degree from that institution in 1856, and immediately began the practice of his profession in East Randolph, Vt., continuing it at Rich mond, in the same state, until August 19, 1862, when he was commis sioned assistant-surgeon in the Twelfth Vermont volunteers, serving with this regiment in the field; was mustered out of the United States service in 1863. In the fall of that year he came to Concord, where he has since remained in the practice of his profession, advancing until he stands in the lead in the medical profession in the state. Dr. Conn, as a physician, has given much attention to matters of public health, and has served as city physician of Concord, as president of the state board of health, and as vice-president of the National Association of Railway Surgeons. In all of these positions Dr. Conn has taken advance guard upon sanitary problems. The health laws of New Hampshire were largely drafted by him, and the present efficiency of the state board of health is largely due to his efforts during his years as president. Dr. Conn's ability has been recognized by the trustees of Dartmouth Med ical college, who honored him with a position upon the faculty of that DR. GRAN VILLE P. CONN. institution; and he is a member of numerous medical and scientific associations. 3 Io �F' A. STILLINGS was born at Jefferson, March 3O, 1849, the son of Anson Stillings and Phoebe de Forest (Kenison) Stillings. His preliminary education was secured in the high and pri vate schools, and he took a degree in medicine from Dartmouth Med ical college in 1870, and completed his professional studies at the Rotunda in Dublin, Ireland, from which he graduated in 1874. After graduating from Dartmouth, he was assistant physician at the McLean hospital in Somerville, Mass., for three years; then he went abroad, where he studied in Dublin, Paris, and London, returning to this country in 1874, and settling in Concord, where he has since resided, and has secured a prominent position among the medical fraternity of the state, and has built up an exacting practice, which extends to wide territorial limits. During his residence in Concord, Dr. Stillings has served as United States pension examining surgeon, and as chief sur geon for the Concord division of the Concord & Montreal railroad. He has been connected with the hospital service in Concord since its incep tion, and is now a visiting physician and surgeon on the staff of the Margaret Pillsbury general hospital. From 1891 to 1893 he was sur geon-general of the New Hampshire National Guard, by appointment from Governor Tuttle. Dr. Stillings, though still young, may recount many a weighty professional achievement. A solidity of learning, a brilliancy of execution, a readiness of diagnosis, and a skilfulness in treatment, have combined to win him professional standing and success, and among his fellows in the profession, as well as among those who know him, he is hailed as a genial, cultured, and welcome companion. 3 II �New Hampshire A MONG the prominentC.physicians ofwho was born at classed Dr. Anson Alexander, must be Littleton, October 10, 1855, and was educated at the New Hampton institute and Colby academy, New London. His parents were among the pioneers of northern New Hampshire. Both great grandfathers were Revolu tionary soldiers, and fought at Bunker Hill. His medical education was obtained in Philadelphia, at the Hahnemann Medical college, Phil adelphia school of anatomy and surgery, and the Pennsylvania hospital, receiving his diploma from that institution in 1881. Dr. Alexander's career in the medical college was characterized by high scholarship. In 1880 he won the one hundred dollar gold medal for superior scholarship in all branches, the first honor of that degree ever taken by a New England student. In September following his graduation from the med ical college, Dr. Alexander began the practice of his profession at Pen acook, where he has since resided, each year adding to his success. His practice, from the first, was large, and in later years he has come to be almost a specialist in diseases of lungs, and in that peculiarly New Eng land disease, the scourge consumption. This disease Dr. Alexander has made a special study, and as years have gone on and opportunities increased he has given more and more attention to the alleviation and cure of it, and his success has been very gratifying. As a physician in general practice also, his skill has been called constantly into requisition by the demands of a practice covering territory of miles in extent. In the community in which he lives Dr. Alexander stands high in every circle. He is a Mason, a Knight Templar, a member of Mount Horeb commandery. The enterprising physician has been also a good citizen, his time has been freely given in reply to public demands, and to the extent of his power he has served the community well. He is yet young, and his successes lie before him. Some are past, yet those that have gone are such as to indicate that greater ones are yet beyond. �was born July 29, H., D IXI CROSBY, M.D., Alpheus Benning 1869, at Hanover, N. sur son of the late Prof. Crosby, professor of gical anatomy at Bellevue hospital, New York city, and grandson of the late Prof. Dixi Crosby, the celebrated physician and surgeon who was dean of Dartmouth's medical faculty for thirty years. His preparatory studies were pursued at Holderness school, Holderness, N. H., and at Tufts college, Somerville, Mass. He received his medical education at Bellevue Hospital Medical college, New York city, and at the Dartmouth Medical college, at which institution he graduated with high honor and distinction in 1890. Prior to his graduation he was appointed demonstrator of anatomy and prosector at Dartmouth Medical college. In 1890 he commenced the practice of his profession in New York city, where he was appointed clinical assistant in the genito-urinary class, out patient department of Bellevue, and also to a similar position in the Vanderbilt clinic. At the same time, he received the appointment of clinical assistant in the throat department of Bellevue. In 1891 he was appointed assistant visiting surgeon, O. P. D., of St. Mary's hospital, which position he filled until March, 1892, when he removed to Exeter, N. H., where he is now engaged in his profession. In the same year he graduated at the Broome-street Midwifery dispensary in New York city. He is a member of the New York County Medical association, and fellow of the New Hampshire State Medical society. In 1895 he was elected a member of the American Academy of Social and Political Advancement, and also appointed pension examiner by President Cleve land. By reason of his interest in the Humane society, he was appointed by Sheriff Coffin deputy sheriff to enforce the laws for prevention of cruelty to animals, in 1893. In 1891 he presented to the profession the DR. DIXI CROSBY. “Crosby Surgical Needle Holder,” an improved and valuable instrument in the practice of surgery. He is unmarried. 3I3 �HE name and fame of Dr. J. Alonzo Greene, like good wine T “needs no bush.” He was born in Whitingham, Vt., October 5, 1845, the son of Reuben and Lydia (Wasto) Greene, and was educated in the schools of Boston and at the Ohio Medical institute at Cincin nati, from which he graduated in 1867. Dr. Greene's education was preceded by hardship, for in 1861 he set out from Boston with three dollars and brought up at Pike's Peak, Colorado, where he enlisted in Company H, First Colorado cavalry. He was wounded in battle at Sand Creek, but served throughout the war and was mustered out at Fort Leavenworth in 1865. After his graduation from the Medical college, Dr. Greene for several years was engaged in private practice, but the fortunate discovery of “Dr. Greene's Nervura,” a vegetable remedy of great merit, turned him from the path of private practice to that of a dispenser of patent medicine, and he built up a business which is bounded only by civilization. Now, however, he has in a measure retired from the exacting cares of his large business, and at Long Island in Lake Winnipiseogee he has established a poultry and stock farm, the largest and most beautiful in the world, where with lavish hand he entertains and enjoys the goods which the gods have provided. Dr. Greene is prominent in Masonry, Odd Fellowship, and the Knights of Pythias, and is a member of the Amoskeag Veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic. The doctor organized and is the president and principal owner of the Winnipiseogee Transportation company, as well as other enterprises about the lake region. DR, J. ALONZO GREENE. 3I4 �D". EDWARD BOYNTON DAVIS, secretary of the New Hamp shire board of registration in dentistry, was born in Concord, April 2, 1854, and is the son of Charles W. Davis and Helen M. (Boynton) Davis. He pursued a course of study in the public schools of his native city, and entered the dental office of Cummings & Young, in March, 1873, remaining there for nearly six years, during which time he also attended the Boston Dental college, graduating with the class of 1879. Immediately upon his graduation Dr. Davis returned to his native city and established himself in practice, where, with constantly increas ing success, he has since remained. His patients have grown yearly more numerous, and his standing among his professional associates has been annually enhanced, as is attested by the fact that he is now vice president of the New Hampshire Dental society, and vice-president of the Alumni association of the Boston Dental college, and member of the New England Dental society and of the National association of dental examiners. His position as secretary of the New Hampshire board of registration in dentistry was assumed in 1891, by appointment of Governor Tuttle, upon the formation of the board. Aside from his prominence in his profession, Dr. Davis has been active in other walks of life, having been one of the promoters of the Young Men's Christian association in Concord, and is at present one of its most active coad jutors. Though never holding office, Dr. Davis has evinced a warm interest in politics, taking a prominent part in successive municipal cam paigns. Dr. Davis is a most courteous gentleman, well schooled in the amenities of life; in him one finds a warm friend, to whom is yielded the credit of worth, and for him the future presents inspiring views of hope crowned with the reward that follows faithful, meritorious work in any line of life, especially when measured, as in the present case, with the “golden rule.” DR. EDWARD BOYNTON DAVIS. 3 I5 �ON. GEORGE W. PIERCE was born in Winchester, April 24, 1833. He was educated in Townshend, Vt., at the New England Institute in New York city, and at Shelburne Falls, Mass. H He studied medicine with his father, Hosea Pierce, a famous old-time physician, and was graduated from the Berkshire (Mass.) medical col lege in 1854. He established himself in practice in his native town and has since resided there, with the exception of a year and a half spent in the service of his country as assistant surgeon and surgeon of the First New Hampshire cavalry. Dr. Pierce's military experience was filled with excitement. In November, 1864, he was wounded and made prisoner, and was confined until the following March in Libby prison. During his incarceration he was promoted to be surgeon for meritorious and gallant conduct on the field. His military service em braced participation in fifty-two battles and he was wounded five times. Following his service in the army he took up his practice in Winches ter, and served until 1875 as pension examining surgeon, being again appointed in 1893 and was removed by the Cleveland administration. He served upon the staff of Governor Moody Currier as surgeon-general, and in the Grand Army of the Republic has held the position of com mander of E. N. Taft post. For twenty-five years he has been a jus tice of the peace. He has always been an active partisan, and for twenty years was a member of the Republican state committee. In 1875 he was a member of the house of representatives, and in 1891 represented his district in the New Hampshire senate. In the medical profession Dr. Pierce takes a high rank, his practice being both exten sive and lucrative, and is followed with a remarkable measure of success. In all public affairs he takes an ardent interest, and in private life his kindly disposition endears him to an ever-increasing circle of friends. HON. (EORGE W. PIERCE. 3 16 �EN. CHARLES W. STEVENS, of Nashua, was born in Caven dish, Vt., in 1844. For more than forty-six years he has resided in New Hampshire, and here has won his success in life, a success ustly entitling him to be ranked among the leaders of the state. In business life, General Stevens is a builder and contractor, the owner of extensive quarries, and a director or stockholder in many manufacturing corporations. During the war General Stevens served with the First New Hampshire cavalry, and has been a prominent member of the Grand Army of the Republic since the formation of the order. He is a past commander of John G. Foster post, Nashua, and in 1892 he was an aide-de-camp on the personal staff of Gen. John Palmer, com mander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. In 1889, upon the erection of the New Hampshire Soldiers' home at Tilton, General Stevens was selected by Governor Goodell as one of the first board of managers, and by re-appointment from Governor Tuttle he still holds the position. From Governor Tuttle also he was honored with an appointment as quartermaster-general on his staff. General Stevens has always been a Republican, and as such has been valuable to his party as a leader or a counsellor. His fellow-citizens repeatedly elected him a member of the Nashua common council, of which body he was presi dent for one term; and for four years he was a member of the board of education in his city. In 1885 he was a member of the house of rep resentatives, and in the campaigns of 1888 and the four years following, he was the efficient chairman of the Republican city committee. General Stevens, though born in Vermont, has lived so long in New Hampshire as to have assimilated the characteristics of the state. He is indus trious, therefore successful; he is genial, therefore popular; he is hon orable, therefore respected. �A.J. HARRY B. CILLEY was born in Manchester, May 13, 1862, and is the son of the late Jacob G. and Martha B. Cilley, his mother being the daughter of the late Rev. Nathaniel Bouton, D. D., of Concord, for more than forty years pastor of the North church and first state historian of New Hampshire. At the age of eight years Major Cilley went to Europe, where in the schools of Germany and Switzerland he laid the foundation of his education, completing his course of study in the public schools of Manchester after his return to M America, and in St. Paul's school, Concord, where he remained four years. Following this, he was a student at the Cambridge (Mass.) High school, and afterwards studied in the law school of Harvard university. For two years thereafter, Major Cilley was connected with a broker's firm in Boston, and was for a year engaged in mercantile pur suits with his cousin, Bradbury J. Cilley, at Buffalo, N. Y. During the three years following these employments he resided at Concord, where he gave much of his time to his official duties in connection with the New Hampshire National Guard, with which organization he began his connection in May, 1882, when he became commissary-sergeant in the Third regiment. May 24, 1884, he was promoted to be first lieutenant and regimental quartermaster, and May Io, 1889, was again promoted to be major and inspector of rifle practice in the First brigade, holding this position until February 6, 1891, when he took up his residence in Washington, D.C., whither he was called by appointment as private secretary to the second auditor of the treasury. On November 2, 1891, Major Cilley was commissioned first lieutenant and adjutant of the Sixth battalion of the District of Columbia National Guard, and was MAJ. HARRY B. CILLEY. promoted to the position of captain and adjutant of the Second regi ment in the same organization in the following December, holding that position at the present time. �J' GANNON, JR., now residing in Manchester, was born in Maine, forty-one years ago, and has resided in Manchester for many years, where he has followed the business of an interior decorator, being renowned for the remarkably fine work that he has turned out, decorating many of the most important public buildings, churches, halls, business places, and the finest residences throughout the state, among them being the Rockingham House, at Portsmouth, and Governor Smith's elegant residence at Hillsborough Bridge, Mr. Gannon has served meritoriously in the New Hampshire National Guard, as adjutant of the First regiment, for three years, serving also under Generals White and Patterson as brigade commissary for four years. He is at present adjutant of the battalion of Amoskeag Veterans, and is also connected with the military affairs of the state as captain of Company C, Man chester, the Upton light infantry. Mr. Gannon is a Mason, and a Knight Templar. He is also a member of the Red Men, having served as a district deputy in that order, and having passed through the chairs in Agawan's tribe, No. 80. Mr. Gannon is a genial, companionable man, numbering his friends throughout the state by hundreds, and his prominence among New Hampshire's citizens is due to his own manly qualities, that have won for him the approbation of those about him. 319 �HERE is a man in Manchester who has seen the entire develop ment of the city thus far, and who has typified in himself the in dustry, skill, honesty, faithfulness, liberality, goodfellowship, loyalty, and readiness which have been the characteristics of her people. He was one of her best mechanics. He was for sixteen years her popular postmaster. He has always been one of her best citizens. He is everybody's friend and helper. He was one of the founders of the Re publican party and no other has done more to promote its success. He is honest above suspicion, generous to a fault, genial, unassuming, genuine everywhere and at all times. Joseph L. Stevens was born upon what is now the city farm in Manchester, January 15, 1827. He was the son of Ephraim and Olive Leach Stevens. He attended the district school at Manchester Centre until he was fifteen years old, and then received instruction two terms in a private academy kept by John G. Sherburne, which completed his school education. In 1846 he en tered the Amoskeag machine shop, where he remained until February 2, 1849, when he started for California via Panama. After two years spent in mining and other Pacific coast pursuits, he returned to his lathe in the machine shop in Manchester. In 1854 he was employed a few months in Lawrence, and then went to Boston, where he worked at JOSEPH L. STEVENS. his trade four years. In 1858 he again settled in Manchester, and built the pump for the first Amoskeag fire-engine. He continued to construct pumps for those engines until 1870, when he was appointed postmaster, a position which he filled so acceptably that he was re appointed again and again, and a fourth time, and served until the place was wanted for a Democratic partisan in 1886, when he retired. He has since been engaged to some extent in the insurance business and the management of the Manchester Street railway. �WO of the sons of the late John Farr have been prominently T identified with general affairs in this state. These are Evarts W. Farr, who died while a member of congress, and George Farr, who easily holds a position among the most prominent and useful citizens in his locality. His mother was Tryphena (Morse) Farr. He early learned the lessons of self-reliance, under circumstances which required steady industry, and forbade him the ordinary recreations which to the modern youth are regarded as a necessity. He was prepared for col lege at the Thetford academy, in Vermont, and passed honorably through a full college course at Amherst and Dartmouth, graduating at the latter in 1862. Soon after he enlisted for a three years term, assisted in raising Company D, of the Thirteenth regiment, at Littleton, and served as its captain through the war. He was severely wounded, June 1, 1864, at the Battle of Cold Harbor, and was unable to partici pate in the further campaigns of his regiment, but did good service on courts-martial and military commissions, at Norfolk, Va., until mustered out in 1865, as the senior captain of his regiment, which was the first organized body of Union troops that entered the rebel capital. Captain Farr prepared himself for admission to the bar, but the condition of his health prevented the gratification of his purpose in this direction. He engaged in trade and manufacturing for some five years; was deputy sheriff nine years, selectman two years, collector two years, and justice of the police court of Littleton since 1880. Several years ago he pur chased the Oak Hill House, and has made it a famous summer hostelry. For several years he was master of Northern Pomona grange. He was for many years a member of the board of education, trustee of the public library, and chairman of the committee on town history. He was active CAPT. GEORGE FARR. in instituting a post of the Grand Army at Littleton, was one of its early commanders, and was commander of New Hampshire G. A. R. in 1886. �RA PARKER, the founder of the glove business in Littleton, the general manager and treasurer of the Saranac Glove Co., was born at Sugar Hill, October 7, 1846. He is the son of the late Silas Parker and Eliza Stevens Parker. While attending the common school and the academy at Lisbon, he devoted his evenings to the making of gloves and mittens. When nineteen years of age he came to Littleton. Bringing his ingenuity to bear upon the tanning business in its relation to the making of gloves and mittens, he was soon manufacturing leather with the grain on, a process for glove stock unknown to the world up to that time. With push, sagacity, and hard work, he laid the founda tions for a successful business career, and the working out of his ideas has led to the industry of which Littleton is justly proud. He conducted the business alone until 1875, when the firm of Ira Parker & Co. was formed. This firm continued, under the successful management of Mr. Parker, until all the glove interests of the town were combined in the present stock company on December 31, 1889. As a citizen Mr. Parker is liberal and public-spirited. He is a generous contributor to the support of the religious interests of the town, is a member of the Masonic bodies, represented the town in the legislature of 1887, and is a director in both the Littleton National and Savings banks. He has recently purchased a mountain, lying beyond his extensive farm lands, about two miles from the village, and by a liberal expenditure of money has an excellent road to the top, which commands one of the finest mountain views in the state. November 23, 1869, he was married to I Miss Louise R. Bronson of Littleton, N. H., with whom he lived until IRA PARKER. her death January 7, 1879. June 1, 1882, he married Miss Mandane A. Wright of Boston, Mass., with whom he is now living. To them have been born two interesting children, a son and a daughter. �HE paternal ancestry of Mr. Corning was of English origin. The maternal line was Irish-Presbyterian. His father was Nathaniel Corning, and his T That branch settled at Beverly, Mass. mother, Mary (McMurphy) Corning. Benjamin H. was born at Litch field, July 15, 1835. His early education was in the schools there and at Manchester. Developing aptitude for mechanical pursuits, he had thoroughly covered the machinist's trade in the Amoskeag locomotive works before he had fully come to manhood. With this tuition he entered the employ of the Grand Trunk railroad at Gorham. He was with this corporation several years. Subsequently he engaged in trade at Grove ton, and was made postmaster there by appointment of President Lin coln. In 1866 he was made sheriff of Coös county by commission from Gov. Frederick Smythe, and served a full term of four years. Mean time, President Lyon of the B., C. & M. railroad was preparing to ex tend his railroad system on two branches into Coös county and the White mountains. Mr. Corning became associated with him in this work in 1869, and was ever after one of his most trusted assistants. In the last years before the transfer to the Boston & Lowell was superintendent of the northern division. company, he In 1869 he made his res idence in Lancaster, and in 1882 at Littleton, where he found a more central location for attention to his duties as superintendent. From 1885 to 1889 he again held the office of sheriff, having been the first Republican elected to it under the changed constitution. His insurance agency, established at Littleton in 1885, is one of the most reliable and best conducted in northern New Hampshire. He has earned a repu tation as a most capable man of affairs, and in the management of those large interests which are involved in the great industrial and me chanical undertakings of the present time, he stands in the front rank. 323 �HE town of Littleton has drawn liberally on the strong and pro T gressive families of the Green Mountain state for leaders in its business and professional circles. A representative of this region is Charles C. Smith, president of the board of trade. He was born in Danville, Vt., August 18, 1832, his parents being Hiram B. Smith and Catharine (Colby) Smith. They came to Littleton long before it had attained any such importance as a commercial or manufacturing centre as it now enjoys. Their sons were educated in the local common and high schools. Both adopted the occupation of their father, hardware and tinware manufacturing. The subject of this sketch has devotedly pursued this business for forty years, seven (from 1856 to 1864) at Gor ham, and the remainder at Littleton. In that period he has accom plished a large success. In the full possession of his physical and mental powers, with the record of a long, profitable, and honorable business career behind him, he now retires to a well earned respite from business responsibilities. Mr. Smith has been repeatedly an incum bent of public office, but never from his own seeking of it. He was town clerk in 1865, '66, '67, and '68; selectman at Gorham, in 1863; representative in the legislature, from Littleton, in 1869 and 1870; and for three successive terms he has been elected chairman of the board of supervisors, irrespective of the partisan result of the election on other parts of the ticket. His conection with Freemasonry goes almost back to the date of the establishment of Burns lodge at Littleton, in 1859. He has always been zealously devoted to this institution. He is a member of Franklin chapter, of Lisbon; Omega council, of Plymouth; Aleppo temple, of Boston, and he has received the thirty second degree in the consistory at Nashua. He was a charter member of St. Gerard commandery of Knights Templar, of Littleton, and its CHARLES C. SMITH. eminent commander in 1888. 324 �M R. GREENE became a resident of Littleton in his youth, and has ever since remained prominently identified with the affairs of the town. His parents were Josiah Greene and Rebekah Cram (Bailey) Greene. He was born in Weare, N.H., July 17, 1836. He received an academic education in the Green Mountain Liberal institute at South Woodstock, Vt. For some years he followed a mechanical trade, but gradually his adaptation to broader business pursuits became recognized, and he was called to manage important undertakings. He was a Republican in politics at the time of the formation of the party, and has consistently adhered to its principles and policies. He early identified himself with the Masonic institution, and was master of Burns lodge at Littleton for several years. He was made a chapter Mason at Lisbon, and in 1868 became a charter member of St. Gerard command ery and its first eminent commander. He was also master of Omega council while it was located at Littleton. He is a 32 degree member of the consistory at Nashua. He was grand commander of Knights Tem plar of New Hampshire in 1877. Mr. Greene entered the army in Sep tember, 1864, as orderly sergeant of Company I, First New Hampshire heavy artillery, and December 26, 1864, was promoted to second lieu tenant of Company I. He served faithfully to the end of the war, when he entered the federal government service as route agent in the railway mail. After ten years in this employment he resigned, and accepted the office of indexer of records in the New Hampshire state treasury, December, 1889. He was occupied on this work two years and two months. This laborious and difficult task covered the archives in one department for the whole period of our state and provincial existence. He was appointed postmaster at Littleton by President Harrison in March, 1891. The same painstaking industry, and unostentatious de votion to duty that have always marked his career, have placed him among those who are justly regarded as model postmasters. 325 �HARLES FRANKLIN EASTMAN is one of the solid men of C northern New Hampshire. Born in Littleton, October 1, 1841, the son of Hon. Cyrus Eastman and Susan French (Tilton) Eastman, he was educated in the local public schools, the Kimball Union acad emy, and the Business college of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. When he entered their employ as book-keeper, in 1858, the Eastmans were vet eran merchants. CHARLES He became a member of the firm of Eastman, Tilton & Co. in January, 1866, and upon the decease of Franklin Tilton the firm was reorganized, Colonel Eastman remaining at the head, with C. F. Eastman as the junior partner. For many years C. & C. F. Eastman were unquestionably the foremost merchants in the White mountain region. They occupied the “depot store,” one of the land marks of trade in Littleton. In 1882 they sold the business to Edson, Bailey & Eaton. Meantime, Charles F. Eastman had married Mary Ida Taft, daughter of Richard and Lucinda (Knight) Taft, who had made the Profile House a famous hostelry. Mrs. Eastman deceased in 1887, and he married Mary R. Colby in 1891. His children are a son and a daugh ter. He is averse to holding public positions, but some way or other his neighbors manage occasionally to get the benefit of his sagacious administration of responsible offices. He has served as a member since 1882, and treasurer since 1885, of the school board in Union district; trustee and treasurer of the public library; selectman three terms; each time enjoying the special compliment of a unanimous election; member and treasurer of the committee on town history; national bank director and vice-president of the Littleton Savings bank, and a mem ber of the present legislature. His church relations are with the Con gregationalists. Littleton has two strong local Masonic organizations, a lodge and a commandery. Mr. Eastman is a working member of both bodies, and is serving at the present time as master of Burns lodge, and is a 32 degree Mason. FRANKLIN EAST MAN. 326 �MONG the rising young men in the profession of medicine in A northern New Hampshire, is Dr. McGregor, of Littleton. a native of Bethlehem, born June, 1853. He is His parents were Willard A. McGregor and Almira G. (Blandin) McGregor. Dr. McGregor was educated in the common and high schools at Bethlehem, and in the seminaries at Tilton and New Hampton. His medical preceptors were Dr. Geo. S. Gove, of Whitefield, and Dr. L. B. How, of Manchester. He was graduated in medicine at the Dartmouth Medical college in 1878. His first location in practice was at Lunenburg, Vt., where he remained from October in the year of his graduation till August, 1880. Since that time he has been located at Littleton, and has in that vicinity built up an extensive and lucrative practice. His characteristics as a practitioner are thoroughness in diagnosis, skilful appreciation of the necessities of the case in hand, and wisdom and courage in the applica tion of remedies. Dr. McGregor, besides keeping himself in close touch with the best medical thought, as it is reflected in the current technical and periodical literature of the profession, takes time to re vise and perfect his acquirements in the medical arts by courses in the best post-graduate medical schools and hospitals of the metropolis. He is an authority in preventive medicine, and has served repeatedly as health officer. His administration of this duty has always been wise and efficient, and his reports are terse and instructive. Always one of the most active members of the White Mountain Medical society, he has often contributed papers and addresses in its proceedings, and in 1889 was its president. His biographical notices of Drs. Tuttle and Moody were especially commendable. He is a member of the New Hampshire Medical society, and one of the board of censors. He is a Free Mason, is identified with the Congregational church, and is a sturdy Democrat in politics, and influential in the councils of that DR. GEORGE W. MCGREGOR. party. 327 �GRADUATE of the old bank of Newbury, Mr. Hatch came the service of the Littleton National and Savings banks when he had just passed his majority. He had, however, already A to attracted favorable attention as a successful cashier of the Bank of Chel sea, Vt. The Littleton banks were then but little advanced beyond the state of financial experiment. In his twenty years of service as their chief executive officer, he has seen the deposits in the National bank advanced from $30,000 to $250,000, and those in the Savings bank increased from $40,000 to $1,130, ooo. As treasurer of the one, and president of the other, of these institutions, he is now recognized as a man who has won an enviable position in business and finances on his merits. In the prime of life, he now stands before the public with a character unspotted by any vice of act or habit, with a business career unmarred by failure, and with the respect and confidence of his fellows, not limited by party divisions, personal associations, or immediate constitu encies. Though always persistent and unlagging in devotion to the respon sible business offices which he has accepted, Mr. Hatch has never been unmindful of the duties devolving upon him as a citizen. In the affairs of the church, in municipal progress, in social organizations, and in all legis lative work assigned him, and as a square party man in fair politics, his associates have learned to rely upon his judgment, because it is seldom at OSCAR C. fault, and to expect certain results from his efforts, because, though unos tentatious, they are none the less wisely directed. He is a representative of that class of men whose advice is oftenest sought by the people in all conditions. He is a genial companion, and a faithful friend. His home life is the centre of the most agreeable domestic relations, and a rational and kindly hospitality. This is his first service in the legislature, but he takes his place by the law of “natural selection” at the head of the committee on banks in the house of representatives, and he is a con spicuously useful and successful legislator. HATCH. 328 �HE three sons of Adam and Sally Chandler of Bedford have each In the finan T attained prominence in an especial line of activity. cial circles of New Hampshire each ranks with the leaders. The oldest of these sons, Henry Chandler, was born in Bedford, October 30, 1830, and his education was acquired in the district schools. At the age of twenty-one, Mr. Chandler left the farm of his father and removed to Nashua, where he began a business career as clerk in a grocery and hardware store. In October, 1854, he removed to Manchester, and en tered the employ of Plumer & Bailey, clothing dealers, with whom as employé and partner he remained until March 1, 1870, when he sold his interest and went to Boston to become a member of the firm of Sibley, Cumner & Co., wholesale dealers in tailors' trimmings, retain ing his interest there until 1879. During his business residence in Boston, Mr. Chandler still made his home in Manchester, and at the conclusion of his relations with the firm last mentioned he became con nected with the Amoskeag Savings bank in the latter city, and was made its treasurer in 1884, still holding the position. In addition to his duties in connection with the bank, Mr. Chandler is treasurer of the Manchester & Lawrence railroad, in which position he succeeded his brother, Hon. George Byron Chandler, is president of the Brown Lum ber company at Whitefield, and member of the board of water commis sioners of Manchester, and is the oldest director in point of service of the Amoskeag National bank Mr. Chandler, as a business man, has displayed through all his life the family characteristic, the art of winning success. Following in the same line of work in which his brothers have also achieved renown, it is rather remarkable that so HENRY many members of one family should have become so conspicuous, yet CHANI) LER. the success of each may be clearly traced to the exercise of the natural ability with which each is endowed. 329 �LONZO ELLIOTT was born in Augusta, Me., July 25, 1849. A and is the son of Albert Elliott and Adeline Waterman (Black burn) Elliott. He completed his education at the New Hampshire Conference seminary at Tilton, and began life as a clerk in a country store in Coös county, then becoming telegraph operator and clerk in Tilton and Wentworth, and in 1869 going to Manchester to become telegraph operator and ticket clerk of the Concord railroad with James R. Kendrick, succeeding to the position of ticket agent in 1870, and holding it until 1893. Yet Mr. Elliott's reputation has been made in other walks of life than that afforded by his duties in the railroad office. He is a director in the Garvin's Falls Power company, the New Hampshire Life Insurance company, and the Guaranty Savings bank: is clerk of the People's Gas-Light company, and is secretary of the Citizens Building and Loan association, and is treasurer of the Elliott Manufacturing company and the Bank of New England, and president of the Manchester Electric Light company. Mr. Elliott is prominent in the ranks of Trinity commandery, Knights Templar, and is one of the charter members of the Derryfield club, the leading social organization of Manchester. Mr. Elliott has many business connec tions, making him one of the Queen City's most hustling citizens. He has never aspired to political office, although his name has been prom inently mentioned among Democratic candidates for mayor of the city. He is in hearty sympathy with the wage-earner, the manufacturer, and the merchant, and deeply interested in matters pertaining to the advancement of Manchester. ALONZO ELLIOTT. 33c �RANK WEST ROLLINS was born in Concord, February 24, He was educated in the schools of Concord, by Moses Woolson, at the Massa chusetts Institute of Technology, class of 1881, and at the Harvard law school. His law preceptor was Hon. John Y. Mugridge, and he was admitted to the bar in August, 1882. For one year he practised his profession and then entered the banking business, establishing the firm of E. H. Rollins & Sons, becoming vice president of the house after its incorporation. To the work of the house he has given his close personal attention and is now in charge of its Boston office, though still residing in Concord. For relaxation he has turned to literature and the military. In the New Hampshire National Guard he has served in various capacities, from private in the Rollins Guards to position on the brigade staff as assistant adjutant-general with the rank of lieutenant colonel. In literature Colonel Rollins has made his name known by fragmentary contributions to the periodical press, and by more pretentious publications, which have been received with favor. Colonel Rollins is a F 1860, the son of Edward Henry and Ellen (West) Rollins. careful man, careful in his work, in his business, careful with his friend ships, and above all careful of the good name which he bears so modestly and so well. FRANK WEST ROLLINS. �ENRY OAKES KENT, a gallant son of New Hampshire, and a son of Richard Peabody Kent and Emily Mann Oakes, was born in Lancaster February 7, 1834. He was educated at Lancaster academy and at Norwich Military university, graduating in the class of 1854. He studied law with Hon. Jacob Benton, was admitted to the bar in 1858, and for twelve years was editor and proprietor of the Coös Republican, conducting that newspaper with rare ability until 1870, in which year he became engaged in office business and also turned his attention to banking and manufacturing, as treasurer and a director of the Lancaster savings bank, and as manager and one of the owners of the Lancaster paper mill. During the war he was appointed aide to the adjutant-general, to organize the recruiting service in April, 1861. He was made assistant adjutant-general of the state April 30 of the same year, and colonel of the Seventeenth regiment, New Hampshire volunteer infantry, October 23, 1862, his rank and service being recognized by special act of congress July 21, 1892. He has held numerous positions of political importance and personal responsi bility, serving as bank commissioner in 1866, 1867, and 1868, as pres idential elector in 1864, moderator at Lancaster over twenty years, assistant clerk of the house of representatives in 1855, 1856, and clerk in 1857, 1858, and 1859, as member of the house in 1862, 1868, 1869, and 1883, as state senator in 1885, as delegate to the Chicago conven tion of 1860, the Cincinnati convention of 1872, and the national Dem ocratic convention in 1884, as naval officer at the Port of Boston from 1885 to 1890, as president of the Lancaster Trust company and as a director in sundry railroad, insurance, and banking companies. He rode as colonel of the Governor's Horse Guards, has been grand com mander of Knights Templar, post commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, three times the candidate of his party for congress, and a commissioner to adjust the eastern boundary of the state. . HENRY O. KENT. 33 �ILLIAM F. THAYER was born in Kingston, March 13, 1846, where his grandfather, Rev. Elihu Thayer, D. D., was for more than thirty years the pastor of the village church. Mr. Thayer's parents removed to Meriden in 1855, and there in Kimball Union academy he secured his education, coming in 1865 to Concord to become a clerk in the post-office where, soon after being promoted to chief clerk, he remain ed four years. He then spent a few months in the West, and returned to Concord, serving for a brief time in the counting-room of the Elwell Furniture company and then entering the employ of the First National bank, and coming through successive promotions to be assistant cashier, cashier, and president. His other financial connections embrace mem VV bership in the directories of some of the most eminent and soundest WILLIAM F. THAYER. fiscal institutions. In 1892 Mr. Thayer was chosen treasurer of the Republican state committee and still holds that position. Since 1879 he has been treasurer of the city of Concord. Mr. Thayer is a Mason and a Knight Templar. In the little more than twenty years of Mr. Thayer's connection with the First National bank the patronage of the bank has largely increased, the amount of its surplus has been multiplied, it has moved into the most spacious and elegant quarters of any New Hampshire fiscal institution, it has established itself in new lines of financial enterprise; it has been progressive in all directions. In the city of Concord Mr. Thayer has won an enviable place in the esteem of the people. Though enterprising he has not been rash, and his judg ment has been sought in matters of great financial import to the city and its investors. His hand is ever ready to assist those who are below and is never reached out to drag down those who may, perchance, be above. �ON. MATTHEW GAULT EMERY was born in Pembroke in H 1818, was one of six brothers, and of a patriotic ancestry, both his grandfathers having been prominent officers in the New Hampshire contingent of the Continental army. Mr. Emery attended the best schools and academies in his native town, and then, deciding to enter an active business life, left the home farm in 1837, coming to Baltimore, where an elder brother was then living. Choosing the occupation of builder and architect, he apprenticed himself as a stone mason. In 1840 Mr. Emery received his first public contract, cutting the stone for the post-office department building. In 1842 he made his permanent residence in Washington, and from that time until 1872 was actively engaged in the execution of public and private contracts, doing much of the stone work on the Capitol, and all of the public buildings. Dur ing all these contracts, Mr. Emery never had any trouble with his work men, his liberality to them always securing the best mechanics. Mr. Emery held many official positions under the city government of Wash ington, being for many years a member of the board of aldermen, and in 1870 was elected mayor as a “citizens candidate,” receiving a majority of 3, 194, every ward giving him a plurality. His inaugural address contained the following sentences: “I am a Republican, but my Republicanism is based on principle, and is not mere partisanship.” “I claim no right which I am not willing to accord to all Americans, without regard to race or religion.” In the religious, charitable, and business life of the national capital Mr. Emery has been and still is a conspicuous leader. The limits of this article will not permit an enum eration of the many enterprises covered by these heads in which he is ON . MATTHEW GAULT EMERY. an officer or director. 334 �ORACE G. CHASE is a native of Hopkinton. He was born July 9, 1827, and was educated in Hopkinton academy. His father, the Hon. Horace Chase, was a lawyer and for many years judge of probate for Merrimack county, and postmaster, but on account of his professional and judicial duties could give to the office but little personal attention, and installed our subject, who was then but twelve years old, as deputy postmaster. At the age of sixteen Horace became an appren tice in the mathematical instrument store of Samuel Thaxter & Son, Boston, and remained there until his health failed, when he returned home, and in 1852 followed his brothers to Chicago. In 1855 he became a partner in the firm of Rees, Chase & Co., examiners of real estate titles. A few years later, Mr. Chase, with his brother, bought out the Interest of Mr. Rees and continued the business till the time of the great fire in 1871, which destroyed every vestige of the county and court records. Having saved most of their indices to the lost records, Mr. Chase effected a consolidation of his own firm with that of two others engaged in the same occupation, when the business of furnishing abstracts of titles was resumed, confidence in real estate titles fully restored, and the rebuilding of Chicago commenced. The consolidated firms were true to their trust and loyal to Chicago, refusing to sell their indices at any price to a syndicate, who would have withdrawn them from their legitimate uses, and made them solely a source of personal profit. The result can be imagined, when it is remembered that these books contained the sole and only evidences of titles to real estate worth more than seven hundred million dollars. Mr. Chase has been closely identified with the history and growth of Chicago for the past forty years, and with unlimited faith in its future, has improved his opportunities and been very successful as a business man. HORACE G. CHASE. 335 �W' LUNT MELCHER was born in Gilford (Ward 6. of Laconia) October 7, 1832, and was fitted for college at Gil ford academy, graduating from Bowdoin in 1856. For two years he was principal of Gilford academy, and then read law with the Hon. E. A. Hibbard. He was admitted to the bar in 1862, and began prac tice; soon after relinquishing his professional duties because of failing health, though he has always retained his connection with the legal fra ternity, and is now treasurer of the Belknap County Bar association. In 1861 he was appointed register of probate, five years later he was reappointed, and resigned in 1871, in order that he might give his atten tion to the settlement of his father's estate, of which he was executor. In 1864 he was chosen treasurer of the Laconia Savings bank, and held the position until July, 1885, when he resigned, though he has since consented to act as a trustee and member of the finance committee. He is also a director and vice-president of the Laconia National bank. He served on the school board of Gilford and Laconia for most of the time from 1862 to 1890, when he declined further election. For several years he was president of the Laconia board of education. He was active in promoting the street railway and the water-works, two enter prises that have added greatly to Laconia's prosperity, and is now a director in the water-works company. For several years he has been at the head of an insurance agency in Laconia and is a director in the Capital Fire Insurance company, and vice-president of the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance company, of Concord. Mr. Melcher is a Republican, and as such sat in the constitutional conven tion of 1889. In religion he is a Unitarian, and is a Mason, a Knight Templar, and a member of the Grange. �ENJAMIN PIERCE CHENEY was born at Hillsborough, August 12, 1815, and at the age of ten years began to earn his living. At the age of sixteen he was driving a stage between Keene, Nashua, and Exeter and while thus engaged the Boston & Lowell rail road was opened, and in 1842, when the line was extended to Concord, Mr. Cheney embarked in the express business, first as a local agent be tween Boston and Concord. But from that arose great connections, and the absorption of the companies which he created by the American Express Co., led him into positions of responsibility and trust in the inauguration of some of the greatest and most widely extended express lines and railroads in the country, among them being the Overland Mail, Wells & Fargo's express, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fé, the Northern Pacific, the Mexican Central, the Vermont Central, and the Northern railroads. Mr. Cheney has lived in an age of great opportu nities and has been able to take advantage of them. Yet in his success he has been generous. To the state of New Hampshire he presented a statue of her greatest son, Webster; to Dartmouth college he gave $50,000 for the endowment of a chair, and his other benefactions have been numerous and valuable. His summer haunts are found among the hills and vales of his native state, and she has no small measure of grat ification in the successes of his life, which he has shown himself so ready to share with others. BENJAMIN PIERCE CHENEY. 337 �HE story of the career of Andrew Bunton is that of life-long de T votion to the service of a great company; a devotion so brilliantly successful, as well as thoroughly sincere, as to be rewarded with high position and the entire trust of his employers. Mr. Bunton was born in Manchester, August 6, 1842, the son of Andrew and Lettice (McQuesten) Bunton. He was educated in the public schools of the Queen city, leaving the High school before graduation, however, to go into business. December 1, 1856, he entered the employ of the express company, then Cheney & Company, and has remained in its service ever since, a record of steadfastness and mutual appreciation seldom sur passed. Beginning as clerk, in 1856, Mr. Bunton rose steadily through all grades of the service, learning every branch of the business with a thoroughness that has been invaluable to him in later life. Upon the death of Col. James S. Cheney, in February, 1873, he succeeded to the position of agent at Manchester, and held it until February 1, 1889, when he was appointed superintendent of the New Hampshire division of the American Express company. This is his present station, and he discharges its manifold duties with an accurate precision and brilliant rapidity that are nothing less than wonderful. Outside of his business duties Mr. Bunton is known far and wide as one whose social tastes are as pronounced as his accomplishments are distinguished. He has been president of the New Hampshire club and is a prominent Knight Templar. Deservedly popular among a large circle of friends and acquaintances, Mr. Bunton's life, whether looked at from its business or its social side, is almost ideal. ANDREW BUNTON. 338 �YRON J. PRATT, superintendent of the American Express company at Concord, was born at Braintree, Vt., March 1, 1831. In early manhood he engaged in mercantile business at Ran dolph, managing stores in two villages of that town. He left the Green Mountain state in 1849, and became a produce merchant in Faneuil Hall square, Boston, and continued that business until 1857, when he took up his abode in “the wild-woolly west,” locating at Wy andotte, Kansas, as a real estate broker. In 1859 he returned to New England to accept a position with the Cheney & Co. express, and has followed the fortunes of that company through the years of its wonder ful development, including consolidation with the United States & Canada Express company, and with the American Express company, M a continuous service of more than a quarter century. As a messenger he travelled many thousands of miles, having intrusted to his care, upon railway trains, stage lines, and in the offices of the company, un told millions of dollars in current funds. From 1867 to 1881, with headquarters at White River Junction, as superintendent for the United States & Canada Express company, there were 1,300 miles of territory under his supervision. The United States & Canada Express company in 1881 located Mr. Pratt at Concord, as superintendent of the affairs of that corporation in New Hampshire, where by honest business methods, and courteous treatment of patrons and those officially con nected with him, he has won a remarkable increase of patronage for the corporation he has so faithfully served for the past thirty-two years. Mr. Pratt is thoroughly Republican in politics, and prominent in the councils of his party, notwithstanding the fact that he has ever declined public office. He is secretary of the Lincoln club of New Hampshire, and manifests a lively interest in everything that is conducive to the in terests of Concord, the capital city of the state of his adoption, to which he is ever loyal. 339 �ANY men have gone out from New Hampshire to find their sphere of usefulness and eminence in every walk of life. Among those who have added renown to the state of their birth is Rufus Blodg ett of Long Branch, New Jersey. He was born in Dorchester, Octo ber 9, 1834. Mr. Blodgett received a common-school and an academic education, and at the age of eighteen was apprenticed to the Amoskeag M Locomotive Works, at Manchester, where he learned the trade of loco motive builder. In 1866 he removed to New Jersey and engaged in railroad business and is so occupied at present. He has won eminence in the business world and is now president of the First National bank of Long Branch. In 1878, 1879, and 1880 he was a member of the New Jersey legislature, house of assembly, and in the latter year was a delegate to the Democratic National convention at Cincinnati. In 1887 he was elected to the United States senate, to succeed Hon. W. J. Sewall, and retired from that body March 4, 1893. In the senate Sen ator Blodgett was conspicuous for the fidelity with which he performed his duties; a man of eminent attainments in a business sense, he was one of the most energetic members of the senate. His service upon impor tant committees on the fisheries, manufactures, pensions, post-offices and post-roads was most valuable. Senator Blodgett is a member of one of New Hampshire's most distinguished families and his own achievements in adding to its fame are by no means the least important in the steps by which it has been led to prominence in the genealogies of the state. . HON, RUFUS BLODGETT. 340 �EMARKABLE business success, achieved through honest and R legitimate methods, is the record to which Joseph Albert Walker of Portsmouth can proudly point. He was born in that quaint old city by the sea August 13, 1839, the son of Nathaniel K. and Sarah Ann Walker. His education was gained in the public and high schools of his native city, and under the private tuition of Professor William C. Harris. Upon leaving school he went to sea, and during a year's voyage served before the mast. Then he entered the hat and fur store of his father and engaged in that business for several years. He left it to enter the wholesale coal trade, to which he has ever since devoted his energies. JOSEPH ALBERT WALKER. Beginning modestly at Portsmouth, his natural adaptation to the business, and his persevering devotion to its interests, caused a natural but remarkable increase in its extent. To-day, Mr. Walker's transactions spread all over New England, and his reputation for integrity and ster ling business qualities is as firmly founded as it is widely extended. The large fortune which he has accumulated Mr. Walker has not allowed to lie idle and profitless, but has turned it into fresh channels of industrial enterprise. Prominent among the offices which he holds in connection with various corporations, is that of treasurer of the Manches ter Mills. Mr. Walker has found little time to spare from his manifold business cares in which to engage in the pursuit of politics. He has, however, served as a presidential elector, being chosen on the Repub lican ticket, and during the past few years his name has often been prom inently mentioned in connection with the gubernatorial nomination of that party. A genial gentleman, an energetic business man, brilliant, brainy, and forceful, Mr. Walker deservedly ranks as one of New Hampshire's most prominent and most successful business leaders. �EORGE DEXTER BURTON, the distinguished electrician and G mechanician, was born in Temple, October 26, 1856, the son of Dexter L. Burton and Emily F. Ward. The common schools, three years at Appleton academy at New Ipswich, and a course at Comer's Commercial college in Boston, finished his education so far as schools were concerned, and he at once gave promise of the future by turning his attention to mechanical contrivances, and has since taken out patents upon the Burton stock car, -the best of its class, –the electric lo comotive headlight, the Burton system of working metals by electricity, and numerous other letters-patent on different devices. For four years he was treasurer of the Burton Car company, and is now assistant gen eral manager. He is also president of the Electrical Forging company. In recognition of Mr. Burton's acknowledged ability as an inventor, he has been awarded six gold and four silver medals for improvements in mechanics and electricity, and has had issued to him more than two hundred letters-patent. As an inventor he ranks among the first, and is a fitting successor to that pioneer of electricians who went forth from New Hampshire years before him, but who did not in his field accom plish more than Mr. Burton in his. Mr. Burton has studied from a humane stand-point, and all of his devices bear the mark of a mind alert to lighten the labors of his fellow-men, or to ameliorate the hard conditions that surround existence in any form. GEORGE DEXTER BURTON. 342 �EW Hampshire is prodigal of her most noted product, men, many of whom have become the statesmen, orators, and finan ciers of other commonwealths. The present governor of Vermont, Levi Knight Fuller, was born in Westmoreland, February 24, 1841, the son of Washington Fuller and Lucinda (Constantine) Fuller. Leaving home at an early age, he attended the High school and learned tel egraphy at Brattleboro, Vt., and the Roxbury (Mass.) institute, and later served an apprenticeship as a machinist in Boston. In 1860 he became mechanical engineer of the Estey Organ works at Brattleboro, and a member of the firm in 1866; then superintendent of manufacturing, patent expert and inventor, for many years has been vice-president of the Estey Organ company, and aided in establishing and building up its large foreign trade. Through his influence, an international pitch for musical instruments was recently adopted by all the leading makers. In 1874 he organized, and, until his inauguration as governor, commanded the Fuller light battery, Vermont National Guard, the first to receive the new-model United States breech-loading guns, and which regular army inspectors have repeatedly pronounced second to none other in the country. He has held the various town and village offices, sat in the state senate in 1880, was lieutenant-governor of Vermont in 1886. He is a member of various societies—scientific, mechanical, and astronom ical, having a fine private observatory; is a trustee of religious, benev olent, and educational institutions, which he liberally maintains, and his election as governor of Vermont is a just tribute to the sterling qualities of his character, his brilliant attainments, his eminent political worth; an honor coming to few sons of New Hampshire, but to none more worthily. Governor Fuller carried from his home in New Hampshire the basis of a rare manhood, and in the years of his success has dis played the development of a self-made American citizen to a very marked degree. HON. LEVI K. FULLER. 343 �ERHAPS one of the most widely known New Hampshire men in is George A. Bartlett. Having held the position since 1881 of disbursing clerk of the treasury department, paying out some $6,000,ooo yearly, many people have a most pleasant recollection of him. Mr. Bartlett is the second son of a family of four children of Richard and Sally (Fellows) Bartlett, and was born at Kingston, April 23, 1841. His ancestors on the paternal side date back to the time of “William the Conqueror,” and on the maternal side were prominent in New Hampshire affairs, his uncle, Moses Fellows, having been the first mayor of Manchester. Mr. Bartlett supplemented his district-school training with a course at the Kingston academy, the principal being Thomas W. Knox, afterward war correspondent of the New York Herald. When sixteen years of age Mr. Bartlett left home to go to Law rence, Mass., as an apprentice to E. W. Colcord, who had gone there from Kingston and established a belting business. At the breaking out of the war he enlisted with the second company of the Fourteenth Massachusetts infantry, on May 20, 1861, for three years. Mr. Bartlett participated in all the battles of the regiment, being recommended for promotion for bravery on two occasions, but declined promotion, pre ferring, as he expressed it, to “stay with the boys.” His life in Wash ington commenced in 1866, when he entered the paymaster-general's office. Some two years later he resigned. In 1871, he again entered government service as a clerk in the treasury department, soon rose to the grade of $1,800, and in 1881 was appointed by Secretary Windom to the responsible position he now holds. Mr. Bartlett is a 32 degree Mason, and a member of the Mystic Shrine. He also takes great interest in the District militia, having organized the Treasury guards, and hold ing the rank of major of the department battalion. He is a member of the various veteran organizations, and is always actively interested in all gatherings of New Hampshire people in Washington. P Washington 344 �ROF. GEORGE H. BROWN was born in Hill, June 1, 1847, P and secured his education in the public schools of Hill, at the New Hampton institute, and at the Detroit Optical college, in which institution he received his professional training. Professor Brown's early life was spent on a farm, and he has always retained a great love for progressive agriculture, having put into practical operation the tenets of his faith as owner of the well known stock farm in Tilton, the “Brook Hill” farm, where he demonstrated that agriculture as a pur suit, even by proxy, is not without its reward in New Hampshire. De spite his present retirement from active participation in agricultural pursuits, Professor Brown is still the owner of a number of high-bred promising horses, the mementoes of his devotion to practical agricul tural development. In Tilton Professor Brown stands among the lead ing citizens. It was largely through his efforts that the Tilton and Northfield Fire Insurance Co. was formed, and of that institution he was president for a number of years. He has held several town offices, including a seat in the legislature in 1878 and 1879, and for several years has been a director in the national bank at Tilton. In profes sional pursuits he is justly ranked as one of the most skilful in New England; from his first entrance into the professional field as an opti cian, he has commanded the highest patronage, and upon his prescrip tion books are found the names of the best families of New Hamp shire. PROF. GEORGE. H. BROWN. 345 �I T is a great debt that the bar of Massachusetts owes to New Hamp shire, for a remarkably large number of its most illustrious lights own and love the Granite state as the scene of their birth and educa tion. Prominent in the long line is the name of Stephen Gordon Nash, son of John and Abigail Ladd (Gordon) Nash, who was born in New Hampton, April 4, 1822. He was fitted for college at the local institu tion and graduated from Dartmouth in the celebrated class of 1842, having entered at the early age of 16. He engaged in teaching after leaving college, first at New Hampton, where he had charge of the classical department, and later at Franklin, as principal of Noyes acad emy. Here he began his law studies with that celebrated gentleman of the old school, Judge George W. Nesmith. Subsequently he removed to Boston and entered into general practice there, being admitted to the Suffolk bar in 1845. In 1855 the superior court of Suffolk county was credited with a jurisdiction higher than that of common pleas, and Mr. Nash was appointed one of its first judges. This position he held for four years, until the formation of the present superior court, when he resumed general practice. He is now the only survivor of the judges of the superior court of Suffolk county, who were Messrs. Nelson, Abbott, Huntington, Charles Allen, and Morton. Judge Nash was a member of the Massachusetts house of representatives in 1855, and travelled extensively in Europe in 1859–60 and again in 1883. He was married in 1860 to Mary, daughter of Edward Upton, Esq., of Wakefield. Their two sons died in childhood. The story of Judge Nash's life is that of long years entirely devoted to the diligent and successful prosecution of a noble profession. Both as a member of the bench and of the bar, he has constantly shown himself the possessor of qualities that win admiration and esteem. The hoary head of old age is surely, in his case, a crown of glory. HON. STEPHEN GORDON NASH. 346 �EVI WOODBURY is among the sons of New Hampshire who have achieved a marked and merited business success at Wash ington city. He comes of an ancestry of honorable distinction in the state, his grandfather Israel having enlisted in the Revolutionary army at seventeen years of age, having a military career of seven years, and subsequently serving the state in civil capacity, in its legislature, for thirty-one consecutive years. Levi Woodbury is the son of Israel and Eliza (Graham) Woodbury, and was born at Salem, October 17, 1834. That he has not lost interest in early associations and the state, is evi denced by the fact that he has purchased the old homestead, and makes it one of his outing-places during the summer; and also by the fact that, though he has become a Knight Templar, he has never dimitted from his mother lodge, St. Marks, No. 44, of Derry. Mr. Woodbury's early life was passed upon the farm, and his education was obtained in the public schools. His first fixed business engagement was in 1860, when he entered the service of the Manchester & Lawrence railroad, as station agent at Windham. Here he remained eight years, besides his duties as station agent engaging in the lumber business, at which he he was very successful. In 1869, having disposed of his business, he resigned from the railroad service, and going to Washington engaged in the hotel business, since which his fame as a successful hotel man has extended to all parts of the country. Mr. Woodbury is also well known as one of Washington's busy business men, being identified with several interests for the benefit of the city. He is vice-president of the new line of steamboats to Old Point and Norfolk, is a director in the Central National bank, and largely interested in Washington real estate. LEV I WOODBURY. He is a man of affairs, who conducts whatever he undertakes with abil ity, and to a successful issue. 347 �ARLON S. WILLIS was born in Cambridgeport, Mass., July H 18, 1843, the son of Rev. Lemuel and Almanda R. (Simmons) Willis. He was educated in the common schools at Westmoreland and Warner, and in a select school in the latter town. When twenty years of age he entered the mail service as a mail agent, and for many years was connected with that department of the governmental employ. He was promoted to be full postal clerk, and for several years was employed in the office of the superintendent of railway mail service at Boston, where his work is pronounced to have been most efficient, painstaking, and valued by his superior officer. During the administration of Presi dent Arthur he was appointed a postoffice inspector, and after an inter regnum, occasioned by the Democratic administration, from 1885 to 1889, he again came to that office, and still holds it. In these duties Mr. Willis has been indefatigable. Being called to various parts of the country in pursuit of his official duties, he has displayed a remarkable knowledge in their fulfilment. In the legislature of 1883 Mr. Willis represented the town of Warner, and was a valuable and consistent member. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and of the Grand Army. August 19, 1861, he enlisted in Company E, of the First reg iment, Berdan's sharpshooters, and was mustered in September 16; dis charged, and sent home to die, on November 23, of the same year, on account of disability resulting from pneumonia. From that disability, it is needless to say, he recovered, and still enjoys fairly good health, devoted to his work, and winning in it the commendations of those who view its results in either an official or a friendly capacity. HARLON. S. WILLIS. 348 �EORGE FREMONT BEAN was born in Bradford, March 24, S. Bean and Nancy E. Colby. He was educated in the Simonds Free High school at Warner, in Colby academy, New London, at Brown University and at the Boston Uni versity Law school, and in 1885 was admitted to the Suffolk bar, open ing an office in Boston, where he has since practised his profession with unvarying success. In 1886 he married E. Maria Blodgett of Watertown, Mass., and has two children, Esther and Stephen Sibley. He makes his home at Woburn, Mass., in which city he has won the confidence of his fellow-citizens to a marked degree, having been in 1891 elected mayor of Woburn, one of the youngest men ever to attain that honor. Mr. Bean is a type of the successful young men who are each year going out from New Hampshire. To him, perhaps, success has come more freely and readily than in most cases, yet his success is typical of that son of the Granite state who carries with him the ideals of his birth-place and finds in them the true guide to his life and efforts. Mr. Bean has been early called to high position, yet he has brought to his duties a measure of conscientious ability commensurate with the tasks set before him, and has rendered a service to the city that has honored him second to none of those who have gone before. Other honors may await him, to which if they come he will bring the same high degree of ability which has characterized already his service wherever he has been placed. G 1857, the son of Stephen GEORGE. F. BEAN. 349 �X-JUDGE HOSEA BALLOU MOULTON comes of good stock. E. He was born in Vermont in 1844; his father, Capt. David Moulton, and his mother, a member of the Hale family of which Hon. John P. Hale was a descendant. Judge Moulton's early school-days were spent in New Hampshire. He was still a boy when he left his studies, in 1861, and enlisted as a private soldier in the New Hampshire sharpshooters. When mustered out, in 1863, he was assigned to a position in the labo ratory of the Washington arsenal, where he was foreman for three years; then he became an examiner in the treasury department. Now it was that he resumed his studies, attending lectures at Columbia col lege, Georgetown university, and National university, from which latter institution he graduated in law. Resigning his government position, Judge Moulton at once began the practice of his profession in Wash ington. From this on, his advancement in business, social standing, church work, and reform leadership has been marked, until he has come to be one of the conspicuous figures among the larger men at the national capital. His specialty, however, is law and equity practice, and trials in the supreme court and court of final appeal. He is author ity in many legal matters, having compiled local laws for two National Digests, and other works. For years he was one of the justices of the District of Columbia. To a clear, strong, legal mind, he adds the fortunate quality of oratory of a high order. He is recognized among the foremost speakers of the District. Judge Moulton is the accepted leader of the temperance and prohibition cause at the national capital. He has firmly and fearlessly stood for this cause before congressional committees, in all organized movements, in the enactment and execu tion of temperance laws, both local and national. HON. HOSEA. B. MOULTON. He was a candi date for congress in the Sixth Maryland district, on the Prohibition ticket, making a vigorous, if not successful, fight. 350 �EN. GEORGE WILLIAMSON BALLOCK was born at Clare mont, December 3, 1825, and was the son of George Williamson and Amanda (West) Ballock. The family is of Scottish descent. His early life was passed in Cornish, between the district school and farming. Later, he attended two terms at the New England seminary at Windsor, Vt., and spent part of three years as a cadet at the Nor wich university, Vt., paying his expenses by teaching and farm work. In 1847 he joined the engineer corps of the Sullivan railroad, remaining till 1850, then entered the employ of the Boston & Maine as agent at Wakefield, Mass. He went from there to Andover, Mass., as freight agent, and thence to Great Falls, where he remained until 1858, when he formed a partnership with George Moore in the drug business. He was town clerk of Somersworth in 1857-59, and the town's first police justice. In August, 1861, he opened a recruiting office for the Fifth New Hampshire regiment, and entered the service as first lieutenant of Company D. The regiment was assigned to General Howard's brigade, by whom he was detailed as brigade commissary of subsistence. He served in the subsistence department during the entire war, being pro moted successively to captain and lieutenant-colonel, and was mustered out as brevet brigadier-general. He served with Generals Howard, Hooker, Slocum, and others of note. In June, 1865, he was assigned to duty in the Freedmen's bureau as disbursing officer, remaining till 1871, disbursing during that time over $20,000,000. In 1871 he was made superintendent of streets under the board of public works of the District of Columbia, and served until the board was abolished. GEN. GEORGE W. BALLOCK. Since that time he has been engaged in business at Washington as a patent attor ney and insurance agent. He is a Republican in politics; in his church relations, a Congregationalist, being an original member of the First church. He is a zealous Freemason, having received all the degrees. �MMONS STOCKWELL SMITH is a native of New Hampshire honorable place...among the business men at the national capital. Mr. Smith is the son of William H. and Eudora (Weber) Smith, and was born at Lancaster, February 3, 1859. At the age of fourteen he commenced active business life in a store in his native village, which he erected entirely from money he had earned in various ways, keeping a confectionery and notion store. Here he re mained until he reached twenty-one, at which time he had quite a property for that section. Having voted for James A. Garfield for president, he came to Washington to see him inaugurated. Thinking he saw an opening for success, he started the Boston variety store, oc cupying one building. This business has grown until now three build ings and a large outside storage-room are required. The Christmas trade is something enormous. Mr. Smith is a director in the Traders' Na tional bank, and also of the U. S. Electric Light company. Charitable in private life, he is also a promoter of public charity, being a director of the Eastern Dispensary and other charities. Mr. Smith is an active member of Lafayette lodge, F. and A. M., also Lafayette chapter, and Washington commandery, and in rank has attained the 32d degree. Genial, of ready wit, Mr. Smith is no less popular socially than he is E. who has an successful in business, reflecting credit by his life on his family and State. EMMON'S STOCKWELL SMITH. 352 �EORGE ALPHEUS FERNALD, broker and member of Boston G stock exchange, was born in East Concord, February 13, 1850, the son of Josiah and Mary E. (Austin) Fernald, and was educated in the public schools and at Penacook academy. He then entered the banking business with the National State Capital bank, and was later with the Loan and Trust Savings bank. For sixteen years and a half he was continuously connected with these banks. He was first a clerk in the National bank, beginning his duties as such in May, 1869. August 1, 1872, upon the formation of the Loan and Trust Savings bank, he was chosen its treasurer, and served the bank in that capacity, and also as a trustee and as clerk, until November 28, 1885, when he went to Boston and engaged in business for himself, under the firm name of George A. Fernald & Co., and has since continued there, residing meantime at Winchester, Mass. Mr. Fernald is a director in the Shoe and Leather National bank, and a trustee of the Home Savings bank in Boston, and a director in the Mount Washington railway. Mr. Fer nald's removal from Concord was the occasion of much regret to his business associates, and suitable action was taken by them at that time, to express their high appreciation of his services and of his character. Of his services, it is enough to say that during his years as treasurer of the Loan and Trust Savings bank he saw its deposits grow from $5oo to $1,800,000. And of his success in a new field, it is enough to say that confidence followed him. GEORGE A. FERNALD. 353 �HARLES ALFRED PILLSBURY was born in Warner, October 3, 1842, the son of George A. Pillsbury and Margaret S. (Carle ton) Pillsbury. He was educated in the Concord High school, at New London academy, and at Dartmouth college, graduating in 1863. He at once entered upon a business career, first at Montreal, which he soon abandoned, however, and betook himself to Minnesota, where he em HON. CHARLES A. PILLSBURY. barked in the milling business, under the firm name of C. A. Pillsbury & Co., in connection with his father, Hon. George A. Pillsbury, and his uncle, Hon. John S. Pillsbury, adding, later on, his younger brother, Fred C. Pillsbury, and building up the largest milling establishment in the world, adopting first the most improved processes, and winning the most faithful and ingenious service of their employés by a practical sys tem of profit-sharing, the first to be adopted upon any large scale in America. To this enterprise Mr. Pillsbury has been the guiding spirit. His sagacious brain foresaw the possibilities of his business, his unerr ing commercial instinct has led him to seize the advantages as they have appeared, and to him, more than to any other, is due the credit for having made his firm known throughout the world, a power upon every wheat exchange. Such a man as Mr. Pillsbury could not but become prominent in other lines than those connected with his own business, and we find him a prominent factor in many other enterprises; railroads, banks, parks, real estate, elevators, all find in him a warm and generous friend and supporter. In politics, too, Mr. Pillsbury has made his mark, and for ten years, ending in 1887, he sat in the state senate of Minne sota. Yet in the midst of all his success he has not forgotten the place of his birth. His native town remembers him with gratitude and re counts his benefactions; the church that he attended during his life in Concord calls him blessed, and hundreds of isolated interests throughout the country attest the benevolence of his nature. �ON. WALTER H HENRY SAN BORN of St. Paul, Minn., judge of the United States circuit court of appeals in the Eighth judicial circuit, which has jurisdiction over the ten states, Minne sota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Colorado, North Dakota, South Da kota, and Wyoming, and the four territories, New Mexico, Utah, Okla homa, and the Indian Territory, was born in Epsom, October 19, 1845, and is the son of Hon. Henry F. Sanborn of that town. He was edu cated at Epsom and Pittsfield, and at Dartmouth college, where he was graduated in 1867 at the head of his class, although he had taught school five terms during his college course. From 1867 to 1870 he was principal of the high school at Milford, and studied law with Hon. Bainbridge Wadleigh. In March, 1870, he removed to St. Paul, was admitted to the bar, and formed a partnership with his uncle, Gen. John B. Sanborn, in 1871, which continued until he was elevated to the bench, on February 10, 1892, by President Harrison. In 1874 he married Emily F. Bruce of Milford. In his twenty-one years of prac tice he was an attorney in more than four thousand law suits and rose to the highest rank among the lawyers of the Northwest. He was a member of the city council of St. Paul for nine years, and it was under his leadership that the rapid transit system of that city was established and developed. He was treasurer of the state bar association from its foundation until 1893. In 1890 he was president of the St. Paul Bar association and of the Union League of St. Paul. He is one of the most eminent Masons in the state of Minnesota and was elected grand commander of the Knights Templar of that state in 1889. His high intellectual endowments, untiring energy, and genial temperament ren dered him eminent in all his undertakings and have already elevated him at the early age of forty-six to a judicial position inferior only to that of justice of the supreme court of the United States. The sons of New Hampshire win no laurels she does not share. HON, WALTER H. SAN BORN. 355 �H ON. JOHN WOODMAN JEWELL was born in Strafford, July 26, 1831, the son of Milton Jewell and Nancy (Colley) Jewell. His educational advantages were limited, and he early learned to labor. When but five years of age he was at work in his father's tan-yard, and at the age of eighteen, having thoroughly learned the trade, began life for himself, expending the first money that he earned for tuition at Gil manton academy. He then, through the summers, worked for three years in a steam saw-mill, and taught school during the winters, attend ing school at Strafford seminary in the intervals. In 1853 he entered the employ of S. A. & B. F. Haley, of Newmarket, and remained there a year, and then returned to his native town to enter the employ of Hon. B. W. Jenness, whom he succeeded in business in 1864, and since that time has been a leading business man of the town. He has been very suc cessful, and is wonderfully popular. His counsel has been sought on every important topic, and his sagacious advice has been followed in political and business matters. He has been for years one of the wheel horses of the Democracy in this state, and has been honored with many a political office. He has filled every position within the gift of the people of Strafford. For two years he was sheriff of Strafford county, for ten years he was postmaster of his town, and for several years was a member of the Democratic state committee. In 1885 he took his seat in the executive council, and served until 1887, having previously sat in the legislature in 1862. Mr. Jewell was married, in 1853, to Miss Sarah Folsom Gale, of Upper Gilmanton (now Belmont), N. H., HON. JOHN W. JEWELL. by whom he has three children, two daughters and one son. The son, John Herbert Jewell, is a very popular, energetic, and capable young man, who for the past twelve years has been associated with his father in business, under the firm name of J. W. Jewell & Son. �D' LYMAN JEWELL was born in Tamworth, January 26, 1837, the son of Bradbury and Lucinda (Chapman) Jewell. His father died when young David was four years of age, and his mother soon after removed to the factory village of Newton Upper Falls, Mass., where he attended the common schools, beginning at the age of nine, however, to work in the factory. Having familiarized himself with the details of mill work, he at the age of seventeen entered a machine shop. and his mechanical taste and ingenuity were rewarded by rapid advance ment. His educational limits, however, caused him to leave this work to attend school, first at Wesleyan academy, Wilbraham, Mass., and afterward in the Normal school at Bridgewater. Following his graduation, he was for three years a school teacher in New Jersey and in New York, at the same time pursuing the study of engineering and sur veying. At the outbreak of the war he laid aside the theodolite to become manager of the Newton mills, where as a boy he commenced his life-work, and while employed here he was engaged by the Pembroke mills as a draughtsman in the erection of the Webster and China mills, at Suncook. While he was thus engaged, the agent of the mills died, and Colonel Jewell was chosen to take his place, and has followed the fortunes of the corporation ever since. In social life, Colonel Jewell stands high; he is a member of the New Hampshire club, was aide upon Governor Head's staff, was elected, in 1888, commander of the Amos keag Veterans, is an active member of the Ancient and Honorable Artil lery company, of Boston, and of the New Hampshire Veterans associ ation. He is a man of wide culture, of artistic tastes, with a rare combination of great executive ability and ardent ethical impulses. Colonel Jewell possesses a charming combination of characteristics, and through them all shines the pure light of a gentlemanly soul; his pres COL. DAVID L. JEWELL. ence is eagerly sought in all circles, and always graciously welcomed. 357 �ILLIAM FERNALD HEAD was born at Hooksett, Septem ber 25, 1832, and is the son of Col. John Head and Anna Brown. His education was obtained in the schools of Hooksett and at the Pembroke Gymnasium, and at the age of twenty he went into busi ness in partnership with his brother, Gov. Natt Head, in the manufac ture of brick, which partnership continued for more than thirty years and was terminated only by the death of his brother. It is pardonable to speak more fully of this business which, under the name of W. F. Head & Son, now manufactures annually from the celebrated Head clay bank from six to ten millions of the famous Hooksett brick. In addi tion to the cares entailed by this business, Mr. Head is also a director in the Merrimack River Savings bank, and of the First National bank at Manchester; is a director in the Suncook Valley railroad, and is vice-president of the Head & Dowst company, Manchester, builders and contractors. In politics, Mr. Head has held few offices, his busi ness cares compelling him to withold attention from political allure ments. In 1870 and 1871 he was a member of the state house of rep resentatives, and in 1876 was a member of the constitutional conven tion, since which time he has held no office. Mr. Head has been for WILLIAM FERNALD HEAD. many years prominent in Masonic circles. In 1863 he became a mem ber of Eureka lodge, Concord, and was a charter member of Jewell lodge of Suncook. He is also a member of the council, the chapter, and the commandery at Manchester. Mr. Head is a representative business man of New Hampshire. His success has lain in his ability to perceive and develop the natural opportunities offered by the state, nor has his success been less marked by his ability in studying the market. Though producing a staple, he has yet been careful in its production, has regulated the supply by the demand, and has looked to it that for integrity and honor neither he nor his firm should be outdone. �UMBERED among the busiest of New Hampshire's young men N is Eugene S. Head, of Hooksett, who was born in that town, June 1, 1863, the son of William F. Head and Mary H. (Sargent) Head. Mr. Head was educated at Pembroke academy and at Dartmouth college. Upon the completion of his education Mr. Head entered upon an active business career as a member of the firm of W. F. Head & Son, brick and lumber manufacturers, one of the largest concerns in the state, and in addition to the increasing duties placed upon him by reason of his connection with this firm, also maintains an interest in various other financial enterprises—as a director in the People's Fire Insurance company, the Head & Dowst company, of Manchester, and the savings bank department of the Merrimack Mortgage company, of the same city. In 1891 Mr. Head sat in the legislature as a member from his town, and was reckoned among the most faithful members of that body. Mr. Head has been a member of the Republican state com mittee for some time, giving to his party such service as to merit the praise of his friends. He is a 32° Mason, and a member of Aleppo temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and of the Amoskeag Veterans. He was married, November 19, 1884, to Hattie M., daughter of Amos and Harriet Hoit, of Allenstown, and has two children. Mr. Head's life has been filled with reward won by his activity. His business inter ests, though extended and varied, meet careful attention from him, by reason of his capacity. In all positions that he has been called upon to fill, Mr. Head has never failed to score a distinct success, and his youth insures to him still greater success in the future. EUGENE. S. HEAD. 359 �APT. NORRIS COCHRAN GAULT was born at Hooksett, C May 11, 1838, the son of Matthew Gault and Dolly Doe (Coch ran) Gault. He was educated in the schools of Hooksett and at Pembroke academy, and passed his youth until his sixteenth year upon the farm of his father. The next five years saw him employed in a brick yard, and in February, 1862, he went to Chicago, where he became a clerk in the employ of the Galena & Northwestern railroad. Three years' railroading sufficed, however, and he returned to his homestead in Hooksett in 1865, and for nine years again busied himself with farming. In 1867 he represented his town in the legislature. From 1874 to 1884 he was employed as an expert brick-burner, in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts, and in 1884 began the manufacture of brick at Barrington, where he has developed a business of 2,5oo. ooo annually. Mr. Gault comes of sturdy New Hampshire stock. The farm on which he lives was taken up by Samuel Gault, in 1721 or 1722. The “Gault Garrison” was the first house built in the vicinity. The farm has always remained in the Gault name. He joined the New Hampshire National Guard in 1866, and served through the different gradations until he was commissioned captain of Company A, Amos keag Veterans, February 22, 1871. In the town of Hooksett, where he was born, and where most of his life has been spent, the Gault family has made its mark. In 1858 he married Annie H., daughter of Nathan iel Mitchell, of Hooksett, and has a family of two sons and two daugh ters. His oldest son, Matthew, is a graduate of Dartmouth college, and is now chief engineer in the sewer department of Worcester, Mass. Youngest son, John, is a student at Dartmouth college. Oldest daugh ter, Emma C., married A. S. Paine, and lives at Glenwood, Mass. Young est daughter, Clara G., married Robert W. Skelton, and lives at Mil CAPT. NORRIS C. GAULT. waukee, Wis. 360 �J' E. RANDLETT, architect, was born Sept. 5, 1846, in Quincy, Mass., his parents being James S. and Abbie O. (Chase) Randlett, who moved when he was nine years of age to a farm in beautiful Gilmanton. He enjoyed the regular school advantages of Quincy and Gilmanton till the War of the Rebellion absorbed his interest, and August 15, 1862, he joined Company B, Twelfth New Hampshire volunteers, as a drummer boy, when only fifteen years of age; was mus tered into United States service Aug. 30, 1862, as a private. He served three years and participated in the battles of Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862, and Chancellorsville May 1 and 4, 1863. At the close of the war he learned the carpenter's trade and engaged in business in Con cord, N. H., where he has since resided for eighteen years. He was the first mail carrier appointed when Concord was awarded the free de livery system, and was keeper of the state house for four years. This posi tion he resigned in 1890 and accepted a partnership with the well known architect, Mr. Edward Dow, under the firm name of Dow & Randlett. Mr. Randlett is ranked among the progressive men of the capital city, and his practical ability and executive force are very largely felt in the promotion of his firm's affairs. Plans for many public buildings, including the New Hampshire Agricultural college, have been furnished by his firm the past two years, and as an architect his work has more than a state reputation. Mr. Randlett has been prominent in military and fraternal circles, a Republican, a Baptist, a man of earnest convictions, possesses hosts of friends, and has proved himself worthy of important public and private trusts. E. RANDLETT. | �EORGE LYMAN THEOBALD was born at Warrensburg, N.Y., 1851, the son of Joseph Peter Theobald and Samantha Marsh. His early educational advantages were limited and his boyhood and youth were not exempt from hardships. The days that he would gladly have spent at school he was compelled instead to give to work, finding no task too hard to be undertaken and displaying even in those early days the vigor and energy, and most of all, the deter mination, of his later years. At the age of nine he began service in a hotel at Luzerne, N. Y., and until he was fourteen years old was em ployed variously as office boy, steward, and assistant clerk. He then engaged in the express business for himself, and in one year forsook that for travel as a canvasser for the sale of fruit trees and cutlery through New York and New England, until 1876. In that year he came G on February 6, to Concord, and now that he finds himself able to look back with mirth upon those early days, he laughingly tells how he came on foot into the city with little money and few friends. He soon found work and shortly became a mover of buildings, adding to that business, as years went by, general contracting, teaming, and an extensive trade in horses, hay, and straw. Mr. Theobald has been in life a shrewd and highly discerning man and has wonderfully prospered. His business has not been confined to Concord but has extended all over New Hampshire, and he has become GEORGE L. THEOBAL.D. largely interested in real estate. Mr. Theobald has been active in poli tics and interested in all the concerns of his ward and city, and has held various offices conferred by his fellow-citizens, his last public position being a seat in the legislature in 1887. As a secret society man he maintains membership with the Odd Fellows, the Patriarchs Militant, the Red Men, and the Grangers. He has worked untiringly through his whole life, and his intense energies are in no respect abating; but the daily increasing returns of his labor give him ample satisfaction for his years of toil. �OREN S. RICHARDSON was born in Waitsfield, Vt., August 1843, and is the son of Elisha Benton Richardson and Betsey (Cutler) Richardson. He secured his education in the com mon schools, attending the district school in his native town both summer and winter. Being one of eight children, he spent his youth upon the farm, and at the age of twenty enlisted in Company H, of the Second United States sharpshooters. In June, 1864, he was severely L Io, wounded in the left shoulder, at the Battle of Cold Harbor, and was mustered out with his regiment in July, 1865, having served with mer itorious fidelity. At the close of his military service he went to St. Albans, Vt., and engaged as a salesman in a clothing house. For two years he remained there, and in 1867 he came to Concord, where he began business for himself, and has since continued, being now senior member of the firm of Richardson & Adams, the largest clothing house in the city. Honors have come to Mr. Richardson in the political field; for four years he served his ward as selectman, and for two years as alderman. In 1891 he was elected a representative in the legislature—having held all these offices as a Republican, to which party he has devoted a great amount of his time and energy. He is prominent in Odd Fellowship in all its branches, is a member of the Knights of Pythias, of the Grand Army of the Republic, and of Eureka lodge of Masons. Mr. Richardson is one of the most active and enterprising of Concord's citizens; ever on the alert to seize and hold a new advantage, he has contributed to the prosperity of the city at the same time that he has advanced his own interests. LOREN S. RICHARDSON. A sunny nature has made him a genial companion, strong integrity has given him commercial standing, and real worth has con tributed in no small measure to his success. �SCOTT LOCKE, the efficient city marshal of Concord, was G. born in Chichester forty-four years ago, but has lived in Con cord for the greater part of his life, where he was for twelve years engaged in the wood and ice business. It was while he was engaged in this business that he first became an officer of the law, by appointment under Sheriffs Dodge and Pickering as deputy sheriff. He was also jailer at the county jail. In 1883, however, he removed to Texas, where he still has large landed interests, and for three years was engaged in the cattle business. In 1886 he returned to Concord, and in 1888, though a Republican, he was appointed to his present position by Mayor Robert son, a Democrat. He was repeatedly re-appointed, and upon the appoint ment of a police commission for Concord in 1893, Marshal Locke was retained in office. His administration of the police department has been singularly successful. He has introduced new methods of discipline, of drill, of work among his men, and has brought the execution of the law to a high state of perfection. Marshal Locke is married and has one son who bears his father's name. Marshal Locke is an enthusiastic sportsman and his name and fame are familiar to the race-track, where, as an officer of the course, as a driver, or as a patron of the turf, he has been prominent for many years. Marshal Locke is a member of Blazing Star lodge of Masons and is ranked high in the esteem of the citizens of Concord. G. SCOTT LOCKE. 304 �G'. PERLEY WARDE, the son of Hon. David A. Warde and Martha S. (Cleaves) Warde, was born in Concord, February 17, 1866, and was educated in the public schools of that city, graduat ing from the Concord High school in the class of 1885. In the fall of that year he entered the employ of the Boston & Lowell railroad, leaving them soon after to accept a position with the Concord railroad, serving with the latter corporation from the spring of 1886 until 1889, when he went south and became connected with the American association of Lon don, England, and the Middlesboro Town company, two corporations owning large tracts of mineral and timber lands in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. During Mr. Warde's three years of residence in the South, having returned to Concord in 1892, he was actively identified with the marvellous development about Cumberland Gap, having been no insig nificant factor in the peopling of the magic city of Middlesboro, one of the few southern boom towns that attained permanence. Mr. Warde returned to Concord in order that he might be with his family, and his activity would not suffer him to remain idle. In that year he organized the Northern Electrical Supply company, and was chosen its general manager, which position he now holds. He at once saw the possibil ities enveloped in the work of the corporation, and through his efforts his company has extended its business, has increased its capacity, and has won success. Mr. Warde inherits many of the business and per sonal traits of his father, who was one of New Hampshire's most suc cessful business men. Young, eager, enthusiastic, Mr. Warde is des tined to make his mark in business life. The severe tests and criticisms GEORGE P. WARDE. which he is compelled to undergo, by reason of his having embarked upon a business career among those who have watched his course from childhood, have not deterred him from pressing forward in the work that he has undertaken. �HERE are some men in every community who, by reason of their T constant devotion to the general welfare, fully deserve the title, “public-spirited.” To secure to them some meed of recognition from future as well as present generations, is one of the objects of this work; and for this purpose it could have no worthier name upon its list than that of Isaac Kimball Gage. Born in Boscawen, Oct. 27, 1818, the son of William H. and Polly (Morrison) Gage, he was educated at the district schools and Boscawen and Franklin academies. In 1841 he engaged in trade in Fisherville, in partnership with Luther G. Johnson, leaving in 1850 to enter the employ of the Essex company at Lawrence. Return ing in 1854, from that year until 1882 he was a member of the firm of Gage, Porter & Company, saw manufacturers. Since 1857 he has been actively engaged in the insurance business, and is now senior member of the firm of Gage, Buxton & Company, agents for the leading fire com panies. Aside from these duties, those of an extensive farmer and dairyman at present occupy his time. Mr. Gage's public relations have been so numerous and varied that their mere summary almost exceeds our space limits: ensign in the state militia 1839, member of the first - Lawrence (Mass.) common council 1852 and president of it 1853, treas urer of the New England Agricultural society 1865–69, member of the constitutional convention 1876, postmaster at Fisherville 1846–5o, justice of the peace since 1846, notary public since 1883, trustee of Penacook academy during its existence, secretary of the New Hamp shire Orphans' Home, is but an incomplete list. He has been a member of the New Hampshire Historical society since 1872, and in 1876 was given the degree of A. M. by Dartmouth college. Perhaps his most recent public service was his promotion of the now highly successful Penacook and Boscawen Water Works. In October, 1892, Mr. Gage celebrated the golden anniversary of his marriage to Miss Susan John son, by whom he has four children, three daughters and one son. ISAAC KIM BALL GAGE. 366 �O become a successful lawyer and the holder of important public positions while still a young man, is a sufficient test of ability and integrity as well as of popularity. That is the success which Willis George Buxton of Penacook has achieved. Mr. Buxton was born in Henniker, August 22, 1856, the son of Daniel M. and Abbie A. (Whittaker) Buxton. He attended Clinton Grove and New London academies and graduated from the Boston University Law school in the class of 1879. He was admitted to the bar in March of the same year and practised his profession for a short time at Hillsborough Bridge. Removing to Penacook in 1882, and becoming the worthy successor of the late Judge Butler, Mr. Buxton has enjoyed from the first a large practice, which is constantly upon the increase. In consultation and in the active prosecution of cases he is alike successful. In politics Mr. Buxton is recognized as one of the potent forces in his adopted town. For six years he was a member of its board of education and has served as town treasurer and in other local positions. In 1889 he represented Boscawen in the constitutional convention, and for many years has been a member of the Republican state committee. Prudent and saga cious, yet determined and persevering, Mr. Buxton has a future before him in the law and politics of New Hampshire. WILLIS G. BUXTON. 367 �ON. HORACE A. BROWN was born in Cornish, N. H., Octo H ber 3, 1823. His early life was spent on a farm in Windsor, Vt., and at the age of thirteen years he entered the office of The Dem ocratic Statesman, and subsequently that of The National Eagle, of Claremont, where he served an apprenticeship of four years. In 1844 he was employed by the Claremont Manufacturing company; in 1847, in partnership with Joseph Weber, was publisher of The Northern Intel ligencer; again for three years in The National Eagle office; in 1851–52, pressman for the Claremont Manufacturing company, and in the latter year entered the employ of the New Hampshire Statesman, in Concord, and, with the exception of four years, has been a member of its force ever since. In 1866–67 Mr. Brown was assessor for Ward Four, Concord, alderman in 1868–69, representative in 1875-'76, mayor in 1878–79, commissioner of highways for the same years, and was for many years secretary of the Republican city committee. In fraternal life Mr. Brown has been highly honored. In Odd Fellowship he passed through the various positions of honor and trust, to the office of grand master, which position he held in 1883. In Masonry, he was master of Blazing Star lodge from 1871–75, inclusive; high priest of Trinity Royal Arch chapter in 1873, grand high priest in 1891–92, and is now prelate of Mount Horeb commandery, Knights Templar. He is also a devoted member of St. Paul's Episcopal church–was a member of the choir for thirty-five years, has been secretary of the annual dio cesan convention continuously since 1857, is a member of the standing committee of the diocese, and has been a licensed lay reader of the diocese for years. Mr. Brown was married, May 29, 1845, to Miss Sarah S. Booth, daughter of Col. Hosea Booth, now living. of Claremont, and has one son His life has been one of great activity, honorable alike to himself and to the state. �OHN W. BOURLET, commissioner of labor, was born in New York City, March 7, 1850, and is the eldest son of the late John W. and Dorothy True (Batchelder) Bourlet. In 1859 he became a resident of Concord, in the suburbs of which he lived for seven years on a farm, receiving such education as the public schools gave in the limited time he was privileged to attend them. In 1866, at the age of sixteen years, he became apprenticed to the Monitor office, and with the exception of a few months, was in its employ until May, 1893, when he was placed at the head of the newly-created bureau of labor by Governor Smith. He is widely known as a printer, and at that time was foreman of the job printing department, which position he had held since 1879. Apart from these duties he has been, since 1884, editor of the Odd Fellows department of the Monitor and Statesman, has been a member of the New Hampshire Press association for several years, and is now secre tary and treasurer of the National Odd Fellows Press association. In 1887 he was a member of the legislature from Ward Four, Concord, and served as chairman of the committee on printers' accounts, and as clerk of the committee on labor. He was also clerk of the Mer rimack county convention and was one of the county auditors for two years. As an Odd Fellow Mr. Bourlet has had exceptional prominence. The highest honors of the subordinate and grand bodies have been con ferred upon him, he having been grand master in 1891–92, and grand rep resentative to the Sovereign grand lodge in 1892–93. He is also secre tary of the Merrimack County Odd Fellows Relief association, and edi tor and publisher of the Popular Odd Fellow, a monthly review of the literature of Odd Fellowship. In all the walks of life he has reflected honor upon himself and the state. JOHN W. BOURLET. 369 �ON, FRANK JONES, of Portsmouth, was born at Barrington, Strafford county, N. H., Sept. 15, 1832. At the age of seven teen he engaged as clerk in the hardware and tin business, at Ports mouth, where by patient industry and honest methods, he opened the pathway to fame and fortune. He soon became partner, and later sole proprietor of the establishment. His life has been one of remarkable prosperity, making him a conspicuous example of “self-made” New England men. In 1858 Mr. Jones became interested in the brewing business, which has under his sagacious management attained to first rank among the breweries of America. Born with the germ of Democ racy within him, he is always true to its principles. A leader and direc tor in his party, he was twice elected mayor of Portsmouth, and was a member of the forty-fourth and forty-fifth congresses. Mr. Jones is closely identified with banks, insurance companies, and railroads. He is a director of the Lancaster Trust Company, of the Wolfeborough Loan and Banking Company, and of the National Bank of Portsmouth. He is president of the Portsmouth & Dover railroad, of the Granite State Fire Insurance Company, and of the Portsmouth Fire Association, and has through late years devoted much time to the active duties of the presidency of the Boston & Maine railroad. Mr. Jones is largely inter ested in hotel property, north, south, east, and west. The luxurious Rockingham at Portsmouth, and the magnificent Wentworth at New castle, both marvels of modern hotel architecture, are structures of his own design, erected and equipped under his direction. The homestead residence of Mr. Jones, “The Farm,” (one mile from the Rockingham), with its thousand acres inclosed, its hedges and charming grounds, conservatories, etc., is by his courtesy the “Public Garden" of Ports mouth. His home is New Hampshire, its prosperity his pride, and his life-work has been in aid of its growth and influence. HON. FRANK JONES. 370 �ON, JOHN W. SAN BORN, born in Wakefield, Carroll county, 16, 1822, was educated in the schools of that town, and passed his boyhood upon the farm of his father. When twenty-four years of age he began buying, selling, and shipping cattle, also became largely interested in the lumber business. Although never a lawyer, he was frequently called into counsel by his neighbors and citizens of his county, and had an extensive practice in the settlement of estates. He represented his town in the legislatures of 1861 and 1862; was a mem ber of the executive council in 1863. In politics a Democrat, he was elected to the state senate in 1874 and 1875, and president of that body the latter year, and was a member of the constitutional conventions of 1876 and 1890, and has held many official positions connected with the state institutions. He is a director in several railroad corporations, banks, and insurance companies, also the president of the Wolfeborough Loan and Banking Company. During the Civil War he believed in and aided its vigorous prosecution in organizing troops and seeing that his locality seasonably furnished its quota. Financially and otherwise, he contributed toward the raising and equipment of Company A, Thirteenth New Hampshire Volunteers. Mr. Sanborn became interested in the extension of the Portsmouth, Great Falls & Conway railroad, and the building of the Wolfeborough railroad. In 1874 he was appointed superintendent of the Conway division of the Eastern railroad, and upon its consolidation with the Boston & Maine, he became a division superintendent of that great railway system, and in 1892 he was chosen general manager of the system, which position he now holds. Mr. Sanborn is a genial and true friend, whose rugged personality has im pressed itself upon many an important bit of legislation, as recorded in the history of the business enterprises of New Hampshire. H June HON. JOHN W. SAN BORN. �ANY of New Hampshire's most noted men are natives of other M states. Such a man is Alvah W. Sulloway who was born in Framingham, Mass., Dec. 25, 1838, and he has resided in Franklin since 1860. He was educated in the common schools, at the Green Mountain Liberal Institute at Woodstock, Vt., at Barre (Vt.) academy, and at Canaan academy. A considerable portion of his time between the ages of ten and twenty-one was spent in his father's hosiery mill at Enfield, and at the age of twenty-one he came to Franklin and formed a partnership with Walter Aiken, which continued four years, when Mr. Aiken was succeeded by Frank H. Daniell who continued until 1869, since which time Mr. Sulloway has been sole proprietor and principal owner in the Sulloway Mills corporation which has been recently formed. Mr. Sulloway has had an active career in railroad circles, having been since 188o a director in the Northern railroad corporation, and its president since 1885, and a director in the Boston & Maine railroad since 1889. Since 1879, the year of its organization, he has been president of the Franklin National bank. In politics he has been more than ordinarily prominent also, beginning in 1871 as a member of the legislature, fol lowed by a reëlection in 1872, 1874, and 1875, and by a position as railroad commissioner from 1874 to 1877, membership in National con ventions since 1876 and of the Democratic National Committee since 1876 and in the New Hampshire Senate in 1891. To speak of Mr. Sulloway one must mention always his immense energy. Few men in New Hampshire would have been able to cope successfully with the vast amount of business that he has undertaken, and few men could have dealt so promptly and so correctly with the details of all the various interests. No brief record of his career can show that career. To understand and to measure its success would require an intimate knowl edge of the most important political and financial transactions in New Hampshire for a score of years. HON. 37 �HARLES A. SINCLAIR was born in Bethlehem, Aug. 21, 1848, and is the son of Hon. John G. Sinclair. He was educated in New bury, Vt., at Sanbornton Bridge, and prepared for college at Phillips Exeter academy. He entered Dartmouth with the class of 1871, but did not graduate. From 1869 to 1873 he made his residence in Little ton, and since the latter date has lived in Portsmouth, where he has been actively engaged in business, coming in later years to be closely identified with the railroad corporations of New England, having been president of the Worcester, Nashua & Rochester railroad since 1884, president of the Manchester & Lawrence railroad since 1887, and direc tor of the Boston & Maine railroad for a number of years. He is, more over, a director in many other financial institutions of great importance. In 1871 he was a member of the staff of Gov. James A. Weston, and in 1873 served in the legislature as a representative from Littleton. In 1889 and in 1891 he was a member of the New Hampshire senate, and in the latter year was his party's candidate for United States senator. In 1893 he was again returned to the house of representatives. In addition to his other business connections, Colonel Sinclair has been for several years proprietor of the Portsmouth Evening Times, and has cordially approved the enterprise of that paper's managers in forcing it to the front among New England newspapers. Colonel Sinclair is one of the busiest as well as one of the most successful of men. His whole time is taken up with his multifarious business connections. As presi dent of railroads, as a hotel proprietor, as a business man in general, as financier, as a manufacturer, Colonel Sinclair's business interests cover the whole of New England in their scope; yet so deftly does he manage them, and so closely has he organized their various interests, that their burdens sit lightly upon him. Colonel Sinclair is a genial man, and has HON. CHARLES A. SINCLAIR. attached to himself a host of devoted friends, who have made his inter ests their own. 373 �ORACE E. CHAMBERLIN was born in Newbury, Vt., Novem ber 20, 1834, and is the son of John E. Chamberlin and Laura Willard. His education was obtained at Bradford (Vt.) academy and at Newbury seminary, and his entire life, since leaving, has been spent in railroad service, beginning first as agent of the Boston, Concord & Montreal railroad at Littleton, where he remained for seven years, fol lowed by service in a similar capacity at Burlington, Vt., for one year, and then for six years at Rutland, Vt., as general freight agent of the Rutland railroad, followed by nearly twenty years of service as superin tendent of the Concord railroad, following the consolidation of that rail road with the Boston, Concord & Montreal railroad with two years ser vice in a similar capacity. Then he resigned, becoming a year later act ing superintendent of the Concord division of the Boston & Maine rail road, during the absence of Hon. George E. Todd in Europe, and after six months of service, succeeding the latter gentleman as superintendent of the division. In all the years of Mr. Chamberlin's devotion to one calling he has developed a remarkable degree of ability in railroad work. Holding almost from the first a position requiring the display of executive judgment, he has gone on with increasing success and ease of execution. The smallest details of railroad management are known to him and the larger necessities of traffic are met and overcome. Mr. Chamberlin is HORACE. E. CHAMIBERLIN. one of the group of men who have watched almost the entire growth and development of New Hampshire's railroad systems; to him its railroad history is an open book and from its pages he has conned the lesson of experience and has applied it in daily life as exemplified by his conduct of the interests committed to his charge. �ON. GEORGE E. TODD, whose life for forty-five years was devoted to railroad business, was born in Cambridge, Mass., February 6, 1830, the son of Moses Todd and Rebecca Turner. He was educated in the public schools, and when barely eighteen years of age came to Lebanon as a clerk in the office of the Northern railroad, removing in July, 1848, to Concord, where he held various positions in the same employ, and became in 1866 superintendent of the road. This position he held until 1884 when the Northern railroad became part of the Boston & Maine railroad system, and Mr. Todd was then appointed division superintendent and held that position until November, 1891. His health failing him at that time he was granted a vacation and spent several months in Europe, returning home only to die Novem ber 16, 1892, sincerely and devotedly mourned by those whom his faith ful service, constant friendship, and untiring zeal had taught to value him at his true worth. Mr. Todd from 1879 until his death was a director in the Northern railroad, and was also a director in the Con cord & Claremont and in the Peterborough & Hillsborough roads. He was elected to the house of representatives in 1872 and 1873, and was a senator of the state of New Hampshire in 1874 and 1876. Through the years of his service to these railroads Mr. Todd saw the growth and development of the railroad systems of New Hampshire and under his direction the Northern railroad was kept fully abreast of modern progress. Thoroughly devoted to the interests of his road Mr. Todd was always eager to enhance its prosperity. In touch with the modern idea of concentration, he was interested in bringing about its consolidation with the Boston & Maine railroad system, and his reten tion as division superintendent in the employ of that corporation indica ted the value of his services and the esteem set upon them by those familiar with railroad management in New Hampshire. HON. GEORGE E. TODD. 375 �UT few young men are better known in New Hampshire than John Demeritt. He is a descendant of Huguenot ancestry and was born in the old historic town of Madbury, Strafford county, August 8, 1856, and has always lived in that town. He is the sixth John in direct descent, and amply sustains the worth of his name. Like all farmer boys, he received the first rudiments of his education in the district school, and afterward attended Coe's academy at Northwood, and Phillips Andover academy from 1875 to 1877, and later was a student at Colby academy, New London. During his school years he developed a de cided taste for business pursuits, in preference to a profession, and at the close of his studies he entered the employ of the Boston & Maine rail road, serving in various capacities continuously up to this date, Novem ber, 1893. In recognition of his earnest and faithful service, he was advanced, step by step, to the highly responsible position of city pas senger agent at Boston, with headquarters on Washington street, which position he now holds. Mr. Demeritt was chosen to represent his native town in the legislature of 1887, where he served with marked distinction upon the committee on finance, and with characteristic en ergy he won renown for his zeal in general legislative work. In all the walks of life he is honest, conscientious, upright and faithful to a remarkable degree, and has earned the honors which have come to him by his own untiring industry. There may be other and brighter posi tions to which he may aspire, and in which his friends would wish him success, but he fully recognizes the measure of credit that is recorded for him. The career of Mr. Demeritt furnishes a most happy illustra tion of the recognition of faithful service, modestly and courteously JOHN DEMERITT. rendered. 376 �MAN in a mask. A brave and battle-scarred soldier, who has A never been heard, since the war closed, to mention his connection with the army. A sound and successful lawyer, who never talks law or practises outside his office and the court-room; a tireless worker, who never appears to be busy; a man of excellent judgment and rare sagac ity, who proclaims no opinions and forces advice upon no one; a stanch friend, who never advertises his friendship for anybody; a generous giver, who never promises to give anything; a man whose sincerity, sympathy, and earnestness are so cloaked in the exuberance of his good nature that few know how genuine and strong they are; whose greeting is always a laugh, who parries all attacks with jests, illustrates all points with parables, and demolishes opponents contentions by exploding against them grotesque imaginings; who quarrels with no one, allows no one to quarrel with him, and yet generally has his own way, was born at Ossipee, September 17, 1843. When but eighteen years of age, he was enrolled in Company A, Thirteenth New Hampshire vol unteers, and was mustered in as a lieutenant. He served in that posi tion until he was severely wounded at Petersburg, June 15, 1864, by a bullet which he carried in his body for many years. When his wound had partially healed he returned to the front, and was aide to Generals Raulston and McCullom, of the First division, Eighteenth army corps, and General Ripley, of the First brigade, Third division, Twenty-fourth army corps. Subsequently he was commissioned captain, and was mus tered out at the close of the war. He was then clerk in the treasury department at Washington, and for eight years clerk of the naval com mittee of the United States senate. He read law at Ossipee, and Dover, and graduated at the Law school of Columbian college, at Washington. CAPT. CHARLES B. GAFNEY. He resides at Rochester, and is a member of the law firm of Worcester, Gafney & Snow, of that city. For the last few years he has been sec retary to the president of the Boston & Maine railroad. 377 �ON. EDWARD FOSTER MANN, born in Benton, Grafton county, September 7, 1845; died in Concord, August 19, 1892. Upon a rugged New Hampshire farm, within the shadows of her granite hills, he passed his boyhood days; and while compelling her reluctant soil to yield the fruits of earth, acquired those habits of industry and steady perseverance that so well stood him in hand in later years. Breathing her pure air amid the grand scenery of her majestic moun tains, his mental strength and bodily vigor grew together. In the midst of these stimulating surroundings his youthful ambition was aroused, and he early conceived the idea of gaining that honorable dis tinction which he afterwards attained. Educated in the schools of his native town and the N. H. Conference seminary at Tilton, he, upon leaving his mountain home, entered the service of the Boston, Concord & Montreal railroad, where he filled the various positions from brakeman up to superintendent and in 1892 became general superintendent of the entire railway system of the Concord & Montreal railroad. During the years of his railway service the phenomenal village of Woodsville devel oped, and most of its local enterprises matured under his watchful care. He was director in the Woodsville Aqueduct and Electric Light company, and in the Woodsville Guaranty Savings bank. Reared in the faith of Democracy, he was ever an earnest worker in its cause, representing his native town in the legislatures of 1871–72, and was a member of the state senate of 1879–81. He was a member of Burns lodge of F. & A. M. in Littleton, and of Franklin chapter, Royal Arch Masons, at Lisbon. The religious convictions of Mr. Mann were broad and liberal —a firm believer in the universal fatherhood of God and brotherhood HON. EDWARD F. MANN. of man. He was frank, sincere, earnest, and outspoken, faithful and true in all relations of life, and loyal to every obligation of manhood and citizenship. �LIFETIME of persistence has placed John H. Pearson in the front rank of New Hampshire business men. Mr. Pearson was born at Sutton, N. H., March 17, 1818. With scanty advantages he started out in life and sturdily exchanged blows with the world. He did not gain his present eminence at a bound. Men are not born into the centre of great financial institutions, nor do they inherit the manage ment of great railroads, or stumble upon mastery in finesse if occasion requires it. They win supremacy in all these, and Mr. Pearson won his supremacy in all these by his persistence; so, too, he has mastered all the obstacles in his life. How many these obstacles have been, and their nature, none can testify so well as he who overcame them all. But what they taught him his daily habit of life reveals. They taught him the chief secret of all success—perseverance. They taught him the noblest attribute of man—honesty. And perseverance and honesty have no better exemplars than he. These characteristics he brought into his earliest business enterprises—into his mills, later, as if for a trade-mark; into his newspaper, as if for a motto; into his railroad, as if for a code of rules. And in these signs he has conquered. In them he has fought his way to the front and has maintained his place against both sedition and attack. The tumultuous years of his life sit easily upon him. He has shaken off disease and laid a firmer hold on the responsibilities of his existence, finding care almost a tonic and labor a balm. 379 �ENJAMIN A. KIMBALL, railroad man, manufacturer, and banker, was born in Boscawen, August 22, 1833, and was gradu ated from the Chandler Scientific department of Dartmouth college in 1854, at once entering the employ of the Concord railroad as a draughtsman. After two years he became foreman, and at twenty-six was master mechanic of the road, resigning in 1865 to engage in busi ness under the firm name of Ford & Kimball. In 1879, he returned to the railroad as a director, to succeed Governor Onslow Stearns, and has since been actively connected with the road's management, becom ing, in 1889, a member of the executive committee of the Concord & Montreal railroad. During nearly all his residence in Concord, Mr. Kimball has been prominent in public affairs. For six years he served as a member of the water board, was for four years its president, and was chiefly instrumental in procuring the construction of the city's water-system. He was trustee of the old Concord Savings bank, and is president of the Mechanicks National bank. He is president of the Franklin & Tilton railroad, and a director in a number of similar corpo rations. In 1870 he was a member of the legislature, and declined a second term. From 1885 to 1887 he was a member of the governor's council, and for some years has been chairman of the board of visitors to the Chandler Scientific department of Dartmouth college. In all the affairs of the community he has had a prominent part, and his activity has always been for good. His rise in life has been due to his own prudence and foresight, and in his successes he has not lost sight of the sound principles which guided his struggles. BENJAMIN A. KIM BALL. �H ON. CHARLES ALBERT BUSIEL, the first mayor of Laconia, was born in Meredith (Village), November 24, 1842, the son of John W. and Julia (Tilton) Busiel. When he was but four years of age his family removed to Laconia, and there he has since resided. There he was educated, and there, upon coming of age, he embarked in the hosiery business, which he had first practically learned in his father's mill. In 1868 he disposed of his first plant and became interested with his brother, John T., under the firm name of C. A. Busiel & Co. This continued until 1871, when the brothers' father was admitted to the firm and the name became J. W. Busiel & Co. Mr. Busiel's only political office, prior to 1892, had been a membership in the legislatures of 1878 and 1879, yet when the new city of Laconia cast about for its first mayor, no name was so spontaneously mentioned as Mr. Busiel's. His nomin ation was followed by a triumphant election, and that by a wise and care ful administration, the mayor's directing hand and warning voice being of great service to the new city in its first days. Besides the attention claimed by his private business, Mr. Busiel's time is filled with the work of the affairs of life. He is a director of the Concord & Montreal railroad and a member of the executive committee of that road. He is also a director of the Boston, Concord & Montreal, the Meredith & Conway, the New Boston, the Franklin & Tilton, the Moosilauke, and the Profile & Franconia Notch railroads, and is president of the Lake Shore railroad. Mr. Busiel is a man of large business interests. He is, moreover, a man of large friendships. Few men are more winning; and none hold their friends more closely. - HON. CHARLES A. BUSIEL. 381 �EW Hampshire men have gone out to win their way in every field of endeavor, and among those who have won the highest rank in the commercial field claiming New Hampshire as their birth place may be named Charles E. Morrison, who was born at New N Hampton, August 14, 1833, the son of Thomas W. Morrison and Dorothy Gordon. He was educated in the schools at New Hampton and Franklin, and forty years ago, under the firm name of Charles E. Morrison & Co., established himself in business, in Boston, as a com mission merchant and dealer in foreign and domestic fruit and produce in the Faneuil Hall market. This house from the start has won and held an enviable reputation; its trade area covers the entire country, and its export business is among the heaviest in Boston commission circles. The promptitude with which it has conducted its affairs is in no small measure due to Mr. Morrison's active and untiring efforts, his personal attention being given to almost every detail of the business. Mr. Morrison has grown in another world than the commercial also, and at the present time is a director in the Faneuil Hall National bank, in the North American Fire Insurance Co., in the Concord & Montreal railroad, and his rectitude is affirmed by a position as trustee of Tufts college. He also holds many other positions of responsibility and trust. Mr. Morrison has fought his way to the top almost unaided. His extended business relations draw him frequently to his native state, and his affection for the interests of New Hampshire still glows bright and warm within his breast. CHARLES E. MORRISON. 382 �IRAM N. TURNER has won prominence in two distinct lines of work, as will be seen from the outline of his career. Mr. Turner was born at Bethlehem, December 20, 1839, and very early in H life entered upon a railroad career, and served in it until 1889. From subordinate places he rose to become successively travelling agent of the Worcester & Nashua railroad, freight and passenger agent of the Portland & Worcester road, manager of the Quebec, Ottawa & New England air line, general freight agent of the Boston & Lowell rail road, and general traffic manager of the same system. Thus he was occupied until his fiftieth year. He then stepped aside from the path in which he had so steadily mounted and turned himself to a manu facturing pursuit. With most men the change would have been dan gerous or even disastrous; but the ability that had carried him successively and successfully forward in railroad life, was his reliance now, and in his new position, as general manager and a director of the E. & T. Fair banks & Co. scale manufactory at St. Johnsbury, Vt., he found new victories. In the village of St. Johnsbury Mr. Turner became prom inent, and now holds the position of president of the board of trade in that place. His connection with the railroads of New England did not cease with his entrance upon another field of continuous application, and he is now a director of the Concord & Montreal system, where he is a valued and effective officer. Mr. Turner was married, January 12, 1861, to Miss Ellen Brewster, of Whitefield. The record of his life is the story of enterprise, and each step marks renewed appreciation by the world. That appreciation Mr. Turner's native state shares in, and does not hesitate to express. HIRAM. N. TURNER. 383 �HE development of the railroad interests of New Hampshire has T carried with it into prominence many sons of the state who have devoted themselves to this greatest of nineteenth century industries. Among them is Frank Eugene Brown, the son of Hon. Horace A. Brown and Sarah S. Booth, who was born at Claremont, July 15, 1850, and who was educated in the public schools of Concord, to which city his parents removed while he was yet a small child. Upon finishing his school course Mr. Brown, at the age of eighteen, in August, 1868, en tered the employ of the Concord railroad, continuing with that corpora tion and its successor, the Concord & Montreal railroad, until the present time, and passing in that time through the various branches of clerical work and superintendencies until he has reached his present position of general passenger agent of the road last mentioned. Such a record is Mr. Brown's proudest boast, betokening as it does the confidence and esteem of those who have known and watched him in his business life. This confidence and esteem have been given in large measure to Mr. Brown by all who have known him in any capacity, and have been communicated by his election to various positions in social and other organizations, and by his choice in 1882 to a seat in the New Hamp shire house of representatives. Mr. Brown through all his life has amply deserved the success and honor that have come to him. His unflagging zeal, his rare discretion, his unmatched courtesy, have been to him the greatest sources of his success. Added to this is the ut most integrity, joined to an infinite capacity and industry, making a remarkably symmetrical equipment for the work that he has so success fully carried out. Mr. Brown is a man of highly refined tastes and a musician of more than ordinary ability. Combining, as he does, the courtliness of the old school with the energy and the sprightliness of the new, Mr. Brown is a most charming acquaintance, a most stead fast and loyal friend, a zealous and honorable citizen. FRANK E. BROWN. 384 �ANIELS CARPENTER PRESCOTT was born at Somerville, D Mass., May 2, 1853. His parents were Samuel Dana and Mary Abigail (Carpenter) Prescott, and he was educated in the public schools of Malden, Somerville, and Foxboro, Mass. At the age of twenty he entered a railroad office and in a railroad office he has since been. When he began he was with the Boston, Clinton & Fitchburg road; now he is with the Concord & Montreal. For five years he remained with his first employers, and from 1878 to 1886 he was with the Old Colony railroad. He then became assistant general freight agent of the Boston & Lowell railroad, and became in 1887 general freight agent. In 1889 he went with the Boston & Maine as assistant general freight agent and in 1891 he came to the Concord & Montreal as general freight agent, Mr. Prescott, it will be seen, has pushed steadily upward in the work which he took up at twenty, and at forty his position in the rail road world is marked by the great confidence reposed in his ability and fidelity. His has been a painstaking department of railroad administra tion, requiring careful foresight, a lively knowledge of details, accuracy, and rapidity. Mr. Prescott's possession of these qualities is best attested by his record, a record of advancement that could not have been possible except under the complete possession and daily exercise of all these characteristics. 385 �OHN FRANCIS WEBSTER was born in Dorchester, Mass., November 18, 1837, the son of Nathaniel F. Webster and Miriam (Couch) Webster, both of whom were born in Salisbury. He was educated at Chatham academy, Savannah, Ga., and at Professor Barnes's academy at Concord, obtaining a commercial education with Rodney G. Cutting. In 1856 he was book-keeper for Moore, Cilley & Co., in Concord, and March 14, 1857, became local freight cashier for the Concord railroad. He was appointed cashier of the Concord railroad system May 1, 1865, and retained that position until October, 1889. He was appointed cashier of the Manchester & Lawrence railroad, August 1, 1867, and remained with that company until its absorption by the Boston & Maine railroad. Upon the formation of the Concord & Montreal railroad, in 1889, he was elected treasurer of the system, and now retains that position. In 1889 and 1890 Mr. Webster served in the legislature as a representative from Ward Four, being chairman of the finance committee. In addition to his services as treasurer of the Concord & Montreal railroad, Mr. Webster holds a similar position with relation to the Profile & Franconia Notch, the Lake Shore, the Manchester & North Weare, and New Boston railroads. He is also a director of the Mechanicks National bank. Mr. Webster is one of the most prominent members of the Masonic fraternity in New Hampshire, having taken the thirty-third degree, and having held almost every office in the gift of his jurisdiction. Mr. Webster is a courteous business man. A remarkable knowledge of detail, and a careful application of that knowledge, have enabled him to rise in the confidence and respect of the corporation with which he has been so long connected. A conscientious devotion to principle has won for him also the respect of his acquain tances, and his genial qualities have added, moreover, the unfaltering friendship and affection of those who have come to know him inti JOHN FRANCIS WEBSTER. mately. 386 �RANK P. QUIMBY was born in Concord, September 22, 1856, and is the son of John and Lydia Quimby. He was educated in the public schools of his native city and at the Bryant & Stratton business college at Manchester. All his life, since his fifteenth year, has been F devoted to railroading, having begun, in 1871, service with the Concord railroad as section-hand, passing through the various positions of switch man, yard brakeman, fireman, and clerk in the treasurer's office, retain ing his position with the road after the organization of the Concord & Montreal railroad, and occupying now the position of chief clerk and paymaster of the last named corporation. Mr. Quimby has made a steady advance in railroad life through faithful devotion to the interests of those with whom he has been associated and for whom he has labored. The measure of his service has never been too severely strained, for no additional duty has been too onerous for him to undertake. In all that he has undertaken Mr. Quimby has displayed a remarkable cheer fulness of disposition, and has readily won friends who have advanced him in political life at the same time that he has been advancing in bus iness circles. He was alderman from Ward Seven, Concord, for four years, and was elected in 1892 a member of the house of representatives from that same ward. In the house Mr. Quimby's service has been quiet but valuable, and he has been closely connected with some of the most important legislation of the session. In social life Mr. Quimby is deservedly popular; an unaffected frankness of manner, a winning affa bility, and a decided honesty of expression endearing him to many. Mr. Quimby is successful because of his incessant attention to whatever con cern is immediately before him, and winning successive promotions by the minute and faithful care that he has devoted to the concerns always immediately at hand. FRANK P. QUIMBY. 387 �VERY intelligent farmer in New Hampshire has often heard the and nine cases out of ten it has been mentioned in connection with some progress or improvement in agricultural craft. George Austin Wason, born in New Boston, Sep tember 13, 1831, was the youngest of the nine children of Robert and Nancy (Bachelder) Wason. He was educated in the regular town E. name of George A. Wason; schools and in a select school at New Boston, and also at Francestown academy. Born and reared upon ancestral acres, he became their man ager and proprietor at an early age, through the death of his father. For thirty years now he has cultivated his old homestead, constantly intro ducing improvements, and fully determined to keep abreast of the times. His interest in agriculture has manifested itself, also, in other than per sonal ways. For three years he was president of the Hillsborough County Agricultural society, and for the same period was at the head of the Piscataquog Valley Fair association. The members of the state grange united in honoring him with an election to the office of master for two terms, and he thus became a member of the National grange for four years. Four terms he has been appointed by different govern ors and councils a trustee of the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, and twice the same authority has made him a member of the state board of agriculture. An easy transition brings us to his distinguished political services. For six years he acted as county commissioner for Hillsborough county, and for four years represented the town of New Boston in the legislature. The success that attended his efforts in the house of representatives led to his elevation to the higher body, and in the state senate of 1883 and 1884 he represented the Amherst district, No. 16, very efficiently. In whatever sphere of action he is placed, Mr. Wason is faithful, capable, and persistent; and his eminent devotion to agriculture has not hindered his usefulness in GEORGE A. WASON. various other directions. 388 �RISTRAM A. MACKINNON, general manager of the Concord T & Montreal railroad, is a native of Ireland, where he was born July 7, 1844, his parents being James and Mary J. (Allen) Mackinnon. His education was received chiefly at St. Francis college at Richmond, Quebec, and in December, 1868, he began a railroad career in the em ploy of the Passumpsic railroad at Lyndon, Vt., and holding the various positions of shop clerk, superintendent's clerk, and acting superinten dent. His connection with the Passumpsic road ceased in August, 1873, when he went to Brockville, Ontario, and became superinten dent of the Brockville & Ottawa, and Canada Central railways. Here he remained until 1880 and in that year he went with the South-eastern railway as manager, with head-quarters at Montreal. He occupied this post until 1886, and then was made general superintendent of the On tario & Atlantic division, and later, manager of transportation of the Canadian Pacific railway. In this place he served until 1890, when he assumed his present position, coming to the Concord & Montreal road soon after its formation by the uniting of the old Concord, and Boston, Concord & Montreal systems. TRISTRAM. A. MACKINNON. 389 �HE rise of George Edgar Cummings from the lowest to the highest position on the staff of a railroad corporation has been marked by the steady advance that always follows meritorious labor. Mr. Cummings was born October Io, 1853, in Rumney, and is the son of George Spaulding Cummings and Mariette Vinton. In 1854 his parents removed to Woodsville, where his father is now the oldest settler in the place, and in the district school their son was educated. At the age of fifteen Mr. Cummings began work as an engine cleaner for the Boston, Concord & Montreal railroad at Woodsville, and passed successfully and successively through every branch of the train service, becoming in 1882 wood agent of the road and entering the service of the Boston & Lowell railroad when that corporation secured control of the Boston, Concord & Montreal railroad, his position then being that of transfer agent and stationed at Concord. In 1884 he was appointed train master of the White Mountain division of the Boston & Lowell railroad. His next promotion came in 1891, when he was appointed assistant superintend ent of the Concord & Montreal railroad, Northern division, with head quarters at Woodsville, rising in the year following to be superintendent of the division, which position he still holds and fills to the eminent satisfaction of the road and its patrons. Mr. Cummings has devoted his life to railroad business and with success. His advance has been both steady and merited and came as the reward of solid approbation of solid, faithful work. In every position that he has filled, and those posi tions have been many, Mr. Cummings has brought to his new duties the best of his ability in their execution. Such a spirit could not fail to win reward, and that it has is as much a source of pleasure to Mr. Cummings's friends as to that gentleman himself, for no more deservedly popular man has worn the uniform of a train man or has sat at a super - GEORGE E. CUMMINGS. intendent's desk. 390 �O successful has been the brief span of the life of William Griggs S Bean, that it is a matter of regret that New Hampshire may not claim him as a son as well as a resident. Mr. Bean was born in Dav enport, Iowa, October 20, 1861, the son of John P. Bean and Eliza beth Fitts. His education was secured, after the public schools, at Knox college, Galesburg, Ill., and at Dartmouth college, being at the latter institution a member of the class of 1883. He was engaged as civil engineer at Olcott's Falls, Vt., in 1882, and in 1883 was similarly engaged with a railroad in northern Vermont, becoming in 1884 con nected with the St. Johnsbury & Lake Champlain road, and in 1886 entering the employ of the Boston & Lowell railroad on the White Mountain division, passing from that corporation to the employ of the Concord & Montreal, where he has won frequent and rapid promotion through the various gradations of service, being at the present time superintendent of the Southern division of the Concord & Montreal system; one of the youngest men in New England ever to hold such an important position. But rapid as Mr. Bean's rise in life has been, it has not come unworthily. Each of his many promotions has been won by constant fidelity and signal ability. As a railroad man he has be come thoroughly familiar with the needs of his calling, and this familiar ity with the details of his profession has enabled him in each of his successive positions to grasp the completed details of the necessities of public service. Mr. Bean has shown himself equal to every emergency. His youthful vigor has not permitted him to grow dull or slothful as he has advanced in prominence. He has not been content with duties done, but looks forward with hope to future responsibilities, with a con fidence that he will be equal to the demand made upon him. WILLIAM G. BEAN. 39 I �ILLIAM H. ALEXANDER was born in Tunbridge, Vt., No vember 24, 1836, the son of William and Ednah Alexander. Though a native of another state, he has been a resident of New Hamp shire for more than thirty-seven years, and has, during all that time, been employed by one corporation, having been for thirty-four years with the Concord railroad in various capacities, continuing his services when V\ the road became united with the Boston, Concord & Montreal, and be coming supply agent of the new corporation, the Concord & Montreal railroad, which position he now holds. Mr. Alexander has risen to his present post after many years of varied experience in railroad life. Root and branch he knows it, and in the special department with which he is connected he ranks with the leaders. Trusted by his superiors, and re spected by his subordinates, he fills his office with ease and credit. As a man, few can count more friends. His generous temperament has made him readily congenial to all; his worth has deeply impressed itself upon his circle of acquaintances, and among those who know him only by casual contact he is known as he is in his business — a firm, honor able, kindly man, doing no man wrong, and permitting none to be done. 392 �AMES T. GORDON, of Concord, member of the house of repre sentatives from Ward Six in that city, was born in Meredith, August 4, 1833. His education was that of every New Hampshire boy, and in May, 1854, he entered the employ of the Boston, Concord & Montreal railroad as a locomotive fireman, retaining this position until 1856. He then entered the shops of the company, and learned the machinist's trade, going then to the employ of the Concord railroad, in 1865, in the meantime having served his country in Company A of the Fifteenth regiment, New Hampshire volunteers, in which he enlisted September 15, 1862. He was appointed third sergeant, and served until April 30, 1863, when he was promoted to first sergeant, serving in this capacity until August 15, 1863, when his term of service expired, and he was mustered out. In 1869 he left the machine shops of the Concord railroad, and became a locomotive engineer, relinquishing his hold upon the lever, however, in April, 1873, when he was appointed foreman of the machine shop. In August, 1878, he was appointed acting master mechanic, and succeeded to the full duties and responsi bilities of that office in June, 1879, retaining the position until July, 1889, when the Concord, and the Boston, Concord & Montreal railroads were united, and he was then appointed superintendent of motive power, which position he now holds. Mr. Gordon is a Mason and a Knight Templar, and was Democratic candidate for mayor of Concord in 1882 and 1884. His election to a seat in the house of representatives is a deserved compliment, and the tidal wave that carried him into office was due not a little to his efforts. JAMES T. GORDON. 393 �OHN HENRY HAMILTON was born in Melbourne, Province Quebec, March 28, 1847, the son of John A. and Mary A. (Stimp son) Hamilton. When five years of age he came with his parents to Concord, and has since resided there, and in the schools of that city secured his education. When fifteen years of age he entered the ser vice of the Northern railroad in the freight department, and afterward became yardmaster at Concord for the Concord railroad, continuing in that position for eighteen years from 1865; and being promoted lost freight agent of the Concord railroad, is now serving in that capacity for the Concord & Montreal railroad system. In 1892 he was made joint station master at Fabyan's for the Concord & Montreal and Maine Central systems, which position of responsibility placed in his hands the care of the whole volume of White Mountain trains which cross that famous railroad section during the summer months. The onerous and taxing duties of that position he filled with great success. Mr. Hamilton is prominent in the Odd Fellows fraternity, being a past grand of Rumford lodge, and past chief patriarch of Tahanto encamp ment. He is a member of Blazing Star lodge of Masons, of Trinity Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, of Horace Chase Council, Royal and Select Masters, of Mount Horeb Commandery of Knights Templar, and has taken all the Scottish Rite degrees up to the Thirty-third. Mr. Hamilton is a man of wide friendships, his various positions have placed him in contact with the world at large, and in the great school of human nature he has developed tact and courtesy. The long years of his service attest his growing worth, and he has become in the rail road circles of New Hampshire a man to be depended upon in any JOHN HENRY HAMILTON. emergency. 394 �I RVIN LYMAN BOSS was born in Valley Falls, N. Y., No vember 13, 1863, and is the son of James E. Boss and Fannie M. (Sheldon) Boss. In the schools of Fitchburg, Mass., he received his education, followed by a course in the Eastman Commercial college at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. At the age of fifteen, however, he was employed as shipping clerk for the Walter Heywood Chair company at Fitchburg, and was then engaged as book-keeper for the S. Hess Publishing com pany, of New York, being stationed at their Boston office, in Pemberton square. He was afterward engaged in the photograph business with A. Marshall, at No. 147 Tremont street, Boston, and in 188o became a commercial traveller for Charles Rosenfield, of Boston, fancy grocer. In 1881 he was engaged by the Railway Clearing House association of New England, and for nine years served with that company, becoming, July 15, 1890, car accountant of the Concord & Montreal railroad, which position he now holds. Mr. Boss has come through natural steps to his present position; a mind fitted by nature for intricate combinations has been trained by long years of business, and has developed that readi ness which responds to every emergency. In the position that he now holds, Mr. Boss superintends the work of numerous subordinates, yet the grand total is ever in his mind, and few of the minor details are lacking from his mental inventory of a day's labor. In addition, Mr. Boss's department looks after the mileage accounts of the cars of his own and other roads; their earnings, their positions, their loads, in short, everything in connection with them. Mr. Boss is among the leaders in his work. He is a member of the International Association of Car Accountants, and of the New England Association of Officers in Charge of Car Service. In a position demanding unusual qualities, he has developed those qualities to an unusual degree, and ranks easily in the fore-front of railway officials in New England. IRVIN LYMAN BOSS. 395 �ANY of the leading railroad men of the country own New Hampshire as the land of their nativity or of their residence; but the Granite state never had within her borders a brighter student of the class than one who has recently come from the queen's dominions, William Joseph Callaghan. Born in Montreal, Canada, July 23, 1872, the son of James J. and B. Helen (O'Brien) Callaghan, he received his education at private schools and at St. Ann's school, then consid ered one of the leading educational institutions in Canada. Graduating there in 1886, he served for a time as book-keeper for Callaghan & Foley, wholesale pork dealers. He soon discovered his true vocation, however, and, January 11, 1887, entered the office of the car service de partment of the Canadian Pacific railway as a clerk. November 13, of the same year, he was promoted to the general superintendent's department as private secretary to the general superintendent. March 19, 1890, he was appointed chief clerk in the superintendent's office of the Canadian Pacific railway, a position which he filled with remarkable success until he relinquished it, November 10, 1890, to become private secretary to General Manager Mackinnon of the Concord & Montreal railroad. Mr. Callaghan at present is chief clerk in the general manager's office of the same road, and is perhaps the youngest man holding a position of this kind, but at the same time one of the keenest and best posted men in his branch of the business. Although a resident of the state but a few years, he possesses a wide and influential acquaintance, and is very pop ular among railroad men. Meeting so many different characters in his M profession, his disposition has readily accommodated itself to changing WILLIAM JOSEPH conditions, and he has filled with ease positions of increasing responsi bility and usefulness. CALLAG HAN. 396 �OHN TAPLEY WELCH was born at Dover, December 15, 1856, and was educated in the public schools of that city and at Dart mouth college. Mr. Welch has been engaged during most of his life in journalistic work, as an editorial writer upon the Whiteside Sentinel at Morrison, Ill., upon the Dover Daily Republican and the Dover Daily Times, and also as special correspondent for the Boston Daily Globe. Mr. Welch is an ardent Republican, and has attained more than ordi nary prominence by reason of his activity. He has been a delegate to nearly every state convention since he became of age. He was a mem ber of the New Hampshire legislature in 1889, was for five years register of probate for Strafford county, and has held positions in political com mittees, both state and local. He is a member of many historical, secret, and other societies, and is married and has one son. Mr. Welch at present is chief time clerk in the government printing office, having been appointed to that important position February 3, 1890. As a journalist, Mr. Welch has contributed to many important and influential sheets, writing always with force, grace, and fluency. Under his direc tion the journals to which he was an editorial contributor ranked as leaders of political thought in their locality, while his special work as a newspaper man rose even to brilliancy. Though removed from the state by reason of his office, Mr. Welch still retains his residence in Dover, and is frequently at his home. In official life Mr. Welch has won the same distinction that attended his efforts in the journalistic field. He has fulfilled the duties assigned him with prominence and credit. He is one of New Hampshire's worthy sons, and that the field of his endeavor lies without her border does not remove him beyond the reach of the many friends in the Granite state who rejoice in his success as if it were their own. JOHN TAPLEY WELCH. 397 �EV. WILLIAM JEWETT TUCKER, president of Dartmouth His boy hood was largely spent in New Hampshire, and he was graduated from Dartmouth in the class of 1861. From then until 1863 he was a school-teacher, and in the latter year he entered Andover Theological seminary, from which he was graduated in 1866. In 1867 he became pastor of the Franklin-street Congregational church at Manchester, and remained there until 1875, when he was called to the pastorate of the Madison-square Presbyterian church, New York city. From this pul pit he was called, in 1880, to the chair of homiletics at Andover Theo logical seminary, and on May 1, 1893, he left that post to become pres ident of Dartmouth college, a position which had been tendered to him more than a year before, and which he accepted at last in a conscien tious belief that it was his duty. Dr. Tucker, before his election to the presidency of the college, had been for some years a trustee of the insti tution, and upon his accession to the chair had nothing to learn of the needs, or traditions, or ambitions of the college. The brief months of his administration are already filled with a marked measure of good for Dartmouth. New courses, new chairs, new equipment, greater endow ment, and an increased student-body have already come to encourage Dr. Tucker's labors. Dr. Tucker, while at Andover, became prominent in special departments of Christian work, and the Andover House in Boston looks to him as its projector. His scholarly attainments have met with wide recognition, and are attested by the thoughtful excellence R college, was born in Griswold, Conn., July 13, 1839. of his occasional addresses and sermons. His own alma mater has conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Divinity, and Williams college, at its recent centennial, decorated him with the degree of REV. WILLIAM J. TUCKER, D. D. Doctor of Laws. 398 �EV. CHARLES SUMNER MURKLAND, president of the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, was born in Lowell, Mass., May 20, 1856, the youngest of fourteen children born of Scotch parents, of whom seven are now living. He passed through the regular course in the schools of Lowell, and graduated from the High school in 1872. For the next five years he was at work in the mills in the engraving department, and in 1877 he entered Middlebury college, and graduated in 1881, the valedictorian of his class. Three years later he took his master's degree, and at that time he was selected to deliver the master's oration. During these last three years he occu pied himself by supplying the pulpit of the Congregational church at Ferrisburgh, Vt. In 1883 he took the degree of bachelor of divinity, from Harvard Divinity school, and for the next year was engaged in post-graduate study at Andover Theological seminary. From June, 1884, to 1886, he was pastor of the Congregational church at Chicopee, Mass., and from there he came to Manchester as pastor of the Franklin street Congregational church, whose pulpit he filled until June of the present year, when he was called to the presidency of the agricultural college by the unanimous voice of its trustees. He was inaugurated in August, 1893, at the same time the new college buildings at Durham were dedicated. Dartmouth conferred upon him the honorary degree of doctor of philosophy, in 1893. Dr. Murkland is also chaplain of the First regiment, New Hampshire National Guard, with the rank of captain. REV. CHARLES S. MURKLAND, PH. D. 399 ** �TILSON HUTCHINS was born in Whitefield, November 14, 1838, educated in Hopkinton and in Cambridge, and in 1856 went to the new state of Iowa, bent on his early formed purpose of making himself a name in the journalistic world, and in that purpose few Americans have ever accomplished greater results. Bred from ster ling New Hampshire stock, with ancestors that fought at Bunker Hill, the young man soon made his mark. His quick mind and expressive pen made him a leading editor of the state, and a worthy competitor for newspaper honors in a larger field; consequently he removed to St. Louis, and buying the Times, speedily made it the most successful newspaper property in that city. With an instinctive genius for the call ing, he left St. Louis in the late seventies, and went to Washington, where, founding the Washington Post, he conducted its manage ment up to the day when it passed into the possession of its present proprietors. New Hampshire has no son more devoted to her beau ties, or prouder of her annals. Governor's island, in Lake Winnipise ogee, has felt the influence of his devotion to beauty, for there he has expended large sums in adorning and beautifying the landscape. Mr. Hutchins's winter home is on Scott circle, in Washington, and there he entertains his friends in a manner as charming and simple as his surroundings are superb. His picture gallery is one of the richest of the private collections in the country, and is so acknowledged by crit S was ics and connoisseurs. With the true tastes of the scholar, Mr. Hutchins has given time and labor to autographs, and his collection is enriched by original letters from the famous men and women of history. In the portfolios is a complete set of autograph letters of Napoleon and Jose phine, and all the marshals of France. In politics Mr. Hutchins is a Democrat, and as such he has been a member of the Missouri and of S. the New Hampshire legislatures, being a member of the latter during the session of 1881. 4oo �ON. JAMES I. CHRISTIE, of Dover, born in that city, May 9, 1842; died at Washington, D. C., April 6, 1889, was a noted national character who, at the time of his decease, was nominally the assistant-doorkeeper of the United States senate, an office created expressly for him, but virtually he was the major-domo of that body. He was the great master of ceremonies, and his death resulted from la grippe, contracted while standing uncovered in the rain, superintending the inauguration of President Benjamin Harrison. The senatorial, official, and other excursions, and funerals, for many years were under his personal charge and direction. He grew to be the most efficient, pop ular, and valuable officer of that body. While yet a lad, in 1857, Senator John P. Hale took him to Washington, to be a page in the senate, and continuously afterward, until the day of his death, he re mained connected in one capacity or another with that dignified organ ization. Mr. Christie had a happy faculty of doing favors for others, and his life became a round of cheerful, generous self-sacrifice. He was so bright and willing, so apt and affable, that he won the friendship of the leading members of each succeeding senate. He was a handsome commander, whatever the occasion, without ostentation or any show of pomposity, conducting public exercises and ceremonies with remarkable grace, ease, and dignity unequalled. He had a great noble heart, and a nature that delighted in pleasing others, and he had a noiseless way of helping those around him, and an intuitive knowledge of their wishes and doubts, that made him almost invaluable in the place where he served so long and faithfully. No man in Washington had a more wide ac quaintance throughout the nation, and no man there had more personal friends throughout the several departments of the government, during the successive administrations of Abraham Lincoln to that of Ben HON. JAMES I. CHRISTIE. jamin Harrison. 4o I �OWARD PERRY MERRILL, the son of Joseph S. and Irene L. Merrill, was born in Concord, June 4, 1860, and after a course in the public schools in that city, graduating from the High school in 1879, he entered a printing office at Haverhill, Mass., returning to Concord, however, in September, 1880, to engage in journalism, which has since grown to be his profession. He was first employed as a reporter on the Concord Daily Blade, and afterward went, in August, 1881, to Springfield, Mass., where for four years he was proof-reader on the Evening Union, and afterward was employed as New England editor. For a short time he did special work for the same paper, and afterward was city editor, managing editor, and telegraph editor of the same paper, in the order named. In 1892 he came to Nashua, and was employed as managing editor of the New Hampshire Republican during that journal's brief career. Upon its demise he at once returned to his old mistress, The Union, and now is engaged as day editor. The year 1887 Mr. Merrill spent in California, in an editorial capacity on the Los Angeles Times and Tribune. June 25, 1885, Mr. Merrill married Nellie A. Currier, daughter of James M. Currier, a noted architect of Springfield. Mr. Merrill is one of the best of young newspaper men to whom New Hampshire claims parentage. His long connection in so many capa cities, with a single journal, has made him a factor of great force in newspaper circles in western Massachusetts, and his continued success H is a sufficient testimonial of his merit. HOWARD PERRY MERRILL. 402 �UICK, accurate, painstaking; having a practical knowledge of the printer's trade, an understanding of the niceties of the English language and its punctuation, a familiarity with legal, medi cal, and scientific phrases and authorities; poised, courteous, forbear ing; alert to discover errors but keeping himself and others in good EDWARD OLIVER LORD. temper during their correction, and above all, possessed of the executive ability to keep each of many books, pamphlets, and magazines moving rapidly toward completion:—such are some of the characteristics re quired of the man at the head of the Republican Press Association's book department, and it pleases the subject of this sketch to know that he performs satisfactorily the manifold duties of the position. Edward Oliver Lord was born in Somersworth, March 1, 1856, the youngest child of Oliver H. and Mary (Stevens) Lord. His early educa tion was received at the Great Falls high school and Phillips Andover academy. He was matriculated at Harvard in 1874, graduated from Colby university in 1877, and received the degree of master of arts in 1880. A teacher in the Great Falls high school in 1877–78, editor and busi ness manager of the Great Falls Free Press from August, 1878, to February, 1883, farmer and breeder of Holstein-Friesian cattle in New London from 1883 to 1890, and book proof-reader for the Republican Press Association in 1891, his life has been one of incessant activity. In November, 1892, he was called to the business management of the New Hampshire Republican at Nashua. After a careful examination of the books and prospective business of the “new morning daily,” and a thorough investigation of the political support which could be obtained for it, Mr. Lord recommended the purchase of the Nashua Telegraph as a solution of the political and financial difficulties of The Republican. But The Telegraph could not be bought at a satisfactory figure, so The Republican was sold in February, 1893, and Mr. Lord accepted his present position. �HE county solicitor of Merrimack county, Daniel Bartholomew was born in Concord, October 6, 1855, the son of Daniel and Mary Donovan, who emigrated to the United States, from Ireland, in 1847, and has always lived in that city, where he was edu cated in the public schools. In 1878 he was admitted to the bar, and has since been actively engaged in practice, at first as partner of Samuel B. Page, but of late years without a partner. For eight years he was a T Donovan, member of the school board of Union school district in Concord, and for some years was secretary of the board. He served as clerk to the superintendent of construction of the Federal building in Concord, and in 1890 was elected, as a Democrat, to the solicitorship of Merrimack county, receiving a re-election in 1892, being the first Democratic solic itor in the county to receive that honor. He took an active interest in the National Guard, and for nearly ten years was a member of that or ganization, first as an enlisted man and later as an officer, holding seven different commissions, among them being as assistant-inspector general, judge advocate, and inspector of rifle practice of the First brigade, New Hampshire National Guard, each with the rank of major. In addition to his professional duties, Major Donovan has become known in news paper circles as the faithful agent of the Associated Press at Concord, for many years, and as the active correspondent of the Boston Globe since 1890. Major Donovan in 1886 received the honorary degree of A. B. from Dartmouth college, a rare honor, yet merited by his attain mentS. �JOURNALIST whom everybody in New Hampshire knows, whom everybody likes, whom politicians trust with party secrets, and who never wrote a malicious article of anybody or anything, is Allan Hazen Robinson of Concord. Born at Salisbury, July 11, 1848, he was educated in the public schools of that town and of Concord, completing his education under the tutorship of the late Rev. Dr. J. H. Eames of St. Paul's church, Concord. In 1861 he entered the business department of the New Hampshire Patriot, under the late Hon. William Butterfield, where he remained for six years. He was for ten years the New Hampshire agent of the Associated Press, and for four years city editor of the New Hampshire Patriot, under the control of Edwin C. Bailey. For a time, in addition to his newspaper work, he was con nected with the Boston & Lowell and Concord railroads. In 1881 he was appointed New Hampshire correspondent of the Boston Herald, which position he still holds. Since 1887 he has been telegraph editor of the People and Patriot. His newspaper connections have brought him into close personal relations with leading men of the state, whose confidence he has never violated, and whose esteem he has ever held. When his name was suggested for appointment to the position of immi gration commissioner under the present administration, he was cordially endorsed by prominent men of both parties in the state, and his *. tion for that office by President Cleveland is the most popular appoint ment in New Hampshire. Mr. Robinson is an industrious and discr1m inating newspaper writer, respected by the public and his associa". Invariably courteous, he wins friends as he makes acquaintances, and the men who know and trust him are the solid and influential citizens of New Hampshire. ALLAN HAZEN ROBINSON. 405 �ON, JOHN HATCH, of Greenland, member of the New Hamp shire bank commission, was born in Portsmouth. January 1, 1849, in a family of long line and much distinction. He was educated in the public schools of his native city and at St. Paul's school, Concord, and was for some time connected with the latter institution in an adminis trative capacity. He afterward studied law and established himself in practice at Portsmouth, taking up a residence at the old family home stead in Greenland, where he has lived for nineteen years. From this town in 1879 he was sent to the legislature, and again, also, in 1881. During both these sessions, Mr. Hatch was a prominent member of the house. He served upon its most important committees, and though a member of the minority party, was a forceful factor in legislation. In 1885 he sat in the state senate, as member from the Newmarket dis trict, and added to his credit the record of faithful service in that body. He was a member of the constitutional convention in 1889, and has served his town as a member of the school board and town treasurer for a number of years. In August, 1893, he was appointed member of the bank commission, succeeding William A. Heard, and has entered upon his new duties with earnestness and vigor. Mr. Hatch is one of the most active laymen in the Episcopal church in New Hampshire, and has become a familiar figure at diocesan and other church conventions, numbering also among his services to the church several years of mem bership on the standing committee of the diocese. 406 �OAH S. CLARK, one of the most successful business men of N Manchester, was born in Quincy, Mass., May 17, 1830, and when but five years of age removed with his parents to New Hampshire, making their home upon a Rockingham county farm in the old historic town of Chester, where he passed the days of his boyhood as a farmer lad, and received the rudiments of his education in the public schools of that town; afterward he went to Manchester, where he graduated from the High school, when it was located upon Lowell street, and under the tutorship of John W. Ray. Having a taste for mercantile pursuits, he immediately upon leaving school began clerking in the dry goods and fancy goods business in Boston, New York, Chicago, and Cincinnati. In 1856 Mr. Clark returned to Manchester, and opened a dry goods store in what was then known as the “Old Ark,” located on Elm street. The phenomenal success attending that venture induced him, the next year, to remove his place of business to Hanover street, where he continued until the great Hanover street fire. Undaunted by calamity, he erected a substantial brick block upon the lot where his fancy goods emporium, the “Big 6,” now stands, and has continued there to this date. Mr. Clark is a thorough and practical business manager, and has won a merited success by constant personal attention to the management of his business affairs. He is not a member of any secret organization, and his motto has ever been, “Live and let live.” Mr. Clark has, even in his busy life, found time to serve his city upon the board of aldermen, and his ward as representative in the state legislature. He is one of the directors of the Manchester National bank, and is also one of the direc S. CLARK. tors of the Concord & Montreal railroad. On December 1, 1893, his excellency the governor and the honorable council appointed Mr. Clark to the responsible position of police commissioner, upon the newly con stituted board of police commissioners for the city of Manchester. �OSEA BALLOU CARTER, of Concord, was born at East Hampstead, Rockingham county, September 5, 1834, and has ever since been irrepressibly pushing. His few weeks of schooling taught him, what he afterward learned better in the wide school of experience, that, to achieve success in the world, a man must hustle; furthermore, if the early worm had essayed more live dignity and less languor, its final morning interview with previous poultry could un doubtedly have been postponed indefinitely. The mile-stones marking the course of the route of “ Hozee” from the shoe-bench at Hampstead Peak to the state house at Concord, are many and interesting; in fact, his career marks an epoch in the political history of New Hampshire. Hozee has histled as a cyclopedia canvasser, a patent-medicine manu facturer, a sewing-machine agent, a safe salesman, a desk drummer, a typewriter expert, an editor, a statistician, a detective, a railroad com missioner, a publisher, a politician, a candidate, and an office-holder; even now he is hustling as chief clerk of the newly created New Hamp shire Bureau of Labor, a position in which his epigrammatic wisdom finds many a chink for its overflow. He is also a philosopher, and “if there are anythings in heaven and earth that are not dreamed of" in his pungent philosophy, they must be paltry and insignificant. The works of his head and hand abound; a complete blue-book of New Hamp shire, from 1680 to 1891, published by the state, attests his superiority as an editor, collator, compiler, and statistician. The Town and City Atlas of New Hampshire, a larger and more pretentious work, pub lished in 1892, does his talent credit. And so on through life he has gone, cheerfully turning his hand to whatever came next, ungrudg ingly “paying the freight,” and always serving modestly and efficiently to some good purpose, now placing his “phiz" last in the work, in \\ HOSEA BALLOU CARTER. order (to quote his own language) “to keep the others from falling out.” 408 Azie “AZocee ''' �����A cou"ess * ... 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Documents, Papers, & Articles Digital File Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource New Hampshire Men: A Collection of Biographical Sketches, With Portraits, Of Sons & Residents Of The State Who Have Become Known In Commercial, Professional, & Political Life Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available January 1, 1893 New Hampshire publishing Company Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1893 Description An account of the resource A 413 page collection of indexed portraits & bios, from various NH men, from different walks of life, from the late 1800's. This collection contains several men from Farmington NH. They are: page 74-Hon. Alonzo Nute, page 167, Alonzo Irving Nute, page 192, Joseph Henry Abbot This item is a digital file and it does no exist in the physical museum collection. 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For description, see " Concord," page 104. �THE STATISTICS AND GAZETTEER OF NEW-HAMPSHIEE. CONTAINING DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL THE TOWNS AND VILLAGES; ALSO, BOUNDAPJES AND AREA OF THE STATE, AND ITS NATURAL RESOURCES, COUNTIES, WITH OVER ONE HUNDRED PAGES OF STATISTICAL TABLES, PERTAINING TO ITS POPULATION, WEALTH, INDUSTRIES, CHURCHES, SCHOOL HOUSES, SOLDIERS IN THE LATE REBELLION, AND POST OFFICES: WITH A LIST OF STATE OFFICERS, ETC.: TOGETHER WITH A DESCRIPTION OF ITS MOUNTAINS, LAKES, RIVERS AND POPULAR RESORTS FOR TOURISTS, AND A GREAT VARIETY OF OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION. Wve seen the prairies, and their flowers Beside their sparkling rills, But nothing there that gladdens us Like old New-Hampshire hills. COMPILED BY ALONZO J. CONCORD, D. L. FOGG. N. H. GUERNSEY, BOOKSELLER AND PUBLISHER. 1874. aked �tk; PUJ 3 Tll_D£ : Entered according to Act of Congress, December ALONZO J. FOGG, Concord, N. 7th, A. D. 1872, H., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington. STEREOTYPED, PRINTED AND BOUND AT CXAREMONT, N. H., BY THE CLAREMONT MANUFACTURING COMPANY. by �TO THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, AND ADOPTED CITIZENS, RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER. ITS THIS VOLUME IS ��PREFACE. New-Hampshire It is nearly twenty years since a Gazetteer of was published, and although the State has not increased in population, .-till the change in every branch of business has been quite as great as in any State in New We England. have now nearly double the miles of railway, and three times the number of miles of we had twenty years telegraph wire that The wealth ago. the State has increased nearly one hundred per cent. now there were but hamlets in 1855, there are villages, and the busy We are now hum of life is of Where large manufacturing heard from morning till night. living in the days of fast steamboat lines, railroad express trains, telegraphs and pneumatic tubes. All branches of business are done with railway speed, and what it took years to accomplish, thirty years ago, as many The focus. is now performed Time and space have been brought nearly months. cotton merchant in Boston can do to in a more mercantile correspondence in one week with his bi'anch house in Liverpool, by telegraph, than could be done Where time. fifteen years now done by telegraph, in as many minutes. required to perform a journey by stage, rail, in as ago in a long took months to convey intelligence by mail, it many days. it is lifeit is Where weeks were now accomplished by In our country, a generation has been crowded into years, years into months, months into days, and days into hours. The old Farmer's clock that has stood in his kitchen corner for more than forty years with the wise monition written on its dial that " time is money," has seen the maxim heeded and fully carried out in this generation. fortunes in a day In preparing and sometimes this lose In this age them quite work we have endeavored men make their as soon. to keep the above �PREFACE. VI much ideas constantly in view, and to give as pertaining to the industry of in a brief manner. Our New Hampshire general information we as possibly could readers will find that brevity has been our aim through the book. But still we have intended to furnish much useful information in less than seven hundred pages as many writers, years ago, would have required two thousand to im- as part the same amount of knowledge. have assisted us much Figures in a tabular form in this respect, there being nearly We red pages in tables. have intended present standing of the State than of the past have given but a brief history of the ographies of eminent men who were first on left their ; consequently we settlements, and no natives of the State. It native homes to seek their fortunes broad ocean, and we have reserved that task life's bi- would and daughters of New- require volumes to do justice to the sons Hampshire who have one hund- show more of the to some for future biographer. In preparing a work like Nearly all is a information, this, but very little can be original. compilation, and, in order to obtain the necessary we have been obliged to many claim the assistance of people in various sections of the State. In preparing a book of this character, ly creep in, that are beyond all town will have its critics, many human power and they may see errors must natural- in the that should be different, in some respect, relative to their of the State. Although we feel obliged to persons in for their kindness in assisting us to many in some instances, book own section many towns facts, still, that co-opera- tion throughout the State has not been all and Every to obviate. some things we could have we have been obliged to rely desired, on the manu- many statistical facts relative to manuour many friends see some errors in this script census of 1870, for factories. If a few of respect, they may rest assured that they the cities and large towns in the State, and gathered such information citizens have seen fit to give us. were correct in 1870. we have All personally visited, as to their industries, etc., as the �PREFACE. We have been at considerable expense State to is VII to prepare accompany the book, and we venture the the most accurate map of New-Hampshire that All the counties, towns, and nearly people. all the principal rivers, lakes The map are laid down. is map is now of the all it before the all the post and mountains, and before our readers, a assertion, that offices ; the railroads and they can judge for themselves. To numerous advice in our William friends efforts, Little, Esq., who have assisted especially to the us, and given kindly Hon. John H. Goodale, D. F. Secomb, Esq., Hon. Asa Fowler, Chief Justice J. E. Sargent, Samuel B. Page, Esq., mental nearly officials all at the State all the govern- House, the press of the State, and of the town clerks in the State, we tender our heartfelt acknowledgments. We etteer, are also indebted to Dr. Belknap's History, "New-Hampshire As "New-Hampshire Register," It Is," Hayward's Gaz- New-Hampshire Manual," and the U. S. Census of 1870, for val- uable information. A. Concord, N. H., March 2, 1874. J. F. ��OOIsTTElSTTS. CHAPTEE First settlement of I. New-Hampshire, up to the Revolution. CHAPTER II. Brief history of the War of tli Revolution, Federal Constitution, and of the Great Rebellion, Regiments, Officers, etc. CHAPTER III. Topographical history of all the cities and towns in the State, giving a brief statement of the surface, the quality of the soil, its mountains, lakes ponds, rivers and streams; its summer resorts, villages and manufacturers resources, churches, public schools, libraries, hotels, railroads, &c. ; CHAPTER IV. A statistical summary of the counties and State, pertaining to their geographical position, value of their manufactories, farm productions, railroads, newspapers, national banks, savings banks, insurances, post-oilices &c. CHAPTER V. Tabular statement of the population of the cities and towns in the State, ratable polls, assessed valuation of all the towns, stock in trade, money at interest, deposits in savings banks, proportional tax, town debts, clergymen, lawyers, physicians, merchants, agricultural pro- ductions, value of farms, number of farms, dwellings, and families, value of cotton manufactories, woolen manufactories, boots and shoes, hosiery, paper mills, lumber mills, grist mills, tanneries, total manufactories in the State, various occupations of the people in 1870, number of each kind of manufactories, in the State, in 1870, number of deaths, by towns, in the State, in 1870, centenarians who have died since 1822, &c., &c. �X CONTENTS. CHAPTER VI. Public Schools, Dartmouth College, Literary Institutions, Asylum for the Insane, College of Agriculture, Orphans Home, State Prison, State Normal School, State Capital, Reform School, Religion &c. CHAPTER A VII. brief review of the State, its climate, its grand mountain, ocean, lake and river scenery, geology and mineralogy, a description of its mountains, lakes and rivers, a brief account of the aboriginals of NewHampshire, New-Hampshire compared with the Western States; a poem on New-Hampshire, etc. CHAPTER VHI. New-Hampshire Congressional, Councillor," and SenGovernor vote of Governors of New-Hampshire since 1680 the State in 1872 and 1873 Justices of the higher courts of New-Hampshire since 1776 Wheelwright Deed Cities and Towns in the United States of 6,000 inhabi- Constitution of atorial Districts ; ; State and Legislative Officers ; ; ; ; tants and upwards. ILLUSTRATIONS. Agricultural College, Hanover. Board of Trade Building, Concord. Burleigh's Block, Franklin. City Library Building, Manchester. Court House, Manchester. Dustin Monument on Dustin's Island, Concord. Eagle Hotel, Concord. Gage's Circular Saw Works, Fisherville. Kiarsarge House, North Conway. Merchant's Exchange, Manchester. Mount Belknap House, Gilford. Moosehillock, from Warren. New-Hampshire Conference Seminary, Tilton. New-London Institution, State House, Concord. New-London. (Frontispiece.) Normal School Building, Plymouth. Statesman Building, Concord. Tilden Female Seminary, West Lebanon. State MAP. Map of New-Hampshire. �INDEX. academies will be found under the head of Literary form also the names of the lakes under the head of Lakes, and rivers under the head of Rivers. The index for Institutions, in alphabetical ; 514 Acres Improved Land in the State 405 Dartmouth College Agriculture of the State 403 Deposits in Savings Agricultural College 532 Depositors in Savings Banks, Altitudes of Mountains 578 Description of Amoskeag 238 Dudley, Joseph Falls Banks 429 Number Towns Dustin, Hannah, Killing Indians ....429 47 to 380 8 — 10 72 Ancient Records of the State Andros, Edward 12 Artillery, Lafayette 37 Early Records of the State 12 Heavy 36 Federal Constitution 21 for the Insane 529 New-Hampshire Battery First Reg. N. H. Heavy Artillery Fish in New-nampshire 36 597 Artillery, N. EL Asylum 8 Early Laws 5 First 36 Attorney Generals from 1776 Band, Second Brigade 635 Banks. National Banks, Savings Barefoot Walter 419 Franconia Mountains 575 421 Franconia Scenery 159 564 Bear Killed a Child Bear in Alstead Belknap Dr 262 Geology of New-Hampshire Gorges, Fernando 38 8 51 Gove, Edward 2 8 Bradley Massacre 117 627 Governor Vote in 1S72 and 1873 Governors of New-Hampshire since 16S0..632 255 Grave of Mathew Thornton Carr Mountains Carrigan Mountains 577 Guards, National 576 Guards, Martin Carter Mountains 576 Climate of New-Hampshire 556 Head, Gen. Natt Height of Mountains Congressional Districts 624 Hilton, Connecticut Valley 403 Insurance Companies 433 Indians in New-Hampshire 598 Birds in N. H 5 597 Edward 37 37 38 578 3 Constitution of N. H., History of 21 Constitution of New-Hampshire 607 Indians in Charlestown County of Rockingham Resources County of Strafford Resources County of Belknap Resources County of Carroll Resources County of Merrimack Resources County of Hillsborough Resources County of Cheshire Resources County of Sullivan Resources County of Grafton Resources County of Coos Resources 381 Indians in 383 Indians in Keene 385 Indians in Boscawen 387 Indians in Concord 117 388 Indians in Exeter 155 391 Indians in Pembroke 296 393 Indians in Newington 276 395 Indians in Moultonborough 262 396 Indians in Nashua 267 398 Indians in Plainfield 303 Councilor Districts (;24 Indians in Hinsdale 195 Council Members, 1873 626 Indians in Plymouth 306 7-8 Indians in Rochester 318 Indians in Rye 322 Edward John Cranfield. Cutts, 7 Durham 90 138 211 72 �XII INDEX. Indians in Salisbury 325 Itldiai 151 Marlborough High School Marlow Academy Indian Mc Collum Indians in Somersworth Milford High School Indians in Peterborough Nashua High School Nashua Literary Institution New-Hampshire Conference Seminary New-Hampshire Commercial Colle Indians in Swanzey 347 Indians in Walpole 357 Jefferson Scenery 20G ' since 1776 Justic ' Kearsarge Mountain Kiarsarge Mountains 577 520 520 Institute New-Hampton ; 520 I Institution New-Ipswich Appl eton Academy JO 520 520 521 522 522 522 577 New-London Literary 6 King Philip's War Lakes rs New-Hampshire Lake Connecticut Lake Ma Lake M LakeNewfound take Ossipee Newport High School Northwood Academy Northwood Seminary 523 Academy Pennacook Academy Pinkejton Academy 523 I 580 LakeSpafford LakeSquam Institution 523 523 Orford 523 524 Peterborough High School Phillips Exeter Academy High School Robinson Female Institute louth Lake Sunapee Lake Lake I 523 ' 524 521 525 526 526 " Rollinsford High School '.' High School 627 Literary In mtutioxs in phi .- ; :' tf. e 510 Somersworth High School Stevens High School Adams Female Academy Antrim High School 517 Atkin- 517 516 •St. Paul's School 526 526 526 527 Beede Normal Institute 517 Bristol High School Charlestown High School 517 Female Seminary Troy High School Tuhbs Union Academy Walpole High School 517 Manufactories in the State Chester Academy 517 406 Manufactured Cotton G ode 406 Manufactured Woolen 106 Manufactured Boots and Shoes Manufactured Iron and Machine Work. ...406 Manufactured Lumber 406 Manufactured Leather 407 109 Manufactured Paper Manufactured Hosiery 407 Furniture 407 Manufactured Manufactured Other Goods 407 Austin 517 '. Christian Institute 518 Concord High School 518 Conwaj • 517 Clinton Grove Seminary 518 Contoocook Academy Conanf B I Dartmouth College Dartmouth dome School Dearborn Academy Deering Academy Dover High School Dumbarton High School Exeter High School Fannin School Francestown Academy Franklin Academy Oil man tun Academy Hampton Academy Keen Keene High School Kingston Academy Kimball On i Lane.! - 518 514 51 510 51 I Members 519 405 Minerals of New-Hampshire 2 37 626 Militia of N. II 519 569 40 567 519 Minerals in Lisbon 226 519 Monadnock Mountain Monadnock Mt. in Jaffrey 577 519 r,lo 519 519 Moosilauke Mountains Mountains in New-Hampshire Mountains in Ossipee Mt. 520 Imp War Loan National Banks 520 205 576 570 - f, 2 576 Mt. Moriah Municipal tie! -'hool 528 528 Mason, John Martin Guards of Co Metals and Ores • Manche 52S 528 i 519 519 ! Li Til den National Guards 276 40 419 37 �INDEX. New-Hampshire New-Hampsh New-Hampshire New-Hampshire New-Hampshire New-Hampshire New-Hampshire New-Hampshire Newspapers Number Asylum for tho Orp 584 544 Hills 579 40 Militia 415 114 id I 1 Ashuelot Normal School Reform School State in 1 573 6 Rebellion Officer'! killed in Baker's Bui k Bellamy Bank Beaver Bear Camp Black Watei 586 -13 Home Mo tin 5 ". State Prison Officers of the Ossipee Rjtess in New-Hampshire Upper Ammonoosuc Lower . State in Mile Orphans' Insane... 529 of Agricultun XIII Cold 577 at . Pat ridge William Connecticut "k 9 "' Penacook Indians Pequawket Indiana Poem by Mrs. Abba G. Woolson Poem on New-Hampshire, by I 598 Dead 601 ._ Pinion d Ellis na Dei n Proctor i03 Population of Cities and towns United States, ol GO00 and in i Goose Stream the npwa ds...G44 434—442 Post Offices 5 Presidents of U. S 22 Indian Stream...., Isinglass .... Israel's Press of New-Hampshire 415 John's Professional Business 408 Lamprey Mad 590 Mascoma Public Schools 590 Putney Hill Quadrupeds 596 Railroads in New-Hampshire 409 Merrimack 590 411 Mohawk 592 Moose Nashua 592 Nash's 592 Railroads, number of Miles Rebellion 22 Records of the State 12 Reform School Regiment N. II., 544 _ Si cond Newfound 24 First Nubanusit - Third 25 Oliverian Fourth 25 Oyster 592 Fifth 2.". Ossipee 59? Sixth 26 593 2 Seventh 26 Peabody Pequawket Eighth 27 Pemigewasset 593 Ninth Tenth 28 Philips 093 29 Piscataqua Eleventh 29 Piscataquog Twelfth 593 A.. 593 30 Powow 594 Xhirteentl 31 Bed 594 Hill Fourteentli 32 Fifteenth 38 Smith's Sixteenth 34 Salmon Seventeenth 34 Soucook 595 35 Spig 595 36 Squamscot Eighteenth 1st. Reg. 1st. N. II. N. It. lery Religion in New-Hampshire Cavalry Heavy Revolutionary War Falls <'t Artil- . 546 . Little Swift 554 20 595 595 595 596 : Resources of the State Review of New-Hampshire 504 594 596 596 Warner Winnipiseogee 596 �INDEX. XIV Manufacturers by Towns 458 to 459 328 Sandwich Mountains 421 to 428 Savings Banks 429 Number Savings Banks Depositors, 432 Savings Banks Aggregates 429 Savings Banks Deposits 661 Scenery of New-Hampshire Scenery in Lancaster Towns 460 to 471 State by Counties 472 to 473 Showing number Acres of Improved Land by Counties 474 Showing Number Farms in the 474 State by Counties 508 Senatorial Districts State by Agricultural Productions of the 216 Scenery in Lincoln Schools in the State Second Brigade Band Agricultural Productions of the 625 225 of Dwelling Houses Number 38 474 in 1850 84 Number Number 146 1860 474 37 Settlement of New-Hamushiro Shakers in Canterbury Number Number of Families in 1860... 474 1 Shakers in Enfield Sharp Shooters Smyth, Frederick, governor 38 40—44 Soldiers killed of Families in 1S50... 474 of Dwelling Houses in of Dwelling Houses 474 inl870 House State Income State Normal School 104 Number 409 Cotton Manufactures Woolen Manufactures State Officers 626 State Prison 536 Boot and Shoe Manufactures... 479 481 Hosiery Manufactures State 543 of Families in 1870. ..474 475 477 544 Paper Mills 482 State Resources 408 Lumber 483 State Senate, 1S73 626 Summary of New-Haujpshire 4ul Table of Population of the State Population by Counties 443 Grain Mills Tanneries Total Manufactures 448 Nativity of Population 448 Occupations of the State Select ages and sexes 449 Mechanical Industries of New- State Reform School Towns 453 to 457 Proportional Tax Debts, 453 to 457 Town 453 to 457 Ratable Polls by Counties.... 457 Valuation by Counties 457 488 491 in the 493 State Classification of Population.... 450 Immigration and Emigration 451 of New-Hampshire... Ratable Polls by Towns. 453 to 457 453 to 457 Valuation by Towns 453 to 457 Stock in Trade Stock and Money at Interest 453to437 Savings Banks, Deposits by Mills 498 Hampshire Number of Deaths in 499 tlie State 502 in 1870 Deceased Centenarians, since 505 1823 509 Public Schools Table of Officers in the Rebellion Tornado in Warner Total Income of the State Towns, description of U. S. Sharp Shooters Usher, John Unattached Company 43 361 409 47 to 3S0 37 9 38 22 Vice Presidents U. S Stock in Trade by Counties. ..457 Waldron, Maj. Killed by Indians Stock and Money at Interest by 457 War, Indian War Loan 457 War War Counties Savings Banks Deposits by Counties Proportional Tax by Counties.. 457 Clergymen by Towns Physicians, Dentists by lawyers, by Towns 22 20 458 to 459 Woolson, Mrs. Abba G 457 458 to 459 Towns Merchants, by Towns... 458 to 459 40 of the Revolution Weare, Nathaniel Wiggin, Thomas Wheelwright Deed Wheelwright, John White Mountains Counties — of the Rebellion 458 to 459 Town Debts by 133 6 8 — 3 635 2—4 571 601 �NEW-HAMPSHIRE. CHAPTER First Settlement of New-Hampshire, up In every age of the world's history, nacious of their religious principles the I. to the Revolution. mankind have been very —of having the right Supreme Ruler of the Universe agreeably duty, and the dictates of their consciences. to their to te- worship own views of This spirit of religious freedom, was deeply imbued in the hearts of our New England from the land of their birth, to seek a new home upon the rock-bound shores of New England. The intolerance they were constantly subjected to, under the tyfathers, for years before rannical Rulers of they set sail England had a tendency to establish a determi- nation in their minds that they would exercise their right of religious opinion, if they were obliged With such determined to seek other climes to obtain it. day of September, 1620, one hundred and one men, women and children went on board of the Mayflower, and set sail from their native shores, and landed on Plymouth Rock on the 21st day of December, 1620. From this little settlement, was founded New England, whose happy homes millions to-day enjoy. In this place it may be well enough to refer to an incident which occurred on their voyage to the new world, to show what a brittle thread the destiny of New England and our own happy homes hung upon. When midway of the ocean, a gale came on, and, through the violence of the storm, one of the main beams in the mid-ship was cracked and removed from its place. Accordingly, with such danger before them, a consultation was held between the passengers convictions, on the 6th �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 2 and officers of the ship, A upon the subject of returning. passen- ger on board had a large iron screw he had brought from Holland, by means of which the beam was brought to its place and made But for this simple iron screw, no doubt the whole destiny fast. of New England, and perhaps of our Nation, would have been changed, and no one can believe for the better. Truly Providence is in the wind. Three years after the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock Sir. Fernando Gorges and Captain John Mason, who had previously obtained, from the Council of Plymouth, a grant of laud which ; they called Laconia, lying between Merrimack and rivers, sent out two small parties, Kennebeck one of which landed on the south shore of the Piscataqua and formed a settlement which they called Little Harbor and within the present limits of Portsmouth —the other party sailed up the Piscataqua, and settled at Northam, after- wards called Dover, but by the Indians, Cocheco, or Winni- chahannat. Our fathers, who landed at Plymouth to seek a home where they could enjoy their religious opinions, were unlike the tlers of Portsmouth and Dover. By rying on trade with the Natives, they hoped to return for their labor. first set- and carobtain an abundant establishing fisheries Consequently they neglected the only source of prosperity of any country, agriculture, and for a num- ber of years their progress was very slow. Nothing of note transpired in the colony, till 1629, when the Rev. John Wheelwright, of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, purchased of the Indians a large tract of land lying between the Piscataqua and Merrimack rivers. The Indians were paid in what they called a valuable consideration, such as "coats, shirts and Wheelwright's deed was signed by PassaconaAvay, the Sagamore of the Indian tribes in this section of New EngThis grant, land, and also by the Chiefs of several other tribes. from the Indians, was part of the land previously purchased by Gorges and Mason. Wheelwright claimed that he obtained his right of the land from the original owners, which was far better than through any self constituted English company. The Plymouth company, very soon after Wheelwright's purchase, made a new grant of the same territory to Mason and it was alleged that he and Gorges had mutually agreed to divide their original grant, called Laconia, and take out new patents. Mason kettles." •-hief ; �FIRST SETTLEMENT. named new grant this for the 6 county where he formerly lived in England, Aeiy-Hampshire. Edward Hilton, then living at Dover, obtained a tract of land and by deed, including Dover, and what is part of Newiugton and Greenland. A grant of land was also obtained by persons living near the mouth of the Piscataqua, including Portsmouth, Newcastle, Rye, and part of Newington and Greenfield. The Dover settlement was called the Upper Plantation, and the Portsmouth settlement was called the Lower Plantation. Captain Thomas Wiggin was appointed agent of the former plantation, and Captain Walter Neil of the latter. Disputes frequently sprung up between the two for himself associates, now Durham, Stratham and a settlements in relation to territory, but they were, as a general thing, settled without anything serious transpiring. Like our people in these modern days, the first settlers of New Hampshire had what is now called the gold fever. Parties would be formed and start through the denes forests with spade and pickaxe on their shoulder, to seek their fortunes among the lakes and mountains in central New Hampshire. But the yellow lucre was not to be found, and their fond imaginations of a fortune in a day were blasted. By such expeditions after gold, agriculture was neglected, and the stories told them of valuable mines of wealth in the mountains had proved fallacious. ships were the fruits of their neglect. England in Want, privations and hardBread was brought from meal, or in grain from Virginia, and carried to Boston be ground, there being no mill in the Colony. It is no wonder, under such circumstauces, that disappointment, and consequently discontent, should creep in and cause many to sell all their in- to more enterprising ones (who had remembered the is not gold), and return to England. In 1633, Neil and Wiggin formed an agreement with Wheelwright that his proposed settlement at Squamscot Falls should be called Exeter. They immediately surveyed their respective grants, and laid out the towns of Dover and Portsmouth. Hampton was also laid out the same year, the Indian name being Winnecummet. In 1638, Wheelwright, through persecution, was driven from the terests to the saying, All that shines Massachusetts colonies for his religious belief. He belonged to a party of the Church called Antinomians, and for a time was en- gaged the result of which was that, with sevwas banished from any territory belonging to Mass- in a violent contest eral others, he ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 4 Under achusetts. these circumstances, he proceeded at once to establish a settlement on his grant at Exeter. In this connection it may be well enough to refer to this religous Nearly intolerance of the Massachusetts colonies. all of them had been driven from their homes, in England, by the intolerance of But, when they were once free from religious persetheir rulers. cution, own and could worship God according to the dictates of their consciences, they forgot their persecutors, and were unwilling It is a to accord to others what they had claimed for themselves. lamented fact that they meted out more intolerant rigor to the inoifensive Quakers than they ever received at the hands of their It is claimed, by religious persecutors in their mother country. some, that the Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock were never connected with any of this religious intolerance. Perhaps this Bay Company were strict and many left England for the same reason that our Pilgrim fathers did, and doubtless were accounta- may be the fact ; but the Massachusetts in all their religious views, ble for a large portion of this religious persecution. At made his settlement at Exeter there government in New-Hampshire wherefrom they the time Wheelwright was no general could receive or claim any protection and they formed an independent government of their own. It was purely democratic in ; They had one chief form, and was based strictly on the Bible. Magistrate and two associates chosen by the people, and holding their office for one year. These officers were sworn to faithfully discharge their dutie«, while the people were sworn to obey. All laws were enacted through a general assembly chosen by the people. The extensive salt marshes at Hampton were considered valuable hay for cattle and, accordingly, the Massachusetts colony sent Richard Dummer and John Spencer to commence improvements there, and soon after they were followed by some persons from the County of Norfolk in England. They were allowed to settle there, making their whole number fifty-six. The first house erected, was known for many years as the Bound House. for furnishing Up to ; New-Hampshire had no were separate and independent of The hostile action of the Indians towards the colonies 1641, the four settlements of combined government, but each other. all led to a feeling of insecurity in being kept separate through their form of government ; and, accordingly, a proposition was made to the Massachusetts colonies, to unite with them under one form of �FIRST SETTLEMENT. 5 government, which they very readily accepted, having already laid claim to a large portion of New-Hampshire. of the towns in New-Hampshire, viz. By 1642, all three Portsmouth, Dover and Exeter, had joined their fortunes with Massachusetts, under one common government. Hampton had already been considered as part of their province. Considering the prevailing of intolerance the colonies at the date of this alliance, the people of Massachusetts New-Hampshire were granted one great privilege by giving them the right to act in any public capacity without any regard The previous laws to their religious belief. in Massachusetts debarred any person from voting or holding a seat in the General Court, unless they were members of the Church. Belknap, in his history of New-Hampshire, in speaking of the intolerant says: and peculiar laws of the colonies, existing at that date, of healths and the use of tobacco were for- "The drinking —the former being considered a heathenish and idolatrous grounded on the ancient libations the other as a species of intoxication and a waste of time. Laws were instituted to regubidden, practice, late the intercourse ; between the sexes, and the advances towards They had a ceremony of betrothing, which preceded Pride and levity of behavior came under the that of marriage. cognizance of the magistrate. Not only the richness but the mode matrimony. of dress, and cut of the hair, were subject to state regulations. Women were forbidden to expose their arms or bosoms to view. It was ordered that their sleeves should reach down to their wrists, and that their gowns should be closed around their necks. Men were obliged to cut short their hair, that they might not resemble women. No person not worth two hundred pounds was allowed to wear gold or silver lace, or silk hoods and scarfs. These pious rulers had more in view than the political good. They were not only concerned for the external appearance of sobriety and good order, but thought themselves obliged, so far as they were able, to promote real religion and enforce the observances of the divine precepts." In the performance of what our forefathers regarded their duty, none could be more conscientious than they. They had but one single aim in view, and that was to serve God and to allow nothing be done, where they had the power to prevent, to displease Him. There is much in their character that claims our respect, notwith- to �6 NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. standing their arbitrary notions of enacting laws. They firmly believed in thorough education, and founded a college at Cambridge, within a few years after their first settlement. In regard to training the youth, they believed in that true saying 'T is education forms the Just as the twig is common mind; bent, the tree's inclined. Here lies one great secret of the prosperity of the people of New England in the interest our fathers took in establishing institu- — tions for learning and a general school system, which our children to-day are reaping the benefits of. Many laws they enacted, we might consider wrong but their ideas of a true democratic form of government were correct in the abstract, and the liberal form of government which we are enjoying to-day originated from their ideas of self government. The Indians had watched the growth and prosperity of the col; onies with a silent, jealous feeling for many years. Their hunting grounds they saw diminishing from day to day. They saw their numbers gradually growing less, while their white neighbors were They saw if the white men were not speed would soon become sole owners of all their constantly increasing. ily checked, they domain. "With such convictions rankling in the breast of the red man, Philip, of Mount Hope, son of the Indian chief, Massasoit, was actuated to incite the various tribes in New Eugland against the colonies, which brought on the great Indian war called " King Philip's war." New-Hampshire suffered severely— Durham, Exeter, Hampton, Dover and Salmon Falls were attacked. Houses were burned, cattle killed and many of the inhabitants were murdered with horrid cruelties. The war commenced in June, 1675, and closed, through the death of King Philip, in Au- was a short war, but bloody aud cruel. In 1679, New-Hampshire became a royal province, after being under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts for nearly thirty-eight years. The government was to be administered by a president and council appointed by the King. Laws were enacted by an assembly chosen by the people but the King reserved the right to gust, 1676. It ; discontinue the assembly whenever he thought it advisable. John merchant of Portsmouth, and highly respected, received the appointment as President, and William Vaughan, John Gilman and Richard Waldron received appointments to Cutts, a wealthy the council. They received their commissions January 1st, 1680, �FIRST SETTLEMENT. 7 and reluctantly accepted the office, for fear that men might be apwho would have no regard for the welfare of the colony. Portsmouth, Dover, Exeter and Hampton were the only towns in the State that participated in the election, casting, in all, two hundred and nine votes. The New-Hampshire Colony was constantly kept in a ferment pointed with the Masons, who ritory in the State. him still laid claim to a large portion of the ter- Mason was ever certain favors in the colony, from his land chums. benefit soliciting the King to grant whereby he might derive some In the latter part of 1680, he came from England empowered by the King to take a seat His whole object, in securing that position, was cil. in the counto exert an by means of which he could compel the people to take leases of him. They were indignant, and postively refused to comply with his request. The other members of the council decided with the people and he soon left his seat in the council and returned to England. Soon after Mason left the colony President Cutts died and Major Waldron succeeded him, and influence in that body, ; the affairs in the various settlements in the State moved along about the same as they did under President Cutts. Mason, ever on the move, again applied to the King for a change of government in the influence, one Edward New-Hampshire colony, and, through his Cranfield was appointed Lieutenant Govern- or and Commander-in-Chief of New-Hampshire. Cranfield acceptmaking money, and, evidently, to be the tool of Mason, as he engaged to pay him one hundred and fifty pounds annually, and mortaged the province for security ed the office with the expectation of to carry out the contract. Cranfield received his commission in May, 1682, which vested him with extraordinary powers. He had the right to suspend members of the conncil, veto laws passed by the assembly, dissolve the same at his pleasure, erect courts and pardon criminals. The people soon began to see and feel the tyranny of Cranfield. Waldron and Martyu were suspended, but restored to their position on the meeting of the Assembly. Know- ing his tyrannical disposition, and the power he possessed, the Assembly thought it advisable to vote him a present of two hundred pounds. But their kindness to him availed nothing to them Soon Stileman, a member of the council, was suspended and the Assembly dissolved for not yielding to his mercenary desires. The people of Exeter and Hampton were indignant or the Colony. ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 8 at his arbitrary conduct, and meetings were holden and resolutions passed declaring for " liberty and reform." Edward Gove, one members of the dissolved Assembly, headed this revolutionary movement, and was arrested with several others. A court was immediately held, and he, with the rest, was convicted of treason. With the exception of Gove, all were soon set at liberty. He was sent to England and imprisoned in the Tower of Londun for three of the yeafrs, , It is when he was pardoned and his estate restored to him. impossible, in this limited work, to give a detailed account f every thing pertaining to the first settlers of but it may be New-Hampshire well enough to state, that Cranfield was the most ty- He rannical Governor that ever ruled the State. carried measures to make comKing in relation to his conduct towards the colony. Alter long delays Weare made out his complaint in general terms, to such lengths, that Nathaniel Weare was appointed plaint to the which was referred ing, they made to the Board of Trade. After a lengthy hear- He out a report censuring the course of Cranfield. was granted leave of absence, and sailed for Jamaica. Walter Barefoot, his deputy, succeeded him, and continued in office till Dudley, as President of New-England, superceded Barefoot. This brought New-Hampshire again under the same government with Massachusetts. In a few months, Dudley was succeeded by Sir Edward Andros, and Governor-in-chief of New-England. Andros came among the colonies of New-England, with great pretensions of honesty, and to administer to the people a liberal form of government. as Captain But he soon showed himself field. His rule was to be nearly as great a tyrant as Cran- short, to the great joy of the colonies. Wil- when the colonies received the news of a change, the people assembled and immediately imprisoned Andros, and soon after sent him to Eng- liam III ascended the throne of England in 1688, and land as a prisoner. For two years the New-Hampshire colonies were left without a government, waiting orders from the mother country, but none came. In 1690, they petitioned to be admitted under the jurisdic- tion of Massachusetts, to the which was granted, and delegates were sent In the General Court of that colony for nearly two years. meantime, Mason died, leaving their title to his land claims in New-Hamp- John and Robert Mason. They soon sold all Samuel Allen, of London, who was commissioned shire to his two sons, �FIRST SETTLEMENT. 9 Governor, and John Usher, as Lieutenant-Governor, with power to act in Allen's absence. . This change of Government was against the express wishes of the people of New-Hampshire, who desired to ba annexed to the colony of Massachusetts. In 1689, a new Indian war broke out, instigated, in part, by the French who had settlements in the province of Canada. On the evening of June 27, 1G89, through apparent friendship, certain parties in of Indians applied for lodgings at each of the garrison houses When Dover. deep the people had retired, and all were locked in all the gates of the garrison were thrown open by the Indian lodgers, and the Indians without rushed in, and an inhuman butchery of the inmates commenced. Major Waldrou, then eighty years of age, was put to death in the most cruel manner. Major Waldron was a brave man, and for many sleep, at a given signal, years the Indians had stood in fear of him. as using the Indians harshly in many He has been charged, instances, and doubtless the tortures inflicted on him were to retaliate some wrong which some of their tribe had received at his hands. In this attack on Dover twenty-three persons were killed and twenty-nine taken prisoners and carried to Canada. In this war, people were killed in Salmon Falls, Newiugton, Exeter, Rye, Durham and many small In Durham, Villieu, who was in Command at Penobaccompanied by a French Priest, made the attack with two hundred French and Indians. Nearly all the houses were burned, settlements. scott, and nearly one hundred of the inhabitants were captive to Canada. Hampshire From killed or carried this time, till 1697, the suffered severely people of New- by these frequent attacks of the In- by the French, who were quite as savage in their mode of warfare; and their conduct in countenancing the killing of defenceless women and children, was a disgrace to any uation which pertains to civilization. Among the victims who fell by those middians, led on night attacks was the widow of President Cutts. made an after, In 1696, they attack on Portsmouth, and killed fourteen persons. Soon peace was declared between the English and French govern- ments, and the Indians were informed by their French allies that they had no further use for them, and advised to bury the hatchet, which they reluctantly consented to. Most of the captives were restored, and thus ended a distressing war with a cruel and treacherous foe. The administration of Usher was unpopular with the people. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 10 His manners were haughty, of Allen, who claimed besides, they knew he was ridge, of Portsmouth, superceded Usher in the interest In 1696, the land they occupied. One of his first acts was to restore several members of who had been suspended by Usher. In 1698, the Earl was appointed Governor of New Wm. Part- as Lieutenant Governor. the council Belmont York, Massachusetts Bay and of New-Hampshire. During the year, Allen came over and assumed the rule of the There was a continual altercation between him and the colony. people, originating from the claim he pretended to hold on their In the Spring of 1699, the people were relieved from the land. and the Earl of Belmont assumed the government of reinstated Partridge. Allen being disappointed and provoked at the treatment he had received at the hands of the Earl of Bellomont, and the cool reception of the people, again attempted to gain possession of the territory he had purchased of the rule of Allen, New-Hampshire and Masons. The courts of the colony decided against him. He then applied to the King, but he could not fully convince him, of the validity of his claim new suits in the ; but he was granted permissson to commence New-Hampshire courts. His sudden death pre- vented any final decision. Allen left one son, who was sole heir to his claim. the suit, but a verdict was rendered against him. He renewed He then ap- pealed to the Queen, but, before a final decision, death ended the contest. The controversy was claimants, under Mason's province. amount of finally terminated by yielding to the grant, the unoccupied portions of the This Mason controversy had been the source of a great trouble to the colonies for nearly seventy-five years. There was scarcely a year but these claims were presented to the either by courts or by governors appointed people, in some form for that purpose, in the interests of the. Masons. In 1702, the Earl of Bellomont having died, the Queen appointed Joseph Dudley Governor of Massachusetts and New-Hampshire. The next year Usher was again appointed Lieutenant Governor. Dudley, on assuming his office, fearing that the Indians had a ; feeling of discontent, called the chiefs of several tribes together, and again renewed their friendship which they promised to maintain. But in 1703, owing to the trouble between the French and English governments, the Indians, notwithstanding the pledges they had made to Governorr Dudley but a few months before, were iuduced �FIRST SETTLEMENT. 11 again to dig up the hatchet, and once more the horrors of the torch, the tomahawk and scalping knife flashed vividly before the This was commonly called Queen eyes of the infant settlement. Ann's war, and continued for nearly ten years. At Hampton village, five persons were killed by the savages, among whom was the The widow Mussey, a talented speaker among the Friends. Indians were punished severely, frequently, and many killed, but still they were not disheartened so long as the French were their proThey attacked the settlements on Lamprey and Oyster tectors. In Rivers, houses were burned, and men and women were killed. He w as a brave officer 1710, Col. Winthrop Hilton was killed. T Exeter and and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Dover were visited by the Indians and deeply tasted the bitter Peace was declared at Utrecht, in 1712, to fruits of a savage war. the great joy of the people, and, not long after, a formal peace was ratified with the Indians. We now brought to nearly ninety years since the first setcommenced at Dover and Portsmouth, and we have en- are tlements deavored to give a brief account of the most important events that had transpired up mentioned nearly mentioned —from 1702 to 1741, We Queen Ann's war. to the close of all the rulers have of any note up to the time before New-Hampshire and Massachusetts were united under one general government. Benning Wentworth was appointed Governor of New-Hampshire in 1741, and John Wentworth, his nephew, in 1767, and held his office up to the time of the war, of the Revolution in 1775. For sixty years, up to to the date of the Revolution, there frequent troubles with the Indians, and fathers many and mothers, of future happiness were fond anticipations, by in this world, were dashed forever out of sight by the torch and tomahawk, in a single night. But the first settlers of New-Hampshire were adventurous men and women, full of energy, and not to be deterred or intimidated, by any reverses that might befall them, from their purposes. They left the land of their birth, across the Atlantic, for the purpose of securing a home them in the wilds of in their New-Hampshire, and whatever danger met path they faced with courage and with a full deter- mination to succeed. "With such determined minds, tlers of it might be expected that the New-Hampshire were annually extending and that the red men of the forest set- their boundaiies, were constantly receding. At �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 12 the date of the commencement of the war of the Revolution, there fifty incorporated towns, and eighty- were nearly one hundred and two thousand inhabitants in the State. Our limited space, in this department of the work, will not per- mit us to give an extended account of the trials and hardships which our forefathers were subjected to, in securing homes for their children and their posterity, which thousands of the happy sons and daughters of New-Hampshire are enjoying to-day. Considerable space is given to the ancient records of the State, boundary line between Massachusetts and NewHampshire, and some of the early organizations of the towns, which relative to the is an important chain of history for the future. We append a few extracts of the Ancient Records, from the Rev. Joseph B. Felt's Collections Association," giving &c, of some " Between the following for the " American Statistical dates of grants, settlements, New-Hampshire. and Massachusetts, there was a long parts of the State of this State tion arose, though others of similar kind dis- Before this ques- cussion relative to their individual boundaries. had been agitated, the whole being chiefly caused by the Patents largely infringing upon each other, all the settlements of New-Hampshire had put themselves Portsmouth and under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts. Dover, by their own request and previous assignment of their proprietors, became thus subject, October 9, session of May 10, 1643. Exeter, having was received at the 1641. petitioned, Sept. 8, 1642, to be alike privileged, Under such circumstances, Massachusetts 'On perusal of our Charter, it passed the ensuing order in 1652: was this day voted by the whole Court, that the extent of the line is to be from the northernmost part of the Merrimac River and three miles farther north, be it a hundred miles more or less from the sea, and from thence upon a straight line east and west to each sea; and this is to be the true interpretation of the terms of the limit northward, granted in the Patent.' Subsequent to employed two commissioners to run these limits, this action, they with the assistance The report of this survey is as follows At Aqueduhtan (now Lake Village), the name of the head of the Merrimac, where it issues out of the Lake called Winnapuseaki (Winnipiseogee), upon the first day of August, 1652, we observed, and by observation found, that the latitude of the place was 43° of two surveyors. 40' 12", besides those : ' minutes which were to be allowed for three �FIRST SETTLEMENT. miles 13 into the Lake.' This took place while more north, which run the regal government of the mother country was suspended, while there was no probability that Parliament would allow the patent of Mason, which was of doubtful authority, and while the colonists were clearing themselves, as much as they could with safety, from subjection to the English government. inhabitants of New-Hampshire were It was done, also, when the desirous of remaining under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts, as a protection from anarchy among themselves, and from the depredations of the enemy without. Mr. Mason renewed his suit, as soon as Charles II. ascended the throne and began to manifest his hostility to the Bay colony for their anti-royal sentiments in and practices. A decision was rendered the favor of Mason, in 1675, at the time the inhabitants of England were New- the greatest power to avert striving with their threatened extermination by the Indians, under the leadership of Edward Randolph, Philip. ready a relative of the claimant, always our shores with unwelcome messages, came over the to visit He visited New-Hampshire and made known the deMr. Mason to the inhabitants. Some, as is usual in such emergences, were forward to denounce Massachusetts, and thought by this means to make capital for the advancement of their own interests. The inhabitants of Dover protested against the claim of Mason; declared that they had bona fide purchased their lands next year. sires of of the Indians ; recognized their subjection to the government of Massachusetts, under and by whom whom they were now they had lived so long and happily, assisted in defending their estates families against the savage enemy. leave them unmolested. and asked They Portsmouth protested for like relief from in a similar his royal highness. The and King petitioned the to manner, intrigues of the political foes of Massachusetts being favored by the King, they succeeded with him, and, in 1680, New-Hampshire, by his orders, became a colony. The principal inhabitants, even then knowing that this change was to forward other purposes than their withdrew from Massachusetts. Such a course encroached upon the limits of the latter colony, by withdrawing from it the following towns. The dates annexed benefit, with reluctance to the towns denote their incorporation ; italics express their In- and Roman letters their former English names. "Portsmouth, 1653. Piscataquach, Strawberry Bank. Settled under David Thompson, 1643; patronized by Sir Fernando Gorges dian names ; — �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 14 and Capt. John Mason and The others. Harbor, called Mason Hall. Little It first house was built at was incorporated by a char- ter of 1633. Dover, Sept. Cochecho and Winnichahanat, Hilton's 8, 1642. Northam. Settled under Edward and William Hilton, 1623, by order of an association in England, denominated the Company of Laconia. The proprietors of Dover and Portsmouth — Point, assigned June their jurisdiction over these places to Massachusetts, 14, 1641. Exeter, May 10, 1643. Swamscot (Falls.)—Settled, 1638, by Rev. John Wheelwright and others exiled from Massachusetts fessing the Antinomian principles of Anne Hutchinson. Hampton, Sept. 4, 1639. Winnacunet or Winnaeowett. for pro- —By or- der of Massachusetts, a house was erected here as a sign of possession, 1636, It was by Nicholas Easton, commonly called the 'Bound Oyster River, ham. house.' settled in 1638. May 17, 1675. —Part Its inhabitants petitioned to Great Island, Oct. 15, 1679. of Dover. It now Dur- is be a town in 1669. —Part of Portsmouth. It is how Newcastle.. These six towns, except Portsmouth, were incorporated by Massachusetts." At the time New-Hampshire became a separate jurisdiction, it appears that Oyster River was again considered a part of Dover, and Great Island again as part of Portsmouth. October 16, 1672, Massachusetts, in addition, granted Portsmouth a village, about the bounds of Dover, which is thought to have been Newington. the time Charles II acknowledged the claim of Mason to At New- Hampshire, he also acknowledged his claim to the tract extending from Merrimac River to Naumkeag River, in Salem, and called Mariana. Wanalaset, chief sachem on the Merrimac River, sold a large November 5, 1685, which was afterward assigned to New-Hampshire. The purchasers, of him, were Joseph Dudly, Samuel Shrimpton and Richard Wharton. The territory, thus purchased, extended six miles ou each side of the Merrimac River, and from Souhegan River on one side, to Brentou's Farm, or Littleton, on the other, up to the southerly part of Lake Winnipiseogee. tract of land, By laid order of Massachusetts, a reservation of three miles square was out, for certain Indians. Twenty proprietors, who were to �FIRST SETTLEMENT. 15 title for a company. To effect this, Mason a relinquishment of the claim hold equal shares, obtained the they acquired of Robert T. he made to it, and entered into a mutual agreement, May 12,1686, whole territory. This was called the million for the control of the acre purchase. June 14, 1728, the General Court of Massachusetts, after pro- tracted consideration, agreed that the vote pertaining to townships in New-Hampshire, Dec. 13, 1727, The should be carried into effect. vote was, for the better protection of the inhabitants, and to diminish the cost of defence in war, townships, each of six miles square, be laid out, by committees, in a straight line, from the north-east cor- ner of Northfield, to the north-west corner of Dunstable, northward of the said line ten miles, to the south-ward five miles, on both sides of Merrimac River, east of said river three miles, and west of from the north part of Dunstable miles, to the it six south part of Con- Jan. 15, 1736, the Legislature of Massachusetts accepted cord. the report of a committee. It proposed that, for protection and defence, a line of towns from the north-west corner of Rumford or Great Falls of Connecticut River, and from these on the east side of said river, to Arlington, and one or two Concord, falls, to the towns, between these falls, and the equivalent land on the west side of this river, be laid out. The demanding a further prosecution of on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1737, "In the House of Representatives. Whereas the following order: several townships, heretofore granted, are now settling, and many inhabitants have actually got on Asheuelot River, and on a township granted to Josiah Willard, Esq., and others, lying on or near Connecticut River, and also other people are settled on several townships, on or near Merrimac River, which have not as yet been laid to or declared in what county they lye, and it being necessary that those people know in what county they be in order to have their title recorded, the King's peace preserved, and common jusnecessity of the times their object, the Legislature passed, — tice done therein, as other ince ; his Majestie's subjects within this prov- wherefore, voted that the said townships, granted to Josiah Willard, and commonly called Arlington, the two townships on Asheuelot River, the township granted to Sylvester and company, the several townships to the westward of Connecticut River, the four townships on the east side and adjoining to Connecticut River, and also three, four, eight and nine in the line of towns, and the lands �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 16 lying and being within the same, shall and are hereby declared to lie within and be accounted part of the county of Hampshire, and that the several townships following, the Narragansett towns, called number three and five, the Canada towns, granted to Capt. King and company, the townships granted to Capt. Rayment and company the township granted to the late Capt. William Tyng and company, that granted to John Simpson and others that granted ; to the inhabitants of Ipswich, the township granted to Capt. Gor- ham and company, Canada soldiers, the township granted to the John Lovell and soldiers at Suncook, the township granted to Mr. John Coffin and others, and number one, two, five, six and seven in the line of towns, shall be and are hereby delate Capt. clared part of and belonging to the county of Middlesex together with the lands and farms, lying within and adjoining any other of the said townships, and that the Canada township granted to Capt. Withington and company, and the township granted to Capt. Tilton and company, that were in the Canada Expedition, 1690, with the lands between these townships and others, belonging to Worcester county, shall be and are hereby declared to belong to the county of Worcester, and be accounted as part thereof for the future. In Council Read and Concurred. Consented to, J. BELCHER. Soon the arrangement was interrupted. As countenance had St. James, to the claim of Mason, a more explicit questioning of the territory belonging to Massachubeen given, at the Court of setts, on Merrimac River, the agent for New-Hampshire, John Ringe, while in England, stated the following: setts, in the reign of Queen Anne, taxed That Massachu- the people of his colony, who all resi .ed five miles north of the Merrimac, and, in 1719, claimed land for three miles on the same side of this river, from the mouth thereof to its head, which they called Winnipiseogee Lake and, in 1731, declined to relinquish jurisdiction over the townships that they had granted, which made their bounds eleven miles and three quarters north of said river. The plea made on these grounds, by Commissioners before the own King Bay dislike for the political policy of the to decide, April 9, in Council, with his 1740, far more favorably to than they had even expected. him New-Hampshire Legislature, led This decision was, that the northern �FIRST SETTLEMENT. 17 boundary of Massachusetts, be a similar curve, pursuing the course Merrimac River at three miles distance on the north side thereof, beginning at the Atlantic Ocean, and in a straight line from of thence due west, until By ments. est meets with his Majestie's other govern- it such a determination, expressly contrary to the plain- language of our shire. The subsequent marks, towns have the following accepted ; mark, New-Hamp- the dates after these pi'efixed to significations, No J settled. which had charter, the ensuing towns, first been granted by our commonwealth, were assigned to namely * granted : ; f plat so placed, indicates incororpation. The Indian names of towns are printed in italics, and their former. English names in Roman letters. New Style is used as to the years. Amherst, fDec. 18, 1728. (West) Souhegan, Salem NarraNo. 3. Granted for service in the Narraganset Expedition April 26, 1733 and confirmed in 1733. — ganset, Bedford, fFeb. 26, 1734. 5. — Granted in the (East) Souhegan, Narraganset, No. Benjamin Smith and to others, June, 1732, for service Narraganset Expedition, 1675. Boscawen, *Dec. and o.thers. Bow, | Feb. 1, 1732. 8, Dantzick. 1737. Settled about 1737. Contoocook. — Granted — Granted to John for service in Coffin Canada Expedition of 1690. No. Charlestown, fFeb. 27, 1734. first 4.— Took its name from the one of Sir Charles Knowles, who presented a sword to Capt Phineas Stevens, for his brave defence of its fort in 1747. Chesterfield, f Jan. 15, 1736. No. 1. Concord, * Jan. 17, 1726. Pennicooh, Salem, 1663. Irish settlers were here, right of grant, 1725. March 22, 1724. Settled about 1727. — Rumford. Granted to and claimed Peunicook, by Purchased of Massachusetts March Incorporated in 4, 1734. Dunbarton, and part of Weare, "("March 20, 1736. Beverly Canada, or Hale's Town. Stark's Town. Granted for service in Canada Expedition of 1690. Dunstable, * Oct. 15, 1673.— Settled about 1672. — —Granted to Joseph Green, Isaac others, for lands in Stockbridge. Acceptance of plat Francestown, f July 18, 1673. Walker and not signed by Governor. Goffstown, fFeb. 26, 1734. Township. —Granted Narraganset No. for service in the 4, Amoskeag Falls Narraganset Expedition �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 18 A of 1675. committee of proprietors dated a notice for their its meeting at Dighton, in 1736. Henniker, Jan. to No. 15, 1736. John Whitman and Hillsborough, Jan. 15, 1736. who sold it to 6, Todd's Town.—Granted, 1735, others. John Hill and —Granted to people of Plymouth, others. Fort Dummer, Bridgman's Fort, was part of Northfield. Resettled, 1739. (Township, 'above Northfield, was granted to John Pynchon and others, June 18, 1685. His petition for it that he proposed the reHinsdale, | Dec. 1, Settled before 1683. 1736. It quest to prevent " ye incroachments of ye French vpon vs on Con- who vndovbtedly, according necticut River, above Sqvakeag, what intelligence* I have met with, are designed to to possess yt place at Coassit." Parish of Dunstable. 1 1731. Nissitkset— "West Hollis, Powers, born at Littleton, Ms., and his wife, Anna Peter Keyes, born at Chelmsford, and their children, settled at Hollis, Jan., 1731. Hopkinton, Jan. 15, 1736. No. 5, New Hopkinton. Kcene, f June 21, 1734. (Upper) Ashuelot. Ordered to be laid — out, June 24, 1731. Lempster, Jan. 15, 1736. Lyscom and Litchfield, about 1656. No. 9, Dwpplin. —Granted to Samuel others. July 4, 1734. Natdcott, Brenton's Farms. Regranted, July Londonderry, J 1719. sachusetts, Dec. 1, 1720. 9, —Granted 1729. Nutfield. — Settlers warned away by Mas- — Lyndeborough, f June 17, 1736. Salem Canada. Granted to Samuel King and others, for services in Canada Expedition of 1690. Merrimac, June 6, 1733. Part of Dunstable and Bedford. New Boston, f March 20, 1736. Piscataquog, Lane's Town. Granted to Andrew Lane, John Simpson, and others. Had sixty houses and a meeting-house, etc., 1740. New Ipswich, * Jan. 15, 1736. Ipswich Canada. Granted for service in Canada Expedition of 1690 to John Wainwright and — — others. Plat accepted Nottingham, J 1710. March — Part 20, 1736. of Dunstable. Incorporated Jan. 16, 1733. — Pembroke, * Aug. 6, 1728. Suncook, Lovewell's Town. Granted men for service, under Capt. John Lovewell, at Pigwacket fight. Peterborough, f June 16, 1738. Granted to Samuel Harwood and others, for service in Cauada Expedition of 1690. to — �FIRST SETTLEMENT. 19 — Kichmond, f July 6, 1736. Sylvester's Canada. Granted for service in Canada Expedition, 1690. Rindge, * Feb. 3, 1737. Rowley Canada. Granted to John Tyler, Joseph Pike, and others, for service in Canada Expedition of 1690. Plan of it laid before General Court, Jan. 23, 1739. — Appropriation made for a meeting-house, 1743. Salisbury, * Feb. 3, 1737. Baker's Town, and Stevens's Town. Granted for service in Canada Expedition of 1690, under Captains John March, Stephen Greenleaf, and Philip Nelson. Plat confirmed, Jan. 2, 1740. — (Lower) Ashuelot. Ordered to be June 24, 1731. Tyng's Town, |May 1, 1736. "Old Harry Town."— East of Bow and Gofistown. Granted in 1735 for service, under Capt. William Tyng, in 1703, by "pursuing the Indian enemy into their own country on snow shoes," the first attempt of that kind. Soon Swanzey, f Feb. 21, 1734. laid out, settled after 1738. Walpole, Jan. Granted No. 2, to 15, 1736. John Flint and No. 2, Great Fall, Bellows others, Nov., 1736. but called No. 3 in a petition of its Town.— Marked on a map proprietors. Warner, * 1735. New Amesbury. Washington, Jan. 15, 1736. New Concord, Camden. Westmoreland, Jan. 15, 1736. No. 1, Great Meadow. Winchester, f June 21, 1733. Arlington, to its incorporation. Granted to Josiah Willard and others. Incorporated, June 20, 1739. " Besides these towns, Massachusetts by the decision in favor of New-Hampshire, Guildford, granted for service under Capt. Samuel Gallop, in Canada Expedition of 1690, and its plat accepted, Feb. Groton Grant, 3, 1737, aud other towns subsequently of Vermont or equivalent of 10,800 acres, for what was included by Littleton, Major Willard and Reed's Farms, and for loss in Indian wars, granted, April, 1735, and confirmed, Juue 15, 1736; portions of Salisbury, Amesbury, Haverhill, Methuen, Townsend, Ashburnham, Bernardstown, Colerain, Conway, and other territory." ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 20 CHAPTER Brief history of the War II. of the Revolution, Federal Constitution, Great Rebellion, Regiments, The war and of the Officers, etc. of the Revolution originated through the persistent determination of the mother country to tax the colonies, without their consent. The and reprehad no voice in the colonies maintained that taxation sentation were inseparable ; and that, as they The it had no honorable right to tax them. tax imposed, was in 1765, and called the " Stamp Act," which English Parliament, first ordained that, upon all business documents and newspapers, stamps should be fixed, which the colonies were. obliged to purchase of This Stamp Act met with such opposition that was repealed in 1766, but Parliament at the same tima asserted The next the right to bind the colonies in all cases whatever. year they imposed a tax on tea, and several other imports. Like the Stamp Act, it was met with powerful opposition. This tyranand nical course of England the colonies refused to assent to when two or three cargoes of tea arrived in Boston the people were determined that it should not be landed, and, on the night of De- the government. it ; cember 16, 1773, a party, disguised as Indians, boarded the vessels and threw three hundred and sixty-two chests of tea into the harbor. The English government were indignant, and were determined that the colonies should yield to their requests, and the colonies were quite as determined not to submit to any laws they had no part in making. At length, the troubles between the mother country and her colonies culminated in bloodshed, on the nineteenth day of April, 1775, at Lexington, Massachusetts, and ter- minated by the colonies becoming a free and independent nation. The people of New-Hampshire had always been loyal to the mother country, but, when their liberties were at stake, they were quite as zealous to defend their rights as those of their sister states �FEDERAL CONSTITUTION. and furnished pendence. their full quota of But our men to secure 21 our American inde- limited space will not permit us to give extended history of the war of Independence neither ; for every reader is is it any required, conversant with the history of the American Revolution. The Revolution produced, of course, its own heroes ; and New- Hampshire, to-day, feels proud of her Langdons, Weare, Sullivan, Stark, Scammel, Hale, and many others, who lent a helping hand in this great struggle for American liberty. On almost every northern battlefield, the blood of New-Hampshire's sons ran freely. At Bunker Long Island, Monmouth, Bennington, Stillwater, many other smaller battles, they assisted in sealing Hill, Saratoga, and in our independence with their blood. FORMATION OF THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION. — At the close of the war of the revolution, our country what is now called the United States was divided into thirteen colonies or For five years States, with separate, oi'ganized state governments. — the states lived under a national confederate compact soon found that this compact had no strength in a national government. war and contract debts ; ; but itself to it was maintain The confederated Congress could declare it had no power to pay those debts, but only to advise the several states to pay their respective shares of debts thus contracted by Congress. In May, 1787, delegates from the several states (with the excepRhode Island) met in Philadelphia to form a National Con- tion of stitution. After a session of four months of careful consideration, and looking at the several interests of the respective states, the we now live, was and signed by the members of the Convention, September 17, 1787, and received the assent of the requisite number of states George Washington was the unaniearly in the summer of 1788. mous choice of the people for the first President under the new Constitution, and was inaugurated in the city of New York, April 30, 1789, as President, and John Adams as Vice President of the United States of America. As the central government of the nation is part of the history of New-Hampshire, and for future reference of our readers, we here- Constitution of the United States, under which drafted, �22 NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. with append a list of all the presidents and vice presidents of the United States up to the present time. �23 THE GREAT REBELLION. Southern States openly declared, in their sion, seats, the right of seces- their intention of resigning their seats in the national and home to sustain it. The first hustile demonstration made agaiust our national Government was the firing upon the steamer "Star of the West'' which Congress, and returning was sent with provisions to supply Maj. Anderson, stationed at Fort The next was the Sumter, in Charleston harbor, South Carolina. bombardment of that forces, and fort its capitulation to the Southern April 13, 1861. The firing on Fort Sumter created a great indignation throughout the whole North, and, on the fifteenth day of April, the President called for seventy-five thousand troops, to serve for three months. Thus commenced one of the greatest rebellions that ever occurred any civilized nation, which Continued for four years, and over five hundred thousand men sacrificed their lives, doubtless they all thought, for the good of their country. But this national calamity brought forth some good fruits. African slavery, that had been the scourge of the nation for so many years, was forever prohibited, and to-day every person in our nation enjoys, under the law, every blessing which his Creator intended for him. New-Hampshire promptly responded to the call of the President, and the first New-Hampshire Regiment of U. S. Volunteers was armed and equipped and ready for the field, May 25, 1861. The officers of the First New-Hampshire Regiment were Mason W. Thomas J. Whipple, Laconia, LieuTappan, Bradford, Colonel tenant Colonel Aaron F. Stevens, Nashua, Major Enoch Q. Fellows, Sandwich, Adjutant Richard N. Batchelder, Manchester, Quartermaster Moses K. Hazeltou, Bradford, Paymaster Alpheus B. Crosby, Hanover, Surgeon Henry C. Shaw, Hanover, Assistant Surgeon and Stephen G. Abbott, Bradford, Chaplain. in ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Space will not permit us The officers. first to give a full regiment did not see of the Company fighting, but their list much duties were quite as arduous, if not as dangerous. They were on picket duty on the Potomac, the larger portion of the time on the Maryland side of the river. inarched through House, in When Col. Tappan with his regiment Pennsylvania Avenue, he passed the White review before President Lincoln, and thence two and one- half miles to his camp. They had scarcely reached their quarters, before a messenger arrived from the President, complimenting Col. Tappan as having the best and most thoroughly appointed reg- �24 NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. iment that had thus far reached Washington. August New-Hampshire had out at Concord, in the service, een regiments of Infantry They were mustered 1861. 9, through the rebellion, eight- N. H. Battalion of New-England Cavalry First Regiment N. H. Volunteer Cavalry New-Hampshire First Battery First Regiment New-Hampshire Heavy Artillery, eighteen hundred men Company " E" First Regiment U. S. ; ; ; ; ; Sharpshooters shooters Go's. " ; National Guards ; " G" Second Regiment U. S. SharpMartin Guards Lafayette Artillery; F" and ; ; and attached Company of New-Hampshire Volunteers. The last four companies were stationed at Fort Constitution in Portsmouth harbor, making in all that served against the rebellion, nearly thirty-three thousand men. The Second Regiment were three years men, and went into camp Portsmouth, and arrived on the field just in time to participate in the first battle of Bull Run. The officers of this regiment were Gilman Marston, Exeter, Colonel Francis S. Fisk, Keene, Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Stevens, Jr., Concord, Major Samuel G. Langley, Manchester, Adjutant; John S. Godfrey, Hampton Falls, Quartermaster; and Henry E. Parker, Concord, Chaplain. The second regiment, being the first in the field of battle, saw more service than any other, being nearly all the time in Virginia, where more blood was spilt than in any other State in the Union. The regiment had on its roll, over three thousand names. The officers that have been commissioned for its own regiment, and other military organizations, are one Major General two Brigadier at ; ; ; ; Generals five ; Colonels five ; ten Lieutenant Colonels Surgeons; ten Assistant Surgeons; Captains of the regular army one First Lieutenant the Volunteers ; in ; regular ; eleven Majors three Chaplains; sixty Captains in the Volunteers; army ; ninety first Lieutenants in seventy-one sec6nd Lieutenants of Volunteers Captains and Assistant Quartermasters missary of subsistence ; ; three ; two one Captain and Com; and three Medical Cadets. The Second marched over six thousand miles, participated in nearly thirty battles, and lost over one thousand men. The most important battles they were engaged in, were the first Bull Run, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill, second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, and the battles around Peters- burg. They were mustered out of 19, 1865. service at City Point, Va., Dec. �REGIMENTS, OFFICERS, 25 AC. The Third New-Hampshire Regiment was the next in the field. Enoch Q. Fellows, Sandwich, Colonel John H. Jackson, Portsmouth, Lieut. Colonel; John Bedel, Major; A. A. Moulton, Surg. ; This regiment did good service in South Cai'olina and Virginia. They were of them. in many a hard-fought battle and lost heavily in some They were at James and several other battles. At Wagner and its siege, Bermuda Hundred, Deep Run, Island, Fort Drury's Bluff, Half-way House, Wagner, they lost at Deep Run, as a brave and effi- the battle of Fort one hundred and four men, killed and wounded They ninety-three. , eient regiment, July stood high in the service and were an honor to the State. ; Mustered out, 20, 1865. The Fourth Regiment was organized at Manchester, and mus- — The officers were Thomas Whipple, Laconia, Colonel; Louis Bell, Farmiugton, Lieut. tered into service in September, 1861. J. Colonel Jeremiah D. Drew, Salem, Major ; ; Henry W. Fuller, Concord, Adjutant; and John L. Kelley, Manchester, Quartermaster. The Fourth Regiment did good service in the field. When they New-Hampshire they went to Washington, and went into camp left near Bladensburg Toll-gate. Nov. 29th, they arrived at Port The regiment remained in South Carolina about three months, when they sailed for Fernandina, arriving there, March 5, 1862. They performed valuable service in the South, Royal, S. C. and were Richmond. We have not the movements of this regiment through was considered one of New- Hampshire's best regi- in several battles before we could wish records the war, but it Mustered ments. out, of the Aug 23, 1865. The Fifth Regiment was organized at Concord, and mustered into service, October 26, 1861. The officers were Edward E. Cross, Lancaster, Colonel Samuel G. Langley, Manchester, Lieut. ColoWilliam W. Cook, Derry, Major; Charles Dodd, Boston, nel Mass., Adjutant; Edmund M. Webber, Somersworth, Quartermaster Luther M. Knight, Franklin, Surgeon and Elijah R. ; ; ; ; Wilkins, Lisbon, Chaplain. Through the winter of 1861-2, the Fifth were in the vicinity of Washington, on the Virginia side of the Potomac, doing picket and drill duty, and perfecting themselves for the coming spring campaign. On the fourth of April, they embarked at Alexandria for the Peninsula, and landed near Ship Point, Virginia, and went �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 26 through that memorable campaign, under Gen. Richmond, summer Me Clellan, before They were engaged in the battles of Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, and all through the seven days' fight before Richmond to Harrison's Landing. From Harrison's Landing they sailed for Washington, and arrived in time to assist Gen. Pope, who was hard pressed by Lee's Army, and from thence they marched to Antietam, and were engaged in that great battle. At the battle of Fair Oaks, Col. Cross and Maj. Cook were severely in the of 1862. wounded. We have a list of the casualties of the Fifth, in their first year's campaign Two officers killed and 17 wounded, 60 enlisted men killed, 240 wounded, and 16 missing, besides 69 who died in hospitals making a total of 404 men. Through all the subsequent years of the war, the Fifth took the front rank. At Fredericksburg Maj. Sturtevant was killed, and Col. Cross was killed at the great battle of Gettysburg. Mustered out, June 28, 1865. The Sixth Regiment was organized at Keene, and left for the The officers were Nelson Converse, seat of war, Dec. 25, 1861. Marlborough, Colonel Simon G. Griffin, Concord, Lieut. Colonel Phin P. Bixby, Concord, Charles Scott, Peterborough, Major Adjutant; Alonzo Nute, Farmington, Quartermaster; William A. Tracy, Nashua, Surgeon; and Robert Stinson, Croydon, Chaplain. Soon after the arrival of the Sixth at Washington, they were assigned to Gen. Burnside's Division, and proceeded to Hatteras, They performed some valuable service in North Inlet, N. C. : — ; ; ; Carolina, but returned to Virginia in time to participate in the battles of Second Bull Run, Chantilla, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and some other battles. In some of these engagements they lost very heavily. The Sixth was at the siege of Vicksburg and capture of Jackson, Miss., and all through the battles of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania Court House, North Anna, Bowling Green, Cold Harbor, Bethesda Church, and arrived before Petersburg, June 19, 1864. regiment. They were Petersburg, where no It was a hard-marching and hard-fighting mine explosion before in the unfortunate commanding officer could be, or ever has been, found willing to take the responsibility of that needless disaster. They did good plainly shows. service for their country, as their record Mustered out, July 17, 1865. The "Seventh Regiment" was organized at Manchester, under �REGIMENTS, OFFICERS, 27 AC. The the immediate supervision of Gen. Joseph C. Abbott. were Halderman Putnam, Cornish, Colonel officers Joseph C. Abbott, Manchester, Lieut. Colonel; Daniel Smith, Dover, Major; Thomas A. Henderson, Dover, Adjutant Andrew H. Young, Dover, QuarS. ; ; W William Brown, Manchester, Surgeon and James C. Emerson, Fisherville, Chaplain, The Seventh moved from Manchester to New York, Jan. 16, 1862. Feb. 13 they sailed for Tortugas, then they went to Beaufort, then to St. Augustine and Fernandina, Florida. In June, 1863, they sailed for Hilton Head. Up to this date they had done picket, garrison and fatigue duty the larger portion of the time, and being in a malarious country, they had lost nearly two hundred men. The first battle of any importance they were engaged in, was the unsuccessful assault on Fort Wagner, S. C. In this attack, Col. Putnam, Capt. Brown, Lieuts. Baker, Cate, Bennett, and Brown were killed, and four more officers died within a few days after the battle. Their whole loss in killed and wounded was two hundred and twelve men. On the 20th of December, they were again ordered to Florida, and placed under command of Gen. Seymour. February 20 the whole of Seymour's forces moved towards Lake City. After a march of fourteen miles they met the enemy in force at Olusta, and a fierce battle ensued, in which the northern forces were defeated. In this engagement the Seventh lost 209 men, in killed wounded and missing. May first they were ordered to Virginia, and landed at Bermuda Hundred, May 6, 1864. They were engaged in many of the battles before Richmond, mostly on the north side of James River, and lost many valuable officers and men. Although in not quite as many battles as some of the NewHampshire regiments, they faced the enemy with as much courage and fought with as much determination to secure victory as any regiment in the service. Mustered out July 20, 1865. The Eighth Regiment went into camp at Manchester and was mustered into service of the United States, December 23, 1861. The officers of this Regiment were Hawks Fearing, Jr., Manchester, Colonel Oliver W. Lull, Milford, Lieut. Colonel MorOrrin M. Head, Exeter, Adjutant rill B. Smith, Concord, Major Charles A. Putney, Manchester, Quartermaster Samuel G. Dearborn, Milford, Surgeon (but resigned) and Daniel P. Cilley, Farmtermaster ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ington, Chaplain. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 28 The Eighth left their camp in Manchester, for dence, in Boston Harbor, Jan. 24, 1862. all arrived safe at ship Island, near the camp River, and went into the command at the of General Butler. Fort Indepen- March 27 the regiment mouth of the Mississippi upper end of the Island, under New Orleans having fallen into the hands of the Union forces, they were ordered to quet, camp ParaThrough the summer they the vicinity of that city. in were performing guard and garrison duty. In October the Eighth was part of an expedition, under General Weitzel, up the Mississippi, and were engaged in a battle near Labadieville, in which they and forty-six wounded. In the winter of 1862-3 they were performing camp duty in various localities in Louisiana. The next summer they were under lost sixteen killed Gen. Banks at the siege of Port Hudson, and were engaged in both which proved a failure, not, however, from any lack of assaults owing valor, but to the impregnable position of the enemy's works. In these two assaults the Eighth and wounded. in killed They were in the two hundred and sixty lost Lieut. Colonel Lull was Red River among expedition, under Gen. Banks, considered one of the best regiments in the Army men the killed. of the Gulf. and In Dec, 1863, they were changed into cavalry, and called the Second New-Hampshire Cavalry, Finally mustered out of service, October 28, 1865. The Ninth Regiment was recruited at Concord, and lington Heights, Virginia, August Enoch Q. 25, Fellows, Sandwich, Colonel ; 1862. The left for officers Arwere Herbert B. Titus, Chester- New London, Major George H. Chandler, Concord, Adjutant; Carlton B. Hutchins, Lisbon, Quartermaster William A. Webster, Manchester, Surgeon and Edward M. Gushee, Dover, Chaplain. The Ninth arrived in the vicinity of Washington about the tim Gen. Pope was falling back, and Gen. Lee was pressing on with They joined the Union his victorious army, towards Maryland. Lieut. Colonel field, ; George W. Everett, ; ; forces under Lee. On Gen. McClellan, for the purpose of checking Gen, the fourteenth of September, only three weeks after they New-Hampshire, they were engaged in the battle of South On the seventeenth and eighteenth of September they were engaged in the great battle of Antietam, and exhibited uncommon bravery. They were in the battle of Fredericksburg, and lost heavily. After the battle of Fredericksburg, under command left Mountain. �REGIMENTS, OFFICERS, 29 &C. of Gen. Burnside, they went to Kentucky and Tennessee, and won an enviable reputation in the discharge of provost and garrison From Kentucky they went down the Mississippi, and landduty. ed near Vicksburg. They took no immediate part in the siege of that celebrated city, but performed fatigue duty at Harris' Bluff, twenty miles up the Yazoo River. Ou the fall of Vicksburg they joined the column that went into the interior of the State after Johnston's army, who had hung in the rearof the Union forces at the siege, and participated in the battle fought near Jackson, the 12th and 13th of July, and at the capture of that city. Soon after they were again transferred to Kentucky, and assigned to provost duty at Paris. In the spring of tomac, and were in through up 1864, they again joined the all Army of the Po- House the battles from Spottsylvania Court to the front of Petersburg, and in all battles before that mine explosion, and did good service would take volumes where we can only spare pages to give a true history of this popular regiment through their various campaigns. Mustered out June 10, 1865. The Tenth Regiment went into camp in the summer of 1862. The officers were Michael T. Donohoe, Manchester, Colonel John city, to the celebrated through the war. It ; Coughlin, Manchester, Lieut. Colonel Major ter, ; Jesse F. Angell, Manches- William H. Cochran, Goffstown, Adjutant Thomas aud John Ferguson, Manches; Sullivan, Nashua, Quartermaster ter, ; ; Surgeon. AVe have not so good a history, in detail, of this brave regiment as we have of some others. They were in the battle of Fredericksburg, and were constantly in active service, and participated in nearly all say, there the battles around Richmond. It is not too much to was no Regiment which left New-Hampshire that stood any higher in the service than they, and none that New-Hampany prouder of, than the noble Tenth. Mustered out June 21, 1865. The Eleventh Regiment was organized at Concord, and left for shire feels the front Sept. 11, 1862. Warner, Colonel E. W. S. The Moses N. officers Lieutenant Colonel James F. Briggs, Hillsborough, Charles R. Morrison, Nashua, Adjutant; Ross, Somersworth, Surgeon, ton, Chaplain. were Walter Harriman, Collins, Exeter, Farr, Littleton, Major; Quartermaster; than ; Jona- and Frank K. Stratton, Hamp- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 30 The first battle, of any note, the Eleventh participated in, was They fought with unusual valor, for new two hundred officers and men. In the spriug of 1863, they were ordered to Kentucky. They staid in various parts of that State till June 2, when they sailed for Vieksburg, and were eugaged in that siege till its capitulation, July 4, 1863. They took a prominent part in the capture of Jackson, the capital of MissisFrom censippi after which they again returned to Kentucky. tral Kentucky, they performed a march of two hundred miles, over that of Fredericksburg. and troops, lost ; an almost trackless mountain, to Knoxville, Tennessee. They were engaged in that siege, under Gen. Burnside, and remained there till Gen. Longstreet was driven out of East Tennessee and joined his forces with Gen. Lee in Virginia. In the spring of 1864, the Eleventh again joined the army of They were engaged the Potomac in Virginia, under Gen. Grant. in all the battles in their march Richmond. In the battle of the and Colonel Harriman very heavily in all these battles, on to wilderness, Lieut. Col. Collins was killed They lost march to the front of Petersburg. The Eleventh has seen a There has been inscribed on their large amount of hard service. banner, by order from the War Department, for meritorious conwas taken prisoner. their duct in battle, " Fredericksburg, Jackson, East Tennessee, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Weldon Railroad, Poplar Grove Church, Hatcher's Run, Petersburg. ment was considered one of the June 4, 1865. On Twelfth Regiment. : This Regi- ' —mustered out best in the service the tenth day of August, 1862, the Gover- nor of New-Hampshire gave permission and issued recruiting papers to raise and officer a Regiment in Belknap and Caroll counties, it could be done in ten days. In six days from the date of the recruiting papers, the Adjutant General of the State was notified that ten full companies had been raised. They were encamped at Concord for drill, prior to their provided leaving for the seat of war. The officers were Joseph H. Potter, Concord, Colonel John F. George D. Savage, Alton, Marsh, Hudson, Lieutenant Colonel Major Daniel S. Beede, Meredith, Adjutant; Isaac Winch, MereH. B. Fowler, Bristol, Surgeon Charles W. dith. Quartermaster ; ; ; ; ; Hunt, Laconia, Assistant Surgeon, and Thomas L. Ambrose, Ossipee, Chaplain. �REGIMENTS, OFFICERS, September 26, 1862, they left Concord 31 AC. for Washington, and were placed in the defence around the Capital until the seventeenth of October, when they made a circuitous route through Maryland, and arrived near Falmouth, Va., Nov. They were engaged 23. in the bittle of Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, and remained in the vicinity of that city, till May April 30, 1863. battle of Chancellorsville and lost they participated in the 3, very heavily. shot through the leg and taken prisoner. Col. Potter was Lieutenant Colonel Marsh and Major Savage were severely wounded. They went into the fight with twenty-eight commissioned officers, and five hundred and forty-nine enlisted men. Three commissioned officers were killed, and fifteen wounded forty-two enlisted men killed, two hundred and twelve wounded, fifty-one taken prisoners and three missing making an aggregate loss of three hundred and eighty, or nearly two thirds of their Regiment engaged. July 2, 1863, they commenced the battle of Gettysburg losing ninety-two officers and enlisted men. July 26, they were ordered to report to General Marston, then stationed at Point Lookout, to guard prisoners. They remained ; April 11, when they more active and dangerous Bermuda Hundred, May Space will not permit us to give any of our Regiments, 6, 1864. the full credit that belongs to them. The twelfth were engaged in many of the battles around Richmond, and at the battle of Cold Harbor, and lost, in killed and wounded, one hundred and sixty-five men and officers. They have seen much hard fighting aud have done honor to themselves and the State. Mustered out, June there till service before left for Richmond and arrived at 21, 1865. The Thirteenth Regiment went into camp at Concord in the fall were Aaron F. Stevens, Nashua, Colonel George Bowers, Nashua, Lieutenant Colonel Jacob I. Storer, Portsmouth, Major George H. Gillis, Nashua, Adjutant Percy of 1862. Its officers ; ; ; C. Cheeney, Peterborough, Quartermaster ; George B. Twitchell, Keene, Surgeon, and G. C. Jones, Nashua, Chaplain. The Thirteenth left Concord for the defences around WashingThey remained there until the first day of ton, October 6, 1862. December, when they moved for Falmouth, Va., opposite Fred- ericksburg, arriving there three clays prior to the battle of Fredericksburg. They were in the thickest of the fight and lost forty- one men and officers. They remained at Falmouth till February �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 32 when they moved with the Ninth Array Corps to Newport The thirteenth of March, they moved to Suffolk, to defend position. On the 3d of May, at the battle of Suffolk, they lost 1863, News. that thirty men, killed and wounded. A short time after the battle of Suffolk they retired to the vicinity of Portsmouth, Va., and re- mained there until the Spring of 1864, with the exception of two Companies who were ordered to Fort Tillinghast on Arlington Heights, and were instructed in Heavy Artillery exercises, through the winter of 1863-4. May 7, < 1864, the Thirteenth mond, being in the commenced Second Brigade, first to move towards Rich- Division of the Eighteenth Army Corps, and participated in many of the battles around Richmond. They were in the battles of Walthall Road, Swift Creek, Kingsland Creek, Drury's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Battery 5 Petersburg, Fort Harrison, besides several smaller ones. The General commanding the Army ordered these battles to be placed upon the national colors of the regiment. The Thirteenth did good service, and were distinguished for their daring bravery. Mustered out, June 21, 1865. The Fourteenth Regiment was organized at Concord, in the latter part of the summer of 1862. The officers were Robert Wilson, Keene, Colonel Tileston A. Barker, Westmoreland, Lieut. Colonel; Samuel A. Duncan, Plainfield, Major Alexander Gardiner, Claremont, Adjutant Willian A. Hurd, Sandwich, Quartermaster William Henry Thayer, Keene, Surgeon; and Elihu T. Rowe, ; ; ; Plainfield, Chaplain. The Fourteenth left Concord for Washington, the latter part of Through the fall and winter they did picket duty on the Potomac River. In the latter part of April, 1863, they were ordered to Washington and remained there till February, 1864, doing provost duty. They furnished guard for the old Capital Prison, Central Guard House, and ten other posts in the city. October, 1862. Their duties, in the city, were so varied, that our pages will not permit us to give a detailed account of them. February at 27, 1864, they received orders to take transportation, New York permit to left or Boston, for the department of the Gulf, with the visit their New York for homes in New-Hampshire New Orleans, March before sailing. They 20th, in the steamer Daniel Webster, with seven companies, and Major Gardiner, in the steamer Liberty, with three companies. The Webster had a long, stormy voyage, but arrived all safe. �REGIMENTS, OFFICERS, AC. 33 The Fourteenth were again ordered New of Orleans — Maj. General 6th, they were ordered to the On to the first New week in July, the to guard duty in the vicinity Reynolds commanding. January mouth of Red River, for camp duty. regiment sailed down the Mississippi Orleans, where they again sailed north to join the armies Six companies went in the Continental, and the next day the other four companies sailed in the steamer General Lyon. The regiment was not united again till the nineteenth of August. The four companies went to Washington, and the six to Bermuda Hundred, and were in the attack at Deep Bottom. On the 31?t in Virginia. of July, they were ordered to Washington; and from thence, they joined Gen. Sheridan's Army, at Berry ville, on the 18th of August. The next day Major Gardiner rejoined the regiment with his four companies. The Fourteenth were in the great battles of the 19th and 22d of September and the 19th of October, at Cedar Creek. The 19th of September they lost one hundred and fifty men. Thirteen out of twenty-one officers were killed or wounded, Gardiner being mortally wounded. The duties of the — Colonel army of the Shenandoah were hard, through the fall of 1864. It was a continual marching up and down the valley, with considerable hard fighting. The Fourteenth was not in as many battles as some other regiments, but was considered a reliable regiment, and performed the duties assigned it, satisfactorily to its out of service, July 8, commanders. Mustered 1865. The Fifteenth Regiment was raised under the call of the President hundred thousand men, for nine months' service, and was for three The officers were John George W. Frost, Newmarket, Lieut. Colonel Henry W. Blair, Plymouth, Major; Edward E. Pinkham, Laconia, Adjutant; Ira A. Moody, Dover, Quartermaster Jeremiah F. Hall, Wolfeborough, Surgeon and Edwin M. organized at Concord, in the W. Kingman, Durham, fall Colonel of 1862. ; ; ; ; Wheelock, Dover, Chaplain. 13, 1862, the Fifteenth left Concord for New York went thence across East river and encamped on the grounds of the Union race-course, Jamaica, Long Island. They remained there about three weeks, when they left, in three detachments, for November City ; New Orleans. The first detachment left, Nov. 30th, and the other two respectively, December 4th and 13th. In due time they all arrived at Carrollton, near December 26th. New They remained Orleans, and were again united, in that vicinity all winter, per- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 34 forming picket and provost duty. May the ninth, they received orders to embark for Baton Rouge, and sailed on the 21st, with 26 and 546 enlisted men fit for duty. They arrived at SpringLanding, the 23d, and took up their line of march for Port Hudson. They remained there, through the siege, till it capitu- officers field and were engaged lated to General Banks, July 9, 1863, two assaults made on having nearly expired, stores, in the The time of enlistment they turned over all ordnance and camp the enemy's works. July 26th, and embarked, on the steamer City of Madison, 111., going thence to Chicago, by rail, and arrived in Con- for Cairo, Aug. 8th, and were mustered out of service, Aug. 13, 1863. The regiment suffered much from sickness, which proved quite From July 31st to August 13th sixteen men as fatal as battles. died, and of seven hundred and forty-one men and officers on the cord, roll, only four hundred and eighty were ing Port Hudson for count of sickness, No home, many of fifty whom for duty. left After leav- on the way on ac- died. regiment in the service, for nine months, was ever more shat- by sickness than the Fifteenth. tered fit men were It faithfully performed all duties assigned was a good regiment and it. The Sixteenth Regiment were nine months men, and went into The officers were James at Concord, 'in the fall of 1862. camp Pike, Sanbornton, Colonel ; Henry W. Fuller, Concord, Lieut. Warner, Major Luther T. Townsand, Salem, Adjutant Albert H. Drown, Fisherville, Quartermaster Thomas Sanborn, Newport, Surgeon and R. M. Manley, NorthColonel ; Samuel Davis, Jr., ; ; ; ; field Chaplain. This regiment was assigned to the department of the Gulf, and New Orleans to Port Hudson. We have not an extended record of the service of the Sixteenth in the leld, but it was considered a good regiment. Like all of our regiments who went into Louisiana and Mississippi, they suffered severely from sickness, which proved fatal in many instances. In performed guard duty from nine months, one hundred and forty-three They were mustered out of service Aug. men and officers died. 20, 1863. The Seventeenth Regiment were enlisted under the months men, in the fall and winter of 1862-3. The call for nine were Charles H. Long, Claremont, officers Henry O. Kent, Lancaster, Colonel Colonel George H. Bellows, Major George A. Wainwright, Hanover, Adjutant Edward H. Cummings, Quartermas; Lieut. ; ; ; �REGIMENTS, OFFICERS, 35 &C. James D. Folsom, Surgeon and George S. Barnes, Chaplain. For some reason, never fully explained to the public, the Seventeenth was never filled up, but the men who enlisted were consolidated with the Second New-Hampshire. The officers were mustered out April 16, 1863, being in the U. S. service over three ter ; ; months.* The Eighteenth Regiment was organized at Concord, in the fall of The officers were Thofthas L. Livermore, Milford, Colonel 1864. M. Clough, New London, Lieut. Colonel William I. Brown, Major George F. Hobbs, Wakefield, Adjutant; Moses Samuel G. Dearborn, T. Cate, Wolfeborough, Quartermaster Surgeon and Anthony C. Hardy, Chaplain. The Rebellion being nearly ended the Eighteenth did not see much service, but some companies did some hard fighting before If the war had continued, Petersburg in the spring of 1865. doubtless they would have been as good a regiment as there was in the service. Mustered out June 10, 1865. The New- Hampshire Battalion First New England Cavalry. The officers of this battalion were David B. Nelson, Manchester, Major George T. Crane, Adjutant. This battalion did good service in the field, and was organized They were in the battles of in the fall and winter of 1861-2, Front Royal, Gettysburg, and many other skirmishes in their scoutJ. Fisherville, ; ; ; ; — ; ing expeditions. * In the fall of 1862 it was decided by the Governor and Council to raise three regiments, viz,, the Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth, each regiment to be raised from the respective Congressional districts, the Seventeenth com- The records of the Adjutant General's office show that more than the requisite number of men, in the third district, had, been raised to fill this regiment but the other districts failed to respond in full, and the volunteers for the Seventeenth were, by the Adjutant General, placed in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth, or enough to fill them up agreeably to the army regulation. It having been deemed unadvisable, by Gov. Berry, to execute the State drafting law, there was no way remaining, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, but to consolidate the Seventeenth with some other regiment, and the volunteers were ordered home for that purpose. It is due the officers of the Seventeenth to say that the failure to fill the regiing in the Third district. ; fill the Fifteenth and Sixteenth, was in no wise and that they used every exertion that the regiment be accepted for service, as a detachment, or otherwise. A special order from the Governor, was issued, complimentary to the officers for the degree of excellence manifested by the regiment in drill and discipline. ment, after its depletion to littributable to them, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 36 The Regiment New-Hampshire Cavalry was organized at winter and spring of 1864. The officers were John L. Thompson, Plymouth, Colonel Benjamin T. Hutchins, Concord, Lieut. Colonel Aaron Wyman, Manchester, Major George W. Towle, Hooksett, Quartermaster George W. Pierce, Winchester, Surgeon. First Concord in the ; ; ; This Cavalry regiment, for the time they were in the much hard They were field, did Reams' Station, Winchester, Kerueysville, Waynesboro, Kelley's Ford, Lacy Springs, and in many skirmishes, where they lost many men in killed, wounded and service. taken prisoners. from this at In Andersonville Prison, Ga., twenty-eight men regiment died, and seven are reported as dying from starvation. The larger portion of the regiment were mustered out of service July 15, 1865. New-Hamsphire Battery was organized at ManchesThe officers were George A. Gerrish, Captain Edward H. Hobbs, First Lieutenant and John Wadleigh, Second The ter, in First August, 1861. ; Lieutenant. The First Battery left Manchester, for Washington, October They went into the Camp of Instruction and remained one week, when they were assigned to the Army of the Potomac. They participated in nearly all of the principal battles in Virginia. They were in the second battle of Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericks31st, 1861. burg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Cold Harbor, and nearly all of the battles around Richmond. Part were mustered out of service Sept. 25, 1864, and part were transferred to the New-Hampshire Heavy Artillery. The " First Regiment New-Hampshire Heavy Artillery" was organby companies, at different dates, from July 22, 1863, to October 21, 1864, when it was formed into a Regiment of twelve companies. The officers were Charles H. Long, Claremont, Colonel Ira Mc'L. Barton, Newport, Lieutenant Colonel George A. Wainwright, Hanover, Major; Ezekiel Morrill, Concord, Surgeon and C. W. Walker, Stratford, Chaplain. ized ; This regiment performed guard and garrison duty at the Forts Portsmouth Harbor and around the defences at Washington in It was a fine regiment, nearly all of its members having seen active service in the field. But the war happily closed in detachments. and they had no chance to exhibit their veteran valor. mustered out of service, June 15, 1865. They were �37 REGIMENTS, OFFICERS, AC. " U. 8. SHARP SHOOTERS." New-Hampshire furnished three companies for this service Cos. « E" « F» & " G". The history of the Sharp Shooters has received ; less than its share of public notice, for the reason they were not connected with any State military organization, but were raised as United States Sharp Shooters, and were represented by nearly every State in the Union. The officers of Co. "B" First U. S. regiment were Amos B. William P. Austin, Claremont, First Lieutenant, and William H. Gibbs, Hanover, Second Lieutenant. The officers from this State, of the Second regiment, were Edward T. Rowell, Concord, Major Geofge A. Marden, Mount Vernon, Jones, Washington, Captain ; ; Quartermaster, and William B. Kaynolds, Surgeon.^ The officers of Co. " F ", Henry M. Caldwell, Captain James H. Hildreth, ; First Lieutenant ; Edward T. Rowell, Second Lieutenant. Co. "G", William D. Mc'Pherson, Captain John A. Moore, First Lieutenant and Edward Dow, Second Lieutenant. Co. "E" was mustered into the service of the United States, Their principal duties were on skirmish line and Sept. 9, 1861. heavy picket duty. Companies " F " and " G" were respectively ; ; mustered Nov. 28 and Dec. 10, 1861. These companies were in over thirty battles, and generally in dangerous positions. Mechanicsville, Gains' Mills, Malvern Hill, Second Bull Run, Fredericks- burg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Weldon Railroad and Deep Bottom were some of the principal battles they were in. The " National Guards" were mustered into the U. S. service for guard duty at Fort Constitution. This company was mustered in May 9, 1864. The officers were James O. ChandJames R. Carr, Manchester, First Lieuler, Manchester, Captain tenant, James G. Burns, Second Lieutenant. The " Martin Guards" were mustered into the service of the United States for ninety days, July 25, 1864, for garrison duty at Fort Constitution. The officers were George E. Houghton, Manchester, Captain James L. Bailey, Manchester, First Lieutenant, John E. sixty days, for ; ; Johnson, Manchester, Second Lieutenant. Lafayette Artillery were mustered into U. S. service for ninety August 1, 1864, for garrison duty at Fort Constitution. The were John H. Tarbell, Lyndeborough, Captain Eli C. Curtis, Lyndeborough, First Lieutenant, Charles H. Holt, Lyndeborough Second Lieutenant. days, officers ; �NeV-HAMPSHIRE gazetteer. 38 — Unattached company of New-Hampshire Volunteers stationed and mustered into service, May 15, 1862. The James B. Gove, Concord, officers were James Davidson, Captain First Lieutenant, and Asa T. Hutchinson, Manchester, Second at Fort Constitution ; Lieutenant. "second brigade band." This Band was organized at Concord, and mustered into service Feburary 10, 1863. The names of the members were Gustavus W. Ingalls, Concord, Band Master Musicians, Albert Aspenwall, Lebanon James Allison, Concord Samuel F. Brown, Fisherville Freman D. Batchelder, Concord George W. Boody, Strafford Lorenzo M. Currier, Fisherville; Cyrus C. Currier, Concord John O.Davis, New Market Albert G. Furber, New Market Nathan W. Gove, Concord Frederick Hoffman, Concord Andrew L. Lane, Concord"; Jonathan C. Lane, Concord; George C. Perkins, Lebanon Phinehas Parkhurst, Templeton Ms.; Francis H. Pike, Manchester Warren S. Russell, Amherst Henry Stark, Goffstown David F. Thompson, Amherst Charles N. Tottingham, Keene, and Samuel : ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; D. Trusseli, Concord. They were stationed at Hilton Head, S. C. and sustained a high commanding officers. We herewith append extract from W. T. M. Burger, Assistant Adjutant General Department. " I can assure you, that you and every mem- reputation with their a short in that ber of your Band, stands in the highest estimation of every one in this Department from Major General Gilmore down. deeply regretted and by none more than myself. to see such another as Ingall's Post mustered out, July 4, Band Your loss is We never expect here again." They were 1865. The larger portion of information in relation to enlistments and movements of the various military organizations in the State, which served in the late rebellion, we obtained in the Adjutant's General's Office. Too much praise cannot be accorded- to General Natt Head, seconded by Governor Frederick Smyth, for efforts to secure an accurate record of in the war. To a all the regiments in the State, which served great extent, they accomplished what they undertook. In the commencement of the rebellion, officers who had charge of organizing the regiments in various sections of the State, apparently did not comprehend the magnitude of the war, or the fu- �REGIMENTS, OFFICERS, 39 AC. ture necessity of keeping a careful record of the names of all the soldiers, and, especially, the names of their places of residence, at the time of enlistment, and apparently forgetting that there might Up be more than one John Brown in the State. to 1862, tne was very imperfect. General Head, upon assuming the office as Adjutant General of New-Hampshire, in March, 1864, immediately set himself to work recor.l, as to place of residence, to remedy, as far as could be, this imperfect record, of vast importance to hence. many General Head's version of the sumed its had been duties, will give a kept. He says : which may be widows, twenty-five or even " office, fifty years at the time he as- more correct idea how the records No record whatever existed of thou- sands of New-Hampshire's bravest sons who had entered the service of the United States, in their country's hour of peril, determined to sustain the national government, to defend our flag, to defend the and justice, and to perpetuate those free inwhich are dear to the heart of every true American. Hundreds of New-Hampshire's noble men, of whose names, even, there was no record within our State, had yielded up their lives upon the field of battle. Hundreds again had been honorably disprinciples of liberty stitutions charged from the service, and returned to their homes with bodies maimed and constitutions shattered, and yet the State possessed no record by which justice aud honor could be rendered these brave men. The military records of our soldiers to-day, as complete as in the who served our War Department at country, are Washington, and Gen. Head has been complimented from that Department, that New-Hampshire had the eral's office of best record of enlisted men, of any State This nearly perfect record, in the Adjutant Gen- in the Union. our State, has been accomplished through the untir- ing energy of Gen. Head, and when our soldiers fully understand the necessity of an accurate record of their enlistment, and of their services in the field, they will render to he is him the full credit to which rightfully entitled. The busy quiet to be seen in our fields, our work shops and our mercantile streets, would hardly lead any one to believe that our country, from centre to circumference, less than nine years ago, re- sounded with the clash of arms, and many of New-Hampshire's sons were engaged in deadly conflict, to sustain the free institutions which to-day w e are so peacefully enjoying. in this case, seems a fiction. T But truth, apparently, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 40 TABULAR STATEMENT, Showing the number of Soldiers which each town furnished on the call of July, number of Soldiers who were killed in, or died from the effects of the late Rebellion; number of Enrolled Militia in the State in 1872 and amount of the Municipal War Loan awarded to each town. and subsequent 1862, calls; the BELKNAP COUNTY. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. '3 B Atkinson 14] Auburn Brentwood 12 * Candia Chester 20 10 Danville Deerfield , 48 , 30 12 Derry East Kingston., Epping Exeter Freemont Gosport Greenland 20 187 312 92 17 49 142 171 86 Hampstead Hamilton Hampton 1 80 94 111 207 144 82 231 234 73 Falls., KeusingtoD 83 Kingston, Londonderry 150 126 New 107 Castle Newington Market 62 358 140 110 164 189 New Newton North Hampton Northwood Nottingham 91 Plaistow Portsmouth 590 163 168 253 69 251 Raymond Rye Salem Sandown Seabrook South Hampton 48 Newmarket. 129 71 So. Stratham Windham 70 Total, 3,996 STRAFFORD COUNTY. Barrington Dover Durham Farmington.... Lee Madbury Middleton Milton New Durham. Rochester Rolliusford Somersworth. Strafford 143 f$3,4 66.67 6,275.00 6,875.00 11,450.00 6,033.33 3,383.33 15.233.33 9,625 00 5,266.67 11,200.00 20,575.00 4,925 00 ,900.011 5,175.00 7,014.67 8,875.00 4,450.00 6,606.67 6.600.00 8,736.11 5,533.33 2,450.00 12,583.33 6,733.33 6,400.00 11,341.67 9,306.67 4,100.00 68,983.33 10,300.00 6,233.33 10,816.67 3,458.33 11,991.67 2.933.33 6,705.55 5,575.00 5,458.33 �STATISTICAL TABLES. 41 TABULAR STATEMENT, Showing number of and subsequent 1862, from the the in 1872,- Soldiers which each town furnished on MERRIMACK COUNTY CONTINUED. Northfield.... Pembroke.... Pittsfield Salisbury Sutton Warner , Webster Wilmot. , Total, 3,505 5,170 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. Amherst Antrim Bedford Bennington.. Brookline D'-ering Francestown. Goffstown Greenfield Hancock Hillsborough Hollis Hudson Litchfield Lyndrborough.... Manchester Masou Merrimack Milford Mount Vernon.... Nashua New New Boston Ipswich Pelham Peterborough Sharon Temple Weare Wilton Windsor Total, the call of July, number of Soldiers who were killed in, or died effects of the late Rebellion ; number of Enrolled Militia in the State and amount of the Municipal War Loan awarded to each town. calls; the 103 �42 NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. TABULAR STATEMENT, Showing 1862, from the and number of Soldiers which each town furnished on the call of July, subsequent calls; the number of Soldiers who were killed in, or died number of Enrolled Militia in the State Municipal War Loan awarded to each town. the effects of the late Rebellion ; in 1872; and amount of the GRAFTON COUNTY CONTINUED. <5 Lincoln Lisbon Littleton.... Lyman Lyme Monroe Orange Orford Piermont Plymouth... Bumuey Thornton ..., Warren Waterville .. Wentworth. Woodstock ., �STATISTICAL TABLES. 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In this portion of our work, we have intended to give as minute and accurate descriptions of the towns and cities in the State all of New-Hampshire, as our limited space would permit. in a manufacturing New country like ours, Business, constantly changing. is firms are being established, buildings are being burned down, and new ones erected, continually —consequently there may be some errors that cannot be avoided. Perhaps the readers to them : but importance fifty may or one find passages that will be of hundred years hence, it Many to those living at that date. may no interest be of vast portions of Dr. Belknap's History of New-Hampshire, are far more valuable to the inhabitants of to-day, than to the people his writing. A country like ours, in its who day of lived in the embryo state, is making history for the future, every day. But in the main, it is written for the general benefit of the peo- ple living in the State in this generation, to develop the resources of the various sections of the State, ignorance of which, has had a tendency to deplete our population and injure the State. chusetts while New-Hampshire, with a has less We Massa- counts her various histories by the hundred volumes, life as long, within three years, than ten. have personally visited all the cities State and learned their present standing the smaller ones, we have and large towns and in the business, while, as to co-operated with some of the officers of the town, to give us the general information required. The Town Clerks in eight or ten small towns have refused or neglected to answer our inquiries, after being written to two or three times. these few cases we have had In the manuscript of the cejjsus of 1870, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 46 at our command, and have obtained the necessary information at that date. There has never been a time when New-Hampshire was making more rapid progress in every department of business, than been making for the three years past, and our only fear the march of improvement is it is, has that more rapid than our most assiduous industry can keep pace with, but we shall attempt to rely on the candor and intelligence of a generous public. We have endeavored tourists stopping give the estimated number of to summer from one week to three months in the different towns in the State, and the value of receipts obtained from this source, son, which and nearly if it is thought will average thirty dollars to each per- anything, all the it is more than that amount. clergymen up to .1800, The names of have been given from the settlement; and also the pastors of churches in 1872-3. fessional business, trade and transportation, are the The first pro- class of people employed as clergymen, teachers, lawyers, physicians, merchants, clerks, railroad employees, day-laborers, telegraph operators, book- keepers, &c. The number of or about eight State. this class, in 1870, and one-half per We have given all was over 27,000, cent, of the population of the the valuable information relative to the kinds of employment and resources of each town in the State* which will be of any benefit for future reference. The value of 1870. time ; agricultural products, The manufactories is taken from the Census of are generally taken from the present the schools, savings banks deposits and money are from statements given in 1872, under the law. at interest, �ACWORTH. 47 DESCRIPTION OF TOWNS. CHAPTER Topographical history of all III. the cities and towns in the State, giving a brief statement of the surface, the quality of the rivers and streams; its summer soil, its mountains, lakes, ponds, resorts, villages, and manufactories; re- sources, churches, public schools, libraries, hotels, railroads, &c. ACWORTH. hoops, 5,000 bushels of shoe pegs, Sullivan Co. The soil of this town is strong and well cultivated 4,000 producing good crops of corn, wheat, oats and hay. Rivers and Ponds. Cold River, which takes its rise from Cold Pond in the north-east part of the town, is the only stream of any note. It affords some good water power which is generally improved. and mop boxes of clothes pins, 15,000 handles, 56,000 hoe handles annumanufactured. Custom shoe work, blacksmithing &c, are car175 dozens of rakes are ally ried on. There are five stores in town. Resources. Annual production of the soil $ 90,200; mechanical labor, $ 23,200 deposits in savings ; somewhat celebrated on account banks, $43,817; money on hand or at interest, $45,807; stock in of the large Beryls that have been trade, Crystals of Beryls. found there. One Acworth is of the Beryls was eight inches in diameter and was sold in the city of New York for $ 15,000. It was placed Cabinet at Vienna. Employments. Agriculture is the in the Imperial employment of the peoAcworth is noted for the large amount of maple sugar made $ 8,000. . Churches and Schools. There are three churches in town, viz. Congregational, N. B. Nichols, pastor Baptist, J. L. Wilson, pastor Methodist, John L. Smith, pastor. There are thirteen school districts ; Average principal and ple. length of schools for the fourteen weeks. there. Some years as many as 80, fifteen First schools. Settlers. year, The town was 000 pounds have been produced. granted to Col. Samuel Stoddard There and sixty-four others, September William Keyes, Samuel 19, 1766. Harper, and John Rogers removed is considerable manufacturing done. Thirty one thousand worth of shoes are annually manufactured, employing thirtyfive males and females. Over 700,000 feet of lumber, 200,000 dollars to this place in 1768. Rev. Thomas ordained 1789; dis- First Ministers. Archebald, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 48 missed, 1794. Rev. John Kimball, ordained in 1797, dismissed in meted out to them by a peculiar disease which has afflicted their 1813. neat stock for North by Unity, Boundaries. east by Lempster, south by Marlow, and west by Langdon and Charlestown. Distances. Thirteen miles south science from Newport and forty-four west from Concord. against him. Thirteen miles to Newport depot, on the Sugar River railroad. Stage three times a week to Charlestown station, 7 miles, on principal Railroads. the Sullivan railroad. ALBANY. Carroll Co. This town is mountainous, but in the valleys the soil There are some interval lands on the is fertile. very fertile borders of Swift river. Rivers. Swift river, passes through this town from west to east and connects with the Saco at Conway. There are several small streams which come down through the mountain gulches, and furnish convenient water privileges. These brooks were formerly well stored with trout, as the writer of this can fully verify. Mountains. There are several high hills and mountains. Chocorua, is the highest mountain in town, and received its name from an Indian who was killed by a party of hunters in time of peace and before that section was settled. There is a legend that before he was killed, and after they had chased him to the highest eminence on the mountain, he pronounced a curse upon the white men who should ever settle in that vicinity. Many people in that section, have the superstitious notion that Chocorua's curse has been many makes years. its full When investigation as to the cause of this malady, it doubtless will find that the poor and Indian his posterity stand guiltless of the charges preferred Employments. Agriculture ple. is the employment of the peo- 300,000 shingles, 200,000 feet of boards &c, and 70,000 clap- boards are annually sawed. 2,800 pounds of maple sugar are annually manufactured. Resources. Productions of the soil $23,131; mechanical labor, $ 2,500 deposits in savings banks, $911. Churches and Scliools. Freewill Baptist church, Rev. T. Brown ; ' There are six schools in town; average length of schools for the year, twelve weeks. pastor. This town Clement March, Joseph Senter and others Nov. 6, 1766, and was called Burton till First Settlements. was granted to 1833. North by Bartlett, by Conway south by Tamworth and Madison, and west by Waterville. Area of improved Boundaries. east land, 2,986 acres. Distances. Seventy-five miles north from Concord, and twenty north from Ossipee. Portsmouth, Great Railroads. Falls and Conway railroad passes through station town, but the nearest this is at Conway, four miles. ALEXANDRIA. GraftonCo. Much of the soil in town is good and when proper- this produces good crops. There are about 2000 acres of valualy cultivated �ALLENSTOWN. hie interval land, which bears every appearance of having been once covered by New-found Lake. At the depth of twenty feet can be found stumps, trees, and traces of beaver dams. Lake and Rivers. A portion of New-found Lake is within the limits of this town. Smith's and Fowler's Rivers are the principal streams. The improved horse water power Mountains. is into Its summit is Tables.) $98,517; Productions of the mechanical labor, $7,400; money at interest, $70,35; deposits in savings bank, $8,000; stock in trade, $2,850. Churches and Schools. Union Distances. Thirty-four north-west from south-east mail By the express and ALXEIVSTOWIV. Merrimack Co. A portion of town is light, though there are some very fine farms. The town was formerly covered with a growth of fine timber, and great quantities of lumber were, the soil of this down annually taken the river. Suncook River is the dividing line between Allenstown and Pembroke, and affords some excellent water power, which is being improved by cotton mills, &c. Bear Brook furnishes some good mill sites. There are several Rivers. other small streams well stored seventy Enoch and four miles, on Bristol Branch Railroad. end of Rev. forty Haverhill, train, daily to Bristol station, thirteen weeks. Minister. miles Plymouth. length of schools during the year, First New about fourteen south- westeidy from with trout. Mountains. fifty Concord, from members, Rev. Cha's E. Rogers, Pastor. There are fifteen schools in town; average Church, to Boundaries. North by Orange* and Hebron, east by Bristol, south by Hill, and west by Danbury. Improved land 14,382 acres. divided two granite peaks, which can Rcsoicrces. of a large tract Chester, now Hill. Railroads. be seen for miles distant. Employments. The people are engaged, generally, in farming. 2, 100,000 feet of lumber is annually sawed. 8,500 pounds of maple sugar annually manufactured. (See soil, ation 229. Cardigan Mountain is the highest elevation, and forms the boundary between Alexandria and Orange. Its base is rugged and covered with a heavy growth of timber. 49 Catamount Hill is At the east the highest elevation. this hill is a precipice of feet, at the foot of nearly perpendicular, which is a cavern of Whipple, (Congregational) settled some in 1788; dismissed in 1794. The inhabitants of this town are largely engaged First Organization. Alexandria was granted to Joseph Butterfield and others, March 13, 1757. Jonathan, John M. and Win. Corliss, were the first settlers, in December 1769. its Incorporated, November 23, In 1821, its territorial limwere diminished by the annex- 1782. extent. Employments. in manufacturing and trade. One of the largest cotton mills ever under one roof, in this State, town. Over 11,000,000 yards of print cloth are annually manufactured, valued at $830,000. 30,000 pairs of sale boots and shoes built is in this �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 50 made, besides other mechanical The shops. total value of goods annually manufactured is $881,300. (See tables of manufactories.) The mills are situated in the village of Suncook, for a description of which, see Pembroke. Agricultural Resources. pro- ducts, §42,334; mechanical labor, $ 500; money $ 18, deposits in Savings Banks, 192,400 ; at interest, stock in trade, $22,800; $55,955; from summer tourists, $6,000. The and Schools. Churches church edifices, in which the people of Allentown worship, are situated on the opposite side of Suncook River, in Pembroke. There are four schools in town average ; length of schools for the year, twenty-seven Aveeks. Bank. "China Savings Bank," at Suncook Village. (See tables.) "Suncook Hotel." Hotel. John Wolcott, First Settlers. Andrew Smith, Daniel Evans, Robert Buntin, and others, were the first settlers. In 1748, on the west bank of Merrimack River, nearly opposite the mouth of the Suncook, Mr. Buntin, his son, and James Carr, while busily at work, were surprised by a party of Indians. At the first alarm, Carr made an attempt to escape, and was immediately shot down. Bunin and his son made no resistance and were not harmed, but taken through the wilderness to Canada, and sold to a French merchant at Montreal. They remained in captivity about eleven months, when they made their escape, and fortunately reached home in safety. Andrew, the son, died, in defence of his country, at White Plains, October years. aged thirty-eight Although the first settle- 28, 1776, ment commenced in this town prior to 1748, it was not incorporated until July 2, 1831. North by Epsom, Hooksett, and west by Pembroke. Area of improved land, 3,192 acres. Distances. Eleven miles from Boundaries. east by Deerfield, south by Concord, south-east. Bailroads. Suncook Valley, and a branch of Concord Railroad pass through this town. ALSTJEAD. Cheshire Co. The soil of this town is strong and productive, and as a general thing, the farms are well cultivated, and yield good crops. Rivers and Ponds. Cold River passes through the north-west part, and some of the branches of Ashuelot have their sources in this town. The water power is well improved. There are also a number of ponds. Warren's Pond, 250 rods long, and 150 wide, is the principal one. Employments. The inhabitants are largely engaged in agriculture —8,388 bushels corn, 8,500 bushels oats and barley, 41,300 lbs. butter, 38,120 lbs. maple sugar, and .4,697 town in tons hay, being the third the county in and the first its in production of hay, maple sugar. The manufactories are important. Leather board and straw wrapping paper is manufactured to the value of $ 16,600 annually. Scythe nibs and pail handles valued at $ 13,000 carriages, $12,500 ; 400,000 shingles and laths, and 750,000 feet of boards and dimension timber, valued at $ 11,100, besides edge tools, plows, chair stock, rakes, tin ware, blacksmiths, coopering, carpenters, harnesses, &c. The total value of �ALSTEAD. goods, of kinds, annually nil ufactured, is man- $84,000. There are three the post office villages, under names of Alstead, Centre Alstead and New Alstead. At New Alstead there are two churches, school-house, rake shop, Scythe nib and pail handle manufactory at the Centre, one church, at Altown-house, school-house stead, two churches, one large ; ; 51 respected for his upright and just dealings with all men, and through this course he acquired a handsome which enabled him to pass and quiet. One great drawback to the progress of the first settlers was the multitude of wild beasts which fortune, his last days in ease infested this section, especially bears and wolves, which were so $25,800; stocks and money at interest $61,988- deposits in savings numerous as to devour their swine and sheep, and sometimes assail The wife of the larger cattle. John Beckwith took her son Richard Beckwith, then an infant, and went to the woods to gather berShe placed her child on the ries. ground, and wandered through the bushes. On her return toward banks $57,276; $ 19,387. the object of her affection, judge of her feelings as she saw a huge graded school-house, six or eight stores, one hotel, also manufacture edge tools, paper, lumber, chairstock, flour, meal, &c. Resources. Productions of the mechanical labor, soil, § 123,000 . ; stock in trade, Churches and Schools. CongreUniversalno pastor pastor. ist, Rev. W. J. Crosby, Center, Congregational, no pastor. New Alstead, Rev. Charles Packard, pastor Methodist, no pastor. There are fourteen schools in town, two of which are graded. Average length of schools for the year, seventeen weeks. Humphrey House. Hotel. First Settlement. This town was gational, ; ; called Newtown, and was granted to Samuel Chase and others, August 6, 1763. In 1771, there were twenty-five families, originally besides ten bachelors. This lonely class cultivated their lands, and attended to their own household affairs, cooking their meals, &c. General Amos Shepard was one of the most prominent citizens of this town from 1777 to the time of He was a member of the General Court of New-Hampshire, and president of the Senate seven years. He was his decease in 1812. hear smelling and passing around her sleeping babe, while she could do nothing but silently wait the result; but again judge of her unspeakable joy, when she saw this voracious monster of the forest, retire and leave her unconscious boy unharmed. Rev. Jacob First Ministers. Mason (Cong.), ordained in 1782, dismissed in 1789; Rev. Samuel Mead, ordained in 1791; dismissed in, 1797; Rev. Levi Lankton, ordained in 1799, dismissed in 1828. Boundaries. North by Acworth, east by Marlow, south by Gilsum, and west by Walpole. Area of improved land, 17,714 acres. Distances. Twelve miles southeast from Charlestown, fourteen north from Keene, and fifty-six west from Concord. By daily stage five Railroad. miles to Bellows Falls, Vermont. ALTON, Belknap Co. The surface of �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 52 hard, and people, although the manufactures some portions rocky, but when are important. Over 125,000 pairs of sale boots and shoes are annu- Alton in is uneven, the soil properly cultivated produces excellent crops of corn, wheat, oats and hay. It ranks as the fourth town in the county in the value of its agricultural productions. Bays, Ponds and Rivers. Merry Meeting Bay, connected with, or a part of, Lake Winnipiseogee, extends south, from the lake, over six miles, where it receives the waters There of Merry-Meeting River. are several ponds, the largest of manufactured; ally boards, clap- 10,000 500,000 shingles, 475,000 &c, sawed; feet of boards, 400,- 000 bobbins, 37,000 gross of spools turned; besides shoe boxes, and made, and various other kinds of mechanical works carried on. The village of Alton is very pleasantly located, and is the seat staves of considerable trade. Resources. which is Half-Moon Pond, between this town and Barnstead. It is nearly one mile in length, and half 200; a mile in width. $80,072; $173,600; soil, $54,700; Productions of the mechanical labor, money $10- at interest, deposits in savings banks, stock in trade, $20,225, The principal elevaare Mount Major and ProsHill. The views obtained from summer tourists, $20,000. Freewill Churches and Schools. from Prospect Hill are varied and beautiful. In a clear day the ocean can be distinctly seen from its summit. Congregational, no pastor. At Freewill Baptist East Alton, Church, Rev. Mr. Davis, pastor. There are twenty schools in town, two of which are graded average Elevations. tions pect Summer Resort. The fine scen- and the varied recreations which are found in Alton, have ery rendered it a popular resort for At Alton Bay is the terminus of the Dover and Winnipiseogee Raih-oad and in warm tourists. ; s. amboats are waiting on the arrival of each train from Boston, to convey travelers to any point on the lake. There is a fine hotel at the Bay which is filled with tourists through the summer. Many permanently stop here, and for recreation and health, frequently take a steamboat ride, visiting the different points on the lake, and returning at night. The number who stay here for a few weeks or months, through the season, is Baptist, Rev. II. Ricker, Pastor; ; length of schools for the year, thir- teen weeks. Banks. Alton Five Cents Sav- Bank (See ings Tables.) Cochecho House; Alton Bay, Bay View House. Hotels. weather, estimated at over 400. Employments. the principal Agriculture is employment of the First Settlers. nally called The first at Alton was origi- New Durham settlement was Gore. made by Jacob Chamberlain and others in 1770. It received its present name by one of the principal proprietors from a town of the same name in England. It was incorporated, January 15, 1796. First Minister. ams Elder John Ad- (F. B.), ordained in 1811. Boundaries. North by Winnipiseogee Lake, north-east by Wolfeborough, east by New Durham, south by Barnstead, and west �AMHERST. by Gilmanton . Area of improve of the finest water privileges in the county. Babboosuc, Little Bab- land, 18,025 acres. Distances. Twenty-two miles and Jo. English Ponds, are the largest collections of water. boosuc north-east from Concord, twenty- Summer Resorts. The fine scenery in and around Amherst, has caused it to be a popular resort for five miles north-west from Dover, and about twelve south-east from Gilford. The distance, by boat on the lake, to Wolfeborough is ten miles, and to Centre Harbor, about summer Dover and Winni- Cochecho, Railroad terminus in this town, at Alton Bay. piseogee, or has tourists, who spend their vacation through the warm weather. One of the finest hotels in the State, is located in the village. Many private residences in the village, and in other sections of the town, keep summer boarders. Employments. The inhabitants are principally engaged in farming. Over 90,000 gallons of milk is annually sold, and over 30,000 lbs. of twenty-five miles. Railroad. 53 its AIUHERST. Hillsborough Co. This town was formerly the full Shire town of Hillsborough county but at the present time, only one trial term of the Supreme Judicial Court is holden, which commences the first butter made. There is one large foundery, and several other small manufactories. There are about Tuesday of May. The soil on the river is of an excellent quality, producing abundant crops. On the hills the soil is strong, and many valuable farms are found under a "Farmer's Cabinet," established here Nov. 10, 1802, is one of the oldest and most respectable weekly newspapers in the State. high state of cultivation. For many years, Amherst was considered the most important town in the county, but the grow- ducts, $146,746; mechanical labor, ; Resources. Agricultural pro- $36,800; stocks, &c, $19,900; money at interest, $21,104; deposits in savings ing cities of Manchester and Nashua are fast taking the prestige which made Amherst the Metropolitan town of the county, and, like some European nations, are dividing the power of Poland among themselves. But this venerable town will long be respected, both for the eminent men who were natives or citizens there, and as being one of the finest towns in the county, and having one of the pleasant- The 00 mechanics of all trades. in tourists, free ' banks, $ trade, $28,600; $12,000. from debt 192,086 stock ; from summer The town is at the present time, and there are but few towns in th State, where the inhabitants are more prosperous and happy, than they are in Amherst. Churches, Pastors and Schools. Baptist, Rev. Albert Heald Con: Rev. J. G. Davis; Methodist, Rev. George W. Roland. There are eleven schools; gregational, est villages in the State. average, length of schools for the Pavers and Ponds. The Souhegan River is the principal stream, and in its course to the Merrimack year, twenty-five weeks. River from this town, affords some school-houses, Value of $10,300; annual amount of money, appropriated for school purposes, $ 2,078.56. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 54 Library. Amherst Social Town Library 1000 volumes. Hotel. " Amherst Hotel," Thom- method of preparing it, but it must be boiled in a kettle or pot, in a manner similar the concluded as Saunders, Proprietor. to their boiling their liquid food. This town was granted by Massachusetts, in 1733, to persons then living, and the heirs of those not living, who had served in the Narraganset war of 1675. It was first named Narraganset Number Three," after- They therefore put in a quantity of the exotic herb, and having boiled it till they supposed it was done, they dipped it out and sipped of it, First Settlers. " Souhegan West." The were Samuel Waland Samuel Lampson, in wards settlers, first ton July 1734. January It was incorporated 18, 1760, under the name of " to Amherst " as complimentary Lord Jeffrey Amherst, an En- glish general in America, during It became the town of the county in 1771. Amherst did its full duty in the revolutionary contest. We append a few extracts from notes of Hay- the French war. shire ward's Gazetteer. The first settlers of Amherst, coming from the old towns in Massachusetts, brought with them the customs which prevailed at the time of their emigration. They were plain and simple in their dress. In living, they had few or none of the luxuries of life. Their fare was plain and substantial. They used considerable liquid food, such as milk, broths, pea and bean porridge. Chocolate was sometimes used, and was probably esteemed as one of their greatest luxuries. Coffee was unknown to them, and though tea had been introduced into the country about sixteen years when the town was had not fasted of it. The first used in the place was sent by some Boston settled, the first inhabitants friends to the family of the minister, who were unacquainted with but doubtless found it less palatable than their favorite beverage. Wine was a great rarity, and ardent spirits were rather regarded for medicinal purposes than as fit for an article of drink. Sugar which was known in this country as early as 1631 was used by them as was also molasses, but only in small quanties. " The most common conveyance was by horses fitted out with saddles and pillions. Two could ride in this way the same animal, and often times an A few infant was superadded. years before the revolutionary war, it began to be the practice to trot horses, previously, these animals had paced. The first or second chaise brought into town, was owned by Mr. Benjamin Kendrick, and he rode in it till he was eightysix years old. As late as 1810, he journeyed with it to Boston and its neighborhood. It presented such an antique appearance, that it was often called the First ' Old Ark.' " Rev. Daniel Ministers. Wilkins, (Cong'l) ordained in Rev. Jeremiah 1736, died in 1781 Barnard, ordained colleague, in 1780; Rev. Nathan Lord D. D., President of Dartmouth College, ordained as colleague in 1816. ; Boundaries. North by New Boston, east by Bedford and Merrimack, south by Hollis, and west by Milford and Mount Vernon. Area, 22,432 acres, Improved land 12,300 acres. �55 ANDOVER. Distances. Twenty-eight miles south from Coneord, and fortyseven from Boston. Railroad. Nashua and Wilto/i Railroad passes through this town. The surface uneven, being broken by hills and mountains. The soil, in many localities, is strong, and when propis erly cultivated, crops. yields $29,500; money at interest, $28,401 excellent Not more than one third of the area of the town, or 8,456 out of 29,883 acres, is considered capa- depos- stock in trade, $33,400; from sumtourists, $2,000; professional Churches and Schools. CongreRev. Howard Moody, pastor; Freewill Baptist, Rev. gational, C. B. Griffin, extends along the north part of the town it is an eminence but little inferior to Kearsarge in height, but its name fully describes it. There are several small villages, ; names of which are East Andover. Potter Place, West Andover, and Andover. Employment. The inhabitants are principally engaged in farming; but manufacturing is an important branch of industry. Among the most important of goods annually produced, is paper, $20,000, shoe pegs $20,000, Hames 'umber $19,200; grain $28,000, ground $19,100, cotton and woolen hose $10,000, besides lasts, welding composition, and other small mechanical works. There are also blacksmiths, wheelwrights, carpenters, masons, painters, &c. The total value of goods annually produced, is $128,600. (See tables.) Resources. Productions from agriculture, $66,257 mechanical Christain, pastor; Martin, pastor. There are twelve schools, of which two are graded. Average Rev. A. II. length of schools for the year, fif- teen weeks. The Kearsarge House. Hotel. There are several ponds, the largest of which Its water is very is Loon Pond. pure, and the scenery around it is grand and picturesque. Ragged Mountain Mountain. Ponds and River. ; ; $84,419; mer ble of improvement. the post office banks, savings in its business, $20,000. ANBOVER. Merrimack Co. $17,500; stocks, labor, Stages leave here on the arrival of the cars, in warm weather, for the Winthrop House, on Kearsarge Mountain, four miles distant. The scenery from the summit of this mountain is very fine, and visitors are largely increasing, from year to year. Andover was First Settlement. first 1746 known it as Emerisstown. was granted Brown and others, in as to In Edward New Britton, New honor of the captors of which expedisome of the grantees were engaged. June 25, 1779, it was incorporated under its present name. The first inhabitant was Joseph Fellows, who came here in 1761. Britton, in 1745, in tion Among are the deceased citizens who respect by remembered with the inhabitants, can be mentioned Dr. Silas Barnard, the first physiHe died June 25, cian in town. 1795. Dr. Jacob B. Moore, a poet of some eminence, became a resident here in 1796; died January 10, 1818. Jonathan Weare, Esq., a civil magistrate, and highly respected, died in 1816. Mr. Jona- than Noyes was respected for his charitable disposition. 1 "Potter," �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 56 the famous juggler and necromancer, was a citizen of Andover and The total value of manufactured goods annually produced is $211,300. (See tables.) Resources. Productions of the soil, $92,732; mechanical labor, one of the railroad stations bears his name, " Potter Place." First Minister. A Congregational church was established in 1782, and the Rev. Josiah Babcock money became the dismissed posits in savings banks, $120,710; Boundaries. North by Hill, east by Franklin, south by Salisbury, stock in trade, $19,815; from summer tourists, $900; professional business, $10,000. first pastor ; in 1809. and west by Wilmot. Thirty miles northwest from Concord. Railroad. Northern Railroad passes through the town, in an easterly and westerly direction. Distances. ANTRIM. ^ $44,100; &c, stocks, at interest, $13,700; $27,878; de- Churches and Schools. PresbyRev. W. R. Coebran pastor; Methodist, J. A. Cooledge pastor; Baptist, Rev. E. M. Shaw, pastor. There are twelve schools in town average length of schools for the year, sixteen terian, ; weeks. Hillsborough Co. The west part of this town is hilly but af- Library. Antrim Library Asso- ciation. a fine range for grazing.' There are some valuable tracts of interval, and some very fine upland farms yielding fine crops. Rivers and Ponds. Contoocook River passes through the easterly part of the town. North Branch River originates from several ponds in Stoddard, and furnishes several valuable mill sites, and in of the some parts of its course it is bordered by fine tracts of interval. Employments. The larger por- friends and neighbors. The town was incorporated March 22, 1777. fords tion of the inhabitants are in agriculture engaged but manufacturing is a very important branch of business in town. The annual value of sewing silk and twist manufactured is $25,000; 100,000 apple; hand seed sowers, and 300 horse seed sowers are annu- parers, 500 made, valued at $100,000; besides there are cribs, cradles, bed- ally window shades, paste board boxes, leather, &c, manufactured steads, Hotels. Appleton House, North Branch House. Antrim derived town in Ireland same name. Deacon James First Settlers. its name from a settled here in 1768. No other person moved into town for the next four years, during which Aiken time he suffered many privations and hardships for the want of First Minister. Rev. Walter Fullerton, ordained in missed 1800, dis- in 1804. Botmdaries and Area. North by Windsor and Hillsborough, east by Ueering and Bennington, south by Hancock, and west by Stoddard. Area 21,173 acres; improved land, 11,730 acres. Distances. Thirty miles south west from Concord, and twenty three miles north-west from Am ; 200,000 shingles of lumber are and 600,000 feet annually sawed. herst. Railroad. Seven miles by dailj �ATKINSON. stage to Hillsborough Bridge, on ; the cultivation of the apple, and the best fruit in the State is pro- Farming is the principal occupation of the people, but there are about forty mechanthe larger proportion of whom ics, engaged in making shoes. Thirty-six thousand pairs are annually made, and valued at $50,000. Resources. Annual productions are of the soil valued at $41,476; an- nual value of mechanical labor, at interest, $12,- 600; stock in trade, $2,300; ; but, difficulty in locatit was set off incorporated September 3, 1767. Benjamin Richards, Jonathan and Edmund Page, and John Dow were the first settlers, and came here about 1728. Rev. Stephen First Minister. Peabody, ordained in 1772; died in 1819. Boundaries. South by HaverMass., west by Salem and Londonderry, north by Hampstead, and east by Plaistow. Area, 6939 hill, acres. ing to its elevated position, and its quiet and pleasant village, is becoming noted as a place for sum- Thirty miles south- Distances. west from Portsmouth, and thirtysix south-east from Concord. Boston & Maine. Railroads. If the Plaistow and Nashua Railroad is built it will pass through Atkinson. from summer tourists, $6,000. Summer Resorts. Atkinson, ow- mer some and Rockingham Co. This town has an uneven surface but the soil is of a superior quality, and under a high state of cultivation. Much attention has been given to money to ing a meeting-house, ATKINSON. $16,287; originally a part of Plaistow owing Contoocook Valley Railroad. duced here. Employments. 57 ASHLAND. Grafton Co. Ashland is a small township taken from the southern portion of Holderness in 1868. The soil is hard, but, when Over 200 persons summer vacation and properly cultivated, produces good crops. The farmers find a ready sale for their surplus products, in Atkinson one of the thriving manufacturing village the oldest and most respectable in- Pemigewasset River Rivers. washes the extreme western part resort. spent their recreation here the past year. Schools, Libraries, &c. Academy, in this town, is stitutions in the State ; incorporat- ed in 1791. There is a library, connected with the academy, containing 800 volumes. The school is now under the charge of B. H. Weston, A. M. Churches. Congregational, Rev. C. F. Morse, pastor; and Universal ist Church. Valuation, $ 10,000. This town was First Settlers. named in honor of Theodore Atkinson, a large land-holder and a member of the council. It was of Ashland. of the town. Squam River, the outlet of Squam Lake and Squam Pond, runs in a south-west direction, and empties into the Perni- This river affords gewassett. some of the best water power in the State, enough at all seasons of the year, and a surplus. power Much of improved, but double the capital could be invested on it to good advantage. On Squam River, and Village. this is �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 58 on the Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad is situated the busy manufacturing village of Ashland. average length of schools for the year, seventeen weeks. The business, for the size of the village, is very extensive. There brary. are several large paper mills, two hose manufactories, woolen mill, lumber and grist mill, straw board (see table.) board mill, large peg mill, glove and mitten manufacto- was originally a part of Holdern- ess, and was incorporated July boots and shoes, besides many other small mechanical shops. 1868. mill, leather ries, Library. Bank. Hotel. First Ashland Town Li- Ashland Savings Bank, " Squam Lake House." Ashland Orgauizution. 1, stable, Boundaries. North by Plymouth and Holderness, east by Holderness, south by New Hampton, and west by Bridgewater and HolderArea of improved land, ness. office, 3,853 acres. There are also two church edifices, school-houses, bank, eight or ten stores of all kinds, hotel, livery express office, telegraph insurance, lawyer and physician's offices, and nearly one The hundred dwelling houses. scenery around Ashland is delightful, affording views wild, romantic and beautiful. Manufacturing Employments. and trade are the principal employments of the inhabitants. Over 600,000 yards flannel,. 1,200 tons manilla paper, 140 tons leather board, 50,000 dozens cotton and woolen hose, 175,000 shingles, 600, Forty-four miles Distances. north from Concord, and six west from Plymouth. Bail roads. The Boston, Concord Montreal railroad passes through the southern section of this town. and AUBURN. Was Rockingham Co. ally that part of "Long Meadow." origin- Chester called It was incor- 000 feet boards, &c, 20,000 bushels shoe pegs, besides buck gloves and mittens, tin ware and other small manufactories. The total porated June value of manufactured goods of all kinds, annually produced, is about $ 616,600. (See table.) Resources. Productions of the soil, $48,364; mechanical labor, $110,100; money at interest, deposits $28,870; in savings bank, $59,820; stock in trade, Lakes and Streams. Massabesic is the largest body of fresh water in the county, comprising an area of about fifteen hundred acres. It is about six miles long, and from two to four hundred rods $ 44,420. Churches and Schools. Freewill The soil is 25, 1845. is broken, but the strong and produces good surface crops of corn, oats and potatoes. Lake in breadth. Near the centre of the length, the Lake is nearly divided into two parts, but is connected together by a strait, Baptist, Rev. L. Malvern, pastor, church value, $6,000; Episcopal, some two hundred rods LeRoy, pastor, value church, $ 4,000. There are six school dis- town, but there are some brooks that furnish very good water power which is generally improved. J. tricts and eight schools in town, in length. There are no large streams in �BARNSTEAD. Employments. The larger por- 59 into the hill, in a northern direc- engaged in farming, who find a ready market for all their surplus produce in the City of Manchester, some five Shoernaking and miles distant. lumbering are the principal me- tion, chanical businesses; there being annually made about 24,000 pairs sixty persons spent their tion of the people are women's boots and shoes, and 1,870,000 feet of lumber sawed. Resources. Annnal value of the of productions of the soil, $ 67,843 value of mechanical labor, $ 10.400 deposits in savings bank, $50,924; money at interest, $5,993; stock in receipts from sum$ 3,000. There Churclies and Sulwols. are two churches, Methodist, Elder James Adams, pastor; Congregational, Rev. J. L. Gay, pastor. There are eight schools in town, trade, mer $ 14,020 average length of schools for the year, 17 weeks. Tourists. The beautiful scenery around the Massabesic, has atthe attention vacation in Auburn in 1872. Boundaries. North by Candia, east by Chester, south by Londonderry, and west by Manchester. Twenty miles south- Distances. from Concord, and twenty-one west from Exeter. east BARNSTEAD. well as the student of nature. The " Cave," on the westeidy side of " Devil's Den" Mountain, The entrance to Barnstead is one of the most wealthy agricultural towns in the county. lies, principally, in The land large swells, affording excellent grazing the soil is ; while easily cultivated and produces fine crops of wheat, corn, oats and hay. are some very On the river, there fine interval lands, be found in the State, than Barn- resort for the pleasure seeker, as will interest any stranger Belknap Co. Auburn becoming quite a resort for summer tourists. The "Massabesic House " located on the shore of the Lake, is a large and commodious hotel, and suitably adapted for summer boarders. The Concord and Portsmouth railroad passes within a few rods of the house. Trains twice a day, each way, arrive and depart. The Lake is truly a pleasing and attractive stead. River and Ponds. er is the principal Suncook riv- stream, and some fine water power. There are several ponds, the largest of which are Suncook, Brindle and Half Moon Ponds. These waters are well stored with fish. Plumbago and bog Minerals. furnishes iron ore are found in various sections of the town. Farming is the employment of the inhabitants. About 100,000 pairs of sale shoes are annually made; Employment. principal who will 500,000 shingles and 400,000 feet of cave boards and dimension timber, are yards annually sawed 10,000 woolen goods manufactured, be- this about five feet in height, and two and a half in width. It extends is summer and valuable farms. No more pleasant country, for farming, can is it. About height. in to fifteen feet many of lovers of recreation, and visit It is divided into numerous apartments, several of which are fourteen feet square, and from two pass. ; tourists, tracted about eighty feet, of sufficient dimensions to permit a person to ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 60 sides blacksmiths, coopers, carpenters, masons, machinists, &c. Total value goods annually is estimated at of manufactured $146,000. Productions of the Resources. soil, mechanical labor, §152,140; $27,700; stocks and money terest, $10,325; deposits in banks, at in- savings Knowlton, freewill Baptist, ordained in 1804 died in 1809. Boundaries. Northeast by Alton, south-east by Strafford, southwest by Pittsfield, and north-west by Gilmanton. Area, 26,000 acres area of improved land, 14,805 ; acres. Distances. Twenty miles north- Villages. There are two very pleasant villages. At Barnstead Parade there is a church, schoolhouse, hotel, store, saw-mill, and twenty-five or thirty dwellinghouses. Rev. Enos George was a from Concord, and eighteen south-east from Gilford. Railroads. Four miles to Pittsfield Station, on Suncook Valley Railroad. The Suncook Valley Extension to Alton, when built, will pass through this town. Also the Concord and Rochester Rail- resident of this village for over road. stock $70,179; in trade, $3,000. fifty years. He died about 1859. Barnstead Centre lies on the Suncook, about two miles north of the Parade. Here are two stores, hotel, town-house, church, schoolhouse, mills, shoe manufactory, several mechanical shops, of various kinds, and about fifty dwelling Churches and Scliools. Christian, Rev. J. H. Nutter, Rev. J. H. Davis, pastors Congregational, at the Parade, Rev. W. O. Carr, pastor; Freewill Baptist, Rev. M. A. Quinby, pastor. ; There are fifteen schools. Aver- age length of schools for the year, nineteen weeks. (See table.) First Settlement. Rev. Joseph Adams and others received a grant of this town, May 20, 1727. Settlements commenced 1767. In 1775 there town Hotel. ; were 250 inhabitants in 1790, 807. Shackford House; Cen- tre. A Congregachurch was organized in 1804, and the Rev. Enos George became its pastor; Elder David First Ministers. tional BARR1NGTON. Strafford County. The surtown is broken and face of this rocky, the soil being principally a gravelly loam. What is termed the oak ridges is of a sandy loam, rich and productive and easily cultivated. houses. in east er Rivers and Ponds. Isinglass rivis the principal stream, and affords One some good water power. fall in this perpendicular. river is thirty feet There are thirteen ponds within the limits of the town from which flow streams, considerable water furnishing power. Minerals. In some of the rocks, beautiful and perfect specimens of quartz crystals, and other tourmalin, are found. Bog iron ore, in considerable quantities, may be obtained. Cavern. About two miles from the center of the town, there is a remarkable cavern which is considered quite a curiosity by naturalists. The principal room cavern, is in this sixty feet in length, from �61 BARTLETT. twelve to fifteen in hight, and from Employments. ple, ing Agriculture is the employment of the peo- principal but considerable manufacturis carried on. Dover on the Boston and Maine railroad. The Nashua and Rochester, railroad now being By Railroads. stage to station, five miles four to ten feet in width. built, will pass 150,000 pairs of through this town. BARTLETT. annually made, also 2,300,000 feet of boards &c, 685,000 shingles, and 600,000 clapboards are annually sawed. The value of the potatoe crop exceeds that at the foot of the uneven. The of any the Saco it is shoes are town in the county. Productions of the $114,585; mechanical labor, §51,525; stocks and money at inBesources. soil, $ 15,700 terest, ings banks, trade, $ ists, $ 13,675 ; deposits in sav- $129,176; stock in from summer tour- ; 1,500.00. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. Ezra Haskell, pastor; Freewill Baptist, no pastor. There are fifteen schools in town average length of schools for the year, sixteen weeks amount of money annually appropriated for school purposes, $ 1,658.56. First Settlements. This town originally included the town of Strafford within its limits, and comprised an area of 54,380 acres, but about 29, 120 acres were taken, in 1820, to form the latter town. Incorporated May 10, 1722. The first settlement was made about ten years later. First Ministers. Rev. Joseph Peiree settled in 1755, dismissed in 1768 Rev. David Tenney ordained in 1771, dismissed in 1778. Boundaries. North by Rochester, east by Madbury and Lee, south by Nottingham and North; ; wood, and west by Strafford. Area 25,200 acres. Distances. Thirty miles from Concord, Dover. five west east from This town Carroll Co. lies White mounThe surface is rocky and tains. soil is various; on very good, and fine crops of corn, oats and potatoes are produced. Bivcr. Saco River meanders through the center of the town and the principal stream. Iron Ore. Prof. Hitchcock, in his Geological survey report for 1871, says, that in the northern part of Bartlett, occurs one of the most extensive deposits of workable iron ore ever found in Newis Hampshire. For full details, see page on mineralogy. Farming is the Employments. principal employment, but lumbering is becoming an imporAbout tant branch of business. 1,500,000 feet of boards and dimension timber are annually sawed. Mills are being erected that will increase their facilities to 7,000.000 feet a year. It is also an important point Besources. becoming for tourists. Productions of the $68,312; mechanical labor, $ 5,800 stocks and money at interest, $9,158; deposits in savings stock in trade, banks, $368; soil, ; $ 1,450; summer tourists, $6,000. Churches and ScJiools. Advent, Rev. J. B. Dearing, pastor; Freewill Baptist, Rev. Spencer Kennison, pastor; Methodist, Kev. O. T. Sinclair, pastor. There are six average length for the year, fourteen weeks. schools, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 62 East House, Bartlett Hotels. and Pequawkett Branch House House.. This town First Organization. was incorporated June 1790, 16, and received its name in honor of Governor Josiah Bartlett. Boundaries. North by Jackson, east by Chatham, south and west by ungranted lands. Area 13,000 acres; area of improved lands, 5,482 acres. Seventy-five miles Distances. north-east from Concord and about twenty-five miles north from Ossipee. Railroad. Portland and Ogdensburg railroad passes through the town. northerly direction through the town, thus separating the inhabitants, who find a communication only through a single pass in the mountain. In several localities Minerals. large veins of copper ore have been opened, which much appear to be of value, if properly worked. The Employments. of maple sugar are annually manA disastrous fire ocufactured. curred in Bath village, February 1, 1872, destroying the Congregational church edifice, Bath Hotel and several dwelling houses, none of which have been rebuilt.* A mill for the manufacture of wood paper has recently Grafton Co. pleasantly This situated in town the is val- Connecticut. The high mountains around completely shield it from high winds and ley of the inhabitants are generally engaged in farming. 200 tons of starch and 23,000 pounds commenced op- eration. Resources. $157,838; $9,500; stocks soil, Productions of the mechanical labor, &c, $ 32,500; mon- About one sixth part of the whole town is interval. ey at interest, $ 28,000 deposits in savings banks, $2,875; stock in trade, $ 14,250 from summer tour- On ists, long storms. the hills the soil is generally of a reddish loam. Much improvement has been made in agriculture, and it is now considered one of the best farming towns in the State. Large quantities of wheat, and barley are annu- corn, oats ally raised. Rivers the southerly part, and furnishes fine ; $ 600. Churches and Schools. CongreEdward Cleveland, gational, Rev. pastor; Catholic, no pastor; Un- ion church, at Swiftwater village, Rev. Arnold Adams, pastor. There twelve school districts and averag thirteen schools in town length of schools for the year, twenty-four weeks. are ; Mountains. The River passes through and Ammonusuc some ; water power. At Bath village a fine bridge spans the river, 372 feet in length. Wild Am- September 10, Bath was granted to Rev. Andrew Gardner and sixty-one First Settlements. 1761, others. The conditions of the at the charter were not complied with, and, in March 1769, it was rechart- Gardner's ered to John Sawyer and others. from the confluence of the Connecticut and Ammonusuc rivers, and extends in a John Herrimen from Haverhill, monusuc River Ammonusuc, in south-west Mountain unites with this corner. rises town the * The Church was rebuilt in the season of 1873. �BEDFORD. Massachusetts, first settled here in Moses Pike and 1765, and Mr. Sawyer commenced in 1766, settle- ments. In 1778, a Presbyterian church was formed, but in 1791, it was dissolved and a Congregational church organized with nineteen members. Rev. David First Minister. Sutherland a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, was installed in 1806. North by Lyman, Boundaries^ 63 three ponds in town, but it is supposed they are united beneath a which floats upon the and rises and falls with large bog, surface, the water. The town is watered by Merrimack and Piscataquoag Rivers, which afford some water Hirers. the power. Minerals. Iron ore, plumbago, hornblende, crystallized quartz, &c, are found here in limited east by Landaff, south by Haver- quantities. and west by Ryegate Improved land, 18,639 acres. Employments. The inhabitants are principally engaged in agricul- hill, Vt. Ninety-eight miles Distances. Concord and forty-two north-east from Hanfrom north-west 7,000 bushels of corn, 19,000 bushels potatoes, and 3.200 tons hay are produced, 5,000 clapboards, ture. over. 395,000 shingles, The Boston, Concord and Montreal and "White moun- of boards, Railroads. tains (N. H.) railroad passes through this town. BEDFORD. ly. and &c, and are 1,300,000 feet sawed annual- There are also a wheelwright, several other mechanical shops in town. Many thousands of bricks are also manufactured. Resources. Productions of the soil, $178,000; mechanical labor, § 16, 100 stock and money at interest, $24,000; deposits in savings banks, $ 146,875 stock in trade, ' Hillsborough Co. In part, the surface is soil is the west uneven, but the strong and productive. the Merrimack are Of late years much On rich intervals. attention lias been given to producing milk for the Manchester market. The value of milk annually sold is estimated at $75,000. Bedford ranks as the second town in the county in the value of its agricultural productions. Natural Curiosities. In the, westerly part of the town is a gulf and precipice, which are worthy of a visit from all lovers of natural Over the precipice a small river plunges, falling two curiosities. ; ; $ 17,812. Churches and Schools. Presby- terian church, Rev. Ira C. Tyson, pastor. districts, There are twelve school and eleven schools in town average length of schools ; the year, twenty-two weeks. First Settlements. In 1733 foi Mas- sachusetts granted Bedford to the officers, soldiers and the surviving heirs of those deceased, who served in the Narragansett war, under the name of "Narragansett, No. 5, or " Souhegan East." The number hundred feet in a distance of one hundred yards. Excavations in of grantees solid stone are and James S. "Walker, in 1737. Col. John Goffe, Matthew Patten, Esq., and Captain Samuel Patten, ciently large persons. found here, to contain There are suffi- several apparently was settlement was 120. The first made by Robert �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER, 64 were added to the settlement in Several of the early settlers emigrated from the northern part of Ireland. Silas Barron, son of 1738. Moses Barron, was born A. D. 1741 and was the first child born in south from Concord, eight north- from Amherst, and four west from Manchester. Concord Railroad Railroads. passes through this town. When completed, the Manchester and east town. In 1745, James McQuade and Robert Burns, who had been to a neighboring town, on their return were surprised by a party of Indians, concealed in the bushes, McQuade was near the path. killed, but Burns, by running in a zig-zag course, so confused the enemy, that he made his escape near Goff s Falls. On the bank of the river is a plot of ground supposed once to have been an Indian burying ground. Dr. Woodbury, in company with others, in 1821, exhumed a part of three skeletons one appeared to have been buried in a sitting position all their heads lay towards the south. Human bones have been washed from the banks of the river near these grounds. Ashburnham Railroad Hon. John Orr, a distinguished citizen of this town was in the battle of Bennington, under Gen. Stark, and received a wound in the early part of the engagement. He died here in January 1823, aged west section of Gilmanton, and runs in a southerly direction through this town, discharging its water into the Winnepiseogee River, and affording some very good water privileges in its course. A part of Suncook Mountains lie : ; seventy-five years. Incorporated May pass through also BELMONT. Belknap Co. of the towns Belmont is one most important farming in the State, ranking as the twenty-first in value of agricultu- The surface is broken with hills and valleys, affording some very fine scenery. The soil is deep, well cultivated, and produces excellent crops of corn, wheat, oats and hay. No town in the county, in proportion to the number of acres cultivated, exceeds Belmont in value of agricul- ral products. tural products. Streams and Mountains. A con- siderable stream rises in the north- in 19, 1750. will it. the north-east section of the Rev. John Houston, (Presby.) ordained in 1758, died in 1778; Rev. David Mc Gregor settled in 1804. A Pres- town. byterian Church ists, First Ministers. was formed in Scenery. The beautiful and ro- mantic scenery of this town at- many tourthrough the warm tracts the attention of who visit it Boundaries and Area. North by Goffstown, east by Merrimack River, which separates it from season of the year. There is a pleasant and busy village called Factory Village. Agricidture is Employments. Manchester, south by Merrimack nnd west by Amherst and New Boston. Area, 20,000 acres. Im- people, although manufacturing is carried on to a considerable extent. 1757. proved land Distances. 11,781 acres. Twenty-one the principal employment of the 700,000 feet of boards, miles &c., and 450,000 shingles are annually pro- �BENNINGTON. duced, and 86,000 dozen pairs of womens' cotton hose are annually manufactured. Resources. soil, §165,980; Productions of the mechanical labor, $48,400; stocks and money terest, $22,400; deposits in banks, $92,470 ; at in- savings stock in trade, $6, from summer tourists, $10,000. Churches and Schools. 1st Freewill Baptist Church, Rev. J. L. Sinclair, pastor; 2d Freewill Baptist Church, Rev. J. Davis Pastor Christian Church, Rev. A. Kidder, pastor. There are twelve school districts in this town, and fourteen schools. Average length of schools for the year, sixteen weeks. Hotels. Belmont House American House. This town First Organization. was disannexed from Gilmanton, June 28, 1859, and called Upper Gilmanton, but was changed to Belmont in July, 1869. For first settlers see Gilmanton. Boundaries. North-east by GilGilmanton, ford, south-east by south-west by Canterbury and north-west by Northfield, ami Winnepiseogee River and Lake Area of imWinnesquame. proved land, 10,625 acres. Twenty-four miles Distances. north from Concord, and four south from Gilford. Railroads. Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad passes through 812; ; the north-western section of this town. By daily stage to Tilton The Franklin and Rochester Railroad will pass through here when completed. Station, six miles. BENNINGTON. Hillsborough Co. The surtown is uneven, but face of this the soil is productive when proper- 65 Bennington cultivated. ly is a small township taken from Deering, Francestown, Greenfield and Hancock, in 1842. Hirers. Contoocook River passes through this town and affords good water power which is generally improved. Employments. The inhabitants are largely engaged in manufacturing. The manufactory of cutlery is very extensive; over 450 tons of paper are annually produced and 450,000 feet of lumber annually sawed; besides powder, barrels, kits, &c., are made. Bennington Village is a busy and en; ergetic place for business. The annual value of manufactured goods produced in town is $161,500. (See tables.) Resources. soil, $21,487; Productions of the mechanical labor, $29,400; stocks, &c, and money deposits in savings banks, $30,294; stock in at interest, $15,850; trade, $22,450. Churches and Schools. gational, Rev. Congre- James Holmes pas- There are five schools in town. Average length of schools for the year, sixteen weeks. In the summer of 1871 a graded school building was erected at an expense of $3,800. It is worthy of notice that after the first term of tor. eleven weeks, with eighty scholars in both departments, not a single scratch upon the desks, nor a single mark upon the walls of the school room could be discovered. Library. Bennington Social Library 400 vols. — Hotel. Washington House. Boundaries. North by Deering, east by Francestown, south by Francestown and Greenfield, and west by Hancock and Antrim. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 66 Acres of improved land, 3,299. Railroads. Ten miles by daily stage to Hillsborough Bridge, on the Contoocook Valley Railroad; also daily stage to Wilton, fifteen miles on the Wilton Railroad. The Peterborough and Hillsborough Railroad will pass through Bennington when built. BENTON. Grafton Co. Pond is Beaver Meadow the only considerable sheet of water in this town. It abounds Oliverian river, so with trout. called from a into it Mr. Oliver, who (Oliver is in fell "Oliverian''''), through the south part. Tunnel brook is in the north part, flows and Baker River, the Asquamchumawke, rising in a small pond on Moosehillock, runs easterly The centre of into Woodstock. the town is studded with mounSugar-loaf Mountain tain peaks. is very symmetrical, and Owl's Head is most fertile in blueberries, thousands of bushels being picked on its summit each year. An im- mense precipice, called the Face, mountain, and when the country was first settled, a deer, and a hound pursuing, leaped over the brink and fell a hundred fathoms down. The deer was killed, but the hound, save a broken leg, »seaped uninjured. Black Mt. is densely wooded, and Moosehillock ranks among the highest mounis on this New-Hampshire. Benton Avas Settlers. granted, January 31, 1764, to Theophilus Fitch, and it was settled in that part called High Street by Obadiah Eastman, shortly after the commencement of the Revolution. James Page settled soon after on Oliverian meadows, and tains in First William Whitcher was the first settler of North Benton. He was the father of sixteen children who lived to grow up, all very tall, and " there are more than a hundred feet of Whitehers in William Whitcher's family," was a true and very common expression. Dick French, a noted hunter and wolf-killer, formerly lived at the north part. Name. Coventry was the first name, but it was changed to Benton in honor of Hon. Thomas II. Benton, Dec. 4, 1840. Employments. There are some good and productive farms among the mountains, excellent crops are raised, much maple sugar is made, and the farmers lead pleasant lives. About one million feet of lumber are annually manufactured and sent to market. Summer Tourists. Moosehillock, called by the Indians Moosilauke, from mosi, bald, and auke, a place Bald-place, has been a noted resort for many years. There is a tradition that Waternomee, an Indian chief, ascended Robert Pomeroy, it about 1685. one of Rogers' Rangers, died on it in 1759. Chase Whitcher, father of Wni. Whitcher, was the first white settler, and Mrs. Daniel Patch the first white woman who climbed it. Amos F.Clough, photographer, and Prof. J. II. Huntington, of the State Geological Survey, spent the winter of 1869 and 1870 on its summit, being pioneers of mountain heterology, and the first men who ever achieved so — perilous a feat. There are two bridle paths leading to the top of — mountain one from North Benton and one from High Street, and from East Warren is a good the �BERLIN. 67 turnpike. The Prospect House, a small hotel, built of stone, on the a fine opportunity for lumbering. Rivers. The Androscoggin pass- is kept by James Clement, and he has hundreds of visitors each season. No other es mountain in New-Hampshire affords so grand a view. Five states, Maine, New-Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York, with a part of Canada, are spread out beneath. The White Mountains, the Green Mountains, and some of the elevations in town, a fine view of the White Mountains highest peak, the Adirondacks, more than a thousand different peaks, shoot up around. The Connecticut, Asquamchumauke, Pemigewassett, and Ammonoosuc rivers are at the mountain's base. Forty lakes and ponds are visible, and, in the distance, on a clear day, is seen the ocean. Minerals. tals, in Perfect quartz crys- great abundance, are dug through the east part, and the Upper Ammonoosuc through the may be obtained. On Cate's Hill, is a combination of minerals rarely seen on the surface. The general appearance is exceedingly promising for copper, if not for tin but as yet it has not been discovered where the ore is concentrated in a vein, though there are there ; several places crystals of Epidote, the best in the State, are found on Owl's Head. Numerous specimens of lead and copper ores abound at High Street, and a quarry of stone, resembling Italian marble, has been opened on Black mountain. Railroad Facilities. The Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad passes through the south part. The stations are Summit and Bath. Boundaries. North by Landau"", east by Woodstock, south by Warren and West by Haverhill. Distances. Six miles from Haverhill, seventy from Concord. BERLIN. Coos Co. The surface of Berlin broken and mountainous, there being but 1,340 acres of improved land in town. There are vast is tracts of timber land, affording where it is nated through the rock. Employments. Berlin ond town in the State for dissemi- is the sec- manufac- turing lumber. Over twenty-three million feet of lumber of all kinds are annually sawed, valued at over $350,000. from the ground at North Benton. Immense From west part of the town. (See tables.) Resources. soil, $ $19,800; 156,400 ; Productions of the mechanical labor, money at interest, stock in trade, $15,550; from summer tourists, $30,000. $2,800; Church and Schools. L. H. Gordon, pastor. Methodist, There are six schools in town. Average length of schools for the year, seventeen weeks. Library. W. W. Brown, private library, over 400 Hotels. volumes. Mount Forest House, and Berlin Falls House. First Settlements. This town was granted December 31, 1771, to Sir William Mayne, Bart, Robert, Thomas, and Edward Mayne, and others of Barbadoes, and was called Maynesborough till July 1, 1829, when it was incorporated by its present name. North by Milan, by Success, south by Randolph and Gorham, and west by Boundaries. east �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 68 Kilkenney. Distances. Area, acres. 31,000 One hundred and from Concord, and twenty east from Lancaster. forty miles north Railroad. Grand Trunk Rail- road passes through the eastern portion of the town. BETHIEHEM, Grafton Co. lehem is The soil months, according to careful esti* was four thousand." mation, Large boarding-houses are being erected every season, and are filled. If the tourists average forty dollars each in their expenses in town, which must be a low estimate, it will amount to the large sum of Beth- good, and produces fine crops of grain, potatoes and grass. At present, the lumber business is extensively carried on. Ammonoosuc Great and Gale Rivers are the principal and afford abundant streams, Elvers. water-power. Mountains. The principal mountains are Mount Agassiz and Peaked Mountain. Minerals. Specimens of magnetic and bog iron are found in various localities. The inhabitants Employments. are generally devoted to agriculture and keeping summer boardThe town is in the vicinity ers. White Mountain Range, and is the Rendezvous for travelers who wish to visit the Moun- of $160,000 for the season. This large influx of people through the Summer affords the farmers a fine opportunity to market their surplus produce at advance rates. The lumber business is important. Over 1,300,000 clapboards, 1,900, 000 shingles, and 8,800,000 feet of boards and dimension timber are annually sawed and give employment to over 100 men in its manu(See tables.) facture. Productions of the Resources. ; $137,602; mechanical labor, $68,300; money at interest, $22, 500; stock in trade, $50,425; deposits in savings bank, $1,598; from summer tourists, estimate, soil, $ 160,000. The inhabitants in the northern where there of the sections of the State, on their return to take the branch road from the White Mountain Railroad has its junction here, and extends six appears to be the most enterprise, have but little money deposited in The rusty iron savings banks. chests in southern New-Hampshire, which contain Western Railroad stocks and bonds, Western county, city, and town bonds, and Western personal notes, secured by tains, or cars. A miles to the in Carroll. Twin Mountain House It will be extended coming season. The village of Bethlehem is very pleasantly situated, and the scenery around it is beautiful and hard to be surpassed. A prominent resident of this town says: "The future prospects of Bethlehem are very flattering, owing to the great rush of summer tourists. The farther the number who stopped in the season of 1872, from one week to three mortgage on Western real to the value of more than $ estate, 12.000, 000 do not produce as much State enterprise (which shows a practical State benefit) as does the $122,000 invested in mills, &c, and $190,000 invested in hotels and Bethlehem. boarding-houses in Ten thousand dollars properly invested in this State, will do more good, and produce more business �BOSCAWEN. among the people than a million of dollars invested in Western Railroad stocks and bonds. MethoChurches and Schools. Rev. Charles II. Smith, pas- dist, members, 60, Church value, There are eleven schools in town. Average length of schools for the year, fifteen weeks; total tor, $3,000. 69 Bista?iccs. One hundred miles north from Concord, and thirtysix, by rail, north from Haverhill. Railroads. White Mountains Railroad passes through the northern section of the town to Carroll. The Portland and Odgensburg is expected to pass through some portion of the town. value of school-houses, $7,850. Houses. BOSCAWEN. and Summer Boarding Hotels Merrimack County. Sinclair House, valued at Mount Agassiz House, $60,000; Prospect valued at $20,000; White House, valued at $ 12,000 Mountain Boarding House, valued at $9,000: Spooner Cottage, valued at $ 7,000 Bean's Cottage, valued at 6,500 Turner's Cottage, $4,000, (it is being enlarged at an expense of $5,000.) Wilder Boarding House, $8,000; Bailey's ; ; ; Before Boscawen was divided and the town of Webster taken from its western limits, it was considered, with one exception, the best and farming township in the The soil on the river is deep and easy to cultivate, and when properly fertilized produces largest county. excellent crops of corn. On the uplands the soil is strong and good for grazing and the raising of fruit. The average value of production for each acre of improved land is $ 10. 16| the average of the county is $9.33. This includes pasturage and tillage land. Some of the finest farms in the county are in Cottage, $ 5,000. There are other houses where some summer tourists stop through the summer. Livery Stables. Clark Brothers, 30 horses, valued at $ 12,000 H. Wilder, 16 horses, $7,000; Sawyer & Wallace, 8 horses, valued at $3,000; Thompson & Son, 8 horses, valued at $ 3,000 Bowles & Young, 5 horses, valued at Farm is located in the northern part of the town near the Merri- $2,000. mack. ; ; December 27, 1769; James Turner, Thomas and John Hatch, Nathan and Amos Wheel- incorporated, and others settled here in 1790. First Church Organization. Con- er, Baptist, 1800; Boscawen. The Merrimack County Rivers and Ponds. Bethlehem was First Settlers. gregational, ; October, 15, 1802; Freewill Baptist, 1813. which Great Pond, town anr" Long Pond, lies partly in this partly in Webster, and western section of the town, are the principal bodies of water. in the Merrimack River washes its east- ern border, while the Contoocook waters the south-eastern corner. The latter River furnishes some North by Whiteby Carroll, and ungranted lands, south by Franconia and Lisbon, and west by Littleton. Total area, 31,154 acres; improved fine land, 10,955 acres. inhabitants, although the agricul- Boundaries. field, east water power at Fisherville, which is situated partly in this town and partly in Concord. Employments. is the principal Manufacturing employment of the �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 70 town is imporand on many of the farms it There are is lucrative business. 34 farms in town whose annual ag- in trade, $48,975; professional business, $ 10,000. Fishcrville. On the Contoocook River, and near its confluence with ricultural productions are respect- the Merrimack, is situated the en- ively valued at over $1,000; 14 over $ 1,5'00; 7 over $2,000; 5 over terprising manufacturing and 1 3 over $3,600; Seven farms are valued at $ 97,000, and have a total area of improved land of 1,700 acres. line amount annually paid for labor was $4,200; and the total most valuable water-power on the Contoocook is at this point, the water falling over 60 feet in a dis- tural interest of the tant, of Fisherville. It cord, larger portion in Concord. total value of farm productions $ 22, 100, or $ 13 to each acre of improved land. These seven farms have invested in stock and farming implements, about $ 15,000, and received from the forest production less 30,000 pairs of shoes ; 000. made and tanned, $4,500; castings and machinery to the value of $60,000; doors, sash, and blinds saws, to the value of $20,000; 300; ;' to the value barrels valued 300,000 feet of boards shingles, of over at $ 23, 3,100,000 and dimension tim- axe helves, besides carriages sleighs, excelsior, doors, ber, 2,000 doz. ; sash, blinds, saws, bar soap, and various other small mechanical shops too numerous to mention. The total horse water-power which is near the mill. The total value of all goods manufactured annually is $907,600, employing 180 males and 104 females, Avho annually re- improved in this village, is over 850; capital invested in manufac- $ 598,000 males employed, females and children, 245; amount annually paid for labor, $ 248,000 value of goods annually manufactured, $ 1,412,900. There are fifteen or twenty stores, of various kinds, two hotels, four churches, two graded schoolhouses, an academy, bank, insurance, express, post, and various other offices common to a large tories, ; 408; ceive for their labor, $ 129,600. Capital invested in manufactures, ; $310,600. Productions of the soil, ; ; flour $ 500,000 $ 10,000 336,000 bushels of wheat and other grain ground, and over 1,000,000 feet of lumber of all kinds sawed. There were ground 46,800 barrels of flour in 1872, and the barrels for the flour were made $94,273; mechanical labor, $129,600; money at interest, $30, 725; stocks, &c, $36,000; deposits in savings banks, $ 103,492 stock Foundry and machine shop, grain ground into meal $ 65,000 leather Resources. The tance of less than a mile. In this village there are two cotton mills, annually manufacturing 4,386,000 yards of cotton print cloth, two woolen mills, annually producing flannel, cassimeres, and yarn to the value of $ 105,000 bedsteads, bureaus, sinks, teapoys, and lookingglass frames to the value of $ 173, than $2,500; making, after deducting for labor and taxes, over 12 per cent, on the capital invested in farming. There are 1,488,000 yards of cotton cloth annually manufactured, 345,000 yards of flannel woven, village located on the between Boscawen and Conand is nearly equally divided between the two towns, with the $2,800; $4,800. The is I �The above cut Co., Fisherville, represents the establishment of Gage, Porter N. H., every description: other saws. for the viz., manufacturing of circular, mill, cast-steel cross-cut, pit, & saws of wood, and Their shops are quite extensive and located near the Northern railroad. A side track is laid through their yard which enables them to convey their goods to all sections of the country without trans-shipment. for more than twenty They have been years, in successful operation and their business adds much enterprise of that thrifty village. to the ��BOSCAWEN. village, and about 300 dwelling- Some houses. business the of and blocks, are elegant structures, many private residences are pleasantly located and are costly build- There are many wealthy ings. men in this village, but less men 71 Rev. "Win. R. 1,500 volumes; Jewett, N. Butler, Esq., and Isaac K. Gage, Esq., have libraries of over 500 volumes each. Ambrose Hotel Hotels. cawen and Plains, at Bos- Penacook House, at Fisherville. of leisure, than in any other village of its size in the State, and less show of aristocracy. Evei-y man is persons, living in equal with his neighbor, and none that State, for a tract of land on the so rich that he is ashamed to labor, but still too proud to be called in- westerly side of Merrimack river, and a grant was obtained, Decem- The people are an intelligent reading class, the receipts of the post-ollice being over S 1,100 annually, showing that the inhabitants know how to read and write, and intend to improve their spare ber 8, 1732, by John Coffin and eighty others, of a territory, seven The provisions of miles square. this grant were, that within four years from the date of the confirmation of the plan, they should settle, and have on the spot eighty families, each settler to build a good, convenient dwelling-house, at least eighteen feet square, and clear, fence, and improve, at least, four acres of land. The tract being properly surveyed, a settlement dolent. moments in those occupations. About two miles north of Fisherville, on the Merrimack, is located the old, but pleasant, village of Boscawen Plains. For many years this village siderable was trade. the seat of con- The principal First Settlement. In 1732, certain Newbury, Mass., petitioned to the General Court of street is wide, very straight, level, was commenced and some portions of Nathaniel Danforth, Moses Burbank, Stephen Gerrish, Edward it, beautifully shaded. The dwellings, and their surroundings, have an antique appearance, but show an air of respectability and wealth. It still is a very pleasant and desirable loca- tional, Rev. W. Abigail, Congre- feet square, Congrega- R. Jewett, Pastor. There are eight school and ten schools in town districts, average length of schools for the year, sixteen weeks annual amount appropriated for school purposes, ; ; $2,583.83. Literary Institution. Penacook is located in this town, Academy at Fisherville. Libraries. others. Curtice, Churches and Schools. Rev. Corbin gational, at Fisherville, and daughter of Nathaniel Danforth, was the first child born in town. The first settlers were exposed to Indian incursions, and, for protection, they erected a log fort, 100 tion to live in. pastor; Emery, early in 1734, by Fisherville Library, and ten feet in height. This fort proved a safe defence and protection, itants, for for all of the more inhab- than* 20 years. The Indians made an attack on the settlement in 1746, and killed Thomas Cook, a colored man, and Jones captive, and carried him to Canada, where he died. In May, 1754, Nathaniel Melvin and family, consisting of himself, wife, and five children, were taken, and carried to Canada, took Elisha �72 NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. from whence they escaped, after a servitude of three years. In August of the same year, they killed the wife of Philip Call. They were pursued by the settlers, and secreting themselves in ambush, rushed out upon their pursuers, took Enos Bishop prisoner, and killed Timothy Cook, who attempted to escape by plunging into the river. Ezekiel Flanders, and Edward Emery were killed in 1756, while on a hunting excursion to Newfound lake. Thirty-seven years before the settlement was commenced first Boscawen, there was enacted within the present limits of this town, one of the most heroic deeds to secure liberty from the hands of a savage foe, ever recorded on the pages of history, and which may be appropriately mentioned here. in At the confluence of the Contoocook River with the Merrimack, on the north line of Concord, is Dustin's island, over which the Northern Railroad now passes. This island has become justly celebrated on account of an exploit of a lady, whose name it bears. On the 15th of March, 1697, the Indians made a descent on Haverhill, Mass., where they took Mrs. Hannah Dustin, who was confined to her bed, with an infant only six days old, and attended by her nurse, Mary Xiff. They soon despatched the infant, by dashing its head against a tree, and proceeded up the Merrimack. After a long and tedious march, they arrived at this island. The wigwam to which they were conducted, and which belongs to the savage, them who claimed was inhabited by 12 persons, viz., two men, three women and seven young Indians. as his property, The prisoners were Mrs. Dustin, the nurse, and a youth they had taken from Worcester, named Samuel Lannardson. On this island they rested for a while, intending soon to proceed on their way, a considerable distance farther up the river, to an Indian town, the captives where were informed that they would be compelled to run the gauntlet through the village. Aware of the cruelties that awaited her, Mrs. Dustin formed a determination to exterminate the whole party, should an opportunity present itself. She prevailed on her nurse and the boy to assist her in carrying out this bold and hazardous undertaking. On the morning of the 31st of March, a little before day, finding the whole company in a sound sleep, she awoke her confederates, and with the Indians' hatchets despatched ten of the twelve. One of the women, whom they thought they had killed made her escape, and a favorite boy they designedly left. Mrs. Dustin then secured the provisions in die wigwam, taking the gun of her dead master, and the tomahawk with which she slew him, and to prevent pursuit, she scuttled all the canoes save one. She embarked in that, with the boy Lannardson and the nurse, on the then high and turbulent Merrimack, to seek her way to Haverhill. They had not proceeded far, however, when Mrs. Dustin perceived they had neglected to take the scalps. With her companions, she returned and took ofl* the scalps and put them in a bag, and with these bloody witnesses of the feat, she again turned down the river, and in a few days arrived at Haverhill safe. On the 21st of April, she visited Boston. �BOW. The General Court of Massachusetts made her a grant of £50 as a reward for her determined and bloody strike for liberty. Mrs. Dustin was the daughter of Michael and Hannah Emerson, and tne eldest of fifteen children. She was born December 23, 1657, and married to Thomas Dustin, December 3, 1677. She was the mother of thirteen children and years of age when was forty Her captured. descendants by the name of Dustin, and also her family connections by the name of Emerson, are numerous in New-Hampshire. On this island, between the rail- road and the Merrimack, there is being erected a handsome granite monument (on the precise spot where the memory The of wigwams stood) Hannah Dustin. in proprietors gave the town- ship the name of Contoocook, from the Indian name of the river, which touches It its south-eastern border. was incorporated, and received its present name in 1760, in honor of Sir Edward Boscawen, an English admiral. First Ministers. Rev. Phineas Stevens, ordained in 1740; died in Rev. Robie Merrill, ordained dismissed in 1766. Nathaniel Merrill, ordained in 1768; dismissed in 1774. Rev. Samuel Wood, D. D., ordained in 1781, and continued in charge of the church, for more than fifty years. He was 1755. in 1761; distinguished Under eighty for his learning. more than young men were fitted for his instruction, college, thirty-one of came ministers of whom be- the gospel. 73 west by Webster. Area of improved land, 9,274 acres. Distances. Eight miles from Concord, north-west. Railroads. The Northern Railroad passes along the whole western border of the town. BOW. Merrimack County. The face of this sur- town isuneven, but the though hard, is very producand yields abundant crops, the surplus of which finds a ready market in Concord, Suncook, or Manchester. There is no town in soil, tive, the State in which the people are better provided with this world's goods than Bow. The soil alone produces to each man, woman and child, $200 annually. They have deposited money in the savings banks enough to give every ratable poll in town $530 each, or to give every person in town $175. Ponds and Rivers. Truree Pond is the principal body of water. Turkey River is the principal stream, and joins the Merrimack at Turkey Falls. The Merrimack washes its eastern border. The ruins of Bow Canal, on the Mer- rimack, at the Falls, are about three miles below Concord. It originally cost $13,800, and was built for the passage of boats, in the days when the Merrimack was used in transporting merchandise up and down its channel. Railroads have taken the place of canals on the Merrimack, except when they are used to convey water power to move machinery. Employments. The inhabitants all engaged in agricul- Boundaries. North by Salisbnry and Franklin, east by the Merri- are nearly mack river, which separates it from shingles, Canterbury and Northfield, and ture. 40,000 clapboards, 550,000 and 675,000, feet of boards and dimension timber are �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 74 was thirty-eight years Bow gained a victory annually sawed, valued at $13,400, and 25,000 bushels grain ground, ganization $24,200. over Concord in Productions of the Resources. soil, mechanical labor, stocks and money at inter- $153,546; $7,000 est, $13,430; ; deposits in savings banks, $122,445; stock in trade, MethoChurches and Schools. Rev. J. W. Walker, pastor Baptist, Rev. Mr. Whittemore, pasThere are fourteen schools. tor. Average length of schools for the year, sixteen weeks. dist, Bow was Settlement. granted by the authorities of New- Hampshire, to Jonathan Wiggin and others, in 1727, and was originally nine miles square, and covered nearly all the territory grant- ed to Ebenezer Eastman and others, by the authorities of Massachusetts, two years previous, under the name of Pennacook (now Concord.) Massachusetts pretended to hold authority over a large portion of the territory of New- Hampshire final for many years, till the boundary line was estab- lished, in 1741, giving New-Hamp- more territory than it had ever claimed. These complicated lines of the two towns coming from two pretended authorities, were not settled decisively, till after the final separtion of the two States, and, as might be expected, the government of New-Hampshire gave Bow the preference in its grant of 1727, and did not recognize the title of the Pennacook grantees, and in the bill, giving a charter for the parish of Concord, it was worded as " taking a part of the town of Bow," &c. Although Concord was granted and surveyed before Bow, its final orshire still it. it two-thirds of cord, its was obliged its original title to yield over territory to Con- Pembroke and Hopkinton, establishing their final boundary lines at different times, from 1759 to 1765. $10,300. First after First Minister. A Baptist church was organized in 1795; the Rev. Benjamin Sargent was ordained as pastor in 1797, resigned in 1801. Boundaries. North by Concord, East by Merrimack River, which separates it from Pembroke, south by Dunbarton, and west by HopArea kinton. Area, 16,000 acres its ; of improved land, 8,101 acres. Seven miles south Distances. from Concord. Concord Railroad. passes along its Railroad eastern border. BRADFORD. Merrimack County. Many parts of Bradford are hilly, but quite a portion of it lies in a valley about three miles wide. There are many good farms, which yield a good return to the farmer for his labor. At Bradford Mills there is There a pleasant, busy village. are two churches, a school house, several stores, two hotels, and offices of various kinds. The Presby village. a fine building, pleasantnear the centre of the It is becoming quite a summer resort for tourists. House is ly located Brad- ford Springs, three miles from the railroad depot, is noted for its much vis- healing qualities, and ited is by invalids, and lovers of pleasure and recreation. Ponds and Rivers. Todd's Pond, Newbury, is the largest body of water in lying in Bradford and �BRENTWOOD. There are several floating which are town. islands in this pond, considered objects of forms outlet Its curiosity. the northern Branch of Warner River. Pleas- Bradford Bond, lies in the This Pond is studded with numerous small islands, which with the rugged descent of the eastern bank, and the dwelant, or east part. and varigated fields on the western shore, present, in the summer season, a wild and charming scenery. Warner River is the principal stream, and affords many lings excellent mill privileges. Farming is the employment of the peo970,000 feet of boards, &c, Employments. It 75 was incorporated September 27, and included a part of Wash- 1787, ington. Mrst Minister. The CongregaChurch was organized in 1803. Rev. Lemuel Bliss, first tional minister, ordained in March, 1805, died in 1814. Boundaries. Bounded north by Newbury and Sutton, east by ton. Area, 19,000 acres. Twenty-eight miles north from Concord; thirty-four north-westerly from Amherst. Bradford is situRailroads. Distances. Concord principal ated on the ple. mont Railroad. 130,000 shingles are annually produced. 6,500 pounds of maple sugar is annually manufactured. (See tables.) Agricultural proResources. and ducts, $106,484; $9,000; stocks, mechanical labor, and .money at in- banks, $59,869; stock from Summer $21,200; in the soil 000 and Chtirches Schools. Baptist, Rev. E. Pepper, pastor; CongreThere are gational, no pastor. twelve school districts and thirAverage teen schools in town. length of schools for the year, sixteen weeks. Library. The Bradford Social commenced op- Library has just erations. Hotels. Presby House, at Brad- ford village, Spring Hotel, at Brad- ford Springs. First Settlement. first settled in 1771, Bradford was by Dea. Wil- liam Presbury and family, consistins: Rockingham surface of this neither tourists, of his wife and ten children. Clare- BRENTWOOD. trade, $6,000; professional business, $15, & Daily stages be- tween Bradford, Sutton, and New London, connect with trains to and from Boston. savings terest, $27,180; deposits in War- by Henniker and Hillsborough, and West by Washing- ner, south is it The County. town is not rough, very level. Much of of a good quality and well adapted to grass and grain. There are many fine farms under a is high state of cultivation, producing excellent crops of corn and other farm produce, which finds a good market at Exeter or Epping. The county farm is located here, which proves that the land in Brentwood is of a superior quality, and can be obtained at market rates. Exeter River flows Streams. through the entire length on the southerly side of the town. Little River and Deer Hill River run within the limits of this town. The water power is considerable and is generally improved. At Pickpocket there is a paper mill, saw mill and Minerals. grist mill. Iron ore has in con- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 76 siderable quantities, been discov- Distances. some localities; vitriol combined in masses of sulphur has from Exeter. also been found. ter Employments. Agriculture is the principal vocation of the inhabi- jected line of railroad from Salis- tants, but considerable manufacturing of various kinds is carried bury to Epping is built, it will pass through a portion of this town. ered on. in Wrapping paper ue of $ 40,000 tured, is Railroads. station Maine to the val- $ 10,000, miles Four miles, to Exeon the Boston and When railroad. the pro- Grafton County. 200,000 The soil of well adapted to grazing excelled by very few towns this town dimension timber sawed, valued at and is $ 9,400, besides in the county, in this respect. shingles, 730,000 feet of boards and carriages, wheels, west BiUDGEWAXElC, annually manufac- leather, Four is Good boxes, sale boots and shoes &c. Total value of goods annually man- crops of corn, oats and potatoes are produced. The west part of the ufactured $ 124,000. (See tables.) Resources. Agricultural produc- town $ $ 26,500 tions, 100,472; ; mechanical labor, stocks and money at in- $7,500; deposits in savings banks, $45,740; stock in trade, terst, $ 10,275. Churches and Sclwols. Baptist, Rev. C. D. Sweet, pastor; Congregational, Rev. W. C. Jackson, pastor. There are four schools; average length for the year, twenty-two weeks. First Settlement. Brentwood was formerly a part of Exeter, and Avas disannexed from it, and formed into a separate town, June 26, 1742. The early history of Exeter is the history of this town up to its incorporation. In 1775, it had 1,100 inhabitants or over one hundred more than it had in 1870. First Ministers. Rev. NathanTrask, Congregational, ordained in 1752, died in 1789. Samuel Shephard, ordained in 1775, died in 1816. iel Boundaries. North by Epping, by Exeter, south by East Kingston and Kingston, and west east by Fremont. Area 10,465 area of improved land, 7,063 acres. ; is watered by Newfound Lake, and the east part by Pemigewasset river. There are no riv- ponds of any note. Employments. The inhabitants are mostly engaged in farming. 120,000 feet of lumber is annually produced, and 5,000 pounds of maple sugar are annually made. ers or Agricultural prod- Resources. ucts, $ $ 56,268 1,550; mechanical labor, stock and money at inter- stock in trade, $ 600 deposits in savings banks, $24,207. est, $ ; 5,775 ; Churches and Schools. There are three churches, Congregational, Freewill Baptist and Union churches; eleven school districts and nine schools; average length of school for the year, fourteen weeks. First Settlers. inally included Bridgewater origall the tract of Bridgewater Hill and Bristol. It was first settled in 1776, by ThomIncorporated, as Crawford, Esq. February 12, 1788. North by PlyBoundaries. mouth and Hebron, east by Pemigewasset river, which separates from Holderness and New it Hampton, south by Bristol, and �77 BRISTOL. divides the west by Newfound Lake, which town from Alexandria. Newfound Lakes and Hirers. Lake about seven miles long and Improved three wide, lies partly in Bristol land, 7,878 acres. Thirty miles north from Concord, and about seven Distances. south-east from Plymouth. Railroads. From the centre of the town to Bridgewater station, on the Montreal railroad is four miles. surface and in some instances the hills are broken and rugged, presenting to the view a charming and romantic landscape. The soil is generally very good, and when well cultivated, produces excellent crops. There is a fine manufachilly turing village in Bristol, which at present is growing very rapidly. There are thirty or more manufactories of various kinds in this village. There are 20,000 pounds of axles annually manufactured two straw board mills produce 490 tons of straw board, one paper mill an; nually manufactures 400 tons of manilla paper, and there are two woolen mills. There are annually manufactured 1,493 dozen buck gloves, valued at $31,600; 11,900 glove leather skins tanned, valued $ 18,200 14,000 bedsteads, valued at § 33,000 one hose manufactory, sash and blind, and various other manufactories, too numerous to be detailed. There are also from twenty-five to thirty stores ; ; all kinds; a printing office, Savings Bank, one Hotel, three of churches, a High school building, three Physicians and three Law- This village is the terminus of the Franklin and Bris- yers offices. tol Branch railroad, Bridgewater and Hewaters are united with in Pemigewasset by Newfound River about two miles long and one hundred feet wide. Smith's River which forms the southern bound- town and Hill, unites with the Pemigewasset near Grafton County. The at the Its ary between this BRISTOL. is and partly bron. which con- nects with the Northern railroad at Franklin. Newfound river. Newfound and Smith's Rivers af- the confluence of water valuable ford very which largely ileges assist priv- the enterprising people of Bristol in their energetic eflbrts in manufac- turing. Plumbago of a supe- Minerals. rior quality, has in this been discovered town and in considerable quantities. Employments. Manufacturing and mercantile trade are the principal and most lucrative employments of the people. Owing to the romantic and varied scenery in many Bristol, tourists spend their vacations here, and many families derive a good income from keeping summer boarders. There are many good farms in town and many prosperous farmers. The annual value of manufactured productions of all kind summer is $ 570,700. Resources. ucts, $ (See table). Agricultural prod- $ 63,690 ; mechanical labor, and money at in- 107,700; stocks terest, $ 13,800 deposits in sav- ; professional ings banks, $ 37,470 stock in trade, services, $ 15,000 ; ; $ 48,700; from summer tourists, $6,000, (estimate). CongreKetchum, paschurch valua- Churches and Schools. gational, Rev. Silas tor ; members 124 tion, $ Methodist, Rev. G. 13,000 ; ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 78 W. Norris, pastor; number ; ; J. Abbott, pastor ; church valuation, $ members 10,000. 90 There are nine school districts and twelve schools in town; average length of schools for the year, twenty weeks amount of money annually appropriated for school pur; In Bristol village a graded school with a building costing $ 12,000. There are four school teachers and two hundred and twenty-five scholars poses, $ 1798.33. there is in this building. Libraries. Rev. Silas Ketcham (private), 4,000 books, and BROOKFIELD. of members, 306 church valuation, $ 18,000 Freewill Baptist, Rev. G. 2,000 Carroll County. this town produces is soil fertile, of and crops of corn, hay, full &c, when properly cultivated. Pavers and Ponds. Salmon The deep and Falls River has On \ A branch of its source stream are several valuable water privileges which are unoccupied. Cook's Pond is the largest body of water in town, and is the only pond of note, excepting a small pond, covering about fifteen acres, situated directly on the top of Moose Mountain. Employments. Agriculture is the in Cook's Pond. chief this employment of the people. lumber is annually pamphlets; F. H. Bartlett, 900 volumes. Hotel. Bristol House, valued at 600,000 feet of $25,000. soil, Bank. Bristol Savings Bank. (See tables.) Bristol was taken from Bridgewater and New Chester (now Hill) and Incorporated June 24, 1819. Colonel Peter Sleeper, Productions of the Resources. $37,057; mechanical labor, $3,000; stocks and money at interest, $4,740; stock in trade, $2, First Settlements. others sawed. 400; deposits in savings bank, $20,395. Emmons and Churches and Schools. Freewill Methodist and Advent denominations. There are seven commenced a settlement school districts and five schools. Beujamin here in 1770. First Church. A Methodist society was incorporated and a church organized in June, 1818. Boundaries. North by Bridgewater, east by Pemigewasset River, which separates it from NewHampton, south, by Hill and west Area 9,000 acres, by Alexandria area of improved land, 8,067 acres. Distances. Thirty miles north Baptist, Average length of schools First Organization. was Brookfield originally a part of Middleton, from which it was taken and Durham and Wolfe- and west by borough. Railroads. Bristol Branch of the Northern railroad has its terminus here. New-Hampshire Cen- Forty-five Distances. north-east from Concord. when through Bristol. built, will pass in- corporated in 1794. Nicholas Austin first settled here a few years before the town was incorporated. North by WolfeBoundaries. borough and Wakefield, east by Wakefield, south by Middleton, from Concord, and sixteen south from Plymouth.. tral railroad, for the year, fourteen weeks. miles The Wolfeborough Railroad. Branch Railroad passes through this town. �BROOKLINE — CAMBRIDGE. BROOKLINE. 79 There are two churches and four Brookline House. This town formerly belonged to Massachusetts and was included in the Dunstable grant. It was incorporated, March, 1769, under the name of Raby but in 1778, by a legislative act, it received its present stores. name. Hotel. Hillsborough County. The soil, in some portions of this town, good, Mini yields fine crops, while parts it requires great care in cultivating ,for the farmer is in other to get a fair return for his labor. Rivers and Ponds. Nisitissit is the only river in this town, and takes its rise in the north-east part of Mason, and runs in a southerly direction to Potanipo Pond. From this pond it runs through the south- west corner of Hollis, into the town of Pepperell, Mass., where Poit joins the Nashua river. tanipo, or Tanipus Pond, is situ- ated near the center of the town. Employments. The vocations of the people in Brookline are nearly First Settlement. ; First Rev. Lemuel ordained in 1797; Minister. Wardsworth, died in 1817. Boundaries. North by Milford, east by Hollis, south by Townsend and Pepperill, Mass, and west by Mason. Area, 12,664 acres. Area of improved land, 1,819 acres. Distances. Seven miles southwest from Amherst, eight west from Nashua, and forty south from Concord. Railroads. By daily express equally divided between farming and manufacturing. The value of train to Pepperell station, Mass., furniture, annually manufactured, Nashua Railroad. When completed, the Lyndeborough and is $26,300; 78,000 cask?, valued at $30,000; 1,600,000 feet of lumber sawed, valued at $22,000; besides seven miles, on the Worcester and Brookline Railroad through this town. will pass various other small manufactories. (See tables.) Resources. Annual productions of the soil, $26,077; from mechan- Coos County. The surface of this town is uneven, but a large labor, $38,000; deposits in savings banks, $ 60,786 money at portion of it is covered with a dense, heavy growth of wood. ical ; interest, $10,900; stock in trade, $26,480. Churches and Schools. members, The soil is good and a large pormight be easily cultivated. The town is well watered by branches of Androscoggin River, many of which have their rise here. Part of Lake Umbagog is in this town. There are but few inhabitants in town, and they are principally engaged in agriculture. The annual value of agricultural tion Congre- gational, Rev. F. S. Sargent, pastor, CAMBRIDGE. 65, church value, $3,500; Methodist, Rev. William E. Bennett, pastor, members, 37, church value, $3,000. There are seven school districts, and eight schools in town. Average length of schools for the year, thirteen weeks. Library. Brookline Young Men's Library, 430 volumes. products is $3,490; total valuation of the town $33,106. Boundaries. North by Erroll and Umbagog Lake, east by the �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 80 State of Maine, south by Success and Milan, and west by Dummer. Area, 23,160 acres. Granted to Naand others, in 1793. Distances. One hundred and forty-three miles north-east from Concord, and thirty-five northeast from Lancaster. First Settlers. thaniel Rogers CAMPTON. Grafton County. The surface of Campton is uneven, having several mountainous tracts. The soil very good, and produces fine crops of corn, oats, potatoes, and hay. The high lands in the valleys is The are excellent for grazing. forests are mostly deciduous, but there are some pine, spruce and hemlock. Campton is quite noted manufacturing of maple Some years 50,000 pounds are made. Rivers. Pemigewasset River runs north and south nearly through the centre of the town, and receives the waters of Mad, Beebe and Bog Brook on the east, and West Branch on the west. Livermore's Falls, in Pemigewasset River, near the south part of the town, present appearances of an interesting character The formation of for naturalists. the rocks in the bed of the river, for the sugar. at this point, bears conclusive evi- dence of a volcanic eruption in some age far in the past. Mountains. Mount Prospect situated in the southerly part, and the Morgan mountain range in the easterly part, are the most noted elevations in this town. From the summit of Mount Prospect, a delightful view of Winnipiseogee lake is obtained, as well as a large portion of the southern part of the The distance from its summit to the depot at Plymouth, on the Boston, Concord, and MonState. Railroad, treal four is miles. There are but few positions from whence so fine a view of the lake and the surrounding country can be had, and it is worthy of a visit from all lovers of fine natural scenery. Employments. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in agriculture. It produces more maple sugar than any other town in the county. 500,000 feet of lumber are annually sawed, and considerable business is done in the manufacture of sale Many thousand pairs clothing. of pants are annually made. Agricultural Resources. pro- mechanical labor, $12,000, stocks and money at Interducts, §143,272; est, $7,266; banks, deposits $23,546; From summer $10,629; savings in stock in trade, tourists, $10,000. Churclies gational, pastor ; and Rev. Baptist, fohools. Congre- Quimby Blakely Rev. Mr. Tolman Freewill Baptist, Rev. Francis Morrison, pastor. There are fourteen schools in town. Average length of schools for the year, fifteen weeks. First Minister. Rev. Selden Church (Cong.), ordained in 1774, dismissed in 1792. Rev. John pastor; Webber, settled in 1812, dismissed in 1815. First Settlers. Campton and Rumney were included in the same grant to Captain Jabez Spencer, of East Haddam, Connecticut, but his death occurred before any settlement was made, and his heirs and others obtained a new charter in 1767. Two families, named Fox and Taylor first set- �CANAAN. When tied here, in 1765. the pro- two townof Campton and Itumney, 81 of Orange, and a good share from prietors surveyed the Dorchester and Groton comes to ships this place. they built their limits, and from camp within this fact the its town derived its present name. Campton furnished her full quota in the war of Independence, and five of her townsmen yielded up their lives to gain our liberties, and thirty is one At West Canaan there store, sive business. railroads, mart doing a very extenBefore the days of Canaan Street was the for trade of a large surround- ing country, being situated on the turnpike, over which the stages and big teams used to pass, but the West sacrificed their lives in the late thriving villages of East and Rebellion, to maintain those liber- Canaan, and Enfield, have secured much of its former prestige. It is a very pleasant village about two miles from East Canaan station, and a desirable location for any one to reside in. It is on the bor- ties, bought by the blood of their forefathers. Hotels. Sanborn House, and Seymore House. Boundaries. Bounded north by Thornton, east by Sandwich, south by Holderness and Plymouth, and west by Rumney. Area, 27,892 acres. Distances. Fifty miles north from Concord, and fourteen from Plymouth. Railroads. By stage daily, from Campton Centre to Plymouth Station, six miles, on the Boston, Concord, and Montreal Railroad. CANAAN. Grafton County. The surface of Canaan is more even than several of the adjacent towns. The soil is generally deep and fertile, producing excellent crops. There are four small villages in the town, Canaan Street, East and West Canaan, and Factory Village. East Canaan, on the Northern Railroad, is the business centre for a large area of the surrounding country, and is an active village. There are four stores, three milliner's and dealers in fancy goods, one hotel, three church edifices, a newspaper and printing office, besides various kinds of manufactories, offices, &c. All the trade ders of a beautiful lake, and consists of a single straight street, a mile in length, lined on both sides by magnificent shade trees, while the residences are neat and tasty. The town house, academy, two churches and two stores are locaA mile beyond this is Factory Village, also a lively place, containing one store, and several manufactories. ted here. Mascoma River, which rises in the north-west part of Dorchester, winds through some of the this town, affording finest privileges in the State, but very few of which are improved. The principal ponds in this town are the Heart, Goose, Clarke, Mud and Bear Ponds. Heart Pond, so called from its peculiar form, is situated near Canaan street, upon a swell of land so elevated that at a distance, it presents the appearance of a small lake on a hill. There is an appar- ently artificial embankment nearly around the pond, from four to five feet high; but from frequent observations, it is found to have been produced by the drifting of the ice when breaking up in the Spring. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 82 The pond is 500 rods in length, and The largest portion of the peo- ple are engaged in agriculture; although all vocations of industry are pursued, which are usually found in a New England village. There are also several exten- engaged in the lumbering business, and 25,000 clapboards, 2,250,000 shingles and 3,550,000 sively feet of boards, &c, are annually sawed; 15,000 bushels of grain ground, besides straw-board and various other manufactures. The total value of goods of all kinds, annually manufactured is $124,900. (See tables). Agricultural productions, $119, mechanical labor, 520; money its $35,800; deposstock professional bus- at interest, $28,050 ; in savings banks, $48,614 in trade, $34,900 ; ; iness, $10,000. Churches and Schools. Baptist, Methodist, Rev. Morey Bean, pastor; Methodist at East Canaan, Rev. S. C. Farnham, pastor. There are twenty school dis- no pastor Canaan, The 200 in width. ; first Connecticut, in 1761. settlement was in the winter of 1776, by John Scofield. brought all the property he possessed on a hand-sled, a distance of fourteen miles. George and Joshua Norris, Samuel Jones, He Samuel Meacham, and Thomas Miner came soon after. Jonathan Dustin, a native of Haverhill, Massachusetts, died here, July aged 96 years. He was 4, 1812, grandson intrepid Hannah Dustin, who slew ten Indians on an Island near the mouth of the Contoocook to the river, in 1697, to regain so ruthlessly taken her liberty from her by the savages. A was organized town in 1780. Many difficulties were encountered and considerable opposition was manifestBaptist church in this ed in establishing this church. In 1783, Rev. Thomas Baldwin, D.D., was ordained and settled over it, and remained until removed to Boston. 1790, when he and twenty-two schools in town; average length of schools for the year, seventeen weeks; Dr. Baldwin frequently visited Concord, on foot, through the wilderness. It was on one of these solitary walks, in his meditation on the unity of God's people, if they faithfully followed amount of money annually His word, that he composed the propriated miliar and beautiful stanzas com- tricts ; for school appurposes, mencing with $2,331.16. Literary Institution, &c. Canaan Tnion Academy, Herbert F. Nor- There is, at East Library Association, owning a Library of some 400 volumes, to which an addition of nearly 100 volumes is now annually ris, Principal. Canaan, a made. Hotel. is the fa- The only Hotel Union Hotel at East in town Canaan. First Settlers. This town was granted to sixty-two persons (all of whom except ten were) from "From whence doth this union arise?" Boundaries. North by Dorchester, east by Orange, south by Enfield, and west by Hanover. Area of improved land 20,403 #cres. Distances. Forty miles northwest from Concord, and twentyfive south of Haverhill Railroad. Northern (N. H.) railroad passes through the southern part of the town. " Canaan" and " West Canaan" are the staMail stage from West tions. �CANDIA — CANTERBURY. 88 Rumney, Tuesdays and Saturdays to Canaan Street and Factory Vil- stock in trade, $9,200 business, $10,000. lage, daily. David McCandia in 1743 or 174-1, and William Turner, John Sargent and others, came The County. Candia is hard of cultivabut through the energy and Rockingham came to soil of here in 1748. tion, called Charmintjrf'are industry of the inhabitants, they get a good return for their labor. The site of the town elevated and commands an extensive view of the rich scenery of the adjacent country for many miles around, including the White Scenery. is the Wachusetts, the lights on Plum Island, and the ocean. Two branches of the Rivers. Lamprey River take their rise in this town, and afford some water power, which is generally imhills, proved. Farming is the employment of the in- Employments. many excelfrom which much pro- habitants, there being lent farms, duce raised is market in the which finds a ready Manchester. manufacturing is carried on, there being nearly two hundred males and females employed in the various manufactories in town. Many are engaged in making men and women's boots and shoes, there being over 300,000 pairs manufactured annucity of Considerable ally, for which the workmen re- ceive for their labor, nearly $60,000. Five thousand cases of stock are brought from out of the State, all prepared to be made into shoes. Resources. Annual productions of the soil, valued at $117,413; annual value of mechanical labor, $60,200 ; professional First Settlements. Clure CANDIA. principal ; deposits in savings banks, $128,288; value of stocks, bonds, and money at interest, $7,500; It was ; formei'ly the first vis- being so well pleased with its site, as a place of residence. The town received its present name in itors compliment to Governor Benning Wentworth, who was once a prisoner on the island of Candia, in the Mediteranean Sea. First Miivisters. Rev. David Jewett settled in 1771 removed in 1780. Rev Joseph Prince, ordained in 1782; removed in 1789 Rev. Jesse Remington, ordained ; died in 1815. Boundaries. North by Deerfield, east by Raymond, south by in 1790 ; Auburn and Chester, and west by Area, 17,743 acres. Distances. Eighteen miles southeast from Concord, and about thirty miles west from Portsmouth. The Concord and Railroad. Portsmouth Railroad. Hooksett. CANTERBURY. Merrimack County. There are some very fine the Merrimack interval farms on river, but further back from the river the town is uneven, the more hilly parts afford- The soil is ing fine pasturage. generally good, and produces fine crops of corn, oats, potatoes, and hay. Much attention, for the past few years, has been given to agriand some of the best pracfarmers and producing farms in the State, are to be found in Canterbury. Hills. There is a high ridge of land extending along the line beculture, tical �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 84 tween which this town and affords a tine Northfield, view of the surrounding country. Ponds and Streams. There are several ponds in town, which give rise to small streams, furnishing some good mill sites. Shah rs. In the south-east part of Canterbury, is the neat and quiet, though busy, village of the Shakers, a sect of Christians known in this first Country about the year 1774, when the founder, Ann Lee, came to New York from Liverpool. The covcnantal relation of the was established in 1792, society from which covenant we extract the following article, showing briefly their religious Article Four. conscientiously obligations. We solemnly and devote dedicate, and give up ourselves and services, together with all our temporal interest, to God and his people, to be under the care and direction of such elders, deacons or trustees as have been, or may hereafter be established in the Church, according to the first article of this covenant. They subscribe to no sectarian creed, but believe that as many as are led by the spirit of God, will become the children of God. The foundation upon which they build their faith is Separation from the world. 2nd, Confession of sin. 1st, United inheritance. 4th, A virgin or pure life. Shaker Village is situated about twelve miles north-east from the city of Concord. It is built on a high elevation of land, and com3d, mands an extensive view of the surrounding country, being 440 feet higher than the ground at the State House in Concord. We learn from the State Geolog- by Dr. Charles T. Jackson, that the latitude of the village, by meridional altitude of the Sun, is north 43 deg. 21 min. ical report of 1841, 21 sec. In the society there are hundred and fifty central executive now one members. The vested in the order of ministry, consisting of two brethren and two sisters, while the direct spiritual charge of each family, however, is under the direction of an order of Elders, two of each sex. Besides the various dwellings, work-shops, barns, &c, they have two offices or dwellings for the reception of all company not of the order, who visit is them on business, or to see their friends. The meet- ing-house, belonging to the order, was its and built in 1792, still retains primitive form. Their school and directed as is as well furnished any in the town. They own some 2,500 acres of land, most of which is situated near the village. The soil, is largely composed of Granite, is very poor, and being abundantly and covered with ledges and bowlders, proves very hard for tillage. They have, however, by untiring industry and care, been able to bring a large tract of land under excellent cultivation, so that filled and harrows break their land, while the hay the best of plows of 300 tons or secured by the first class mowing machines, hay tedders, and horse rakes, that are found in the market. Their largest barn is 240 feet long, and 45 feet wide. They keep not far from one hundred head of cattle, a team of ten yoke of workcrop, consisting more, is �CANTERBURY. ing oxen, fourteen horses, one hundred and fifty sheep, three hundred hens, and four hogs. The Shakers, throughout the United States, by universal consent, abandoned the use of swine's fiesh, in its every form, as an article of diet, as early as 1845. The manufactures washing machines, adapted to hotels, laundries, &c, a mangier, consisting of a box and weighing some appurtenances, 1,500 pounds, for the ironing of Both of the above are clothes. operated by steam. Corbett's Syrup of Sarsaparilla, bearing an unquestionable reputation of forty years corn brooms and brushes, ; yarn, and knit goods, stocking pure oil of Wintergreen, maple syrup, and tubs, are also mads by them. They have several maple orchards, from wiiich they obtain some three or four thousand pounds of sugar. The assessed value real estate is of their thirty-one thousand and their State, County, town, and school tax, for 1672, dollars; was SI, 103.58. Eight artificial ponds or reservoirs arranged in one continuous line, the first being placed some three miles north of the village, cnnipose the water power. The mil!.-, situated on these ponds, are lor carding and spinning wool, weaving and coloring and dressing cloth, grinding of grain for flour and meal, sawing of timber and wood, for the manufacture of tubs, pails, broom handles, and for the turning of wood and iron, &c, &c. The water which supplies the village, is from mechanS G,000 money at inter- of the" soil, $ 172,403 ical labor, est, ; ; S 9,450; deposits in savings S 50,418; from summer banks, tourists, §5,000. Churches and Schools. There are Congrrgachurches viz. tional, James Doldt, Pastor Free Will Baptist, Jeremiah Clough, Pastor; and the Shaker Church. There are eleven schools in town. Average length of schools for the year, twenty weeks. First Settlers. This town was granted to Richard Waldron and others in 1727. Like many of our three ; consist of a series of flannel 85 brought in an aqueduct, a distance of nearly a mile. Resources. Annual productions early settlements, the inhabitants were exposed Indians. to the inroads of the A great number of horrid murders were committed. number of years, the For a pioneer cleared and tilled his land, under the protection of a guard, while pursuing his daily toil, uncertain whether the seed he sowed, might not be dampened by his blood, or that of an enemy. In 1738, two men, by the names of Blanehard and Shepherd, were ambushed, but through determined resistance, Shepherd succeeded in making his escape, but Blanehard was killed. First Ministers. Rev. Abiel Foster, ordained in 1761, dismissed in 1770. Mr. Foster, in a great degr« possessed the confidence of the people. He held several responsible offices in town, and in 1783 was elected to Congress. He was successively returned to Congress for nearly all the time, until 1804. He died in 1806. Rev. Frederick Parker ordained in 1791, died in 1802. Boundaries. North-east by Bel- mont and Gilmanton, east by Gilmanton and Loudon, south by Loudon and Concord, west by Merrimack river, which separates �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 86 it from Boscawen, and north by Area, 26,345 acres. Eight miles north Distances. from Concord. Railroad, Boston, Concord and Montreal. Northfield. This town lies at the north-western base of the White Mountains. Its surface presents a rugged and mountainous appearance, and the scenery is wild and romantic. The soil in some parts is strong, deep and productive; but the larger portion of still remains a dense formaple, pine, hemlock and spruce. Large tracts of this timber land are owned by Messrs. A. L. & the town est of G. Brown & Co., engaged in lumber business, at Whiteheld. Mountains and Rivers. Pondicherry Mountain is situated in the north part, between this town and Jefferson, and is of considerable W. the elevation. John's and Israel's rivers, have their rise, in part, in this town and the head waters of the Ammonoosuc from the neighboring mountains, unite and also pass through here. Summer Resorts. The wild, pic- turesque, and romantic scenery, which surrounds this town on every side, has caused it to become a popular resort for tourists. A branch of the Montreal railroad, called the "Wing road" starts from Bethlehem and now (1873) extends six miles to the Twin Mountain, which is eleven miles from the base of Mount Washington. This road will be extended towards Mount Washington next year. For the accommodation of travellers, there large hotels, viz., now three Twin Mountain are erected upon the ashes of the old Fabyan House, and was opened for travellers the present season (1873). is large and commodious, and no doubt will meet with success. These three houses will accommodate over seven hundred guests nt one time. The people are largely engaged in hotel and lumber busi- It CARROLL,. Coos County. House, White Mountain House, and Fabyan. This house has been ness, although in proportion to the number of inhabitants, farming is not neglected, compared with the towns in the county. Lumber to the value of $ 42,400 is annually sawed and 100 tons starch, valued at $8,200 is made. Resources. Productions of the ; $ 35,997 mechanical labor, § 13,500 deposits in savings banks, $ 80 from summer tourists, $ 50, 000; stock in trade, $ 12,357. Baptist, Churches and Sclwols. Royal Berry, pastor. There are four schools in town, average length for the year, twenty-one weeks. soil, ; ; ; First Settlements. originally named Carroll was ''Britton Woods" and was granted to Sir Thomas Wentworth, Rev. Samuel Langdon and eighty-one others in 1772. It was incorporated, under its present name, June 22, 1832. Boundaries. North by Jefferson, east by the White Mountain territory, south by ungranted land and west by Bethlehem and White- Area 24,040 acres; area of improved land, 2,915 acres. About one hundred Distances. and twenty miles north from Concord, and eighteen south-east from field. Lancaster. Railroads. Wing Railroad, a branch of the Montreal, extends Also Brown's into this town. lumber railroad, from Whitefield. �CENTER HARBOR. CENTER HARBOR. 87 railroad to Concord Belknap County. The surface ; thence over the Boston, Concord and Montreal of Center Harbor railroad the soil Lake "Winnipiseogee. From thence is is uneven, but very good, mostly a rich The town is located between Winnipiseogee and Squam loam. The lakes. little village " Center Harbor," called located is in two towns, viz., Moultonborough, and Center Harbor. The village is delightfully situated on the bank of the Winnipiseogee, and is surrounded by some of the finest scenery in this country. Red hill, in Moultonborough, and is near this easy of access from the Hotels, where horses and carriages are in constant readiness for village, the is accommodation of who all persons are desirous of visiting Red Hill or the surrounding country. Steamboats, through the warm weather, constantly ply between this town and Weir's Landing, near the Montreal Railroad, Meredith, Alton Bay, YVolfeborough, Dimond's Island, and other places of interest around the lake. For delightful scenery and varied recreations. Centre Harbor and its surroundings are not to be excelled by any of the summer summer boarders warm weather hundred. resort, in The estimated number the State. Thousands who spend here, is six call at the various hotels for a dinner, a day, or a week, who are not included in this number. Travelers, from New York, will secure a direct route to this place, by taking the Norwich line of steamers on Long Island Sound at 5 o'clock P. M. thence over the ; Norwich and Worcester railroad Worcester; thence over the Worcester and Nashua railroad to Nashua thence over the Concord to ; to Weir's Landing, on a delightful steamboat ride on the lake, of ten miles, brings you to the Senter, Moulton, and Lake Houses, and to your journey's end. Employments. The inhabitants are generally employed in farming and keeping summer boarders. 150,000 feet of lumber is annually sawed, and 15,000 pairs of sale shoes are made. Productions of the §52,325; mechanical labor, §6,100; stocks and money at interest, $ 3,730 deposits in savings banks, §4,627; estimated amount Resources. soil, ; from summer tourists, §50,000; stock in trade, § 3,150. Churches and Schools. churches, Congregational Two and Freewill Baptist. There are eight schools in town; average length for the year, sixteen weeks. Library. Y. M. C. A. Library. Hotels. Senter House, Moulton House and Lake House. First Settlers. The first settlers were Ebenezer Chamberlain and Colonel Joseph Senter, who came from Manchester (then Londonderry) via. the Merrimack river in 1765. They constructed a boat of such light material as to be easily transported around the Falls. In this boat the families embarked with their provisions, and household goods, and passed up the river about sixty miles and arrived at their log cabin on the shore of the lake, in about the same time it now takes a steamer to cross the Atlantic. The town derived its name from Colonel Senter, but the spelling was changed, probably for its central location on the lake. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 88 Minister. First Rev. with the Connecticut about two miles from the north line, between David Smith, Congregationalism settled here aa pastor, in 1819. North-east by Boundaries. Moultonborough, south east by by New Meredith, south-west Hampton, and north-west by Holderness and Squam lake. Area, 7,5.30 acres; improved land, town and Claremont. There are two villages The north village is in this town. called North Charlestown, and this Villages. many ly situated The main lages in the State. and four from Meredith village on Boston, Concord and Montreal railroad. is center, quite broad, and street beautifully shaded with rows of stately elms on each side, for nearly a mile. Many of the dwellings are elegant and of modern architecture, while others have more of an antique appearance but all have an exterior impress which shows that wealth, luxury and prosperity dwell within. There are several CHARGES FOW \. CharlesSullivan County. town has a river line on the Con- ; is considered one of the best farming towns in the state, there being but two towns which grow as many bushels of corn, oats and barley. The soil of the upland is good, and many of the farms are under a fine residences. Charlestown village is pleasanton a plain, about half a mile from Connecticut river, and is one of the most delightful vil- One hundred and twelve miles north-west from Boston, forty miles north from Concord and thirteen from Gilford, Two miles from Railroads. necticut of thirteen miles, and mechanical shops and eral small 4,422 acres. Distances. church, school-house, contains a store, post-office, steam-mill, sev- stores in the village, three hotels, j ; | three church edifices, two large shoe manufactories with various other shops, offices, &c. A fine j high state of cultivation. West of the road leading to Walpole, theiv are not less than fifteen hundred acres of fine interval land, of a deep, rich and loamy soil, suitably adapted to the growth of nearly all kinds of grass and Town House was built in the sea- an expense of nearly $20,000. The Connecticut River National, and Connecticut River son of 1872, at Savings Banks are located in this village. Employments. The employments grain. of In Connecticut river are three islands which are within the limits of this town. Sartwell's island (the largest,) containing ten acres, is under a high cultivation. The others contain about six acres are nearly equally divided between each. of heavy boots and shoes, 6,450 pairs of brogans. 42,422 pairs of la- Islands. Rivers. The town watered by Connecticut and Little Sugar rivers. The latter waters the north part of Charlestown, and unites is the inhabitants, agriculture, at present, manufacturing and trade; 4000 pounds of tobacco are annually produced, also 2,566 lbs. One large shoe manufactory annually manufactures 32,844 pairs hops. dies' fine, sewed shoes, pairs ladies' slippers valued at $229,878. ; and 6,000 the whole One other shoe �CHARLESTOWN. firm annually manufacture boots and shoes to the value of $66,600. annually sawed, 1,280,000 One cab manufactory (recently burned,) annually manufactured children's cabs to the value of .$18,000; 9.500 bushels of grain is ground, and, besides, there are various other small The total value manufactories. of goods annually manufactured, of all kinds, is estimated at $ 357, There is feet lumber. 375. (See tables.) Productions of the 89 Eagle Hotel, Cheshire Hotels. Bridge House, and Connecticut River House. First Settlers. Charlestown was granted by Massachusetts to sixty-three persons under the name of " Number Four," December 31, 1735. Several families by the names of Parker, Farnsworth and Sartwell, from Groton, Hastings from Luningburg, Massachusetts, and Stevens from Rutland were the first settlers. The first child $195,157; deposits in sav- born in Charlestown was Elizabeth, the daughter of Isaac Parker. She was born in 1744, and died in 1806. For many years af- ings banks, $121,604 stock in trade, ter the first settlement the inhabi- from summer tourists, Many tourists spend their tants suffered severely by Indian Resources. soil, $152,188; mechanical labor, and money at in- $143,600; stocks terest, ; $86,675; $ 10,000. summer vacation in this pleasant town, and it is quite a source of revenue to the inhabitants. Professional business, $20,000. Churches and Schools. Episcopal, Rev. Francis Chase, Rector; numchurch ber of communicants, 45 valuation, $6,000. Unitarian, Rev. Eugene DeNorrnandie, pastor number of members, 65 church ; ; value, $6,500. Congregationalist, Rev. H. H. Saunderson, pastor; number of members, 24; church value, $4,500. Methodist, Rev. A. L. Kendall, pastor; number of members, 70 church value, $2,500. There are fifteen schools in town, four of which are graded. Aver; age length of schools for the year, seventeen weeks. Total amount of money annually appropriated for school purposes, $2,436. Banks. Connecticut River NaBank, and Connecticut River Savings Bank. Libraries. Charlestown Social George Library, 1500 volumes. tional Olcott, Esq., private library, 1200. incursions. In the spring of 1746, and Stephen Farnsworth were taken prisoners and carried to Canada. In May following Seth Putnam was surprised and killed; a few days after, Captain Paine, with a John Spafford, Isaac Parker party of men, was attacked, when Captain Phineas Stevens came to his assistance and a sharp skir- mish ensued. Five men were killed on each side and one white man taken prisoner. A short time after the Indians made another assault on Captains Stevens and Brown, when they were defeated, losing several men, and leaving their hatchets, spears, guns and blankets on the ground. Captain Stevens lost but one man. In August a man by the name of Phillips was killed and several houses and barns were burned. In November, 1746, owing to the continuous attacks of the Indians, the town deserted, excepting six men was who were fort. left in charge of the We append a few lines of the most important events with the In- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 90 dians, emy men who Capt. Stevens in possession of the fort. Capt. Stevens, for his gallantly on this occasion, was pre- and sketches of some of the participated in them. Captain Phineas Stevens was one The town, in was protected by his intrepidity. He was a native of Sudbury, Mass., from whence his father removed to Rutland. At the age of sixteen, while his father was making hay, he, with three little brothers, followed him to the meadows. They were ambushed by the Indians, who killed two of his brothers, took him prisoner, and were preparing to kill his youngest of the its first settlers. infancy, brother, a child four years old. He, by signs to the Indians, made them understand if they would spare him he would carry him on his back and he carried him to Canada. They were redeemed and both returned. He received several commissions from Governor Shirley, and rendered im- — portant services in protecting the frontiers. In 1747, when Charles- town was abandoned by the inhabitants he was ordered to occupy the fort with thirty men. On the 4th of April, he was attacked by 400 French and Indians, under Mons. Dcbeline. The assault lasted three days. Indian stratagem with fire applied to everything combustible abgut the fort, had not the desired effect. The heroic band were not appalled. and French skill, They refused to commanders took Frenchman showed At between the capitulate. length, an interview place. The his forces, and described the horrible massacre that must ensue unless the fort surrendered. " My men are not afraid to die," was the answer made by Capt. Stevens. The attack contined with increased fury until the end of the third day, when the en- returned to Canada and left sented by Sir Charles Knowles with an elegant sword and from this circumstance, the township, ; when it was incorporated in 1753, took the name of Charlestown. In 1754 the French war began, and the inhabitants were once more obliged to resort to the fort for safety. From infancy the settlers had been trained to scenes of hard- ship and danger unknown to their descendants. When they attended public worship, or cultivated their lands, they proceeded forth from the fort armed for battle, and wor- shipped or toiled under the protection of a sentinel. In their depredatory excursions, the Indians preferred prisoners to scalps, and generally killed but few excepting those who were likely to escape, or appeared too formidable to be encountered with success. On the 29th of August, 1754, the Indians, early in the morning, attacked the house of James Johnson, who, with his wife, her sister, three children and two men, Peter Larabee and Ebenezer Farnsworth, were taken prisoners. On the second clay of the journey, about fifteen miles from Charlestown, in the wilderness, Mrs. Johnson was delivered of a child, who, from the peculiar circumstances attending The its birth, was named Captive. Indians halted one day on account of the woman, and on the next day took up their march, carrying litter made for that purpose. During the march, being distressed for the want of provisions, they killed the only horse they had. and the infant was nour- her on a �CHATHAM. 91 ished by sucking pieces of its flesh. When they arrived at Montreal, Johnson obtained a parole to return and solicit funds for the re- ren were taken prisoners. After they hadproceeded on their journey demption of his family and himself. He applied to the assembly of New-Hampshire, and at length secured £150 sterling; but the season was so far advanced that he uneasiness, a few miles, the Indians, finding that the infant child gave signs of and fearing that it might impede their progress, took it aside and beat out its brains. did not return to Canada until He was then spring opened. it is believed, was among the depredations committed by the Indians in New England. The prisoners taken from Charlestown charged with having broken his were parole, a great part of his money taken from him by violence and he was shut up with his family in a prison, where they took the smallpox but fortunately they all survived. After eighteen months, Mrs. Johnson, with her sister and two ; ; daughters, were sent in a cartel ship to England, and thence re- turned to Boston. Johnson was still retained in prison for three years, and then, with his son, returned and found His eldest in Boston. daughter was retained in a nunnery in Canada. The daughter born on the journey, as related, afterwards married Colonel George Kimball. In 1756, Lieutenant Moses Willard, the father of Mrs. Johnson, was killed. He was at work in sight of the fort with his son Moses. The Indians, having dispatched his father, pursued the son, and wounded him with a spear. his wife He however made his escape, dragging the spear with him to the fort. In 1757 the Indians again burned the mills which had been rebuilt, and took Sampson Colfax, David Farnsworth and Thomas Adams prisoners. In 1758 Ashael Stebbins was killed; and This, last way conveyed Canada, by to Nearly all were sooner or later redeemed by government or by their friends. Charlestown originally included to the French. part of Langdon, and porated July First 2, was incor- 1753. Ministers. Rev. John Dennis, who, on account of the Indian war, was ordained in Northfield, December 4, 1754; dismissed Rev. Burkley Olcott, orin 1756. dained May 28, 1761; died June Rev. Daniel Foster acted 26, 1792. as pastor from 1796 to 1809. Rev. Jaaraniah Crosby ordained October 17, 1810. Boundaries North by Claremont, east by Unity, Acworth and . Langdon, south by Langdon and Walpole, -and west by Springfield and Rockingham, Vermont. Area, 21,400 acres; area of improved land, 15,654 acres. Fifty - one miles Distances. west from Concord, and twenty miles south-west by railroad from Newport. Sullivan Railroad Bail roads. passes through the western border of this town. CHATHAM. his wife, Is- aac Parker and a soldier were captured. In September, 1760, Joseph Willard, his wife and child- all of Lake Champlain, and sold Cakroll County. The surface town is broken and mountainous and three-fourths of the of this �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 92 area is covered by a heavy growth of timber, consisting of the various kinds of hard wood, hemlock, Much of spruce, and some pine. the soft wood is being cut and floated down the Saco River, while the heavy growth of hard wood, at some day not far distant, will yield a rich reward to some of the enterprising men of the State, who always look at the main chance. The soil on the streams and upland Apples is strong and productive. are successfully grown in this town, and several other kinds of There are some very fine fruit. farms under a high state of cultivation. Mountains. rises so high Carter's between Mountain town this prevent the opening of a highway, and the people of the respective towns, in and Jackson as to their intercourse, are obliged to pass through a portion of Maine. Kiarsarge, in the south-west corner of the town, has an altitude of Upon the summit of 3,400 feet. this mountain is a commodious house for the accommodation of The views from this mountain are grand and very exvisitors. In the north- west corner is Baldface Mountain, 3,600 feet high. Teams can be driven nearly to its summit. From the crest of this mountain the Tip-Top House on Mount Washington can be tensive. seen, also the ocean. Ponds and Streams. There are several ponds in town, the princiis Mountain Pond, with an area of about one hundred acres, high among the mountains, entirely surrounded by the primeval forest. Trout have been taken from this pond weighing six pounds. pal of which There are several considerable streams, well stored with trout, and affording abundant water power. Employment. Agriculture and lumbering are the principal occupations of the inhabitants. There is a clothes-pin manufactory which has just commenced business on an extensive scale. Agricultural proResources. ductions, 865,661; est, §1,300; money at inter- mechanical labor, $3,200. Churches and Schools. Congre- gational, Rev. E. B. Pike, pastor; Methodist, Eliphalet Weeks, minThere are six schools in ister. town. Average length of schools for the year, fourteen First Settlers. granted to weeks. Chatham was Peter Livins and February 7, 1767. North by White Boundaries. Mountains, east by Maine, south by Conway, and west by Bartlett and Jackson. Area, 26,000 acres improved land, 3,848 acres. Ninety-two miles Distances. north-east from Concord, and forty north from Ossipee. others, Railroads. Twelve miles by daily mail to Fryeburg, in Maine, on the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad. CHESTER. Rockingham County. Chester formerly included the present town Auburn which was set off in The soil of the larger portion of this town is excellent, and some of the large ridges are surof 1845. fertility by but few in the There are also some very There are valuable meadows. many fine farms under high culti- passed in State. vation. �CHESTER. There are several Streams. email streams, the largest of which is a branch of Exeter River, called the Branch. Minerals. Plumbago, in considabundance and 93 Charles Tenney, pastor; MethoRev. James Adams, pastor. There are ten school districts, and eleven schools. Average length of schools for the year, seven dist, of good found here. Sulphur is also found in small quantities. The prevailing rock is granite and weeks. gneiss. twenty-five cents quarterly. erable quality, is Employments. Agriculture is employment of the for a few years past, a the principal people ; but, few have been extensively engaged in the lumbering business. There have been annually sawed 1,300,000 feet, valued at $20,300. Shoe business is an important branch of industry; J. Underbill manufactures about 24,000 pairs valued at annually, 830,000. About 30,000 pairs of shoe stock are brought from out of the State to be made into shoes, valued at $37,000. Hi sources. ricultural Annual value of ag- productions, $76,604; value of mechanical labor, $25, 300; stocks, bonds, and money at . interest, $17,500; deposits in sav- ings banks, trade, $2,800; ists, $47,309; stock in from summer tour- access The pleasant town which stands Resorts. village in this on a long street, with beaudwelling houses on either side, surrounded with spacious, shaded grounds, has solicited the attention of the lovers of NewHampshire summer scenery for a number of years, and it has now become quite a resort for summer chiefly tiful tourists. There Churches and Schools. are three churches in the town. Baptist, Joseph Stores, pastor; Congregational, 200 members, volumes. People can have the library by paying to First Settlements. Chester is considered one of the old towns of the State. In 1719, about eighty persons, chiefly from Portsmouth and Hampton, formed an association, for the purpose of securing a tract of land in the " Chesnut Country," (so called) and stationed three men upon this tract, to hold possession until they should procure a lawful title. After considerable difficulty they obtained a grant of land, ten miles square. Immediately the settlement was commenced by several persons from Rye and Hampton, among whom were Samuel Ingalls, Jonathan Goodhue, Jacob Sargent, Ebenezer Dearborn, Robert Smith, E. Colby and S. Robie, who contributed largely to the permanent success of the enterprise. of May, On the township which had hitherto been called Cheshire, was incorporated under its present name, and comprising an area of over one hundred and twenty square miles. If Chester had retained her original area, she would have had at the present time a population of nearly 6,500. In 8th $3,000. Summer Library. Ladies Library Association, 400 1722 the 1750, the south-west portion of the town, with a part of Londonderry, was set off, and forms the present township of Derry. In 1763, town called Charmwas incorporated by the that part of the ingfare, name of Candia. In 1765, anothei �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 94 was cut off, and incorporated under the name of Raymond. In 1822, a portion of Hooksett was taken from Chester. In 1845, that portion portion of the town known as Long Meadows, was incorporated under Several the name of Auburn. garrison houses were kept in town until 1749, to guard against Indian depredations. In June, 1724, they took Thomas Smith and John Carr made their prisoners, but they soon escape, and arrived safe at a garrison in Londonderry, in three days after they were captured. First Hale 1730, Ministers. Rev. (Presbyterian,) removed Moses settled in 1734; Rev. in John Wilson, settled in 1734, died in 1779. In 1740, a Congregational church was incorporated, and the Rev. Ebenezer Flagg was the first minister; he died in 1796. Rev. Nathan Bradstreet, was his successor, and so continued until 1818. Boundaries. North by Candia and Raymond, east by Fremont, south by Sandown and Derry, and west by Auburn. Distances. Seventeen miles west from Exeter, and twentythree south-east from Concord. Railroads. Six miles to Derry station on Manchester and Law- rence Railroad, six miles to Hampstead on Nashua and Rochester R. R. CHESTERFIELD. Cheshire County. The western border of this town is washed by the Connecticut river for a distance of six miles. Nearly the whole space, the hills rise abruptly from the river-side, affording but very interval land. But it is considered one of the best farming towns in the county, the uplands little being well adapted to grazing, and the production of corn, oats, It has the barley and potatoes. reputation of producing more fruit than any town in the county. Ponds and Streams. Spafford's Lake is a beautiful sheet of water situated in the north part of the Its waters are remarkably and pure, its bed being a white sand. There is a fjeautiful island in the lake, of an area of town. clear six acres, retreat. affording On its a delightful east side issues a stream, called Patridge's Brook, sufficiently large for a number of manufactories. Cat's Bane Brook many good mill sites. Mountain. West River Mountain (Wantastiquel) lies partly in this town and partly in Hinsdale. It is supposed to have been once sub- furnishes ject to a volcanic eruption. Lava can be found near the (supposed) crater. A trembling motion is often felt, and a deep rumbling is heard in the mountain, by those living near its base. The first settlers, believing the crater bed to be a silver mine, made an excavation of nearly one hundred feet, principally through a solid rock. Villages. Chesterfield has three villages very plasantly situated in different sections of the town. At the center there is an academy, Avhich was opened in 1794. Factory village is a busy place. There is one store, one hotel, one tannery, two saw mills and one large bit and auger manufactory. Employments. The larger portion of the people are engaged in farming; but there is considerable manufacturing done in the town. The capital invested in manufactories, is over $40,000, in considerable now quantities, �CHICHESTER. principally and bits, augers acres; improved land, 19,450 acres. leather, 5,500 Distances. Sixty-two miles south-west from Concord, and eleven south-west from Keene. Railroad. It is eleven miles to Keene station on the Cheshire consisting $50,000; in lumber, 910,000 feet wheel heads, 20,000 annually manufactured, and all valued at $85,000. Annual value of Resources. productions of the soil, $145,200; mechanical labor, $ 30,200 money at interest, $20,000; deposits in savings banks, $43,413; stock in trade, $14,000; professional business, $ 10,000 summer tourists, sides 95 ; ; railroad. CHICHESTER. ; Merrimack County. two other churches with no permanent pastor. There are fifteen Chichesa good farming town, the soil, in most parts, being rich, abundantly repays the cultivator for his labor. The surplus products of the farmer find a ready market in Concord, Pittsfield and Suncook. Many farmers in this town have become quite wealthy by schools in town, average length their industry. ; 2,000. Churches and Schools. Rev. Noble Fisk, dist, Methopastor; And Congregationalist, no pastor. for the year, nineteen Hotels. House at Facand Lake House at the center. Chesterfield First Settlers. was granted to twelve persons by the name of Willard and fifty-two oth- and originally called "Number One." The first settlers were Moses Smith and William Thomas, who, with their families, came up the Connecticut ers Februai-y 11, 1752 in canoes, in the fall of 1761. Their chief subsistence through the winter and spring of their first is The east part town is watered by Suncook River, which furnishes some good mill sites, and flows through some Pinkfield Pond is in fine interval. Chichester from which flows a River and Pond. weeks. Spafibrd tory village, ter year in the wilderness, consisted of salmon of the small stream south-west into the Suncook. Bear In the north part Hill. town of the is the highest eleva- under a high state of cultivation and very productive. Indians. On the banks of the Suncook were the plantations of the Penacooks, a powerful tribe of Indians, who once resided in this tion. It is and shad of which there was a great abundance in the river, and deer, which were numerous in the vicinity. forests. principally engaged in Agriculture. First Minister. Wood, Rev. Abraham Congregationalist, ordained axes &c, of Chisels, stone, are frequently discovered. Employments. The people The manufactured goods of 2,500 clapboards ; are consist 550,000 shin- in 1772, died in 1823. gles ; 270,000 feet of boards 25,000 North by Westmoreland and Keene, east by Keene and Swanzey, south by Winchester and Hinsdale, and west by Brattleborough and Dummerston Vermont. Area, 29,439 pairs women's boots and shoes; Boundaries. (See tables). Productions of the soil annually valued at $85,000; from mechanical labor, $ 10,700 carriages &c. Resources. stocks, bonds and money at interest. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 96 $ $ 17,500 ; deposits in savings banks, stock in trade, $ 4,500. Churches and Schools. There are three churches; Advent, no pas60,055 ; Cpngregationaiast, Rev. Mark Gould, pastor; Methodist, Elder Samuel Beede, pastor. There are six school districts and six schools average length for the year, nine weeks. Langinade High School tor ; fund, $ 5,000. Nathaniel Goo- First Settlers. kin and others obtained a grant of town in 1727. The first settlement was commenced by Paul this Morrill, in 1753. Rev. Josiah First Ministers. Carpenter, ordained in 1791, dismissed in 1827. North-east by Boundaries. south-east by Epsom, Pittsfield, south-west by Pembroke, and north- west by Loudon and Concord, Area 11,978 acres. Eight miles Distances. east from Concord. Railroads. Epsom Suncook Valley at Pine Ground vil- station, any, towns in the State which possess so many natural advantages and striking beauties as Claremont. Some of these are her location in Connecticut River Valley her fertile meadows and uplands; high hills, cultivated or grazed to their very tops rapid and useful rivers and brooks large and productive farms on which are neat, substantial and capacious buildings and good fences, surely indicating that they are the abodes of taste, intelligence and thrift. There is an air of plenty, comfort and prosperity throughout the town found in but very few places, even in New Eng; ; ; The land. large village is filled with extensive manufacturing establishments, workshops, stores, and public and private buildings, unmistakable evidences of industry, enterprise and wealth. The internal and surrounding hills and mountains are a continual source of pride and pleasure to her citizens and of admiration to visitors. The citizen directs the attention of strangers to Green Mountain in the lage. (XAREMONT. Sullivan County. This is the and most nourishing town in the western pai't of the State. except Keene. For many years, up to about 1860, Claremont and Keene were nearly equal in population and valuation, but, in conse- largest quence, probably, of her superior Keene has now left Claremontbehind in both these railroad facilities, Claremont retains her superiority as a farming town. It is bounded north by Cornish, east by Newport, south by Unity and Charlestown, and west by Weathersfield, Vermqnt. There are but few, if there are particulars, while east. Flat Rock and Bible Hill in the south, and Barbouis Mountain and Trisback Hill part of the town ; in and to the west Ascutney Mountain at the north-west, in full view from the village and from a large section of surrounding coun- which towers up in conical form 3116 feet above Connecticut River, covered to its top with fresh, living green in summer, all the try, rich, warm tints of the season in autumn, and a thick mantle of snow, white, cold, majestic, in winter, as one of the most picturesque and grand of the mountains of Vermont, and claims a kind of inheritance in its wonderful and ever changing beauty. �CLAREMONT. The drives in and around Claremont, over good and well worked roads, in almost every direction, are varied, attractive and pleasant. The people have been too much occupied with other pursuits to give attention to the building of hotels to "take in" strangers with which summer boarders, yet there are ample accommodations for ordinary travel. City visitors in considas numbers are entertained by private families, and many are erable hospitably received by their friends during the hot season. Few towns are more generally healthy than Claremont. Epidemics and prevailing sicknesses of any kind are unknown here, 'which is accounted for by rapid streams, exemption from fogs and the causes of them, pure water, and the generally comfortable condition and regular habits of entire the people. Claremont village is situated about three miles due east from Connecticut river, occupies a large and varid area and through it runs Sugar River. The fall of the river in the fifty feet town ; is two hundred and in the village hundred and fifty feet in it falls a a distance of about half a mile. Each footof fall is capable of turning one thou- sand spindles. ings are all The private dAvellcomfortable, well painted and well kept, while many of them are large, elegant, and surrounded by handsome yards, and flower, fruit and vegetable gardens. This village furnishes an abundant market for all the wood and agricultural productions of this and the surrounding towns, and is quite a center of trade for the western part of the county, and adjacent towns in Vermont. One 97 of the great advantages of Claremont over other towns is its water-power, derived, mainly, from Sugar River. This river is the outletof Sunapee Lake, which is nine and a half miles long and from a half mile to two and a superior wide, and lies eight hundred and twenty feet above Connecticut River. By an act of half miles the New-Hampshire Legislature, authorizing the Sunapee Dam Coi-poration, composed of mill owners along Sugar River, this lake can be feet, as may be required in any time of drouth though this has never yet been found necessary which insures an abundant supply of water during drawn down ten — seasons of the year. Sugar River is about twenty miles long from the Lake to Connecticut Rivall which it empties. It is what is called the South Branch, which has its sources in er, into fed by Lempster, Unity and Goshen, the North Branch, coming from Springfield, Grantham and Croydon, both of which it of Newport, receives in the town and other smaller streams along its course. Employments. The inhabitants of this town are engaged in agriculture, manfacturing, the various mechanic arts, different branches of trade, and the professions. The leading business, after agriculture, is the manufacture of cotton goods. Some of the larger establishments are noticed in detail. Monadnock Mills. Manufacture cotton cloths from one to three yards wide, Marseilles quilts, union Capital, and lumber. flannels, $200,000. Employ 125 males and Pay annually for la- 225 females. bor, $115,000. Produce 2,908,911 12,000 Mar- square yards sheeting ; �NEW-IJAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 98 seilles quilts ; Charles H. Eastman. 262,000 yards flannel. Total value, $ 435,000. Home Mill. A. Briggs Capital, $20,000. & Leather Employs 4 males. Co., Pays, annually, for labor, $1,300. Capital, $60,000. Cotton cloth. Employ 8 males and 20 females. Pay annually for labor, $10,000. Produce 500,000 yards sheeting, valued at $ 40,000. Sullivan Machine Co. Manufac- Produces 100,000 lbs. leather, valued at $ 30,000. Sugar River Mill Co. Manufacture flour, feed, and do custom grinding. Capital, $30,000. Era- ture Steam Dimond Drill Ma- chinery for quarrying rock, turbine water wheels, cloth measuring machines, and do general machine and mill work. Capital, $200,000. Employ 56 males. labor, $ $ 30,000. Pay annually for Products valued at 125,000. Sugar River Paper Mill (Jo. Manufacture printing paper. Capital stock, $ 100,000. and 20 females. labor, $24,000. Employ 30 males Pay annually for Produce 600 tons paper, valued at $225,000. Claremont Manufacturing Co. Manufacture paper and books, and do stereotyping and book and job printing. Capital, $ 100,000. Employ 34 males and 34 females. Pay, annually, for labor, $ 40,000. Products valued at $102,600. Ritssell Jarvis. Manufactures hanging paper. Capital, $25,000. Employs 7 males and 2 females. Pays, annually, for labor, $3,000. Produces 330,000 lbs. paper, valued $ 29,700. John S. Farrington. Manufactures straw wrapping paper. Capital $ 7,500. Employs 5 males and 1 female. Pays annually for labor $ 1,400. Produces 120 tons paper, valued at $ 7,500. Sullivan Mills. Geo. L. Balcom. Manufactures black doeskins. Capital, $40,000. Employs 20 males and 18 females. Pays, annually, for labor, $17,000. Produces 65,000 yards doeskins, valued at $75,000. at Pay, annually, for Grind 42,600 bush* els of grain, valued at $ 52,000. ploy 8 males. labor, $3,120. Saw Mills. Three saw mills, employ, a part of the males. Pay, annually, for Gapital, $8,000, year, 10 labor, $ 3,300. Saw 950,000 feet of lumber, valued at $ 13,000. Blood & Woodcock. Monuments and grave stones. Capital, $ 3,000. Employ 8 males. Pay annually foi labor, $ 3,500. Products valued at $ 10,000. Houghton, Bucknam & Co. Sash, doors and blinds. Capital, $8,000 Employ 8 males. Pay annually foi labor, $4,500. There are several boot and shoe establishments in town, employing about fifty hands, in addition to which are carriage, blacksmith, paint and tailors shops, printing 1 offices, &o. The United States census for 1870, gives thirty-three manufactories of all kinds, employing 371 males and 375 females, who annually receive for their labor, $244,100. Banks. Claremont National, cap$150,000; Sullivan Savings Institution, deposits over $ 700,000. National Eagle, Newspapers. Northern Advocate, and The Comital, pendium. Hotels. Tremont House, Sullivan House, and Junction House. Churches. Trinity Church, Episcopal, Rev. I. G. Hubbard, D. D., rector 215 communicants. Property valued at $12,500, Union ; �CLAREMONT. Church, Episcopal, West Claremont, Rev. W. B. T. Smith, rector, 33 communicants. Congregational, Rev. Levi Rodgers, pastor, 246 members. Property valued at §20, 000. Baptist, Rev. C. A. Piddock, pastor, 202 members. Property valued at §20,000. Methodist, Rev. N. N. Bailey, pastor, 239 members. Property valued at §13,000. Universalist, vacancy in pastorate, 45 members. Property valued at St. Mary's, Roman CathCornelius O'Sullivan, priest, 130 families, about 800 souls. Property valued at §15,000. Total number of churches, 7; number of members, 980; value of church property, including parsonages, where there are any, §90,500. Schools. The town is divided into nineteen school districts, with twenty-five schools. Three of the 99 has been about ninety-five scholars. Libraries. The following are the public and private libraries in town, containing 400 volumes or upwards. Fiske Free Library, 2000 vols. This was a donation to the town by Samuel native citizen, to it life, intends to add from time to time, during his and he and his wife have made provision in their wills for a lib- $10,000. eral fund for its olic, their death. have districts graded Whole number of average schools. scholars, 1216 attendance, 942; whole of school money, §5,595.88. amount Value of school-houses and lots, $38,000. Stevens High School. Col. Paran Stevens, a native of Claremont, donated to the town about §65,000 for the purpose of establishing and endowing It went inautumn of 1868. All scholars in town who have arrived at thirteen years of age, and this school. to operation in the pass the required examination, are admitted to the school, free. The town, in addition to its other school money, has appropriated for the support of this school from two to three thousand dollars a year, the balance of the expense being paid from the Stevens fund. The school building, the land on which it stands, 225.6*f and the furniture, cost §27, The average attendance P. Fiske, Esq., a who enlargement after The use of the books is free to all citizens of the town. Claremont Book Club, 500 volumes, owned by about forty-five citizens. Private libraries Otis F. R. Waite, 1550 vols. Bela Chapin, 1000; Drs. : ; N. & C. W. Tolles, medical and miscellaneous, 1000; Ira Colby, Jr., law and miscellaneous, 700; Rev. I. G. Hubbard, 800; W. H. H. Allen, law and miscellaneous, 700 Hon. H. W. Parker, law and mis- cellaneous, 600; J. S. Walker, 550; D. Baker, 1000; Rev. Levi Rodgers, 400 A. J. Swain, 450 Dr. S. G. Jarvis, 500. Railroads. Sullivan Railroad connects with the Vermont Central at Windsor, and with Cheshire, Vermont Valley and Rutland and Burlington at Bellows Falls, Vt. E. ; ; the Concord and Claremont RailConcord to Boston. The road, via Windsor and Forest Line Railroad, from Windsor, Vt., to Greenfield. X. II., to connect there with the Wilton, has been chartered, a company organized and the route surveyed. The Claremont and White River Junction Railroad has been chartered, a company organized, and a preliminary survey made. One hundred miles Distances north-west from Boston, and fifty west from Concord. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 100 Soldiers. Claremont did its full share in putting down the rebellion of 1861. The whole number of volunteers from the town, during the four years of the war, was 370 drafted men who dt afted men, 5 ; furnished substitutes, 74. Total, 449. Killed in battle, 33; died of wounds, 14; died of disease, 20. Total, 67. The quota required to be sent from each town in the State under all calls for troops, from July, 1863, was proportioned to the enrolled militia. Claremont's quota was set down at 177, and she fur- nished 206 recruits, being an excess of 29 over the number she was required to furnish. The many portions, is good fot and potatoes. Fortytwo tons of starch and 11,500 pounds of maple sugar are annualsoil, in grass, oats manufactured. ly and Streams. Clarksville Pond containing about two hundred acres, and Carr Pond about thirty, are the principal ponds in town Po?ids There are several small tributaries to the Connecticut. Resources. of the soil, labor, $ 600 ; Annual productions $32,248; mechanical money at interest and stock in the public funds, $ 5,200. Schools. There are four schools town; average length in year, eleven weeks. tlement was burg, incor- porated in 1853. Boundaries. ses Spafford for the Town First Settlement. first set- made in 1762, by ^loand David Lynde, and a charter was granted Oct. 26, 1764, to Josiah Willard, Samuel Ashley and sixty-seven others. It received its name from the country seat of Lord Clive, a distinguished English general, who then had charge of the British forces in the East Indies. The first white native of Claremont was Elijah, son of Moses Spafford, born in 1763. The minister of the town was Rev. George Wheaton, of the Congregational faith, who was ordained Feb. 19, 1772. The first minister of the Episcopal Church was Rev. Ranna Cossitt, who took holy orders in England in 1772, and in the following year entered upon the duties of his holy office. The Baptist society was formed in 1785, the Methodist in 1809, and the Univer- first settled ealist in 1826. broken and hilly, Area, 40,900 acres. By stage from Colebrook to North Stratford station on the Grand Trunk railroad, about twenty-five miles. Distances. One hundred and seventy-five miles north from Concord, forty-five north from Lancaster, and eleven north from ColePuiilroads. brook. COLEBROOK. Coos County. Colebrook is one of the most enterprising towns in Northern New-Hampshire. Withthe past twenty years it has nearly doubled its population and trebled its valuation. It is the shire town for the Northern Judicial District of Coos County. The soil in town but the is rich and easily cul- Fine intervals of considerable extent stretch along the Connecticut and the uplands are fertile, producing good crops. The tivated. Coos County. This town is in the northern part of Coos county. The is Vt. in this CL.ARKSVIL.M3. surface North by Pittsby Gilmanton and Grant, south by Stewartstown, and west by Canaan and Hall's stream, east ; �COLEBROOK. 101 quantity of potatoes raised in this labor, §36,800 town exceeds that of any town in the State, averaging more than one hundred and twenty thousand bushels annually. The larger portion of these potatoes is manu- §57,822 factured into starch. It is stated that, within a radius of ten miles from Colebrook Village, there are annually producing in the aggregate over 1100 tons of starch, and are valued at nearly §100,000. It ranks as the twenty-sixth town in the State in value of its agricultural products. fifteen starch mills, §866 ; ; money at interest, deposits in savings bank, ; stock in trade, §30,200 summer tourists, ; from §3000; profes- sional business, §10.000. Churches and ScJwols. MethoRev. J. H. Knott, pastor; Christian, Rev. William Morrill, pastor Congregational, no pastor Union, no pastor there are twelve dist, ; ; school districts and thirteen schools in town average length of schools for the year, twenty-four weeks ; amount annually appropriated for school purposes, §1,609.13. Elvers. Colebrook is watered by Connecticut and Mohawk riv- Academy. Colebrook has a considerable fund. and Beaver brook. There is considerable improved water pow- Parsons House. ers er in town. Hotel. Monadnock House and First Settlement. This There a beautiful Academy town was erable business. Coleburne and was granted to Sir George Colebrook and others. It was incor- or fifteen stores of all kinds, porated June mon and Ministers. The Church of Colebrook and vicinity was organized by Rev. John Willard, Missionary, Nov. 30, 1802, under the name of Village. is village in this town, with consid- There are twelve two hotels, three church edifices, court house, academy, four lawyers, four physicians, one dentist, besides various kinds of manufacturing comto a New-Hampshire village. The larger por- Employments. tion of the people are engaged in agriculture but there is considerable manufacturing and trade carried on in this town. The capital ; invested in starch manufactories is over §26,000, annually producing between five and six hundred tons of starch, and using over 120,000 bushels of potatoes. Nearly all branches of business are carried on such as foundry, carriage shop, lumber mills, cabinet, wool carding, jewelry, shoemaking, blacksmithing, tinware, and one woolen factory. Total value of goods annually manufactured, $158,200. Resources. Annual productions of the soil, §154,865; mechanical originally called 11, 1795. First Church Congregational the "Monadnock Church." It There was no preaching except Missionary labor until 1810, when Rev. Dyer Burge became pastor until May 5, 1815, when he was regular ly dismissed, the church numbering 43 members. Rev. Nathan Waldo preached from 1819 to 1822. Rev. Andrew Rakin from 1822 to July, 1823, when Rev. John L. Hale took his place, and continued until 1824. January, 1825, Rev. Orlando G. Thiitcher became pastor and conconsisted of ten members. tinued until February, 1829. Boundaries. North by Stewartstown, east by Dixville, south by Columbia, and west by the Con- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. ]02 necticut river. Area, 25,000 acres improved land, 14,870. miles by North Stratford sta- Thirteen Bail roads. is done. Productions of the Besourccs. Distances. One hundred and seventy miles north from Concord and thirty-four north from Lancaster. daily stage to lumbering considerable on the Grand Trunk Railroad. It is expected that the Montreal extension Railroad will pass through Colebrook in a short time. tion, §115,400; soil, ; stock in trade, §2,500. Churches and Schools. There ar»» two churches, no regular pastors, and ten schools average length of ; schools the for year, nineteen weeks. Columbia House. Hotel. COLUMBIA. mechanical labor, §3,400 money at interest, $5,872 deposits in savings banks, §10; First Settlement. In 1770 this Coos County. The surface of this town is uneven, and broken by town was granted and named Cockburne in honor of Sir James mountains along Cockburn, one of the grantees. Incorporated December 16, 1797; received its present name in June, The its southern lim- soil is generally strong and productive. In the spring its. large quantities of maple sugar are 1811. made. Boundaries. North by Colebrook, by Dixville and ungranted lands, south by ungranted lands and Stratford, and west by Vermont. Area, 37,822 acres; improved land, 9,823 acres. A large portion of the rest of the territory consists of large tracts of heavy wood and timber land. Streams and Ponds. From the mountains descend a number of streams in a westerly direction into the Connecticut, affording many excellent water privileges. There are several ponds, the most noted of which is Lime Pond, situated near the line between this town and Colebrook. It is about one hundred and sixty rods long and fifty rods wide. The bottom is covered ly six to feet the depth of nearwith perfectly white which formed by the shells of the cyclas and planorbis species, of which myriads ealcarious marl, is still living in the waters of the pond, and are generally found collected under loose stones. Fish Pond is well stored with trout of large size. Lime-stone, in considerable quantities, is found near the outlet of this pond. Employments. Farming is the principal occupation of the people. are some manufacturing carried on. One hundred tons of starch are annually made, and There is east One hundred and six- Distances. from Concord from Lancaster. By daily stage to and ty-six miles north and thirty north Railroads. from North Stratford station, twelve miles, on the Grand Trunk The Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad, when completed, will pass through this town. Railroad. CONCORD. Merrimack County. (a city) the is Concord capital of New- Hampshire and shire town of the county. The surface is uneven, though it presents none of the abrupt acclivities, or common towns. rivers, in deep valleys, many New-Hampshire It is well watered by four two of which are of consid- �103 CONCORD. erable magnitude, The Contoocook, a river eighty miles in length, from Ilopkinton through passes the northern part of Concord and joins the Merrimack on the line between this city and Boscawen. Merrimack The river passes eastern centre; the Soucook river washes the southeastern border, and ilows in- through the to the Merrimack, forming the boundary line between this city and Pembroke; while the Turkey river, having its rise in Turkey Ponds, waters a portion of its southern part and empties into the Merrinuiek in Bow. There is some good water power on the Contoocook, at Fisherville, where there are several large manufactories. On the Merrimack, through Con- some good water no wheel is turned by its valuable power. There are five ponds, the largest of which is Turkey Pond, in the south-west; and Long Pond (or Pennacook Lake) in the north-west part. At the outlet of Pennacook Lake is a woolen mill, kit factory, &c. Turkey Pond is the source of Turkey River, which furnishes some good water power in its passage to the Merrimack. The intervals on the Merrimack are of considerable width and very cord, there are privileges, but fertile, hut perhaps a in extent andbeauty Connecticut. little inferior to those Many on the of the inter- duced three hundred and twentybushels of corn, two hundred and seventy-eight bushels of oats, anil made the annual agricultural five Another, valued produced two hundred and twenty bushels of corn and two hundred bushels of oats. Anreceipts, §3,177. at §15,000, Also, annual rec'eipts, $2,500. other valued at $15,000. Annual A market farm, receipts, $3,600. containing forty acres, valued at $ 8,000, paid for labor, $ 1 ,000 fertil; Annual $1,000. izers, receipts, The above is sufficient to show that farming in Concord pays, when it is considered that farming $5,900. real estate increases in value, on an average, at the rate of four per cent, per annum. City. Concord, owing to its great railroad facilities, the wealth and enterprise of its inhabitants, and as being the capital of the State, has become one of the most popular cities in New England. The city contains about 2,500 dweling houses, 14,000 inhabitants, and has a constant and steady increase in population and wealth, which makes investments in real estate safe and sure to increase in value, if purchased at market rates. Like many other New England cities, Concord has beea afflicted with devastating fires Within the past twenty-two years, hotels, five churches, five an every business block on Street, has been burned Out of nearly two hundred stores and shops for trade within the city precinct, all but nine have been built since that nearly vals, however, by careful husbandry, have been brought to a high state of cultivation, and produce some of the finest crops of corn and hay in the State. The plains Maine down. and the uplands, when properly date (1852.) excellent produce crops. The census of 1870, shows that a farm valued at $18,000 pro- est of the five cities in the State. cultivated, These fire casualties have made Concord, apparently, in the business portion, the young- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 104 Large and substantial business blocks have been erected upon the ashes of the former buildings, far superior in architecture and beauBut few cities, of its size, exty. cel it in its large and expensive business blocks, hotels, fine its and excellent concrete sidewalks. If any broad and shaded streets, complaint can be made as to the beauty of this city, it is in its dense shaded streets, where, in many places, the rays of the sun A view from are nearly shut out. the dome of the Capitol, in midsummer, gives the city the appearance of a large forest, with church and domes peering above tops of the trees; and a spires the stranger, who obtained his first knowledge and view from this stand point, would be loath to believe that a city, containing twelve thousand inhabitants, nestled beneath the shade of the trees, standing at his feet. Many of the private residences are fine and ex- Nashua and Acton, Worcester and Nashua, Nashua and Wilton, at Nashua; Manchester and North Weare, at Manchester; and Suncook Valley at Hooksett or Suncook. It can be readily seen that almost any section of the country can be reached by railroad from The Concord. total number of miles of railroads in the city, besides side tracks, is over thirty. The dividend from the railroad tax exceeds that of any other town or city in the State by over $ 5,000. The passenger station is a large building and also contains the business offices of the Concord and Northern railroads. The constant increase of travel on the various which centre at lines of railroads, station, with the change of baggage and passengers from one line of road to the other, requires an enlargement of the depot, for the convenience both of the passengers and of the employees of this pensive structures, and compare favorably with fine dwellings in other cities in New Hampshire. The four Railroad Facilities. railroads which centre here together with their branches and connecting lines, within a radius of thirty-six miles, make it one of the largest railway centres at one the roads. depot in New England. At this station, passenger trains are made up with special cars, for the Montreal Railroad, Northern, Bristol Branch of the Northern, Concord and Claremont, Contoocook Valley, Concord to Boston, via Lowell, Concord to Boston via Lawrence, and Concord and Portsmouth. fully laid which virtually makes eight railroads that centre here. Besides, connections are made with the some powerful convulsion, many centuries ago. It was commenced in 1816, and was finished and occu- and Business Buildings. Public The State House is located on Main Street. The grounds extend east and west from Main to State Streets, Park and north and south from to Capitol Streets, forming nearly a square plat of over two acres. These grounds are beauti- out with fine concrete walks, ornamented with a variety of shade trees, and the whole sur- expensive and handsome iron fence. The original building was built rounded by an of Concord granite, quarried from the drifts which- were cleft from the Concord granite ledges, by �105 CONCORD. pied in 1819, for the first time. The whole cost, including grounds, was about $85,000, and it was the Chamber is on the east side of the north wing, measuring 34 by 35 feet; and there are in this most expensive edifice wing, besides, two committee rooms, measuring respectively 20 by 22 feet, and 16 by 22 £, together with the stairway leading to the chamber and Senate Gallery. In In in the State. 1805, the old capitol was en- remodeled, and enlarged at an expense of over $ 150,000. It is now considered one of the finest buildings of the kind in New Eng- tirely The land. addition to the center of the building was 28 by 50 feet, and on each wing 28 by 38 feet, making an additional area of 3,528 The superficial feet. first floor contains the Doric Hall, or what is sometimes called the Rotunda, 45 by 52 of this 45 feet is : feet; in the rear the State Library, 26 by on the you enter, right, as Council Chamber, measuring 22 £ by 24 feet, and connected with it, is the Govenor's by 18 feet; in private room, 11 the rear of this, is the Adjutant is the first, «b General's Office, consisting of two rooms connected by a double door. The larger room is 22£ feet square, In the south the smaller 15 by 22 £ . wing are the rooms of the Secretary of State consisting of a small room 12 by 18 feet, and a larger room, 21 £ by 24 feet; next to these rooms ; is the Treasurer's Office 20 £ by 21£ beyond this, is the Insurance feet; Commissioner's and Superintendent of Public Instruction room, measuring 16 by 20£ feet. On each Senate h. the south stairs wing is at the head of the Sergeant-at-Arms' the room, 16 \ by 21 £ feet, and next the office of the Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, and beyond is the State Historian's rooms: besides there is a wide stairway, a hall extending across the wing, and a stairway leading to the Representative Hall Gallery, and roof to the Cupola. eight affords The French commodious committee rooms, well lighted, and averaging about twenty feet square. A spiral stairway leads from the base of the dome to the top of the cupola, 140 feet from the ground, upon which is surmounted a colosThe view obtained sal gilt eagle. from the windows of the cupola is very fine. Doric Hall naturally claims the It is first attention of a stranger. supported by ten columns or pilAgainst the walls of this lars. hall have been placed four large glass cases, in which have been a wide stairway, the one on the north leading to the Senate Chamber the one on the south, to the Representatives' Hall, and a door behind each, opening into the yard towards the Battle Flags of the various military organizations of New-Hampshire, who participated in the conflict to sustain the Union; also a list of battles, each regiment or battery was engaged in, is printed in gold State Street. leaf side of the library is ; On the second floor the Represen- Hall occupies the center, extending across the building, 80 feet long, and 45 feet wide. The tative's regularly arranged upon the glass. The floor is marble, tessellated in white and black squares and diamonds. The wainscoting and all the wood finishing except the stairways of this �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 106 hall, and the rest of the build- all and oak, some beautiful in color and ing, is of chesnut of which is grain. The State Library has between and 13,000 volumes besides pamphlets. It is handsomely and appropriately arranged for an in12,000 stitution of this character. Gov- ernors of the State from 1786 to the present time, handsomely painted, and set in large gilt frames. There are also the portraits of Matthew Thornton, Joseph Dudley, Jonathan Belcher, William Bernett, and Simon Bradstreet. This chamber now presents the appearance of a handsome portrait gallery. In the Senate Chamber, are fourteen portraits of Senators who have been Presidents of the Senate. In the Hall of Representatives Washington and Webster in full size also Gen. De Graaf, Gen. John Stark, Gen. Poor, Gen. Cilley, Gen. Scammell, Gen. Whipple and Gen. Henry Dearborn. All these officers, with the exception of Gen. Poor, were at the surrender of Burgoyne, at are the portraits of ; Saratoga, in 1777. Too much credit cannot be ac- corded to the Hon. Benjamin F. Prescott, Secretary of State, for his untiring effort and zeal in securing a large portion of the portraits in the Council Chamber, and many of the Generals of the revolution placed in the Hall of Representatives. is end of State Street located the is The State Prison. central part and south wing were erected 1812; the north wing in 1833. in In present antique appearance it imparts no beauty to the city, nor its the Council Chamber, are systematically arranged, upon the In walls, the portraits of all the over §40,000, and is a fine strucIn this building is a large hall, the city offices, court room, At the north and county offices. ture. The Court House and City Hall located on Main Street, north of the Capitol, and considerably elevated from the street. It was erected in 1855, at an expense of much credit to the State, in its present condition. (For fvdl particulars see State Institutions.) The County Jail is situated one mile west of the State House, and was erected in 1853. It is a beautiful edifice, built of brick, and well arranged for the purpose it was designed for. Tlie Society New-Hampshire is located on Historical Main Street, and owns and occupies a large brick building. It was established in 1823, and now has over 6,000 volumes of valuable books, besides pamphlets and newspapers. There is quite a cabinet of Indian relics and other curiosities, many of which are of an antique character also, many valuable paintings. These rooms are opened daily, and are worthy of a visit from any stranger. The City Library is in the City Hall building, and has over 7,000 volumes. Newspapers. Monitor, daily; Independent Statesman, weekly; Daily Patriot; New-Hampshire Patriot, weekly; The People, Herald, weekly Prohibition weekly. (See tables.) The Asylum for the Insane is located on Pleasant Street about one half mile south-west from the State House. The buildings are spacious, conveniently arranged, ; and present a fine and imposing ��TRADE BUILDING, BOAR]) OF CONCORD. W Li' Ol til (Tli ^' is i« H Mti w W W Mi, , . ti Nr W "Pi; 'aii gB Pi 1 If 1 : EAGLE HOTEL, Concord. 3 taf �CONCORD. appearance. control, but It under State is heavily endowed, and financially established on a basis, without requiring solid much State aid. (See State Instiis tutions.) There are many blocks fine business the in the city precinct, largest of which are Stickney's, Brown's, White's, Sanborn's, Board of Trade building, Eagle, ColumExchange, Merchant's, Rum- bian, ford, Durgin's, State, Hill, City, Phenix, Hill's, James R. Phenix Hotel, Foster's, Pickering's, Central, Masonic, Statesman, and These buildings brick structures, from 107 There are about two hundred reand shops for trade of tail stores, various kinds. stores are large, Some of these and do an annual business of nearly §100,000. Many of them are elegantly finished, and present a metropolitan appearance, comparing favorably with those of any city in the State. There are six hotels Hotels. Eagle, Phenix, Elm, and Sherman House, in the city precinct, the Washington House, at Fisherville, and the Birchdale House, at Birchdale Springs. The Eagle and Phenix are first Moore's blocks. class are large, as fine hotels, in every respect, as three to four stories high (with one exception), the lower floors being generally occupied by stores of various kinds, while the upper are used for public halls, offices, and mechanical work, The Board of Trade building is located on the corner of Maine and School and was commenced in the summer of 1872, and finished streets, in the autumn of 1873. It is with a handsome French roof, surmounted by a fine dome, in which has been three stories, placed a large illuminated clock, with four dials. The lower story while the upper conBoard of Trade rooms, Young Men's Christian Associais for stores, tains the tion rooms, offices, &c. The whole expense of the building was about $ 45,000. The geoMercantile Trade. graphical position, together with extensive railroad facilities, has caused Concord to become the centre of a large mercantile trade. There are six wholesale flour and corn stores, whose annual sales are not less than $1,800,000. its houses, and are considered are found in New England, out- Boston. The Elm and Sherman are respectable, and good houses, and receive a fair patronage from the traveling pubThe registers of these four lic. hotels show the annual arrivals to side of The Eagle and Phenix be 40,000. 14,000 each, man 12,000. and the Elm and SherThe register of one of the hotels, this season (1873), shows that it was represented by guests from thirteen States in one day. The different registers of the Eagle and Phenix frequently show daily arrivals of guests from six to ten different States. Birch-Dale House is located near Birch Dale or Concord Springs, about four miles west from the State House, and is a large and commodious house built expressly for summer boarders. Tlie These springs possess medical and the water is pronounced very beneficial to invalids who are afflicted with various properties, diseases. lar resort, It has become a popuand the house is gener- ally well filled through the warm �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 108 season. To show the popularity of the Concord Spring water, it is stated that two thousand gallons are annually sold by the glass in the city of New York alone. The house and springs are owned by Dr. Robert Hall, of Concord. The manufacManufactories. turing business of Concord is considerable, various, and, many of If Conits branches, important. cord possesses, as it is often stated, water power nearly equal to some of her sister cities, it is evi- dent that it has not been utilized, except at Fisherville, to any great extent, to propel the machinery now in use in its various manufactories; neither have they, financially received much foreign assistance, but depended upon capital belonging to the people of Concord. The carriage business has been an important branch of industry for many years. There are four manufactories, the largest of which is the Abbott, Downing Co. This firm has acquired a worldwide reputation for its fine carriages, both for durability and neatness of work. In 1813 the late Mr. Lewis Downing, then a young man of one and twenty years, came to Concord, from Lexington, Mass., and opened a wheelwright shop at the north end of Main Street. The capital with which he commenced was $125, $75 of which he invested in a good set of tools. business He commenced building common wagons with the bodies fastened down to the hind axle, and worked alone, finding ready sales for carriages he could make. After the first year his business so increased, that he employed two all the hands, which number was after- wards increased as the business demanded. In 1825 he commenced erecting shops at the south end of Main street, near his house. For twelve years he manufactured only wagons, the style of which underwent several changes. The first attempt was a wooden one reaching from the hind axle to the rocker which was soon followed by the leather thoroughbrace, and at a spring ; successive styles of eliptic springs. The first and sold chaise he made in 1826, Rev. Dr. Bouton, now residing in Concord. In 1826 he commenced the manit to the ufacture of coaches, which have since made the name of Abbott & Downing famous the country over. That year he went to Salem, Massachusetts, and engaged J. Stephens Abbott, then a journeyman coachbody maker, to come to Concord and build three-bodies. Mr. Abbott arrived in Concord, Christmas eve., 1826, and made the first coach body ever built in New-Hampshire. The first coach was completed and went out of the shop in July, 1627, and was sold to Mr. John Shepherd. Mr. Abbott, after completing his job with Mr. Downing, went to Frainingham, Mass., for the purpose of forming a business connection, but concluded otherwise, and went to Providence, R. I., and worked a short time, but not feeling contented he returned to Concord in the fall, and became a partner with Mr. Downing, January 1, 1828. Coach building became a leading feature of their business, and for the reason of the lightness, durableness, and elegance of finish of their their coaches, they way soon found into every part of New �109 CONCORD. England. It is worthy of mention that while other carriages have undergone an infinite variety of changes in style, the Concord coach was so near perfection in its line, at that early day, that it has scarcely undergone any changes in construction since. The partnership of Downing & Abbott was dissolved by mutual consent in September, 1847; Mr. Abbott continuing business in the ing his and Mr. Downing, taksons as partners, removing new shops, nearly opposite the old shops, to Phenix Hotel. These two firms remained in their respective places of business until January 2, 1865, with no ma- change, with the exception of Mr. Abbott taking his son E. A. Abbott as a partner in 1852, under the firm name of J. S. & E. A. AbIn the winter of 1849, the bott. shops of Mr. Abbott were entirely destroyed by fire but were immediately replaced with more commodious and convenient buildings. terial January 2, 1865, the two firms were dissolved, and the heavy and popular firm of Abbott, Downing & Co., was formed, and the business continued in the shops formerly occupied by J. S. & E. A. Abbott, Mr. Lewis Downing senretiring from the business ior, after active participation in it for nearly fifty-two years. This new January 1873, 1, which succeeded Downing & Morgan & Co., Abbott Downing Com- the firms of Abbott, Co., and Harvey, called the pany, with a capital of §400,000. The officers of this corporation, are Lewis Downing, President, Edward A. Abbott, Treasurer, Frank L. Abbott, Secretary and George P. Harvey, Rufus M. Morgan, J. C. Harvey, Board of control. Thus it can be seen that the small wheelwright shop established nearly sixty years before, with a capita] of $ 125, and employing but one man, has grown to a capital of $400,000 and employing over 250 men. In the spring of 1870, Mr. J. Stephens Abbott, one of the original firm, died very suddenly at his residence in Concord, and in Mr. Lewis Downing, Mr. Abbott. But few business men, in this country, have, by their own individual ef- March 1873, senior, followed as mechanics, left names more honorable, and more worthy forts, to be handed down through life's great drama, for generations to come, than Lewis Downing and J. Stephens Abbott. To show the constant increase of their business, it can be stated that when Messrs. Downing and Abbott formed a partnership in 1828, there were four forges in when the partnership again formed in 1865, there firm continued in business until a their shops change was made in January, 1873. In the meantime another large carriage establishment had grown up in Concord under the name of Harvey, Morgan & Co., and for several years had been doing quite an was extensive business. By previous act of the Legislature, an incor- the value of § 500,000. The question is often asked why Concord coaches and carriages porated company was established, ; were twenty-four forges and now company have thirty-five. They employ 250 men with an annual pay-roll of §168,000, and prothe duce carriages of various kinds to �110 NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. have such a world-wide reputation. The reason principal is the thoroughness of work, and always securing the best materials, and the best skilled labor. No paint is ever allowed to cover any dein fect wood the or would have a tendency iron, to that weaken the carriage, on any consideration. Many parts of wheels, or other work have been stove before eyes of the workman, which Mr. Downing used to say) Avas the (as the most emphatic and cheapest argument he could produce to let his workmen know that no sham work was allowed in their shops. Their carriages have been sent to nearly every quarter of the no firm in Snake Hill) commence about one mile from the Capitol, north-west, and extend along for over two miles nearly parallel with the Concord and Claremont railroad. Mr. Luther Roby, now living in the city, (1873) first opened this ledge on the southerly base and near what is called the " Pulpit." The piers for the Federal bridge came from this opening also the stone was boated down the Merrimack, to Manchester, by Mr. Roby ; and son, for the basement of the Manchester depot. They sent the first Concord granite to Lowell, Mass. The ledge now being so successfully worked by Mr. Hollis, was also opened by them. But globe, and, doubtless, the this country tion with other popular quarries in is, at this date, as well known as the firm of Downing & Company, makers, Concord N. H. The total value of (including Abbott, carriage carriages repairing) annually produced in the city is about $ 600,000. The Granite business is an important branch which has grown to large proportions within the past twenty years. Granite of the best quality has been known to abound in Concord for rnany years, but was quarried from large drifts or bowlders, which at some age in the past, were parts of the main ledge which had been cleft asunder by some violent convulsion of naThese drifts from the granite ledges in Concord have been found as far south as Massachusetts line, but never to any distance northward eastward or westward. From these drifts, the stone for the Old State House, and other buildings ture. was quarried. The granite ledges, (or Rattle first great successful competi- Maine and Massachusetts, was in securing the contract to furnish the granite for the Merchants' Bank, Boston. Blocks of granite one foot square dressed in various forms were sent from Hallowell, Maine, Rockport, Quincy and some other quarries. Mr. Roby had the apparent temerity to send his block from the Concord quarry, and after careful examination as to merits of the granite from each quarry, the contract was given to Mr. Roby, the price hardly coming in as competition but the quality of the stone. It has been ascertained, by eminent chemists and geologists, that the stone from the Concord quarries, is perfectly free from oxides or other mineral substance, which on exposure to the atmosphere, would mar the beauty (if some New England granite. The award of this contract soon established the reputation of Concord granite, as being the then Dest in market. When the quarry-men �CONCORD. at Qnincy, only six miles distant from Boston, found that preference was given to granite quarried seventy miles away, they showed that shrewdness characteristic of Massachusetts business men, by securing nearly all the control of these ledges, and the heavy contracts pertaining tbereto and to; day the granite business cord, is in Con- largely controlled by peo- ple residing in Massachusetts. Mr Jfcoby for the furnished the stone at Ports- Custom House, mouth, the Brooks house at Medford, and many other buildings, besides much of the stone work in the buildings in Concord. Like all new enterprises where goods are introduced into the market, and the competition is in the qual- Ill $ 125,000 employ 75 men annual pay roll, $45,000; tan 15,500 ox hides, valued at $ 186,000, and manufacture 780,000 feet of belting, of various widths, valued at ; $350,000. ; Eastman Samuel & Co., belting and leather hose, cap- $ 15,000, employ eight hands, annual production, $ 40,000. Concord and Northern Railroad's maital, chine shops, employ 204 men annual pay roll, $ 138,000; receipts, $ 290,000: Ford & Kimball, found- employ 50 men annual pay $ 30,000 value of production, $ 165,000. William P. Ford & Co., foundry, employ 35 hands; pay roll, $ 20,000 annually produce sinks, stoves, plows, harrows and other castings valued at $ 54,000. Dunkley & Allen, machinists employ 24 hands, annual pay roll, ry, roll, ; ; ; instead of the price, and frequently much money is expended before actual profits are realized, the introduction of the Concord granite was not an exception. Mr. Roby may have the satisfaction of knowing he has been the means of first introducing this granite to ture Palmer carriage springs, ploy 16 men; annual pay the country and making it the gold mine of Concord ; but it is feared that the credit which he is rightfully entitled to, has not been ac- production, $429,000 Five harness shops, annual products, $ 240, ity, corded to him. In 1854, there were about thirty men employed in the granite busi- There are now ( 1873) in these quarries, $ 420,000 invested, employing 491 men with an annual pay roll of $ 364,000, and annually producing stone in the rough, and dressed, to the value of $ 775,000. ness. This stone is now used for building purposes in nearly all the large cities on the Atlantic slope. Tlie Page Belting Co. tan leather under Page's patent tanning process, for belting ; capital invested, production, $12,000; $40,000. & manufac- Joseph Palmer Co., emroll, annual production, $ 50, Four bedstead and furniture manufactories employ 280 hands; annual pay roll, $ 125,000 annual $ 13,200 ; 000. ; 000. W. B. Durgin, manufacturer of pure silver spoons, forks and napkin rings, annual value of production, $ 75,000. There are also manufactured cotton goods, $ 235, 000 woolen goods, $ 250,300 melodeons and organs, $ 120,000 confectionery and bread, $100,000; sale boots and shoes, $150,000; printing, newspapers, job printing, $ 110.000; monuments and grave stones, $60,000; doors, sash, blinds and window frames, $50,000; lumber, sawed, planed and ; ; ; matched, Blanchard $ 99,675 churns, $ 50,000 silver plating ; ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 112 $7,000; book binding, $20,000; picture frames, $70,000; photograph business in its various forms, $55,000; plaster ground, gas, $45,000; meal ground, $40,000; organ and melodeon keys, organ and melodeon reeds, organ and piano stools, artificial limbs, mackerel kits, excelsior, cement pipe, gas and steam fittings, files, $9,000; stencil plates; be- are carpenters, stair builders, slate and gravel roofers, undertakers, upholsterers, custom boot and shoe workmen, blacksides there smiths, tailors, milliners, and vaThe total cap- rious other trades. invested in manufactories of employing all kinds is $ 2,276,300 2,145, men and boys, and 364 womital ; who annually receive for their producing manufactured goods, to the value of *The number of $4,600,000. males and females engaged in insurance, banks, stores and shops as en, labor, $ 1,329,500, proprietors or clerks, hotel clerks, book keepers &c, is estimated at 1,540. There are 28 lawyers, 22 physicians, 5 dentists, 28 clergy- men, besides school teachers, male and female. Resources. All the resources in relation to stocks and bonds are taken as are individually given to the assessors under the law. It is stated that there are in this city, over $1,000,000 personally invested in western railroad stocks and bonds. Productions of the soil, $338,068 mechanical labor, $1,329, 500, clerical and professional busi; ness is estimated, at $924,000*; stocks and bonds, $224,000; money deposits in at interest, $180,180; savings banks, $1,170,580; stock in trade, $774,693. Public Works. Water has been introduced into the city precinct, and pipes have been laid through nearly all the streets, with hydrants placed at proper distances, The water to guard against fire. is taken Pennacook Lake, from lying about three miles north-west from the Capitol, and oyer one hundred feet above its foundation. The water of this pond has long been noted for its purity, and has the capacity to supply a city many times larger in population than Concord. These works have been put in very substantially, and great attention has been given to have durable pipes, and of such material as not to impregnate the water with any mineral substance in the least. The whole expense not far from $300,000. No city in the country stands better guarded against large, devastating fires, than Concord does to-day, with an abundance of water, and one of is the most efficient to use fire departments it. Sewerage. The city precinct has been surveyed, and an extensive plan of sewerage been draughted, which, when the plans are fully carried out, will give the city excellent drainage. Much of tinn, This includes clergymen, lawyers, phy- sician*, merchants, landlords, bankers, rail- book keepers, National, State, County, City officials, &c Ac, Doubtless the cities and large towns have a larger per cent, than the average through the State. road officials, clerks, ., In this view of the foregoing facts, Concord, The censns of 1870, gave the number of persons in New-Hampshire, engaged in professional and personal services, trade and transportation, of ten y -Mrs of age and over, * at 27,042, or over 8}^ per cent, of its popula- with scarcely any large cotton or woolen manufactories, and the capital of the State, must have at least 11 per cent, of its popula- tion, or 1540 persons, vocations. employed in the above �CONCORD. Ihe work has already been done East Concord there with two in masonry and the whole plan will be consummated within a few years. The whole the most substantial expense is estimated There are also good school-houses, and graded schools at West Concord and- Fisherville. Nearly all of these large brick houses have been built within the past twenty years, at an expense, including $100,000. There are four bridges in the over the Merrimack, and three over the Contoocook river. All of these are large and expencity sive bridges. The Federal grounds, of not less than $150,000. One of the most important literary institutions in the country is located about two miles west of the State House, called St. Bridge, which leads to East Concord, is of wrought iron, and was ei-ected in the spring of 1873, at an expense, including stone work, of Paul's over School. copal represent There are fifty schools which thirty-two But few towns or are graded. cities have made more rapid pro- The Schools. in the city, of in sive Church ' June 8, 1859; CongregaWest Concord, September 21, 1869; Old North Congregational Church, November 18, 1870, and the North Congregational, June 29, 1873. The Unitarian,- South and West Concord, have been replaced by more substantial and expensive edifices, and the North thirty-one weeks; in the city there ; ferent sections of the city. At for tional at 1874. and built at an expense of from $15, 000 to $60,000 each besides there are several smaller houses in dif- Concord, tional, will five large, brick school-houses in Edifices. Unitarian, November 2d, 1854; then followed the South Congrega- age length of schools for the year the city precinct, from four to six commodious school rooms each, (See literary Insti- worship being destroyed by fire. The first house destroyed was the $24,047.45, There are buildings are very fine, extenand expensive, and the the past nineteen years, has suffered severely in its houses of public the city precinct, are primary intermediate, first and second gramThe avermar, and high school. precinct, forty weeks. students of the Union. tutions.) In 185-1, the total amount of money appropriated for school purposes was $5,536, being $2.40J In 1872, the to each scholar. is its grounds around them are beauti- past twenty years, than Concord. averaging $9.21 to each scholar. The high school is under the instruction of J. D. Bartley, as principal. In this department, such branches of study are taught, that, at the expiration of four years, a scholar is prepared to enter any college. The grades of schools in all parts fully laid out. public schools, for the amount expended was under Epis- It is and control, $26,000. gress a fine brick departments. is house, about at 113 be rebuilt in the season of Where is now, the old North stood, 1873, being built a large brick school house. The following and are the churches, denominaNorth Congregational, Rev. F. D. Ayers South Congregationpastoi's of various tions. : Rev. Blake; IstCalvinistic W. Faunce; Freewill Baptist, Rev. Silas Curtis; al, S. L. Baptist, Rev. D. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 114 Pleasant street Baptist, Rev. H. G. Safford; Methodist, Rev. E. A. est of the village. Drew; Episcopal, Rev. J. H. Eames, D. D. Unitarian, Rev. J. F. houses. ; Lovering; Universalist, Rev. E. L. Conger, pastor; Catholic, Rev. J. E. Barry; Second Advent, Elder At East Concord, J. G. Hook. Congregational. At West Concord, Congregational, Rev. H. B. Putnam. At Fisherville, C. Baptist, no pastor; Catholic, Rev. J. E. Barry; Methodist, Rev. S. P. Heath, pastor. There are also clergymen of the following persuasions, residing in Concord, viz., C. Baptist Rev. Congregational, Moses Gerald Rev. Nathaniel Bouton, D. D., Rev. H. A. Kendall, Rev. S. Utley, Episcopal, Rt. Rev. W. W. Niles, Bishop of the Diocese, Rev. H. A. Coit, D. D., Rev. J. H. Coit, Rev. Hall Harrison, Rev. John Hargate, and Rev. R. A. Benton; Methodist, Rev. Elisha Adams. The value of church property within the city precinct is not less than $ 225,000. East Concord is locaVillages. ted across the Merrimack, about two miles from the State House. ; Here is a plaster mill, saw mill, brick yard, belting and leather hose manufactory, store, post office, graded school house, about sixty dwellings. West Concord is about two miles north-west from the Capitol. There is a woolen mill, large, brick, •hurch edifice, and kit factory, two stores, chui'ch, and about sixty house, dwellings. school (For Fisherville, see Boscawen.) two miles Millville lies about west from the State House. Paul's School and now is is located St. here, the absorbing inter- There is a mill, and a number of fine dwelling About one mile directly east of the State House, across the Merrimack, by the free bridge road, and what is called the plain, has been commenced a pretty village. Within the past year, thei-e have been erected fifteen or twenty dwelling houses, and a fine school house. It bids fair to be quite an auxiliary to the growth and wealth of the city precinct. Banks. There are seven banks First National National State Capitol, National Savings, New Hampshire Savings, in the city, viz. Merrimack County Savings, Loan and Trust Savings in city precinct; and Pennacook Savings Bank, at Fisherville. Total capital in Nabanks, tional Total $350,000; in the five sav- amount deposited ings banks, $3,381,081.21. (See tables.) Natural and acquired Resources. As can be seen, the granite ledges of Concord are a mine of Avealth, but at present the only resource is the pay which the quarrymen get for labor and the farmers realize from the sale of the land where the ledges are located. This is valuable, but it would be better to have the profit on the stone stop here instead of going to Boston. The supply may be considered inexhaustible, and will last for many generations yet to come. It is stated by competent judges that the water power in Concord is valuable, and is excelled by but few towns in the State in unimproved privileges. Sewall's Falls, in the Merrimack, are about three miles from the State House. The width of the river at this point is �115 CONCORD. only two hundred and thirty feet. The expense of a dam here has been estimated, by competent engineers, to be about forty thousand dollars; and by taking the water from the west end of the dam, through a canal, for a distance of about three miles, to the city proper, would produce a fall of over twenty-one feet, and a constant flow of water in the driest time, of twelve hundred feet per second. This power is equal to running twenty cotton mills of five thousand spindles each, and requiring one hundred and twenty operatives to each mill, or three thousand in all. The whole expense to prepare this power ready to place mills on is estimated by Gov. James A. The acquired resources are in its and the completion of the Concord and Rochester Railroad, and extension of the Contoocook Valley Road, from Hillsborough to Peterborgreat center; railroad ough, together with the completion of the Hoosic Tunnel, will still largely increase its railroad It being the capital of facilities. induces the State come here quently adds to ulation, many men its which are gradually From creasing. to and consewealth and pop- to reside, in- 1871 to 1872, its ratable polls increased 361. With the advantages above mentioned there is no reason why Concord should not annually increase all in wealth and population for many two hundred and sixtyfive thousand dollars, and if all the power was utilized, it would make an additional population of nearly years to come, and hold her rank with her sister cities in the State. ten thousand inhabitants. It may be well to state that there are good facilities for erecting mills the territory of Concord, was made by parties living in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1663, but, not complying with the provisions of the grant, Weston at on the east or west side of the er, at the foot of the falls, riv- without the expense of a canal two or three miles. Land for a mile square around the falls can be purchased farm land in at the rate per acre of that vicinity. We quote the words of the efficient civil engineer, Hon. James A. Weston, who made the survey of this valuable power, in 1871 " Nature seldom offers to the hand of man a more favorable location, or greater facilities for the creation of a large and successful manufacturing business." At the south-east extremity of the city are Garven's Falls, in the Merrimack. The power here is considered valuable, but we have no means of knowing its full capacity. First Settlements. The first petition for a grant of land comprising they forfeited their right. Fiftyone years after the first grant they again petitioned to have the original grant of 1663 confirmed to them. They contended that tbe first grantees built a trading house on the tract, forty years before, and it is supposed was built on the east Merrimack. the inhabitants of Essex it side of the In 1721 County, many of them living in Haverhill and vicinity, petitioned the government of Massachusetts for a grant of land called Pennacook, and conveying nearly the same territory of the Salem grant sixty-two years before. Benjamin Stevens, Ebenezer Daniel Kimball, Austin Mitchell, and one Eastman, John Osgood, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 116 hundred and fourteen others were Not fully succeed- the petitioners. effort, in 1725, a signed by the five persons above named, who acted as a committee for the rest of the former petitioners, was presented, asking the government to review the request of their former petiThis second attempt proved tion. successful, with certain provisions to be fulfilled on the part of the ing in their new first petition, The 1801. first grist mill was built on a small brook running through East Concord. In 1732, a grist mill and saw mill were built on Turkey river, at ville. what is now called MillThe burying ground was out in laid Prior to 1730, 1730. the meetings of the grantees were holden in Bradford, Mass. The town meeting was holden first at November 10, Henry Rolfe was chosen the meeting house, 1730. grantees. moderator and Benjamin Rolfe, was to be divided hundred and three lots, and one hundred persons were to be admitted and each pay five pounds and build a good dwelling house, and break up and fence six clerk. acres of land within the space of settled in the vicinity of Concord. The territory into one three years, after the land The first be made on the was sur- In 1733, " Penney Cook" was incorporated by the government of Massachusetts under the name of Rumford. The Pennacook tribe of Indians They were the most powerful and veyed. fifty settlements waidike tribe in the valley of the to east side of the Merrimack, and all other tribes in this vicinity were subservient to them. Passaconnaway was their first chief known to the white settlers in New-Hampshire, and always kept good faith with the and the houses to be built on not more than twenty rods apart, in a regular defensible river, the home lot Also that a good, convenient house for the worship of God, be completely finished within the same space of time that the first minister should have one full share with the rest, the lot to be laid out adjoining the meetingposition. ; lot. One lot for the support of schools forever, and one other, a ministerial lot of equal value with the rest. The survey of these house was deferred till May 10, 1726. Samuel Ayer is supposed to be the lots man who ploughed a field in Concord. Ebenezer Eastman and family were the first who settled in town, and came here in 1727. The first white female child born in town, was Dorcas, daughter of E. Abbott, who died in 1797. The first male child was born of the same parents in 1730, and died in first English. Tradition gives it that he was the chief Sagamore of the tribes in this section of all New- England, as early as 1629. This tribe were opposed to the Christian religion and refused to pray to God for assistance; but the settlers never received any harm from them as a tribe, probably not as much as was administered to the Indians by the white men. The only Indian foe they feared were the Mohawk tribe, living in New- York, on the Mohawk river. There was a deadly feud between these two many men trod tribes for the white years before the soil of The site of an New-England. fort, on the east side of the Merrimack, is pointed out where Indian �CONCORD. two tribes met in deadly conand victory decided in favor of the Pennacooks. But there was no reporter to record the heroic deeds of valor displayed on either side, and tradition tells the tale. these flict The first Indian depredation committed upon the settlers of Concord, was in 1742, of Jonathan when the wife Eastman was taken These hostile attacks were instigated by the French, captive. who then held control of Canada, and these Indians came from that vicinity. In 1746, there were seven garrisons in " Rumford" for the protection of the inhabitants. with all But these precautions, .Mon- August 11, 1746, they ambushed and killed Lieut. Jonathan Bradley, Samuel Bradley, John Lufkin, day, John Bean and Obadiah Peters; and Alexander Roberts and William Stickney were taken prisoners. This sad tragedy occurred about one and one half miles west from the State House, on the Hopkinton road, as they were going to a fort about half a mile beyond where they were massacred. Four of the Indians were killed and two were wounded. There is no doubt but they intended to have made an attack on Concord, as there were over one hundred in the party who committed these murders. Through some source, the Indians learned that the town had been reinforced by soldiers sent from Exeter under Captain Ladd, only the day before, and thus the assault was evaded. After this ambush of the Bradleys and others, they made a precipitate retreat, for fear of an attack by the soldiers and inhabitants from the forts. In 1837, a granite monument was erected near the scene of this trag- 117 edy, by the late Richard Bradley (a relation of some of the victims) of this city. After it was erected with formal ceremonies, Mr. Brad- ley presented the deed of convey- ance of the monument and grounds, to the New-Hampshire Historical which was received by Society, the ton, Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Bouand being duly recorded was deposited in the society archives. The monument stands on a little eminence in a pasture, by the street leading to Millville a'nd Hopkinton, and is placed on a mass of cobble stone, uncovered by earth and sod, or even fenced. A more lonely and desolate spot is not to be found in Concord, especially when one's mind reverts back to this dark and bloody deed, and, as your eye glances through bush and brake, a nervous feeling comes over youjhat perhaps the unerring rifle of the red man is still pointing at the heart to draw the life blood of his unwary victim. (For the honor of Concord, some measure should be taken to have this made more respectWith the exception of the sacred spot able.)* no public place is visited by strangers, being but one half mile from St. Paul's school, which is repre sented by nearly every state in the State House, more frequently union. Besides the foregoing deed no serious trouble ever occurred from the Indians, aside from killing a &c, For many years was a long controversy between the proprietors of Bow and few cattle, there Concord, relative to certain rights of territory. In 1727, Bow received * At a meeting of the members of the His was voted to hav* turical Society (1*73) it these grounds appropriately arranged. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 118 a grant of land, nine miles square, from certain authority in NewHampshire, which covered nearly the whole territory which was granted to the proprietors of PenThis of course led nacook. to conflicting authority between the respective grantees. This trouble was finally settled by the government of New-Hampshire's incoiporating the parish of Concord with town rights, in 1765, and including a large portion of the land previously claimed by Bow. Perhaps but few people are aware how the act for the incorporation of Concord was couched. It com- menced " An as follows Act for setting off a part of town of Bow, together with some land adjoining thereto, with the inhabitants thereon, and make them a Parish, investing them with such privileges and immunities as towns in this parish have and do enjoy." To this parish, in the town of Bow, was given the name of Concord, which means harmony and agreement with onethe another. of the legislature, and for a long time, Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas. He died in 1822. Benjamin Thompson, afterwards as Count Rumford, was a resident of Concord for many years, and married a daughter of Rev. Timothy Walker. He held known various important military offices under the British crown, and on leaving the service, he was hon- ored with the title of Count. He afterwards received the honor of knighthood. He died in France in 1814. Franklin Pierce, born in Hillsborough, but long a resident of this city, was U. S. Senator, and President of the United States, be- sides filling ble offices. bore their full share in furnishing men in the struggles of the revolution, and the blood of her sons helped to seal the covenant which made us a free and inde- pendent nation, as it did also to defend it from being broken in twain, in 1861. many minor responsiHe died here, in 1869. Isaac Hill came to Concord in was a printer by trade was 1809 ; ; soon an editor of a political paper, and wielded a powerful influence in the State, for many years. He filled the offices of State Senator, U. Senator, and Governor of the S. State. The people of Concord and money member He died in 1850. There are many other prominent men, who have lived in Concord but space will not permit us to mention them. It is enough to say, however, that she has furnished her full share of public men, who have filled honorable positions, both in the State and nation. First Ministers. Rev. Timothy Distinguished Men. Hon. Timothy Walker, son of the Rev. Timothy Walker, born in 1737, graduated at Harvard in 1756, filled va- Walker was the first minister, and came here in 1726, and was settled town offices, and served in a campaign under Gen. Sullivan; member of the convention which framed the Constitution in 1784; ordinary intellectual powers, and they were always used to promote the best interests of the town, for, unlike to-day, he did not act as the pastor of a church, but of the rious afterwards, for several years, a in 1730. He died in 1782. Mr. Walker was a man of more than �119 CONWAY. while town. Under his ministry, whole people were united, under one congregation, and he died lamentAt the ed by all who knew him. time of the trouble with Bow, the town sent Mr. Walker to England no less than three times, relative fifty-two for to years, the troublesome question, as this their agent. 919 acres; area of improved land, 20,090 acres. Latidude, 42 deg. 15 min. north longitude, about 71 deg. 30 Distances. Seventy-three miles north-west from Boston, and five hundred and seventy-four miles north-east by east from Washington, Rev. Israel Evans, ordained in Rev. dismissed in 1797. 1789; Asa McFarland, D. D., settled in Dr. McFar1798, died in 1827. land was greatly beloved by his people, and died deeply lamented. Concord was sec. west from Greenwich. D. C. CONWAY. Carkoll County. The surface town is uneven, except on the rivers, where there is some of this fine interval land, which produces &c, fine crops of corn, rye, To in- cultivate the upland requires pa- corporated, crops. trial, The July 6, 1849. was adopted, on the fifth The vote in March, 1853. tient labor to get a fair return of charter in the county, in its production of City Charter. then stood, 828 in favor, and 559 The mayors against a charter. have been, under the new charter, 1855, Rufus 1853, Joseph Low; John Abbott; Clement; 1856, 1859, Moses T. Willard; 1861, Moses Humphrey; 1863, Benjamin F. Gale; 1865, Moses Humphrey; 1840, 4,903; 10,889; and the fourth first in its town total value of agricultural productions. Swift, PeeRivers and Ponds. 1775, 1,747; 1820, 2,838; quawket Pond are the principal 1850, 8,584; 1860, various decades, as follows 1790, ranks as the quawket, and Saco, are the princiThe Saco is about rivers. twelve rods wide, and two feet It has been known to rise deep. over twenty-five feet in twentySwift and Peequawfour hours. ket rivers discharge themselves There are some into the Saco. valuable water privileges in this Walker's Pond and Petown. 1866, John Abbott; 1868, Lyman D. Stevens; 1870, Abraham G. Jones; 1872, John Kimball. The population has been, at the 1,052; corn, It 1870,12,241. : The popula- pal collections of water. Elevations. tion at the present time (January, and Greene The 18740 is estimated at 14,000. assessed value of personal and elevations. real estate, in March, 1873, was Its true value, over §9,000,000. no doubt, is over §12,000,000. North by CanterBoundaries. bury and Boscawen, east by Loudon and Pembroke, south by Bow and Hopkinton, and west by HopArea, 40, kinton and Boscawen. Pine, Rattlesnake, hills are the principal On the south side of a detached block of granite, or bowlder, which doubtless owes its present position to some violent action of nature. Pine Hill is On the bank Medical Spring. of Cold brook, is a spring strongIn ly impregnated with sulphur. some cases, it has cial to invalids. proved benefi- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 120 Scenery. Some of the finest views of the White Mountains are obtained from North Conway. Many tourists spend the summer month in this beautiful mountain scenery town. At North Conway quite a village has grown up the dwelling houses being principally owned by men in some of the large ; cities, who remove their families here to remain through the warm season of the year, There are also eight or ten large hotels and boarding houses, for the accommodation of visitors who do not wish to live in private houses. Every inducement is offered to make this mountain retreat a desirable location for men who have families and do not desire their children to be deprived of school privileges too much. At North. Conway are good schools, a fine academy, two or three churches, and all such privileges as are desired in cities, can be obtained making it a desirable opportunity to enjoy a fine mountain scenery through the summer, which many are improving. The number of tourists who stop permanently through the summer months, is estimated at over 2,000 besides thousands who come and go as they pass through the mountain region. There are several here, thus manufactories at North Conway, and eight or ten stores of various kinds. At Conway village there several manufactories, of various kinds, three or four stores, bank, three or four hotels, church ai*e and school house. It is a very desirable and pleasant village to live in, and many tourists stop here through the summer. Employments. Agriculture and keeping summer boarders, are the principal vocations of the people. The farmers receive a good return for all their products they have to The mechanical work is considerable. Over 75 tons of sell. straw board is annually made, 12,000 sides of leather tanned; val- ued at $84,000 375,000 feet of lumber sawed 6,800 bushels of grain ground 75 harnesses made, besides various other mechanical works. The total value of goods annually manufactured, of all kinds, is SU6, 500. (See tables.) The town has voted to exempt from taxation all manufactories for a certain length of time, provided there be $ 10,000 invested in the manufactory. Resources. Productions of the soil, 8 113,299; mechanical labor, $ 19,500 money at interest, § 12, 200; deposits in savings banks, $24,553; stock in trade, $37,200; ; ; ; ; from summer tourists, estimate, professional business, $ 160,000 $ 12,000. Churches and Schools. Methodist, Rev. Joseph Hawks, pastor. At North Conway, Baptist, Rev. P. J. Chapin, pastor; Congregational, Rev. D. P. Eastman, pastor Episcopal, Rev. S. H. Hilliard, rector. There are nineteen schools in town average length for the year, fourteen weeks. " North Literary Institution. Conway Academy, W. H. Bates, ; ; 1 ' principal. Hotels. Conway House, Grove Hotel, Pequawket House. At North Conway, Kiarsarge House, Sunset Pavilion, McMillen House, Washington House, North Conway House, and Interval House. These Hotels are all fine buildings, and all do a good business through the summer. Each proprietor tries to excel to make their guests feel at �121 CONWAY. home, while under their hospitable roof horses are always at the command of travelers to convey them to any of the many attractive points in and around Conway. — nearly through October, but the two great months are July and August, when fully three thousand people are stopping here, so that North Conway may well be called Hfe KIARSARGE HOUSE. The Kiarsarge House and elegant is a new hotel, erected during the year 1872, and has accommodations for three hundred guests. It is delightfully located in the very heart of the mands fine A village, views in and comall direc- band of music is engaged for each season, and with a daily arrival of one hundred to one hundred and fifty persons, a lively and animated scene is presented at all times of the day and tions. fine evening for in addition to its own guests, it is made an exchange or centre where guests from the other ; hotels, are sure to who may meet friends either be stopping tem- porarily, or passing through the place, on their way to the moun- tains. With the present railroad facili- ties for reaching this point, there no doubt but it must become one of the most popular resorts in is Visitors begin to come here as early as May, and remain the State. the Saratoga of the mountains. Daniel Foster obtained a grant of this township, October 1st, 1765, with the condition that each grantee should pay a rent of one ear of Indian corn annually, for the space of ten years, if demanded. The first settlements were commenced here in 1764, '65 First Settlements. and '66, by James and Benjamin Osgood, John Dolloff, Ebenezer Burbank and others. First Ministers. iel Rev. Nathan Porter, D. D., Congregational, settled here in 1778, dismissed in 1815. North by Chatham by the State of Maine south by Eaton and Madison, and west by Madison and Albany. Area 23,040 acres. Improved land, 9,965 acres. Boundaries. and Bartlett, east ; Seventy-two miles from Concord, and twenty-five north from Ossipee. Railroads. "Portland and Ogdensburg, 11 and " Great Falls and Distances. north-east �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 122 Conway" to this Railroads, are completed the first from Port- town ; from Portsmouth. These two roads, when completed, land, the latter will make Conway a great railroad the soil is and bonds, $3,600 $35,016; est, banks, mechan- $172,664; from ical labor, $8,000 ; ; money in stocks money at inter- deposits in savings $26,516; stock in trade, $4,500. center, Churclies CORNISH. and ScJwols. churches, four viz. There are Episcopal, W. B. T. Smith, rector; Methodist, Elder B. P. Spaulding, pastor. At Cornish Flat Baptist, Rev. H. C. Leavitt, pastor Con- This town with the exception of that part which lies on the river. The soil is fertile, well cultivated, and adapted to the growth of wheat, Rev. corn, oats, barley, grass and fruit. There is but one other town in the pastor. county which produces as much wheat and fruit. Capt. Chester Pike has the best farm-house in the year, seventeen weeks. Sullivan County. is hilly, Minerals. Good lime stone occurs in various locations. Crystals of red oxide of titanium have been found. Jewelers value these crysthe highly, name ; gregational, Rev. C. sell them under Venus hair stone." and of " On Bryant's brook, silver ore has been discovered. Also, spruce-yellow paint is obtained in considerable quantities. River and Streams. Connecti- cut River waters the western border of Cornish. A fine bridge spans town Vermont. the river and connects this with Windsor village, There are several small streams which afford some water power. Employments. Agriculture is the general pursuit of the people. Several farms are under a high There is state of cultivation. but very little manufacturing in town. (See table of manufactories.) Resources. Cornish is one of the most wealthy towns in the county, and its resources are principally derived through farming. The annual value of the productions of M. Palmer, There are fifteen schools Average length for the in town. The Connecticut River Hotels. Union House. This town was granted to Rev. Samuel McClintock and sixty-nine others, June House ; at the Flat, First State. tals : 21, Settlers. It 1763. was first settled by emigrants from Sutton, Massachusetts, in 1765. First Ministers. Rev. James Welman (Cong.) settled in 1768 dismissed in 1785. Rev. Joseph Rowell, ordained in 1800 dismissed in 1828. Rev. Ariel Kendrick, (Bap.) ordained in 1801. Episco; pal society formed in 1793. North by Plainsouth by Claremont, and west by Windsor, Vermont. Area, 23,160 acres. Boundaries. field, east by Croydon, Distances. Twelve miles north- west from Newport, and fifty miles north-west by west from Concord. Railroads. Sullivan Railroad, seven miles from the village of Cornish Flat, passes through the town. The nearest depot, from which there is a public conveyance to Cornish Flat is Claremont, ten miles, the terminus of the Sugar River Railroad, and Lebanon, ten miles, on the Northern (N. H.) Railroad. �CROYDON CROYDON. moist and produces valuable crops. Mountains. Croydon Mountain extends across the western part of the town, and is the highest elevation in Sullivan County. Rivers and Ponds. The north branch of Sugar River crosses it in a south-westerly direction, and affords some of the best water power there is in the county, though at the present time but very little improved. The Sugar River Railroad passes within five or six miles of this valuable water power, and no doubt within a few years much of it will be improved by valuable mills of various kinds. There are several ponds, the largest of which are Long Pond, Rock Pond, Gov- and ernor's Some Spectacle of these stored with Ponds. Employments. Croydon is considered a farming town, and for years it has enjoyed the reputation of furnishing the best qualities of butter and cheese of any town in the county. About 200,000 feet of lumljer is annually sawed. Also a mill to manufacture Excelsior. Annual value of agme- ricultural products, $82,475; chanical labor, $3,000 deposits in savings banks, $28,225. ; Schools. Area, 26,000 acres. Forty - four miles Distances. north-west from Concord and six from Newport. Railroads. Six miles to the depot at Newport, on the Sugar River Railroad. DALTOIV. Coos County. The western and southern part of this town is hilly. The soil on the high land is fertile and easy of cultivation, producing fine crops of wheat, &c. Rivers and Ponds. Connecticut and John's rivers are the principal rivers. Fifteen Mile Falls in the Connecticut commence in this town and flow rapidly along its north-western border. There are also several large brooks; the whole affording many There are seven schools town; average length for the year, ten weeks. First Minister. Rev. Jacob Haven ordained in 1788. First Settler. Samuel Chase and in others in 1763. Boundaries. North by Grantham, east by Springfield and Sunapee, south by Newport and west water fine Blake's Pond lies in the south-east part, and was named privileges. for one of the is ponds are well fish. Resources. 123 by Cornish. Sullivan County. This town is hilly, uneven and rocky, but the soil is DALTON. considerable There first settlers. lumber in this town, of a good quality. Employments. Agriculture is the prevailing business of the people, but many are extensively engaged lumbering business. Over lumber are annually produced, and 125 tons of starch annually manufactured. Resources. Annual productions of the soil, $80,900 from mechanin the 3,500,000 feet of ; ical labor, $12,200; value of stocks in public funds, $10,300; hand or its money on at interest, $7,500 in savings banks, .$29 trade, $1,665. Summer ; deposstock in ; tourists, $3,000. Churches and Schools. Congre- gational Church, no pastor, Nine schools in town; average length for the year, seven weeks. Hotels. Summer House, brook House. Rose- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 124 lumber are annually sawed, and 200,000 last blocks made. Resources. Annual productions of the soil, $85,226 from mechanical labor. $8,600; stocks, bonds and money on hand or at interest, First Settlers. Moses Blake and Walter Bloss were the first settlers. Blake was a noted hunter and the moose which frequented the pond called hy his name often fell by the fatal ball from his unerring rifle. The town was incorporated No- feet of vember 4, 1784, and received its name from the Hon. Tristam Dal- posits in savings banks, $41,019. ton, a grantee. First Minister. North by Lancasand Whitefield, east by Whitefield, south by Littleton, and west by Lunenburgh, Vermont. Area, Boundaries. ter 16,455 acres. miles south through this town, crossing the Connecticut River near the village. Stages connect daily to and from the Churches and Sclwols. Baptist, Congregational, Christian, Rev. J. R. Phillips,, pastor. There are ten schools in this town average length for the year, fourteen weeks. ; ; First Settlement. ment made First Summer House and the depot, all trains. ated June settle- in 1771, in the south- east-part of the town. Eight from Lancaster, and one hundred and twenty-five miles north-west from Concord. Railroads. The White Mountain Railroad passes through the town. When completed the Portland and Ogdensburgh Railroad will pass with $20,350; stock in trade, $5,140; de- ; William Hutch- inson, settled in 1833. Distances. ; 18, 1795. It Incorpor- was a part of Alexandria. Boundaries. North by Grafton and Alexandria, east by Alexandria and Hill, west by Wilmot and Grafton, and south by Wilmot. Area, 19,000 acres; area of im- proved land, 12,422 acres. Distances. Sixteen miles south- west from Plymouth, and thirty north-west from Concord. Railroads. The Northern Railroad passes through the town near south-western border. At Danbury depot the trains wait five minutes for refreshments. its DANliURY. Grafton County. This town is in the southern part of the county and form of a diamond. and uneven, although some interval. The soil DANVILLE. lies in the It is there hilly is many portions is good. Fine crops are produced, and the people are prosperous and happy, notwithstanding other statements. in Rivers. Smith's River ly stream of any note. is the on- Employments. The people are engaged in farming. There is a large tannery, which annually produces leather to the value of $25,000; some 500,000 principally Rockingham County. Dan was formerly a part of Kings ton. The soil is light and the surface uneven, but in some porville tions of the town, excellent crops are produced. Rivers and Ponds. Squamscot River passes through the northwest corner of the town; Long and Cub Ponds, are the principal bodies of water. Employments. Agriculture is the principal employment of the peo- �DEERFIELD. pie, or we might say it is about 125 pine and hemlock are the oak, equally divided, between farming principal kinds of wood. and manufacturing. Over 100,000 and shoes, are annually lumber feet made; 2,500,000 This town Ponds and Rivers. contains several ponds, well stored sawed, besides coopering, black- partly in this smithing, and various other trades. (See Tables). Productions of the Resources. water. pairs boots soil, $ 18,400 $24,500; ; mechanical labor, money at interest, $7, 500; deposits in savings banks, in the State, $3,100, out of the State, $35,000; stock in trade, $8,500. Churches and Schools. F. Baptist, Rev. P. S. Burbank, pastor; Methodist, Elder Joseph Hayes, Four schools in town, pastor. average length for the year, thirtyseven weeks. Jonathan SanFirst Settlers. Jacob Hook, and others settled between the years 1735 and 1739. Incorporated February 22, born, 1760. First Ministers. Rev. John Page, settled 1763, died in 1782. Boundaries. North by Fremont, east by Kingston, south by Kingston and Hampstead, and west by Sandown. Area, 7,000 acres im; Thirty-three miles south-east from Concord, and ten south-west from Exeter. DEERFIELD. Rockingham Countt. Deerfarming town in the county. The surface is uneven, but the soil is fertile, and there are many fine farms under a high state of cultivation. The orchard products are annually valued at $ 12, 000, and are exceeded by only one town in the county, and but three in the State. Rock maple, white maple, beach, birch, white and red field is the largest Pleasant fish. Moulton's Pond, in the account is noted on of its having no visible inlet, and its waters are supposed to be supplied by a subterranean passage. west part, The outlets of the pond run finds its way in One stream opposite directions. to the ocean through of the Merrimack River, and the other through the Piscataqua. A branch of Lamprey river, passes south and south-east the channels through the town. Mountains. The principal eleva- Pawtuckaway, between town and Nottingham, Saddleback (see North wood), and Fort Mountain, in the west part. Near tions, are this Mount Delight, in the west part of the town, is a natural formation in the rock, which has for over ninety years been known as the " Indian On the east side of the a natural flight of stone steps, by which persons may easily ascend to the top of the rock. Agriculture is Employments. the principal industrial pursuit of the inhabitants, ranking as the Camp." camp, proved land, 2,900 acres. Distances. Pond lies town and partly in Northwood. This pond is noted for its fine, sandy shore, and clear with is town first in the county, and fifteenth in the State, in its value of agriculture productions. The manufacture of boots and shoes is carried on quite exten- much of the stock being brought from out of the State, to be made up. The number pairs annually made is estimated at 230,000 There pairs, valued at $280,000. sively, are large quantities of lumber �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 126 annually sawed—2,500,000 feet of Thomas moderator, Simpson, and Samuel Leavitt, John Robinson, and Eliphalet Griffin, boards, 60,000 clapboards, and 500, 000 shingles, are the annual pro- clerk, ductions. Selectmen. Among the early set- from summer tourists, $2,500. Baptist, Churches and Schools. Rev. H. C. Walker, pastor; P. W. Baptist, Rev. Ira Emery, pastor; Congregational, no pastor. There are fifteen school districts, and fourteen schools in town. Average length for the year, twenty weeks were Josiah Prescott, John James, Nathaniel Weare, David Haines, Samuel Tilton, Jeremiah Eastman, and Thomas Jenness. This town was a favorite resort for deer, and while the petition for a charter was pending, a Mr. Batchelder and Josiah Prescott killed a fine deer, and presented it to Gov. Wentworth, and he granted the charter under the name of Deerfield. During the French and Indian wars, the in- amount of money annually appro- habitants lived in garrisons, but priated for school purposes $2, 178. 78. F. P. James, Esq., a wealthy no serious injury was ever experienced from the savages. It is well authenticated that Major John Annual production Resources. of the labor, soil, $178,518; mechanical $ 57, 900; money at interest, $52,600; deposits in savings banks, $82,729; stock in trade, $7,762; banker in New York, and a native of this town, is at the present time (1873,) erecting a fine and substanschool-house in his native school district, at an expense of over $3,000, and will endow the tial district with a permanent fund tlers, Simpson, of this town, fired the gun, on the American side, at the battle of Bunker Hill. Col. Stark instructed the men in his line not to fire a gun till the British had arrived at a certain point first be annually appropriated for the designated by him, which was within forty paces of the AmeriBut, when the red can works. coats had advanced to within the distance the major (then a private) called a good shot for a deer, he could not withstand such a good chance, and fired, and dropped his benefit of the public schools, man. sufficient to give the scholars of the district all the school advantages that can be obtained in any town or city in the State. The late Hon. Richard Jenness, of Portsmouth, donated to the town $5,000, the interest of which is to addition to the by law, in amount authorized to be raised for the school purposes. Hotels. Glenwood, Parade, Ex- change, Centre. First Settlers. The first settlers On this the along the whole ber The first (town) meeting was holden this parish in Samuel Leavitt. Cram, was chosen at the house of Wadleigh 1756. commenced line. When Simpson was reproved for disobeying orders, he replied, he could not help firing when game, which he was after, came within gun Major Simpson died Octoshot. were John Robinson, Jacob Smith, Isaac Shepard and Benjamin Batchelder, fii'e 28, 1825. The names of town, who 18 persons, from died in the revolu- tionary struggle for independence, 48 persons gave are preserved. up their lives, in the late re- �127 DEERING. bellion, maintain the to Summer becoming quite a resort ists. many From its Union. Deerfield Resorts. many is for tour- elevations, views of the surrounding country can be obtained. There are but few pleasanter farming towns in the State. Rev. Timothy First Minister. tine Upham (Congregational), ordain- ed in 1772; died in 1811. A Free- Church was formed will Baptist here in 1799. Boundaries. ; 21,846 acres. Thirty miles north- west from Portsmouth, twentytwo north-west from Exeter, and eighteen miles south-east from Concord. Railroads. Candia and Ray- mond are larger por- engaged in Employments. About farming. 700,000 feet of lumber are annually (See tables.) Resources. soil, produced. Productions of the $98,846; mechanical labor, and money $4,100; stocks, bonds, deposits in savings banks, $45,569; stock in at interest, $14,700; trade, $4,500. CMirches and Schools. CongreRev. Morris Holman, pastor; Methodist, Rev. L. W. gational, North by Northwood, east by Nottingham, south by Candia and Raymond, and we^t by Epsom and Allenstown. Area, 28,254 acres area improved land, Distances. The tion of the people are the nearest points to At the north-west part of the town Epsom Station, on the Suncook Railroad, would any railroad. be the nearest point. DGERIIVG. is favorable to the several purposes of agriculture. Ponds and Streams. were the first in settlers, 1765. The name was given to this town by Hon. John Wentworth, in honwhose name, before It was marriage, was Deering. incorporated Januai-y 17, 1774. First Minister. Congregational, established in 1789, Rev. William Sleigh, ordained in 1801, dismissed or of his wife, in 1807. Hillsborough County. This town is diversified with hills and The soil is strong and valleys. productive, and pastor. Deering Academy, located at Deering Centre. There are eleven schools in town. Average length for the year, seventeen weeks. Appleton House. Hotel. Alexander First Settlement. Robinson and William McKean Prescott, Dudley's Pecker's, and Fullon's ponds are the principal bodies of water. The two former are the soui'ces of the north branch of the Piscataquog River. The town is well watered by small streams, which afford some good water privileges. Minerals. In the north part of the town, is a mine of Plumbago. North by HillsBoundaries. borough and Henniker, east by Weare, south by Francestown and Bennington, and west by Antrim. Improved land, 12,963 acres. Twenty-three miles Distances. south-west from Concord twentytwo north-west from Amherst, and eighteen miles north-west from Manchester. Railroads. Connected by stage, three times a week, with Oil Mills, 12 miles, on the Manchester and North Weare Railroad Hillsborough Bridge, four miles, is the ; ; nearest railroad station. The �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 128 Hillsborough and Peterborough Railroad will pass through the western part of this town, when completed. DERRY. one of the best townships in the county for agriculture. The soil is strong, productive and well culis The tivated. inhabitants are not- ed for their industry, wealth and general intelligence. Some over a mile from Derry depot is located Derry village on elevated ground, and commanding a fine view of the surrounding country. It is a delightful village and is a great resort for summer tourists. Beaver Pond Ponds. in this a fine sheet of water, nearly surrounded by gentle rising town is hills. Agriculture is the principal employment of the inhabitants. Shoe business is carried on quite extensively, nearly Employments. made. by H. R. Underhill; ribs for loom reeds, Benjamin Chase; 400,000 shingles and 500, 000 feet of boards annually sawed. 190,000 pairs being annually Edge $ 141,268; $75,800; money principal. condition. Banks. Derry National Bank; Derry Savings Bank. (See tables.) First Settlement. This town was formerly a part of Chester and Londonderry. Incorporated July 2, 1827. North by Auburn Boundaries. and Chester, east by Sandown and Hampstead, south by Salem and Windham and west by LondonArea of improved land, derry. 12,120 acres. Distances. Eighteen miles southwest from Exeter and twenty-five south-east from Concord. Manchester and Railroads. Lawrence Railroad passes through the south-west section of the town DIXVILLE. Much of this Coos County. town is in its primeval state, but being cultivated. somewhat rocky and rugged, but there is some very little surface ; ; in trade, $24,506. The resources town show that it is in a flourishing condition in its various branches of industrial pursuits. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. Robert Haskins, pastor; Methodist, Elder A. E. Higgins, east. There are eleven schools in town; average length for the year twenty-four weeks. Rail- at the depot. The $ 43,600 stocks and bonds, $21,840; deposits in stock savings banks, $ 150,401 of this Sanders' Hotel; Hotels. way House, very tourists, §8,000; These Institutions are popular and are in a flourishing mechanical labor, summer E. L. Taylor, pre- Pinkerton Academy has a fund of $ 20,000, Mr. G. T. Tut- Productions of the at interest, Adams ceptress. tools Resources. soil, $4,200, Miss tle, Derry Rockingham County. Institutions. Literary Female Seminary has a fund of of it is good land. Streams. This town is watered by numerous streams, affording some fine water privileges. Dixville Notch. This Notch is a remarkable gap, in the mountains. It is through this pass, teams go from Errol to Portland, and it may be regarded as one of the most remarkable exhibitions of natural scenery in the State, and is hardly surpassed in grandeur by the fa- mous Notch, of the White Moun- �DORCHESTER ains. It is evident, that so inter- —DOVER. mont and 129 the course of the Con- when more necticut river, for several miles, known, will draw a portion of the numerous visitants of the picturesque scenery of New- can be distinctly seen. Farming is the Employments. general occupation of the inhabi- Hampshire. tants. esting a spot as this, fully town was Gen. Timothy Dix of This Settlement. granted to Boscawen, in 1805. The Dixville Notch and Dixville road were named for him. He was father of Gen. John A. Dix, the present governor of the State of New- York. Boundaries. North by Clarksville and grant to Gilmanton academy, east by Dartmouth college grant and Wentworth's location, south by Millsfield and Odell, and west by Columbia, Oolebrook, and Area, 31,023 acres. Forty miles north Distances. from Lancaster, and one hundred and seventy-six north from Con- Stewartstown. cord. Grafton County. The of Dorchester is districts, surface but the soil is strong, fertile, and produces good crops of corn, wheat, potatoes &c. The Rivers and Mountains. south branch of Baker's River, a Pemigewasset and Rocky Branch Rivers, pass through this town, affording some excellent water power. The intervals along tributary of the Baker's River are very fertile, yielding excellent crops of hay. Church, Island, and Mc ditchers ponds, form the head waters of the Rocky Branch. Little, Norris, and Smit's ponds are the headwaters of the Mascomy. Stuart's Mountain, lies partly in this town, and from its summit a charming and extensive view of the surrounding country is obtained. The green hills of Ver- and ten schools in town average length, for the year, eleven weeks. Benjamin Rice First Settlers. and Stevens March from Hanover, This settled here about 1772. , ers, rocky and uneven, is 2,400,000 feet of ; boards &c, 500,000 shingles and about 17,500 bushels charcoal are annually produced. Productions of the Resources. mechanical labor, soil, $71,174; $19,800; stock in trade, $5,935; deposits in savings banks, $ 5,860. ChrisChurches and Schools. tian church, C. W. Nelson, pastor; Freewill Baptist, G. W, Jesseman, pastor. There are twelve school town DORCHESTER. The lumber business quite extensive forfeited its first by failing to required. The to 72 persons, fulfil 1, chart- conditions was granted third May two 1772. Boundaries. North by Wentworth, east by Groton, south by Canaan, and west by Lyme. Area, 23,040 acres. Improved land, 9,531 acres. Distances. Fifty miles north- west from Concord, and twentythree south from Haverhill. Connects twice a Railroads. week by mail coach at west Rumney, on the Boston Concord and Montreal railroad. DOVER. Strafford County. A city and county seat of justice. It was the second place in New-Hampshire where the English set their feet permanent settlement. In no section of the State, can be for a �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 130 found so dense a population, with such a variety of villages, fertile farms and fine country scenery, as within a radius of ten miles around Dover. Passing through the city or vicinity in any direction, the traveller finds no steep and rugged mountains, nor sterile plains, but occasionally ascends gentle swells of land from the height of which the eye meets some delightful object a well cultivated field, wind- — ing streams, forests and picturesque villages are seen on every In the southern part of the side. neck of land extending about three miles between the Piscataqua River on one side and Bellamy or Back River on the city is a The road, from which the land gently descends toward the water on either side, presents an extensive and delightful view of other. bays, islands, and distant moun- The area of territory is small, comprising less than 3,000 acres of improved land, but the soil is excellent, producing fine crops. Rivers. Cocheco (or Ouocheco) River has its source from several small streams in New Durham, which unite in Farmington, whence the river passes through Rochester, receiving the Isinglass, and thence through Dover where joins the waters of the Salmon Falls River, the principal tribu- About mouth of the tary of the Piscataqua. three miles from the Cocheco, and where the tide water meets the fresh, is a heavy fall in the river of thirty-two and a half feet producing an excellent water power which improved by the Cocheco Manufacturing Company. Bellamy Bank River takes a Cocheco as the City. town its Dover Falls. the third city or is in the State in the value of manufactured productions, the fourth in population, and the fifth wealth. The city proper is located around the Cocheco Falls, and is the seat of extensive manufacturing and trade. The river in crosses Main Street, and is spanned by a wide and handsome bridge. The streets are wide, and many of them beautifully shaded, while the private residences are built on spacious grounds, affording lawns and gardens. The fine City Hall a fine brick building, and located near the center of the city. Many is of the business blocks are large tains. it through the city, and joins with waters which form the Piscataqua. There is a good- water power on this stream, which is generally Vessels of light burimproved. then come up the Cocheco, as far is south-eastern course and expensive buildings, and have a metropolitan appearance. There are in the city forty schools, ten churches, one academy, six banks, five weekly newspapers, four hotels, between eighty and ninety stores of all kinds, twelve lawyers, thirteen physicians, five dentists, seventeen hundred dwellings, and about 9,500 inhabitants. There are a number of expensive church and the school buildings by those of any edifices, are, not excelled city in the State. Manufactories. Dover has been many years, for its ex- noted, for tensive cotton print works, and the staple or uniform quality of the goods produced also for its extensive sale boot and shoe manu; factories. The Cocheco Manufacturing Company was incorporated in 1812, �DOVER. amended charter the and went 1821, in into operation in 1822. 131 and machine shops, $60,000; marand soapstone, $15,000; besides ble business of this company is divided into two departments. In one is the manufacturing of cotton print cloth, and in the other is printing calico. The first depart- photographers, tin workmen, harness makers, blacksmiths, carpen- ment does not produce two thirds of the number of yards of cloth that is printed. The number yards of cotton cloth wove is 16,000,000 timated at $2,051,000, employing 1484 males and 982 females and children, who annually receive for annually, and valued at $1,240,000. ^he number yards of cloth printed ducing manufactured goods to the value of $7,352,900. Resources. Agricultural productions, $55,648; mechanical labor, $ 1, 120,000 engaged in professional The is 31,340,000, valued at $3,447,400. In 1870 they printed 18,000,000 yards at $2,000,000—this shows the rapid increase of their business. The number of hands employed, in both departments, is 502 males and 687 females and children. F. A. & J. Sawyer, woolen mills, manufacture flannels and other woolen goods. Value of goods produced They employ eighty-eight males and sixty-nine in 1870, $340,060, females and children There are eleven sale boot and shoe manufactories, with a capital of $400,000, employing 655 135 men and boys, women, annually making and 1,150, ters, painters, masons, and various The other professions. tal total capi- invested in manufactories their labor, is es- and pro- $1,120,000, ; service, trade, transportation. 855 persons, $513,000; &c, stocks, &c, $209,375; money at interest, $190,360; stock in trade, $717, 620; deposits in savings banks, $1,203,307. Churches and Pastors. Freewill Rev. I. D. Stewart; C. Baptist, Rev. W. T. Chase Christian, Rev. J. G. T. Colby; Methodist, Rev. O. H. Jasper, Presiding Elder of Dover District Rev. C. W. Millen, pastor Congregational, Rev. George Spaulding; Episcopal, Baptist, ; — ; 000 pairs of boots and shoes of every description, valued at $1,580,000. R sv. man The Freewill Baptist printing establishment has a capital of $80,000, mond, and employs 12 males and 12 females. Value of productions in 1870, $70,519. There are also manufactured sand paper and glue hore. $125,000; floor oil cloth, $60,000 clothing, $75,000 hats and caps ; $20,000; baker's sash, blinds carriages of bread, $20,000 and doors, $40,000 kinds, all $50,000 lumber sawed, $30,000; newspaper and job printing, $35,000 meal and flour ground, $45,000 illuminating gas, $30,000 leather tanned, $25,000; brick, $30,000; foundry ; ; ; J. B. Richmond, rector; Ro- Drum- Catholic, Rev. C. J. Brown priest; ; Unitarian, T. W. Universalist, Rev. J. Cre- There are forty schools which thirty are gradAverage length of schools for ed. the year, 'thirty-six weeks. There are 907 male and 980 female scholSchools. in town, of ars. Sixty-five per cent, of this number regularly attend school through the year. Total amount of money annually appropriated for school purposes, $20,937.29 value of school houses and lots, $140,000. H. P. Warren is the principal of the High School. Franklin Acad; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 132 (See Belknap) "sent their boats further up the river to a neck of land called Dover Enquirer, Newspapers. Dover Gazette, Morning Star, Lo- by the Indians, Wennichahannat, but they named it Northam, afterwards *Dover. This settlement was commenced in 1623. For emy is located in this city. tables.) Record, (See tables.) cal in Foster's Democrat. The first newspapers published Dover were the Political Reposi- tory and Strafford Record, commenced July 15, 1790 discontinued ; January 19, 1792; Phenix, from January 25, 1792, to August 29, 1795 Dover Sun, commenced September 15, 1795. Banks. Strafford National Bank, Dover National Bank, Cocheco National Bank. Total capital invested, $320,000. County of Strafford for Savings, Dover Five Cent Savings Bank, and Cocheco Savings Bank. Total amount of de; posits in savings banks, $2,399,258. (See banks.) 87. American House, NewHampshire House, Kimball, and Hotels. Franklin House. All these hotels The American and New-Hampshire are the largare good houses. est. First Settlements. The first set- tlement of Dover was commenced at what is now known as Dover Neck, a point of land extending about three miles, between the Piscataqua on one side, and Bellamy Bank, or Back River, on the other; the extreme point being about four miles from the city proper at Cocheco Falls. An English company, styled the "Company of Laconia," sent out an expedition to establish a fishery around the mouth of the Piscataqua. A por- tion of this expedition landed at or near Portsmouth, while the rest, under command of Edward and William Hilton, fish mongers of London (as we quote from Dr. many years it included the princi- pal part of the population of the The meeting house and was surrounded with entrenchments and flankarts, the remains of which are not town. was first built here, entirely obliterated. Edward Hil- ton obtained a deed of the land occupied by himself, and included within the grant Dover, Durham, Stratham, and part of Newington and Greenland.! For a number of years the town was under no provincial authority save their own municipal laws. In 1640 a written instrument was drawn up, and signed by forty-one persons, agreeing to :ibido by the laws of England, and those enacted by a majority of their own number. In 1641, the town voluntarily put under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts, and remained so till 1679, when a commission was itself issued New-Hampshire and John of Portsmouth, was the first forming into a royal province, Cutts, From president. this date up to some contention whether this first named Dover and afterwards Northam, and sometimes Cocheco. It might have been so, for there was a continual wrangle with the clergy, some of whom did not prove themselves above reproach, and some of these disputes were on Buch frivolous questions. This was prior to 1642. *There point was f There is is but little doubt that this is a mistake — that part of Durham, Stratham or Greenland; but Hilton's purchase included no now called Dover and a portion of Newington on the opposite side of Piscataqua river. The whole of his purchase did not exceed an area only that part of Dover Neck or Point, of 3,500 acres. See early settlements, page 3 �133 DOVER. it was under various provingovernments, with a continual wrangle concerning jurisdiction and authority. In 1741 the final boundary between Massachusetts and New-Hampshire was estab- 1741 cial lished, thus giving the colonies of New-Hampshire a distinct gov- ernment, with Benning worth as Governor, Indians. This town, in ly settlement, much Wentear- was the scene of Indian warfare, and many its ing, June 27, 1689, Dover was the scene of one of the greatest Indian massacres which ever occurred in the State. It is stated, this bloody deed was committed more to revenge certain indignities, perpetrated on the Indians by Major Waldron, who was a resident and prominent man of the town, some thirteen years prior. By stratagem, he secured some at but, night, by unac- countable negligence, no watch was kept. The Indians were daily in town, visiting and trading with the inhabitants, as was usual but still they in times of peace had a vigilant eye on everything ; passing, and patiently watched for the convenient time to come to wreak its inhabitants were subjected to savage butchery, or long and cruel captivity. Thursday even- of retired their long-pent-up revenge. hints of this impending storm had frequently been thrown out by some of the squaws, but in such a way that no one could comprehend their full meaning. Some Some more cautious people, howhad fears that something wrong was intended by the savages; but Waldron, from his of the ever, long experience with them, scouted the idea. On the fatal evening, told, by a young man, that town was full of Indians, and the people were much concerned. He answered that he knew the Indians, and there was no danger. The plan which the savages had arranged, was, that two squaws he was the two hundred Indians, who had, at some times, exhibited some hostility towards the settlers. Through a form of trial, seven, who were considered the ringleaders, were immediately hanged, and the remainder were sold into slavery. should go to each of the garrisons, in the evening, and ask leave to lodge by the fire. They were admitted to all but the younger Coffin's garrison, who took himself for counsel, instead of Major Wal- The dron. this Indians abroad a breach of considered faith, and against him implacable revenge. On the Cocheco River, at Cocheco Falls, at the date of the massacre, were five garrison houses three on the north side, viz. Otis's,Waldron's and Heard's; on the south side, Peter Coffin's, and his son's. These houses were well built, and secured with stout doors, fastened with strong iron bars and bolts. To these houses the neighboring families usually swore — The squaws were even shown, at their request, by the credulous people, how to unfasten the doors, in case they should want to go out in the night. Mesandouit, one of the chiefs, went to Waldron's garrison, and was kindly entertained by him, and by such acts he was lulled into a sense of security which caused him a horrid death. When all had retired, and were quietly locked in sleep, the gates were opened, the signal given, and �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 134 the savage horde rushed into the respective garrisons, and com- menced their of death and work cruelty. Major Waldron, now advanced in life to the age of eighty years, awakened by the noise made by the Indians coming into his apartment, jumped out of bed, and with his sword, drove them through two or three doors; but, as he was returning for other arms, he was stunned by a blow from a hatchet, and dragged into the hall, and seated in an elbow chair, and asked " Who shall judge Indians now?' Other cruel indignities were inflicted on him, such as that they passed around him, and cut him across the belly and breast, with their knives, each saying "I cross out my account." By loss of blood he soon fell to the floor, and death ended his misinsultingly 1 After killing his son-in-law, Lee, pillaging the house ery. Abraham they took Lee's daughter, with several oth- and setting ers, and it on fire, left. Otis's garrison shared the He was same with several others, and his wife and child were carried away. Heard's garrison was saved by the barking of a fate. killed, were entering. Elder Wentworth pushed them out, and shut the gate, and held it till the people within were alarmed, and hastened to the dedog, just as the Indians house was surprised, but as the Indians had no enmity against him, they spared fence. Coffin's life, and the lives of his family, and contented themselves by pillaging the house. They then went to the house of his son, who had cautiously refused to admit the squaws, in the evening, and his him demanded to surrender, promising him quarter. He refused their offer, and determined to defend his house, till they brought his father before his eyes, and threatened to murder him. Filial affection broke his first resoBoth lution, and he surrendered. families were put into a deserted house, with the intention of reserving them for prisoners, but the Indians were so intent on plundering, they suffered them to make their escape. In this attack twenty-three persons were killed, and twenty-nine Five or six were captivated. houses, with the mills, were burned. This surprise was so adroitly planned, and so expeditiously carried into effect, that, before the inhabitants in other parts of the town were apprised, the Indians had made good their escape, with their prisoners and booty. In 1691, a party of Indians fired in the woods near the settlement. The Indians were pursued by a body of the and nearly all were citizens, either killed or wounded. In 1696, three persons were killed and several wounded and taken prisoners, as they were returning from church. In 1704, the people were waylaid as they were coming from meeting, and one Mark Giles William Pearl and Nakilled. upon a young man, ( were killed in and Jacob Garland shared In the the same fate in 1710. spring of 1711 and 1712, an attack was made on the town, and a Mr. In August, 1723, Tuttle killed. Mr. Joseph Ham was killed, and thaniel Tibbetts 1706, three of his children carried off It would require by the Indians. a large volume to fully detail aU �DOVER. the Indian murders and cruelties which have been inflicted upon the settlers of Dover, consequently want of space debars us from the attempt. and Church. First Ministers Rev. William R. Leveridge, Congregational, was the first minister who preached here, and, probably, the first ordained minister that ever preached the gospel in NewHampshire. For want of adequate early remained but and removed south. He was influenced to come here •through Lord Say, and commenoed his services Oct. next was Rev. The 1633. 10, George Burdett, who came among them in 1G34. He was elected Governor and was settled to preach in 1637, but being detected in some criminal made a precipitate province of Maine. acts, he the flight to A Congrega- was established in 1638, by one Capt. John Underhill, and put in charge of Rev. Hantional church serd Knollys, This 1639. in the First church was called Church, being the oldest but one New-Hampshire. He was followed by Rev. Thomas Larkman, in 1610. These two last men in proved themselves destitute of moral character, and were forced to leave the parish. The church being much oppressed by the bad character of 1642, called the Maud to the ministers, in pious Rev. Daniel become their pastor. This charge lie faithfully performed until his death, which occurred Then followed the Rev. in 1655. John Reyner, settled in 1657 died in 1669. Rev. John Reyner, his ; son, settled in 1671 ; dismissed in died in 1764. Rev. Jonathan dishing, settled in 1717; dis- ver, settled in 1711; 1715; missed in 1764. Rev. Jeremy Belknap, D. D., settled in 1767; removed to Boston in 1786, ami was settled there in 1787. Dr. Belknap was the celebrated died in 1676. Rev. John Pike, settled in 1681; died in 1710. Rev. Nicholas Se- histo- New-Hampshire. He died Boston, June 20, 1798. Rev rian of in Robert Gray, settled missed in 1805. two support,' he years, 135 Town and City. in 1787 ; Dover was dis- in- corporated as a town, October 22, 1641. A city charter was granted in June, 1855, and adopted September 1, 1855. The following persons have acted as mayors 1856, Andrew Pierce 1857, Thomas E. Sawyer 1858, James Bennett; 1860, Albert Bond; 1861, Alphonzo Bickford; 1863, William F. Estes; 1866, Joshua G. Hall; 186*, Eli V. Brewster; 1870, William S. Stevens. The population, at various dates, ; : is as follows: in 1777, 1,666; 1790, 1820, 1,998; 1860, 8,502 ; 2,871; 1850, 8,186; Ratable Assessed valTrue valua- 1870, 9,294. polls in 1872, 2291. uation, $5,917,089. about $9,000,000. Boundaries. North by Somersworth and Rollinsford, east by Saltion, mon Falls river, which separates from Maine, south by Madbury, and west by Rochester. Area of improved land 2,640 acres. Dista?ices. Forty miles east from Concord, and sixty-six north from it Boston. Railroads. The railroad faciliDover are excellent. The Boston and Maine Railroad which ties of connects Boston with Portland, passes through the centre the Cocheco, a branch of the Boston and ; Maine, runs to Alton bay, distant �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 136 nines twenty-five where in the north-west, it con- warm season, nects with steamboats running to all points on the Winnipiseogee with the Great and Conway Railroad for the White mountains. The Portsmouth and Dover Railroad, built lake, also connects Falls town. Average length of schools weeks. The Rev. Edward Sprague made a bequest of $8,000 for the support in for the year, twenty-four of public schools. He also left the $5,000, the interest of which town these to be applied to the support of an ordained Congregational minister, who shall statedly preach in Dublin. eleven miles. volumes. the in season of 1873, connects two old towns together, making the distance by rail, about DUBLIN. Cheshire County. The surtown is uneven, but is Social Library. Library, Settled by First Settlers. thew Thurston and others Incorporated March 29, 1817 Mat- in 1749. 1871. It face of this was the soil is strong, yielding fair crops of corn, oats, hay, &c. The inhabitants are noted for their Number Fairer, Congregational, ordained energetic spirit in business. June Streams and Ponds. Dublin is situated on the height of land between Merrimack and Connecticut Rivers; consequently its streams are small. Center Pond, about one mile in diameter, is the principal sheet of water. Mountains. A large portion of the grand Monadnock lies in the south-west part of the town. Breed's Mountain lies near the Baptist, ordained center. Employments. Agriculture is the principal occupation of the people. Three thousand, eight hundred boxes of clothes pins are annually manufactured. Lumbering and some small manufactories are carried on. Resources. of the soil, From productions $50,705; mechan- ical labor, $12,800 est, $21,532; $8,400 ; Money at inter- stocks and bonds, deposits in savings banks, $108,206; stock in trade, $6,400. ; Churches and Schools. Unitarian, G. M. Rice, pastor; Trinitarian, no pastor. There are ten schools Monadnock originally called Three. Ministers. First Rev. Joseph Rev. Elijah Willard, 10, 1772. June 5, 1793. Boundaries. North by Ilarrisville, east by Peterborough, south by Jaffrey, and west by Marlborough. A portion of Harrisville was taken from the north part of this town in July, 1870. Distances. Ffty miles south-west from Concord and ten south-east from Keene. Railroads. Peterborough Depot, six miles, on Monadnock Railroad. Stage on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. .VI .UK E£. Coos County. The IDH surface is rocky and uneven, but the soil is strong, and good crops of oats, potatoes produced. barley, and hay are Rivers. Androscoggin and Little Ammonoosuc cipal streams. Rivers are the prinIn the latter are the Pontook Falls. Employments. Agriculture is the principal vocation of the inhabitants. Over 400,000 feet of sawed �137 DUNBARTON. lumber, of 6a wed. all duced. rifles are Products of the soil, scythe 25,000 made. Productions of the mechanical labor, Resources. §36,865; soil, kinds, are annually Resources. $91,111; mechanical labor, $5. 100 money $1,000; stock in trade, $500. Schools. There are six schools stocks and average length for the year, ten weeks. savings banks, $100,306; stock in The town was Churches and Schools. Baptist, Rev. Samuel Woodbury, pastor; Congregational, Rev. G. I. Bard, pastor Episcopal, Rev. J. H. Coit, rector. There are eleven schools in this town; average length for the year, twelve weeks. Libraries. Episcopal Parish Library, 500 volumes. First Settlement. Mark H. Wentworth, granted to March cember 8, Incorporated De- 1773. 19, 1848. at bonds, $3,000; trade, $18,848. ; North by Millsfield and Erroll, east by Cambridge, south by Milan, and west by Stark and Odell. Area, 23,041 acres area of improved land, 2019 Boundaries. ; The First Settlers. acree. One hundred and Distances. deposits in interest, $11,200; of Dunbarton first settlers were principally de- sixty miles north from Concord, scendants of Scotch-Irish, so called from Lancas- from the fact that their -incestors emigrated from Scotland to Ire- and thirty north-east ter. Grand Trunk Rail- 1751, The town was land. road, near the south-west corner Railroads. proprietors. It DVNBARTON. town," in honor of the principal Merrimack County. There are many hills and no mountains in this town. The good. The situation is is ele- pure and the water soil is granted, in Stark, Caleb Page, and others, by the Masonian was called " Stark's of the town. vated, the air to Archibald of the best qual- proprietor. It received its present name from Dunbarton, in Scotland. The first settlement was made about 1749, by Joseph PutJames Rogers, William PutFoster. The town was incorporated August ney, and well adapted to the growth of corn, wheat and fruit. Some of the finest specimens of apples in the Oounty are produced here. Concord furnishes an excellent market for all the surplus products ney and Obadiah of the farmers, who are generally industrious and successful husbandmen. The people are noted for their wealthy and prosperous condition, as their resources will ton and Bow, east by Bow and Hooksett, south by Goffstown, and plainly show. from Concord. ity, Employments. are riculture. of The inhabitants engaged in ag700,000 feet of lumber, principally all kinds, are annually pro- 10, 1765. First Minister. Rev. Walter Harris, ordained August 26, 1789. Boundaries. North by Hopkin- west by Weare. Area 21,000 acres, improved land, 16,533 acres. Distances. Railroads. Nine miles By south daily stage to East Weare station, three miles, on the Manchester and North Railroad. Weare �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 138 DIRHAH. Strafford County. This town favorably situated on the Piscataqua and Oyster rivers, both as to water power and transportation, as tide water conies up to the falls, Oyster River a at the village. branch of the Piscataqua, takes its rise in Wheelwright's pond in Lee, and after running nearly its whole is course in Durham, furnishing several good mill sites, meets the water at Durham tide The river takes abundance found near of its its village. name from the formerly confluence with the oysters quite a resort for invalids and pleasure seekers, some forty staying there through the warm weather. Resources. Annual value of farm productions, 8108,133; manufactured productions, 8152,200 money in savings banks, stock and bonds on hand or at interest, 8139,800; ; from summer First tourists, 8 1,000. Durham Settlers. was originally a part of Dover, and was included in Hilton's grant,* but as the number of settlers increased, it soon became a distinct parish by the name of Oyster River. of the Piscataqua, runs through Before any settlement had been made by the white men, it was a famous rendezvous for the Indians, the westerly part of the town, over several falls well adapted for mill ment Piscataqua. Lamprey River, another branch then into the town of NewMarket, and meets the tide water at Lamprey River village in that town. Upon both sides of Oyster river there is a deep, rich loam, which is suitably adpated to the producsites, tion of grass of which heavy crops is an article of are cut, and hay export, there being over 1,500 tons sent to the Boston market annu- Good crops of corn, barley, potatoes, &c, are also raised. The town abounds in excellent granite, ally. which is a source of much profitable employment to the inhabitants. There is conManufactories. siderable manufacturing in town. One Paper Mill annually manu- factures 309 tons wall paper, valued at 869,365. Nut and Bolt manu- factory, annually manufactures 250 tons of nuts and bolts, valued at 840.000, eighteen thousand pairs of boots and shoes are annually made, valued at 822,500. Summer Tourists. Durham is and for many years after the settle- by suffered exceedingly it Indian depredations and murders. We append a few extracts giving accounts of their deeds of cruelty, which the first settlers suffered. In 1694, when a large part of the inhabitants had marched to the westward, the Indians who were dispersed in the woods about Oyster River, having diligently observed the number of men in one of the garrisons, rushed upon eighteen of them, as they were going to their morning devotions; and, having cut off their retreat from the house, put them all to death except one, who fortunately escaped. They then attacked the house, in which there were only two boys, besides the women and children. The boys kept them off for some time, and wounded sev- At length the Indians set fire to the house, and even then, the boys would not surrender till the Indians had promised to spare their lives. The latter, however, perfidiously murdered three eral of them. * See Dover. �EAST KINGSTON. or four of the children, one of whom they fixed upon a sharp stick, in the view of its mother. The next spring, the Indians nar- rowly watched the frontiers, to determine the safest and most vulnerable points of attack. The settlement at Oyster River was selected for destruction. Here were twelve garrisoned houses, amply sufficient for the reception of the inhabitants but, not apprehending any danger, many of the families remained in their unfortified houses, and those who were ; in the garrisons, were indifferently prepared for a siege, as they were destitute of powder. The enemy approached the place undiscovered, and halted near the Falls. One John Dean, whose house stood near the Falls, happening to rise very early for a journey, before the dawn of day, was shot as he came out of his door. now commenced on The attack all points, cruelties were perpetrated, when Major-General John Sullivan, of was a resident of this town, and died here the revolutionary army, Jan. trict On disasters are given in Belknap's val- uable history of New-IIanipshire, to which the reader is referred. a native of Judge of New-Hampshire. occasions, he proved him- all self the firm supporter of the rights of the country. The Hon. Ebenezer Thompson, Winborn Adams, and Hon. George Frost, were also residents of this town. The town was inCol. corporated, May 15, 1732. Rev. Hugh Adams, settled in 1718, dismissed in 1739; Rev. Nicholas Gilman, ordained in 1741, died in 1748; Rev. First Ministers. John Adams, settled in 1748, dis- missed in 1778 ; Rev. Curtis Coe, settled in 1780, dismissed in 1805. Boundaries North by Madbury, by Little and Great Bays, south by New-Market, and west by Lee. Area, 14,970 acres improved land, 9,948 acres. Distances. Thirty-five miles south-east from Concord, eleven north-west from Portsmouth and five south from Dover Railroads. The Boston and Maine Railroad passes through this town in a northerly and ; v southerly direction. the Indians, fearing that the inhabitants from the neighboring settle- ments would collect against them, retreated, having killed or captured between ninety and a hundred persons, and destroyed twenty houses, five of which were garrisoned. Minute accounts of these He was 23, 1795. Berwick, Maine, and was a distinguished commander during the war; was President of the State three years, and afterwards Dis- east where the enemy was ready. They entered the house of a Mr. Adams, without resistance, where they murdered fourteen persons, whose graves can still be traced. The house of John Buss, the minister, was destroyed, together with his valuable library. He was absent at the time, and his wife and family fled to the woods. Many other 139 EAST KINGSTON. Rockingham County. surface of this town is The somewhat uneven, but the excellent soil is well adapted to the cultivation of grasses and grains. Powow River, having source from ponds in Kingston, passes through the south-west part River. its of this town. �NEW-HAMPSniRE GAZETTEER. 140 Employments. Farming is the principal occupation of the inhab- crops of corn, potatoes, hay, &c. The soil on the plains is a sandy loam, and was formerly covered with an excellent growth of fair some of the farms being itants, under a high 96,000 pairs state of cultivation. womens shoes are annually made. There is also quite an extensive manufactory of stiffenings and inner soles, employing pine. Streams and Ponds. There are no streams of any note in this town. There are several ponds, of which Snell's Pond is the prin- twenty hands. 700,000 feet of lumber are sawed annually. Resources. Productions of the soil, $44,611; mechanical labor, cipal one. Minerals. quality is Iron ore of good found here also a vein ; $ 32,500 stocks and money at interest, $ 6,650 deposits in savings of sulphuret of lead banks, §3,750; inhabitants ; Employments. ; stock in trade, Nearly all of the engaged in ag- are There some lumber $9,415. riculture. Churches and SeJiools. Methodist, Rev. J. W. Sanborn, pastor. There are four schools in town; average length for the year, twenty-two weeks. Jeremiah Morrill, business carried on. Resources. Agricultural Esq., .$ bequeathed to 2,000, the interest of this ucts, is ; Churches and Schools. to be applied for the benefit of public schools in East Kingston. First fin, Incorporated, Rev. Peter Cof- length of schools for the year, seventeen weeks. William Settlers. ordained in 1739, W. and dismissed in 1792. , S. Merrill, Boundaries. North by Brentwood and Exeter, east by Kensington, south by South Hampton, and west by Kingston. Area. 3,445 acres of improved land. Forty-two miles south-east from Concord, six south from Exeter and twenty miles south-west from Portsmouth. Railroads. Boston and Maine Railroad. EATON. Carroll County. The surface of this town is uneven. The soil on the uplands is good, producing pastors. Robinson's Hotel. Hotel. First Settlers. Distances. Two Free- will Baptists, Rev. J. Fletcher and There are eleven school districts and eight schools in town. Average Abraham Smith. November 17, 1738. First Minister. prod- mechanical labor, $4.500 money at interest, $3,988 deposits in savings banks, $3,441 stock in trade, $2,500. town, which $92,614; is Eaton was grant- ed to Clement March and sixty-five others, November 6, 1766. It included the town of Madison, the whole with an area of 33,637 acres. First Church. A Baptist Church originally was formed in 1800. Boundaries. North by Conway, east by Broomfield, Maine South by Freedom, and west by Madison. Distances. Seventy - one miles north-east from Concord, and twenty-two north from Ossipee. Railroads. The Great Falls and Conway and Portland and Ogd ensburg Railroads form a junction at North Conway, ten miles distant. ; ' �EFFLNGIIAM Conway Cor- Six miles to depot at ner, on the Gt. F. & — ELLSWORTH. C. R. R. but a few years before the Revolution. Incorporated August 18, 1788. EFFSNfillAITI. Ministers. First Carroll County. The surface of this town is uneven, there being several mountains of consider- The able elevation. soil in some very good, and excellent crops of wheat, corn, oats and hay are produced. Rivers and Ponds. Ossipee River and a few of its tributaries are the only streams. Near Ossipee River is a pond four hundred rods long, and two hundred and seventy wide. Between Effiingham and Wakefield lies Province Pond. There are three small villages in town, with post-offices, viz. South, Center, and Effingham parts is Falls. Employments. Agriculture is the employment of the inhabitants. There are various kinds of manufactories in town, of which principal lumber, shoe pegs, bobbins, rakes, and grist mills are the principal ones. Agricultural Resources. ucts, $5,000 $93,306; : money prod- mechanical labor, at interest, $4,459; deposits in savings banks, $29.95; stock in trade, $5,900. ChrisChurches and Schools. Rev. J. M. Colburn, pastor Freewill Baptist, Rev. J. P. StinchMethodist and Confield, pastor There are gregational, nine schools in town; average length for the year, fifteen weeks. tian, ; . Hotel. Green Mountain House. Masonic Institution. Literary Institute, at the Center, J. M. Co- Settlements. Effingham was formerly called Leavitt's Town. The first settlement was Rev. Gideon Congregational, settled in 1803 died in 1805. Boundaries. North by Freedom East by Maine line; south and Area, 30,000 west by Ossipee. Burt, ; acres improved land, ; Sixty Distances. east from Concord, 9,025 acres. miles and north- five north from Ossipee. Railroads. Great Falls and Con- way ELLSWORTH. Grafton County. This is a romantic hamlet situated high up in a great basin among the hills, isolated from the rest of the world, and full of tarns, brooks and mountains. Ellsworth Pond, in the south-east part of the town, contains about one hundred acres, and affords a fine mill stream called West Branch brook. Moulton brook, from Warren and Buzzell brook flows into this pond. One of the three Glen Ponds is on the western boundary, and a portion of Stinson Pond on the south line. Stinson brook flows through the west part, and in the north part is Kineo brook and Hubbard brook, an affluent of Hubbard Pond, in Woodstock. Mt. Kineo, 3,557 feet high, so called from an Indian chief, is in the center, and Black hill, formerly a great place for moose, is in the valley between Mt. Kineo and Mt. Carr. In the south part is a portion of Stinson mountain. Indians. burn, principal. First 141 This basin was for- merly a noted resort of Indians who visited ing. it for the purpose of hunt- Relics of them have been �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 142 found on the shores of Glen ponds. Kineo, the chief, named from Eunnawa, meaning the bear, hunted on the mountain bearing his name. Ellsworth was First Settlers. granted to Barlow Trecothiek, May 1, 1769, and was called Trecothiek until 1802, ed. It when was it was incorporat- settled in 1792, by Col. station Rumney, is North by Woodby Thornton and Campton, south by Rumney and West by Warren. Distances. Fifty-two miles from Concord, and eighty-four from Portsmouth. Boundaries. stock, east Shortly after, Jonathan T. Downing, Aaron Straw, and Craige. Gideon The moved Hill, into town. inhabitants, although not very comforts of life, and are a contented, frugal, virtuous rich, enjoy the and happy people. First Minister. tist society 1820, and A Freewill Bap- was formed previous to Blake was the first Israel Employments. successfully ENFIELD. Grafton County. The Agriculture is carried on. Much maple sugar is made and considerable lumber sent to market. Clover seed in large quantities was formerly sold. Resources. Agricultural products, $20,800; mechanical labor, $1,700; stock in trade, $900. Churches and Schools. Freewill Baptist, no pastor. There are two schools in town; average length weeks. Summer Resorts. Ellsworth has always been a noted summer refor the year, six Hundreds of hunters, trappers and fishermen visit it every year, and the basin in which Glen sort. ponds are situated tourists each season. is alive with There are no spruce camp and the lodge of green boughs answer every purpose. Minerals. In the neighbornood of Stinson pond are numerous ores and minerals, and on some of the streams gold has been found. Railroads. The nearest railroad hotels, but the town surface uneven, but the soil is considered good, producing excellent crops of corn, wheat, oats, of the is hay and potatoes. On many of the and mountain sides are fine pastures for sheep and cattle. hills Enfield towns minister. six miles dis- tant. tiful is noted among northern for its diversified scenery, and beau- its rivulets, —the valleys and hills lakelets, hills cult! vated to their tops, and, in the western part, rising into a considerable elevation, knoAvn as Mount Calm, whose summits embosom a pond two thirds of a mile long and a third of a mile wide, and here and there sink down into quiet glens, fertilized by streamlets, and dotted with farm houses. East, Choate's, Jones, Shaker, Goodhue and George, are the names of the principal hills, and Mascomy Lake, East Pond or Crystal Lake, Spectacles, George, Mountain, and Mud ponds, are the principal bodies oi water/with mills at their outlets. Mud Pond is mostly in Canaan. Mascomy River, taking its rise in Dorchester, and running through Canaan, is a considerable stream, emptying into Mascomy Lake in the north-west part. From marks of a former shore running round it, and logs found a dozen feet below the surface of the plain, extending about a mile south, this �143 ENFIELD. and beautiful lake, four miles in length, the Peace, and of various breadths, would seem to have been anciently considerably longer, and some thirty Captain Richard Currier, whose it now is at high water mark, and its fall to have been caused by a disruption and lowering of its outlet in Lebanon. At its head it receives a brook running from George Pond through Centre Village, on which stream are mills and factories. The other principal brooks are Bicknell's, flowing into, and Johnson's, flowing out of, East Pond, on both of which are saw mills. At the foot bf East Hill, about two miles easterly from the head of Mascomy Lake, is East Pond or Crystal Lake, with its single islet, whose deep, clear water, about two miles in length and three-fourths of a mile in width, once abounded in salmon trout weighing from two to ten pounds, but which have been exterminated by pickerel, introduced into the pond about half a century ago. At the outlet of this lake is one of the best unimproved water privileges in the county. feet higher than Here was erected the first grist mill and store in the town. The village here was long known as Johnson's mills, but now as East village. It was once the centre of business of this and the adjoining towns. its first clothier, house, erected before 1800, is in possession 'of one of his grandsons. Villages. North Enfield* is one of the most enterprising and important villages in the southern part of Grafton County. It is located on Mascomy river, about one half mile from where it discharges its waters into Mascomy Lake. The river at this village produces some very fine water power, which is generally improved. There is one card printing and job office, large bedstead manufactory, two flannel and hosiery mills, one of the largest grist mills in the State, large tannery, lumber mill and various other small shops. These various manufactories employ about one hundred males and females, who annually receive for their labor about $40,000, and produce goods There are valued at $365,000. also six stores of all kinds, one hotel, two churches, one large graded school house, and about one hundred dwelling houses. The Northern Railroad passes along the southern border of the village, where there is a depot, telegraph and express office. At the Centre there is quite a pretty village, with considerable manufacturing. Here is one hosiery manufactory, carriage and sleigh manufactory, tan- two lumber Here stands the mansion of Judge Jesse Johnson, erected in 1803, and the occasional summer nery, x'esidence of his surviving children two and descendants. The old mansion house of Judge Johnson is now owned by his son, George W. mills, mai'ble office, Johnson, Esq., of Gasport, N. Y. And here also resided two of the town's eaidy and worthy citizens, George Conant, Esq., Justice of shop, grist mill, printing office and other small shops. There are also one good hotel, postone church, a large school house, and about fifty dwelling houses, some of which are very fine dwellings. The Hon, James TV. Johnson resides here, and has * stores, The post Eufield. office address of this village is �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 144 one of the finest country residences in the State. This village lies three miles south-east from North Enfield depot, and is connected with it by stage, twice, daily. At East Enfield there is a church, school house, saw mill, two or three small shops, and eight or ten dwellings. Shaker village is located on the south-western shore of Mascomy lake. This village is divided into what is termed three families, viz., North, Center or Church, and South families. The village is located about midway between the two extremes of the lake, and they own all the land on the lake for The plain two miles. where the village is situated is very narrow between the lake and neai-ly the hill (which rises quite abruptly), but the productive. is very rich and About twenty acres soil of their land, they devote to the raising of garden seeds, and botan- medicinal herbs. The hills afford some of the finest pasturage Every thing about in the State. their fai-ms has an air of neatness. Their cattle, horses and sheep are of the very best quality, showing, ic with all their peculiarities, that they are husbandmen whom it would be for the interest of every New-Hampshire farmer Their home farm 1,500 acres. to imitate. contains about Their buildings are modestly neat, and built more for convenience and durability, than beauty, although some of their buildings have an expensive appearance, which is the fact. In 1837, the middle family built a large stone building, four stories high, 100 feet long and 56 wide. It surmounted by a cupola, in which is a bell weighing 800 lbs. is Every stone in the building is mented and further fastened ceto- gether with iron trunnels. The whole expense of the building was $ 35,000. At the time of its erection, it was considered the most expensive building in the State, except the State House. It is deThere are voted to family use. some other very good buildings, among which is a large barn, the most convenient of any in the State. Their manufactures are not very extensive, but their goods are of the very best quality. They consist of knit goods, tubs, pails, brooms, and distilled valerian, &c. The annual value of valerian sold The estimated is about $4,000. amount of all goods sold annually, including garden seeds, is over $ 30,000. All of the families worship together, and are under one general board of Trustees. Their number is about 200. As to their religious creed, please see Canter- bury, and for their early settlement in Enfield, look at the early set- tlement of the town. greatest tragedies One of the which ever oc- curred among the Shakers in this town, was the murder of Caleb M. Dyer by one Thomas Weir, in 1864. their chief man in business affairs, and was extensively known throughout the Mr. Dyer was all their and noted for his business and honesty. Weir was an unprincipled fellow, and voluntarily placed his children under the State, tact, protection of the Shakers, but after his return from the war he wished to regain them. Weir was suffer- ed to see them once or twice, but he still called and insisted on havAt length his ing the children. frequent visits became a nuisance, and Mr. Dyer refused to let him �145 ENFIELD. see the children,* at an unseasonable hour, and as the children did not wish to leave their benefactors. Of course Weir was more irritated, and the next time came prepared to see the children or seek revenge. before, he was refused, and while Mr. Dyer was trying to reason with him, he drew his pistol and shot Dyer, the wound proving fatal in a short time. The loss of Mr. Dyer was deeply felt by the As Historical Society. There is a historical society organized in this town. The Town's Early History. In year following the conquest of Canada by England, which put a stop to the frequent murderous raids of the French and Indians from that quarter, upon the 1761, the outlying New-England settlements, preventing their extension northwards, a rush of emigration took business circles pleasure to know place in that direction from Massachusetts, Connecticut and South- expiating his crime under a sentence of thirty years and one day. He was 52 years of age when he ern New-Hampshire, the Governor of the latter State, having in that one year chartered 60 towns west and 18 east of the Connecti- committed the crime, which virtually makes it a life sentence. cut and Enfield, among them, July 4th, exactly 15 years before the Declaration of Independence. Shakers, and the all who had Weir him. is in the State Prison Employments. The people are generally employed in agriculture, manufactures are valuable, amounting to over $ 450,000 annually. but, as can be seen, the Productions of the Resources. soil, $125,460; mechanical labor, $54,300; stocks and bonds, $13, 900; money at interest, $49,550; deposits in savings banks, $ 77, 520; stock in trade, $40,000. Churjies and Schools. Congregational, Rev. V. J. Hartshorn, pastor; Methodist, Rev. C. II. Chase, pastor; Universalist, Rev. C. Hayford, pastor; S. Henry Cummings, There are Shakers, elder. 15 school districts town and average length for the year, 22 weeks; annual amount appropriated for school 16 schools in pui'poses, Hotels. Enfield, $ ; 2,420.73. Granite State House at and Mount Calm House at the Center. * It on good authority, that the wero opposed to leaving. One still remains with thew. two is girls stated, Enfield, in the charter spelled Endfield, named probably Enfield in Connecticut, after was grant- ed to 60 persons, all of whom, (except 10 who were doubtless the Governor's favorites, and resided in or near Portsmouth), were wellto-do inhabitants of Eastern Connecticut, and most of them of Windham County. The meetings of these proprietors, were held at inn of Amariah Storrs, at Mansfield in that County, the first twelve years, till December 1773, after which they took place in Enfield or vicinity. But two or three of the original proprietors, ever resided in town. The book containing their proceedings from December, 1773 to April 1781, has the been lost. The Governor in this, as probably in his other charters, secured to himself the lion's share —a select 500 acres, as marked on the charter map — and among other conditions, required, under penalty of forfeiture, that the proprietors �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 146 should " plant and cultivate " about 2,000 acres, in the first five years, a condition that, interested as many them were in the settlement of of new townships, they found themselves unable to perform. In other 1766, a few months before the five years expired, they dispatched Mr. John from Connecticut to Portsmouth, to apply " to the Governor and Council of New-HampSalter, shire, for a continuation of their charter, and also for an addition to and renewed their purchase, and compromises, succeeded in extinguishing the entire claims under the Relham charter, thus leaving the Enfield charter undisputed and ending the "War of the Charters," which had disquieted the town during eleven years and retarded its settlement. In 1775, 14 years after it was chartered, the population was but and probably there were not over 10 male heads of families. In the following year, only 13 male 60, said township," adults signed the Declaration of exertions to settle the township. But it should seem both their mis- Loyalty, none refusing. sion and efforts substantially failed ter difficulties, the population had about 100 two years afterwards, August 1768, the Governor and Council, In 1790, years after the close of the char- 11 for increased 8, families. treating the Enfield eharter as forfeited, re-granted " all that tract or parcel of land, known by the name of Enfield, to be known by the name of Relham," * to an entirely new set of 90 proprietors, most of whom resided in and And now around Portsmouth. began the " War of the Charters." The validity of each being stoutly asserted on the one side, and denied on the other, the consequence was, that titles under either were rendered uncertain and insecure, and feuds and collisions occured between the claimants Tinder the one, and those under the ther, in attempting to reduce to possession, and occupy the same land. This state of things was finally put an end to, mainly through the efforts of Jesse Johnson, Esq., who tion with other Enfield in 1779, in connec- owners under the charter, by equivalents, The to meeting house was and removed in 1848. first built in 1798, The first or 750, minister settled was the Rev. Edward Evans, in 1799, and dismissed in 1805. Origin of tlie Shaker Society. Tradition has it, that onef Wilf- The leading men of the Shakers, field at sion, in at En- the present time claim that this ver- every particular, is not correct. They claim that Ebenezer Cooley and Israel Chauncy, without voluntarily, Williams, came to invitation from Hartland, Vermont, and from thence, with one Zadock Wright, journeyed to Enfield, and called upon James Jewett, a resident of what is now called Shaker Hill, arriving September 1st, 1782, and the first Shaker meeting ever hebl in New-Hampshire was at the house of Asa Pattee, near In 1793, the frame of a Mr. .Tewett's house. church was raised on the west shore of Mascorny Lake, which house now stands, and is now occupied as a place for their public worship. The Shakers were not, in the early days, distinguished from others in their dress, and would not to-day, if the world did not yield to the calls of fashion. They now dress as every one did one hundred years ago. nnmed, probably, after some individual, as Relham or Rellian (it is spelled both ways) was not, at that time, the name ot any * So place. They also claim they have not changed in mode of worship, or their zeal but are same as they were eighty years ago. The world has changed to be more liberal in their just the ; �ENFIELD. liams, a convert to this modified Quakerism, then living in Grafton, a town joining Enliehl on the east, went to New-Lebanon, N. Y., and induced two of the preachers of the Shaker Society there, named Cooley and Chauncey, to return with him. We have the fact from a record made at the time, that on the 6th of September, 1782, these two men came to Joseph Flint's, Canaan, south road, and there preached; but gaining no adher- went into Enfield, and ents in that town, they adjoining the one, there succeeded in verts of some making con- of the and mechan- staid respectable farmers, and — and their families among were James Jewett, Ezekiel Stevens, Asa Pattee, Benjamin Merrill and Zadock Wright, living on Jones Hill, and the hill afterwards called after them, Shaker northerly side of Hill, on the Mascomy Lake. They remained on these hills, gaining some new beics whom lievers, about ten years, till about —when, effecting an exchange 1792 of land, they removed to the more they have ever since occupied, with large additions, on the southerly side of the same lake. For the first ten years, they were not by their garb distinguished from the " World's People," as they fertile spot their views, and are willing to allow classes the privilege to worship to their own consciences. all God agreeably This is their view of the facts relative to the Shakers and the world's people, as they stood eighty years ago in Enfield, and to-day. It is gratifying to have the Shakers allow that the world is progressing, and intolerant, as years ago, any improvement if is not as they do not claim in themselves. We are led to believe, however, that they, like all civil- ized people, have changed for the better, have more years ago. liberal views and than they had eighty 147 termed outsiders. Six years after their advent, they are called in tho town records of 1788, " Shaking Quakers," and the selectmen are instructed to petition the legislature, stating " their conduct, "and the situation risking for a like other of the remedy. new town, and At the sects, the start, Shakers were exceedingly wild, enthusiastic and extravagent in their beliefs and religious exercises. But after a time, they gradually settled down into the sober, temperate, and rational people they now are and long have been. They have always been remarkable for honesty and industry. Like the same sect elsewhere, they hold their property in common, take on themselves vows of perpetual chastity, rejecting even the institution of marriage, and make dancing a part of their religious exercises. William Wil- liams is said to be the person who introduced the two preachers. He was an honest, but eccentric man, who, after living many years in society, left it, and continued to reside near it with his son William, a man of wit and worth, deputy sheriff, land-surveyor, town clerk. The old gent died at an advanced age, many years ago. Notices of Early Settlers. Most of the early settlers of Enfield came from Connecticut, Haverhill and Chibano, a point near Salem, Mass., and Hampstead, Plaistow and South Hampton, N". H. Jesse Johnson, Esq., Johnson. was from Hampstead. He made purchase in Enfield in 1778, and in the next six years became the owner of nearly a quarter of tho township under its two charters. He passed much of his time in Enfield, superintending his first �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 148 the clearing of his land and erecting mills, from 1778 to March 1787, when he removed his family there, and resided there till March his 68th year. 11, 1800, in his death, In Enfield, he was made a magistrate and Representative, and discharged the principal town offices. Hon. Jesse Johnson, oldest son of the foregoing hy his first marriage, was born in Hampstead, The 1762. subject of this notice in 1779, in his 17th year, walked to Enfield, through the wilderness, to aid in clearing his father's lands. The year after he became of age, he was appointed Justice of the Peace, an office he held 32 years, his death; was Proprietor's Clerk, 30 years, one of the town's earliest land surveyors, its first magistrate and representative, a delegate to the convention that in 1792 formed the present State Constitution, Judge of Probate, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and in 1812, nominee of his party till for Congress. He died Sept. 23, 1816, in his 54th year. Gile. Johnson Gile, an exem- plary man, father of the late Daniel Gile, a gentleman of intelli- gence and worth, and grandfather of Bbenezer Gile, who occupies the homestead, of Dr. Aaron Gile, and of Mrs. Lydia (Gile) Conant, late wife of G. W. Conant, Esq., came to the town from Hopkinton, with his wife and two children, in and died there, March 14, 1790, aged 38. Bingham. Elisha Bingham was born in Windham County Connecticut, and settled in Enfield about 1772. Though illiterate, he seems to have been a man of good capa1779, city, his town name officer. often occurring as a He had a large fam- His son Elias, born Aug. 29, was the first male child born in the town, and his daughter Phebe, born January 7, 1778, probIn ably the first female child. 1787, Mr. B. removed, with his entire family, to Jay, Essex County, N. Y. Jonathan PaddlePaddleford. ford who has descendants in the town, was, if not the first, among the very first settlers. He came to Enfield with an adult family of sons and daughters, from Ashford, Windham County, Conn., where, as early as 1765, he purchased several pieces of land from the original proprietors under the Enfield ily. 1772, and removed between that year and to Enfield charter, 1772. He erected the second grist mill in the town, afterwards known as Fol- Mascomy Rivnear where the Shaker Mills now stand. He died, July 13, lansbee's Mills, on er, 1783. Capt. Nathan Bick- Bieknell. nell came to the town, with his wife and six children, in the spring of 1777, from Ashford, Conn., and resided east of East Pond, where his son Isaac after- wards Bicknell's lived. was named after Brook He died in him Enfield. Jachman. Samuel Jackman, the ancestor of the Endfield Jackman, was from Haverhill, Mass., and came to Enfield about when he bought 1779, there a full right of Jesse Johnson, Esq., on George Hill. Sanborn. John Sanborn, land surveyor, joined the Shakers, left them and committed suicide about 1788. He lived on George Hill. Kidder. Thomas Kidder came to the town, from Alstead, in 1786, �149 EPPING. with his wife and children, who were all of the Shaker church. He was the father of Jason, born in 1781, among man long a principal man the Shakers, and a gentle- of refined manners, good tal- ents and sterling worth. Merrill. came to the Joseph Merrill, Esq., town about 1795, from South Hampton, was Justice of the Peace, deputy sheriff, representative, &c. He was a man of enter- and much inlluence. Other early settlers before 1800. Archelaus Stevens, Joseph MarsJonathan Johnson, Peter tin, Johnson, Moses Johnson, Benjamin Merrill, Moses Rowell, Jacob Cochran, Capt. Asa Pattee, Theophilus Clough, Moses Jones, Jacob Choate, Levi Webster, John Johnprise son, half brother of Jesse. North by Canaan, Boundaries. husbandman gets a good return for his labor, both in his crops, and in the increased value of his farm. Lamprey River, flowRivers. ing from Deerfield and Raymond, receives the Pawtuckaway coming from Pawtuckaway pond, and runs through the whole length of the town from west to east, and north- —North River coming from Saddleback near mountain passes through Deerfield and Nottingham, and joins the Lamprey, in the north part of the town. The Lamprey furnishes some good water power. east Northwood Villages. On Lamprey River, in the southern center of the town, is located the village of Epping Corner. It is the seat of considerable Here trade and manufacturing. are three churches, two school two large shoe manufactowoolen mill, saw and grist houses, east by Grafton, south by Gran- ries, tham, and west by Lebanon. Area, acres; area of improved four or five stores, one hotel, post, land, 15,425 acres. telegraph and express 24,060 Fifty-nine miles (by Distances. railroad) north-west Northern from Concord, twelve south-east from Dartmouth College, and one hundred and thirty-one miles by The rail north-west from Boston. original distance by stage, was 42 miles to Concord and 105 to Boston. The Northern RailRailroad. road passes through the north-west corner of the town. EPPING. town is sur- moderately uneven, but the soil is generally good, and produces excellent crops of corn, oats, and hay. Many of the farms much care, are and other mechanical shops, office, and hundred dwelling houses. At West Epping are two stores, woolen mill, saw mill, postoffice and fifteen or twenty dwelling houses. About one mile north from Epping Corner is a fine street where fifty or sixty years ago the larger portion of business in tow was done. The large mansion houses, seen there now, plainly show that wealth and plenty dwelt about one there sixty years ago. On this Plummers, Ladds, and other prominent men who, in their day, were well known to the State, and many of them held restreet lived the Rockingham County. The face of this mills, cultivated with in such cases the sponsible positions in their town. State and nation. Employments. The inhabitants are principally engaged in agriculture, but manufacturing is an im- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 150 portant branch of industry. Over 280,000 pairs of sale shoes and boots are annually made, valued at $288,000 woolen goods are manu; factured to the value of $19,000; 58,000 shingles; 1,700,000 feet of boards and dimension timber are annually sawed, valued at $19,900; 10,000 bushels grain ground, $10, There are also hub 000. mills, blacksmith shops, planing mill, Besides wheelwright shop, &c. distinguished citizens. He was a of the United States Senate from 1802 to 1807, President of member the State Senate in 1810, and chief magistrate of the State in 1812, 16, and 18. William Plummer, Jr., was a member of Congress from 1819 to 1823. He died September 18, 1854, aged 65 years. A CongregaFirst Ministers. 17, was tional society established in there are carpenters, painters, masons and butchers. (See tables.) Productions of the Resources. Rev. Robert Cutler was ordained pastor in 1747; dismissed in 1755 Rev. Joseph Stearns, ordained in 1758 died in 1788 Rev. $102,064; mechanical labor, Peter Holt, settled in 1793; dis- soil, $74,500; stocks, money $28,300; ings banks, $33,379 $39,125; summer and at interest deposits in sav; stock in trade, tourists, $2,500; professional business, $10,000. Churches and Schools. Congre- H. Stearns, gational, Rev. J. 100 members; value of church property, $ 3,000 son, rector; ; Episcopal, H. Fergu75 communicants; value of church property, $ 3,500 Methodist, Rev. D. W. Downs, pastor, 100 members; value of There church property, $2,000. are eight schools in town ; aver- age length for the year, nineteen weeks. Hotel. Pawtuckaway House, val- ued at $5,000. Epping was from which it was taken February 23, 1741. Its first settlement comFirst Settlement. originally a part of Exeter, menced with the early history of New-Hampshire, long before it was severed from Exeter. One hundred years ago it had rnore inhabitants than at the present time, having a population of over 1,500, being the fourth town in the county and the fifth in the State. Wil- liam Plummer was one Qf most its 1747. ; ; ; missed in 1821. Boundaries. North by Nottingham and Lee, east by Newmarket, South Newmarket and Exeter, south by Brentwood and Fremont, and west by Raymond and Nottingham. Area. 12,960 acres; area of improved land, 8,575 acres. Twenty-nine miles Distances. south-east from Concord, eighteen west from Portsmouth, and eight north-west from Exeter. Railroads. Concord and Portsmouth Railroad passes through the town, in an easterly and westerly Nashua, Epping, and direction. Rochester Railroad crosses the Concord and Portsmouth at Epping Corner. The Salisbury, Exeter and Epping Railroad will have its terminus here. With the growing railroad facilities, no doubt but Epping will increase both in wealth and population, within the next ten years. EPSOM. Merrimack County. The face of this town is sur- generally un- even. The soil is good and well adapted for grazing and grain. There are some very fine interval �ERROL. 151 of carried to Canada, from whence she returned after the close of the and Ponds. Great and Suncook Rivers are the They afford principal streams. some very good water privileges, many of which are not improved French and Indian war. There were never any serious depredations by them, beside killing a few farms, pi'oducing fine crops corn, oats, hay, &c. Rivers Little to their Chesnut, extent. full Round, and Odiorne's Ponds are the principal bodies of water in this town. Mountains. McCoy, Fort, Nats, and Nottingham Mountains are the most noted elevations. Brown oxide, and Minerals. sulphuret of iron are found in various localities. A valuable mineral for paint (Terra-sienna) found Arsenical here. argentiferous galena, and tite, also is pyrites, hema- associated with quartz crys- occur in several localities. Employments. The larger portion of the inhabitants are engaged tals, in agriculture. About 600,000 feet The cattle. people, however, were frequently frightened, and would flee to the garrisons in Nottingham, whenever an Indian alarm was given. Maj. Andrew of this town, Mc Clary, was a native killed at the bat- Bunker's Hill, June 17, In this battle he displayed great coolness and courage. When news of the battle of Lexington reached him, he left his plough in the furrough, and hastened to the battle field. First Ministers. Rev. John Tucker, ordained in 1761, dismissed in 1774 Rev. Ebenezer Hazeltine, ordained in 1784, died in tle of 1775. ; 1813. Productions of the mechanical labor, $6,400; stocks and bonds, $6,000; money at interest, $ 8,250; deposits in savings banks, $63,492; stock Boundaries. North by Pittseast by Northwood and Deerfield, south by Allenstown, and west by Pembroke and Chichester. Area, 19,200 acres. Distances. Twelve miles east from Concord. Railroads. Suncook Valley The Concord and Railroad. Railroad may pass Rochester through this town, east and west, in trade, $11,900. via Northwood. of lumber is annually sawed. A considerable number of the people are engaged in making wo- men's boots and shoes. (See tables.) Resources. soil, $92,492; Churches and Schools. Christian, Rev. B. Dickson, pastor; Congregational, Rev. F. H. Wales, pastor; Freewill Baptist, Rev. Joel Baker, pastor. Hotel. Suncook Valley House. First Settlers. Epsom was granted to Theodore Atkinson and others, May 18, 1727. It received its name from Epsom, in England. Indians. McCoy was August 21, 1747, Mrs. taken prisoner, and field, ERROL. Coos County. tions the soil is In some porgood, and fair crops of oats, potatoes, and hay are produced. Rivers and Ponds. In this town several considerable streams unite with the Androscoggin. this river, in Errol, a large of Upon amount money ha« been expended in dams and clearing the erecting �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 152 channel, for the purpose of driving logs from the upper lakes to market, through tho whole season. There are several ponds and small streams, which abound with trout. Agriculture is Employments. the principal employment of the There inhabitants. is but little manufacturing in the town. Productions of the Resources. mechanical labor, Boil, $20,929; $1,600; money at interest, $1,200. Dam House, Hotels. House, and Aker's House. Errol There are four schools Average length of schools for the year, eight weeks. First Settlers. Erroll was granted to Timothy Ruggles and others, February 28, 1774. Incorporated Schools. in this town. December 28, 1836. Boundaries. North by Wentworth's Location, east by Umbagog Lake and State of Maine, south by Cambridge and Dummer, and west by Millsfield. Improved land, 2,123 acres. Thirty miles north north-east from Lancaster, and one hundred and fifty-nine miles north north-east from Concord. Distances. EXETER. Rockingham County. Exeter half shire town of the county, and was the third town organized in New-Hampshire. It is situated on both sides of Squamscot river, which furnishes some valuable water power. is The erally surface of the level, town is gen- the soil quite good and well cultivated. Some of the ing their labor, with what they and their receipts at valued at $ 4,000, paid for labor $300 farm productions, $ 2,300, of which $ 300 was hired, $ 2,500, $ 5,068. 60 acres, ; for lumber. show This is sufficient to that farming, if properly at- tended to, will give a fair return for the investment, even in New- Hampshire. The town is watered Hirers. by Exeter River, by the Indians At the falls called Squamscot. the tide water is separated from Above the fresh. stream assumes the the falls the name of Great River, to distinguish it from one of its smaller branches, called Great River and its Little River. branches furnish some valuable water power, which is generally improved. At Squamscot falls and Village. at the head of navigation, and, by the course of the river about thirty miles from the Atlantic, is situated the large and beautiful village of Exeter. Here, near these falls, commenced the first settlement in town under charge of the Rev. John Wheelwright,* over two hundred and thirty years ago; and ever since that date, Exeter has been making a history for herself, the State and Nation, in her eminent men, her popular schools, her general improvements, and her fine and picturesque village, as honorable and as broad as any town of her size in America. Here are located two of the most popular literary country. best farms in the State are in this in the Acade- my was town. institutions Phillips Exeter lips, In 1870, a farm valued at $ 20,000 returned the annual value of production .$2,500, paying for labor $ 400. One $ 25,000, reckon- founded by Dr. John Phila resident of Exeter, and a charter was obtained from the leg* See note in other part of this tive to the " Wheelwright Deeds." work, rela« �EXETER. islature of New-Hampshire, April being the first charter granted by the State for an institution of learning. It has been, and is to-day, the most popular institution of the kind in the counThe light from this institutry. tion has reflected through such 1781, 3, national men, as Lewis Cass, Daniel Webster, John A. Dix, Edward George Bancroft, John and scores of other stars quite as brilliant, that we might mention if space would permit. Through the generous bequest of William Robinson, Esq., a native and former resident of this town, Everett, P. Hale, but who passed his latter years in Georgia, the Robinson Female Seminary was established in 1867. was opened for the reception 153 Tho wide and elm and maple. Some of the most ancient and largest elms in the State, are itants. streets are beautifully shaded with the in this village. vate Many residences are of the pri- among the most expensive in the State, while some of the business blocks have a metropolitan appearance. Many men do business in Boston fifty miles distant, and reside here, largely because of its superior school advantages, and other advantages not obtained in or near a large city. The highways leading from Exeter to Portsmouth, Rye beach, Hampton beach, Newburyport, Kingston, Epping and Dover are not to be surpassed by any like number in New-England. It is This bequest fourteen miles to Portsmouth, ten to Rye, nine to Hampton, fourteen sum of $250,000 which will make a permanent fund in all time to come. Thus far, the school has met with unbounded success. (See Literary Newburyport, six to Kingston, Epping and sixteen miles Exeter has furnished to Dover. her full share of public men both Two in the State and Nation. It of pupils, in 1869. amounted to the large to eight to governors, covering a Institutions.) There are eight church edifices, fifteen years; six school houses, (one a large high court, school building,) three banks, from forty to fifty stores of various kinds, Attorney three hotels, printing office, court house, county buildings, one of the finest depots in the State, one large cotton factory, one large brass machine shop, foundry, machine shop, carriage factory, potters' ware works, besides wool pulling business on an extensive scale, shoe making, harness making, monuments and marble works, tailors, milliners and various other trades common to a large New-Hampshire village. Their are also eight law- two dentists, many other professions and about three thousand five hunched inhab- yers, six physicians, years; space of six justices of the thirty-two generals, years; three thirty-seven six presidents of the sen- members of the U. S., house of representatives, two U. S., senators, and many other officers, both of State and Nation. The tide rises about six feet at Exeter and the river admits vessels of over 200 tons burthen. Heavy articles, such as coal &c, generally come up the river. Employments. The larger porate, six tion of the people are generally de- voted to manufacturing, mercantile and professional business. The Exeter Manufacturing Co. annually produce 3,600,000 yards cotton sheetings, valued at fine �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 154 There are other manulumber, $ 21,100 flour and meal, $ 15, 200; foundry, $30,000; machine shop works, $ 50,000 brass works, $ 40,000 carriages, $ 10,000 wool $ 450,000. factories annually producing ; ; ; ; pulling tin- $250,000; receipts, manilla and brown paper, $14,000; printing, $ 6,000 furniture, $5,000; gas, $7,500; ware, $ 14,000 ; custom boots and shoes, $ besides milliners, tailors, 3,000 black- smiths, carpenters, painters and other mechanical shops. many The total value of goods of all wool business, employing 251 males, kinds, including the is $ and 977,200, 135 females in its production. Resources. Agricultural produc- mechanical labor, $ 157,000; stocks and money at indeposits in savterest, $ 195, 100 stock in ings banks, $ 198,341 trade, $ 191,250, and professional tions, $ 84,000 ; ; ; Exeter, for many years, has been considered a wealthy town, but its citizens have had the reputation of contribbusiness, $100,000. uting as much money to assist in building western railroads and cities, as any town in the State, in wealth. It is to proportion to be hoped that its it has worked no material injury to their own town; but if it has not, it is an exception to the general rule in such cases. Churches and Schools. 1st. Congregational, Rev. Swift Byington, pastor church value, $ 35,000 2d Congregational, Rev. George E. ; ; pastor, value, $ 25,000 Unitarian, Rev. Benjamin F. McDaniels, pastor value, $ 14,000 Christ church, Episcopal, Rev. Street, ; Henry Ferguson, rector; $12,000; Baptist, Rev. Chase, pastor; value, value, John N. pastor; value $8,000; St. Mary's Roman Catholic, Rev. Charles Egan, priest; value, $3,000; Advent, no pastor, $ 1,500. There are fifteen schools in town, twelve of which are graded; average length of schools for the year, twenty-eight weeks number, ; of scholars, 409 boys, and 361 girls; total value of school-houses, $101, Total amount of money annufor school purposes, $17,062.74 or $22.15 to each scholar in town; the average amount for each scholar in the State, is $7.38. 000. ally expended The public school advantages in Exeter are second to none in the State, and perhaps in the United States. Literary Institutions. Phillip's Exeter Academy, Albert C. Perkins A. M., principal; Robinson Female Seminary, Eben S. Stearns, principal Exeter High School, Albin Burbank, principal. (See ; Literary Institution.) Exeter Town Libravolumes Private Libraries, Golden Branch, 1,500; Soule Branch, 500. There are twentyeight libraries in town of 500 volumes or more. Newspapers. Exeter News LetLibraries. ry, 3,500 ter. ; (See tables). Banks. National Granite State Bank, Exeter Savings Bank, and Union Five Cent Savings Bank. (See tables). and Hotels Eating Houses. Squamscot House, American House and Hoyt's House F. II. Hervey, ; C. E. Folsom's Eating Houses. First Settlement. The Rev. John Wheelwright, in 1629, (who afterwards was banished from the Colony of Massachusetts, by reason of $10,000; his peculiar religious belief called Methodist, Rev. Silas E. Quimby, Antinomian opinions; purchased �155 EXETER. of the Indians a tract of country a precipitate retreat, killing one between the Merrimack and Piscataqua, extending back some fifty person, The deeds of these lands signed by Fassaconaway, chief sagamore of the Pennacooks, miles. were on living three Merrimack, the of other chiefs tribes and in New England. The this section of consideration for these lands consisted in "coats, tles." In shirts, and ket- 1633, the authorities of Portsmouth and Dover, agreed with Wheelwright, that his proposed town at Squamscot Falls, should be called Exeter. No settlement was commenced however, until April 3, 1638, when Wheel- wright and others formed themselves, into a body politic, chose their magistrate, and bound themselves by vote to sacred obedience. In 1642, Exeter was annexed to Massachusetts and Wheelwright, by reason of his sentence, was compelled to flee from his new settlement, and from his brethren in the same religious faith — some time after this, he was restored to his former privileges, and was ordained at Hampton, in 1647, and preached there eleven years. The first settlers suffered more or another made in Exeter, by Indian depredations for many years. In 1675 one person was killed and less prisoner; in 1695, two person were killed. In 1697, the Indians had laid their plans to make a general massacre of the and a total destruction wounding another, and away one child. The guns were fired to frighten a few women and children, who had carrying gone into the fields after strawIn 1707, another person was killed; and in the spring of Stevens, William 1709, Samuel Moody and two sons of Jeremy Gilman were taken prisoners at "Pickpocket mills." In 1710, the Indians killed Colonel Winthrop Hilton, a meritorious citizen, with two others, and took two prisoners. Many others were killed or taken captives, and much property destoyed by these savage incursions. berries. The town as originally surveyed, comprised within its borders, Epping, New-Market, South NewMarket, Brentwood, Fremont, and All of these towns, Stratham. with the exception of Stratham, were formed into separate organIts popula- izations, prior to 1775. tion in 1775 was 1741. Exeter has, during its history, all contained periods of among its eminent and useful men. Hon. Samuel Tenney, General Nathaniel Peabody, Hon. Nicholas Gilman, General Nathaniel Folsome, Hon. Jeremiah Smith, Hon. John Taylor Gilman, Hon. George Sullivan, Hon. Tristram Shaw, Hon. John S. Wells, and Hon. John Sullivan, have filled high and honorable positions, both in the State and Nation. It has its citizens, who stand high in inhabitants, citizens to-day, of the town. They were concealed in the thickets near by, preparing for a vigorous attack. They were frightened from their designs, by hearing the reports of several guns, the estimation of their townsmen, and of the people in the State. which led them to believe they were discovered, and they made First Ministers. Wheelwright Rev. John settled in 1638, left in 1642; Rev. Samuel Dudley, ordained in 1650, died in 1683; Rev. John Clark, ordained in 1698, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 156 died in 1705; Rev. John Odlin Rev. settled in 1706, died in 1754 Woodbridge Odlin, dismissed in ; settled in 1743, 1776; Rev. Isaac Mansfield, settled in 1776, dismissed in 1787; Rev. William II. Howard boys and youths boots, brogans and shoes the number of pairs made exceeding that of any town in the State. There are 13 manuen's, — factories with a capital of $ 500,000 which employ nearly 1000 males and who annually receive for settled in 1790, dismissed in 1828. females, North by NewMarket and Stratham, east by Stratham, Hampton and Hampton Falls, south by Kensington and East Kingston, and west by Brentwood and Epping. Area of improved land, 3,675 acres. their labor about Forty miles southand fourteen west from Portsmouth. The Boston and Railroads. Maine Railroad passes through the town in a northerly and southerly direction. Trains stop at the station ten minutes for refreshments. The Epping, Exeter and Amesbury Railroad, will pass through here, school building, twenty-five or thir- when er in the place, so is poverty. Boundaries. Distances. east from Concord, constructed. FARUIINGTON. $ 500,000, and produce 1,300,000, pairs of boots shoes &c. valued at $ 1,700,000. Part of these shoes are bottomed in the adjoining towns. There are two banks, three church edifices, one large high ty stores of all kinds, ing office, two one job print- hotels, three livery post office, express and telegraph office, three lawyers, three physicians offices, one denstables, 1 tist's office, and about three hun- dred dwelling houses. It is a very pleasant and busy village, and, as idleness is a strang- Employments. Manufacturing, Strafford County. The surtown is broken and rugged, but the soil when properly cul- and mercantile trade are the principal employments of the inhabitants, although there are some very fine farms, and good farmers in the tivated yields fine crops town. face of this Rivers The Cocheco River pas- ses through the north-east part of the town affording some interval lands along its banks. Mountains. Blue Hill, or Frost Mountain, extends in a north and south direction neaidy through the town. Mount Washington, Monadnock, and hundreds of le-ss elevations, together with ships in Portsmouth Harbor, can be seen from its summit, in a clear day. Village. About one mile northwest from what is called the Dock, is Farmington village. The inhabitants are extensively engaged in the manufacture of men and wom- Productions of the mechanical labor, $ 504,000 stocks and bonds, .$ 10, 900; money at interest, $6,300; de posits in savings banks, $ 143,635; Resources. soil, $48,498; ; in trade, $ 55,300 sional business, .$10,000. stock ; profes- Churches and Schools. CongreRev. J. Smith, pastor; Freewill Baptist, Rev. G. W. Park, pastor Methodist, Elder Tebbets, pastor; Advent, Rev. J. Smith, pastor. There are fourteen school districts, and eighteen schools in town. Average length of schools for the year, twenty- four weeks. Literary Institution. Farminggational, ; �157 FITZWILLIAM. ton High School, E. J. Goodwin, Principal— School Fund §3,000. Hotels and Ealing Houses. Elm House, Mechanics Hotel; and Bickett and Wedgewood Eating Houses. First was Farmington Settlement. originally a part of Rochester, but was incorporated as a distinct town December, First 1798. Minister. . Durham. Area, extensively quarried. The Employments. inhabitants of Fitzwilliam are largely engaged in manufacturing and stone quarrying. fifty Nearly one hundred and are employed in the stone men Over 3,000,000 feet of lumber is annually sawed 500,000 pails and 100,000 tubs are manufactured, besides carnages, sash and business. ; James Rev. Walker, Congregational, 1818. North by New Boundaries. Durham and Milton, east by Milton, State of Maine and Rochester, south by Rochester and Strafford and west by Strafford and New- improved lands, suitable for whetstones. Granite, of a superior quality, is stones, 21,000 acres; 5,440 acres. miles Thirty-five Distances. north-east from Concord, and eighteen north-west of Dover. Cocheco Railroad Railroads. passes through this town in a northwesterly and south-easterly direction. FITZWII.LIAltt. blinds, chair stock, &c. (See table of manufactories. There are two pleasVillages. ant villages in this town, which are the seat of considerable business. There are three church edifices, three school houses, two postoffices, savings bank, ten or fifteen stores of various kinds, and several The valuable stone quarhotels. ries, the extensive manufactories, together with the fine scenery in various sections of the town, which draw hither hundreds of summer tourists, every year, makes the future prospects of Fitzwilliam Cheshire County. The surface of this town is uneven, and the very encouraging. but suitably adapted for grazing. There is a considerable quantity of meadow land, which is very pi'oductive. Streams and Ponds. Camp and ucts, soil hard, Priest Brooks streams are the in town. Rockwood's and principal South, Sip's, Collin's Ponds are the only natural collections of water. Elevations. Near the Center of the town is a large hill, noted for the delightful prospect it affords. Gap Mountain, which, a distance, appears to be a part of the Monadnock, lies partly in this town and partly in Troy, On its at summit are found various kinds of Resources. Agi'icultural prod- mechanical labor, $53,606; including stone quarrying, $104, 000 ; stocks, bonds, and money at intei-est, $19,170; deposits in savings banks, $66,640 stock in taide, ; $15,225; from summer tourists, $8, 000; professional business, $18,000. Library. Fitzwilliam Public Library. Baptist, Churches and Schools. Rev. H. W. Day, pastor; Congregational, Rev. J. F. Norton, pas- There are Methodist, twelve schools average length for the year, twelve weeks. Hotels. Fitzwilliam, Cheshire, Sip Pond House, and Monadnock House. tor . ; ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 158 First Settlers. originally Fitzwilliam was " Monadnock called Number Four." The first settlement was made by Brigadier General Reed, John Fassett, Benjamin Bigelow, and others, in 1760. General Reed was a revolutionary pa- whose merits, as an officer, and a true man, will long be remembered. Incorporated May 19, triot, 1773. First Minister. Rev. Benjamin Brigham, Cong., ordained in 1771 died in 1799. Rev. Stephen Williams, settled in 1800 ; dismisssd in of this mountain covered with almost a solid ledge, affording a very extensive woods, the other view of the south-west. Minerals. In the easterly part of this town is a quarry of free- which has been extensively stone, wrought. It is of a color, and, when marble of Vermont. Specimens of rock crystal are found in the south part, and plumbago occurs Near the center of this Village. North by Troy and by Rindge, south by Royalston and "Wmchendon, Mass., and west by Richmond. Area, of Francestown. 26,900 acres. Distances. Sixty miles south- west from Concord, and thirteen south-east from Keene. Bailroads. The Cheshire Railroad passes through this town in a north-westerly and south-easterly direction. the the very pleasant village is It is neatly built, being wide, and, in places, beautifully shaded. streets many It is the center of considerable business from the surrounding country. There are several stores, one savings bank, one national bank, one hotel, &c. Employments. Agriculture is the principal employment of the inhabitants. About 600,000 feet of lumber are annually sawed also, ; FKANCESTOWN. Hillsborough County. The surface of this town is uneven and, in some parts, stony; but the quality of the soil is warm, moist, and very productive. some good interval. Rivers and Ponds. There is Haunted Pond. The two These two ponds principal fancy boxes, fancy writing desks, kits, pails, &c, are manufactured. Resources. Productions of the soil, $51,556; $9,800 money mechanical labor, stocks and bonds, $33,900 ; at interest, $8,300 in savings banks, $87,000 ; deposits ; stock in trade, $12,680; professional busi- south branches of Piscataquoag River have their rise in this town the largest branch from Pleasant Fond, and the other branch from are the water. in the north part of the town. town Bottndaries. dark greyish polished, resem- bles the variegated 1802. Jaffrey, east is is collections of Mountain. Crotched Mountain has an altitude of six hundred feet above the common in the center of the town. One of the summits ness, $10,000. Library. Home Circle Library. Literary Institution. Frances- town Academy, J. E. Vose, prin- cipal. Churches and Schools. CongreRev. H. F. Campbell, pastor. There are ten schools in this town average length for the year, twenty-one weeks. gational, ; Hotel. Francestown Hotel. Francestown de- First Settlers. �FEANCONIA. rived its name from Frances, the wife of Governor Wentworth. It was first settled by John Carson, a Scotchman, in 1760, and was called New Boston Addition. It was incorporate! June 8, 1 by 1772. its present name Mr. James Wood- bury was a soldier in French war, and engaged Gen. Wolfe when he was the siege of Quebec. He the old beside of killed at also be- longed to the company of rangers commanded by the immortal Stark. He died March 3, 1823. First Minister. Congregational, Rev. Samuel Cotton, 1773. Rev. Moses Bradford, settled in 1790; dismissed in 1827. Boundaries. North by Deering, and Weare, east by Weare and New Boston, south by Lyndeborough and Greenfield and west by Greenfield and Bennington. Area, 18,760 acres. Distances. Twenty-seven miles south-west from Concord, and twelve north-west from Amherst. Railroads. Stage passes through this town from Hillsborough Bridge to Milford. The Manchester and Keene Railroad will pass through this town. FRAA'COXIA. Grafton County. is Franconia considered one of the mountain towns in n< >rthernNew-Hampshire. Along some of the streams, there is considerable interval land, which is very fertile and productive, yielding fine crops of oats, potatoes, and hay. Large quantities of Maple Sugar are annually manufactured here. Str< urns and Ponds. Several branches of the Lower Ammonoosic have their rise in the mountain- ious tracts on the east. Ferrin's 159 Pond near " Notch " is the source of "Middle Branch," one of the principal branches of Peniigewas- Echo Lake, about one mile in length and three quarters of a mile in width, lies at tho foot of Mount Lafayette. It is almost set River. entirely protected, from violent winds.by lofty hills which surround it on all sides. The report of a gun fired upon its shores may be heard distinctly several times, thus imi- tating successive discharges of musketry. Scenery. The varied scenery in and around Franconia is not to be excelled in any section of the White Mountain district. No visitor has thoroughly finished his tour to the Mountains until 4e visits Franconia and views its natural curiosities. The Franconia mountain pass, presents to the traveler some of the wildest scenery in the country, and must ever remain as one of Na- where the grand and beautiful are so perfectly blended in its wild and rugged form. The " Old Man of the Mountain ;" " the Basin ;" " the Flume,' are all worthy of a visit from lovers of grand natural scenery. For a more particular description see "Notes on mountains in New-Hampshire. Summer Besort. Franconia has ture's curiosities 1 '' become quite a resort for summer about seven hundred persons- permanently board there through the warm season of the tourists, year, besides the transient visitors who are ing. constantly going and comThere are three hotels, besides seven or eight large summer boarding houses for the accommodation of visitors. Almost every house has a few boarders. There has been a large Iron Manufactory in successful operation for a number of years, �160 NEW-HAMPSnillE GAZETTEER. February but at the present time it is not doing others, any business. The ore which has supplied this manufactory has been taken from a rich mine, within the limits of the town of Lisbon. 250 tons of pig iron, and from 200, to 300 tons of bar iron were the an- The first ers, in 1774. nual productions of this establish- ment. Employments. Agriculture, and keeping summer boarders are the principal employments of the people. 280 tons of clapboards, starch, 150,000 410,000 shingles, and 14, 1764. settlement was made by Captain Artemas Knight, Samuel Barnett, Zebedee Applebee, and oth- Boundaries. North by Bethlehem, east by ungranted lands, south by Lincoln and Landaff, and west by Lisbon. Area, 32,938 acres improved land, 5,369 acres. ; Distances. Eighty miles (via Plymouth) north from Concord, and twenty-eight North-east from Haverhill. 1,45G\000 feet of boards, &c, are an- Railroad. White Mountain Rail- nually produced, besides bobbins, cabinet work, boots and shoes, road passes through Lisbon, the iron work &c. Resources. soil, (See tables.) Productions of the $68,428; $25,500 myhanical town adjoining on the west, dis- tant about five miles. FRANKLIN. labor, and money $18,675; from summer stocks, bonds, Merrimack County. $19,450; deposits in savings banks, In proportion to its population, Franklin is the most important manufacturing town in the State. It was $4,165; professional business, $10, formed from four towns, Decem- ; at interest, tourists, $120,000; stock in trade, 000. ber Churches and Schools. Baptist, Freewill There are Average length of . five schools. schools for the year, ten weeks. Hotels. Profile, Lafayette, and Valley Houses. The Profile House is the largest and the best patronized house in the White Mountain no uncommon thing have from four to five hundred guests at one time. It is enough to say that their accommodations are not suflicient for the demands made on them in region. It is for the house to the season of summer travel to the mountains. The other hotels are fine, commodious houses, with accommodating landlords, and have a fair patronage. First Settlements. The town was originally called Morristown, and was granted to Isaac Searle and 24, 1828, viz. a small portion of Andover, which bordered on south-western bank of the Pemigewasset River, a small gore of Sanbornton, lying between the Pemigewasset and Winnipiseothe gee Rivers; a portion of Northfield, bordering on the south side of the Winnipiseogee, and the east bank of the Merrimack River; and a portion of Salisbury which bordered on the western side of the Merrimack and Pemigewasset rivers, thus cutting off Andover from the Pemigewasset, and Sanbornton and Salisbury from the Merrimack. The whole area taken from these four towns, only formed a small township of about 9,000 acres. The soil, on the river, is generally sandy, but produces fine crops, when properly cultivated, �FRANKLIN. and some of the best farms may be found county The Webster farm tion in this in the town. lies in that por- which formerly belonged to The father of Daniel Webster removed to this farm and built the main house now Salisbury. There standing. now is (1873) growing in the front yard a large elm, which was set out by Daniel Webster, June when he was a 17, 1&73, boy. through an invi- given by the citizens of Franklin to the Webster Club of Boston, who were the old, tried friends of Daniel Webster, and tation to the Governor and Council, and members of the Legislature of New-Hampshire, and other people in the surrounding towns, there was a meeting at this old home- stead for the purpose of calling to mind the days in the past, Webster made his annual for his energetic efforts to establish this institution it and have Nathaniel Concord, Hon. located in Franklin. White, Esq., of Dexter Richards, of Newport, and many others, who will be hereafter mentioned, deserve commendation for their liberal donations of money to this humane work. officers of the home are making extensive improvements by erecting new buildings, etc. Pond. Webster Pond is situated near the Northern Railroad, in the Andover portion of the town. It is a beautiful sheet of water, and is much resorted to in the The summer months, parties. Judge Thomas, Hon. Geo. Hon. Peter Harvey of Boston, and Governor Straw and John H. George, Esq., of this State, were very interesting and impressive, and will long be remembered by those who had the sion by S. Hilliard, pleasure of hearing them. A few years ago this farm was purchased for the purpose of establishing an Orphans Home. It 1 in successful mith visit, The Hon. Judge Nesmith of Franklin, presided over the ceremonies of the day, and, on taking the chair, gave a short and touching biographical sketch of the Webster family. The speeches, made on this occa- now A. Mack as superintendent, has been very active for its success from the day of its inception. The citizens cannot give too much credit to Judge G. W. Nes- D. who when with invited friends, to the place of his birth, his boyhood haunts, and the graves of his father and mother. is 161 operation, under the immediate care of Rev. for pic-nics and Near the confluence Pemigewasset and the Winnipiseogee rivers, thus forming the Merrimack, is the large manufacturing village of Franklin. But few, if any, towns in the State have made such rapid proVillage. of the gress for the past fifteen years, in manufacturing, and wealth it having increased in each nearly one hundred per cent. The water power in this village, with one exception, is the best population, — and most The reliable in the State. principal manufactories are on the Winnepiseogee, which never fails, having as a reservoir the Winnipiseogee and Winnesquam There is an immense Lakes. power on both rivers at this point still unimproved. The principal manufacturers are the Winnipiseogee Paper Company, who manufacture book and �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 162 news paper, and annually produce tons of paper, valued at $625,000 the Franklin Mills, manufacturing fancy flannels, of the best quality for shirtings, annually 2,496 other professions, and over three hundred dwelling houses. Some ; of the business blocks are and some of the fine structures, in McCounel, belt scenery, ; ; $35,000; en, lumber mills, lacings, 1,100 doz- besides tin carriages, ware, stoves, blacksmiths, shoe shops, harness makers, marble works, printing, tailors, millinery, and other me- The chanical shops. total capital nvested in manufacturing in the Number of village is $1,145,000. males 329. employed, 478; females, Annual pay roll, $333,000. Annual production, $2,490,000. There are four church edifices. Two large school houses, academy, bank, from thirty to forty stores of all kinds, stables, two two livery telegraph and six lawyers, four hotels, express, printing offices, physicians, one dentist, various residences are the private producing 1,500,000 yards, valued at $750,000 the Franklin Woolen Co., manufacturing beavers, tricots, broadcloths, &c, valued at Walter Aiken, pro$400,000; ducing 55,000 dozen woolen hose, vamed at $192,500; A. W. Sulloproducing 45,000 dozen way, Shaker socks, valued at $150,000; Walter Aiken's machine shop, manufacturing knitting machine and other machinery, needles, valued at $50,000; Curtis & Lake's, wool pulling establishment, annuF. H. Aiken, al sales, $75,000. manufactures brad awls, saw sets, valued at $25,000; tools, &c, Sleeper & Hancock, door, sash, and blinds, $25,000; Stevens & Sanborn, machine shop, $6,000; Taylor & Co. foundry, $15,000; Jewell & Johnson, grist mill, grind 35,000 bushels grain of all kinds, valued at $30,000 Thomas county. the The best Northern Railroad passes along the western suburbs of the village, on a high bank, affoi'ding a fine view of nearly the whole village at a glance. Cemeteries. etery is The principal cem- situated on a plain about one hundred rods easterly from the village, considerably elevated above it, and is truly a delightful spot for the final resting place hold most dear. As said, "All is quiet yet, within the inclosure, the visitor, with a single glance, may behold the distant and gradually rising hills toward the west, and the puffing locomotive, with its almost endless train; while, a short distance below, is the union of the Pemigewasset with the Winnjpiseogee, and before of those we one has well around, and him the busy village with its —the whole and variety beauty, presenting a striking contrast to the stillness of the sacred grounds, and forcibly reminding him that there is but a step between the abodes of the living and " the city of the dead." The Sanborn cemetery is one mile east, and on a corresponding elevation, overlooking the village and the river. Both of these cemeteries belong to incorporated companies, and there are some fine and expensive monuments in their grounds. The Webster place cemetery is the oldest in town. In these grounds rest the ashes of the parents of Daniel Webster, and of others of his kindred. Another cemetery �163 FRANKLIN. on the river road, lies in the north part of the town. The prosperity of Franklin, like that of Keene, Newport, Rochester, Lebanon, Littleton and Farmington is owing largely to the enterprising own inhabitants, who invest their surplus capital for the spirit of its growth and welfare of their own town and do not seek investments in the West, and quietly wait for foreign capital to come in and build their workshops and mills ; while they stand ready to sell their corner lots at advanced rates. If people wish to have their own towns increase in wealth and population, let them invest their own surplus money in them, and foreign capital will surely come in and assist them in enter- their Christian, Rev. O. J. Waite, pastor. There are sixteen schools in town, seven of which are graded average length for the total twenty-two weeks year, amount of money annually appropriated for school purposes, pastor; ; ; $4000.50. Literary Franklin Institution. Academy, Charles A. Jewell, prin- cipal. Libraries. Franklin Library Association, 1500 volumes Aiken ; Library Association, 800 volumes. Private libraries of 500 volumes or more Judge G. W. Nesmith, 1,500 volumes; Jonas B. Aiken, 500; David Gilchrist, 600 M. B. Goodwin, 4,000; A. F. Pike, 2,000; Daniel Barnard, 1,200; Rev. Dr. Savage, 1,500; Rev. O. J. Waite, : ; John W. Simonds, prise. 500; Employments. As can be seen in the foregoing, Franklin is a mercantile and manufacturing town; although in proportion to the area of improved land, its agricultural productions are as valuable as those of any town in the county. The amount of lumber sawed, of Na- thaniel Sanborn, 600. all kinds, laths, is 600,000 shingles and 800,000 and feet of boards, valued at S 1-2,000. The total value of goods of all kinds manufactured is (See tables.) Productions of the mechanical labor, $ 79,000 $2,498,400. Resources. soil, $334,800 ; ; stocks and money at in- terest, 61,700; deposits in savings banks, $123,057; stock in trade, $159,450; $ professional business, Franklin Savings Bank. (See tables.) Merrimack Jour- Newspaper. nal. (See tables.) Hotels. Webster Churches and Schools. First Baptist, Rev. J. F. Fielding, pastor Freewill Baptist, Rev. James Rand, pastor Methodist, Rev. J. Dearborn, pastor; Congregational, Rev. W. T. Savage, D.D., ; House and Franklin House. Boundaries. North by Hill and Sanbornton, east by Sanbornton and Northfield; south by Northfield, Boscawen and Salisbury, and west by Salisbury and Andover. Area, 9,200 acres; area of improved land, 7,376 acres. Distances. Twenty miles, by rail road, north from Concord. Railroads. The Northern Railroad passes through this town, from Concord, in a northerly and northwesterly 80,000. W. Bank. 1,000; direction. When from Franklin, to form a junction with the Montreal Railroad at Tilton, and thence to Alton Bay, their railroad facilities will be equaled by but few towns in the State. the railroad is built �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 164 FREEDOM. surface uneven, but the soil is well adapted for grazing and tillage. Hirer and Lakes. Ossipee River is the only stream of any imporis some excellent of which but very tance. The Ossipee factories, see tables.) Bank Valley Savings and here, is are there money at interest, pro- $ 6,225 deposits in savings banks, $13,918; stock in trade, $ 9,066 tourists, $ ; from sum- Mr. town. Stenchfield, W. Baptist, pastor; Hobbs, pas- There are ten schools in this Average length for the Freedom was formerly called North Effingham and was taken from Effingham, and Ossipee Gore, and incorporated by its present name, June 16, 1831. Boundaries. North by Eaton and Madison, east by Parsonsfield, south by Effingham, and west by Ossipee. Area of improved land, ; 7,847 acres. Distances. east Sixty miles north- from Concord, and ten north from Ossipee. Railroads. several other small streams, which some good water power. Loon Pond, in the north part is the principal body of water. furnish A Employments. large portion of the inhabitants are engaged in ufacturing carried on, is manwhich will be largely increased now Nashua and Rochester railroad the The the town. of boots and shoes annu- passes through number is 30,000 pairs; and 1,500,000 feet boards, and dimension timber is 30,000 shingles Carroll House. First Settlements. and theoretical farmers in town, and their combined practice has proved successful and remuner- tical ally manufactured, year, ten weeks. Hotel. the inhabitants industrious and prosperous. There are some prac- agriculture, but considerable 3,500. Churches and Schools. Christian, Rev. A. is River and Pond. The town is watered by Squamscot River and ducts, $67,402; mechanical labor, ; The County. generally level, and the soil of good quality. As a general thing the farms are well tilled, and surface ative. Agricultural Resources. tor. FREMONT. Rockingham several of various kinds, doing a fair business. Rev. When completed, the Ossipee Valley Railroad will pass through this town. located stores, mer Falls and Conway Railroad. It affords water privileges, Part of Ossipee little is improved. Lake lies in this town. The inhabitants Employments. are generally engaged in agriculture. There are some very fine farms in Freedom, under a high (For manustate of cultivation. $ 5,800 on the Portsmouth, Great station, The Carroll County. sawed, valued at $19,000; besides there are spokes, hubs, shoe boxes, and palm leaf hats produced. (See tables.) Resources. Agricultural produc- tions, $56,862: $21,500; mechanical labor, money at interest, $15, savings banks, $5,423; stocks and bonds, $4,400; stock in trade, $ 6,000. 865; deposits in MethoChurches and Schools. and Baptist are both supplied by transient preachers. There are dist By Express team Centre daily, eight miles to Ossipee four schools in town. Average �GILFORD. length of schools for the nineteen weeks. First Settlements. This was was formed from Brentwood, w:is originally a part of It was incorporated June Exeter. 22, 1764, the town and originally called Poplin, which July year, and changed The 8, 1854. first to Fremont, precise date of settlement is not known. Rev. Orlando Hines, was the first minister. North by Epping, Danville and Sandown, and west by Chester and Raymond. Area, 10, 320 acres; improved land, 4,449 Boundaries. east by Brentwood, south by Mountains. Suncook Mountain extends in a towering pile through its eastern portion nearly to Lake Winnipiseogee. The Winnipiseogee Villages. River, from the outlet of the lake to the bay, separates the town from Laconia. On this river, in its course of about two miles, are situated the two growing villages of Lake Village and Laconia (formerly called Meredith Bridge). The rapid growth of these two villages has nearly connected them, so that they now form one of the largest centres for manufacturing and mer- These towns of Gilford and Laconia, and are connected by bridges over the Winnipiseocantile trade in the State. villages are in the acres. Twenty-four miles Distances. south-west from Portsmouth, ten west from Exeter, and thirty southeast from Concord. GILFORD. Belknap County. Gilford is the shire town of the county it ranks in population the eleventh, in wealth the twentieth, and in the ; annual value of its productions, the fourth agricultural town in the of the town is uneven but the soil is generally very productive and under a high State. 165 The surface state of cultivation. WinnipiseoRivers, •Ponds &c. gee River washes its eastern border in its passage from Long to Winnisquam Lake, for a distance of nearly two miles, and affords water power in Gunstock and Miles the State. Rivers have their rise in Suncook Mountain and flow in a northerly direction into Winnipiseogee Lake. There are two ponds, Little and Chattleborough. There are two some of the finest gee River. Lake village is pleasantly situat- ed at the foot of Long Bay, which, at the Wiers, forms the outlet of Winnipiseogee Lake. In this village are several hosiery manufactories, a cotton and a woolen manufactory, the Boston Concord and Montreal Railroad repair and Machine shop, a large foundry and machine shop, Wardwell Needle Manufactory, knitting machine manufactory, Photographer, sawmill, &c. There are also twenty or thirty stores, four churches, one large hotel, savings bank, newspaper office, and about 2000 inhabitants. At Laconia village near Winnisquam Lake, are located the celebrated Ranlet Car Manufactory, several hosiery mills, woolen and cotton mills, sash and blind, iron foundry, machine shops, gas works and mechanical shops of various kinds common to a thriving islands in the lake belonging to this New town. are England five village. church edifices, There sev- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 166 eral school houses, Court House, three banks, one newspaper office, thirty or forty stores, two hotels, various professional offices and about 3000 inhabitants. Some of the public and business buildings are fine structures, and compare favorably with buildings of a similar character of any city or large town in the State. The streets are wide and lighted by gas and some of them very pleasantly shaded by which are many trees, behind splendid residences adorned with beautiful gardens and green lawns, and the generally thrifty appear- value of $120,000. Men and women's cotton and worsted hose, shirts and drawers annually manufactured, are valued at nearly $ 250, 250,000 10,000 clapboards; 000; shingles 3,575,000 feet of boards, together with the sash, blind and planing of boards are annually valued at $129,000. The total value of manufactured goods of all kinds, annually produced, is $734,000. (See Tables.) Productions of the Resources. ; soil, $247,290; mechanical money labor, &c, $28,700; interest, $22,600; de- stocks, $185,800; at sections ren- posits in savings banks, $230,989; ders this village delightful and attractive. The inhabitants of the two villages are earnestly discuss- stock in trade, $42,630 from tourists, $10,000; professional business, ance to be seen in all ing the question of forming three towns out of the towns of Gilford and Laconia and having these villages the centre of two of the towns. The arguments produced for such About a change, are plausible. four miles east from Lake Village In is Gilford village (or centre). this village store, is school a church, town house, house, post office, and some small mechanical shops. Employments. The employments forty or fifty dwelling houses, of the people are nearly equally divided between agriculture, on the one side, and manufacturing, trade and professional business on the other. About 3,000 bushels of wheat, 12,000 bushels of corn, 5,000 tons of hay, &c., are annually produced. The Boston, Concord and Montreal machine shops, annually turn off work in repairing, manufacturing cars, &c, to the value of $140,000. Two iron founderies and machine shops, annually produce loom castings, stoves, plows, cultivators, and water wheels to the ; $80,000. Summer Resorts. The delight- with the fine scenery of the surrounding country, cause many tourists to make their home in this town through the warm season, away from the ful villages, together noise, filth and impure air ot the large cities. Churches and Schools. 1st Freechurch, Rev. S. C. Kimball, pastor number of members, 140, church value, $10,000; 2d F. W. Baptist church, Rev. will Baptist ; Frank Lyford, pastor; number of members, 114, church value, $8, 000 3d F. W. Baptist church, Rev. H. Kimball, pastor; number of 160, church value, $10, 000; Calvin Baptist, Rev. K. S. S. members, Hall, pastor; number of members, 110, church value, $15,000; Advent, There are fourteen school districts, and seventeen schools in town; average H. B. Cutter, pastor. length of schools for the year, sixteen weeks. Total amount annually appropriated for school purposes, $3,015,55. �167 GILMANTON. MOUNT BELKNAP HOUSE. Hotels. Mount Belknap House, of agricultural products exceeded town in the State. The Laconia Hotel and Willard Hotel, Laconia Village. that of any surface is The the soil is Lake Village. total value of Hotels is $75, 000. This town was originally a part of Gilmanton, and First Settlers. was incorporated June 16, 1812. James Ames and S. S. Gilman made the first settlement in 1778. broken and uneven, but deep and fertile, and the farmers are well rewarded for their with good crops of wheat, corn, oats, hay and potatoes. It is well Rivers and Ponds. watered by Suncook and Soucook labor, some excellent Suncook River has its source in a pond on the top of one of the Suncook mountains, The 900 feet above its base. water of this pond falls into another at the foot of the mountain one mile in length, and one half rivers, which afford water privileges. Elder Richard Martin (F. W. Baptist) settled here in 1798. Elder Uriah Morton, ordained in 1808; died in 1817. Boundaries. North by "VVinnipiseogee Lake, east by Alton and Gilmanton, south by Belmont, and west by Long Bay and Laconia. Area, 23,000 acres improved land, this 18,728. about 500 First Ministers. ; Twenty-five miles north of Concord. Railroads. The Boston, Concord and Montreal passes through this town on its western border. The Lake Shore Railroad, if ever built, will pass through the northern portion of the town. Distances. mile in width; it falls into flowing through another, covering acres, from which it meanders through the town, re- ceiving several streams in its The Soucook River has source from Loon, Rocky and course. its Shell Camp Ponds, in the south part of the town, which are the only ponds of any note. Mountains. Suncook Moun- tains extending in a southerly di- G!L,MA^TTO.\. Belknap County. Gilmanton is one of the best farming towns in the county, and before Belmont was disannexed from it the value are in this town. highest peak is about 900 rection, The feet above the level of the sea. Porcupine Hill, is a remarkably abrupt precipice of granite gueiss and �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 168 mica slate rock, which form, by overhanging strata and deep ravines, a pleasant and favorite resort of the students of Gilmantheir ton Academy. Below this steep precipice, is a deep an'd shady dell thickly clad with dark evergreen foliage of forest trees, while the rocks are wreathed in rich profusion by curious and beautiful lichens or mosses. Quartz crystals of Minerals. considerable size are found near Shell iron Camp Formerly bog pond. was taken in large quantities from the bottom of Lougees Pond by means of long tongs. Summer Resorts. The numer- ous hills and valleys in Gilmanton produce considerable scenery which is romantic and beautiful, and has attracted the attention of many tourists who resort here in the warm weather, for recreation and health. Employments. Farming is the chief employment of the people although manufacturing is carried on to a considerable extent. 500, 000 feet of boards &c, and 420,000 shingles are annually sawed, also 90,000 pairs of boots and shoes are annually manufactured. There is one mill where plows and cultivators are made one rake manu; besides factory, 7,500 sides of leather annually tanned, valued at §33,700. $ Productions of the mechanical labor, stocks and money at in- 170,670 $ 33,400 $ ; terest, ; 33,606 ; banks, $81,189; $ $ $ deposits in savings stock in trade, from summer tourists, 9,000 from professional business, 6,900 spectable institutions in the State. was incorporated October It 13, R. E. Avery, principal number of students, 122; library contains 600 volumes. Hotels. Central House, (at iron works). Washington House, (at 1794 ; Academy). First Settlements. was granted sons, Gilmanton to twenty-four per- named Gilman, and 152 oth1727. The settlement May 20, ers, was delayed and interrupted by frequent depredations of the In- Benjamin and John Mudgand Orlando Weed with their dians. ett families settled here in December Dorothy Weed, the first white child born in town, was born Belmont here October 13, 1762. was taken from this town June 28, 1761. 1859. First Minister. Elder Walter Powers, ordained in 1786; dismissed in 1806. Rev. Isaac Smith, ordained in 1774; died in 1817. A Baptist Church was organized November 16, 1773, and the Congre- gational Church November 30, 1774. Resources. soil, Congregational, one Methodist, one Friends, one Freewill Baptist, one Calvin Baptist, and one AdEighteen schools; avervent. age length for the year, sixteen weeks. Academy. Gilmanton Academy is one of the oldest and most re- ; ; 18,000. Churches and Schools. There are seven churches in town, viz. two Northeast by Giland Alton, south-east by New Durham and Barnstead, southwest by Loudon and Canterbury, and north-west by Belmont and Improved land, 23,840 Gilford. Boundaries. ford acres. Twenty-five miles Distances. north-east from Concord, and eight south-west from Gilford. �GILSUM — GOFFSTOWN. 169 money Railroads. Ten miles, by daily stage to Tilton, on Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad, from Gilmanton Academy; and six $35,100; miles by daily stage to Alton, on the Cocheco Railroad, from Gilmanton Iron Works. When completed, the Suncook "Valley extension and Franklin and Rochester at interest, $9,550; gational, Railroad will pass through this town. GIL,SUM. Cheshire County. The sur- generally uneven, but the In many parts are soil is fertile. to be found fine arable land, free face is froin stone, and producing good deposits in savings banks, $58,193; stock in trade, $33,600. Churches and Scliools. CongreRev. H. Wood, pastor There are Methodist, seven schools in Gilsum average length for the year, ten weeks. First Settlers. This town was granted to Joseph Osgood, Jacob . ; Farmer and others, under the name of Boyle, December 8, 1752. It was re-granted to Messrs. Gilbert, Sumner, and others, by its present name, July 13, 1763. The first settlers were Josiah Kilburn, Peltiah Pease, Obadiah Wilcox, Ebenezer Dewey, and Jonathan Adams, in crops of grass and grain. 1764. River and Pond. Ashuelot River passes through this town, affording many excellent water privileges. Cranberry Pond, a small sheet of Rev. Elisha First Minister. Fish, Congregational, installed in water, lies in the north-east section of the town. Vessel Rock. In this town there is an immense bowlder which has received the name of " Vessel Rock." It appears to have been stranded upon a mica slate ledge, whither it was driven and deposited by a powerful drift current which swept over the country in ages long since past. In the winter of 1817, a large piece of this rock was split off from the mass by some external force. Employments. The employments of the people are nearly equally divided between agriculture and manufacturing. There are two woolen manufactories, whose manufactured goods are annually valued at nearly $100,000. 600,000 feet of lumber are annually sawed, &c. (See tables.) Productions of the Resources. soil, $52,145; mechanical labor, 1794 ; died in 1807. Boundaries. North by Alstead, east by Stoddard and Sullivan, south by Keene and west by Surry. Distances. Forty-six miles southwest from Concord, and nine north from Keene. Area, 9,456 acres. Railroads. Nine miles to Keene depot, Cheshire Railroad. GOFFSTOWN. Hillsborough County. Goffstown is considered one of the best and wealthiest farming towns in the county. The soil of the uplands is rocky in some places, but Back is excellent for grazing. from the river are extensive plains —not so rich in soil, but easy to cultivate, tilled, when and, producing properly fine crops. Rivers. The tributary branches of the Piscataquog River unite near the west line of the town, and run through the center in an easterly direction, falling into the Mer- what was for- rimack River at �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 170 merly called Piscataquog Village. Elevations. In the south-west part of the town are two considerable elevations, which bear the name of "Uncannunuc." Employments. The inhabitants are generally engaged in agriculture. The surplus products of the farmers find a ready sale in the City of Manchester. Over 200,000 quarts of milk are annually sold. There is considerable manufacturing done. 85,000 window sash and 45,000 pairs of window blinds are manufactured annually 7,000 boys sleds made also over 2,000, 000 feet of lumber sawed. The total value of all kinds of goods annually manufactured is §189,000. (See manufacturing tables.) Resources. Agricultural prod; 1 ; mechanical labor, $64,100; stocks and bonds, $16,600; ucts, $160,860; money at interest, $7,200 deposits in savings banks, $215,422; stock in trade, professional $34,352; ; business, $10,000. The resources of Goftstown show the prosperous condition of its inhabitants. Churches and Sclwols. Congre- missed in Rev D. 1795. L. Mor- LL. D., settled in 1802; dismissed in 1811. Boundaries. North by Dunbarton and Hooksett; east by Hooksett and Manchester, south by Bedford, and west by New Boston and Weare. Area, 29,170 acres. Improved land, 10,606 acres. rill, Distances. Sixteen miles south from Concord, and twelve north from Amherst. Railroads. The Manchester and North Weare Railroad passes through this town. The projected line of railroad from Manchester to Keene will also pass through Goffstown. GO R HAM. Coos County. Gorham is one of the growing towns in Northern New-Hampshire, having increased in population from 224 in 1850, to 1161 in 1870, and is now the fourth town in the county in population, and in wealth the fifth. It is sit- uated at the northern base of the White Mountains, and much of its territory is rough and unproductive. Its prosperity must be Grand gational, S. L. Gerald, pastor; Methodist, E. Bradford, jr., pastor. There are fourteen schools in town Trunk Railway, which has ex- average length for the year, eighteen weeks. Hotels. New-Hampshire Cen- tensive repair shops here for the Eastern Division of their road; and as being one of the most pop- and Uncannunuc. This town was granted to Rev. Thomas Parker and others, by the Masonian pro- ular resorts for tral, First Settlers. prietors, in formerly included a part of Hooksett and Manchester. Incorporated June 16, 1748. It 1761. First Mi?iisters. Currier, ordained Rev. in Joseph 1771; attributed the summer tourists White Mountain range. Rivers. The Androscoggin pass- in the es through the north-east part of the town; Peabody Riv-r forms a junction with the Androscoggin near the village of Gorham. There are many small mountain streams well stored with trout. dis- missed in 1774. Rev. Cornelius Waters, ordained in 1781; dis- largely to Village. is On the Androscoggin situated the thriving village of Gorham. The mountain scenery �GORHAM. around this village is not surpassed in the whole mountain region. At the south-east, distant but a few miles, stand Mounts Moriah and Carter, each about 5,000 feet in height at the west can be seen Mount Madison, at the north-west ; the Pilot range, while at the east, Androscoggin Hills, the most prominent of which is Mount Hayes. It is only eight miles to the Glen House at the base of Mount Washington. The other places around Gorham, worthy of a visit from tourists, are Lead Mine Bridge in Shelburne, four miles distant, Randolph Hill, Berlin Falls, on the Androscoggin, and many other points of interest are the to the traveler. House, in The Alpine and one of most popular this village, and houses around the Mountains, was The burning of burnt in 1872. the largest this hotel village, made many is and it a great loss to the who have summer home for to travelers their years past. gers of the If the mana- Grand Trunk Railway, Montreal Railroad, have an eye on the main chance, and to the interests of like those of the their own road, a new hotel will from the ashes of the Alpine, with enlarged facilities for the ac- rise commodation of tourists, before 171 boarders. It is estimated that there are three thousand tourists who stop here from one week to three months through the warm season, mer The capital invested in the rail- road shops, is $ 125,000, employing men, with an annual pay roll of $ 96,000, and with an annual production of $250,000. There are 155 also various other manufactories in the village. There are three churches, one large school house, twelve stores, of various kinds, bank, three lawyers, three physicians, one dentist, and about 900 inhabitants. Employments. mer all Over boarders. of lumber is 2,850,000 feet annually sawed, val- ued at $35,500; meal and flour ground, valued at $ 9,000 machine shop, $ 250,000 starch mill, $2,200; tannery, $ 18,800 besides cabinet work, shoe making, black; ; ; smiths, harnesses, carriage repairing, tin ware, and some tailors, other mechanical shops. The total value of all goods manufactured annually is $ 344,000. (See tables.) Resources. Agricultural produc- $5,000; The Gorham House, Lary House, Mount Washington House, Eagle House, and Glen House, at Mount Washington's base, are fine hotels. There are also five or six boarding houses, for summer The inhabitants engaged in manufacturing, trade, and keeping sumare nearly the wants of the traveling public, desire to stop for a few weeks or months in this delightful vil- sum- the village. tions, lage. in the height of weeks, there are over one thousand stopping in another year passes. There are a number of good hotels still remaining, but not enough to supply who and travel, for four $ 20,920 ; mechanical labor, $116,700; money at interest, $ 5, deposits in savings banks, 750; stock in trade, $39,709; from summer tourists, (with the Glen House) estimate, $ 130,000. Professional business, $10,000. Churches and Schools. gational, Rev. G. F. CongreTewksbury, pastor; Methodist supplied by Rev. seaux of Lancaster. lic, ; Catho- H. NoiThere are I. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 172 and granite are also slate, gneiss, average length of three schools schools for the year, twenty-four found. weeks. Banks. principally engaged in agriculture. ; There are annually sawed, 40,000 (See tables.) First Settlement. Gorham was originally called " Shelburne Ad- In 1800 there were but It forty-five inhabitants in town. was incorporated under its present dition." name June 18, 1836. Area and Randolph. Area of im- west by 18,146 acres. proved land 1981 acres. Distances. By railrord 172 miles north from Concord, and 35 east from Lancaster. Railroads. The Grand Trunk Railroad passes through the northeastern portion of the town. This road connects Portland with Montreal and the West. The Boston, Concord and Montreal forms a junction with it at Northumberland. GOSHEIV. Sullivan County. The surface of Goshen is uneven and broken, but the soil, shingles; &c. 925,000 feet of boards 6,000 sides of leather, ; and 12,000 lbs. of splits are annually tanned, valued at $25,000. Productions of the Resources. mechanical labor, soil, $ 60,092 $ 5,000 stocks and money at inter deposits in savings est, $ 26,050 banks, $ 20,618 stock in trade, $ 8,700. Churches and Schools. Christain church, Rev. H. A. Stratton, Congregational church, pastor Rev. John Bragdon, pastor; Baptist church, no pastor There are Average five schools in town. ; Boundaries. North by Berlin, east by Shelburne, south by the northern base of the White Mountains, The people are Employments. Gorham Savings Bank. when properly culSome tivated, produces fine crops. of the farms are under a high state of cultivation. Streams and Ponds. Several small streams which unite in forming Sugar River have their source in the east part of the Sunapee mountain. Rand's Pond, in the north-east part of the town, is the largest body of water. Mountain. Sunapee Mountain ; ; ; ; length of schools for the nineteen weeks. year, Goshen was First Settlements. formed from Newport, Sunapee, Newbury, Washington, Lempster, and Unity. It was first settled by Capt. Benjamin Rand, William Lang and Daniel Grindle, whose sufferings and hardships were very great their crops were often badly injured by early frosts, and they were frequently obliged to go to and Walpole for Charlestown : grain. Incorporated in 1791. A CongregaChurches. church was organized in 1802, and a Baptist society in 1803. Boundaries. North by Sunapee and Newport, east by Newbury, south by Washington, and west by Lempster and Unity. Area 12,023 acres; area improved land, 8,513 First tional acres. the principal elevation. miles Forty-two Distances. north-west from Concord, and six Minerals. Plumbago is found here in limited quantities. Mica, south-east from Newport. Railroad. By stage three times lies in the eastern part, and is �GOSPOItT — GRAFTON. 173 a week to Newport station, six miles, on the Sugar river railroad. Lord Jesus Christ. On a certain day, which, by their agreement, GOSPOKT. belonged unto the exercises of the fishermen came to Mr. Brock, and asked him, if they might put by their meeting, and go a fishing, because they had lost many days, by reason of foul weather. He, seeing that without religion, Rockingham County. An island in the Atlantic Ocean, about twelve miles from Portsmouth, and belongs to a cluster of islands situated mostly within the boundary of Maine, and called the Isles of Shoals. It was formerly called Appleton Island and contains about one hundred and fifty acres. The inhabitants are principally devoted to fishing, and attending to the wants of summer tourists. It is becoming one of the greatest sumresorts on the Atlantic coast. mer One of the largest hotels in the was built here in 1872, besides there were several other State, large houses previously erected. Steamboats leave and return to the wharves in Portsmouth several times daily through the warm season for the accommodation of the traveling public. Owing to Early Settlements. the great facilities island was inhabited by the whites for fishing, this an early date. In 1728, they paid £ 16, as their proportion of the province tax of £ 1,000. at There one school with twenty-eight scholars. Average length of schools, twelve Schools. weeks ; number is of inhabitants 94. had occasionally, but in this respect there has been no improvement for over two hundred years. " As eaidy as 1650, Rev. John Brock began to preach here. The Preaching is following story by Mather: is — 'Mr. consent, they resolved upon doing what they had asked of him, replied, If you will go away, I say unto you, catch fish, if you can! But as for you that will tarry, and worship the Lord Jesus Christ this day, I will pray unto Him for you, that you may take fish till you are weary. Thirty men went away from the meeting, and five tarried. The thirty which went away, with all their skill, could catch but four his fishes ; the five who forth afterwards, tarried went and they took hundred. The fishermen, after readily attended whatever meetings Mr. Brock appointed them.'" Doubtless there is no such agreement with any minister to-day, if there was, the people would be quite as apt to break it. five this, GRAFTON. Grafton County. The surface is uneven but in many sections the soil is good, and, when properly cultivated, produces fine crops of corn, potatoes, and grass. There some are farms, and tical very well cultivated some of the best prac- farmers in the State, reside in this town. related of him, Eivers and Ponds. Smith's River, Brock brought a tributary of the Pemigewassett, runs through this town in a south- the people into an agreement, that, exclusive of the Lord's day, they easterly direction, also branches of Mascomy River which would spend one day every month the together, in the worship of our into the Connecticut, falls have their �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 174 source in the north-western section of the town. There are five ponds, the largest of which is called Grafton Pond, and has an area of nearTwo are ly three hundred acres. named "Mud Ponds." Elevations and Minerals. In the north-west part of the town is a remarkable ledge, called the " PinOn the south side, the nacle." ground rises by a gradual ascent to the summit; but on the north side, it rises nearly perpendicular over one hundred and fifty feet. At Glass Hill, about four hundred feet above its base, is found a very valuable quarry of Mica. The Mica is very clear, and colorless and, when in thick masses, has a red tinge. This quarry is extensively worked in the warm season, and yields nearly 100,000 lbs. of mica annually. It is now worked by J. W. Kelton & Co., Grafton Centre. From the summit of this a delightful view of the surrounding country may be obtained. hill, On John's Hill an eminence about one mile south-west from Glass Hill, beryls of a large size, are found. Employments. Agriculture is the principal employment of the people. Besides the work in the mica quarry, there is but little manufacturing done. (See Tables.) Resources. Agricultural products, $ 79,934 ; mechanical labor, $4,300; stocks and bonds, $3,200; money at interest, $ 18,886 deposits in savings banks, $45,220; stock ; in trade, tourists, $ $12,150; from summer 1,000. Churches and ScJwols. Rev. Warren Applebee, Union, pastor; There are ten schools in town, average length for the year, twelve weeks. Christian, . Hotels. Pleasant Valley House. This town was First Settlers. granted to Ephraim Sherman and August 14, 1761. The first permanent settlement was made by Captain Joseph Hoyt, and Captain Alexander Bixby in 1772. Inothers, corporated, November was formed in 11, 1778. A Baptist church First Churches. The Freewill was organized in 1785. Baptist church 1817. North by Orange, and Danbury, south by Springfield, and west by Enfield and Canaan. Area, 21, Boundaries. east by Alexandria 993, acres. Distances. Thirty-six miles north-west from Concord, and sixty south-east from Haverhill. Railroads. There are two staNorthern tions in this town, on the Railroad. GRANTHAM. Sullivan County. The surface of this town is uneven, but the soil is productive. There are some farms along its southern and western border which are well cultivated and produce fine crops of grain, grass, &c. There are many large tracts of valuable timber land, and plenty of water power to prepare it ready for market. Ponds and Streams. There are seven ponds, the largest of which is Eastman's Pond of an area of neaidy 300 acres there is another pond near the Centre which covers about 200 acres. On the summit of Croydon mountain, is a natural pond containing 70 acres. The town is well watered by numerous trout brooks, many of them affording excellent water privileges. Mountains. Croydon Mountain extends along the westerly part of ; �175 GREENFIELD. south-west Grantham from north-east. The mountain to sides tham ;" original but it name was restored to its in 1818. furnish excellent pasturage, and, at its base, grass is produced in abundance. On the east side of Rev. First Minister. Clayes, ordained in 1821. medical a is mountain, spring supposed to possess healValetudinarians ing qualities. Dana east the frequently visit it, summer in the North by Enfield, by Springfield and Croydon, south by Croydon, and west by Boundaries. Plainfield. 24,000 acres; Area. improved land, 9,445, acres. season. Minerals. Large quantities are found in this town, of a substance which produces a paint similar to spruce yellow when clarified, or, being burned, produces a Spanish Brown. The Employments. inhabitants are principally engaged in agriculture, and lumber business more — annually sawed in Grantham, than in any other town in the county, amounting to over 2,400,000,feet; 1,600,000 clothespins are also annually manufactured. (See Tables). Productions of the Resources. lumber Distances. to Newport is $63,100; mechanical labor, $10,500; stocks and bonds, $6,200; money at interest, $ 9,750 deposits soil, ; Via Newport, fifty miles north of Concord, and ten north from Newport. Ten miles to NewRailroads. port station on Sugar River Railroad. The Sugar River Extension Railroad, if ever built, will pass through this town. A stage runs daily. GREENFIELD. Hillsborough County. The surface of Greenfield is broken and uneven, but the soil is deep and and yields fine crops fertile, of wheat, corn, barley, and potaThe hills afford excellent toes. grazing, plains stock in the valleys and for grain, favorable &c. Churches and Sclwols. Methodist, Elder George A. Tyrrell, pastor; Union, Rev. W. H. Eastman, There are eight schools pastor. in town; average length for the year, fifteen weeks; amount of money appropriated for school pur- while are ery, $ in savings banks, trade, $ ; Summer poses, annually, Hotel. 15,749 5,475. $ 748,48. " Grantham House." Grantham was First Settlers. granted July 11, 1761 but the pro- ; prietors not fulfilling the conditions of the charter, it was regrant- ed to Colonel William Symms and sixty-three others in 1767, its present name. under The name was changed in 1786 to " New Gran- Resorts. The fine scen- pure air, and pure water have caused many city invalids to spend their summer vacation in GreenThe town is noted for the field. longevity of its inhabitants. Contoocook Rivers and Ponds. River foi-ms part of the western boundary, and separates it from Hancock. It affords some very good water power. There are five ponds, the largest of which is about one mile in length, and one third of a mile in width. Mountains. A part of Crotched Mountain, rising from the north part, and part of Lyndeborough Mountain from the south and east �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 176 town are the sections of the GREENLAND. prin- Rockingham Countt. cipal elevations. Greenone of the most pleasant farming towns in the State. The orchards and gardens are valuable, yielding a good return to the farm- Employments, The inhabitants are generally engaged in farming. 360,000 feet of lumber are annuSash and blinds ally sawed. and wooden measures are also land The town is made. excellent fruit, it Resources. Agricultural prod- $57,354; mechanical labor, $ 6,500 stocks and money at interest, $18,575; deposits in savings ucts, ; banks, $54,037; $ 4,725, stock in trade, from summer ; tourists, $3,000. Churches and Schools. Congre- gational church, Eev. S. H. Partridge, There are ten pastor. school districts in town, and seven schools; average length for the year, nineteen weeks. Dunklee House. Hotel. First Settlements. was first Greenfield settled by Captain Alex- ander Parker, Major A. Whitte- more and others in 1771. Incorporated June 15, 1791. It received its present name from Major Whittemore. A Congregational church was formed in 1791. Rev. Timothy Clark, ordained 1800, dismissed in 1811; Rev. John Walker, ordained in 1812, dismissed in 1822. Boundaries. North by Bennington and Francestown, east by Francestown and Lyndeborough, south by Lyndeborough and Temple, and west by Peterborough and Hancock. Improved land, 7,611 First Ministers. acres. Distances. ers. is celebrated for its being excelled in its orchard products by no town in the county. Some of the most valuable and productive farms in the State, are in this town. Great Bay waters the northern section of the town, and the rest is watered by small streams. Employments. The people are generally engaged in agriculture. The farmers find a ready sale for their produce in Portsmouth, four the value of miles distant. About 280,000 feet of lumber are annually sawed, and about 18,000 pairs of sale boots and shoes made. Owing to the pleasant location of the town, quite a number of summer tourists spend the warm weather here. Productions of the $119,794; mechanical labor, Resources. soil, $ 6,600 ; stocks, bonds and money $28,470; deposits in savings banks, $39,976; stock in at interest, $ 1,875; from summer tour$ 2,000. There is no means of knowing trade, ists, amount of money securities owned by many people in this the town, but it is very large in pro- portion to the population. There Churches and Schools. are two churches Congregational, and Rev. Edward Robie, pastor Methodist, Elder F. Chandler, pas; Thirty-eight miles south-west from Concord, and about fourteen north-west from Amherst. Railroads. The Wilton Railroad has been extended to this town, thence to Peterborough. ; There is a fund of $ 5000, the income of which is applied to the support of a congregational minister and for missionary purposes. There are three public schools in tor. �GREENVILLE. town ; average length of schools for the year, thirty-three weeks. Bracket "Hotel." Greenland was originally part of Portsmouth, and was incorporated in 1703; one hundred years ago there were more inhabitants in the town than Hotel. First Settlement. at the present time. Rev William First Ministers. Allen, the first minister, was ordained July 15, 1707; died September 8, 1760; Rev. Samuel McClintock, D.D., ordained in 1756; died in 1804. He was a chaplain in the revolutionary army, and very active in the cause of his country. Boundaries. North by Great Bay and Newington, east by Portsmouth and Rye, south by North Hampton, and west by Stratham area 6,360 acres; improved land, 5,839. Distances. Forty miles south- east from Concord, and west five The Eastern, and Portsmouth and Concord railroad pass through a portion of this town, affording excellent railroad facilities to the inhabitants. is a small township taken from the northern section of Mason, and includes within its limits ville village." is The surface of uneven, but the soil is productive and produces excellent crops, the fai-mers finding a market at Mason ; ally sawing 700,000 feet of lumfurniture manufactory annu- making home village for all The Columbian Manufac- ries. Company are building another large mill which will go into operation in a short time. The total value of goods annually manufactured is estimated at turing $ 655,800. soil $108,200; banks, The trade, village of Green- situated on the and eight or kinds, hotel, some in Souhegan one of the pleasantest villages in the State. There are several large cotton mills, an extensive furniture manufactory, lumber mills, blacksmith, tin ware, shoe shops, and various other mechanical works. There are river, office, affords stock ; $42,800. through the northwestern part of town and summer from $35,800; tourists, $2,500 Souhegan River passes the Productions of the mechanical labor, deposits in savings £37,682; is ten stores of various two churches, a large school house with graded schools, bank, their surplus productions. Rivers. 700 sets of furniture; besides various small manufacto- ville is Hillsborough County. Green- "Mason ally ber Village. GREENVILLE. the town voted to exempt from taxation for a term of years any new manufactories Avhich may be erected. With this inducement held out, there is a prospect that the whole water power will be improved within a short time. The people are Employments. largely engaged in manufacturing, although there are many fine farms under a high cultivation. There are annually manufactured 3,524, 400 yards of cotton goods, valued at $617,100; lumber mills annu- Resources. from Portsmouth. Railroads. 177 fine water power, about one-half of which is improved. The town has insurance, telegraph, post two physicians' offices, and about 100 dwelling houses. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. George F. Merriam, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 178 pastor number of members, ; 95 church value, $8,000; Baptist, Rev. William H. Walker, pastor number of members, 100; church ; There are live value, $7,000. schools in town, two of which are graded average length of schools ; twenty weeks. Mason Village Savings Bank. Bank. (See table.) " Columbian House," Hotels. for the year, number of arrivals, 1,200. See Mason. The town was incorporated under the First Settlers. of Greenville in June, 1872. North by Temple Boundaries. and Wilton, east by Mason and Brookline, south by Mason, and west by New Ipswich. Forty-three nines Distances. Concord, and southwest from name twenty west from Nashua. A branch of the Railroad. Fitchburg railroad, formerly the Peterborough and Shirley railroad, has its terminus at Greenville village. soil is is deep and $ 70,367 ; money at interest, $8,200; stock in trade, $4,878; deposits in savings bank, $ 14,020 mechanical labor $ 6,000. Churches and Schools. Christian church twenty members, and Baptist church thirty members. There are ten schools in town. Average length of schools for the year, ten weeks. Organizations. In 1776 Groton was granted to George Abbott and others, by the name of Cockermouth. It was incorporated De- cember?, 1796. The first settlers were James Gould, Captain E. Melvin, James Hobart, Phinehas Bennett, and Samuel Farley, in 1770. First Ministers. Rev. Samuel Perley, Congregational, ordained in Grafton County. Productions of the Resources. soil, 1779, dismissed in 1785; Rev. Thomas Page, ordained GROTON. face of Groton generally engaged in agriculture 1,035,000 feet of lumber, 90.000 clapboards and 430,000 shingles are annually produced. (See tables.) The sur- in 1790, died in 1813. Boundaries. uneven, but the Bounded north by Wentworth and Rumney, east by and the reward Hebron, south by Orange, and west by Dorchester. Area, 16,531 fertile, husbandman reaps a rich for his labor, in tine crops of corn, acres. buckwheat, potatoes, etc. About 15,000 pounds of maple sugar re annually made. Rivers and Ponds. This town is well watered on its northerly border by Baker's River, affording some very good water privileges. Several small streams have their source in the southerly part, and Forty-five miles Distances. north-west from Concord, and ten oats, flow into cle ter. Pond Newfound lake. Specta- the largest body of waIt lies about a mile northeast is from Groton meeting house. Employments. The people are west from Plymouth. Railroads. station Six miles to Rumney on the Montreal railroad. Daily stage to Bristol, twelve miles, on the Bristol Branch railroad. HAMB»STEAO. Rockingham County. town lies partly This on the height of land between the Merrimack and Piscataqua rivers. In most sections, the soil is good, and when �179 HAMPTON. properly cultivated, produces fair crops. Rivers and Ponds. Spiggot River flows from Wash Pond, near the centre of the town. Angly Pond lies in the north-east part, and is drained by Powwow River. Island 19, 1749, and after the name of a pleasant village, five miles north of London in England. It included in its grant, a portion of Kingston, which created a long dispute between the two towns, which was finally settled by Hampstead's pay- Pond contains a valuable farm of ing one thousand pounds old tenor. about three hundred acres. It is an irregular shaped town its contour being varied by about thirty Rev. Henry First Ministers. True, ordained in 1752, died in 1782; Rev. John Kelly, installed angles. in 1792. ; The business Employments. is divided between farming and manufacturing. About 75,000 pairs of sale boots and shoes, are annually made, and 700,000 feet of lumber sawed, besides there are (Several small mechanical shops. Value of goods annually manunearly equally factured, $ 112,300. Resources. soil, $ 38,433 .§ 29,200 ; Productions of the mechanical labor, money ; at interest, $ 30,500 deposits stocks, ; banks, $> 44,032 ; and in savings stock in Boundaries. North by Sandown and Danville, east by Kingston and Plaistow, south by Atkinson, and west by Derry. Area, 8,350 acres; area of improved land, 4,725 acres. About thirty miles from Concord, and twelve south-west from Exeter. The Nashua and Railroads. Distances. south-east Rochester Railroad now (1873) being built, will pass through the town. trade, HAMPTON. $ 9,900. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. E. W. Bullard, pastor. There are seven schools in town. Average length for the year, twenty-four weeks. There has been a fund bequeathed to the town, for the purpose of establishing a high school under provisions. The late Emerson made the bequest. certain B. D. First Settlements. In 1728, a Emerson made a settlement Mr. in the south part, near a brook; and at that time only a Mr. Ford and two Indians lived in the town. This territory was considered a part of Amesbury and Haverhill Massachusetts, until the division line was two was granted established between the States, under in its 1741. It present name, January The Rockingham Countt. town is level, and rich and productive. It is surface of this its soil noted for its extensive marshes, which have an area of eighteen hundred acres, or nearly one quarter of the whole surface of the But few towns in the town. State produce as much value, to each acre of improved land, a9 Hampton being $ 21,25. ; The soil well adapted to tillage and mowing, but there is not sufficient is pasturage, and many of the young cattle are driven in the spring, up to the pasture hills in Belknap CounHampton River, is the only ty. stream of any note. The constant tide, has made quite a channel, but above tide-flow it is nothing but a small brook. In its wash of the �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 180 passage to the Ocean, it receives the waters of Seabrook river. Summer Resorts. Hampton has been celebrated for many years, for its extensive beaches and fine Ocean scenery. Nearly midway of the beach, there is a high bluff, apparently rising from the Ocean, On the called "Boar's Head." land side, its is a gentle acclivity to summit, which covers a level space of two or three acres. Upon summit, is a large hotel called the " Boar's Head House " kept by this the popular landlord, S. H. Dumas, Esq. A little south of this house, on the side of the bluff, and near the Ocean, is the Leavitt House, managed by the proprietors of the same name of the House. This House is a new structure but is becoming quite popular, and re; The number the various .hotels. who come here and stay from one week to three months, is estimated at twelve hundred, besides the thousands who stop for a day or two. Employments. As can be seen, the people are largely engaged in keeping summer boarders, and farming is made a lucrative business by having a home market for of tourists all their surplus productions, at the hotels and boarding houses. The business of manufacturing sale shoes is carried on to a limited extent; also lumber business, and various other small mechanical shops. The total value of manufactured goods annually produced, is $ 56,560. Resources. soil, $95,447; Productions of the mechanical labor, share of patronage. At the north-easterly base, is the Granite Hotel, which is a popular $16,600; money at interest, $7, 100; deposits in savings banks, $19,329; stock in trade, $21,967; House. The views obtained from the top of Boar's Head, are the finest on from summer ceives the its full New-England Atlantic Coast. Before you is the broad Atlantic, the Isles of Sholes, the sea coast from Cape Ann to Portsmouth, and the white sails of the hundred vessels bound to some foreign land, some long or just returning from voyage to their home port, make the scene grand and interesting. The beaches, on either side of the bluff are broad, and afford excellent opportunity for invalids and parThere ties of pleasure to bathe. are several hotels near the beach, the largest of which is the Ocean House. It is about two miles from Hampton railway station, on the Eastern railroad, where coaches are in waiting, on the arrival of each train, to convey travelers to tourists, estimate, $80,000. Churches and Schools. Congreno pastor; Freewill Baptist, no pastor; Methodist, Rev. Elihu Scott, pastor. There is a fund of $ 12.000, the interest of which is to be devoted to the support of a Congregational minister. There are seven schools in town, two of which are graded. Average length for the year, thirty-one gational, weeks. Literary Institution. Hampton Academy. Hotels. Union House, Boar's Head House, Ocean House, Hampton Beach House, Couch House, Eagle House, Granite House, and Dow House. Hampton was town settled in New Hampshire, and was incorporated First Sctttements. the fourth �HAMPTON FALLS. May 181 and included within present towns of North Hampton, Hampton Falls, Seabrook, Kensington and South Hampton, having an area of about the town, in a northerly and south- The Indian name of the town was " Winnicummet," ton Falls is very pleasantly situated on the Atlantic. The land back from the marshes is elevated, and affords some delightful views of the ocean. The soil is very fertile, and large crops of corn, oats, potatoes and hay are produced. Some of the best farmers to be found in the state reside in this town. Employments. The inhabitants are generally engaged in agricul- its 22, 1639; limits the 45,500 acres. and at the time of its settlement it was considered within the jurisdiction of Massachusetts. The first settlers were emigrants of Norfolk, The first house was England. erected in 1636. Like all the early settlements, it suffered from Indian depredations. August 11, 1703, a party of Indians killed five persons, among whom was a widow Muzzey, celebrated as a preacher among the Quakers First Ministers. Rev. Stephen erly direction. HAMPTON FALLS. Hamp- Rockingham County. 1,578,000 feet of boards, ture. &c, annually sawed, and 90,000 pairs of shoes manufactured. Cotten batting is also manufactured. (See tables.) Resources. Productions of th« are ' Batchelder ordained in 1638; removed in 1641. Rev. Timothy Dalton, ordained in 1639; died in 1661. Rev. John Wheelwright, ordained in 1647; dismissed in 1658. Rev. Seaborn Cotton, settled in 1666; died in 1686. Rev. John Cotton, settled in 1696 died in 1710. Rev. Nathaniel Gookin, settled in 1710; died in 1734. Rev. ; Ward Cotton, settled in 1734 ; dis- $82,794; mechanical labor, stocks and money at inter- soil, $19,500 est, * ; $ 9,420 banks, deposits in savings ; $16,297; stock in trade, $2,470. Churches and Schools. Baptist Church, Rev. H. H. Beamans, pastor; Christian Church, Rev. J. H. Graves, pastor Unitarian Church, ; settled in 1797; dismissed in 1807, There are three schools in town; average length for the year, thirty-two weeks. There was an academy here for and died in many missed in 1765. Rev. Ebenezer Thayer, settled in 1766; died in 1792. Rev. Jesse Appleton, D.D., 1819. North by North Hampton, east by the Atlantic . south-west by Hampton Falls, and west by Exeter. Area, 8, 130 acres area of improved land, Ocean, ; 3,908 acres. Distances. Fifty miles south- years. First Ministers. Rev. Theophilus Boundaries. Cotton settled in 1712; died in 1726. Rev. Joseph Whipple, ordained in 1727 died in 1757. Rev. Josiah Bagley, settled in 1757 died in 1762. Rev. Paine Wingate, set; ; tled in 1763; removed in 1771. from Concord, ten south-west from Portsmouth, and seven miles e?st from Exeter. Rev. Samuel Langdon, D. D., setdied in 1797. Rev. tled in 1781 Jacob Abbott, settled in 1798. Railroad. The Eastern Railroad passes nearly through the centre of deposits from this town. east ; * Massachusetts savings banks receive large �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 182 First Hampton Settlements. was originally a part of Hampton, and for many years Falls much associated with it in the variemployments of was incorporated in ous It its people. 1712. over twenty miles from the pond. The village is very pleasantly on a plain. Here are sevmechanical shops, church, situated eral school house, town house, academy, several stores, hotel and fifty Boundaries. North - east by Hampton, south-east by Atlantic Ocean, south by Seabrook, and west or sixty dwelling houses. It is a very desirable village to live in, by Kensington. tourists. Improved Area, 7,400 acres. land, 5,786 acres. Distances. Fifty miles south-east from Concord, eleven south-west from Portsmouth, and six southeast from Exeter. Eastern Railroad. Hail roads. completed, the Newburyport and Amesbury Railroad will pass through this town. When quently broken by hills, and in the west part by mountains of considerable elevation. These elevations afford excellent pasturing, besides On tillage land. the Contoocook river, which forms eastern boundary, are some meadows which produce crops of hay. the resort of many summer Employments. The inhabitants are principally engaged in agriculture, and, as one has truly said, "It emphatically one of the good old farming towns, where any one would be proud to point out the home of his ancestors." There is are several small manufactories, annually producing; leather, $10, and meal, $9,200; lum$ 5,000 besides wheelwrights, blacksmiths, harness makers, carber, Hillsborough County. The surface of this town is uneven, fre- its is 000; flour HANCOCK. some very good and fine large There are many farms under a high state of culti- ; penters, painters, &c. of mechanical all Total value productions, $ 29,500. Productions of the $84,300; mechanical labor, $ 10,300 stocks and money at interest, $28,325; deposits in savings banks, $85,196; stock in trade, Resources. soil, ; $4,650. Churches and Schools. There are nine schools average length for the year, nineteen weeks. Hancock Academy, A. N. vation. tor. Ponds. There are several ponds, the most important of which is Norway Pond, near the center of the town, and Half Moon Pond, named from its peculiar shape. Hardy, principal Long pond lying partly in this town and partly in Nelson is one of the sources of Contoocook River. The stream from this pond flows through Nelson, Harrisville, and into the Contoocook at Peterborough; thence its mingled waters pass back on the eastern line of Hancook, after a passage of Congre- gational, Rev. Askel Bigelow, pas- Hotel. ; (in 1870.) Jefferson House. First Settlement. The first settlement was commenced here by John Grimes, in May, 1764. The town was incorporated under the name of Hancock, November 5, 1779. It was named in honor of Governor John Hancock, of Boston, who was one of the original proprietors. But very few towns have retained their staid, antique customs, and �HANOVER. 183 former opinions of their friends and neighbors, without regard to hill sides in the political views, like the people of business. They had one postmas- Hancock. ter for nearly fifty years and many of their town officers have bad similar length of terms. In lo71-2, Mr. Joel Gates, over eighty years of age, was sent from this town as its representative in the Legislature ; summer, indicate that the farmers find it The annual a lucrative clip of wool about 50,000 pounds. As a general thing the farmers are wealthy, prosperous and happy with ample is ; means ahead down to gently ease them the declivity oflife. Rivers and Streams. Connectiis the only considerable cut River of this State. But few men had influence in that body, in stream in town. Mink, Slate, and Goose Pond Brooks are the other than Mr. Gates. Rev. Reed Page, ordained in 1791, died in 1816. Boundaries. North by Antrim, east by Bennington and Greenfield, south by Peterborough and west by Nelson and Harrisville. Area, area of improved 19,372 acres; principal streams, neither of more disc-vision, First Minister. land, 10,409 acres. miles Thirty-five Distances. from Concord, twenty-two north-west from south-west and Am- herst. Six miles by daily Greenfleld railroad Railroad. stage to station. HANOVER. Grafton County. The of this town sified with is surface delightfully diver- hills and valleys, and the larger portion is suitable for There is a small proportion of waste land, probably less than in any other town in Grafton County. Over one half of the surface of the town is under improvement. Some of the farms are under a high state of cultivation, producing excellent crops of wheat, corn, oats, potatoes and hay. But one town in the county cultivation. produces as Much many bushels of corn. attention has been given to the raising of sheep, and the large flocks to be seen on the pasture have sufficient which water for mill priv- ileges. In the Connecticut, there are several small islands within the limits of the town, the largest of which is Parker's Island con- A handtwenty acres. some bridge over the Connecticut connects Hanover with Norwich Vermont. Mountain. About five miles east from the Connecticut, is Moose Mountain, a considerable elevation extending across the town from north to south. There are many taining other elevations which oiler some very fine views. Village. At the south-west corner of the town about a half mile from Connecticut River and 180 feet above the level of its waters, is located the beautiful village of Hanover, on a level plat of ground. The Common or Park is a square, level area of about six acres, shaded by rows of thrifty elms, and surrounded by streets of considerable width. On the north side is a church, chapel, and sev- on the a street containing other fine residences adorned with spacious gardens, the Dartmouth banking building &c. On the south is Dartmouth Hotel, several business blocks, the gymnasium eral beautiful residences; west is �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 184 and many dwelling houses; and on the east are the College grounds, including the College buildings which with the observatory are five in number. A few rods north of the Park, on College street, is the medical building, a brick structure some seventy feet in by verdant meadows and well fields, dotted with pleasant and substantial farm mansions and still farther in the side cultivated ; distance can be seen gradually rising the " Green Hills" of Vermont, whose towering summits seem to meet the clear blue ethereal sky, and three stories in height. South of the observatory and a the whole presenting a picture of few rods forgotten by the length, buildings the east of the old is college located "Culver Hall" "New-Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts." Culver Hall is pronounced, by competent judges, one of the finest educational structures in New-England. Nearly the whole basement of this building is to be reserved for an extensive collection of agricultural implements and models of machinery. More than one thousand of such implements and models are already in the building for the purpose of illustration and instruction. This is a State institution in connection with Dartmouth College, and organized expressly for the promotion and "aggrandizement" of the agricultural interests and mechanical arts of dustries the New-Hampshire ; in- most important, and, placed before the people in their light, the most honorable callings a man can devote himif true self to. the road leading to Lebanon, as you ascend to the crest of a hill, you obtain a delightful and attrac- view of the village surrounding country. feet nestles reposing have visited this spot. With the pleasant village, the delightful scenery which surrounds it, with tlie friendly acquaintances formed, the ties broken by separating after a collegiate life launch forth on of four years, to broad ocean, life's the associations formed in Han- over are more lasting, and their memory more sacred in the breasts of thousands than those of any other town in the State. Hanover is one of the most desirable locations, for the prosecution of studies, in New England. The pleasant resorts, the beautiful and romantic scenery, away from the bustle and confusion of city life, all contribute to render it in every essential, a desirable seat of litera- ture and science. For a full des- cription of this popular Institution, see another part of this volume. Employments. The inhabitants are generally engaged in agricultu e, but 20.000 clapboards 55,000 ; On tive nature and art combined, not soon thousands who the among and the At your village, quietly the stately elms and maples, while a little farther to the west and south can be traced the meandering course of the Connecticut clothed on either shingles and 200,000 feet of boards are annually sawed, and about 6,000 bushels of grain are ground. The total value articles, of The many of manufactured all kinds, is $53,200. associated attractions connected with the college for the past fifty years, together with the fine scenery afforded from the surrounding hills, make Hanover a popular resort for tourists, who ���HANOVER. are a source of considerable income to the inhabitants. Agricultural prodResources. mechanical labor, ucts, $153,112; money &c, $10,200; at . interest, $32, $43,140; deposits in savings banks, $120,459; stock 500; stocks from in trade, $37,500; tourists, $25,000; from College boarders professional estimated, $ 50,000 ; business, $60,000. Churches and ScJiools. Baptist, Rev. F. Merriam, pastor; Christian, Rev. J. W. Tilton, pastor; .pastor; 1st. Congregational, 2d Congregational, Rev. S. P. Leeds, pastor; Episcopal, Rev. J. Haughton, There rector. are eighteen school districts, and twenty schools in town. Two of the schools are graded. The average length of schools for the year is The total amount money annually appropriated twenty weeks. of is $ 2,654,97. Second Social Library Association, 700 volumes College Library, 20.000 volumes; So- for school purpose, Libraries. ; cial Friends Library, 9,300 vol- umes; United Fraternity, 9,000 volumes Society of Inquiry's Library, 300 volumes Philotechnics ; ; Society Library, 1,200 volumes. Medical School Library, 1,100 volumes Northern Academy Library, 2,300 volumes; Thayer School Library, 1,800 volumes; Agricultu; ral College Library, 1,000 vol- umes; Total number of volumes in all the libraries in this town, 46, 700. 185 was formerly called Dresden, and Was granted by charter to eleven persons by the name of Freeman, and fifty-two others, principally from Connecticut, July 4, 1761. The first settlement was made in May, 1765, by Colonel Edmund Freeman from Mansfield ConnecBenjamin Rice, Benjamin ticut. Davis, Gideon Smith, and Asa Taiker, settled here in 1766. Dartestablished in mouth College was 1770, by Dr. Wheelock. the worthy men who Among finished their earthly career in this town, may be Rev. mentioned the following: Eleazer Wheelock, who died April 24, 1779, aged sixty-nine years. Hon. John Wheelock, LL. D., President of the College thirty-five who died April 4, 1817, aged sixty-three years. Hon, Beraleel Woodward, who died August, 1804. Rev. John Smith, D. D. who died years, April 1809. Hon. John Hubbard, who died in September 1810. Rev. Francis Brown, D. D., who died July 27, 1820, aged thirty-six years. These gentlemen were all connect- ed with the College. First Ministe rs. Re v Ed e n B urroughs, D.D., installed in 1772, dismissed in 1810; Rev. Samuel Collins, installed in 1788, dismissed in . 1795; Rev. Abel Bridgman, set- died in 1800. College Church, Rev. E. Wheelock, D. D. settled in 1771, died in 1779. tled in 1791, Rev. Sylvanus Ripley, settled in 1787; Rev. John' 1779, died in Smith, D. D., settled in 1786, died Dartmouth National Banks. Bank, and Dartmouth Savings Bank. (See tables.) " Dartmouth Hotel." Hotels. There are two livery stables, with in 1809. 18 horses. acres. First Settlers. Hanover Plains Boundaries. North by Lyme, east by Canaan, south by Lebanon, and west by Norwich, Vermont; area, 27,745; improved land 21,798 Distances. By railroad, seven- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 186 from from Havfive north of Lebanon. Railroad. One half mile from the College to Norwich station, on the Passumpsic and Connecticut miles ty-three Concord erhill and ; north-west thirty south Rivers Railroad. H4RRISVILLE. HarrisCheshire County. was formed from the northern ville part of Dublin, and the southern portion of Nelson, and incorporated, as a town. July 2, The 1870. village of Harrisville received its name many years from Bethuel Harris, an active and enterprising man, who, in 1820, commenced business here without any capital save his energy and perseverance. Mr. Milan Harris has a large interest here in the woolen mills, and received the honor of being the first ago, representative to New-Hampshire town organization. The surface of the town is rough and the Legislature of after the uneven, being situated on the height of land between the Connecticut and Merrimack rivers, bat the soil crops. is good and yields The water power risville is fine Harstaple and as good as can at be found in the State. The mills are situated on a small stream called North Branch or Nubaunsit River, and discharging its waters into the Contoocook at Peterborough, nine miles distant from 'Harrisville, and in its course has a fall of over 600 feet. This stream is fed by large ponds lying in the towns of Hancock, Nelson, and Harrisville, which have been dam- Long Pond which is over four Fourteen feet miles in length. can be drawn from Long Pond into Harris Pond which is at the head of the river, and at HarrisWhen the gates are closed ville. at night scarcely a drop of water escapes. The four mills at Harrisville, as yet, have never been able to test the fall capacity of this valuable reservoir, by several feet Nearly all the manufactories at into Peterborough are situated on this small river. Employments. Harrisville is cidedly a manufacturing town. Woolen Harris Co., have de- M, two mills; capital invested, $160,000; employ 60 males, and 65 females, who annually receive for their laand annually produce 200,000 yards of tricot cloth, of all colors, and Moscow beavCheshire ers valued at $ 330,000. mills have $100,000 invested; employ 40 males, and 40 females annual pay roll $ 30,000, and produce 800,000 yards colored flannel, bor, $48,000; There are allumber mills, and clothes-pins, and wooden ware are manufactured, to some extent. valued at $ 360,000. so Resources. Production of the soil, $ 35,000 ; mechanical labor, $ 84, stock in trade, $ 43, 161 stocks and money at interest, $22, 460; deposits in savings banks, $57,308. 000 ; ; The village of Harrisville, is situated on elevated ground, about 1,300 feet above the ocean, and is probably the most elevated ground in New-England for manufactories and now flow There is as extensive as these. one store, one church edifice, one graded school-house, post office, several thousand acres, including the original ponds. From Spots- seventy-five office, telegraph dwelling houses, and about 450 wood Pond inhabitants. med at their outlets, ten feet can be drawn �187 HAVERHILL. CongreHolbrook, pastor. At West Harrisville, Baptist, Rev. G. S. Smith, pastor. There are six schools in town, two Churches and Schools. Rev. gational, Amos Average of which are graded. length for the year, twenty weeks value of school-houses $5,100. (For first settlers and ministers, see Nelson and Dublin.) North by Nelson and Hancock, east by Hancock and Peterborough, south by Dublin, and west by Marlborough and Roxbury. Boundaries. Distances. Thirteen miles east from Keene, and forty-five southwest from Concord. Railroads. The Manchester and Keene Railroad, when built, will pass through this town. Grafton County. Haverhill one of the most valuable farming towns in the State, and the annual value of its agricultural products is not exceeded by any New-Hampshire town on the Connecticut river. The soil is adapted to every is common is a soap- quarry which has been partially opened, and pronounced, by many, as being the best quarIt is about ry now known. miles three treal Railroad. from the MonThere is a good lime-stone quarry, also granite of good quality. This granite is suitable for mill-stones, and good for building purposes. Large quantistones are also ties of scythe On quarried or manufactured. the west side of Benton, bordering town, is a bed of iron ore. Fine specimens of crystals are also this found. Haverhill is one Villages, &c. of the shire towns of the County. The County buildings are located at " Haverhill Corner," which is the This principal village in town. village is located in the south-west HAVERHILL. species of cultivation, There Minerals. stone to the climate. There is considerable interval land, composed of a deep rich loam, yielding large crops of grass, &C: Connecticut River Streams. waters its western border, while Poole Brook runs nearly through the town from north-east to southwest, and falls into the Connecticut, near the "Great Ox Bow," in Newbury, Vermont. Oliverian Brook, having its rise in Benton, runs through the southern section of the town. There is considerable water power on these two streams, which is generally improved. angle of the town, on a plain about one hundred and fifty feet above the level of the Connecticut. From the tops of the buildings, a fine view of the adjacent country, for many miles, north and south, and six or seven miles east and west obtained. common There is may be a beautiful in this village, laid out in an oblong square, ornamented with trees, and enclosed by a handsome fence. Around this common stand the principal buildings, several of which are large and well constructed. There are two churches and a court-house, jail, county buildan acad- ings for county offices, emy, hotel, printing office, several and shops of various kinds. considered one of the most delightful and pleasant villages on stores, This is In the northern town, is another village situated on a street nearly a mile in length, straight and level, the Connecticut. section of the �NEW- HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 188 and called North Haverhill. In the north-west corner of the town, at the junction of the Boston, Con- cord and Montreal, Passurnpsic, and White Mountain Railroads, is the young, but growing village of Woodsville, which bids fair to rival the older villages in point of business. It is connected with the thriving village of Wells River, in Newbury, Vermont, by a substantial bridge across the Con- of the most romanviews on the Connecticut, i.s One necticut. tic obtained at this point, and it is worthy of a visit from any lover of beautiful, and romantic scenery. Summer Resorts. The elevated position, and the delightful views on the Connecticut, have caused many summer tourists to spend their vacation in this town, and the time is not far distant when it shovel handles are annually made, valued at $ 18,640; besides various other manufactories. (See tables.) There is considerable mercantile trade in this town. Resources. Annual productions of the soil, $272,581; mechanical labor, $41,000; $ 73,922 $ 57,308 ; money at interest, deposits in savings banks, stock in trade, $ 38, 1 18 business, $25,000; ; professional from summer tourists, $ 8,000. The future prospects of Haverhill are very encouraging and offer better inducements to the farmer and mechanic than can be found in any western state this side of Let them the Rocky Mountains. be contented, and prosperity will surely attend them in this fertile and delightful town. Churches and Schools. There is one Congregational, Rev. E. H. oats and barley, 70,000 bushels of Greeley, pastor; three Methodist, Josiah Hooper, pastor at Corner; and one Freewill Baptist, There are nineteen schools in town; average length of schools for the year, twenty-one weeks. The average amount of money annually expended for each school potatoes, 36,000 lbs. of wool, 11,000 is maple sugar, and 7,000 tons of hay are annually produced. Nearly 1,000, tons more hay is an- institutions in the State. will become one of the most pop- ular resorts for tourists in the State. Employments. The people are largely engaged in agriculture. Over 4,000 bushels of wheat, 16,000 bushels of corn, 34,000 bushels of lbs. ; $ 145. Academy. The Haverhill Academy is one of the oldest literary February It was nually cut in Haverhill, than in incorporated any other town in the State. There is considerable manufac- Rev. Josiah Hooper turing of various kinds carried on. There are nine saw mills, annually Library. N. B. Felton, Esq., has a library of nearly six hundred volumes. "Smith's Hotel" at Hotels. producing nearly 5,000,000 feet of lumber, five starch mills, annually producing 160 tons of starch, three scythe stone manufactories, annually producing 36,000 gross of scythe stones, one paper mill, one pulp mill, three grist mills, &c. Also 36,000 boxes and 10,000 dozens of is 11, 1794. the present Principal. Haverhill, and " House" Mount Gardner at Woodsville. This town was First Settlers. granted to Captain John Hazen and seventy-four others, May, 18, 1763. Captain Hazen came here in �189 HEBRON. the spring of 1762, and built his encampment on the " Little Ox Bow," near where there was merly an Indian fort for- and burying ground. Several of the early setHaverhill, Massachusetts, from which place this town derived its name. Its orig- tlers came from name was "Lower Cohos." The first court was held here in 1773. The first newspaper was inal printed was here April called the and 1808, 21, "Coos Courier." Since that time it has been pub- lished under different names. At no paper Years ago, the the present time, there is published in town. courts in Haverhill called together as much legal talent as could be found in any section of the State, Haverhill furnishing her full share. At the present time, the Grafton Bar is fully up to the standard with her sister counties in point of position and Hon. talent. James Woodward and Hon. Ezekiel ed in 1799; Rev. John Smith, ordained December 21, 1802, dismissed in 1807. North Botmdaries and Area. by Bath, east by Benton, south by Piermont and west by Newbury, Vermont. Area 34,340 acres improved land, 24,300 acres. Thirty-one miles Distances. north-west from Plymouth, and eighty-one north-west from Con; cord. Hon. Moses Dow, a distinHon. Charles guished citizen Johnston, an officer in the revoluHon. tion and Judge of Probate John Page former Governor of New-Hampshire Hon. Joseph Bell a distinguished lawyer, and many other prominent men, were ; ; ; ; Passumpsic in Northumberland, and extends from Portland to Railroad, Montreal. HEBROX. Ladd, Judges of the old county courts The Railroads. Railroad passes along the western border of the town, in Vermont, and the Boston, Concord and Montreal passes through in a direction nearly north-west, and southeast. At Woodsville in the northwest corner of the town, the two roads form a junction with the White Mountain Railroad which connects with the Grand Trunk Grafton County. The surHebron is broken and uneven, and although generally the face of soil is hard, cultivated, it yet, when carefully yields excellent crops of corn, wheat, potatoes &c. Newfound Rivers and Lakes. residents of this town. Lake lies mostly in this town. There are several small streams It is a remarkable fact that the sound of cannon at Bunker Hill, was distinctly heard in Haverhill, power. Employments. affording considerable water Agriculture is the scene of action being more than one hundred miles distant. the chief occupation of the people. This statement is established by the testimony of many respectable witnesses who were alive on that shingles are annually sawed. memorable day. First Ministers. Resources. The Rev. Agricultural prod- mechanical labor, interest, 8 1,900 stock in trade, $ 1,800; deposits in savings banks, § 17,090 from summer tourists, $ 3,000. ucts, $57,049; S 6,140 Ethan Smith, Congregational, ordained, January 25, 1792, dismiss- and 100,000 500,000 feet of lumber, ; money at ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 190 Churches and Schools. A Union church, supported by persons of the Congregational, Baptist and Methodist persuasion, Lorenzo Draper, pastor. There are five schools; average length for the year, There thirteen weeks. is frequently a High school, which open during the spring and is fall. A large First Organization. portion of Hebron was included in the Cockerrnouth Grant, the remainder was taken from Plymouth. Hotels. Central House. Boundaries. North by Rumney and Plymouth, east by Plymouth, south by Alexandria and Orange, and west by Groton. Area, 13,305 acres. Distances. Forty miles north from Concord, and nine west from Plymouth. Railroads. Eight miles by daily stage to Bristol station, on the Bristol Branch Railroad. Merrimack County. ker Henni- pleasantly situated in the valley of the Contoocook. The surface of the town is broken, but is deep, and produces excellent crops of Avheat, corn, hay, the soil is &c. As an agricultural town Henniker is not inferior to any town in Merrimack county, or cultivation. either in soil Many of the farms are under a high state of and abundant crops. The farmers have reaped a rich reward for their labor, and have carefully laid by a portion of cultivation, yield and With prosperity its than Henniker. railroad facilities, central aud with one of the best water privileges on the river, it can be made one of the largest manufacturing towns in the State, and that too on its own surplus resources. At the present time the people appear to be alive to manu- location, Capital invested for manufacturing purposes, over a certain amount, and for a certain length of time, is exemptfacturing interests. ed from taxation. With this inducement, the Henniker Manufacturing Company has been formed and is now erecting a large building wide ami three stories high, for the manufacture of boots and shoes. The future prospects of Henniker, with the present facts before us, appear very flattering. Rivers and Ponds. Contoocook River passes through this town in an easterly direction, and affords in its course abundant water powThere are several ponds of er. considerable size. Situated about one mile from the village is Long Pond, nearly two miles long, and sixty feet long, thirty feet sixty rods wide. The town is al- watered by several small streams in different sections, Crany Hill is the Elevations. so and is of conand embraces a large portion of the territory on principal elevation, siderable altitude, the south of the town. ly It is most- under good cultivation. Near the centre of the Village. town on the Contoocook is the cords of the various savings banks in the State are not deceptive. pleasant village of Henniker. It is the centre of considerable trade and manufacturing of various kinds. There are four stores, two But few church their surplus earnings, if the re- if the State, any farming towns in show more wealth, thrift edifices, academy, town house, one large hotel, and about �HENNIKER. one hundred dwelling The streets are wide and church value, 8 1,000. There are twelve public schools, in town, average length for the year, twenty- houses. in 191 many places beautifully shaded with the maple and elm. The dwellings are and enclosed in spacious yards, while the fences and houses three weeks ; amount of money annually appropriated for school neat purposes, 8 1,508,70. There is an academy in the village where one are painted in pearly white, the whole presenting an air of neatness so much admired by every lover of a New-England village or two terms are annually kept. Library. Henniker Library, 800 volumes. home. Twelve gen- First Settlement. Employments. The inhabitants are generally engaged in agriculture, but manufacturing and trade important are and extensive branches of business in town. There are two large paper-mills, annually manufacturing 800 tons of manilla, news and book paper; two saw-mills, two grist-mills, one kit manufactory, annually making measure and box-mill, making 8 5.400 worth annually, one cabinet maker, machine shop, several blacksmith and 50,000 fish kits, one dry T tlemen of Portsmouth, the most prominent of whom were John and Mark Wentworth, and Theodore Atkinson, bought all the right and title of lands of the heirs of Mason, and caused it to be surveyed and laid out into townships. This town was called " Number Six" in the range of townships, and was known by that name before it was granted to the parties. The Rev. James Scales built the first building in 1760. John Peters built the next house in 1761. The first two-story house was built in shoe shops, &c., professional business, 8 18,000. The total value of goods annually manufactured, is 1767 by Amos Campbell the second two-story house was built in 1768, $ 308,300. and was destroyed by Productions of the Resources. soil, 8 8 149,877 38,400 at ; ; mechanical labor, bonds and money stocks, interest, 8 35, 140 deposits in ; savings banks, § 177,376; stock in 8 10,500; from summer tourThe central and delightful location of Henniker, with its varied landscape scenery, has made it a popular resort for tourtrade, ists ists the $ 3,000. who are yearly increasing, as summer months come around. Churches and Schools. Congre- gational, Rev. S. S. Morrill, pastor; number of members 150; church value, 8 5,000 Methodist, Rev. W. W. Smith, pastor; number of members, 100 church val; ; ue, $3,000; Friends, 25 members; ; Captain E. Ham early settlers. ent fire in 1873. was among the It received its pres- name from Gov. Wentworth, honor of his friend, John Henmerchant of London, and a member of the in niker, Esq., a wealthy British Parliament. November Incorporated 10, 1768. Boundaries. North by Bradford and "Warner, east by Hopkinton, south by Weare and Deering, and west by Hillsborough. Area, 26, 500 acres; improved land, 18,612 acres. Distances. Seventy miles northwest from Boston, fifteen west from Concord, and thirty-four north-east from Keene. Contoopasses cook Valley Railroad �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 192 through this town in an easterly There and westerly direction. are two stations " Henniker " and " West Henniker." At the hitter station a pretty village, contain- is ing a large paper-mill, store, postoffice, school house, and fifteen or twenty neat dwelling houses. Merrimack County. The sur- uneven, but the soil is good and in some localities very fertile. There are many fine farms under a high state of cultivation, producing excellent crops. Elvers and Ponds. This town is watered by Pemigewasset and is Smith's Rivers, besides there are Eagle several small streams. Pond is the most noted sheet of water. Ragged Mountain Mountain. is of considerable elevation and but little From its inferior to Kearsarge. summit a good view of the surrounding country may be obtained. The Employments. Woodward's patent Latch Needles manufactured to the value of $ 8,000 annually. (See tables.) Resources. Agricultural prod- ucts, $53,539; mechanical labor, bonds and money $ at 6,500 ; stocks, interest, S 7,670; deposits in stock in savings banks, $ 54,720 trade, §9,276; from summer tourists, $800. Churches and Schools. There are two Christian Churches Revs. Calvin Osgood and H. A. Stratton are their pastors. There are ten ; — this average length weeks. September First Settlers. 1753, town was granted 14, to proprietors, eighty-seven (the greater part of whom resided in Chester), and was called " New Chester," which name it retained January 1837, when it re- ceived its present name, in honor of Hon. Isaac Hill, who was Governor of the State at that time. The first settlers were Captain Cutting Favor, and Carr Huse, Incorporated NoEsq., in 1768. vember 20, 1778. Church. First Congregational church, December 11, 1816. Boundaries. North by Danbury, Alexandria and Bristol, east by New-Hampton and Sanbornton, south by Franklin and Andover, and west by Wilmot and Danbury. Area, 20,000 acres. Twenty-four miles Dista?ice. north from Concord. Railroad. Bristol Branch of the Northern Railroad. inhabitants are generally engaged in farming. There is some trade and manufacturing. About 3,000 pairs of sale boots and shoes are annually made. for hosiery, are for the year, fifteen until HILL. face of Hill schools in town: HILLSBOROUGH. Hillsborough County. Hills- considered as one of the best and most enterprising farming towns in the county. The surface is uneven, but the soil is and very productive. strong There are some fine farms under a high state of cultivation, producing good crops of corn, grass, &c. Contoocook Rivers and Ponds. River passes through the southeast corner of the town, and affords borough is power. excellent water Hillsboi-ough River has its source from ponds in Washington, passes some through the town, and forms a junction with the Contoocook on the south line of the town. The �193 HILLSBOROUGH. body of water is Lyon's Pond, about one mile in length, and two thirds of a mile in width. Minerals. Plumbago of a good largest quality is found. It occurs in nar- which have been wrought to some extent. Villages. There are four pleasant villages, the most important of which is called Hillsborough At this village is the Bridge. terminus of the Contoocook Valley Railroad, which has caused a large row veins, increase of business in almost every branch of industry common to a thriving New-England village. Here are two churches, two school-houses, a bank, ten or fifteen stores of various kinds, one hotel, two hose, drawers and shirt a bedstead and shovel handle manufactory, besides many other mechanical shops For a too numerous to mention. busy, lively village, " Hillsborough Bridge" is not excelled by any village of its size in New-Hampshire. manufactories, No man in this village is consider- ed a peer with his neighbor unless he labors. At the Centre Village there are two churches, several stores, ofand several manufactories. fices, Employments. Agriculture is the principal employment of the inhabitants, but there is consider- manufacturing carried on. 60,(K)0 worth of leather is annually tanned $ 60,000 worth of Gent's, hose, shirts and drawers are made; over 5,000 bedsteads, able Over $ ; 25 tons of castings, 5,000 barrels of and 50,000 bushels of meal annually produced; besides lumber, shovel handles, and various other manufactures. The whole manufactured products annually amount to over § 350,000. flour, are Productions of the mechanical labor $38,100; stocks and bonds, $13 760; money at interest, $28,235 deposits in savings banks, $91,659 Resources. $ 133,496 soil, ; stock in trade, $64,200 mer ; from sum- tourists, $6,000; professional business, $ 30,000. Churches and Schools. At Hillsborough Bridge Congregational, Rev. John Bragdon, pastor Meth: ; Elder L. W. Preseott, pasAt Hillsborough Centre: tor. Methodist, Elder S. S. Dudley, pastor Congregational, Rev. John odist, ; Adams, pastor. een school There are eightand seventeen districts schools in town; average length of schools for the year, eighteen weeks. " Valley House" at the Hotels. Bridge, and "St. Charles" at the Lower Village. First National Bank. Banks, A Savings Bank has been chartered. Newspaper. Hillsborough Bridge Messenger, Sargent & Whittemore, Editors and Proprietors. Hillsborough Settlers. First was known, originally, as " Number Seven." The first settlement was made in 1741, by James McCalley, Samuel Gibson, Robert McClure, James Lyon, and others. The wife of James McCalley was the only woman in town during the first year By reason of the settlement. of the Indian war, the settlement was abandoned in 1744, and was not resumed until near 1755. In the mean time Col. John Hill of Boston, received a grant of the town from the Masonian pro- and from Col. Hill it derived its present name. The first children born, were John McCalprietors, ley and Mary Gibson, who inter- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 194 married and received as a gift a tract of land from the principal proprietors. The citizens of Hills- borough struggled hard to secure the independence of our country. General Benjamin Pierce, a veteran of the Revolution, and afterwards Governor of New-Hampshire, was a resident of this town. He was father of the late General Franklin Pierce, who was Presi- dent of the United States, from March 4, 1853, to March 4, 1857. The town was incorporated Nov. First Church The and Minister. Congregational church was formed Oct. 12, 1769. The same Joseph Barnes was or- year, Rev. dained; Baptist May amounting much tobacco, pounds. Rivers. The Connecticut extends along its western border for nine and one-half miles. The Ashuelot passes through the southern portion and joins the Connecticut a short distance below the great bend, called Cooper's Point. to 96,850 The water privileges on this river through the town are numerous and valuable. It is also watered with many smaller streams and springs. There are several islands in the Connecticut belonging to 14, 1772. first raised one third as dismissed Society in was 1803. A organized The intervals are ex- Mountains and north part is Hills. In the West River Moun- which extends from the Connecticut across the entire width of tain, The highest peak Mine mountain, and the town. 21, 1813. Boundaries. North by Bradford, east by Henniker, south by Deering and Antrim, and west by Windsor and Washington. Area, improved land, 15, 27,320 acres; 945, acres. Distances. the town. tensive and fertile. Thirty miles south- is called is about nine hundred feet above low water mark. Iron Ore, beds of silicate of manganese, and other minerals are found in several localities about the mountains. South of the Ashuelot is Stebbins' west from Concord, and twentythree north-west from Amherst. Railroads. Terminus Contoocook Valley Railroad. It is intended to have this road extended Hill, a tract of excellent land, Peterborough, where it will connect with the Monadnock Raiload. ticut, to lies in the extreme corner of the State. is varied, containing hills, valleys, vals. The This town south-west The surface mountains, and plains or inter- of the best quality, and produces excellent crops of corn, oats, and tobacco. In 1870, no other town in the State soil is of a superior quality. On a point of a hill, not far from the Connecare the remains of an Indian fortification constructed before the came here. The village is located Ashuelot. The valley here first settlers Village. HINSDALE. Cheshire County. and under a high state of cultivation. The intervals here are broad and on the is narrow, the land rising abruptly on both sides of the river, affording but little chance for the village to expand. The water runs rapidly, and affords good mill sites. The main street runs parallel with the river, and some portions of it is handsomely shaded with the maple. Considerable manufacturing �195 HINSDALE. — done here there are two woolen mills, two paper mills, mowing is machine manufactory, tool their labor $ 125,600, and manufac- ture goods to the value of $ 690, 400, being the third town in the fac- and machine shop, foundery, water wheels, besides printing and several other mechanical shops. There are three churches, two school houses, eight or ten stores, one hotel, and about one hundred dwelling houses. county in the amount annually paid for mechanical labor, and the fourth in the value of its manufactured productions. Agricultural proResources. The Ashuelot Railroad money tory, bolt gives ductions, it good railroad facilities. The inhabitants Employments. are about equally divided between manufacturing, trade, and professional business, on one side, and agriculture on the other. The In manufactures are important. 1870, Haile & Co. employed 38 males and 42 females; annual pay roll, $34,000. and annually producing 450,000 yards of cashmerett, valued at $230,000. Boydon & Amadon employed 23 males and 20 females annual pay roll, $15,800; annually producing its stocks, $16,300; at interest, $31,160; depos- in savings banks, fessional services, trade, in mechanical $118,408; labor, $125,600, $ $ 26,958 15,000 ; ; pro- stock professional $58,820; $ 20,000. CongreChurches and Schools. gational, Rev. C. C. Watson, pastor; Methodist, Rev. D. S. Dexbusiness, ter, pastor; Baptist, ; Universalist Society, There are eleven schools in town, three of which are graded. Average length of schools for the year, . twenty-one weeks. Total amount of money appropriated for school ; John N. Beers, purposes, $ 2,353.80. Library. Hinsdale Library Association, 800 volumes. tannery, annually producing leathWiler to the value of $ 72,000. Spangled Star Newspapers. Banner, monthly, and Hinsdale 230,000 yards of cashmerett, val- ued at .$ 110,000. & der Hopkins, chisels and spoke shaves, $ 18,500. Newhall & Mirror, quarterly. Hotel. bins mowing machines, valued at Paper mills, $60,000; $52,000. box manufactory, $ 10,000 foun; dery, machine shop, $ 75, lumber 1,500,000 feet of $ 000; 14,000 ; grain ground, $34,000; $8,200; also bolts, shooks, boots and shoes, water wheels, besides sawed, hardships, blacksmiths, carpenters, masons, painters, wheelwrights, harness makers, and various other trades and professions. tal The manu- employing 206 males, and 65 females and factures, children, is $371,900, who annually receive for common to early settlements in shire. total capi- invested in the various (See tables.) Ashuelot House. This town First Settlement. was originally a part of Northa field, Massachusetts, and for number of years called Fort DuniThe first settlers encounmer. tered all the horrors of the Indian warfare, and struggled with other Steb- * many of the New-Hamp- They were protected by Fo^t Dummer, Hinsdale's Fort, Shattuck's Fort, and Bridgeman's Fort but, with all these precautions they were not effectually secured from savage incursions and many cruel murders. June 17, ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 196 1746, three men were killed, two wounded, and two were taken prisoners, near Bridgeman's Fort. Daniel How, one of the captives, killed one of the Indians in the struggle. Several persons were killed and taken prisoners, and land along Pemigewassett river. Rivers and Ponds. This town is well watered by the Pemigewassett Fort town, and partly in Ashland. It is two miles long, and half a mile wide. The route from Plymouth, through this town, to Centre Harbor and Wolfe borough, is charming, affording views, wild and romantic. Many summer tourists Bridgernan June 1747. 16, destroyed, 1748, in Nathan French, Joseph Richardson, .and John Frost were killed, and sev- eral others captured, while cross- ing from Colonel Hinsdale's to Fort Dumnier. In 1755, two persons were killed and Jonathan Colby captured, while working in the woods. In July of the same year, Caleb How, Hilkiah Grout, and Benjamin Gaffield were ambushed and killed, while returning from labor. The town was incorporated under the name of Hinsdale, September 3, 1763, in honor of Colonel Ebenezer Hinsdale, long a highly esteemed resi- which river, affords water privileges. some good Squam Lake lies in the south-easterly part, Squam Pond lies and partly in this town through the season of the year. stay in this warm Farming is the employment of the in- Employments. principal habitants. &c, and 1,200,000 feet of boards 1,100,000 shingles are an- nually produced; 3,000 pairs of boots and shoes, and $ 3,000 worth of files are manufactured, and 2,000 dent here. Boundaries. North by Chesterfield, east by Winchester, south by Northfield, Mass., and west by Vernon, Vermont. Area, 14,000 acres area of improved land, 7,381 deerskins annually tanned, valued 13,900 pounds of maple sugar are manufactured. Resources. Productions of the soil, $118,444; mechanical labor, $ 6,000 stocks, and money at interest, $9,470; deposits in savings banks, $ 5,950 stock in trade, $ 1, acres. 950; ; Distances. seventy-five miles south-west from Concord, and fifteen south-west from Keene. Railroads. The Ashuelot Railroad passes through the southern part of the town, and joins the Connecticut River Railroad, at Vernon, with the Cheshire Railroad, r L Keene. of Holderness is fertile, surface but the soil' and produces good crops is hilly, of corn, barley, potatoes and hay. There is some very fine interval ; ; ; from summer tourists, $6,000, Churches and Schools. There are three churches in town, of the Freewill Baptist denomination, Elders Batchelder, Balch, Stevens and Wyatt, Pastors. There are thirteen school districts, and eleven schools. Average length for the year, sixteen weeks. First Holderness granted to John Shepard and others, October 10, 1751, but the grantees failed to obey the was HOLDERNESS. Grafton County. The at $ 2,400 Settlements. first conditions of the charter, and it forfeited. It was rdgranted, was October worth 24, and 1761, to John Went- sixty-seven others. �197 HOLLIS. William Piper first settled here in The southwestern portion of Holderness was disannexed, and 1763. the town of Ashland formed, July 1, 1868. Rev. Robert Fowle. An Episcopal church was established here in 1770. Boundaries. North by Campton, east by Squam Lake, south by Center Harbor and New Hampton and west by Ashland and Plymouth. Area improved land, 10,454 acres. First Minister. Distances Forty-five miles north from Concord, and six east from Plymouth. Railroads. The nearest railroad communication is at Ashland, four miles, on the Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad, It is expected that the New-Hampshire Central Railroad will pass through this town, when completed. westerly part. There are four ponds, Flint's, Penichuck, Long and Rocky Ponds. These ponds afford an excellent field for fishing. Employments. The inhabitants are largely engaged in agriculture. Especially in the cultivation of fruit, this town ranks the first in the county. Quite an extensive business is carried on in the pro- duction of milk for the market. Over 350,000 quarts are annually sold. There'are saw mills annu- manufacturing over 1,400,000 lumber. The manufacture of kegs and barrels is an important branch of business. (See tables,) Resources. Productions of the soil, $ 133,321 mechanical labor, ally feet of ; $21,500; stocks, $21,840; money at interest, $ 19,852 deposits in savings banks, $ 168,710; stock in trade, $25,951; summer tourists, ; $ HOLLIS. 1,000. Churches and Schools. Congre- Hillsborough County. 'The surface of this town is varied, pastor. consisting of upland and interval. districts in The of schools for the year, nineteen interval produces excellent crops of corn, oats, hay, etc. The upland is good for grazing, and much given to raising cows, for the production of milk, for the market. The farmers find a ready sale for all their surplus products, in the city of Nashua, at remunerative prices. The orchard production is more valuable than that of any other town in the county. Hollis is one of the wealthiest attention is and everything pertaining to the farms and farm-houses, betokens an air of thrift and wealth. Rivers and Ponds. The Nashua River passes through the south- towns in the county, easterly portion of the town. The Nisitisset flows through the south- gational church, Rev. James Laird, There are fourteen school town. Average length weeks. Library. Hollis Social Library, sixteen hundred volumes. Settlement. This town was formerly a part of Dunstable and Monson, Mass. Its original name was Nisitisset, and it was afterward called the West Parish of Dunstable. It received its present name from the Duke of Newcastle, whose name was Hollis. The first settlement was made by Peter Powers, in 1731. A son of his, Peter Powers jr., was the first child born in town. Hollis was incorporated in 1746. First Minister. Rev. Daniel Emerson, ordained in 1743, died in 1801. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 198 North Boundaries and Area. by Mil ford and Amherst, east by Nashua, south by Massachusetts line, and west by Brookline. Area of improved land, 10,805 acres. Thirty-eight miles Distances. south from Concord, eight miles south from Amherst, and five west from Nashua. Railroad. Nashua and Worcester Railroad passes through the south-easterly part of the town. • HOOKSETT. MerriMerrimack County. mack River passes through nearly the centre of this town. The surface is uneven but the soil is gen- erally good, producing fine crops. Near the center of the town in the Merrimack is " Hooksett Falls." The descent of the water is about sixteen feet, in a distance of thirty large ledge just above the rods. A falls divides the stream and an- swers as a pier for the Concord Railroad bridge which spans the The water river at this place. power here is valuable. There is one cotton factory which gives employment to seventy-five males and one hundred and seventy-five females. The rest of this priv- remains unimproved. From an eminence Elevation. called the Pinnacle on the west side ilege of the river, a delightful view of the surrounding country can be At your feet, is the obtained. village of Hooksett; pleasant the river, on elevated aci'oss ground, stands the palatial residence of Gen. Natt Head, acknowledged as being one of tho most expensive and beautiful country residences in the State. At the north-east, a distance of one mile, can be seen the enterprising village of Suncook, while the Merrimack, above and below the falls, with its verdant banks, the cultivated fields, and the distant hills in the back-ground, form a grand and picturesque scene. This Pinnacle on its south-eastern side has an abrupt altitude of two hundred At its foot, on the west side, a beautiful pond of water, of a bright greenish tinge, remarkably clear, of great depth, and having no visible outlet. It is supposed this pond was the bed of the pinnacle from -which the latter, by some violent convulsion of nature, Hooksett holds was upturned. out many inducements for tourists feet. is spend their summer vacation, around the falls or among the Four trains surrounding hills. daily to and from Boston, leave and arrive at the Hooksett depot. But few towns in the State have to better railroad facilities. Employments. The employment is about equally divided between agriculture and manufacturing. The farmer finds a ready market for his surplus of the inhabitants products either at Manchester, Concord, Suncook or at Hooksett village. The future prospects of the farmers are flattering. The manufacturing of brick is extensively carried on. Over ten millions of bricks are annually produced, employing over one hundred men in their manufacture. Gen. Natt Head has the most extensive yards, annually producing over three millions of bricks. At a large granite quarry, twenty-five men are employed, who annually receive for their labor over $ 10, 000. One cotton manufactory annually produces over three million yards of cotton cloth. One har- �199 HOPKINTON. ness shop produces $ 12,000 worth of harnesses. (For manufactories, see tables.) Agricultural prod- Resources. ucts, $ $ mechanical labor, 118,708; 107,000 $ terest, ; and Beech money Rivers. stocks and 4,897 at in- deposits in savings ; banks, $112,217; stock in trade, $ 32,995. Churches and ScJiools. Congre- Methodist, Elder There are J. E. Robins, pastor. seven school districts, and eight schools in town; average length gational, ; for the year, twelve weeks. mated value of school Esti- houses, Ayer House and Stearns Hotel. First Organization. Hooksett was taken from Chester, Goffs- town, and Dunbarton, and incorporated July 3, 1822. Boundaries. North by Bow and Allenstown, east by Candia and Auburn, south by Goffstown and Manchester, and west by Goffstown, Dunbarton and Bow. miles Sixty-two Distances. north-west from Boston, nine south from Concord and eight miles north from Manchester. Railroads. The Concord Rail- through this town. The Suncook Valley Railroad forms a junction with the Concord at Hooksett depot. road passes HOPKINTON. Merrimack County. This one of the most important farming towns in the county in point of its agricultural productions, and wealth of the inhabitants and ranking as the eleventh in the State as an agricultural town. The intervals and meadow lands on the rivers are very fertile, town is ; Hills. The Contoocook River passes through the town in an easterly and north-easterly direction. In its passage it receives the coming from Bradand Warner, and the Blackwater coming from Andover, Salisbury and Webster. The Contoocook furnishes some fine water power in this town. Elevations. There are no moun- Warner river, ford, Sutton but three or four hills of considerable height, and all capable of cultivation to their summits. The most important of these eletains, $9,100. Hotels. while the uplands and hills afford excellent pasturing and tillage land. Some of the best farms in this town are on Putney, Uiamon, is Putney Hill, about one mile west of Hopkinton village, and about five hundred feet above vations, it. On this hill commenced some of the first settlements the traces of many of the original houses can be distinctly seen by the half-filled ; On the extreme summit one of the first cemeteries, containing about one acre, and well fenced. It is said that this yard is nearly full of graves, and has been for over sixty years. The roughness of the ground, caused, by indentations, and the many cellars. is stones apparently set edgewise, all go to prove the veracity of the There are but very statement. few stones legible to mark the spot of those who once lived here and cultivated the broad fields, and viewed the delightful scenery upon the crest of their home hills. Among some names that can be traced, we noticed Lieut. Aaron 30, 1760, aged Jeremiah Kimball, died Kimball, died July 51 years ; in 1764, aged 57 years ; Dr. John �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 200 Clement, years 10 ; died in 1804, aged 61 his son died in 1779, aged years, a son Phinehas died in 1872, aged also who Clement, The Rev. James Scales, minister of Hopkinton, lies in this yard, but no legible stone marks the spot. Dr. Clement was a popular physician in this town and the surrounding country for many years. The cel94 years. the lar first upon which his house stood, can be distinctly seen but a short distance from where his ashes now rest. Northeast from the graveyard, about thirty rods, arc the remains of the old Putney Fort. Here the people of the neighborhood congregrated nights, when the Indians were lurking round for captives; but with these precautions, the inhabitants suffered much from their depredations. April 22, 1746, all six Indians broke into the garrison, and captured eight persons while in their beds, and hurried them off. April 13, 1753 they took Abraham Kimball, the first male child born in town, and Samuel Putney, (whose grandson is now living on this hill) and carried them away. The third day after their capture, the Indians were surprised while encamped on a hill west of Boscawen Plains, and in order to escape, they left Putney behind. Kimball was rescued through the help of a dog, which seized an Indian, while in the act of drawing his tomahawk to kill him. The views obtained from Putney Hill, are some of the finest and most extensive to be found in the State. At the north can be distinctly seen Mooshillock, in Benton, while a little further to the White Face, and ChoPeak in Sandwich, Waterville and Albany. At the northeast, the Gilmanton Mountains in Gilford, at the east, the Catamount in Pittsfield, and Fort Mountain in east are the corua's Epsom ; further to the south, are high hills in Francestown and Deering; at the southwest, the towering summit of the Monthe adnock in Jaffrey, is in full at the west, the Sunapee view lifts its lofty crest at the northwest, right before you, stands the old Kearsarge, as the central monarch of ; chain of mountains which of nearly two hundred and fifty miles while at your feet can be seen the villages, the farm-houses, the meadows and the broad ntervals through which meanders the Contoocook, whose limpid waters sparkle in this vast make a circumference ; i the summer sunbeams. mountains and On this seven of the ten counties in the State can be seen. Villages. About eight miles west from Concord, is situated, on elevated ground, the old but pleasant village of Hopkinton. Sevenhill, ty years ago, hills in this village was the most important with the ex- ception of Concord, in central New-Hampshire. The State Legislature convened here in 1798, 1801, in 1806. and 1807. The decision stood on a pivot for several years, as to having the capital of the State here, or at Concord, but it was finally decided in favor of Concord, and permanently established there in 1808. The courts Hillsborough county were alternately holden here and at Amherst, for nearly forty years, or until it was set off to help form Merrimack county in 1823. The main for �201 HOPKINTON. street is "wide and beautifully shaded with the elm and maple. The elms in this village, with the ex- ception of Exeter, are the largest in the State. Many of the houses have an antique appearance, but all are kept in good repair, and be- token an air of wealth. There are eight or ten wells in the village, from 45 to 65 feet in depth, nearly all of which were dug over a hun- sides lumber mills, wool carding, carriages, fish kits,* harnesses, tin ware, black-smith's, &c. There are three church edifices, two school-houses, an Academy, six or eight stores of all kinds, one hotel, telegraph, express and post ofinsurance agent, three phyfices, hundred sicians, and over one It is a very dwelling houses. pleasant and desirable village to reside in, having as citizens, dred years ago. In the fall of men some the Perkins House was destroyed by fire. This hotel was a great resort for summer tourists. In the spring of 1873, the Town House and Academy building was burnt. It was built sometime in the last century. In this house the Legislature of the State met, also the county courts. of For many years an Academy was it, and became very popular the farmers good markets for their surplus products at Contoocook, Concord and Fisherville. 14,600 bushels of corn, 8000 bushels of oats and bar- 1872, the kept in for the reason of there being a very quiet and moral The community around old cemetery is near the centre of the village, and is a lovely spot. Many interments in these it. grounds date back over one hundred years. A new cemetery of fifteen acres has been located a little east of the village, towards Concord. In the village are three churches, school-house, library, one store, and seventy or eighty dwellings. About three miles west of Hopkinton village, on the Contoocook river, is situated the enterprising village of Contoocook. grown up within years, and is It has the last thirty the seat of considera- and manufacturing. annually manufactures 120,000 yards of flannel, valued at $ 36,000. One grist-mill annually grinds 8,600 bushels of grain of all kinds valued at § 8,600. Doors, sash and blinds, $20,000, be- ble trade One flannel mill the wealthiest in The Contoocook Valley State. forms a junction with Railroad the Concord and Claremont, at this point, thus affording excellent rail- road facilities for all sections of the country. The Employments. larger por- tion of the people are devoted to agricultural pursuits ; find ley, 19,000 bushels potatoes, 1,200 bushels onions, 54,000 pounds butter, 19,000 pounds cheese, and 4,600 tons of hay are annually produced 125,000 clapboards, 450,000 shingles and laths, 1,120,000 feet of boards, of all kinds, are annually sawed, valued at $ 23,600; leather tanned to the value of $ 17,300 doors, sash and blinds, $20,000, besides flannel, ; ; wool carding, kits, &c. The total value of manufactured goods, is $ 119,800. Resources. Annual productions of the soil, $186,582; mechanical labor, $25,600; stocks and money deposits in savings banks, $ 192,628 stock in at interest, $69,333; ; trade, $ 15,720. * Saturday night, November 15, 1873, the buildings containing the above manufactories were destroyed by fire. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 202 Churches and Schools. At Hop- kinton, Congregational, Rev. J. K. Five," afterwards " New-Hopkinton." The settlements were com- Young, pastor; members, 120; church value, $8,000; Baptist, Rev. A. Snyder, pastor members, 75; value, $7,500; St. Andrews, Episcopal, supplied by St. Paul's School; communicants 40; value, $ 3,000. Contoocook Methodist, Rev. D. Howard, pastor; mem- menced value, $3,000; Freewill Baptist, Rev, J. D. Osgood, pastor; January ; ; bers, 22; members, 80 ; value, $ 3,000 ; Swe- denborgian, Rev. Charles Hardon, members, 32; value, $2, There are 21 schools in town the Kimwere settlers and Putney's. Henry Miller and others received a new grant of this town in 1756, which was the occasion of long and bitfirst ball's regard to titles. the population was 1,085, and, with the exception of Amherst, was the most populous ter average length for the year, eighteen weeks; total amount annually appropriated for school purposes, $ 2,499.84. Literary Institutions. Contoocook Academy, Charles Hardon, Principal. New-Hampshire Philomathic and Antiquarian was 1873. Society. established Its This society November 19, rooms are located in Contoocook. This society is the outgrowth of the Philomathic Club formed in 1859, by three young men then residing in this village. There is now a museum of some 2,000 or 3,000 specimens of antiquities and other curiosities. The society desires and solicits the ac- quaintance and co-operation of all persons of antiquarian or scientific pursuits throughout the State. The Rev. Silas Ketchum, of Bristol, is the Corresponding Secretary. Libraries. Hopkinton Public Library, 750 volumes. Contoocook Social Library, 650 volumes. Hotel. Contoocook House. Early Settlements. Hopkinton was granted by Massachusetts to John Jones and others, January 16, 1735, and was called " Number disputes in town pastor; 000. by emigrants from Among the Mass. in 1740, Hopkinton, 11, 1775, in central New-Hampshire. Rev. James Ministers. First Scales, Congregational, in 1757, dismissed in Scales was ordained ordained 1770. Mr. in Putney's on Putney's Hill. Rev. Elijah Fletcher, ordained in 1773, died in 1789. Rev. Jacob Cram, ordained in 1789, dismissed in 1794. Rev. Ethan Smith, settled in 1800, dismissed in 1817. Boundaries. North by Warner and Boscawen, east by Concord, Fort, by Bow, Dunbarton and Weare, and west by Henniker. Area, 26,967 acres improved land, south ; 17,590. Eight miles west of Distances. Concord. Railroads. Concord and Clare- mont Railroad runs through the northeast corner of the town. The The station is at Contoocook. Contoocook Valley Railroad has its terminus at Contoocook, and forms a junction with the Concord and Claremont Railroad. HUDSON. Hillsborough County. The surface of this town, back from the Merrimack, is uneven, and the soil is more turage, suitably adapted to pas- and the growth of wood and timber, than to tillage. On �203 JACKSON. the river, there are large intervals of a deep, fertile soil, producing fine crops of corn, vegetables, and hay. The surplus products of the farmers are readily sold in the city of Nashua, at fair prices. River and Ponds. The western border of Hudson, is washed by Merrimack River. Little Massabesick and Otternick, both covering a surface of three hundred acres, are the principal bodies of water. Employments. Agriculture is the principal employment of the people who receive a good return for their There labor. is some manufac- turing done in town, but not on an extensive scale. Extension tables, plane woods, &c, are manufac- About tured. 700,000 feet of lum- ber, are annually sawed. Agricultural Resources. ducts, $ 133,321 ; pro- mechanical labor, stocks, &c, money at interest, $ 2,900 $20,600; $12,500; in savings banks, $ ; deposits 135,775 ; stock $ 14,483. The resources town clearly show that the inhabitants are prosperous, and in trade, of this ought to be happy. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. S. M. Blanchard, pastor in 1870; Methodist, Elder Baptist, C. A. Cressey," pastor; Rev. A. W. Chaflin, pastor. There are ten schools in town average length for the year, twenty-two weeks. Annual amount appropri; ated for school purposes, $1,394.80. First Settlements. This town was included in the grant of Dunstable, and formerly called Nottingham West, noV Nashua, and settle- ments were commenced by Messrs. Blodgett, Winn, Lovewell, Colburn, Hill, Greeley, Cross, ings, Pollard, Cum- Marsh and Merrill, in 1710. Incorporated July 5, 1746, name changed to Hudson in 1830. The first settlements were commenced on the banks of the river, where the Indians had cleared fields for the cultivation of corn. Near the old Indian cornfields, cinders have been found, similar to those produced in blacksmiths' works. The first inhabitants lived in garrisons. While the men were fields and forests, and children were abroad in the the women lodged in these places of security. First Ministers. Rev. Nathaniel Merrill, Congregational, settled in Rev. Jabez P. 1737, died in 1796 Fisher, settled in 1796, dismissed ; in 1807. Boundaries. North by Litchfield and Londonderry, east by Windham and Pelham, south by Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, and west by Nashua. Area, 17,379 acres; improved land, 9,443 acres. Thirty-eight miles Distances. south from Concord, and two and one half miles east from Nashua. Railroads. Two miles to Nashua station, on the Concord and Nashua Railroad. The Nashua and Rochester Railroad, now being constructed, will pass through Hudson. JACKSON. Carroll County. Jackson is a mountainous town. Along the streams are some very fine lands, producing excellent crops, which find a home market, for the reason that summer tourists who this romantic town, number about frequent 500 annually. Rivers and Mountains. The two branches of Ellis River are the principal streams. Thorne and Iron Mountains are the most important elevations in town. �204 NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. Minerals. Tin ore has been found here in considerable quantities. In the southern part, bordering on Bartlett, and near Rocky Branch, an affluent of Ellis River, one of the most valuable mines of iron ore in the United States, with everything considered. The is vein now in Avidth, being opened, and is 55 feet 175 rods in length. It is evident the whole mountain intersected by numerous veins of excellent iron ore, and will is furnish an inexhaustible supply. This ore has been tested by one of the most celebrated English iron and steel manufacturers, who favorably reported upon its good qualities, as producing the finest quality of steel. Until recently, been far from any means of transportation by railway, but now the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad, which extends through Bartlett, will pass within three miles of the mine, and a branch road may be easily built up Rocky Branch, to a point near the shafts. (See Bartlett.) this ore has The future prospects of Jackson are very flattering. Employments. The inhabitants are generally engaged in farming and keeping summer boarders. are exbuilt, the coming Some new manufactories pected to be season. Resources. soil, $72,243; $ 1,800 ; Productions of the mechanical labor, money at interest, $ 3,800 deposits in savings banks, $ 4,084 from summer tourists, $25,000; stock in trade, $ 2,700, Churches and Schools. There are two churches of the Freewill Baptist denomination, Rev. Cha's. Hurlin, is pastor of one of them. There are seven public schools. Average length of schools for the There is an annual church and school fund of $ 400. Hotels. Jackson Falls Hotel, " Thorne Mountain House," and " Iron Mountain House. These Houses are full of guests, through year, ten weeks. 1 the summer ' season. Benjamin Copp, town with his family in 1779, and remained fourteen years before any other person settled here. The town was incorporated by the name of Adams, December 4, 1800. It was changed to its present name, in 1829, First Settlers. came to this First Minister. kins, Rev. Daniel ElF. Baptist, settled here in A 1809. Freewill Baptist church was formed in 1803. Boundaries. North and west by Pinkney's Grant, east by Chatham, and south by Bartlett. Area 31,968 acres, improved land, Distances. 5,496 acres. from 90 miles north Concord, and forty-five north from Ossipee. Railroad. Two and one half miles to railway station, on Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad. JAFFREY. Cheshire County. The uneven surface of this town affords numerous meadows and rich pastures, causing it to be peculiarly adapted to raising cattle. There are some very fine farms, however, well cultivated, and producing ex- cellent crops; but, like too of many neighboring towns, the farming interest is neglected the young men being inclined to leave their paternal home, And seek their fortunes elsewhere. There are but few country towns which offer better inducements in natural resources, for the people the — �205 JAFFREY. happy and prosperous, than Its fine water power and delightful scenery have attracted the attention of capitalists, and the lovers of lake and mountain out of three of which issue streams In the sufficient to carry mills. largest, which is four hundred rods long, and one hundred wide, The number of tourists who spend their summer vacation acres. to be Jaffrey. scenery. in this delightful town is estimated at over eight hundred, while thou- sands annually visit the mountains for a day's recreation. With this advantage the farmer can find a ready sale for all the surplus products of his farm, at remunera-. tive prices. Mountain. The Grand Monad- nock, which lies mostly in this town, has an altitude of 3718 feet From the sumabove the ocean. mit of this mountain, some fine views of the surrounding country for many miles in extent can be obtained. House Monadnock Mountain way main road to the top of situated about half is from the the mountain, and can be easily reached by a passable road. The number of arrivals at this hotel last year was 12,000. About one and one- Spring. half miles in a south-easterly direction from the mountain, is Mo- nadnock Mineral Spring. The waters are impregnated with carbonate of iron and sulphate of soda. Yellow ochre collects in considerable quantities, where the spring issues from the earth. The temperature of the water is so high that it has never been known an island containing about ten is There is considerable wapower in the east part of the town near the Monadnock Railter still unimproved. The inhabitants Employments. are largely engaged in manufacturing, mercantile trade, and keeping summer boarders, who road, visit this town in summer the months, for recreation and health. The value of cotton drills annually manufactured is $192,000; 1,000, 000 shingles, and 2,210,000 feet of boards are annually sawed. The Contoocook River knife works annually manufacture $ 14,000 worth of shoe knives of all kinds. Besides these, are nest boxes, bobclothes pins, bins, boots, shoes, Village. chair stock, &c, produced. East Jaffrey pleasantest one of is in the In this village is a cotton manufactory, knife maunufacto- the villages State. large saw and wooden ware, boots, ry, grist mill, shoes, &c, ten stores, one large hotel, two banks, three churches, express and telegraph office, post eight or office, railroad station, and about one hundred dwelling houses. Resources. Agricultural produc- mechanical labor, $ 61,400; railroad stock and bonds, $72,500; money at interest, $33, tions, $67,136; stock in trade, $39,630; de- to freeze over. 600; Streams and Ponds. Several streams issue from the sides of the posits in savings banks, Monadnock, the largest of which rises about one hundred rods from its crest, and forms the principal source of the Contoocook River. There are several ponds in town, wealth, ranks the fourth town in the county; in population the seventh. from summer Jaffrey, tourists, $ 134,858 $32,000. in Churches and Schools. 1st Con- gregational, Rev. Rufus Case, pas- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 206 East Jaffrey 2d CongregaRev. D. N. Goodrich, pasUnivertor Baptist, salis!, Rev. J. M. H. Smith, pas- tor, at ; tional, ; ; tor. Congregational, 80 1st mem- $ 4,000 2d Congregamembers, value, $3,500; members, value, 86 Baptist, $ 3,000 Universalist, 20 members, value, $ 3,000. There are thirteen and fourteen districts, school Average length schools in town. bers, value, ; tional, 50 ; of schools for the year, nineteen weeks. Value of school houses, $ The 11,000. Conant High School has placed Jaffrey in the front rank of facilities mon and for com- missed in tional The Congregawas formed in 1780. North by Dublin, Boundaries. by Peterborough and Sharon, south by Rindge and Fitzwilliam, and, west by Troy and Marlborough. Area, 28,600 acres. miles Distances. Forty-six south west from Concord, and fifteen south-east from Keene. Railroad. Monadnock Railroad passes through the south-east part of the town. Railroad station at Two miles to the East Jaffrey. centre of the town; conveyance by stage. east high school education. Jaffrey Social LibraEast Jaffrey, 500 volumes; ry, J. M. H. Smith's private library, 669 volumes. Monadnock Savings Banks. Bank, East Jaffrey, and Monadnock National Bank, East Jaffrey. 1782. Church JEFFERSON. Libraries. Monadnock Mountain Hotels. Hotel; Centre, Central House, Massasoit House, and Granite State Hotel, East House, Jaffrey. $62,000. Cutter's Total Value of hotels, of arrivals for number the year at all the hotels, 19,600. There are three livery stables with 26 horses, which are valued at $12,600. This town First Settlements. was granted by the Masonian proprietors, to forty persons, in 1749. In 1758, a Mr. Grant, and John Davidson made the first settlement. It was originally called Middle Monadnock, or Number two. In 1773, the town was incorporated and received its name from George Jaffrey, Esq., of Portsmouth. First Minister. Rev. Laban Ainsworth, settled in 1778; dis- Coos County. The surface of this town is rough, uneven and broken with mountains and On hills. the south-west side of Pliny Mountain, the soil is rich and productive, and furnishes several ex- An extensive and view of the White Mountains is obtained from this farming neighborhood. The hills and base of the mountains furnish some excellent grazing and tillage land. cellent farms. delightful In proportion to the number of acres of improved land, Jefferson produces more bushels of potatoes than any other town in the State. Ponds and Streams. Cherry and Safety Ponds, are the principal Israel's River bodies of water. passes through the town from south-east to north-west, and here receives a considerable tributary. There is some very good water power on these streams. Summer Resorts. The fine mountain scenery found in Jefferson, made it quite popular as a summer resort. There are three large hotels, besides many houses has �KEENE. 207 prepared for the reception of sum- his mer Jefferson was incorporated De- cember 1796. The Waumbeck, boarders. Mt. Adams, and Jefferson the Hill, are names of the public houses. The scenery, at Waumbeck the House of the surrounding country, is grand. At the rear of the house is Star King Mountain which is From the piazza of the Hotel, people on the summit of Mount Washington can be diseasily ascended. tinctly seen with a glass. Fine views can be had from all the Hotels in town. Employments. Agriculture is the principal vocation of the people. Lumber to the value of $ 46,500 four starch is annually sawed; escape 8, S 75,600. bushels potatoes pro- duced, 78,467. Resources. Agricultual productions, S $ 84,600 19,900 ; mechanical labor, deposits ; banks, $717.00; from 84,399; savings in stock in trade, summer tourists, Churches and Schools. MethoThere $ 20,000. dist, I. J. Tebbetts, pastor. stratagem. Boundaries. North by Lancaster and Kilkenny, east by Randolph, south by White mountain region and Carroll, and west by Whitefield. Area, 26,676 acres; area of improved land, 6,980 acres. Ten miles southDistances. east from Lancaster, and by railroad and stage, one hundred and forty-seven miles north from Concoi'd. Railroad. ter station Ten miles to Lancas- on the Montreal Exten- sion Railroad. KEENE. mills manufacture 190 tons 6tarch, valued at $ 15,200; 11,000 bushels meal and flour ground, § 13,800. Total value of goods manufactured, through Cheshire County. Coming in the cars from Bellows Falls, Ver- mont, on the Cheshire railroad, as you wind around the brow of a hill, you first obtain a view of Keene, nestling in the valley of the Ashuelot. Before you are the meadows, fields, the meandering Ashuelot, the farm houses, the church spires peering through the maple or elm, while farther in the distance are the hills which act as the cultivated citadels to guard this delightful are eight schools in town; average length for the year, fourteen vale against the chilling blasts of a northern climate the whole weeks. This town presenting a grand panoramic view of nature and art combined, John Goffe rarely excelled. First Settlements. was granted to Colonel under the name of Dartmouth, October 3, 1765; June 26, 1772, it was regranted to Mark H. Wentworth and others. Colonel Joseph Whipple, Samuel Hart and others, commenced the first settlement about 1773. Colonel Whipple was captured here in his house, by a party of Indians, headed by a white man, during the war of the revolution. He succeeded in making — Keene is situated in a broad valwhich was in ages past the ley, bed of a primeval lake. Its alluvial deposits extend down to unknown depth, covering about one third the surface of the town, and varying in character from a clean sand to pure clay, with vast deposits of peat and swamp muck composed of the vegetable accumulations of centuries. These, whex �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 208 properly drained, will make meadow lands that will vie in fertility with the prairies of the West. This valley is watered by the Ashuelot river and its tributaries, which run through the town, affording several valuable mill sites, some of which are still unoccupied. The soil, generally, in the valley, is while the hill-sides are well adapted to grazing. Granite, fertile, and shoe facone glue factory, two soap factories, four tanneries one of erection, one boot tory, — them the — two two brick yards, two mills. grist-mills, and six saw There are in use eight steam engines, furnishing motive power for largest in the State potteries, the various occupations, in addition to several water powers in There are from use. fifty to sev- of enty-five stores of all kinds, three ite, large hotels, town hall, court house, seven church edifices, several school-houses, three printing of- good quality for quarrying, abounds in many parts of the town. A peculiar quality of grandesignated " rotten stone," is found in abundance in several localities, affording the best mateIt contains rial for road-making. a portion of sulphuret of iron, which decomposes, and leaves the rock in a very fragile condition, easily reduced, and convenient for use. All branches of business pursued in the place are in a very flourishing condition. In point of energy, enterprise, and growth, it may be considered the leading town in the State, with a population of about seven thousand five hundred. The offices, depots, and shops of the Cheshire and Ashue- five banks, besides many lawyers physicians', dentists', and insurance offices. Some of the business blocks are the finest and most expensive structures of the kind in the State. Its natural refices, 1 , sources consist in its numerous water privileges, some of which are still timber, its wood and fertile soil, favorable unoccupied, its for agriculture, ries, its ing its granite quar- vast beds of clay for brick, mak- peat beds, which be utilized as fuel, or its in time may prepared for fertilizing the adjacent fields. There are hundreds lot railroads are at this place, and with their extensive business, find of acres in different parts of the town, consisting entirely of peat employment for a large number These buildings measure more than a mile in length, and with their solidity and beauty, constitute an important part of the village. The new shops and fac- and muck beds, which by a proper manipulation can be made into compost that for all practical pur- of hands. tories, erected in different parts of the plac"e, are generally substantial and beautiful structures, imparting a business air to the town. There is a flannel factory, a pail factory, an iron foundry, two carriage mantwo chair shops, two furniture shops, one sash and blind factory, and another in process of ufactories, poses stable is equal in value to ordinary This can easily be manure. made available by the proprietors, who can thus add an immense value to their cultivated lands. The location of the town in the great basin makes it the natural centre of business for most of the county and portions of the adjacent territory, by affording means of communication facilties and commercial unsurpassed by any other �KEENE. 209 town in the State. Its increasing population since the close of the war has required the erection of a number of houses, varying from $ seventy-five to one hundred annu- chairs, of all kinds, some of which, in point of beauty and value, are not excelled by any private residences in the State. These with the generally neat appearance of the streets, shaded with majestic elms, make Keene one of the most beautiful 000 pails, and blinds, ally, villages in New-England. The park in the centre of the village, with its grove and soldiers' monument, surrounded by substantial business blocks, makes the place particularly attractive to visitors. It is supplied with an abundance of pure water from a small lake three miles distant, of sufficient elevation to force a stream of water ov- er the roofs of the highest build- thus rendering the place comparatively secure against the ravages of fire. Its advantageous situation, in connection with the ings, enterprise of its citizens, and its lo- it a prospect of future prosperity and continued cal resources, gives growth in manufactures, wealth and population, and, ere long, it will be ranked as one of the cities of New-Hampshire. Employments The inhabitants, are principally engaged in manufacturing and mercantile trade. It is one of the largest centres for trade in the State. The manufactures are varied and extensive. 86,400 sides of leather and 11,500 are annually tanned, valued at $ 624,000. At the Beaver Mills are annually manufactured furniture, chairs, machinery, and other mechanical works, to the value of $ 242,000. There are calf-skins made 60 tons of glue, valued at 30,000; 3,800 chamber-sets, 8 115, soap and candles, §54,500; 5,550 cases of men's and women's boots and shoes, $ 255,000 143,600 000; ; $ 182,866; 260, $43,000; doors, sash, valued at § 125,000 brush handles, $ 14,000; machinery of kinds, §80,000; foundry, all $75,000; pottery works, S 35,000; 700,000 yards of flannel of the best quality, $315,000; 550 sleighs 150 carriages, $65,700 ; and besides gas works, railroad shops, carpenters, butchers, photographers, custom boot and shoe manufacturers, plumbers, organ manufacturer, bookbinders, cloth dryers, tin ware, marble workers, blacksmiths, brick, bakery, hair work, tailors, milliners, and various other kinds of mechanical work too numerous to mention. The total amount in~ vested in manufactories is $ 1,138, 300. 1,221 males, and 109 females are employed, who annually receive for their labor, $636,000. Total value of manufactured goods, $2,757,700. (See statistical table.) Resources. Agriculturial products, $144,134; $636,000; money mechanical labor, &c, $372,350; stocks at interest, $118,910; de- posits in savings banks, $583,338; stock in trade, $ 426,450 from summer ; estimate $ 6,000. and professional services are estimated at $ 300,000 or more. Churches and Sclwols. Congre- The tourists, clerical Rev. W. O. White, pastor; number of members, 90 church valuation, $ 30, First Congregational, Rev. 000. Cyrus Richardson, pastor; members, 290 church value, $ 45,000. Second Congregational, Rev. J. A. Leach, pastor; members, 290; gational Unitarian, ; ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 210 Grace church value, $33,000. Ghurch, (Methodist) Rev. T. L. Flood, members, pastor; 300; church value, $50,000; Baptist, RevW. H. Eaton, D. D., pastor; members, 184; chui'ch valuation, $ 16,000. St. James, (Episcopal,) Rev. George W. Brown, rector; communicants, 100 church value, $ 40,000. St. Bernard's (Catholic,) Rev. D. W. Murphy, priest; members, 1,600; church value, $ 10,000. ; is now buildnew church edifice, (1873). number of churches, 7; number of members, 2,850 church The Baptist society ing a Total ; There are eleven school districts, and thirty schools in Keene. Number of valuation, $223,000. average length for the year, twenty-nine weeks; scholars, 1,190; annual amount of money appropriated for school purposes, $ 14,978. The schools 14. as high as in town stand any town in the in this ; ; volumes or moi'e, 24,150. There are at least six Sundayschool libraries, ranging from 500 to 1000 volumes each. Hotels. Cheshire House, Eagle Hotel, and American House. To400 tal $ value of hotels in the town, 170,000 ; total number of arrivals for the year, 24,300. There are four Livery Stables. livery stables, with fifty-nine hors- State. Keene Faulkner, Esq., 500; George Cook, Esq., 800; J. H. Elliott, Esq., 500 Rev. J. A. Leach, 2,700 Samuel W. Hale, 500; D. W. Gilbert, 400; I. F. Prouty, 400; Gen. S. G. Griffin, 800; C. T. Buffum, 400; Rev. G. W. Brown, 900; Dr. H. H. Darling, 600 Rev. W. H. Eaton, D. D., 900; C. C. Webster, Esq., 500; Rev. D. W. Murphy, 400; G. H. Tilden & Co., 600; Horatio Colony, Esq., 800; Julius N. Morse, 500; Hon. T. M. Edwards, 500; and Samuel Dinsmore, 500. Total number of volumes in libraries of S. Natural History Society valued at $ 12,000. Banks. Cheshire National, Ash- es, was organized in 1872, and has met with eminent success in col- uelot lecting illustrative specimens of the several departments pertain- Cheshire Provident Institution for Savings, and Keene Five Cent Sav- ing to the natural sciences. The interest in this enterprise is grow- ings Bank. ing rapidly and its members have already a museum consisting of numerous objects exemplifying the Sentinel mineral, and animal kingdoms, in their various phases, together with rare and curious works of art. Libraries. Keene Public Libra- setts, volumes Carpenter, M. D., (private), 800; D. H. Woodward, Esq., 500; Rev. E, A. Renouf, 1,000; Messrs. Wheeler and Faulkner, Esqs., 450; G. B. Twitchell, M. D., 1,000; Mrs. Ingersoll, 1,200; Gen. James Wilson, 700 Rev. W. O. White, 1,800 C. ry, 3,000 ; ; A. S. ; National, Keene National, New-Hampshire Newspapers. Cheshire Republican. First ; Settlements. originally granted Keene was by Massachu- under the name of Upper The first settlement was commenced about the year Ashuelot. 1734, by Jeremiah Hall, Elisha Root, Nathaniel Rockwood, Seth Heaton, Josiah Fisher, Nathan Blake, and others. It was incorporated under its present name, April 11, 1753, in honor of an Eng- nobleman, Sir Benjamin Keene. From Hayward's Gazetteer, we lish �211 KEENE. append a few extracts, showing the danger, hardships, and cruelties which the first settlers of Keene were subjected to by Indian incursions. "The usual scourge which attended the frontier settlements visited this town. In 1745, the Indians killed Josiah Fisher, a deacon of the church in 1746, they attacked ; the fort, marched the first detachment of men from this town, in the war of tire revolution, and participated in the battle of Bunker This company (Breed's) Hill. consisted of thirty men. The list of the foot company in Keene, at this time, numbered one hundred soldier, and twenty-six They were, however, discovered by Capt. Ephraim Dorman, in season to prevent their taking it. He was attacked by two tablished Indians, but defended himself suc- in cessfully against them, An the fort. and reached action ensued, in which John Bullard was killed; Mrs. M'Kenney, being out of the fort, was stabbed and died; and Nathan Blake taken prisoner and carried to Canada, where he remained two years. Mr. Blake afterwards returned where he lived 1811, at till to the age of ninety-nine years and five months. was ow all Keene, his death, in When he ninety-four, he married a wid- of sixty. The Indians burnt the buildings in the settlement, including the meeting house. The inhabitants continued in the fort until April, 1747, when the In 1753, town was abandoned. they returned, and recommenced In 1755, the Indians again attacked the fort. Their number was great, and the onset violent, but the vigilance and courage of Capt. Syms successAfter burning fully defended it. their settlements. several buildings, killing cattle, &c, they withdrew. They again invaded the town, but with and influential the alarm the ' 1 1 Sentinel,' at Keene, 1799, is still living in and is the es- "New-Hampshire in this March, town, one of the oldest printers Father United States. deposited his 74th annual vote for State and county officers, on the 11th day of March, 1873.* Keene has been the birth place and residence of many prominent and talented men, who have held many honorable positions, both in the State and Nation. Prentiss A First Ministers. was erected fice 1736. In 1736, church edi- in this town in the Rev. Jacob Bacon was ordained; left in 1747. Rev. Ezra Carpenter settled in 1753 left in 1760. Rev. Clement Sumner, ordained in 1761 left in 1772. Rev. Aaron Hall, settled in ; ; 1778; died in 1814. North by WestBoundaries. moreland, Surry, and Gilsum, east by Sullivan and Roxbury, south by Swanzey, and west by ChesterArea, field and Westmoreland. 22,040 acres; improved land, 11,445 acres. Distances. Ninety miles northwest from Boston, and fifty-five south-west from Concord. Railroads. The railroad facili- little Since writing the above, Mr. Prentiss died, success." Colonel Isaac ; Hon. John Prentiss, who the only protection of the inhabitants. men list forty-five. Wyman, an June 6, 1873, aged 95 years. He was an excellent man in every relation of life, and he died full of both years and honor. Friday, active man, and a brave �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 212 town are good. Cars " Ashuelot" and the on the "Cheshire" railroads leave daily ties of this When the " country. of the for all sections Manchester and Keene Railroad" is completed, thereby giving a more direct communication with the central portion of the State, the railroad facilities of Keene will be nearly perfected. Ken- sington has generally an even surand the soil is deep and fer- face, and well adapted to grazing and produces excellent tillage, The average value crops. of agri- cultural products for each acre of improved land is over $ 14. This all improved land except includes wood land. The State of Illinois averages less than $11, or 22 per cent less than Kensington. The farmers find a ready market at Exeter, three miles distant, for their surplus products, at fair There are some fine farms under a high state of cultivation. prices. From the summit of Fogg's or Moulton's Hill, an extensive view can be had of the broad Atlantic, and many cities and Productions of the $82,794; mechanical labor. $25,650; stocks and money at interest, $ 13, 129 deposits in savings banks, $ 16,856 stock in trade, Resources. soil, ; ; $9,445; $ from summer tourists, 1,200. Churches and Schools. tor Rockingham County. and tannery, a plow manufac and a wheelwright's shop. Congre- gational, Rev. E. D. Eldridge, pas- KENSINGTON. tile, small tory, villages. Many tourists stop through the summer in this ancient and pleasant town. Ponds. Muddy Pond is the only body of water of any note. It derives its name from the turbid appearance of its waters. Employments. Agriculture and shoe business is the principal employment of the people. 120,000 pairs of shoes are annually made, valued at $ 120,000, giving employment to about 40 men. 650,000 feet of lumber, of all kinds, are annually sawed. There is one ; Baptist, salist, ; . Univer- There are two Average length schools in town. of schools for the year, thirty-four weeks. Libraries. Kensington Ladies' Sewing Circle Library, 500 First Settlements. vols. Kensington was settled at a very early period, but the exact date is not known. It was originally a part of Hampton, from which it was detached and incorporated, April 1, 1737. First Ministers. Rev. Jeremiah Fogg, (Congregational,) ordained in 1737, died in 1789; Rev. Naphtali Shaw, ordained in 1793, dismissed in 1812. The Congregational society was drganized in 1737. Boundaries. east by North by Exeter, Hampton and Seabrook, south by South Hampton, and west by East Kingston. Total area, 7,045 acres; improved land, 5,729 acres. Distances. About forty miles south-east from Concord and three south from Exeter. By Railroads. Newburyport and Exeter daily stage to Exeter station, three miles to the and Maine Railroad. Boston When com- it is expected that the Exand Salisbury Railroad will pass through Kensington. pleted, eter �KILKENNY —KINGSTON. KIMvI»V. the soil being of a sandy loam, easy to cultivate, and when properly fertilized, produces good crops. The plain land is rich and very fertile. The highest elevalevel, Coos County. Since the last gazetteer of New-Hampshire was issued, but little if any change has occured in this" town. It is a rough, rocky, and cold township. Along the southern border of the town is a narrow strip of land which is quite productive and easily cultivated. Mountains. Pilot and Willard's mountain include a large portion of this territory they receive the ; tions are from a fact that a hunter called is Near the centre of the located the village, on a large plain. is ; contained 19 inhabitants ; in 1856, 19, and we have no way of knowing any different census, at the present time. Boundaries. North by Stark, east by Milan, Berlin and Randolph, south by Jefferson, and west by Jefferson and Lancaster. Total area, 15,906 acres. The total value of the whole town, is Distances. One hundred and twenty miles north from Concord, and fifteen east from Lancaster. KINGSTON. Rockingham surface of this The County. town is generally The carriage business extensively carried on here, and, with the exception of Concord, more business is done in that line, than at any other point in the State. There are three churches, school house, academy, three hotels, four or five stores, of various kinds, and about one hundred dwelling is about two miles to the railway station, on the Boston and Maine Railroad, at East Kingston. houses. It Employments. The inhabitants are about equally divided between manufacturing, and mercantile trade on one side, and farming on the other. Carriages, to the value of $ 126,000, are annually manufactured, leather, $ 10,000 lumber, ; $5,000, besides sale shoes, and other small mechanical shops. The total value of goods annually manufactured, is $ 163,800. Resources. Annual productions of the soil, $56,303; mechanical labor, $ 20,000. and Village. town, this with his dog. On the east side of the mountain was his camp each day he noticed the dog left him, as he supposed in pursuit of game, but towards night he would return. At last he resolved to follow him and, on the following day, he set out with the dog, and after three days of hunger and fatigue, was brought back to his camp by his faithful guide and companion. Organization. This town was granted to Jonathan Warner and others, June 4, 1774. In 1840, it Hill, Ponds. There are several ponds, the largest of which is Great Pond, which covers about three hundred acres. All the ponds have an area of eight hundred acres. named Willard, was once lost on mountain, while out hunting High Rockrimmon. name of Pilot and Willard's mountain 213 $ 53,600 stocks, and money $ 12,679 deposits in ; at interest, ; savings banks, $13,172; stock in trade, ists, $ 9,495 ; from summer tour- $2,000. Churches and Schools. CongreRev. Jacob Chapman, pastor; Methodist, Rev. Joseph gational, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 214 Hayes, pastor; Union, . died in 1795, aged sixty-five years. There are six schools in town. Average length of schools for the year, twenty-two weeks. Kingston Literary Institution. Academy, John W. Sanborn, prin- Rev. Ward First Ministers. Clark, (Congregational,) ordained in 1725, died in 1737 Rev. Joseph Secombe, settled in* 1737, died in cipal. in Alphia House, Towle's Hotel, and Farmer's Hotel. First Settlements. Kingston was granted by Lieutenant Governor Usher, to James Prescott, Ebenezer Webster, and others from Thayer, D.D., settled in Hotels. Hampton, August 6, 1694, and contained within its borders, East Kingston, Danville and Sandown. The proprietors erected garrisons, and other buildings, and began to cultivate their lands, soon ; 1760 ; Rev. 1762, Amos Tappan, ordained died in 1771; Rev. 1776, E. died in 1812. North by BrentBoundaries. wood, east by East Kingston, south by Newton and Plaistow, and west Hampstead and Danville. by Area, 12,188 acres; area of improved land, 5,786 acres. Thirty-eight miles Distances. south-east from Concord, and six south from Exeter. But they were soon attended with By daily stage to Railroad. East Kingston station, on Boston and Maine Railroad, two miles troubles from the hostile Indians, distant. after they obtained their charter. which had a discouraging effect upon the infant settlement. In 1707, Stephen and Joel Gilman, were ambushed between Exeter and Kingston, but fortunately made their escape. Again in 1712, Stephen Gilman and a comrade, Ebenezer Stevens, were attacked and wounded, and Gilman taken and put to death. Jabez Colman and son were killed while laboring in the field, in 1724, and at the same time four children were taken one escaped, and the others were redeemed. Ancient French coins, and Indian implements of various kinds, have been ploughed up near the ponds. Major Ebene- — zer Stevens, one of the first settlers, was a very distinguished and useful citizen. Kingston was also the residence of the Hon. Josiah Bartlett, who was first govei-nor of the State, under its free constitution. He was a valuable and useful man, both in the town and State, He LACONIA. Belknap County. This town was disannexed from the eastern section of the town of Meredith and incoi-porated under the name of Laconia, in July, 1855. small township, but the good, and, when It is a soil is properly culti- vated, yields abundant crops. It is watered on its eastern border by Long Bay and Winnipiseogee river, which separates it from Gilford. A portion of Winni- squam Lake lies in the south-east- ern part, near the village of Laconia. This lake is a beautiful sheet of water, about six miles in length, and from one half to two miles in width. A small steamboat plies on its waters during the warm season, to the order of With picnics and private parties. these advantages for varied recreations, Laconia has become quite popular as a resort for summer �215 LACONIA. The Winnipiseogee tourists. er in its riv- passage from Long Bay to comes from any car manufactory in New England. Unlike most Winnisquam lake, for the distance of two miles, furnishes some of the best water power in the State, which is improved to the extent of over 1,400 horse power in the manufactories of this character, their shops are so arranged, that every part of a car, from the most simple bolt to the wheels and two shops, with the exception of the Lake Laconia and villages, axle. Village. Lake Village, lying this town and partly in Villages. partly in Gilford, Long is situated at the foot of bay, and on Winnipiseogee About one mile from Lake on the Winnipiseogee, and on the shore of Lake Winnesquam, is located the thriving vilriver. Village, lage of Laconia. scription these of villages, see Employments. Laconia is a large manufacturing and mercantile town, being excelled by but one in the State in proportion to At Laconia village Car Manufacturing Company. They employ over two hundred men, who anits is population. situated the Raulet nually receive for their labor, while the annual production of various kinds, is valued at For many years over $500,000. they manufactured only baggage cars; but for several years past they have been increasing their $ 150,000, facilities for the manufacture of passenger cars, and at the present time (1873) they manufacture every species of cars from common baggage, to the finest palace cars that run over our railroads. Some of the splendid palace cars seen on the Montreal, Vermont Central, Northern and Concord railroads, are made by the skilled workmen of this company. Their work is pronounced as good and as handsomely finished, as made is their in own This gives them an advan- tage in competing with the who purchase ufacturers mantheir wheels, springs, bolts, &c, from other shops. The annual value of manufactured productions has increased from $280,000 to $500,000, within the past three their years. The Belknap For further de- Gilford. town springs, cotton and woolen mills have the capacity of employ- ing 90 males and over 300 females, and annually turn out manufactured goods to the value of $ 756,000. They are at present making some changes in their business and consequently are not in operation. There are five hosiery mills, usually employing 84 males and 166 fe- males, and annually producing 262, 000 dozens of cotton and merino One of not in operation. There is an iron foundery for loom castings, &c. a machine shop for mill work, shafting, and hose, valued at $353,000. the mills at present is ; machinery, grist mill, saw mills, and various other mechanical shops. The employed tories, total number of hands in the various when manufac- are in operation, all is males, 447, females 508, and the annual value of goods manufactured, is $ 1,814,500. Resources. Productions of the soil, $66,157; mechanical labor, $351,950; stocks and money at interest, $56,150; deposits in savings banks, $ 148,280 stock in trade, ; $ 107,000; professional business, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 216 $60,000; from summer tourists, $ 2,000. Churches and Schools. CongreW. F. Bacon, pastor; Unitarian, Rev. C. Fowler, pastor; Catholic, Father M. J. Goodwin, priest; Methodist, Rev. B. W. Chase, pastor; Freewill gational, Rev. H. Lyford, pasThere are eight schools in town, five of which are graded. Average length of schools for the Baptist, Rev. F. tor. year, twenty-six weeks. amount of money The total appropriated for school purposes, is $2,183.60. The Laconia Libraries. Libra- ry Association has a fund to the amount of $ 1,500 to establish a Public Library at Laconia Village. Hon. O. A. library, J. 1,200 Vaughan, private volumes; Judge E. A. Hibbard, 1,200 volumes. Newspaper Laconia Democrat. . (See tables.) warm in the season, steamboats are in readiness, on the arrival of the trains, to convey passengers to Centre Harbor, Wolfeborough, Alton Bay, and other important points in and around the lake. LANCASTER. Coos County. Lancaster was formerly the whole shire town of Coos county. The population, after the introduction of the Grand Trunk Railway, increased quite rapidly in the northern section of the county, and Colebrook was assigned as shire town for the North- ern Judicial District. ows and The meadtown are intervals in this considered the most extensive and finest there are in the whole valley of the Connecticut, extending back nearly a mile The soil to the uplands. of these intervals is allu- and produces excellent crops of corn, oats and grass; while the vial Banks. Laconia National Bank, Belknap Savings Bank, and Laconia Savings Bank. (See tables.) Hotels. Mount Belknap House, Lake Village Laconia Hotel, and Willard House, at Laconia Vil; lage. First Settlements and First Min- (See Meredith.) Boundaries. North and northeast by Long Bay, east by Gilford, south by Sanbornton, and west and north-west by Meredith. Area of improved land, 4,702 acres. Distances. Twenty-five miles north from Concord to Gilford Court House in Laconia Village. Railroads. The Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad passes along the eastern and north-eastern border of the town, through Laconia and Lake Villages, thence to the Weirs, landing at the outlet of Winnipiseogee Lake, where, uplands, when raise fine pi'operly cultivated, wheat and other crops. The annual value of its agricultu- exceeds that of any ral products other town in the county, and it ranks as the twelfth town in the State in agriculture. There ister. that is is no town more in the State pleasantly situated for mountain scenery than LanThe town itself is not fine caster. mountainous, but towering mountains can be seen on every hand. At the south and south-east, the Franconia hills and the whole range of the White Mountains are in full view ; and in the north east the Stratford or with and 1 ' Percy Peaks, many of the Green Mountains are distinctly visible west; while before you in Vermont to the is the with its meandering Connecticut broad, cultivated intervals �217 LANCASTER. dotted with beautiful farm houses the whole presenting a picture of nature and art combined, worthy of the pencil of a limner's brightest skill. Rivers and Ponds. Connecticut River washes its north-western border for about ten miles. It is about 20 rods wide at this point, very deep and crooked. Israel's River passes through the town in a north-westerly direction, and affords some valuable water power. There are several ponds, the largest of which is Martin Meadow Pond, named for a hunter who frequented this locality many years ago. This communicates with Little Pond. The Baker Pond, one mile north of the village, is a pleasant sbeet of water and is situated so near the Connecticut that, by a short canal, logs are run into it from that river, thus affording remarkable facilities for the steam saw mill, on the track of the railroad, near the inlet. Minerals. Limestone is found in limited quantities. Villages. On Israel's river and about one mile from the Connecticut, is located the large and pleas- ant village of Lancaster. The fine country which surrounds it, the excellent roads, and pleasant drives, together with the magnificent mountain scenery on every side, have rendered it very attractive as a summer resort, for the denizens of our large cities and villages. From the cupola of the Lancaster House nearly as fine a view of river, country, and mountain scenery can be obtained as in any other section of the State. The streets are wide and beautifully shaded, while the business blocks and pri- vate residences, betoken an air of neatness, so much admired by every lover of a village home. The river passes through nearly the center of the village, and is spanned by two substantial bridges, the one on Main street being a In its passage fine structure. through the village it furnishes some fine water power, which is There is generally improved. one paper mill, two saw mills capable of sawing 4,500,000 feet of lumber annually, one carriage factory, one of the largest grist-mills in the State, door, sash and blind factory, furniture shop, foundry, machine shop, tannery, starch mill, two printing offices, shoe shops, harness shops, blacksmith tailors &c. value of goods annually manufactured in the village, including meal and flour ground, is It is the estimated at $300,000. centre of a large mercantile trade. shops, The marble shop, total There are between twenty and thirty stores, of all kinds, with a There capital of over $200,000. are also one bank, two hotels, five church edifices, with another in process of erection, one large graded school house, academy, court house and jail, insurance, express, telegraph, and post offices, twelve lawyers, six physicians, two denThere are about three tists, &c. hundred dwelling houses and fifteen hundred inhabitants in the village. At South Lancaster there is a large steam saw mill doing an There are extensive business. four large potato starch mills in town, and an excellent fair ground and race course where annual fairs and races are held. Employments. The inhabitants in their vocation are about equal- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 218 between agricultural on and manufacturing, mercantile trade and professional business on the other. 4,700 bushels ly divided one side, of corn, 2,300 bushels of wheat, 31, 000 bushels oats, 115,000 bushels potatoes, 68,000 lbs. butter, 27,000 maple sugar, and 5,833 tons of hay are annually produced; 115, lbs. 000 clapboards, 1,000,000 shingles and laths, and 8,500,000 feet of boards and dimension timber are annually sawed, valued at $ 139, 000 45,000 bushels of grain of all kinds, ground, valued at $ 60,000 350 tons of manilla and straw wrapping paper, valued at $42,000 ; 150 to 200 tons potato starch, worth from $ 15,000 to $ 30,000 carriages $ 20,000 sash and blinds, $ 6,000 furniture, $ 12,000 machine shop, $ 15,000 harness-making, $ 10,000, ; ; ; ; besides printing, foundry, boots and shoes, tin ware, marble work, and various other smaller shops. The value of goods of all annually manufactured is $ 403,200. (See tables.) Productions of the Resources. total kinds soil, $ 181,344; mechanical labor, $ 95,800 money at interest, $ 45, 450 deposits in savings bank, $ 10, 334 stock in trade, $ 200,000 professional business, S 80,000 from summer tourists, $ 10,000. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. H. V. Emmons, pastor Baptist, Rev. Kilburn Holt, pastor; Methodist, Rev. Otis Cole, ; ; ; ; ; ; pastor; Unitarian, Rev. Clark, pastor ; Lyman Catholic, Father I. H. Noiseaux, priest. The foundation for an Episcopal church edifice is now (1873) being laid. There appropriated for school purposes, $ 3,181. There is quite a fund for public schools. The whole number of scholars in town is 563. Literary Institution. Lancaster Academy is a flourishing institution, and holds three terms a year. Libraries. Lancaster Puplic Library, 1,600 volumes; Judge W. Ladd's private library, 1,200 vols Hiram A. Fletcher Esq., 4,000 vols; Ossian Ray, Esq., 1,200 vols; Jacob Benton, Esq. 1,000 vols; Col. H. O. Kent, 1,000 vols. Bank. The County of Coos Savings Bank. (See tables.) Newspapers. The Coos Republican and the Independent Gazette. (See tables.) Hotels. Lancaster House and American House. Total number of arrivals, for the year, 6,000. There is a livery stable attached to each house. First Settlements. Lancaster was granted to Captain David Page and others, July 6, 1763. Mr. Page with his family, and in company with Edward Buckman and Emmons Stockwell, made the settlement, April 19, 1764. first The war of the revolution impeded the progress of the settlement for fear of Indian incursions. All but Stockwell left the settlement and fled for safety to older towns S. he determined to stay and risk the consequences. Many others were induced to return through his courageous example, but the town did not increase very rapidly having only 161 inhabitants in 1790. It originally called " Upper was are fifteen schools in town, three of which are graded; average length for the year, thirty-one Coos." From 1790 Lancaster has been advancing steadily in population and wealth, and is now one of the most important towns in tho weeks; annual amount of money State. �219 LANDAFF. Rev. Joseph First Minister. Willard installed in July, 1794 dismissed in 1822. Boundaries. North by Northumberland, east by Killkenney, south by Jefferson, Whitefield and Dal ton, and west by Guildhall and Area, 23,480 Lunenburg, Vt. area of improved land, 15, acres ; ; 394 acres. One hundred and Distances. miles north of Concord. (by railroad) thirty-seven this town in a northerly and south- erly direction. Grafton County. town farmers is are their labor. The soil of very fertile, and the well rewarded for There are many fine as Landaff. Rivers and Mountains. The wild passes from southeast to north-west, through the Amonoosuck southerly part of the town, and the Great Amonoosuck passes through the north-westerly extremity. These rivers afford some of the best water privileges to be found In the east part is Landaff Mountain, in the centre Cobble Hill, and in the west Bald in the county. which the are principal elevations. Veins of Magnetic Minerals. iron ore have been discovered in Cobble Hill. Employments. of the and 450,000 clap- 880,000 shingles, boards are annually produced. Also 344 tons of potato starch are annually manufactured, valued at $44,200 using 75,000 bushels of potatoes in its manufacture. Two hundred tons of lime is annually made, valued at $ 1,600 and 45,800 pounds of maple sugar manufactured. soil, $ 163,537 ; Productions of the mechanical labor, $18,100; stocks and money at in$26,150; deposits in savstock in trade, ings banks, $ 759 $ 16,350 professional business &c, terest, ; $ farms under a high state of cultivation, producing excellent crops of wheat, corn, oats, barley and potatoes. But one town in the county produces as many potatoes Hill, lumbering. boards &c, ; LANDAFF. this of feet Resources. Railroad. The White Mountain extension of the Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad passes through and agriculture in 2,950,000 A inhabitants large portion are engaged 10,000. MethoChurches and Schools. Church, Rev. Joseph E. Robbins, pastor Union society at Landaff centre, Rev. Albert Gordon, pastor. There are ten schools in town average length for the year, seventeen weeks. Landaff was First Settlements. granted January 3, 1764, to James Avery and others, but the grantees failing to comply with the conditions of the charter, it was declared to be forfeited, and was then granted to Dartmouth College. After the revolution, on the ground that the adjudication of the forfeiture was irregular the original grantees set up their claims and several dist ; ; ' cases were finally the tried by the court, and claims of the grantees, were sustained. Boundaries. North by Lisbon, east by Lincoln, south by Benton, and west by Bath. Area, acres; improved land, 14,071 29,200 acres. miles north-west from Concord, and twelve north-east from Haverhill. Distances. Railroads. Ninety-five The White Moun- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 220 tain (N. H.,) Railroad passes through this town, but the nearest station is at Lisbon, three and one town was named in honor of Governor Langdon, and was incorporated January 11, 1787. First half miles. Minister. A Congrega- Church was formed in 1792 Rev. Abner Kneeland, ordained in tional LANGDON. Sullivan County. Langdon is and high state of cultivation, producing dismissed in 1810. Boundaries. North by Charlestown, east by Acworth, south by Alstead and Walpole, and west by Walpole and Charlestown. Area, excellent crops of corn, oats, hay 9,891 acres. This town, for many years, &c. has been noted for its large, handsome cattle, and, in fact, everything pertaining to agriculture, bears strong marks that farming is not a secondary business with Distances. Fifty miles west from Concord and eighteen southwest from Newport. a small town, both The population. in territory soil is very pro- ductive, and many farms are under a the inhabitants. River. A considerable branch of Cold River passes in a southerly direction through this town, and unites with the main branch, near the south line. Employments. The inhabitants are principally engaged in farming, man which yields to the husband- a rich reward. In propor- Langdon the most wealthy farming town tion to the population, is in the State . 360,000 feet of boards are annually sawed. Productions of the f74,800; mechanical labor, $ 2,500 stocks and bonds, $ 6,700 money at interest, $22,626; deposResources. soil, ; its in savings banks, stock in trade, $ 3,500. $28,098; Churches and Schools. Congre- gational, Rev. Seth Hinkley, pas- tor ; Universalist, . There are Ave schools; average length for the year, twenty-one weeks. Library. The Union Library has about ninety volumes. First Settlers. Seth Walker, Nathaniel Rice and Jonathan Willard settled here in 1773. The 1805 ; Railroad. South Charlestown, on the Sullivan Railroad, distant three miles. Stage runs to Cold River depot, and Bellows Falls. LEBANOK. Grafton County. the largest Lebanon is and most important town in Grafton county, in point of wealth, manufactures and population, and ranks as the fifth town in the county in the value of its ag- ricultural products. It is situated on the Connecticut, and is the southern town in the county, on the river. The town is noted for the enterprising spirit of its inhabitants, and but few towns in the State, have made more rapid progress in its manufactures and population for the past ten years, having increased its population fully one thousand, and doubled its manufactured productions. The surface is broken with hills, which produce fine pasturage for cattle, sheep, and horses. Many of the hills, however, are capable of cultivation, and produce excellent crops of wheat, corn, potatoes and grass, while the fine intervals on the Connecticut and Mascomy yield abundant crops of corn, oatg �LEBANON. and grass. Some of the finest views of the Connecticut valley can be obtained from some of the farm fields in this town. Rivers. Besides the Connecticut, 221 goods manufactured Cole, Bugbee employs 35 is $700,000. & Co's machine shop, men ; annual pay roll, $20,000; value of production of water wheels, circular saw mills Martin $70,000. machine shop, manu- which washes and castings, it is Buck & its western borders, watered by the Mascomy River, which passes nearly through the centre of the town, in a westerly direction, and* affords some of the water power in the bounty. its source from Mascomy Lake, on the eastern border of the town. At the outlet of the lake, is a substantial dam, which regulates finest It has the supply of water, thereby mak- ing it a reliable stream to erect manufactories on. In its passage of eight miles from the lake to the Connecticut it falls nearly four hundred feet. At the Villages. comy lake, is Mas- outlet of situated the pleasant of East Lebanon. At this village is located W. O. Has- little village kell's establishment, for the ufacturing of school furniture man; also a mill for wood-working machinThere are several other small ery. shops, school house, post office, and twenty or thirty dwelling houses. About four miles from East Lebanon on the Mascomy, is situated the large manufacturing village of Lebanon. The river, in its descent through the village, (less than a mile) has a fall of over one hundred feet. In this village, is located the celebrated Sturtevant Manufacturing Company, for the manufacture of doors, sash, blinds, chamber furniture, and finishing for builders and contractors. It is the largest establishment of the kind in New-England. They em- ploy over 400 men and boys, who annually receive for their labor, $ 168,000, while the annual value of Co., planers, mortising chines &c. and employ 8 men ma- facture annual production, $25,000 .« Shepard ; Organ Company, employs 25 men, annual production, $42,000. Granagricultural works, annually manufacture 550 mowing machines, valued at $ 44,000. Mascomy Edge Tool Company annually make 2,300 dozen scythes, valued at $25,300. Goodrich & Baker, stair builders, and stair rails, products, $ 10,000. Shaw, Hurlburt & Co., grist mill, ite annually grind, 65,000 bushels grain all kinds, valued at $75,000. There are also manufactured, carof riages, $6,000; 3,500 dozen rakes, $7,000; 1,000 dozen snaths, $7,200; $5,000; soap, $5,000; besides boots and shoes, tailors, tin-workers, blacksmiths, house printing, carpenters, &c. of goods of all The total value kinds annually manufactured in this village, is estimated at over $ 1,100,000. There is a handsome common in the centre of the village, of an area of two acres, neatly laid out in walks, and beautifully shaded with the elm and maple. Around this common are located the principal business buildings and some very fine residences. At the north west corner of the common, on the opposite side of the street, the ground has been excavated for the purpose of laying the foundation for one of the largest hotels in the There are between thirty State. and forty stores, of all kinds, two hotels, four church edifices, three �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 222 school houses, twobanks,one newsoffice, telegraph and express office, insurance offices, four lawyers, six physicians, and two den- paper tists, besides various other profesThere are about Although Leba- Employments. non is considered one of the best farming towns in the State, still it has to be ranked as a manufacturing and mercantile town, as the and probusiness is more than double that of all the farm produc- sional businesses. receipts for labor, trade 400 dwelling houses, and 2,500 inhabitants. West from the village, fessional on a bluff, is to be located the new tions in town. The capital invest- cemetery. There are some beautiful dells in these grounds, and when they are laid out by the skillful hand of Kev. Mr. Downs, it ed in manufactories will be a lovely spot for the repose of the silent dead. There is (See tables.) Resources. new is $ 612,000. employing 591 males and 45 females, and annually producing goods to the value of $ 1,221,600. Productions of the $171,249; mechanical labor, $314,800; stocks and bonds, $77, high school building at an expense of $ 20,000. When all these new improvements are completed, the people of Lebanon can truly boast as having one of the pleasantest vil- stock in trade, $ 173,940 professional business, $95,000; from lages in the State. summer being built (1873) West Lebanon a village is situa- ted on the Connecticut, opposite White River Junction, and at the terminus of the Northern (N. H.) Railroad. It is one of the finest little villages in the State, and becoming quite a resort mer tourists, for is sum- being near one of the greatest railroad centres in New- England. A bridge over the Connecticut connects it with Hartford, Vt. There are five or six stores, of all varieties, one fine hotel, church, school house, grist-mill, lumber mill &c, and seventy-five dwelling houses. The street, running parallel with the Connecticut is handsomely shaded. On a hill back of the village, and overlooking the valley of the Connecticut and on to the green hills of Vermont, is located Tilden Female Seminary. No more lovely spot for an institution of this character can be found in this country. (See Literary Institutions.) soil, 900; money 592 at interest, $94,195; in savings deposits bank, $ 155, ; ; tourists, $ 2,000. Churches and Schools. 1st Congregational, Rev. Charles A. Downs, pastor; Methodist, Rev. Charles E. Hall, pastor; Baptist, Rev. H. F. Barnes, pastor Catholic, Rev. M. J. Goodwin, priest; Universalist, no pastor 2d Con; ; gregational, (at West Lebanon,) Rev. A. B. Rich, D. D., pastor; There is a Unitarian Society in town. There are twenty-two schools, seven of which am graded average length for me year, twenty-three weeks total amount annually appropriated for school purposes, value of $4,570.70; ; ; school houses, $30,000. Literary Female Tilden Institutions. Seminary, Prof. Hiram Orcutt, Principal. Rev. C. A. Cabinet. Lebanon Downs village has the variety of minerals (it is at largest said) of any cabinet in the State. Library. sociation. Lebanon Library As- �223 LEBANON Granite State Free H. Cheney, Editor. (See Newspaper. Press, E. tables.) Banks. National Bank of Lebanon, and Lebanon Savings Bank. (See tables.) Lafayette Hotel, HamHotels. ilton House. Southworth's Hotel, West Lebanon. There are five livery stables at horses, with and two Lebanon with 53 at West Lebanon the first Lebanon was granted by Gov. Benning Wentworth to William Dana, John Hanks, Daniel Blodgett, Samuel Penhallow, John Storrs and 58 othThe town was ers, July 4th, 1761. to be six miles square, and the conditions of the charter were that every grantee, for every fifty acres in his share, should plant and cultivate five acres within five years, and reserve all the pine trees fit for masting for the royal navy; that from a tract of land near the centre of the town, every grantee should have one acre as a town lot that if demanded, one ear of Indian corn should be paid as annual rent for the space of ten years the tirst rent to be paid Dec. 25, 1762. The Governor reserved five hundred acres for himself, as he did in all town grants he made. Gov. John ; his successor, disap- He was male child born. born July 11, 1766. Sarah Jones, born December 22d, 1764, was the Among first female child born. other early settlers were Oliver Davidson, Elijah Dewey, Jairus Jones, came who with their families, in the autumn of aniel Porter, Silas 18 horses. First Settlements. Wentworth, and Mrs. Downer the first white woman who spent a night in town. Thomas Waterman was family, Nath- 1763. Waterman and eleven others followed soon after. After the Revolution, and Vermont had petitioned to the government to be received into the an independent Confederacy, as State, many of the towns on this side of the Connecticut wished to There were sixteen of these towns, of which Lebanon was one, and so earnest were they in their opinions be united with Vermont. they refused to delegates send which formed the constitution of New-Hampshire. They received no encouragement from Congress, and, after their delegates had taken their seats in the Vermont Assembly, they wished their towns to be set off into a separate county this request was not granted, and they left the Thus ended Assembly the in disgust. first secession movement after the Revolution. The first settlers were principally pointed in not having these lands willed to him, set aside all the titles of these lands in the State, and granted them to the actual from Lebanon, Connecticut hence the present name. First Minister. Mr. Treadway upon them. Four persons viz., William Dana, Levi Hyde, Paul Estabrooks and one other, ed here a few months in 1766. A Congregational Church was esThe Rev. tablished in 1771. Isaiah Potter was ordained and settlers spent the second winter in this town, near the mouth of White river. William Downer with his wife and eight children came on July 11, 1763. This was the first : was the first minister, installed pastor, He who August preach- 25, 1772. died July 2d, 1817, having been pastor of the church forty -five years. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 224 North by Hanover, by Enfield, south by Plainfield and west by Hartford, Vermont. Area, 23,000 acres; area of improved land, 16,429 acres. Boundaries. east Distances. miles Sixty-four from Concord five miles south from Dartmouth College, and twenty-eight south from Haverhill. The Northern (N. Railroad. H.) railroad passes through this town, in an easterly and westerly direction. There are three stations in town, viz., East Lebanon, Lebanon, West Lebanon. north-west, by rail, The is soil hard, but by careful cultivation, is made very productive, and the farmers are well rewarded for their efforts &c. Rivers and Ponds. oats, bar- ley, It is well watered by Lamprey, Little, North and Oyster Rivers. These rivers furnish abundant water power. Oyster River has its source from Wheelwright Pond in the north part. This pond is the largest body of water in town, covering 165 acres. It is memorable on account of a battle fought on its shores, between a body of Indians and two companies of rangers, under Captains Floyd and Wiswell in 1690, Captain Wiswell and twelve men lost their lives in this engagement. Employments. Agriculture is the principal habitants. employment of the inThere are excellent clay beds here, for the manufacture of brick, which is carried on pretty extensively. 725,000 feet of boards, &c, and Resources. $ 63,895 soil, $ Productions of the mechanical labor, stocks and money at in$ 28,732 deposits in savings 10,000 terest, ; ; ; banks, $34,145; stock in trade, $9,555; from summer tourists, $2,000. Churches and Schools. gational church, Rev. J. Congre- W. Lees, Union church, Rev. A. G. Cumings, pastor, There are seven schools in town. Average length pastor; of schools for the year, nineteen weeks. Lee Sunday Hill School Library, 700 volumes. of Lee, in some portions, by good crops of corn, ; Libraries. LEE. Strafford County. are annually sawed 6,000 pairs of shoes, are annually manufactured. 160,000 shingles Lee was origDurham, and was First Settlements. inally a part of incorporated January 16, 1766. Rev. Samuel First Minister. Hutchins, settled in 1792. Boundaries. North by Barrington and Madbury, east by Durham, south by New Market and Epping, and west by Nottingham and Barrington. Area, 11,625 acres ; improved land, 8,993 acres. Thirty-one Distances. miles Concord and twelve south-west from Dover. Railroads. Four miles to NewMarket station. The Nashua and Rochester Railroad, to be completed in 1874, will pass through this south-east from town. LEMFSTER, Sullivan County. The surface of Lempster is broken and uneven, but the soil is fertile, and, by careful cultivation, is made to yield good crops of wheat, corn, oats, and potatoes. This town Rivers and Ponds. is well watered by numerous small streams. A branch of Su- �225 LINCOLN. gar River, and the south and -west branches of Cold River, afford conveniences for water machin- Sand Pond ery. town and lies partly in this partly in Marlow. It is Dodge 420 rods long and 70 wide. Pond, near the centre, covers about 50 acres, and, near the western boundary, is a pond 320 rods the town is long, and 80 wide, very pleasantly situated, and, on many some of elevations, its affords which attracts fine scenery, the attention of tourists, who annually visit here, to spend a few weeks in the summer. Employments. the principal Agriculture is of the &c, and 1,160,000 feet of boards, 100,000 shingles are annually saw- 200 dozen rakes are manufac- ed. tured, besides there is one wheel- and one harness shop. pounds of maple sugar are annually made. wright 20,000 Resources. Productions of the $50,910; mechanical labor, $ 12,600 stocks and money at indeposits in savterest, $ 10,225 ings banks, $21,456; stock in soil, ; ; trade, $3,600; from summer tour- $3,000. ists, Congre- Churches and Schools. gational Church, Rev. John he-, Methodist church, Rev. Geo. F. Wells, pastor; Uni- bosquet, pastor versalist, schools, ; There are Average length of . nine schools. for the year, nineteen weeks. Hotel. Forest House. Lempster First Settlements. was granted to Richard Sparrow and sixty-one others, October 5, Emigrants from Connecti1761. cut , A 1831. settled here in 1770. Elias Congregational church in November, 1761. Boundaries. North by Unity, east by Goshen and Washington, south by Marlow, and west by AcArea worth. Area 21,410 acres. of improved land, 11,359 acres. Forty-two miles Distances. west from Concord, and about nine south-east from Newport. Railroads. Nine miles, by daily stage, to Newport, on the Sugar The Windsor River Railroad. and Forest Line Railroad, if ever built, will pass through this town. L,INCOl,N. manufacturing carried on pretty extensively. is Rev. Minister. was organized empl^ment although people, First Fisher, ordained in 1787, died in Grafton County. Lincoln is one of the mountain towns in Northern New-Hampshire, and a great resort for visitors who are White the through traveling Mountain region. It is estimated that over eight thousand people come within its borders annually. The scenery, in and around the town, is grand and romantic in the extreme. The views obtained from the Flume House, are not surpassed by any hotels in the mountains. Directly in front is Mount Liberty, with the fancied resemblance to the profile of George Washington. On the north is the picturesque notch, on the south the whole valley of the Pemigewassett is brought to view with its pleasant intervals, and the towering hills on either side, the whole presenting views of nature rarely excelled in this The soil yields small country. owing to the early frosts town is subjected to. Rivers and Ponds. The middle crops, the branch of Pemigewassett River, having its source in Ferrin's pond, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 226 in the south part of Franconia, town near the passes through this center. Bog, Fish, and Loon ponds are the principal bodies of water. The inhabitants are principally devoted to attend- ing to the wants of tourists who frequent the town in the summer. Not over one thousand acres of the land is improved. Resources. Productions of the mechanical labor, $6,878; $ 1,500; deposits in savings banks, soil, from summer tourists, $30,000. There is one school in average length for the year, twenty-two weeks. Hotels. Flume House, Tuttle House. First Organization. Lincoln was granted to James Avery, January 31, 1764. The first settlement is not known. Incorporated Schools. town and cultivated, prowhile the soil, on the intervals and uplands is strong and deep, affording many fine erly fertilized Employments. $480; in the value of its manufactured productions the sixth. The surface is uneven. The soil, on the plain land, is light.but, when prop- ; in 1764. North by Franconia, east by ungranted lands, south by Woodstock and west by LanBoundaries. Area, 32,456 acres. Dista?ices. Eighty miles north from Concord, and twenty east from Haverhill. Bail roads. Nearest Railroad daff. is Plymouth, by stage, twenty-two miles, on the Boston Concord and Montreal Railroad. When completed, the Bristol Branch and Montreal Railroads will pass through this town. station LISBON. Grafton County. Lisbon is one of the most important towns in the county, both in point of agriculture, and as a manufacturing town; ranking in agriculture as the fourth town in the county ; and duces fine crops ; farms, producing Excellent crops of wheat, oats, potatoes and hay. There are but two towns in the county which produce as many of wheat, and none as bushels many potatoes. River and Fond. Lower Ammonoosuc River runs in a south-west direction through the whole ex- Mink Pond tent of the town. in the southern part, and, at lies its some good water outlet, furnishes privileges. Blueberry Mountain Mountain. the highest elevation. is Iron ore, in large Minerals. quantities, is found in the south- eastern part. Most of the ore which supplied the Franconia furnace was mined in this locality. Gold, in a quartz form, is found in various localities in Lisbon and vicinity. There is now (1873) one quartz mill, for gold, in operation which meeting with good sucunder the supervision of Prof. J. H. Rae. There is other is cess. It is quartz in town which, when pulverized, makes an excellent fertilizer. It is " Stevens' called Mineral Fertilizer." Limestone, in considerable quantities, is found in various parts. The future prospects of Lisbon, in point of mineral wealth, look very flattering. On the Ammonoosuc, midway between Wells Riv- Villages. about er and Littleton, is located the busy manufacturing village of Lisbon. The B. C. & M. Railroad, �LISBON. passes the village, which affords it excellent railroad facilities. Here are establishments for the 227 tourists. their Over two hundred, spend summer vacation here. Employments. Agriculture is the employment of the peo- manufacture of carriages, (on an principal extensive scale,) potato starch, piano sounding-boards, boxes, kits, excelsior, bobbins, shoe pegs, and various other smaller shops, too numerous to mention. There are also one church, a fine school house, fifteen or twenty stores of various kinds, one hotel, express and telegraph office, post office, one lawyer, five physicians, two dentists, three insurance agents, ple, but, as and some other professional busiIt is a very pleasant village, and some of the business buildings and private residences, are fine ness. structures. Sugar Hill is a pretty, village on a commanding -eminence of the same name, in the eastern part of the town. Here is one church edifice, owned jointly by the Freewill Baptists and Adsituated ventists, a fine town hall, which is occupied for election purposes, by the town, on alternate years, (a similar hall located in Lisbon village, proper, being used half the time) a carriage, blacksmith, and shoe shop, a general store, one or two forty and some thirty or dwellings, with two or three groceries, summer boarding houses. Summer Resorts. The village can be seen, manufacturing and mercantile trade, is an important branch of business. 3,500 bushels of wheat, 26,000 bushels oats, 11 1,000 bushels of potatoes, 4,500 tons hay, 40,000 lbs. of but- cheese, and 30,000 maple sugar, are annually produced, There are also manuter, 12,000 lbs. lbs. factured, 200 tons of potato starch, valued at $ 23,000; 20,000 bushels shoe pegs, 100,000 rough bobbins, valued at $19,000; 38,000 bushels grain ground, valued at $55,000; 1,800,000 feet of lumber, of all kinds, valued at $21,900; besides carriages, piano sounding-boards, boxes, excelsior, Stevens' mineral fertilizer, quartz mills also blacksmith, shoe shop, tin shops, &c. The whole amount of goods annually manufactured, is estimated at $ 280,900. Productions of the Resources. soil, $194,017; mechanical labor, ; $61,000; money at interest, $57, 670; deposits in savings banks, $8,224; from stock in trade, $52,770; summer tourists, $8,000; professional business, $ 50,000. MethChurches and Schools. Rev. J. H. Brown, pastor; Freewill Baptist, Rev. John Chamberlin, pastor; Advent, (Su gar Hill) Rev. J. II. Shipman, pastor. There are eleven schools Average length of in town. schools for the year, seventeen weeks. Total amount of money annually appropriated for school odist, is surrounded by a farming community, which is unsurpassed by Northern New-Hampany in shire. It is but a short distance from the White Mountains and Franconia Hills; being but 15 miles to the Profile House, and 35 The to the Crawford House. beautiful scenery about town, and pleasant views and drives make it a desirable locality for summer M purposes, $ 1,996.64. Library. Lisbon Village Libra- ry Association, 1,000 volumes. Hotel. Ammonoosuc House. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 228 stocks and bonds, $ 21,20f Lisbon was First Settlements. granted to Joseph Burt and others, August 6, 1763, under the name of " Concord." November 20, 1768, it was again granted to Leonard $45,500 Whiting and others, under the name of "Gunthwait." Soon after, its former name was resumed, and One Churches and Schools. Presbyterian Church, valued at $8,000; There are four schools; average length for the year, thirty weeks. There is one private Library of over 400 volumes. First Settlement. This town was originally a part of Nashua, and called Natticutt or Brent* n\ F-<—i It was incorporated by Massachusetts in 1734, and chartered by New-Hampshire, June, 5, 1749. The first setlement was commenced in 1720. Hon. Wyseman Clag- retained until ceived its 1817, it re- Elder Josiah Minister. First when present name. Juimby was ordained in 1800. North by Littleton Boundaries. and Bethlehem, east by Franconia, south by Landaft", and west by Lyman. Area, 29,130 acres; area improved land, 17,417 acres. Twenty miles north- Distances. from Haverhill, and eightynine miles north from Concord. Boston, Concord & Railroads. Montreal Railroad passes, in a north-easterly and south-westerly direction through the town. east LITCHFIKID. Hillsborough County. Litch- a small but wealthy town, situated on the east side of Merrifield is mack The River. soil is rich, and very productive, the farmers receiving a good return for their labor, and a ready market, in Nashua or Manchester, for their sur- But few farming plus products. districts in the State offer more encouraging inducements, to the farmer, than this town. Employments. Farming is the employment of the principal habitants; the eighty in- men who own, or help to cultivate the soil, receive annually over six hundred dollars Aboul all each, for their 1,700,000, feet of labor. lumber, of kinds, are annually sawed. Productions of the Resources. soil, $ 46,527 ; mechanical labor, money its ; $ at interest, 10,400 ; depos in savings bank, $86,118; stoci $ in trade, tourists, ett, $ 10,595 ; from sumuiei 2,000. a native of England, came to this country before the Revolution, and died in this town. He held several important offices, under the crown, and was attorney-general under the provincial and State governments. Rev. Joseph First Ministers. Tufts, Congregational; ordained Rev. in 1741; dismissed in 1744. Samuel Cotton, ordained in 1765; Rev. Enoch dismissed in 1784. Pillsbury, settled in 1815; died in 1818. North and east by Boundaries. Londonderry, south by Hudson, and west by Merrimack River. Area, 7,426, acres. Twenty-eight miles Distances. south from Concord, ten south from Manchester, eight north from Nashua, and eight east from Amherst. Railroad. Concord and Nashua Railroad runs past Litchfield on the west side of the river. The railroad depot is reached at Thornton's Ferry one half mile from the centre of the town. �229 LITTLETON. LITTLETON. Grafton County. Littleton ranks in the State as the twentythird town, in wealth, and in population the fourteenth in the county in wealth and population, the second, and value of manufactures the third. In the value of its agricultural productions it ranks as ; of the White Mountains Railroad, in and through the village, it has taken rapid strides in all branches of business, and has now become one of the principal marts in the northern section of the State. The manufactures are various and valuable, consisting of woolen goods, foundry, machinery, furniture, and in sash and blinds, tin ware, lumber, leather, boots and shoes, steroscop- on the banks of the rivers are some very views, carriages, starch, washing machines, churns, scythes, photographing, printing, harnesses, and various other mechanical the fifth town in the State, the county as the second. The surface is uneven; excellent interval lands, and the soil, generally, through the town, is strong, and well adapted to til- lage or grazing, and produces the various kinds of grasses and other farm productions in abundance. Many ic works. and There are between thirty forty stores, of all kinds, banks, three high school churches, a two large large building, two two livery stables and one eating house. There are besides, seven lawyers, six physicians and of the farms indicate that the husbandman's labor is attended with good returns in the form hotels, of an excellent harvest and a year- dentists, ly increased value of his farm in- vestment. Hivcrs. also, telegraph, express, and various other ofand about three hundred It is an imdwelling houses. insurance fices, The Connecticut River washes the north-western border of the town, for nearly thirteen miles. Fifteen Mile Falls extend whole distance, running in foaming waves for miles together, the which renders impossible to ascend or descend, in safety, with boats. The river runs for this distance in a south-west direction. Ammonoosuc River passes through the southern part of the town, and it some fine water privileges, many of which are utilized. affords Mountains. Black, Iron, Parkand Eustace Mountains are er's considerable, and the principal elevations in town. portant point for visitors to or from the White Mountains, and, owing to its pleasant location among the hills, it has become a popular resort for tourists, and nearly five hundred spend a por tion of the summer months beautiful village, and its in this environs. But few villages can boast enterprise and business more than can be seen in of life Littleton. Many of the stores, in quality and value of goods, or in appearance, will compare favorably with some of the fine stores to be seen in Concord, Manchester, and other About four miles east from the Connecticut, and on the New-Hampshire cities. Its future prospects look quite as flattering as those of any of the growing Ammonoosuc river, is situated the large and enterprising village of towns in the State. The inhabitants Employments. Since the introduction are nearly equally divided in their Village. Littleton. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 230 vocations, with agriculture on one side and manufacturing, trade and professional business on the other. art- 1,100,000 yards of flannel annually manufactured 700,000 ; clapboards, 1,500,000 shingles, and 4,220,000 feet of boards and dimen- sion timber sawed, $5,000 worth of leather tanned, 300,000 stero- scopic views made, $ 12,000 worth of machinery, 1,500 dozen scythes, $4,000 worth of churns, 160 tons of starch, besides various other mechanical mentioned. works The heretofore total value Rand, 550 volumes; Wm. volumes; Charles Hartshorn, 500 volumes James J. Barrett, 500 volumes; Dr. H. L. Watson, 450 volumes; Dr. T. E. Sanger, 425 volumes; Rev. C. E. Milliken, 400 volumes; James R. Jackson, 400 volumes. Newspaper. White Mountain Republic, G. C. Furber, Editor and Proprietor. Hotels. Thayer's Hotel and Union House; arrivals the past season, 4,500; hotels valued at C. W. J. Bellows, 550 ; of kinds of goods annually manufactured is about $ 576,000. $32,500. all Banks. Littleton National Bank, and Littleton Savings Bank. Resources. Annual productions of the soil, $226,145; manufacturing labor, $ 98,000 carpenters, (See tables.) masons, &c, $ 18,000; stocks, &c, ton, $65,700; money at interest, $81, 920; deposits in savings banks, $13,876; stock in trade, $76,575; January 18, 1770, it was granted under the name of Apthorp, and included Dalton. In from summer November, 1784, it was divided and the towns of Littleton and Dalton incorporated. Capt. Nathan Caswell came to Littleton about 1774, and was the first permanent settler. ; $ 30,000 and tourists, professional business, trade transportation, $ 100,000. Churches and Congre- Scliools. gational Church, Rev. C. E. Milliken, pastor, tuernbers, 150, church value, $6,000; Methodist, Rev. George Beebe, pastor, members, 150, church value, $ 7,500 Freewill ; Rev. E. Gilford, pastor, members, 60, church value, $6,000. There are twenty-one schools in town, five of which are graded. Baptist, Average length of schools for the year, twenty weeks total amount ; annually appropriated for school purposes, $4,052.80; value of school-houses and school lots, $40, 000. There is a high schoo} which gives the scholars of this excellent school advantages. town In November, including Little- First Settlements. 1764, the territory was granted under the name of Chiswick. First Church. A Congregational Church was organized in 1803. Rev. Drury Fairbanks settled here in 1820. Boundaries. North-west by Concord and Waterford, Vermont, by Dalton, south-east by Bethlehem, and south-west by Lisbon, Lyman and Monroe. Total area, 36,000 acres area of improved lands, 17,637 acres. Distances. One hundred miles north-west from Concord, and thirty north from Haverhill. north-east ; Railroads. The White Moun- Prof. F. Hutchins, Principal. Libraries. Littleton Village tain Railroad passes through the Social The Library, 1,036 volumes; south-east portion of the town. inhabitants expect that the �LONDONDERRY. & Ogdensburgh Railroad, Portland , when eonrpleted, will pass through Littleton. $ 33,300 Rockingham County. There is waste land in this town. There are no hills, swamps, nor stagnant water of any extent. money at interest, and $15,700; deposits in savbanks, $145,614; stock in ings ists, but very ; stocks, $ 6,600 trade, LO>DONDEKRY. 231 $ ; from summer tour- $1,000; professional business, 12,000. and very easy of cultivation. But one town in the county excels it in Churches and Schools. PresbyRev. "William House, pastor; number of members, 150; Methodist, Rev. J. A. Steele, pastor number of members, 75 Baptist, Total church valua- the value of tion, The ucts. little soil is unusually productive, its agricultural prod- The farms are pleasantly lo- cated, on gentle swells, with inter- vening vales, which present a beautiful farm scenery, rarely excelled by any farming country in New-England. Located on a slight elevation, is a pleasant village and the center of considerable trade. Streams and Po?ids. The prinstream in town is Beaver River, having its source in Beaver Pond, a fine body of water, in the form of a circle, about three cipal hundred rods in diameter, and about one mile north-east from the village. Scoby's Upper, and Lower and Shield's Ponds, lie about three miles north-west from Beaver Pond. On the streams issuing from these ponds, are some valuameadows, producing excellent ble crops of grass, &c. Employments. The inhabitants are generally devoted to agriculture. Over 8,000 bushels of corn, and barley, and 3,000 tons of hay are annually produced also, over 200,000 quarts of milk are annually sold. Con5,000 bushels of oats ; siderable attention is paid to the manufacturing of sale boots and shoes; over 84,000 pairs are annually manufactured. Resources. Productions of the soil, $146,704; mechanical labor, terian, ; ; . $ 18,000. are eleven schools in average length for the year, twenty-two weeks. Amount of money annually appropriated for school purposes, $1,925.20; value of school houses, $ 5,750. Library. Londonderry Public Library, 150 volumes. Thex*e town ; First Settlers. Londonderry was one of the first settled towns in the State, and her sons and daughters, to-day, look back with pride upon their first forefathers, who were settlers of this the ancient and noble town. They were distinguished for their sobriety, industry, intelligent, prudent, and sound judgment, and natural ability. For a brief history of the first settlement, we can give none better than a few extracts from Hayward's Gazetteer. " Londonderry, which formerly included the present town of Derry, was settled in 1719, by a colony of Presbyterians, from the vicinity of the city of Londonderry, in the north of Ireland, to which place their ancestors had emigrated about a century before, from Scotland. They were a part of 120 chiefly from three parwho, with their religious families, ishes, instructors, land in the came to New-Engsummer of 1718. In �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 232 October, 1718, they applied to the James government of Massachusetts the grant of a township, and for II., A. D. 1688-9. He afterwards relinquished a military Hfe re- for the ceived assurance that a grant should be made them, when they should select a place, for its loAfter some time spent viewing the country, they se- cation. in comtown of Londonderry, lected the tract afterwards, prising the at first known by the name of clerical profession. He possessed a strong mind, marked by a considerable degree of eccentricity. He died January 25, 1735, and was borne to the grave;, at his particular request, by his former companions in arms, of whom was a considerable number there among the early settlers of this whom had been from taxes throughout the British Dominions, by King Nuffield. town, several of In 1719, sixteen families, accompanied by Rev. James McGregore, one of the clergymen who had emigrated from Ireland with them, took possession of the tract, and, made on the day of their arrival, attended religious services and a sermon under an oak on the east shore of Beaver Pond. The inhabitants of Londonderry, in 1720, purchased the Indian and, although title; it was long a frontier town, they were never molested by the Indians.* They introduced the culture of the potato, a vegetable known till then un- New-England, and the manufacture of linen cloth, which, though long since declined, was, for in many years, officer in the army, and distin- guished himself in the defense of city of Londonderry, when besieged by the army of King the * This land was conveyed to the Rev. John Wheelwright, May 10, 1629, by four Indian Sagamores. It was deeded to the inhabitants of Londonderry, by Col. John Wheelwright, grandson of the Rev. John Wheelwright, in 1720. William, for their bravery in that siege. A company of seventy men from this town, under the command of Capt. George Reid, were in the battle of Breed's Hill, and about the same number were in that at Bennington, in which Capt. David Mc Clary, one of their citizens, a distinguished and brave officer, was killed. Major General John Stark and Colonel George Reid, officers of the army of the Revolution, were natives of this town. Londonderry has produced many other memorable distinguished men. The town was incorporated June a considerable source of their early prosperity. A portion of this town, in 1828, was taken to form the pleasant town of Derry. Rev. Matthew Clark, second minister of Londonerry, was a native of Ireland, who had, in early life, been an free 21, 1722. North by Manchesand Auburn, east by Derry and Windham, south by Hudson and west by Litchfield. The origBoundaries. ter inal area of this acres ; but town was Windham, 64,000 parts of Manchester and Derry, have been taken off, and formed into separate towns, and its present area less than 25,000 acres. The area of improved land is 11,710 is acres. Twenty-four miles Concord, six southwest from Manchester and twentythree south-west from Exeter. Distances. south from �233 LOUDON. The Railroads. and Lawrence Manchester passes Railroad through the north-east section of 1870. the town. Merrimack County. soil, Loudon has an uneven surface which rises swells, Productions of the §186,307; mechanical labor, $8,000; stocks and money at interest, $ 43,440 deposits in savings banks, $94,347; stock in trade, Resources. LOUDON. in wealth and happiness, and the population has been gradually decreasing from 1638 in 1860, to 1282 in and affords excellent and grazing. It ranks as the third town in the county in the value of its agricultural products. There are some fine farms, under a ; tillage $6,300. Along high state of cultivation. the banks of the river are some CongreN. Stone, pastor Freewill Baptist, Rev. Mr. Brooks, pastor; Methodist, Rev. A. R. Lunt, pastor. There are fourteen schools, two of which are graded. Average length of schools for the (See year, twenty-three weeks fine interval lands. Soucook River, runRivers. ning in a south-easterly direction through the town, is the principal stream, and affords some very good water power which is im. proved to some extent. Employments. The inhabtiants are generally engaged in agriculture. But two towns in the county raise as many bushels of corn, and none as much wheat, or as many pounds of maple sugar. 35,000 pounds of butter are annually produced, 40,000 shingles, 565,000 feet of boards and dimension timber annually sawed, hubs, spokes and axe helves, $2,000; 1,800 bushels grain ground, and leathHaving Coner tanned $ 25,000. cord for a ready market for all the surplus productions, many of the farmers have become quite wealthy, and but few farming towns in the State have a more thrifty and prosperous appearance; but like many other NewHampshire farming towns, for many years their sons have been receiving that education which creates an uneasy feeling and a mistaken idea, that there are better fields in the West to secure more Churches and Schools. gational, Rev. B. tables.) Hotel. Mc Lellan First Settlement. House. The first set- tlement was commenced here in 1760, by Moses Ordway, Abraham It was and Jethro Batchelder. formerly a part of Canterbury, from which it was taken and incorporated under the name of Loudon, January First Minister. 23, 1773. A Congrega- was established in 1784; Rev. Jedediah Tucker was settled over the Church in 1789, tional society dismissed in 1809. by North-west Boundaries. Canterbury, north-east by Gilmanton, south-east by Pittsfield and Chichester, and south-west by ConArea cord. Area, 28,257 acres. of improved land, 19,180 acres. Distances. Ten miles north-east from Concord. Railroads. Six miles to Pitts- on Suncook Valley Railroad, and ten miles to Concord station. If the Concord and Rochfield station, is ever expected to pass through ester projected Railroad built, it is this town. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 234 EYIWAN. Grafton County. The of this town is station. LYME. Grafton County. higli cultivation. Ponds, River and Mountain. There are several ponds, through the largest of which flows Burnham's River. There is a considerelevation called Lyman's able Mountain. Employments. the general people. 16 uneven, but the generally good, producing fair crops of grain and grass. Many of the farms are well tilled, soil is and under Agriculture is employment of the 2,300 bushels wheat, 3,000 corn, 12,000 oats, from Concord, and north from Haverhill. Railroad. Five miles to Lisbon 102 miles north surface and 42,000 bush- The Con- necticut River washes the west- ern border of this town. The tervals are not as large as in in- many other towns, on the river, but the uplands are much better than they average, in the river towns. Lyme considered as one of the best farming towns in the Connecticut valley, in this State. It has been is many celebrated for years for its wheat and corn crops, and its numerous and superior flocks of sheep. It is excelled by no town in the State in its number, and value of sheep. Considerable annually proThere are two potato duced. starch mills annually manufacturing 84 tons starch, valued at $8, 400; 350,000 feet boards sawed, besides cooper and other small mechanical shops. Resources. Productions of the mechanical labor, soil, $ 109,430 attention has been given by the inhabitants to the agricultural interest of the town, for a few years past, with decided effects for the $ 6,200 money better. els of potatoes are ; $ 15,500 in savings bank, § 251 ; deposits at interest, stock in trade, $ 3.870. Churches and Schools. Union, Rev. A. R. Russell, pastor. There are seven schools in town. Aver- age length of schools for the year, twenty weeks. First Settlements. The western portion of Lyman was disannexed and the town of Monroe constituted July 13,1854. ed November persons, Lyman 10, It was grant- 1761, to several among whom Daniel was conspicuous, and from him the township received its name. Boundaries. North by Littleton, east by Lisbon, south by Bath, and west by Monroe. Area of improved land, 10,363 acres. Distances. By cars from Lisbon, large There are two small Villages. villages; the principal village pleasantly situated, and for the neatness is is noted and order which generally prevail. Streams and Ponds. There are three small streams passing through the town and discharging into the Connecticut. There are two small ponds, the largest of which is call- ed Port's Pond. Elevations. elevations, the of which is There are several most considerable called Smart's Moun- tain. Minerals. Beds of lime-stone, of the granular crystaline variety, with which are large quantities of garnet, with crystals of hornblende are found in several localities. A very curious mixture of granular �LYNDEBOROUGH. quartz with carbonate of lime has been discovered, and is valued highly for the manufacture of plate Specimens of or window glass. black tourmaline have been found in different parts; some of the specimens are very handsome. Employments. The inhabitants are principally engaged in agriculture. Over 9,000 sheep are kept; 11,000 bushels of corn and 3,000 bushels of wheat, are annually produced; and 20,000 lbs. of maple sugar, arc made. 130,000 shingles, 1,400,000, feet of boards, &c, and 50 tons of potato starch, are annually One manufactured. mill, valued at $ 6,000, grist- annually grinds 14,000 bushels of grain, val- ued at $ 16,000. Agricultural prod- Resources. mechanical labor, 8 10,300 stocks and bonds, $ 3,785 money at interest, § 43,500 deposits in savings bank, $ 34,082 stock in trade, 8 21,425 from summer tourists, $ 1,000. Churches and Schools. Congregational Church, 282 members, Rev. Henry A. Hazen, pastor in 1870; Baptist, Rev. L. M. Wheeler, pastor. There are fourteen districts, and fifteen schools average length for the year, twenty weeks. Library. Lyme Social Library has 2,800 volumes. ucts, $ 199,204 ; ; ; ; ; Hotel. " Kent's Hotel." Walter Fairfield, John and William Sloan, and othFirst Settlers. ers settled here in 1764. Incorporated July 8, 1761, and granted to Theodore Atkinson. First Minister. Rev. William Connat, Congregational, settled in 1783; died in 1810. Boundaries. North by Orford, east by Dorchester, south by Hanover, and west by Thetford, Ver- 235 mont. Area, 28,500 acres; of improved land, 18,266. acres miles Fifty-four Distances. north-west from Concord, and twenty south from Haverhill. Railroad. No Railroad passes through this town, but it is well connected by stages four times daily with the railway at West Thetford Depot. LYNDEBOROUGH, Hillsborough County. The Lyndeborough is elevated. The soil is deep and strong. The pasturage is unequaled by any town in the county. Mountain and Streams. Centre Mountain of considerable hight, divides the town from east to west. situation of The streams are small, originating mostly from springs within the On town. mountain the plain below the in the north-east part, is a very pleasant (though small) village, situated on the banks of Piscataquoag River. Employments. The inhabitants are generally engaged in farming. About 10,000 clapboards, 240,000 shingles and 625.000 feet of boards &c., are annually sawed. The Lyndeborough Glass Company, obtown from which are made, fruit jars and all kinds of glass bottles. 50 hands are employed. tain their quartz rock in this Resources. prodmechanical labor, stocks and money at inAgricultural ucts $113,484; $ 26,000 $ 7,850 ; deposits in savings bank, $29,879; stock in trade, $15, terest, ; from summer tourists, $ 2,500. Summer Resorts. The elevated 075 ; position of this town, has caused many lovers of New-Hampshire scenery, to spend their vacation here. summer �236 NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. Churches and Schools. CongreGeorge Smith, pastor; Baptist. Rev. E. J. Whittemore, pastor. There are ten public schools average length for the year, sixteen weeks. Libraries. There are two public libraries, " Franklin" Library, 500 volumes South Lyndeborough Library, 300 volumes. First Settlements. This town was granted by Massachusetts to Captain Samuel King and fifty-nine gational, Rev. ; ; others, who were engaged in the Canada expedition in 1690. was called " Salem Canada," the reason that many of those It for who belonged to the expedition were Salem. Benjamin Lynde, Esq., purchased a large portion of the township and adjoining lands, from in 1753, and name from it received its present him. It was incorpor- ated April 23. 1764. The names of the earliest settlers were, Put- nam, Chamberlain and Cram. First Ministers. Rev. John Rand, (Congregational) settled in 1757, dismissed in 1763; Rev. Se- Lyndeborough, when completed in the fall of 1873. MADBritV. Strafford County. face The sur- generally even and the soil productive. In the valleys it consists of a portion of clay, on the uplands, a mixture of sand and is loam. Much of this land lent for hay, of is excel- which large ciop are annually produced. Streams and Pond. extreme Its southeasterly point extends to the tide-water, on or near the Piscata- Bellamy Bank River, coming from Barrington and passing through the northeasterly part of Madbury, is the only stream of note; and Barbadoes Pond is the principal body of water. qua. Minerals. Bog iron ore, and red and yellow ochre, in considerable quantities, are found in several localities. Employments. The people are almost exclusively devoted to agriculture. Dover, three miles distant, affords an excellent market wall Goodrich, settled in 1768, died in 1809. Boundaries. North by Green- for the disposal of their surplus productions. Francestown and New-Boston, east by Mount Vernon and Milford, south by Milford, Wilton and Temple, and west by Temple and Greenfield. Area, 20,760 tions, $50,980; stocks and money at interest, $14,746; deposits in field, acres. Dista?ioes. miles eighteen Thirty-five south from Concord, north-west from Nashua, twenty south-west from Manchester, and ten north of west from Amherst. Railroads. Three and one half miles to Wilton depot. A daily stage connects the railroad with this town. The Peterborough and Wilton Railroad will pass through Resources. Agricultural produc- savings banks, $ 60,593. Churches and Schools. gational, Rev. M. Congre Leese, pastor. There are four schools, of which only one averages twelve scholars through the year. Average length of schools through the year, nineteen weeks. First Settlement. Madbury was originally a part of Dover, and its connected with the history of that ancient town. It was incorporated May 31, 1775, and at that date contained a popuearly history is �MADISON lation of 677. In —MANCHESTER. had 408 1870, it 237 are generally engaged in agricul- There is considerable manufacturing and trade in town, be- ture. inhabitants. Rev. Samuel Hyde commenced preaching in 1758, and remained till 1770 Rev. Eliphaz Chapman preached from First Ministers. ; mining sides the There interest. are about 12,000 pairs of shoes annually manufactured, and clothing 1771 to 1773. to the value of Boundaries. This is a small, triangular-shaped town, and is bounded north-east by Dover, south-west by Durham and Lee, and northwest by Barrington. Area, 7,600 $ 20,000, made. (See tables.) Resources. acres ; improved land, 4,600 acres. miles Thirty -six north-east from Concord, and three south from Dover. Railroad. Boston and Maine Railroad passes through the eastern part of the town in a northerly and southerly direction. Distances. MADISON. Carroll County. The . surface uneven, but the soil is generally good, producing fine crops of corn, is oats and potatoes. Pond. Six-Mile Pond principal body of water. is the It is four miles long and about one mile wide. Its waters flow into Ossipee Lake. Minerals. There is a zinc and lead mine, and a lead and silver mine in this town. The Carroll County Lead and Zinc Mining Company1 were extensively working these mines in 1870. date, the At that company employed twen- ty-two men. Eleven men were in mine and eleven were above ground. The depth of tunnel is seventy feet. The annual amount the of product, 23,475 grains of silver, 1094 tons lead, and 3273 tons zinc, valued at $ 46,360. For some reahave ceased son, their operations for the present. Employments. The inhabitants ucts, is Agricultural prod$78,478; mechanical labor, $ 30,800 money ; at interest, $ 2, banks, $13,447; stock in trade, 85,613; 424; deposits from summer Summer quite a in savings $ 10,000. Madison tourists, Resort. resort for all is lovers of New-Hampshire summer scenery. There are about five hundred visitors, who spend a part Or the whole of their vacation in this town. Freewill Churches and ScJwols. Baptist Church, Elder A. C. Peasley, pastor. There are nine schools. Average length of schools for the year, eighteen weeks. Churchill House, and Hotels. Madison House. Town Organization. Madwas taken from the western portion of Eaton, and incorporated as a town, December 17, 1852. First ison Boundaries. east by North by Albany, Conway and Eaton, south by Freedom, and west by Tarnworth and Albany. Acres of improved land, 6,232. Distances. miles Sixty-four from Concord, twenty north from Ossipee. north-east Railroad. Falls and through Portsmouth, Conway Railroad this and Great passes town. MANCHESTER. Hillsborough County. A city, and part shire town of the county. But few towns in New-England or �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 238 in this nation, have made such rapid progress in population, manufacturing and wealth, for the past as Manchester. It value of cotton and cloths manufactured, as thirty years, i*anks, in woolen its the fourth city in the United States, New-Hampshire. Forty years ago, where the city now stands, there was but a hamlet, and the only noise to break the stillness of the quiet, was the waters of the Merrimack, as they thundered over the falls, and for ages had been waiting to assist and as the man to drama first in do its part in the great of creation's work ; is now a great city of nearly thirty thousand people, and the busy hum of life is heard through the buzz of its 200,000 spindles, the clatter of and the bustle of business through its crowded streets, from morn till night. Unlike Lowell, Lawrence, and many its 5,000 looms, other cities in the vicinity of Bos- enough away from that commercial metropolis, as ton, it is far not to destroy and there ton, is its no mercantile trade, city outside of Bos- Providence and Worcester, in the eastern section of land, New-Eng- which shows the business life in the streets, like Manchester. The surface is generally level, but the soil of a considerable part of the town is light and sandy. The intervals on the river are limited, but of easy cultivation, and fertile, while the swells afford many excellent farms, under high of the State. It acres has an area of hundred twenty-three —about and fifty twenty-five miles in circumference and is divided into ; two equal parts by a narrow strait crossed by a bridge. Each of these is about three miles in length by one mile in width. Lying with- parts in four miles of the city proper, it has become quite a public resort The Massabesic for pleasure. House, on the shore of the lake, is a fine hotel, and receives a good share of the public patronage. Rivers and Streams. The Mei rimack River passes along the western part of the city Amos- ; keag Falls river. the largest on the is In the ordinary stage of fall to the foot of the water, the the locks the whole mile is forty-seven feet and fall in the space of a is fifty-four feet. One of the most substantial stone dams on the river is built at the head of these falls, capable, at the average flow of water, to turn the whole river into a spacious basin connect- ed with the upper canal, for the use of the mills. The Amoskeag, or lower canal, was first constructed for navigation around the falls, and was connected with the Middlesex in 1816, and at that date was the most expensive canal in New-England, with the fexception of the Middlesex. The Hon. Samuel Blodgett, who died here many years ago, was the founder of this canal and expended a large fortune in its construction without — handsome sheet of water, with many islands, and presenting some reaping any benefit therefrom his death occuring about the time of He was a man of its completion. intelligence and enterprise and a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, soon after the Revolution. of the finest scenery in this section The upper canal cultivation. Lake. Massabesic Lake, in the eastern portion, towards Auburn, lies partly in this town. It is a is 4,950 feet long, �MANCHESTER. 239 forty -five feet wide, ten feet deep Merrimack River, and it falls walled throughout with stone. The lower canal is 7,500 feet in length, and corresponding in its other dimensions with the upper. The fall from the upper to the lower canal, is twenty feet. The water power, secured hy the dam and two canals, is estimated to be is sufficient to drive nearly 250,000 and belongs to the Amoskeag Mill and water- power company. These falls were the respindles, sort of the Indians in the season, to secure fish for their year's supply. would Tribes congregate many miles around, and catch and dry the fish, there appearing to be no end to the supply. The early settlers followed here, for in the tracks of the Indians, this respect, for would many years. in Par- come with teams freighted with salt and barrels, fifty miles distant, and camp out, and catch and salt down Salmon, Shad, Alewives, Eels and other ties kinds of them the year. sport, and the fishing season, at fish, sufficient to It was last rare " Skeag," was looked forward to with pleasure by the settlers, for many weeks, before the time arrived. Dams and other obstructions have destroyed the whole run offish, which swarmed the river from the ocean to its source in the White Mountain streams. Piscataquoag River has its rise in Francestown. Weare, Dunbarand New-Boston, passes ton through Goflfstown and joins the Merrimack at the south-west part of the town. There is some valuable water power near its mouth. Cohas or Massabesic River is the outlet of Massabesic Lake. In the short passage of three miles to at GofFs Falls, over one hundred and twen- Near the Merrimack a fine water power which ty-five feet. there is is improved. There are several brooks in various sections of the town. The city proper of ManCity. chester is located on the east side of the Merrimack and near the Amoskeag Falls. But few cities can boast of more rapid growth, enterprise, and general intelliThe Amosgence of its people. keag Manufacturing Company was incorporated in 1831; and purchased all the land around the falls on the east side, and now where the city stands, including the valley cemetery. They now own nearly all the land to within one hundred feet of the west side of Elm street, and own and maintain all those streets on the west side of Elm, running towards the canal. is the largest, and most powerful corporation in the State, and while it has always looked at the main chance (or their own interest,) it has always The Amoskeag looked at the best interest of the city. For (what is termed) a soul-less institution, it has been very liberal in its donations. They gave the land for the Valley Cemetery, and many other lots in various other sections. In 1837, went into operation, and from that date commenced the growth of the town which had their first mill increased in 1840 to 3,235 inhabiThe streets are regularly laid out, and, in various sections of the city, public lawns were reservtants. ed which have been laid out into walks and planted with shade trees. Some of them have beautiful artificial ponds. These parks �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 240 add much beauty to the city, and the streets around them, and are desirable locations for private residences. Many of the public and private buildings are handsome and expensive structures. Some private residences, including grounds, have cost nearly $ 100, 000. There are fourteen church edifices, between thirty and forty halls, eighteen eight hotels, court house, city hall, public library, two daily, two weekly, and one monthly newspapers, eight banks, one hundred and school-houses, factories fifty and mechanical shops, of all kinds, thirty-six lawyers, ten insurance agents, thirty- four physicians, six dentists, (in and 3,286 dwelling houses, 1870) but at the present time (January, In 1874,) it is estimated at 4,000. 1870, ward one had 419 dwellings and 4,080 inhabitants; ward two, 253 dwellings, ward three, inhabitants; 2460 768 dwellings and 4,296 inhabitants; ward four, 615, lings, 4,073 inhabitants; dwel- ward five, ter, more generally respected is and beloved by the whole community than Mr. Wallace. House erected in 1839; value $ 6,500. Franklin Street Congregational, Rev. William J. Tucker, pastor; church organized in 1844, as the Second Congregational "Society. House valued at $ 11,000. First Baptist, Rev. A. C. Gi'aves, pastor church value, $ 60,000 organ; ; Merrimack ized in 1839. Baptist, Rev. Sherwin, pastor; church value $ 7,000. First Freewill Baptist, , $ 20,000. in 1850 tine's, Catholic, ward seven, 237 dweland ward habitants; lings, 1,662 inhabitants; eight, 100 dwellings, 541 inhabi- tants. Churches. First Methodist Epis- W. Taylor, 1829; house copal Church. Rev. C. organized pastor; erected 1830. St. Paul, Methodist Episcopal, Rev. James Pike, pastor $ ; Demar ; cost Augus- St. Rev. J. A. Cheva- House erected in 1872 $ 45,000. St. Joseph's, Catholic, Rev. John O'Brien, priest; House erected in 1869. at an expense of $70,000. The church property of Manchester is estimated to be worth $ 270, lier, priest ; cost 000; the three catholic churches 1840, value, owning nearly one half. Some of them are the finest and most ex- Universalist, Rev. G. S. pensive structures, of the kind, in church erected in 16.000. or- 1839. ward dwellings, 3,300 in- pastor; Pine Street Freewill Baptist, Rev. N". L. Rowell, pastor; organized in 1859. Unitarian, Rev. C. B. Ferry, pastor; organized in 1840. Grace Church, Episcopal, Rev. Lorenzo Sears, rector; organized in 1841. Christian, worship at City Hall, Rev. Elisha H. Wright, pastor. Advent, worship at Martin's Hall, Rev. Caleb Richardson, pastor; St. Anne's, Catholic, Rev. William McDonald, priest; House erected ganized in 338 dwellings, 3,170 inhabitants; six, 556 Street A church dedicated February, 1840, value $ 11,000. 1st Congregational. Rev. Cyrus W. Wallace was pastor of this church the State. nearly thirty years. He resigned his charge in 1873. No man who has grown up with Manches- age length for the year, for ••-!", pastor; Schools. The whole number of schools in the city is forty-five, of which thirty-six are graded aver; weeks ; total forty amount of money annually appropriated for school �THE ��241 MANCHESTER. eneum was purposes $44,683.51; or $ 12.76 to each scholar in the city. The estimated value of school houses and There are 1700 lots is $220,000. male, and 1800 female children enrolled as scholars attending the public schools, and there are 500 children between the ages of four and fourteen years who do not at- January 28, 1846, the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company generously gave $ 1,000 for the purchase March 24, of the same of books year, the Stark Mills gave $ 500, thing wrong somewhere to allow one-eighth of the children to be brought up in ignorance, which if allowed to continue will be sure to ; for the appropriates more its In 1850, the library continually increased for nearly ten years. In 1854 the Manchester City Li- for school purposes in pro- portion to same purpose. Manchester Print Works gave $ 500, for the same object. There were many donations made by members of the Association, and breed vice and misery in any comNo city in New-Engmunity. land makes better provisions for and 1844, soon made. part of the year are very specific. It is evident that there is some- schools in of books Avasmade in March 1840, of six hundred and eighty-three volumes to which additions were New-Hamptend any school. shire laws, obliging parents or guardians of children, at certain ages, to send them to school a money established mainly through the exertions of Hon. Samuel D. Bell, Hon. Daniel Clark, Hon. Herman Foster, lion. Moody Currier, and other prominent citizens, with the design of founding a library, reading-room, and museum. The first purchase wealth and popula- In was incorporated, and brary through Hon. Frederick Smyth the Mayor of the city, arrangements mon- were made with the Atheneum ey appropriated for school purThe principoses was $3,100, pal school houses are, High School, on Beech Street; Training School, Franklin Street; Merrimack Lincoln Street Grammar School Spring Street Grammar School PiscataStreet Grammar School quoag Grammar School and Am- Association together with the consent of the principal donors, to transfer their library to form the tion than Manchester, but if the children are not made to attend, it is money and labor total amount lost. of 1814, the basis of a free city library. ; ; ; ; oskeag Grammar School. Joseph G. Edgerly is Superintendent of public instruction, William W. Colburn principal of the High School, and Daniel A. Clifford, Benjamin F. nually for the increase of the library, besides paying incidental expenses &c. Grammar Library. Dame, William E. schools. The Manchester Ath- February Patten's building in Buck, Allen A. Bennett, and Charles F. Morrill, principals of the Sep- tember 6, 1854, the transfer was made, and the Manchester City Library was established, with 2,956 volumes. There was a provision in the contract that no less than $ 1,000 should be appropriated an- i 5, 1856, which the Liwas destroyed brary was located, by fire, and all, save 596 volumes, were burned. The number of volumes in the library at the time of its destruction, was not less than �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 242 A new 5,446. building has been Amoskeag, House and Stearns built expressly for the library at Ilazeltine House. an expense of $ The Ilazeltine House was opened in 1872, and built at an expense of $ 100,000. The Stearns House is a new and a fine four story build- The being the kind in the 30,000, finest structure of the now eonnas a fund of $ 5,000, the interest of which is to be expended for the purchase of books. In looking State. tains 17,300 library volumes. down through with It the vista of the fu- present provisions magnitude of this library, fifty years hence, can readily be imagined, if nothing befalls The present officers are John it. P. Newell, President; Samuel N. ture, its for increase, the Bell, Treasurer; and C. II. Mar- ing, handsomely furnished, and arranged. City Hotel has been built over twenty years and still holds its rank with good ho- well The Manchester House was when Manchester was considered only a tels. built over thirty years ago, growing village. It has always been under the control of Mr. William Shepard, and has, in the various changes in the city, in erecting new more modern shall, Librarian. hotels of Manchester Mirror and American, daily; Manchester Mirror and Farmer, weekly; Manchester Daily Union; The Union Democrat, weekly, and ure, received New-Hampshire Journal of Music, houses. monthly. respectable Newspapers. Among (See tables.). sonic of the early papers which were published prior to 1844, were the Manchester Democrat, by William II. Kimb.Jl, and Joseph Kidder. Iris & Literary Souvenir by S. II. NT. B. Everett; Weekly Advertiser, by Isaac Kinsman Manchester Gleaner, by John Caldwell. Amoskeag National; Banks. Manchester NaFirst National ional and City National capital Amoskeag Savstock $000,000. ; ; Bank Manchester Savings Bank City Savings Bank, and Merrimack River Savings Bank. Total amount of deposits $ 7,541, 044.52 and more than twenty five ings ; ; per cent of all deposits in the sav- ings banks of the State. The Manchestev House, City Hotel, Webster House, Merrimack House, Tremont House, Hotels. architect- maintained the position of being a first-class house, and always its full share of public patronage. The four last named hotels are considered first class The other hotels are good, houses and are well patronized. City Hall Hulls. the corner It streets. is located on of Elm and Market was built in the season of 1845, at an expense, including the clock, of $35,000. When it was erected it was considered the building of the kind in the finest State ; but the rapid change in antique it an architecture gives appearance, and many prominent citizens are talking of a new City Hall in keeping with the growth and wealth of their city. The Old Town Hall was built on the same ground in 1841, costing $ 17,000. It was destroyed in 1844 and the City Hall took its place. Brown's. Merchant's Exchange, Faneuil, Grand Army, Granite, Music, Kennard's, Merrimack, Smyth's and Town's Hall on Elm �243 MANCHESTER. Masonic, Globe, Street; Odd Fellow's and Pytheon on Hanover Street, and Lafayette and Lyceum Halls on Merrimack Street, are the principal halls in the city. Symth's one of the largest in the Music Hall is a very handsome room. Squares and Parks. Concord, Hanover, Merrimack, Tremont and Hall is State ; Park, are They are the all city proper, principal parks. located within the and offer a pleasant retreat in warm weather for the people to secure healthy recrea- tion, and pure air. Cemeteries. There are many cemeteries in Manchester, the most important of which will be briefly mentioned. Cemetery. The grounds cemetery were generously donated by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, the deed bearing date, January 25, 1840, and conveying nineteen and sevValley for this en-tenths acres, pleasantly located on Mill Brook, and bounded north by Auburn Street, east by Pine Street, south by Valley Street, and west by Willow Street. There were certain provisions in the deed, debarring the use of money obtained for the sale of lots, for any other purpose than to benefit and beautify the grounds. The grounds Cemetery was located in the south part of Meeting house lot in 1759. It was much used till 1840. Forest Cemetery was located near the south-west corner of ancient Chester, and was used as early as 1735, A dense forest has now grown up over the graves. There are, on the west side of the Merrimack, Piscataquoag, Amoskeag, and the Catholic cemetery. All tre these grounds are pleasantly located and are capable of being made pleasant resting places for the dead. . Masonic. Trinity Commandery No. 1; Adoniram Council, No. 3; Mount Iloreb Royal Arch Chapter, No. 11; Lafayette Lodge, No. 41; Washington Lodge, No. 61. Granite Knights of Pythias. Lodge, No. 3; Merrimack Lodge, No. /. set 4. WonolanWildey 0. of Odd Fellows. Encampment, No. Lodge, No. Lodge, No. 2; 2; Hillsborough Mechanics' Lodge, 45; No. 13; Mount Washington Encampment, No.' 16; Odd Fellows Mutual Relief Association. Odd Fellows Building on Hanover Street, is one of the finest edifices in the city. The Order owns the building, and rents the lower story. Independent Order of Good TemStark Lodge, No. 4; Merrimack Lodge, No. 44 St. Paul's, Total Abstinence Mutual Benefit are laid out with much care and taste, and the brook which is clear and meandering in its course through the grounds, adds much beauty to this lovely spot, the home of the dead, and the retreat plars. Nearly all the lots have been sold, and another purchase has been made, of forty acres, and owing to the growth of Pine which covers this lot, it is called Pine Grove Cemetery. Cen- Hampshire of the mourner. ; Union Degree Temple, Society. No. 20. Tornverian. Military. First Regiment New- Volunteer Militia, Headquarters, Grand Army Hall. Amoskeag Veterans, Armory, organized in 1854, Head Guards, Armory in Lafayette Hall, organized in 1865. Sheri- Town's block ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 244 Armory Muse- Quint's, organized in 1865. Armory Manchester Veterans, in G. A. R. Hall organized 1870. Clark Guards, Armory, Granite Block, organized in 1867. German Brass Band rooms in Mer- Smith's, dan Guards, um building, in ; ; chants' Exchange. Mercantile Trade. The trade of The is extensive. city affords a market for a good farming country from eight to fif- Manchester teen miles around it, having a population of about 15,000 inhabitants consequently many of these farmers do their trading where Elm they market their produce. is the principal street where the mercantile houses are located, although trade is increasing on many of the streets which are connected with Elm Street. There are about four hundred and fifty stores and shops for trade, of all kinds, many of which do a large — Elm business. Street straight, is one hundred feet wide, aud paved with square blocks of granite, while the side walks are wide and paved with brick or conFor over one mile this crete. street is lined with large, mercanabout tile blocks, and, for that distance, there of is the no street in same New England, length, outside of Boston, that can show ness life, with streets more teams and pedestrians, all their various busi- with busy in filled vocations. Some of the most important blocks are Bradford's, Burge's, Blodgett's, Brown's, Central, Connor's, Emeral, Ferris's, Johnson's, Kennard's, Kidder's, Lincoln, Marshal's, Mu- seum, Martin, McHugh's, Mercantile, Merchant's, Exchange, Merrimack, Methodist Church," Music Hall, Parsons', Bell's, Paddle's, Sanborn's, Smyth's, Stark, Towne's, Union, Weeks', and Wells' blocks, are all on Elm Street; Calley's, Globe, Johnson's, Masonic, Odd Fellows', and Post Office blocks, on Hanover Street, and many other mercantile buildings too numerous, to mention. There are several large jobbing houses, dealing in flour, and corn. The capital invested in trade is estimated at $ 1,813,200. Manufactories. The manufacturing business is very extensive and important, being nearly equal of Concord, Dover, and Nashua, combined. The largest and most important is, first, the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company. This company was incorporated in 1831, with a capital of $ 3,000,000. The business is divided to that into three departments, viz. first, land and water power; second, manufacturing cotton goods, and third, machine and repair shop. They own all the land and all the water power used and occupied This by all the mills and shops. land and power they rent to the other mills at very low rates, the whole amounting to less than Their cotton $40,000 annually. manufactories are the largest in the State, consisting of five large mills. The first went into operation in 1837. The machine shops manufacture machinery for cotton and woolen mills, steam fire engines, &c. There is a large founproducing dery shop various They now ankinds of castings. nually employ in their various manufactories, at the rate of 1,200 males and 1,800 females and children, with an annual pay roll of S 1,110,000, and annually produc- ing 24,000,000 yards, consisting of ��THE �MANCHESTER. denims, tickings, and sheetings, valued at § 4,105,000; 70 steam fire and various engines, castings kinds of machinery, to the value 1,269,000, making the total production $ 5,43 1,000. Hon. Ezekiel A. Straw has the management of § business, large this by assisted competent men. Manchester Print Works, incorporated in 1839 as the Manchester Mills. In 1847, its charter was changed to Merrimack Mills, and again in 1851, to Manchester Print Works, with a capital of § 1,800, 000. In 1853 a part of their Avorks was destroyed by fire, inflicting a It was soon reloss of § 125,000. built, but, in 1855, they were again 245 yards sheeting, 4,500,000 yards drilling, 240,000 yards duck, 1,500, yards crash, and 1,100,000 6eamless bags; the whole valued 000 at §2,000,000. Phinehas Adams, agent. Langdon Capital §500, Mills. employed, 150; women and children. 350 annual pay roll, producing 5,000,000 §200,000 yards sheeting of various grades, valued at § 700,000. W. L. Killey, 000; men ; ; agent. Narnaskee Mills. Capital § 680, employ 91 males, and 145 females annual pay roll, § 102,000 annually producing 1,600,000 yards gingham, §232,000; 500,000 yards flannel, §135,000. E. A. Straw, 000; ; visited by the fiery element, which destroyed one half of their large agent. mill, causing a loss of §271,000. tal, J. Brugger, Hosiery mill. Capi- laine cloth, valued at §1,440,000; employs 55 men, and 95 women and children; annual pay roll, §85,000; annually produce 78,500 dozen pairs woolen stockings, valued at §265,000. A. P. Olzendam, Hosiery. Capemploys 37 men, tal, §50,000; and 58 women and children; annual pay roll, §51,000; annually produces 60,000 dozen pairs woolen hose, valued at § 180,000. Manchester Locomotive Works. employs 675 Capital, § 150,000 hands annual pay roll, § 405,000 and annual product 156 locomo- 380,000 yards casimere valued at tives, besides castings of Their business is under one gen- eral supervision, but in two de- partments, viz. Mills for manufacturing cotton print cloths, and mills for delaine cloths, &c. printing cotton goods and delaine cloths. They annually employ, in both departments, 1,000 males and 1,400 females and children, who annually receive for their labor ; §910,000, and annually produce 9,500,000 yards print cloth, valued §712,500; at 9,000,000 yards de- making the total § 2,562, The goods printed in the §410,000, 500. other departments, are valued at § 2,750,000. Stark Mills, capital, § 1,250.000, were incorporated in 1838, and commenced operations in 1839. This corporation emploj-s 400 men and 900 women and children annual pay roll is § 450,000, and their annual product 4,500,000 the §50,000; ; ; scription, valued at § every de- 1,560,000. Amoskeag Ax Company. Em- pay roll, 40,000; annual value of goods manufactured, § 130,000. Lowell's Iron Foundery. Produces iron fences, lamp posts, columns, water pipes, gas pipes, &c. employs 40 hands annual pay roll, § 27,000 annual productions, § 75, ploys 60 hands; ; : 000. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 246 In 1870 the Unconoonook Mills employed 20 males and 8 females pay roll, $ 15,000 manufactured ; ing 320,000 bushels grain, of all kinds, valued at $290,000; 6,075, boards and dimension timber, valued at $ 128,000; newspapers and job printing, $ 100,000; 000 feet paper to the value of §180,000. Amoskeag Paper Mills employ 20 males and 20 females; pay roll, $ 16,800 produce paper to the value of $ 300,000. Manchester Gas Light Company. Incorporated in 1841, with a capiIt has laid twental of $ 100,000. ty-one miles of pipe, from two to fourteen inches, extending through $5,000; fliers, $25,000; ale, $50, 000; boots and shoes, $75,000; granite and marble works, $75, 000, besides shops to manufacture files, rolls, harnesses, straw goods, window shades, tin ware, hair The restorative, cigars, confectionery, works have the capacity to furnish and many other shops too numerous to mention the whole, in the aggregate numbering nearly 150. There are tailors, milliners, carpenters, masons, painters, book ; different parts of the city. 300,000 feet of gas every twenty- The four hours. partments, is city, in all de- now consuming 50, 000,000 feet annually, and, rated at excelsior, $30,000; carriages, and repaired, $ were consumed all the ; in 1870, 30,000,000 The numher of burners mills houses, is &c, 10,000, in in stores, besides 224 Forty-five men are 9,000, street lamps. made spokes, ; binders, gas feet. ; belts, $2,50 per 1,000 feet, it amounts $ 125,000. In 1854, 8,837,000 feet to 100,000 &c, &c. fitters, The blacksmiths, capital invested in the manufactories is $9,970,000, employing 4,290 men, and 4,966 women and children, with an annual pay roll of $3,674,000, and producing manufactured goods to employed, annually receiving for the § 28,000. W. W. Hubbard, doors, sash, blinds, moldings and stair rails, emploj-s 30 men, pay roll $ 21,000; manufactured productions have increased, since 1870, nearly $5, 000,000. and the operatives about value land, in proportion to their popula- their labor, of productions, §42.000. Jeremiah Hodge, window frames, &c, employs 8 men, value of productions, $ 20,000. Bisco & Denny, card clothing, value of productions, $26,000. John Cloworth, loom reeds, $ 8,000. B. H. Chase, pickers, $ 6,000. J. Baldwin, bobbins, spools and employs $ 24,000, annual value of productions, 8 55, 52 men and shuttles, boys, pay roll, S. C. Forsaith & Co., machine works, annual productions, $115,000. D. B. Varney, brass foundry, annual value of productions, $80,000. There are also three grist mills, annually grind- 000. value 1,000. tion, of $18,108,000. But few cities in The Xew-Eng- have exceeded these gains in manufactories. Professional Services, Trade and This branch of business includes all persons not employed in farming or in manufactories and house keeping. It means merchants, clerks, book keepers, bankers, men employed on railroads, day laborers, teachers, lawyers, clergymen, physiTransportation. cians, dentists, &c. The number of persons employed in these professions is estimated at nine per cent of its population, or 2,700. Productions of the Resources. �MANCHESTER. soil, $148,403; mechanical labor, $3,674,000; professional services, &c, $ 1,620,000; stocks, $272,120; money at interest, $48,300; deposits in savings banks, $3,057,676; stock in trade, $ 1,902,080. Manchester Water Works. The was The extinguishing force hose pipes, with a head of one hundred and fifty feet, is equal to an effifacilities for alone, through cient fire cities in taken which is from Massabesic lake, noted for its purity, being from mineral substances, and is about four miles from the City Hall. The water is raised into a large reservoir, about one hundred and fifty-two feet above Elm Street, at the City Hall, by hydraulic power pumping. The pumping station is located on Cohas river, the outlet of the lake, with an outflow of water averagvery clear ing not lees than forty-five million gallons per day, which, acting on the fall at this point, is equal to a hundred horse power privilege, and lias the capacity to pump and furnish the water for a city of five 125,000 inhabitants. The present pumping machinery has a capacity to force into the main reservoir not less than five and one third million gallons of water evei-y twenty-four hours, while to supply the present wants of the city, less than two million gallons are required. The pipes are wrought iron, cement lined. The force main and supply main are twenty inches in range with secting streets. The water is and twenty the curb stone lines of the inter- obtained at the June session of the Legislature, 1871. hundred one gates, set invariably in fires, establishing these works, bill, over 247 department New-England, many in and, in connection with the excellent fire organization in this city, nearly excludes the risk of any devastatThe total expense of ing fires. the works was about $ 600,000. Sewerage. An excellent plan of sewerage has been surveyed, and much of it laid, and together with the excellent water facilities, make Manchester a clean healthy must and city. The fire orFire Department. ganization consists of No. 1, Amoskeag Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 2, Fire King Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 3, The E. W. Harrington Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 4, N. S. Bean; No. No. 1, Pennacook Hose Company Excelsior Hook and Ladder 1, Company. Benjamin C. Kendcll, ; Chief Engineer. Manchester was towns of Chester, Londonderry, Bedford Goffstown, and a tract of land called Harrytown. It was incorporated under the name of Derryfield, September 3d, 1757, and changed to Manchester in 1810. The charFirst Settlement. originally a part of the diameter, while the other pipes are respectively, fourteen, twelve, ten, eight, six and four inches; the acter of the soil greatest length being six inches. large numbers, There are over one hundred and hydi-ants, set uniformly on the north-west corners of the respective intersecting streets, and keag falls Hampshire was such One hundred fifty fire offered poor early inducement pioneers to for settle that it for the here in many years. years ago, the Amoswere as noted in Newas they are to-day, but for very different purposes. To- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 248 day they are noted for the vast amount of machinery the waters move, which give employment to ten thousand persons, thereby drawing a large city around them, of nearly 30,000 souls. One hundred years ago they were noted for quantities large the of various Manchester was the scene of one of the most attrocious murders ever committed in a civilized communiMr. Jonas L. Parker, a promty. inent citizen and tax collector of the city in 184-4, was enticed from his place of business, late in the man unknown to any evening, by a kinds of fish that were annually caught at the falls by people from one, save Parker, under a plea that a lady in Janesville, wished State. These would move out of the Ocean, up the Merrimack, to deposit their spawn at or near to all sections of the the spring, fish, in the various sources of the river, falls, in the spring high water, would naturally impede and the their passage up the streams. Tin iy have been known to swarm so plenty as to affect the progress of boats, near the canal, at the foot The people would of the falls. come prepared to camp and out, the light of the camp-fires at night, the roar of the foaming flood, mingled with the loud laugh, and camp-fire songs of the fishermen, sports which they year- were rare ly looked But forward to with delight. this great resource of the State afforded no material growth In 1775 there were to the town. but 285 inhabitants ; in 1790, only and in 1820, 762. Major General John Stark died here May 8, 1822, aged 93 years, 8 months and 22 days. The cemetery is enclosed on his own farm, By overlooking the Merrimack. 362, his grave is placed a plain granite with the simple inscription " MAJOR GENERAL STARK. History gives his deeds done shaft, 1 ' see him, on urgent business. This little village was situated about one mile east from the City Hall, and at that time a small piece of woods intervened between the two places. In this woods, the next morning, the body of Mr Parker was found with his throat cut, and the light snow on the ground re- vealed the fact that a desperate struggle had taken place between The the assassin and his victim. pocket book containing several thousand dollars, in the side pocket of Parker's coat, was missing, but a wallet in his pants-pocket having sixteen hundred dollars in it, was left. This horrid murder naturally created a great excitement in Manchester, and every means was taken to ferret out the perpetrators of this dark and bloody deed; but to day it is still veiled in mystery to the public. Manchester was incorporated as a city in June, 1846. The Mayors, up to the present time, are as follow: 1846, Hiram Brown; 1847, Jacob F. James; 1849, Warren L. Lane 1850, Moses Fellows 1852, Theo1855, Frederick Smyth; dore T. Abbott; 1857, Jacob F. ; ; founder of the canal, died here in 1859 1858, Alonzo Smith Harrington 1861, David A. Bunton; 1863, Theodore T. Abbott 1864, Frederick Smyth 1865, 1806. Darwin J. Hosley; 1867, Hon. Samuel Parker Murder. James E. for his country. Blodgett, March 27, the 1845, ; ; W. ; ; ; Daniels; 1866, Joseph B. John Clark; �249 MANCHESTER. Isaac Weston; Cheney; 1872, P. C. to Pittsfield II. 13,933 1860, 20, 108 the at 1873,) ; 1870, 23,586 present time, (December estimated at about is The es in 1871, polls July 5,404; pot in 1872, one year of 507. ; valuation, upon the usual basis of assessing property at two thirds Railroads. ities no not far from of the same year. The de- fine, of its inhabiportends to a brighter future for tins city, in wealth, population and social position than it has ever enjoyed in the past. Thirty-five years ago where the city proper now stands there were less than 100 persons, now there are 30,000, and contains nearly one tenth of all the population and wealth in the State, and produce? one sixth part of all the manufactured goods. With the past and present before us, by the next decade we may expect to see a city of 36,000 inhabitants and a wealth of thirty million dollars. Seven years hence, may the statistical facts exceed our prediction. North by HookBoundaries. east by Auburn, south by sett, Londonderry and Bedford and west by Bedford and Gofi'stown. Area enterprising spirit The Railroad facil- tants, all of Manchester are very good less than three roads have their termini here, and the Concord road passes through the depot. The Manchester and Lawrence Railroad, connects a Future Prospects. With its vast water power, its excellent railroad completion of its facilities, the public works its fine churches and its large commercial schools, trade, its rapidly growing wealth, together with the intelligence and assessed valuation of the city as returned to the Legislature in 1872, to base the State proportionthe true al tax, was $ 13,930,822 is 4, is the State. The of its actual value, §21.000,000. for a brick structure, and is the largest building of the kind in charged for tax- were 5,911, a g;iin in charter from Manchester to Keene, has been granted, and no doubt the road will be built within the next live years. The Concord Railway was first opened to this city and tlie first train of cars run June 28, 1842, and opened for the public it 30,000. A ; railroad Bartlett; : ; Railroad. ley 1873, resigned in February 1873; succeeded by John P. Newell. The population, at different times, has been as follows 1850, Charles at Hooksett, over the Suncook Val- port and Claremont James A. Weston; 1869; W. Smith; 1870, James A. 1868, Lawrence and intervening towns with the city; and Portsmouth RailManchester to Portsmouth; Manchester and North Weare, Railroad, from Manchester to North Weare, and the Concord Railroad, connects Manchester south, via Nashua, with BosConcord road, from Worcester, New- York, Albany, Chicago, &c, North via Concord, on the Northern Railroad, with White River Junction, Montpelier, Burlington, St. Al- ton, bans, Montreal and the West; on the Montreal Railroad, with Lit- White Mountains, Lancasand Grand -Trunk Railroad; on the Concord and Claremont ii tleton, of improved land, 5,140 acres. ter Seventeen miles Distances. south from Concord and fifty-six miles north-west from Boston. Railroad, with Hillsborough, New- . �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 250 MARLBOROUGH. stock in trade, $21,225; from sum- mer Cheshire County. The surface of this town is uneven and frequently broken by excellent for grazing. hills, being There are some very good forms on the streams which produce fine crops ; pastor; Universalist, Rev. E. L. Senft, pastor. Church valuation, Congregational, $ 8,000 Methodist, $ 2,000 Universalist, of corn, oats, hay, &c. There are ; several ponds which are sources $4,000. of some of the brandies of the The North Branch, Ashuelot. passing through the two villages, is supplied by a large reservoir, about seven miles above, and two smaller ones, nearer, and thus furnishes some of the best water power in the county. Marlborough is one of the growing towns of the districts fifteen annually manufactured is $ Library. Frost Free has 2,300 volumes. are also manufactured 20,000 boxes, 10,000 toy wagons, 1,500 toy bedsteads, chairs, 1,340,000 and 300,000 pails, feet of 14,000 lumber. There are ground, annually, 26,000 bushels grain, of all kinds. There is an extensive granite quarry which gives employment, during the months from April to December, to about forty men. This stone is of the best quality, and is shipped to all parts of the country. Several other brandies of mechanical business are carried on. (See tables.) Resources. ducts, $60,306; Agricultural pro- mechanical, $92, 900 money at interest, $ 18,482 deposits in savings banks, $76,785; Library, Marlborough Hotel, ar- rivals last year, 2,310. Marlborough Timothy Dwight First Settlements. was granted to and sixty-one others, April 29, 1751. The conditions of this charter were 150, simeres, $ 70,000, and machineshop productions, §25,000. There for ton, principal. of horse blankets 000; tricots, diagonals, fancy cas- for the Annual school purposes, $ 1,149.10. Marlborough High School, C. E. Hough- Hotel. The value weeks. amount of money appropriated Employments. Agriculture, in this town, is superseded by manufacturing, the people being largely engaged in that branch of busi- ; There are nine school and ten schools in town. Average length of schools year, State. ness. $ 2,250. ard, . Ponds and Rivers. tourists, Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. J. L. Merrill, pastor Methodist, Elder A. K. How- -, not seasonably fulfilled, by reason of the French and Indian war, and a second charter was granted September 20, 1754, and called Monadnock, No. 5. Incorporated, December 13, 1776. The first settlers were William Barker, Abel Woodward, Benjamin Tucker, Daniel Goodenough, and One Mc Colonel Alister. Andrew Col- burn, an officer killed in the Revolutionary struggle, belonged to this town. First Ministers. Rev. Cummings, ordained Joseph in 1778, dis- missed in 1780; Rev. Holloway Fish, ordained in 1793, died in 1824. Boundaries. North by Roxbury, east by Dublin and Jaffrey, south by Troy, and west by Swanzey and Keene. 13,000 acres; improved Area. land, 8,007 acres. �MARLOW. Five Distances. miles south- ^ 251 Agricultural Resources. pro- from Keene, live from Monadnock Mountain, and fifty-eight south-west from Concord. mechanical labor, $33,500; stocks and bonds, 4,700; Cheshire Railroad passes through the western part of the town. its east Railroads. MARLOW, soil is productive. On the river, and other streams, there are large tracts of interval land, an of quality. excellent Many of the farms are under a high state of cultivation, producing fine crops of grain and grass. Ashuelot River passes River. through almost the whole length town in a south-westerly There are some fine water privileges, which are gener- of the direction. ally improved. There is a very pleasant and lively village in Marlow, which is the centre of considerable trail;}. There are several stores, various kinds of manufactories, about seventy-five neatly painted dwelling houses, and four hundred Village. inhabitants. Employments. The larger por- tion of the people are engaged in agriculture, but there is consider- able manufacturing done. feet of 750.000 lumber are annually sawed 100,000 trowel pail handles, handles, ; 2,000,000 300,000 bucket but- 100,000 tassel moulds, plant tons, protectors, &c., are manufactured. One of the largest tanneries in the State men are employed, receive Over 40 in this town. is for who annually their labor, $22,000. 75,000 calf skins, besides slaughter, are annually $275,000. tanned, (See tables.) money in at interest, $28,775; depos- savings banks, $73,736; stock in trade, $20,100. MethChurches and Schools. Elder Irad Taggart, pastor; Christian, Rev. William H. Xa- odist, Cheshire County. The surface of this town is generally uneven; but the ducts, $ 05,176; valued at son, pastor; Baptist, Universalist, ; . There are eight public schools in town. Average length of schools, for the year, sixteen weeks. Academy. There is a flourishing academy, called the Marlow Academy. Mr. Carl Allen is the principal. Hotels. Forest House, and 1 Jones Hotel. This town was First Settlers. granted to William Noyes and sixty-nine others, October 7, 1761. Joseph Tubbs, Samuel and John Gustin, N. Royce, N. Miller, Nathan Huntley, and others, were the first settlers. The first town meeting was held in March, 1776. Rev. Caleb First Ministers. Blood, (Baptist) settled in January, 1778, dismissed in 1779; Rev. Eleazer Beckwith succeeded, and preached till his death, in 1809. Boundaries. North by Acworth and Lempster, east by Washington and Stoddard, south by Gilsum, and west by Alstead. Area, 15,937 acres. Distances. Forty miles south- west from Concord, and north from Keene. Railroads. No fifteen railroad passes The nearest through Marlow. point is at Keene, 16 miles, or Bellows Falls, the same distance. The Windsor and Forest Lino Railroad will pass through this town, if ever built. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 252 MASON. the soil is rich and productive, yields good crops of and corn, oats, potatoes and hay. The soil in the valleys is exceedingly rich and free from early frosts. For this and grapes reason excellent Some of peaches are produced. the finest graperies and peach orchards to be found in the State are in Mason. In 1872 the northwest part of Mason was disannexed, and the town of Greenville formed, in which is included nearly all the water power in the old town. Employments. Agriculture is the principal employment of the inhabitants. 1,500 pairs of shoes are annually made. There are several granite quarries and the stone being of a superior quality, it will soon be considered a val- uable resource. Resources. Productions of the soil, $ $ 55,000; 14,000; stocks terest, mechanical labor, and money at in- $ 10,275; deposits in savings banks, S 10,000 $ $20,000; stock in trade, from summer 1,500. ; tourists, Churches and Schools. CongreChurch, Rev. Daniel Goodwin, pastor. There are six schools in town. Average length of schools, for the year, twentytwo weeks. Mr. John Boynton, a native of Mason, left a fund of § 10,000, the interest of which is to be devoted to public schools. Libraries. There are two private libraries, of 500 volumes each. gational First Settlements. 1751. Enoch Lawrence and Deacon Nathan Hall made a permanent settlement, in 1752. in Hillsborough County. The surface of Mason is uneven, but Mason was granted and known by the name of Number One, August 26, 1768. An effort to settle here was made First Ministers. Rev. Jonathan Searle, ordained in 1772, dismissed Rev. Ebenezer Hill, ordained in 1790. A Congregational Church was formed in 1772, and a Baptist Church organized in 1786. Boundaries. North by Greenville, east by Brookline, south by Ashby, Mass., and west by NewIpswich. Area of improved land, in 1782; 6,500 acres. Distances. Forty-three miles south from Concord, and fifteen south-west from Amherst. The Peterborough Railroads. and Shirley branch of the Fitchburg Railroad passes through this town. MEREDITH. Belknap County. In 1855 the town was and formed the present town of Laconia, and included the thriving villages of Lake Village and Meredith Bridge, on the west side of the Winnipiseogee River. Meredith is still a large and imeastern portion of this set off portant town, in agriculture, manufactures and trade, and as a resort of summer tourists. As a farming town it is surpassed by but few in the State. tile, The soil is deep, fer- easily cultivated, and many of the farms beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Winnipiseogee, which washes a large portion of its southern and north-eastern At Meredith Village borders. there is one of the best water privleges in the State, which is con- by the Meredith MechanAssociation, with a capital of § 50,000. Besides the manufactories in the village, it is the centre trolled ics' �MERRIMACK. In of a large mercantile trade, the summer season, steamboats leave its wharves for all important points on the lake. There are ten or fifteen stores, 3 churches, a savings bank, two livery stables, and one hotel in the village. Until 1873 a portion of the village of Centre Harbor was in this town. It estimated that nearly 1000 is summer tourists visit There are but few where the fu- annually. towns town the in the State ture prospects are more flattering than those of Meredith. Wauka- Ponds and Streams. wan Lake, near the village, is connected with Lake Winnipiseogee by a stream affording a large amount of water power. At the outlet of the pond is a substantial dam (owned by the Mechanics' Association) which forms a large wa- Average length of schools, for the year, twelve weeks. Elm House. Meredith Village SavBank. ings Bank. First Settlers. Hon. Ebenezer Smith moved into this town at an Hotel. early period of its was looked to as settlers for many settlement, and an adviser by the He years. died, Meredith was originally called New-Salem. In- August 1807. 22, corporated Dec. 30, 1768. First Ministers. Rev. Simeon F. Williams, settled in 1792; dis- missed in 1798. Rev. David Smith, settled in 1819; died in 1824. the Boundaries. North by Centre Harbor and Winnipiseogee Lake, north and north-east by said lake, south-east by Laconia, south by Sanbornton, and west and northwest by New-Hampton. Number of acres of improved land, 16,586. Distances. By the Montreal in- Railroad, thirty-seven miles north receive a rich re- from Concord, and nine north from ter basin. Employments. Agriculture is principal employment of the habitants, who ward 253 There for their labor. is Gilford. considerable capital invested in manufactures. 35,000 pairs of cot- Railroads. The Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad passes ton hose, 4,000,000 feet of dimen- through this town. The Meredith and Conway Railroad is a projected line which may be built at sion lumber, 600,000 lath, and 5,000 shooks are annually manufactured, besides chair &c, bobbins, stuff, # &c. Annual productions $175,900; mechanical labor, $ 45,000 stocks and bonds, - MERRIItlACE. Resources. of the soil, ; 8 some future time. (See tables.) 6.900 ; money at interest, $ 34,726 deposits in savings banks, §111, 020 ; stock in trade, § 23,557 summer tourists, $ 20,000. from ; . . Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. G. I. Bard, pastor; Calvin Baptist, Freewill Baptist, Rev. Lincoln Given, pas; There are 20 school districts and seventeen schools in town. tor. HlLLSBOROUGFI COUNTY. The surface of this town is generally even, broken by a few moderate The soil, in various places, but there is considerable plain land which is not very productive, without heavy fertilizing. swells. is fertile ; The intervals on the rivers, pro- duce fine crops of grain and grass. Merrimack River washes its eastern border. Souhegan River enters the town from AmRivers. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 254 and pursues a winding course and joins the Merrimack one Parker & hei'st, ductions, $40,000. mile black walnut centre tables, ornamented and carved work, with marble tops, $ 60,000. David Hen- above Thornton's Ferry. Babboosuck Brook, issuing from Babboosuck Pond, in Amherst, empties into the Souhegan near its confluence with the Merrimack. Penichook Brook has its source from a pond in Ilollis, and forms the southern boundary of the town. About one mile from the mouth of the Souhegan is the best water power on the river. The water three separate falls within the space of half a mile. It is estimated, that if the power fills 83 feet in on these falls was properly utilized, it would sustain a village of 4,500 inhabitants. There are four small each with a post office, Reed's Ferry, viz., Merrimack, Thornton's Ferry, and South Merrimack, on the Nashua and Wilton Villages. villages, railroad. The three first the Concord railroad, and some manufacturing. are on all have At Reed's Ferry there is one store, school house, and several manufactories, such as brick, barrels, and overalls (on an extensive scale). At Thornis a school house and store; also manufactories of ton's Ferry there and furniture. At Merrimack there is one church edifice, school house, a new and commodious town house, store, and bricks, barrels hotel; also manufactories of ex- woolens. At South Merrimack there is a church edifice, school house, and store. Farming is the Employments. tension tables and principal employment of the in- is an important branch of business. M. Houghton & Son manufacture black walnut and chestnut extension tables annual value of pro- habitants, but manufacturing ; Co., derson, flannel and carpets, $ 70, Fessenden & Lowell, cooper 000. Nelson H. Brown $ 6,000. Hosea Evans, barrels, $ 2,000 besides overalls, pants and sacks, $ 200,000 meal and flour, $ 3,500 lumber, $8,700; also blacksmiths, stock, $20,000. & Co,, barrels and lumber, ; ; carpenters, wheelwrights, painters, coopers, harness makers, &c. total value of all kinds of ical productions, is The mechan- $ 435,000 annu- Merrimack claims the first discovery, in this region, of making what are called Leghorn bonnets. ally. Misses Burnaps first made them, years ago, and some of their bonnets were sold at auction several for $ 50.00 each. Much attention is now given to manufacturing sale sacks, pants, and overalls. Two firms make 20,000 dozens annually, valued at 6 200,000. The amount paid for making this clothing is over $ 24,000. Females take the goods (cut out) from the shops, and make them, at their respective homes. Resources. Productions of the $94,496; _mechanical labor, $96,400; stocks and money at insoil, terest, $25,380; deposits in savings banks, $ 157,847 stock in trade, $25,375; from tourists, $2,000; ; professional business, $ 10,000. The still large available water power unimproved, together with its railroad facilities, make the future Merrimack look encouraging for seeing a large manufacturing town within a few years. 1st ConChurches and Schools prospects of gregational, Rev. C. L. Hubbard, pastor ; number of members, 125 • �255 MIDDLETON. South Merrimack, 2d Congre- at to ponder the epitaph on his head gationalism no settled pastor, 40 stone, in the cerneteiw at Merri- twelve members. Tliere are schools in town; average length, biography of a for the year, twenty-one total weeks; value of school houses, $6,900. Hotel. Merrimack House. This town was pari of Dunstable (now Nashua) and originally called Souhegan East. Settlements were comFirst Settlements. menced as early as 1733. The first house was erected in town, several years before any permanent settlement was made. It was located on the margin of the river, and occupied as a place of traffic with the Indians. Tt was owned by John Cromwell, of England, and was called Cromwell's House. He carried on a profitable trade with the Indians, for some time, in purchasing their furs, having as a weight on the opposite scale his foot for their furs to weigh down. This deception, at length, they found out, and they determined to kill him for his perfidy towards them. Cromwell heard of their intention, through some source, buried his furs, and made his escape. Soon after his flight a party of the Pennacook tribe made their appearance, and not finding him, burned his house. The town was incorporated April 2, 1746, and deits name from the river on which it was situated. Hon. Matthew Thornton, one of rived the signers of the Declaration of American Independence, resided many years in this town. The town records show that Mr. Thornton presided over their town meetings, and held various town offices. Statesmen and eminent old men of to-day, who positions of trust, hold honorable would do well mack. but a worthy It is short, enough to time. life It is volumes, but all three words, " The fill implied in Honed Man:'' He died in 1803, at the age of eighty-nine. The people are to-day noted their staid integrity, for and general intelligence. First Minister. nap settled in Rev. Jacob Bur- 1772, died in 1821. North by Bedford, Nashua, and west by Amherst. Area, area of improved 19,361 acres; Boundaries. east by Litchfield, south by land, 8,798 acres. Distances. Twenty-seven miles south from Concord, eight north from Nashua, and six miles east from Amherst. The Concord Railroads. Rail- road passes along its eastern border, while the Nashua and Wilton Railroad runs through the southern part. On the Concord road there are stations at Reed's Ferry, Merrimack, and Thornton's Ferry on the Wilton road, rimack. at South Mer- MIJ»10L,ETOIV. Straffokd County. The sur- even, and in some portions rocky. By careful cultiva- face is tion, the soil can be made to yield fine crops. Moose Mountain, Mountains. which separates this town from Brookfield, is the principal ele- vation, There are no ponds nor streams of any note, consequently there is but very little water power. Employments. The employments of the people are varied. Some are engaged in Agriculture, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 256 while others are employed in me75,000 shoe and chanical labor. carving knives are annually manufactured ; shingles, 2,000 clapboards, 62,000 42,000 of feet boards and dimension timber sawed, and bushels of grain ground, other small mechanical works. The total value of manufactured goods annually produced, 6,600 besides including grain ground, is $33,000. Productions of the Resources. soil, $23,939; $ 20,000 ; deposits in 700; $21,792; savings banks, stock in trade, $2,100; from summer Churches tourists, and $400. Schools. Free- Baptist, Rev. Seth Sawyer, will pastor town mechanical labor, at interest, $ 2. money ; There are four schools in average length for the year, sixteen weeks. "Rollins Hotel," and Hotels. " Shapley House." ; is is uneven, and broken. The soil good, and well adapted to agri- But few towns in the culture. county produce better or more valuable crops to the acre. Rivers and Ponds. The upper Amonoosuek and Androscoggin Rivers pass through this town, flowing in nearly opposite direc- The tions. latter receives several There are which Cedar is tributaries in Milan. several ponds, of the largest. Employments. The inhabitants are mostly engaged in agriculture. There are several saw mills, which annually manufacture over 4,000, 000 feet of lumber, and two starch mills manufacturing 175 tons of starch. Productions of the mechanical labor, money at interest, $ 4, $ 10,200 687; deposits in savings banks, Resources. soil, $ 79,972 ; ; from First Settlements. Thomas Morgan, and others came to this town $ 324 stock and made a settlement a few years Boundaries. North by Brookfield and Wakefield, east by Milton, south by Milton and New- MethoChurches and Schools. Church, Rev. L. E. Gordon, There are ten school pastor. districts in town; average length of schools, for the year, eight weeks. Union Hotel. Hotel. This toAvn was Settlements. Durham and west by New Dur- granted to Sir William ham. others, before the Revolution. corporated First March 4, Minister. It was In- 1778. Rev. Nehemi- ah Ordway settled in 1778. Area, 9,840, acres; improved land 3,806 acres. Distances. Forty miles northeast from Concord, and twentyfive north-west from Dover. Railroad Three miles to Union station on the Portsmouth, Great Falls and Conway Railroad. MILAN. Coos County. Although there are no mountains of any considei*able altitude, in Milan, the surface ; summer in trade, $ 4,900 tourists, $ ; 4,500. dist Mayne and under the name of Pauls- burg in 1771. It retained this name until December 16, 1824, when it was incorporated under the name of Milan. North Boundaries and Area. by hummer and Cambridge, east by Success, south by Berlin, west by Stark and Killkenney. Area, 31,154 acres; area of improved land, 5,512 acres. Distances. fifty One hundred and miles north from Concord, �MILFORD. twenty-two miles north-east from Lancaster. Railroad. Grand Trunk Rail- road, passes through this town. 257 new impetus has been given to all branches of business. In the season of 1871, the Souhegan cotton mill was burned, which, to some extent, has paralyzed business but the inhabitants are vigorous and industrious, and, no doubt, will soon recover from this disaster, and go forward with renewed zeal. Nearly all branches of industry are pursued. There are two meat markets, five grocery stores, four dry goods, two clothing, two drug and medicine, two hardware, one book, two boot and shoe, one merchant tailor, two stove and tin ware, one jewelry, two millinery, one furniture and crockery store, and one fish market. Besides, there are two eating houses, one hotel, two livery stables, two churches, one large high school building, two banks, one large social library, and about two hundred and fifty dwelling houses. There are also four law- road, a ; HlLTJSBOROUGH COUNTY. Milford is one of the most important towns in the State, in point of agriculture, manufactures, and trade. It ranks in population and wealth as the thirteenth town in the State, and in the county, the third. It lies on hoth sides of the Souhegan River, which runs in an easterly direction through the town, and affords many valuable water privileges. The surface is moderately uneven. There is some very fine interval land on the Souhegan, about half a mile in width, the which is annual- larger portion of ly overflowed, which causes the be deep, black, and exceedingly fertile. The uplands, when properly cultivated, produce excellent crops of corn, oats, &c. Large quantities of fruit, of various kinds, are annually produced. Much attention has been given for a few years past, to the production of milk for the market. Over 220, 000 gallons are annually sent to Boston, besides what is sold in the village. The farmers of Milford know the valuable results obtained through " New-Hampshire" farming; and everything about their farms and farm buildings soil to indicates that their knowledge has been put into practical operation. On the Souhegan is located the large and thriving village For many years it of Milford. Village. has been the seat of considerable manufacturing and trade, but since the completion of the Wilton Rail- yers, five physicians and various other One of the finest was the State pense of $ since, dentists, town halls in erected, at an ex- 45,000, about five years an ornament to the The streets are wide and and village. and offices. is many of them pleasantly shaded. In the centre of the village is a handsome Common, beautifully shaded, and around this park are located many of the business blocks. Many of the dwellings are very neat, adorned with beautiful grounds, and enclosed fences. with handsome The whole village bears that impress of thrift and enterprise, which ev- ery stranger admires, who has the pleasure of making a visit to this delightful town. It is becoming a popular resort for tourists, and �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 258 many spend summer their vaca- summer tourists, $ 4,000 : profes- &c, $ 100,000. tion here. sional service, trades Employments. Many of the inhabitants are devoted to agricul- CongreGeorge Prince, Jr., pastor number of members, 265. Baptist, Rev. J. Tf. Tilton, pastor. There are thirteen schools in town ture, but manufacturing and trade, are the most important branches of business 813,000 yards of cotton goods are manufactured carpets, &c, are annually made to ; ; the value of $ 260,000 ; 153,000 lbs. of knitting and tidy yarn valued at $107,100; 9,000 pairs men's boots and shoes furniture to the value ; of $ 100,000 90,000 ; mackerel barrels, half barrels, 90,000 kits and kegs; 120,000 pictui'e and mirror frames 70,000 portable desks and fancy boxes; printers' furniture, Churches and Schools. gational, Rev. ; classified as follows : three of the primary grade, two grammar, seven mixed or ungraded, and one high school. Milford has taken the advance step in education, under the public free school system. At the June session in 1870, the Legislature passed an act to enable towns to abolish the district 700,000 shingles, 1,800,000 school system, and have the district embrace the whole town, under the supervision of a board of and dimension timber sawed; 40,000 bushels grain ground 24,000 sides upper leather education. Under this system the school terms are of the same length throughout the town. At the an- and 31,000 sides sole leather tanbesides ned, valued at $ 306,000 nual town meeting in March, 1871. Milford claimed the benefit of this law, and abolished the several districts in town, and it is now comprised in one school district. No doubt the system is a correct one, for every scholar in town now has the same privilege as to the length of school terms, and grades, and is the equal, only in distance from school room, which cannot be ob- ; $ 10,000 ; feet of boards ; ; piano actions, toys, extension tawindow springs, and various other manufactured articles, too numerous to mention. There are also blacksmiths, carpenters, masons, marble workers, painters, tailors, milliners, jewelers, &c. The granite quarrying is becoming an important branch of industry. This granite is pronounced of the best quality free from iron, and is of easy access to the railroad. bles, — men Seventy-five are employed on the various ledges. ital The total cap- invested in manufactories is $722,300; males employed, 445, females, 211 value of goods annu; ally produced is $ 1,360,500. Productions of the mechanical labor, $252,100; stocks &c, $59,300; money at interest, $ 95,340 deposits in savings banks, $355,390; Resources. soil, $ 162,500 ; ; stocks in trade, $ 142,688 ; from viated. The length of schools for the weeks, divided into three terms of twelve weeks year is thirty-six Amount of money annually appropriated for school purposes, $ 6,200. Amount of money in length. expended to build and repair schoolhouses the past year, (1872,) $7,103.52 Present Board of Education, W. B. Orcutt, G. Pierce, Jr., and D. S. Burnham. Library. Milford Free Library. Number of volumes, 2,005. Books taken out for the year ending Jan- �MILLSFIELD uary, 1873, equal to one Number 9,207 times. volume of persons — MILTON. in an easterly and westerly direc- tion. taking out books, 750. National Souhegan Banks. Bank, and Milford Five Cents Savings Bank. Union Hotel. ValuaHotel. ation, $ 10,000. bles valued at$ Two livery sta- 11,000 259 mi i.viiii.i) Coos County. The surface of town is uneven, but the soil is . this and might produce good strong, grass and grain, if the cold climate and isolated location did not Milford was incorporated January 11, 1794, and included what was anciently call- debar Duxbury Mile Slip and ed School Farm. John Burns, William Peabody, Benjamin Hopkins, Caleb Jones, Nathan Hutchinson, land, 4 horses, 14 cattle, 6 sheep, First Settlers Bradford, Elisha Town, Captain Josiah Crosby, and William Wallace were the first setCaptain Crosby was a revtlers. Andrew olutionary officer. The blood of the sons of Milford ran freely in the war of the great rebellion. The memorial tablet in the Town Hall building gives the names of sixty soldiers belong- ing to this town who were killed or died from the effects of the war. First Churches and Minister. A Congregational Church was organized in 1788, and the Baptist oi"ganized September 5, 1809, Rev. Humphrey Moore (Congregational) was the first settled minister, and was ordained in 1802. North by LyndeBoundaries. borough Mount Vernon and Amherst, east by Amherst and Hollis, south by Hollis and Brookline, and west by Mason and Wilton. Area 15,402 acres; area of improved tent. its being settled to any ex- In habitants, 1870, there were 28 inimproved 180 acres of The north3 swine in town. ern portion is mountainous. There are several ponds, the largest of which is 300 rods long and 140 Clear Stream waters its wide, northern extremity, and Philip's River with several small streams the other parts of the town. This town was granted to Sir and Thomas Mills, George Boyd and others, March I, 1774. North by Dixville, by Errol, south by Dummer, and west by Odell and Dixville Boundaries., east Area, 23,200 acres. 150 miles north from Distances. Concord, and 36 north-east from Lancaster. aiii/roN. Strafford County. This is an important town in point of The surface is manufactories. broken and affords excellent pas- The soil is generally when properly tilled, turage. and, duces good, pro- fair crops. Rivers. the Salmon eastern Falls River section wa- of the land, 10,547. ters Thirty-one miles Distances. south from Concord, five southwest from Amherst, and ten north west of Nashua. Railroad. Nashua and Wilton Railroad passes through the town, town. A branch of this river passes through the northern part, and unites with it at the eastern border of the town, near the center of the line. There is some valuable water power, a part of which is im- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 260 proved with valuable manufacto- money annually appropriated ries. school purposes $ 1,645,85. Literary Institution. -Milton Classical Institute, Mr. J. H. Ponds and Mountains. Pond Milton the foot of Teneriffe Mountain, a bold and rocky elevation which extends along the eastlies at ern part of the town. Employments. The employments of the inhabitants are nearly equally divided between farming on the one side and manufacturing and trading on the other. At Milton Mills there is considerable manufacturing one manufactory annu- — ally producing over $ 170,000 worth of flannels and blankets. There are also produced in other manufactories, 200,000 yards of felt cloth, embossing cloth, 20,000 printing, or piano and table Also carriages. At the covei's. South part there are made over $ 100,000 worth of shoes, 15,000 clap150,000 yards of boards, 325,000 shingles, 15,000 railroad splices, 5,000 shooks, 475, 000 feet of lumber 'besides, there Ham, for pi'incipal. Franklin House. At Milton Mills, Central House. First Organization. Milton was formerly a part of Rochester, and was incorporated June 11, 1802. Boundaries. North - west by Middleton and Wakefield, east by Hotels. Salmon Falls river, which sepafrom Lebanon, Maine, and south-west by Farmington and rates it New acres; Durham. area of Area, 25,000 improved land, 8,517 acres. Forty miles north- Distances. from Concord, and twenty north-west from Dover. The Portsmouth, Railroads. Great Falls and Conway Railroad passes through this town, nearly north and south. east ; are carriage and other small mechanical shops. The total value of goods, of all kinds, annually manufactured in town is $520,000. Productions of the mechanical labor, soil, $68,192; $65,000; money at interest, $5, 250; deposits in savings banks, Resources. ' $ 21,193. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. F. Haley, pastor; Freewill Baptist, Rev. Joseph F. Joy, pastor; Christian, Rev. D. E. Goodwin. Milton Mills, Congregational, Rev. D. B. Scott, pastor; Baptist, Rev. Caleb F.Page, pastor. There are also Rev. J. S. Potter, Freewill Baptist, and Elder I. J. $ 67,874; stock in trade, Tebbits, Methodist. There are Aver- thirteen schools in town. age length of schools, for the year, seventeen weeks. Amount of ITIOIVROE. Grafton County. The town surface broken with hills and valleys, and affords excellent of this grazing. good, and, is The soil is generally when properly culti- vated, produces fine crops of grain There is considerable and hay. interval on the river, and the west slope of Gardner's mountain produces excellent grass and wheat. River. Connecticut River washes its western border. At the narrows in this town, the river is only five rods in width, being conThe by walls of slate. •fined scenery, at this point, is grand and Near the north -west- picturesque. ern extremity of the town, at the confluence of the Connecticut and Passumpsic rivers, the former as- sumes the shape of a diamond, its �261 MOULTONBOROTJGH. and affording a delightful land- wheat, corn, potatoes, &c. The town ranks as the sixth town in the county, in the value of its ag- scape. ricultural products. Bog iron ore, zinc Minerals. and copper ore are found in various localities. Employments. The inhabitants Red Hill Rivers, Ponds, &c. River, the principal stream, originates in Sandwich, and passes are largely engaged in farming. The lumber business is extensivebushels on. 1,400 ly carried wheat, 3,000 bushels corn, and 9,000 bushels of oats and barley piseogee. are annually produced. town. Red Hill, lying Mountains. wholly in this town, is about 2,000 feet above the level of the sea, about one twenty islands, greatest width being mile, encircling Productions of the $61,254; mechanical labor, Resources. soil, $ 15,000 money ; deposits 976; in $ at interest, 19, savings banks, $ 20; stock in trade, $ 8,800; from tourists, $ 3,000. Churches and Schools. Christian, There Union, and Methodist. Average are six schools in town. length of schools for the year, twenty-three weeks. Hotel. Organization. Monroe was disannexed from the western part of Lyman, and formed into a separate town, July 13, 1854. North by Littleton, east by Lyman, south by Bath, and west by Barnet, Vermont. Area of improved land, 8,246 Boundaries. acres. Distances. By railroad, ninety- seven miles north from Concord, and fifteen north from Haverhill. Railroad. At Mclndoe's Falls, on the Passumpsic Railroad, in Vermont, is town into the WinniLong Pond is a beauti- this ful sheet of water, and connects by a channel sixty Avith the lake Squam and Winrods in length. nipiseogee Lakes lie partly in this and commands notice from the east, south, and west, and extends about three miles from east to west, between Red Hill River on the north, Great Squam on the west, Great Squam and Long Pond on the south, terminating south-east by a neck of fine land, extending into the Winnipiseogee. Monroe House. First through the station for Mun- A number of oval bluffs rise on summit, from each of which the prospect, on either hand, is its The extensive and delightful. north bluff is supposed to consist Bog ore is of a body of iron ore. found in a brook descending from This mountain is covered with soil, and is wooded It owes its nearly to its summit. name to the circumstance of the this bluff. Uva Ursa, with which it is covered, changing to a brilliant Ossipee red in the autumn. Mountain extends its base into leaves, . this roe. nOVLTONBOROCGH, Carroll County. The surface of Moultonborough is mountainous, but the soil is deep and fertile, and yields good crops of town, and is a commanding elevation. Springs. On the south part of Ossipee Mountain, in Moultonborough, is a mineral chalybeate spring, the water strongly impregnated with iron and sulphur, and �NEW-HAMPSHIKE GAZETTEER. 262 efficacious in cutaneous eruptions. soil, About a mile north $7,600 money at interest, $3,064 deposits in savings banks, $22, is a spring of pure, cold water,- sixteen feet in diameter, through the centre of which the water, containing a small portion of white sand, is constantly thrown up to the height of two feet. The spring furnishes water sufficient for mills. On the stream, nearly a mile below, is a beautiful water-fall of seventy Descending on the left of this fall, a cave is found, containing charcoal and other evidences of its having once been a hiding place for the Infeet perpendicular. dians. Indians. The Ossipee tribe of Indians once resided in this vicinity, and some years since a tree was standing in Moultonborough, on which was carved in bierogliphics the history of their expe- Many Indian implements have been found, indicating this to have been once their favorite residence. In 1820, on a small island in Lake Winnipiseogee, was found a curious gun barrel, much worn by age and rust, ditions. and relics divested of its stock, enclosed in the body of a pitch pine tree, sixteen inches in diameter. On the line of Tuftonborough, on the shore of the lake, at the mouth of Molvin River, a gigantic skeleton was found, about sixty years since, buried in a sandy soil, apparently that of a man more than seven feet high, the jaw bone easily passing over the face of a large man. Employments. Agriculture is the principal people. 000 feet employment of the and 325, of boards &c, are annual700,000 shingles, ly sawed. Resources. Productions of the $109,622; mechanical labor, ; 442 ; stock in trade, $ 10,401 summer tourists, $ ; from 3,600. Churches and Schools. MethoChurch, Rev. Henry Chandler, pastor. There are seventeen school districts in this town, and sixteen schools. Average length of schools for the year, nineteen weeks. Hotels. Jaclard House. dist Episcopal First Settlements. Moultonborough was granted by the Masonian proprietors to Col. Jonathan Moulton and sixty-one others, No- vember 17, 1763. Incorporated November 27, 1777. In the month of August, 1784, a boy of Mr. Leach, eight years of age, was sent to a pasture, towards the close of the day, to put out a horse and bring home the cows. His father, being in a neighboring field, heard a cry of distress, and running to the fence, saw his child lying on the ground, and a bear standing by him. He seized a stake and crept along, with a view to get between the bear and the child. The bear took the child by the throat, and drew him into the bushes. The father pursued till he came up, and aiming a stroke at the bear, the stake broke in his hand, and the bear, leaving his prey, turned upon the parent, who, in the anguish of his soul, was obliged to retreat, and call for help. Before any sufficient- help could be obtained, the night was so far advanced that a search was The night was impracticable. passed by the family in the utmost distress. The neighbors assembled, and, at break of day, renewed the pursuit. The child's hat. �MOUNT VERNON. and the bridle, which he had dropwere found, and they tracked ed, his blood about forty rods, they discovered The corpse. the throat when mangled was torn, Whilst and one thigh devoured. they were standing around the body, the bear arose from behind a log. Three guns were tired at him at the same instant, which dispatched him, and a fire was immediately kindled, in which he was consumed. First Ministers. Rev. Samuel Perley, Congregational, ordained 263 tions a fine prospect of the coun- east and south-east, can be obtained. On the top of one of these elevations is situated the try, flourishing village of Mount Ver- non, which has become noted for its fine scenery, healthy location, literary institution, and as a summer resort for tourists from Boston, New-York, and other large cities. Streams. There is but one stream of any note. It rises in the north part and passes into Amherst near the eastern extremity of the plain. miles north This stream was called, by the InQuohyuinaspassakessanandians, uaquog. Farming and Employments. keeping summer boarders are the principal occupations of the inhabThe manufacture of fancy itants. writing desks and boxes has been carried on quite extensively for a number of years. The value of these desks and boxes, annually manufactured, is about $ 45,000. Productions of the Resources. soil, $ 72,973 mechanical labor, $21,200; money at interest, $13, 670; deposits in savings banks, from Concord, and about north-west from Ossipee. fifteen $36,739; stock in trade, $6,225; stage to from summer tourists, $ 6,200. Churches and Schools. Congregational Church, Rev. Seth H. Keeler, pastor. There are five in 1778, died in 1779; Rev. Jere- miah Shaw, ordained in 1779; Rev. Joshua Dodge, settled in 1808. The first house for public worship was erected in 1773, and blown down by a violent east wind, in 1819. The Congregational church was formed March 12, 1777. Boundaries. North by Sandwich and Tarn worth, east by Ossipee and Tuftonborough, south by Lake Winnipiseogee, and west by Centre Harbor and Squam Lake. Area of improved land, 14,265 acres. Distances. Fifty By Railroads. Meredith Railroad. expected When that shire Central, Ossipee through on the and Montreal station, ten miles, Concord, Boston, daily completed, the it is New-Hamp- and Meredith and Railroads tliis town. will pass MOUNT VERNON. Hillsborough Count?. The town is uneven and surface of this is strong and productive, well adapted to grass and grain. On many of the eleva- elevated, but the soil ; schools in town, average length for the year, twenty weeks. Literary Institution. Institute Mc Collom was organized D. A. Anderson is in 1850; the Principal. Mount Vernon Public . Library. Library, 200 volumes, and Mc Collom Institute Library, 600. Hotels. One of the finest hotels in the State was burnt in this town, and has not been in April, 1872, rebuilt. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 264 First Organization. Mount Vernon was originally a part of Amherst, from which it was disannexed, and incorporated, Decem- ber 15, 1803. First tional Church. The Congrega- Church was organized here in 1780. North by NewBoundaries. Boston; east by Amherst, south by Amherst and Milford, and west by Lyndeborough. Area, 7,957 acres, improved land, 6,942 acres. Twenty-eight miles Distances south from Concord, -and three north-west from Amherst. Railroads. It is four and onehalf miles to Milford station, on the Wilton railroad. NASHUA. Hillsborough County. Nashand part shire town of the county, is one of the most im- ua (a city) portant cities in the State, being the second in the value of its manufactories, the third in population, and fourth in wealth. It presents a very even surface in the eastern portion, while the western part is more broken, but not mountainous. The soil is varied and easy of cultivation, and produces good crops, especially along the banks of the rivers. It is and the Nashua River, having source in Massachusetts, flows in a north-easterly direction through the city, and joins the Merrimack near the principal settlement. This river near its mouth furnishes some excellent der, its water power, which the called who had " Nashaway,' their headquarters on its banks, in the present town of LanIt was a caster", Massachusetts. great resort for them near the Falls in Nashua for fishing, and, above and below its mouth, on the Merrimack, for cultivation. Salmon Brook is a considerable flowing from stream, Massachusetts, and joins the Merrimack here. There is some water power, which is improved. This city is noted for its sive Iron Mills and Cotton factories exten- Manu- and the enterprising and public spirit of its inhabitants. It one of the largest railroad centres in the State. No less than six railroads have their termini here viz. Boston, Lowell and Nashua, Worcester and Nashua, Nashua and Acton, Nashua and Wilton, Concord and Nashua and RochesThese various ter Railroads. is roads lead to all sections of the country, north, east, south, and west. It has many fine streets, beautifully shaded, and many of the private residences are fine structures and compare favorably with those of any city or town in the State. Some of the business blocks are large and very expensive a number of which have been built within a few years. The City Hall is a fine brick building, having a dome surmounted by a large gilt eagle. The mercantile houses are principally located on two streets, and contain about one hundred and twenty-five stores and shops for trade of various kinds many of them being large, with goods finely displayed. There are eleven church edifices, twenty; well watered by ivers and smaller streams. The Merrimack washes its eastern borRivers. dians occupied by large Cotton Manufactories. The river was named for a tribe of Inis — eight schools, three hotels, seven �265 NASHUA. houses, five banks, two weekly and two daily newspapers, 2,100 dwelling houses and about eating 12,000 inhabitants. The per cent, of increase in wealth and population, for the past three years, has been quite as great as that of any city in the State. The manufac- Manufactories. tures are varied and quite extensive, the most important of which are as follows Nashua Manufacturing Company, capital, §1,000,000; employs 300 800 women and chil- men and dren; annual payroll §360.000; produce 13,970,891 yards of fine sheetings, print cloth, and cotton valued at $ 1,862,275. Jackson Manufacturing Company, capital, § 600,000, employ 100 men, and 350 women and children annual pay roll $ 150,000 produce 9,054,800 yards of cotton cloth, valued at § 1,086,576. Vale Mills. Capital, §300,000; employ 30 men, and 50 women and children annual pay roll $ 24, 000, and produce 884,000 yards of cotton cloth valued at § 97,200 Nashua Iron and Steel Company, capital, $ 500,000 employ 300 men annual pay roll § 180,000 flannels, ; ; ; ; value of productions, §2,000,000. This Company produces steel tire, locomotives, cranks, heavy iron and steel shafting, and all kinds of Nashua Foundry, capital, § 45, employ 70 men; annual 000.00; pay roll, §36,000; annual sales, § 100,000. Warner and Whitney. Machine employ Shop, capital, § 50,000 60 men pay roll § 28,000 annual value of productions, § 100,000. A. H, Saunders, Machinist, capanital, § 25,000 employs 10 men nual pay roll, §8,600; production, § 40,000. Flathen & Company, Machinists, capital, § 12,000; employ 16 men; annual pay roll §9,600; produc; ; ; ; ; tion, §24,000. Nashua Lock Company, capital, employ 134 males, and annual pay roll, § 60, 16 females §60,000, ; 000 ; sales, § 180,000. American Patent Horse Clipping Company, capital, § 10,000 patent sales, § 10,000. Nashua Card and Glazed Paper Company, capital, § 100,000, employ 75 males, and 75 females, an; nual pay roll, §57,000; annual value of productions, § 450,000. Eaton and Ayer, bobbins, spools and shuttles for cotton and woolen employ factories. Capital §100,000, 200 men, pay roll, ductions, § 175,000. Fletcher, Webster facturers of § 84,000 & Co., ; pro- manu- black walnut and chestnut furniture, capital §75,000 employ 60 males and 20 females heavy and light iron and steel work. Their- grounds cover twenty acres. Within their enclosure, are six large buildings each 200 feet long, and 75 feet wide, making the area covered with buildings about two annual pay-roll, §44,600; sales, § 120,000. Nashua Novelty Works, manu- acres. Capital, Nashua Iron Company, capital, §60,000; employ 95 men; annual and pay § 52,800 annual value of production, § 190,000. roll, ; facture bird cages, toy sleds, toy wagons, and almost every description of toys in the juvenile line. § 25,000 3 females; ; employ 15 males annual pay-roll, §9,600; sales, §30,000. Gregg & Son, doors, sash and blinds; capital, §65,000; employ �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 266 65 men; pay-roll, $36,000; annual dist, Rev. H. L. Kelsey; sales, $96,000. Melendy & Co., planing and mouldings, capital, $20,000; employ 12 men, annual pay-roll, $7, 200; business $65,000 annually; Unitari- Gorman; Univer- an, Rev. T. L. salist, lumber $60,000, and flour and meal ground, $ 13,400. (See tables.) There are, also, annually produced, monuments, grave stones, and granite cutting, $ 100,000 confectionery and baker's bread, $120, matresses, $ 50,000 gas, $ 40, 000 000; newspaper and job printing, ; ; ; $45,000; bedsteads, $10,000; besides soap-stone work, Underhiirs edge tools, wooden boxes, paper suspenders, and various other mechanical shops and trades, such as tailors, milliners, shoe boxes, workmen, blacksmiths, carpenters, The total cappainters, &c, &c. invested in manufacturing, of every description, is $3,436,300; number of males employed, 1690; ital females, Annual amount 1380. annual paid for labor, $ 1,374,000 value of productions, $ 7,393,500. Productions of the Resources. ; soil, $1,374,000; ional mechanical labor, engaged in profess- $88,550; and personal business, trade and transportation, 1080 persons; annual amount received for their labor, $ 648,000 stocks and bonds, $ 188,040, money at interest, $ 53, 098; deposits in savings banks, $ 1, 410,231 stock in trade, $ 994,000. First Churches and Pastors. ; ; Congregational, Rev. F. Alvord; Oliver St. Congregational, Rev. J. S. Blake; Pearl Street Congregational, Rev. C. Wetherby; First Roman Catholic, Rev. J. O' Donnell, priest; French Roman Catholic, Rev. J. Millette, priest; Main V. A. Chestnut Street Metho- Street Methodist, Rev. Cooper; Rev. L. A. Philbrook; BapRev. G. W. Nicholson; Episcopal, Rev. J. B. Goodrich, rector. Many of these Churches have very fine edifices. The French Catholic church is new and a handsome and expensive structist, ture. Schools. There are twenty-eight graded schools. Average length of schools, for the year, thirty-nine weeks. 2,325. Number of scholars, Amount of money annu- appropriated for school pur$ 26,400.65, or $ 11.36 to each scholar in the city. A high school building is to be erected on the grounds of the old cemetery, on Spring Street, at an expense of $ 65,000, also one at the Harborborough, costing $ 10,000. When these two school buildings are completed, the value of school houses, including lots, will be $ 170,000. But one other city in the State appropriates as much money ally poses, The high under the charge of H. Hussey. The Nashua for school purposes. school T. W. is Literary was estabDavid Crosby is Institution lished in 1835. the principal. (See Literary In- stitutions.) Libraries. ry, 6,000 Nashua City LibraPersons own- volumes. ing private libraries, of 600 volumes or over, are A. H. Saunders, Dr. E. Spaulding, William BarH. B. Atherton, Judge G. Y. Sawyer, Hon. John H. Goodale, W. W. Bailey, and Rev. J. O Donnell. New - Hampshire Newspapers. Telegraph, weekly; Daily Telegraph; New-Hampshire Gazette, and Hillsborough .County Adverrett, 1 �267 NASHUA. tiser, weekly; and Nashua Daily Nashua Gazette. Historical So- First Settlements. Nashua was settled prior to 1673, and was thp settlement in southern ciety is in a flourishing condition, earliest having a large collection of an- October 15, New-Hampshire. 1673, it was incorporated by Mas- tique curiosities. (See tables.) First National Bank, Banks. Indian Head National Bank, capital, $270,000; City Savings Bank, Nashua Savings Bank, and Metotal chanics' Savings Bank; amount of deposits, $ 2,861,102.82. (See tables.) Indian Head House and Hotels. Tremont House. Pennichuck WaWatenvorks. terworks were constructed in 1854. The water is taken from an artificial pond, containing from twenty to thirty acres, and is fed by many The water never-failing springs. forced into a large reservoir, half a mile north of the City Hall, and about one hundred and ten is under the name of Dunstable, and comprised within sachusetts, borders, Hollis, Merrimack, and Hudson, in New-Hampshire, and Tyngsborough, -Dunstable, and parts of Groton, Peperell, and Townsend, in Massachusetts, and Litchfield, portions of Pelham, Milford, and Brookline, in NewHampshire. It belonged to Mas- its sachusetts till the division line be- tween the two provinces was setIt was incorporated tled, in 1741, by New-Hampshire, April 1746, under the same name, and continued so till 1837, when it was changed to Nashua. In 1680, there thirty families in town. were above its foundation. Hydrants have been placed at convenient distances through the city proper, to guard against devastating fires. The water is pure, soft and excellent for culinary Among use. In 1803, a post office was established at the village of Nashua, then feet Future, Its section of more Few cities in this New-England have a flattering future, as to in- crease of wealth, population, and all other advances in civilization, such as schools, churches, benevolent societies, railroads, etc. With coming from all its six sections of the country, its large iron mills, constantly increasing in business, extensive cotton factories, and other important manufactories, there is no doubt but it will increase in every resource, fifty per cent, within the next ten years. its many She yields the palm to none of her sister cities, in the mechanical and inventive genius of her sons. the first settlers in this was Edward Tyng, who came here soon after it was incorThe names of Weld, porated. locality, Blanchard, Waldo, were among the Cummings &c. first settlers. containing a few stores, hotel and The several dwelling houses. canal boat was launched first about this time, with much parade, and christened, " The Nashua," and " Nashua Village." The charter for the turing Nashua Manufac- Company was obtained in and Mill No. 1 went into operation in December, 1825. In 1827, No. 2 Mill was built, and No. 3 in 1824, 1836. Indians. Dunstable was the frontier settlement, for over fifty and as such was exposed to Indian attacks, and subjected to all the cruelties and hardships of a years, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 268 savage warfare. war in 1675, the doned. During Philip's town was aban- neither acted with ty. The much soldiers, so proprie- suddenly in- several persons terrupted in their jovial entertain- were killed. In 1702, a party of Indians made an assault upon the ment, found themselves called upon to fight, when entirely destitute of arms, and incapable of obtaining any. The greater part were panic struck, and unable to fight Fortunately, all or fly. were In 1691, settlement, and killed several per- among whom was Thomas Weld. sons, the Rev. On the third day of July, 1706, a party of Indians made a descent upon Dunstable, (now Nashua), where they fell on a garrison that had twenty troopers in it. The troopers had been ranging the woods in the vicinity, and at night came towards the garrison appre; hending no danger, they turned upon the interarms and harness the house, and began a carousal, their horses loose val, piled their in to exhilirate their spirits after the The Indians had lately arrived in the vicinity. That day they had designed attack to both Wells' and fatigues of the day. One of their number had been "stationed to Golusha's garrisons. watch each of these houses, to see that no assistance approached, and no alarm was given. A short time previous to the arrival of the cavalry, the Indian stationed at Wells' returned to his party, an d all was safe. At Mr. Cummings and his wife went out to milk their cows and left the gate open. The Indians who had advanced undiscovered, started up, shot Mrs. Cummings dead upon the spot, and reported that sunset, a wounded her husband. They through the open gate into the house, with all the horrid yells of conquering savages, but started with amazement at finding the room filled with solders, merrily feasting. Both parties were completely amazed, and then rushed not in this sad condition some six or seven men, with chairs, clubs, and whatever they could seize upon, furiously attacked the advancing foe. The Indians who were as much surprised as the soldiers, had but little more courage than they, and immediately took to their heels for safety, thus yielding the house, defeated by one quarter of their number of unarmThe trumpeter, who ed men. was in the upper part of the house at the time of the attack, seized trumpet, and commenced his sounding an alarm, when he was shot dead by an Indian on the stair way. He was the only one of the party killed. September 4, 1724, the Indians again fell on Dunstable, and took two captives in the evening. The persons taken were Nathan Cross, and Thomas Blanchard, who had ; been engaged in the manufacture of turpentine, on the north side of the Nashua River, near where the city of Nashua now stands. At were no houses nor that time there settlements on that side of the rivThese men had been in the er. habit of returning every night, to lodge in a saw mill on the other That night, not returning side. as usual, an alarm was feared was given. had fallen that they It in- A parto the hands of the Indians. ty consisting of ten of the princi- pal inhabitants of the place start- �NASHUA. ed in search of them, under the direction of one French, a sergeant of militia. In this company was Farwell, who was afterward lieutenant under Lovewell. When < they arrived at the spot where the men had been laboring, they cut, the hoops of the barrel* and the turpentine spread up- on the found ground. From certain marks upon the trees, made with coal mixed with grease, they understood that the men were taken In the and carried off alive. course of this examination, Farwell perceived that the turpentine had not ceased spreading, and called the attention of his comrades to this circumstance. They concluded that the Indians had been gone but a short time, and must still be near, and decided upon instant pursuit. Farwell advised them to take a circuitous route to avoid any ambush. But, unfortunately, he and French, a short time previous, had had a misunderstanding, and were still at variance. French imputed this advice to cowardice, and called out, " I am going* to take the direct path if any of you are not afraid, let him follow me." French led the way, and the whole party followed, falling in the rear. Farwell Their route was up the Merrimack, towards which they bent their course, to look for their horses upon the interval. At the ; Lutwyche's (now brook, near Thornton's Ferry,) they were wayThe Indians fired upon them laid. and killed the larger part instant- A few fled, but were overtaken French was killand destroyed. ed about a mile from the place of ly. action. Farwell, in the rear, see- ing those before him fall, sprang 269 behind a and ran. discharged his rifle Indians pursued him the chase was vigorously maintained for some time, without gaining much advantage, till Farwell passing through a thicket, the Indians lost sight of him, and fearing he might have loaded again, they desisted. Farwell wa3 the only one of the company that escaped. A company from the neighborhood mustered, upon the news of this disaster, proceeded to the fated spot, took up the bodtree, Two ; ies of their friends and townsmen, and intered them in the burying ground. Blanchard and Cross were carried to Canada after remaining there some time, they ; succeeded, by their own exertions, in effecting their^edemption, and returned to their native town. In 1725, John Lovewell with Josiah Farwell as lieutenant, raised a company of volunteers, and marched northward in pursuit of In their two first expeditions, they killed eleven Indians, and took some prisoners; but in the third they met with a disastrous defeat by incautiously falling into an ambuscade at Lovewell's Pond, in Fryeburg, Maine. Sixteen were killed and eleven the enemy. wounded. Among the killed were Captain Lovewell, Lieutenant Farwell and Ensign Robins, all of Dunstable. The noted chief " Pagus," was killed. This disaster was a hard blow to the settlement, but it brought peace to this whole section of New England, and taught the Indians that swift retribution was sure to follow their savage cruelties to the settlers. The song of the heroes of " Lovewell Fight," was cherished, and sung at, the evening fireside, by the �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 270 sons and daughters of the settlers, for many years. In 1842, the northern portion of Nashua, on the north side of Nashua river, and on the south side as far as the Concord railroad, was disannexed and formed into a town called Nashville, and dividing the village by the river, leaving in the new town the Depot, the Jackson Cotton Mills, three churches, two hotels, fifteen or twenty stores and over two thousand inhabitants. This division was caused largely on the location of the Town Hall. City Charter. In 1853, the two towns were consolidated and chartered as the city of Nashua. The mayors under the city charter have been, in 1853, Joseph Baldwin; 1855, Freeman S. Rogers; 1857, Thomas W. bin Beard yer; Morrill; Spaulding; man; 1868, 1858, Al- ; Aaron W. SawGeorge Bowers; 1862, 1861, Hiram T. Gillis 1860, ; Edward Virgin C. 1865, 1866, 1864, Gilman George Bowers Gil- Scripture; 1869, ; Jona- Otterson; 1871, Dana 1872, Seth D. Chandler; 1873, Frank A. McKean. than D. Sargent; The population, decades, has been, 1790, 632; 1800, at the various in 705; 1775, 862; 1810, 1,049; 1820, 1,142; 1830, 2,417; 1840, 5,960; 1850, 8,942; 1860, 10,065; and 1870, At no time since 1840, has town increased in population, and business more rapidly than it has since 1870, and the num10,541 the ber of inhabitants is now (1874,) estimated at 12,000—polls, 2,800. The valuation of the city is $10, 388,693. First Ministers. Rev. Thomas Weld, Congregational settled in 1685; killed by the Indians in 1702, ; Rev. Nathaniel Prentice, settled in 1718; died in 1737; Rev. Josiah Swan, settled in 1738; dismissed in 1746 Rev. Samuel Bird, settled in 1747; dismissed in 1751; Rev. Joseph Kidder, settled in 1767; ; died in 1818. • Boundaries. North by Merrimack, east by Litchfield and Hudson, south by Tyngsborough and Dunstable Massachusetts, and west by Hollis. Area, 18,898 acres; area of improved land, 6, 069 acres. Distances. Thirty-five south from Concord, and north of west from Boston. miles forty NELSON. Cheshire County. Nelson is on the height of land, between the Connecticut and Merrisituated mack Rivers. but affords The soil is The surface is hilly excellent pasturage. generally hard to culti- vate, but yields the husbandman a good return for his labor. Harrisville was disannexed from its southern part, and, with the northern portion of Dublin, formed into a separate totvn, with the name of Harrisville, in 1870. Ponds. There are several ponds in town of which Long Pond is the largest. Employments. Agriculture is the principal vocation of the peoAt a small village, called ple. Monsonville, in the north-west section of the town, are several manufactories. J. D. Colony & Sons' cotton mill annually manufactures 468,000 yards cotton sheetThere ing, valued at $58,500. are, also, chair, lumber, and other small mechanical shops. Productions of the Resources. soil, $22,362; mechanical labor, �271 NEW-BOSTON. $ 16,800 terest, banks, $ stocks and ; $ 5,600 ; money at in- deposits in savings stock in trade, $48,781; 7,645. Churches and Schools. CongreMark Gould, pasThere are six schools in tor. town. Average length of schools, for the year, sixteen weeks. gational, Rev. The town was Monadnock numwas granted by First Settlement. originally called ber six. It the Masonian proprietors, February 22, 1774, under the name of Packersfield, and included a part of Roxbury. It was changed to its present name in June, 1814. Breed Batchelder and Dr. Nathaniel Breed commenced the first settlement in 1767. The Congrega- First Minister. be found show in different localities, that the agricultural inter- wholly neglected. Several Streams and Ponds. streams water this town, the largest of which is the south branch of the Piscataquog River, having its source in Pleasant Pond, in Beard's Pond, and Francestown. Jo English Pond are the principal bodies of water. There are many good water privileges. Elevations. In the south part is a considerable elevation, called Jo English Hill, one side of est is not which is nearly perpendicular. The scenery around here partakes of the largely alpine character, with rocks piled on rocks, and hills on hills. Agriculture is Employments. Church was organized here, Rev. Joseph January 31, 1781. Foster was installed as its pastor the same year. He was dismissed the principal vocation of the in- in 1791. annually produced. There are annually manufactured, news paper, valued at $78, tional Boundaries. North by Stoddard, east by Hancock, south by Harrisville, and west by Sullivan. Distances. Forty miles southwest from Concord, and eleven north from Keene. Railroad. By stage, three times a week, eleven miles, to Keene station. NEW BOSTON. New Hillsborough County. Boston is an important farming town, ranking as the fourth in the county in the value of its agricultural productions. Its surface is uneven, consisting of fertile hills, productive vales, and some valuable meadows. The soil is favora- ble for all the various productions common State, to this section and the many fine of the farms to habitants. 1,200 bushels wheat, pounds and 3,600 tons of hay are 7,600 bushels corn, 36,000 butter, 300; leather, $8,400; 20,000 clap225,000 shingles and laths, boards ; 1,500,000 feet boards and dimension timber, valued at $27,300; 15,000 bushels grain ground, $24,000; 900 door piano forte cases, $ 15,000 knobs, $1,500; besides, bureaus and fancy boxes, harnesses, boots, shoes, &c. There are also carpenters, blacksmiths, painters, masons and other trades. The total value of mechanical goods, annually produced, is $ 178,400. ; The lower village, which lies in a deep, narrow valley, and on the Piscataquog, is the seat of considerable trade and manufacturing, having a church, graded school, several stores, hotel, etc. Resources. Productions of the �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 272 soil, $ 150,057 mechanical labor, $ 32,500 stocks and money at interest, $ 18,030 deposits in savings banks, $ 187,923 stock in trade, $ 20,000 from summer tourists, $ 3,000 professional business, $ 12,000. Baptist, Churches and Schools. NEWBCRTT. ; Merrimack County. Newbury ; ; uneven and broken with is hills, and Rev. John Atwood, pastors; but the soil is deep and fertile, and produces large crops of corn, wheat, oats and potatoes. Rivers and Ponds. Todd's pond, 500 rods long, and 60 wide, is the largest body of water in town. This pond affords a small branch Presbyterian, Rev. D. C. Frink,, to There are fifteen schools in town, two of which are graded. Average length of schools, for the year, eighteen weeks. Value of school houses, $ 8,050. Hotel and Livery Stable. Columbian Hotel. H. Lynch, livery lies ; ; ; Rev. Jesse M. Colburn, (in 1870), pastor. stable. Persons by of Cochran, Wilson, McNeil, Ferson and First Settlements. the name Caldwell, Smith made the 1733. It first settlement, in was granted, by Massa- chusetts, to inhabitants of Boston, January years, 14, was Boston." It 1736, and, for called " Lane's many New- was incorporated by New -Hampshire, 1763, as February 18, New-Boston. Fifty years ago the town contained 1,686 in- habitants; at present, (1870) 1,241. First Minister. Rev. Solomon Moor, ordained in 1768, died in 1803. Warner River. Sunapee Lake on its western border. Employments. The people are generally engaged in farming. 1, 100,000 feet of lumber is annually sawed. (See tables.) Resources. $ 81,174; soil, $5,000; stocks, and money at in$13,150; stock in trade, $ 6,375; deposits in savings banks, terest, $44,555. Churches and Schools. There is one church of the Freewill Baptist denomination, seventy-four members no pastor, at present. There are eleven schools in town. Average length of schools for the year, fifteen weeks. Hotel. Sunapee Mountain House. This new hotel was opened, for the ; time, in July, 1873. first tensive and delightful was Area, 26,536 acres 1778 ; area of im- view of the surrounding country can be ob- tained. First Organization. Newbury originally called Dantzic. proved land, 15,947 acres. field, Twenty-two miles south from Concord, and nine north from Amherst. Railroads. Railway station, at Parker's, on the Manchester and North Weare Railroad. in Distances. It is sit- uated near the summit of Sunapee mountain. From this house a fine view of Sunapee lake and an ex- North by Weare, and Bedford, south by Mount Vernon and Lyndeborough, and west by Lyndeborough and Francestown. Boundaries. east Dy Goffstown Productions of the mechanical labor, In took the name of Fishersand derived its present name it 1837. It was first settled by Zephaniah Clark, in 1762. North by NewBoundaries. London, east by Sutton, south by Bradford, and west by Goshen and Sunapee. �NEW-CASTLE Distances. — NEW-DURHAM. Thirty miles west by north from Concord. Railroad. Sugar River Railroad passes through the town. New- Castle is situated in Portsmouth harbor, and was formerly called Great Island. It is connected with The Portsmouth by a bridge. town is rocky and but a small part is fit to till. Fort Constitution is located on also a light-house. this Island ; Employments. The soil among the rocks is of good quality and is made to yield abundantly. Fishing pursued with success. About 12,000 pairs of men's and women's 'boots and shoes are annually made. is of years Chief Justice of the Province of New-IIampshire, Secretary born in this town, Dec. 20, 1697, and died, Sept. 22, 1789. First Ministers. Rev. John Emerson, ordained in 1704, dismissed in 1712. Rev. William Shurtleff, settled in 1712, dismissed in 1732. Rev. John Blunt, settled in 1732, died in 1748. Rev. David Robinson, settled in 1748, died in Stephen Rev. gational, Rev. Lucius Alden, pas- pastor ply. ; H. Graves, and Advent, transient supschool district with three One Chase, 1749. settled in died in 1778. Rev. Oliver Noble, settled in 1784, died in 1792. Distances. An Island in Portsmouth harbor, about three miles 1750, from the Eastern Railroad depot, in Portsmouth. Churches, Schools and Library. There are three churches, Congretor; Christian, Rev. J. of the latter City. Hon. for a number Theodore Atkinson, and President of the Council, was NEWCASTLE. Rockingham County. was part 273 NEW DURHAIU. Strafford County. face is uneven, The and a sur- portion The soil is moist and well adapted to grazing. Good crops rocky. average length of schools weeks. There is a town library of 400 volumes. of corn, oats and potatoes are pro- for the year, 26 duced. Summer Resorts. About one hundred summer tourists stay in this town through the warm weath- five ponds, schools er. ; They find entertainment at private residences. veyance runs A public from con- Portsmouth twice a day, distance three miles. Resources. Productions of the soil, $5,160 annually; mechanical labor, fisheries, $20,000; not known deposits in savings bank, $33,523; stock in trade, $14,407; summer tourists, $ 5,000. ; First Settlers. The first settlement of New-Castle, no doubt, commenced about as soon as that of Dover or Portsmouth, but there is no positive date, as it originally Ponds and Rivers. There are the largest of which, Merry Meeting Pond, is about ten miles in circumfei'ence. A never failing stream issues from it and discharges into Merry Meeting Bay in Alton. Ellis River flows from Coldrain Pond into Farmington, and on it are some fine water privileges. The ..Cocheeo River, also, has its source in this town. Mountains. Mount Betty, Cropple-crown, and Straw's Mountains are the principal eminences. On the north-easterly side of Straw's Mountain, is a remarkable cave, the entrance to which is about three feet wide and ten feet high. The outer room is twenty feet �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 274 under present name, Dec. square; the inner apartments become smaller, until, at the distance of fifty feet, they are too small to be investigated. The sides of these ated, rooms are solid granite, and bear marks of having been once united. The south side of Rattlesnake hill is one hundred feet high and near- removed Several other hills in this town contain precipices and cavities, some of con- east by Farmington, and west and south-west by Alton. Area, 23,625 ly perpendicular. siderable extent. is the employment of the people, although there are some manufactories of importance. The Union Powder works annually manufac49,000 gallons of acid, and 250 tons of Excelsior, valued at ture S 10,150. First Minister. Rev. Nathaniel Porter, D. D., ordained in 1773, (See Conway.) North-west by Wolfeborough, and Alton, east by in 1777. Boundaries. Brookfield and Middleton, south- acres. About thirty - five from Concord, and twenty-two north-west from miles north-east Dover. Railroad. Dover and Winnipiseogee Railroad passes through the town. NEW-HAITIPTOIV. There are annually sawed 4,000 clapboards; 700,000 shingles, and its 1762. Distances. Employments. Agriculture chief 7, Belknap County. town The sur- broken and is remarkably and timber, valued at $ 22,500. There are several other small manufac- face of this tories in town. crops of grain and grass. 1,500,000 feet of boards 100,000 pairs of shoes are annually made. There in plenty of good water power un- improved. Resources. Annual agricultural productions, $62,233; mechanical S 29,300 deposits in savings banks, § 40,613 money at interest, $ 800 stock in trade, $ 14,000. labor, ; ; ; Summer Tourists. The various this town is uneven, but the soil fertile, and produces excellent Pemigewasset River, Rivers. which washes its western boundary, is the only stream of any note in town. On the west side of a remarkable spring, from which issues a stream It is sufficient to supply mills. never affected by rains or droughts Springs. Kelley's Hill is tourists to visit and empties into the river after running one mile. Elevation. In the south part of is the natural curiosities in have caused some of the summer it. When the town more fully known, no doubt it will become one of their summer resorts. Churches and Schools. There are two churches, Freewill Baptist and Advents, and thirteen schools average length of schools for the year, nine weeks. ; First Settlers. New-Durham was granted to Ebenezer Smith and others, in 1749. It was incorpor- hill, town is a high, conical-shaped which can be seen for quite a distance in almost any direction. The village of NewVillage. Hampton is pleasantly situated among the hills and mountains, from the crests of which a beautitiful and delightful view of the village and the surrounding country can be obtained. There are two churches, a literary institu- �275 NEWINGTON. tion, five or six stores, of various some seventy or eighty kinds, and neat dwellings. Employments.- borough, of which he was one of the principal The people are The proprietors. simple request of General Moulton, and he Governor granted this New-Hampton, honor in largely called there of his native town. This "small" gore of land contained 19,422 acres, a part of which now constitutes engaged in agriculture. But some lumber is sawed, and wheelwrights, are black- smiths, tailors, etc. Resources. Agricultural productions, $ mechanical labor, money at interest, $ 18, $ 137,240 4,000 ; in savings banks, deposits 800; $46,479; ; stock in trade, $6,510; from summer tourists, $ 900. Churches and Schools. Freewill Baptist, Rev. E. H. Prescott, pastor; Calvin Baptist, Rev. D. M. Dearborn, pastor. There are thir- it Center Harbor. Rev. First Ministers. Ward, Jeremy (Baptist,) ordained in 1782, died in 1816; Rev. Salmon Hibbard, ordained in 1800, dismissed in 1816. Boundaries. North by Ashland and Holderness, east by Center Harbor and Meredith, south by Sanbornton and Hill, and west by and Bridgewater. Area, area of improved 19,422 acres; Average teen schools in town. length of schools, for the year, fif- Bristol teen weeks. NewInstitution. Literary Hampton Literary and Biblical Institution, A. B. Meservey, princi- land, 13,750 acres. pal. Railroads. The Montreal Railroad passes through the extreme northern part of the town. Five miles to Bristol station, on the Bristol Branch of the Northern The Portland and RutRailroad. land Railroad will pass through the town, if ever built. Social Libraries. Fraternity, 3,500; Literary Adelphi, 3,000 vol- umes, and Ladies' volumes. Hotel. ue, $ 200 Wankeneto House, val- 3,000. First ton Library, Settlement. was formerly a New-Hamppart of Moul- tonborough Gore, and was called Moultonborough addition. The first settler was Samuel Kelley, who moved General here in 1775. In 1763, Jonathan Moulton, of Hampton, having an 1,400 ox, weighing pounds, fattened for the pur- Hag upon his horns, and drove him to Portsmouth, as a present to Governor Wentworth. The General refused any compensation for the ox, but he would like a charter of a small gore of land he had discovered adjoining the town of Moulton- pose, hoisted a Thirty - five miles Distances. north-west from Concord, and fifteen north-west from Gilford. NEWINGTON. Rockingham County. all Nearly town But and few of the inhabitants in this are engaged in agriculture. few are considered rich, are classed as poor, there being but two persons dependent on the town. The soil, near the water, is rich, and yields good crops of grain and grass ; but certain portions of the town are sandy and unproductive. Schools. There is but one school district in town. school -house was In 1872, a built, brick costing �276 NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. NEW-IPS W1CH. $ 5,500. The upper story is to be used as a town hall, and the lower The part for school purposes. schools are considered good, as the people take quite an interest in the future welfare of their children. Indians. In May, 1690, a party of Indians, led by a sagamore, by the name of Hapgood, made an attack on Fox Point, and destroyed several houses, killed fourteen persons and took six prisoners. inhabitants pursued the Indians, and, after a severe action, The some of the captives were recovered, and part of the plunder. The chief, Hapgood, was severely wounded. Annual productions Resources. of the soil, $59,042: deposits in savings banks, $ 17,839 stocks, bonds and money at interest, $7,150. Newington was originally a of Portsmouth and Dover. It was called " Bloody Point," for many years, on account of a bloody fight in 1631, and was settled over two hundred years part Incorporated in July, 1764. Ministers. Rev. Joseph Adams, ordained in 1715, and died in 1783. Rev. Joseph Langdon, ordained in 1788, dismissed in ago. First Hillsborough County. The of a clayey loam, very productive, when properly cultivated. soil is There are many fine farms under a high state of cultivation. Souhegan Rivers and Ponds. River is the principal stream, and affords some valuable waThe first or second ter power. Cotton Manufactory, built in this State, was situated on this river, There are several in this town. brooks in various sections of the town. Pratt's and Hoar's Pond's, contain about fifty acres each. The Village. is village principal in the centre of the town, in a beautiful and fertile valley. Here are several church edifices, several bank, two hotels, Appleton Academy, and forty or fifty dwellThe houses are neat ing houses. and substantial, many of them stores, built in the style so among gentlemen who common lived in the country forty or fifty years ago, with spacious yards and gardens, while others are modern cottages but all betoken a degree of wealth and prosperity, for which the people are distinguished. Summer Resorts. location has justly The pleasant drawn the at- 1810. tention of many tourists who spend a few weeks in the summer Boundaries. North-east by the Piscataqua, east by Portsmouth, The number south by Greenland and Great Bay, and west and north-west by Great and Little Bays. Area, timated at 200. Employments. months in this pleasant town. of visitors of this class, through the summer, is es- Distances. Forty-four miles east south-east from Concord, and five The people are generally engaged in agriculture, but their manufactories are important. A cotton factory belong- west from Portsmouth. Railroads. The Portsmouth and Dover Railroad passes through this town. ing to the Columbian Manufacturing Company, was burned in 1871. Chairs, ciIt has been rebuilt. gars, boxes, bedsteads, harnesses, 5,273 acres. �NEW-LONDON. lumber, machine work, &c, are manufactured, to the value of $ 72, 400 annually. Resources. soil, $ $92,995; money 19,100; 450; Productions of the mechanical labor, in savings deposits $ 85, 128 stock from summer ; at interest, in trade, tourists, $ 12, banks, $ 24,048 $ 6,000 277 and Mason, south by Massachuand west by Rindge. Area, 20,860 acres. Area of improved setts, land, 9,620 acres. Fifty Distances. miles south- west from Concord, and eighteen south-west from Amherst. Railroad. By stage, twice a day, to Greenville station, three miles on the Peterborough and professional business, $ 15,000. distant, CongreChurches and Schools. gational, Rev. T. S. Robie, pastor Methodist, Rev. Jacob F. Spauld- Shirley Railroad. ing, pastor; Baptist, no pastor; There are thirteen schools in town average length, for the year, twenty weeks. New Ipswich Academy was incorporated, June 18, 1789. Appleton Academy is the name of the institution there, at the literary present time. John Herbert is the ry, 1,000 New-Ipswich Libra- volumes. New-Ipswich Savings Bank. Bank. (See tables.) Hotels. Clark's Hotel, and Appleton House. New-IpSettlements. First swich was originally called Ipswich Canada, and was settled prior to 1749, by Reuben Kidder, Archibald White, Joseph and Ebenezer Bullard, Joseph Stephens and eighty others. In 1750 it was granted by the Masonian proprietors, and incorporated September The town sent sixty men 9, 1762. Twenty-six men to Bunker Hill. gave up their lives in the great rebellion of 1861 to 1865. First tional 1750. County. The principal settlements of this town are formed on three large swells The soil is deep and of land. good. In some portions of the town, the land is rocky, but there is very little not capable of There are many fine cultivation. farms which clearly show they are cultivated by practical farmers. Principal. Library. NEW-LONDON. Merrimack Minister. A Congrega- Church was gathered in Rev. Stephen Farrer was ordained in 1760, died in 1809. North by Sharon Boundaries. and Temple, east by Greenville Sunapee Ponds and Streams. Lake separates New-London from the town of Sunapee. Little Sunapee Pond, one and one-half miles in length, and three-fourths of a mile in width, lies in the west part, and empties into Sunapee Near the centre of the Lake. town, are Harvey's and Messer's Ponds, which are the principal Warner River. Pleas- sources of ant Pond, in the north part, is nearly two miles long and one There are some elevations wide. in this section of the town, but they can hardly be considered mountains. The elevated location of the town, together with^its lake and ponds, afford some very delightful and attractive scenery, which has caused many tourists to visit here, through the summer months. One of the most flourishing institutions of learning in the State, is located here. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 278 The Employments. inhabitants are chiefly devoted to agriculture, but the manufactures are considerable. Over 4,500 dozens of scythes are annually manufactur750,000 ed, valued at $45,000. shingles, and 10,000 clapboards, &c, 150,000 feet of boards, are an- nually sawed; also, 8,000 bushels grain ground, and $24,000 worth of Agricultural pro- mechanical ductions, $ 78,678 bor.$ 20,300; stocks, la- &c, $9,200; money at interest, $ 46,990; deposin savings banks, its $30,488; stock in trade, $ 30,000 from summer tourists, $3,000; professional ; $ 10,000. Churches and Schools. Baptist, Christian Union, Rev. Lewis Phillips, pastor. There are public It is one of the largest literary institutions in the State. The school property is valued one hundred thousand dollars, besides an endowment of fifteen thousand dollars. There is a library connected with the at about containing 1,500 vol- umes. Seaman's House. First Settlements. was NEWMARKET. originally market New- a small township, but the soil is good, well cultivated, and produces excellent crops, which are readily sold in the vilis lage at fair prices. Rivers. Piscassick River passes through this town in a northerly direction. Lamprey River washes are located the cotton mills of the The twenty-four weeks. New-London Literary and Scientific Institution was incorporated Hotel. and Claremont Railroad. town. in year, institution, Thirty miles north schools, for the schools Average length of in 1854. Distances. north-eastern boundary and meets the tide water at Lamprey River village, over falls of more than twenty feet. At these falls ; seven land. of west from Concord. Railroad. Daily stage to Potter Place station, on the northern Railroad. Also daily stage to Bradford station, on the Concord Rockingham County. (See tables.) Resources. business, Area of improved 11,100 acres. and curried. tanned leather Lake. New-London called Dantzick, and was incorporated January 25, 1779. James Lamb and Nathaniel Merrill were the first settlers. First Church. A Baptist Church was formed October 23, 1788. Boundaries. North and east by Wilmot, south by Sutton and Newbury, and west by Sunapee its Newmarket Manufacturing Company. Below the falls, the water, at high tide, is of sufficient depth for vessels of one hundred and Coal, twenty tons to navigate. salt, and other heavy merchandise are frequently freighted up the Piscataqua, to Newmarket village. This village is the seat of considerable trade and manufacturing. There are three church edifices, two school houses, three hotels, town house, two banks, thirty-five, stores, various professional offices, four cotton mills, and various other manufactories. Manufacturing Employments. and mercantile trade are the principal employments of the inhabitants. 7,500,000 yards cotton cloth, and 24,000 pairs of boots and shoes are annually manufactured. The manufacture of sale clothing is an �NEWPORT. important branch of business. total value of goods annually manufactured, is $889,000. It is the centre of trade for the surrounding towns. Those engaged in agriculture find it remunera- The tive employment. Resources. soil, $64,519; $177,000; money its Productions of the mechanical labor, &c, $24,500; stocks, at interest, $22,100; depos- savings in banks, $89,894; stock in trade, $138,375; profes- sional business, etc., $75,000. Churches and Schools. Freewill Baptist, Rev. DeWitt C. Durgin, pastor Congregational, Rev. Isaac C. White, pastor; Methodist Episcopal, Rev. A. H. Wilkins, pastor. Total number of members, 465. Value of church ; 279 ed for her excellent qualities, and very much esteemed by all who knew her. She died here in 1819. Rev. Jobn First Ministers. Moody, Congregational, ordained in 1730, died in 1778. Rev. Nathaniel Ewers, settled in 1795, died in 1832. North by Lee and Boundaries. Durham, east by Great Bay, south by South Newmarket, and west Area of improved by Epping. land, 4,844 acres. Thirty-eight miles Distances. south of east from Concord, and eight nortb from Exeter. Railroads Boston and Maine Railroad passes through this town. NEWPORT. This is the shire town of Owing Sulli- There are two school districts and four schools in town. Average length of van county. schools for the year, twenty-four with the business character of its inhabitants, Newport has become one of the most important and enterprising towns in the western section of the State. For a number of years it has not kept pace in the march of improvement with other towns in the State, inferior property, $32,000. weeks. Total amount annually appropriated for school purposes, $2,736. Library. Newmarket Library Association. Washington Hotels. Newmarket Hotel, House, Railroad House. to its central water power, location, its valuable and railroad facilities, together originally a part of Exeter, in natural resources, for the lack of railroad facilities but that obstacle has been removed by the com- and was separated and incorporat- pletion of the Sugar River Rail- First Settlements. was ed December portion of 15, its Newmarket 1727. territory A large was de- tached, and the township of South Newmarket formed June 27, 1849. Mrs. Fanny Shute, when thirteen months old, was taken by a party of Indians, carried to Canada, and sold to the French. She was educated in a nunnery, and, after re- maining thirteen years in captivity, was redeemed and restored to her friends. Mrs. Shute was not- ; road, to this town, in and November, Claremont, in the fall Since the first date, busof 1872. iness, in every department, has made rapid strides, and improvements are seen on every hand. The surface of the town is generally uneven, frequently broken by considerable elevations; but on the borders of the Sugar River and its branches are large tracts 1871, of to interval land, yielding good �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 280 crops of corn, grass, &c. The soil on the uplands is strong and when properly tilled, produces excellent There are many valuable farms in this town, under high crops. The apple producmore valuable than in any other town in the county. Some of the finest maple sugar orchards cultivation. tions are may be found in this Forty thousand pounds of maple sugar are annually manuin the State, town. main street is more than a mile in length, crossing the river over a handsome bridge nearly in the of the village. On this street are located four elegant church edifices, the court and town house, jail and county buildings, three school-houses, two large hotels, two banks, the Argus and Spectator office, seven lawyers', three insurance, and six physi- centre cians' and factured. tween thirty Sugar River, the outSunapee Lake, together with the North and South branches, are shops for trade, of various kinds, and over one hundred dwelling houses. There are many other pleasant streets, with well built residences on them. The manufactories are valuable, being Rivers. let of the principal Near the streams in town. the Sugar rewaters of the South village, ceives the branch, which has its source in Lempster, Unity and Goshen thence flowing north about two miles, it meets the waters of the North branch, coming from Springfield, Grantham and Croydon, nearly in an opposite direction, whence it passes west through Claremont into the Connecticut. At the outlet of Sunapee Lake, there is a stone dam, with gates ar- ranged for drawing from the sur- face of the lake ten feet of water. The full capacity of this valuable reservoir has never been tested. Mountains. Bald, Coit, Blueberry ledge, and East mountains, are the principal elevations in situated on never offices, be- forty stores and dentists' and water power which The in a dry time. fails woolen manufactories annually produce 1,600,000 yards of flanThe nel, valued at $408,000. amount paid for labor, by these mills, is over $ 60,000. 18,000 sides of leather and 16,000 lbs. splits are annually produced, valued at $77, there is annually ground 19, bushels of grain, valued at $ 33,000. There are lumber mills, carpenter shops, and various other kinds of mechanical shops, com200 000 ; mon to a New-England village. The court house and town hall building was erected in the fall of and the spring and summer at an expense of over $40,000, and is one of the fin1872, town. From the summit of these mountains a fine view is presented of the surrounding country. Villages. On Sugar River, about six miles from Sunapee Lake, is located the thriving village of Newport. It is considered one of the pleasantest and most of enterprising villages in the State, buildings are large and substantial structures. Richards' building both in manufacturing and as a centre of mercantile trade. The est 1873, edifices State. The of the kind in hotels are new, the com- modious, and pleasantly located. The books number of over^ 12,000. is of the hotels show the arrivals last year to be Some one of the of the business finest mercantile �NEWPORT. blocks in the county. In the north part of the village is a beautiful common, shaded with the maple, and capacious enough to parade a regiment on. On either side of this common stand some of the finest residences in the village, adorned with yards and gardens. The future prospects of the inhabitants of this town are very flattering and ; their fond anticipations of seeing a large village, double its present may be fully realized within the next ten years. About two miles north-west from the principal village is the small, busy, manufacturing village of Northville. Here are annually made, 1,600 dozens of scythes, valued at $ 17,000 500 dozens of rakes; size, ; 13,000 butter tubs sides, there are 5,000 pails ; lumber ; mills, be- and Summer Resorts. But few local- the State offer better in- ducements to summer The than Newport. tourists fine roads, pleasant drives, and delightful views from the crests of its many hills, render it very attractive to lovers of country ural scenery in A pleasant ride homes and nat- its varied forms. of six miles brings you to the romantic shores of Sunapee Lake. This lake is about nine miles in length, and from one half to two miles in width. Three miles south of NeAvport village, is Unity Springs, which has become quite noted for its medical qualities. Its waters are highly charged with salts of iron, and possess Here is a fine tonic properties. hotel to accommodate The views from this house, of Sunapee Lake and the surrounding country, are some of the finest in the State. This house is becoming a popular summer resort. The number of tourists who spend their summer vacation in Newport and vicinity, is estimated at over five hundred. Employments. The employment of the inhabitants is nearly equally divided between agriculture on the one side, and mechanical, mercantile, and official business on the other, with the preponderance in favor of the latter. The capital invested for manufacturing purposes is over $ 375,000 the annual value of manufactured pro; ductions, $619,100. Annual value of agme- Resources. ricultural products, $ 148, 156 chanical labor, $117,700; other small manufactories. ities in 281 invalids and lovers of recreation. A ride on the cars, or by carriage, of six miles, carries you to the " Sunapee Mountain House" in Newbury. sional services, $ 105,000; &c, $64,800; money $ 41,724 ; professtocks, at interest, deposits in savings banks, $118,282; stock in trade, $105, from summer tourists, $ 15, 975 ; ; 000. Churches and Schools. The Con- gregational, Rev. G. W. R. Scott, pastor number of members, 248 ; church valuation, $ 50,000. Methodist, Rev. E. R. Wilkins, pastor; members, 230 valuation, $ 13,000. Baptist, Rev. H. C. Leavitt, pas; tor; members, 189; Christian There are eighteen school districts, and six- church at Northville. teen schools; average length for the year, twenty weeks; average amount of money annually appropriated for school purposes, $ 2,334. 50. It is intended to build a large school house(with all the modern improvements), in the village, the coming season, (1874.) Banks. There are two banks in �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. town, —the and National, First Newport Savings banks. Libraries. Newport Social brary, 400 volumes ; Li- Hon. Edmund Burke's private library, 6,000 volumes; besides several other private libraries with over 1,000 vol- umes each. Hotels. Newport House, and Phenix Hotel. First Settlers. Ezra Parmelee, then about twenty-one years of age, in company with Dea. Jesse Wilcox, and his two sons, Jesse and Phineas Samuel Hurd and Jesse Kelsey, came, early in the month of June, 1766 occupied the lands to which they were entitled, built their camps, and commenced the actual settlement of the town. These men were from old Kilingworth, Connecticut. Some years later, John McGregory, (fath- — — John McGregory, M. Joel McGregory, and Deacon er of the late B.,) Daniel Chapin, made a settlement in the north-western section of the town. Joel McGregory died a few years since, aged one hundred and one years. A son of his is now living in town, between eighty and ninety years of age. Newport has been the birthplace and residence many prominent men and women of this country, Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, was a native of this town. The town was incorporated Ocof tober 6, 1761. Hon. Benjamin and highly Giles, long a resident, respected, built the first grist- Captain Ezra Parmelee settled on the Unity road about one mile south of the village, and built his barn soon after coming to Newport. This barn is now (1873,) standing and in good repair. It is safe to say that it has been built, and been in use, mill, in 1768. over one hundred years. The covering boards are fastened to the timbers with strong wooden pins, which clearly shows the scarcity of nails in those early days of the settlement. A few rods from the barn, stands an apple tree, which is quite as old. Captain Parmelee brought it from Connecticut, over one hundred years ago. First Ministers. Rev. John Remelee, ordained in 1783, dismissed in 1791 Rev. Abijah Wines, settled in 1785, dismissed in 1816. Congregational and Baptist churches were established in ; 1779. North by Croydon, by Sunapee and Goshen, west by Claremont, and south by Goshen and Unity. Ai-ea, 25,267 acres improved land, 18,533 acres. Boundaries. east Distances. Forty miles north of west from Concord, and about thirty-five miles north from Keene. Railroad. Concord and Claremont Railroad passes through the town in an easterly and westerly direction. NEWTON. Rockingham County. New- a small township bordering on Massachusetts. The surface is broken but the soil is deep and fertile, and yields good crops of grain and grass. The farmers find a ready sale for their produce at Haverhill, Massachusetts. Nearly one third of Country Pond lies in this town, and it is the only body of water, of note. The employEmployments. ment of the inhabitants is about equally divided between farming ton is and mechanical labor. 1,000,000 of boards &c, and 180,000 shingles, are annually sawed and feet ; �NORTHFIELD. 120,000 pairs of shoes are made. Productions of the mechanical labor, soil, $ 38,259 $30,000; money at interest, $3, 400; deposits in savings banks,* Resources. ; $ 3,174; stock in trade, $ 11,827. 283 of land for agriculture, lies on two ridges extending nearly through The soil is of good producing excellent crops of corn, oats and grass. There are many fine farms, under a high the town. quality, Baptist Churches and Schools. church, Rev. B. H. Lane, pastor; Christian, Rev. Nathaniel Day, state of cultivation. There are six schools in town average length, for the year, town, and flows into the Winnipiseogee, three miles from the junction with the Pemigewasset. Sondogardy Pond discharges its waters Winnipisinto the Merrimack. eogee River waters its western bor- pastor. ; twenty weeks. Traveller's Hotels Home, and Depot House. Rev. John Minister. First Eames, in 1791. A Baptist Society was formed here in 1755, and it is the oldest religious society, of that denomination in the State. A Congregational Church was organized about 1759. First Settlements. Joseph Bartlett and others town in 1720. first settled in this Twelve years presettlement he was vious to his taken captive by the Indians at Haverhill, and conveyed to Canada where he remained four years. North by KingsBoundaries. by east ton, Hampton, South Mass. and Area, 5,250 south by Amesbury, west by Plaistow. acres, Forty miles southand twentyeight south-west from Portsmouth. Railroads. Boston and Maine, Distances. east from Concord, from Tilton. The town formerly possessed some fine water power, on this river, near junction with the Pemigewassett, but this portion of its territory is now embraced within the limits of Franklin. It still holds some good power at the village of Tilton. Village. A portion of what is called the village of Tilton, on the south side of the river, lies in this town. On the Northfield side are two woolen mills, annually manufacturing respectively 210,000 and 66,000 yards of repellants, valued at $ 276,000 besides lumber mills, its wheel-wright shop etc. There is a large graded school building and over fifty dwelling houses. For full particulars of the village, see Tilton. Employments. A majority of the inhabitants are engaged in ag- pass through riculture, but the manufactories are valuable, with fair encourage- ment NORTHFIELD. Merrimack County. The face of this town hills. their The surplus sur- uneven, being is * Depositors in Savings to place it part of the Newton town. broken by and separates der, Chestnut Rivers. lies in the east and Amesbury and Branch Railroads this and Ponds Pond best section Banks are induced earnings in chusetts Savings Institutions. Massa- that they will be enlarged within a few years. Productions of the Resources. $95,311; mechanical labor, $ 46,500 stocks and money at indeposits in savings terest, $ 9,648 soil, ; ; banks, $50,911; $ 6,425. stock in trade, . �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 284 Churches and Schools, The churches are on the Tilton side of the village. There are nine schools in town, two of which are graded average length, for the year, fourteen weeks. First Settlers. Benjamin Blanchard and others first settled here in 1760. It was originally a part of Canterbury, and was incorporated June, 1780, under its present ; name. Boundaries. North by Tilton and Belmont, east by Belmont, south by Canterbury, and west by Franklin and Boscawen. Area, about 17,000 acres improved land, ; 9,638 acres. Seventeen miles north from Concord, by the Boston, Concord, and Montreal RailDistances. road. become a popular resort for tourof the farmers make it a special business to keep city boarders through the summer Many ists. months, and, in connection with farms, find it a lucrative their business. Employments. Agriculture is the principal employment of the inhabitants. 750,000 shingles and 350,000 feet of boards are annually sawed, also 60,000 pairs of shoes, are annually made. Resources. Productions of the soil, $76,224; mechanical labor, $ 20,500 stocks and money at in; terest, $9,700; deposits in bank, $ 46,803 $1,125; from $ ; stock savings in summer trade, tourists, 15,000. Churches and Schools. CongreChurch, Rev. T. V. Haines pastor; Baptist Church, There are three schools in town. Average length for the year, thirty-one weeks. Library. North-Hampton Social Library, 250 volumes. First Settlements. This town formerly constituted the parish gational NORTH HAMPTON. . Rockingham County. town has an even surface, This and its has been made very productive by means of the large quantities of seaweed which the farmers spread on the ground as a fertilizer. In proportion to the number of acres soil under improvement, no town in the county, exceeds it in its value of agricultural productions. Rivers. Little River is the principal stream it has its source in the north part of the town. Meandering through it in a south-easterly direction for a couple of miles, it empties into the Ocean, between Great and Little Boar's head. Winnecut River rises near the centre of the town and flows north west into Great Bay. These rivers ; afford some water Summer privileges. Part of the eastern border is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the town has Resorts. called The North Hill in Hampton. settlement dates back to a very early period in the history of this State, and the early settlers first were much exposed ties of the were erected to the hostili Indians. to Garrison which the inhabi tants resorted in times of danger. In several persons were Incorporated November 1742. (For first settlers see 1677 killed. 26, Hampton.) First Ministers. Rev. Nathaniel Gookin (Congregational) ordained in 1731, died in 1766. Rev. Joseph Hastings moved in ordained in 1767, re1774; Rev. David Mc Clure D. D., settled in 1776, dis- �NORTHUMBERLAND. missed in 1784. Rev. Benjamin Thurston settled in 1785, dismissed in 1800. The first Congregational Meeting house was erected in 1738. acres. Distances. Forty-seven miles south east by east from Concord and nine south by west from Portsmouth by Eastern Railroad. Eastern Railroad Railroad. passes through this town. is employment of the the principal inhabitants but manufacturing is an important branch of business. At Northumberland Falls, there are starch, straw-board and shoe peg mills, annually manufacturing 40 tons starch, 175 tons straw board, and 20,000 bushels shoe pegs. At Groveton there are Coos County. Connecticut, in this town, the was of butternut wood. The soil is from stone and gravel, and is easily cultivated. A large portion of the upland is good for pasturing and tillage. There are several good farms, producing excellent and barley. ued at total $ 102,000 ; meal, $ 3,500 be; But one other town in the county raises as many bushels of corn. Rivers. Connecticut River washes the western border, and it is watered by the Upper Ammonoosuc River, which passes through the town in a south-westerly direc- carpenters, value of manufactured in goods, town, &c. The annually is $208,600; Rail- At Groveton, the Montreal growth free corn, oats 7,000,000 feet of long timber, val- painters, The land on originally covered with a manufactories, annually producing leather, $70,000; 100,000 clapboards, 1,000,000 shingles, and sides blacksmiths, harness makers, NORTHUMBERLAND. road forms a junction with the Grand Trunk Railroad. In this village there is a post office, tele- graph and express office, one lawyer, one physician, church edifice, large graded school house, five stores, of all kinds, one hotel and one eating house. Resources. Productions of the soil, $72,544; mechanical labor, $39,800; money at interest, $5, deposits in savings banks, $ 1, 050 ; 072; stock in trade, $20,260. Church and ScJwols. Methodist, Groveton) Rev. G. C. Noyes, pastor. There are ten schools in town, two of which are graded. (at tion. Near the centre of an abrupt and rugged elevation, called Cape Horn, of an Elevation. town is altitude of nearly 1,000 feet. The scenery around this mountain is wild and beautiful. Its north base is separated from the Connecticut by a narrow plain, and its eastern washed by the Upper AmThe spring freshets monoosuc. usually overflow the meadows, at side and give them the ap pearance of a large lake. Employments. Agriculture ; Boundaries. North by Greenland, east by Rye and Atlantic Ocean, south by Hampton Falls and Hampton and west by Stratham. Area of improved land 5,363 the this point, 285 is Average length of schools, for the year, thirteen weeks. Hotels. Rogers House; at Ammonoosuc House. Settlement. Thomas Burn- Groveton, First side and Daniel Spaulding, togeth- er with their families, the in commenced settlement in this town, 1767. North of Cape Horn first �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 286 Mountains and Hills. Saddleback Mountain, between Deerfield and Northwood, has an altitude of one thousand feet above the mountain, and near the river, are the remains of a fort, built during the war of the Revolution. It was placed under the command of Captain Jeremiah Eames, afterwards well known for his usefulness, wit and social disposition. The town was incorporated November 16, 1779. Boundaries. North by Stratford, east by Stark, south by Lancaster, and west by Vermont. Area of improved land, 6,555 acres. Distances. By railroad, one hundred and forty-five miles north from Concord, and eight northeast from Lancaster. Railroads. Grand Trunk, and Montreal Extension Railroads. the east side of this mountain are found and crystals crystaline spars, of various colors. Plumbago of superior quality is Brown's or Richardson's Hill, between Jenness and Long ponds, has an abrupt elevation of three hundred feet above also found. The summit the latter pond. is covered with 'an open growth of oaks, affording a fine place, in mer, for picnic parties. sum- From the top of Fogg's Hill, eight ponds can be seen. The main street in Northwood, passes over what is called Clark's Hill, the highest cul- NORXHWOOD, Rockingham On ocean. tivated elevation, in Rockingham is county, from the top of which can be seen the ocean, and also nearly the whole basin of the country, at passes a glance. County. For beautiful and varied scenery, there no town in the State, that surNorthwood, south of the Her White Mountain Range. mountains and hills, and her sparking lakelets or ponds, lend Agricultural. wood The soil of North- moist, and has been considered better adapted for grazing, en- chantment to her many views. Ponds. There are seven ponds in this town viz. Suncook, Jenness, Long, Little Bow, Harvey, Durgin and Knowlton, or Demerritt Ponds, besides a part of Bow Lake and Pleasant Pond, and all covering an area of over fourteen hun- is than any other branch of agriculture; but there are only three towns in the county that raise as many bushels of corn, and but one as many bushels of wheat. Agriculture is neglected, owing to a large portion of the people being engaged in shoe business; but when the soil is properly cultivat- ; dred acres. Rivers. The north branch of Lamprey River has its source in ed, town, at the eastern base of Saddleback mountain. The main branch of Suncook River has its rise in Jenness, Long, Little Bow, Durgin, Harvey and Suncook Ponds, draining nearly one half of the area of the town, (8,500 acres,) and furnishing nearly all of the water power. position of Northwood, it yields excellent crops. Summer this Resorts. The elevated command- an extensive and delightful view of the surrounding country, ing has caused many summer tourists to spend their vacation here, and it is becoming a popular resort for all lovers of mountains, lakes, and The hills. ' and all Gulf, the ponds Brown's Hill, are pleasant, �NORTHWOOD. and interesting 287 localities for tour- State. It still retains its high reputation in that respect, in the Har- There is one Manufactories. large shoe factory in the east part vey House, kept by the accommo- ists to visit. $715,000, dating landlord, E. C. Brown, Esq. is a daily stage to Epsom depot, on the Suncook Valley Railroad, distance, six miles; also a stage three times a week to Newmarket, on the Boston and Maine Railroad, distance, eighteen miles. First Settlements. This town was originally the extreme northern section of Nottingham, and some of the inhabitants, in the win- men ter, of the town, employing over one hundred men and women, and manufacturing annually, over 152, 000 pairs of women's boots and, shoes, valued at $ 215,000. There is paid for labor annually, $ 55,000. The whole number of shoes manuannually, in factured, nearly 550,000 pairs, town, is valued at and giving the work$ 135, 000 per annum. for their labor over of the soil, productions Total Resources. $74,188; mechanical stocks and mon- labor, $ ey at interest, 140,300 ; $33,900; deposits in savings banks, $51,115; in trade, $21,170; $ tourists, iness, $ 1,500 ; stock from summer professional bus- 10,000. Churches and Schools. CongreRev. E. C. Cogswell, pastor Freewill Baptist, Rev. L. P. Bickford, pastor; Baptist, Rev. A. A. Chase, pastor. There are nine schools in town, two of which are graded; average length, for the year, twenty-one weeks total amount annually appropriated gational, ; ; for school purposes, Literary $ 1,405. Institutions. wood Academy, North- E. C. Cogswell, (See Literary Institutions.) Libraries. Northwood Social volumes; North- 1,000 wood Academy Library, 500 vol- umes; Rev. E. C. Cogswell's private library, 1,200 volumes. Hotels. The traveling public have long appreciated the good hotels in Northwood being excelled by no country town in the ; would visit this locality for lumbering, and they called " north woods." Hence the when incorporated. The it the name first set- tlement was commenced, March, 25, 1763, by Moses Godfrey, John and Increase Batchelder, and Solomon Bickford. Colonel Samuel Johnson came, a few years after, and the first night he was in town he slept between two large stones covered over by a quilt or canvass. Within a few feet of where he rested the first night, his bones are now taking their last rest. It was incorporated Feb. 6, 1773. September 6, 1873, the people celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of the town organization of their town, and gave a general invita- Principal. Northwood Seminary, William H. Cotton, Principal. Library, There tion to the sons had and daughtei's, who native town, to join them in the festivities of the occasion. Over two thousand persons met on the day appointed, and the greetings of old friends and neighleft their who had not met for half a were frequent, and the enjoyment such as few partici- bors, century, pate in in a life time. Within thirty years there have been fourteen violent deaths in town. Ten were drowned, two were thrown from a carCasualties. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 288 one killed in a saw mill and one, a girl thirteen years of age, and broken with hills, but the soil is deep and fertile, and produces most fine crops of wheat, corn, barley, potatoes, &c. There are many riage, murdered by her whose name was Evans, in October, 1872. Three other men left town temporarily, and never returned. One was thrown from brutally uncle, a carriage, one killed on the railroad, and the other drowned. and Ministers. First Churches The Baptist Church was organized in 1779, and the Rev. Edmund Pillsbury ordained the same year, as its pastor. The Congregational Church was formed in 1781. Rev. Josiah Prentice was ordained in 1799. He was pastor over forty years. Boundaries. Strafford, North-east by south-east by Notting- ham, south, and south-west by Deerfield, and north-west by Epsom and Pittsfield. Area, 17,075; acres area of improved land, 10, ; 389 acres. Distances. Eighteen nules east from Concord, twenty-six northwest from Exeter, and about twenty miles west from Dover. The natural reRailroads. sources and growing business, of this town, demand a railroad, and if the projected Concord and Dover Railroad is built, it will pass through it. But three towns in the county do as much manufacturing as Northwood, and there are but two towns whose freight would be as valuable for any raih-oad, it being a longer distance to market. The largest unbroken tract of woodland in the county, is in this town, and con- tains between two and three thou- sand acres. NOTTINGHAM. Rockingham The County. surface of Nottingham is uneven fine farms under a high state of cultivation. Rivers and Ponds. » Little River the principal stream in town, is and affords some very good water power. Several small streams have their source in this town, and North River passes through it. There are several ponds, the largest of which is Pawtuckaway. Mountains. Pawtuckaway Mountain the principal elevation in is on the line between Nottingham and Deerfield, and town. It lies consists of three distinct peaks, abruptly, rising and designat- Upper, Middle, and Lower Mountains. These mountains were once the haunts of the deer, panther, and wildcat. Minerals Bog iron ore and white granular quartz are found. Nottingham Square is Village. a pleasant village, situated on an elevated site, about 450 feet above ed the as the sea level, and affords a fine view of the surrounding country. At one time it was the seat of considerable trade, and still retains its delightful views. Employments. the principal Agriculture is employment of the 96,000 pairs of shoes are people. annually manufactured. 70,000 clapboards, 800,000 shingles, and 23,00,000 feet of boards, &c, are sawed annually. Productions of the $72,147; mechanical labor, $26,700; stocks and money at indeposits in savterest, $ 22,550 Resources. soil, ; ings banks, trade, $ ists, $ 40,785 1,500. $22,510; ; stock in from summer tour- �ODELL — ORANGE. Union Churches and Schools. Church, Rev. Hosea Quirnby, pas- 289 mer, south by Stark, and west by Stark, Stratford, and Columbia. There are thirteen schools Average length of tor. ORANGE. town. in schools, the for year, Hotel. First was The Grafton County. eighteen sur- face is uneven, being situated weeks. Rockingham House. Nottingham Settlements. settled by Capt. Joseph Cilley and others, in 1727. A tribe of Indians had their rendezvous, at one time, on the shores of a pond in Northwood, near the line of this town, but no serious depredations were ever committed by them on the inhabitants of Nottingham. Incorporated May First Ministers. 10, 1722. Rev. Stephen Emery, Congregational, ordained in 1742, dismissed in 1749. Benjamin Butler, Rev. settled in 1758, left in 1770. Boundaries and Area. North- and Lee, south by Epping and Raymond, and west by Deerfield and Northwood. Area 25,800 acres. Area improved east by Barrington land, 11,473 acres. on of land between the the height Connecticut and Merrimack RivThe soil, in many parts of ers. the town, is good, and fine crops are produced. Tha Ponds. and Streams streams are small, but some' of them afford a few mill privileges, which are improved. There is a small pond in the south-east part of the town, from which is taken a species of paint, resembling Chalk and magSpruce yellow. nesia have been found near this Yellow Ochre, of a qualipond. ty superior to that imported, is found in various localities. Cardigan Mountain Mountain. lies in the eastern town, and is part of the of considerable ele- vation. The principal Employments. employment of the people is agri- Twenty-five miles south-east from Concord, fourteen miles north-west from Exeter, and twenty west from Ports- 000 shingles, and 450,000 feet of dimension timber are annually mouth. produced. Distances. By stage, three times Newmarket station, ten culture. Railroad. 25,000 Resources. clapboards, 250, Productions of the a week, to miles, on Boston and Maine Rail- $ road. deposits in savings banks, $3,139; 1,300; money mechanical labor, at interest, $5,500; from sum$ 1,000. Churches and Schools. Freewill Baptist, Rev. J. C. Waldron, pasThere are seven schools. tor. Average length of schools, for the year, seventeen weeks. Orange was First Settlements. granted February 6, 1769, under mer In 1860, this Coos County. town had one white inhabitant, but in 1870, the person had died or moved away. The town is rocky, rough, and mountainous. A large branch of the Androscoggin has its rise here. It is bounded, north by Columbia and Dix- by Millsfield and $26,306; stock in trade, $2,350 ODELL. ville, east soil, Dum- the name ; tourists, Fellows, of Cardigan, to Isaac and others. The first �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 290 settlement was made in 1773, by Silas Harris, Benjamin Shaw, David Eames, Col. Elisha Bayne, and Capt. Joseph Kenney. Incor- porated July 18, 1781. Boundaries. North by Dorchester, Groton, and Hebron, east by Hebron and Alexandria, south by west by Canaan. and Grafton, Area acres. 16,000 Improved land, 5,624 acres. . Distances. Sixteen miles east Dartmouth College, ten south-west from Plymouth, and forty north-west from Concord. Railroad. The Northern Rail- road passes through the southwest corner of the town. East Canaan depot, four miles distant, the people take the is where cars. OK FORD. Grafton County. Orford is one of the seven best farming towns in the State, in respect of value of agricultural productions, and ranks as the third town in the county. It is situated on the Connecticut which, through this town, furnishes broad intervals, well and producing excellent crops of corn, oats, and hay. uplands and hills The afford fine pas- turing and tillage lands. But one other town in the State produces as many bushels of wheat. There are but few if any farming towns on the Connecticut that equal Orford in its fine scenery of and river views. As you stand on many of the farm hills which are cultivated to their summits, you have a view of the hills, and beautiful valleys around you dotted with fine farm houses, and well filled barns, and a little farther you have an indismountain, hill, view of the villages nestling ring of the village school bell, all denote that religion, education, and liberal principles harmoni- ously dwell within; while still a little farther, flows the winding clothed on either with broad intervals now burdened with the rewards of the Connecticut, side Troin tilled tinct beneath the shades of the stately elm, while the church sprre, peering through their tops, and the vales, husbandman's toil, and still beyond all this, are the green, cultivated hills of Vermont, and at their base can be seen the puffing locomotive, and the luxurious cars, freighted with precious lives as they glide through the vale. and Mountains. While the Connecticut River washes the western border of the Rivers, Ponds, town, Orford Mill River passes nearly through the centre and furnishes some good water power. There are four or five ponds Baker's Upper Pond, lies within three or four miles of the Connecticut and discharges its waters into another pond, lying partly in Wentworth, .and the waters of both flow into Baker's River. Indian Pond, lies about one mile west from Baker's Upper Pond. There are two conof considerable size. siderable elevations called Mount Cuba, and Mount Sunday, lying near the centre of the town, Mount Cuba, extending east into Wentworth. Minerals. On the west side of Cuba Mountain there are several beds of limestone, which is granucrumble in burnSpecimens of quartz contain- lar but does not ing. ing acicular crystals of oxide of titanium are also found here. Near Sunday Mountain, is a bed of tal- �291 ORFORD. cose slate which answers well for soap stone. There are many other mineral crystals found in various sections of the town. Villages. Orford village is situated on the upper banks of the Connecticut and on the border of the intervals and is one of the handsomest and most quiet villages in the State. Here are two church edifices, large school house, academy, five or six stores, of various kinds, one hotel, two lawyers, two physicians, one dentist, and several small manufactories and mechanical shops. The main street is broad, and beautifully shaded, while the dwelling houses have a neat appearance and are adorned with spacious yards, and beautiful gardens. Orfordville is situated about two miles above the principal village, and contains two chair factories, lumber mill, and several other small shops. Here are also one church edifice, school house, store, post office and several fine dwelling houses. It is a pleasant village and a desirable place to live in. Employments. The inhabitants are generally engaged in farming but the manufactures are important. 3,900 bushels of wheat, 12, 000 bushels corn, 20,000 bushels oats and barley, 41,000 bushels potatoes, 41,000 pounds of butter and 4,700 tons of hay are annually produced. There are annually man- ufactured 360,000 shingles, 1,480, 000 feet boards and dimension timber, 12,000 bushels meal and floux-, 50 tons starch, and there are two chair factories, a harness shop, blacksmith shops, wheelwright, tin ware, and shoe shops, also carpenters, painters, tailors, and various other mechanical business. The annual value of mechanical productions is $ 68,400. Annual production Resources. of the soil $204,200 mechanical labor $ 17,700 stocks and money at interest $ 62,243 deposits in savings banks, $ 6,727 ; stock in trade, $39,500; from summer $ 2,000 $ 10,000. professional ; tourists business Churches and ScJwols. CongreFrank B. Knowlton, gational, Rev. Universalist, pastor; At ; Congregational, Orfordville, Rev. N. F. Carter, pastor. There are fourteen schools in town. Average length of schools, for the twenty-two weeks. Total amount annually appropriated for year, school purposes $ 2,229.21. Orford Literary Institution. Academy, Nathan E. Stark, principal, in 1870. Orford House. Orford was granted to Jonathan Moulton, and Hotel. Settlement. First 1761. GenJohn Mann, a Mr. Caswell, and one Cross, others September 25, eral Esq., Israel Morey, commenced the first settlement in June, 1765. Rev. Oliver First Ministers. Noble, (Congregational) ordained in 1771; dismissed in 1777; Rev. John Sawyer, settled in 1787 left Rev. Sylvester Dana in 1795 ; ; settled in 1807 ; left in 1822. Boundaries. North by Piermont, east by Wentworth, south by Lyme, and west by Fairlee, Vermont. Area 27,000 acres area of improved land 16,315 acres. miles Sixty-two Distances. northwest from Concord and twelve south from Haverhill. By cars it is eighty four miles to Con; cord. Railroad. One mile to Fairlee, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 292 Vt., station, on the Passumpsic have induced many to OSSIPEE. Countt. Ossipee is town of the county. The west and south parts of the town are hilly and mountainous, while the north-eastern portion is moderately uneven or nearly level. The mountainous district affords Carroi.t, the shire The soil is excellent pasturage. deep, and, when properly tilled, produces fine crops of wheat, corn, oats tourists, and New-Hampshire scenery spend their summers in this lovers of railroad. and potatoes. Lakes, Rivers and Ponds. Ossipee Lake, a beautiful sheet of water, lies partly in this town. It is about eight miles long and seven wide, and is quite as remarkable on account of its entire destitution of islands, and the bright, silvery belt which surrounds it, as is famous for numerous islands. This lake is shallow, and has many small Ossipee River is bays and inlets. Pine and Bear Camp its outlet. the Winnipiseogee its Rivers discharge their waters into Ossipee Lake, and ai'e the principal streams in town. There are several ponds, of which Bear Pond, in the south-east part, is noted for not having any visible outlet. Ossipee and Green Motmtains. mountains are the principal eleva- pleasant town, and enjoy the many attractions which nature has so lavishly bestowed upon it. From nearly as the valleys or plains fine a home-view can be obtain- ed as in any town in the State. Ai'ound you are fine farms, where waves the growing grass or grain, and rustle the leaves of the green corn, fanned by the mountain air. On the hill-side can be seen flocks and herds, grazing on its gentle knolls, or quietly reposing within shade of the gorgeous oak or maple. At the foot of the hills, nestle the waters of the beautiful the. Ossipee, or meander the spark- To the mountain streams. south-east is Green Mountain, with its icy fetters glistening in To the the summer sunbeam. west is the Ossipee Mountain, with its towering peaks, and in ling the distance, at the north, the White Mountains show their snowy summits and a little further to the west Chocorua Peak is ; distinctly seen, down the precipi- tous sides of which, tradition says, an Indian made his last leap when pursued by the white man. Near the foot of Ossipee Mountain is a beautiful cascade, which attracts many visitors; also impregnated a spring, with sul- tions in the vicinity of Ossipee. slightly The most Near the westphuric acid gas. ern shore of Ossipee Lake, in a level field, is a circular mound, about fifty feet in diameter, and 10 feet in height, supposed to be the place where the Indians buried their dead after an encounter with Captain Lovell. Several entire skeletons, besides hatchets, tomahawks, etc., have been taken lofty peak of Ossipee mountain has an altitude of nearabove the ocean level. In the crevices of the rocks, on Green Mountain, ice may be found at all seasons of the year. ly 2,500 feet Summer Resorts. The bright and silvery waters of Ossipee Lake, and the beautiful mountain scenery in and around Ossipee, �PELHAM. from this mound. About 500 vis- 203 Area of improved land, spend their summer vacation in Ossipee. There are three hotels and many farm houses, where summer boarders are ac- commodated. way Employments. Ossipee is one of the best farming towns in the 17,740 acres. excellent railroad facilities. itors State, many of its inhabitants being engaged in agriculture. There is considerable money invested in manufactories. Over 12,000 dozen pairs of hose, over 1,250,000 feet of boards, 100,000 clapboards, and are annually 150,000 shingles, manufactured, besides an extensive tannery and bedstead manufactory, annually producing 10,000 Bedsteads. 72,000 pairs of shoes (See tables.) are annually made. Productions of the Resources. soil, $155,603; mechanical labor, $ 55,950 994; money ; deposits at interest, from summer $41,557; $ 3, in savings banks, tourists, $25,000; Stock in trade, $ 19,980. There Churches and Sclwols. are in town one Congregational, two Methodist, and two Freewill There are Churches, twenty schools in town. Average Baptist length of schools, for the year, ten weeks. Carroll Hotels. and Houses, and Banks' Hotel. Centre Arri- vals for the year, 7,500. Sixty miles north- Distances. from Concord. Railroad. Great Falls and Con- east Railroad affords this town FELHAM. Hillsborough County. The town is moderately surface of this uneven, but the uplands are excel- and for the raising But two towns in the lent for grazing of fruit. county exceed it in the value of its Over were made fruit productions. rels of cider 6,000 bar- in town, in the fall of 1872. Lowell and Lawrence furnish the farmers a convenient market surplus productions. for their About sixty cans of milk are daily to Lowell, and thirty to Lawrence, the year round. In the carried eastern part of the town are valuAbout able quarries of granite. twenty stone workmen are constantly employed at these quarries. Beaver Streams and Ponds. River is the principal stream, and together with its tributaries furnishes some good water power. Gumpas, White's, and Island Ponds are the principal bodies of water. Employments. The inhabitan Ossipee was New Garden. are principally devoted to agriculEvery hundred acres of ture. Incorporated February 22, 1785. Rev. Samuel First Minister. Arnold, settled in 1829, dismissed in 1831. improved land in town yields the farmer, on an average, $ 1,300 annually. This includes pasturage, The lumber business tillage, &c. Boundaries. North by Tamworth, north-east by Freedom and Effingham, south-east by Wakefield, and west by Wolfeborough, Tuftonborough Moultonand borough. Area over 55,000 acres. is valuable, over 1,100,000 feet of lumber, of all kinds, are annually sawed. A frocking manufactory annually produces $ 35,000 worth of frocking. Stone quarried and Besides there dressed $15,000. First Settlement. originally called �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 294 are five blacksmith and two wheelwright shops, two grist mills, and about 3,400 pairs of sale shoes made. Total value of goods annually manufactured, $96,800. Productions of the Resources. mechanical labor, soil, $ 109,965 ; $ 19,500 ; money at interest, stocks, $23,190; deposits in savings banks,* $54,698; stock in trade, town was incorporated, July 6, 1746, and the first town meeting was holden July 27, 1746. First Church. The first church edifice was erected in 1746. A Congregational society was formed November 13, 1751, and the Rev. James Hobbs was ordained as its There are six Berry, pastor. schools in town. Average length of schools, for the year, twenty- he died in 1765; Rev. ordained in 1765, dismissed in 1792; Rev. J. H. Church, D. D., settled in 1798. North by WindBoundaries. ham and Salem, east by Methuen and Dracut,- Massachusetts, south by Dracut, and west by Hudson. six weeks. Area of improved land, Abel Gage, private, over 500 volumes A. Batchelder, private, over 500 volumes. Thirty-seven miles south from Concord, ten southeast from Nashua, and six north from Lowell, Massachusetts. Railroads. Six miles to Lowell station, by mail carriage, three times a week. A new railroad is in contemplation, from Lowell, etc., 28,491, Churches and Schools. gational Church, Rev. CongreAugustus Libraries. ; Pelham was First Settlements. originally a part of Dracut, Massa- and was formerly included in Wheelwright and Mason's purchase. The first permanent settlement was made by John Butler, William Richardson, .Joseph Hamblett, and others, in 1721, by chusetts, erecting a log house. Two years date, a block the above house was built by the Mason probefore prietors, to assist those stood ready to defend their counwhenever assailed. In the try, 1755, citizens sacrificed give nine of her their lives, to England Canada. In the Revolution, 86 of her townsmen were enrolled on the lists of the army; and the record shows she furnished 98 men to assist in quelling the Rebellion of 1861. The * The savings banks of Massachusetts get a large portion of the deposits of the farmers of Pelham. Ames Moody, 8,049 acres. Distances. through Pelham, to Windham depot, on the Manchester and Lawrence Railroad also one from Nashua, through Pelham to Plaistow, on the Boston and Maine ; Railroad. who might purchase, and protect them from Indian incursions. The inhabitants of Pelham have always French war of pastor; PEMBROKE. Merrimack County. Pemon the eastern side of Merrimack River, and is one of the growing towns of the State, both in wealth and population. The soil is various, and generally productive. The intervals on the river are valuable, and pro- broke is situated duce excellent crops of corn, oats and grass. From these intervals, the land rises in large swells, which yield abundant crops, when properly cared Rivers. considerable for. Pembroke stream no running has �PEMBROKE. through it, but it is well watered by small streams, while its borders are nearly surrounded by The Soueook River rivers. washes its north-western borit from separates and ders, Concord; the Merrimack waters on the west, and separates the while the Suntown from Bow it ; cook passes along its south-eastern boundary, and separates it from Allenstown. There is a small curve in the Suncook, at Suncook village, which has been made since the town line was formed, and brings a saw, and sash and blind mill, into Pembroke, situated apparently on the south-east bank of the river, in AllensThe Suncook furnishes town. some fine water power in Pembroke, which is well improved. Pembroke street is Villages. situated on a high swell of land, about one mile from the Merri- mack. The main street runs par- with the river, and is wide and very pleasant. Thirty years ago it was the principal village in town, and the seat of considerable trade. At that time there were two flourishing academies, severallel al stores, away but the thriving has taken former prestige. The etc. its ; Suncook of village Blanchard or Pembroke Academy still remains, and meets with varied success. The views from this village, of the surrounding country summer, are delightful. Suncook. Near the mouth of the Suncook River, is situated the in the manufacturing village of Suncook. The river runs through the village, —consequently partly in it is Allenstown, located but the larger portion in Pembroke. growth of this village, it The might be said, 295 commenced less than twenty years ago, for a few years prior to that time a destructive fire swept over a large part of the business portion of the village, and ture prospects looked its fu- gloomy for a number of years. Since 1860, i has more than doubled its population, On and trebled the its Pembroke wealth. side the Web- Manufacturing Company em ploys 94 males, and 225 females, and annually manufactures 7,382, ster 000 yards of cotton print goods, valued at $552,000. The Pembroke Mills employ 49 males, and 115 females, and manufacture 3, 740,000 ued one at yards of print cloth, val- $ 280,000. grist-mill, There grinding is also 20,000 bushels of grain annually, valued at $ 23,900 700,000 feet of lumber sawed, valued at $ 10,000 sash and blinds, and printing cases, valued at $ 10,000 besides bakery, foundry, boots and shoes, harnesses, ; ; ; blacksmiths, tailors, &c. On the Allenstown side is the China Manufacturing Company, employing 144 males and 340 females, and manufacturing 11,122,000 yards of cotton print cloth, valued at $ 832, 000. The total capital invested in the various manufactories in Suncook is estimated at $ 1,650,000 employing 345 males, and 700 females, who annually receive for their labor, $ 384,000, and manu- facture goods to the value of $ 1, There are two church edifices, two large graded schoolhouses, one bank, telegraph and express office, from thirty to forty stores, of all kinds, two hotels, and about 2,500 inhabitants. But few villages in this State, have made 754,000. more rapid progress for the past ten years than Suncook. The Sun �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 296 cook Branch of the Concord RailSuncook Valley Railroad to Pittsfleld, furnish the village with excellent railroad facilroad, and the „ About three miles north of Suncook village, on Suncook River, is a small village, where there are a lumber mill, grist-mill, a cotton twine manufactory, and several ities.' other small shops. As can be seen, become a manufac- Employments. Literary Institutions. Pembroke Academy, Isaac Walker, A. M., Principal. Pembroke House, and Hotels. Suncook House. Bank. China Savings Bank, at Suncook, on the Allenstown side. This town First Settlement. was granted by Massachusetts to Captain John Lovewell, and his company of fifty-nine men. in consideration of their faithful services of agricultural, as The grant was given under the Indian name, —"Suncook,"— in May, 1727. The years ago. settlement Pembroke lias turing and trading town, instead it was twenty might be said that the agricultural products have not decreased within that time, but the manufactories have increased enough to over-balance the farm productions. Large quantities of It brick are made 40,000 clapboards, 950,000 shingles and laths, and 1, 800,000 feet of boards and dimen; sion timber, are annually sawed besides meal, flour, cotton goods, &c. The total value of goods an- nually manufactured, of is all kinds, estimated at $ 1,010,800. Productions of the Resources. $126,170; mechanical labor, $ 228,600 stocks and money at interest, $ 39,750 deposits in savings soil, ; ; banks, $202,102; stock in trade, $ 59,025 professional business &c, $ 80,000. Churches and Schools. Baptist, Rev. T. M. Goodwin, pastor Congregational, Rev. L. White, pas; ; Methodist, Rev. James Noyes, pastor; Catholic, Rev. I. B. Richer, priest. There are eleven schools in town, six of which are graded; average length, for the year, twentor ; weeks value of schoolhouses, $ 11,500; total amount of money annually appropriated for ty-five ; school purposes, $ 2,230.25. against the Indians. many made slow progress for years, for the reason of In- dian depredations upon the property of the inhabitants. James Carr— killed May the only person the Indians 1, 1748, who lost in this —was his life by town. For many years the people led a life of watching, anxiety, and fear, which few persons in these days know much about. "The death of James Carr, of killed by the enemy early in 1748, was attended with a singular instance of canine attachment and fidelity. He, with two others, was ploughing on the west bank of the river, within the Topresent township of Bow. Pembroke, who was ward night, some Indians, who had been concealed in a thicket of bushes all day, watching them, rushed upon them. His two com panions were taken but in attempt ing to run to the river, Carr, was shot and fell dead on his back, with his arms somewhat extended. As ; the savages ran up to scalp him, his dog, a large and fierce animal, instantly attacked them, but was stunned by the blow of a toma- — hawk, and left for dead. ple at the garrison in The peoPembroke, �PETERBOROUGH. being near on an immediate pursuit, from the apprehension of falling into an ambuscade. After the departure of the heard the firing, but, it night, did not venture enemy, the dog revived, guarded the corpse of his master through the night, and was found the next morning with his nose laid in its open hand nor would the faithful animal permit any one to remove or even touch the body, until after the use of much flattery and some ; force." This town was concerned in the tedious controversy with the proprietors of Bow, who claimed certain lands belonging to the gran- Some of the grantees settled here as early as 1729. It was incorporated under tees in this vicinity. its present name November 1, 1759. Rev. Aaron Whittemore, Congregational; ordained in 1737; died in 1767. Rev. Jacob Emery, settled in 1768 left in 1775. Rev. Zaccheus Colby, settled in 1786; dismissed in 1803. Boundaries. North-west by First Ministers. ; Soucook River, which separates it from Concord; east and northeast by Chichester and Epsom south-east by Suncook River ; dividing the town from Allenstown and west by the Merrimack River. Area, 10,242 acres improved land, ; Six miles south-east from Concord, and ten miles north from Manchester. Distances. PETERBOROUGH. HlI.LLSBOROUGH COUNTY. The diversified uneven; is with hills, vales, meadows, broad swells, and rills; the whole presurface many beautiful landscapes, worthy the pencil of a The soil on the uplands is and productive the hills and mountain sides afford excellent pasturing, while the meadows, on the rivers, yield abundant crops of grass. There are many good farms under a high state of cultivation, showing what they are capable of producing under the management of skillful husbandmen, who intend to make farming their business in New-Hampshire. Rivers. The Contoocook River artist. rich ; runs in a northerly direction, through the centre of the town, and affords some valuable water power. Nubanusit (or Goose Brook) River takes its rise in ponds in Hancock, Nelson and Harrisville, and, after a passage of nine miles from Harrisville, and a fall of over 600 feet, joins the Contoocook in the village of Peterborough. For a description of the valuable reservoirs, at the head of this river, see Harrisville. This river furnishes nearly all of the water power for the manufactories in Peterborough, with the exception of a woolen mill, grist mill, and barometer shop, and several lumber mills. There are excellent water privileges, many on both rivers, still remaining unimproved. Mountains. On the east side of town is a chain of hills, called The Grand Pack Monadnock. Monadnock, in Jafi'rey, lies in a the 9,950 acres. senting 297 skilful south - westerly direction, about ten miles distant. In the centre of the town is a hill, at an elevation of two hundred feet above the The summit of this hill river. was formerly the site of a church edifice. Villages. West Village ated on Nubanusit River. is situ- Here �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 298 a large cotton manufactory, employing 44 males and 87 females, is and manufacturing wide sheetings, from 4-4ths to ll-4ths, also drills and print cloth; value of manufactured goods, annually produced, $ 160,000. There are other manufactories, store, graded school house, post office, and two paper mills. Peterborough Centre Village is situated at the confluence of the Nubanusit with the Contoocook rivers, and is one of the largest and most entei-prising villages in the State. The Monadnock Rail- road was completed about two years ago, (June 6, 1871) between this place and Winchendon, Massachusetts, and has given a new impetus to the business of this village. There are two cotton manufactories, carriage manufactory, grist mill, harness shop, shoe shops, piano stools, barometers, grave stones, trusses and supporters, tailors, jewelers, and various other mechanical shops. There are five church edifices, high school building, one large graded school house, two banks, two ho- Peterborough Transcript oftelegraph and express office, three lawyers, five physicians, three dentists, between twenty- open direct railway communicaConcord and the north- tion with ern section of the State ; to Ports- mouth, through Manchester; to Boston and Portland, through Nashua, Lowell and Rochester to ; Connecticut River, north or south, through Keene and, on the completion of the Hoosac Tunnel, will give this town railroad facilities second to none in New-Hampshire. With this prospective view, together with the large amount of valuable water power still unimproved, the future growth and prosperity of this village looks very flattering. ; Summer The good Tourists. roads and delightful drives, in and around Peterborough, and the fine views obtained from the cre&ts of its many hills, have rendered it a popular resort for tourists to spend summer vacation. The numwho stop here, through the warm season, is estimated at 400. their ber Employments. Peterborough is decidedly a manufacturing and mercantile town, as their annual from these two sources, exceed the value of the whole receipts, far The Un- tels, agricultural production. fice, ion Manufacturing Co., five and thirty stores, of various kinds, and about two fifty dwellings. hundred and There are many fine buildings in the village, both public and private, and some of the streets and private residences are beautifully shaded. The projected lines of railroad, being from Hillsborough Bridge to this village the Greenfield extension, and the Manchester and Keene ; roads, will, in all probability, be built within a few years, and thus Phoenix Manufacturing Co., and Peterborough Manufacturing Co., annually produce cotton sheetings, from 36 inches to 100 inches wide, cotton drills and print cloth, to the value of $ 383,000 J. Noone'a Sons, woolen goods, to the value ; of $75,000; J. Briggs, piano stools, to the value of $50,000; foundry and machine shop, $25,000; Charles Wilder, thermometers and barometers, $25,000. There are also manufactured: leather, $ 10,000 flour and meal, $ 35,000 wrapping paper, $ 28,000 harness; ; �PETERBOROUGH. custom boots and $7,000; trusses and supporters, $8,000; monuments and lumber, gravestones, $15,000; becarriages, $6,000 $ 18,700 es, $ 10,000 ; shoes, ; ; millinery, sides printing, tailors, 299 Value twenty-one weeks. year, of school houses, $11,200. Total amount of money appropriated for There which has been established about two school purposes, $3,314.50. school is a public high —Thomas blacksmith, and years various other mechanical shops. There are invested in manufactories, of all kinds, $525,900; employing 275 men and 216 women and children, who annually re- cipal. Peterborough Town Library. Library has about 4,000 volumes. Newspaper. Peterborough Tran- $ 175.600, and produce manufacutured goods First National Bank Banks. and Peterborough Savings Bank. J. the value of $740,900; Briggs, the patentee and proprie- at jewelry, ceive tin, iron, their for labor, P. Maryatt, prin- script. Hotels. to French's Hotel, valued tor of Briggs patent piano stools, $ 45,000 annual arrivals, 7,256. Union Hotel, value, $ 5,000 annu- has purchased water power on al arrivals, 3,300. 1 Nubanusit River, and is erecting buildings capable of employing 70 men. The increased demand for his stools has forced him to make enlargement in his business. Resources. Agricultural productions, $128,742; mechanical labor, $ 175,600 stocks and money at inthis ; terest, $112,719; deposits in sav- banks, $307,382; stock in trade, $107,306; professional busiings from summer $ 80,000 $ 12,000. Churches and Schools. Catholic, supplied by the priest in Wilton the first Sabbath of each month value, 300 members; church Congregational Unitari$ 5,000. ness, ; tourists, an, Rev. W. A. members, 159; Jackson, pastor; value, $25,000. First Congregational, Rev. George Dustan, pastor 87 members value, $ 12,000. Methodist Episcopal, Rev. A. F. Baxter, pastor; 40 ; members; ; value, $8,000. First W. O. Ayer, pastor; Baptist, Rev. members value, $ 4,000. There are fourteen schools in town, live of which are graded. Average length of schools, for the 60 ; ; ; First Settlements. This town was granted by the government of Massachusetts to Samuel Hey wood and others in 1738. The first settlers were Scotch Presbyterians, from Ireland, and being unacusto clearing and cultivating wild lands, they endured great Their nearest gristprivations. mill was at Townsend, Mass., and twenty-five miles distant, their road was only a line of mark- tomed ed trees. It appears that as early as 1750 the inhabitants were afflicted Octowith Indian depredations. ber 6, 1750, Alexander Robbe, Thomas Morrison, James Mitchell, William Robbe, John White, James Gordon, John Smith, John Hill, William Scott, and Thom- Vender, petitioned to the General Court of Massachusetts to allow them to build a fort and block houses at the expense of this State, and, also, to have a guard of twenty men sent them Their exfor their protection. cuse for calling on Massachusetts for this assistance, was, that if as �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 300 they were obliged to give up the settlement at Peterborough, Townsend, Leominster, and Lunenburg, in that State, would be left expos- ed to the depredations and cruel- John Ritchie male child born in town. He was born February 22, 1759, and died in the defense of ties of the savages. was the first his country, at Cambridge, in 1776. Hugh Gregg and Samuel Stinson were among the first settlers. The town was incorporated January 17 ,1700. nished Peterborough has fur- many eminent men, who have adorned the bench, chair of State, the pulpit, the bar, the halls of Legislature and of Congress. First Ministers. Rev. John Morrison, ordained in 1766, resigned in 1775; Rev. David Annan, settled in 1778, left in 1792; Rev. Elijah Dunbar, ordained in 1799, dismissed in 1827. Boundaries. North by Hancock and Greenfield, east by Greenfield and Temple, south by Temple, Sharon, and Jaffrey, and west by Jaffrey, Dublin, and Harrisville. Area, 23,780 acres. Area of improved land, 15,925 acres. Forty-two miles south-west from Concord, and twenty west from Amherst. Distances. Railroads. road has its Monadnock Rail- terminus in this town. PIERITIONT. Grafton County. The sur- mill stream, and affords some good water power, which is large improved. Mountains. Peaked and Black Mountains are the principal elevations, from the summits of which a fine view of the country can be obtained. Minerals. Iron ore hill coninexhaustible supplies of specular and magnetic iron ore of superior quality. vein of stone tains A runs through this town, which is peculiarly adapted for whet stones, large quantities being annually manufactured. Employments. Agriculture is the principal employment of the inhabitants. 150,000 shingles and of boards, &c, are annually. There is also 675,000 feet sawed one hub manufactory, where 12, 000 hubs are manufactured, valued and one whet stone and manufactory, where 1,300 gross of whet stones, and 100 gross of rifles, valued at $ 4, 300 are annually made. at $ 2,250, scythe rifle Resources. soil, $ 127, 175 ; Productions of the mechanical labor, $12,800; money at interest, $62, 300; deposits in savings banks, $7,276; stock in trade, $ 12,114. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. A. L. Marden, pas Methodist, Rev. Moses Shertor. man, pastor. There are thirteen Average length schools in town. of schools, for the year, twenty- but the soil is fertile and produces good crops of wheat, two weeks. potatoes and hay. Along the banks of the Connecticut, is some good interval land. granted to John Temple and 59 face is hilly corn, The oats, hills afford some very fine pasturage for sheep grazing, large numbers being kept in town. Streams. Eastman's Brook is a First Settlement. others, first November settlement was Piermont was 6, Minister. First 1764. made Rev. The in 1770. John Richards, settled in 1776, left in Congregational Church 1802. A was organized in 1771. �PITTSBURG. North by Haverby Warren, south by Orford, and west by Bradford, Vermont. Total area 23,000 acres; improved land, 16,315 acres. Boundaries. hill, east Seventy-five Distances. miles and north-west from Concord, eight south from Haverhill. Coos County. est town in the 4,800 money ; at interest, tourists, $ ; $ 4,900 from sum- 5,000. and Schools. There is an Advent Society in town; nine school districts, and six Churches is the far the larg- and was originally called Indian Stream Territory. A portion large $ mer Pittsburg State, tons of starch are annually manufactured; 375,000 feet of boards &c, and 24,000 clapboards, are annually sawed. Productions of the Resources. labor, soil, $45,289; mechanical fifty stock in trade, $ 10,000 PITTSBUKG. northernmost and by 501 of town is still covered with a heavy growth of wood and timber, which was principally the proper- the average length, for the schools; year, thh'teen weeks. The exact time Organization. of the organization of the town these heavy forests the Deer, Bear, General Moody not known. Bedel, who rendered valuable service in the war of 1812, John Haines, Esq., Rev. Nathaniel Per- Wolf, and Sable roam, while and ponds abound with Trout, and Pickerel, kins, and along the banks, are the Otter, Mink, and Musk-rat. The surface of Pittsburg is broken and uneven, ed December 10, 1840. Hotel. Connecticut Lake House. Boundaries. North by the highlands that separate the waters of ty of the State, prior to 1868. the streams, In still lakes but the soil is well adapted to grazCorn, buckwheat, and the ing. English grains are successfully produced. Rivers and Indian, Lakes. HalFs, and Perry's streams furnish abundant water power. In the north-east portion of the town, is Connecticut Lake. It is four miles in length, and three in width,- and is the source of Connecticut River. Four miles above Connecticut Lake, is Second Lake, which is connected with it by a considerable stream. Third Lake lies two miles above Second Lake, has an area of 200 acres, and is situated near the highlands, which New-Hampshire from Canada. Employments. The people are engaged in agriculture. About separate is Jeremiah Tabor, Ebenezer and about fifty others, Fletcher, settled here in 1810. Incorporat- the St. Lawrence from those that fall into the Connecticut; east by the State of Maine, south by Connecticut River, and west by Hall's Stream. acres; The area is over 200,000 area of improved land, 6, 008 acres. One hundred and Distances. seventy-six miles north of Concord, and forty north-east of Lancaster. Connected by stage North Stratford station on the Railroads. to Trunk Grand that the It is about expected and Quebec Railroad, twenty-five miles. Montreal Railroad, will be extended through this tract of develope which its are, New-Hampshire, and valuable resources at the present time, in a latent state. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 302 PITTSFIEIiD. Mekrimack County. is one of the growing towns of county, and its future have been established, 1870, there Pittsfield the. prospects three large shoe manufactories, employing 325 hands, and annually producing 500,000 pairs of womand shoes valued at are very flattering. The surface is uneven, and, in some portions, rocky but the soil is very fertile, en's boots producing excellent crops of wheat, corn, &c. But one other town in the county raises as many bushels of wheat, and but two sell as and dwelling houses, with every prospect that what has already been done is but a foretaste of its future business operations. There many many are in the village, four church ed- ; gallons of milk. There are farms under a high state of cultivation, and many wealthy farmers in Pittsfield. Suncook Rivers and Ponds. River passes through this town in a southerly direction, affording many fine water privileges, several of which are not improvfine The new railroad facilities will, doubtless, cause the utilizing ed. of all the surplus water power beBerry's and years. many fore Wild Goose ponds are the princi- $550,000. There have also been many erected business buildings an academy, town ifices, hall, two banks, about twenty stores, of various kinds, one hotel, offices, three numerous professions, of various large shoe manufactories, one cotton manufactory, mill, saw and many other shops, and about mechanical two hundred A grist- mill, dwelling houses. disastrous fire occurred here in the fall of 1872, but the people are alive to such an emergency, it will soon be rebuilt with and more pal bodies of water. expensive structures, adding beau- Mountain. " Catamount Mountain' extends across the south-east part of the town. It has an elevation of 1,450 feet above the level of the ocean, which can be distinctly seen from its summit, in a clear day. Berry's Pond is on this mountain. Black tourmaMinerals &c. line and magnetic iron are found peat bogs are in a few localities numerous, and, when reclaimed, produce heavy crops of grass. A short distance north-east from the village, is a spring impregnated with sulphur. Village. In a valley on the Suncook river is situated the neat and ty ufactories. flourishing facturing 1 ; village of Pittsfield. Since the introduction of the railit has increased in business and population very rapidly. Since road, and renewed Pittsfield ments in for life to the village. holds out great induce- manufactures to locate it. Employments. The inhabitants are largely engaged in manufac- and mercantile though the products of the turing valuable. About 600,000 women's boots and shoes trade, soil are pairs of are man- ufactured annually, and over 2,000, 000, yards of cotton cloth, 7,000 shingles, 500,000 feet of boards and dimension timber, and 9,000 shoe boxes are annually produced. There is a planing and turning mill, and several other small man- mill, in The Pittsfield ManuCompany enlarged their the summer of 1873, to the of manufacturing per cent, more goods. capacity fifty �303 PLAINFIELD. Agricultural produc- Resources. $ 97,973 tions, $255,500; mechanical labor, ; stocks, money at &c, $30,200; interest, $12,350; deposits in savings banks, $ 137,248; in trade, $43,375; tourists, iness, $ 3,000 &c, ; stock Congre- Deering, pastor Cal. Baptist, Rev. M. Coburn, pastor; Episcopal, Union, Rev. Joseph Harvey, pastor Quaker, Hiram Paige, pastor. There are ten school districts, and eleven schools in town average length, for the year, eighteen weeks; amount of money annually appropriated for school purposes, $ 1,755.45. Literary Institution. Pittsfield Academy, a prosperous institution, is located here, Library. Pittsfield Library As; J. ; ; sociation. Newspaper. Pittsfield Star. Hotel. " Washington House." John Cram and were the first settlers in It was incorpoi ated town. First Settlers. others - 27, 1782. Rev. ChristoFirst Minister pher Page, (Congregational,) settled in 1789, dismissed, 1793. North-east Boundaries. by Barnstead, south-east by Strafford nd Northwood, south-west by Chichester and Epsom, and northArea, 14,927 west by Loudon. acres; improved land, 10,648 acres. Distances. By railroad, twen- ty-two miles north-east from Concord private conveyance, fifteen ; miles. Pittsfield is the ter- Railroad minus of the Suncook Valley Railroad. Suncook Valley Extension to Alton, it is Sullivan County. Plainfield one of the best farming towns The Connecticut in the State. River waters its western border where can be found some very valuable interval. In other parts of the town, there are many fertile is Churches and Schools. this PLAINFIELD. professional bus- $60,000. The Con- cord and Rochester Railroad passes through Pittsfield, if ever constructed. from summer gational-Freewill Baptist, Rev. A. March built another season. thought, will be meadows. The hills furnish some of the best pasturage for sheep in the county. The soil is generally strong and fertile, producing ex- cellent crops of wheat, corn, oats and potatoes. Nearly 4,000 bushels of wheat and 18,000 bushels of corn are annually produced. Rivers and Ponds. Connecticut River waters its western part, while a small stream whieh has its source in Croydon mountains passes through the centre. Hart's Island, in the Connecticut, contains nineteen acres. There are two small ponds. Elevation. Home Hill, on the Connecticut, is a considerable elevation. Its summit can be seen for a long distance, either up or down the river, and it was named by the Indians, who had their encampment near its base. Lime Stone, of a good quality, is found in the western portion of the town. Plainfield has a pleasant village situated on a plain, through the centre of which a street passes, north and south. On a gentle eminence, in this town, is located the beautiful village of Meriden, upon the top of which eminence are two churches, a school house, two stores, a hotel, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 304 and Kimball Union Academy, being one of the most distinguished literary institutions in the State. This school was founded in 1813, and incorporated the same year. It was endowed by Daniel Kimball, Esq., of Meriden, with the sum of $ 42, 000, and has an additional school property of $ 18,000. Number of alumni, about fifteen hundred. The average expenses of each scholar, including tuition, board and room-rent, is $150.00 per year. The average number of students, per year, for the last thirty years, has been about two hundred. Of the income of this fund, $ 150 is annually applied towards the support of a preacher the remainder, in aid of young men who contemplate entering upon the duties of the ministry. The success which has hitherto attended this institution, is a sufficient guarantee of its present standing and future prospects. ; Rev. L. A. Austin, M. A., is the Churches and There Schools. are five churches in Plainfield viz. two Congregational, two Baptist and one Methodist. Revs. C. M. Palmer and Jacob Scales, pastors of the Congregational Revs. H. G. Hubbard and E. H. Smith, pastors of the Baptist, and Elder David Moody, Methodist pastor. There are sixteen school districts and seventeen schools. Average ; length of schools, for the year, twenty weeks. Hotels. Booth House. First Settlers. L. Nash, and J. Russell settled here in 1764. In- corporated, or a grant given, Au- gust 14, 1761. First Ministers. Rev. Abraham Cai-penter, (Congregational) tled in 1765; dismissed in set1799. Rev. Micah Porter, settled in 1804 dismissed in 1824. Boundaries. North by Lebanon, east by Grantham, south by Cornish, and west by Hartland, Vermont. Area of improved land Principal. 24,683 acres. Farming is the principal employment of the in- west from habitants. Some of the finest farms in the State can be found in this north-west from Newport, and twelve south from Dartmouth town. Many of the farmers keep summer boarders through the College. warm Railroad, Lebanon on Northern and Windsor on the Vermont Central, are the nearest Employments. weather, there being about 400 tourists who spend their summer vacation in this pleasant town. Distances. Railroads. paints to railroads. 50,000 clapboards, 200,000 shingles, and 700,000 Furniture to a moderate extent, is manufactured. Resources. Agricultural products, $ $ 5,500 mechanical labor, stocks and bonds, $ 14,000 179,075 ; ; money its in at interest, $37,710; depossavings banks, $ 35,826 stock ; in trade, $54,000; tourists, $ PLAISTOW. feet of boards, etc., are annually sawed. 12,000. from summer Sixty miles north Concord, seventeen Rockingham County. tow Plais- a small township with an even surface, in the larger portion of the town. The soil is generally good, being a mixture of black loam, clay, and gravel. The many thrifty farms, attest as to the quality of the soil, and to the skill and industry of the husbandis �PLYMOUTH. man. 305 William Hurlin, pasThere are four schools in town. Average length of schools, Its proximity to the large manufacturing city of Haverhill, Mass., gives the farmers, a fine tor; Baptist, market for the year, twenty-four for the sale of their sur- tor. Hotel. abundance near the centre of the town, which affords a rare opportunity for the manu- originally is found in facturing of brick. On Village. Boston the and Maine Railroad, near the centre of the town, is located the pleasant village, of Plaistow. There are several stores, of various kinds, one hotel, two church edifices, school houses, post office, telegraph office, one lawyer, two physicians, and about houses. If fifty dwelling inducements proper are held out to the manufacturers in the hill, now crowded city of Haver- First Settlement. of this village, can be doubled, and the valuation trebled within the next five years. The inhabitants Employme7its are largely engaged in the manu. facturing of brick. It is estimat- ed that there will be over 30,000, made the present season (1873). Many people live in this town, and do business in Hav- 000 of brick erhill. Besoui'ces. Agricultural pro- ductions, $29,136; mechanical labor, $46,500; money at interest, there sion. First Churches and ScJiools. Congre- * The Savings Banks, in Massachusetts, receive the benefit of the large deposits, by the people of Plaistow. made Ministers. Rev. James (Congregational) settled in 1730 died in 1764. Rev. Gyles Merrill, ordained in 1765; died in 1801. Boundaries. North and northeast by Kingston, east by Newton, south by Haverhill, Massachusetts, and west by Atkinson. Area 6,839 acres. Area improved land dishing, ; 2,609 acres. Distances. Forty miles south from Concord, eighteen south from Exeter, and four north from east Haverhill, Massachusetts. Railroad. Boston and Maine Railroad passes through this town. PLYMOCTH. Grafton County. is gational Rev. Calvin Terry, pas- date given. definite were among the first settlers. It is said that Deacon J. Harriman was the first man in New-Hampwho embraced the Baptist persua- ; $1,000. no is Captain Charles Bartlett, Nicholas White, Esq., Deacon Benjamin Kimball, and J. Harriman deposits in savings $ 18, 900 banks in the State,* $2,800; stock in trade, $31,590; from summer tourists, Plaistow was of Haverhill New-Hampshire, a charter was granted Feb. 28., 1749. Its settlements commenced early, but 18,000 pairs of shoes, are annually manufactured, and about 350,000 feet of lumber sawed. a part Mass., and was part of the territory, in tbe Indian purchase of 1612. After it became annexed to four miles distant, the popu- lation weeks. Union House. plus productions, at remunerative prices. Clay of the best quality half shire Plymouth town of the county. Owing to its central position on the great railway line of travel to the western sections of the White Mountains the fine natural scenery which surrounds it, and the ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 306 energy and public spirit of its citi- becoming one of the most important towns in the county, and it might be said, in the zens, it is r State. The own road, they have never forgotten to lend their influence and their money, for the promotion and welfare of this village. Thej have erected here one of the ests of their surface is generally uneven, and finest hotels in the which is an honor to the town, and to New-Hampshire. Through the warm season this largest but the soil is very good, especially the interval land, and, usually, the farms are well cultivated. State, Many house of the hillsides are suitably adapted to the growing of fruit, and there are but two towns in the county that raise as many apples. numerous Besides Rivers. small streams, in various parts, it watered by the Pemigewassett on its western border, and Baker's River, flowing through the northern section of the town, joins the Pemigewassett in the north-eastern part. Baker's River has its rise in Benton and Orange, and is thirty is miles in length. this river, it is At the mouth of a party of men, said, from Haverhill, Massachusetts, under command of Captain Baker, attacked and defeated a party of Indians, killing a number and securing a large quantity of fur; hence the name of the river. Village. On the Pemigewasset, and on the line of the Boston, Concord, and Montreal Railroad, is situated the beautiful and growing village of Plymouth. It is situat3d in the midst of some of the finest scenery in the State, and this, together with the generally neat appearance of the streets and build- makes it a desirable place to Here is located the State Normal School. The building is of brick, of modern architecture, ings, live in. and with every convenience school of this character. fice for a The of the Montreal Railroad ofis and while the managers have in view the inter- also located here, generally is filled with many of them staying from two weeks to three months. The passengers on the trains north and south dine here; and one train guests, from the north, and two from the south stay over night and with these advantages more people know this house than any other ; hotel in the State. This village is the centre of a large mercantile trade, and has many yeai-s, for also been noted, the manufacturing of buck and leather gloves, and, "Plymouth Glove" is known through the larger portion of the Northern States. There are eleven firms in this village, engaged in this business, with a capital of The annual value of $70,000. gloves manufactured is $ 120,000. There are two church edifices, one large graded school house, fifteen or twenty stores, of all kinds, two the hotels, express fice, and telegraph of- three lawyers, four physicians and two dentists. Blacksmiths, tin workmen, carpenters, painters, and kinds of mechanics a thriving NewEngland village are found here. The number of tourists who stop in and around this pleasant village from one week to three months is estimated at 500, besides the thousands who stop for dinner or for a tailors, common day. all to The most noted places of in- terest, for travellers to visit.besides the pleasant drives in any direc- �05 H fed C 03 o ffl c c r o n ��307 PORTSMOUTH. from the village, are Walker's Livermore Falls, and ProsNo person will be satpect Hill. isfied with his tour through NewHampshire, until he makes a visit tion Hill, town. Employments. Mercantile trade, business, manufacturing, hotel keeping summer boarders, and to this delightful W. Blair, William Leverett, Esq., Joseph Burrows, and Samuel A. Burns. Pemigewasset House, Hotels. valued at $ 75,000 and Plymouth House, valued at $ 10,000. Each Hotel has a livery stable attached, with from fifteen to twenty horses apiece. farming is by no means neglected. There are 6,527 bushels of corn, 9, This town Joseph Blanchard, Zachaand others, July 15, 1763. riah Parker and James Hobert 000 bushels oats, 15,000 bushels po- commenced the tatoes, 32,000 lbs. butter, 29,000 lbs. August, 1764, and in the following autumn, they were joined by Jotham Cumings, Josiah Brown, David Webster, Stephen Webster, professional business are the chief occupations of the inhabitants, but maple sugar, and 3,000 tons of hay, annually produced; 5,740 dozen buck, and 11,000 dozen leather gloves, annually manufactured, valued at $ 120,000 lumber, $ 46, 800; flour and meal, $10,300; besides various other small mechanThe total value of ical shops. goods, annually manufactured, is $ 224,000. (See tables.) ; Agricultural Resources. pro- ductions, $ 104,175; mechanical la- money bor, $57,400; and stocks, $ at interest 9,125; deposits in sa- banks, $51,154; $36,678; from vings trade, tourists, stock in summer $ 50,000 professional bus; Churches and Schools. Congre- gational, Rev. Cyrus Richardson, members, 149 church val$ 10,000 Methodist, Rev. M. W. Prince, pastor; members, 220; value, $19,000. There are eleven schools in town, two of which are graded average length, for the year, twenty-two weeks. Literary Institution. State Normal School, Silas H. Pearl, the ued ; at ; ; ; popular principal of this Institution, died in July, 1873. Libraries. to settlement, in first and Ephraim They organized a Congregational Church in 1765. First Ministers. Rev. Nathan Ward, Congregational ordained James Blodgett, Weston. ; Rev. Fairbanks; ordained in 1800, dismissed in 1818. In 1803, a Methodist church was foi'med. Boundaries. North by Rumney and Campton, east by Holderness, south by Bridgewater, and west by Hebron and Rumney. Area, 16, 256 acres area of improved land, in 1765, dismissed in 1794; Drury ; 10,103 acres. iness, $60,000. pastor Settlements. First was granted Private libraries of over 400 volumes, are Colonel H. Distances. Fifty-one miles north from Concord, by railroad; and thirty-five south-east from Haver hill. PORTSMOUTH. Rockingham County. mouth is Ports- town in half shire town the only seaport the State, and is of the county. In 1872, with the exception of Manchester, it was the wealthiest city in the State, and the fourth in population. The first known white man, to step who was ever foot on the soil �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 308 was Captain Martin Pring, of Bristol, England, in 1603, who landed in the vicinity of where the city now stands. In 1614, Captain John Smith sailed up the Piscataqua and examined its waters but the regular settleof New-Hampshire, ; ment did not commence until It is situated 1623. on the south side of the Piscataqua, about three miles many of the buildings but there are many fine structures of modern architecture. The Cust< >m sequently have an antique appearance ; House, Athenreum, Rockingham House, and several churches, are nice Many buildings. streets are wide, clean, mented with shade of the and orna- trees, while river, at this the residences are adorned with fine yards and gardens, which give point, is over one-half mile wide, the place a pleasant and inviting from its mouth. The and, at low water, is seventy feet deep, with a current of over five The tide rises miles an hour. about ten feet, and consequently, with the strong current, the river is kept clear of ice in the harbor, and for many miles up the river. The river, at its mouth, is protected by head lands and islands, thereby debarring heavy seas from the Atlantic. The channel of the river has never less than forty-five feet of water, at low tide. With advantages, the harbor is considered one of the best and safest on the Atlantic coast. The location of the city is very pleasant; the land gently sloping towards the harbor. There is no pleasanter country, nor finer roads in New-England than are seen around Portsmouth. The country these is thickly settled with good farm them betokening an air of wealth (and it might be houses, nearly all of said luxury,) while the streets are wide, level and beautifully shaded. Portsmouth has not increased in population quite as rapidly as some of her sister cities, who have been extensively engaged in manufacturing for the past thirty yeai-s, but has steadily grown in wealth. It is an old town, and was an hundred years of age before Concord or Manchester were chartered, con- appearance. The proximity to the sea and neighboring beaches renders it a delightful summer resort. Portsmouth, from 1802 to 1813, visited with several- disastrous fires. In 1802, one hundred and two buildings were burned. In December, 1806, fourteen, including St. John's church; and in was fifteen 1813, town of the acres were burned over, destroying three hundred and ninety-seven buildings. It has been the seat of consider- able mercantile trade years, past it and for many number of years has increased quite rapidly for a in manufacturing. Kearsarge Mills, employ 134 males and 237 females; annually manufacture goods to the value of $ 450,000 wheat and corn ground, $ 115,000; leather tanned, $20,000; boots, shoes and slippers, $40,000; foundry and clothing, $ 100,000 machinery, $ 40,000 cod liver oil, $8,000; stone and marble work, ; ; ; $30,000; gas, $32,000; bakery, $31,000; ship building, $55,000; tin soap and candles, $ 12,000 ; ware, $18,300; printing, $55,000; besides cigars, ale, brass foundry, patent grapplers, anchors, furniture, doors, sash and blinds, carriages, coopering, masts and spars, �PORTSMOUTH. tents and awnings, and various other small shops. The total capital invested in manufactories is $ 1,437,000 males employed, 624 females, 401 annual value of production, $ 2,944,500. ; ; • Portsmouth business, is many so situated in its being engaged in 309 ; W. H. Baptist, Rev. Alden, ConRev. C. S. Martyn, pastor; Episcopal, Rev. J. F. Bingham, rector; Freewill Baptist, Rev. L. L. Harmon, pastor; Methodist, Rev. A. C. Hardy, pastor; Unitarian, Rev. James Depastor; Christian, ; gregational, commerce, and Normandie, pastor iness, that Rev. O. Van Cise, pastor; Catholic, Rev. F. C. Walsh, priest. There are twenty-seven schools in town, twenty- two of which are graded in the fishing busimpossible to give account of the re- it is any accurate sources of the city. The receipts, no doubt, from these two sources, are several hundred thousand dollars, annually. There is no doubt but that the individual wealth of this city exceeds that of any other city in the State, with the exception of Man- chester. The agricultural valuable. products are But three towns in the county raise as many apples. The improved land is about 2,000 acres. The average value of crops to each acre of improved land, $ 45 is ; this includes pasturage. The mercantile trade is very having an extensive territory of a rich and populous farming country, both in Maine and NewHampshire. The number of stores, of all kinds, is over two hundred and fifty, with a capital invested of over $1,000,000. Resources. Agricultural productions $ 98,300 mechanical labor, $ 406,000 stocks and bonds, *$ 991, 952 money at interest $ 473,442 stock in trade, § 1,436,301 deposits in savings banks, $ 1,099, 389; from professional business, value of toll bridges, $700,000; $ 27,500 ferries, $ 40,000 wharves, $ 46,734. Churches and Schools. Advent, large, ; ; ; ; ; * ; This does not include U. It is said, amount S. bonds which to over a million of dollars. Universalist, ; number of scholars, 1,974; average length of schools for the year, forty-four weeks value of schoolhouses, $80,000; total amount of money annually appropriated for school purposes, $22,377.39. There are two high schools in connection with the public schools; viz. Girl's High School, A. M. Payson, Principal Boy's High School; Lewis E. Smith, Principal. The schools of Portsmouth are of a high order, and rank as some of the best in the State. Banks. First National Bank, capital, $300,000; National Mechanics and Traders' Bank, $ 300, 000 Rockingham National, $ 200, New-Hampshire National, 000; $ 150,000 Total Stock, $ 950,000 Portsmouth Savings Bank; deposits, $ 2,087,997.55 Portsmouth Trust and Guarantee Company; ; . ; ; ; ; due depositors, $247,619.97; Capital, $ 100,000 unpaid dividends, $77,60; borrowed, $2,386.27; total, $ 350,083.28 Rockingham Ten Cents Savings Bank due deposi; ; ; tors, $449,425.42; (See tables.) The Portsmouth National Bank was the first bank granted by the government, and issued the first bank notes in' the United States, at the time of the rebellPortsmouth Savings Bank ion. national �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 310 was the Bank Savings first char- tered in New-Hampshire, viz. in The 1823. capital invested in National Banks is $300,000 more than that of any other city in the State. Newspapers. Portsmouth Jour- nal, Daily Chronicle, New-Hamp- shire Gazette, Daily Times, and Union. States and (See tahles.) Maritime. The number of foreign vessels entering the port of Portsmouth, for the year ending June 30th, 1871, was 49; tonnage, 7,306; crew, 295; American vessels, 9; tonnage, 1,446; crew, 49; Coastwise Trade and Fisheries Trade Steamers, 49, tonnage, 9, 713 vessels of all kinds, 540 tonnage 58,776; crew, 2,532; fisheries vessels, 306; tonnage, 5,580; crew, 2,770. physicians, and five dentists, be- sides various other professions, in the city. Early History. We append a few quotations of the early settlement of Portsmouth. " In the begining of the seventeenth century, some merchants of Bristol, England, having formed a private company for the investigation of this country, employed for that service, Captain Martin Pring, of Bristol, a skillful navigator" and of considerable note. " They plac- ed under his command two named ves- auspiciously In 1872, the tonnage of the coasting trade had increased to 72,533 the Speedwell, and the Discoverer. In the year 1603, he set sail for America, and was enabled to be the first discoverer of New-Hampshire. Just 270 years ago, ( from 1873,) he entered the channel of the Piscataqua, and explored it for three or four leagues. He landed, and and doubtless, with his compan- ; ; ; — fisheries number tonnage to 7,948. The of registered, enrolled and licensed vessels, belonging to the port of Portsmonth, was 73, with a tonnage of 12,994. Five of these were steamboats, with a tonnage of 429; number of vessels built, 3; tonnage, 1,207. The maritime business of this harbor is constantly increasing, and some predict it will nearly iouble within the next ten years. Hotels. Rockingham House, Kearsarge House, National House, Franklin House, American House. The Rockingham House is one of the largest and finest furnished hotels in the State. All the hotels are of the first order, and compare favorably with the public houses in other towns and cities in New- England. Lawyers and Physicians &c. There are eleven lawyers, eleven sels, ions, trod the soil of this city. The Portsmouth therefore, just- city of ly boasts of years, her antiquity of 270 and of being the first soil in New-Hampshire that was touched by the feet of 1614, the Englishmen. celebrated In John Smith, saved from death by the Indian girl Pocahontas, examined and extolled the deep waters of the Piscataquoag. In 1623, the company of Laconia, in England, consisting of Gorges aud Mason and many eminent and enterprising merchants of London and other cities, selected some choice per- and sent them to establish a plantation on this river. They were high minded men, who had enlarged views of government, religion and religious toleration. They were not of the Puritan party, for Gorges and Mason had not sons, �311 PORTSMOUTH. uated on Pleasant Street, a few north of the Universalist Church edifice. The Rev. Richard the same religious views with the Massachusetts planters. rods John Mason, the London merchant, member Gibson was the pastor, and was of the Portsmouth Company, for the planting, ruling and governing of New-England, and first governor of this province, advanced a large sum of money, for the welfare of this place, and, the | I may be said to have laid the foundation of its commercial prosperiDavid Tomson, a Scotchman, ty. who seems to have been prominent among the planters who first settled here, built a house on Odiorne's Point, a few rods north of the evident remains of an ancient It was built the year of his fort. arrival here, was the first house erected on this plantation, and was afterwards called Mason Hall. About eight years afterward, Humphrey Chadbourne built the Great House, winch was situated on the bank of the river at the corner of It was Court and Water streets. afterwards occupied by Warrenton & Cutts." "On the 28th of May 1653, the plantation, which was accidently called Strawberry Bank, by reaaon of a bank where strawberries were found," on petition of Brain Pendleton, was changed by the General Court at Boston, and called Portsmouth," as being a name most suitable for this place, it being the river's mouth, and as good as any in the land. It was also the name of the Eng- John Mason The first edifice erected here, for public worship, was an Episcopal Church. It was built as early as 1639, on what is lish City in which was born." now erly Church Street, (formChurch Lane,) northerly of called the Court House. erected at the same A parsonage time, was sit- first minister settled in Ports- The worship at this mouth. church was according to the ritual Francis of the English Church. Williams was appointed Governor of the plantation in 1634. He wa I a sensible and accomplished man, and popular with the people. He collected about him many valua- men, whose example and inwas of the best order. These circumstances gave a high ble fluence character to the town. Its reputawas so great that it was always selected in the days of colotion government as a most desiraplace of residence, and for many years it was the home of the royal governors and the king's " It has been distincouncil." nial ble guished for men of patriotism. Here lived William Vaughan, who claimed to be the projector of the siege of Louisburg, under PepDr. Cutter was a surgeon perell. " Colonel in that expedition. Meserve, and Major Hale, took an and Samuel Langdon was the Chaplain of the NewHampshire forces. General Whipple was one of the signers of the active part, Declaration of Independence. Governor Langdon was always a devoted friend to his country. H^, with General Sullivan, seized one hundred barrels of Gunpowder at the fort, in the mouth of the har- and conveyed them to Bunker Hill, where they proved very valuable on the memorable 17th of June. Governor Langdon had the honor of presiding in the Senate when General Washington was elected President of the United bor, �312 NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. States, He and John Pickering and Pierce Long were delegates to the Convention, for the adoption of the Federal Constitution, and ably sustained it. Portsmouth points with pride to Sewall, Buckminister, Haven, Penhallow, Langdon, Cutts, Bartlett, Webster, Brown, Alden, Pickering, Shei'burne, Woodbury, and the Wentworths who were natives or residents of the town. " Navy Yard. The navy yard is I 1817 each, owned in 100 shares of $ 100 contains over 11,000 vol- umes; Portsmouth Bridge, I ized respectively in 1789 Mc Clay trict in of vessels of the largest class. It is about three fourths of a mile north east from the city. The territory embraced within its limits is about 65 acres, and is nearly enclosed with permanent quay walls of dimension split granite." water at the wharves The of sufficient depth to float the largest class of government ships, at the lowest tide. There are three is large ship houses, seven large tim- ber sheds, a mast house, and a rigging house machine shops and wood shops on the most extensive ; and improved plans. The quarters for officers and men are not excelled by those of any navy station in the country. There is a scale oating dry dock, for the repair of the largest government ships. This dock is 350 feet in length, 115 in width, 38 feet in height, and cost $800,000. employed 300, to The number of hands in this yard varies over from 2,000. Old Oryanizations and Societies. Portsmouth Aqueduct Company, organized in 1798; Portsmouth Marine Society, organized in 1808 Portsmouth Athenasuni, January, Maine. These forts Whales Back, New White Island, and Boon Castle, the construction 1811. protect the harbor from any foreign invasion. There are four light-houses attached to this dis- Piscataqua, within the limits of Maine, and has every convenience facility for and Forts and Light Houses. Fort Constitution is situated on Great Island and nearly opposite to Fort situated on the east side of the and 1819; Howard Benevolent Society, 1829. The old fire societies were organ- viz., Island. Bridges. connects Portsmouth Bridge, with Battery, the city Maine. Incorporated Capital $64,000. Bridge incorporated in bridge connects New in New 1821. 1819; Castle This Castle, with Portsmouth. Cemeteries. Auburn Street Cemetery has an area of thirteen acres. It is situated on two gentle swells of land at the foot of Auburn Street. In the centre of the ground is a beautiful artificial pond surrounded by a lawn, and ornamented with trees and shrubbery. The grounds are laid out in lots divided with gravel walks, shaded with the oak and maple. Har- mony Grove Cemetery, diton to Auburn is an ad- Street Cemetery. July 4th, 1873, the sons and daughters of Portsmouth celebrated the 250th anniversary since the first permanent settlement was commenced. Almost every city and almost every section of the country was represented in the great meeting of the natives of this ancient town. It was the largest and most important gathering of people ever held in the city of Portsmouth and was considered a success. �313 RANDOLPH. First Ministers. Rev. John Gib- son, installed in 1639; Rev. Joshua Moody, died in settled 1671, in 1697; Rev. Nathaniel Rogers, set1699, died in 1723; Rev. Jabez Fitch, settled in 1725, died in 1746, Rev. S. Langdon, D. D. tled in settled in 1747; dismissed in 1777; Rev. Joseph Buckminister D. D. settled in died 1779; in 1812. Rev. John Second Church. Em- erson, settled in 1715, died in 1732; Rev. William Shurtleff, settled in Rev. Job died in 1747; 1733, Strong, settled in cord Railroad connects it with Central New-Hampshire and the western and northern sections of the State. The Portsmouth Railroad set- now is Dover and (1873,) and will be open the coming autumn. built, being for travel KANDOL.PH. died in 1749, Rev. Samuel Haven, 1751; is reached by the Great Falls and Conway Railroad, which forms a junction with the P. S. and P. about twelve miles from Portsmouth. The Portsmouth and Con- shire Coos County. This town is tled in 1752, died in 1806. situated at the northern base of Boundaries. North-west by Newington, north-east by Piscataqua River, which separates it from Kittery, Maine, south-east and south by Rye, and west by Greenland and Newington. Area 9,000 acres. Portsmouth, including Kittery, Dover, and Exeter, was an independent republic until 1641. It then, with Exeter, placed itself under the jurisdiction of the until 1679, when New-Hampshire was formed into a separate province. It was Massachusetts, with incorporated limits, May 28, porated as a Distances. its 1653. It city, July present was incor- 6, 1849. miles north from Boston, and four hundred and eighty-nine miles northeast from Washington, D. C. Railroads. Fifty-four The railroad facili- Portsmouth are very good. The Eastern New-Hampshire, has its terminus here, and connects the city with Boston. The Eastern connects with the Portland, Saco and Portsmouth Railroad, which leads to Portland, and from ties of thence to all sections of Maine the eastern section of New-Hamp- White Mountains. The suris uneven and broken with hills, and of its area of over 26,000 acres, only 1,400 are under any improvement. The lumber busiface ness is an important branch of resource to the people. Rivers. Branches of Moose and Israel's Rivers are the principal and afford some water power. Farming and Employments.. lumbering is the principal employment, of the people. 1,000,000 feet of lumber, of all kinds, are annuIn seasons of good ally sawed. potato crops, quite a quantity of starch is manufactured. Productions of the Resources mechanical labor, soil, $ 18,401 $ 4,600 deposits in savings banks, from summer tourists, $ 111 $ 2,000. streams, ; ; ; Schools. town There are three schools average length, for the year, nineteen weeks. The average attendance, in proportion to in the ; number of scholars, is larger than that of any other town in the county, viz. 81 per cent. Hotel. Wood's Hotel. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 314 First was Randolph John Durand and others from London, under the name of " Durand" August 20, 1772. It was first settled by Joseph Wilder and Stephen Gilson, and was incorporated and received its present name, June 16, 1824. North by Berlin, Boundaries. east by Gorham, south by the White Mountains, and west by Total Kilkenny. area, 36,680 improved land, 1,400 acres. One hundred and Distances. twenty miles north from Concord, and twenty south-east from Lanacres ; caster. Railroads. The nearest railroad is at Gorham sta- communication tion, five miles distant, on the Grand Trunk Railroad. RAYMOND. The County. town is generally even, but the soil is various. The Rockingham surface of this meadows on the streams are pro- ductive but not under a high state of cultivation, while other portions, if properly cultivated, pro- duce fine crops. Rivers and Ponds. Two branches of the Lamprey River, from Deerfield and Candia, unite in Raymond, and the waters of two ponds fall into this river in its passage through the town. Pawtuckaway River, from Nottingham, crosses through the north-east corner into Epping. In the north part of the town, about one hundred rods from the principal road leading to Deerfield, near the summit of a hill, is a cave or an excavation in the ledge about fifteen feet, which is called the " Oven," from the appearance of its mouth. is called Raymond Deon the Concord and Ports- At what Organization. gi'anted to pot, mouth Railroad, is quite a village. Here are three church edifices, large school house, academy, ten or twelve stores, of all kinds, one hotel, various kinds of mechani- and about seventy-five dwelling houses. It is the centre of a large mercantile trade, and has a business appearance. Agriculture is Employments. the principal employment of the inhabitants, but the manufactures, cal shops, Sale and trade are valuable. lumber to the value of $ 9, meal and flour, $27,400; 200; palmleaf hats, $ 8,000 besides sugar boxes, hogshead staves, tubs, pails, mackerel kits, and various other small mechanical shops. shoes, ; Total value of goods, of all kinds, annually manufactured, is $ 79,800. Resources. Productions of the soil, $ $94,606; 15,700 ; mechanical labor, money $ at interest, 15, deposits in savings banks, 168; $39,194; stock in trade, $30,375; professional business, $ 12,000. FreeChurches and Schools. will Baptist, Rev. Joseph Fullonton, pastor; Congregational, Rev. Samuel Bowker, pastor; Methodist, Rev. William Hews, and Matthew Newhall. There are ten average length, schools in town ; for the year, fourteen Literary Institution. High School. weeks. Raymond "Two Terms in a year." Hotel. Central House; livery stable attached to the house. First was Organization. originally and, for many Raymond a part of Chester, years, was called "Freetown." Itwasmadeadistinct parish in 1762. It was incorpor- ated under the present name, May �RICHMOND Its population, 1764. 9, was in 315 are generally engaged in agriculture. 200,000 heading, 75,000 pail stuff, 440,000 staves, 1,560,000 feet dimension timber and 75,000 revolution. Four were killed, or died in the service. Hon. John Dudley, a patriotof the revolution, member of the committee of safety, speaker of the house, and judge of the superior court, died here, of May terest, $3,435; aged eighty years. First Minister. Rev. Jonathan Stickney, Congregational ordained in 1800. North by DeerBoundaries. field and Nottingham, east by Epping and Fremont, south by Chester, and west by Chester and Candia. Area, 16,317 acres; area of improved land, 11,084 acres. Distances. Twenty-eight miles south-east from Concord, and twenty-five west from Portsmouth. The Concord and Railroad. Railroad passes Portsmouth through this town, in an easterly 21, 1803, ; and westerly pails, are Resources. there being no elevations of any soil produces good crops of rye, wheat, corn, &c. Rivers and Ponds. Branches of the Ashuelot and Miller's rivers, are the principal streams in town. There are three ponds, one of which is one of the sources of MilRiver. Minerals. ler's Soapstone, quartz, felspar phosphate of lime, rutile, iron pyrites, $ 14,945 ; money at in- deposits in savings stock in banks, $49,918; from summer trade, tourists, $400. Churches and Schools. and Universalist. dist, MethoThere are average length, fourteen schools for the year, ten weeks. Hotel. Howe's Hotel. ; First Settlers. This town was granted to Joseph Blanchard and others, February 28, 1752, and the first settlement was made about 1758, by people from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Rev. Maturin First Ministers. ; died in Rev. Isaac Kenney, settled 1792. formed First in 1768; Baptist Church second, in 1776. North by SwanTroy and Fitzwilliam, south by Warwick and Royalston, Massachusetts, and west by Boundaries. zey, east by Area, 22,725 acres. Seventy miles southwest from Concord, and twelve south from Keene. Fitzwilliam Depot, Railroad. on Cheshire Railroad, distant eight miles. U. S. Mail every Winchester. Distances. other day. RINDGE. garnets, calcareous Cheshire County. The surface of this town is uneven and in some parts rocky, but the soil is and hornblende crystals, are found in one quarry. Iolite, a rare mineral of great beauty, and highly valued, is found in the deep quartz. crops spar, mechanical labor, $21,000; stocks, and in The Productions of the $69,640; soil, 1804. RICH.TIONO. note. annually produced. (See tables.) Ballou, ordained in 1770 direction. Cheshire County. The surface of this town is generally level, The inhabitants Employments. 1775, The names of twentyfour of its inhabitants are found enrolled among the soldiers of the 683. — RINDGE. and fertile yielding of hay and grain. fair �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 316 Ponds and Streams. thirteen ponds let, ; There are Long, Grassy, Bul- Manomonack, Emerson, and Perley Ponds are the principal. The three first discharge their waters into the Contoocook, and the three last into Miller's River. Employments. The inhabitants are principally engaged in agricultural pursuits, but the town is noted for the manufacturing of wooden ware, of various kinds. The different mills annually produce nest, fig, and salt boxes, valued at $ 16,800 bobbins and spools, $22,000; 18,000 brooms, $6,000; ; 1,120,000 pails, $ 2,800,000 19,500, and dimension timber, $43,100, 7,000 bushels meal, and flour $11,000; besides, boots and shoes, are made. There are blackfeet boards smiths, carpenters, painters, sons, ma- and other tradesmen. The $ more inhabitants mechanical labor, stocks and money at in- 14,800 ; $23, 350; deposits in savings banks, $ 47,666 stock in trade, ; $ 28,658. Churches and Schools. Congregational Methodist Rev. W. H. Stewart, pastor. There are ten schools in town average ; ; length of schools, for the year, nineteen weeks; value of school houses $ 8,000 amount of money annually appropriated for school purposes $ 1,577.50 ; Rindge House. Rindge was originally granted by Massachusetts, and was called Rowley Canada or Monadnock Number One. It was incorporated under its present name, February 11, 1768, for one of its proprietors. Hotel. First Settlement. town in 1790, First Ministers. Rev. Seth Dean, (Congregational) ordained in 1765, left in 1780 Rev. Seth Payson, D. D., ordained in 1782, died in 1820 aged sixty-two years. Dr. Payson was eminently distinguished for his many good deeds ; in ministerial labors. Boundaries. North by Jaffrey, and Sharon east by New Ipswich, south by Winchendon, Massachusetts, and west by Fitzwilliam. Area 23,838 acres improved land ; 14,476 acres. Distances. Fifty-miles south- west from Concord, and twenty south-east from Keene. Bailroad. Monadnock Railroad passes through this town. ROCHESTER. Strafford County. Rochester $ 56,395 terest, in than in 1870. to- value of goods annually manufactured is $ 150,600. Besources. Productions of the tal soil, Jonathan Stanley, George Hewetts and Abel Platts first made a settlement here in 1752. There were one of the progressive towns in the State, having, within the past twenty years, nearly doubled its is population and wealth. Its population, at the present time, (1873,) is not far from 6,000, having on its check-list, at the annual town meeting, 1,409 names. In Rochester village there have been erected, within the past three years, two hundred dwelling houses; besides many business blocks Its railroad facilities are equal to those of any town in the State. Four railroads now come into the town, or pass through it, viz. the Eastern, Cocheco, Portland & Rochester and Nashua & Rochester Railroads and the Concord & Rochester Railroad has been chartered and, doubtless, will be built — — �ROCHESTER. The within the next five years. is uneven, rising in numerous swells, but the larger portion can be cultivated. The soil is very good and produces excellent crops of corn, etc. There are some very fine farms, under a high state of cultivation. The value of its agricultural products exceeds that of any other town in the county. surface Squamanagonnick the highest elevation, and Elevations. Hill is constitutes a considerable part of several valuable farms. Rivers. Salmon Falls River washes the eastern border of the town Cocheco River runs through the whole length of the town, and ; nearly through the centre; Isinglass River crosses the southerly corner, just before its junction with the Cocheco River. Both Salmon and Cocheco rivers abundant water power, Falls furnish which beiDg improved, to some is extent. Near the centre of the Villages. town on Cocheco River, stands the principal village, foi'merly called "Norway thrift, In point of Plains." business, wealth, and the en- terprising spirit of its inhabitants, equaled but by few villages Its manufactures in the State. it is and trade are considerable, and very important. There are located Norway 317 and growing Besides, villages. three church edifices, four school houses, a bank, two hotels, forty stores, of all kinds, sevthere are eral eating houses, a newspaper of- fice,three express offices, telegraph, physicians 1 , insurance, lawyers', and various other offices, too numerous to mention. Some of the business blocks are tial buildings. fine, The substan- streets are wide and in many places finely shaded with the elm or maple It is a beautiful village, and all who reside there feel proud to acknowledge it. The various lines of railroads form a junction in this village. East and Rochester growing Portland & is a pleasant village, Rochester on the Railroad. Here are three woolen mills, employing 200 males and females, three churches, school houses, a post office, several stores and various kinds of mechanical shops. Oonie Village has two woolen mills, employing 120 males and fe- males. There are two banks, a church, a school house, several stores, a hotel, post office, &c. It is a very pleasant village, and is the residence of some of the most prominent men in the State. Employments. Rochester can justly be' called one of the princi- Plains pal manufacturing towns of the Manufacturing Company, (three mills) employing 350 males and though its agricultural productions are valuable. The annual value of woolen goods manufactured, in eight mills, is $1,142,000 over 700,000 pairs of boots and shoes are in this village the females ; three shoe manufactories, employing 450 males and females, a large axe handle manufactory, a door, sash and blind factory, two carnage manufactories, a tannery, lumber mills, also blacksmiths, carpenters, shoemakers, tin and the various other kinds of mechanical shops common to enterprising State, ; manufactured $ 9,000 worth of carnages are made; 72,000 lbs. splits, 18,600 sides sole leather, and ; 4,000 calf skins are annually pro- duced; 200,000 shingles, 1,200,000 feet of boards, &c, are sawed; be- �318 NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. and blind, and various oher man- sides there are door, sash furniture, The town, seven of them being graded. Average length of schools, for the weeks value of school houses, $ 19,950 amount value of goods, of all kinds, annually manufactured, is $2,275,500.00. (See year, twenty-five tables.) purposes, $6,355.55. Library, Banks, ufactories. Productions of the Resources. soil, total $ 139,888; from operatives in the various manufactories, $463, from carpenters, painters, 000; masons, blacksmiths, &c, $ 90,000 interest, at $ 11,848; money deposits in »fec., $47,600; stock in savings banks, $ 410,531 trade, $181,100; from summer professional sertourists, $ 9,000 This town is bevices, $ 150,000. coming quite a popular resort for summer tourists. The estimated number who annually visit here, for a few weeks or months, through the summer, is three hundred. Churches and Schools. Methodist Rev. D. J. Smith, pastor; stocks, ; ; number of valuation, members, $ 30,000. church Congrega- 300; Rev. H. M. Stone, pastor; 150 church value, $ 20Freewill Baptist, Rev. E. 000. True, pastor members, 40. Catholic, Rev. Father Pugh, pastor; members, 300; church valuation, East Rochester Meth$ 4,000. odist, Rev. A. A. Cleveland, pasmembers, 75 church valuator tion, $3,000. Freewill Baptist, Rev. T. T. Kenniston, pastor; members, 80; church valuation, $9,000. Advent Church, value, $ 800. Two other Advent churches in the Gonic: town valued at $600. Freewill Baptist, Rev. G. S. Hill, pastor; members, 110; church valuation, $ 10,000. One other Freewill Baptist in town, Rev. P. tional, members, ; ; : ; ; Chesley, pastor; members, 50; church valuation, $ 2,500. There are twenty-six schools in ; ; annually appropriated for school Hotels, Etc. Rochester Social Library, 1,850 volumes. Gonic National Bank, Gonic Savings Bank, and Norway Plains Savings Bank. Dodge's Hotel, and "Mansion House," at Rochester, and " Varney Hotel" at Gonic. Total value of hotels, $ 75,000 number of arrivals the ; past year, 10,750. There are four livery stables with 29 horses, val- ued at $ 6,200. First Settlements. Rochester was granted by Massachusetts to several proprietors in one hundred and twenty seven shares. At that time its area was 60,000 acres, but at the present time the town con- was incorThe first permanent settler was Captain Timothy Roberts, who moved here with his family, December 28, 1728. tains only 22,000. porated May 10, It 1722. Ham, Benjamin Frost, Benjamin Tebbetts, Joseph Richards and others came soon after. Eleazer Rochester was one of the frontier towns till Canada came into the possession of the English, in 1760. The inhabitants suffered much through Indian and Canadian cruelties for many years, often being obliged, for the pi*otection of their lives, to live in garri- son houses, and with this precaution, they also kept a vigilant watch night and day. The frequent attacks of the Indians and their allies, caused the men to be bold and adventurous, and their sons, early trained to the use of arms, soon caught the brave spirit ot �319 ROLLINSFORD. their fathers, and they quickly he- Forty miles Distances. east enemies, came and the settlers did not suffer near as much as many towns, that were far less exposed. In June, 1746, Joseph Heard, John Wentworth, Joseph Rich- from Concord, and ten north from and Gershom Downs, were and John Richards wounded and captured. A boy by the name of Jonathan Door was also taken captive and carried to Canada. One Sunday morning in May, 1748, the wife of Jonathan Hodgdon was ken from Somersworth, and incor- killed by the Indians for not willing- any town in the county. The farmers find a good market for their a terror to their ards, killed, ly consenting to accompany them to Canada. Her husband married again, and was the father of twen- He died ty-one children in all. in 1815, aged ninety years. In the Revolutionary struggle, of the inhabitants took an active part. The deeds of Cap- many tain John Brewer and David John McDuffee and Dover. ROLXINSFOKD. Strafford County. ford is Rollins- a very small township, ta- porated July 3, 1849. The soil is of the best quality, and produces excellent crops of various kinds of grain, grass, etc. With one exception, the orchard productions, are more valuable than those of surplus products at Salmon Falls, At Sal- Dover, or Great Falls. mon Falls, in this town, manufacturing village. is a large In this churches, two banks, ten or fifteen stores, of vaFalls rious kinds, the Salmon Manufacturing Works, and two or village are three Place, Colonel three hundred dwellings. memory of the people of Rochester for many Twenty-one men years to come. The Salmon Falls RivRivers. er washes the eastern border of the town, and affords excellent others will live in the from this town were killed or died in that great contest for liberty. Many men who have held distinguished positions, both in the State and nation, were natives or residents of this town. Ministers. First Rev. Amos Main, Congregational, settled in Rev. Samuel 1737, died in 1760. Hill, ordained in 1760, died in 1764. Rev. Avery Hall, settled in 1766, and dismissed in 1775. Rev. Joseph Haven, settled in 1775, and dismissed in 1825. Boundaries North-east by Berwick, Maine, south-east by Somersworth and Dover, south-west by Barrington, and north-west by Farrnington. Area of improved land, 11,368 acres. water privileges. Manufacturing Employments. and mercantile trade are the principal employments of the people, although in proportion to its territory, there is not a better farming district, in the State. The Salmon Manufacturing Company, have a capital of $ 600,000. They employ about 150 males, and 430 Falls females, who annually receive for They $ 160,000. manufacture about 6,000,000 yards of cotton cloth, valued at $ 768,337. There are several other small their labor, over manufactories. Productions of the Resources. soil, $60,500; mechanical labor, $186,359; stocks etc., $25,000; money at interest, $ 16,507 pro; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 320 fessional business, •? $ 197,520; Congre- gational, Rev. Sclah Merrill, pas- Catholic, J. Sullivan, T. There Episcopal, are six school districts,' and eight priest . ; schools, in for town ; average length, the year, thirty-one amount of ite weeks; money annually appro- One of the largest gran- quarries in the State At town. stock in trade, $ 61,875. Churches and Schools. tor; Quarry. 50,000; depos- savings banks, in its present, in this is being ex- it is tensively worked, and, no doubt, will be a valuable resource of wealth. Estimated value of stone quarried, the present year, (1873,) $ 150,000. Employments. Aside from the quarry business, farming is the employment principal priated for school purposes, $ 3, 354.50; average amount appropri- ated for each scholar, $11.11. ucts, of the people. Banks. Salmon Falls State Bank, and Salmon Falls Savings Bank. (See tables.) Salmon Library. Falls Library, volumes. Hotel. Franklin House. Boundaries. North by Somersworth, east by South Berwick, Maine, and south and west by Dover. Acres of improved land, 2,813. Distances. Forty miles southeast from Concord, and two miles east from Dover. Railroads. Boston and Maine, and Portsmouth, Great Falls and Conway Railroads pass through 1,000 Rollinsford. ROXBVRY. Cheshire County. The surtown is uneven, face of this small rising in considerable swells, and affording excellent grazing land. The soil is fertile, and, when prop- erly tilled, produces fine crops. Agricultural Resources. prod- mechanical labor, $ 38,000 money at interest, $ 4,360 deposits in savings banks, $ 19,088. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. G. L. Ninas, pastor. There are three schools average $ 27,427; ; ; length, the for year, nineteen weeks. Roxbury First Organization. was formed of a part of Nelson, Marlborough and Keene, and incorporated, Dec. 9, 1812. Joseph Ames, Esq., a celebrated artist, and portrait painter to the Pope of Rome, was a native of this town. Rev. ChristoCongregational; installed in 1816; dismissed in 1819. North by Sullivan Boundaries. and Harrisville, east by Harrisville, south by Marlborough, and west by Keene. Area, 6,000 acres. Fifty miles southDistances. west from Concord, and five east First pher Minister. Page, from Keene. Railroads. It is five miles to Streams and Ponds. The north branch of Ashuelot River, forms Keene town and Keene. Roaring Brook, on which are several valuable meadows, waters the south part, and furnishes a few water privileges. Roaring Brook Pond is on the east Keene Railroad, when built, will pass through this town. the boundary between this side of the town. on the Cheshire The Manchester and Station, Railroad. RCTUIIVEY. Grafton County. The surface of this town is uneven, but the soil There is fertile. is generally �RUMNEY. much good fai-mingland, and some very line farms. There is also a large quantity of good timber, which finds a ready market in Boston, through the Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad. Streams and Ponds. Baker's River and Stinson's Brook, the latter of which flows from Stinson's Pond are the principal streams. Stinson's Pond four hundred is rods long, and two hundred and eighty wide. Part of Loon Pond is on the east line of the town. Mountains. The principal elevations are Stinson's Mountain, Webber and Rattlesnake MounStinson's Mountain receivtain. ed its name from Daniel Stinson, who, while on a hunting excursion with General Stark and two others, in April, was attacked 1752, by a party of ten Indians, commanded by Francis Titigaw. Stark was taken prisoner, and This sad event Stinson slain. will long perpetuate the name of mountain, pond and brook, which bear his name. There is a very pleasVillage. ant village in this town, and the Stinson, through of seat the considerable business. There are two churches, several stores, a hotel, express and telegraph office, manufactories, of various kinds, and about seventydwelling houses. Employments. The larger portion of the people, are engaged in five There is considerable manufacturing of which lumagriculture. ber is the principal; 700,000 shin- and 2^975,000 feet of dimension timber are annually sawed. Some gles years, 60,000 lbs. of camphor is valued at over $21,000; 10,000 truss pads are also made. refined, 321 Gloves to the value of meal rakes, 500 dozens, are els annually $ 14,700 8,900 bush- produced, be- sides, there are various other shops, (See tables.) Agricultural prod- etc. Resources. ucts, $ 115,234; mechanical labor, $39,400; money at interest, etc., $15,834; deposits in savings banks, from summer $25,983; tourists, $10,000; stock in' trade, $33,892; professional business, $ 25,000. Baptist, Churches and Schools. Rev. J. B. Breed, pastor; members, 126; church value, $5,000. Baker's River, Baptist, Rev. G. A. pastor; Glines, members, 81; church value, $,3,000. Methodist, Elder N. P. Philbrook, pastor; church value, $2,000; number of members, 120. There are ten schools in this town; average length, for the year, twelve weeks. Hotel. 3,000, $ Stinson House arrivals, annually; hotel value, ; 10,000. First and This town Daniel Brainard Settlement. was granted to March others, 18, 1767. The were Captain Jonathan Cummings, Moses Smart, Daniel Brainard, James Heath and others, in 1765. First Churches and Ministers. A Congregational Church was estabfirst settlers lished, Thomas October in 1788; tled in 21, 1767; Niles, pastor; Rev. dismissed Rev. Ezra Wilmarth setdismissed in 1811. 1779, A Baptist Church was formed in 1780. Boundaries. North by Ellsworth, east by Campton, south by Plymouth, Hebron and Groton, and west by Wentworth. Area, 22,574 acres. Distances. north-west Fifty-nine from Concord, miles and �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 322 eight north-west from Plymouth. The Boston, Concord Railroad. both pleasant and large towns. was estimated It that fifteen hundred and Montreal Railroad passes through the southern part of this tourists stayed in Rye, through the town. five large warm weather viz., RITE. in 1873. There are and commodious hotels the Farragut, Atlantic, Sea- View, Washington and Ocean*. Rockixgham County. Nearly one third of the sea-coast of the State, is in this town, extending The number of for six miles along the Atlantic. to On Churches and Schools. There are four churches in town viz., Congregational, Christian, Methodist, There are four and Advent. schools average length, for the year, twenty-six weeks. the shore, are three pleasant beaches, viz. Sandy, Jenness, and Wallis. Near Goss' Mills, there is a small harbor, into which ves- burden may enter sels of 80 tons at high water. but is in a The soil is hard, high state of cidtivation, and yields good crops. Employments. But very little manufacturing is done. Nearly all the people are engaged in farming, and, in the summer warm season, keeping Nearly every farm house is a boarding house, and their own tables furnish a good market for their farm prodboarders. ucts, at first-class prices. Resources. Annual productions of the soil, $76,296; mechanical labor, $ 10,500; fisheries, not known deposits in savings banks, .$ 130,660 stocks, bonds, and money at interest, $ 32,910; from sum; ; mer at boarding houses, guests at hotels, $ 75,000, tourists, 8 60,000 ; Summer Tourists. coming widely noted Rye as a is be- summer resort for invalids, lovers of seaside views, and those who are de- lighted by the music of the ocean The beaches are large and for bathing. The roads are hotels last People who come arrivals at all the were 10,000. Rye once are apt season visit again. ; First Settlements. Rye was or- a part of Portsmouth, Greenland, Hampton and NewCastle. Settlements commenced within the present limits of the town, as early as 1635, but it was not incorporated till 1719. The inhabitants suffered much in early times from frequent attacks by the Indians. In 1694, John Locke was killed while reaping grain in his Twenty-one persons were field. killed or captured, at one time, at Sandy Beach in 1696. In this invasion, in 1696, the Indians had been down to the sea-shore for the purpose of fishing, and, returning, they encamped upon the top of a hill. While preparing their breakfast, they were surprised by a party of rangers, and captured. This hill has ever since, been called iginally "Breakfast First Hill. 1 ' Ministers. Rev. Nathan- wave. iel safe in 1733. Rev. Samuel Parsons, ordained in 1736; died in 1739. good, and the drives delightful. in No finer country can be found New England than in the vi- cinity of Rye. Portsmouth, * Morrill, ordained in 1726; left The Ocean House was burnt in the season was one of the largest, and most expensive hotels on the New-England coast, of 1873. miles to and nine to Exeter, It is six It costing nearly $ 100,000. �323 SALEM. At North Salem there Rev. Huntington Porter, D. D., fice, etc. settled in 1784. a church, North and northBoundaries. west by Portsmouth, north-east by Little Harbor, east by the Atlantic Ocean, south by Xorth-Hampton, and west by Greenland. Distances. Six miles south from Portsmouth, and fifty south-east from Concord. Railroads. The Eastern Rail- woolen At the June Session, road. 1872, school house, is three mills, a lumber mill, two and a post office. At Depot Village are two churches, a school house, shoe factory, lumber stores, wheel-wright shop, mill, five six stores, of various kinds, or and a post office. The inhabitants Employments. are about equally divided between forming on one side, and manufacand mercantile trade on the other. Woolen goods, such a charter was granted for a railroad to run through Rye, to be called the Eastern Branch Rail- tories road. and woolen yarn are manufactured, to the value of $ 260,000 annu- SALEM. town is The uneven, af- fording a fair proportion of interThe soil is good, val and upland. and well cultivated, producing ex- cellent crops of corn, grain and proximity to the large city of Lawrence, Mass., affords a fine market for the farmers to sell grass. their Its productions. surplus four other towns in sell as much garden But the county Pavers. ; ferent sections of the town, viz. Salem, North Salem and Depot Village. At Salem village are two churches, a school house, shoe factor^*, woolen mill, lumber mill, small mechanical shops, three stores, one hotel, a post ofseveral and shoes, valued at made $ 179,000 are 800,000 feet of lumber, val- ; are sawed, and small mechanical shops. The total value of goods, annually manufactured, is $460, ued at $ there are 11,500, many (See tables.) 000. Resources. Annual agricultural mechan- productions, $100,137; ical labor, $85,400; terest, ings produce. There are several ponds, the largest of which is Policy Pond, partly in this town and partly in Windham World's End and Captain Ponds are the Spiggott River passes principal. through this town in a southerly direction, and receives in its course many branches, which afford good water power. There are three villages, in difPonds and 163,000 pairs of sale boots ally; Rockingham County. surface of this as flannels, frocking, water-proof, $ 12,400 banks,* money at in- ; deposits in sav- $ 13,174; stock in trade, $31,635; professional business, $ 35,000. Churches and, Softools. Salem: Methodist, Rev. H. Dow, pastor; Congregational, Rev. A. M. Gates, pastor. North Salem Methodist, Rev. S. J. Robinson pastor. DeRev. J. H. Methodist, pot: Baptist, Rev. Haines, pastor; There are Mr. Eaton, pastor. eleven schools in town, two of which are graded average length of schools, for the year, twenty-six : ; weeks; total amoimt of money annually appropriated for school * A large portion of the surplus earnings of the people, finds its way banks in Massachusetts. into the savings, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 324 purposes, value $1,967.14; of Salem House and Chee- Hotels. ney House. First Settlements. Salem was orig- a part of Methuen, Mass., inally, but came into New-Hampshire in the State division in 1741. It was incorporated May 11, 1750. The town contained, as early as 1775, Hon. Silas man, died inhabitants. 1,084 Belton, a distinguished here in 1822. Rev Ministers. First Abner Bagley, ordained in 1740; died in 1798. Rev. John Smith, D. D., ordained in 1797; dismissed in 1816. North by Londonby Atkinson, east and south by Methuen, Mass., south-west by Pelham, and west by Windham. Boundaries. derry, north-east Distances. Forty miles south from Concord, and twenty southwest from Exeter. Railroad. The Manchester and Lawrence Railroad passes through the town, in a northerly and southerly direction. SALISBURY, Merrimack County. Salisbury one of the best farming towns in the county, and is especially noted for its excellent apple orchards. But two towns in the is State equal this town in production. The surface ally, uneven. The deep, and loamy. River land. ford its is apple gener- soil is strong, On Blackwater some very fertile interval The more hilly portions af- is most excellent pasturage, however, some very fine tillage land, producing good crops of wheat, corn, potatoes etc. 16,000 lbs. of wool is produced annually. But very few towns in the but there is, State hold out better inducements husbandmen, than Salisbury. There are two very pleasant villages located on rising ground about one mile apart, and situated on what was originally called the Fourth New-Hampshire Turnto school houses, $ 8,850, pike. River. It is watered by Blackwater River, which flows nearly through the centre of the town. Mountain. Kearsarge ranges within the bounds of Salisbm-y, the north-west corner of which extends nearly to its summit. Employments. inhabitants. little The to Agriculture is employment of the There is but very the principal manufacturing in the town. had a tendency railroads have injure which mercantile trade, ago was very the thirty years extensive. Productions of the mechanical labor, $ 10,400 stocks and bonds, $ 12, 500; money at intei-est, $17,500; deposits in savings banks, $62,445; stock in trade, $ 8,250. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. J. B. Cook, pastor; Baptist, Christian, Rev. A. There are H. Martin, pastor. eleven schools; average length, for the year, fifteen weeks. Hotel. Elm House. Resources. soil, $ 129,914; ; ; Salisbury First Settlers. was granted by the Masonian proprietors under the name of Stevenstown, October 25. 1749, and included within its grant part of It was the town of Franklin. settled in 1750, by Philip Call, Nathanial Meloon, Benjamin Pettingill, John and Ebenezer "Webster, Andrew Bohonon, Edward man and Kingston. It East- from was incorporated, others, mostly �325 SANBORNTON. by present name, its March 1, Ebenezer Hon. Men. Noted Webster was one of the first set- He was a patriot of the revolution, an officer of the militia, and held responsible offices in the State, such as Senator in the Legislature, and Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. He died He was the father of the in 1806. Hon. Ezekiel and Daniel Webster, names well known throughout the tlers. Hon Ichabod Bartlett, Hon. Thomas H. Pettingill, and Hon. Charles Haddock were nacountry. tives of this town. Indians. suffered The first inhabitants much from the inroads of On the 16th of May, the Indians. 1753, Nathaniel Maloon, living in the west part of the town, was captured, together with his wife, and three children viz. Sarah, Rachel They were taken and Daniel. Canada, where, himself and wife were sold to the French in Montreal. The children were retained with the Indians, one of whom returned, after an absence to of nine years. After the parents had resided year and a Montreal about in a- they had a son baptized by a French friar, by the name of Joseph Marq. Mr. Maloon returned from captivity after four years and born, half, who was a half, to his farm in Salisbury. Sarah died with the Indians. No record son. Rev. Thomas Worcester, ordained dismissed in 1823. Boundaries. North by Wilmot, Andover and Franklin, east by Franklin, south by Webster, Bosin 1791 1768. is given of the mother and In August, 1753, the wife of was killed, and on the Samuel Scribner, and Robert Barker were captured, and ; cawen and Warner, and west by Area, 26,000 acres. Sixteen miles northwest from Concord. Five miles from Railroads. North Boscawen depot on NorthThe Blackwater ern Railroad. Railroad, when built, will pass directly through this town. Sutton. Distances. S VNIIOBSMON. Belknap County. In 1828, the southern corner of Sanbornton, lying between the Pemigewasset and Winnipiseogee rivers, was taken to help form the town of Franklin, and thereby taking valuable water power on both rivers. But it still retained enough territory and water power, to make it the best farming town, in the State, and to have a flourishing manufacturing village. In July, 1869, the south-eastern portion of the town, bordering on the Winnipiseogee River, was dis- annexed, and incoi'porated into a town, under the name of Tilton. This last depletory movement, severed from its territory, 8,600 acres of improved land, nearly all of its water power, and a thriving manufacturing village. If the territory of the town was the same as forty-six years ago, the value of its agricultural productions, now be over $ 340,000 would annually, by any town in the manufactured goods would be valued at nearly $2,000, 000, and it would have a population Philip Call far the largest of same State: day, taken to Canada. First Ministers. Rev. Jonathan Searle, (Congregational,) ordained in 1773; dismissed in 1791. and its of nearly 4,000. But notwithstanding this large draft on its territory, it is still one �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 326 of the most important farming towns in the State, ranking as the fifth in the value of its agricultural productions. is generally The uneven, mountainous, nearly surface but all the not high- est hills are suitable for cultiva- Much tion. attention has been given to the growing of the apple, and the value of its productions exceeds that of any other town in the State. Salmon Streams and Ponds. Brook rises in Salmon Pond, in the north part of the town, and flows nearly through the centre, in a southerly direction, into Franklin, and discharges its waters into the Pemigewasset. In its passage, it furnishes some water power for small mills, and is the only stream of note. Lake Winnisquam washes its eastern border. Sanbornton Square was the first settled part of the town, and at one was the seat of considerable but Tilton, and Laconia, have taken nearly all of its former prestige, as to trade and other business. There are two church edi- time, trade, fices, office, a school house, store, postand several dwelling houses. Employments Nearly all of the inhabitants are engaged in agriculture. There are a few saw mills, and some mechanThere are annualshops. $ 2,257 from summer tour$ 1,000. Churches and Schools. 1st Baptist, Rev. A. Rankin, pastor; 2d Baptist, Rev. V. B. Bunker, pastor; Congregational, Rev. M. T. Runnels, pastor; F. Baptist, trade, ; ists, . There are fourteen schools in town; average length, for the year, eighteen weeks. Sanbornton First Settlements. was granted by the Masonian proprietors, in 1748, to several persons by the name of Sanborn, and was by John Sanborn, Andrew Rowen, David Duston and others. It was incorporated, settled in 1765, March 1, First 1770. Minister. Woodman, dained in 1771 first Baptist lyproduced, 1,500 bushels of wheat, 11,500 of corn, and 25,000 bushels potatoes; apples to the value of $14,000; besides 51,000 lbs butter, 14,000 lbs. cheese and 5,200 tons of hay. Productions of the Resources. soil, $215,204; mechanical labor, $5,000; stocks and money at interest, $18,575; deposits in savings banks, $93,466; stock in Joseph died in 1807. ; The Church was foraged in 1793. North by Neweast by Lake Winnisquam, south by Tilton and Franklin, and west by Acres, Hill and New-Hampton. of improved laud 20,935. Twenty-one miles Distances. north from Concord, and six west from Gilford. Railroad. Three miles to Tilton, on the Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad. Boundaries. Hampton and Meredith, grist-mills, ical Rev. (Congregational,) or- SANDOW1V. Rockingham surface of this the soil is County. The town is uneven, but well adapted to the growing of grain or grass. Ponds and Rivers. There are several ponds, the largest of which is Philip's Pond, lying in the south part of the town, about 340 rods Angle Pond long, and 200 wide. in the south-east part, is about 200 rods long, and 100 wide. Squam- �SANDWICH. River flows from Philip's Pond, and unites with another stream of about the same size, about one half mile from the pond. are the principal These two streams in town. Employments. In the summer months, the larger portion of the people are engaged in agriculture, but many in the winter are engaged in shoe making and lumbering. bottomed, is brought, principally, from Haverhill, and Lynn, Mass. There are annually sawed, 1,000,000 feet of lumber, valued at $13,000. Productions of the Resources. annually, $ 30,694 from mechanical labor, $22,200; deposits in savings banks, $8,345; money at stock in trade, interest, $ 10,625 soil, ; ; $ 11,437. There Churches and Schools. are two churches, viz. Methodist, Methodist. and Congregational. W. H. H. The Collins, pastor. students furnish the Congregational. There are four schools aver; age length, for the year, eighteen weeks. First Settlers. This town was originally a part of Kingston. Moses Tucker, Israel and James Huse, and others, settled here in 1736. It was incorporated April 6, Rev. Joseph Cotton, ordained in 1759; died in 1780. Rev. Samuel Collins settled in 1781 ; Webber, left in 1788. Rev. John settled in 1795: removed in 1800. Boundaries. North by Chester and Fremont, east by Danville, south by Hampstead, and west by Area, 8,522 Chester and Derry. acres. miles south-east from Concord, twenty- from Portsmouth, and thirteen from Exeter. Railroads. Eight miles to Plaistow, on the Boston and Maine Railroad. The Nashua and Roch- six south-west ester Railroad, now being built, will pass through this town. SANDWICH. Carroll County. The surface uneven, but the soil is deep, strong, and produces excellent crops of wheat, corn, oats and hay. Sandwich is situated in a basin, being nearly surrounded by mountains, and affording some of the finest and most picturesque scenery in the whole mountain region is of New-Hampshire. In the summer months, nearly every farm-house is filled with city visitors, who spend their summer quiet town, in this vacation, among the hills, and beside the mountain streams. It is estimated that nearly one thousand persons, from all sections of the country, spend their summer vacation Sandwich is the best farming town in the county. Its mountain pastures are excellent, and seldom affected by drouth. The town is noted for its fine horses and cattle, and the farmer finds a here. ready sale for 1756. First Ministers. Thirty-one Distances. scot About 120,000 pairs of shoes are made. The stock, ready fitted to be 327 all his surplus prod- home. There are Rivers and Ponds. numerous streams, many of which are well stored with trout.. Bear Camp, Swift, and Red Hill Rivers, ucts at The waters are the principal. of the Bear Camp and Swift, their way to the ocean, find through the Saco, the Red Hill, — About through the Merrimack. one fourth of Squam Lake, lies in �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 328 Employments. the south-west corner of the town, and this and Bear Camp and Red The people are generally, engaged in farming, summer and boarders, from Hill Ponds, are the principal bod- keeping water. Sandwich MounMountains. tains are a lofty range, extending in a north-easterly course, and terminating at Cochorua Peak in Part of Ossipee MounAlbany. which they receive good returns for their labor. About 30,000 pairs of shoes are annually made, and 300, 000, shingles, and 500.000 feet of tain lies in the south-easterly part of excelsior and salt boxes, has commenced operations. (See ies of of the town. Squam Mountain ex- &c, annually produced. boards A large mill for the manufacture tends from Holderness, through a corner of Campton into Sandwich. There are many elevations which tables.) would be $ called mountains, with geographical names, in many localities of the State, but here, un- der the towering Whiteface, they are considered only hills. In October, 1820, after a long drouth, a heavy rain set in, and continued for a number of days, causing a from Whiteface Mouncutting a deep ravine in its heavy tain, slide sides, for several miles in extent, and sweeping rocks and trees in promiscuous confusion into the meadows, at its base. The traces of this slide, on the side of the mountain, can be distinctly seen, for nearly forty miles from the base of the mountain. As in those days when Cochorua and his tribe, roamed through this trackless waste, the sides of these mountains, and the ravines among them, are shaded with deep, dark forests, and are still the haunts of the bear, panther, and deer. But the whiz of the red man's arrow, which often pierced the heart of the inocent fawn has long since ceased. Village. There is a very pleasant village, in this town, at a point called Hoyt's Corner. Here are several stores, one hotel, offices of various kinds, three churches, an academy and about 60 dwellings. Productions of the mechanical labor, stocks, bonds, and money Resources. soil, $181,475; 12,500 ; at intei-est, $13,688; deposits in savings banks, $ 10,964 stock in trade $ 12,450; from summer tourists, $ 30,000. Some persons, who reside here, are considered very wealthy, but the town does not ; have the honor of showing paper. it on Churches and Schools. There are one Congregational, two Quakei, two Freewill Baptist, and two Methodist churches. Elder G. N. Bryant, Methodist; Rev. C. L. Tappan, Congregational and Rev. L. B. Tasker. and H. R. Beede, are pastors. There are twentythree school districts, and twentyone schools: average length, for the year, eighteen weeks. Amount of money annually appropriated ; for school purposes, $2,420.53. Literary Institution. Beede's Literary Institute. (See Literary In- stitutions.) Banks. There are two banks in town. Carroll County National Bank, and the Sandwich Savings Bank. (See tables.) Hotel. Eagle Hotel. This town First Settlements. was originally granted by Gover- nor Benning Wentworth, in 1763, and comprised six miles square. �329 SEABROOK. On September 5, 1764, the grantees, having represented that the north and west sides of their grant were rocky and mountainous, received an additional grant of territoiw, on the east and " Sandwich incorporated, south side, called Addition. 11 It was October 1768. 25, Hon. Daniel Beechef, a useful zen, resided here many cit- years. Early Minister. Rev. Daniel Smith, settled in 1827; dismissed in 1832. North by WateirBoundaries. east by Albany and Tamworth, south by Moultonborough, and west by Holderness, Campton and Thornton. Area, 64,000 acres ville, improved land, 23, 900 miles Fifty-two Distances. north from Concord, and twentytwo north-west from Ossipee. Railroads. It is sixteen miles to Meredith railway station, on the Montreal Railroad. A stage runs to this station six times a In the summer, this stage week. connects with the boats, at Centre The Portland, Rutland Harbor. built, will pass through Sandwich. SEABROOK. every town, and in its passage affords a few water privileges of moderate power. Several small streams rise in this and adjacent towns, and form the Seabrook River, in the marshes. In its course, it unites with the Hampton River, and thence, in a few miles, joins the ocean. The beach is a favorthe ite resort in partly Grape warm season. Titcomb's Elevations. Hill, town and South-Hampton, and lies partly in this in Hill, in the south-west part of the town, and partly in Massachusetts, are the principal elevations. From the summit of these an extensive and delightful view of the surrounding country can be obtained. Employments. Agriculture is a valuable occupation of the people, but the manufacturing of women's and children's boots and shoes, is the most extensive branch of busihills ness. Rockingham County. to acre under improvement, while the average in the whole State is only $ 9.32. Streams. Cam's Brook has its rise in Salisbury, Mass., and flows through the south-east part of the which acres. and Otsego Railroad, when The land averages $ 20.90 The stock is cut out and Seabrook is one of the ocean towns, of the State, and has extensive plains of salt marsh. The middle and eastern portions of the town are comparatively level, being in many sections gentle swells, The soil is light, easy of cultivation, and productive. The farmers find a good market for their farm produce in Newburyport, Mass., five prepared for bottoming, and put miles distant. But few towns in the State, in proportion to the number of acres under improvement, produce as valuable crops. ous sections of the town, which are There are filled with workmen. over 1,000,000 pairs of boots and shoes annually made, giving em- into cases of 60 pairs each, in Lynn and Haverhill, Mass., and sent the workmen in Seabrook, to to be There are shoe manufactories having machines, and employing finished into shoes. three 65 large men and These boys, three and 15 factories women. annually make over 300,000 pairs. There are many shoe shops, in vari- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 330 ployment to over 250 men and women. Many thousand pairs of shoe uppers are sent to Seabrook, which gives employ- to be fitted, ment number of females. It is estimated that there are over 200 sewing machines, in town. Quite a number of men are engaged in making boats. The lumber business is importo a large and 1,100, of boords and dimension 70,000 shingles, tant. 000 feet timber are annually sawed. Resources. Productions of the soil, $69,370; mechanical labor $ 124,250 700; money ; at interest, $ 1, deposits in savings banks,* stock in trade $ 10,500; $3,115; from summer tourists, $ 5,000. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. Win. Rand, pastor; Baptist, Rev. H. H. Buman, pas- W. C. BartCongregational of tor; Methodist, Elder lett, pastor; Seabrook and Hampton Falls. There are five schools in town; average length, for the year, twenty-five weeks. Academy. Dearborn Academy is located in this town, and was founded in 1854, being endowed with $ 15.000 by Edward Dearborn, an eminent physician, and a distinguished citizen of Seabrook. in the It is situated pleasant village commands a brook, and of Seafine view of the ocean, and the neighboring Dr. Dearborn, also left income of which is to be used for the support of the Gospel. villages. $4,000, the Hotel. * Washington House. The Savings Banks of Massachusetts get the surplus earnings of the people of mouey was this NewHampshire Savings Banks, the town would town. If the deposited in annually get from the State, over $ 1,000. First Settlers. Christopher Hus- Dow, and Thomas Philbrick, were among the first settlers. It was originally a part of Hampton, afterwards Hampsey, Joseph ton Falls, were first The and the settlements commenced about 1638, inhabitants suffered consider- bly by Indian depredations, and many prominent citizens were cruelly massacred. On one of their attacks, they killed the widow Mussey, a prominent member of the society of Friends. She was noted on account of her talent as a public speaker. They also killed Thomas Lancaster, Jonathan Green, a child of widow Benjamin Brown, and Nicholas Bond. These murders were committed in the most horrible and cruel manner. It is Weare believed that Meshech first chief magistrate the of New-Hampshire, settled within the limits of this town. Nathaniel Weare was an agent of the colony to prosecute the complaints against the royal governor, Edward Cranfield, land. and spent some time in EngHis son, Nathaniel Weare, and father of Meshech Weare was a prominent public business man. Both lived within the limits of Seabrook. Edward Gove, a member of the assembly which Cranhimby his opposition to the Cranfield government. He was arrested and convicted of high treason, sent to England and confined in the Tower of London. After remaining there three years, he was pardoned and returned to his home. Seabrook was granted to Jonathan Weare and others in field dissolved, distinguished self 1768. First Ministers. Rev. Samuel �SHARON —SHELBURNE. Perley, ordained in 1765 removed in 1775; Rev. Elias Hull, settled ; in 1779; died in 1822. North by Hampton by the Atlantic, south by Salisbury, Massachusetts, and west by South Hampton and Kensington. Area of improved land, Boundaries. Falls, east 3,320 acres. Fifteen miles south Distances. from Portsmouth, eight south-east from Exeter and forty south-east from Concord. The Eastern Railroads. Rail- road passes through the easterly section of the town and southerly direction. in a northerly SHARON. Hillsborough Countt. surface of Sharon is uneven and is suitably adapted to grazing than to grain, though there are some excellent farms under high cultivation. In the south-easterly part of the town, is a medical spring, which is frequently visited by invalids. This spring is strongly impregnated with iron and sulphur, and is noted for its healing qualities. Farming is the employment of the peo600,000 feet of lumber is an- Employments. principal ; nually sawed. Resources. soil, $ $ 3,000 terest, 135 ; 18,572 Productions of the mechanical labor, stocks and ; $ money at in- 3,300; stock in trade, $3, deposits in savings banks, $10, 855; from Schools. in ; town ; summer tourists, $2,000. There are three schools average length, for the year, fifteen weeks. Organization. originally Slip. It 24, 1791. North by PeterBoundaries. borough, east by Temple, south by New Ipswich and Rindge and west by Jaffrey. Forty-eight miles Distances. south-west from Concord, and eighteen west from Amherst. Railroads. The nearest railroad communication is at Barker's station, on the Monadnock Railroad. SHELBURNE, Coos County. Shelburne is of grand mountain scenery, not to be excelled by any town in the State. The soil, on both sides of the Androscoggin, is excellent, producing abundant crops of grain full and grass. The more ple 331 This town was Peterborough called was incorporated, June Androscoggin River Rivers. passes through the center of this town into which fall the waters of Rattle River and some smaller streams. Mountains. Moriah is the most noted elevation, and has an altitude of nearly 4,800 feet. From the top of this mountain, some of the best mountain views in the " Moses State can be obtained. Rock" is on the south side of the river, near the center of the town. It is about sixty feet high and ninety feet long, very smooth and rising at an angle of neai-ly 50°. Minerals. Lead and zinc have been found in considerable quanThe lead mine has been tities. worked with apparent success, but at present nothing is done. Shelburne presents Scenery. much wild and beautiful scenery, and many tourists spend their summer vacation here. Mount Moriah, Lead Mine Bridge, and Moses' Rock are interesting localities to visit. Employment. The inhabitants �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 332 are generally employed in farming. There is not a town in the State where farming pays any greater of proportion to the number of its inhabitants, than Shelburne. The annual value of farm products will average over $ 160 to each person in town, while the average in the whole State is about $70. Resources. Farm products, $41, State, in manufactures. profits, in money 922; at interest, mechanical labor, $ mer 1,800 $7,850; ; $ 10,000. Churches and Schools. sum- tourists, Two churches, viz. Congregational and Methodist. There are five schools average length, for the year, nine weeks. Hotel. Winthrop House. First Settlers. Benjamin and David Ingalls commenced a settlein 1775, In August ment here 1781, a party of Indians visited the town, killed one man, captured another, and returned to Canada with improved land, 3,170 acres. Distances. One hundred and thirty-three miles north River and Salmon Village. Falls River passes along northeastern border, which separates it from Maine, and is the only stream of note in town. its The village of Great Falls is situated on this river, where centres all the manufacturing and trade in town. The Great Falls Manufacturing Company power controls all the water which at this point, is rated power. This Confpany has a capital of $ 1,500,000 and employs 775 men, at 3,200 horse ; women, and 775 250 children, who annually receive for their labor, $533,000, and manufacture 19,728, 000 yards of sheetings etc., valued at $2,446,000. The improvements of machinery have largely increased their productions, but not the help The Somersworth Machine Com- their prisoner. Boundaries. North by Success, east by Riley and Gilead, Maine, south by White Mountain region, and west by Gorham. Area, 18,140 acres; its manufactured productions and trade, in the county, and ranks as the fifth town, or city, in the from Con- cord and about thirty south-east from Lancaster. Railroad. Grand Trunk Railroad passes through the town. SOMEKSWORTH. pany, iron founders and machinists, manufacture cooking, office and parlor stoves, hollow wai-e, also, all kinds of castings for mills, gas work, cast iron, steam, gas and water pipes, retorts, hydrants, &o: Capital invested, $100,000; employ 100 hands annual pay roll, ; $60,000 and producing goods, of various kinds, to the value of $ 200, 000. Great Falls Woolen Company manufacture fancy cassimeres, 6-4 goods. Capital, $ 100,000 employ 60 males 30 females pay roll, $ 36, annual productions, $ 300, 000 ; Strafford County. Somersworth is a small township, and the people are almost exclusively devoted to manufacturing, mercantile trade and professional business. Next to Dover, it is the most important town, in the value ; ; 000. Wright & Company; flour and meal; capital, $30,000; annually produce 1,000 barrels of flour and 168,000 bushels meal, valued �SOMERSWORTH. at $ 181,000,* ufactured, There are also manand spools, bobbins $35,000; harnesses, $9,500; 300, 800 pairs of sale boots and shoes, valued at $ 325,000. There are no shoe manufactories in town, but the stock, ready cut and put up in cases, is brought from out of the State to be made into boots and shoes. Perhaps a few cases come from the adjoining towns. There are bakers, confectioners, custom boot and shoe workmen, carpen- marble ters blacksmiths, painters, workers, masons, photographers, printers, tailors, and various other trades there are six church edi; two large school houses, two banks, between sixty and seventy stores, of all kinds, two hotels, seven lawyers, nine physicians and fices, various other professions. This village is located in a remarkably romantic part of the country. Nearly opposite the office of the Great Falls Manufacturing Company, and in the centre of the vilis a handsome public grove, on ground, sloping towards the lage, mills. This grove is a great resort for the inhabitants, in the warm season of the year. Nearly of trees are to be found here, such as the maple, oak, elm, chestnut, pine, etc. Many of the streets are beautifully shaded, and all varieties lined on either side with fine resi- dences and adorned with spacious yards. The cemetery about one mile from the village, and has many expensive monuments and headstones. It is a beautiful and attractive spot for mourners to spend a silent hour near those they once is * The business of the manufactories was taken from the census of 1S70, not receiving any returns from them of their present business. 333 held dear, but who now lie slumbering in the dust. Employments. As can be seen, Somersworth is a manufacturing and mercantile town. There are some very fine farms under a high state of cultivation, and the country around here is an excellent farming The district. manufacmales employed, 1,053; females and children, 1,089; annual pay roll, $715,000; tories capital invested in $ is 1,884,000 ; value of productions, $3,594,000. Resources. Annual productions of the soil, $39,980; mechanical labor, $ 715,000; stocks and money $ 157,400 deposits in at interest, ; savings banks, $361,046; stock in trade, $344,214; summer tourists, professional services, $ 10,000 ; $ 125,000. Churches and Schools. Congre- gational Rev. S. W. Webb, pastor Methodist, High street, Rev. J. W. Adams, pastor; Main Rev. F. Ryder, pastor; no pastor; pastor; street, Baptist, Freewill Baptist, no Roman Catholic, Rev. Patrick Canovan, priest. There are fourteen schools, eleven of which are graded average length of schools, for the year, thirty-four weeks; value of schoolhouses and lots, $20,500; annu ; al amount of money appropriated $ 6,783.50. The public schools have stood high in for school purposes, this town for many years. The law which provides for the union of several districts to establish graded schools, originated through the citizens of this town in securing a law for this purpose, now called the " Somersworth Act." The High School is under the James W. Dixon, struction of Principal. in- as �OO J. NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. Great Falls Manuand Village Library, 6, 000 volumes Agricultural Library, 1,000 volumes; A. Twing's prominent men. private library, 1,000 volumes. Hon. John Wentworth, was born in this town July 14, 1745, and graduated at Harvard College, Libraries. facturers, ; Banks. Great Falls National Bank, Somersworth Savings Bank, and Somersworth National Bank. (See tables.) Newspaper. nal. Great Falls Jour- (See tables.) Great Falls Hotel, and Hotels. William WentJohn Hall and William First Settlement. worth, commenced settlement within the limits of thi" town, between 1650 and 1675, but the exact date is not known. Since 1823, the village of Great Falls has been nearly all built. At that date the Great Falls Manufacturing ' a Company was tered, with a capital of prior to that time there char- $ 500,000 was only a saw and grist-mill and two Somersworth dwelling houses. was taken from Dover, and incorporated April 23, 1754. Many of the first settlers were killed or taken captive by the In- George and Matthew Ricker were ambushed and killed near Varney's Hill, Oct, 7, 1675. A Quaker by the name of Ebenezer Downs was taken captive and cardians. ried to insulted fused to tives Canada in 1724. He was and abused because he redance with the other cap- amusement of the The following year he for the savages. 1768. He was a member of the Continental Congress in the Revolution, and died January 10, 1787. Hon. Thomas Wallingford was born in Bradford, Mass., in 1697. He came Granite State House. Styles Nicholas Pike, author of the popular system ol arithmetic, was born here Oct. 6, 1745; John Wentworth, son of the was redeemed. to energetic town in the and, being business, from this early part of his in life, his a small beginning, became of the most wealthy men one in the province. Ichabod Rollins was born here He was Judge of Probate for the county of Strafford, and died January 31, 1800. Ministers. Rev. James First Pike, ordained in 1730; died in 1792. Rev. Pearson Thurston, dismissed in ordained in 1792 in 1721. ; 1812. North-east by Boundaries. South Berwick, Maine, south by Rollinsford, south-west by Dover, and north-west by Rochester area ; of improved land, 2,294 acres. Distances. Forty-five miles east from Concord, four north-east from Dover, and twelve north-east from Portsmouth. The Railroads. ties railroad facili- of Somersworth The Boston tends to this are good. & Maine branch exvillage, and the East- ern, Great Falls & Conway passes In the summer of 1710, Jabez Garland was killed and the next year Gershom Downs fella victim to their savage cruelties between Varney's and Otis Hill. This town has been the along the north-eastern border with the station at the village. It is expected that the Portsmouth and Dover Railroad will be extended to this town, forming a junction with the Great Falls and birthplace and residence of Conway many Railroad. �SOUTH HAMPTON —SOUTH SOUTH HAMPTON. Rockingham surface of this The County. town is uneven, but not rough, the land rising in gentle swells, and affords exellent pasturing and tillage. The inhabitants are noted for their proficiency in agriculture; and their enterprise, industry, and success in this department, entitles them to more credit than they claim. Amesbury and Newburyport, Mass. furnish the farmers with a good market for all their surplus products. River. Powow River passes through the western part of the town. The former water power on it, in this town, is nearly flowed out by the Salisbury Mills Company, at Amesbury. Employments. The inhabitants are generally engaged in farming. About 350,000 feet of lumber, of various dimensions, are annually produced, and 2,000 pairs of sale shoes manufactured. Productions of the Resources. soil, $47,430; mechanical labor, $ 3,200 stocks, and money at inter; $3,275; deposits in savings banks,* $46; stock in trade, $450. Churches and Schools. Baptist, est, Rev. J. W. There Average length Searle, pastor. are three schools. cf schools, for the year, thirty-one weeks. The Barnard Academy was founded through a bequest of the late Hon. Benjamin Barnai'd, with a fund of $ 4,200. Hotel. " Central House." First Settlers. Hon. Phillips a member of the old congress, a councilor in 1792 and 1793, and for many years judge White, *A who was large portion of the surplus funds of the inhabitants, in the towns bordering on Massachusetts, finds of that State. its way into the Savings Banks NEWMARKET. 335 of probate, died June 24, 1811, aged eighty-two. The town was formed from parts of Hampton and Kingston and incorporated May 25, 1742. First Ministers. Rev. William Parsons, Congregational, ordained 1743, dismissed in 1762; Rev. Nathaniel Noyes, settled in 1763, dismissed in 1800. Boundaries. North by East Kingston and Kensington, east by Seabrook, south by Amesbury, Massachusetts, and west by Newton. Acres of improved land, 3,899. Distances. Fifty miles southeast from Concord, six south from Exeter, and eighteen south-west from Portsmouth. Railroads. Three miles to the station at Amesbury, on the Eastern Railroad, and four to East Kingston on Boston and Maine Railroad. The Exeter and Amesbury Railroad, when completed, will pass through the town. in SOUTH NEW-MARKET. Rockingham County. New-Market is South a small township, taken from New-Market, June 27, 1849. The surface is uneven, but the soil is strong, and, when properly tilled, produces excellent crops. Many of the farms are under a high state of cultivation. Rivers. Swamscot and Piscassic Rivers are the principal streams. The Swamscot is navigable for vessels of considerable burthen at high tide. The Piscassic affords some water power. Village. On a slight elevation from the Swamscot, and on the Boston and Maine Railroad, is located the pleasant and busy village of South New-Market. But few villages of its size, in the State, produce more valuable manufac- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 336 tured goods. The Swamscot Machine Company, is located in this 175 men. village, and employs There is also one other small machine shop, which does a fine business. There are four stores, two hotels, two churches, one large school house and about 100 dwellings. The main street is wide, and the buildings are neat, and some of them costly structures. Employments. South New-Market can justly be called a manufacturing town. There are annually produced 25 engines, 1,500,000 feet of gas pipe, 90 tons of brass and iron fittings, 48 steam boilers, 750 tons of iron castings, and 13 tons of brass and copper castings, besides other miscellaneous machine works, the whole being valued at There are also over $310,000. sawed 200,000 feet of lumber, besides blacksmith and other mechanical work. The total value of goods annually manufactured is $ 319,000. Agricultural Resources. ucts, $ prod- mechanical labor, stocks, and money at $38,140; 109,000 interest, ; $ 17,934; deposits in sav- ings banks, $ 46,871 ; stock in trade, $8,400. MethoChurches and Schools. Rev. H. A. Mattison, pastor; Congregational, Rev. Joseph Bart- dist, lett, pastor ; Universalist, ; Father Egan, priest. Catholic, There are four schools in town, three of which are graded. Average length of schools, for the year, thirty-one weeks amount of mon; ey annually appropriated for school purposes, $ 1,285.31. Hotels. " "Shute House," and Elm House." First Settlement ter. See Exeter. and First Minis- Boundaries. North by NewMarket, east by Stratham, south by Exeter, and west by Epping. Area, about 6,000 acres; area of improved land, Distances. 3,330 acres. Thirty-six miles south-east from Concord, twelve west from Portsmouth, and four north from Exeter. Railroads. Boston and Maine Railroad passes through the town in a northerly and southerly direction, and the Portsmouth and Concord in an easterly and westerly direction. SPRINGFIELD. Sullivan County. The soil of town is strong and produces this good crops of corn, oats and potatoes. Rivers and Ponds. It is watered by branches of Black water and Sugar Rivers, affording some very good water privileges. There are several ponds, viz., Station Pond, Cilley Pond, Star, Stony and Morgan Ponds. Station Pond is the largest body of water, and is 250 rods long and about 140 wide. The people are Employments. principally engaged in agriculture. 550,000 shingles and 350,000 feet of &c, are annually sawed. (See tables.) Resources. Productions of the boards, $72,552; mechanical labor, $1,200; stock in trade, "$2,700; deposits in savings banks, $ 19, soil, 667. Churches and Schools. Christian Church, Rev. Lorenzo Bailey, pastor. There are thirteen school and eleven schools. Aver- districts age length of schools, for the year, sixteen weeks. First Israel Settlers. Clifford, Israel Clifford, jr., Nathaniel �STARK — STEWAIITSTOWN. Clark, and Samuel Stevens settled here in 1772. Early Minister. Rev. Job Cnshsettled here in 1825, dismis- man, sed in 1828. 38 miles north-west Distances. from Concord, and 13 north-east from Newport. Boundaries. North by Grafton, east by Wilmot, south-east by New London, south by Sunapee and Croydon, and west by Croydon and Grantham. Area, 28,300 acres. The nearest railroad West Andover, on the Northern (N. H.) Railroad. The Railroads. station is at public conveyance to this depot is by stage. STARK. The ucts, 860,038; S 26,200 868; $ ; mechanical labor, at interest, § 15, money ; deposits 1,650 337 in savings banks, stock in trade, $ 20,700. MethoChurches and Schools. Elder Amos Merrill, pastor. There are seven schools. Average length of schools, for the year, twelve weeks. dist, Caleb and First Settlements. Benjamin Smith settled here in 1788. This town was originally called "Piercey,'''' and incorporated by that name January 9, 1795, but was changed to its present name to compliment the memory of General John Stark, who died May The town was incorpo8, 1822. rated, Dec. 28, 1832. the soil is rich and productive, yielding good crops of grain and Boundaries. North by Stratford and Odell, east by Dummer and Milan, south by Kilkenney, and west by Northumberland. Area grass. 20,000 acres. Coos Couxty. broken and hilly. surface is In the valleys In the north-east part of the town, the north and south branches of the Ammonoosuc River form a junction. Nash's stream, flowing from Stratford, falls into this river in the north part of the town. Piercey's Pond is in the Rivers. Distances. caster. Railroad. Mill Mountain Stark, also a part of Pilot in Moun- Near Mill Mountain Rail- STEWARTSTOWX. is a singular ledge called the " DeviVs Sliding place." On the south side, it breaks abruptly into a precipice of nearly three hundred feet, while on the north, cattle may be driven to its top. Employments. Agriculture is the principal business of the people. There are several very extensive lumber mills in town, annually producing five or six millions feet of lumber of all kinds. Resources. Agricultural prod- tain. Grand Trunk road passes through the north portion of the town. east part. Mountains. One hundred and miles north from Concord, and ten north-east from Lan- forty-five is Coos County. The surface of Stewartstown is uneven and broken with hills, but the soil is deep and fertile, and produces giod crops of barley, rye, potatoes and hay. Rivers and Ponds. It is well watered by Bishop's Brook. Deadwater and Mohawk Rivers furnish Hall's excellent water power. Stream unites with the Connecticut river, at this place, which passes western border. Great and Little Diamond Ponds, are the along its largest bodies of water. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 338 Employments. Agriculture principal ple, is the employment of the peo- although manufacturing is car- ried on to a considerable extent. 150 tons potato starch are annually made, 6,000 yards of full cloth, yards of flannel and 2,000 yards of tweed, are annually manufactured, 100,000 clapboards, 250, 000 shingles, and 1,940,000 feet of boards, &c, are sawed annually. 7,000 bushels of grain ground, besides other mechanical shops. The total value of goods manufactured, 3,000 is $ 11,665 acres. Distances. By stage Besources. Productions of the $60,638; mechanical labor, §13,300; money at interest, $21, 800; deposits in savings banks, $ 109 stock in trade, $ 9,750. Churches and Schools. Christian soil, ; Church, Rev. George Leach, pastor: Congregational Church, at West Stewartstown, Rev. W. F. Morrill, pastor. There are eleven school districts and ten schools Average length of in town. schools for the year, eighteen weeks. Hotel. Coos House. First Settlements. The original Stewartstown were Sir George Cockburn, Sir George Colman, John Stewart, and John of and cars, one hundred and seventy-six miles north from Concord, and forty north-east from Lancaster. By stage twice a Railroads. week to North Stratford station, nineteen miles, on the Grand Trunk Railroad. STOOD AliD. Cheshire County. face of Stoddard 59,400. grantees west by Canaan, Vermont. Area, 23,040 acres, area improved land, The is hilly, sur- but the soil is deep and fertile, and yields good crops of corn, barley, potatoes and hay. This town is situated on the height of land, between the Connecticut and Merrimack rivers. The location of some houses is on one such, that the rain falling side of the house, falls into the Connecticut, while that falling on the other, runs into the Merri- mack river. Bivers and Ponds. The south branch of Ashuelot River is the principal stream and has its source near the center of the town. Branch River is a considerable stream, and the two rivers afford some excellent water power. Is- The first settlement was commenced prior to the revolution, but, after the war broke out, it was abandoned. During the war of 1812, a block house, or fort, was land Pond, studded with small islands, covers about three hundred acres, and is the largest body of water in town. Long Pond, lying partly in this town and erected for the defence of a com- Washington, is and was occupied was origanlly called Stewart, but was incorpoi'ated under its present name, December of water. Nelson. pany of till militia, 1814. It 24, 1799. Boundaries and Area. North by Pittsburg and Clarksville, east by Dixville, south by Colebrook, and Employments. the principal partly in a beautiful sheet Agriculture is employment of the people, although manufacturing is carried on quite extensively. 30, 000 shingles and 700,000 feet of boards &c, are sawed annually. Glass bottles to the value of % 40, �STRAFFORD. 000 are manufacturer!.* and and 80,000 tubs boxes of clothes pins are annually made. Also nearly 11,000 pounds of maple sugar are manufactured. Granite of a fine quality is wrought to a pails, 17,000 considerable extent. Productions of the Resources. mechanical labor, soil, $46,404; $ 30,600 stocks, and money at interest, § 16,904; deposits in savings ; banks, $38,937; $ stock trade, in 11,865. Churches and Schools. Congre- gational Church, Rev. F. Jones, 339 1803; died July man ers, 9, 1854. He was a powand of untiring energy and of remarkable mental perseverance. A Congregational Church was organized Sept. 4, 1787. Boundaries and Area. North by Washington, east by Windsor and Antrim, south by Nelson, and west by Sullivan, Gilsum and Marlow. Area, 25,925 acres area of im proved land 12,897 acres. Distances. Forty miles southwest from Concord, and fifteen north-east from Keene. ; Railroads. By stage, sixteen pastor. miles, to Peterborough station, tricts the There are nine school disand seven schools in town average length, year, the for eighteen weeks. Stoddard Town LiLibrary. brary, 500 volumes. Central House, and Hotels. Week's Hotel. town and to Colonel Samson Stoddard and others, and received its present name from Colonel Stoddard. It was first settled by John Taggard, Reuben Walton, Alexander Scott, James Mitchell, The privaand others, in 1769. tions and hardships of John Taggard and his family were severe. Their grain was procured at PeFirst This Settlements. was formerly was granted wilderness. At one time, for six days, they had nothing but the flesh of the Moose to subsist on. porated Nov. 4, 1774. Incor- Rev. Abishai dismissed Rev. Isaac Robinson, D. First Ministers. Colton, settled in 1793 ; STRAFFORD. Stkafford County. face of Strafford is The sur- broken and un- and the north-west part mountainous, but the soil is deep and fertile and yields large crops of corn, oats wheat, barley, and even, potatoes. Rivers and Ponds. Bow Pond, the largest body of water in town, lies in the south-west part, is 650 rods long, and 400 wide, and is the source of the principal branch of Isinglass River, which furnishes abundant water power. Wild Goose Pond lies between this town and Pittsfield, and Trout Pond west of the Blue Hills. Mountains. The range of moun- in which have a considerable altitude, known as the "Blue These works are not in operation at the Hills," lies in the north-west part in 1795. D., (Congregational,) settled * Cheshire Railroad, and twelve to Hillsborough Bridge station, on the Contoocook Valley Railroad. When completed, the Greenfield and Forest Line Railroad will pass through this town. called Limerick, terborough, a distance of about twenty miles, and carried by him on his back through the pathless on Monadnock Railroad; fifteen miles to Keene station, on the present time. tains of the town. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 340 Employments » The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in agriculture. Considerable attention is paid to and town. 600,000 shingles and 475, 000 feet of boards &c, are annually produced, and about 35,000 pairs of sale shoes annually made. Resources. Productions of the mechanical labor, soil, $ 123.672; $28,900; 700; $ stocks and 6,975 at in- ; from summer $63,175; $ money stock in trade, $ 4, deposits in savings banks, terest, tourists, 2,000. Churches and There Schools. are four churches in town. will Baptist, Rev. C. C. FreeFoster, pastor; Rev. N. C. Lathrope, Rev. William Rogers, Rev. D. S. Quint, residents. Austin Academy at Centre Strafford, is a fine and prosperous institution for learning. G. C. McClellan is the Principal, School year begins February 27. School Library 50 volumes. First Minister. Rev. "William Sanders, ordained in 1822. Literary Institution. Organization. Strafford originally a part of was Barrington, and was incorporated June 17, 1820, Hotel. Bow Lake House. Boundaries. Bounded northeast by Farmington, south-east by Barrington, south-west by Northwood and Pittsfleld, and northwest by Barnstead. Area, 29,000 acres; improved land, 14,911 acres. Distances. Thirty miles north- from Concord, and fifteen north-west from Dover. Railroads. Ten miles to Rochester station on the Portland and Rochester Railroad. The Concord east when Railroad, town. STRATFORD. the raising of stock, and some very fine horses and cattle are found in this Rochester completed,' will pass through this Coos County. This town ex- tends along the Connecticut River for a distance of ten miles. The interval varies from one quarter, to a mile in width, and is very fertile, producing fine crops of corn, The soil on the upoats and hay. lands is rocky, and more suitable for pasturage than tillage. Streams. Besides the Connecticut, which washes its western border, is Nash's Stream which waters the south-east part, and discharges its waters into the Ammonoosuc and Bog Brook the western part, and runs into the ; Connecticut. Elevations. In the south-east part of the town, are two mountains, of a conical form, called " Stratford or Pearcy Peaks." These peaks are seen as far south as Dalton, nearly thirty miles distant. Employments. Agriculture is the general vocation of the inhab- but there are some manuThere are three lumber mills, annually sawing 1,000,000 feet of boards and dimension timber, valued at $ 12,000; two starch mills producing 65 tons of starch, $ 5,800 clothes pins $ 14,000 meal, $ 8,000 bobbins, $ 4,000 besides blacksmiths, shoe workmen, harness maker, machinist, millinery, &c. Total value of goods, annually manufactured, $ 55,900. Productions of the Resources. "mechanical labor, soil, $ 70,534 itants, factories. ; ; ; ; ; $ 14,600 ; money at interest $ 25, 599; stock in trade, $25,612; deposits in savings banks, from summer tourists, $ $ 235 8,000. �341 STRATHAM. At Stratford Hollow there is one church, a school house, three stores, a hotel, post office, express office and one physician. At North Stratford, there is one church, one school house, five stores, of all three hotels, a post office, express office, and two physicians. one hundred and fifty-seven miles north from Concord. The Grand Trunk Railroad. Railroad passes through this town, on its western border. STR AT HAITI. kinds, Churches and Schools. Methodist, Rev. Leander Moulton, pastor; Baptist, Rev. J. C. Sanborn, pastor. There are nine schools in town average length, for the year, eighteen weeks. ; Hollow StratAt North Stratford, Hotels. Stratford ford House. ; American House, Willard House, and Percy House. Isaac JohnFirst Settlement. son, James Curtis, James Brown, Josiah Lampkins, and Archippus Blodgett commenced the first settlement, some time before the commencement of the war of the revobeing, lution, the population Thonias Burnside, in 1775, 41. of this town, was one" of Rogers Rangers, in the French war. He made a personal application to 1 Governor Wentworth, at Portsmouth, to be appointed a Justice of the Peace, stating to the Governor, that his neighbor (the only in- habitant in town, besides himself,) was not fit to till the office, neither would he give satisfaction to his His plausible argutownsman. ment prevailed, and he was appointed Peace in the this incoi'porated, first town. of Justice Stratford November, 16, was 1779. Boundaries. North by Colum11 or ungrantbia, east by "Odell, ed lands, south by Stark and Northumberland and west by Vermont. Area of improved land, 6,354 acres. Distances. Twenty miles north from Lancaster by railroad, and Rockingham County. surface of Stratham The level, the is is rich and very productive, producing excellent crops. This town is noted for its extensive Connurseries of fruit trees. siderable attention is paid to the raising of all kinds of fruit, and it ranks as the third town in the county in the value of apples produced. The farmers find a ready market, at fair prices, for their surplus productions, at Exeter and Portsmouth. But few farming communities are more prosperous and wealthy than are the farmers of Stratham. Large quantities of peat are found in the swamps. Elevations. Stratham Hill is the principal elevation in town. From its summit an extensive prospect is afforded of the surrounding soil country, including the White Mountains, Great Bay, and the Ocean. Employments. The inhabitants are generally engaged in agriculture. 168, 100 feet of lumber, of all kinds, are annually produced. Productions of the Resources. soil, S 111,608; mechanical labor, $ 2,700 stocks and money at inter; $43,500; deposits in savings banks, $65,850; stock in trade, est, $4,575. Churches and Schools. Congre- gational Church, Rev. A. B. Peabody, pastor; Baptist Church, Rev. M. B. Laning, Christian Church, Baptist Church, ; . pastor; Freewill There aro �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 342 four in schools length, for town; the year, average thirty-two weeks. was granted others, Benjamin to February 12, Population, in 1870, five. Distances. 143 miles north-east from Concord, and 30 east from Lancaster. 1773. First Settlements. The exact time of the settlement of Stratham, is not known, but it contained thirty-five families in 1697, and was incor- porated March 20, 1716, it was formerly a part of Swamscot Patent, or Hilton's Purchase. Rev. Henry First Ministers. Rust, ordained in 1718; died in 1749. Rev. Joseph Adams, settled in 1756 died in 1783. Rev. James Miltemore, settled in 1786; left ; in 1807. North-east by Boundaries. Greenland, east by Greenland and North-Hampton, south by Exeter, and west by Exeter and South Newmarket. Area, 10,120 acres; area of improved land, 7,151 acres. Distances. Forty-three miles south-east from Concord, and three east-north-east from Exeter. Railroad. Concord and Ports- mouth Railroad passes through this It Mackay, and town. This Cheshire County. The soil of town is good, well cultivated, and very productive. The inhab- this itants are intelligent, industrious and prosperous. River and Ponds. Ashuelot River waters the south-east part of the town. Bolster and Chapman's Ponds are the principal bodies of water. There is a reservoir of an area of over one hundred acres, and twelve feet deep, which furnishes some fine water power. There are other good water privileges still unimproved. Employments. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in farming. Keene furnishes a good market for their products. About 600,000 feet of dimension timber is annually There are some small sawed. SUCCESS. Coos County. SULLIVAN. is a cold, rugged township, lying north of the White mountains. In 1870, there were but forty acres of improved land, four horses, seven cattle, and fourteen sheep in town. The soil is hard to cultivate and the only redeeming quality is the lumber, which may some day be brought to market. The south part of the town is mountainous. Rivers. Narmarcungawuck and Live Rivers rise here, and pass westerly into the Androscoggin. Boundaries. North by Cambridge, east by Maine, south by Shelburne and west by Berlin and Milan. Area, 30,000 acres. manufactories, where chair stock, flour buckets, hoops, &c. are pro- duced. (See tables.) Agricultural prodResources. $56,088; mechanical labor, $6,000; money at interest, $32, 144; deposits in savings banks, ucts, $ 46,741 ; stock in trade, $ 5,152. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. Joseph Fassett, pas- There are five school districts and four schools in this town. Average length of schools, for the tor. year, eighteen weeks. First Town van received Organization. its name from Sulli- Presi- dent Sullivan, the chief Magistrate of New-Hampshire, at the time of its incorporation, (Sept. 27, 1787.) �SUNAPEE. 343 Boundaries. North by Gilsum and Stoddard, east by Stoddard Nelson, and Harrisville, south by Roxbury and Keene, and west by Keene and Gilsum. Area, 15, 666 acres; improved land, 7,514 There are three small ponds having an area of 300 acres. Employments. A majority of the people are engaged in farming, acres. bor, about Forty-six miles Distances. south-west from Concord, and six north-west from Keene. Railroad. Keene station, on Cheshire Railroad. from the railway station, is a fine manufacturing village, and the principal settlement in town. In this village, with a few mills in SUNAPEE. Sullivan County. sur- soil in some when is uneven, the erable and valuable. other sections of the town, are annually manufactured 950 dozen 1,500 dozen fork and hoe handles, 6,000 gross of clothes pins, 10,000 bushels of shoe pegs, 46 tons of starch. Machine shop receipts, properly cultivated, yields excelGranite of the best found in abundance in ue of $ two paster shops produce $6,500, lent crops. quality is various sections of the town. It is quarried, in considerable quantities, to supply the market in this section of the State. Lake, Streams and Ponds. far the largest portion of Lake By Sunapee within the limits of this surface of the lake, contains about 4,100 acres, of which 2,720 acres are in Sunapee. town. At the Hartwo and a half miles hames, The parts rocky, but strong, and, face but the manufactories are consid- lies The At Sunapee Harbor is the outlet of the lake, which is the principal source of Sugar River, which flows inner-soles and stiffeners to the val19,500. Also 1,050,000 shin- and 750,000 feet of boards and dimension timber, 8,000 sides of leather, 7,000 of splits and 2,500 bushels of meal and flour are angles, nually produced. are The Besides, there small manufactories. total value of manufactured other goods, is $ 117,500. There are also, in the village, four or five stores of various kinds, one hotel, two churches, school-house, post-office, and about fifty dwelling houses. At George's mills, there is quite a through the centre of the town. little The Productions of the $56,475; labor, $28,300; money at interest, $ 15,726 deposits in savings banks, $29,989; stock in outlet of the lake is controlled by a stone dam, and regulated by gates, capable of holding or with- drawing ten water on the surface of the lake. It has never been found necessary to test the full feet of capacity of this valuable reser- From the lake, for a distance of nearly two miles, the river has a rapid descent and furnishes voir. some of the finest water power in the State, part of which is utilized with valuable manufactories, but much remains still unimproved. settlement. Resources. soil, ; trade, $ 6,462. Churches and Schools. Methodist, Rev. John H. Hillman, pas- There are two Union ChurchThere are nine schools in town. Average length of schools, for the year, sixteen weeks. " Lake House." Hotel. First Setlleme?its. The town was originally granted by the name of tor. es. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 344 Seville to John Sprague and others, It was incor7, 1768. November porated under the name of Wen- honor of one of the principal proprietors, John Wendell, April, 4, 1781. It was changed to dell, in Sunapee, (the name of the lake and mountain,) in June, 1850. The first came from Rhode settlers Island in 1772. First Church. A Congregational Church was incorporated, June 24, 1819. Rev. A. Woodward was the first minister. Boundaries. North by Springfield, east by New London and Newbury, southerly by Goshen, and west by Newport and Croydon. Area, 15,000 acres improved ; land, 8,627 acres. Distances. Thirty-seven miles north-west from Concord, and six east from Newport. valued at $ 10,300. There are two blacksmiths and one wheelwright shop also one store, a hotel, and ; two churches. MethoChurches and Schools. dist, Rev. Mr. Parker, pastor UniThere are versalist, : . four schools, average length, for the year, twenty weeks. Hotel. at Carpenter House, valued $ 5,000. Productions of the $46,375; mechanical labor, $3,900; stocks and money at interest, $ 12,320 deposits in savings banks, $30,160; stock in trade, Resources. soil, ; $ 6,428. First Settlement, Surry was severed from Gilsum and Westmoreland, and incorporated under its present name, May 9th, 1769. Peter Haywood commenced the first settlement, in 1764. He be- The Sugar River gan clearing and cultivating his Railroad passes through the southern section of the town. land the year previous, making his Railroads. is Keene, At were hostile and lurking through the woods in at the fort, in that time, the Indians SURRY. Cheshire County. home This town the vicinity; but he passed daily small, both in territoi'y and pop- from the fort to his farm, having for his guard his trusty gun and his faithful dog: he acted as mon- but the inhabitants are prosperous and many of them are quite wealthy, for a farming community. The intervals on the Ashuelot River are fertile and very valuable, extending nearly through the town, from north to south. On the east side of the river is an abrupt mountain, of considerable height, upon the top of which is a pond, having an area of three acres, and a depth of about twentyulation, five feet. Employments. The inhabitants are generally engaged in agriculture. About 138,000 shingles and 550,000 feet of boards and dimension timber are annually sawed, itor to give the alarm, whenever the wiley savage dared approach. First Ministers. Rev. David, Darling, (Congregational) ordain- ed in 1779, dismissed in 1783. Rev. Perley Howe, ordained in 1795. Boundaries. North by Walpole and Alstead, east by Gilsum, south by Keene, and west by Westmoreland and Walpole. Area, 12,212 acres; area of improved land, 6,300 acres. Fifty - two miles Distances. south-west from Concord, and six north-west from Keene. �SUTTON. Railroad. By stage three times a week, to Keene railway station. SUTTON". fied with soil in hills many is Agriculture is sur- 5,200 bushels of grain is ground, and valleys. portions of the The town Ponds and Rivers. There are several ponds; the largest is Ke- Pond about church, school house uneven, diversi- being fertile. Considerable interval land may be found along the branches of Warner and Blackwater rivers which produce grass and grain in abundance. zar's tories, stores, and post office. Employments. the principal pursuit of the people, but there is some manufacturing. Merrimack County. The face of Sutton 345 190 rods square and Long Pond which is one mile long and seventy rods wide. The south branch of Warner River enters the town on the south, and the northerly branch passes nearly through the center from north to south, and furnishes good water power. There is some fine interval on this branch. A large branch of Blackwater has its source along the western base of Kearsarge mountain. Mountain. A large portion of Kearsarge Mountain lies in this town. Hundreds visit it in the summer months, and climb to its summit to view the fine and varied scenery, which it affords. King's Hill is situated in the west part. The most elevated part of this hill, rises within a few feet as high as Kearsarge, and affords some delightful and extensive landscape views. Minerals. Granite of an excellent quality is found here. Plumbago is obtained in considerable quantities. At the foot of King's clay of superior quality is found. There are several small villages in different sections of the hill, town, having each some manufac- 60,000 clapboards, 200,000 shingles and laths, and 570,000 feet of boards are annually sawed, valued at $ 9,200. There are also an excelsior mill, blacksmith and shoe shops, carpenters, painters, &c. The total amount of goods of all kinds annually manufactured, is valued at $37,800. Productions of the Resources. soil, $68,532; mechanical labor, $ 12,400; stocks, and money at indeposits in sav$ 26,976 ings banks, $ 37,464 stock in trade, $ 11,275. Churches and Schools. Advent, Rev. Frank Nelson, pastor; Freewill Baptist, Rev. Edwin Smith, pastor; South Sutton, Rev. I. Smith, pastor; Universalist, terest, ; ; . There are fourteen schools average length for the year, seventeen weeks. First Settlement. Sutton was granted by the Masonian proprieIt was called Perrystown, from Obadiah Perry, one of Daniel the original proprietors. Peaslee first settled here in 1767, and was followed by others soon after. The first settlers found sufficient evidence to show that it was once the haunt of the red man. Hearths skillfully laid with stone, gun barrels, stone pestles, mortars, tomahawks, arrow heads &c, were frequently found. On the bank of Kezar's pond, an Indian burial tors in 1749. was also discovered. The town was incorporated, April 13, place 1784. First Minister. Rev. Samuel �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 346 Ambros, (Bap.) ordained in 1782, siderable extent, the facilities for branch of industry being su- dismissed in 1795. Boundaries. North by NewLondon and Wilniot, east by Wilmot and Warner, south by Warner and Bradford, and west by Newbury. Area, 24,300 acres; of this improved land, manufacture, annually, 76,400 yards beaver cloth. * A blanket factory, manufacturing 28,000 yards blanket cloth, a matress factory, 8,673 acres. By and rail- road, thirty miles north from Con- Distances. stage cord. The Concord and Railroad. Claremont Railroad passes through the southern border of the town near Warner. Five miles to Bradford station. SWANZEV. Cheshire County. face of this town is consisting of hills, swells of upland. The sur- diversified, and valleys The soil conabout of three varities, in equal proportions, interval plain and upland. The first named yields excellent crops of grass the plains produce corn, rye and other grains in abundance, and the strong and deep soil of the upland affords good pasturage, orcharding sists ; and woodland. Rivers and Ponds. a good prospect of the enlargements of old, as well as the erection of new manufac- perior, with tories. The Stratton Mills Company making $ 15,000 worth matresses. Also 210,000 packing and candy boxes, 32,400 buckets, 305,000 pails, 39,600 toy pails, and various other small articles, are annually made. Total value of goods, annually manufactured, $ 351,000. Resources. Productions of the soil, $93,081; mechanical labor, $ 88,400 terest, $ ; stocks, 17,750 ; and money at in- deposits in savings banks, $98,038; stock in trade, $ 13,100; from summer tourists, $ 800 professional services, $ 25, ; 000. Churches and Schools. Baptist Church, Rev. E. J. Emery, pastor; Congregational Church, Rev. Charles Willey, pastor; Universalist, Church, There are average thirteen schools in town length, for the year, nineteen weeks value of school houses $ 10, . Ashuelot River, the principal stream, passes through Swanzey in a south-west direction, and empties into the Connecticut at Hinsdale. The South Branch River unites with the Ashuelot about a mile north from the center of the town. Great ; ; 400. Library. School District LibraNo. 9, 450 volumes. ry, in district Hotels. West Swanzey Hotel, and Elm House. principal bodies of water. Pond and Lock's Pond are tho Hypon- first Massachusetts granted Swanzey, in 1733, to First Settlements. eco Brook formerly afforded ex- sixty-four persons. cellent trout fishing. visional line being settled, Employments. Agriculture is a lucrative employment, the excellent soil affording the farmers am- granted by New-Hampshire, July Until its being granted 2, 1753. ple returns for their labor. Manufactures are carried on to a con- by the * The latter State, it state di- was it was called Recently burnt, but will probably be rebuilt. �TAMWOKTH. Lower Ashuelot, from the Indian name Ashaelock. The inhabitants from Indian suffered severely depredations from 1741 to 1747. Several were killed and many were taken prisoners. During this trying period, Massachusetts, un- Swanzey der whose jurisdiction, 347 TAMWORTH. Carroll County. The surface of Tamworth is uneven, and broken with hills and valleys, but the soil is deep and fertile, and suitably adapted to grazing and tillage. Tamworth is undoubtedly one of the best grazing and fruit towns had been for thirteen years, with- drew her tlers were protection, sixth left value of and the setdefenceless, and ex- posed to the fury of the savages. It being necessary to abandon the in the State. town and the its It in ranks as the the county, in agricultural products, first in its pro- fruit But one other town in ductions. many settlement, the inhabitants collect- . the ed together their furniture and household goods, and concealed them in the ground. We can hardly conceive the emotions of pounds of maple sugar as Tamworth. There are many fine farms under a high state of culti- were compelled to leave behind those happy homes; scarcely had they begun their wearisome and perilous jour- The scenery in and around Tamworth is grand, beautiful and romantic and it is fast becoming one of these pioneers as they ney, when the Indians set fire to the houses, and with one exception After a periall were destroyed. county produces as vation. the fashionable resorts for tourists. summer It is estimated that 500 tourists spend a few months, in the warm over weeks or season of the od of three years, the settlers returned, and the arduous task of rebuilding was commenced. First Ministers. Rev. Timo- camp River, which passes through the town in an easterly direction, thy Harrington, (Congregational,) and empties into Ossipee Lake. Rev. Swift River rises in the north-west corner, and meanders through the center, and discharges its waters into those of Bearcamp and Conway River proceeding from Conway Pond, in Albany, passes through the south-east coi'ner of the town, and mingles its waters with those of the Bearcamp River. These are the principal streams and afford some excellent water power which is impx*oved to some extent. Mountains. There are no mountains lying wholly in the limits of this town, but on the northern bor der are the mountains of Albany, and part of Ossipee Mountains are settled in 1741 ; left in 1747. Ezra Carpenter, settled in 1753; Rev. Edward Goddard, settled in 1769 dismissed in 1798. Rev. Clark Brown, dismissed in 1769. ; settled in 1810; dismissed in 1815. Boundaries and Area. North by Keene, east by Marlborough and Troy, south by Richmond, and west by Winchester and Chesterfield. Area, 28,057 acres; improved land, 11,259 acres. Distances. Sixty miles south- west from Concord, and six south from Keene. Railroad. Ashuelot Railroad passes through this town, in a northerly and southerly direction. year, in this pleasant town. Rivers. It is well watered by Bear- ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 348 included within southern bor- its Lead ore and argen- Minerals. tiferous galena are found in several localities, in small quantities. There are three small Villages. villages in different sections of the town, with a stores, which destroyed almost all and nearly reduced them to starvation. "But they were like all the early pioneers of Old New-Hampshire, a brave, hardy enterprising people, and amidst all their trouble and discouragement, they firmly resolved not to abandon the settlement. They frequently killed a deer, bear, or some other wild animal and thus they were enabled to sustain themselves and frosts their crops, der. post-office, one or two a school house and some mechanical shops. Agriculture Employments. is employment of the the principal people, although manufacturing is families until carried on quite extensively. 1, permanent 135,000 feet of lumber, of all kinds, is annually sawed $ 32,600 worth of spools, 2,000 dozens of rakes, 300 dozens fork handles, 3,000 sides of leather, and marble work to the value of $ 5,000 are annually produced. The total value of goods, annually manufactured, is ; $81,375. Annual production Resources. of the soil $ 106, 199 labor $ 16,000 ; interest, $ mechanical stocks and money at 15,975; ; deposits in sav- ings banks, $8,553; stock in trade, $ $ 13,057 ; from summer tourists 10,000. Churches and Schools. CongreH. Riddle, pastor Freewill Baptist, Rev. J. S. Run- gational, Rev. S. nals, pastor ; Methodist, . There are nineteen school districts and seventeen schools in town. Average length of schools, for the year, twelve weeks. Hotel Gilman House. First Settlement. Tamworth was granted to John Webster, Jonathan Moulton and others, October 14. 1766. It was first settled by Richard Jackman, Jonathan Choate, David Philbrick and William Eastman, in 1771. The early settlers endured great hardships and privations occasioned by early they could secure relief. The town was incorporated October 14, 1766. First Church. A Congregational Church was organized and Rev. Samuel Hidden ordained as its pastor, September 12, 1792. He was greatly beloved and esteemed by the people of Tamworth and the surrounding towns. He was ordained on a large flat rock, capable of seating fifty people. A witness of this novel ordination says "Early in the morning the people assembled around the rock, men, women, boys and girls, together with dogs and other domestic animals. It was an entire forest about the rock. The scenery was wild. On the north is a high hill, and north of this is Chocorua's lofty peak, which seemingly touches the heavens. On the south, and in all directions are mountains, steep and rugged. I had expected to have heard the howling of the wolf, and the screeching of the owl but instead of these, were heard the melting notes of the robin, and the chirping of the sparrow and other ; birds, that the forest seem Mr. Hidden died 1837, and in the forty- make like Paradise." February 13, sixth year of his ministry. Boundaries. North by Albany, by Madison, south by Ossipee, east * �TEMPLE —THORNTON. and west by Sandwich. Total area, improved land, 15,304 acres. 28,917; north miles Sixty Distances. from Concord, and six north from Ossipee. Great Railroads. Conway Railroad Falls and passes through one corner of the town, but the nearest station is by daily stage to West Ossipee station, four miles, on the Great Falls and Conway Railroad. When completed it is expected that the Meredith and Conway, and Portland and Rutland Railroads will pass through some portion of 349 gational, Rev. S. D. Clark, pastor. There are four schools in town. Average length of schools, for the year, twenty one weeks. "Central House." Hotel. First Temple Organization. was formed from the easterly portion of what was originally It called "Peterborough Slip." was incorpoi'ated, First Ministers. August 26, 1768. Rev. Samuel Webster, (Congregational,) ordained in 1771 died in 1778. Rev. Noah Miles, ordained in 1782; died ; in 1831. North by Greenand Lyndeborough, east by Lyndeboi'ough and Wilton, south by Greenville and New-Ipswich, and west by Sharon and PeterborBoundaries. Tamworth. field TEMPLE. Hillsborough County. The town is uneven, but surface of this is of a good quality, and, properly cultivated, returns fine crops to the husbandman. Mountains and Streams. Temple Mountains extend along the the soil when western and north-western border of the town. From the summit of these mountains an extensive and delightful view of the surrounding From country can be obtained. the highest point of elevation, in a clear atmosphere, over twenty church edifices may be seen by the naked eye. The several streams Area, 13,400 acres. Forty miles southwest from Concord, and twelve ough. Distances. west from Amherst. Mail conve}*ance to Railroad. Wilton railway station; distance, Peterborough and seven miles. Shirley railroad, four miles. THOK.vrOlV. Grafton County. The surface broken and uneven, but the soil is deep and fertile, and, when properly cultivated, produces of Thornton is riv- fine crops of corn, barley, potatoes Wilton, have their rise among these mountains. The inhabitants Employments. are generally engaged in agricul- &c. Along the rivers are some good interval lands. Rivers and Ponds. This town is watered by the Pemigewassett river, which passes in a southerly direction through the town, also, by Mad river, passing through the which flow er, into the Souhegan at ture. About 200.000 feet of lumber are annually sawed. Productions of the Resources. mechanical labor, soil, $71,721; $ 1,700 ; stocks, bonds and money deposits in interest, $7,950; savings banks, $54,519; stock in at trade, $ 1,500. Churches and Schools. Congre- south-easterly corner into Campwhere it joins the Pemige- ton, wassett, and by several other small streams, which afford some good water power. On Mill Brook is a beautiful cascade, the water fall- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 350 ing off a rock forty-two feet per- Farming is the employment of the peoOver 32,000 pounds of ma- Employments. principal ple. ple sugar annually manufactur- gewassett Valley Railroad pass through this town. will 15,000 clapboards, 90,000 shin- ed. gles is Ten miles by stage Plymouth station on the Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad. When completed, the PemiRailroads. to pendicularly. and 250,000 soil, $ $ 3,600 104,527 ; feet of boards, etc., Belknap County. are sawed. Resources. Productions of the ; mechanical labor, stocks and money at inter- $2,300; deposits in savings banks, $ 3,086 stock in trade, $ 6, est, ; 105; from summer tourists, $8, 000. Churches and Schools. Christian Church, Rev. D. A. Smith, pastor; Freewill Baptist Church, Rev. John Pettengill, pastor. There are eleven schools in town. Average length of schools, for the year, twelve weeks. Grafton House, Union Hotels. House. First Settlements. Thornton was granted to Matthew, James and Andrew Thornton, and others, July 6, 1763. It was first settled by Benjamin Hoit, in 1770. Incorporated November 8, 1781. Rev. ExperiFirst Ministers. ence Esterbrooks, settled 1780, dismissed 1781. Rev. Noah Worcester, D. D., ordained 1787, dismissed 1810. A Congregational Church was organized August 10, 1780. NorthBoundaries and Area. by ungranted lands and east Waterville, south-east by Watersouth by ville and Sandwich, Campton, west by Ellsworth and north-west by Woodstock and Lincoln. Area, 28,490 acres; improved land, 13,462 acres. miles Distances. Fifty-eight north from Concord, and twelve north from Plymouth, Tilton was disannexed from Sanbornton and incorporated into a separate town, in July, 1869. The surface is generally uneven, being diversified with hills and valleys. Some of the hills are quite elevations, but nearly all of them can be cultivated to their summits. The soil, throughout the town, is good, producing excellent crops of corn, oats and hay. River. Winnipiseogee River runs along its eastern and southern limits, and furnishes in its passage some valuable waterpower, a portion of which is improved. Part of Lake Winnisquam lies in the northern section; also Little Bay on the eastern side of the town. Indians. At the head of Little Bay, on the Winnipiseogee, are to be seen the remains of what is supposed to have been an Indian fort. It consisted of six walls one extending along the river and across the point into the bay, and the others in right angles, connected by a circular wall in the rear. When the first settlers came were breast-high, and large oaks were growing within their enclosure. Most of the stones which composed this wall, have been removed to build a dam thrown across the river at here, these walls this place. Numerous Indian rel- have been found within this fort; which shows conclusively ics �351 TILTON. once resided, in this powerful tribe of Indians, of whose former existence all traces will soon be obliterated, by time and the progress of civi- was lization. many there that vicinity, a On the Winnipiseoforms the boundai'j Villages. gee, line where it between this town and North- field, is ton situated the village of Tilcalled " Sanborn- —formerly ton Bridge". This village is on both sides of the river, and is connected by several bridges. Here are three woolen mills, one cotton mill, a saw and a grist mill, two church edifices, two school-houses New-Hampshire (one graded), Conference Seminary and Female College, two banks, twelve or fifteen stores, of various kinds, one hotel, various mechanical shops, two lawyers, five physicians and about one hundred and twentyThe mills five dwelling houses. do the in this village respectively following amount of business, viz. Tilton Mills employ 39 males, 16 females annually produce tweeds ; Win- to the value of $ 175,000. nipiseogee Mills employ 40 males, 80 females ton $ annually produce cotto the value of ; sheeting On 167,000. the Northfield side, Granite Mills employ 26 males, 54 females produce repellents valued ; at $ 210,000. Elm 256. It has a library of 1,183 volumes, and a valuable cabinet especially relating to mineralogy. (See Literary Institutions.) It is a lively business village, and has pleasant residences. With valuable unimproved waterpower, it has every encouragement to double its business and population within the next ten years. It is the center of a large mercantile trade, which is a very important branch of business. At East Tilton, is an excelsior factory, its saw and grist mill, two church school house, store, and edifices, twenty dwelling houses Employments. The vocations of fifteen or the inhabitants are nearly equally divided with farming on the one side, and the various trades on the There are annually proother. duced 6,000 bushels of corn, 27,000 pounds of butter, and 2,500 tons of hay. The annual value of manufactured of goods, all kinds, is $ 445,000. Hesources. tions, $ 69,300 $ trade, $ mechanical labor, 18,675 banks, ings ; and money stocks ; interest, 19,675 ness, $ 42,000 ists, Agricultural produc- $ 108,915 ; ; at deposits in sav- stock in $64,037; professional busi; from summer tour- $3,000. Churches and Schools. Mills employ 7 produce repel- pastor; CongreTheodore Pratt, Rev. gational, The Rev. ^\IarD. D., rector. At East Tilton, Methodist, Rev. J. W. Bean, pastor Freewill Baptist, Rev. Gilman Sanborn, pastor. There are six schools in town; average length, for the year, thirtysix weeks. number of Hampshire Conference Seminary and Female College. males, 14 females lents valued at $ nual pay-roll for ; 66,000. all The an- the mills is The New-Hampshire Conference Seminary and Female $103,600. College is one of the most popular literary institutions in the State. buildings are fine structures, and cost over $ 40,000. It has an endowment of $12,000, and the students, the past year, Episcopal, cellus A. Herrick, ; Literary Institution. New- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 352 Libraries. Conference Seminary Library, 1,183 volumes; Til ton Social Library. Banks. Citizens National Bank, (See and Iona Savings Bank. 1 tables.) " Dexter House." Hotel. first Area of improved land, 8,612 acres. Distances. Eighteen miles north from Concord, and seven south from Gilford. Boston, Concord Railroads. and Montreal Railroad passes ; banks, $ 59,803 deposits in savings ; stock in trade, $ 27,270. Churches and Schools. Baptist, Rev. Jonathan Herrick, pastor; Congregational, Rev. L. Bingham, pastor. settlement and first ministers, see Sanbornton. Boundaries. North by Sanbornton, east by Belmont, south by Northfield, and west by Franklin. For $ 17,500 terest, There are six schools, average length, for the year, twenty-one weeks. Troy High School, Mrs. L. B. Wright, preceptress. Hotel. Monadnock House. The village in this town is very pleasant, and has a business appearance so common to the small manufacturing villages in Cheshire County. First Town Organization. Troy was taken from Marlborough and Fitzwilliam, and incorporated Jan- along the eastern border of the town. Stations at Tilton and East uary Tilton. installed 23, 1815. First Minister. in 1815, Ezekiel Rich, dismissed in 1818.' TROY. Cheshire County. Troy is a 6mall township and now ranks as a manufacturing town. The surface is uneven, but the soil yields fair crops, when properly cultivated. Manufacturing Employments. is the most prominent business in town, although there are some very good farms well tilled. There is one blanket manufactory, annually producing 60,000 horse blankTubs and ets, valued at $ 112,000. pails are made to the value of $ 40, 000, meal and flour to the value of $ Lumber, $ 4,400 6,000. ; besides, leather boots and shoes, nest box- Boundaries. North by Marlborough, east by Jaffrey, south by Fitzwilliam, and west by Richmond and Swanzey. Area of improved land 5,666 acres. Distances. Fifty-four miles south-west from Concord, and twelve south-east from Keene. Railroad. The Cheshire Railroad passes through nearly the center of the town, in a northerly and southerly direction. I'llFTONBOROCGH. Carroll County. The soil of town is various; the surface in some parts is even, in others more rough. There are some very this es, finely cultivated farms, pleasantly The located near blacksmiths and other trades. total value of goods of all kinds annually manufactured is $245,000. Resources. soil, $31,875; $ 48,300 ; Productions of the mechanical labor, and money at in- stocks, Lake Winnipiseogee. Several arms of the lake reach far into the interior, and from the crest of the hills, present a succession of beautiful views to the spectator, some of which are unsurpassed in �UNITY. Tuftonborough has sum- this region. many natural mer resort. attractions as a The Employments. About inhabitants 18,000 pairs of made in this boots and town, annu- some 350,000 feet of lumber (See tables.) Productions of the Resources. ally ; sawed. is mechanical labor, and money $89,860; soil, $4,500; stocks, bonds, deposits in at interest, $5,350; savings banks, $24,557; stock in from summer tour- trade, $2,350; ists, $ 2,000. Churches and Schools. Advent, W. Piper, pastor 2d Christian, J. Whitney, D. A. Wiggin, pastors; F. Baptist, S. F. Bean, pastor; Methodist, James Cowley, pastor. There are eleven schools T. ; average length, for the year, ten weeks. Hotel. Melvin House. Tuftonborough First Settlers. was originally granted to J. Tufton Mason. The first settlers were Benjamin Bean, Phinehas Graves and Joseph Peavey, in 1780 incorporated in 1795. ; Rev. First Minister. Kellum, (Cong.) in Joseph 1800. pee, south-east by Wolfeborough, Lake Winnipiseogee, and north-west by Moultonborough. by Improved land, 12, 635 acres. Distances. The sur broken, and uneven, but the soil is rich, very productive, and is highly favorable for grazing. Good crops of wheat, corn, barley and potatoes are annually produced. It ranks as the sixth town in the county, in the value of its agricultural products. There are many fine farms under a high state of cultivation. Considerable attention has been given to the raising of neat stock, and some of the finest cattle in the State, can be found in this town. Rivers and Ponds. Little Sugar River, a considerable stream, lias its source in Wortleberry and Beaver Meadow Ponds, in the north part, and passes through the centre and empties into the Connecticut at Charlestown. A branch of Sugar River, flowing through Newport, has its source in Gilman's Pond, in the east part of the town; these streams afford some water power. Wortleberry, Beaver Meadow and Gilman Ponds are the principal bodies of water. Fifty miles east-by- from Concord, and about eight west from Ossipee. t Railroad. Wolfeborough depot, north is Cold Pond lies partly in this town and is the head of Cold River. Mountains. Perry's Mountain, in the south-west part, lying partin ly North-east by Ossi- Boundaries. south-west TT1VITY. Sullivan County. face of Unity are generally employed in the cultivation of the soil, and are industrious, prosperous, and happy. shoes are 353 this town and Charlestown, is in vation. Springs. In the eastern part of town and about three miles from Newport Village, is a strong chalybeate spring, which is becomthe ing celebrated properties. for its medicinal A large hotel is locat- ed here for the accomodation of invalids. seven miles. A stage runs every other day in the winter, in the consists of Gneiss summer, overlaid by strata of daily. partly the principal ele- Minerals. The rock formation and Granite, micaceous, �NEW-nAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 354 hornblende, and chlorite slate. in small quantities, is Near found in various localities. Little Sugar River is a mine of copper and iron pyrites. Near the mine is also found Iolite, a fine, delicate, blue-colored stone, which alis highly valued by jewelers so titanium, valued in the art of Porcelain Painting, and the manmineral teeth, is ufacture of found in considerable quantities. Employments. The inhabitants are principally engaged in agricul- Bog iron ore, ; 1 aral pursuits. of maple sugar, factured. of all Over 28,000 pounds is annually manu- is Productions of the $109,418; mechanical labor, $1,000; stocks and money at interest, $9,360; deposits in savings Sesources. from 39,093; summer 14.437. Distances. Fifty miles west by north from Concord, and nine south from Newport. Railroads. Nearest railroad communication, from center of the town is at Claremont station, on the Concord & Claremont Railroad. When completed, the Forest Line Railroad will pass through Unity. five miles, WAKEFIELD. sawed annually. 6oil, .$ ; ed land, 450,000 feet of lumber, kinds, banks, North by Clareeast by Goshen, south by Lempster and Acworth, and west by Chariestown. Area, 24,447 acres area of improvBoundaries. mont and Newport, Cakkoll County. Wakefield point of wealth, the fourth, and, in mechanical business, the third town in the county, ranks, and toursts, $2,000. The MethoChurches and Schools. Church, Rev. Silas Quimby, pastor; Baptist Church, Methodist Church at West Unity, There are twelve school districts and nine schools in town average length, for the year, nineteen weeks. Hotel. Unity Spring Hotel. Unity was First Settlements. granted to Theodore Atkinson, soil Meshech Weare, in at present is growing rapidly. lies dist ; . thers in ses 1764. Thurston, and forty-five John Ladd, MoCharles Huntoon, Esq., and Joseph Perkins tled here in 1769. first set- The town re- present name on account of a friendly adjustment of a dispute which had existed for a long time, between certain parties in Hampstead and Kingston, each ceived its party claiming the same territory Incorunder different grants. porated July 13, 1764. surface is is uneven, but the generally good, and well There are adapted to grazing. some fine farms highly cultivated, which produce excellent crops of wheat, corn, oats, and hay. Pine River Rivers and Ponds. has its source in a pond of the same name. The principal branch of Piscataqua River takes its rise from East Pond, in the south-east part of the town. Pumice Pond between this town and Effingham, and is 450 rods long and 400 wide. Lovewell's Pond, lying in the south part of the town, is 700 rods long and 275 wide. This pond received its name from Captain John Lovewell, who surprised and destroyed a party of Indians, near its eastern shore, FebThere are several ruary 20, 1725. valuable water privileges, and, along the streams, there is considerable interval, which is well �WALPOLE. and very productive. Employments. A majority of the people are engaged in farming, but manufacturing and mercantile trade are becoming important branches of business. Some 30,000 pairs of boots and shoes are annucultivated, ally made; 11,000 clapboards, 800, 000 shingles, 1,250,000 feet of boards and dimension timber sawed. The manufacturing of sale clothing is becoming quite an extensive business. One firm at Wolfeborough make Junction, per. 000 4,000 pairs of pants month, and several others 1, month. There are pairs per several other small manufactories in town; the whole, including the manufacturing of clothing, makes the annual value of manufactured products $211,400. There are several villages, pleasantly located, each trying to vie with the other, in bus- The number of iness. beauti- ponds in town, together with the fine drives, and delightful views, have caused many summer tourists to spend their summer vacation here, there being over two hundred last season, and the numful ber is increasing every year. Two have been erected, the past year, for the accommodation fine hotels of visitors. Resources. soil, $ 100,605 ; Productions of the mechanical labor, $51,100; stocks and money at in- $ 26,034 deposits in savings banks, $ 49,701 stock in trade, from summer tourists, $ 15,795 $8,000; from professional business &c., $ 30,000. Churches and Schools. Four churches Congregational, Advent, Baptist, and Methodist. Rev. S. Clark is pastor of the Congregational Church. There are eleven terest, ; ; ; 355 town average length, twenty-one weeks; amount of money annually schools in ; for the year, tatal appropriated for school purposes, $ 1,562.52. Union Library, Library. at Un- ion Village. Hotels. Union Hotel, Sanborn House, National House and DaValue of hotel propervis Hotel. ty, $ 30,000. Hotel arrivals, for the year, 8,000. Livery Stables. There are four livery stables, with fifteen horses each. Town Organization. Wakewas originally called " East Town, " and was incorporated August 30, 1774. Mr. Robert MackFirst field born in Scotland, and distinguished for longevity; died here in 1787, at the age of 115 years. First Minister. Rev. Asa Piper, ordained in (Congregational,) 1785 dismissed in 1810. Boundaries. North-west by Ossipee and Effingham, east by Newfield, Maine, south-east by Milton, and south-west by Middleton and Area, of improved Brookfield. lin, ; land, 11,871 acres. Distances. Fifty miles north- from Concord, and ten southeast from Ossipee. Railroads. Portsmouth, Great Falls and Conway Division of the Eastern Railroad, and the Wolfeborough Branch of the Eastern Railroad. There are five Railway Union, stations in town, viz. Wolfeborough Junction, Wakefield, East Wakefield, and North east Wakefield. WALPOLE. ; Cheshire County. Walpole ranks, as an agricultural town, the third in the State in the value of its �NEW- HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. Vo6 The productions. is town face of the beautifully diversified by hills and The vales. soil is deep, and similar to that of other towns on The the Connecticut River. vals are extensive cellent tillage ; and inter- afford ex- while the uplands are inferior to none in the State. Many of the farms are highly cul- and very productive. tivated, River Connecticut Rivers. washes the western border of the town. Cold River passes through north part, affording some water power, and unites with the Connecticut, about one mile south of Bellows Falls. Near these falls is a cragged mountain abruptly the rising 800 feet above the surface of The road from Charlestown to Walpole passes along between this mountain and the falls, and at this point presents a wild and picturesque scenery to the river. On the opposite side of the river, in Vermont, is the thriving village of Bellows Fnlls. At this point four railroads have their termini viz. Rutland, Sullivan, Cheshire and Connecticut the traveler. — T River A alley Railroads. Village. About four miles south Falls, is situated the pleasant village of Walpole, on a main above the river. The and south, and is broad and beautifully shaded with grand old elms and maples. Bordering on either side are the houses, stores, shops and churches. Many and street runs north of the residences are elegant costly, a handsome is neatly laid out and with beautiful shade common furnishes common, ornamented trees. a This delightful promenade for the quiet villagers, or their visitors, on the pleasant summer evenings, just as the sun below the horizon and regolden beams on the western sky, or upon the crest of the towering mountains beyond the Connecticut, the whole presenting a picture far beyond the most settles flects its drapery of human imThe general neatness and quiet which prevail, together with the beautiful scenery of the surrounding country, render this one of the most delightful and splendid agination. New-HampMany summer tourists attractive villages in shire. spend their vacation in this village, and it is becoming quite a summer resort. It is the centre of a large mercantile trade, and many of the stores have a metropolitan appearance. Employments. The inhabitants are generally devoted to agriculture. 38,000 bushels of corn, large and 39,000 wool are annually produced. quantities of tobacco, from Bellows plain, high There and adorned with spa- cious and beautiful yards, carpeted with green grass, and made fragrant by blooming flowers while other dwellings have a rich, antique appearance which are sugpast. gestive of days in the ; lbs. The number of bushels of corn, an- nually raised, exceeds that of any other town in the State by over 13, The manufacturing is considerable. The value of shirts 000 bushels. and collars annually manufactured, is $71,000; 1,100,000 feet of boards, and 220,000 shingles are annually sawed; 30,000 bushels grain, ground, 1,000.000 pill boxes made, besides leather, towel racks, etc., are produced. The total value of manufactured productions, 600. Drewsville is is $ 131, a village of some trade and considerable manufacturing. It is romantically sit- �357 WALPOLE. uated near the falls, and contains a hotel, post-office and church. Agricultural proBesources. mechanical ductions, $254,095; labor, §34,200; stocks, etc., $36, 600; money at interest, $60,620; stock in trade, $25,725 deposits in savings banks, $43,960; from summer tourists, $4,000; professional ; sources, etc., $ 60,000. Churches and Schools. There are Congregational, Rev. W. E. Dickenson, pastor; Unitarian, Christian, Episcopal, and Catholic. There are fourteen school districts, and fifteen schools in town average length, for the year, twenty-two weeks. Amount annually appropriated for school purposes, $ 3,386.64. Walpole has been distinguished for its efforts to promote the interests of education. There is a school fund of $ 1,577.50. The Walpole High School is a popular institution. Mr. C. R. Crowell is the principal. Library. Walpole town library has 1,500 volumes. The town appropriates annually $ 75 for expenses, and, for the purchase of books, $ 100. five churches, viz. ; Hotels. Wentworth House, and at Drewsville, Cold River House. Livery Stable. W. A. Maynard, 14 horses, valued at $ 2,000. First Settlers. granted, by the Walpole was government of New-Hampshire, February 16, 1752, to Colonel Benjamin Bellows and sixty-one others. It was first settled by John Kilburn and his Colonel Bellows settled here in 1757. His descendants are numerous and highly respected. The late Hon. Henry A. Bellows, Chief Justice of NewHampshire, and one of the most estimable men in the State, was a family, in 1749. native of this town. He died suddenly at his residence in Concord, March 11, was Walpole 1873. originally called " Great Falls," or " Bellows years of Town." During the its first settlement, the inhab- were subjected to some of the savage cruelties of the Indians itants and Canadians. The indomitable bravery of Colonel Bellows and John Kilburn, with the men under their command, soon convinced the Indians and their French allies, own personal safety, they had better give Walpole a wide birth, in their vandal excur- that, for their We give sions. a few extracts in relation to the troubles of the first with the savage hordes sent upon them, by men who pretended to respect civilized warTo-day the French nation fare. are reaping their just reward, for settlers which on the of New-England. the cruelties fathers inflicted " An Philip, their fore- first settlers Indian by the name of who had acquired sufficient English to be understood, visited the house of Mr. Kilburn in the town of Walpole, in the spring of 1755, pretending to be on a hunting excursion, and in want of food. treated with kindness, and flints, flour and other things were He was furnished him. After he had been gone a short time, it was ascertained that the same Indian had visited all the settlements on the Connecticut river, about the same time, and with the same plausible Kilburn being somewhat acquainted with Indian stratagem, suspected, (as it afterward proved,) Philip to be a wolf in Soon after, a sheep's clothing. friendly Indian, sent from Albany by Governor Shirley, communica- pretensions. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 358 ted the startling intelligence, that four or five hundred Indians were the assistance and encouragement of their companions, and, at the collected in Canada, whose purpose it was to massacre all the white inhabitants in Connecticut valley. We will leave it for the reader to imagine the terror in the feeble white settlements, when they learned of the impending calamity. To forsake their homes, their crops of grain, and their cattle, would be giving up all for which they had so diligently toiled, and to oppose the savage horde from Canada, was a hope- same time, kept watch upon the movements of the enemy. In But, accustomed to less resort. and dangers of they determined to protect themselves, or die in the the privations frontier life, Kilburn and his men, with cause. their rude implements, strength- ened their position with fortifica- tions, consisting of a palisado of stakes driven into the ground. "At the fort, about a mile south of Ivilburn's house, were about thirty armed men, under command of Col. Benjamin Bellows but he could afford no protection to Kilburn while attending to his cattle ; and crops. "The time of the attack of the Indians, no one could foresee nor prevent, although the inhabitants were daily expecting their appear- ance. August 17, 1755, as Kilburn, young man of eighteen, a man named Peak, and his son, were returning from their work, they discovered their expected and savage foes in an alder his son John, then a swamp. They speedily ran to the house, secured the door, and made preparations for an obstinate resis- There Avere at this time in the house, besides these four men, Kilburn's wife and his daughter tance. Hitty, who contributed greatly to about fifteen minutes the Indians were seen crawling up a bank, east of the house, and one hundred and ninety-seven were counted, as they crossed a footpath, one by one; about the same number remained in ambush near the mouth of Cold river. "The Indians thought it would be best to way-lay and capture Col. Benjamin Bellows and his men, who, they had learned, were at work in a mill about a mile east, before attacking those who had sought shelter in the log house. As Bellows and his men, about thirty, were returning home, each with a bag of meal on his back, their dogs began to bark and show signs of the approach of the enemy. Bellows well knew the intrigue of the Indians, and the language of his dogs. Believing that the Indians intended to form an ambuscade, he acted accordingly. The men were ordered to throw down their meal, advance to the rise, crawl up the bank, give one whoop, and instantly drop into This stratagem the sweet fern. resulted as he had expected. As soon as the Indians heard the whoop, they arose from their ambush, and formed a semi-circle around the path Bellows was to follow. "His men instantly improved the splendid opportunity afforded them for a shot. This so thwarted the plans and expectations of the Indians, that they hastily fled to the bushes, without firing a gun. Bellows, judging them to be too numerous for him. ordered his �WARNER. men to retreat to the fort. the Indians made Soon their appearance on the eminence east of Kilburn's house, and Philip came forward, and sheltering himself behind a tree, summoned those in the house to surrender, offering them quar- Quarter shouted the older Kilburn, with a voice of thunder that rang through every Indian heart, you black rascals, begone, or we ll quarter you.' Philip then returned to his companions, who commenced the war-whoop, after a ter !' ' ; ' 1 few moments consultation. Kilburn was fortunate in obtaining the first fire, before the smoke from the enemy's guns obstructed his aim. An Indian was seen to fall, and Kilburn, judging from his size and appearance, supposed him to be Philip. The Indians kept up 359 velocity. were A number made to of attempts force open the doors but the bullets within compelled them to abandon the rash undertaking. The manner in which the Indians fought evidently evinced that they were not insensible to the effect of Kil burn's bullets. "For the remainder of the day until nearly sundown, the fight was kept up, but as the sun disappeared behind the western hills war-whoop and the sound of the guns died away in the cry of the By silence. this day's encounter, the Indians were induced to return Canada, and thus an effectual check was put to the expedition, and it is reasonable to conclude that hundreds of the settlers were saved from the horrors of an Indian to the work of destruction; some were busily engaged in destroying the hay and grain, and others fell tylassacre". to butchering the cattle, while a in 1763 shower of settled in 1767, died in 1813. bullets continually rat- tled against the house. mated It is esti- that not less than four hun- dred bullets were lodged in the house at the first fire. Kilbnrn and his men were not idle. For convenience in loading, their powder was poured into hats, and they were prepared for a successful resistance or a glorious death. Although they had several guns in the house, they were kept hot by incessant firing; and having no First Ministers. grew When short, the suspended blankets from the roof of the house, to catch the bullets of the enemy, these were run into bullets and loaded by them, and sent back to the Indians with equal Rev. Thomas Fessenden, mont. Area, 24,331 acres. Sixty miles southwest from Concord, and fourteen north-west from Keene. Railroad. Cheshire Railroad passes through this town in a northerly and southerly direction. Distances, WARNER. Merkimack County. their stock of lead women ; Boundaries. North by Charlestown and Langdon, east by Alstead and Surry, south by Surry and Westmoreland, and west by Westminster and Rockingham, Ver- ammunition to waste, special aim was taken to have every bullet count. Rev. Jonathan Leavitt settled in 1761, dismissed Warner one of the most important towns in the county, both in agriculture and manufactures. The surface is broken by hills, but the soil is excellent, producing good crops of wheat, corn, hay, &c. On some is �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 360 located on Warner River, while of the hills are large orchards and is line pastures. tower far above the spires of the village the River and Ponds. This town is watered by Warner River, a pleasant and rapid stream which in Sunapee MounNewbury. From New- takes its rise tains, in bury it passes through Bradford, and enters Warner at the northwest corner, thonce running in a south-easterly direction through the town, separating it in nearly two equal parts, and uniting with the Contoocook River, in Hopkinton. In its passage through Warner, it stream, a receives coming considerable from Sutton. This river produces many good water privileges. There are four ponds, viz. Tom, Bear, Bagley and Pleasant Ponds. Pleasant Pond has no visible outlet or inlet, though its banks are overflowed in the driest season. Its waters are clear, deep, cold and abound with a great variety of fish. Elevations. Kearsarge Moun- hills, on either side, churches. The main street extends along the upper bank of the river for nearly a mile, and is well shaded by the beautiful rock maple. On this street are located the churches, schools, stores, banks, hotel, and many fine dwelling houses. Everything around betokens an air of neatness, thrift and the wealth of its inhabitants. For a few years past, this village, with the surroundings, have attracted the attention of many sum- mer tourists. It is only about five miles to the summit of Kearsarge, which affords some of the finest scenery in New-Hampshire. The Kearsarge Mountain Road Company have constructed a new road from the village nearly to the summit, on the south-east side of the mountain. About one half mile from the summit, is a beautiful site for a Hotel, winch doubt- mostly within the limits of the town. Its sides are covered with deep forests, while its summit is be built ere long. From very fine view of the southern portion of the State, can be obtained. When all these pro- naked rock. jected improvements are finished, Minerals, &c. The rocks in this town are gneiss and mica slate; the latter containing beds of soap of the important points in the State tain, a lofty elevation, is situated and lime stone. The quarry of soap-stone is large and valuable. The gneiss contains finely colored pyrope garnets. There are several peat bogs, one of which contains twenty-two acres, and is twenty- deep. From this bog have been dug, from various depths, plainly showing imprints five feet sticks of beavers' teeth. Summer lage Resorts. Warner Vil- is one of the pleasantest in the central portion of the State. It less will this point a no doubt but Warner for summer will be one tourists to visit. Employments. The inhabitants are principally employed in farming; but manufacturing portant and gi-owing is an im- interest. Warner River affords abundant water-power in its passage through the town. The different manufacturers have bought up the Blaisdell Pond flowage which will give a large increase of staple waterpower. There is one woolen mill, one straw-board mill, whose annual production is $ 75,000. 60,000 �WARNER. clapboards, 650,000 shingles, and 1,375,000 feet of boards are annually sawed; besides there are ex- celsior mills, chair factories, grist mill, tannery, bedsteads, wooden ware, card board, and carriage hub manufactories. A large building has been erected this Summer (1873) for the manufacturing of and shoes. The total of manufactured goods, 361 Ground was broken for the High School building, in May, 1871, and was dedicated the following it December. The first term opened, December 4, under the instruction of Edmund C. cipal, Cole, A. B., as prin- and Miss Helen E. Gilbert, as preceptress. Libraries. Warner Social LiWarner High volumes sale boots brary, 200 value annually produced, is $212,000. (See Tables.) Resources. Productions of the soil, $164,172; mechanical labor, $41,100; stocks, &c, $53,400; money at interest, $35,616; deposits in savings bank, $ 131,225; School Librai'y,150 volumes; and Lemuel Willis' Library, over 400 volumes. Kearsarge National Baulcs. Bank. The Kearsarge Savings Bank has been chartered. (See stock in summer trade, tourists, $ 28,593 $ 3,000 from from ; ; professional business, trade, etc., $ 60,000. Churches and Schools. CongreM. A. Gates, pastor Methodist, Baptist, There are twentytwo school-districts and twentyfour schools. Average length of schools, for the year, sixteen weeks. The late Franklin Simonds, Esq., bequeathed to this town, $ 20,000, for the endowment of a High School. To this endowment, his widow, Mrs. Abigail K. Simonds, subsequently added $5, 000. For the erection of the High School building, she also gave $ 5, 000; Messrs. Gilman A. Bean and gational, Rev. ; ; . Samuel H. Dow, $2,098.52, each, George Jones, C. G. Mc Alpine and John E. Robinson, $ 250, each, Reuben Clough, $20., Leonidas Harriman and John C. Bean, $ 10. each, and William K. Morrill, $ 5. Several of the citizens gave work amounting to $ 73.75, making the whole expense of the building, including the lot, $9,992.04. ; tables.) Hotel. Warner Hotel. First Settlement. Warner was granted by the government of Massachusetts to deacon Thomas Stevens and sixty-two others, in 1735, under the name of Number One, and then New Amesbury. It was afterwards regranted to sixty- two persons, by the Masonian profrom which a controversy arose, which was not finally settled prietors, 1773. The first settlement was commenced in 1762, by David Annis and his son-in-law, Reuben Kimball. It was incorporated until under the present name, September 3, 1774. On Sunday, SeptemTornado. ber 9, 1821, at five o'clock P. M., one of the most terrific tornadoes which ever occured in New-Hampshire, swept through the town, leaving in its track, desolation and death. In this calamity, four houses and seven barns, besides out buildings, were totally demolished; five persons were killed, and ten or fifteen severely wounded. Every tree, bush, stone wall or board fence in its way, was leveled with the ground. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 362 First Ministers. Rev. William Kelly, Congregational, ordained in 1772; dismissed in 1801. heads, gouges, and other have been found there. First Settlers. relics Warren was chai*- North by Sutton, Wilmot, Andover and Salisbury, east by Salisbury and Webster, south by Hopkinton and Henniker, and west by Bradford and Sutton. Area, 31,851 acres; improved land, Joseph Patch, a hunter, built his camp by Hurricane Brook, in 1767, and John Mills, James Aiken, Joshua Copp, and Ephraim True, with their fam- 20,792. These men, Boundaries. Seventeen miles Distances. north of west from Concord. Concord and Clarepasses through this an easterly and westerly Railroad. mont Railroad town, in direction. WARREJV. Grafton County. er, Baker Riv- called by the Indians the As- quamchumauk, flows through this town from north to south. Black Brook, the Mikaseota, Berry, Merrill East Branch, Batchelder and Patch Brooks are considerable Glen streams running into it. ponds, Kelley pond, Wachipaukca or Meader pond and Tarleton lake are situated upon the boundaries. These streams and ponds abound in trout, and more than 50,000 in number are caught yearly. Warren is surrounded by lofty Moosehillock, Indian Moosilauke, on the north, being about 5,000 feet high. They are all heavily wooded and wild mountains. name game is plenty. Many deer, bears, wild cats, sables, minks, and foxes are captured each year. An Indian trail, the Indians. principal route of the Indians from Merrimack valley to Coos and Canada, followed up Black Brook, and captives, in early provincial times, often travelled it. In the valley of Runaway Pond, was once and arrow an Indian village; the tered, July 14, 1763. moved town in 1768. few years got their supplies from Haverhill and Plymouth, bringing them ilies, into for the first twenty miles home through the woods on their backs. Wild beasts annoyed them very much, and on winter nights wolves frequently put their noses against the window pane of John Mills' cabin, and looked in on the family seated by the open fire place. Moose were plenty, and Joseph Patch often had twenty-five barrels of Moose meat in the cellar at once. The took an active part in the revolution. Three of them, first settlers Capt. John Mills, jr. Capt. William Tarleton, and Capt. James Aiken, commanding companies, and in all about eighteen men, in a population of less than one hundred served in the army. Joshua Copp, jr. was this first child born in town, John Marston was the first man married, and John Mills the first who died, he being killed by the fall of a tree in 1779. First Ministers. Rev. Peter Powers preached the first sermon in Warren, but no minister was settled until after 1799, when the Methodists established a church. The principal Employments. employment is agriculture, but about six million feet of lumber are annually manufactured and sent to market. Window shades, bobbins, and potato starch are made, in large quantities. �if ' jjy__ "imi^M. W l = ��WASHINGTON. Summer Tourists. Many famtake summer boarders. The ilies Moosehillock House, kept by D. G. Marsh, accommodating a large number. An excellent turnpike, by Daniel Q. Clement, runs to the Prospect House on Moosehillock, and hundreds of people built visit the summit every season. For many years James Clement has been the landlord there, and from his house is seen one of the grandest mountain views on this side of the American continent. Mines. On Ore hill is the Warren silver mine. Lead, copper and zinc also abound, and gold in small particles is found in all the streams. Church and Schools. Methodist, Rev. Wm, Eakins, pastor. There are eleven schools, of which two are graded. Average length of schools, for the year, fifteen weeks. Railroad Facilities. The B., C. & M. Railroad runs through the town. There are two stations, Warren and Summit. Boundaries. North by Benton and Woodstock, east by Woodstock and Ellsworth, south by Wentworth, and west by Piermont. Distances. Twelve miles from Haverhill, sixty from Concord and ninety from Portsmouth. 363 academy, WASHINGTON. church, school house, post-office, manufactories, grist mill, lumber mills, black- bobbin and rake smith shop, etc. Rivers and Ponds. A branch of Ashuelot River has its source in Ashuelot Pond, also a branch of Contoocook River has its source from several small ponds in the eastern part of the town. These streams afford some very good water power. There are sixteen ponds the largest and most prom; inent of which are Island, Half- moon, Ashuelot, and Brockway's Long Pond lying partly in this town and partly in Stoddard, is the largest body of water. ponds. . deep, moist, and but the fertile, soil is and when properly cultivated, produces fine crops. Clay of superior quality is found, also peat is plenty in the swamps. Villages. Washington Lovewell's Mountains. tain, so called Moun- on account of Cap- tain Lovewell's killing several In- dians near its summit, lies in the southerly part of the town, and is the principal elevation. Farming is the employment of the in- Employments. principal habitants, although manufacturing on quite extensively. dozen men's socks are manufactured, valued at $ 34,500 5,000 is carried 10,000 ; 350,000 hills, man- clapboards, 200,000 shingles, and Sullivan Countt. The surface of Washington is uneven and broken with post-office, hosiery lumber mills, improved turbine water wheel, and several other small shops. At East Washington are two or three stores, ufactory, village is pleasantly located. In this village are several stores, hotel, church, feet of boards &c, are sawed annually 4,000 boxes of clothes pins, and 300 dozen rakes are manufactured. An improved ; turbine water-wheel is made here also there are various other small manufactories. The total value of manufactured goods, annually produced, is $ 85,700. (See tables.) Resources. soil, $57,319; % 25,300 ; Productions of the mechanical labor stocks, and money at �NEW- HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 364 interest, $ 15,958; deposits in sav- banks, ings $ 37,548 ; stock in trade, $12,517; professional busi- ness, $ 15,000. Churches and Schools. Congregational Church, Rev. H. H. Colburn, pastor; at East Washington, Meththe Baptist Church, There are odist Church, Average ten schools in town. length of schools, for the year, sixteen weeks. ; . is Shed Free Library, Library. 600 volumes. Lovel House. "Washington was granted by the Masonian proHotel. Settlement. First prietors to a dense forest of pine, hemlock, maple, and birch and it is one of the best regions for hunting and fishing in the State. In her forests now dwell the bear, deer, and wild-cat, and in her crystal streams, swim the spotted trout. Rivers and Ponds. Swift and Mad rivers are the principal streams. There are two ponda and several elevations. Reuben Kidder, In Scenery. many parts of Esq., Wa- grand and terville the scenery is located here. It is now mostly Tubbs Union Acad- Academy. emy towns of New-Hampshire. sublime. All lovers of natural scenery, in its true primitive state, which man has never defaced, will town hard to be excelled New-Hampshire. Over three hundred summer tourists annually visit here. They find a welcome home at the Greeley House, where every want is supplied, in shape find this in and originally called Camden. It was first settled by the grantee in 1768. Incorporated under its present name, December 13, 1776. First Minister. Rev. George of food for the inner man horses guns, and fishing tackle for the Leslie, (Congregational,) installed sport. in 1780 ; ; Boundaries and Area. North by Goshen, east by Bradford, Hillsborough and Windsor, south by Stoddard, and west by Marlow and Lempster. Area, 30,765 acres area of improved land, 11,964 acres. Thirty-five south-east from Newport. By stage three times Railroad. a week to Hillsborough Bridge station, twelve miles, on the Contoocook Valley Railroad. When completed, the Windsor and Forest Line Railroad, will pass through this town. $ 600 ; from First Settlers. granted mechanical labor, summer tourists, This town was to Josiah Foss, jr., and Moses June 29, " Gillis and Gillis, others, and was known as Foss Grant." It was incorporated July 1, 1829. Boundaries. North by ungranted lands, east by Albany, south by Sandwich, and west by Thornton. Distances. Sixty-eight miles north from Concord, and eighteen north-east from Plymouth. Montreal Railroad, Plymouth, thence by stage. Railroad. at WEABE. Grafton County. Waterville one of the wild mountainous ; 2,870 $6,000. WATERVILLE. is $ tions, 1819, miles west from Concord, and sixteen Distances. Agricultural produc- Resources. died in 1800. Hillsborough County. Weare is one of the most important and �WEARE. 365 wealthy farming towns in the The county. The goods, annually produced, deep, and is strong and generally well culsoil is and suitably adapted to tivated various productions usually grown in the State. It exceeds any town in the county, in the quantity of corn and wheat raised and but one other produces as many apples. The locality of the town is such that the inhabitants are divided into precincts or central points, consequently, there are five post offices, for their mail conveniences. There are the many fine farms under total amount of manufactured is val- There are eight $ 290,300. stores in town. (See tables.) Productions of the Resources. soil, $192,399; mechanical labor, $ 56,850 stocks, and bonds, $ 5, 100 ued at ; money at interest, $16,950; depos- in savings banks, $239,191; stock in trade $41,168; from summer tourists, $ 6,000. There are its but few towns which show such large resources, in proportion to their population. Churches and Schools. There are a high state of cultivation, producing excellent four Baptist, one Universalist, and crops of corn, hay etc. Rivers. The principal stream sixteen schools; average length, for the year, twenty-one weeks; annual amount of money appropri- is two Friends churches. There are the north-west branch of the Piscataquoag River, which meanders through the northerly and easterly section of the town, and affords excellent water power, which is ated for school purposes, $2,716. " Clinton Grove Seminary" is in this town C. H. Jones is the principal. There is one small pub- generally impi oved lic - by mills, of 93. ; Slimmer Tourists. The surface is broken with hills and vales, and in many Library. Collins Hotels. various kinds. sections there is some House, and Deai-born House. First Settlements. The Maso- nian proprietors granted this town about two hundred from various sections of the country, stop here through the Ichabod Robie and others, September 20, 1749. It was originally called Halestown, but was incorporated September 21, 1764, and received its present name in honor of Hon. Meshech Weave. First Minister. Rev. John Clay- warm ford settled in 1802 very fine scenery, which has at- tracted the attention of tourists, who spend their summer in this thriving town. mated vacation It is esti- that tourists, season of the year. Employmcjits. The inhabitants are generally devoted to the cultivation of the soil, but the manu- factures are quite important, and valuable resources, as to the prosThere are the town. one cotton mill, one woolen mill, two shoe manufactories, one organ box manufactory, one furniture manufactory, wheel-wright shop, tannery, grist and saw mills &c. perity of to ; dismissed in 1808. Boundaries. North by Hennikev and Hopkinton, east by Dunbavton and Goffstown, south by New-Boston, and west by Francestown and Deering. Area, 33,648 area of improved land, 23, acres ; 392 acres. Distances. Fifteen miles south- west from Concord, and eighteen north-west from Manchester. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 366 The terminus of the and North Weare Rtiilroads Manchester chair stock, peg mill, grist mill, leather board manufactory, black- Railroad is in this town. There are three stations. There is also a daily milk train riming from North Weare to Boston, and during the summer, Sundays; which offers great inducements for those who wish to follow the milk smith, carpenter, etc. business. trade, WEBSTER. Merrimack County. Webster was taken from the western portion Total value of goods manufactured, is $64,000. Agricultural proResources. mechanical ductions, $101,628; labor, $ 15,200 at interest, and money stocks, ; $ 13,487; deposits in savings banks, $62,766; $ Churches and tian, Edward ChrisCongregational, Buxton, pastor; Schools. ; Rev. stock in 4,800. of Boscawen, and incorporated under its present name, July 3, 1860. The surface is uneven, but the soil is strong and deep, producing Methodist, George Wood, pastor. There are eight schools in town. Average length of schools, for the year, eighteen weeks. For First Settlements. See Bos- excellent crops of corn, wheat and cawen. hay. It is Boundaries. noted for the fine qual- by North Salis- and abundance of its apples. Ponds and Rivers. Long Pond is about two miles in length, and half a mile in width. Blackwater River passes through the whole extent bury, east by Boscawen, south by of the town, in a southerly direc- from Concord. and furnishes some excellent water power. Courser Hill is quite an elevation, but is capable of cultivation to its top, with quite a little settlement on it. There is a church, school-house, store, post-office and about fifteen or twenty dwellings. The views obtained from this hill, are extensive and very fine. Employments. The inhabitants are largely engaged in agriculture, but there is some manufacturing Railroads. Six miles to Boscawen, on the Northern Railroad. ity tion, carried on. 6,439 bushels corn, pounds butpounds cheese, and apples to the value of $ 6,000, are annually produced; 115,000 clapboards, 400,000 shingles and laths, 1,225,000 feet of boards and dimension timber sawed, valued at $24, 200 besides, there are carriage and 2,497 tons hay, 25,475 ter, 10,744 ; Concord and Hopkinton, and west by Warner. Area of improved land, 11,687 acres. Distances. Fourteen miles north WEJITWORTH. Grafton County. The surface is is moderately uneven, but the soil generally good, and that in the is exceedingly producing excellent crops. Rivers and Ponds. Baker's River flows through the town and is vicinity of the rivers fertile, the principal stream. a On this riv- of considerable height, affording splendid water privileges. The south part is watered by the south branch of Baker's River, er, is fall which joins the main branch near Rumney Baker's Pond, sitline. uated partly in Orford and partly in this town, is the largest sheet of water. Pond Brook is the outlet which affords water sufficient �WENTWORTn'S LOCATION several valuable mill sites. Mountains. Part of Carr's Moun- for tain is situated in the easterly part, while a portion of Mount Cuba rises in the westerly section of the town. The Minerals. named last mountain contains inexhaustible quantities of the best limestone. Granite of a fine quality is found at the base of Carr's mountain, also Iron ore is found in various parts of the town. The falls, situated village, near the contains several stores, postand is a thriving and office etc., industrious place. Employments. Most of the in- habitants are engaged in agriculture. The lumber business is carried on quite extensively. 25,000 clapboards, 965,000 shingles, and 5,900,000 feet of boards are ally sawed; also gloves 40,000 cigars annumade, and mittens are man- ufactured in considerable quantiTotal value of manufactured ties. production $ 97,700. Productions of the Resources. $ 83,645 mechanical labor, $ 25,000 stocks, and money at interest, $ 6,070 deposits in savings soil, ; —-WESTMORELAND. 367 North Boundaries and Area. by Warren, east by Rumney, south by Dorchester, and west by Orford. Area, 23,040 acres improved land, ; 10,307 acres. By Distances. railroad, fifteen miles north-west from Plymouth, and about sixty-five miles northnorth-west from Concord. The Boston, ConRalroads. cord and Montreal Railroad passes through the town. WESTWORTH'S LOCATION Coos County. This location is bounded north by Dixville and ungranted lands, east by Maine line and Umbagog Lake, south by Umbagog Lake and Errol and west by Dixville. In 1870, there were 38 inhabitants, 575 acres of improved land, 5 horses, 67 cattle, 28 sheep and 6 swine. The value of agricultural productions was $6,098. The Margallaway River passes through the eastern portion of the In some parts the soil location. is good, producing fair crops of corn, potatoes and hay. VESTmORELAND. ; ; banks, $20,723; $19,755; from stock summer trade, in tourists, $8, 000; professional business, $12,000. Churches and Schools. gational Church, Rev. Congre- David S. There are thirteen school districts in town aver- Hibbard, pastor. ; age length, for the year, twelve weeks. Hotel. " Union House." This town John Page, a few years prior to the Revolution, and incorporated November 1, 1776. First Settlements. was granted First to Minister. Rev. S. Davis, settled in 1833. Increase Cheshire County. Westmore- land is considered one of the best farming towns in the State. The surface is less varied by hills, valleys and mountains, than that of On the the neighboring towns. Connecticut there are some very The soil of fine interval farms. the uplands" is good, and easily cultivated. Streams. The town is well watered by small streams which empty The into the Connecticut. one which rises in Spafford in Chesterfield, affords Lake, some of the best water privileges, in town. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 368 Employments. Agriculture is the principal employment of the inhabitants, ward who receive a rich re- for their labor. No class of people in the State are more prosperous and happy than the farmers of Westmoreland. There are several small manufactories. About 200,000 shingles, and 500,000 feet annually sawed, chair stuff to the value of $14,000 is annually sawed out. (See tables of manufactories.) Resources. Productions of the soil, $148,139; mechanical labor, $12,600; stocks and bonds, $15, 400; money at interst, $66,371; deposits in savings banks, $ 145, boards are of 581; stock in trade $ 17,600 summer tourists, fessional business, Summer ; $4,000; $ from pro- 12,000. Owing Resorts. to its on the beautiful Connecticut, this town is drawing quite a number of tourists to spend their fine situation summer vacation among its hills City people, who wish to retire from the bustle and noise of our great cities for quiet recreation and rest in the country, to breathe its free, fresh air for a and vales. few weeks, will find that Westmoreland will offer as many inducements for truly hospitable country life, as any other town in the county. Churches and Schools. First and second Congregational, Revs. L. Fowler and J. Barber, pastors; Christian, Rev. J. Clafflin, pastor Rev. Joseph Barber, There are thirteen schools in town. Average length, for the was called Greawas incorporated un present name, February 11, afterwards Mfeadow. der its 1752. it It First settled by four fami- lies in 1741. Indians. The Indians several times attacked the early settlers. In one of their visits, William Phips, the first husband of Jemima How, was killed; on another time Jeremiah Phips, father of her first husband, was taken captive and carried into Canada, where he died. First Ministers. Rev. William Goddard, ordained in 1764; dismissed in 1775 Rev. Allen Pratt, ; dismissed in 1827. Boundaries. North by Walpole, east by Surry and Keene, south by Chesterfield, and west by Putney, settled in 1790; Vermont. Area Distances. 22,466 acres. Sixty miles south- west from Concord, and ten west from Keene. Railroad. The Cheshire Railroad passes through the north-east portion of the town, where there is a station. WHITEFIELD. Coos County. No town in the county has made more rapid progress, for the past four years, in business, wealth and population, than Whitefield. The surface is uneven, and broken by hills, but the soil is good, producing excellent crops of corn, oats, barley, potatoes and hay. Some of the best farms in the county are here. agricultural products, to each acre of improved land in town, are valued at $ 13.80; the average in the county is $ 10.77. Ponds and River. Blake's, Long, Round, and Little River Ponds, Unitarian hill pastor. The year, sixteen weeks. Hotel. First was Valley Hotel. Settlers. Westmoreland granted by Massachusetts under the name of Number Two; first are the principal bodies of water. �WHITEFIELD John's River has its rise in Jefferson and Carroll and passes through this town in a westerly direction, thence west through Dalton, and discharges its waters into the Connecticut. In its passage, it furnishes some good water power. L. 369 & W. planing, G. Brown & Co., lumber, matching and grooving, situated $370,000; Messrs. Brown & Co. have the largest lumber establishment in the State. Their mill has two roofs, but the buildings are all open, and connected it is about 250 feet long, and 160 feet wide. on John's River, and on the line of the White Mountain Extension of the Montreal Railroad. It is growing quite rapidly, and is the Their motive power is three locomotives of 200-horse power, and one water wheel with 140-horse power. When there is sufficient Village. seat of The village is business. considerable There are two church large graded one with edifices, school-house, three departments, two grist-mills, two lumber mills, one sash and blind shop, one pail mill, wool carding and planing mill, printing office, ten or twelve stores, of all kinds, one good hotel, one lawyer, three physicians, about 125 dwelling houses, and 700 inhabitants. There are some nice private resiand, twenty-five years dences, hence, many of the streets will be The views, beautifully shaded. from this village, of the mountains in Carroll and Jefferson, are very fine: The Employments. ; water, this wheel will carry nearly all of the The machinery in the mill. railroad passes along by the side of the mill, where the lumber loaded on to the cars to be transported to Boston, or to other secis and to their lumber sheds, which are three in number, and each 150 feet in tions of the country, length. In and around the mill, they employ about 120 hands. There are two large circular saws, for sawing boards and timber, one gate saw for sawing long timber three shingle machines, two power edgers, one large planer for matching and grooving, three small planers, ; inhabitants one Daniels are largely engaged in lumber business, although farming is an important branch. Three potato large timber, starch mills annually manufacture starch to the value of $ 19,400 one job print'ng office, $1,000; Snow & Pillsbury, doors, sash and blinds, $10,000; Libbey & White, wool carding, $2,000; Smith & Walker, grist-mill, flour and meal, $ 20,300 A. L. & W. G.Brown & Co., meal, $ 6,000 Quimby & AUard, lumber, G. W. & N. W. Libbey, $ 12,000 lumber, $ 16,000 L. D. & L. T. Hazen, lumber, $ 25,000 Burns & Brooks, lumber, $ 35,000 Charles Libbey & Co., lumber, $ 50,000 A. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; 1 planer for dressing two saws for cutting off logs, two trimming saws for trimming boards and planks, and two slab saws. This mill is now (1873,) daily sawing 40,000 feet of long timber, 14,000 shingles, 1,000 clapboards, 35,000 laths, and planing and matching 10,000 feet of long timber, making the annual production 12,000,000 feet long timber 4,200,000 shingles, 300,000 clapboards, and 10,500,000 laths; the whole being valued at $350, ; They also annually cut and masts and spars to the value of $ 20,000. The labor is all done on a systematic plan, and everything 000. sell �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 370 connected with the mill, from the rolling of the logs into the pond, to the loading the lumber on the cars moves like clock work. Every man knows for his its final destination, place and duty, responsible for and doing is his held part of the work when offered to him, and delivering it to the next man, when required. The two men who have charge of the two large circular saws, and wield their cant-hooks as skilfully as the marriner moves his tiller, which safely guides his bark along our rock bound coast, are the pendulums which move the work of the whole mill. If they neglect to do a good day's work, every man in the establishment falls short accordingly. Messrs. Browns fully appreciate the services of such men, and, doubtless, no men in NewHampshire, for doing rough and heavy work, receive larger pay, and no men more richly deserve it. In order to keep the machinery of this establishment constantly in repair, there is, connected with it, a wood shop, machine shop and blacksmith shop. To guard against fire, there is a large force pump, one of the No. 1 Amoskeag steam fire engines, and 1,500 feet of hose. The timber fields which feed their establishment, are situated principally in the towns of Carroll and Jefferson, in one unbroken lot and contain 26,000 acres. They have a railroad extending from their mill into their lumber lands, eleven miles. The rolling stock of this road is two first class engines and thirty-two cars, made expressly for their business. Besides the help of their railroad, in the winter they employ two hundred men, forty pairs of oxen, and ten spans of horses. They have a grist-miil to grind their meal, and have now on hand over 7,000 bushels of corn. The timber on their lot is about one third pine, and the larger portion of the remainder spruce. is It will require years forty to clear about this lot once over, at their present rate of doing business. At their mills, lumber lots, building railand erecting dwellings for their emploj'ees, they employ, on an average, about two hundred and fifty men, who annually receive for their labor § 131,000. The capin the roads, invested in their business, including lumber lots, is about ital $ 300,000. The total amount of long timber annually sawed in town is 19,900, 000 feet. The value of this timber, together with the planing, matching and grooving, clapboards, shingles and laths, is $472,500. town (including the tures in the lumber The manufac- total capital invested in business) $440,000; is number of hands employed, 325; annual pay roll, $ 171,350, with an annual value of manufactured production of $ 554,000. Agricultural Resources. ductions, •$ 102 750 labor, § 171,350; $ est, 17,250 banks, $ 750 ; ; money deposits pro- mechanical at inter- in savings stock in trade, $ 49, from summer tourists, S 4,000; professional business $ 30,000. Churches and Schools. Methodist, Rev. William C. Tanson, Freewill Baptist, Rev. G. pastor H. Pinkham, pastor. There are 850 ; ; ; ten schools in town, two of which are graded; average length, for the year, sixteen weeks. Whitefield Library Library. Association, 400 volumes. �WILMOT. Hotels. Whitefield House, and The latter is kept Dodge House. open only in the Summer. First Settlements. The first set- tlement was commenced here ahout 1774, by Major Burns and The town was December 1, 1804. others. ated incorpor- 371 Springfield, and affords many good water privileges in AVilmot. Mountain. The summit of Kearsarge Mountain forms the southern boundary. The Winslow House, on this mountain, and the most popular summer hotel in New-Hampshire, central is located in this town. North by Lancaster, east by Jefferson and Carroll, south by Carroll and Bethlehem, and west by Dalton and Lancaster. Area, 20,800 acres area of improv- Minerals. Felspar, of an excel- lent quality, and which has been ed land, 7,450 acres. beryls and crystals of mica. Distances. One hundred and twenty-five miles north from Con- is . Boundaries. ; and twelve south-east from Lancaster. Besides the MonRailroads. which passes treal Extension, through the town, it is expected the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad, when completed, will also pass through. cord, wiohot. Merrimack County. This town is composed of hills and valleys and presents a rough surface. The pasturage is suitable The Ullage land is rocky, but, when properly cultivated, produces fair crops. The Fourth New-Hampshire Turnpike, for sheep. from Concord to Hanover, passed through this town, and before the days of railroads, was the great thoroughfare for travel, from the Connecticut River, through Concord, to Boston. But the times of the rattling stage coaches and the dull click of six and eight horse baggage wagons, as they moved through Wilmot, are far in the past, and stories of those days are as a romance to the youth of to-day. The Blackwater River Rivers. has its sources in this town and successfully used in the manufac- ture of teeth, found hero, also is At Wilmot Flat there quite a business and pleasant Village. There is a post office, one church edifice, a large school house, two stores, a large tannery one hosiery manufactory, lumber mills, tailor, carpenter, blacksmith shops, etc., besides some fifty dwelvillage. ling houses. Farming is the employment of the in- Employments. principal habitants, although the manufac- considerable and valuaThe value of woolen hose ble. and other woolen goods, annually turing is made, is over $30,000; leather tanned, $ 40,000 100,000 shingles, and 1,500,000 boards and dimension timber sawed, besides various other small shops. The value of goods, of all kinds, annually man; mactured, is about $96,300. (See tables.) Resources. Agricultural produc- tions, $97,278; $ 15, 450; 100 ; money deposits mechanical labor, at interest, $ 15, in banks, savings $ 36.970; stock in trade, $ 13,125. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. C. B. Tracy, pastor; Methodist, Elder C. E. Trussell, pastor; Union, Freewill Baptist. Rev. J. A. Knowles, pastor. There are fifteen schools ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 372 in town, two of which are graded. Average length of schools for the East year, eleven weeks. large manufacturing village. Hotel. First Winslow House. Settlement. This town was originally called Kearsarge, and was granted to Joseph Minot, Matthew Thornton and others, in 1775. received its present name from Dr. Wilmot, an Englishman, who, at one time, was considered a popular author. It was incorporated It June 18, 1807. Boundaries. North-east by Dan- by Andover, Warner and Sutton, south-west by New-London, and Area north-west by Springfield. of improved land, 15,775 acres. bury and south by Hill, east Thirty miles north- Distances. grown Wilton, where there has up, within a few years, a Here are three woolen manufactories, large tannery, fancy boxes, and portable desk factory, furniture shop, boot and shoe factory, large lumber and grist mill, besides shops for the manufacture of wooden ware and toys, custom boots and shoes, clothing &c. For the past three years, East Wilton has met with several financial reverses, caused by flood, and mis- fire, management in some of its manufactories. About three years ago, a flood on the Souhegan carried away a mill, valued at $40,000; a year later, the Wilton Manufacturing Co. lost their mill by fire and the Newell Manufacturing Co., are not in operation at pres- west from Concord. Railroad. The Northern Railroad passes through the eastern corner of the town. It is two and ent, (August 1873). New mills are being erected on the site of those one-half miles to Potter Place sta- burnt, the financial affairs of the tion, in Andover. other mill are being adjusted, and before another year, the manufacturing facilities of this village, WILTON. Hillsborough County. surface is The generally uneven, but not mountainous. The soil is strong and of an excellent quality, producing fine crops of grain and hay. The Hillsborough county farm is located here, which proves that the town contains soil of a superior grade. Clay of a good quality is found in abundance. River and Village. Souhegan is the principal river. Its main be far ahead of what they were prior to the flood and fire. With these explanations, we shall give the manufactories of Wilton as they were rendered in the census of 1870 and no doubt within one year from date, their manufacwill ; tured productions will exceed that of 1870 by more than S 100,000. There are in this village from fifteen to twenty stores of hotels, a bank, all kinds, two two churches, large branch enters Wilton near the school house, post south-west corner, and flows in and express a north-east course, till it forms a junction with several streams running from Temple and Lyndeborough. Thence it flows through the north part, and furnishes some valuable water power at two dentists, and about one hundred and fifty dwelling houses. At West Wilton, there are two stores, one hotel, school house, post office, knob factory and a number of dwelling houses. office, office, three physicians, telegraph one lawyer, �WILTON. The business is Employments. nearly equally divided between agriculture and manufacturing. With the exception of Bedford, the milk exceeds that of any sale of town being over 200, A milk car starts from this town for Boston, every morning, under the management of D. Whiting and Sons. The manufactories of various kinds, annually produce goods, as follows Newell Manufacturing Co., 300,000 pounds woolen yarn for carpets, valued at $ 150,000 Wilton Manufacturing Co.; 486,500 pounds, $232,700; Robert Dawson, carpets, in the State, 000 gallons annually. : ; $ 189,600 yards, 80,000. Wilton al- so annually produces 27,000 bush- meal and flour, $ 35,000 carts, and wagons, $ 5,200 els ; toys, ; furni- 8 50,000 A. J. Putnam & Co., upper leather and splits, $ 35,000 125,000 shingles and 1,100,000, feet ture, ; American Silex cheese factory, sale boots and shoes, $2,500; $25,000; besides blacksmiths, tin ware, coopering, tailors, milliners, boards, $23,300; $25,000; Co., carpenters, masons, painters, and other kinds of trade. The capital invested in manufactories is $319, employing 178 males, and and annually producing goods to the value of $ 695,300. 500; 116 females, Resources. tions, $ Agricultural produc- 132,392; mechanical labor, $112,760; stocks and money at interest^ 20,750 deposits in savings banks, $ 154,960 stock in trade, ; ; $ 52,750 professional ; $75,000; from summer business, tourists, This town has become quite popular as a summer resort for tourists. The Whiting House, one of the largest hotels in the $ 15,000. State, was built largely for the 373 purpose of summer keeping boarders. Baptist, Churches and Schools. Rev. S. C. Fletcher, pastor; Congregational, Rev. D. F. Adams, pastor; Unitarian, Rev. I. S. Lincoln, A. M. Pendleton, pastors. There are thirteen schools in town, four of which are graded average length, for the year, twenty-four weeks total value of school housannual amount apes, $ 10,505 ; ; ; propriated school for purposes, $3,117.39. Wilton Public Libravolumes. Wilton Savings Bank. Bank. Library. ry, 1,200 (See tables.) Hotels. road House House. Whiting House, Railat West Wilton, Fry ; First Settlement, The first set- tlement was made as early as 1738, by three families from Danvers, Mass. two by the name of Putnam, and one by the name Hannah, the daughof Dale. ter of Ephraim Putnam, was the Septemfirst child born in town. ber 7, 1773, while the people were attempting to raise their second church edifice, the frame fell, and : men were instantly killed; two died of their wounds soon afterward, and a number of others were badly injured. July 20, 1804, the same building was consideraIn bly shattered by lightning. Samuel Abbott 1815, Ezra and three erected the first potato starch mill here, and the first ever built in the State. Their first town Fair or was holden about was something new, and Cattle Show, 1826. It was well represented by people from all Among as the adjoining towns. the visitors were such men Hon. C. G. Atherton, Gov. Ben- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 374 jarnin Pierce, and other President dignitaries. Pierce, The town June 25, 1762, and derived its name from Wilton, a manufacturing district in Eng- Avas incorporated, land. First Ministers. The first church organization was effected, and the Rev. Jonathan Livermore was ordained, as its pastor, in 1763. He was dismissed in 1777, and died in Rev. Abel Fisk settled in Rev. Thomas Beede settled in 1803 dismissed in 1809. 1778; died in 1802. ; Boundaries. North by Lyndeborough, east by Lyndeborough and Milford, south by Mason, and west by Temple. Area, 15,2S0 acres area of improved land, 10,391 acres. Distances. Forty miles southwest from Concord, nine south- west from Amherst, and fifteen miles from Nashua. Railroads. The Wilton Railroad extends from Nashua to this town. This season, (1873) a railroad is being built from this road to Greenfield, and thence being extended to Peterborough to form a junction with the Monadnock Railroad. These extensions will open railroad communications with the southwestern section of the State. WINCHESTER. Cheshire County. Winchester ranks in population, wealth, and in the value of manufactured productions, as the second town in the The surface is various. In the southern part it is quite level, while other portions are more uneven. On either side of the intervals, Ashuelot are broad which are very fertile, producing grass in abundance. The soil on the uplands is generally good, when til- Ponds and Rivers. Humphrey's Pond, in the north-east part of the town, is 300 rods long and 80 rods wide, and the largest body of water. The Ashuelot River passes through the town, in a south-westerly direction. In its passage, it furnishes very extensive water power, much of it being improved. It receives the waters of Muddy and Broad brooks, and several smaller streams. Villages. 1829. county. yeilding excellent crops, led properly. There are two vilon the Ashue- lages, both situated doing considerable business, lot, Ashuelot and Winchester. is the smallest, but is extensively engaged in manufacturviz. Ashuelot ing. There are two stores, school and about dwelling houses. Winchester Village is very pleasant, with wide, shaded streets and many fine dwelling houses. There are three churches, one large graded school house, two banks, lawyers, physician and dentist offices, and over one hundred dwelling houses, Employments. The inhabitants are nearly equally divided behouse, post office, hotel, fifty tween manufacturing and agriculIt ranks in its agricultural productions as the fifth town in the county. There are three woolen manufactories, winch annually manufacture 278,000 yards Union Beaver and other woolen cloths valued at §368,800; 43,000 grey horse blankets, §118,000; six ture. lumber mills, manufacturing boards, staves, shingles and trun- valued at §72,600; one tantwo fancy box § 75,000 mills, § 28,000 one box mill, § 10, 000 grist mill, § 14,000 bedsteads, nels, nery, ; ; ; ; §6,000; carriages, §5,000; machine �WINDHAM. besides blacksmith shop, §4,000; and shoe shops, harnesses, photographers, tailors, carpenters, sons, and a few other The 397,000, of all kinds is employing 252 males and who annually receive for their labor, §158,000. and annually manufactured produce goods to the value of $741,400. There are two lawyers, five physicians, one dentist, and various oth105 females, er professions. Resources. soil, $ §5 136,784; name the Productions of the mechanical labor, and money at in- 158.000; stocks July of Arlington. 2, was granted by NewHampshire to Josiah Willard, who 1753, it settled here in 1732. trades. Capital invested in total manufactories $ ma- 375 In 1746, the town was sacked by the Indians, and the church edifice was burned, with all the private residences, and the inhabitants were obliged to seek safety in older and moie They did not secure settlements. return to resume the settlement In the sumfor nearly five years. mer of 1756, Josiah Foster and his family were taken prisoners by the Indians, Efforts to. were made at one time Dartmouth College in locate §84,598; deposits in savbanks. §65,135; stock in trade, §81,142; professional busi- this ings town, but the project was abandoned, owing to the powerful opposition made by Josiah Wil- ness, §42,000. lard, the principal landholder. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. Elijah Harmon, pastor; Methodist, Rev. Anson C. Coult, pastor; Universalist, Rev. Ashley, Congregational, ordained in 1736, dismissed in 1747; Rev. Micah Lawrence, ordained in 1764, terest, Mr. Foster, pastor; Catholic, There are twenty-three schools, three of which are graded. Average length of schools, for . the year, eighteen weeks. Num- — ber of scholars girls, 301; boys, Total value of school houses, § 18,300. Total amount annually appropriated for school purposes, There is a public high § 3.338.65. school, having two terms a year. The town appropriates § 1,000 annually for this purpose. Washington Library Library. Association, 1,200 volumes. Banks. Winchester National Bank, and the Ashuelot Savings Bank. (See tables.) 290. Winchester House and Ashuelot House. Winchester First Settlements. was originally granted by the Government of Massachusetts under First Ministers. . Rev. Joseph dismissed in 1777; Rev. Ezra Conant, settled in 1788, dismissed in 1806. North by Chester* and Swanzey, east by Swanzey and Richmond, south by Warwick, Massachusetts, and west by Boundaries. field Area, Hinsdale. Area of improved 33,534 acres. land, 13,964 acres. Distances. Sixty-five miles south-west from Concord, and thirteen south-west from Keene. Railroad. The Ashuelot Railroad passes through the town, in a south-westerly and north-easterly direction, giving it good railroad facilities. WIJiBHAM. Hotels. Rockingham County. The soil generally good, yielding fair crops of corn, oats and hay. Rivers and Ponds. Beaver River is �NEAY-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 376 is the principal stream, there is and Golden Cabot's, Policy, Mitchel's ponds are the principal collections of water. The larger porEmployments. tion of the people are engaged in The value of shoes annually manufactured is $35,000. There is a small woolen mill in town, and 1,500,000 feet of lumber are sawed, annually. Annual productions Resources. of the soil, §65,619; from mechanagriculture. ical labor, ings $ 10,300 banks, hand or deposits in sav- ; $31,422; money on $ 19,060; stock $ 14,012. Churches and Schools. The Presbyterian Church, formed in 1747, is the only one ever organized in town. The church edifice is valued at $ 10,000. There are seven at interest, in trade, Average schools. schools, for the length year, of twenty Libraries. The Nesmith Libra- was established in 1871, and now Has 1,835 volumes. Sunday School Library has 300 volumes. First was Hillsborouh County. sor Wind- a small township of less than is 100 inhabitants. The surface is varied with hills and vales. The soil is deep, strong and well adapted to grain, grass, &c. P<yid and Streams. Black Pond is the principal collection of water There are no streams of any note. Employment. Farming is the in town. principal habitants, employment of the who in- are as prosperous and happy as any farming community in the State. Agricultural Resources. uct, $15,304; $ 5,588 money mechanical labor, $ ; prod- at interest, 1,000 deposits in savings banks, $3,837; stock in trade, $ 450. There School. school in this is one public town. Average length of school, for the year, sixteen weeks. Organization. Windsor originally called " Campbell's First weeks. ry WINDSOR. upon which meadow land. considerable Settlements. Windham originally a part of derry, from which it London- was severed, and incorporated in 1739. Boundaries. North by Londonderry, east by Salem, south by Pelham, and west by Hudson and LonArea, 15,744 acres. Thirty-three miles south from Concord, and twenty south-west from Exeter. donderry. Distatices. Railroads. Manchester was Gore," and was incorporated under present name, Dec. 27, 1798. Boundaries. North-east and east by Hillsborough, south by Antrim, west by Stoddard, and north-west by Washington. Area its of improved land, 2,604 acres. Distances. Railroad. and WOLFEBOSiODGil. Lawrence Railroad depot is 2£ miles from the center of the town-; The Nashua and Rochester Railroad, now being built, passes through the town also the Nashua and Plaistow, if built. ; Thirty miles south- west from Concord, and twentyseven north-west from Amherst. Railroad. Six miles by stage to Hillsborough Bridge railway station, on the Contoocook Valley Carroll County. rough is the largest and Wolfebomost im- portant town in Carroll county, both in wealth and population. It ranks in wealth, as the twentieth, — �WOLFEBOROUGH. and 377 Village. Wolfeborough village pleasantly situated on two beautiful slopes of land, rising gently in population, as the twentyeighth town in the State. It is pleasantly situated on the south- is ern part of Lake Winnipiseogee, which touches its south-western border, while the lofty mountains from the lake. Between these slopes, and nearly in the centre of the village, Smith's River passes of Ossipee, and the rugged hills of Tuftonborough appear to form, in into the lake. the rear, walls of a gigantic for- whole presenting a view of sublime and picturesque sceneThe town is six miles square, ry. tress, the and nearly one third of its surface is is covered with water. somewhat hard The to cultivate, soil but strong and very productive. The farmers find a ready market for nearly ucts, all of their surplus prod- own town, at good Much attention has been in their prices, The river connects the principal hotels in the State. It is elegant- fully entitled to the is and summer boarding houses in don House was the village. is the Lake at Wolfeborough Bridge. this river, from In the passage of the pond to the lake, within a dis- tance of one half mile, may be found some of the best water power in the State, which is sufficient machinery which could be placed between the pond and the lake. At South "Wolfeborough is another good power, the source of which is Rust Pond. Nearly all this power is improved by the Wolfeborough Woolen Manufacturing Company. There to propel are a which all of the number of smaller streams afford power for lumber and shingle mills. and rank of a open only ly furnished, well conducted, through the Summer. Smith's, in On this street are located nearly all of the churches, school houses, the academy, banks, hotels, fifteen or twenty stores, of all kinds, and many dwelling houses. The Pavilion is one of the largest first-class and Streams. street river. ing garden produce, for the hotels Ponds span- the village on either side of the given, for a few years past, to rais- Crooked, Rust, Beach, Barton's, and Sargent's Ponds, are the principal bodies of water. Smith's Pond is six miles in length and is the source of Smith's River, which flows through Crooked Pond into is ned 'by a substantial bridge about twenty-five feet in length, which hotel. It is The Glen- built in 1873, and also a first-class hotel, finely lo- cated, having commanding views of the lake and mountain scenery; has all the modern improvements, and for architectural beauty, neat- ness, and accommodation, it is equal to the best in the country, and is kept open throughout the year. The Belvue House is a fine ho- and beautifully situated on the shores of the lake. The Lake HoThere tel is the oldest in town. are some twenty boarding houses, for the purpose of accommodating tel, summer tourists, who beautiful village in the visit this warm sea- son of the year. Mill Village, about one half mile from the lake, has considerable manufacturing, three stores, one church, and the best school house in the county. At South Wolfeborough is located the Wolfeborough Woolen Manufacturing Company, several �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 378 stores one church, a school-house, and a number of dwellings, Summer The Resorts. pleas- ant location on the lake, the many fine views of natural scenery, the excellent roads, and the extensive provisions made for the accommodation of travelers, together with the varied recreations amid mountain, lake, and country scenery, have caused Wolfeborough to be one of the most important points for summer New-Hampshire. tourists, in Those seeking health or pleasure, will find this town one of the most healthful and delightful resorts in the country. The evening excursions on the lake, by Steamboats, are delightful, and the views obtained from the deck(especially by moonlight) of the glistening waters , the islands, shores, and distant mountains, through the shades of a summer evening, are grand, and not soon forgotten by the beholder. Six miles east of the village Copple Crown Mountain, 2, is 100 feet From its summit an extenview of the surrounding coun- brings you to two mineral springs, the waters of which contain medicinal properties. These springs are visited by all classes. carriages, boats Horses, and attendants can always be obtained at the hotels. Wolfeborough can be reached from Boston by three public routes, viz. direct, byrail, over the Eastern Railroad by cars on the Boston & Maine Railroad to Dover, thence over the Cocheco to Alton Bay, thence (in warm weather) by Steamboats, ten miles, to Wolfeborough or over the Boston and Lowell, Lowell and Nashua, Nashua and Concord, and Concord and Montreal Railroads to the Weirs; thence, by boat on the lake, twenty miles, to Wolfeborough. At the ; ; present day, visitoi's Hampshire never make to New- their tour complete, without they spend a in this pleasant lake town. The estimated number of tourists who spent their vacation here, or made a brief visit last year, (1873) was ten thousand. Employments. The people are few days try can be obtained. engaged in agriculture, manufacturing, trade, hotel and boarding house keeping. The manufactur- clear day, ing high. sive Here, in a spread before the eye of the beholder, the Ocean, Mt. is Washington, the Winnipiseogee and its islands, numerous ponds, forests, and cultivated fields, all affording a grand panoramic view of nature and all its varied fornix. To " business is very important. The value of woolen blankets annually manufactured, is $180,000; value of leather annually tanned, $ 108,700. There are 125,000 pairs of sale shoes manufactured, and 300,000 shingles, and 1,850,000 feet Tumble The view Sash and of boards &c, sawed. blind and various other kinds of from its summit is similar to that of Copple Crown, but it is easier of ascent. Seven miles in a southeasterly direction, is Devils' Den, a natural curiosity, worthy of a visit from any admirer of nature. A ride of four miles from the village, mechanical business are carried on. The annual value of manu- the north-east is Down Dick Mountain." factured productions, of all kinds, is $522,500. nets, $ (See tables.) Agricultural prod mechanical labor, money at interest, $13, Resources. 146,600; $71,300; �WOODSTOCK. 014; stocks &c, $42,900; in savings banks, deposits $ 229,835 estimated amount received from summer tourists, $ 125,000 professional business, $ 100,000. Churches and Schools. Congregational, Rev. T. H. Emerson, pas; ; tor? 2d Congregational ; Christian, Rev. Lewis Philips, pastor; 1st Freewill Baptist, Rev. A. 1). Fairbanks, pastor; 2d F. W. Baptist, Christian and Methodist, united; total value of all church property, There are sixteen schools town; average length, for the total amount year, twenty weeks S 20,000. in ; money appropriated annually for school purposes, $2,505.14. Institution. WolfeLiterary borough Christian Institute is a prosperous Institution, and has a fund of $ 10,000, J. W. Simonds, A. M., is the principal. of Wolfeborough PubLibrary, 750 volumes; Charles Libraries. lic H. Parker, volumes. private library, 500 "Wolfeborough Savings Bank. (See tables.) Pavilion, Glendon, Bel- vue, Lake and Franklin Houses. Value of Hotel property, $ 175,000. Livery Stables. There are two Livery Stables, with twenty-nine horses. First Settlers. cas, Rev. Ebenezer First Minister. Allen (Congregational,) ordained in 1792 died in 1806. Boundaries. Northeast by Ossipee, south-east by Brookfield, south; west by Winnipiseogee Lake and Alton, and north-west by Tuftonborough. Area, 28,680 acres improved land, 16,694 acres. ; Distances. Forty-five miles north-east from Concord, and eight miles south-west from Ossipee. Railroads. The Wolfeborough Branch of the Eastern, Great Falls and Conway Railroad has its terminus in this town, on the shores of the lake. In the summer season, steamboats arrive and depart from the wharves at the village, several times daily, from and to all important points in and around the lake. WOODSTOCK. Grafton County. The of this large township is James Lary, B. Blake, J. LuJ. Fullerton others first settled here. and The town was named for Gen. Wolfe, an officer who was killed in the battle before Quebec, Canada, -September and on the rivers is good, and produces excellent crops of corn, grain, and hay. Much of the town is still a dense forest, and the extensive drives of mountains. The soil logs we see floating down the Merrimack in the spring, come largely from this town. Rivers. The Pemigewassett River passes through the eastern section, and receives large branches in its passage, which furnish good water power. Mountains. The Incorporated July 9th, in the north-west, tain in the west. 1770. principal ele- vations are Cushman's Mountain in the south-west, Black Mountain Gov. John Wentworth erected a splendid mansion in this town, about five miles east of Wolfeborough village. 13th, 1759. surface uneven, diversified with hills, valleys, Lake National Bank, Carrol] County Savings Bank and Banks. Hotels. 379 and Blue Moun- Among these mountains, branches of the wild Ammonoosuck, and Baker's River, and Moosehillock Brook, have �NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTEER. 380 On the last stream a beautiful cascade, where the waters glide smoothly on a glassy surface of rocks or tumble in a foaming cataract a distance of two hundred feet Grafton mineral their sources. Churches and Schools. is spring is in this town and its waters are strongly impregnated with sulphur and other mineral substances. The scenery in Woodis very tine. Employments. The inhabitants are employed in farming, in the summer, and lumbering in the winter. There is one large tannery, which produces leather to the value of $75,000 annually. Nearly all the lumber cut in town stock down the river in the Clapboards, shingles, and boards are sawed, to the value of $ 4,800 annually. Resources. Agricultural prodis floated logs. $44,008; ucts, $ 10,500 terest, ; $ stocks, 5,500 banks, $ 644 000 ; ; mechanical labor, and money at in- deposits in savings stock in trade, $ 19, ; from summer tourists, $ 1,000. ; Baptist, Advent, Rev. T. B. Eastman, pastor; Freewill Baptist, There are five schools average length, for the year, eleven weeks. First Settlement. This town was granted to Eli Demeritt, September 23, 1763, under the name of Peeling. It was subsequently called Fairfield, and again changed to Peeling. In 1804, it took the name of Woodstock. John Riant and others commenced the first settlement in 1773. Boundaries. North by Lincoln, east by Thornton, south by Thornton and Ellsworth, and west by Warren, Benton and Ellsworth. Area, 33,359 acres; area of im- proved land, 2,540 acres. Distances. Seventy-three miles north from Concord, and twentyone north from Plymouth. Railroad. Eight miles to Warren station, on the Montreal Rail- road. �KOCKINGHAM. 381 COUNTIES OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. CHAPTER A summary statistical ical of the counties position, value and IV. State, pertaining to their geograph- of their manufactories, farm productions, railroads, newspapers, national banks, savings banks, insurance, post-offices &c. ROCKINGHAM. This county has the only territory which borders on the Atlantic Ocean, being about seventeen miles in extent. it It is bounded north by Strafford County, east by the Atlantic, from the mouth of the Piscataqua to the line of Massachusetts, south by Massachusetts, and west by Hillsborough and Merrimack Counties. The principal rivers are Piscataqua, Lamprey, SquamPawtuckaway and Spiggot. The total horse water power Rivers. 6cot, now used is 3,364. Mountains. Pawtuckaway, in Nottingham and Deerfield, and Saddleback, in Deerfield and Northwood are the principal ele- vations. Area. There are thirty-eight towns there were incorporated — in in the County, of which the reign of Charles I., two ; in the William and Mary, two two in the reign of Queen Anne seven, George L; thirteen, George II.; eight in the reign of George III.; and three by NewHampshire. It was incorporated, March 19, 1771, and named in honor of Charles Watson Wentworth, Marquis of Rockingham, by Governor Benniug Wentworth. Its greatest length is thirtyreign of Charles II., one ; in the reign of ; four miles ; greatest breadth, thirty miles. Shire towns, Exeter and Portsmouth. With the exception of Strafford County, the surface broken than that of any county in the State, and much of the land is well adapted to the raising of corn, oats, and hay, but the rust injures the wheat. In 1870, there were produced 18,596 bushAgriculture. is less els wheat, 165.682 bushels corn, 72,976 bushels oats and barley, 484,000 bushels potatoes. Orchard productions, $126,000. 745, �382 ROCKINGHAM. 000 pounds butter, 73,000 pounds cheese, 66,000 tons hay, and The total value of agricultural 6,128 pounds maple sugar. productions, of all kinds, was $2,640,000. The manufactures of the County are varied and Manufactories. important, of which men's and women's boot and shoe manufacturing much the largest branch. The stock for many of the boots and made in the county, comes from the large shoe manufactories in Lynn and Haverhill, Massachusetts, ready cut out and generally is shoes, put up in sixty pair tions, to cases, and sent by cars be bound and bottomed. workmen, the same as if were in the it to their various destina- This stock leather, is charged to the consequently, this and amount of the production, while, heretofore, Massachusetts has claimed the workmen, amount puid them, and the sale. This may duplicate New-England business, but it rightfully belongs to New-Hampshire. In 1870, the census gave the county as capital State should have the credit of the benefit of the betterments, the invested in the boot and shoe business, $ 194,000, employing 701 workmen, with annual amount of wages, $ 230,284, value of productions, $ 941,912. There is now invested in shoe business, $ 264, 000, employing 623 hands, annual pay-roll, $ 276,500, and producing 930,000 pairs of boots and shoes, valued at $ 1,059,000. There are also employed on shoes, the stock of which was put up in cases, and brought from out of the State, 1,269 hands, annual pay-roll, $ 522,600, and producing 2,937,000 pairs of boots and shoes, valued This credit of over $ 500,000, the receipts for at $ 3,167,000. the labor of over 1,200 workmen, has been given to Massachusetts, by what tangible as part of her resources, but right, we are unable to explain. Cotton Goods. This branch of business, is gradually increasing. 15,100,000 yards of cotton cloth of various widths, are annually manufactured, valued at $ 1,645,000 618,000 yards woolen goods, valued at $ 214,000 95,000 pairs hose, $ 152,000; 245,000 clap; ; and 29,667,000 feet boarda 6,355,000 shingles and laths and dimension lumber sawed, valued at $ 474,300 234,500 bushboards ; ; ; grain ground, $ 267,700, besides various other manufactories. els The 000 pay total capital invested in manufactories of all kinds, ; men employed, roll, 3,840 ; women and $ 3,926, is children, 1,362 ; annual $ 2,008,500, and value of productions, $ 11,005,000. (See tables.) Valuation and Taxes. The total assessed value of the county, in �383 STRAFFORD. 1872, was $ 24,253,032 the true value, (as assessed on two thirds ; The of the actual value) was $ 36,379,548. total State, county, town and school tax assessed was $ 421,329.28, or seventeen mills on the dollar the true per cent., eleven mills and one half. — Whole number Churches. of churches, 113, edifices, 112, seating capacity, 33,910, (or nearly 72 per cent, of all the inhabitants,) church value, $ 564,000. Total number schools, 264, number graded schools, 52 average attendance, 7,187 or 72 Schools. number ; boys, 5,106, girls, 4,792 per cent ; average length of schools for the year, twenty-five and value of school houses and lots, $ 315,185 annual ; one half weeks ; ; amount appropriated for school purposes, $ 86,922.34, averaging to each scholar, $ 8.27. The Railroads. railroad facilities in this county are very good, especially in the lower section. There are but six or seven towns but a railroad passes through some portions of in the county, it. The Manchester and Lawreuce extends from Londonderry to Methuen, Massachusetts Concord and Portsmouth, from Auburn to ; Boston and Maine, from Plaistow to Durham in Portsmouth Strafford County Eastern, from Seabrook to Kittery, Maine Portsmouth and Dover, from Portsmouth to Piscataqua bridge The Nashua and Rochester, from Windham to Lee. The whole length ; ; ; ; of railroads in the county, Miscellaneous. is about 130 miles. Total population, 47,297 —male, 22,853, 24,440; foreign, 2,819; colored, in 1860, 97, number paupers — native, white, 262, black, for the year, $ 47,000 female, 1870, 153; 4, foreign, 29 ; — white, — males, 315, criminals convicted during the year ; Whole number persons number died over 80 years 25, foreign, 3. died, 659 males, 344 83, or 12 J per cent.; ; whole expenses ; fe- num- ber died with lung disease 149, or 22# per cent. STRAFFORD. This The is the second county in the State in point of manufactures. surface is generally level, having no mountains of any magni- tude, the Blue Hills in Strafford having the highest altitude, or per- haps Frost Mountain, Dover is Rivers and Bays. Cocheco, in Farmington, is of about the same elevation. the shire town. Salmon Falls River, on Lamprey and its north-eastern border, Isinglass rivers, are the principal streams, and, in their passages, furnish some valuable water power. Great �384 STRAFFORD. Bay and county from Rockingham These streams and their tributaries, now fur- the Piscataqua, divide the county, on the east. nish 7,523 improved horse power. Boundaries &c. It contains thirteen incorporated in the reign of Charles towns, of which one was in the reign of George I., and seven under the State government. Bounded north by Carroll County, east by State of Maine and Great Bay, south by Rockingham County, and west by Belknap and Carroll Counties. It was incorporated, March 19, 1771, and named in honor of William Wentworth, Earl of Strafford. two; George II., and is three, This county Agriculture. land I.; small in territory, but is much of the valuable for farming purposes, raising good corn, oats, hay The potatoes. total number of Manufactories. In proportion to of improved land acres 94,650; annual value of productions, of its all kinds, is $ 1,146,464. population and wealth, its manufactured productions, and the amount paid for mechanical labor, exceed that of any county in the State. The value of cotton cloth annually manufactured is $ 4,474,000; of calico goods, $ 3,447, 000. At This cotton print business has increased rapidly since 1870. that date, only printing 19,000,000 yards, while the present year, There are sixty-one shoe over 31,000,000 yards. ital firms, with a cap- of $ 1,237,000, employing 2,101 males, and 356 females, with an annual pay roll of $ 1,264,000 producing 3,837,000 pairs of men's, women's, and youth's boots and shoes, valued at $ 4,937,000 4,628, 000 yards woolen goods, valued at $ 2,055,000 flour and meal, ; ; $ 292,000 also lumber, leather, oil cloth, glue ; The carriages, machinery, bobbins &c. manufactories children, is 3,201 ; men employed, $6,373,000; annual pay The on the dollar assessed, the product (See tables.) The county total State, is county, was $ 273,517.20, or eighteen mills — the true per cent. 11 There are Churches. in women and total assessed value of the $14,899,029; -true value, $22,348,544. town and school tax 4,491, $ 3,403,000, and roll, $16,916,000 worth of manufactured goods. Valuation and Taxes. and sand paper, total capital invested fifty-six J mills. church edifices, seating capacity, 19,550 (or 64£ per cent, of all the inhabitants in the county.) Value of the Schools. edifices, $ 290,000. There are 176 schools, of which 58 are graded; num- ber of boys attending school, 3,446 number of girls, 3,278 average attendance, 4,120 or 61 per cent.; average length, for the ; ; �BELKNAP. 385 value of school houses and lots, $ 238,375 annual amount appropriated for school purposes, $ 54,327.80 average amount to each scholar, $ 8.08. year, twenty-five weeks ; ; ; With Rqilroads. the exception of Strafford, nearly every town by railroad cars. The Boston and Maine Berwick in Maine Great Falls and Conway, from Maine line to Wakefield Cocheco, from Dover to New Durham and Portsmouth and Dover Railroad, from Piscataqua River in the county runs from is visited Durham to ; ; ; to Dover city ; Nashua and Rochester, from Lee Total length of railroads in the county females, 15,795 convicted foreign, ; foreign, 3,885 ; colored, 44. —white, 95 ; to Rochester. about 79 miles. Total population of the county, 30,243 Miscellaneous. 14,448, is — males, Criminals — native, 125, foreign, 180; paupers native, 195, expense for the year, $ 18,973. Whole number of deaths for the year 1870, 307 ; —males, 151, females, 153 ; died at eighty years of age and over, 26 or 8 J per cent.; number number died with lung disease, 67, or 22 per cent. BELKNAP. This county was originally a part of Strafford county, and was The surface is broken by mounand lakes, producing some beautiful scenery. The soil is good, and is well adapted to grazing, and the various kinds of productions, common to the latitude. Gilmanton Mounincorporated December 22, 1840. tains, hills, valleys tain is the principal elevation. Lakes, Bays ty is and Rivers. The north-eastern portion of the coun- watered by Winnipiseogee Lake, and Alton Bay, an arm of the lake extending about six miles into Alton. River is Winnipiseogee the principal stream, and furnishes some of the best water The horse water power is 2,899. North by Carroll County and Lake Winnipiseogee, east by Strafford County, south-west by Merrimack County, and west by Grafton County. Area, of improved land, 155,421 power in the State. Boundaries. acres. There are eleven towns, of which two were incorporated George I., two in the reign of George III., and seven by the State government. The county was named in honor of Dr. Belknap, the Historian of New-Hampshire. Shire town, Gilford. Towns. in the reign of Agriculture. There are annually raised 20,000 bushels of wheat. �386 BELKNAP. 91,000 bushels corn, 270,000 bushels potatoes, 81,000 ter, lbs. ; 438,000 lbs. but- of cheese, 40,000 lbs. maple sugar, 39,000 tons of The total value The manufactures of the county are considera- hay, and $ 391,000 worth of cattle of farm productions, Manufactories. is fit for slaughter. $ 1,637,000. (See tables.) and rapidly increasing, the most important of which are cotton goods, $ 923,000 cotton and woolen hose, $ 750,000 woolen goods, flour and meal, $ 168,000; passen$183,000; lumber, $ 274,000 ger and freight cars, and repairs, $ 700,000 besides other important mechanical works. The total capital invested in manufactories, is $ 1,424,500, employing 1,212 males, and 892 females, with annual pay roll of $743,200. and producing $3,499,400. (See ble, ; ; ; ; tables.) Valuation and Taxes. 1872, was $ 6,107.000 Total assessed value of the county, in The true value, $ 9,081,500, ; total amount of State, county, town and school tax collected was $131,058.34, or twenty-one and one half mills to the dollar, true per cent, fourteen and a half mills. Whole number Churches. $158,500. Schools. of church edifices, 47 seating capac- ; (or 68 per cent, of the population;) church 12,135; ity, value, (See tables.) Total number of schools, 154, of which seventeen are graded; number of male scholars attending school, 1,892; females, 1,654; average length of schools for the year, seventeen weeks; amount of money annually appropriated total $ 18,159.45, or $ 5.30 to each scholar for school purposes, value of school ; lots and school houses, $87,545. Railroads. the county. Railroads pass through seven of the eleven towns in The Boston and Montreal Railroad extends from ton to Ashland; Bay. The two miles. and the Cocheco, from New-Durham total length of railroads, in the county, is Miscellaneous. Total population of the county, 8,508, females, 9,093. white natives, 52, Crime Foreign, 687 colored, 8, —number convicted, colored, ; foreign, 18 for the year ; ; 122 cent number died over eighty ; ; about thirty- 17,681 41. Til- Alton — males, Paupers — annual expense, 5,000. white, 3. of deaths in the county, for the year, 223 to Whole number —males, 101, females, years of age, 31, or nearly 15 per died with lung disease, 52, or over 23 per cent. �387 CARROLL. CARROLL. is one of the mountain and lake counNew-Hampshire, having some of the finest natural scenery It is broken by mountains and hills, but the United States. This Ossipee, shire town. ties in in much of the soil is productive. Elvers and Lakes. Saco, Pine, Bearcamp, Ossipee, and branches This counof the Salmon Falls River, are the principal streams. ty being the source of many considerable streams, they are, consequently, not large enough within itsterritory to furnish a perma- nent supply of water power for large manufacturing establishments however, it is very valuable, and turns many water wheels. ; The improved horse water power is 1812. Winnipiseogee and Ossipee Lakes are the principal bodies of water. Tourists, in the summer, find pleasant recreation at many points on their shores. Mountains. Ossipee, Red Hill, Chocurua, Whiteface and CarMountains are the highest elevations. North by Grafton and Coos counties, east by the State of Maine, south by Strafford County, and south-west and west by Lake Winnipiseogee and Grafton County. Area of imter Boundaries. proved land, 175,319 acres. It was originally a part of Strafford County, and was incorporated December 22, 1840. It contains seventeen towns, eight of which were incorporated during the reign of George the III., and nine under the State government. Some of the land is cold, but excellent for grazing. Agriculture. In 1870, 17,000 bushels of wheat. 108,000 bushels corn, 328,000 bushels potatoes orchard productions, $ 68,000 505,000 lbs. butter 16,000 lbs. cheese, 176,000 lbs. maple sugar, 50,000 tons of ; ; ; hay ; and cattle sold, ready for slaughter, $ 286,000. The total farm productions was $ 1,808,000. The manufacture of men's and women's boots Manufactures value of all in value any other manufactured production, employing 182 hands, with annual pay roll of $ 64- and shoes exceeds in the county, 000, and producing boots and shoes Woolen goods are produced to the to the value of $ 400,000 value of $ 185,000, men's flour leather tanned, $ 306,000 and women's hose, $ 45,500 The total capital inand meal, $ 74,200, and lumber, $ 161,000. vested in manufactories, of all kinds, is $ 583,000; employing 764 ; ; males, and 107 females ; annual pay roll, $ 295,800, and product of goods valued at $ 1,459,100. Valuation and Taxes. The assessed valuation of the county, in �MERRIMACK. 388 1872, was $ 5,228,812— true valuation, 8 7,843,218. The total and school tax assessed, was $ 123,679.22, or State, county, town, twenty-three mills to the dollar ity, 10,830, (or 63 Churches valued cent, sixteen mills. the county, 46 ; per cent, of the inhabitants of seating capacthe. county.) at $ 65,500. Whole number Schools. —the true per Number of churches in Churches. — 2,476, female, 1,925 of schools, 187 ; number of male schol- average attendance, 3,113, or 71 percent number average length of schools, for the year, seventeen weeks of graded schools, four amount of money annually appropriated for ars ; ; ; ; school purposes, J^ailroads. Conway ; •$ 20,342.56, or $ 4.60 to each scholar in the county. Great Falls and Conway, from Middleton to North Portland and Ogdensburg from Maine State line to Wolfeborough Railroad, Conway, through to Upper Bartlett from the shore of Lake Winnipiseogee in Wolfeborough, to WakeThe total length field, on the Great Falls and Conway Railroad. of railroads, in the county, is about fifty three miles. ; Miscellaneous. Population of the county, 17,333 females 8,575; foreign, 176, colored, 13. year, 1870 — 142 males, and 159 females. years and over, 36, or nearly 12 per cent — males, 8,758, Number of deaths in the Number died at eighty ; died with lung disease, 70, or 23 per cent. MERRIMACK. Concord With is theshire town of the county, and capital of the State. the exception of Belknap, this is the only county in the State a portion of the border of which does not touch some other State. Its surface is broken by mountains, hills, and valleys, dotted with lakes and ponds, The and lined with numerous rivers and streams. on the rivers and streams, is very productive, while the and mountain sides, are good for grazing. soil hills A portion of Sunapee Lake lies within its borLakes and Rivers. and it and Webster Lake, in Franklin, are the principal bodies of water. Merrimack, Pemigewasset, Winnipiseogee, Contoocook, Soucook, Suncook, Warner and Black water rivers are the principal streams. The total improved horse, water power is 8,740. Kearsarge, Ragged, Rattlesnake and Fort mounElevations. ders, tains, are the principal elevations. Boundaries. North by Grafton and Belknap counties, east by Rockingham County, south by Hillsborough County, and west by �389 MERRIxMACK. Sullivan County. It contains twenty -six towns, four of which were incorporated in the reign of George government. ham and was originally a part of the counties of Rocking- It Hillsborough, and was incorporated July 23, 1823. The number of manufactories, of various Manufactories. is two in the reign of George I., seven in the reign of George III., and thirteen under the State II., kinds, Amount number of men 446, steam horse power 764, water horse power, 8,740. of capital invested in manufactories, $ 6,654,000 ; amount annually employed, 4,567, women and children, 1,957 paid for labor, $ 2,777,000. The value of manufactured products, ; in sixteen towns, is respectively over $ 50,000, ten over $ 200,000, and annually produced, of manufactured goods, of all kinds, in value, $ 12,771,000 worth, the most important of which are 33,634,000 yards of cotton cloth, valued at $ 2,609,000 There six over $ 500,000. is ; 2,561,000 yards woolen cloths, of all kinds, valued at $ 1,801,000 ; 121,000 dozen pairs cotton and woolen hose, of various kinds, $ 381,000; 3,521 tons paper, of all kinds, $ 843,000 ; also lumber, and meal, $ 788,000 leather tanned, $ 354,000 foundries, carriages, of all kinds, $ 650 000 furniture, $ 400,000 $280,000; railroad repair shops, $ 290,000; boots and shoes, 930, leather hose and belting, $ 390,000 organs and melodeons, 000 $120,000; harnesses, $270,000; and granite and marble dressed $ 411,000 flour ; ; ; ; ; ; ; or quarried, $ 800,000 besides other manufactories of lesser note ; but important. Agricultural. county is The number of acres of improved land, number of horses, 4,939, cattle, 28,828, 317,344; 32,447, swine, 3,819 ; the sheep, bushels of wheat annually produced, 28,215, rye, 5,166, corn, 184,662, peas tons of hay,72,467, in and beans, number of pounds of 5,631, potatoes, 429,650, wool, 138,079, butter, 705, 516, cheese, 167,903, maple sugar, 89,802, honey, 6,630; gallons of milk sold, 147,215, maple molasses, 1,079. Estimated value of live stock, $1,886,649, ucts sold, $ 22,363 ; orchard products, $100,345; garden prod- animals slaugh450,000 Estimated value of farm products, in- forest products, $ tered, or sold, $ 575,055. ; cluding betterments $ 3.103,071. Money and $ 2,864,361 ; Stocks. $ 50,000 deposited. est, $ 687,062. Total amount of deposits in savings banks, eight towns have over $ 100,000, Total amount of and seventeen, over money on hand or at inter- Total value of shares in corporations, and stocks in public funds, $ 552,388. Assessed value of stock in trade, in �MERRIMACK. 390 True value 1872, $ 961,012. tual value) $ 1,441,568. on two thirds of the ac- (as assessed Total assessed value of the county, $ 21, True value, $ 32,084,189. 389,459. State tax, $81,408 Taxes. tax, $224,281.66 on the dollar county tax, $ 37.000 ; town and ; city total tax assessed, $342,689.66, or sixteen mills : — true per cent. 10.7 mills. Total number of districts, 308 number of schools, 334 number boys, 4,477 girls, 4 419 number of graded schools, 46 number of male teachers, 90 female teachers, 444 annual amount Schools. ; ; ; ; ; expended for school purposes, $ 58,564.56 school-houses and for schools, 52 Churches. ity, lots, $ 231,760 academies, 5 ; Number ; ; ; estimated value of number of school-houses ; —male unfit pupils, 310, female, 274. of churches, 76; edifices, 75 25,083, (nearly 60 per cent, of all ; seating capac- the inhabitants) value, ; 8 501,500. The Merrimack County, exceed The Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad extends from Concord, through Canterbury and Railroads. railroad facilities of those of any other county in the State. Northfield, to Tilton ; Northern extends from Concord through Boscawen, Franklin, Andover, Wilmot, to Danbury Branch extends from Franklin through Hill to Bristol Bristol ; Concord ; and Claremont extends from Concord, through Hopkinton, Warner, and Sutton to Bradford; Sugar River Railroad extends from BradContoocook Valley Railroad ford through Newbury to, Sunapee extends from Hopkinton through Hopkinton, Henniker to HillsConcord and Nashua extends from Concord through borough Bow and Hooksett, to Manchester; Concord Railroad, (east side of Merrimack River) extends from Concord, through Pembroke and Allenstown to Hooksett; Suncook Valley extends from Allenstown ; ; through Epsom to The Pittsfield. total number of miles of roads in the county, not including side tracks, railroad passes through the county. No is rail- A about 160. some portion of the twenty-six towns railroad passes the borders of Salisbury, in New- London, Webster, Dunbarton, Loudon and Chichester. Miscellaneous. males, 21,433 ; population, 42,151 Total colored, 96 whole number paupers, 244 ses, $ 27,837. year, 146 ; — natives, 200, Whole number —natives, ; 20,718, foreigners, foreigners, 44 ; fe- 3,949 ; expen- of criminals convicted, during the Whole number died, 575 number died over eighty years of age, 48, foreign, 98. males, 281, females, 294 — males, natives, 38,202, �HILLSBOROUGH. 71, or 12 1-3 per cent, or nearly 28 i per cent. years one in every eight lived Number years of age and over. Forty died 391 in the till eighty died with lung diseases, 166, or town of Hopkinton, 10 over 80 21 over 70 years and 27 over 50 years of age. ; HILLSBOROUGH. This is the largest and most important county in the State, in The wealth, population, and manufactures. surface is varied, por- and mountains On the Merrimack, it is more level. There are no high mountains in the county the mountains in Lyndeborough, Greenfield, Peterborough, Hancock and Francestown having the greatest altitude. Rivers and Ponds. It is well watered by numerous streams, the most important of which are the Merrimack River, passing through the eastern part of the county, from north to south the Contoocock River, running through the western section, from south to north The Souhegan, passing through the southern portion, from east to west the Nashua, coming from Massachusetts, passing through part and the Piscataquog, in the northern secof Hollis and Nashua These rivers, together with their tion, flowing from west to east. tributaries, furnish good water privileges through the county. The horse water power improved is 18,770, or nearly double that of any There is much good power which still recounty in the State. mains unimproved, in all sections of the county. A portion of tions being broken by hills ; ; ; ; ; Massabesic Lake lies in the eastern section of the county, while there are considerable ponds in Hancock, Hollis, Brookline, Fran- cestown, and Amherst. Boundaries. It contains thirty-one towns, ten of corporated in the reign of George II., which were in- twelve, in the reign of and the remainder by the government of New-Hampbounded north by Merrimack County, east by Rockingham County, south by Massachusetts, and west by Cheshire and Area of improved land, 287,451 acres. IncorSullivan Counties. porated March 19, 1771, and received its name from the Earl of Hillsborough, one of the privy council of George III. Shire towns, County Records, kept at Amherst, Manchester, and Nashua. George III., shire. It is Nashua. Agriculture. Much of the territory is well adapted to the various crops usually raised in this section of the country. the number of acres In proportion to cultivated, (with the exception of Grafton and �392 HILLSBOROUGH. Coos Counties,) the value of any county of the in Manufactories. State, done is 000 ; Nearly one third of is equal to that of those all the manufacturing in the The number yards in this county. annually manufactured, all kinds, crops its (See tables.) State. cotton goods, of 112,025,000, valued at $ 16,800, is woolen goods 1,952,000 yards, valued at $ 1,098,000 dozen pairs woolen hose, valued at $ 440,000 of all varieties, $1,054,000; 144,000 ; 2,040 tons paper, ; 154,500 pairs of men's and women's boots and shoes, $258,000; 35,148,000 feet of lumber, $619,000; 746,000 bushels flour and meal ground, $ 819,000 The ; leather tanned, and machine-shop business, such manufacturing locomotives, and all classes of machine work, $ 432,000. twice as much iron foundry as is as that of all the rest of the counties in the State, The total capital invested in number of manufacturing estab- being over $ 5,000,000 annually. manufactories is 588 lishments, amount paid ; $ 15,990,000 ; males employed, 8,270, fema'es, 7,460 annual value of manufactured goods, ; for labor, $ 6,323,000 ; $ 31,464,000. Valuation and Taxes. $ 37,115,441 ;—true The town and school tax assessed 16 mills on the dollar ChureJies. total assessed value of the value, $55,673,016. in The county total State, is county, 1872, was $ 588,065.05, or about —the true per cent., 10J mills. There are 90 churches, and 72 church edifices, capa- ble of seating 36,736 persons, or 57 per cent, of the population of Value of church property, $ 819,500. There are 374 schools, of which 93 are graded. Numaverage attendance ber boys attending school, 6,624, girls, 6,405 for the year, 8,992 or 67 per cent.; average length of schools, for the year, 25 weeks value of school houses and lots, $481,680 anthe county. Schools. ; ; ; nual amount appropriated for school purposes, $ 121,961.94 ; aver- age amount to each scholar, $ 10.14. There are over one hundred and twelve miles of railThe Concord railroad extends from Hooksett line to Nashua; Manchester and Lawrence, runs from ManchesConcord and Portsmouth, from Manchester to ter to Londonderry Railroads. way track in the county. ; Auburn Manchester and North Weare, from Manchester to Weare Wilton, from Nashua to East Wilton; thence by the Peterbor- ; ; ough, through Lyndeborough, and Greenfield, to Peterborough ; Nashua and Lowell, to State line; Worcester and Nashua, to State line Nashua and Acton, to State line Peterborough and ; ; �CHESHIRE. Shirley, from State line to Greenville to Peterborough ; 393 Monadnock, from ; Contoocook Valley, from Henniker Jaffrey, line to Hills- borough Bridge. Population of the county, 64,238 Miscellaneous. females, 34,217; foreign, 11,472; colored, 124; —males, 30,021, criminals convict- — — ed natives, 124, foreign, 201; paupers natives, 171, foreign, 95 pauper expenses for the year, % 47,735. Whole number of deaths for the year, 918 males, 458, females, 460; number died over eighty years, 82, or 10 per cent.; number died with lung disease, ; — 262, or over 28 per cent. CHESHIRE. This is State in becoming one of the most enterprising counties its variety of manufactories. of the county uneven, but is much The of the surface in soil is in the many parts productive, yield- ing fine crops, especially in those towns bordering on the Connecticut river. The Connecticut washes Rivers. gether with power its western border, the Ashue- through the county in a south-westerly direction, and lot flows its tributaries, furnishes the larger portion of the Cold in the county. Rver passes through to- water north-west its corner, and branches of the Contoocook water three or four towns on eastern border, affording its some proved horse water power of the county Monadnock Mountain, Mountains. county, is is The im- water power. 6,310. in the eastern part of the the highest elevation in the middle and southern sec- West River Mountain tion of the State. is fine in the south-west part, quite an elevation. Boundaries. towns, of which eight George II., ten, in the reign of George III., and five under the government of New-Hampshire. Bcunded north by Sullivan County, east by Hillsborough County, south by Massachusetts, and west by Vermont. Its greatest length is contains twenty-three It were incorporated in the reign of thirty-one miles, greatest breadth, twenty-six miles. porated Keene March is 19, 1771, and was named after It was incor- a county in England. the Shire town. Ai/rictdiure. this county. Some Much of the best farming towns in the State are in attention is given to the raising of tobacco, on the Connecticut and the lower part of the Ashuelot rivers. ly two hundred thousand pounds are annually produced. Near- The �CHESHIKE. 394 number acres of improved land is This county Manufactories. Woolen manufactured. 260,517 ; annual value of agri- (See tables.) cultural productions, $1,887,856. noted for is its variety of goods goods, consisting of beaver cloths, tricots, &c, diagonals, flannels, horse blankets are annually produced to the value of $ 2,369,000, exceeding that of any county in the State; cotton goods, $250,500; er tanned, $ 1,297,000 and all shoes, $ 190,000 paid boots ; besides their are chairs, tubs, pails, toys of of manufactories of every description, vested, S 3,325,000 amount leath- ; and meal ground, $ 251,000 machine work, granite dressing &c, &c. kinds, paper, number ; 24,028,000 feet lumber, $ 441,000 flour ; is 371 males employed, 3,241, females, 702 ; labor, for value $1,737,000; The capital in- ; ; annual productions, of $7,911000. Valuation and Taxes. The assessed valuation of the county, in 1872, was % 14,956,599; true valuation, % 22,434,898. The State county, town aud school tax, was $ 239,367.48, or 16 mills on the dollar — true per cent. 10 mills. Churches. Number churches, and church edifices, 62, capahle of seating 25,083 persons, or 92 per cent, of the population of the coun- Value of church property, $425,680, far exceeding that of any county in the State, in proportion to wealth and population. There are 259 schools, of which 49 are graded; numSchools. ty. ber of scholars ; boys, 3,236 ; girls, 2,964; through the year, 4,711, or 76 per cent ; average attendance, average length of schools, for the year, 19 weeks; value of school houses and lots, $ 161,120 annual amount appropriated for school purposes, $ 43,823, or $ ; 7. 05 to each scholar in the county. Railroads. There are twelve towns in the county, in which a The Cheshire Railroad, railroad passes through some part of it. from Bellows Falls in Vermont to Massachusetts line, 42| miles the Ashuelot, from Keene to Vermont Hue, 231 miles Monadnock, from Massachusetts line to Peterborough line, about 11 miles. ; ; Miscellaneous. Population in 1870, 27,265— males,13,653; females, 22 persons convicted of natives, 24; annual exnatives, 7, foreign, 15; paupers cr i me Whole number of deaths for the year, 338 males, penses, $ 6,700. number died over eighty years of age, 52, or females, 166 172, 14 per cent.; number died with disease of the lungs, 81, or 24 per 13,612 ; foreign, 1,802, colored, 15 in 1870, — — ; cent. ; — �395 SULLIVAN. SULLIVAN. One of the Connecticut River counties ; the surface is broken by many and river valleys, It is an excellent county for and interesting. portions, very grazing, and nearly 40,000 sheep roam over its hills, and on its Croydon and Green mountains, in the northern mountain sides. mountains, making the hills scenery, in fine and western section of the county, are the highest elevations. Lake and Rivers. Suuapee Lake lies principally in this county on its extreme eastern border, and is the largest body of water. Sugar River has its source in Sunapee Lake, and, together with its Little Sugar branches, waters over three fourths of the county. t flows from east to west ers have their rise in its southern limits, and joins the Branches of Cold and Ashuelot riv- through Connecticut in Charlestown. the southern section of the these streams furnish good water privileges, about couuty. All of half of which Improved horse water power, in the county, 3,737. North by Grafton County, east by Merrimack and Hillsborough Counties, south by Cheshire County, and west by Area of improved land, 220,517 acres. It contains Vermont. fifteen towns, one of which was incorporated in the reign of George II., nine in the reign of George III., and five under the State government. Incorporated July 5, 1827, named in honor of Hon. John Sullivan, one of the presidents under the new constitution. are improved. Boundaries. Shire town, Newport. Agriculture. the soil is very Along the streams, particularly the Connecticut, and the uplands are generally productive. fertile, The county has been noted, for many years, for the large quantity and excellent quality of butter and cheese it produces, amounting The annual to about 600,000 lbs. butter and 100,000 lbs. cheese. value of agricultural productions is $ 1,559,177. (See tables.) There are only four towns in the county which have manufactories to any extent, or an annual value of productions amounting to over $100,000. The most important manufacManufactories. tures are paper, $ 400,000 leather, $ 217,000 ; woolen, $ 61 1,000 cotton, $ 464,000 lumber, $ 164,000 boots and shoes, $ 422,000 ; ; ; ; ; men's and women's hose, $ 35,000. The total value of manufactured goods, annually produced, is $ 2,663,000. (See tables.) Valuation and Taxes. The assessed valuation, in 1872, was $8, 929,030—true valuation, $ 13,393,546. The State, county, town �GRAFTON. 396 and school was $ 105,144.95, or 13 mills on the dollar tax, —true per cent, about 8 mills. There are 54 church Churches. 425 persons, or 85 per capable of seating 15, edifices, cent, of its population ; value of church prop- erty, $ 180,700. There are 172 Schools. ber of scholars schools, of — boys, 2,080 girls, ; which 16 are graded; numaverage attendance, 1,725 ; through the year, 2,589, or 67 per cent.; average length of schools, for the year, 20 weeks; value of school houses and lots, $82,025; amount of money annually appropriated for school purposes, $ 29, 525.52, or $ 7.52 to each scholar in the county. Railroads. Railroads pass through only five towns in the coun- The Sugar River Railroad ty. port, Claremont where to passes through Sunapee and New- forms a junction, with the Sullivan it County Railroad, which extends from Windsor Vermont through Cornish, Claremont and Charlestown to Bellows Falls. The length of railroads in the county 8,830, females, 9,228 victed of crime is about 46 miles. Population of the county, in 1870, 18,058 Miscellaneous. colored, 43 foreign, 1,015, ; — natives, 10, — males, persons con- ; number of paupers, na- foreign, 6, annual expense, $13,402.38. Whole number of deaths for the year males, 112, females 138 num- 180; tives, foreign, 12; — ; ber died over eighty years of age, 25, or 10 per cent ; number died with disease of the lungs, 77, or 30 per cent. GRAFTON. This is in point The one of the largest and most important counties in the State, of territory, population, and surfoce, in the eastern portion, agricultural broken by is productions. hills and lofty mountains, and affords some of the grandest scenery in America. Its western portion borders on the Connecticut, extending for a The soil, on the rivers, is of distance of nine towns, on that river. the best quality, and, together with the abundant crops of grass, grain, and hilly portion, produces all the fruits common to the climate. Mountains. to the In the northern sections, are mountains belonging White Mountain range, Franconia Mountains and gan Mountain; a little to the south-west while at the east and south-east terville, is is Carrri- Moosehillock, in Benton, a part of the Whiteface, in and the Campton Mountains, in Campton, and Wa- vicinity. �GRAFTON. Rivers and Lakes. Connecticut and its rivers, in the the county. of in Mascomy branches in the water the Squam Lake, in the the southern section, and in the south-western section of the county, are the bodies of water. principal its Part of Newfound Lake south-eastern section, Mascomy Lake northern part, The Pernigewasset and portions it is watered by the which are Lower and section, tributaries, the largest of Wild Arnmonoosuc southern section. central In the western 397 The streams furnish abundant water power, while the lakes prove excellent reservoirs for a constant The improved horse water power of the county is 11,6-40. Boundaries. North by Coos County, east by Coos, Carroll, and Belknap counties, south by Merrimack and Sullivan counties, and west by Vermont. There are thirty-eight towns, of which twenty-three were incorporated under the reign of George III., and fifteen under the State government. Incorporated March 19, 1771, and received its name in honor of Augustus Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Grafton. Shire towns, Plymouth and Haverhill. supply of water through droughts. is the agricultural county of the State. It contains 442,738 acres of improved land, and 230,300 acres of farming has 12,748 cows, 6,685 working oxen, Grafton Agriculture. wood land. Its farms are valued at over $ 12,100,000 implements, $ 646,000. It 14,562 other cattle, 7,135 horses, and 86,681 sheep. ; annually It produces 57,800 bushels wheat, 198,165 bushels corn, 433,000 bushels oats and barley, 1,078,000 bushels potatoes, 140,000 tons hay 446,000 lbs. 000 maple sugar lbs. ; wool, 1,100,000 lbs. butter, 190,000 lbs. cheese, 650, value of orchard productions, $115,000; val- ; ue of slaughtered animals, 8 600,000, and total value of all agricultural productions annually raised, $ 4,034,900. Some of the finest farming country in the United States, is to be found in the Connecticut valley, in this county. Manufactories. manufactures are varied and important, but Its not as extensive as in some of the southern counties in the State. There are annually produced, furniture, doors, er wood work to the value of $ 1,000,000 ; and sash, blinds oth- woolen goods, $694, men's and women's hose, t 213,000 lumber, and meal, $ 583,000 leather, $ 319,000 starch, bebuck and leather gloves and mittens, $ 140,000 $ 150,000 sides, machine shop work, and other manufactures too numerous to mention. There are 658 manufactories, of all kinds, representing 000 ; paper, $330,000 $ 948,800 ; ; flour ; ; ; ; ; �398 coos. a capital of $ 2,771,000, employing 2,635 males and 417 females, with an annual pay roll of $ 1,232,000, and producing goods to the value of $ 5,775,900. Railroads. There are twenty towns in the county through some There are also five which a railroad passes. towns on the Connecticut River, which are well accommodated with railroad facilities by the Passumpsic Railroad, passing alon^ on portion of Length of the opposite side of the river, in Vermont. railroads, about 128 miles. There are 72 churches, and 77 church Churches. edifices num- ; ber of sittings, 24,631, or 63 per cent, of the whole population of the county ; graded ; value of church property, $ 248,700. Number Schools. of schools in the county, 415, of which 33 are number of scholars —boys, 4,977, girls, 4,391 attendance, for the year, 5,786, or 66 per cent schools, for the year, 18 $ 189,925 weeks value of school houses and ; amount of money annually appropriated ; average ; average length of ; for lots, school purposes, $ 51,684.22, or $ 5.52 to each scholar. Valuation and Taxes. The valuation, as assessed in 1872, was 8 15,037,880— true valuation, The $22,556,820. State, county town, and school tax, was $ 288,238.62, or 19 mills on the dollar true per cent. 12| mills. Miscellaneous. males, 19,287 foreign, 17 ; ; Population, in 1870, 39,103 foreign, 2,256 —males, 19,816, fe- — natives, 319, convicted of crime —na- colored, 41; paupers ; expenses, $ 30,208 ; persons Whole number of deaths, through the year males, 237, females, 244; number died over eighty years of age, 60, number died with lung disease, 153, or 32 or about 12? per cent tives, 11, foreign, 3. ; per cent. COOS. This county and is lies in the extreme northern part of New-Hampshire, the largest county in the State, extending north and south 76 miles, and averaging, east and west, 20 miles, and having an area of nearly 1,000,000 acres. by lofty mountains, lies and Much of its territory is broken In the southern part unfit for cultivation. the larger portion of the White Mountain range, covering an area of nearly 200 square miles, or 128,000 acres ; on the west side are the Stratford Peaks, while near the centre of the county ebrated Dixville Notch. is the cel- There are many other mountains, which, �399 coos. if located in grand and the southern portion of the State, would lofty, but the towering peak of be called Mount Washington magnitude in this locality. Mountainous regions, in any country, are generally considered no more than a barren waste, but these are an exception to the general For nearly three months, through the sumrule in this country. mer, nearly every mountain pass is teeming with human life. Here among these mountains have been reared some of the largest hotels in the country, which, in elegance of finish and magnitude, would Here are represented all the style vie with any city on the globe. and fashion of society, from the belles of New- York and Boston, eclipses their to the tidy waiter girls of Coos, who pass them their savory dishes ; from the millionaire and man of fashion to the simple fisherman, with his basket on his shoulders, and rod in hand, or the bold mountaineer with his braded staff and hook ready to scale the and brave the dangers of the lofty mountain sides. The numwho visit these mountains and vicinity, through the season, is estimated at not less than 20,000, making a constant population, including help, of 8,000 from two to three months. The amount derived from this source alone is not less than $ 1, 000,000, and these mountains are of more value to the county, than are the rich meadow lands on the Connecticut. Most of the ungranted lands are within the limits of the county, viz. Dartmouth College, Gilmanton and Atkinson Academies Wentworth's Location, Crawford's Grant; also Carlisle No. 1, Webster No. 2, and Hubbard's No. 3. Rivers and Lakes. The Androscoggin and its tributaries water its north-eastern portion the Connecticut and its branches, the most important of which are Hall's, Indian, Mohawk, Upper Ammonoosuc, Israel's and John's rivers, water the western portion, while branches of the Saco and Lower Ammonoosuc water the steeps ber of people ; southern part. A large portion of Umbagog Lake lies in the east- ern section, and the chain of Connecticut Lakes lies in the northern section of the county, and they are the most important bodies Much of the water power remains unimproved. The improved horse water power is 4,449. Boundaries. North-west and north by Canada, east by Maine, south by Carroll and Grafton counties, and west by Vermont. It contains 26 towns, five of which were incorporated in the reign of George III., and the remainder by the State government. Incorof water. �400 coos. porated December 24, 1803, under the name of Coos, which is the Indian name of the Connecticut, and signifies crooked. The Shire towns are Colebrook, in the northern judicial district, and Lancaster, in the southern. Agriculture. It but it is is a little too far north for the raising of much fruit, the best county in the State for grass and grain, and attention given to the growing of livestock. is Some much of the fiuest can be found in Whitefield, and in the The total value of farm pioductions, is $1,395,063 annually; improved land, 120,000 acres, or $ 11.62 to each acre. In Illinois it is $ 10.87 to the acre. farm lands in the State, river towns, on the Connecticut. The manufacturing of lumber is the most extenmore than half of the manufactured products in the county. 2,634,000 clapboards, 21,176,000 shingles and laths, and 86,650,000 feet of boards and dimension timber are annually sawed, and valued at $ 1,427,800. There is flour and meal, % 169- Manufactories. sive business, being 000, leather, $101,000, paper, $40,000, woolens, $ 12,000, starch, $ 143,000, besides, carriages, machine shop and foundry work, and mechanical work, annually produced, the total amounting to over $ 2,582,000. (See tables.) Valuation and Taxation. Assessed valuation, in 1872, $ 4,946,910 — true value, $ 7,420,365. The State, county, was $98,272.95, or 19f mills on the dollar town and school tax —true per cent. 13£ mills. Churches. There are 24 churches, and 23 church ber of seatings, 5,050, or 35 per cent, of its edifices population ; num- —value of church property, $ 49,500. There are 148 Schools. of scholars — boys, 1,954, schools, 11 of girls, 1,749 ; which are graded ; number average attendance at schools through the year, 2,151, or 60 per cent.; average length of schools value of school houses and lots, $ 48,125 for the year, 16 weeks, ; annual amount of money appropriated for school purposes, $ 17, 779, or $ 4.78 to each scholar in the county. Railroads. The White Mountains Eailroad extends from Beth- lehem to Northumberland, and forms a junction with the Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad which extends from Maine line to Vermont line. These lines of roads will convey persons direct to almost any section of the country county 75. ; number miles of railroads in the (See tables.) Miscellaneous. Population in 1870, 14,932 —males, 7,955, fe- �GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE STATE. males, 6.977; foreign, 1,015 crime — natives, 2 support, $ 14,560. ; paupers ; colored, 10 —natives, 80 Number persons convicted ; foreign, 60 ; of deaths for the year, cent.; ; of expense of — 83 males, and number died over 80 years of age, 7, number died with disease of the lungs, 52, 79 females 401 ; or over 4 per or over 32 per cent, of all the deaths. GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE STATE. New-Hampshire is bounded north by Canada East, east by Maine, by the Atlantic Ocean and Massachusetts, south by Massachusetts, and west and north-west by Vermont and Canada East. It is situated between 42° 40' and 45° 16' north latitude, and 70° 35' and 72° 27' longitude west from Greenwich, or 5° 30' and 6° 15 longitude east from Washington. Its extreme length running north and south is 168 miles. Greatest width, measuring south-east v from the easternmost point in the town of Rye due west to the Connecticut River, is 90 miles. North of latitude 43° it gradually decreases in width, and at its northern extremity is only 19 miles wide. The area is 9,280 square miles, or 5,939,200 acres, of which about 100,000 are covered with water. The State is divided into ten counties and 236 towns and besides several grants in Carroll, Grafton and Coos the towns three were incorporated in the reign of Charles during the reign of Gharles II., two under William der Queene Anne, fifteen under George George 86 under George I., cities, counties. III., I., Of one two ununder thirty-seven and 90 under State government. hills, valleys and plains, dotted with silver lakes and lined with sparkling streams. The soil is varied, some being of the best quality, and some more sterile and requirnig more cultivation, but the advantages of a home market largely make up for some of its hard and rough soil, and The II., surface is III., diversified with mountains, there are but few States in the Union, which produce larger crops than New-Hampshire. Its mountain streams furnish some of the best water power in the world, which has built up manufacturing cities and large villages in every section of the to the acre �GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE STATE. 402 Around these villages are fine farms and thrifty farmers, who always find a ready market for all their surplus productions, Their sons and daughters, who do not prefer at advanced rates. agriculture, can find other employments near their own homes, State. either in teaching, mercantile or mechanical to suit the diverse genius of all classes. It work of every variety is a noted fact that the any country with mountains, hills valleys, more diversified plains, lakes and rivers, the more diversified are the people who Nature never designed that live there in their occupations of life. the gifts or ingenuity of all men should be alike, any more than it designed that they should look alike, and if they are placed in a position where there is no chance to receive the rudiments to develop their natural genius, it must always remain latent, and they or the world will never receive any benefit from the gifts which nature has bestowed upon them. The employments af the people of is New-Hampshire which they ; are as varied as the surface of the country in While New-Hampshire manufactures 148 live. differ- ent kinds of goods, Georgia, with three times the population, pro- duces only 65 ; Illinois, tants, produces 210, with eight times the number of inhabi- and Massachusetts 325. If a person's genius not adapted to the profession which he pursues through life, one half of his time is thrown away. Two men are brought up on farms is in Illinois — one is a natural farmer, while the other machinist, but he does not know it, and in those is a natural broad prairies no chance to find it out, so he leads an indolent life all his and is called lazy by his neighbors, while the other man is days, prosperous and happy. If this natural machinist had lived in New England, he would have found out his calling and followed The greater the variety of labor in any country, the more rapid it. there is the accumulation of wealth and the more general the diffusion of among the people. If Illinois, in proportion to its it population, had as many men and women employed as New-Hampshire, it would set 26,360 males and 76,690 females at work who are now lying idle, and are consumers instead of producers, and if paid the same wages as others receive who work in that State, they would earn enough in five years to build and equip all the railroads now running through Illinois. This is enough to show that hills and mountains in any country are no curse to the inhabitants, •but rather a blessing and far preferable to continuous broad plains, if they are fertile and productive. �GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE STATE. 403 Agriculture. As we have said, much of the territory of NewHampshire is unfit for cultivation, being broken in the northern section by lofty mountains, while in the southern portion a large majority of the inhabitants are engaged in manufacturing. The best farming district of the State, or where more of the peo- ple are engaged in agriculture than all the other professions, is in the Connecticut River valley, or the towns bordering on that river, being twenty-five in number, and extending from Hinsdale, Massachusetts line, to Clarksville in Coos County. on Six of these towns, respectively, do a manufacturing business of over $ 350,000, annually, two of them amounting to over $1,200,000 each; but the main business is agriculture, through this valley. In 1870 these twenty-five towns contained a population of 40,4:63 inhabitants, and the area of improved land, including pastures, was 375,820 acres. The intervals and meadows are very rich and productive, but in many places are narrow, and the widest points do not extend more than one mile from the river to the hills, which generally rise quite abrupt, The first fifteen making the finest pastures in the country. towns, from Massachusetts up as far as Bath, pro- duce large crops of corn, but the towns above that point, are too make it a lucrative business. These fifteen towns an- far north to nually produce over 247,000 bushels of corn, or more than onefifth of the corn produced in the State. cellent for sheep, and The hill pastures are ex- this valley contains two-fifths of all the sheep grown in the State, viz. 94,923, the whole number being 248,760. The total value of all kinds of agricultural products annually raised, It is $ 3,759,203, or $ 92.90 to each inhabitant of the valley. this is one of the best farming must be remembered, although districts in the State or country, still there is a large manufacturing done, but State. Many men who less amount of in proportion than the rest of the are rated as farmers do considerable me- The whole amount paid chanical work during the year. chanical labor, annually, is for me- $1,327,000, or about $32.84 to each The number of persons engaged in professional services, trade, and transportation, is 2,500, earning $ 1,500, 000 annually, or $ 37.00 to each person. The total amount annuperson in the district. ally received for labor, including or $ 162.79 to every man, New-Hampshire farm productions, woman and is $6,581,203, child in the valley, on. the side of the river. Probably there are but few districts of this area of territory, �404 GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE STATE. where farming which can equal is occupation of the inhabitants the principal For the information New-Hampshire farmers a few comparisons will be given of other rich farming districts in this country, to show that there are but few localities where the people earn more money than in the Connecticut Valley, and if possible to dispel this false idea that more money can be earned in the West than in New England. Madison County, in Illinois, which contains the city of Alton, is considered and is one of the best farming districts in the State. In 1870 there were 44,131 inhabitants in the county, and 357,000 this district in its resources. of the acres of improved land, annually producing 1,207,181 bushels winter wheat, corn, being six times the amount number bushels of corn raised in of New-Hampshire. The total value of agricul- and 2,127,540 bushels of wheat and nearly double the the whole State tural productions of all varieties was $3,727,000, or $84.41 to each person in the county, it annually pays for mechanical labor 1586,591, or $ 13.29 to each inhabitant. The number of people en- gaged in professional services, trade and transportation is 2,700, and annually earning $ 1,620,000, or $ 36.^2 to each person. The total amount annually received for labor of all professions and including agricultural productions, $ 5,913,789, or 813-4.52 to every in- is habitant, and being $ 28.27 less for each person in the county than in the twenty-five towns in the Connecticut Valley. of Madison county now have a surplus left If the people over their expenditures, and their receipts were as large as in the New-Hampshire district, w ould annually increase this surplus $1,247,583, or enough to build and equip forty miles of railroad. These statements are no fiction, but are taken from official statistics and show conclusively that the great farming districts in Illinois do not compare with it 7 the agricultural district in the Connecticut Valley, in its resources from labor. Windsor County, in the State. in Vermont, is the largest agricultural county It contains a population of 36,063, and has 398,106 acres of improved laud, with an annual production of $ 3,479,098, or $ 96.18 to each person. There is annually paid for mechanical labor, $ 655,495, or $ 18.19 to each person. 2,200 are engaged in and transportation, who annually receive for their services, $ 1,320,000, or $36.90 to every inhabitant in the county. The total amount annually received for labor, induing farm productions, was $ 5,454,593, or $ 151.28 to each person professional business, trade �GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE STATE. and $ 11.51 than the Connecticut less district in 405 New-Hampshire. This valley has the capacity of maintaining a population of 100, 000, when the inhabitants are fully aware that they have the best A railroad passes and finest farming district in the Union. through or near every town except three in the district. In 1872 the people gave in under the law, $ 1,714,607 as money on hand or ' at interest, and in stocks, and the State treasurer returned to their banks in the credit $ 1,246,199 as deposited in the various savings The towns belonging to the Connecticut valley in New Hampshire, are Hinsdale, Chesterfield, Westmoreland and Walpole in Cheshire County Charlestown, Claremont, Cornish and Lebanon, Hanover, Lyme Orford, Plaintield in Sullivan County Piermont, Haverhill, Bath, Monroe, and Littleton in Grafton County Dalton, Lancaster, Northumberland, Stratford, Columbia, Colebrook, Stewartstowu, and Clarksville in Coos County. State. : ; ; There are other fine larming districts in the State, but none as There are ten or twelve towns in the vicinity of Win- extensive. nipiseogee Lake, the larger portion of the it One which are good agricultural towns. ton) in proportion to State, being population, its is number lying south of of these towns, (San born- the best tarming town in the § 172. to each person in town, in its agricultural pro- ductions. The number of acres of improved land, in the State, is 2,334,483 ; wood-land, 1,047,690 acres; value of farms, $ 80,589,313; farming implements, $ 3,459,943 ; total amount annually paid the farms, including board, $2,319,164; on farm lor labor total value of all productions, including betterments, $ 22,473,547, or $ 70.67 to each inhabitant in the State. The number of persons from ten years of age and upwards, engaged in farming, is 54 fuller details, see to each person thus employed. For 46,593, averaging $482. agricul- tural tables. Manufactories. As has been seen in the foregoing pages, the people are largely engaged in manufacturing, and it is increasing rapidly in all sections of the State. It should be remembered that in looking over the value of goods annually produced in the various towns and manufactories, the amount of receipts vary largely from the sum paid for labor, whol- ly through the value of the raw material before it is wo.ked. In about one sixth the value of the whole goods after they are manufactured, boots and shoes over one quarter, cotton goods, labor is �GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE STATE. 406 woolen, nearly one sixth, furniture and carriages, one third, leather tanned, one ninth, lumber, one fourth, flour and meal, one thir- ty-second part, stone dressed, over one half, and cotton prints, one twentieth. For factories in instance, they pay in the cotton and print manu- Dover, for labor, $ 570,000, and annually produce goods viz. prints and cotton cloths, to the value of $ 4,687,000 in the stone yards and ledges at Concord, they pay $ 350,000 for help, ; and sell stone to the towns where grist amount of $ 700,000. It will also be seen, in and lumber mills are the principal manufacto- that the pay is rated small, for the reason that men are not employed through the season, or all the time, consequently, they ries, are only paid for labor done. Cotton Manufactories. The manufacturing of cotton goods, of various kinds, exceeds that of any other business in the State, the sales amounting to 242,955,000 yards valued at $ 30,612,000. The value of goods manufactured, has increased over $ 8,000,0000 within four years. (See tables.) Boots and Shoes. State. This branch is the next largest business in the 4,867 males, and 846 females are employed, who annually receive for their labor, $ 2,721,000 and manufacture 9,588,000 pairs men's and women's boots, shoes and brogans, valued at $ 11,706, 000. Much of the stock for these shoes is cut out in the large bout and shoe manufacturing establishments in Massachusetts, and sent The larginto New-Hampshire to be worked into boots and shoes. er portion of those, made in Rockingham County, come from these (See Rockingham County, also tables.) manufactories. Woolen Goods. Woolen goods come next in the amount of re$ 9,222,000, annually. All kinds of woolen fabrics are manufactured, such as carpets, horse blankets, beavers, tricots, cassimeres, flannels, of all varieties, delaines &c. In Franklin are manceipts, viz. ufactured fancy shirting flannels, of the finest quality, there being The above cotton and do not include cotton and woolen hose manufacwoolen goods nearly thirty different styles or patterns. tured. Iron and Machine Work. Next in order is the iron and ma- chine work, which amounts to over $ 7,500,000 annually. This branch of business has increased very rapidly since 1870, especially in Manchester and Nashua. Lumber. This business is an important branch, and is increasing from year to year, but the worst feature of it is, that the raw �GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE STATE. material exhaustive, aud is statistics are hard pared for market. in many the labor and the lumber pre- In some instances the labor down of the cutting the other cases, it commences The reckoned from is ready for the market, while tree,- till it is the expense of the labor. The lumber disappearing. fast is sum up between to 407 at the mill, which per thousand, price not half is lumber for standing, (especially in the northern section of the State,) is nominal, compared with that of the sawed timber, ready for the whole increase is and in labor, capital, given in as $ 1,209,600 annually, merely sale, and The labor here profit. no doubt, more than There are 762 saw mills in the State, representing a capital of $ 3,272,000, employing 3,392 hands, a part, or whole of the year, who are represented, as annually receiving for their labor, $ 1,209,600, and sawing 6,528,000 clapboards, 69,508,000 shingles and laths, and 305,048,000 feet of boards and falls short, $ 1,000,000 of the true amount. dimension timber valued at $ 5,174,900. This amount includes lumber sawed, planed, and grooved. The next important Tanneries. The number ed, $ 927,000 year, is 693 ; of tanneries ; business the State, is tanning leather. is 71 capital invest- ; number of hands employed, the whole or part of the annual pay-roll, $347,500; value of leather tanned, The currying $ 3,265,100. in business and dressed skins, is about $ 1,720,000 annually. The paper manufactures have increased their business The receipts, at that time, were Paper. over fifty per cent since 1870. $ 1,913,635 at the present time ; it is nearly $ 3,000,000 annually. The number of persons employed Hosiery. in this business, is 295 males, and 880 females; value of goods manufactured, $ 2,016, There are but three States in the Union which exceed New000. Hampshire in this branch of industry. Furniture, Chairs, &c. The (See tables.) receipts from this business, are over $ 2,000,000 annually. The above are some of but there are many the most important branches of industry others that are important, such as flour and sash, blinds, and doors, $ 700,000 meal productions, $ 3,563,400 carriages, of all kinds, freight and passenger cars, $ 650,000 ; ; $ 1,100,000 ; potato starch, $ 400,000 dressed, $ 1,000,000 ; ; harnesses, 3 500,000 musical instruments, $ 200,000 ; ; granite agricultural implements, $ 275,000 &c. The total number of manufactories, of all kinds, in the State, is �GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE STATE. 408 The steam horse power is now rated at 9,262 the improv3,389. ed water power, 69,254; capital invested, $ 42,562,900 males em; ; ployed, 31,409 $ 19,945,500 value of ; annual amount paid for labor, goods manufactured, $ 95,995,500. This females, 16,667 ; all ; an increase, in vajue of goods, of over § 24,000,000, since 1870. Productions of the soil. $ 22,473,547 mechanical laResources. debor $ 19,995,500 stocks and money at interest, $ 10,454,187 is ; ; ; posits in savings banks, in the State, * § 22,132,399 ; stock in trade, The $8,362,586. assessed valuation of the State, in 1872, was These assessments are made on a basis of two-thirds $ 153,187,177. For instance, a town having savings bank deposits of $ 150,000, was only placed at S 100,000 in assigning the proportional tax, which belonged to the of the actual value of the property assessed. several towns to pay as their share of the State tax, on every one thousand dollars raised. This is expressly against the law, provided for in the assessment of property for taxes, but a constant ing practice goes far ahead of any The 919; total total 768,582.73 75 number in 1873, ; of ratable polls, in the State, in 1872, was 82, town debts ; total it in the State, over available assets, ; engaged ; the total State debt, in 1872, in 1873, $ 4,132,160.82. Professional Business, &c. shire, was $4, tax committed to the collectors was $ 2,610,263. was S 2,376,495.03 was $ 4,138,124.26 and grow- New-Hampshire Statute Law. in professional In 1870, there were in business, New-Hamp- trade and transportation, 27,046 persons, or 85 per cent, of the population. This class consists of clergymen, physicians, lawyers, bankers, teachers, of every pro- merchants, peddlers, soldiers of U. S. army, hotel keepers, fession, clerks, booi-c-keepers, day laborers, hucksters, railroad and express managers, and their employees, telegraph operators, a basis, call their pay each at S 600 per annum, and to $ 16,227,600. if This is is &c. As would amount much higher, The stock and money at in- a low estimate, and might be the actual figures could be obtained. terest sailors, it probably over $ 20,000.000, for it depends wholly on the statement of those persons holding them, and they use the argu- ment that other people are not taxed on the full value of their property. New-Hampshire have over $ 10,000,000 deposited in the This takes out of New-Hampshire $100,000 as taxes, anil places $75,000 in the treasury of Massachusetts. The people of New-Hampshire have always catered to the interests of the Bay State. * It is estimated, that the people of TBrious savings banks in Massachusetts. �RAILROADS. The Total Income. (including farm $ 19,995,500 ; total income of productions, 409 people in the State, all the $ 22,473,547 mechanical ; deposits in savings banks, S 1,328,000 ; labor, on on deposits in savings banks professional services, etc., $ 16,227,600 ; interest on stocks, bonds, and money at out of the State, $ 60 ^,000 ; interest, $ 1,200,000 $ 61,824,644, or % 200 to each person in is ) ; interest the State, and over $ 748 to eyery ratable poll. No State west of the Alleghany Mountains has as large a re- source, in proportion to its population, as New-Hampshire, by over $ 15 to each inhabitant, and the great commercial State of York is cities of lars to The no better. New- resources of New-Jersey, between the New- York and Philadelphia, fall short more than ten two dol- each person in the State. RAILROADS. Thirty-five years ago there was not a length of railway track in New-Hampshire. way At that date no iron horse had ever wound its beside her river banks or through her mountain passes, and his had never echoed through her deep, dark forests but day nearly every hamlet in the State can hear the clarion sound of the locomotive and see the white, curling smoke as it hovers o'er shrill whistle ; to the track of the swift passing train. New-Hampshire has now, 1874, over 890 miles of railroad, owned by thirty-two corporate companies, and built at an expense of over S 30,000,000. As a the general thing, the railroads of this State have been undei management of respectable and business men, who have not pocketed the stock nor profits of the roads, at the expense of the stock-holders. It may be true that some roads have been built at a greater expense than what the business on them will pay, and the may have depreciated in value, but the only parties that have made any money by it are the public, and the people in the towns stocks through which such roads pass. There have never been any such bare-faced swindles in this State, in rail-road speculations, as those perpetrated on the noted, staid, and industrious people of Vermont, where the whole expense of the first construction of their roads, �410 RAILROADS. has been squandered, or found its way into the pockets of better fitted to grace the cells of a State's prison than the men manage- ment of auy railroad. The following gives the standing and number of miles of rail-road and the towns through which they pass or touch. There may be some errors in stating all the towns, for in many instances it touches the town but a few rods, while in others it lacks but that distance. Ashuelot Railroad. This road extends from Keene to South Vernon, Vermont. It leaves Keene and passes through Swanzey, Winchester and Hinsdale. Distance in New-Hampshire, 23 miles. Miles annually run by passenger trains, 15,995 by freight trains, ; 32,150 miles. This road is leased to the Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railway. Grand Trunk Railway, of Canada, for the term of 999 years; and leads from Portland, Maine, to Montreal, Canada. It passes in New-Hampshire through the towns of Shelburn, Gorham, Berlin, south-east corner of Dummer, Stark, Northumberland and Stratford on the Connecticut river. Whole distance in the State, 52 miles. Miles run by all trains, 885,313 annually. Extends from Boston Boston and Maine Railroad. to South Berwick, Maine, 74 miles, thence on the Boston and Maine Extension to Portland. In this State, it passes through the towns of Atkinson, Plaistow, Newton, Kingston, East Kingston, Exeter, South Newmarket, Newmarket, Durham, Madbury, Dover, Rollinsford Great Falls branch, and Somersworth, distance about 35 miles. 3 miles. Annual receipts from passengers, $ 1,092,600, freight, — $ 813,000, mails, $ 14,000, rents, $ 43,000. R Extends from Concord, Boston, Concord and Montreal tilroad. through Canterbury, Northfield, Tilton, Belmont, Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, New-Hampton, Ashland, north corner of Bridgewater, Plymouth, south-west corner of Campton, Rumney, Wentworth, Warren, south-west corner of Benton, Haverhill to Wells River, Vermont, distance, 93 miles. This is road, under one control, in the State, the longest continued line of and Receipts— from passengers, $231,000, is well managed. freight, $417,000, mails, $ 10,000, express, $ 8,000. Extends from Bellows Falls, in Vermont, Westmoreland, south-west corner of Surry, Cheshire Railroad. through Walpole, Keene, Rindge Marlborough, Troy, Fitzwilliam, to Winchendon, Mass. Whole south-west corner of length of road, 53 miles; �411 KAILROADS. in New-Hampshire, about 42 J This road miles. is the connecting link between Burlington (through Rutland) and Boston. The num- ber of passengers carried one mile on this road, in 1872, was 6,139, 685 tons of freight, one mile, 22,909,589. ; year, from all sources, $824,763.34 Concord Railroad. sett, ; Total receipts, for the total expenses, $ 640,912.16. Extends from Concord, through Bow, Hook Manchester, Bedford, Merrimack to Nashua, 35 miles. road has two tracks, and is Thi& one of the best lines in the country for the distance, the annual receipts amounting to over $ 1,040,000, and the expenses, $ 688,226. The number of passengers carried one mile, 13,333,060. Contoocook River Railroad. Henniker to Extends from Hopkinton, through Hillsborough Bridge, distance, 15 miles. Receipts, $ 44,000, expenses, % 30,000. Concord and Portsmouth Railroad. Extends from Concord, through Pembroke, Allenstown, Hooksett, Manchester, Auburn, Candia, Raymond, Epping, South Newmarket, Stratham, Green- land and Portsmouth, distance, 58 miles. This road is run in conand under the management of the Concord Railroad, and its cars are run over their track through Hooksett. Dover and Winnipiseogee Railroad. Extends from Dover, through Rochester, Farmington, New-Durham to Alton Bay, where it connects with Steamboats to various points on Lake Winnispeogee. The whole length of road is 28J miles. It is under the management of the Boston and Maine Railroad. Eastern Railroad, in New-Hampshire. This, with the Eastern Railroad of Massachusetts, and the Portland, Saco and Portsmouth, connects Boston with Portland, distance, 107 miles, That portion in New-Hampshire is 16 miles, and extends through Seabrook, Hampton Falls, Hampton, North Hampton, Greeuland, west corner of Rye, and Portsmouth. nection, with Peterborough and Shirley Railroad. The length of this road, in New-Hampshire, is about 91 miles, and extends from Massachusetts line through Mason, south border of Wilton to Greenville. It is managed by the Fitchburg Railroad. Manchester and Lawrence Railroad. Extends from Manchester, through Londonderry, Derry, Windham, Salem, to Lawrence, MasThe distance in this State, is about 22£ sachusetts 26 miles. — miles. Receipts of the road, $ 177,000 managed by the Concord Railroad. ; expenses, $ 76,000. It is �412 RAILROADS. Manchester and North Weare Railroad. Extends from Manchesto Weare, 19 miles. It is under the management of the Concord Railroad. Merrimack and Connecticut River Railroad. Extends from Concord, through Hopkinton, Warner, the southern portion of Sutton through Goffstown, north-east corner of New-Boston, ter, to Bradford, 27 miles. It is managed by Receipts, $ 131,000 the Northern Railroad. ; expenses, $ 101,000. This road together with the Sugar River, and Contoocook Valley Railroad, have been formed into one corporation, called the Concord and Claremont (N. H.) Railroad. Monadnock Railroad. Extends from Winchendon, Mass., to Its length, in New-Hampshire, is 13J miles, and extends through Rindge, Jaffrey and Peterborough. This is a new road with no through connection on any of the great lines, but it now pays more than the running expenses. Mount Washington Railroad. This road extends from the base of the White Mountains, to the summit of Mount Washington, Peterborough, 15| miles. It has been built at about three miles. 000, and like now pays more than running any other road of a visit to the mountains. is Fare is un- its track in the itself and worthy up and down, $ 4. This is a new road, and the a novelty in — up, $ Nashua, Acton and Boston Railroad. cars went over The track in the world, and, together with the invention of the brakes to hold the train, first an expense of nearly $ 200, expenses. summer 3. of 1873. It forms a con- necting link, which gives a direct railroad communication between northern and central New-Hampshire, with Providence, New-Bedford and other cities in that section of Massachusetts and Island. in It is New-Hampshire. Nashua and Lowell. a quarter of which double track and is is It may Extends to Lowell, fourteen miles, five from Nashua to Massachusetts line. and It has a one of the best managed roads in the State. Cost of road, $ 737,000 % 521,000. Rhode nearly twenty miles in length, about five of which are ; annual receipts, be necessary to $ 603,000 state, that the ; expenditures Wilton, Stony Brook, Salem and Lowell, and Lowell and Lawrence railroads are managed by the Nashua and Lowell, and the above is the total receipts and expenditures, of Nashua and Rochester. all these roads. A new road now being built, and It extends from Nashua, through Hudson, north- ern part of Pelham, Windham, Deny, Hampstead, Saudown, Fre- nearly finished. �413 RAILROADS. mout, Epping, Lee, Barrington to Rochester, about forty-eight miles. Northern Railroad. Extends from Concord, through Boscawen, Franklin, Andover, Wilmot, Danbury, Grafton, south-west corner of Orange, Canaan, north-west corner of Enfield and Lebanon to White Vermont length of road, 69£ miles. owned by the Northern, extends from FrankAnnual receipts, through Hill to Bristol, thirteen miles. River Junction, The lin, 8 706,000 748 in Hartford, ; Bristol Branch, ; expenses, $ 545,000. Passengers carried one mile, 8,060, freight carried one mile, 25,057,849 lbs. ; Extends from East Wilton, through Peterborough Railroad. Lyndeborough and Greenfield to Peterborough, about 16J miles. It is now being built, and nearly completed. Portland and Ogdensburg. Extends from Portland, Maine, and cars run to Upper Bartlett, seventy-two miles, of which twenty-two are in New-Hampshire, running from Maine line, through Conway to Bartlett. When completed it will extend through the White Mountain passes, through Carroll, Whitefield and Dalton to the Connecticut River. Portland and Rochester. Extends from Portland to Rochester, only three miles of the road being within the limits of New-Hamp- shire. Portsmouth and Dover. ed ; Is now being built, and nearly complet- extends from Portsmouth, through Newington to Dover, eleven miles. Portsmouth, Great Falls and Con-way. Extends from the Great Falls Junction, on the Eastern Railroad, in Maine, to North Conway. In New-Hampshire it runs from Great Falls, through Rochester, Milton, Wakefield, Ossipee, Madison to North Conway, six- ty-five miles. Suncook Valley Railroad. Extends from Hooksett, through Al17* miles. The road is under the management of the Concord Railroad. Sugar River Railroad. Extends from Bradford, through Newbury, Sunapee and Newport to Claremont Junction, on the Sullivan Railroad, 29 miles. It is managed by the Northern Railroad. lenstown and Epsom to Pittsfield, Extends from Windsor, Vt., through. CornClaremont and Charlestown to Bellows Falls, Vt., 26 miles. It operated by the Central Vermont Railroad Co., at an annual rent Sullivan Railroad. ish, is of $ 25,000. Receipts, $210,000 ; expenses, $ 151,000. �414 RAILROADS. Extends from Woodville, in Haverthrough Bath, Lisbon, Littleton, Bethlehem, Whitefield, Dal- White Mountain Railroad. hill, ton and Lancaster to Northumberland, and forms a junction with The length of the road, managed by the Boston, Concord the Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad. completed, is 42 miles. It is and Montreal Railroad. Wilton Railroad. Extends from Nashua, through the southwest corner of Merrimack, southern part of Amherst and Milford to East Wilton, 15£ miles. The road is under the control of the Nashua and Lowell Railroad. Extends from Wolfeborough, Woljeborough Branch Railroad. through Brookfield to Wakefield, and forms a junction with the Great Falls and Conway Railroad. The length of the road is 12 The cars commiles, and it is managed by the Eastern Railroad. menced running over the track in 1872. Worcester and Nashua. This road extends from Worcester to Nashua, and is the connecting line from Central New-Hampshire It is forty-six miles to New York City, Albany, Niagara Falls, &c. in length, of which about six and one half miles, are in New-Hamprunning through the south-east corner of Hollis, to Nashua. shire ; The length of all the Railroads in the State finished, or nearly completed, in January, 1874, is Ashuelot, Atlantic & 131 52 Lawrence, Boston, Concord & Montreal, .. 93 Boston & Maine with Gt. F. B.* 38 St. Ports., Gt. Falls 28£ Suncook Valley, Sugar River, 48 . . . & Conway, .82£ 9£ 164 22 3 11 . . .65 17£ 22£ Sullivan County, 19 White Mountain, 29 26 42 27 Wilton, 15£ 131 Wolfeborough, Worcester & Nashua, 12 16 Eastern, & Lawrence, & North Weare, Merrimack & Conn. River, Manchester Manchester Monadnock, Mount Washington, Nashua & Acton, Nashua & Lowell, is Rochester, 58 35 line, & 15 421 Concord, Contoocook, Concord & Portsmouth, Dover & Winnipiseogee, * This road Nashua Northern & Bristol Branch, Peterborough & Shirley, Peterborough, Portland & Ogdensburg, Portland & Rochester Portsmouth & Dover, Cheshire, Maine nearly as follows, officially called as only twenty-five miles. . . 3 6£ 41 5£ 893 running in New-Hampshire, from Massachusetts line It is about thirty-five miles. to �THE PRESS OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 415 THE PRESS OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE Daniel Fowle, the printer in first Boston to Portsmouth day, October 7, 1756. ; number bearing date ThursThis paper when laid open measured seven- New-Hampshire Gazette, the the New-Hampshire, came from October and established in 1756, early in by ten. Mr. Fowle had deeply first teen inches first felt the pangs of a stifled press editorial breathed forth that ple are entitled to, his — liberty in a free country, if and all peo- and which the newspaper press of this country He says: "As the press always claims enjoying to-day. is ; freedom of speech, which it is presumed, that none will be offended, the paper discovers that spirit of freedom which so remarkably prevails in the English Nation." From this small paper commenced the foundation upon which In 1850, there were puband periodicals with a circulation of 19,700, and annually issuing 1,024,400 copies in i860 the number of papers, &c, had increased to thirty-eight, with a circulation of 60,236, and issuing annually, 3,067,552 copies, in the press of this State stands to-day. lished in the State, twenty newspapers ; 1870, there were fifty-one papers and annually &c, with a in this State keeps far ahead in the circulation of 173,919, This shows that the press issuing, 7,237,588 copies. march of progress and im- provement, compared with other branches of industry. The circulation of newspapers &c, in New-Hampshire, is equal United States to one for every person in the State, while in the it is only equal to one for every two persons. NEWSPAPERS PUBLISHED IN THE STATE. Amherst— Farmer's Cabinet, published every Wednesday. EstabE. D. Boylston, Publisher and Editor. Canaan East—The Canaan Reporter, published every Friday. C. O Barney, Editor and Proprietor. CLAREMONT-^The National Eagle, published every Saturday. Established in 1834 T. J. Lasier, Publisher and Editor. lished in 1802 ; ; �THE PRESS OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 416 Claremont—Northern Advocate, lished in 1840; J. published every Tuesday. Estab- Weber, Publisher and Editor. Claremont—The Compendium, published Bi-weekly. Established H. Story, Publisher and Editor. Colebrook Northern Sentinel, published every Friday. Established in 1870; Albert Barker, Publisher and Editor. Concord Concord Daily Monitor, published every evening, except Sunday, and Independent Statesman, published every Thursday. Monin 1870; S. — — . Statesman Building. xtor Established in 1863; lican Press Association ; Weekly, in 1823, Published by The Repub- Edward A. Jenks, Manager. Concord—The Daily Patriot, published every evening, except Sunday. New-Hampshire Patriot, published every Wednesday. Established Daily in 1839 Weekly, C Published by E. and G. G. Bailey. every Thursday. Established in 1868; Charles C. Pearson & Co., Editors and Proprietors. Concord Prohibition Herald, published every Tuesday. Established in 1870; Rev. O. H. Jasper, Editor. Published by C. L. Millen. Dover Dover Enquirer, published every Thursday. Established in 1827; J. R. Varney J. T. S. Libbey, Editors; Libbey & Co., Publishers. Dover Foster's Democrat, published every Saturday. Established in 1871; J. L. Foster Editor; George J. Foster, &*Co. Publishers. Dover Dover Gazette, published every Friday. Established in 1826; Edwin A. Hill, Publisher and Editor. Dover The Morning Star, published every Wednesday. Established in 1826; George E. Day, Editor; I. D. Stewart, Publisher. Dover Dover Local Record, published monthly. Established in 1870 E. O. Foss, Publisher and Editor. Exeter Exeter News- Letter, published every Friday. Established in 1881 Hon. Charles H. Bell, Editor; Charles Marseille*, Publisher and ; Concord—The in 1809. People, published — — — ; — — — — ; ; Proprietor. �THE PRESS OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. ' v 417 W«*u Journal Office, in Burleigh's Block. Franklin— Merrimack Journal, published every Thursday. M. B. Goodwin, Editor. Gkeat Falls Great Falls Journal, published every Saturday. Established in 1867 Edwin Fernald, Publisher and Editor. Hanover The Anvil, published every Thursday. Established in 1873; Edited by members of Junior Class, Dartmouth. — ; — Hillsborough — Hillsborough Bridge Messenger, published every Established in 1869; William M. Sargent, Publisher and Thursday. Editor. Hinsdale — Star Spangled Banner, published monthly. Established H. E. Hunter, Editor, Hunter & Co., Publishers. Hinsdale Hinsdale Mirror, published quarterly. Martin & Co., Editors and Proprietors. in 1863: — — — Keene Cheshire Republican, published every Saturday. Established in 1827; Julius N. Morse, Publisher and Editor. Keene New-Hampshire Sentinel, published every Thursday. Established in 1799; T. C. Rand, Editor; Sentinel Printing Company, Proprietors; C. J. Woodward, Treasurer. Keene The United States, published every Saturday. Established in 1873; H. C. Bartlett, Publisher. Laconia Laconia Democrat, published every Thursday. Established in 1849; O. A. J. Vaughan, Publisher and Editor. Lake Village Lake Village Times, published every Saturday. Established in 1868; Martin A. Haynes, Publisher and Editor. Lancaster Coos Republican, published every Tuesday. Established in 1855; Coos Republican Association, Publishers and Editors. Lancaster Independent Gazette, published every Wednesday. Established in 1871; Emerson, Hartshorn & Co., Publishers and Editors. Lebanon Granite State Free Press, published every Friday. Established in 1844 E. H. Cheney, Publisher and Editor. Littleton White Mountain Republic, published every Thursd'y. Established in 1867 Furber, Publisher and Editor. Geo. — — — — — ; — ; C �THE PRESS OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 418 Loudon Ridge—Household Messenger, Isaac S. French, lished in 1867; M. published monthly. D., Editor; Estab- Messenger Association, Publishers. Loudon Ridge—National in 1866; & Smith Gazette, published quarterly. Established an advertising sheet. Co., Publishers and Editors; Manchester. Manchester Mirror and American, published every evening, except Sunday and Mirror and Farmer, published every Sat urday. John B. Clai-ke, Publisher and Editor. Manchester Manchester Union, published every evening, except Sunday; and Union Democrat, published every Tuesday. Established ; — Daily in 1863 Weekly, ; in 1850 ; Campbell and Hanscom, Publishers and Editors. Manchester— "New-Hampshire Journal of Music, published monthly. Established in 1871 I. S. Whitney, Publisher and Editor. Established December 30, 1873; Mieford Milford Enterprise. George E. Foster, Editor and Proprietor. Nashua. Nashua Telegraph, published every evening, except Sunday and New-Hampshire Telegraph, published every Saturday. Es tablished Daily in 1869; Weekly in 1832; Moore and Langley, Publish; — ; ers and Editors. NAsnuA— Nashua Gazettee and Hillsboro Co. Advertiser, published Established in 1826; B. B. and F. P. Whittemore, every Thursday. Publishers and Editors. Also Daily. Newport New-Hampshire Argus and Spectator, published every Friday. Established in 1824 Carlton and Harvey, Publishers and Ed- — ; itors, Peterborough—Peterborough Transcript, published every Thursday Farnum and Scott, Publishers and Editors. Pittsfield Weekly Star, published every Saturday. Established in Established in 1848; — — John C. Cashman, Publisher and Editor. Portsmouth Portsmouth Chronicle, published every morning, except Sunday, and New-Hampshire Gazette, published every Thursday. Established Daily in 1852; Weekly in 1756; Marston and Freeman, Pub1872; lishers and Editors. Portsmouth — Portsmouth Times, published every evening, except Sunday, and States and Union, published every Friday. Established Daily in 1868 Weekly in 1863 Thayer and Guppy, Publishers and ; ; Editors. Portsmouth—Portsmouth Journal, published every Saturday. EsBrewster, Publisher and Editor. Rochester Rochester Courier, published every Friday. Established in 1864; Charles W. Folsom, Publisher and Editor. Rochester Monthly Miscellany and Monthly Echo. Strafford Corner Monthly Miscellany, published monthly. Established in 1866; George G. Berry, Publisher and Editor. Woi.feborough Granite State News, published every Monday. Established in 1860; Charles H. Parker, Publisher and Editor tablished in 1793; Lewis — — — — W. �419 NATIONAL BANKS. NATIONAL BANKS. The first National Banks established since the commencement of the rebellion of 1861, were in 1863. In October, 1863, there were 66 National Banks; in 1864, 508; in 1865, 1,513; in 1866, 1,644; in 1867, 1,642; in 1868, 1,644; in 1869,1,617; in 1870,1,615; in 1871, 1,767; in 1872,1,919. In 1863, the loans and discounts were $5,466,088; in 1872, it had swelled to the large amount in all the banks, in 1872, The law provided of $872,520,164. The capital invested was $479,629,000. to establish these National Banks is that the United States Treasury a certain amount of United States bonds, and the government will issue to them, 90 per cent, of the amount deposited, in paper bank notes, and guarantee to the public the faithful redemption of The banks receive the inthe notes thus issued, whenever required. terest specified on the bonds besides what they receive from the paper currency, which they loan to the public; and this, together with what they receive on money deposited for safe keeping, makes parties desiring such bank, shall deposit in the a very lucrative business, considering the actual capital invested. This national banking business, is managed by the United States Comptroller of the Currency. �420 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR STATEMENT, Showing the names of National Banks in New- Hampshire, Capital. TOWNS. Charlestown, their Officers and �SAVINGS BANKS. 421 SAVINGS BANKS. Considerable space has been devoted relative to the standing of the several savings banks in the State, as to their present condition and banks, There are no money institutions their officers. which State, in so many in the people have an interest, as in the savings now numbering over 95,000 depositors, with $29,671,114.18 on deposit. They have increased from twenty-one banks, in 1858, to sixty-one, in 1873, having at the first date, 23,463 depositors, with $ 3,588,658.23 on deposit. They were first established as beneficent institutions, to protect the small funds of the earnings of farmers and laborers, who widows and orphans, and receive a trifle more than These savings banks fully establish the they expend. theory of cooperation, and what can be done by it in any branch of busiNo private money monopoly can stand for a ness in the State. moment beside these banks, controled by, 95,000 persons, who own this vast amount of money, nearly all of which has been accumulated within the past fifteen years, and enough to build, and stock, all the cotton factories in the State. Properly conducted savings banks, are an immense advantage to They aggregate small and idle sums, and help up towns in the vicinity where they are located, the spare change is collected, and sent out of the State, the community. largely to build but if all there is a question about the practical benefit of such institutions. It should be remembered that high usury, for money loaned, incurs greater risks. ALTON SAVINGS BANK—ALTON. Charter expires Incorporated 1869. 1889. President Henry Hurd. Treasurer Amos L. Rollins; salary, not fixed; bond, $25,000 copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. — AMOSKEAG SAVINGS BANK—MANCHESTER. Incorporated 1852. President Treasurer Charter perpetual. Moody Currier. Moody Currier salary, $3,800; bond, $ 150,000— a copy on file in office of Secretary of State. Clerks— George B. Chandler, Cashier; C. M. Currier, Teller; G. L. of which ; is Hadley, Book-keeper. ASHLAND SAVINGS BANK—ASHLAND. Incorporated 1872. Charter perpetual. President -Nathaniel Batchelder. Secretary Jonathan F. Keyes salary, $ 200 bond, $25,000 of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. ; ; —a copy �SAVINGS BANKS. 422 ASHUELOT SAVINGS BANK—WINCHESTER. Charter expires 1875. Incorporated 1855. President—Everson Cook. Treasurer—ElleryAlbee; salary, $200; bond, $50,000—a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. BELKNAP SAVINGS BANK—LACONIA. Charter, 20 years. Incorporated 1868. President— John L. Perley, Treasurer—Benjamin P. Gale; salary, $800; bond, $40,000— a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. CARROLL COUNTY SAVINGS BANK—WOLFEBOROUGH. Charter expires 1877. Incorporated 1857. President—Blake Folsom. Treasurer John M. Brackett; salary, $1,300; bond, $45,000 copy of which is on file in Office of Secretary of State. — CHESHIRE PROVIDENT INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS—KEENE. Incorporated 1833. Charter expires 1893. President— Wm. P. Wheeler. Treasurer—Geo. Tilden; salary, $1,500; bond, $100,000—a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. BANK—MANCHESTER. CITY SAVINGS Incorporated 1859. Charter pei'petual. Joseph Kidder. Treasurer—E. W. Harrington; salary, $2,000; bond, President of which Clerks is on file $50,000—a copy in office of Secretary of State. —Daniel W. Lane, E. W. Harrington, CITY SAVINGS jr., paid by treasurei. BANK—NASHUA. Incorporated 1863. Charter expires 1883. President—E. P. Emerson. Treasurer E. H. Spaulding; salary, $2,500; bond, $ of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. Clerk— L. Farnsworth; salary, $ 1,500. — —a copy 100,000 CONNECTICUT RIVER SAVINGS BANK—CHARLESTOWN. Incorporated 1831. Samuel Webber. George Olcott President Treasurer which is ; on file Charter perpetual. salary, $ 700 ; —a copy of bond, $ 35,000 in office of Secretary of State. CHINA SAVINGS BANK— SUNCOOK. Incorporated 1869. Charter expires 1889. Natt Head. President —a copy Treasurer— C. F. P. Hildreth; salary, $300; bond, $25,000 is on file in office of Secretary of State. of which CONWAY SAVINGS BANK— CONWAY. Incorporated 1869. Charter perpetual. —J. B. Shackford. President Treasurer—Leavitt H. Eastman; salary, $150; bond, $25,000— copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. �423 SAVINGS BANKS. COCHECO SAVINGS BANK— DOVER. Incorporated 1872. Charter expires 1892. President—William B. Wiggins. Treasurer—John C. Plumek; salary to be fixed; bond, $25,000— copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. Clerks Harrison Haley, Henry H. Hough. — DARTMOUTH SAVINGS BANK—HANOVER. Charter expires 1880. Incorporated 1860. Daniel Blaisdell. Treasurer—N. S. Huntington President ; of which is on file salary, $900; bond, $35,000—a copy in office of Secretary of State. DERRY SAVINGS BANK— DERRY. Incorporated 1870. President?—J. Charter expires 1890. W. Noyes. Treasurer—David Currier salary, $250; bond, $25,000—a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. ; DOVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK—DOVER. Incorporated 1856. Charter expires 1876. Oliver Wyatt. Treasurer— Calvin Hale; salary, $1,100; bond, $40,000—a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. President —Isaac F. Abbot — no bonds. Clerk EXETER SAVINGS BANK—EXETER. Incorporated 1851. Woodbridge Odlin. —N. Appleton Shute, President Treasurer of which Clerk is on file Charter perpetual. —a copy (absconded;) bond, $ 25,000 in office of Secretary of State. —Nathaniel Shute. FARMINGTON SAVINGS BANK— FARMINGTON. Incorporated 1868. Charter twenty years. President— G. M. Herring. Treasurer—Thomas F.Cooke; salary $600; bond, $25,000—a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. FRANCESTOWN SAVINGS BANK— FRANCESTOWN Incorporated 1868. President Treasurer Charter expires George S. Peavy. Thomas B. Bradford; copy of which is on file 1888. salary, $500; bond, $25,000 — in office of Secretary of State. FRANKLIN SAVINGS BANK— FRANKLIN. Incorporated 1869. Charter expires 1889. Austin F. Pike. Treasurer—N. H. Sanborn salary, $ 1,000 which is on file in office of Secretary of State. President ; ; bond, $ 35,000—a copy of FITZWILLIAM SAVINGS BANK—FITZWILLIAM. Incorporated 1871. Charter perpetual. President Stephen Batcheller. Treasurer Milton Chaplin; salary not fixed; bond, $25,000— copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. �424 SAVINGS BANKS. GONIC SAYINGS BANK—ROCHESTER. — Incorporated 1864. Charter expires 1884. President Charles A. Foss. Treasurer Nicholas V. Whitehouse; salary, $200; bond, $25,000 a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. GORHAM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK— GORHAM. Incorporated 1872. Charter expires 1892. Warren Noyes. Treasurer—R. F. Ingalls; salary, $100; bond, $25,000—a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. President IONA SAVINGS BANK—TILTON. Incorporated 1870. Asa P. Cate. Treasurer— William T. Cass; Charter perpetual. President of which is on file bond, $25,000—a copy salary, $300; in office of Seeretai-y of State. KEENE FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK—KEENE. Incorporated 1868. Charter perpetual. President Samuel Woodward. Treasurer -O. G. Dort; salary, $900; bond, $50,000— a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. LACONIA SAVINGS BANK— LACONIA Incorporated 1831. Charter perpetual. President Albert G. Folsom. Treasurer Woodbury L. Melcher; salary, $1,000; bond, $40,000 a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. — LAKE VILLAGE SAVINGS BANK— LAKE VILLAGE. Incorporated 1864. Chartered for twenty years. Benjamin Cole. President Treasurer—Thomas Ham; salary, $300; bond, $25,000—a copy, of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. LEBANON SAVINGS BANK— LEBANON. Incorporated 1869. President Treasurer William S. Charter expires 1889. Ela. — Edward A. Kendrick; salary, $1,000; bond, $55,000 copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. Clerk Amelia L. Foster. — LITTLETON SAVINGS BANK— LITTLETON. Incorpoi'ated 1868. John Farr. Treasurer— Oscar C. Hatch; Charter expires 1888. President of which is on file bond, $25,000— a copy salary, $300; in office of Secretary of State. LOAN AND TRUST SAVINGS BANK—CONCORD. Incorporated 1872. Charter perpetual. President Jonathan E. Sargent. Treasurer John V. Barron salary not fixed bond, $50,000 of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. Clerks Henry J. Crippen, Geo. A. Fernald. ; — ; —a copy �425 SAVINGS BANKS. MANCHESTER SAVINGS BANK—MANCHESTER. Charter perpetual. Incorporated 1846. Newell. Treasurer— Nathan Parker; salary, William President of which on is file P. $3,800; bond, $ 125,000—a copy in office of Secretary of State. Clerks— Charles E. Balch, E. H. Paine, W. M. Parker, paid by Treasurer. MASON VILLAGE SAVINGS BANK—MASON. Charter expires 1890. Incorporated 1870. Samuel Haines. Treasurer— Frank B. Heald; President of which is on file salary, bond, $25,000— a copy ; in office of Secretary of State. MECHANIC'S SAVINGS BANK—NASHUA. Incorporated 1869. Charter expires 1889. President Henry Parkinson. Treasurer Cornelius V.Dearborn; salary, $1,200; bond, $50,000 a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. Clerk Frederick A. Eaton, paid by Treasurer. — — MEREDITH VILLAGE SAVINGS BANK—MEREDITH. Incorporated 1869. Charter for twenty years. President Joseph W. Lang. Treasurer Seneca A. Ladd; salary, $300, including office room } bond, $25,000 a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. — MERRIMACK COUNTY SAVINGS BANK—CONCORD. Incorporated 1867. Charter expires 1887. President Lyman D. Stevens. Treasurer John Kimp.all salary not fixed bond, $ 50,000 of which is on file in office of Secretai'y of State. Clerk Frank P. Andrews, salary, $40 per month. —a ; ; copy — MERRIMACK RIVER SAVINGS BANK—MANCHESTER. President Incorporated 1858. Smith. Charter expires 1878. Waterman Treasurer— Frederick Smyth salary, $4,000 bond, $ 100,000 is on file in office of Secretary of State. W. R. Walker, Joshua S. Morrill, paid by Treasurer. ; ; — a copy of which Clerks — MILFORD FIVE CENTS SAVINGS INSTITUTION—MILFORD. Incorporated 1859. Charter expires 1879. President William B. Towne. Treasurer Gilbert Wadleigh salary, $800; bond, $45,000 of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. —a copy ; MONADNOCK SAVINGS BANK—EAST JAFFREY. Incorporated 1869. President Treasurer which is on Charter perpetual. Oscar S. Bradley. Peter Upton; salary, $100; bond, file $25,000 in office of Secretary of State. NASHUA SAVINGS BANK—NASHUA. Incorporated 1854. Charter perpetual. —a copy of �426 SAVINGS BANKS. President^-ISAAC Spalding. Treasurer Edward Spalding; salary, $4,000; bond, $75,000 copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. Clerk G. F. Andrews, $ 1,500 included in treasurer's salary. — — NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK— CONCORD. Incorporated 1867. Charter expires 1887. George A. Pillsbury. Treasurer—William W. StorrS; President copy of which is on file bond, $ 100,000— salary, $3,000; in office of Secretai-y of State. NEW HAMPSHIRE SAVINGS BANK— CONCORD. Charter perpetual. Incoi-porated 1830. Joseph B. Walker. Treasurer— Charles W. Sargent salary, $ 1,500 copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. Clerk—William P. Fiske salary, $ 400. President ; bond, $80,000— ; ; NEW IPSWICH SAVINGS BANK— NEW IPSWICH. Charter perpetual. Incorporated 1849. President James Chandler. Treasurer—W. A. Preston; salary, $300; bond, $ 30,000—a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. NEWMARKET SAVINGS BANK—NEWMARKET. Perpetual charter. Incoi-porated 1832. President— George W. Kittredge. Treasurer—David Murrat salary, $ 150 bond, $ 25,090 which is on file in office of Secretary of State. ; ; —a copy of NEWPORT SAVINGS BANK—NEWPORT. Incorporated 1868. Charter expires 1888. Dexter Richards. Treasurer— Frederick W. Lewis; President bond, $50,000— salary, $1,000; copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. Clerk John Towne, paid by treasurer. — NORWAY PLAINS SAVINGS BANK—ROCHESTER. Charter perpetual. Incorporated 1851. John Mc Duffee. Treasurer— Franklin Mc Duffee President ; salary, $1,500; — bond, $50,000 copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. Clerk George Mc Duffee, paid by treasurer. — OSSIPEE VALLEY TEN CENTS SAVINGS Incorporated 1868. BANK—FREEDOM. Charter expires 1888. President—Josiah Thurston. Treasurer—Elias Towt le; salary, $125; bond, $25,000—a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. PETERBOROUGH SAVINGS BANK—PETERBOROUGH. Incorporated 1843. Charter perpetual. President Albert Smith. Treasurer Mortier L. Morrison; salary, $1,000; bond, $75,000 copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. — �427 SAVINGS BANKS. PENACOOK SAVINGS BANK—FISHERVILLE. Charter expires 1889. Incorporated 1869. President—Henry H. Brown. Treasurer Samuel F. Brown salary, $800; bond, $40,000—a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. ; PITTSFIELD SAVINGS Incorporated 1855. BANK—PITTSFIELD. Charter expires 1875. President—Reuben L. French. Thomas H. Thorndike is on file in office of Secretary of State. Treasurer ; bond, $ 30,000 —a copy of which —John L. French. Assistant Treasurer PORTSMOUTH SAVINGS BANK—PORTSMOUTH. Incorporated 1823. Charter perpetual. William Simes. Treasurer—James F. Shores; President salary, $2,500; bond, $130,000— a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. Clerk A. C. Hoyt, without bonds. — PORTSMOUTH TRUST AND GUARANTEE COMPANY, PORTSMOUTH. Incorporated 1871. President Treasurer on file Perpetual charter. George L. Tread well. Charles H. Rollins; bond, $35,000 in office of Secretary of State. —a copy of which — — is ROCKINGHAM TEN 'CENTS' SAVINGS BANK—PORTSMOUTH. Incorporated 1867. Aaron Hill. Treasurer— John Christie; Charter expires 1887. President salary, $1,800; bond, $25,000 —a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. Clerk—Howard N. Durgin, with salary of $1,200, and bond of $6,000. ROLLINSFORD SAVINGS BANK—ROLLINSFORD. Incorporated 1850. President Charter perpetual. —H. R. Roberts. Treasurer— W. H. Morton; salary, $1,500; bond, $ 50,000—a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. THE COUNTY OF COOS SAVINGS BANK—LANCASTER. Incorporated 1868. Charter, twenty years. Hiram A. Fletcher. Treasurer—Henry O. Kent; salary, President which is on file $200; bond, $25,000— a copy of in office of Secretary of State. SAVINGS BANK FOR COUNTY OF STRAFFORD— DOVER. Incorporated 1824. Charter perpetual. Daniel M. Christie. Treasurer— Charles Woodman; President salary, $1,500; bond, $120,000— copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. Clerk—Albert Mathes, with salary of $ 1,500, and bond of $5,000. SALMON FALLS STATE BANK—ROLLINSFORD. Incorporated 1851. Renewed 1871. Charter expires 1891. �SAVINGS BANKS. 428 — Paesident H. R. Roberts. Treasurer—W. H. Morton; salary, $200; bonds, $50,000—a copy of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. SANDWICH SAVINGS BANK— SANDWICH. Incorporated 1872. President Treasurer file Charter perpetual. Moulton H. Marston. William A. Heard bond, ; $25,000 —a copy of which is on in office of Secretary of State. SOMERSWORTH. SAVINGS BANK— SOMERSWORTH. Charter expires 1885. Incorportaed 1845. —M. C. Burleigh. —J. A. Stickney; President Treasurer which is on file salary, $700; bond, $50.000 —a copy of in office of Secretary of State. SULLIVAN SAVINGS INSTITUTION— CLAREMONT. Incorporated 1838. Charter expires 1878. President Daniel W. Johnson. Treasurer John L. Farwell; salary, $2,700; bond, $70,000 of which is on file in office of Secretary of State. Clerk Albert Rossiter, paid by treasurer. —a copy — UNION FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK— EXETER. Incorporated 1868. Charter expires 1888. William B. Morrill. Treasurer— George E. Lane; salary, $300; bond, President which is on file $25,000 —a copy of in office of Secretary of State. WOLFEBOROUGH SAVINGS BANK—WOLFEBORO UGH. Incorporated 1871. President Treasurer which is on Stephen Durgin. Joseph L. Avery file ; Charter perpetual. —a copy of salary, $600; bond, 25,000 in office of Secretary of State. WILTON SAVINGS BANK—WILTON. Incorporated 1864. Charter unlimited. Joseph Newell. Treasurer— Moses Clark; salary, $500; bond, $25,000 a copy of which is on file in office of Setretary of State. President �429 STATISTICAL TABLES. Numbei amount Banks in of Deposits, of Depositors, the State ~ up and total liabilities of to May, 1873. 3 ,5no $ 2,9S2,454 48 102,740 00 67 5j 2 Ashnelot,... 3 Alton, 4 Ashland ! 5 104 112 775 Belknap 2,600 County, Cheshire Provident Institution. 5,860 1,900 City, Manchester, 2,80(1 City, Nashua, 1,162 Connecticut River, 150 Cocheco, 6 Carroll 7 China Conway Dartmouth, ~ Derry, Dover Five Cents, 2,041 1.500 Exeter,... Farmingtou, Francestown, Franklin, Fitzwilliam, Gouic, i Gorham, 341 2.042 3,06 1,005 Laconia Cents,... Lebanon, 366 550 357 Littleton, Lake Village, Loan and Trust, Manchester, Mason 860 442 700 50 168 147 Ioua, Keeue Five 312 221 1,500 16s 5,002 160 823 Village, Mechanics, Meredith Village 395 Merrimack County,.. Merrimack River,. .. Millord Munadnock New-IIamnshire, Nashua, 3,151 4,232 National, Newmarket, New Ipswich, 44|Newport, 665 3,950 1,442 265 3,410 , 579 320 919 1,500 45 Norway Plains, 247 46|Ossipee Valley Peterborough, 1,717 47 48 Penacook,. 1,281 9,ooo 49 Portsmouth 50 Ports'h Trust & Guarantee Co., 600 51 Pittsfield 1,62' 52 Rollinsford 3,096 53 Rockingham, 148 54 Sandwich, 285 55 Savings Bank, Coos County,.... 56 Savings B. for Co. of Strafford.. 4,643 57 Somersworth, 2,100 58 Sullivan Savings Institution,.. 2,142 69 Union Five Cents 622 60 Wilton, 553 61 Wolfeborough, 94 1 Savings 2J= a ® HAmoskeag,. all 7,603 12,191 336,912 491,349 1,672,849 562,068 1,016,377 52 51 77 41 32 40 S-JN9.956 6,250 1,861 12,191 66,911 44,067 :;.". 36 92 51 60 83 119,193 82 31,168 50 70 24-1,800 39 17,592 44,649 51,894 303,218 36,558 393,521 402,517 149,392 107,976 209,732 5,569 40,101 .3 61 89 47 85 33 56 20 81 37 60 51 75 61 61 13,6S1 17,592 23,928 26,103 37,302 8,596 18,f04 42,286 19,282 3,810 90.331 5,569 06 12 39 67 88 22 39 30 51 38 5,467 39 98,744 67 533.411 51 41>i.888 31 305.979 44 63,008 20 101,567 7! 6' 141.391 2,326.079 5: 18.252 56 325,242 42 79,922 66 192,772 90 1,346,896 75 458,818 69 74,204 71 1.088,985 93 1.440.779 13 1,579,829 06 40,434 39 103.882 18 213,348 07 573.536 33 52,964 12 566,001 75 198.192 65 1.937,899 10 349,975 31 128.594 59 636,510 16 425,348 39 26.286 15 27,717 78 1,866,069 90 581.478 84 764.325 03 56,336 10 92,261 67 28.860 91 5,467 39 31,816 58,480 127.574 127,936 47,732 36,124 141,391 215 209 13,054 124.276 26.803 60,029 9,522 44,669 35,171 106,493 215.642 149,636 94 50 89 38 60 75 67 07 40 07 35 65 99 39 79 5S 78 27 3,567 54 3.077 13 60,736 57 17,12" 13,554 00 49,960 214,729 183 136 34,954 125,020 68,526 25.286 91 29 81 59 32 40 15 8,648 78 221,923 12 11,340 71 100,198 47 6,804 85 625 24 28,860 91 $183,742 3,520 879 630 11,169 36,757 21,571 14,915 32,495 5,324 349 61 88 09 22 84 96 39 24 56 23 82 256 26 4,508 22 13,994 13 735 40 16,153 78 4,167 2,476 17,530 18 3,167 184 6,401 38,809 7,577 8.898 3,063 6,416 6,117 119,494 581 14,222 2.598 7,984 55,393 26,894 1,125 100,996 31,925 64.261 31 37 06 98 54 46 53 95 69 87 86 12 37 46 59 56 09 88 01 73 61 37 71 54 26 62 43 15 69 99 93 34 20 12 74 76 49 92 85 20 46 00 81 06 87 04 99 IS. 834 45 41 239.404 98 82.521 07 03 15 92 200,756 93 1,402,289 90 485,713 61 75,-330 39 59 45 1,189.892 1.472,704 1,633,093 41,004 106,010 224,239 593.424 54,581 587.318 52 58 81 970 50 2,127 82 10,891 90 19,S88 1,617 14 21,316 11,798 150,098 107 4,296 39,630 24,077 849 1,066 105,570 31,772 $3,166,197 106,260 8,282 12,821 348,082 528,107 1,694,420 576,983 1,048,873 250,124 17,943 44,906 56,322 317,212 37,294 409,675 414,517 166,360 110,392 227.262 5,588 43.268 5,651 105,146 572.221 426,466 314,877 66,072 107,983 147,509 2,445.573 66 24 45 97 09 87 03 25 33 21 36 739 33 931 98 74 1,070 62 209,990 2,087,997 350,083 132,890 675.141 449.425 27,135 28,784 1,971,640 613,251 765,064 57,268 92,836 29,931 87 89 00 97 79 26 41 89 55 28 68 03 42 40 11 11 20 36 08 46 53 94967 $28,462,539 98'$3,814,321 40 $1,296,242 29 $29,671,114 18 �430 STATISTICAL TABLES. § i ^ H BS cq *&> ^ �STATISTICAL TABLES. ©aocoto t— OS © OS OS •g '>< t-5 1 431 �432 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR STATEMENT. Exhibiting the Number, Condition and Progress of the Savings Banks of NewHampshire, in each year, from 1860 to 1873. inclusive, TEAR. �433 INSURANCE. INSURANCE. There are Town Fire Insurance Companies. fifteen organizations in the State, viz., in Barnstead, Candia, Canterbury, Dunbarton, Lyndeborough, Milford, Northwood, Pembroke, Piermont, The number Strafford, Sutton, Unity, Weare, and Windham. Hollis, of polices now losses for the in operation, is ; amount of risk, $2,136,460; expenses, $ 845.28. This would 2,292, year 1872, $ 2,116 be about $1.90 per year on $1,000 worth of property insured, or less than one per cent, for every five years. Some Mutual Fire Insurance Companies. The Commissioner says " It must be apparent to the most casual them are' dragging out the last thread of a weak and precarious existence. One or two considerable fires, to which they are hourly exposed, must inevitably crush them out." New-Hampshire Fire Insurance Company. E. A. Straw, PresActual Cash Capital, $ 200, ident, John C. French, Secretary. Whole number of polices in force, in 1872, 9,200 amount of 000. risk, $ 10,217,200; amount of loss by fires, and other expenses, $ 60, They 557.31 amount of receipts in the same time, $ 65,904.49. The whole lost by the Boston Fire, in November 1872, $ 8,500. amount of joint stock or guaranteed capital authorized, is $500,000. Foreign Fire Insurance Companies. There are about fifty companies doing business under the laws of the State. The total amount of premium receipts, for 1872, was $432,571.63. The amount of losses by fire, and marine disaster, was $ 269,914.78, leaving a balance of $ 162,556.85, for expenses and interest on of these Companies : observer, that a majority of ; ; Capital. At the first glance this large surplus looks like the in the contribution and five more box one man placing cent, for the benefit of the heathen, to defray the expenses in administering the benefit of the cent to him. But guard against devastating these large fires, But if Hampshire were burned down, the within the past two years. «, premiums are exacted to such as visited Chicago and Boston, all the cities and towns in New- would not be much larger, than the loss caused by the great fire in Boston. No doubt but the premium on risks in large cities like Boston and New York, should be much higher than in the smaller cities and towns in the country, and it appears a little hard for people living in these small cities and towns to be charged to pay these heavy premiums, to loss �434 POST OFFICES. save the various Fire Insurance Companies from loss caused by such occurred in Chicago and Boston. fires as Zdfe Insurance Companies. The number of life insurance com- panies licensed to do business in New-Hampshire, They have grown to large proportions in this State, stantly increasing through the heavy outlay in is thirty-two. and are conadvertising, and the untiring zeal of their agents. The whole number of life polices, now in force in this State, is amount of premiums received, for the year 1872, $ 703,510.37 amount paid on losses and endowments, $161,123.71, leaving a balance of $542,386.66. The 10,000; amount of risks, $ 14,754,725 ; ; expense of agents with their clerks, is about $54,000, annually, which makes the large sum of nearly $ 500,000 that is sent out of the State, more than what is received through loss of life, and interest on premiums. The amount of money which is sent out of the State annually, through fire and life insurance business, is over $600,000 more than what is received from fire and life risks. This allows over $ 100,000 for expenses to manage the business in this State This large amount of money would pay the annual interestalone. on the whole State debt, and defray the expenses of the State government every year. It is to be hoped that the people of this State will look at this question candidly, and establish and sustain institutions of this character belonging to their money No at home. own State, and retain this vast amount of one doubts the practical benefit of both of and their necessity, but we are loth to believe any need of annually sending out of the State, $ 600,000 these institutions, there is more money than is received, to secure the blessings of these institutions, which can be sustained in our own State, through the efficient agents now working for these foreign Companies. NAMES OF ALL THE POST OFFICES IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE, TOGETHER WITH LAWS REGULATING MATTER SENT BY MAIL. New-Hampshire is one of the nine States, in which the receipts exceed the expenditures, the balance being $ 32,500.39, in favor of the State, in 1872. The length of mail route, and eight miles is is 1,828 miles, of which one hundred by Steamboat, and five hundred and forty by �435 POST OFFICES. Railroad, and the rest by various conveyances. Post-offices is The number of four hundred and twenty-nine, as follows Acworth—Acworth, East Acworth, South Acworth. Albany— Conway, and North Conway. Alexandria—Alexandria. Allenstown— Allenstown, Suncook. Alstead— Alstead, Centre Alstead, New-Alstead. Alton—Alton, Alton Bay, West Alton. Amherst Amherst. Andover—Andover, East Andover, West Andover, Potter Place. Antrim—Antrim, North Branch. Ashland Ashland. Atkinson—Atkinson, Atkinson Depot. Auburn—Auburn Barnstead Barnstead, Barnstead Centre, South Barnstead, North — — — Barnstead. Barrington—Barrington, North Barrington. Bartlett—Bartlett, Lower Bartlett. Bath— Bath. — Bedford Bedford. Belmont— Belmont. Bennington— Bennington. Benton—Benton. Berlin —Berlin Falls. Bethlehem—Bethlehem. Boscawen—Boscawen, North Boscawen, Fishersville. Bow—Bow. — — Bradford Bradford. Brentwood Brentwood. Bridgewater—Bridgewater. —Bristol. — — — — Village, West Campton. Canaan— Canaan, East Canaan. Candia — Candia, Candia Village. Bristol Brookfield Brookfield Brookline Brookline. Cambridge Milan. Campton Campton, Campton Canterbury— Canterbury, Shaker Village. Carroll— Carroll, Twin Mountain House, White Mountain House. CentAe Harbor— Centre Harbor. Charlestown—Charlestown, North Chatham— Charlestown, South Charlestown. P. O. Stowe, Maine. — Chester Chester. Chesterfield— Chesterfield, West Chesterfield, Factory Chichester— Chichester, North Chichester. Claremont— Claremont, West Claremont. Clarksville— Clarksville. Village. �436 POST OFFICES. — Colebbook Colebrook. Columbia— Columbia, South Columbia. Concobd Concord, East Concord, West Concord, Mast Yard, — Fishers- ville. Conway— Conway, Conway Centre, North Conway. —Cornish. Croydon— Croydon, Croydon Flat. Dalton—Dalton. D anbury— Danbury, South Danbury. Danville—Danville. Deerfield—Deerfield, Deerfield Centre, South Deerfield. Deerinq—Deering, East Deering, West Deering. Derry— Derry, Derry Depot, East Derry. Dorchester— Dorchester, North Dorchester. Dover— Dover. Dublin— Dublin Dummer—Milan, P. O. Dunbarton— Dunbarton, North Dunbarton. Durham—Durham. East-Kingston—East Kingston. Eaton—Eaton. Cornish Effingham—Effingham, South ham Falls. Ellsworth —Ellsworth. Effingham, Effingham Centre, Effing- — Enfield Enfield, West Enfield, Enfield Centre. Epping Epping, West Epping. Epsom—Epsom, Short Falls. — Erroll—Err oil Exeter—Exeter. Farmington—Farmington. —Fitzwilliam, Fitzwilliam Fitzwilliam Depot. Francestown— Francestown. Franconia— Franconia. Franklin—Frankl in Freedom—Freedom. Fremont—Fremont. — Gilford Gilford, Lake Village. Gilmanton Gilmanton, Lower Gilmanton, Gilmanton Iron Works. Gilsum Gilsum — — Goffstown— Goflstown. Gorham— Gorham. Gosport— Gosport. Goshen Goshen, Mill Grafton Grafton — — Village. Grantham— Grantham, North Grantham. —Greenfield. Greenfield Greenland— Greenland, Eastern Depot, Concord Depot. Green ville— Greenville �437 POST OFFICES. Groton— Groton, North Groton. Hampstead— Hampstead, East Hampstead, West Hampstead. Hampton—Hampton Hampton Falls—Hampton Falls. Hancock—Hancock. Hanover— Hanover, Hanover Centre. — Harrisville Harrisville, West Hart's Location Bartlett. Harrisville. — Haverhill— Haverhill, East Haverhill, North Hebron—Hebron Henniker—Henniker, West Henniker. Hill—Hill. — Haverhill, Woodsville. Hillsborough Hillsborough, Hillsboro' Centre, Hinsdale Hinsdale Holderness Ashland or Plymouth. — Hillsboro' Bridge. — —Hollis. Hooksett—Hooksett. Hopkinton—Hopkinton, West Hopkinton, Contoocook. Hudson—Hudson. Jackson—Jackson. Jaffrey—Jaffrey, East Jaffrey. Jefferson—Jefferson Keene— Keene. Kensington— Kensington. Kingston— Kin gs ton Laconia—Laconia, Weir's Landing. Lancaster—Lancaster. Landaff— Landaff, East Landaff. Langdon—Langdon. Lebanon—Lebanon, East Lebanon, West Lebanon. Lee— Lee, Wadley's Falls. Lempster—Lempster, East Lempster. Lincoln— Lincoln. Lisbon— Lisbon, Sugar Hill. Litchfield—Thornton's Ferry. Littleton—Littleton, North Littleton. Hollis Londonderry— Londonderry, North Londonderry, Wilson's Crossing. Loudon— Loudon, Loudon Centre, Loudon Ridge. Lyman—Lyman. Lyme— Lyme, Lyme Centre. Lyndeborough—North Lyndeborough, Lyndeborough Centre, South Lyndeborough. at Dover. Madison Madison, East Madison. Manchester—Manchester, Amoskeag, GoflTs Falls. Marlborough—Marlborough, Marlborough Depot. Marlow Marlow. Mason Mason. Madbury—Post-office — — — �438 POST OFFICES.. Meredith—Meredith Center, Meredith Village. Reed's Ferry, South Merrimack, Thornton's Merrimack—Merrimack, Ferry. Middleton—Middleton Corner. Milan—Milan, West Milan. Milford Milford. Milton—Milton, South Milton, West Milton, Milton Mount Vernon Mount Vernon. — Mills. — Monroe—Monroe, North Monroe. Moultonborough—Moultonborough. Nashua— Nashua. — Nelson Nelson, Munsonville. New-Boston New-Boston — South Newbury, Chandlersyille. Newcastle— Newcastle. New-Durham— New-Durham. New-Hampton—New- Hampton. New-Ipswich— New- Ipswich. New-London— New-London, Scytheville. Newington— Newington. Newmarket— Newmarket. Newport— Newport. Newton— Newton, Newton Depot. Northfield—Northfield, and at Tilton, P. O. North Hampton— North Hampton. Northumberland—Northumberland, Groveton. Northwood— Northwood Narrows, Northwood Center, Newbury— Newbury, wood. Nottingham—Nottingham, West Nottingham. Orange East Canaan. East North- — —Orford, Orfordville. Ossipee—Ossipee, Moultonville, Ossipee Centre, Water Village, Leighton's Corner, West Ossipee. Pelh am—Pelham Orford Pembroke.— Pembroke, East Pembroke, Suncook. Peterborough— Peterborough, West Peterborough. Piermont —Piermont. — Pittsburg Pittsburg, Connecticut Lake. Pittsfield Pittsfield. — — Plainfield—Plainfield, East Plainfield. Plaistow Plaistow, Atkinson Depot. Plymouth—Plymouth, West Plymouth. Portsmouth— Portsmouth. Randolph— Gorham, P. O. Raymond—Raymond. Richmond— Richmond, North Richmond. Rindge— Rindge, West Rindge. Rochester—Rochester, East Rochester, Gonic. �439 POST OFFICES. —Rollingsford. Rollingsford Roxbury—Keene, P. O. Rumney—Rumney, West Rumney, Rumney Depot. Rye— Rye. Salem— Salem, Salem Depot, North Salem. —Salisbury, West Salisbury. Sanbornton—Sanbornton, North Sanbornton. Sandown— Sandown. Sandwich— Sandwich, North Sandwich, East Salisbury Sandwich, Sandwich Centre. Seabrook. — P. O. and Temple P. O. Shelburne— Shelburne. Somersworth — Great Falls P. O. South Hampton—South Hampton. South Newmarket— South Newmarket. Springfield—Springfield, East Springfield, West Springfield. Stark—Stark. Stewartstown—Stewartstown, West Stewartstown. Stoddard— Stoddard, South Stoddard. Strafford—Strafford Corner, North Strafford, Blue Hill, Strafford CenBow Lake. Stratford— Stratford Hollow, North Stratford. Strath am—Stratham Sullivan— Sullivan. East Sullivan. Sunapee— Sunapee, South Sunapee, George's Mills. Surry—Surry. Sutton— Sutton, North Sutton, South Sutton. Swanzey —Swanzey, Westport, West Swanzey. Tamworth —Tarn worth, South Tamworth, Tarn worth Iron Works. Temple—Temple. Thornton—Thornton, West Thornton. Seabrook Sharon— New-Ipswich ter, Tilton—Tilton, East Tilton. Troy—Troy. Tuftonborough— Tuftonborough Corner, Melvin Village, Mackerel Village. —Unity, East Unity. Unity Wakefield— Wakefield, East Wakefield, Sanborn's, Union. Walpole—Walpole, Drewsville. Warner— Warner, Roby's Corner. Warren—Warren. Washington—Washington, East Washington. Waterville— Campton P. O. Weare—Weare, East Weare, Oil Mill, North Weare, South Weare. Webster— Webster. Wentworth —Wentworth. Wentworth's Location— Wentworth's Location. [Depot. Westmoreland—Westmoreland, East Wetsmoreland, Westmoreland �KATES OF POSTAGE. 440 —Whitefield. Whitefield Wilmot—Wilmot, Wilniot Flat. Wilton, West Wilton. Winchester Winchester, Ashuelot. Windham Windham, Windham Depot, West Windham. Windsor Hillsborough Lower Village, P. O. Wolfeborough Wolfe borough, North Wolfeborough, South Wolfeborough. Wilton— East — — — — Woodstock—Woodstock, North Woodstock. RATES OF POSTAGE. Letters by mail from one post office to another, for each half ounce or fraction thereof, prepaid by postage stamps, 3 cents. Drop or Local Letters at letter-carrier offices, for or fraction thereof, prepaid by postage stamps, 2 cents. letter-carrier offices, 1 each half ounce At other than cent. Postal Cards, with postage stamps impressed upon them, 1 cent. For Newspapers and Periodicals issued once a week or more frequently, with postage paid quarterly or yearly in advance, and sent to actual subscribers, from a known office of publication, the rates are Newspapers and periodicals each Quarterly rates— Not exceeding 4 ounces in weight, sent to any part of the United : States — weekly, 5 cents; semi-weekly, 10 cents; six times a week, 30 cents ; tri-weekly, 15 cents; daily, 35 cents. — Exceeding 4 ounces and not exceeding 8 ounces weekly, 10 cents; 6emi- weekly, 20 cents tri-weekly, 30 cents six times a week, 60 cents ; ; daily, 70 cents. — Exceeding 8 ounces and not exceeding 12 ounces weekly, 15 cents; semi-weekly, 30 cents; tri-weekly, 45 cents; six times a week, 90 cents; daily, $1.05. — Exceeding 12 ounces and not exceeding 16 ounces weekly, 20 cents semi-weekly, 40 cents; tri-weekly, 60 cents; six times a week $1.20; daily, $ 1.40. Letters addressed to initials or to a box, without personal address, are lot deliverable under the rulings of the Department. Printed cards, containing no writing except the address may be sent through the mails prepaid by a one-cent postage stamp, if under two ounces in weight. Writing on a circular, in addition to the address, subjects it to letter postage. — Two postal cards joined together one containing an inquiry and the other in blank for a reply cannot be sent by mail. In such a case it would be the duty of the postmaster at the mailing office to cancel both, thus rendering the one intended for reply worthless. Postage must be paid before delivery on newspapers and other periodicals sent from a known office of publication to subscribers, for not — less than one quarter, nor more than one year, at either the office of �441 RATES OF POSTAGE. — mailing or delivery commencing at any time, and to be accounted for in the quarter in which it is received. No law was passed by Congress compelling subscribers to regular newspapers, etc., to pay quarterly postage in the mailing office in advance, after July 1, 1873. They may pay at either office after July 1, as now. When a subscriber to a paper or periodical shows a receipt for postage paid at his former residence for one or more quarters in advance, the publication should be delivered to him for the unexpired time paid for, provided it is mailed direct from the office of publication and not remailed from his former residence. If remailed from his former residence (without prepayment of postage), double transient rates must be collected on delivery. size, issued less frequently than once a week, be sent in packages to one address at the rate of one cent for each package not exceeding four ounces in weight. The postage to be paid quarterly or yearly in advance. When packages of newspapers are received at a post-office directed to one address and the names of the subscribers to whom they belong, with the postage for a quarter in advance, is handed to a postmaster, he should deliver them accordingly, provided they are properly folded. Newspapers having writing on their margins are subject to letter postage, and postmasters should collect postage at letter rates on all papers having writing on them when found in the mails. The following are the quarterly rates of postage, when paid quarterly or yearly in advance, on newspapers and periodicals issued less frequently than once a week, and sent to actual subscribers from a known Newspapers of small may office of publication Newspapers, magazines, and other periodical publications, each: Not exceeding four ounces in weight, sent to any part of the United States semi-monthly, 6 cents monthly, 3 cents quarterly, 1 cent. Exceeding 4 ounces and not exceeding 8 ounces semi-monthly, 12 cents monthly, 6 cents quarterly, 2 cents. Exceeding 8 ounces and not exceeding 12 ounces semi-monthly, 18 cents monthly, 9 cents quarterly, 3 cents. Pamphlets, occasional publications, transient newspapers, maga- — ; ; ; ; ; — — ; zines, hand-bills, posters, unsealed circulars, prospectuses, scripts, book-manu- proof sheets, corrected proof-sheets, maps, prints, engravings, blanks, flexible patterns, sample cards, phonographic paper, letter en- and wrappers, cards, plain and ornamental paper, photographic representations of different types, seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions, and all other matter, which may be declared mailvelopes, postal envelopes able by law, and all other articles not above the weight prescribed by law, which are not, from their form or nature, liable to destroy, deface, or otherwise injure the contents of the mail-bag, or the person of any one engaged in the postal service, may be sent by mail, prepaid by stamps at the rate of 1 cent for each two ounces or fractional part thereof, but books, samples of metals, ores, minerals and merchandise, �MONEY ORDER POST 442 OFFICES. two cents for each two ounces, or fracAll liquids, poisons, glass, explosive materials, and obscene books, shall be excluded from the mails. All matter, excepting books and other printed matter, book manuscripts, proof-sheets, must be prepaid at the rate of tional part thereof. and corrected proof-sheets, shall not exceed twelve ounces in weight. Samples of metals, ores, and mineralogical specimens shall not exceed twelve ounces in weight. Packages of woolen, cotton, or linen clothing, not exceeding two pounds in weight, may be sent through the mail to any non-commissioned officer or private in the army of the United States, if prepaid, at the rate of one cent for each one ounce, or fraction thereof, subject to 6uch regulation as the Postmaster General may prescribe. No package weighing more than four pounds shall be received for conveyance by mail, except books published or circulated by order of Congress. Money-orders, for sums not exceeding $50 on one order, will be issued on deposits with the Postmaster, at any money-order post office, payable at any one of the designated money-order offices, being the larger cities and towns in the United States, on payment of the followOn orders not exceeding $ 10, five cents over $ 10 and not ing fees exceeding $20, ten cents; over $20 and not exceeding $30, fifteen cents over $ 30 and not exceeding $ 40, twenty cents exceeding $ 40, : ; ; ; twenty-five cents. MONEY-ORDER POST-OFFICES IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Ashland, �443 STATISTICAL TABLES. CHAPTER V. Tabular Statement of the population of the cities and towns in the State, ratable polls, assessed valuation of all the towns, stock in trade, interest, deposits in savings banks, proportional tax, town money at debts, clergymen, lawyers, physicians, merchants, agricultural productions, value of farms, number of farms, dwellings and families, value of cotton manufactories, woolen manufactories, boots and shoes, hosiery, paper mills, lumber mills, grist mills, tanneries, total manufactories in the State, various occupations of the people in 1870, in 1870, number number of each kind of manufactories, in the State, deaths, by towns, in the State, in 1870, centenarians have died since 1822, &c, &c. TABULAR STATEMENT Showing Population of New- Hampshire in 1870, 1860 and 1850. who �444 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR STATEMENT Showing Population of New- Hampshire in 1870, 1860 and 1850. �STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR STATEMENT Showing Population of New-Hampshire in 1870, 1860 and 1850. 445 �446 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR STATEMENT Showing Population of New- Hampshire in 1870, 1860 and 1850. �STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR STATEMENT Showing Population of New- Hampshire in 1870, 1860 and 1850. 447 �448 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR STATEMENT Showing Population of New -Hampshire in 1870, 1860 and 1850. �STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR STATEMENT. Selected Ages, with Sex, by Counties. 449 �450 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR STATEMENT. Classification of Population of New- Hampshire by Age and Sex 1870 and 1860. suses of 1870. at the Cen~ �STATISTICAL TABLES. 451 IMMIGRATION AND EMIGRATION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. The following statement shows the number of persons, in 1870, who were born in New-Hampshire, also the number living here who were natives of other States and countries. living in other States, New -Hampshire in Account vrilh oilier States lation, as and Territories in regard to by Census Returns in 1860 and 1870. i* Popu- �IMMIGRATION AND EMIGRATION. 452 of 172, and probably without a parallel in any State or nation, have, in California, 176 more persons this side of Ireland. We than in 1860 255 in Illinois, ; Massachusetts, 7,204 Iowa, 1731 in ; in Minnesota, ; 841 ; in Kansas, ; 658 561 in Missouri, in ; in ; "While in and in District of Columbia, 295. Alabama there are 45 less Louisiana, 64 Georgia, 54 Maryland, 48 Mississippi, 48 North Carolina, 45 South Carolina, 57 TenMaine, 2,612 Vermont, 4,029 New-York, 3,740 and nessee, 41 New-Jersey, 666 ; ; ; ; This shows conclusively, that New-Hampshire has not Ohio, 844. many ; ; ; so ; ; ; ; ; men carpet-baggers (as are now termed who go south to by several hundred, as before the war. In 1860, New-Hampshire had in its population, of foreign born, reside) in the South, 20,939 in 1870, 29,611 ; In 1870, a gain in ten years of 8,672. ; and there were 40,820 persons in the State having a foreign father foreign mother ; 42,862 having a foreign father, and 42,550 having Of the a foreign mother. ca 2 in Asia ; ; Islands; 9 in Austria 13 Indians in Canada 514 Cuba States ; 11 in ; 55 Holland in 4 in Bohemia 239 ; 22 specified) ; ; in the ; 3 in 1 in ; Central America 60 in France 436 ; 12,190 in Ireland ; Hungary 7 in India ; 2 in Poland ; Sandwich Islands 11 in Switzerland 12 ; in ; ; 892 9 in ; Turkey ; 11 in West number of colored people in 1 in ; ; ; Scotland Greece 1 in 42 ; in 5 German ; ; 5 Mexico 4 iu Sweden 2 in Russia ; ; in Brit- 5 in China ; 9 in Italy Portugal 225 ; in all the 9 in South America: 9 in Spain ; Newfoundland in Prince Edward's Island ; in Afri- Australasian 11,901 white, 2 colored, and New-Brunswick 6 in in Denmark ; 14 107 in Great Britian (not specified) ; Norway The ; 2,679 in England 27 in Wales in Scotia; America (not ish in Nova in foreign population, 4 were born 8 in the Atlantic Islands ; ; India, and 11 at sea. was Portsmouth had the largest number in 1870, viz. 56 Manchester, 50 Exeter, 54 Concord 36 Dover, 33, and Nashua 25. In 1790, there were 158 580 ; total in 1860, 520 ; and in the State, in 1870, in 1810, 970. ; ; ; ; slaves in the State in 1800, 8 in 1830, 3, and in 1840, 1. There were 3 Indians in Carroll County 13 in Coos 5 in Hillsborough 1 in Rockingham, and 1 in Sullivan making in all 23. ; ; ; ; The census shows that ances, had, born ; ; this State, in 1870, in other States and foreign in striking the balcountries, 8,500 more people than in 1860, and still our population decreased 7,473 in the last decade. It does not solve this problem, and it will be hard to induce people to believe that for the past ten years 15,000 more �453 STATISTICAL TABLES. people have died in the State, or moved into foreign countries, than have been born for the past ten years, if we do take into account the fearful loss of life in If this the late rebellion. is the fact, worthy of the serious consideration of every thoughtful State. The natives of New-Hampshire can man it is in the truly be classed with the lone Indian, for with a loss at the same ratio, for the next fifty years, not a vestige of pure, original, left, New-Hampshire blood will be that ran in the veins of our forefathers one hundred years ago. TABULAR STATEMENT, By Towns, for the year 1872, Showing the. Ratable Polls, Assessed Valuation, True Valuation. Stock in Trade, Stocks, and Money at Interest, Savings Banks Deposits, Proportion on $ 1,000 KOCKINCHAM CO. and Town Debts over available Assets. �454 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR STATEMENT, By Towns, for the year 1872, Showing the Ratable Polls, Assessed Value, &c. STRAFFORD CO. �STATISTICAL TABLES. • By TABULAR STATEMENT, Towns, for the year 1872, Showing the Eatable MERRIMACI 455 Polls, Assessed Value, &c. �456 STATISTICAL TABLES. By Towns, for the year 1872, Showing the Ratable Polls, Assessed Value, TABULAR STATEMENT, SULLIVAN CO. <&c. �STATISTICAL TABLES. 457 TABULAR STATEMENT, By Towns, for the year 1872, Showing the Eatable COOS CO. Polls, Assessed Value, &c. s �458 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULARSTATEMENT, Showing number of Clergymen, Physicians, Dentists, and Manufacturers, by Towns, arranged Lawyers, Merchants, alphabetically. �459 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR STATEMENT, Showing number of Clergymen, Physicians, Dentists, and Manufacturers, by Towns, arranged Lawyers, Merchants alphabetically. TOWNS. TOWNS. >.= Loudon Rochester Lyman Lyme Rollinsford . Roxbury Itumney Kye Salem Lynileborough Madbury Madison Manchester Marlborough Salisbury Sanbornton Sandown Marlow Mason Sandwich Seabrook Sharon Meredith Merrimack Middleton Milan Shelburne ' Somersworth South Hampton South Newmarket Milford Milton . Mount Vernon Springfield Monroe Stark Stewartstown Stoddard Moultonborou; Nashua 13 Nelson New-Boston Strafford Stratford Newbury Stratham New-Castle Sullivan New-Durham New-Hampton Sunapee Surry Newington New-Ipswich New-Londou New-Market Newport Sutton Newton Northfleld Tilton Orford Ossipee Pel ham . Plaistow Plymouth Portsmouth Kandolph Richmond Rindge . . Walpole 3 Plainfield Raymond Wakefield 10 . Peterborough Piermont Pittsburg Pittsfield . Troy Tuftonborough Unity . North Hampton Northumberlant North-wood Nottingham Orange Pembroke . . Swanzey Tarn worth Temple Thornton 21 35 3 2u 2 7 22 220 12 9 11 Warner Warren Washington Waterville Weare . Webster Wentworth Westmoreland Whitefield Wilmot" Wilton Winchester . Windham . Windsor Wolfeborough Woodstock �460 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR Relative to the Agricultural Productions of the State, ROCKINGHAM �STATISTICAL TABLES. STATEMENT. As per Census county. a n of 1870. 461 �462 STATISTICAL TABLES. �STATISTICAL TABLES. COUNTT. 463 �464 STATISTICAL TABLES. MERRIMACK �STATISTICAL TABLES. COUNTY. 00 o o c o "3 J3 00 § 465 �466 STATISTICAL TABLES. CHESHIRE �STATISTICAL TABLES. COUNTY. s o "8 o p. o •§ 3 pq 467 �468 STATISTICAL TABLES. GRAFTON �STATISTICAL TABLES. COUNTY. 469 �470 STATISTICAL TABLES. COOS �STATISTICAL TABLES. 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' OV>fl**t-H©DHOi ^ Oi i£ t*< m (O CO U3 CD iO "1* ' * .IDiOOri^ ^Ct-iNiO^^ o n *pi os ^n™ suon^o 1 CM l-< <NO^r('*2 ,OH 8 S n rift' ' E-i «4 e^t-cjstocoocoOTiMao '>! OM hJ •9B99qo jo P spunoj ^ C O o— -^ CO t> -t os os c^co^i- r-^-* I-*. o_3o *n> etfaTo'?© t- fc— co i— ~ >~ '— - ~ CO t- CO X r i ' H lOtXniO00^» t- rH Pi •J9^nq jo spunoa w WOCOO«HOt-WN CCOOQOMCDt-C-lHOJH (4 oad U9pj«2 •sjonp 9iiiua * C O N PJ 05 t "V l ° r"l. !0 i9^JBca jo t-COOSCOiCCC'i«OSOSiO 355io«p^hinSSt-'« S.OS, ^CO -*iC_CO^CM •ejonpoad pauqoio jo 9tq*A tt^CO, (MrtifiOCHiOiOn - •2 »*g Qi to » . * S £ a J -111 1 QSaZSomOO ICfl cm I I """i, CM �474 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR STATEMENT, and unimproved land, value of farms and farming implements, and amount of wages annually paid for farm labor. Showing number acres of improved Unimproved. S-g (=5 *-* 73 Counties. > - o 2 5 Rockingham Strafford 235,605 102,412 155,421 176,191 335,882 283,874 260,180 221,310 442,738 120,870 Carroll Merrimack .. Hillsborough. Cheshire Sullivan Grafton Coos Totals 24,127 6.119 2,597 120,659 2,282 21,606 8,327 2,336 31,052 5,030 $13,418,030 2,334,487 . .... Belknap 2, = 97,105 49,739 53,544 151,164 124,211 92,084 72,073 64,332 230,300 112,529 1,047,690 224,417 Counties. the number of farms, 2*0 <s a 1H $277,305 5,127,390 4,934,900 4,963,413 12,096,577 11,073,395 7,151,499 6,069,230 12,106,924 3,647,955 $ 464.255 190.226 184,548 177,522 442,380 530,81 323,446 313,971 646.343 186,435 $80,589,313 $3,459,943 $2,319,164 TABULAR STATEMENT, Showing ^ a * 3 and number of acres in each. 149,640 99,797 93,282 286,916 332,813 206,416 209,592 485.108 178,295 �STATISTICAL TABLES. TABLE, Relative to the Cotton Manufactories in ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. New- Hampshire. 475 �476 STATISTICAL TABLES. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CONTINUED. �STATISTICAL TABLES. TABLE Relative to the Woolen Mills in New- Hampshire. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. 477 �478 STATISTICAL TABLES. SULLIVAN COUNTY. �STATISTICAL TABLES. 479 TABLE Relative to the Manufacturing of sale Boots, Shoes, Brogans &c.,in New-Hamp- shire. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Hands employed. t. •- TOWNS. ~ s o Atkinson Auburn Brentwood $4,000 7 12 15 Candia Candia 4,000 6,000 11,000 43,000 6,000 18,000 7,500 33,000 60,000 25,000 48,000 8,000 3,000 25.000 15,000 20,000 24,000 6,000 26,000 5,000 25,000 6,000 1,000 55,000 75,000 19,000 5,000 20,000 6,000 44,000 20,000 120,000 6,000 , 25 111 25 Chester Danville 40 Peerfield Deerfield 20,1)00 6 50,000 75 120 40 4n,(l00 Derry East Kingston 121 .. Epping Fremont 2d Greenland Hampstead Hampton Hampton 12.000 6,00(1 40 35 Falls.. 4( Kensington Kingston Londonderry.... is New 50 4( in 50 12 3 110 Castle Newton Newmarket .... North Hampton Northwood Northwood Nottingham 170 .... 4i Plaistow Portsmoutl 12 40 Raymond 17 Salem 62 45 225 20 Sandown Seabrook Windham Totals JoT3 o <0 II &.„ 3 u * 1 14 #'J64.(i(in 2; - 2 = 2 c 25,000 24,000 28,000 34,000 — $ 30,000 28.000 30,000 37,000 313,000 35,000 125,000 41,000 240,000 200,000 300,00(1 30,000 120,000 30,000 200,000 160,000 96,000 244,000 30,000 18.000 72,000 48,000 90,000 120,000 24,000 88,000 20,000 120,000 24,000 6,000 152,000 400,000 56,000 18,000 90.000 25,000 190,000 120,000 800,000 25,000 110, 238,000 32,000 20,000 84,000 44,000 100,000 130,000 26,000 98,000 25,000 135,000 28,000 7,000 215.000 500,000 100,000 20,000100,000 30,000 200,000 125,000 750,000 30,000 $ 799,000 3,867,000 >4,226,000 60 660 750 10 23 452 100 36 $30,000 410,000 500.000 3.000 12,000 242,000 5,000 17,000 150,000 1,150,000 1,500,000 10,000 101.000 726,000 300,000 100,000 160,000 1,580,000 1,700,000 12,000 125,000 920,000 325,000 115,000 2,101 356 $1,264,000 3,837,000 1,632 STRAFFuRD COUNTY. Barrington* Dover ... Farmington Lee* ... 451,000 500,000 Milton Rochester Somersworth 15,000 372,000 *. Strafford* .? 1,237,0(10 BELKNAP COUNTY. > 4,937,000 �480 STATISTICAL TABLES. �STATISTICAL TABLES. TABLE Relative to Hosiery Mills in New- Hampshire. 481 �482 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABLE Relative to Paper Mills in New- Hampshire. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. �STATISTICAL TABLES. ABSTRACT STATEMENT of the Paper Manufactories. 483 �484 STATISTICAL TABLES. �STATISTICAL TABLES. 485 MERRIMACK COUNTY CONTINUED. Lumber annually sawed. TOWNS. a .2 -3 02 a a <* 2 fc, llopkinton... Loudon Newbury.... 13,000 7,000 5,000 2,000 6,000 9,000 10,n00 , New-London., Northfield .., Pembroke... Pittsfield Salisbury .... Sutton 3,01)0 2,000 4,000 1,000 1,000 3,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 4,000 8,000 1,000 4,000 5,000 21,000 9,000 60,00 Warner Webster Wilmot Total 82 $245,000 235 $73,500 125,000 10,000 40,000 20,000 60,000 3 O §.9 a 250,000 40,000 300,000 750,000 200,000 950,000 750,000 120,000 200.000 450,000 400,000 100,000 510,000 8,725.001) 1,122,000 565,000 1,100,000 100,000 650,000 1,800,009 400,000 315,000 570,000 1,375,000 1,225,000 1,500,000 24.000 10,000 13,000 5,000 8,000 31,000 12,000 5,000 9,000 21,000 24,000 19,000 22,497,000 S 411,000 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. Amherst Antrim $1 §3,000 ,000 11 ,000 Bennington Brookline . Deering Francestown Goffstown 4,000 5,000 1,000 9,000 1,500 3,000 5,000 19 .MUM 8 000 30 Ml HI 8, MMM 2. 000 13 ,000 Bedford ... . . Greenfield Greenville 3,,000 Hancock 3 ,000 5 ,000 6 Hillsborough... Hollis Hudson Lyndeborough Manchester .... Mason Merrimack 2,000 2,000 1,200 3,000 2 ,000 3 ,000 Nashua Boston.... Ipswich... Pelham Peterborough Sharon .. 6,000 2.000 8,000 2,500 1,000 4,000 4.000 3,000 MMM 500 1,400 ,000 7,00ft !,000 102 , S 337,000 308? 106,301 CHESHIRE COUNTY. Alstead & 13,000 Chesterfield . Dublin Fitzwilliam . Harrisville... Hinsdale Jaffrey Keene Marlborough. Marlow Nelson Richmond Rindge Roxbury 14,' km 5.000 29,000 3O0( Gilsum ... 200,000 8 10 7 34 3 4,000 13,000 20,000 24,000 3,000 9,000 4,000 30.000 31,000 72 29 500 1 5 14 16 13 3 12 7 700,000 600,000 2,273,000 360,000 1,400,000 400,000 10,000 240,000 700,i 00 50,000 2,000 225 IKK) 2*0,0 10 1,0<XI 1, Wilton Windsor 10,000 601 ijOOO Temple Weare 800,000 600 18 000 5 000 50 000 12. HUM 4, 000 17 000 18, HMO 3, 000 Milford 925,000 600,000 1,300.000 400,000 1,600,1X10 3,001 2,500 1,000 18,000 20 000 Mount Vernon. 125.0«X 100,000 395,000 500 10 5 ,000 . Total II 13 ,000 5 OHM 13 ,000 Litchfield New New I 5,01X1 5,000 21,000 9,000 10,000 15,000 25,000 62,000 3,165,000 1,000,000 1,400,000 700,000 1,700,000 625,000 6,075,000 300,000 550,000 1,700,000 420,000 2,500,000 1,500,000 350,000 1,100,000 1,500,000 600,000 120,000 920,000 1,100,000 400,000 $ 17,000 9,000 26.000 5,000 22,000 9,000 9,000 46,000 4,000 20,000 5,000 17,000 21,000 10,000 34,000 12,000 128,000 4,000 9,000 33,000 6,000 60,000 27,000 6,000 19,000 19,000 8,000 2,000 14,000 22,000 5,000 35,148,000! S 619,000 �486 STATISTICAL TABLES. CHESHIRE COUNTY CONTINUED. �STATISTICAL TABLES. 487 �488 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABLE New- Hampshire. Relative to Grist Mills in ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. a ° TOWNS. JO. E S tc Eitst King-ton.. > 600 Epping 4,00(1 3,000 Hampton 2,01 Ml Hamjiton Falls Nortliwood North Hampton Nottingham .... . Plaistow Portsmouth Raymond Rye Seab rook Stratham Total. 500 1,000 600 1,000 2 000 18.000 3.000 1,000 4,noo STRAFFORD COUNTY. M< 234..-IIHI $ 267,700 1,600 2,0ii0 $44,600 5,500 10,000 20,000 2,000 6,000 1,700 2,500 800 1.000 16.000 106,000 21.000 11.000 24 000 7,000 $ 6,000 800 400 900 600 2,000 Exeter Greenland 400 600 800 200 400 200 200 100 200 600 $ S S II | 11,000 21,000 2,500 7,000 2.000 3,000 1,000 1,200 19,000 120,000 25,000 13,000 27,000 9,000 �STATISTICAL TABLES. 489 �490 STATISTICAL TABLES. GRAFTON COUNTY. TOWNS. Ashland Bath Bethlehem S 2,000 Bristol Campton Canaan Danbnry Enfield Franconia Grafton Groton Hanover , Haverhill Lebaa n Lisbon Littleton Lyme Monroe Orford Piermont Plymouth Kninney Warren Went worth Totals Berlin Colebrook Columbia En nl Gorham Jefferson Lancaster Milan Northumberland Pittsburg Stratford Stewartstown Wakefield Total . , �STATISTICAL TABLES. TABLE Relative to Tanneries in New- Hampshire. 491 �492 STATISTICAL TABLES. CHESHIRE COUNTY CONTINUED. �STATISTICAL TABLES. TABLE Relative to the total Manufactories in New- Hampshire. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. I �494 STATISTICAL TABLES. �STATISTICAL TABLES. MERRIMACK COUNTY CONTINUED. 495 �496 STATISTICAL TABLES. SULLIVAN COUNTY. Number Hands of employed. horse power, TOWNS. — -3 S-S 12 36 Cornish 1,364 11 . 270 240 136 Acworth.... Charlestown Claremont 84 Croydon Goshen Grantham 70 80 285 40 225 610 120 62 292 40 269 .. Langdon.... Lempster . Newport... . Plainfield .. Springfield . Sunapee.... Unity Washington 240 Total 3,951 $ 46,000 156,000 750,000 14,000 2,000 16,000 22,1X10 5,000 11,000 375,000 11,000 5,000 66,000 3,000 34,000 1 1,506,000 75 225 $ 23,000 146,000 248,000 8,000 4,500 5,000 10,000 2,500 13 000 118,000 4, nun 1.000 28,000 3,000 25,000 871 25 14 19 34 7 40 197 10 7 52 10 1,123| 524 Ashland Bath Benton Bethlehem 13 , 39 13 7 .., Bridgewater. Bristol Campton Canaan Banbury 16 3 31 12 25 9 Borchester... Ellsworth.... Enfield Franeonia Grafton Groton 7 2 38 22 4 11 Hanover 10 Haverhill Hebron'. 48 5 Holderness... 8 28 48 Landaff Lebanon Lincoln Lisbon 1 35 37 9 23 Littleton Lyman Lyme Monroe 1 Orange 4 23 Orford Piermont 11 Plymouth.... 39 Rumney 31 Thornton , Warren Wentworth... Woodstock... Total 4 23 13 5 357,000 1,250,000 25.000 7.000 48,000 33,000 5,000 26,000 619,000 17,000 4,000 117,000 10.000 85,000 $639,000 $2,703,000 GRAFTON COUNTY. Alexandria.. $ 100,000 $ 7.000 110,000 10,000 3,000 58,000 1,500 108,000 12,000 36,000 9,000 20,000 700 54,000 23,000 3,000 6,000 10,000 34,000 6,000 6,000 18,000 315,000 1,000 61,000 99,000 6,000 10,000 1,000 1,000 18,000 17,000 51,000 39,000 4,000 28,000 25,000 10,000 �STATISTICAL TABLES. COOS COUNTY. 497 �498 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR STATEMENT, Showing the various Occupations of the people of New- Hampshire, in 1870. �STATISTICAL TABLES. 499 �500 STATISTICAL TABLES. Mechanical and Mancf'iro Industries. �STATISTICAL TABLES. Mechanical and Mandf'inq Industbies. 501 �STATISTICAL TABLES. 502 TABULAR STATEMENT, By towns, showing number of deaths in the State in 1870. BELKNAP COUNTY. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. TOWNS. TOWNS. Alton Barnstead Atkinson Auburn Brentwood Belmont Candia Chester Centre Harbor.. Gilmanton County Farm Gilford Deerfleld , Derry East Kingston New Hampton. , Sanbornton.... , TUtou Eppiug Exeter Fremont Gosport Greenland 101 122 CARROLL COUNTY. Albany Bartlett Falls. .. Brookfield Kensington Kingston Londonderry New 31 Total Hampstead Hampton Hampton , Laconia Meredith Danville Chatham Conway Eaton Effingham Castle Newington Freedom Jack9on Madison Moultonborough Newmarket Newton North Hampton... Northwood Nottingham Sandwich Plaistow Tamworth Portsmouth Raymond Tuftonborough. Wakefield Rye Wofeborough ., Salem.- Sandown 159 Total Seabrook South Newmarket. South Hampton... Stratham MERRIMACK COUNTY. Allenstown . Andover Boscawen Windham Sow Bradford Canterbury STRAFFORD COUNTY. Barrington Dover . Chichester . . Concord Dunbarton . . . Durham Epsom Farniington.. Franklin... Lee Henniker Madlmry Hill Middleton.... Milton Hooksett.. .. Hopkinton... Loudon New Durham i Newbury Rochester.... New London Rollinsford. .. Somersworth. Northfleld Strafford. Pembroke... .., Pittsfield ... Total . .... 26 154 153 Salisbury . . 70 �STATISTICAL TABLES. MERRIMACK COUNTY CONTINUED. 503 CHESHIRE COUNTY CONTINUED. TOWNS. �504 STATISTICAL TABLES. GRAFTON COUNTY CONTINUED. �DECEASED CENTENARIANS. 505 demic, but this scourge, consumption, creates no fear with the peo- and they pass heedlessly and carelessly along without taking any its flattering premonitory symptoms. If the inhabitants at the north were as guarded as the people in Virginia, or other southern States, in their clothing and exposure to inclement weather, this mortality, caused by lung affection, could be reduced at least fifty per cent. ple, precaution to guard against DECEASED CENTENARIANS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE SINCE 1822. Through the courtesy of Dea. Daniel F. Secomb of Concord, we are enabled to give the number of persons who have died since 1822, at one hundred years of age and upwards. The reader will perceive that people live quite as long at the present day, as fifty years ago, notwithstanding the sayings of older people to the contrary, who are led to believe that the vanities of dress, and the general style of is living, has a no doubt but the generation of to tendency to shorten day has a life. There lease of life at least ten years longer than the generation of seventy-five years ago. The census of New-Hampshire in 1870, when compared with that of 1860, reveals some curious facts which are worthy of careful consideration. age, The number was 67,578 34,460 ; ; of children in 1860, under ten years of in 1870, 47,817 in 1870, 31,578 ; ; fifteen forty years and under twenty, in 1860, and under fifty, in 1860, 33,613; in 1870, 39,355; seventy and under eighty, in 1860, 9,941 eighty and under ninety years, in 1860, 3,030 in 1870, 16,647 in It ; ; and under one hundred years, in 1860, 364 1870, 337 one hundred years and over, in 1860, 7 in 1870, 18. also shows that in 1860, there were living in New-Hampshire in 1870, 3,555 ; ninety ; ; 266,952 persons under ; fifty years of age; of the same age in 1870, 235,998, or 30,954 less than in 1860. fifty The number of persons of years of age and upwards in 1860, was 59,120 ; in 1870, 82, more than in 1860. It is evident that the principal cause of this great change in the population of the State, as to age, is in the younger class leaving the State to seek employment elsewhere, and leaving the older persons at home. If this young class with their wives and children would return to New-Hampshire, who have left it within the past ten years, it would no doubt increase the population at least 40,000. The war had something to do with this 302, or 23,182 �STATISTICAL TABLES. 506 depletion of middle aged persons. Over 5,000 gave up their lives in the contest for the cause of the Union. The tables herewith annexed, are very interesting for the reader to ponder. Names of persons who have died at one Hew -Hampshire, hundred years of age and since 1822. over, in �507 STATISTICAL TABLES. NAMES OF PERSONS WHO DIED FROM 1853 TO 1864. �PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 508 CHAPTER VI. ) Giving a statement of all the public Schools in the State, Dartmouth College, Literary Institutions, State Institutions, such as New-Hampshire Asylum for the Insane, College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Orphan's State Prison, State Normal School, State Capitol, Home, Reform School and Relig- ious Denominations in the State. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The founders of New-Hampshire believed in universal education. They believed, too, that the idea of a republic was the idea of a people governing themselves. This implied that the people should amount of intelligence and virtue, which are essential self-government. Our early legislators enacted laws providing possess that to for a system of free Our common schools. present free educational institutions are of the highest val- ue to the State. The maintenance of them involves a great expense and much care, but it is a wise outlay. Knowledge is less Ignorance is a dangerous and costly any form of government, and under a republican, des- expensive than ignorance. factor under tructive. The poses. several towns are sub -divided into districts for school pur- In the sparsely settled districts, the schools are ungraded. and several of the larger villages, a system of graded schools has been established, embracing Primary, Intermediate, Grammar and High School Departments, with rooms, furniture, books, apparatus and teachers suited to the peculiar wants of each grade. The best graded schools are found in Manchester, Nashua, Great Falls, Dover, Littleton, Concord, Portsmouth, Milford and In the cities Claremont. Towns and cities are required, by law, to raise annually, support of public schools, three hundred and fifty dollars for for each �STATISTICAL TABLES. dollar of the apportionment of State tax districts The towns, cities and school can raise larger sums by vote. school authority of the State tion, consisting of the Governor, of public instruction. The stitutes ; 509 is vested in a Board of Educa- Councilors and Superintendent latter is required to hold Teacher's In- annually, in each county, prepare and distribute school blanks and registers, and present an annual report to the General Court, upon the condition and progress of the schools. The following tables will exhibit the standing of schools in the various cities and towns in the State. TABLE Of Schools in New- Hampshire. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. <2 TOWNS. �STATISTICAL TABLES. 510 STRAFFORD COUNTY. 1- TOWNS. �STATISTICAL TABLES. MERRIMACK COUNTY CONTINUED. TOWNS. 511 �512 STATISTICAL TABLES. CHESHIRE COUNTY CONTINUED. TOWNS. �STATISTICAL TABLES. COOS COUNTY. 513 �DARTMOUTH COLLEGE. 614 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE. Dartmouth College, the fourth of the New-England Colleges —preceded in chro- by Harvard, Yale and Brown, and but little behind the last named sprang from a noteworthy germ of christian philanthropy. It was an off-shoot of Moor's charityschool, an institution for the education of Indian youth, established in Lebanon, Conn., in the year 1754. The school was subsequently removed to Hanover, N. H., a charter for a college, to be connected with it This and yet a distinct institution, having been previously obtained. charter was issued Dec. 13, 1769, by the Hon. John Wentworth, the last of the royal governors of the Province of New-Hampshire. The founnological order in that respect only — der of the charity-school was named in it as the first President of the college and, in view of the interest taken in the school by Lord Dartmouth, an excellent English nobleman, and of his benefactions to it, his name was appropriately given to the college. One of the most signal events in the history of the Institution is the controversy, out of which arose the famous Dartmouth College case. The legislature of New-Hampshire, influenced by considerations which need not here be detailed, claimed the right to "amend" the royal charThey passed an act to that effect, in 1816, changing the name of the ter. institution to " Dartmouth University," and embracing other important modifications. To this act the trustees were opposed and, with the design of testing its constitutionality, they brought an action before the ; ; Supreme Court of the By State. this tribunal the legislature was sus- and an appeal was taken by the trustees to the Supreme Court of the United States, John Marshall being then chief justice. The cause of the college was there argued by Daniel Webster, and other able counsel, and fully sustained by the court. With such occasional ebbs and eddies as pertain to all like institutions, but with remarkable steadiness on the whole, the college has gone onward from its small beginnings to its present condition of enThe whole number of its alumni, as given largement and prosperity. in the last " Triennial," is three thousand, nine hundred and seven. These have come from all parts of the land and, as graduates, have been scattered as widely. While a considerable number have entered from the cities and large towns, the great majority have come from rural places. The average age of admission has been somewhat above and to the maturity thus secured has been that of many other colleges tained ; ; ; From these added, in many cases, the stimulus of self-dependence. and other causes, Dartmouth students, as a class, have been characterized by a spirit of earnestness, energy, and general manliness, of the Most of them have gone, not into 'happiest omen as to their life-work. the more lucrative lines of business, but into what may be called the working professions. To the ministry, the college has given more than nine hundred of her sons. Dr. Chapman says, in his " Sketches of the Alumni :" "There have been thirty-one judges of the United States and State Supreme Courts ; fifteen senators in Congress ; and sixty-one rep- �DARTMOUTH COLLEGE. resentatives ; 515 two United States cabinet ministers; four ambassadors fourteen governors of one post-master-general twenty-five presidents of colleges one and one of a Territory hundred and four professors of academical, medical, or theological colleges. From the last Triennial Catalogue, this list might be considerably enlarged. Perhaps the two professions that have drawn most largely upon the institution have been those of teaching and the law. We recall a single class, that of 1828, one-fourth of whose members have to foreign courts ; ; States, 1 ; ; ' been either college presidents or professors. Dr. Chapman states, that were residing in Boston, Mass., no less than seven sons of the college, " who were justly regarded as ranking among the brightest luminaries of the law. They were Samuel Sumner Wilde, at one time there 1789; Daniel Webster, 1801; Richard Fletcher, 1806; Joseph Bell, 1807; Joel Parker, 1811 Rufus Choate, 1819; and Charles Bishop Goodrich, ; 1822. Dartmouth has aimed, in all her history, at that true conservatism which blends felicitously the old and the new. She believes in the anFor the last seven years, has been expended on the scientific appointments of the institution than on the classical and other improvements are contemplated in the same direction. Though she adheres to the old college, as has been said, yet around that she has already grouped though with no ambitious fancy for the name of a university a number of collateral or post-graduate institutions offering diversified opportunities of general and special culture. The various departments, as they now exist, are cient classics, but she favors science also, much more ; — as follows 1. The — : old Academic Department, with its 1 four years curriculum, in- cluding the privilege of a partial course, and a number of particular options. 2. The Chandler Scientific Department, with a regular course, chro- nologically parallel to that of the Academic, and having with the option of a partial course through all the years, several elective lines of study Latin and Greek are omitted, French and German included, and scientific branches are made most prominent. 3. The' Agricultural Department, so called, or the New-Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts. This is based on the Congressional land-grant. It has a regular three years course, with an in the last year. 1 option, after the first year, between an agricultural and mechanical line See in the next ai'ticle, a more particular account of it. 4. The Engineering Department, or the Thayer School of Civil Engineering. This is substantially, though not foraially, a post-graduate or professional department, with a two years course. The requisites for admission are in some important branches, even more than a college curriculum commonly embraces and it is designed to carry the study of civil engineering to the highest point. 5. The Medical Department, or the old New-Hampshire Medical College. This was established in 1797, has had a long and prosperous career, and ranks now with the best medical institutions in the country. of study. 1 ; �LITERARY INSTITUTIONS. 516 There is connected with it, in addition to the lectures, a good course of private medical instruction. 6. Moor's Charity- School. This has now no distinct organic existence; but there is a small fund which is appropriated, under the direction of the President of Dartmouth College, to the education of Indian youths, in any department for which they are prepared. During the late war, the college, in common with most others in our country, was somewhat depressed but it has since been resuming, and The last catalogue embraces a faceven surpassing, its former status. ulty of instruction, thirty-six in number, and, in all the different courses ; of study, four hundred and twenty-one students. As an indication of the national relations of the college, it may be remarked that these students come from twenty-five different States and Territories, at home and abroad; and that, of the ungraduates, more than one-fifth are from AVhile the insitution is still in need of adplaces out of New England. ditional funds for various purposes, it lias been prospered financially. "Within the past ten years, not less than five hundred thousand dollars Three new buildings have been secured for the different departments. have been erected, making the whole number ten, and two of the old ones have been enlarged and renovated and funds have been obtained, ; in part, for a new Library Building. LITERARY INSTITUTIONS. There may be some schools which we have failed to notice, but have endeavored to give all a notice according to information received. We gladly would have given a more extended account of these important institutions of our State if we could have obtained the facts relative We requested the immediate managers of their respective to them. schools to be kind enough to forward us the facts, also stating why we In many instances our request has been attended with desired them. success, and the gentlemen receive our sincere thanks for their courtesy, and we trust that the benefit derived therefrom, will be mutual both to In other cases, our solicitations have not their school and the State. been responded to, and if people in some towns see that their Academies have not received that notice which they merit, they can attribute it to the faculty who refused or neglected to give us the necessary informa- tion. Adams Female Academy is located at East Derry, and was incorporated in 1823, being the oldest female academy in New-Hampshire. Besides convenient school buildings, it has a fund of % 3,200, donated by Jacob Adams of Derry. There is a boarding house connected with the institution to accommodate young ladies from abroad. It has always maintained a popular reputation as an institution worthy the patronage of young ladies who wish to acquire a first class education. It is situated in one of the most beautiful New-England villages, peculiarly free from injurious influences, and embracing scenery �517 LITERARY INSTITUTIONS. which, for simple beauty, is not often surpassed. The place is easily on the line of the Manchester and Lawrence Railroad. This institution is under the immediate charge of Miss Emma L. Taylor, who has attained a high character among the most distinguished schools in the country, for thorough, systematic, and refined education. There are three terms, of thirteen weeks each, every year, with an accessible, being average attendance of fifty females. Antrim High School—James E. Vose, Principal. Atkinson Academy is pleasantly located in the town of Atkinson, about three miles from the city of Haverhill, Mass., and two from the Boston and Maine Railroad. This institution is one of the oldest in the State, being founded in The building is located on elevated 1790. It has a fund of $ 6,000. It has a library, philosophical and ground, and contains six rooms. chemical apparatus, cabinet &c. all in a fine condition. It has been successful and maintained a high reputation as being a first class literary H. B. WesIts pi esent number of scholars is about sixty. institution. ton, A. M., Principal. Rev. Jesse Page, President of the Trustees. - Austin Academy is situated at Strafford Centre. G. C. McClellan, Principal. Normal Institute. This institution It was incorporat- ed in 1834. Beede Sandwich Centre, and was established in 1839, is pleasantly located at by Daniel G. Beede, to supply the pressing want, at that date, of more well qualified teachers. This school has never been endowed, and now is under the management of Mr. Beede, as principal. The school buildings were built entirely by himself, and the institution has been sustained through his unaided effort. The expense of the recitation-hall and boarding house was about eight thousand The number of have filled dollars. who have received instruction here, is nearly teachers, while others hono able positions of trust, with credit to themselves, and four thousand pupils —many of them making popular But few men in New-Hampshire have, by their individual efforts in the past thirty years, imparted more useful knowledge, to the young men and women of this State than Mr. Beed«. to their instructor. own He now fills the responsible office of Superintendent of Public Instruc- New-Hampshire. Bristol High School, Bristol. Miss Alice French, Principal. Charlestown High School. Mrs. Alice Pitts, Principal. Chester Academy Chester. Miss E. S. Gale, Principal. Christian Institute This school, at present located at Wolfeborough, was incorporated and established at Andover, where, in February, 1857, it was opened for the instruction of students. In 1866, the Institute was transfered to its present location, having been discontinued one year at the time of its removal. tion in — The — school year consists of thirty-eight weeks, divided into three During its fourteen school years, the institute has had an average annual attendance of 200 students. It has four established courses of Business course of three years; 'Academic, four; College study, viz. terms. �518 LITERARY INSTITUTIONS. t Preparatory, three and Young Ladies Graduating of four years. Students completng either course, and passing satisfactory examination, receive diplomas. ; This is New-England maintained and conducted by the only school in the Christian Connection. It rejects all sectarianism and bigotry, and well disposed youth. The teachers and officers constantly aim to promote thorough and accurate scholarship, refinement of manners, a high moral sense and a pure religious life. The institute possesses a fair Philosophical and Chemical Apparatus, cordially opens its doors to all and has an endowment fund of $ made 10,000. The officers have recently provision to reconstruct the school, another year, upon an en- larged and broader basis, and permanently establish it. Principals. John W. Simonds, 1857; Kev. S. W. Whitney, 1859; Rev. John W. Haley. A. B., 1860; Rev. Thomas Bartlett, 1861; Edwin Moulton, A. M., 1866; John II. Lary, A, M. 1868; George A. Chase, A. B., I860; John W. Simonds, A. M., 1870-74. Officers. Rev. II. M. Eaton, Westerly, R. I.. President; Rev. S. A. Hutchinson, Kittery, Me., Secretary; N. A. Moulton, Esq., Newburyport, Treasurer. Trustees Rev. J. A. Perry, Providence, R. I., W. II. Cate, Esq., Manchester, Rev. L>. A. Wiggin, Tuftonboro, Rev. C. P. Smith, West Randolph, Vt.. Mr. I. K. Gage, Esq., Fisherville; Rev. J. W. Tilton, Hanover; Rev. O. J. Wait, Franklin; Mr. P. C. Shaw, Hill John W. Simonds, Franklin. Clinton Grove Seminary is located in Weare, about three miles from North Weare Railway Station. This school is founded on strict moral principles, and the pupil knows in the commencement what is before him as to his conduct out of school. In the prospectus it expressly says, no fire-arms nor tobacco is allowed to be used on any consideration that they must come prepared with thick shoes and rubbers, for daily exercise in the open air, which must be attended to, as well as books in the school-room. There is a large and commodious Boarding House, connected with the school, which is under the immediate care of the Principal. Charles A. Jones, Principal. Concord High School, Concord. J. D. Bartley, Principal. — ; ; ; ; Conway Academy, Conway. W. W. Bates, Principal. Contoocook Academy, at Contoocookville, Hopkinton. Rev. Charles Hardon, Principal. Conant High School. This school is situated at Jaffrey, on the Monadnock Railroad. It has a fund of 8 7,000, through the bequest of the late Hon. John Conant, a resident of the town. The town has' built a school house at an expense of $12,000. The school is well managed, and is at present under the instruction of Elial S. Ball, Principal. Dartmouth Home School, for Young Ladies, ver, and has been is situated in Hano- in successful operation for eight years, or since 1865. This school has all the advantages for furnishing young ladies with an education, in classical as well as in all branches of English literature. �LITERARY INSTITUTIONS. 519 ' The school year includes thirty-nine weeks, and is divided into three terms of equal length. Miss L. J. Sherman is Principal, with three as- sistant teachers. Dearborn Academy, is located in Seabrook, and was founded in 1854, through an endowment of $ 15,000, by the late Dr. Edward Dearborn, an eminent physician, and distinguished citizen of Seabrook. It is pleasantly situated on elevated ground, and commands a tine view of the Ocean. J. O. Emerson, Principal. Deeking Academy, is located at Deerin'g Centre. Dover High School, Dover. H. P. Warrenj Principal. Dunuarton High School, Dunbarton. John B. Mills, Principal. Exeter High School, Exeter. Eben S. Stearns, Principal. Farmington High School, Farmington. E. J. Goodwin, Principal. Fkancestown Academy is located in the pleasant village of Fran- cestown. The High School in town was established in a public school-house and was attended by Levi Woodbury, Moses Wilson, Mary Woodbury and others, who became prominent men and women, in their day. The high schools met with varied success, until June24, 1819, when first in 1800, the present academy was incorporated. Among the eighty-four schol- who attended the first term after its incorporation, was Franklin Pierce, who completed here his education, prior to entering college at ars, Bowdoin. Mr. S. Ingersoll Bard was the first Principal, but the next year, (1821) Mr. Isaac O. Barnes was employed. Mr. Barnes married the daughter of Hon. Peter Woodbury, practiced law, and in time, moved to Boston, where he received appointments as Naval Officer, U. S. Marshal, and Pension Agent, which latter office he held at the time of his death, some ten years ago. He was the most eccentric man in Boston, and his reputation was wide-spread by the many good stories told about him, of which he was either the author, or hero of the exploit. Francestown Academy is a popular Institution, and receives its full share of public patronage. J. E. Vose, A. M., Principal. Franklin Academy, Franklin. Charles A. Jewell, Principal. Fkeedom High School, Freedom. John Villiken, Principal. Fran klin Academy, Dover, incorporated in 1805. John Scales, Principal. Gilmanton Academy is pleasantly situated in Gilmanton, and is one of the oldest literary institutions in the State, being incorporated in 1794. It has always maintained a popular reputation, and has, at the present time, its share of the public patronage. Its buildings are large and convenient. li. There is a library of 500 volumes connected with it. E. Avery, Principal. Hampton Academy, Hampton, incorporated in 1810. Miss Lucy E. Henniker Academy, Miss S. C. Eastman. Keene Academy, Keene. Mrs. T. H. Leverett, Principal. Keene High School, Keene. S. II. Brackett, Principal. Kingston Academy, Kingston Plains. John W. Sanborn, Principal. Dow, Principal. �520 .LITERARY INSTITUTIONS. Kimball Union Academy of the is pleasantly situated on commanding in the beautiful village of Meriden, within the present limits ground town of Plainfield. It was incorporated in 1813, and organized in 1815. receives scholars whose parents are of other incorporated in its charter that the trustees and instructors of the Union Academy, shall be professors of the Christian religion, and each shall be a regular member of some Congregational or It is sectarian, religious belief. but still It is Presbyterian Church. This school has always held a high position among its contemporaries. It has given instruction to over 7,000 pupils, and has aided over three hundred young men for the ministry, at an expense of over $25,000. At the commencement of the Institution, the Hon. Daniel Kimball donated $ 6,000 as a permanent fund, which was afterwards increased to $ 30,000, and the whole fund is now over $ 50,000. Efforts are now being made to secure an additional endowment of $ 100,000. which will establish it on a solid basis. In 1824, the building, together with a valuable library, was burned. The second building, now the wing of the new edifice, was completed in 1825. The main building was finished in the autumn of 1839. The natural decay of the buildings, and the imperative demands of the times, require larger accommodations, which no doubt will be furnished, within a few years. In these days of progress, in every department of education, this Institution must not only hold its own, but it should keep pace with the general advance in the educational world. Rev. Charles A. Downs, Lebanon, President of Trustees. Rev. L. A. Austin, Principal. Lancaster Academy. Lancaster. Landaff High School, Landaff. H. H. Clark. Principal. Littleton Graded School, Littleton. F. D. Hutching, Principal. Manchester High School, Manchester. W. W. Colburn, Principal. Marlborough High School, Marlborough. Charles E. Houghton, Principal. Marlow Academy nearly forty years. ly as to teachers, McCollom located in Marlow, and has been organized has met with varied success, depending large- is It &c. Institute > is located in Mount Vernon, and was a popular Institution, and well conducted. a library of 600 volumes connected with the school. George rated in 1850. It is incorpo- There is W. Todd, Principal. Milford High School, See Milford. George French, Principal. Nashua High School, Nashua. T. W. H. Hussey, Principal. Nashua Literahy Institution is located in the city of Nashua, and was commenced in April, 1835, under the name of the " Nashua High G. S. Brown, and David Crosby, Instructors. In 1840, it was incorporated under its present name, and has been under the immediate management of Mr. Crosby ever since. The building is two stories, the upper being used as school room, with School." �LITERARY INSTITUTIONS. 90 seatings, while in the lower story 521 a recitation room, and apparatus is room. This Institution is liberally patronized, ty to seventy scholars. At and each term has from thir- the September term, 1873, there were forty- nine scholars. NEW-HAMPSHIRE CONFERENCE SEMINARY AND FEMALE COLLEGE. This Institution is located at Tilton. N. H., on the Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad, eighteen miles north of Concord, near the outlet of Winnipiseogee Lake. The site is elevated, and commands a view of natural scenery that, in extent, variety and beauty, is seldom equalled; and in healthfulness it cannot be surpassed. On the third day of July, 1845, the first meeting of the Trustees of the " New-Hampshire Conference Seminary" was held at the Brick Church, in the town of Northfield. The preliminary meeting, which ordered this, had been held at Winchester, June second. On the 9th of November, 1852, initiatory steps were taken to enlarge the charter of the Seminary so as to comprehend, also, a Female College. This arrangement was consummated December 29, 1852. On the 7th day of November, 1862, the stately edifice of the Institution was consumed by fire. Immediately, however, the trustees planned the erection, of an edifice and a new site was procured on the Sanbornton side of the river now Tilton. Three commodious buildings were erected on the new campus, and by an act of the Legislature, approved June 24, 1863, the change and removal were legalized. By the efforts of friends, — the resources and conveniences have gradually enlarged to date. Gradual prosperity has attended the Institution from its opening day until now. and grounds are worth thousand dollars. It has an last year its students numbered 256. In the current years of its existence, it has had 8,600 students. The library has 1,183 volumes; the cabinet is It has graduated 225. quite large, especially that of Mineralogy. There are four flourishing Literary Societies. It combines Seminary and College. It has three regular courses a Classical and a Belles Lettres for ladies, and a College Preparatory for gentlemen. It has also six special courses, viz. Music, Book-keeping, Penmanship, Painting and Drawing, Normal Department, Theological Department. Its students from abroad generally Its buildings endowment forty of about twelve thousand. ; The �LITERARY INSTITUTIONS. 522 board in the Halls of the Institution. The present Board of Instruction are Rev. John B. Robinson, A. M., President; Sylvester Dixon, A.M., R. E. Avery, A. M., Charles M. Glines, Julia E. Bullard, Preceptress; Mary E. Harriman, A. M. Lizzie A. Herrick, M. L. A. New-Hampshire Commercial College. This Institution is located in the city of Manchester, and is a branch of a chain of colleges established in all the large cities in the United States, under the name of ; , Bryant and Stratton Business College. It is designed to educate and prepare young men and women for all clerical branches of business, such as writing, book-keeping, telegraphing &c. The number of scholars who have attended this college, the last year, is over three hundred, coming from all sections of the State. The length of term, thirteen weeks tuition for gentlemen, $25 a term; — ladies, $20. college is now under the immediate charge of Prof. G. A. Gaswith competent assistants. New-Hampton Institution is located in the town of New-Hampton, and through the many changes it has undergone from its foundation, it has sustained the reputation of being one of the best Institutions in the The kell, State. The New-Hampton Academy was first opened in September, 1821. Its John K. Simpson, a native of New-Hampton, but principal patron, Avas merchant at that time a in Boston. into the control of the State Br.ptist Convenand became known as the " New-Hampton Academical and Theological Institution," and was the first Baptist Seminary ever established in New-England. It remained under the care of the Baptists until the fall of 1852, when on account of financial difficulties, they deserted the ground. January, 1853, it was established under a new charter, and styled "The New-Hampton Literary and Biblical Institution," and re-opened Col. R. G. under the direction of the Freewill Baptist Denomination. Lewis, of New-Hampton, was the principal leader in this movement, and In 1825, the school fell tion, donated $ 15,600. The average annual attendance, for the past fifty years, has been over three hundred. There are six school buildings, valued at $30,000; three literary societies, each having a library and reading room, besides the general school library, amounting, in the aggregate, to 3,000 volumes. There is a classical department, for both sexes, also an English department. This Institution claims that its department of natural sci ence is superior to all institutions in the State, except the Scientific School at Hanover. Their Commercial course is pronounced the best in the State. The invested fund of the school is $ 15,000. In 1870, the Theological Department, long connected with the school, was removed to Lewiston, Muine Rev. A. B. Meservey, A. M. Ph. D., Principal. There are eight assistant teachers. New-Ipswich Appleton Academy Ipswich. It was incorporated iu 1789, is town of Newyears maintained located in the and for many �MERCHANTS' EXCHANGE, MANCHESTER. LOCATION OF GASKELL'S BRYANT & STRATTON BUSINESS COLLEGE. ��LITERARY INSTITUTIONS. 523 the position as being one of the best Academies in the State. It still has many friends, and is well sustained. There is a library of 500 volumes connected with the academy. John Herbert, Principal. New-London Literary and Scientific Institution—The location of this Institution is delightful, healthful, and retired, amidst the hills and hikes of New-Hampshire. It was founded at New-London in 1853. In 1873, a new academy building and boarding house were completed, with all the modern improvements for school purposes, at an expense of nearly $ 100,000, and, in it now has one of the tinest sets of school buildings New-England. It has a Board of twenty-four Trustees, and a nent teachers. Provision is made faculty of eight perma- in the Institution for three distinct — the Scientific, College Preparatory, and Ladies' most liberal endowment was from Mrs. James B. Colgate of New-York, a native of New-London. There are two scholarships viz. Smith's scholarship of $> 1,150, and Simond's scholarship of $ 1,000. The income of these is annually applied to aid young men who need and deserve assistance. The average attendance of students, for courses of study, viz. Collegiate. Its — the past twenty years, The Presidents 1853; Rev. G. B. is 132; number of alumni, 281. of the school have been, Rev. G. Gow, A. M., 1861; Rev. A. W. W. Gardner, D. D., Sawyer, D. D., 1864; H. M. Willard, A. M., 1870, and L. E. Warren, A. M., 1872. Present Officers Rev. E. E. Cummings. 1). D., President; Rev. II. G. Safford, A. M. .Secretary; N. T. Greenwood, Esq., Treasurer. Newport High SchooI, Newport. George R. Brown, Principal. Northwood Academy is situated at Northwood Centre, near the shore of Harvey Lake. But few towns in the State offer better inducements, for literary institutions, than this town. The scenery in and around Northwood is unsurpassed for beauty, in southern New-Hampshire, ami everything that surrounds the youth tends to a healthy and moral influence, combined with a thorough and practical system of in- — struction. It was incorporated in 1866, and since that time has been under the immediate management of Rev. E. C. Cogswell as Principal. The school has a library of 500 volumes. Northwood Seminary is located in Northwood, on Clark's Hill, about two miles south-east from Northwood Centre, and commands the most extensive and finest scenery in that section of the State. From this point, at a glance, can be seen, nearly the whole basin of Rockingham County, the ocean and its numerous islands near the coast. It was incorporated in 1867, and gives the scholar a privilege of acquiring a thorough academical education. It has a library of 750 volumes. William H. Cotton Principal. Orford Academy is located in Orford village, on the Connecticut, and is well sustained. It was incorporated in 1853, and, has a library of 800 volumes. N. E. Stark, Principal. Pennacook Academy—This popular Institution is situated in the �524 LITERARY INSTITUTIONS. healthy and flourishing village of Fisherville, on the Northern Railroad, six miles north of the city of Concord. The buildings are of brick, and contain as elegant a suite of school- rooms and boarding apartments as may be found in any New-England academy, with ample grounds, beautifully ornamented and in the quiet part of the village, remote from the business streets. This academy lias been established at a large expense, and is supplied with the most approved fixtures common to a first class literary institution. E. C. Allen, Principal. N. Butler, Henry H. mittee. Brown and Rev. W. R. Jewett, Executive Peterborough High School, Peterborough. Com- Tliomas P. Maryatt, Principal. Pinkerton Academy is located in Derry. Incorporated in 1814. George T. Tuttle, Principal. Phillips Exeter Academt is located in the ancient and beautiful town of Exeter, and is one of the oldest and most popular, endowed, classical schools in New-England. The founder of this Institution, Dr. John Phillips, who was a native of Andover, Massachusetts, but for many years a resident of Exeter, is believed, by many, to have been the most liberal benefactor, in proportion to his earthly means, among our countrymen of the last century. In 1778, he founded Phillips Academy, at Andover, Mass., giving $ 31.000. about one third of this sum being bestowed at its commencement, and the other two thirds- inl790. He also endowed a professorship of theology in Dartmouth College, serving as one of its trustees for twenty years, and made liberal gifts to Princeton College, New-Jersey. The foundation and endowments of Phillips Exeter Academy, Dr. Phillips regarded as his own individual effort in which he required no coadjutor, and sought no pecuniary aid. From the Legislature, he obtained a charter, dated April 3, 1781. It is the oldest institution of learn- by State law, in New-Hampshire, Dartmouth College being chartered by royal grant, in 1769. The constitution and laws governing this school were drafted by his own hand, and the foresight in its draft manifests a profound and practical wisdom which fully equals his generosity. His ideas were libel al and catholic, and the sentiments embodied in this constitution, are worthy to be handed down to this generation, and to generations for ages to come. "Above all," he says, "it is expected that the attention of instructors to the disposition of the minds and morals of the youth under their charge will exceed every other care well considering that though goodness without knowledge is weak and feeble, yet knowledge without goodness is dangerous, and that both united form the noblest character, and lay the. surest foundation of usefulness to mankind. " And " it is again declared, that the first and principal design of this Institution is the promoting of virtue and true piety, useful knowledge being ing, established ; — subservient thereto." The school was opened for instruction, May 1st 1783, and from that date up to the present time its popularity as a first �525 LITERARY INSTITUTIONS. been maintained against the tide of changes which has swept over our country in every decade, not even excepting literary institutions. The same rules are now enforced, as to what is required of students, as were in the student days of Lewis Cass, Daniel Webster, and many others over three quarters of a century ago. Wealth and aristocracy have never found a foot-hold in this Institution, whereby poverty should be trampled, neither are the faculty allowed to cater to it, on any consideration, and without any regard to either, scholarship and deportment take the prize. The motto before the student is " Whatever you can rationally desire others should do to you, this class institution for learning, has — them in the kindest manner." portion of the academy funds, from the first, has been set apart for the special aid of a certain number oi youths of merit who lack the means of support, that number now being about twenty. They receive nearly Some of the enough to pay for their b. ard while attending school. brightest literary stars in the country have received this beneficiary that do for A and among the many who could be mentioned are the Honorable George Bancroft and Jared Sparks. It can be said that honest poverty, yearning for knowledge, can truly find a friend in this Institution. Mr. Phillip's endowments were made at several dates, and together with his last bequest, at the time of his death, April 21, 1795, amounted to at least $> 65,000. The present fund of the academy is about $ 125,000. Abbott Hall was erected about twenty years ago, at an expense of $20, 000, and is used for a study, and as a students' joint stock boarding house. In the early part of 1873, the Swamscot Hotel was purchased, and has been arranged for the same purpose. December 18, 1870, the old acadeaid, my building tique in its was burnt to the ground. It was a wooden structure, an- architecture, but having a venerable appearance. brick building has been erected upon its ashes, which modious and convenient. It was dedicated June 19, 1872. is A new more com- Special Endowments. There are two endowments worthy of mention, coming as they did from men who had been befriended by this academy in their youthful days, to complete their education. The first is called the " Bancroft Scholarship." The income of this scholarship, founded by Hon. George Bancroft, present minister to Berlin, amounts to $ 140, and is given to a meritorious scholar, selected by the Trustees. Sibley Book Fund. This fund is about $ 15,000, the income of which — appropriated for the purchase of text books for indigent students. The whole mimber of students who have entered this Institution up to the present rime is over 4,000 the present number is about 200. Instructors. Albert C. Perkins, A. M., Principal; George A. Went- is ; — worth, A. M., Professor of Mathematics; Bradbury L. Cilley, A. M., Professor of Ancient Languages; R. F. Penned, A. B., Instructor in Latin; Professsor Gideon L. Soule, LL. D., was principal of this Institution from 1838 to 1873, and instructor from 1822, to 1838. He retired in a service of fifty-one years. Portsmouth High School. This school was formerly in two departments, the boys occupying one department and the girls the other. June, 1873, after — �LITERARY INSTITUTIONS. 520 now in one department. Robinson' Female Seminary The Robinson Female Seminary, in Exeter, was founded by the wise liberality of William Robinson, Esq., a native and early resident of that town, who passed his latter years in the State of Georgia. By his last will, after providing amply for his widow and near relatives, and endowing a school in the town where he resided, he bequeathed the residue of his large estate to the town of his nativity, to establish a female seminary, in which he directed that " the course of instruction should be such as would tend to make female scholars equal to all the practical duties of life such a course of education as will enable them to compete, and successfully, too, with their brothers throughout the world, when they take their part in the actual duties of life." He further provided, that in admitting applicants to the seminary, " all other things being equal, the preference should always be given to the poor and the orphan." The town of Exeter accepted the bequest, and adopted a code of regulations for the management of the contemplated institution, which was sanctioned by a legislative enactment. The sum of more than a quarter of a million of dollars, principal and income, was realized from the bequest, and a female seminary was at once organized on a scale commensurate with the design of the founder and the magnitude of his gift. In 1867, the institution was opened for the reception of pupils, and in 1869 it was fully organized and established in the new and elegant buildThis has been changed, and both sexes are — ; ing erected for — it. The seminary receives, free of charge, female pupils belonging to the town of Exeter, who must be at least nine years of age and qualified for Grammar all other pupils a moderate omitted in all suitable cases, upon proper application. The entire course of study is comprised in three departments the Preparatory, Academic, and Collegiate which are designed to embrace a thorough course of instruction, up to the most admission to the sum for tuition is required, schools; though from this is — — advanced studies. The number of students has averaged from 225 to 275, of whom much number belong in Exeter. The immediate government of the Robinson Female Seminary is vested in Eben S. Stearns, M. A., the greater Principal, with ten assistants who are all ladies. — The Board of Trustees are as follows Charles H. Bell, President Abnei Merrill, Joshua Gitchell, Noah Hooper, William P. Moulton, John ; E. Gardner, Samuel' W. Leavitt. Rochester High School, Rochester. Rollinsford High School, Rollinsfoi'd. Milton C. Hyde, Princi- pal. Simoxds Free High School, See Warner. So.mersworth High School, Somersworth. W. H. Farrer, Princi- pal. Stevens High School, Claremont. This popular Institution was founded through the liberal endowments of Paran Stevens, Esq., of NewYork, a former resident of this town. These endowments amounted to �LITERATI Y INSTITUTIONS. 527 68,000, S 15,000 of which was appropriated to assist the town in erecting suitable buildings, and$ 50,000 as a permanent fund to support the school. By the will of the late Mrs. E. B. Alden, $3,000 was also en- $ dowed for the benefit of the school. The school, though established and endowed, nificence, is entirely public in its character. largely, Any by private mu- child living in the town, who is twelve years of age and can pass the required examination, can be admitted to all its privileges. The committee having the school in charge is elected annually in open town meeting as other town officers are, any one member or all the members being subject to change with the will of the voters. The building, located upon a principal street, on an ample lot enclosed by an iron fence, is of brick, two stories high, placed over a fine cemented basement which contains the furnace, and surmounted by a slated mansard roof, in which is an ample hall the whole size of the building, used for the assembly of the school for devotion, musical exercises, lecturing, examinations &c. The central stories are divided into four large schoolrooms capable of accommodating two hundred scholars, while the average attendance, since the first year, has not exceeded half that number. The expense of this fine building was over S 27,000. It was finished and opened for the first school, in September, 1868. Arthur J. Swain, is the present Principal. Mr. Stevens died in May, 1872. He has placed a monument in Claremont, of which the name written on its tablet will ever be cherished by the generations to come a monument more honorable to his memory and more lasting than one of marble, towering high to meet the starry heavens, far above the shaft of Bunker Hill. St. Paul's School is in the city of Concord, about two miles west of the State House, and was first opened on Thursday, April 3, 1856, for the admission of pupils. The act of incorporation by the Legislature is dated June 29, 1855. The first meeting of the Board of Trustees was held September 5, 1855. The design with which it was founded is sufficiently expressed in these words, from the deed of gift: "The founder is de; endowing a school of the highest class, for boys, in which they education which shall fit them either for College or busi- sirous of may obtain an ness; including thorough intellectual training in the various branche3 of learning; gymnastic and manly exercises adapted to preserve health and strengthen the physical condition such aesthetic culture and accomplishments as shall tend to refine the manners and elevate the taste, together with careful moral and religious instruction." The full course of instruction is designed to cover seven years, and to prepare for admission to the Freshman or Sophomore class in our best ; Colleges. The religious instruction is in accordance with the Liturgy and other Formularies of the Protestant Episcopal church, There are about 160 students and twelve instructors. The Rev. Henry A. Coit, D. D., is the Rector. The Right Rev. Bishop iules is the President of the Corporation. �LITERARY INSTITUTIONS. 528 TILDEN SEMINARY. West Lebanon. Tilden Female Seminary was erected in 1854, as recorded on the over the front door. Among the early contributors to this noble enterprise were William Tilden, Esq., and Richard B. Kimball, Esq., of New- York; Prof. Charles B. Haddock, Mr. Allen II. Weld, and Mr. Joseph Wood. Mr. Tilden was the largest contributor, and hence the seminary took his marble block in the wall name. During the first ten years, three principals Prof. A. H. Weld, James Means, and V. H. Dean in this order, had charge of the school. Vary- — — ing fortune attended their efforts. In the spring of 1865, Mr. Hiram Orcutt, the present Principal, leased the property and re-opened the sc hool, having in charge, also, for the three following years, Glenwood Ladies Seminary, at Brattleboro, Vt. In the fall of 1868, Mr. William Tilden, the original founder, decided to enlarge the building, by erecting two spacious wings, which were completed the following spring, at an expense of over $ 20,000. In June of 1869, a new charter was secured from the legislature, and a new Board of Trustees appointed. The hall, building, as completed, contains a spacious rooms gymnasium, dining- for the family of the principal, studio, a reading, historical, and library room, and some fifty pleasant rooms for boarders. The out-fit has cost some $ 50,000. The school has been in successful operation during these years, and at present (1873) has pupils from seventeen different States of our Union. — Expenses For board and tuition in the English course, for the Academic year, $ 225 for board and regular instruction in all departments of the school, for three successive sessions, $ 300. Troy High School, Troy.— Mrs. Louisa B. Wright, Principal. Tubbs Union Academy is pleasantly located in the town of Washington. It is a popular Institution in the vicinity of its location, and is well sustained, under the supervison of its present teachers Misses Beede and Sanborn. It has a fund which relieves part of the expenses ; — of managing the school. Walpole High School, Walpole. Curtis R. Crowe!!, Principal. �529 PUBLIC STATE INSTITUTIONS. PUBLIC STATE INSTITUTIONS. NEW-HAMPSHIRE ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE. This popular Institution is located in the city of Concord, about one half mile south-west from the State House. It is situated on Pleasant Street, on elevated ground, overlooking the southern portion of the City and an extensive range of country towards the south and south-east. This From Asylum was created by an act of the Legislature, in 1838. was expended in the organization, and erecting necessary buildings, which consisted of a center structure, forty-six by fifty-one feet, four stories high, two wings extending in opposite directions, each being thirty-six by ninety this date, to 1842, the time location, feet, and three stories high. The center was devoted to business purposes, while the wings afforded accommodations patients of each sex. It was opened for forty-five for the reception of patients, October 28, 1842. In 1845, it was found necessary to erect a separate building, to accommodate the more disturbed class of the insane, remote from the quiet portion in the main buildings. In 1849-50, another wing was added, which gives accommodations for fifty more patients. In 1854-5, a fourth extension was made, on the same side, thirty-four by sixty feet, and three stories high. This last building was also used for the accommodation of the disturbed class, to the number of twenty-one. In 1856, another wing was erected, on the opposite side, thirty-six by one hundred and forty-six feet, and three stories high, adding room for about sixty women. In 1856-7, another extension was made, on the same side, giving additional room for thirty patients. In 1868-69 was added a building in the rear of the original center for a bakery, kitchen, ordinary, dining rooms and chapel in the second story. As now constructed, the Asylum will give accommodations for two hundred and sixty patients, and the buildings, together with the land for the location, has cost the State one hundred and ninetyfour thousand dollars ($ 194,000). State to provide buildings at It has been the policy of the the public expense, and require a charge for board sufficient to cover the necessary running expenses of the institution, and the Trustees have always sought to fix the rate as low as consistent with the maintenance of a first class hospital. The Asylum is under the management of twelve Trustees, ap- �NEW-HAMPSHIRE ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE. 530 pointed and commissioned by the Governor and Council, for a term of four years, three retiring from the board, and three appointed These Trustees receive no compensation for their expenses alone being allowed. every year. ser- vices, actual traveling The Governor and of the House are, Council, President of the Senate, and Speaker ex-officio, constituted a visiting committee, with power to examine into the condition and affairs of the Institution, and see that its benevolent designs are being fully carried out. "With these wise precautions, it does seem that the New-Hampshire Asylum for the Insane should be far above suspicion of any irregufull larities, which are now resting upon similar States and while ; ments, lum it economy is institutions, in practiced in all of its other arrange- has always been the policy of the Managers of this Asy- make to strict it respects a curative Institution. in all Thirty-four hundred (3400) persons have received its care and treatment from the beginning; and of this number over fourteen hundred (1400) have been restored to their mental health. By Statute, the appropriated to sum assist of six thousand dollars ($ 6,000) is annually the indigent insane in the payment of their support at the Asylum, to be appropriated by the Governor sum being over one third of this In addition the ; not credited to their support by towns. to this State aid, the indigent insane receive, annually, sum of eight thousand dollars ($ 8,000), derived from the inter- by various benevolent persons These two charities so greatly lighten the burden est of legacies left benefit of the for their benefit. as to bring the Hospital within the reach of those of very small means. The permanent funds of Adams the Institution are derived as follows; Conant fund, 16,000 Chandler fund, $25, Kimball fund, 000; Fisk fund, 811,699; Kent fund, $ 150,000 $6,753; Rumford fund, $15,000 Sherman fund, $5,000; making a total of $ 221,552. It is expected that this amount will be increased $ 20,000 by a legacy from Miss Arabella Rice, of Portsfund, $ 1,200 ; ; ; ; mouth. The number of patients in this Institution in June, 1873, men and 137 women 23 men and 10 women have died within the year number recovered in the same time, 61. total was 276 — 139 ; ; Although the Asylum, for the past thirty years, still its has been con- and convenience, architectural beauty has always been kept in view, and as stantly undergoing exterior changes, both in size �OFFICERS OF THE INSTITUTION. now arranged, 531 the buildings present a fine and imposing appear- ance, excelled by few like institutions in this country. There is connected with this Institution, one of the best farms in the State. The farm, together with the Asylum grounds, an area of one hundred and twenty-five acres. ture, There is contains also a pas- about one mile south-west from the home farm, which con- tains fifty-four acres. In 1871, Legislature appropriated the $ 7,000 to remove the old, and erect a new farm barn. The buildings, as repaired and improved, cost $ 10,940, and consisted of a farm barn, horse barn, carriage house, barn sheds, carpenter and machine shop, &c. The barn is 110 feet A driveway goes through the long, 45 feet wide feet post. pass through without difficulty. In aud 22 teams can appointments it is a center, so that all its There are twenty-six cows, eight horses, twenty-eight fatting hogs and some thirty others of different ages. Some of the model barn. most important products, one year with another, are 80 tons of hay, 400 bushels of corn (in the ear), 300 bushels of oats, 300 bushels of potatoes, 9,500 gallons of milk, 30 pigs sold, 15 calves sold, 9,000 pounds of pork, 400 heads of cabbage, 92 bushels of tomatoes, 80 bushels of onions, 500 bushels of apples, &c. Everything around the farm and farm buildings indicates that it is under the manage- ment of husbandmen who understand their business, and the examshown here is worthy to be imitated by hundreds of farmers in this State who idle away one half of their time, complaining of ple the hard lot of a farmer's life. OFFICERS OF THE INSTITUTION. Board of Visitors. (Ex-officio.) His Excellency Ezekiel A. Dow, Hon. John J. Morrill, Hon. William P. Newell, Hon. Dexter Richards, Hon. Joseph Powers, Hon Charles H. Campbell, President of the Senate, Hon Asa Fowler Speaker of the House of Representatives. Board of Trustees. Hon. Isaac Spaulding, Nashua, Presi dent, Joseph B. Walker, Esq., Concord, Secretary, Hon. Charles A Tufts, Dover, George B. Twitchell, M. D., Keene, Hon. John Sanborn, Wakefield, Hon. E. A. Hibbard, Laconia, William G Perry, M. D., Exeter, Hon. Denison R. Burnhara, Plymouth Waterman Smith, Esq., Manchester, Hon. Dexter Richards, New port, George W. Haven, Esq., Portsmouth, Henry Colony, Esq., Straw, Hon. Samuel P. W Keene. Resident Officers. J. P. Bancroft, M. D., Sup't, Treasurer �NEW-HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE. 532 and Physician; J. P. Brown, M. D., Assistant Physician; J. C. Cockbum, M. D., Second Assistant and Apothecary; Mr. W. T. Mc Lam, Steward; ^NJiss H. W. Moore, Matron. XEW-HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND THE MECHANIC ARTS. This college is a State Institution, established expressly for the promotion of the industrial interests of New-Hampshire. In July, 1862, Congress passed an act to establish colleges of agriculture and the mechanic and made a any such institution arts in the several States, liberal grant of public land for the support of which might be established. In June, 1866, the legislature of this State accepted the provisions of the congressional act, and established the College of Agriculture, to be located at cial Hanover, and to be connected, by a spe- arrangement, with Dartmouth College. The college is under the direction of nine trustees, of whom five by the governor with advice of the council, and four by the trustees of Dartmouth College. The fund of the college derived from the sale of 150,000 acres of land, amounts to S 80,000 and is securely invested in six per cent. New-Ham;>shire bonds. Under the law passed by Congress, no part of this fund could be expended in the erection of any buildings. About this time the late David Culver bequeathed to Dartmouth College fifteen thousand dollars for the promotion of agricultural science. This bequest the trustees of Dartmouth College offered to contribute, with an additional sum of ten thousand dollars, of their own funds, bequeathed to them by Mrs. David Culver, together with a fine lot are appointed for the erection of a suitable building, provided the State of Hampshire would increase the fund generous offer the legislature to forty thousand dollars. of 1869, accepted, and NewThis the college building called "Culver Hall" was erected. It is pronounced by competent judges one of the finest educational structures in NewEngland. It is a plain, imposing brick structure of four stories, having a length of one hundred and a breadth of sixty feet, cover- ed with a lofty Mansard roof. The basement is to be reserved for an extensive collection of agricultural implements and models of machinery. The other stories afford rooms for lecture, recitation, library, museum, weighing room, and laboratory, furnished with �NEW-HAMPSHIRE ORPHANS' HOME. modern appliances all the 533 for the practical study of chemistry, &c. is a farm of nearly 400 acres, 162 and presented to the institution by the late Hon. John Conant, of Jaffrey. This farm will afford the student an opportunity of seeing the practical application of the theoretical knowledge which he is acquiring in the college. There are two terms in the year, covering the time from the 1st In connection with the college acres of which was purchased of September, to the 19th of April, excepting a vacation of four weeks The tuition is $ 15 per in mid-winter. It has a course term. of study covering a period of three years, in which science and application to agriculture and other manual industries are its made especially prominent. Twelve free scholarships, one for each senatorial district, estab- lished in connection with the congressional grant, are designed to young men of limited means in educating themselves for the During the past year a scholarship has life. been established by the Hon. John Conant for each town of Chesaid practical avocations of Young men hire County. make desiring a State scholarship, should application to the senators of their respective districts ; those desiring one of the town scholarships, should apply to the selectmen of the town in which they reside. There are other scholarships available to worthy applicants from any part of the State. NEW-HAMPSHIRE ORPHANS' HOME. The New-Hampshire Orphans' Home and School of a benevolent institution, chartered by the State, but upon the voluntary contributions of the people essary to meet the expenses of and belongs equally to all its Methodists, Universalists, Christians, Freewill Baptist, sented, upon its Board of Trustees is for the funds nec- establishment and maintenance denominations who aid Congregationalist, tributions. Industry relies entirely it by Baptist, their con- Unitarians, and Friends are repre- as visitors. It receives as its beneficiaries all promising children of want, without regard to social status, complexion or nationality. It is for orphans and those that are worse than orphans, render- ed so by the dissolute character and poverty of their parents. The is to extend the hand of sympathy to upon the rough sea of life, who have been deprived of good homes either by misfortune or neglect, and instead of leaving object of the institute those waifs �NEW-HAMPSHIRE ORPHANS* HOME. 534 them to graduate in crime, draw them to comfort and safety, and send them on their way to true success, to a rational happiness and a useful life. While the children remain at the institution, they are he well cared to for, morally, intellectually and physically, a school beiug in session, through the year, for their special benefit, also on Sunday Divine Service, and a Sunday school. When plac- ed in families, the parties that receive them are bound to exercise — over them a kind and' paternal care 1st by furnishing them with proper food and clothing, in sickness and in health, 2d. by securing them the advantages of a good common school education, and at times using their influence, both by precept and example, to train them to habits of industry, economy, self-reliance, temperance and morality, that they may be fitted, in due time, to take their The boys as well as the places as honorable members of society. girls are to receive, when eighteen years of age, their time, an extra suit of clothing and such compensation in money as they may to all reasonably deserve. The Location. location of the Home is England, rich in historical associations one of the — where finest in New- was brought to maturity one of the greatest intellects America, or even the world, has ever produced. The "Webster Farm," upon which this insti- two and a half miles below 4he flourishing village of Franklin, and about sixteen miles above the city of Concord, on the right bank of the Merrimack, on the line of the Northern Railway, and presents a home view of as fine country scenery as tution is located, can be found " is in the central portion of this State. Webster Farm," Webster and his Relative to the mother the poet has well said. "What hallowed memories arise Within our hearts and dim our eyes. We think of him without a peer, Who spent his happy boyhood here, And with his brother brave and true, Ate honest bread and earned it too. We call to mind that mother dear, Whose precious dust lies buried near Her record is preserved on high, In characters that cannot die." New-Hampshire has the honor of establishing the first Orphans' Home, outside of city limits, in New-England. The first voluntary State Convention ever held in the United States, for this purpose, was held in Eagle Hall in the city of Concord, February 21, A. D. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE ORPHANS' HOME. 1871, and resulted in the inauguration of the 535 New-Hampshire Or- phans' Home. It was dedicated with appropriate and impressive ceremonies, October 19, 1871, and on the third day of November following, the first beneficiary was received. Since that date, sev- enty-one children of want have come under the sheltering care of this institution, representing land, Scotland, seven nationalities, viz. France, Ire- Ten Germany, Africa, America and England. are orphan children of soldiers. The financial condition During the first year of of the its Home to November 1st A. D. 1873. existence, the institution fed, clothed, furnished medical attendance and instruction to fifty-six orphan and homeless children paid for fitting up the Home, and furnishing the farm with tools and stock, and laid aside a fund of $ 5,000, and had twenty-six hundred dollars in the treasury at the close of ; the year. During the second year of 1, its active existence, which ended A. D., 1873, It kept its permanent fund good, using nothing but its Nov. interest, raised a building fund of over ten thousand dollars, paid out over $ 700. for personal property for the institution, increased the num- ber of children to 71, met all of the current expenses, which were increased by sickness, and exchequer. belonging to still finds itself —with an unexhausted And we take pleasure in adding that the Real Estate the Home and free from debt has increased in value thousand dollars. There has been paid to the Treasurer at Concord, N. H., $ 31,061.37 To the Hon George W. Nesmith in Franklin, N. H., 5,000.00 Donations in bedding, clothing, furniture &c., 1,500.00 In the Treasury and on subscription 2,500.00 ten $40,061.37 Assets of the Institution. The Webster Home, ManFarm House, out-buildings, and 180 acres of land, with the new building, partly completed $ 25,000.00 Furniture of the Home, stock, farming tools and produce. 5,500.00 Estate, including the ancestral sion House, . Permanent fund invested . for the Institution 5,000.00 $ 35,500.00 The following are the individuals and churches, who have gener- ously donated 8 500 and over, for the establishment and mainten- ance of this benevolent institution Space will not permit us to �NEW-HAMPSHIRE STATE PRISON. 536 who have bestowed their and who doubtless are quite as deserving of reward give the names of hundreds of others, lesser gifts, as those who are blessed with larger worldly means. The Hon. George W. Nesmith, of Franklin Mrs. Betsey Whitehouse, Pembroke Levi Lyman, Esq., Walpole $ 1,000.00 1,100.00 1,000.00 Nathaniel White, Esq., and Family, of Concord H. II. Ladd, Esq., and Mother, of Portsmouth 1,000.00 680.00 Hon. Frank Jones, of Portsmouth 600.00 Nashua Hon. Dexter Richards, Newport John C. Morrison, of Fisherville Churches. Franklin St. Congregational Church Sunday School ManJ. G. Graves, M. D., chester 500.00 500.00 500.00 1,1 South Congregational Church, Sunday School and Orphan Helpers, Concord Hanover St. Congregational Church and Sunday School, Manchester First Congregational Church, Portsmouth, nearly First Congregational Church, Sunday School, Nashua, over Olive St. Congregational Church Sunday School, Nashua. 10.00 1,000.00 700.00 700.00 600,00 nearly Mrs. Frances M. Farley, Bradford, N. Unitarian Society and Sabbath School, Keene Congregational Church and Society of Amherst, over Churches and citizens of Peterborough, over Churches and citizens of Rochester, over 500.00 Churches and citizens of Littleton, nearly Churches and citizens of the city of Dover Churches and citizens of Lebanon Churches and citizens of Franklin Middle St. Baptist Church, Portsmouth 500.00 H 500.00 519.00 500.00 500.00 600.00 500.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 550.00 Officers of the Home. Nesmith, Franklin, President; Hon, O. W. Fowler, Hon. John Kimball, Concord, Treasurer; Rev. D. A. Mack, Franklin, Superintendent; Mrs. A. R. Mack, Matron; Miss Jennie Mack, Teacher. Hon. George W. Bristol, "Vice President; NEW-HAMPSHIRE STATE PRISON. This Institution is situated in Concord, and located on State Street about one third of a mile north of the State House. The dark, heavy, stone walls, together with the antique architecture of this building, do not present a very imposing appearance from �NEW-HAMPSHIRE STATE PRISON. 537 » the Street, and, in imagination, remind one of an old French Basor an ancient Englishman's castle, built more as a defence to guard against attacks from without, than for any beauty or taste, which in these days are frequently combined with strength. The central part and south wing of the prison were built in 1812, at which time the Institution went into operation, having one prisIn 1833, the oner, the number in 1813 being increased to twelve. with the improvements of the north wing was added, to correspond tile, In age. this building is a hall with 120 cells for the convicts. It and warmed by steam, but all men of humane judgment who have visited this prison hall, acknowledge that the cells are one third too small for human beings to sleep in, and enjoy good health, without great inconvenience to the overseers, and by lighted is gas, The individual continuous watchful care as to sanitary regulations. convenience of convicts should never be consulted only as to their physical health, but no law, formed either by legislative act or long continued practice, has any moral right to punishment on inflict any person, however great his crime, that will impair his health, The especially when a fair day's work is demanded at his hands. whole number of convicts in the prison, April 30, 1873, was 88 white males 78 black males 6, and 4 females. 16 were under 20 20 between years of age when committed 40 between 20 and 30 and 50, and only 7 over 50 years. Of 30 and 40 5 between 40 28 convicts claimed this number, 23 were married and 65 single. to be temperate men in their habits before their commitment, while 60 acknowledged themselves to have been intemperate, and were under the influence of wine when they committed the deeds for which they are now paying the penalty. 77 can read and write 7 can only read, and 4 can neither read nor write. 6 were committed for murder, 3 for murder in the second degree, and one for man; ; ; The slaughter. rest were convicted of various crimes, but the larger portion for stealing in different forms, but in such small sums, as not to be in keeping with the moral sentiments of the day in relation to stealing. Rockingham County 8 ; Strafford, 11 borough, 29 The ; ; furnishes of the present Belknap, 2 Cheshire, 8 ; Carroll, 3 Sullivan, 1 ; ; Within number of convicts, Merrimack, 14 is ; Hills- and Coos, 5. inclosed on three Grafton, 7 prison yard including about two acres, ; this inclosure, is one of the brick work shops in the State, and no doubt is the saving sides by a heavy granite wall. finest ; �NEW-HAMPSHIRE STATE PRISON. 538 grace for the dilapidated prison buildings at the present time. The manufacturing of bedsteads is the only mechanical employment of the convicts, is doubtful turn who are let under contract to George T. Comius. if there is It an equal number of men in the State, who more work than the convicts in this bedstead shop. 10,000 lumber of various kinds are daily cut up for bedsteads. oft" feet of The discipline is very strict but not cruel. A vigilant eye is kept on the convicts every moment, and they are soon fully convinced that no chance will be offered them to make their escape. Consequently they are more contented and cheerful than a lax Their food is wholesome and ample. cipline cau make them. dis- No brown bread can be made than the bread furnished for these convicts. Their cots and cells are kept clean, well The State went to aired, and are as large as the State furnishes. expense of sending Mr. Allen Folger to the International Prison the Congress, held in London in July 1872, as commissioner from NewHampshire, and in his report made to Governor Straw, he says the cells in the English prisons, compared to New-Hampshire State's better wheat and Prison cells are very large, being seven feet wide by eight feet long, and eight This feet high. is quite a contrast to cells less than four It is to be hoped that feet wide, seven long and seven feet high. the expense of sending Mr. Folger to London, will not be wholly lost to the best iuterest of the State. A six inch main water pipe has been laid the entire length of yard, with two hydrants set at convenient distances, and having two hundred this feet of hose to guard against fire. management of the Warden, J. C. Prison has become a paying institution, instead of a Under the present pense to the State. Pillsbury, bill of ex- In the three years that Mr. Pillsbury has had charge of the Prison, it has earned over and above all expenses, in- cluding repairs &c, $20,035.11. This amount has been passed to the credit of the Prison account with the State, and eventually will be used to make extensive repairs of the old buildings or erect new ones. There is a library of fifteen hundred volumes connected with the Prison, for the use of the convicts. Within a few all years, a law has been established which orders that persons convicted of murder and sentenced to be executed, shall less than one year prior to the which shall take place within the walls of be confined in the State Prison not day of their execution, �NEW-HAMPSHIRE STATE PRISON. 539 the prison, the sheriff of the county in which the deed was commit. ted acting as executioner. Since this law, one person has been executed, and another under sentence The first to is be hung the third Tuesday of February, 1874. victim of his crime was Josiah L. Pike, thirty-one years was of age, a native of Portsmouth, but at the time of the deed, making his home in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Mr. Thomas Brown and wife were an aged couple, residing in Hampton Falls, and living on a small farm with other sufficient means for their maintenance. Josiah L. Pike was a young man, of loose habits, and frequently assisted Mr. Brown on his farm, always receiving fair many compensation for his services; besides he was times the object of charity from the motherly hands of Mrs. Brown. when he In the was paid the full amount for his labor and also received, as a gift from Mrs. Brown, a pair of new woolen feetiugs. Through the following winter he led a dissolute life, frequently being under the influence of liquor. This conduct naturally brought him into straitened circumstances, by spring, and very much in want of money. Through some source he learned that Mr. Brown had sold a yoke fall of 1867, he assisted Mr. Brown, and left of oxen and had received his pay for them in money. night of May 7, On the Brown many times 1867, he went secretly to the house of Mr. and inhumanly murdered him and his wife, who had so befriended him in time of need. For this dark and bloody deed, Pike was arrested, and in clue time, convicted of the murder. He paid the penalty of his crime by being hung in the south-west corner of the prison hall, November 9, 1869, Joseph P. Morse, of Portsmouth, acting as his executioner. Franklin B. Evans is a native of Strafford, and at the date of the crime for which he stands convicted, and sentenced, was living in Northwood, and sixty one years of age. Georgianna Lovering, a and only fourteen years of niece of Evans, grandparents, in North wood near the Strafford Evans for many years had age, lived with her line. lived a wandering life, sometimes traveling through the country as a physician, pretending to wonderful cures while at other times he would be dressed ; effect in a sanctimonious garb and assume the profession and duties of an itinerant preacher, but through all his various professions there never was a more evil designing and hypocritical heart, than beat He had long watched Georin the breast of Franklin B. Evans. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE STATE PRISON. 540 gianna with evil intent, and deeply laid his plans whereby he could God know ruin her, and no one but himself and his Near the it. abode of Georgianna was the edge of a deep forest, and the largest tract of wood-land in Rockingham County, covering an area of nearly 2000 acres. In these woods Evans had placed some snares with the pretension of catching partridges, but doubtless, for no other purpose than to lure his victim into his lecherous grasp. After these plans had been consummated, he commenced his sophistry with Georgianna by telling her simple stories about snar- ing these beautiful birds, which naturally attracted her childish and one morning she accompanied him to the traps, but In this visit, Evans had finished his second act in this great tragedy. He had shown the innocent girl where these snares were concealed, so that she could go alone into the forest and find them. A few mornings after this advencuriosity, no birds had been secured. ture, October 25, 1872, he requested her to accommodate him by visiting the snares, that morning, alone, as he was obliged another way and be absent nearly the whole day. to go She hesitated comply with about going, but at length, reluctantly, consented to his request, and he started* apparently, on his way to fulfil his day's engagement, but, doubtless, went directly and concealed him- woods to watch the movements of his intended victim. She put on her shawl and hat, kissed her grandmother good bye, and started out of doors to go to the forest as she had promised her uncle, which was the- last time that Georgianna Lovering was ever seen alive by any human being, save Evans. Her prolonged absence from the house caused her grandfather to go to the forest and call for her but no response came. He returned to the house, and he and the mother of the child went again to the woods for a more thorough search, and, in a short time, self near the ; found the girl's apron, and, still farther in the deep forest, brush fence, they found her comb ; but the whereabouts of the child were at once alarmed, all lost. The neighborhood was and a general search was made that day and night and through the next day, but all their efforts Suspicion, at once, strongly pointed to thing about. the loss of Georgianna, as had not been, that day, where he in near a other traces relative to were of no Evans it as avail. knowing some- was ascertained that he was going,- but told the girl he an opposite direction, and, further, could give no account of He was arrested and tried himself for several hours of that day. �NEW-HAMPSHIRE STATE PRISON. 541 before a justice court, and the evidence being so strong against him, he was bound over to the higher court to be holden at Exeter. Evans, seeing his critical situation, made a partial confession, but He acknowledged his statements, in detail, were base falsehoods. he knew where she was, but said she had been carried away by a man living in Kingston or vicinity. statements to be knew all false, about the whereabouts of the resort to stratagem to induce accordingly made Evans harmless he would With The if this assurance, Sheriff soon found these but he was more fully convinced that Evans tell to him to girl, make a and he determined true confession. to He understand that he would save him the truth where the girl could be found. on Thursday, about midnight, six days after her disappearance, he told the Sheriff he would go with him and show where the girl was. Through this dark forest, at midnight, they silently pursued their way, over rocks and decayed logs, through swamps and glades, and there, in the recess of this deep wood, beneath the roots of an upturned tree, this worse than criminal pointed to a pile of dried leaves, and coolly said " there she is ". The Sheriff gently moved away the leaves and by the dim light of his lantern were revealed the mutilated remains of Georgianna Lovering, who came to her end by deeds too revolting in character to be recorded and too inhuman to be committed by any person born and brought up beneath the shades of the granite hills of New-Hampshire. For this foul and bloody deed, worse than murder, Evans has been convicted and sentenced to be hung, within the walls of the State's Prison, the third Tuesday in February, 1874. If Evans lives, there is no doubt but the sentence will be executed. �542 STATISTICAL TABLE. TABLE Showing the deceased, Number and of Convicts in the P/'ison, committed, discharged, pardoned, escaped, in each year, since the establishment of the Institution, 1812. _• �NEW-HAMPSHIRE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. 543 The foregoing table reveals some curious facts for moralists to who are continually advocating that the world is growing more wicked instead of better. At the commencement of the war in 1861, there were 119 convicts within the walls of the prison, and 42 commitments, the largIn 1865, at the close of est number in one year up to that date. the war, there were but 70 in prison and only nine commitments for the year. The next year (1866) the number of convicts had increased to 111, and the commitments were 60, being 14 more than ever were committed to prison in a single year. The largest number ever in the prison at a single time was 135, in 1868 and the same year 46 were committed. Since the latter date the number has been gradually diminishing, and in 1873 there were but ponder, ; 88, with our cities constantly increasing in population. One of two things is evident either our laws are executed with ; and the county work-houses absorb the small criminals or the mass of the people are growing better as the world grows less rigor ; wiser. NEW-HAMPSHIRE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. Board of Instruction. —Horatio 0. Abbie H. Holton, Preceptress: Ladd, A. M., Principal; Wal- Carrie E. Hall, William E. ker, Assistants. Board of Trustees. ram — George Orcutt, A. M., Secretary, Day, President, Dover HiHon. Ezekiel A. David G. Beede, Superintendent, T. West Lebanon Straw, Governor, Manchester Sandwich, with thirteen others. ; ; ; M. AVhittier, Treasurer, Plymouth. Terms begin February 25, and September 11, 1874. Expenses. Board, $3 to $4 per week. Tuition, $8 C. — to $10 per term. . Number of Graduates — Fall 1871, 9 ; Fall Term, 1872, 28 ; Term, 1871, 6 ; Spring Term, Spring Term, 1873, 32; Fall Term, 1873, 26. Establishment and Purposes of the School. tion was established by act of the Legislature, to obtain a better training of teachers for the in —This Institu- June, A. D., 1870, common schools of was located at Plymouth, and its first term of eight weeks was held there during the spring of 1871, under the management of Amos Hadley, A. M. the State ; �STATE REFORM SCHOOL. 514 Before the Fall term H. 1871, Silas Pearl, A. M., was elected Principal, remaining in charge until his decease in August, 1873, when the Trustees employed the present Principal. Terms op Admission, and Course of Study. — Candidates — must pass examination in the fundamental rules in arithmetic the natural and political divisions of the earth, and the general geography of this State, in geography; and the first principles of grammar and analysis. There are two courses of study the first including the common — English branches ; Graduates of the the second, the higher. first course are entitled to teach in this State, without further requisi- and for the second course, tions, for three years, Location and Buildings. — Plymouth is five years. near the geographical center of the State, at the confluence of Baker's River and the Pemigewasset, on the line of the Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad, about fifty miles fro > Concord. The buildings are mod- ern in style and convenience, the school buildings having cost nearly 6 20,000, and the boarding house being situated just above on one of the most beautiful sites in the village — overlooking it, the and with a fine view of the mountain region at charming summer resort stands. See engrav- valleys of both rivers whose gateway this ing of building on page 306. STATE REFORM SCHOOL. — Hon. David Pres., Portsmouth Hon. William P. Wheeler, Keene, Hon. Daniel Clark, Sec, Manchester, D. C. Churchill, Esq., Lyme, Hon. L. P. Cooper, Croydon, Edward Ingham, Sup't. and Treasurer. The New-Hampshire State Reform School was chartered in 1855, and one hundred acres of the Gen. John Stark farm, lying on the east bank of the Merrimack River, in the city of Manchester, one and one-half miles from the City Hall, was, the same year, purTrustees. Gillis, Daniel Marcv, ; Esq., Nashua, chased for ten acres its more cost of one location, at a cost land, from the often thousand dollars — to which same farm, have been added, at a thousand dollars. Buildings, suited to the design of the Institution, were immediately erected, at a cost of three thousand dollars, and, in 1858, it was opened for the reception of " Juvenile and Female Offenders against the laws," under the title which was subsequently changed of "The House to its present of Reformation name. ", �STATE REFORM SCHOOL. 545 To this date, Oct. 14, 1873, 742 children, including both sexes, have been committed to its care, all of whom have been more or less benefitted by being subjected to its restraints and discipline, and a large proportion have come to be of average character with other citizens of the State. The Institution than penal, and is is regarded and managed as reformatory rather supported by an annual appropriation of six thousand dollars from the State, which, with the amount collected for the maintenance of the inmates two dollars per week togeth- — er with their earnings, amply — meet the ordinary expenses. It has a fund of ten thousand dollars bequeathed to it before it had a being even by a former citizen of Manchester, the late James Mc'K. Wilkins, Esq., and also, of three thousand dollars, donated by Moody Kent, Esq., late of Pittsfield, both of which are kept intact in principal. The whole number in the school, during the year 1872, has been is sufficient to — — 139 number of these, 17 have been discharged 10 have been honorably discharged by the Trustees, for good conduct 5 have had homes found them by the ; received, 47 at expiration of sentence ; ; ; the Superintendent, and 1 has been sent to his alternate sentence. Five have escaped, leaving 101 in the school. Average time of detention of the children discharged, 2 years and 6 months. Of the whole number 47 are Americans; 77 Irish 9 French German 1 English 4 Mixed (African); and were committed ; I ; ; ; by Supreme Judicial Court, 31 Manchester Police Court, 41 Dover Police Court, 7 Concord Police Court, 7 Nashua Police ; ; ; Court, 6; Portsmouth Police Court, 6 1 Farmington ; Police Court, 1 ; Somersworth Police Court, Great Falls Police Court, 1 ; ; Justices of the Peace, 38. For the term of minority, 45 14 ; 4 years, 8 ; 3 years, 21 ; payment of fine and costs. For the offence of stealing, 61 ing, 27 10 ; ; night walking, 1 truancy, 11 At ; ; forgery, 12 years, 14 ; ; 1 ; 6 years, 3 ; 4 ; ; 5 years, and year, 25, firing buildings, stubbornness, 24 ; 1 till house break- idleness or vagrancy, 1. the age of 7 years, 3 II years, 12 7 years. 4 ; 2 years, 18 ; ; 8 years, 5 ; 13 years, 14 26; 16 years, 22; 17 years, 1. There is a chair shop attached 9 years, 11 ; ; 10 years, 12 14 years, 19 to the school in dren have earned, the past year, $6,222.26. ; ; 15 years, which the chil- �546 RELIGION. RELIGION. The constitution of New-Hampshire guarantees ual the right to worship God according to every individ- to the dictates of his own conscience, provided he does not disturb the 'public peace, nor dis- In July 1819, the memorawas passed by the legislature of New-Hampshire, which provides that no person shall be compelled to join, or support, or be classed with, or associated to any church or religious society, without his express consent first had been obtained, and that any person may withdraw from a society of which he is a member, by leaving a written notice with the clerk of the same. turb others in their religious worship. ble act called the toleration law, The following notes comprise accounts of all the principal de- nominations found within the limits of our State. ORTHODOX. — GWgregationalists. * The organization of the first CongreNew-Hampshire was in 1638, 18 years subse- gational Church in to the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, at Plymouth. It an unsettled question whether the first church was that at Exeter, of which the celebrated John Wheelwright was pastor, or that at Hampton of which the Rev. Stephen Bachilor was pastor. Both doubtless were formed in 1638 the latter in the fall of that quent is — year. Settlements had previously been begun mouth. fit Dover and Ports- In the former place, a meeting-house was erected as early and William Leverich, " a worthy and able puritan minwas engaged as a preacher. To him succeeded one Burditt, and then Hanserd Knollys, or Knowles. But a church was not formed in Dover till 1639, and no pastor was regularly settled till 1642. However it may be a question whether Wheelwright, of Exeter, or Bachilor of Hampton was first in the order of New-Hampshire pastors, it should be acknowledged that the oldest church now in existence in the State, is that of Hampton, the first Exeter church being dispersed on the removal of Wheelwright, about four as 1633, ister," years afterwards, to Wells, in Maine. The only towns in the prov- ince in which ministers had been settled, previous to 1670, a half century from the landing of Pilgrims, were Hampton, Exeter, and Dover. Of the seven that had been pastors in those towns, only two were then in office, viz., Cotton, of Hampton. * From historical discourse Samuel Dudley, of Exeter, and Seaborn In 1671, a church was organized, and Rev. by Rev. Nathaniel Boutou, D. D. �547 RELIGION". Joshua Moody settled the same day, the first minister of Portsmouth, though he had preached there since 1658, and occasional preaching had been enjoyed since 1G40. The fifth church organized was at Dunstable, under the jurisdic- now the tion of Massachusetts, coast, as New and Rye, had made first church in Nashua, and a minis- Subsequently other towns bordering on the sea ter settled in 1685. Newington, Stratham, Durham, Kingston Thence, very gradually, settlements were Castle, ministers. and ministers Londonderry, (1719) Pembroke, Hudson and Keene. In the latter place, Rev. Jacob Bacon was settled in 1738, a century after the settlements at Exeter and Hampton. He was in the interior, Concord, (1730) Chester, settled in Winchester, the fifty-fifth, pastor in order, settled in the State. But at the forma- tion of the convention in 1747, there were only about thirty ministers living. The progress of settlements continued slow, extend- ing into the interior, averaging till after the revolutionary only about four annually in the growth was more rapid. The number of whole State ; war but subsequently the pastors living at different periods in the history of the denomination is as follows: In 1670,2; 1700,5; 1747,3); 1776,65; 1800,76; 1820, 90; 1847, 117. In 1870, there were in the State 169 churches, and 169 church capable of seating 67,951 persons, and valued at $ 1,150, In 1860, there were 179 churches, capable of seating 70,45 1 edifices, 380. persons, and valued at 6 637, 200. This shows a loss in ten years of ten churches, and an increase in valuation of church property of over $ 500,000. Baptists first —The first Baptist church in this State — indeed, the north of Boston, was organized in Newton, Rockingham Coun- ty, in 1755. The members were separatists for " conscience's sake" from the Congregational church and were the fruit of the " great awakening" under Whitefield and others in 1740. Walter Powers became pastor at its organization. The first Baptist communicant known in the State was Rachel Thurbur of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, who became Mrs. Scammon, and moved to Stratham, 1720. It was the result of her labors that Dr. Samuel Sheperd became connected with the denomination in 1770, under whose indefatigable labors the Brentwood church and its branches were organized, in connection with which he lived to introduce more than six hundred members. �RELIGION. 548 before any Baptist church existed in this Hanserd Knoll ys came to Dover and afterwards became an eminent Baptist. Mr. Knollys was a graduate at Cambridge College, England, and ordained by the Bishop of Peterborough in Becoming afterwards a Puritan minister, he came to this 1629. He organized the first Congregacountry, and to Dover in 1638. More than a century State, tional church in Dover, being the second in the State. In 1641, he returned to England and organized a Baptist church in London, where he remained The number 9 ; 1800, 26 ; his death in 1691. till of Baptist churches in this State in 1755, 1 1853, 96 1860, 92 ; ; and in 1870, 102. ; 1780, Church or- ganizations, ninety church edifices, capable of seating 31,935 persons, with church property valued at $ 492,200 ; in 1860, its proper- ty was only valued at $ 246,500. — Christians. Number of churches in 1850, 25; in 1860, there were thirty-three churches and church edifices, capable of seating in 1870 8,934 persons, with church property valued at $ 43,150 ; there were nineteen churches and church edifices, capable of seat- ing 4,600, with church property valued at $ 42,400. Episcopalians. — This denomination was among the earliest es- A church was erected at Portsmouth prior to 1638, and Rev. Richard Gibson was the first minister, who remained until 1642. In 1860, there were seventeen church edifices, capable of holding 820, with church property valued at $112,700 in 1870 there were twenty-one churches and twenty-two church edifices, capable of seattablished in the State. ; ing 7,475, with church property valued at $ 203,800. Freew ill t Baptists. —The firs: church of this denomination in New-Hampshire, was founded at New Durham, in 1780, by Elder Benjamin Randall. This denomination was recognized as a distinct sect by an act of the legislature, December 7, 1804. In 1860, there were ninety-seven church edifices, capable of seating 27,324 persons and church property, valued at $ 162,600 in 187Q, there were eighty-two churches and church edifices capable ; ; of seating 19,900 persons, with church property, valued at $ 167,300. — Friends or Quakers. The Friends made their appearance in New-Hampshire at a very early date, and at first suffered severe persecution. A society was formed at Seabrook as early as 1701. was 15 in I860, there were twelve of seating 4,200 persons, with church propcapable Number of churches, church edifices, in 1850, ; �RELIGION. 549 were thirteen church edi- erty, valued at $ 11,700; fices, capable of seating 4,585 persons, with church property valued in 1870, there at 815,500. — Methodists. In July 1791, Jesse Lee preached the first methsermon in New-Hampshire, at Portsmouth. On the 26th of August, of the same year, he preached in a private house in Greenland. odist Two weeks after this time, he again preached in Portsmouth, stand- ing upon the Court House He steps. also visited, the same year, Eindge, Marlborough, Chesterfield, Dublin and some other towns. In 1794, Joshua Hall was appointed to preach in New-Hampshire, but the following year the appointment was withheld. On the first of January, 1795, Mr. Lee again visited Portsmouth, and preached to an audience of four persons. The first Methodist society in New-Hampshire was organized at Chesterfield, in the latter part of 1795. this At the Conference of 1796 members and became 'a regular first stationed preacher, and reports reported sixty-eight Philip Wager was the circuit. his cir- more than fifty miles square. The New-Hampshire Conference was organized and held its first session at Barre, Vermont, June 23, 1830. The Vermont Conference was separated from the New-Hampshire Conference in 1845. The New-Hampshire Conference is divided into three districts, viz Dover, Concord and Claremont districts. O. H. Jasper Presiding Elder of Dover district; residence at Dover; S. G. Kellogg, Presiding Elder Concord district; residence at Tilton; M. T. Cilly, Presiding Elder, Claremont district. The New-Hampshire Conference Seminary, Tilton. (See Literary cuit : Institutions.) The number of members reported in the State, in 1798, was '122. The Methodist were recognized by law as a distinct religious sect June 15, 1807. In 1850, there were 103 church edifices, capable of seating 32,600 persons, with church property valued at $175,500. In 1860 there were 117 church edifices, capable of seating 36,050 persons, with church property valued at $232,200, and in 1870 there were 118 churches, and church edifices capable of seating 36,351 persons with church property valued at $475,000. Presbyterian. — In 1850, the Presbyterian Regular church had thirteen church edifices eapable of seating 6,500 church property valued at $ 71,000 ; in 1860, there persons, with were sixteen " �550 RELIGION. church edifices, capable of seating 6,980 persons, with church property, valued at $ 83,462; in 1870, there were seven churches, capable of seating 3,470 persons, with church property, valued at $ 65,000. Roman Catholic. This religious denomination has made rapid progress in this State in the past twenty years, both in lowers, number of churches and two church edifices, ; 1860, there were in capable of seating 7,600 persons, with valued at $ 97,450 ; fol- were capable of seating 1,450 persons, with church property valued at $ 20,000 edifices, In 1850, there wealth. in 1870, there twelve church church property were sixteen church edifices, capable of seating 9,950 persons, with church property valued at 8 267,500. Shakers. —New-Hampshire contains two societies of those inter- esting people, called Shakers or United Believers; one Enfield, on the shores of Masooma Lake, is located in the other in Canterbury, on a considerable elevation affording an extensive view of the sur- rounding country. These two societies contain about two hundred members each. The founders of the Shaker sect in America, were Ann Lee, William Lee, and James Whittaker, who, with six others, emigrated from England and landed in New- York, August 6, 1774. In 1782, the leaders sent out two missionaries, viz. Ebenezer Cooley and Israel Chauncy, who visited Hartland, Vermont, where resided one Zadock Wright, a member of their church. He with Cooley and Chauncy then journeyed to Enfield, and called upon one James Jewett, arriving September 1, 1782. The first Shaker meeting ever held in New-Hampshire was holdon at the house of Asa Pattee, about the above date. at Canterbury the same Fall. This Shaker doctrine was preached Although this society with others iu the vicinity embraced their faith in the year 1782-'3, they did not form a compact body or church until the year 1792, about ten years after they first embraced the faith. In the beginning of the year 1792, the members of the society adopted the order of a joint union, and an equal interest in all they possessed, being governed by no other spirit or influence than that which governed the primitive Christians at the day of Pentecost. Their church government in may be called Episcopal, being vested Bishops and Elders, after the form of the primitive church. The central or leading authority in this country devolves upon a �RELIGION. 551 succession of ministry or order of bishops residing alternately at New-Lebanon and Watervliet, in the State of New-York. The New-Hampshire are under the Episcopal jurisdiction societies in of a succession of ministry alternately resdiug at Canterbury and Enfield. We quote a few extracts of their religious faith. First that the composed of two great and fundamental essences, viz. power and wisdom, or male and female principles. For proof of Deity is they quote Rom. I. 20. " That Christ has made not only his this, ing. That these are both ual manifestations ; the to first through Ann Through Lee. but his second appearspirit- and through the mission of seen in the same manifesta- as seen in Jesus of Nazareth, and the second as tions first, be considered as emphatically these two manifestations, they recognize a spiritual parentage, or the father and mother of the new creation. " That the object of these two appearings of Christ, first in the male, and secondly in the female was to make an end of sin, and bring in everlasting righteousness to make an end of the world, or order of the flesh perfected in the first Adam and Eve, that all who would, might come into the order or dispensation of the new — ; creation, through regeneration, or the spiritual parentage of the Adam and Eve. Through this agency tbey believe a new heaven and a new earth are being instituted, as seen in their order. Hence celibacy is rigidly and tenaciously observed, in every second instance. "That the resurrection concerns the soul or spiritual body only, and can have nothing to do with the natural. In short the above leading points of doctrine would seem to indicate a foundation, with no borrowed material, since Christ, or the declension of the primitive church. As in respect to their peculiar style of dress, they were not dis- tinguished from other people in the early days of their organization, nor would they be to-day only as they have retained the old style of dress in puritan days, w hich everybody else has changed. r They have been noted punctuality in all their for many years for their honesty, and business transactions, and by means of their industry and frugal habits, they have accumulated a respectable property, besides bestowing While we are not a much for charitable purposes. full believer in the Shaker faith, nor in their �552 RELIGION. peculiar style of living, in every respect, every day life still which would be well worthy in every phase of business Second Advents. to there much is in their be imitated by people life. —This peculiar sect of people believe that the Bible fully states the time by mathematical demonstrations, the consummation and destruction of all things on earth, and produce plenty of figures and facts which they obtain from the Bible to prove their statements, and which no person can deny, but still final very few believe. Up to the present time their calculations as to destructions of the earth have not proved correct, but faith is quite as strong, their zeal has not cooled, believe that the day of their deliverance In 1850, their were four church is edifices, edifices, edifices, still capable of seating 1100 in 1860, there capable of seating 2,265 persons, with church property valued at $ 7,600, and church their near at hand. persons with church property valued at $3,000; were ten church still and they in 1870, there were twenty capable of seating 4,400 persons, with church prop- erty valued at $ 25,000. — Unitarian. This and are Christianity, religious sect are liberal in their belief of steadily increasing. In 1850, there were thirteen church edifices, capable of seating 8,380 persons, with church property, valued at $72,800; in 1860, there were fifteen church edifices, capable of seating 7,260 per- church property valued at 1 125,800 and in 1870, there were twenty-two church edifices, eapable of seating 7,830 persons, with church property valued at $ 207,000. sons, with ; — Universalists. The first society of this denomination was formed at Portsmouth as early as 1781, and they were recognized by law as a distinct religious sect June 13, 1805. In 1850, there were thirty-eight church edifices, capable of seat- ing 14,280 persons, with church property valued at $83,100; in 1860, there were forty-two church edifices capable of seating 14,938 persons, with church property, valued at $112,550; and in 1870, there were twenty-three church edifices, capable of seating 8,800 persons, with church property valued at $ 154,200. Union Church. —There were sixteen Union churches in 1870 in various sections of the State, and are formed in communities where there are not enough persons to form a church of their own relig- ious faith but join with others for the purpose of sustaining the gospel. �553 RELIGION. There is also one local Mission school and one (Swedenborgian) church located in the State. New Jerusalem, TABULAR STATEMENT, Showing total number of Religious Denominations in New -Hampshire. COUNTIES. �REVIEW OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 554 GENERAL VIEW OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. CHAPTER A brief review of the State, river scenery, geology and rivers ; ita climate, its VII. grand mountain, ocean, lake and and mineralogy, a description a brief account of the aboriginals of Hampshire compared with the Western States ; A of its mountains, lakes NewNew-Hampshire Poem on New-Hampshire, ; etc. REVIEW OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. The last period in the history of New-Hampshire, it might be said, commenced at or near 1840, or thirty-three years ago. December 23, 1838, the first regular train of cars that ever ran into New-Hampshire, for public business, came from Boston through Lowell to Nashua, and, from that date commenced anew history in the business and prosperity of the State oldest States in the in every section, have been nearly as The States. which By v. six Although it is one of the and population great as in any of her sister Union, the changes miles of railroad to as operated till in business Nashua was the only line after 1840. the foregoing statement, in connection with other important facts, it might be well enough to take a retrospective view, in brief, of the standing of the State relative to its industries, and every- thing pertaining to a civilized and prosperous people in 1810, and 1850, compared with the present time. In 1840, New-Hampshire contained a population of 284,574 in Portsmouth, in 1840, was the largest town in the ; 1870, 318,320. State, Dover was the next in size, 6,558; then followed Nashua Somersworth, 3,383 and the town of Manchester, 3,335 inhabitants, and employing in her trade and manufactories 1,052 persons. Manchester is now a large city of with 6,054; Concord, 4,897; ; 30,000 people, and employs in her various industries over 12,000 �REVIEW OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 555 persons, with five lines of railway diverging from her depot to all sections of the State and country. In 1840, there were but six miles of finished railroad in the State. There are now over 890 miles of railway track stretching through two thirds of the towns in the State, Mount Washington amid and up the towering summit of There is now one mile of the clouds. railroad track to every 400 persons in the State, while in Europe These railroads have been built at an expense of not less than $ 32,000,000. Thirty years ago the electric fluid flashed its deadly shaft through the air, unguid- there is only one mile to every 7,500. ed by man, like the dreaded missiles hurled from the cannon's over the field To day of battle. it mouth harmlessly flashes over 2,000 miles of wire, conveying messages of peace instead of destruction and death. In 1840, our cotton manufactories annually produced goods to the value of $ 4,142,000 now they produce over $ ; 30,000,000. In 1840, the value of woolen goods produced was $ 795,000 to day in 1840, less than 500,000 pairs of sale boots it is over $9,000,000 ; ; and shoes were made ; to-day, over 8,000,000 pairs are manufactur- In 1840, there were ed. less than 12,000 persons employed in all the manufactories in the State, and annually producing goods to the value of about $ 13,000,000; to-day over 46,000 persons are employed, and producing goods to the value of over $ 95,000,000. In 1840, the 78,000 persons engaged in farming respectively received for agricultural productions $ 320 ; in 1870, the 46,573 inhabitants en- gaged in the same business receive $ 483 each for the same labor. Twenty- four years ago, there was deposited in the ten savings banks in the State, $1,564,000, owned by 12,082 depositors, now (1873) there are deposited in the sixty-one savings banks, $29,671, In 1850, there were twenty 000, and owned by 94,967 depositors. newspapers, with an annual issue of 1,024,424 copies; in 1873, there were 62 papers, with an issue of 7,237,588 copies. In 1850, there were no regular daily papers in the State ; in 1870, there were seven, with a daily circulation of 6,100, or an annual issue of 1, In 1850, the value of church property in the In 1850, there were State was $ 1,561,610— in 1870, $ 3,303,780. $ 221,146, annually appropriated for public schools in 1870, $ 574 900,000 copies. ; In 1850, the true valuation of personal property and real in 1870 it was valued at nearly estate was $ 103,652,835 898. ; $ 250,000,000. Like the railway speed of travel, all branches of industry for the �CLIMATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 556 past thirty years in New-Hampshire, have increased at the same But with our natural facilities for every department of induswhich are not equaled by any State in the Union, with our fine water power, excellent market for agricultural products, the best rate. try, commercial harbor mountain scenery ally make in the country, and the grandest its cities, money thus and have been tales of west- with paper corner together with inducements held out to invest railroad bonds to The fairy present value. ern farming, and adventures in western lots, ought their visits the wealth of the State 8 100,000,000 in excess of river, lake with over 30,000 tourists who annu- in the world, money in western at the inflated usurious rates of ten per cent, for invested, when the road could not pay ning expenses, have been the greatest injuries as more than run- to the prosperity of There is no doubt but the lessons so dearly New-Hampshire. bought by many persons in this State, will be of lasting benefit to the generation to come, both to their happiness and wealth. CLIMATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Like shire is all other New-England States, the climate of New-Hamp- exceedingly various as to heat and cold, and attended with sudden changes. . The extreme varation of temperature is from twenty to thirty de- grees below zero, to ninety-eight or one hundred above, but these extremes do not often occur. The extensive ice-bergs in the north- ern sea, together with the various currents of air cause cool breezes and in the summer the and upon the heavy Thunforests create a moisture which produces frequent showers. der showers are frequent through the hottest portion of the season, but never as violent as in the Western or Southern States, and seldom attended with high winds. Whirlwinds and tornadoes are to pass over the hills and through the valleys, hot rays of the sun, on these cool currents of very rare, yet not unknown. pee, A New London and Warner, ever known air, whirlwind that passed over BunaSept. 9, 1821, in this section of the country. was the most severe The lofty elevations in various sections of the State break the clouds so that it is Dearly impossible for long sweeps of wind, as on the prairies in the West. Summej- showers are also broken by the high hills and mountains, and move through the valleys between the mountains. Very often �CLIMATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 557 there will be a heavy shower on one side of a mountain, while a few miles distant, on the other thunder, is side, within hearing of the rumbling Owing bright sunshine. breaking up to the continual of the clouds through the summer, showers are frequent, and the ground is seldom parched by continuous droughts, or saturated Storms on the eastern and southern with protracted rain storms. slope of New-Hampshire usually come from the in the Connecticut valley, north-east, while which runs nearly north and south, the storms are oftener from the south-east. continues four days, and they are oftener storm that It is a long Owing less. to the many and mountains, the streams rise rapidly, but their usually high banks generally keep the water within the channel of the streams, and there are no such devastating floods as occur in the West or hills South, neither are the storms, on an average, more than two thirds as long. The amount of rain falling, one year with another, generally more than five or six inches. Within the past fifteen varies not was 27$ inches, in 1859; was 46& inches, in 1863. The extreme hot clays are usually followed by cool nights, and, within a few days, by re- years, the smallest quantity of rain falling and the largest freshing showers. The warm rays of the sun, followed by fine irrigating showers, cause the various productions common to this climate to ripen in from sixty to one hundred and twenty days from the time that the seed is put into the ground. The season for planting varies in different sections of the State from ten to twenty Merrimack County and the northwinds usually blow from the days, the earliest being in the southern valleys of the and Connecticut rivers, the latest in Carroll ern portion of the State. west and north-west. storms ; The fair eastern and north-eastern winds denote tended storms blast all The Southern winds indicate short, ; more warm cool rain and ex- but our lofty mountains, frequently, in a dry time, human calculations as to rain. of snow is not as even from year to year as rain, varying from one third to one half. In 1858, the amount of snow falling through the year was four feet and nine inches in 1859, there fell eight feet and one inch; in 1871, the snow fall was only four feet fall ; and nine inches inches. ; while, in 1872, there were seven feet Then again : snow surface of the ground as rain and eight not so evenly distributed over the is ; falling much deeper on the height of land which separates the basins of the large rivers, and in that �CLIMATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 558 White Mountains. section of the State north of the It does not necessarily follow that the falling of large quantities of snow pro- duces the best and largest amount of sleighing through the winter. From the first to the middle of January, there is generally a mode- by the name of the " January Thaw." This mild weather frequently produces rain which carries away all the snow, breaks up the ice in the large streams, and sometimes produces devastating floods by the ice damming the streams and flowing the water back over the country. If the snow ration in the weather, which goes escapes this rain-thaw, there but, if otherwise, there sun runs so high it is is is generally a fine winter for sleighing; but snow little soon melted away. in succession, of the best quality, March and then till the Sleighing for two months frequently on less than eight is inches of snow, but good lumber sledding requires larger quantities to make it a successful business. Sleighing in northern four months ; New-Hampshire frequently continues over in the central part of the State, about three months while ten miles south of the city of Manchester there is seldom over and oftener less. Livery stable keepers in Manchester, frequently, for four weeks in succession, if their team is going five sixty days, or ten miles south of the city, harness their horse into a wagon, while is if they are going north, east or west any distance, a sleigh provided. Many people in the Southern States have the im- pression that the deep snows of prosperity. Deep snows New-Hampshire generally large crops follow deep winter snows. State consider it are a barrier to the farmer's are called its and fertilizer, The people of this a calamity to have a winter without sleighing. Aside from cars, the sled and sleigh with sufficient snow are the On a best and pleasantest mode of conveyance ever invented. clear, cool winter day, with good sleighing, together with a fine horse and sleigh, with sufficient robes to keep warm, gliding over the glistening snow at a ten mile gait, ride through six inches of Southern is mud far preferable to a carriage in mid winter, at the rate of one mile an hour, as the writer fully knows by experience. The deepest snows fall with a north-east wind, while snow commencing with a southern wind usually changes to rain. Frequently it will rain snow ; four hours, time, in the valleys, while also, in the snow and will on the higher elevations southern section of the State, in the vicinity of the fall to it it will will rain twenty- White Mountains the depth of fifteen inches. at the One same foot of �CLIMATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 559 snow, when melted, on an average, produces one inch of water. In 1872, rain fell on 88 days, and suow 32 days. In this state- ment it must be considered that many days were fair with the ex- ception of a pleasant shower, while on the other hand, there have been cloudy days but no rain. Over two thirds of the days in the year the sun can be seen some part of the day. There are, frequently, heavy fogs on the streams in August and September, morning, which are followed by a fair day, the fog in the being dispersed by the sun by nine or ten o'clock in the forenoon. Our most pleasant months are June, September and October. Often the first two, and not unfrequently the first three weeks in September, are, however, very warm. From the 20th of September to the 20th of October, the weather is delightful. The temper- and the sky singularly bright and beautiful. This is the period denominated the Indian summer. Some persons think June to be a more pleasant month than either September or October. In June, there are usually a few days of ature is mild, the air intense heat. In is sweet, other respects, except the brilliancy and beau- all month must be confessed to have the superiThe progress of vegetation is wonderful and it seems as if the creative hand was, in a literal sense, renewing its original plastic efforts, to adorn the world with richness and splendor. All things are alive and gay. " The little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures are clothed with flocks. The valleys ty of the heavens, this ority over all others. ; are also covered with corn, and shout for joy." same time chilled by The prevails in a peculiar degree.. easterly winds, winter months, when Health at the The spring is and rendered uncomfortable by the earth is clad with its often rains. mautle of snow the season for relaxation and pleasure. Then come the evening parties for the old, the dance for the young, and the merry sleigh rides for all, which no one knows how to appreciate unless he has lived mid the saow-capt hills of New-England. We are indebted to the Hon. William L. Foster of Concord for is the following meteorological observations for the year 1872, and statements relative thereto. THE WEATHER OF THE YEAR 1872 has been, upon the whole, considerably warmer than the average temperature, of the last 17 years. The mercury rose above 90° sixteen times, four times in June, �CLIMATE OF NEW- HAMPSHIRE. 560 The warmwhen the mean temThe highest temperature was June 21, 98°. seven in July, four in August, and once in September. est days in the year were June 30 and July perature was 84?°. The mercury fell below zero on 23 days, once times in February, four times in ber. The coldest — 1, day in the in January, seven March and eleven times in Decemyear was March 5, when the mean — The lowest temperature was Dec. 25, 20°. Rain has fallen on §8 days, snow on 33 days. The whole amount of rain is 37.17 inches, being 2.95 inches more than the average rain-fall of 1871, and 3.58 inches more than temperature was 9°. the annual rain-fall in the last 17 years. The following inches ; combined, in as the amount of snow in feet and and hundredths and rain and melted snow inches and hundredths (estimating one inch of water table indicates the rain in inches ; product of one foot of snow), during the last 16 years. �SCENERY IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. inches fell in March and 10 ing after February is 561 The average quantity in April. fall- 18 inches. Sleighing began Nov. 29, and has been uninterrupted. The whole quantity of rain this winter (since Dec. 1) is 2.95 an inch more than the average quantity during the winter months. The coldest day this winter was Dec. 25, when the mercury was, inches, being about half min. 20° max. 8° mean 6°. The coldest morning and lowest temperature was Jan. 30, 26°. The warmest day of the winter was Jan. 4, when the mercury recorded, min. 31° max. 44° mean 37J Q The highest temperature recorded during the winter was Feb. . 17, 50°. Range of temperature during the winter, 76°. SCENERY IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. There is no doubt but the scenery of New- Hampshire is more varied and beautiful than can be found in any other State in the Union. The ocean scenery along her narrow miles, is coast of less than eighteen pronounced the grandest on the western Atlantic shore. The Hon. Edmund Burke, of Newport, when in Congress, than thirty years ago, while in debate, in defending more New-Hamp- an attack from a southern member of Congress, speaking of her natural scenery, blended with civilization, well and shire against eloquently said hills. She is : "New-Hampshire is among the Her mountains point indeed throned the Switzerland of America. high up among the clouds, where eagles take their unrestrained the freedom of the skies. She is flight and enjoy a land Of mountain and of flood, Of green heath and shaggy wood. Her cloud-capt hills, even in mid-summer, glisten with the frosts and snows of winter. The terrific avalanche springs from her summits and thunders down their sides. But she is a land of crystal streams, of glassy lakes, embosomed among her hills, and of beautiful valleys and meadows, dotted with neat and pretty villages, teeming with fertility, the hum of industry and all the evidences of wealth and prosperity. She has more of those noble temples of �SCENERY IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 562 liberty, more of common schools, more village spires pointing to Heaven, and the monuments which mark a high and advanced state of civilization than any other State of this Union, with, perhaps, one If she or two exceptions. for her advancement is indebted to any cause under in prosperity, wealth her lofty mountains, and her beautiful and Our description of the mountains Whose snowy Among in and Heaven civilization, it is to fertile valleys." New-Hampshire, tops the clouds are towering high, And seem to meet Amid the starry the heavens sky Her hundred glassy lakes, and Like brilliant diamonds Set in emerald green, Add beauty To her mountain scene And her sparkling, winding rivers, That feed her glassy lakes, Or meet the briny ocean's tide, Are like the golden chains Which hold the diamond to the maiden's They stretching back their silver arms, Clasp them to the mountain crests Are breast; the sequel to the beautiful scenery to be found in almost ev- ery section of the State, and with the exception of a few remarks made by Dr. Moses F. Morrison on New-Hampshire bearing upon industry and civilization, will be its tion given of its all scenery, grand ocean, mountain, lake and river scenery. In many respects the White and Green mouutain ranges perhaps from and the descrip- all others in the known differ They are purely of thrown up through the tran- world. primitive origin, while most others are secondary or tertiary strata. We have not even the organic remains of the transition period, and hence the search for coal, which is now known to be in every instance vegetable matter, acted sition, upon by the united agency of heat and pressure, is equally futile and hopeless. But primitive rocks contain the most valuable ores, and in our instance their surface is covered almost to the summits of our highest mountains with a productive soil and with a beauti- The world produces not a spot where the more pure, the water more clear and limpid, and the scenery more wild and beautiful, where the human foot can move with more boldness and less danger. The wolf and lammermuir of the fully varied vegetation. air is �SCENERY IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 563 Alps, the tiger and condor of the Andes, the cougUr and rattlesnake of the Alleganiea are not here. The associations of childhood and youth become a part of our being, and it is only when they are disruptured by transition, that we realize their existence. Place a mountaineer upon the ry of his youth prairies, and he longs for the scene- he returns to behold with rapture the beauties ; of landscape which before he had passed with careless indifference. We have passed the magnificient gorge of the White Hills, and viewed with enthusiasm the wild sublimity around us. We have entered the defile of Francouia, and beheld with astonishment and Man of the Mountain and his wild domain. have scaled the summit of Mount Washington, and at one time beheld the thunder cloud, hundreds of feet below us, the lightning admiration the Old We and a brilliant sun irradiating the sky. summit the valley of the Connecticut spread out like a map before us; the rays of ight, reflected by a dark cloud that hung upon the Green Mountains, brought into displaying over surface, its Again we viewed from tinct its view the streams, the cottages, the fields, the villages, the and valleys, the waving forests and vast amphitheatre of mountains supporting the blue vault around and above us we felt that the beautiful and sublime were here mingled upon a scale never to be surpassed, and hallowed by a thousand associated ideas of fond remembrances never to be forgotten. We have stood on the shores of the ocean and contemplated the vast and almost illimitable world of waters before us, and viewed in imagination the innumerable ships and vast navies that float upon her bosom. We have sailed upon the waters of Ontario, when the departing sunbeams cast their gorgeous shades of green and gold hills ; over its surface — transcendently beautiful splendid drapery of the imagination. — far beyond the most Finally, descending into the awful chasm of Niagara, we have approached in a tremendous cataract of the Western rolling surges of its abyss, seas, we were warned until frail boat the repelled by the that nearer approxima- might be death. No person can describe the sublimity of this its grandeur is overwhelming, and the vast display of magnificence and power presented at a single glance to our view shows tion scene — how puny of God. are the efforts of man compared with the omnipotence But with the ocean, with the lake and with the cataract were associated in our minds the ideas of loneliness, of solitude most of desolation. We longed for the early visions of — life, al- for �GEOLOGY OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 564 that play of fight and shade upon the mountain scenery of our na- We had learned that the impress of external objects upon the heart and shaped the visions of ideality in the brain; and that the cultivation of the intellectual faculties of the mind and the physical energies of the body alone were wanting to make us the happiest of the free. And now permit us to ask, where shall we find a soil more productive, with a climate equally salubrious? where shall we breathe an atmosphere more invigorating, or drink of fountains more pure ? where shall we behold scenery more sublime, beautiful and good, tive hind. had stamped their seal of loveliness surrounded with less evils or moral and physical evils exposed to fewer dangers we do — suffer, ? Of the few are consequent upon — some are contingent but many are created by our vices and perpetuated by our ignorance. We constantly violate the and shall we complain that the degeneracy laws of organic life of the species and the ill health and early dissolution of the individual should be the consequence? or shall we value less the numberless blessings which surround us because the harmony of the locality ; intellectual with the physical world is comparatively unknown? GEOLOGY OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. No portion of the American continent, except the Laurentian Hills of Canada, exhibits a more ancient surface of dry land than New-Hampshire. nitic, The face of the entire State is essentially gra- the only exceptions being the patches of limestone and clay slate lying along the The upper part of the Connecticut river valley. New-Hampshire of the Rocky Mountains. surface of State east more uneven than any other is A large portion of its northern and upwards above the ocean level. The primitive rock underlying the whole region has a remarkable induration, having taken its form, coherence and hardness at a period antedating the introduction of life upon the globe, or, at least, at so early a period that subsequent exposure and internal changes have obliterated nearly every trace of organized counties has an elevation of a thousand feet existence. This extreme hardness of the rocks has so far resisted the abrading action of the waters in the river-beds that the streams of New-Hampshire abound with a vast amount of water power. falls and rapids, and hence afford �GEOLOGY OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 565 In a large portion of the territory of the United States, nearly every square mile abounds with marine and vegetable fossils. Hampshire shows life less of these remains of organized With other State of the Union. the exception of a few obscure traces of the Silurian age at Littleton have ever been found within the The New- than any and Shelburne, no fossils limits of this State. is strongly marked by the effects of the That great flood of waters swept over the entire region, except the summit of Mt. Washington. The comparative nakedness or denudation of the ledges on the nortnern side of our hills, is an evidence of the force and depth of the vast current which for ages drifted, in a nearly southward direction, over the State. A still more impressive testimony is the immense quantity of bowlders strewn over every township by these uorthern currents, and which vary in size from a small pebble to those of a thousand surface of the State Drift epoch. Rounded masses of tons' weight. ter, like granite, often ten feet in diame- upon the tops of the highest hills. In some towns, Hillsborough, Washington, Stoddard and Sunapee, they are were left so thickly strown as to cover, on of the surface. Many many farms, a considerable portion of the ledges upon the highlands are by furrows and scratches made by the marked drifting bowlders of that Often the rocks found from fifty to one hundred feet beperiod. low the surface are well-rounded bowlders. For a long geological period the surface of this State must have had a widely different configuration from that of to-day. The Northern railroad, in its route from Concord to Lebanon, crosses the height of land between the Merrimack and Connecticut rivers in the worn At town of Orange. than eight hundred feet in the solid granite, One the point of greatest altitude, above the bed of these more rivers, are pot holes having a depth of from oue to nearly them is eleven feet deep with a diameter of The stream which four feet at the top and two feet at the bottom. formed them must have been large and swift, and have flowed for a four yards. long time. of Similar holes in the solid gneiss are found at the Sun- apee summit, in Newbury, near the track of the Sugar River rail- road. ITS EFFECTS ON CIVILIZATION. The geological character tility of a country largely determines shire are granitic — those its fer- The rocks of New-Hampof Vermont are calcareous. The decompo- and the occupations of its people. �GEOLOGY OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 56G sition of the one gives a light, sandy surface heavy, productive soil. Hence the — of the fertility other, a rich, of Vermont, and the according to the census of 1870, she largely leads NewHampshire in every department of agricultural production. The valley of the Connecticut is often mentioned as the garden of Its fertility greatly surpasses that of the Merrimack. this State. The alluvial deposit of limestone, worn from the scattered ledges fact that, along the eastern border of the Connecticut valley has contributed largely to the productive capacity of the towns along the borders of that river, and given to Colebrook, Lancaster, Haverhill, Lebanon and Walpole, an agricultural importance above Boscawen, Manchester, Nashua, and the other towns bordering on the Merrimack. But the granite ledges of the Merrimack valley amply compensate for the thin soil of that region. In a purely limestone coun- have worn their channels to a great depth, and whatever falls there may have been are graded down to a plane of descent so extended and uniform as to make any available waterpower an impossibility. The banks are also yielding and unreliable for dams. On the other hand, granite and gneiss have not only try the streams New-Hampshire crop out hardness, but in in irregular ledges, with their lines of stratification at right angles to the courses of our rapidly-sloping rivers. These out-cropping ridges of the strata running across the streams, produce pitches and sudden descents, which, according to the steepness and volume of water, take the falls or cataracts. The water powers of the Merrimack, Winnipisaukee, Contoocook, Suncook, and Cocheco are referable to this origin. With the adjoining banks and river-bottoms form of rapids, dams can be of granite, currents and the built proof against the corrosion of under- momentum of freshets. SURFACE ASPECT OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. The southern half nipisaukee of this State— that portion below Lake Win- — has a degree of unevenness above the undulating and which Thoreau has given the name of summits have a marked altitude and celebrity below the mountainous, " hilliness." Two to — Monadnock and Kearsarge. Both attract a large number of summer visitors, and afford a magnificent view of the central portion of New England. The northern part of New-Hampshire has a mountain scenery �MINERALS OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. which 567 for half a century has received the constantly increasing at- and tourists. The passage of the Saco through White Mountains forms a gorge equal in depth and abrupt- tention of scientists the ness to the canons of California Mountain, and Dixville Notches per's Ferry, the only ; are, while the Franconia, White with the exception of Har- mountain passes of surpassing grandeur east of the Rocky Mountains. The beautiful scenery, healthy air, and pure waters of the north- ern section of this State, will always attract thousands of visitors, during the summer season, MINERALS OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Though New-Hampshire is destitute of fossils, and nearly want- ing in that class of calcareous minerals whose varied form of crys- and coloring give them an important place in mineraland of silicious minerals this State has a large and varied family, specimens of which are to be found in public and private collections throughout the country. First, we will designate those which are valuable for their utility talization ogical collections, yet of the ores rather than their rarity. Granite, the prevailing rock, furnishes excellent quarries in The increased facilities for transportathem very valuable. The oldest and best every section of the State. tion have made some of known Concord, two miles north of the State Those of Marlboro, Fitzwilliam and Troy, on the Cheshire The quarries at railroad, are equally valuable and accessible. Mason, Milford, Hooksett and Rumney, are located near railroads, and are extensively worked. Those of Sunapee, Lisbon and New quarries are at House. London are of superior quality, but are not so convenient for trans- portation as to be largely quarried. ries Altogether, the granite quar- of the State are an important element of industry, employing some twelve hundred men. Steatite, or soapstone, is a valuable material for certain purThere are three quarries in the State at Francestown, Orposes. The Francestown ledge was discovered in ford and Canterbury. 1794, and has been worked ever since. It is the most valuable soapstone quarry in the United States, and its products are very extensively used for stoves, sinks, wash and bath tubs, moulding taIt employs one hundred hands. bles, and a variety of other uses. — �MINERALS OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 568 Mica, one of the component parts of granite, is rarely found in transparent sheets of sufficient size to be of commercial value. Quarries have been worked at Grafton, Alstead and Acworth. last are exhausted, but the Grafton quarry is still valua- The two ble, yielding The best makes it valu- twenty-five tons of sheet mica annually. quality brings ten dollars per pound. Its elasticity able for lights where glass cannot be used. Felspar, another of the component parts of granite, is found in large masses, at times semi-crystalized, at Grafton, Acworth, Alstead and Manchester. At Grafton and Acworth fine specimens of albite are found, and at Manchester the flesh-colored variety. It is used in the manufacture of porcelain and artificial teeth. Clay Slate quarries have been opened in Littleton, Lebanon, Dalton, Unity, Piermont and Claremont, but none of them have The one at Lebanon is extensive, proved remunerative. but too soft and brittle to furnish a good material for roofing or yet paving. Limestone deposits are found in Haverhill, Lisbou, Columbia, Lyme, Orford and Cornish. At East Haverhill and East Lisbon lime is manufactured, annually, in sufficient quantities to supply the vicinity. Graphite occurs in abundance in Nelson, Goshen, and Antrim. In the first named locality it is Campton ground and sent to the Boston market. Of the ornamental minerals found in New-Hampshire, the fol- lowing occur more frequently. Quartz crystals are found in North Benton and East Campton. From both of these localities many beautiful specimens have been obtained for cabinets, but, though not exhausted they are much more cured with Beryl is found in Grafton, Orange, Acworth and but good specimens cannot blasting. The now se- labor than formerly. New London, now be obtained without considerable have been obtained Grafton and best specimens in Acworth. Garnets occur in Lisbon, "Warren, Springfield and Hanover. At Lisbon they are found in great quantities in the pastures around Mink pond. At Warren some of the specimens are very rtire, and are of the cinnamon variety. At Springfield they are abundant, with perfect faces, but of common quality. There are exhausted localities at North Haverhill and Amherst. �METALS AND ORES. Epidote, massive and and Warren. Tourmaline found is 569 Ore in crystals, occurs at in Hill, Lisbon Piermont, Springfield and Orford. It imbedded in milk quartz, and great care is needed to save tbe crystals from fracture. Staurotides, single and double crystals, occur in very great abundance at Mink pond, Lisbon. Tremolite, of a wbite and finely radiated variety, is abundant is at Warren. THE METALS AND Gold, minute in particles, was first 1854, at Plainfield, and soon after at 1864 it was found in Lyman, and was much excitement ORES. discovered in this State in Lebanon and Hanover. In There the next year in Lisbon. in both of these towns, for several years fol- lowing, attended with considerable expense in excavations and the erection of a large crushing mill. The gold Lyman, At four miles from Lisbon village. is of fine quality, and The some $12,000 worth have been extracted. best mines are in intervals, the working of these mines has ceased, but, at this time (Oct. 1873,) two of them are being developed with a yield of moderate profit. Silver if is found in the lead ores of Madison and Shelburne, and it would warrant the extraction of the the galena was abundant, silver. Galena so largely occurs in Madison in considerable quantities but it is mixed with the ores of zinc and copper that the working ; of these mines has been abandoned. Zinc ores are found The former in great abundance at Madison and Warren. affords fine specimens of yellow blende, or thesulphuret of zinc; and the latter of black blende, or the oxide of zinc. them is worked at the present time. Copper. The sulphuret of copper is found Nei- ther of this State. and Unity Lyman, Bath, Iron ore many towns of Warren, Croydon, in afford fine specimens of this kind of ore. these localities have been unfavorable Littleton, Dalton, more or less worked, but, as Most of yet, with results. is found at ore Hill, Lisbon, Piermont, Bartlett, Tam- worth, and Littleton in considerable quantities. At Lisbon the �MOUNTAINS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 570 vein is began the granular, magnetic oxide of iron. men were employed, and 500 tons quality, were annually produced. ed, It For many of pig and bar be worked as early as 1805. to Of late is very rich, and years, twenty-five of the best iron, years the work has ceas- from the increased depth of the vein, and the greater cost of fuel. In the north part of Bartlett, and east of Rocky Branch River, occurs the most extensive deposit of workable iron ever found in New-Hampshire. Fifty tons of this ore has been sent to one of the best iron and steel manufactories in England, and they pronounced quality, especially for the manufacturing of it of the best steel. The Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad, which extends through Bartlett, will pass within three miles of these and a branch can be easily built mountains of iron, up Rocky Branch, near to these valuable mines. Tin is found tin mine, but, as Manganese Hinsdale. Jackson, but the vein in quantity small. very narrow and the to develop this found in Littleton, Gilmanton, Winchester and is It occurs in the Molybdenum is Over S 4,000 have been expended yet, no favorable report. is form of the black oxide. found in comparative abundance in Westmore- land and Newport. MOUNTAINS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. The Mountains in New-Hampshire are noted for their lofty ele- vation and the wild and romantic scenery obtained from their summits. In this State are found some of the highest elevations in New-England, and with one exception, the highest in the United States this side of the The Rocky Mountains. crystal waters, spouting from its thousand springs, together with the clear, cool, bracing mountain air, has attracted the attention of invalids and lovers of mountain fine scenery, for scenery, the pure many years from all sections of the country, and with the constantly increasing railroad facilities in the number of visitors all parts of the Union, has been largely augmented, and it is esti- mated that over 30,000 persons annually visit the mountains of New-Hampshire. But few people, even of those living in this �MOUNTAINS IN NEW- HAMPSHIRE. aware of the number, of mountains and lofty elevations State, are 571 that have beeu surveyed and their altitude obtained. There are in the State seven mountain peaks over one mile twenty-two peaks between four and fourths of a mile high thousand five thousand feet, hi<di ; or over three- twenty -six peaks between three and four ; or over one-half mile high and twenty-five peaks There are many other mountains between one and four thousand feet high, but no feet, between two and three thousand ; feet in height. record of their altitude has ever been obtained. tilled farms, Like well and large manufacturing establishments, now considered a resource instead of a barren these mountains are waste. At the bases and on the summits of been erected fine hotels many mountains, have which, in magnitude, will vie with the large hotels in Boston and New- York. In the summer mouths, these large houses are filled with the wealth and fashion coming from all sections of the We will United States. mention a few of the principal mountains, and rank them according to their altitude, White Mountains. commencing with the This range of mountains located in the is southern section of Coos county and the northern portion of Grafton and Carroll counties. They extend northerly about twenty and with the Franconia range have an area of over 200,000 acres. Water from their sides flows into four of the largest rivers in New-England viz. the Androscoggin on the north, Saco on the east and south-east, Merrimack south and south-west, and the Conmiles, Some necticut on the west. of the peaks are the highest in New- England, and, with one exception, the highest east of the Rocky mountains. The Indian name of was Agiocochook. these mountains, according to Dr. Belknap, Among the savages who frequented moun- this tain region a tradition prevailed that a deluge once overspread the land and destroyed every and his wife, who fled human being to these lofty elevations the race from extermination. except a single Powow and thereby preserved Perhaps the vouchers in detail as to the veracity of the statement of the poor Indian, are not as good nor as reliable as those relative to the remarkable preservation of and his family Noah on a certain Mount in Asia, but their version, gether with Bible history and the science of geology, stantiate the statement that at one time, far back all to- go to sub- in the past, the whole earth was covered with waters, with the exception of the �MOUNTAINS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 572 highest elevations. had a venerable Through these traditions, the savages always and never attempted deeming the undertaking dangerous, and suc- respect for these mountains, to ascend the summit, cess impossible. President Alden states that the White Mountains were called by one of the eastern tribes Waumbekketmethna Waumbekket ; signi- methna mountains. Their great elevation has always rendered them exceedingly interesting, both to the aboriginal inhabitants and to our ancestors. They were visited by Neil, Joclyn, and Field as early as 1632 they gave romantic accounts of their adventure, and the extent and sublimity of the mountains. They gave them the name of Crystol Hills. There are six summits belonging to tb.3 White Mountain range that are over one mile high and are respectively named Mount Washington, having an altitude of 6,293 feet Mount Adams, 5,794 fies white and ; ; feet; Mount Jefferson, 5,714; Mount Clay, 5,553 feet; Mount Monroe, 5,384 feet and Mount Madison, 5,365 feet. Mount Washington is known by its superior elevation, and although sixty-five miles distant from the ocean, in a clear day its snow white summit can be distinctly seen fifty miles at sea And like the father of our nation's, land, He stands as beacon of his mountain chain, To guide the bark upon the stormy main To friendly port surrounded by the strand. Mount Adams is known by its the second north of Washington. two; Madison is sharp terminating peak and being Jefferson is situated between the the eastern peak of the range; Monroe is the first south of Washington, and Clay north of Washington. White Mountains never consider their Mount Washington and view the grandest mountain scenery on the American Continent. A traveller has well described the view obtained from Mount WashTravellers visiting the tour completed, unless they ascend ington. " From the summit, if the day be clear, is afforded a view unequalled on the eastern side of the American Continent. Around you, in every direction, are confused masses of mountains, bearing the appearance of a sea of moulten lava suddenly cooled whilst its ponderous waves were yet in commotion. On the south-eastern horizon gleams a rim of silver light it is the Atlantic Ocean sixty; five miles distant, laving the shores of Maine. Lakes of all sizes, �MOUNTAINS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 573 from Lake Winnipiseogee to mere mountain ponds, and mountains beneath you, gleam misty and wide. At the west the Green Mountains in Vermont are distinctly seen at the south and southwest are Mount Monadnock and Kearsarge in full view, while the intervening space is filled up with every variety of landscape." The ascent of Mount Washington is by two routes one is from ; — Gorham, on the north side of the mountains to the Glen House, eight miles distant, and thence by carriage road, eight miles, to the The road is a chartered corporation, and was commenced and finished and opened for travel in the season of 1861. The whole work is a complete triumph of engineering skill, and is summit. in 1855, The other the best finished road in the whole mountain region. route is at the western base of the mountain, by This rail. rail- road was commenced in 1866, under the superintendence of Sylvester Marsh, the inventor of three years. description It is used to and completed in about any of the mechanism of this road, and other machinery connected therewith, and is this novel plan, needless in this place, to attempt to give make it it is enough to say that every precaution and descend. The road is nearly safe to ascend three miles long and ascends 3,628 feet in going that distance, start- ing from a point 2,669 feet above tide water. including equipment, road up to the mountains. is summit, On the is The whole expense, not far from $ 200,000. A ride worth the whole expense of a on this trip to the summit of Mount Washington has been erect- ed a large and convenient hotel, which answers also for a depot. This house has all the comforts of hotels in the city, and can ac- There is a telcommodate about one hundred guests, over night. egraph office, with wires coming from different quarters of the country, and the house, in the summer, has become quite an " exchange," parties arriving over the various routes, can despatch by telegraph (over 6000 feet above the ocean) to their places of busOne object of guests staying over iness hundreds of miles away. night is to obtain an evening and morning view of the setting and the rising sun, the beauty and grandeur of which is far beyond any human attempt to describe. These mountains are now reached by railroad from all sections of the country, and at all points near their base. On the north side, at Gorham, via Grand Trunk Railroad, coming from the north- western States, Canada, and city of Montreal, or the other way, from Portland and other points in Maine. On the south and south- �MOUNTAINS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 574 west side, through the Notch at Upper Bartlett, by the Portland from Portland, or coming from ii over the Eastern railroad to North Conway, thence over the Portland and Ogdensburg railroad to Upper Bartlett, or from Boston over the Boston and Maine railroad to Great Falls Junc- and Ogdensburg tion, railroad, either On thence over Eastern railroad to North Conway, &c. west side, at the Twin Mountain House, in Carroll, the by the Boston, Concord and Montreal railroad, from every section of the country their connections with all the lines of railroad being nearly perfect. Many of the towns in the vicinity of the mountains are becoming quite a resort for these mountain tourists, especially, where the mountains are in full view, that distance lends ham, and it enchantment can be truly said, at to At the view. many points, Lancaster, Gor- Jefferson, Dalton, Whitefield, Littleton, Bethlehem, Lisbon, Conway,' Bartlett, Jackson, Franconia, there are large and summer boarding houses built expressly for the accommodation of these tourists. The Notch is the name applied to a very narrow defile, between two huge cliffs rent asunder by some powerful convulsion of nature, seemingly to admit the waters of the Saco, which passes between Carroll, hotels these walls for a distance of two miles. At the northern extremity of the Notch, the distance between the perpendicular rocks on either side of the chasm is only twenty-two feet. Through this narrow chasm passes the foaming Saco, and the road leading from In this notch was situated the Bartlett to the Crawford House. celebrated Willey house, directly under the Willey Mountain. This house was built as early as 1821, for a public house, and was kept by a Mr. Hill for several years. In the autumn of 1825, a Mr. Willey, with his family, took possession, and lived comfortably through the winter. In June there was a slide from the mountain, and although they were somewhat frightened, it did them no mateFrom this incident, Mr. Willey anticipated worse rial injury. results from similar slides, and had taken the precaution to prepare a place of refuge in case there was another slide from the mountain. August 28, 1826, there was a violent storm around the Notch, and a vast amount of rock and earth was precipitated into the valley below, Leaving the Willey house again unharmed; but the Willey family was swept away, leaving not one to is tell the awful tale. It, supposed they heard the danger approaching, and attempted to flee (as they thought) to their new shelter of safety, but were over- �MOUNTAINS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 575 taken and destroyed, or they might have arrived at their cabin and then been swept away, as not a vestige was left to mark the spot. would require a volume to give a detailed account of all the places of interest around these mountains, and, with the present railroad facilities among them, our readers will be far better satisfied with a personal visit, than to read these apparently fairy tales It relative to them. Franconia Mountains. — The Franconia range comes next in This range lies about order of lofty elevations in New-Hampshire. twenty miles south-west from the base of Mount Washington, and them by cars the nearest point to reach at Littleton; the is moun- from the depot, where stages are waiting on the arrival of each train through the season tains being twelve miles south-east always in of travel. ette, 5,290 attractions The highest elevations in and Mount Lincoln, feet, this around these mountains which every season. The House Profile is range are Mount Lafay- 5,101 feet. call There are many many visitors hither one of the largest hotels in the and in the height of the season is filled to its utmost capacity. To show its magnitude, it is only necessary to say that the main parlor is 50 by 100 feet, and the house can accommodate over five hundred guests at one time. There are other fine hotels, but this State, is the largest. Among the places worthy of a visit Mountain, one of the greatest natural wonderful profile of the human face, Man of the curiosities in the State. This is, first, The Old wearing from age to age the same undisturbed expression of dignity and wisdom, and surveying in calm majesty the wild and varied region around, is seen on a bold and nearly perpendicular part of the rock which terminates one of the projecting thousand The feet. cliffs of profile is Mount Jackson, at the height of one produced by a peculiar combination of the surfaces and angles of five huge granite blocks. " Great as thou art, And and paralleled by none, Admired by all, still art thou drear and lone The moon looks down upon thine exiled height The stars, so mildly, spiritually bright, On wings of morning gladly flit away, To mix with their more genial, mighty ray." ! The Flume side ; it is is a deep chasm, having precipices of granite on each about three fourths of a mile from the main road, on the right-hand as you go towards Franconia Notch. A mountain �MOUNTAINS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 576 its loose masses of rocks. It is not practicable to the Flume during One in the good foot-path. Flume block of granite, which hangs a few is an immense feet supported merely by small surfaces of contact against To bed of summer; but and the bottom of the river of the most remarkable objects in the rounded walk the spring freshets and in early late in the season but little water flows, affords a and midst, falling over precipitous crags torrent rushes through the traveler passing in the bed of the stream neath this huge block, the appearance is that it overhead, its sides. and under- must instantly fall upon him. Moosilauke or Moosehillock, in Benton, is the next highest moun- and has an altitude of 4,991 feet. The nearest point by cars is Warren. The distance from the depot to the base of the mountain is four miles and thence by carriage road four miles to the summit. It is becoming a popular resort for mountain tourists, and Prof. A. Guyot says in respect to the scenery from the crest of this mountain, " The panorama which is before your eyes at the summit of Moosilauke is neai'ly the most extensive I have found in New-England, not excepting even that from M'ts. Washington tain in range, ; and Lafayette, over which it possesses many advantages. This is due to the insulated position of that mountain outside of the group of the White Mountains proper, combined with its great elevation which surpasses by 1000 feet to 1500 feet the surrounding heights, while it is less than 500 feet below the summit of Lafayette. The eye thus embraces at a single glance in the north and northeast, all the chains of the White Mountain group from Lafayette and M't Washington to the highest peaks of the central, southern and eastTowards the south and east ern chains in Sandwich and Conway. the whole State of New-Hampshire, with its innumerable scattered hills and lakes, among which Winnipiseogee is conspicuous, and a part of Maine, complete the grand, instructive, raised map which is opened before the beholder." See Benton and Warren. Carrigan is located in the Upper Pemigewasset valley, a little south-east from the Franconia range, and is 4,678 feet in height. Mount Iinji and Mount Moriah are located in Bean's Purchase and are situated about four miles south south-east from Gorham village. Their altitudes are respectively 4,702, and 4,653 feet. Carter Mountain, also in Bean's Purchase, but further south, 4,830 feet high. The views from their summits are grand, but is their �MOUNTAINS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 577 add much to the fine scenery around Gorham. Monadnock commonly called the Grand Monadnock, situated in the towus of Jaffrey and Dublin in Cheshire county, is the highest elevation in the southern and central section of the State and has an altitude 'of 3,718 feet. The principal ascent is made from the lofty elevations in themselves Jaffrey side. The scenery obtained from country for many its summit with numerous villages and ponds. Mount from its Carr, in crest is Pegnaivket or is exceedingly The fine. miles around appears like a vast plain studded See Jaffrey. Wentworth, has a height of 3,652 feet. The view extensive. Ki irsarge partly in Chatham, Mountain8,lies partly in Bartlett and 3,358 feet high. It is about three miles from North Conway, one of the greatest points for summer tourists The view from the summit of this mountain in New-Hampshire. is very fine and extensive. Table Mountain, is in Conway and has an altitude of 3,305 feet. Prospect Mountain, is situated in Holderne-s and Campton, is about four miles from Plymouth depot. It is about 2,963 feet in and a view from its summit, is of the most diversified character. A good carriage road has been built to its very top, and is much travelled by visitors stopping in Plymouth. height, Kearsarr/e Mountain, er, is situated in the towns of Salisbury, "Warn- Sutton and Wilmot in Merrimack county, and has an elevation of 2,742 feet above Northern railroad tide water. at It is approached by the cars on the the Potter Place depot in Andover, being only four miles to the Winslow House on the side of the mountain, and within one fourth of a mile from its summit. This fine hotel within the limits of Wilmot. It is reached on its southern Bide, by the Concord and Claremont Railroad, at Warner. A carriage road has been built on this side of the mountain nearly to the summit. The views from this mountain are the finest in the State. (See Warner and Andover.) Ossipee Mountain has no connecting chain with other Ossipee. mountains, but is a separate mound, about six miles in diameter and is located within the limits of the towns Sandwich, Tamworth, It is over 2,300 Ossipee, Tuftonborough and Moultonborough. feet high, and presents a grand and imposing appearance, from all is the towns surrounding it. �EN XEW-IIAMPSHIRE. MOUNTAINS 578 There are many other mountains in the State worthy of mention, and through the courtesy of William Little Esq., of Manches- we are enabled to give the altitude of a large number of the the names of the towns or in New-Hampshire an This will be valuable and ingrants in which they are located. ter, mountains 1 teresting for future reference. ALTITUDES. Heights of Mountains, New- Hampshire, above in Tide Water JUeas- MeasWliere situated, Mt Mt. Mt. Mt. Mt. Mt. Mt. Mt. ur, <1 Where by Washington, White Mountains, Guyot, Adams, 5,71 Clay, 5 os ( Stark, l Franconia, Lafa] ette, Lincoln, While Hits. Bean's Purcliase, Pemigewassi it. Bean's Purcluise, Pemigi wassett, Mi. Pleasant, Mt. Imp Mt. larrigain ( Mt. Moriah, Mt. Hancock, Cone Mt. i . Mt. Mi. ( 11 Whi il " " " " " WhiteMts. Jit. Kinsman, Bald Knob, Zandaff, Pemigewassett, Face Mt. " " Mt. .larks, n, White Mts. Pemigewassett, Tripyramid, Mt. Passaconaway, Sa odwich Dome, Chatham, Mt. Koj.se, Franconia, Mt. Cannon, ! iriissi tf, I', Brick House Mt., '• " " III 1. Mt. Monadnock Mt. Carmel, Mt. Black, Chen \ Mount Jaffrey, Pittsburg, Carrol, Wentworth, Ellsworth, .Mini 11 i (.mm stairs, Ml. IH -liliiall Mt. Resolution, [ghtt of " the 3,557 40 1 Pond, .Mt., Pawtm kaway Hanover, Mt., Deerfield, " 1,388 1,415 1,072 1,000 " S92 Sunapee Mountain, Newbury, starting from " 3,4oli 1,600 the shores ol Snnapee Lake is about 3,400 There are more than one hundred other Guyot 3,400 mountains in New-Hampshire from 1,000 to 393 1, leet high, but as their altitude lias never it been ascertained they are not inserted in this list. :; ., .; 3.3o7 Lakes and Ponds of Neiv- Hampshire above Tide Water. Feel Lake of the Clouds, Moose 1,887 1,151 '• Benton, some of • " II llitr Mis. I', migevtasselt Bear Mt., Ti eraont Park, Pi |u.i\'. ket, Bartlett & Clmtham, !!• :; Quimby. Temple, Dr. Jackson, Pitsfield, oaks. Goffstown, Guyot, 3,701 Qncan Quimby, " 3,670 Blue Mt., Milton, Dr. Jackson, " " Saddleback Mt., Northwood, 11. Pemigewassett, Woodstock, Owl's Head, Guyot, 2,958 Ur. Paris 3,71 Barrett Mt., 3,711 Catamount Mt., Wells, Benton, Mt., Carr, Mt. Kineo, Ihororna, Pemigewassett, Camtpon, Huntington 2,879 Warner, Ca.pt l'artridge,2..1i2. Huntington, 2,608 702 G irdner Mt Lyman, 4 157S Crown Mon'nt, Cor.Me.tf. H.d-Ca., Wells, 2,569 6 Dr. Jackson, 2,470 Gilford, Mt. Belknap, 4,42i> Mi. Deception, Guyot, 2,449 White Mts. Temple, Quimby, 2,385 4 400 Pack Monadnock, Huntington, 2,378 4,397 Mt. Mist, Warren, 4.370 Ossipee Mts., Ossipee, Dr. Jackson, 2,361 " 2,340 4,350 Mt. Cube, Orjord, Guyot, 2,320 4,330 Webster Slide Mt., Warren, Huntington, 2,254 4 320 Smart's Mt., Dorchester, 4.2 Quimby, 2,223 Francestown, Srotched Mt., Gw/ot, 2,209 Warren, 4,100 Mt. Sentinel, 4.100 Stoddard Mt., Quimby, 2,200 Stoddard, 4,100 Pieruiont Mt., Huntington, 2,167 Piermont, " 4,086 Squam Mt„ 2,162 Hbldemess, 4,030 Gunstock Mt., Gilford, Dr. Jackson, 2,062 " 3.969 Bald Top Mt., 2,050 Wentworth, " 3,910 Red Hill, 2,025 MouUonborough, Huntington, 2,000 Bartlett, Iron Mt,, " 2,000 3 550 Ragged Mt., Andover, I . " in ton, Jackson, Boldemess, Huntington, 2,9(53 " 2,960 Rumney. i Woodst'Ck, White Mts. Pemigewassett, Cat Mt., Mt. Willey, White Mts. 3,305 3 200 3,170 3,152 3,134 3,120 4,704] Mt. Kearsai ge, i-.;eola, Bltfe, \\ ild 1 Dr. Jackson, 3,350 Huntington, 3,336 Conway, Table Mt., Mote "Sit., Pemigewassett, Guyot, Echo Mt., Woodstock, 365 Mt. Waternomes, 5 Madison, I 5,290 Mt. Crawford, 5.101 Double Head Mt. Benti a. Huntington, 1,941 Mt. Prospect, Moo ilauke, Guyot, l. n 2(l|Stinson Mt., Twin Mountain, Pemir/e.wasset, 1,904 Green's' Cliff, Write Mts. Mt. franklin, 4,830 Campton Mt., Bean's Purchase, Mt. Carter, Ml ured by 5,553 Monroe, Orange, :; lardigan, 5,794 Percy Peak, .if It'erson, situated, White Mts., 5,009 Mi Lafayette, Deer Lake, Moosilauke, Pond, lonrceof the MagaUoway, lake, Franconia Notch Connecticut Lake, 4,1 , 4,090 2,917 1,926 l.olU �LAKES IN NEW-HAMPSHIKE. 579 Heights of some of the Notches or Passes, of New- Hampshire, above Tide Water. Feet. Water shod between Swift river and the Pemigewassett, Pinkham Notch, Franconia Notch, White Mts. Notch, Stoddard Summit, Feet Milan Summit, O. T. R. R., 2,618 HarriSTille Summit, M. & K. R. R., 2,018 Oliveriau Notch, 2,014 Whiteneld Summit, B. C. & M. R. R., 1,903 Orange Summit, N . R. R., 1,555 NEW-HAMPSHIRE ],luO 1,084 1,078 1,072 990 HILLS. We've stood beside Niagara's flood, And mused on Nature's skill, But nothing there His genius shows Like a New-Hampshire hill. We've sailed God calms upon broad ocean's wave it if He wills But nothing there shows quiet peace Like old New-Hampshire hills. We've been within the nation's dome, Stood gazing with a thrill But nothing there inspires such awe As a New-Hampshire hill. Within the banker's safe Steel chests his lucre we've stood fills But nothing there shows half the wealth Of old New-Hampshire hills. We've seen prairies and their flowers, Beside their sparkling rills, But nothing there looks half so fair As old When New-Hampshire hills. hand upon us 's laid, blood he chills, Then gently lower us to our graves, 'Mid old New-Hampshire hills. And death's cold life's warm LAKES IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. In a country where the surface is broken by hills and lofty be deep gorges and valleys, which afford basins where the streams from the hill, and mountain sides are mountains, there will �LAKES IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 580 drained, thus producing many lakes and ponds, and frequently pre- senting a natural painting of mountain, lake and river scenery, here and there touched with the brush held by the skilled hand of and civilization blended in one grand and magnificent view of all nature and art combined. In New-Hampshire is not an exception. Her many among her mountains and hills have justly entitled name of the Switzerland of America, and much of the this respect, lakes and ponds her to the scenery around her lakes is not excelled in beauty, even by the lake scenery in Switzerland. Connecticut Lake, county, and is necticut river. It a half in width. scenery on lake its the northern section of the State in Coos lies in the source of one of the principal branches of Conis five and a half miles banks is A very beautiful. a smaller body of water, and is in length, The lake contains an abundance of still and two and fish and the few miles above this farther north another These three bodies of water are distinguished as First, Second and Third Lakes, the latter being about five miles from Canada line. lake. Many travellers annually visit these northern lakes for fishing and pleasure recreation And, when the firey horse, Upon the Shall move gaudy train Along iron track, his their grassy banks, Freighted with precious life Then, will nature yield a half to art. And blended beauty quicken the eye of man. Mascoma) Lake. (See Enfield.) (See Auburn.) Newfound Lake is pleasantly located in the towns of BridgeIt is about seven miles long and three water, Bristol and Hebron. wide, and empties into Pemigcwassett river, at Bristol, by Newfound Mascomy {or Massabedck Lake. river. Ossipee Lake. Stafford's Lake. (See Ossipee.) (See Chesterfield.) the counties of Grafton, Belknap and and on the towns of Holderness, Sandwich, Moultonborough and Center Harbor. It is about six miles long, and, in its Squam Lake borders on Carroll ; widest part, three miles in width. It is a splendid sheet of water, �LAKES IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 581 studded with a succession of romantic islands. Its outlet is Squani River which discharges into the Pemigewasset River, in Ashland. Sunapee Lake is situated nearly on the height of land between the Connecticut and Merrimack rivers, and feet above tide water. elevated about 1,000 is on the eastern part of Sullivan, It borders and western part of Merrimack Couuties, and is in the towns of London, Newbury and Sunapee. It is about ten miles in length and from one half to one and one half miles in width and is noted for the fine, picturesque scenery which surrounds it. Sugar River is its outlet, which flows westerly into the Connecticut, at New Claremont. Umbagog Lake, but Lake Winnipiseogee, little inferior in size to and extends along the eastern part of Erroll and Cambridge, in New-Hampshire. It is irregularly shaped, is about eighteen miles long and, in some parts, ten wide. The scenery around this lake is wild and romantic, and it is a great resort for hunting and fishing, for lovers of those sports. Its outlet is on the west side, in Erroll, its waters flowing west, about two miles, where it joins the Magalloway, after which it is called the Androscoggin River. is situated mostly in Maine, Winnipiseogee Lake. However romantic and travellers, appears, in depth, its its This beautiful its Lake possesses singular charms. Lake George, the charmer of all elevation, the purity of mountain scenery, historic fame, it its mineralogy fish, its still, ; the present mode of spelling Winnepesocke. and Carroll. Its form it is This is Lake ; ; its width from one length is this lake, in the counties of is At on the north end there are three others. west to south east ries in but its but Winnipiseogee, pronounced Wini- very irregular. vided into three large bays east in all its bosom, its has a rival at the east, in the Winnipiseogee of New-Hampshire. There are various ways of spelling the name of jrisoky or waters, its rapid outlet, the 365 islands which bespangle Its the west end is Belknap it general course is from north- about twenty-five miles and to ten miles. is di- a fourth, and at the This lake is it va- environed by the pleasant towns of Moultonborough, Tuftonborough, Wolfeborough, Center Harbor, Meredith, Gilford and Alton, and overlooked by other delightful towns. The waters said to be are remarkably pure, and unfathomable. Its its sources depth, in some places, are principally is from �RIVERS IN NEW- HAMPSHIRE. 582 springs within name. its bosom. Its height, Its outlet is the rapid river of above the level of the stored with a great variety of excellent sea, is 472 it its waters, presents an icy expansion of great own It is In the summer fish. son steamboats, sloops, and smaller vessels ply on in the winter season its feet. sea- and useful- ness and beauty. It is said to contain 365 islands, several of which compose farms of from 200 to 500 acres. Of the scenery of this lake Edward Everett has left this testi- " I mony, in a speech made in New- Hampshire some years ago have been something of a traveler in our own country, though less than I could wish, and in Europe have seen all that is attractive, from the Highlands of Scotland to the Golden Horn of Constantinople from the summit of the Hartz Mountains to the fountains of Vauclure but my eye has yet to rest on a lovelier scene than that which smiles around yo as you sail from Wier's Landing to Center Harbor." What is true of this trip is true of that from Wolfeborough to Wier's, and in fact of all the trips to be taken upon the lake. The most'experien.vd call them equally fine. : — ; i In the warm season the two splendid steamers, Lady of the Lake, and Mt. Washington, both new, ply upon the lake; two points at which it may be approached from the south, and two points of departure for the mountains. The former runs between the Wier's, Centre Harbor, and Wolfeborough, and the latter be- tween Alton Bay, Wolfeborough, and Centre Harbor. The Boston, Concord, and Montreal Railroad connects with the former at Wier's, and the Boston and Maine with the latter, at Alton Bay. At Wolfeborough there is a rail connection with the Eastern Railroad by the Wolf borough branch, at Wolfeborough Junction, in Wakefield. There are many other small lakes aud ponds in various sections of the State, all having their peculiar charms, of which mention has been made in describing the towns in which they are located- RIVERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Owing to the mountainous and elevated position of the and the proximity to the ocean, the streams are necessarily State, short, with rapid currents, and produce some of the best water power in the country. �RIVERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 583 The scenery along many of its river banks is not excelled, for beauty and grandeur, by any river scenery on the globe. The waters of its thousand rivulets find their way to the ocean through different channels, the Connecticut River drains the Androscoggin River the north-eastern portion, north of the White Mountains Saco River the southern portion of the White Mountains, and the eastern part of the State, five viz., western section of the State ; ; as far west and south as the highlands which separate its waters from those of the Merrimack and Piscataqua the Piscataqua the south-eastern section of the State and the Merrimack River which ; ; drains the south-western section of the White Mountains and the whole central portion of New-Hampshire from east to west, to Massachusetts line. A few towns on the coast may have their drainage directly into the ocean. Our knowledge of its are not as perfect as hydraulical resources for moving machinery we would like. appointed by the Governor, in 1872, to as to its Three commissioners were make a survey of the State hydraulic powers, but neglected to attend to their duties was not sufficient to make a and most important resource for the reason that the appropriation satisfactory report of this valuable Ten thousand of the State. dollars could not be better appro- priated than for a thorough survey of the water power of New- Hampshire. The total amount of water power, now improved, is about 69,000 forming reservoirs to retain the water, and By horse power. throwing dams across rivers, and excavating canals, it is said this capacity could be nearly doubled. Ammonoosuc Upper. the south, has its —Upper Ammonoosuc River, coming from source in the northern part of Randolph, and passes north, through Berlin and western part of Milan, thence a westerly direction through Stark and Northumberland, where empties into the Connecticut. in it Its principal tributaries are Phillips River, coming from the north through Odell, western part of Millsfield and Dummer, and joining the Ammonoosuc in Stark; and Nash's Stream, coming from the eastern portion of Columbia and Strafford, and passing berland. into the Its Ammonoosuc whole length is of 150,000 acres or 234 square miles is the northern part of Northum- in about ; fifty miles. and its It waters a basin improved water power about 900 horse power. Ammonoosuc Lower. — Lower Ammonoosuc River has its source �RIVERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 584 on the western side of the White Mountains ; thence passing west through the southern portion of Carroll and northern part of Bethlehem to Littleton thence, in a southerly direction, through the ; easterly part of Littleton, the westerly part of Lisbon, diagonally through Bath, and joining the Connecticut near the westerly corner of Haverhill. A considerable stream coming from Lincoln and Franconia passes in a north-westerly direction and joins the Ammonoosuc iu Lisbon. Two miles from its mouth, it receives the Wild Ammonoosuc, coming from the northerly part of Benton through LandafF. The Lower Ammonoosuc is noted for its romantic falls in the vicinity of the White Mountains. It is said to be the wildest and most rapid stream in New-Hampshire, having a fall of over 5,000 feet in its meandering course of about fifty miles. It drains a surface of over 220,000 acres or 344 square miles of territory. Its improved horse water power is about 2,700, with three times that capacity unimproved. Androscoggin River is formed principally from the waters of Uinbagog Lake and Magalloway River which unite about two miles below the lake. The Magalloway, which is its principal tributary, has its source and principal course in Maine, and crosses the State line at Wentworth's Location, thence southerly through the Location and forms the Androscoggin in Erroll. The Magalloway receives the water of Dimond River, coming from the eastern part of Stewartstown, easterly, through Dixville and Dartmouth College Grant, and joining it across the line in Maine. From Errol the Androscoggin flows in a southerly direction through the north-westerly corner of Cambridge, south-easterly corner of'Dummer, easterly part of Milan and Berlin to the centre of Gorham, whence it flows in an easterly direction through Shel- burne into Maine; thence, southerly, about one tide In in a meandering course, easterly and hundred and twenty miles, where it meets the water at Brunswick. its Stream, passage in in Erroll, Peabody River, passes near the this State, is in New-Hampshire it receives the waters of Clear coming from Dixville and Millsfield and Gorham, coming through the White Mountain ; head waters of Ellis River. about sixty miles, and 500,000 acres or 787 square miles. it Its whole course, in drains a territory of about The Androscoggin stream, and at Berlin Falls, in New-Hampshire, is 1,035 is a rapid feet above �RIVERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. and the north-west head of Magalloway River Improved power, 700 tide water feet. 585 ; Ashuelot River is one of the most important streams, of is 2,917 its size, Its principal improved water power. source is from ponds in Washington, and flowing thence, in a southwesterly direction, through Marlow, Gilsum, Surry, Keene, Swan- in the State, in point of zey, Winchester, Massachusetts it empties into the Connecticut, at Hinsdale, near Its principal line. branches are a stream coming from Stoddard, through the north-west corner of Nelson, southeast corner of Sullivan and north-west corner of Roxbury, to Keene and one from Dublin, through Marlborough, to South-Keene, Also a stream where it joins the stream coming from Stoddard. comes from Troy, through the south-west corner of MarlboNearly all of these rough, and joins the Ashuelot in Swauzey. ; sources are from ponds which have "been dammed, thus producing aud affording constant water power to the manufactories on the streams below. The length of the river is about forty miles, and it drains a basin of 240,000 acres, or 375 square miles. Its improved horse water power is about 3,600, with much large reservoirs still unimproved. of nearly 1,000 From its source to the Connecticut has a it fall feet. Baker's River is an important stream in Grafton County, and is formed by two branches uniting in Wentworth. The north branch has its source near Moosehillock, in Benton, whence it runs, in a southerly course, through Warren, to Wentworth, receiving in its passage a considerable stream issuing from Baker's Upper Pond, in the east part of Orford. The south branch rises in Orange, thence flowing north through the easterly part of Dorchester, and uniting with the north branch at the easterly part of Wentworth thence it pursues a south-east and easterly course, through the southerly part of Rumney and northerly part of Plymouth, where it forms a ; with the Pemigewasset, just above Plymouth Village. Gen. John Stark was captured by the Indians on this river, in the Captaiu Baker at one time, township of Rumney, April 28, 1752 also, attacked a party of Indians and defeated them at its mouth. juuction (See Plymouth.) It drains a part or the whole of twelve towns, comprising an area of about 150,000 acres, and has an improved horse water power of about 1,250. Back River, or Bellamy Bank, has its rise in Chesley Pond, in �RIVERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE^ 586 Barrington, and from a stream coming from Vnv and marshy land These two streams unite hi Madbury, and, after winding through the town the stream thus formed falls into the Pisin the vicinity. cataqua, on the west side of Dover Neck. water power in Dover, where there is It has some valuable a large woolen manufactory, situated about one half mile from the City Hall. principal source in Beaver Pond, in Lonpond it passes south, through Pelham, and the Merrimack, in Dracut, Massachusetts. Its waters Beaver River has donderry. falls into From its this flow from the whole or part of six towns. Bear Camp River has its source from several streams flowing from the south side of the Sandwich and Albany Mountains. It passes through Tamworth in an easterly direction and receives a considerable stream, coming from Albany, in Ossipee, and falls into Ossipee Lake, on its western border. Black Water River. Cold River has corner of Lempster Langdon and (See Contoocook River.) (See Androscoggin River.) Clear River. its source in thence ; Unity, Acworth and south-west passes through the southerly part of it the north-westerly corner of Alstead and mingles with the waters of the Connecticut, in the northerly part of Walpole. It drains a basin of nearly 60,000 acres, and has an improved horse water power of 650. and most important River in Newof soil, and fine and beautiful scenery, the Connecticut valley is not surpassed by any valley in this country. From its mouth nearly to its source its banks, on either side, are dotted with large and substantial farm houses and beautiful cities and villages. Connecticut River England. For is the largest richness Its principal source is and fertility among the highlands in the northern part name, in the Indian language, is said to signify Long River, or as some render it, the River of Pines, and pronounced Quonektacwt. Its general course is north and south, and its western bank forms the boundary line between New-Hampshire and of the State. Vermont ; Its thence it crosses the western part of Massachusetts, passes through the State of Connecticut, nearly in the center, and, after a fall of 1,600 feet from its head, it empties into Long Island Sound in latitude 41° 16', having traversed, by a meandering course, a distance of nearly 450 miles. Before the days of railroads, by means of canals and other im- �RIVERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. proveinents, the River was Falls, in the its mouth. made navigable 587 for boats to Fifteen Mile town of Monroe, N. H., being nearly 350 miles from The locks and canals are all going to decay, as rail- roads have supplanted their usefulness. The most considerable rapids in the river, in New-Hampshire, are Bellows' Falls, at Walpole, Queechy, at Plainfield, White River, below Hanover, and Fif- teen Mile Falls. Its principal tributaries, in this State, are Hall's stream at Stew- Upper Ammonoosuc at Northumberland, Israel's, at Lancaster, John's, at Dalton, Lower Ammonoosuc, at Bath, Mascomy, at Lebanon, Sugar and Little Sugar, at (Jlaremont, Cold, at Walpole, and Ashuelut, at Hinsdale. The basin of the Connecticut, in New-Hampshire, is narrow, artstown, extending back from one to four towns, whole of about ninety towns, and it drains part or the having an area of nearly 2,300,000 acres or 3,600 square miles. The water power of the tributaries of the Connecticut is valuable, and the improved For the agricultural facilities of the horse water power is 19,800. in the State, Connecticut valley please see page 403. The total area of the basin of the Connecticut is estimated at 12,000 square miles. Cuntoocook River, a stream of considerable length and importance, waters most of the towns in the west part of Hillsborough It has its rise from severel ponds in Rindge and Jaffrey extreme southern source being near Massachusetts line. It re ceives, in its course north, numerous streams flowing from Sharon, County. its Dublin, Peterborough, Greenfield, Hancock, Deering, Bennington, Antrim, Washington, Stoddard, Windsor, and Hillsborough. In Hillsborough it takes a northeasterly and easterly direction, and passes through Henniker to Hopkinton, where it receives " War- From Hopkinton it pursues a meandering course through Concord, and unites with the Merrimack between Concord and Boscawen, nearly sixty miles north of the The whole line between New-Hampshire and Massachusetts. length of the Contoocook, in its meandering course, is about eighty ner" and "Blackwater" rivers. miles. rise Its itself at tlte its is in Nelson, Harrisville Peterborough. river" has Nuhanusit river, having its and Dublin, and discharging water power is valuable. " Branch most important tributary from ponds Its source from ponds in Stoddard, and passes through northern section of Antrim into Hillsborough, and empties into �RIVERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 588 the Contoocook near the line between the latter town and Antrim. Warner river, a considerable stream, becomes a tributary of the Contoocook in Hopkintou, and flows from New London, Sutton, Newbury, Bradford, Warner and Hopkintou. Two miles farther east it receives the waters of the Blackwater, having its source in the towns of Springfield, Wilmot, Daubury and New London, and in its course receives numerous streams flowing from Andover, Salisbury, Webster and Boscawen. The waters which form the Cmtoocook flow from a part or whole of thirty-two different towns, parts of five different counties, and drain a surface of territory comprising an area of nearly 470,000 acres, or 734 square miles. With tributaries its its waters turn about 270 water-wheels, having a horse power of 5^976. one half of its available water power highest source, at Harrisville, to eight hundred its unimproved. is still mouth it Nearly From its has a desceut of over feet. dustin's island. mouth of the Contoocook is Dustin's Island, celebrated where Mrs. Hannah Dustin, in March, 1697, destroyed ten Indians. A fine and expensive granite monument is being erected here to the memory of Mrs. Dustiu aud her valorous deed. Near the as the spot Cocheco Elver takes Durham which in rise its several small streams in unite in Farmington, whence it flows in New an easterly and southerly direction through Rochester, there receiving as a Long pond in Barrington and Bow lake in Strafford thence passing through Dover it joins the Salmon Falls river, the principal branch of the Piscataqua. Its waters come from parts of nine towns, and together with its tributaries, it furnishes some excellent water power, amounting to tributary the Isinglass river flowing from ; about 1,500 improved horse power. — Dead River. See Dimond River. Dimond River has its principal source easterly part of Stewartstown ; Dixville and Dartmoutli College Grant several tributaries, it joins Dead in Dimond pond, in the thence flowing easterly through river ; receiving, in and crosses its Maine passage, line into the Magalloway. Ellis River has its rise on the eastern and southern side of the White Mountains, and, passing southerly through Jackson, it falls into the Saco, in Bartlett. In Jackson it receives several considr �DUSTIN. is to be erected on the island of the Contooeook river, near and in sight of the Northern Railroad, and on the precise spot where the wigwams stood when Mrs. Dustin dealt the death-blows on her cruel captors. The base of the monument is eight by nine feet square, and, including the statue (which is seven feet), is twenty-four feet high. This at the monument month is of solid granite, and ��RIVERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 589 erable tributaries the largest of which is Wildcat river, coming from the mountain passes and near the head waters of Peabody river, running into the Androscoggin. ; Sail's Stream or River rises in the highlands which separate this State from the British dominions, and forms the north-west bound- ary between New-Hampshire and Canada from its source to its junction with the Connecticut, at Stewartstown. Indian Stream in is of the Connecticut limits of the State, Coos county and rises it ; an 1 is the most northerly source highlands near the north-west in the flows in a south-westerly direction till it joins that river in Clarksville. Isinglass River. —See Cocheco River. formed by the waters which descend in cataracts from the summits of Mounts Adams and Jefferson. It flows in a north-westerly direction through Jefferson, and passes into the Connecticut at Lancaster village. This beautiful mountain stream receives its name fro'n Israel Glines, who, with his brother, frequented this region for hunting, long before any settlement in this It furnishes some valuable water power in part of the country. IsraePs River Jefferson is and Lancaster, which is generally improved. pond in the town of Jefferson. Its southerly branch rises in Carroll and unites with the main branch in Whitefield whence it flows through Dalton and into the Connecticut river. Its proximity to steep and high mountains makes it a fearful river in time of freshets, but mild enough in dry weather. Lamprey River is formed by two sources, called the North and South branches, which form a junction in Epping. The source of the North branch is on the north side of Saddleback mountain, in Northwood thence passing westerly around the base John's River has its principal source in Pondicherry ; ; of the mountain into Deerfield ; thence in a southerly direction through Nottingham into the north-east corner of Epping, where it meets the waters of the South branch coming from the northeasterly part of Candia and southerly portion of Deerfield, through Raymond, into the westerly part of Epping, where it receives the waters of Pautuckaway river, flowing from Pautuckaway pond in Nottingham its ; thence it pursues an easterly and northerly course to confluence with the North River branch. takes a northerly course through Lee Durham, where it ; From the junction it thence south-easterly through meets the tide water, at Lamprey River village, �RIVERS IN NEW-IIAMrSHIRE. 590 after a miles, meandering course, from its extreme source, of over thirty and a descent of over 1,000 feet. Its water power is valua- now improved. among the mountains being over 1,500 horse power, ble, Mad River takes its rise in Waterville, thence flowing southerly through the north-westerly part of Sandwich, the south-easterly part of Thornton, into Campton, where it joins the Pemigewasset River. Mascomy (or Mascoma) River has flowing southerly through Canaan, in Enfield ; from thence it its rise in it falls Dorchester, thence into the Mascomy Lake runs a westerly course through Leba- and discharges into the Connecticut, opposite Hartford, Vermont. The water power is valuable before it reaches the lake, which has been dammed, and affords a fine reservoir for manufactories along the river from the outlet of the lake. Its course is about twenty-five miles, and it waters a territory of over 100,000 acres. From its source to its mouth, it has a fall of over 600 feet, and an improved horse water power of 2,743. non, Magalloway River. See Androscoggin River. Merrimack River. This is one of the most important New England, and it is said that it, together with its rivers in tributaries, It is turns more machinery than any river in the world. formed by the junction of the Pemigewasset and Winnipiseogee rivers, at Franklin. The Pemigewasset has its source in the White and Franconia Mountains, and towns of Lincoln, Holderness, Ashland, Sanbornton, to passes through, cr borders the Woodstock, Thornton, Campton, Plymouth, New Hampton, Franklin. Its Bridgewater, Bristol, Hill, most important tributaries are Ba- Mad, Newfound, Squam, and Smith's Rivers. It drains the whole or part of thirty-three towns, covering an area of over 632, ker's, 000 acres, or nearly gee River is one thousand square miles. the outlet to Winnipiseogee Lake. The WinnipiseoIt flows (and is the dividing line) between Laconia and Gilford, and passes into Lake Winnisquam; from thence between Tilton and Belmont, and through the north-east corner of Northfield, and Southern part of Tilton, to Franklin. It waters part or the whole of sixteen towns, and, together with the lake, drains a territory of nearly 360,000 acres, or 562 square miles. the Pemigewasset it From the lake to its confluence with has a rapid descent of about 232 feet, some of the best and most permanent water power Hampshire. nishes and in fur- New- �RIVERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. From Franklin the 5<Jl Merrimack runs through or touches the towns of Northfield, Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord, Bow, Pembroke, Hooksett, Gofistown, Manchester, Bedford, Londonderry, Merrimack, Litchfield, Hudson and Nashua, to Massachusetts seventy-eight miles; thence, in a north-easterly course, thirtyfive miles, to the Atlantic, at Newburyport. line, principal tributaries, in Its which discharges its New-Hampshire, are Contoocook, waters on the north line of Concord between Concord and Pembroke ; Soucook, Turkey River, in Bow Suncook, Piscataquog, in Manchester the Souhegan in Merat Pembroke rimack and the Nashua, at Nashua. The large- basin of this river extends from the gorges of the white and Franconia Mountains, on the north, through the centre of the State, to its southerly boundary, and reaches nearly to the eastern and western limits of the State. It drains, in New-Hamp; ; ; ; ; about 2,293,000 acres, or 3,582 square miles, the waters com- shire, As it has been said, abundantly with fertile ing from a part or the whole of 130 towns. while nature has not endowed this basin and precious minerals, she has lifted its surface into succesand in places, into lofty peaks, which condense the vapor of the atmosphere into clouds, and cause them to yield frequent and copious showers. These numerous hills with their interlying valleys, and broad lakes, elevated above the ocean, are the gatherers and dispensers, continuously, of unmeasured powers which the skill of man may put in place of animal strength and muscle, and make subservient to the comfort and wealth of the community. soils sions of hills, The utilized -water amounts basin is power of the Merrimack and its tributaries and although the area of this to over 37,500 horse power, only a little over one third of the State, it contains over Not any more than one half of the available water power is now used. There are fine privileges on the Merrimack, at Hooksett, Garven's Falls, between Bow and Pembroke, and Sewell's Falls, in Concord Babboosuc Falls, on the Souhegan, in the town of Merrimack in Hillsborough and Henniker, on the Contoocook at Franklin, Northfield, Tilton, and Gilford, on the Winnipiseogee, besides many other powers, on its various tributaries, too numerous to mention. There are, on the banks of this beautiful river, the cities of Concord, Manchester, and Nashua, in New-Hampshire, and 170,000 inhabitants, or over one half its population. ; ; ; �RIVERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 592 Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, and Newburyport in Massachusetts, containing, in the aggregate, a population of 141,849. Mohawk River has its source in the mountains in Dixville, pass- through Colebrook and es west, land bordering this river is falls into noted for The the Counecticut. its fertility. Moose River has its rise on the north side of the White Mounnear the town of Randolph, through which it passes, and tains, joins the Androscoggin, in Shelburn. Nashua River has its source in Massachusetts, whence ders in a south-easterly direction, thence it mean- it takes a northern course and passes into New-Hampshire, at Hollis, and, thence, through Nashua, into the Merrimack. Its water power is valuable, at Nashua, and is generally improved. Nash's River thence flowing south, through the rises in Odell, western section of Stratford, it passes into Northumberland, Upper Ammonoosuc. New Found River is the outlet of New Found Lake, and falls into and the a passage of two miles, into the falls after Pemigewasset, in Bristol. Some of the best water power in the State, is on this river. Nubanusit River, or Goose Brook, has its source in a pond located in the west part of Hancock and eastern section of Nelson from thence it flows in a southerly and easterly direction, through ; several ponds, which have been At sive dams. risville (over made large reservoirs, by expen- the outlet of the last pond, in the village of Har- twelve hundred feet above tide water), have been erected four large woolen mills, capable of doing a business of over $750,000 annually. From Harrisville, the river pursues a south-easterly course, to Peterborough Village, where the Contoocook, Nearly all feet, in it falls into nine miles. the manufactories in Peterborough, are on this stream, which never in this making a descent of over 500 a drought. fails in Probably no stream, of its country (which can be utilized for machinery), has as valuable and permanent water power, as this river, from its size, much conflu- ence, to Harrisville. Oliver ian River is formed of two branches both having their source in the town of Benton ; the east branch from the west side of Moosehillock Mountain, and the north branch from Owl's Mountain. Head These branches unite near the east line of Haverhill, and thence the main stream passes through the south part of the town and falls into the Connecticut. �RIVERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Oyster River has its after running nearly 593 source in Wheelwright's Pond, in Lee; whole course through Durham, its it and meets the tide water at Durham village, and joins the Piscataqua, near Piscataqua Bridge. At high tides, vessels of considerable burthen can come up to Durham village. There'are some very good mill-sites on this river. Ossipee River has its rise in Ossipee Lake, and flows east between Effingham and Freedom, passes with Saco River. Peabody River. A large in Maine and forms a junction (See Androscoggin River.) Peqwaivket River, an Indian two ponds into name of a small river flowing from Eaton, north into Conway, where it joins the Saco. tract of territory in the vicinity of this river, Peqwawket many years Pemigewassct River. (See Phillip's River. w^a called ago. (See Merrimack River.) Upper A^tnmonoosuc.) Piscataqua River the only large river whose entire course (after it receives its name) New-Hampshire, is formed by the juncand deep bed, hollowed out and partly by the flow of the tide. in is tion of several smaller rivers in a wide partly by these rivers The names of these streams, beginning at the north-east, are Salmon Falls, Cocheco, Bellamy Bank, Oyster, Lamprey, Squamscot, and Winnicut Rivers. The five last unite their waters in a The waters of this large bay between Durham and Greenland. bay, meet those of Salmon Falls and Cocheco at Hilton's Point, a few miles below Dover, and after line this junction, proceed in a direct about ten miles to the Ocean, three miles below Portsmouth. Few rivers in their passage of ten miles, cent appearance. strong current, so The much river so, is make a more magnifi- broad, very deep and moves with a that in this frigid zone, it seldom freezes banks on either side are moderately high and spread over with fertile farms and dotted with beautiful farm houses and other buildings. At Portsmouth, it affords one of the best harbors over. Its on the Continent. With its tributaries, it drains a territory, in this State, of nearly 500,000 acres, comprising a part or whole of forty- one towns, in four different counties. Its whole water drainage, including the portion drained in the State of Maine, is over 000,000 acres. Its improved water power is very valuable, amounting to 9,600 horse power. Piscataquog River has its principal source in the southern part of �RIVERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 594 Henniker and north-westerly part of Deering, whence it passes eastand southerly, through Weare, into Gotfstown, where it receives a considerable tributary coming from Lyndeborough and Frances- erly New Boston thence it pursues a south-easterly and joins the Merrimack in the south-westerly part of Man- town, through course, ; chester, at a point formerly called Piscataquog village. and id stream, Powow River It is a rap- some valuable water power. affords takes its principal source Great and County in ponds, in Kingston, and passes over the south-west part of East Kingston into South Hampton, thence into Amesbury, Massachusetts, and falls into the Merrimack betweeeu Salisbury and AmesIt furnishes bury. Red some valuable water power at Amesbury Mills. its source in a pond in the town of Sandwich, Hill River has thence running southerly it falls into the Winnipiseogee lake, in Moultonborough. Saco River ranks as one of the hfrgest in New-England, but its rapid descent from the Mountains to the Ocean, renders it not navigable to any extent. Mountains It springs from three sources in the White the branch issuing from the south-west side of the ; mountains, near the old Crawford House, and passing through the notch, is House, Next considered the main stream. to The Saco at the Crawford nearly 1,903 feet above tide water at Biddeford, Maine. is this is branch called the middle or Ellis' branch (or Saco) in Bartlett to the western part of aud passes discharges Rocky Branch, and beyond ; thence it Conway, thence the pursues a southerly course easterly through into Maine, thence south-easterly its is These two branches join the main River. the towu, through Maine, and waters into Saco Bay, after a course of 1GU miles. It coming from Waterville, through Alliany to Conway, and Ossipee River, flowing from Ossipee Lake nto Maine, near Hiram. As it passes out of the State, it is from receives the waters of Swift River, ten to twelve rods wide, with rush of waters a rapid down the mountain cm rent. Owing time of heavy rain known to rise thirty feet in Storms this river, in Conway, has been twenty-four hours. il i\\- It drains to the rapid steeps, in a basin of nearly oS0,000 acres, which from the whole or part of fifteen towns and locations. Smith's River rises from several ponds in Grafton and Orange; thence pursuing an easterly course through Danbury, the southern part of Alexandria and passes into the Pemigewasset, between Bristol and Hill. �RIVERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 505 Salmon Falls or Newichawannock River, the principal branch its rise in ponds in Wakefield, and forms the eastern boundary of New-Hampshire, from the north-east corner of the Piscataqua, takes of Milton to its confluence with the Piscataqua, at Hilton's Point. on the towns of Milton, Farmington, Rochester, Somersworth, Rollinsfbrd and Dover. Its waters flow from the whole or It borders part of twelve towns, in New-Hampshire, and Some over 130,000 acres. ments it drains a surface of of the largest manufacturing establish- in the State are located on this river, which has an improved horse water power of over 4,200. Soucook River has its erly part of Gilmanton, source in three ponds, lying in the south- whence it flows, in a southerly course, through Loudon, receiving several branches, and forms the boundary line between Concord and Pembroke, falling into the Merrimack River below Garvin's Falls. Souhegan River has its principal source from a pond in Ashburnham, Massachusetts thence it passes through Ashby into New ; Ipswich, through the north-west corner of Greenville, in a northerly course, thence in an easterly course, through Wilton, Milford, Amherst, and Merrimack, falling into the Merrimack River. Babboosuc Brook, flowing from a pond of the same name in Amherst, becomes a tributary, in Merrimack. It drains a part or the whole of eleven towns, comprising an area of about 150,000 acres, having an improved water power of 2,300. (See Merrimack.) Spiggot River takes its rise in Hampstead, and the south-east part of Derry, whence it flows southerly, through Salem and Methuen, Massachusetts, and joins the Merrimack in the city of Lawrence. Squamscot River. Suncook River (See Exeter.) a pond between Gilford and Gilmanton, near the summit of one of the Suncook Mountains, elevated 900 feet above its base. The water from this pond, passes through two rises in others at the foot of the mountains, thence it flows a southerly course, through the north easterly part of Gilmanton, to Barnstead Center ; thence westerly, through Pittsfield, edge of Chichester, Epsom, and between the towns of Allenstown and Pembroke, and falls into the Merrimack, near Suncook village. It is about thirty miles in length, and its waters flow from thirteen towns, and drain a surface of over 130,000 acres. Its improved water power is about Little Suncook has its source in Northwood and Deerfield, 2,975. from seven ponds and flows west, through Epsom, into the Suncook. �QUADRUPEDS, BIRDS AND FISHES. 596 Sugar River. Sunapee Lake is the principal source of Sugar Flowing from the Lake, in a westerly direction, through Sunapee into Newport, it receives the waters of the South Branch, thence flowing in a coming from Lempster, Goshen, and Unity northerly direction, by the course of the river, about three miles, it unites with the North Branch, having its source in the towns of Springfield, Grantham and Croydon thence turning and running River. ; ; westerly thirteen miles, through into the Connecticut. From Newport and Claremont, it empties the lake to the Connecticut, by the meandering course of the river, is about twenty-five miles, with a The Sugar, with its tributaries, turns over 120 fall of over 500 feet. water wheels, and has an improved horse water power, of nearly any more than half of its power improved. With its water power is considered as permavaluable, in proportion to its size, as that of any river 3,000, with not the reservoir of the lake, nent and as in the State. It drains a surface of over 180,000 acres, and its waters flow from part or the whole of twelve towns. Sugar, (See town of Charlestown.) Little. Stvift River. (See Saco Paver.) Warner River. (See Contoocook River.) Winnipiseogee River. (See Merrimack.) QUADRUPEDS, BIRDS AND FISHES. "When our forefathers first commenced to settle this State, the abounded with numerous wild animals, both large and small, of which the black and brown bear, catamount, wild-cat and large grey wolf were the most ferocious. With the exception, occasionforests ally, of a straggling wild cat none of these animals are in the southern portion of the State heavy ; but the bears still now found hold pos- mountain ranges, reaching from the Ossipce Mountains north to Canada line, and appear Bordering these heavy forests, quite as plenty as forty years ago. the farmers find it not very lucrative business to raise sheep, by session of the tracts of forests of the reason of bears devouring parts of their flocks and scattering the remainder. A few wolves still wander through the extreme north- ern section of the State. In the early settlement, the moose and red deer were quite plenty �QUADRUPEDS, BIRDS AND FISHES. The moose are now found, in all sections of the State. Umbagog Lake, and numbers, north of The beaver and gions. otter so, around ponds isolated from settlements. still quite as pleuty as The roost. — the former re- are only a few being found The mink, ferret and red convenient for the farmer's hen- raccoon, muskrat, wood-chuck, grey, red, flying, and striped squirrel, polecat and rabbit The porcupine the State. is in small deer in the mountain were once numerous extinct; while the latter are nearly fox are 597 still abound in all sections of found in the northern portion of the State in indeciduous tracts of forests. The raccoon and squirrels generally have their haunts near human habitations, to feast upon is the farmers' cornfields and apple orchards while the woodchuck and plucks the young clover and tender vegetables of the farm and garden. The eagle, hawk, red and cat owl are the principal birds of prey, and- the husbandman's chicks and lambs frequently serve them for a dinner, or a midnight meal. The crow, blue jay and chickadee are omniverous birds, and many of them stay here through the winter. Many species of ducks swarm our lakes, ponds and rivers through the summer. The loon usually stays near the ocean, but burrows in the in the summer fields and ; pastures, way to ponds inland eighty The night-hawk and whippoorwill can be almost any summer evening. The song of frequently find their miles from the sea coast. heard, in the country, the whippoorwill is hardly ever heard in the Partridges and pigeons are the State. but the quail are not as common. and many are killed every season. still northern counties of plenty in the forests, Woodcock and snipe abound, Various kinds of woodpeckers still numerous. Like some of the denizens in our large cities, who visit our mountains, lakes and streams every season, for recreation and health, the robin, bobolink, sparrow, brown thrush and wood thrush, black- are and many other species make their annual and orchards, and make our wood and mountaiu bird, pewit, blue bird visits to dells our fields resound with their sweet, melodious songs, to gladden the heart of every lover of nature. Our lakes, ponds and streams are still well stored with many pond perch, horn-pouts, dace and barvel The mountain ponds and (or suckers) are the most numerous. abound with trout, and millions are annually caught streams still Much attention has to serve the tables of the mountain hotels. kinds of fish. Pickerel, �INDIANS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 598 to stock our ponds and rivers Dams, thrown across our large rivers been given, for the past few years, with black bass and salmon. leading to the ocean, have obstructed the passage of ocean fish up who annually go to deposit their spawn. Fish ways the streams, so as to enable the salmon, shad, etc., to again have been arranged make their annual visits to the source of our rivers, and hoped that ere long our streams salmon and shad. will once to it is be more swarm with the INDIANS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. At the time the first settlements were commenced at Portsmouth, in 1623, the estimated number of Indians, then living within the present limits of New-Hampshire, was 5,000. small A tribe was planted in the vicinity of Exeter named Rowls, near Dover ; another, under a chief, and a third, the Piscataquas, on -the banks of the river of that name. The Ossipees lived on the north; east side of Winnipiseogee, and around Ossipee Lake, and the Pe- quawkets, on the upper branches of the Saco River. The large Penacooks occupied the lands on the Merrimack, making Concord and Amoskeag their chief places of resort. There tribe of the wnc several small tribes, or large communities, which belonged to the Penacooks, but river, At < this time, all ks, or these up and down the lived in various localities, from Pawtucket Falls, at Lowell, to Winnipiseogee Lake. the above tribes were subservient to the Pena- their chief limits, for The sachem, Passaconaway. protection against the Mohawks tribes within of New-York, formed themselves into a confederacy, distinguished by the name' of Pawtuckets, of which Passaconaway was the chief head. In the Connecticut River valley, there were some small tribes, whose names were unknown, with the exception of the Coos Indians, whose hunting grounds extended over a large portion of Grafion and Coos counties. These tribes, for over fifty years, tained peaceful relations with the early settlers quietly passed roamed in away; and all ; the evidence that ever the red the valley of the Connecticut, is main- but they have all men shown by the farmer's plow turning out portions of their bones, or arrow heads, stone pestles, and hatchets. King Philip's war commenced serious trouble the settlers ever in June, 1675, and was the first had with the Indians. With the �INDIANS IN NEW-nAMPSHIRE. 599 exception of the short Pequot "War in Connecticut, the colonists had lived with them half a century in profound peace. In the minds of the Indians, suspicions and jealousies began to operate they saw the English settlements extending on every side their own hunting grounds were narrowed and they began to be apprehensive they might be eventually dispossessed. Philip, sachem of ; ; the Wampanoags, who resided at Mount Hope, in Khode Island, an ambitious, shrewd, and bold man, was the most active instigator of the impending war. Though Belknap supposes he was hur ried into his is own rather by the rash ardor of his young warriors than by it preponderance of historical evidence inclinations, yet the certainly on the side of the former opinion. fluence, not only in his New own tribe, England, he resolved to deemed He intruders. but free his among Possessing great inall the Indians in whom country from those he and had sent his runners in all directions, the address to engage in the enterprise most of the tribes in the region. who The Penacooks, on resisted his. solicitations the Merrimack, were the only tribe — their sachem, Wonolanset, not hav- ing forgotten the charge of his father, Passaconaway, now dead, to cultivate the friendship of the white men. The Ossipees, in Strafford County, and the Pequawkets, on the Saco River, both included in the name of Northern Indians, ardently engaged in the hostile confederacy. Of the Eastern Indians, as those of Maine were called, almost the whole body came into the plan with readiness, and, as truth compels us to add, not without serious provocation, as, not long before, the wife of Squan- Pequawket sachem, was passing on Saco River, with her infant child in her frail bark canoe, some rude sailors, who had heard that Indian children could swim as naturally as the young of brutes, met her and wantonly overset her canoe. The child sunk the mother instantly dived and recovered it but the do, a noted ; ; child dying soon after, not only Squando, but the Indians in general, ascribed its death to this brutal treatment. Their discontents were inflamed by other provocations received from the eastern some of whom set- must be acknowledged, were unprincipled men. Philip engaged as his allies most of the tribes in MassachuAn artful plan to enlist the Mohawks in setts and Rhode Island. the war proved not only abortive but pernicious to himself. He had murdered, it has been said, some of this tribe and left their bodies unburied in the woods, imagining their brethren would astlers, it �INDIANS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 600 cribe the deed to the English, eracy against them and be provoked to join the confed- but one of the number, who had been ; left for dead, unexpectedly recovered, and disclosed to his countrymen the perfidy of Philip —a circumstance which made them his implaca- ble enemies. For some time had the colonists been apprehensive of hostile de- signs on the part of the Indians. by Their suspicions were confirmed Sansaman, a Christian Indian, the following occurence. whom Philip suspected of giving intelligence of his plots to the English, was murdered at his instigation, and his This act was considered as equivalent But the body thrown to of this Suite did not suffer as first settlers into a pond. a declaration of war. much as in wars brought on by the French and Canada Indians, years afterwards. the Merrimack were the Nashuas occupying the Nashua and the intervals upon the Merrimack, oppomouth of the river, and for some distance along its banks. The Tribes on lands on the site the The Souhegans, lived on the Souhegan, occupying the rich inter- and below the mouth of the SouheThese Indians were often called Natacooks or Nacooks, meaning a clearing, as much of their lands was clea ed. The Namoskeags lived near the falls of the Merrimack, now called Amoskeag, at the city of Manchester. vals on the Merrimack, above gan. The Penacooks occupied the rich intervals on the Merrimack, Penacook,* now including Bow, Boscawen, and Concord. The Winnipesaukies occupied the land in the vicinity of the Lake of that name. The Weares, at the outlet of the Lake, was a noted fishing place at for the Indians, thence the The cooks, name. four tribes above mentioned, were subservient to the Penna- who by living upon fertile soil, and long under control of a became the wise chief (Passaconnaway,) were more intelligent, and head of a powerful confederacy. The Falls, from the mouth of the Souhegan, to the mouth of the Contoocook, proved great fishing grounds for the Indians, at the right season of the year. The Namoskeag doubtless more Falls, were far the best for securing fish, fish were caught here, than at north of the Pawtucket * Tin- word wae formerly fall, spelt all and the other falls at Lowell. Pennacook, but, at tli»> present time, it is usually spolt �INDIANS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 601 1 PENACOOK INDIANS. The Penacook Indians, as a tribe, always kept good faith with Passaconaway was the first Sagamore of whom had any account. The Wheelwright purchase of land, between the Piscataqua and Merrimack rivers, it is said, was conveyed, and the deed signed by him. If that be the fact, he was a chief Sagamore of all the tribes in this section of New England as early as 1629. By Hubbard's narrative, he made his farewell speech to his children and people in 1660, and advised them to keep good faith with the English.* Wonolanset succeeded his father, and observed his dying advice The Penacooks were a warlike tribe, and set in their notions, and strenuously opposed to the introduction of Christianity among them, and obstinately refused to pray to God after the manner of the White Christians. Before 1670, a party of the Penacooks went down the river and built a fort at Pawtucket Falls, MassaThey also erected a fort on the east side of the Meirichusetts. the early settlers. the English mack, on Sugar Ball heights, The in Concord. following interesting lines are part of a beautiful poem, written and delivered by Mrs. Abba Woolsou, at the dedication of the Board of Trade Rooms, in Concord, Oct. 20, 1873, which related to the Penacook tribe ; Passaconaway, their chief; the Mo- hawks, their deadly foe; Mrs. Dustm's heroic deed, on Dustin's Island, at the mouth of the Contoocook River, and the Bradley Monument. What in March, 1697, haunts beloved stretch beyond! The sedgy shores of Horseshoe Pond, And Wattanummun's sluggish brook, Where once the savage Penacook Took deadly aim at beast and bird, And all the silent valley heard His whizzing arrow, where to-day Whistles the engine on its way. How proudly in this woodland shade Dwelt the wise chief his tribe obeyed, How r gaily by the river's side A sachem wed their royal bride, No later muse shall dare rehearse, It lives in Whittier's classic verse. * It is stated, in history, that at the time of his death. Passaconaway was about one hundred and twenty years of age �INDIANS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 60? « Not always thus with rousing cheer Of feast and bridal passed their year! Foes sought the vale of Penacook, there within the sheltered nook Sugar-Ball, thick arrows sped, And hostile Mohawks scalped their dead. And Of No terms of half-forgotten lore Were these sweet Indian names of yore To men who built our meadow-town, With dusky faces looking down From wooded heights, to matron's pale Who spied the savage in the vale, And trembled On lest the moon homesteads blazing In vain their should rise to the skies. fears, that shaft will tell Whose granite shows us where they fell And yonder isle that bears the name Of her who to its margin came A pale-faced captive, nerving there Her valiant soul to do and dare The utmost, if its fearful cost Might give once more her loved and lost. There by the stream whose waters flow As when she heard them long ago, Listening in terror for a sound From startled warriors, while the ground Echoed each foot-fall, and her breath Seemed warning them of coming death, There may her sculptured statue rise, Bearing its witness to the skies, That courage knows no narrow ban But brave endeavors to be free Strong arms ami stronger will should be Honored in woman as in man. [The following beautiful poem was written for, and read on the occa- commemoration of the Bi-Centennial Settlement of the of New-Hampshire, by the New-Hampshire Historical Society, at sion of the State the State Capitol, Concord, May 22, 1873.] �NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 603 NEW-HAMPSHIRE. EDNA DEAN PROCTOR. "A goodly realm!" said Captain Smith, Scanning the coast by the Isles of Shoals, While the wind blew fair, as in Indian myth Blows the breeze from the Land of Souls Blew from the marshes of Hampton spread Level and green that summer day, And over the brow of Great Boar's Head, From the pines that stretched to the west away; And sunset died on the rippling sea, Ere to the south, with the wind, sailed he. But he told the story in London streets, And again to court and Prince and king. "A truce," The north men is cried " to Virginia heats ; the land of hope and spring!" And in sixteen hundred and twenty-three, For Dover meadows and Portsmouth river, Bold and earnest they crossed the sea, And the realm was theirs and ours forever! Up from the floods of Piscataqua, Slowly, slowly they made their way Back to the Merrimack's eager tide, Poured through its meadows rich and wide; And the river that runs like a joyous brook Monadnock's darling, the Contoocook; And westward turned for the warmer gales And And the wealth of Connecticut's intervales; Winnipesaukee's tranquil sea, in hills and bright with isles Where the alder grows and the dark pine tree, And the tired wind sleeps and the sunlight smiles Up and on to the mountains piled, Peak o'er peak, in the northern air, Home of streams and of winds that wild Torrent and tempest vale-ward bear, Where the Great Stone Face looms changeless, calm As the Sphinx that couches on Egypt's sands, And the fir and the sassafras yield their balm to Bosomed Sweet as the odors of Morning lands. Where While And the eagle floats in the his comrade clouds the waters fill summer noon, drift, silent, by, with a mystic tune The fane the difts have built to the sky! And, beyond, to the woods where the huge moose browsed, And the dun deer drank at the rill unroused �NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 604 By hound or horn, anrl the partridge brood Was alone in the leafy solitude And the lake where the beaver housed her young, And the loon's shrill cry from the border rung, The Lake whence the Beauteous River flows, by Canadian snows. What were the Labors of Hercules To the toils of Heroes such as these? Guarding their homes from Savage foes Cruel as fiends in craft and scorn Felling the forest with mighty blows; Planting the meadow plots with corn Hunting the hungry wolf to his lair Trapping the panther and prowling bear; Bridging the river; building the mill Where the stream had leapt at its frolic will Rearing, in faith, by sorrow tried, The church and the school-house, side by side Fighting the French on the long frontier, From Louisburg, set in the sea's domains, To proud Quebec and the woods that hear Its fountains fed Ohio glide to the sunset plains; And when rest Risking their and comfort they yearned to all to see, be nobly free Honor and love for the valiant dead! With reverent breath let their names be read, Hiltons, Pepperels, Sullivans, Weares, Broad is the scroll the list that bears Of men As ever and brave, and true knew, And women of pure and glowing lives, Meet to be hei-oes' mothers and wives! For not alone for the golden maize, And the fishers' spoils from the teeming bays, And the treasures of forest, and hill, and mine They gave their barks to the stormy brine, as ardent, land, in its peril, Liberty, Learning, righteous Shone Of the in the vision they Age Law dimly saw come and the Land to be Heaven, fervently They labored and longed through the dawning gray For tin' blessed break of that larger day! to And. looking When Came to the wail of Harvard in sore distress to their ears through the wilderness, Harvard, the hope of the Colonies twain Planted with prayers by the lonely mainIt was loyal, struggling, Portsmouth town �NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 605 That sent this gracious message down " Wishing our gratitude to prove, And the country and General Court to move For the infant College beset with fears, (Its loss an omen of ill would be!) We promise to pay it, for seven years, Sixty pounds sterling, an annual sum, Trusting that fuller aid will come, And the Court and the country heard their plea, And the sapling grew to the wide-bowed tree. And when a century had fled, And the war for freedom thrilled with dread Yet welcome summons every home, By the lire-lit hearth, 'neath the starry dome, 1 ' They vowed that never their love should wane For the holy cause they burned to gain, Till right should rule, and the strife be done! List to the generous deed of one In the Revolution's darkest days The Legislature at Exeter met; Money and men they fain would raise, And despair on every face was set As news of the army's need was read Then, in the hush, John Langdon said " Three thousand dollars have I in gold; For as much I will pledge the plate I hold; Eighty casks of Tobago rum All is the country's. The time will come, If we conquer, when amply the debt she'll pay If we fail, our property's worthless." A ray Of hope cheered the gloom, while the Governor said " For a regiment now, with Stark at its head!" And the boon we gained through the noble lender Was the Bennington Day and Burgoyne's Surrender!" : ; and weary quest, Hid in their hallowed graves they rest; Nor the voice of love, nor the cannon's roar Wins them to field or fireside more Did the glory go from the hills with them? Conflict over Nay And ! for the sons are true to the sires gems they have set in our diadem Burn with as rare and brilliant tires And the woodland streams and the mountain Sing of the father's fame with theirs! One, in the shadow of lone Kearsarge the Nurtured Of for power, like the fabled charge the Gods, by Pelion's woody marge ; airs �606 NEW-HAMPSHIRE. So lofty his eloquence, stately his mien, That could lie have walked the Olympian plain The worshiping, wondering crowds had seen Jove descend o'er the feast to reign! And One, with a brow as Balder's fair, And his life the grandeur of love and peace; Easing the burdens the race must bear, Toiling for good he might not share, Till his white soul found its glad release! And one— a tall Corinthian column, Of the Temple of Justice prop and pride The judge unstained, the patriot tried, Gone to the bar supernal, solemn, Nor left his peer by Themis side Ah! when the Old World counts her Kings, 1 And from splendor of castle and palace brings The dainty Lords her Monarchies mould, We'll turn to the hills and say, " Behold Webster, and Greeley, and Chase, for three Princes of our Democracy!" Land of the cliff, the stream, the pine, Blessing and honor and peace be thine! Still may thy giant mountains rise, Lifting their snows to the blue of June, And the south wind breathe its tenderest sighs Over thy fields in the harvest moon And the river of rivers, Merrimack, Whose current never shall faint nor lack ! While the lakes and the crystal springs remain, Welcome the myriad brooks and rills Winding through meadows, leaping from hills To brim That its thrill banks and fly waiting wheels dash and roar for the to its Till the rocks are passed, Over its tide and the sea-fog steals by Newbury's shore! For the river of rivers is Merrimack, Whether it foams with the mountain rain. Or toils in the mill race, deep and black, Or, conqueror, rolls to the ocean plain! And still may the hill, the vale, the glen, Give thee the might of heroic men, And the grace of women pure and fair As the Mayflower's bloom when the woods are bare; And Truth and Freedom aye find in thee Their surest warrant of victory! Land of fame and of high endeavor, Strength and glory be thine forever �CONSTITUTION OP NEW-HAMPSHIRE. CHAPTER VIII. New-Hampshire Congressional, Councilor, and Senatorial and Legislative Officers Governor vote of the State in 1872 and 1873; Governors of New-Hampshire since 1680; Justices of the higher Courts of New-Hampshire, since 1776; Wheelwright Deeds; Cities and Towns in the United States of 6,000 inhabitants and upwards. Constitution Districts - 607 ; of ; State ; CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Tlie Constitution of Neiv-Hampshire, as altered and amended by a convention of delegates held at Concord, in said State, by adjournment, on the second Wednesday of February, 1792. PART FIRST. BILL OF RIGHTS. Article 1. All men are born equally free and independent; theregovernment of right originates from the people, is founded in fore, all consent, and instituted for the general good. Art. 2. All men have certain natural, essential and inherent rights; among which are the enjoying and defending lift* and liberty acquiring, possessing and protecting property and, in a word, of seeking and obtaining happiness. Art. 3. When men enter into a state of society they surrender some of their natural rights to that society, in order to insure the protection of others; and without such an equivalent the surrender is void. Art, 4. Among the natural rights, some are in their very nature unalienable, because no equivalent can be given or received for them. Of this kind are the rights of conscience. Art. 5. Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience and reason and no subject shall be hurt, molested or restrained in his person, liberty or estate, for worshipping God in the manner and season most agreeable to the dictates of his own conscience, or for his religious profession, sentiments or pei-suasion provided he doth not disturb the public peace, or disturb others in their religious worship. Art. 6. As morality and piety, rightly grounded on evangelical prin-' ciples, will give the best and greatest security to government, and will lay in the hearts of men the strongest obligations to due subjection; and as the knowledge of these is most likely to he propagated through a society by the institution of the public worship of the Deity, and of — — ; ; �CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 608 public instruction in morality and religion therefore, to promote those important purposes, the people of this State have a right to empower, and do hereby fully empower, the Legislature to authorize^ from time to time, the several towns, parishes, bodies corporate, or religious societies within this Slate, to make adequate provision, at their own expense, for the support ami maintenance of public, protestant teachers of piety, religion and morality: Provided, notwithstanding, That the several towns, parishes, bodies corporate, or religious societies, shall at, all times have the exclusive right of electing their own public teachers, and of contracting with them for their support and maintenance. And no person, of any one particular religious sect or denomination, shall ever be compelled to pay towards the support of the teacher or teachers of another persuasion, sect, or denomination. And every denomination of Christians, demeaning themselves quietly, and as good subjects of the State, shall be equally under the protection of the law and no subordination of any one sect or denomination to another shall ever be established by law. And nothing herein shall be understood to affect any former contracts made for the support of the ministry but all such contracts shall remain and be in the same state as if this constitution had not been made. Akt. 7. The people of tins State have the sole and exclusive right of governing themselves as a free, sovereign and independent State, and do, and forever hereafter shall exercise and enjoy every power, jurisdiction and right pertaining thereto, which is not or may not hereafter be by them expressly delegated to the United States of America, in ; ; ; Congress assembled. Akt. 8. All power residing originally in, and being derived from the people, all the magistrates and officers of government are their substitutes and agents, and at all times accountable to them. Art. 9. Jfo office or place whatsoever in government shall be hereditary the abilities and integrity requisite in all not being transmissible to posterity or relations. Akt. 10. Government being instituted for the common benefit, protection and security of the whole community, and not for the private interest or emolument of any one man, family or class of men therefore, whenever the ends of government are perverted, and public liberty manifestly endangered, and all other means of redress are ineffectual, the people may. and of right ought to, reform the old or establish a. new government. The doctrine <>f non-resistance against arbitrary power and oppression is absurb, slavish, and destructive of the good and happiness of mankind. Akt. 11. All elections ought to be free, and every inhabitant of the State, having the proper qualifications, has equal right to elect and be elected into office. Akt. 12. Every member of the community has a right to be protected by it in the enjoyment of his life, liberty, and property. He is therefore bound to contribute hi- -hare in the expense of such protection, and to yield his personal service when necessary, or an equivalent. Bui no part of a man's property shall be taken from him or applied to public OSes, without his own consent, or thai of the representative body of the people. Nor are the inhabitants of this State controllable by any other laws than those to which they, or their representative body, have given — ; their euii sent, ART. 1.'!. No person who is conscientiously scrupulous about the lawfulness of hearing arms, shall he compelled thereto, provided he will pa\ an equivalent. Art. 14. Every subject of this State is entitled to a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws for all injuries he may receive in his person, property or character, to obtain right and justice freely, without �CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 609 being obliged to purchase it; completely, and without any denial; promptly, and without any delay; conformably to the laws. AitT. 15. No subject shall be held to answer for any crime or offense until the same is fully and plainly, substantially and formally described to him; or be compelled to accuse or furnish evidence against himself. And every subject shall have a right to product; all proofs that may 1x3 favorable to himself; to meet the witnesses against him face to race, and to be fully heard in his defense by himself and counsel. And no subject shall be arrested, imprisoned, despoiled, or deprived of his property, immunities or privileges, put out of the protection of the law, exiled or deprived of his life, liberty or estate, but by the judgment of law of the land. subject shall be liable to be tried, after an acqnital, for the same crime or offense. Nor shall the Legislature make any law that shall subject any person to a capital punishment (excepting for the government of the army and navy, and militia in actual service) without trial by jury. Art. 17. In criminal prosecutions, the trial of the facts in the vicinity where they happen is so essential to the security of the life, liberty and estate of the citizen, that no crime or offense ought to be tried in any other county than that in which it is committed; except, in cases of general insurrection in any particular county, when it shall appear to the judge of the superior court that an impartial trial can not be had in the county where the offense may* be committed, and upon their report, the Legislature shall think proper to direct the trial in the nearest county in which an impartial trial can be obtained. Art. 18. All penalties ought to be proportioned to the nature of the offense. No wise Legislature will affix the same punishment to the crimes of theft, forgery, and the like, which they do to those of murder Where the same undistinguishing severity is exerted and treason. against all offenses, the people are led to forget the real distinction in the crimes themselves, and to commit the most flagrant witb as little compunction as they do the lightest offenses. For the same reason a multitude of sanguinary laws is both impolitic and unjust; the true design of all punishments being to reform, not to exterminate his peers, or the Art. 16. No mankind. Art. 19. Every subject has a right to be secure from all unreasonable searches and seizures of his person, his houses, his papers, and all his possessions. Therefore, all warrants to search suspected places, or arrest a person for examination or trial, in prosecutions for criminal matters, are contrary to this right if the cause or foundation of them be not preand if the order, in a warviously supported by oath or affirmation rant to a civil officer, to make search in suspected places, or to arrest one or more suspected persons, or to seize their property, be not accompanied with a special designation of the persons or object of search, and no warrant ought to be issued but in cases and arrest or seizure with the formalities prescribed by law. Art. 20. In all controversies concerning property, and in all suits between two or more persons, except in cases in which it has been heretofore otherwise used and practiced, the parties have a right to trial by jury; and this method of procedure shall be held sacred unless, in cases arising on the high seas, and such as relate to mariners' wages, the Legislature shall think it necessary hereafter to alter it. Art721. In order to reap the fullest advantage of the inestimable privilege of the trial by jury, great care ought to be taken that none but ?ualitied persons should be appointed to serve; and such ought to [be] ally compensated for their travel, time, and attendance. Art. 12. The liberty of the press is essential to the security of freedom in a State; it ought, therefore, to be inviolably preserved. Art. 23. Retrospective laws are highly injurious, oppressive and un; ; �CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 610 No just. such laws, therefore, should be made, either for the decision of civil causes, or the punishment of offenses. Art. 24. A well regulated milithh is the proper, natural and sure defense of a State. Art. 25. Standing armies are dangerous to liberty, and ought not to be raised or kept up, without the consent of the Legislature. Aht. 26. In all cases, and at all times, the military ought to be undei strict subordination to, and governed by, the civil power. Art. 27. No soldier, in time of peace, shall be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner; and in time of war such quarters ought not to be made but by the civil magistrate, in a manner ordained by the Legislature. Art. 28r No subsidy, charge, tax, impost or duty shall be established, fixed, laid, or levied, under any pretext whatsoever, without the consent of the people, or their representatives in the Legislature, or authority derived from that body. Art. 29. The power of suspending the laws, or the execution of them, ought never to be exercised but by the Legislature, or by authority derived therefrom, to be exercised in such particular cases only as the Legislature shall expressly provide for. Art. 30. The freedom of deliberation, speech and debate, in either house of the Legislature, is so essential to the rights of the people, that it can not be the foundation of any action, complaint or prosecution, in any other court or place whatsoever. Art. 31. The Legislature shall assemble for the redress of public grievances, and for making such laws as the public good may require. Art. 32. The people have a right, in an orderly and peaceable manner, to assemble and consult upon the common good, give instructions to their representatives, and to request of the legislative body, by way of petition or remonstrance, redress of the wrongs done them, and the grievances they Buffer. Akt. 33. No magistrate or court of law shall demand excessive bail or sureties, impose excessive fines, or inflict cruel or unusual punishment. Aut. 34. No person can in any case be subjected to law-martial or to any pains or penalties by virtue of that law, except those employed in the army or navy, and except the militia in actual service, but by authority of the Legislature. Akt. 35. It is essential to the preservation of the rights of every individual, his life, liberty property, and character, that there be an imparIt is the tial interpretation of the laws and administration of justice. right of every citizen to be tried by judges as impartial as the lot of humanity will admit. It is, therefore, not only the best policy, but for the security of the rights of the people, that the judges of the supreme judicial court should hold their offices so long as they behave well; subject, however, to such limitations pn account of age as may be provided by the constitution of the State; and that they should have honorable salaries, ascertained and established by standing laws. Aut. 3fi. Economy being a most essential virtue in all States, especially in a young one, no pension should be granted but in considei of actual Services; and such pension ought to be granted with great caution by the Legislature, and never for more than one year at a time. Ai;r. :*7. In the government of this state, the three essential powers thereof, to wit, the legislal ive, executive and judicial, ought to be kept, as separate from, and independenl of each other, as the nature of a free government will admit, or as is consistent with that chain of connection that binds the whole fabric of the constitution in one indissoluble bond of union and amity. Akt. 38. A frequent recurrence to the fundamental principles of the constitution, and a constanl adherence, to justice, moderation, temperance, industry, frugality, and all the social virtues, are indispensably �CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 611 necessary to preserve the blessings of liberty and good government. ought, therefore, to have a particular regard to all those principles in the choice of their officers and representatives: and they nave a right to require of their law-givers and magistrates an exact ana constant observance of them in the formation and execution of the laws necessary for the good administration of government. The people PART SECOND. FORM OF GOVERNMENT. The people inhabiting the territory formerly called the Provineo of New-Hampshire, do hereby solemnly and mutually agree with each other to form themselves into a free, sovereign and independent body politic, or State, by the name of The State of New-Hampshire. 1. 2. GENERA! COURT. The supreme legislative power within the State shall be vested in Senate and House of Representatives, each of which shall have a the negative on the other. 3. The Senate and House shall assemble every year, on the first Wednesday of June, and at such other times as they may judge necessary, and shall dissolve and be dissolved seven days next preceding the said first Wednesday of June, and shall be styled The General Court of Nt ic-Hampshire. 4. The General Court shall forever have full power and authority to erect and constitute judicatories and courts of record, or other courts, to be holden in the name of the State, for the hearing, trying and determining all manner of crimes, offenses, pleas, processes, plaints, actions, causes, matters and things whatsoever, arising or happening within this State, or between or concerning persons inhabiting, or residing, or brought within the same, whether the same be criminal or civil, or "whether the crimes be capital or not capital, and whether the said pleas be real, personal, or mixed, and for the awarding and issuing execution thereon. To which courts and judicatories are hereby given and granted full power and authority, from time to time, to administer oaths or affirmations for the better discovery of truth in any matter in controversy, or depending before them. 5. And farther, full power and authority are hereby given and granted to the said General Court, from time to time, to make, ordain and establish all manner of wholesome and reasonable orders, laws, statutes, ordinances, directions, and instructions, either with penalties or without, so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this Constitution, as they may judge for the benefit and welfare of this State, and for the governing and ordering thereof, and of the»subjects of the same, for the necessary support and defense of the government thereof, and to name and settle annually, or provide by fixed laws, for the naming and settling of all civil officers within this State; such officers excepted, the election and appointment of whom are hereafter in this form of government otherwise provided for; and to set forth the several duties, powers and limits of the several civil and military officers of this State, and the forms of such oaths or affirmations as shall be respectively administered unto them for the execution of their several offices and places, so as the same and also_ to impose be not repugnant or contrary to this Constitution and to impose and fines, mulcts, imprisonments, and other punishments levy proportional and reasonable assessments, rates and taxes upon all the inhabitants of, and residents within the said State; and upon all estates within the same; to be issued and disposed of by warrant under the hand of the Governor of this State for the time being, with the advice and consent of the Council, for the public service, in the necessa; ; �CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. G12 ry defense and support of the Government of this State, and the protection and preservation of the subjects thereof, according to such acts as are or shall be in force within the same. 6. And while the public charges of government, or any part thereof shall be assessed on polls and estates in the manner that has heretofore een practiced; in order that such assessments may be made with equality, there shall be a valuation of the estates within the State, taken anew once in every five years at least, and as much oftener as the General 1 Court shall order. No member of the General Court shall take fees, be of counsel, or act as advocate in any cause before either branch of the Legislature; and upon due proof thereof such member shall forfeit his seat in the Legis7. lature. 8. The doors of the galleries of each House of the Legislature shall be kept open to all persons who behave decently, except when the welfare of the State, in the opinion of either branch, shall require secrecy. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. There shall be in the Legislature of this State a repi*esentation of the people, annually elected, and founded upon principles of equality; and in order that such representation may be as equal as circumstances will admit, every town, parish, or place entitled to town privileges, having 9. one hundred and fifty ratable male polls, of twenty-one years of age and upward, may elect one representative; if four hundred and fifty ratable polls, may elect two representatives and so proceeding in that proportion, making three hundred such ratable polls the mean increasing num; ber for every additional representative. 10. Such towns, parishes, or places as have less than one hundred and ratable polls shall be classed by the General Court for the purpose of choosing a representative, and seasonably notified thereof. And in every class formed for the above mentioned purpose, the first annual meeting shall be held in the town, parish or place wherein most of the ratable polls eside and afterward in that which has the next highest number, and so on annually by rotation, through the several towns, parishes or places forming the district. 11. Whenever any town, parish or place entitled to town privileges as aforesaid, shall not have one hundred and fifty ratable polls, and be so situated as to rentier classing thereof with any other town, parish or place very inconvenient, the General Court may, upon application of a majority of the voters in such town, parish or place issue a writ for their electing and sending a representative to the General Court. 12. The members of the House of Representatives shall be chosen annually, in the month of March, and shall be the second branch of the Legislature. 13. All persons qualified to vote in the election of senators shall be entitled to vote within the district where they dwell, in the choice of representatives. II. Every member of the House of Representatives shall be chosen fifty i ; bj ballot; and fortwoyears atleastnext preceding his election, shall havebeen an inhabitant of this State, [shall have an estate within the district which he may lie chosen to represent, of the value of one hundred pounds, one half of which to be a free hold, whereof he is seized in his own right]* shall be at the time of his election an inhabitant of the town, parish or place he may be chosen to represent; shall be of the Prareligion, and shall cease to represent such town or parish or placo immediately on his ceasing to be qualified as aforesaid. "'. The members of both Houses of the Legislature shall be compensated for their services out of the treasury of the State, by a law made il 1 * Soo Amemluieuts �CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. for that purpose without license. 16. be ; 613 such members attending seasonably, and not departing All intermediate vacancies in the House of Representatives may from time to time, in the same manner as annual election- a tilled, • made. 17. State, The House of Representatives shall be the grand inquest of the and all impeachments made by them shall be heard and tried by the Senate. 18. All money bills shall originate in the House of Representatives, but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments, as on oth< r bills, 19. The House selves, but of Representatives shall have power no longer than two days at a time. to adjourn them- 20. A majority of the members of the House of Representatives shall be a quorum for doing business; but when less than two thirds of Hi representatives elected shall be present, the assent of two thirds OfthoE members shall be necessary to render their acts and proceedings valid. 21. No member of the House of Representatives or Senate shall be arrested or held to bail on mesne process, during his going to, returning from, or attendance upon, the Court. 22. The House of Representatives shall choose their own Speaker, appoint their own officers, and settle the rules of the proceedings in their own House; and shall be judge of the returns, elections and qualifications of its members, as pointed out in tins constitution. They shall have authority to punish by imprisonment every person who shall be guilty of disrespect to the House in its presence by any disorderly and contemptuous behavior, or by threatening or ill treating any of its members; or by obstructing its deliberations; every person guilty of a breach of its privileges in making arrests for debt, or by assaulting any membi r during his attendance at any session in assaulting or disturbing any one of its officers in the execution of any order or procedure of the House; in assaulting any witness or other person ordered to attend, by and during his attendance of the House, or in securing any person arrested by order of the House, knowing them to be such. 23. The Senate, Governor aud Council, shall have the same powers in like cases; provided that no imprisonment by either, for any offense exceed ten days. 24. The journals of the proceedings, and all public acts of both houses of the Legislature, shall be printed and published immediately after every adjournment or prorogation; and upon motion made by any one member, the yeas and nays upon any question shall be entered on the journal; and any member of the Senate or House of Representatives shall have aright, on motion made at the same time for that purpose, to have his protest or dissent, with the reasons, against any vote, resolve or bill passed, entered on the journal. i • ; SENATE. 25. The Senate shall consist of twelve members, who shall hold tin ir office for one year from the first Wednesday of June, next ensuing their election. 26. And that the State may be equally represented in the Senate, the Legislature shall from time to time, divide the State into twelve districts, as nearly equal as may be, without dividing towns and unincorporated places; and in making this division they shall govern themselves by the proportion of direct taxes paid by the said districts, and timely make known to the inhabitants of the State the limits of each district. 27. The free holders as in this constitution is a senator, at some and other inhabitants of each district, qualified provided, shall annually give in their votes for meeting holden in the month of March. �CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 614 28. The Senate shall be the first branch of the Legislature, and the Senators shall be chosen in the following manner: namely, every male inhabitant of each town and parish with town privileges, and places unincorporated, in this State, of twenty-one years of age and upward, excepting paupers and persons excused from paying taxes at their own request, shall have a right, at the annual or other meetings of the inhabitants of said towns and parishes, to be duly warned and holden annually forever in the month of March, to vote in the town or parish wherein he dwells, for the senator in the district whereof he is a member. 29. Provided nevertheless, That no person shall be capable of being elected a senator who is not of the Protestant religion [anil seized of a freehold estate in his own right of the value of two hundred pounds, lying within the State]* who is not of the age of thirty years, and who shall not have been an inhabitant of this State for seven years, immediately preceding his election, and at the time thereof he shall be an inhabitant of the district for which he shall be chosen. 30. And every person qualified as the constitution provides, shall be considered an inhabitant, for the purpose of electing and being elected into any office or place within this State, in the town, parish and plantation where he dwelleth and hath his home. 31. And the inhabitants of plantations and places unincorporated, qualified as tins constitution provides, who are or shall be required to assess taxes upon themselves toward the support of government, or shall be ta xed therefor shall have the same privilage of voting for senators in the plantations and places wherein they reside, as the inhabitants of the respective towns and parishes aforesaid have. And the meetings of such plantations and places for that purpose shall be holden annually in the month of March, at such places respectively therein as the assessors thereof shall direct which assessors shall have like authority for notifying the electors, collecting and returning the votes as the selectmen and town-clerks have in their several towns by this constitution. ''•2. The meetings for the choice of Governor, Council, and Senators, shall be warned by warrant from the selectmen, and governed by a moderator, who shall in the presence of the selectmen (whose duty it shall be to attend), in open meeting, receive the votes of all the inhabitants of such towns and parishes present, and qualified to vote for senators ami shall in said meetings, in presence of the said selectmen and of the town-clerk in said meetings, sort and count the said votes, and make a public declaratian thereof, with the name of every person voted for, and the number of votes for each person; and the town-clerk shall make a fair record of the same at large, in the town book, ami shall make out a, fair attested copy thereof, to be by him sealed up and directed io the Secretary of the State, with a, superscription expressing the purporl thereof; and the said town-clerk shall cause such attested copy 1" be delivered to the sheriff of the county in which said town or parish shall lie, thirty days at least before the first Wednesday of June, or to the Secretary of the Slate at least twenty days before the Said first Wednesday of June; and the sheriff of each county, or bis deputy, shall deliver all such certificates by him received into the Secretary's office, at least twenty days before the first Wednesday of June. And that there may be a, due meeting of senators on the first Wednesday of June annually, the Governor, and a majority of the Council for the time being, shall, as soon as may be, examine tile returned copies of Mich records, and fourteen days before the first Wednesday of June, he shall issue his summons to such persons as appear to be chosen senators by a majority of votes, to attend and take , ; : ''' ] - * See Amendments. �CONSTITUTION OF NE^Y-HAMPSIIIRE. 615 their seats on that day; Provided, nevertheless, that for the first year the said returned copies shall be examined by the President and the majority of tile Council then in office; and the said President shall in like manner notify the persons elected to attend and take their seats accordingly. 34. And in case there shall not appear to be a senator elected by a majority of votes for any district, the deficiency shall be supplied in the following manner: namely, the members of the House of Representatives, and such senators as shall be declared elected, shall take the names of the two persons having the highest number of votes in the district, ami out of them shall elect, by joint ballot, the senator wanted for such district; and in this manner all such vacancies shall he filled in every district of the State; and in like manner all vacancies in the Senate, arising by death, removal out of the Slate, or otherwise, shall be supplied as soon as may be, after such vacancies happen. 35. The Senate shall be final judges of the elections, returns, and qualifications of their own members, as pointed out in this constitution. 36. The Senate shall have power to adjourn themselves, provided such adjournment do not exceed two days at a time. Provided, nevertheless, That whenever they shall sit on the trial of any impeachment, they may adjourn to such time ami place as they may think proper, although the Legislature be not assembled on such day. or at such place. 37. The Senate shall appoint their president and other officers, and determine their own rules of proceedings. And not less than --veil members of the Senate shall make a quorum for doing business; and when less than eight senators shall be present, the assent of five, at least, shall be necessary to render their acts and proceedings valid. 38. The Senate shall be a court, with full power and authority to hear, try and determine all impeachments made by the House of Representatives against amy officer or officers of the State, for bribery, corruption, mal-practice, or mal-administration in office; with full power to issue summons or compulsory process for convening witnesses before them; but previous to the trial of any such impeachment, the members of the Senate shall respectively be sworn truly and impartially to try And and determine the charge in question, according to evidence. every officer impeached tor bribery, corruption, mal-practice, or malattested copy of the administration in office, shall be served with an impeachment, and order of Senate thereon, with such citation as the Senate may direct, setting forth the time and place of their sitting to try the impeachment; which service shall be made by the sheriff, or such other sworn officer as the Senate may appoint, at least fourteen days previous to the time of trial; and such citation being duly served and returned, the Senate may proceed in the hearing of the impeachment, giving the person impeached, if he shall appear, full liberty of producing witnesses and proofs, and of making his defense by himself and counsel; and may, also, upon his refusing, or neglecting to appear, hear the proofs in support of the impeachment, and render judgment and such judgment thereon, his non-appearance notwithstanding; shall have the same force and effect as if the person impeached had appeared and pleaded in the trial. 39. Their judgment, however, shall not extend farther than removal from office, disqualification to hold or enjoy any place of honor, trust, or profit, under this State: but the party so convicted shall nevertheless be liable to indictment, the laws of the land. trial, judgment and punishment, according to 40. Whenever the Governor shall be impeached, the chief justice of the supreme judicial court shall, during the trial, preside in the Senate, but have no vote therein. �616 CONSTITUTION OP NEW-HAMPSHIRE. EXECUTIVE POWER. GOVERNOR. There shall be a supreme executive magistrate, who shall be and whose title shall stjied Governor of the State of New-Hampshire 41. ; be His Excellency. 42. The Governor shall be chosen annually in the month of March and the votes for Governor shall be received, sorted, counted, certified, and returned, in the same manner as the votes for Senators and the Secretary shall lay the same before the Senate and House of Representatives, on the first Wednesday of June, to be by them examined; and in ease of an election by a majority of votes through the State, the choice shall be by them declared and published. And the qualifications of electors of the Governor shall be the same as those for senators and if no person shall have a majority of votes, the Senate and House of Representatives shall, by a joint ballot, elect one of the two persons having the highest number of votes, who shall be declared Governor. aikI no person shall be eligible to this office unless, at the time of his election he shall have been an inhabitant of this State for seven years next preceding, and unless he shall be of the age of thirty years [arid unless he-shall at the same time have an estate of the value of five hundred pounds, one half of which shall consist of a freehold of his own right within this State],* and unless he shall be of the Protestant re; ligion. 43. In cases of disagreement between the two houses with regard to the time or place of adjournment or prorogation, the Governor, with advice of Council, shall have a right to adjourn or prorogue the General Court, not exceeding ninety days at any one time, as he may determine the public good may require and he shall dissolve the same seven days before the said first Wednesday of June. And in case of any infectious distemper prevailing in the place where the said Court at any time is to convene, or any other cause whereby dangers may arise to the health or lives of the members from their attendance, the Governor may direct tin- session to be holden at some other, the most convenient place within the State. 11. Every bill which shall have passed both Houses of the General Court, shall, before it became a law, be presented to the Governor; if he approve, lie shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his objections, to that House in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the objections at large on their journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If, after such reconsideration, two-thirds of that House shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with such objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two thirds of that House, it shall become a law. But in all such cases the votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and nays; and the names of the persons voting for or against the hill shall be entered on the journal of each Bouse respectively. If any bill shall not lie returned by the rovernor within five days (Sunday excepted) after it -hall have been presented to him, the same shall be a law in like manner as if lie had Signed if unless the Legislature, by their adjournment, pre\ enl its return, in which case it shall not he a law. 45. Every resolve shall he presented to the Governor, and, before the same shall take effect, shall lie approved by him or, being disapproved by him, shall be re-passed by the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the rules aud limitations prescribed in the case of a bill. -hi. All judicial officers, the attorney-general, solicitors, all sheriffs, coroners, registers of probate, and all officers of the navy, and general and field officer's of the militia, shall be nominated and appointed by the ; I ; * See Amendment. �CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Governor and Council ; 617 and every such nomination shall be made at appointment; and no appointment shall least three days prior to such take place unless a majority of the Council agree thereto. 47. The Governor and Council shall have a negative on each other, both in the nominations and appointments. Every nomination and appointment shall be signed by the Governor and Council, and every negative shall be also signed by the Governor or Council, who made the same.. 48. The captains and subalterns in the respective regiments shall be nominated and recommended by the field officers to the Governor, who is to issue their commissions immediately on receipt of such recommendation. 49. Whenever the chair of the Governor shall become vacant by reason of his death, absence from the State, or otherwise, the President of the Senate shall, during such vacancy, have and exercise all the powers and authorities which, by this constitution, the Governor is vested with when personally present but when the President of the Senate shall exercise the office of Governor, he shall not hold his office in the Senate. 50. The Governor, with advice of Council, shall have full power. and authority, in recess of the General Court, to prorogue the same from time to time, not exceeding ninety days in any one l'ecess of said court; and, during the sessions of said Court, to adjourn or prorogue it to any time the two Houses may desire, and to call it together sooner than the time to which it may be adjourned or prorogued, if the welfare of the State should require the same. 51. The Governor of this State, for the time being, shall be commander-in-chief of the army and navy, and all the military forces of the State by sea and land; and shall have full power by himself or by any chief commander, or other officer or officers, from time to time to train, instruct, exercise and govern the militia and navy and for the special defense and safety of this State, to assemble in martial array, and put in warlike posture the inhabitants thereof, and to lead and conduct them, and with them to encounter, repulse, repel, resist and pursue by force of arms, as well by sea as by land, within and without the limits of this State.; and also to kill, slay, destroy, if necessary, and conquer by all fitting ways, enterprise and means, all and every such person and persons as shall at any time hereafter, in a hostile manner, attempt or enterprise the destruction, invasion, detriment, or annoyance of this State and to use and exercise over the army and navy, and over the militia in actual service, the law-martial in time of war, invasion, and also in rebellion declared by the Legislature to exist, as occasion shall necessarily require; and surprise, by all ways and means whatsoever, all and every such person and persons, with their ships, arms, ammunition, and other goods, as shall in a hostile manner invade or attempt the invading, conquering or annoying this State; and in fine, the Governor hereby is intrusted with all other powers incident to the office of captain-general and commander-in-chief and admiral, to be exercised agreeably to the rules and regulations of the constitution and the laws of the land Provided, That the Governor shall not at any time hereafter, by virtue of any power by this constitution granted, or hereafter to be granted to him by the Legislature, transport any of the inhabitants of this State, or oblige them to march out of the limits of the same, without their free and voluntary consent, or the consent of the General Court, nor grant commissions for exercising the law-martial in any case, without the advice and consent of the Council. 52. The power of pardoning offenses, except such as persons may be convicted of before the Senate, by impeachment of the House, shall be in the Governor, by and with the advice of Council but no charter of pardon, granted by the Governoi-, with advice of Council, before conviction, shall avail the party pleading the same, notwithstanding any ; ; ; : ; �CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 618 genera] or particular expressions contained therein, descriptive of the offense or offenses intended to be pardoned. 53. No officer, duly commissioned to command in the militia, shall be removed from his office but by the address of both Houses to the Gevernor, or by fair trial in court-martial, pursuant to the laws of the State for the time being. 54. The commanding officers of the regiments shall appoint their adjutants and quartermasters; the brigadiers, their brigade major*; the major-generals, their aids; the captains and subalterns their non-com- missioned officers. The division of the militia into brigades, regiments, and compamade, in pursuance of the militia laws- now in force, shall be considered as the proper division of the militia of this State, until the same, shall be altered by some future law. 56. No moneys shall be issued out of the treasury of this State, and disposed of (except such sums as may be appropriated for the redemption of bills of credit or Treasurer's notes, or for the payment of interest arising thereon), but by warrant under the hand of the Governor for the time being, by and with the advice and consent of the Council, for the necessary support and defense of this State, and for the necessary protection and preservation of the inhabitants thereof, agreeably to the acts and resolves of the General Court. All public boards, the commissary-general, all superintending offi57. cers of public magazines and stores belonging to this State, and all commanding officers of forts and garrisons within the same, shall, once in every three months, officially, and without requisition, and at other times when required by the Governor, deliver to him an account of all goods, stores, provisions, ammunition, cannon with their appendages, and all small arms with their accouterments, and all other public property under their care respectively; distinguishing the quantity and kind of each as particularly as may he; together with the condition of such forts and garrisons; and the commanding officer shall exhibit to the Governor, whenrequired by him, true and exact plans of such forts, and of the laud and mm. or harbor or harbors adjacent. 58. The Governor and Council shall lie compensated for their services, from time to time, by such grants as the General Court shall think rea55. nies, son aide. 59. Permanent and honorable salaries shall be established by law for the justices of the superior court. COUNCIL. There shall be annually elected by ballot live councilors, for advising the Governor in the executive part of government. The freeholders and other inhabitants in each county, qualified to vote for senators, shall, Mime time in the month of March, give in their votes foronecouncilor; which vote shall lie received, sorted, counted, certified and re60. the Secretary's office, in '.he same, manner as the votes for senby the Secretary laid before the Senate and House of Representatives on tic first Wednesday of June. 01. And the person having a majority of votes in any county shall be considered as duly elected a councilor; but if no person shall have a majority of votes in any county, the Senate and House of Representatives -hall take the n allies of the two persons who have the highest number of votes in each county, and not elected, and out of those two shall elect byjoinl ballot the councilor wanted for each county; and the qualifications for councilor -hall lie the same as for senator. 62, [f any person thus chosen a councilor shall he elected Governor, ember df either branch of the Legislature, and shall accept the trust fir or if any person elected a councilor shall refuse to accept the office or in the case of tin; death, resignation, or removal of any councilor out of the turned <<> ators, to l.i' m : ; �CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 619 State] the Governor may issue a precept for the election of a now councilor in that county where such vacancy shall happen; and the choice shall he in the same manner as before directed; and the Governor shall have full tower ami authority to convene the Council, from time to time at his discretion and with them, or the majority of them, may and Bhall, i ; from time to time, hold a council for ordering and directing the affairs of State according to the laws of the land. 63. The members of the Council may be impeached by the Bouse, and tried by the Senate for bribery, corruption, mal-practice or mal-administration. 64. The resolutions and advice of the Council shall be recorded by the Secretary in a register, and signed by all the members present, agreeing thereto; and this record may be called for at anytime by either house of the Legislature, and any member of the Council may enter his opinion contrary to the resolution of the majority, with the reasons for such opinion. 65. The Legislature may. if the public good shall hereafter require it, divide the State into five districts, as nearly equal as may be, governing themselves by the number of ratable polls and proportion of public taxes; each district to elect a councilor; and in case of such division, the manner of the choice shall be conformable to the present modi- of elecrfcm in counties. 66. And whereas the elections appointed to be made by this constitution on the first Wednesday of June annually by the two houses of the Legislature, may not be completed on that day, the said elections may be adjourned from day to day until the same be completed. And the order of the elections shall be as follows: The vacancies in the Senate, if any. shall be first filled: the Governor shall then be elected, provided there should be no choice of him by the people, and afterward the two houses shall proceed to fill the vacancy, if any. in the Council. tliis SECRETARY, TREASURER, COMMISSARY-GENERAL, ETC. secretary, treasurer and commissary-general shall be chosen by joint ballot of the senators and representatives assembled in one room. 68. The records of the State shall be kept in the office of the Secretary and he shall attend the Governor and Council, the Senate and Representatives, in person or by deputy, as they may require. 69. The Secretary of the State shall at all times have a deputy, to be by him appointed; for whose conduct in office he shall be responsible; and in case of the death, removal or inability of the Secretary, his deputy 67. The ; shall exercise all the duties of the office of Secretai-y of the State until another shall be appointed. 70. The Secretary, before he enters upon the business of shall give bond, with sufficient sureties, in a reasonable of the State, for the punctual performance of his trust. sum his office, for the use COUNTY TREASURERS &C. The county treasurers and registers of deeds shall be elected by the inhabitants of the several towns in the several counties in the State, according to the method now practiced, and the laws of the State Provided nevertheless the Legislature shall have authority to alter the manner of certifying the votes and the mode of electing those officers, but not so as to deprive the people of the right they now have of electing 71. : them. 72. And the Legislature, on the application of the major part of the inhabitants of any county, shall have authority to divide the same into two districts for registering deeds, if to them it shall appear necessary; each district to elect a register of deeds and before they enter upon the business of their offices, shall be respectively sworn faithfully to discharge the duties thereof, and shall severally give bond, with suffi; �CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 620 cient sureties, in a reasonable sum, for the use of the county, for the punctual performance of their respective trusts. JUDICIARY POWER. commissioned officers shall have by law in their offices shall be expressed in their respective commissions. All judicial officers, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, shall hold their offices during good behavior, excepting those concerning there is a different provision made in this constitution Provided, nevertheless, the President,* with consent of the Council, may remove them upon the address of both houses of the Legislature. 74. Each branch of the Legislature, as well as the Governor and Council, shall have authority to require the opinions of the justices of the superior court upon important questions of law, and upon solemn occasions. 75. In order that the people may not suffer from the long continuance in place of any justice of the peace, who shall fail in discharging the important duties of his office with ability and fidelity, all commissions of justices of the peace shall become void at the expiration of five years from their respective dates; and, upon the expiration of any commis73. The tenure that all whom : sion, the same may, if necessary, be renewed, or another person appointed, as shall most conduce to the well-being of the State. 76. All causes of marriage, divorce and alimony, and all appeal»from the respective judges of probate, shall be heard and tried by the superior court, until the Legislature shall by law make other provision. 77. The General Court are empowered to give to justices of the peace jurisdiction in civil causes, when the damages demanded shall not exceed four pounds, and title of real estate is not concerned but with right of appeal to either party to some other court, so that a trial by jury, in the last resort, may be had. 78. No person shall hold the office of judge of any court, or judge of probate, or sheriff of any county, after he has attained the age of seven: ty years. 79. No judge of any court, or justice of the peace, shall act as attorney, or be of'counsel to any party, or originate any civil suit, in mailers which shall come or be brought before him as judge or justice of the peace. 80. All matters relating to the probate of wills and granting letters of administration shall be exercised by the judges of probate, in such manner as the Legislature have directed, or may hereafter direct; and the judges of probate shall hold their courts at such place or places, on such axed days as the conveniency of the people may require, and the Legislature, from time to time appoint. 81. No judge or register of probate shall be of counsel, act as advocate, or receive any fees as advocate or counsel, in any probate busi ne-- which is pending or may be brought into any court of probate in the county of which he is judge or register. CLERKS OP COURTS. The judges of the courts (those of probate excepted) shall appoint their respective clerks, to hold their office during pleasure; and no such clerk shall act as an attorney, or be of counsel in any cause in the court of which he is clerk, nor shall he draw any writ originating a 82. civil action. ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITERATURE. learning, generally diffused through a communibeing essential to the preservation of a free government; and spreading tiie opportunities and advantages of education through the various parts 83. Knowledge and ty, * Governor, in former priutod editions, but President in the original. �CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. 621 of the country being highly conducive to promote this end, it shall bo the duty of the legislators and magistrates, in all future periods of this government, to cherish the interest of literature and the sciences, and all seminaries and public schools; to encourage private and public institutions, rewai-ds anil immunities for the promotion of agriculture, arts, commerce, trades, manufactures and natural history of the country; to countenance and inculcate the principles of humanity and general benevolence, public and private charity, industry and economy, honesty and punctuality, sincerity, and all social affections and generous sentiments among the people. sciences, OATH AND SUBSCRIPTIONS EXCLUSION FROM OFFICES; COMMISSIONS; WRITS; CONFIRMATION OF LAWS; HABEAS CORPUS; THE ENACTING STYLE; CONTINUANCE OF OFFICERS; PROVISION FOR A FUTURE REVIS ION OF THE CONSTITUTION, &C. ; 84. Any person chosen governor, councilor, senator or representative, military or civil officer (town officers excepted), accepting the trust, shall, before he proceeds to execute the duties of his office make and subscribe the following declaration; namely. I, A, B., do solemnly swear that I will bear faith and true allegiance to the State of New-Hampshire, and will support the constitutionthere So help me God. A. B., do solemnly and sincerely swear and affirm that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent according to the best of my abilities; agreeably to on me as the rules and regulations of this constitution and the laws of the State of New-Hampshire. So help me God. Any person having taken and subscribed the oath of allegiance, and the same being filed in the Secretary's office he shall not be obliged to take said oath again. Provided, always, When any person, chosen or appointed as aforesaid shall be of the denomination called Quakers, or shall be scrupulous of swearing, and shall decline taking the said oaths such person shall take and subscribe them, omitting the word " swear, " and likewise the words, " So help me God.'''' subjoining instead thereof, " This I do under the pains and penalties of perjury." 85. And the oaths of affirmation shall be taken and subscribed by the Governor, before the President of the Senate, in presence of both houses of the Legislature, and by the senators and representaves first elected under this constitution, as altered and amended, before the President of the State and a majority of the Council then in office, and for ever afterward and by all other before the Governor and Council for the time being officers, before such persons and in such manner as the Legislature shall from time to time appoint. 86. All commissions shall be in the name of The State of NewHampshire, signed by the Governor, and attested by the Secretary, or his deputy, and shall have the great seal of the State affixed thereto. 87. All writs issuing out of the clerk's office in any of the courts of law, shall be in the name of The State of New-Hampshire shall be under the seal of the court whence they issue, and bear teste of the chief, first or senior justice of the court; but when such justice shall be interested, then the writ shall bear teste of some other justice of the court, to which the same shall be returnable and be signed by the clerk of such court. 88. All indictments, presentments and informations shaD conclude, Against the peace and dignity of the State. 89. The estate of such persons as may destroy their own lives shall not for that offense be forfeited, but descend or ascend in the same manner as if such person had died in a natural way. Nor shall any article which shall accidentally occasion the death of any person be henceforth of. I, ; ; ; �622 CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. deemed a deodand, or in any wise forfeited on account of such mis- fortune. 90. All the laws which have heretofore been adopted, used and approved in the province, colony or State of STew-Hampshire, and usually practiced on in the courts of law, shall remain and be in full force until altered and repealed by the Legislature; such parts thereof only excepted as are repugnant to the rights and liberties contained in this constitution: provided that nothing herein contained, when compared with the twenty-third article in the bill of rights, shall be construed to affect the laws already made respecting the persons or estates of absentees. 91. The privilege and benefit of the habeas corpus shall be enjoyed in this State, in the most free, easy, cheap, expeditious and ample manner, and shall not be suspended by the Legislature except upon the most urgent and pressing occasions, and for a time not exceeding three months. 92. The enacting style in making and passing acts, statutes and laws, shall be, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court convened. 93. No governor or judge of the supreme judicial court shall hold any office or place under the authorities of this State, except such as hy this constitution they are admitted to hold, saving that the judges of the said court may hold the offices of justices of the peace throughout the State; nor shall they hold any place or office, or receive any pension or salary from any other State government or power whatever. 94. No person shall be capable of exercising at the same time more than one of the following offices in this State namely, judge of probate, sheriff, register of deeds; and never more than two offices of profit, which may be held by appointment of the Governor, or Governor and Council, or Senate and House of Representatives, or superior or inferior courts; military offices and offices of justices of the peace excepted. 95. No person holding the office of judge of any court, except special judges, Secretary, Treasurer of the State, Attorney-General, Commisary-General, military officers receiving pay from the continent or this State, excepting officers of the militia, occasionally called forth on an emergency, register of deeds, sheriff, or officers of the customs, including naval officers, collectors, of excise and State and continental taxes, hereafter appointed, and not having settled their accounts with the respective officers with whom it is their duty to settle such accounts, members of Congress, or any person holding any office under the United States, shall at the same time hold the office of Governor, or have a seat in the Senate or House of Representatives, or Council; but his being chosen and appointed to and accepting the same, shall operate as a resignation of their seat in the Chair, Senate, or House of Representatives, or Council, and the place so vacated shall be filled. No member of fche Council shall have a seat in the Senate or House of : Representatives. 96. No person shall ever be admitted to hold a seat in the Legislature, or any office of trust or importance under this government, who in the due course of law, has been convicted of bribery or corruption in obtaining an election or appointment. 97. In all cases when; sums of money are mentioned in this constitution, the value thereof shall be computed in silver at six shillings and eighl pence per ounce. 98. To the end that there maybe no failure of justice or danger to the State, by the altera! inns and amendments made in the Constitution, the General Court is hereby fully authorized and directed to fix the time, when the alteration and amendments shall take effect, and make the nece-.-ary arrangements accordingly.* > * See Act of December 14, 1792. �CONSTITUTION OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. G23 99. It shall be the duty of the selectmen and assessors of the several towns and places in this State, in warning the first annual meetings for the choice of senators, after the expiration of seven years from the adoption of this constitution as amended, to insert expressly in the warrant this purpose among the others for the meeting; to wit. to take the sense of the qualified voters on the subject of a revision of the constitution; and the meeting being warned accordingly, and not otherwise, the moderator shall take the sense of the qualified voters present as to the necessity of a revision and a return of the number of votes for and against such necessity shall be made by the clerk, sealed up and directed to the General Court at their then next session; and if it shall appear to the General Court by such return, that the sense of the people of the State has been taken, and that in the opinion of the majority of the qualified voters in the State, present and voting at said meetings, there is a ; necessity for a revision of the constitution, it shall be the duty of the General Court to call a convention for that purpose; otherwise the General Court shall direct the sense of the people to be taken, and lien proceed in the manner before mentioned; the delegates to he chosen in the same manner and proportioned as the representatives to the General Com*t; provided that no alterations shall he made in this constitution before the same shall be laid before the towns and unincorporated places, and approved by two thirds of the qualified voters present and voting on the subject. 100. And the same method of taking the sense of the people as to a revision of the constitution, and calling a convention for that purpose, shall be observed afterward, at the expiration of every seven years. 101. This form of government shall be enrolled on parchment, and deposited in the Secretary's office, and be a part of the laws of the land and printed copies thereof shall be prefixed to the books containing the laws of this State, in all future editions thereof. I IN CONVENTION, HELD AT CONCORD THE FIFTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, ANNO DOMINI 1792. The returns from the several towns and unincorporated places being examined, and it appearing that the foregoing Bill of Rights and Form of Government, as amended by the convention, were approved by more than two thirds of the qualified voters present in town meetings, and voting upon the question, the same are agreed on and established by the delegates of the people in convention and declared to be the civil Constitution of the State of New-Hampshire. SAMUEL LIVERMORE, President of the Convention. Attest John Calfe, Secretary. AMENDMENTS. PROCLAMATION. Executive Department, Concord Sept. 16th, 1852. Be it known, that I, Noah Martin, Governor of the State of NewHampshire, in obedience to the request of the Constitutional Convention, do hereby proclaim to the people of this State, that the const itution of the same is amended by striking from it in part 2d, section 14th, the words, "shall have an estate within the district where he may be chosen to represent of the value of one hundred pounds, one half of which to �62-4 CONGRESSIONAL AND COUNCILOR DISTRICTS IN 1873. a freehold whereof he is seized in his own right ;" and from section 29th the words, " and seized of a freehold estate in his own right of the value of a hundred pounds, In ing a- i thin this State;" and section 43d the words, a?id unless he shall at the same time have an estate of the value offive hundred pounds, one half of which shall consist of a freehold in his own right within this State.'''' The foregoing property qualifications are stricken out, and the constitution is thus amended by the suffrages of more than two thirds of the legal voters present in town meeting and voting upon the questions. [l. S.] Given under my hand, and the seal of the State affixed, at the Council ( 'haniher. September the sixteenth, A. D., 1852, and of the independence of the United States of America the seventyseventh. be NOAH MARTIN. By the Governor John L. Hadley, Secretary of State. STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. Secretary of State's Office, Concord, January 21th, 1853. A true copy of the original Attest : John L. Hadley, ) J Secretary of State. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS IN 1873. New-Hampshire is entitled to three membei-s in the National House of Representatives, and the State is divided into three districts, as follow: District Number One—Rockingham, Strafford, Belknap, and Car- roll counties. District District Number Two—Merrimack and Hillsborough counties. Number Three— Cheshire, Sullivan, Grafton, and Coos counties. COUNCILOR DISTRICTS IN 1873. divided into five Councilor districts, each of which may The choose one Councilor annually. Council District Number One contains the county of Rockingham, except the city of Portsmouth and the towns of Gosport. Greenland, State is Hampton, Newcastle, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, Rye, South Newmarket, and Stratliam, and the county of Merrimack, except the towns of Bradford, Newbury, New-London, Sutton, Warner and Wilmot. Council District Number Two contains the county of Strafford, the county of Belknap, except the towns of New Hampton, Sanbornton, and Tilton, and the city of Portsmouth, and the towns of Gosport, Greenland Hampton, Newcastle, Newington, Newmarket, North Hampton, Rye, South Newmarket, and Stratham, in the county of Rockingham. Council District Number Three contains the county of Ilillsbo �SENATORIAL DISTRICTS. G25 rough, except the towns of Antrim, Bennington, Deering, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Hillsborough, New Boston, and Windsor. Council District Number Four contains the counties of Cheshire and Sullivan, the towns of Bradford, Newbury, New Loudon, Sutton, Warner and Wilmot in the county of Merrimack, the towns of Antriu, Bennington, Deering, Greenfield, Francestown, Hancock, Hillsborough, New Boston, and Windsor, in the county of Hillsborough, and the town of Lebanon, in the county of Grafton. Council District Number Five contains the counties of Coos and Carroll, the county of Grafton, except the town of Lebanon, and the towns of New Hampton, Sanbornton, and Tilton, in the county of Belknap. SENATORIAL DISTRICTS. The divided into twelve Senatorial Districts, each of which may elect one Senator to the legislature annually. Senatorial District Number One contains Durham, Gosport, Green land, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Newcastle, New ington, \ewmaiket, North Hampton, Portsmouth, Rye, South Newmarket, and Stratham. Senatorial District Number Two contains Atkinson, Auburn Brentwood, Candia, Chester, Danville, Deerfield, Derry, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Hampstead, Kensington, Kingston, Londonderry, Newton, Northwood, Nottingham, Pelham, Plaistow, Raymond, Salem, Sandown, Seabrook, South Hampton, and Windham. Senatorial District Number Three contains the city of Manchester. Senatorial District Number Four contains Allenstown, Bow, Chichester, Concord, Dumbarton, Epsom, Hooksett, Loudon, Pembroke and State is Pittsfield. Senatorial District ington, Lee, Number Five contains Barrington, Dover, Farni- Madbury, Rochester, Rollinsford, and Somersworth. Senatorial District Number Six contains Alton, Barnstead, Belmont. Brookfield, Canterbury, Center Harbor, Effingham, Gilford, Gilmanton, Holderness, Laconia, Madison, Meredith, Middleton, Milton, Moulton- borough, New Durham, New Hampton, Northfield, Ossipee, SanbomSandwich, Strafford, Tamworth, Tilton, Tuftonborough, Wakefield, and Wolfeborough. ton, Senatorial District Number Seven contains Brookline, Fitzwilliam, Greenville, Hollis, Hudson, Jaffrey, Mason, Nashua, New Ipswich, Rindge, Sharon, Temple, and Wilton. Senatorial District Number Eight contains Amherst, Bedford. Bennington, Bradford, Deering, Francestown, Goffstown, Greenfield. HenHopkinton, Litchfield, Lyndeboi*ough, Merrimack, Milford, niker, Mount Vernon, New Boston, Peterborough, Warner and Weare. Senatorial District Number Nine, contains Antrim, Chesterfield, Dublin, Gilsum, Hancock, Harrisville, Hillsborough, Hinsdale, Keene, Marlborough, Nelson, Richmond, Roxbury, Stoddard, Sullivan, Surry, Swanzey, Troy, Westmoreland, Winchester and Windsor. Senatorial District Number Ten contains Acworth. Alstead, Charlestown, Claremont, Cornish, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Langdon. Leb- �STATE OFFICERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE, 1873 626 — 4. anon, Lempster, Harlow, Newport, Plainfield, Springfield, Sunapee, Unity, Walpole, and Washington. Senatorial District Number Eleven contains Alexandria, Andover, Ashland, Boscawen, Bridgewater, Bristol, Carnpton, Canaan, Danbury, Lyme, New London, Newbury, Orange, Orford, Piermont, Plymouth, Salisbury, Sutton, Webster, and Wilmot. Enfield, Franklin, Grafton, Hanover, Hebron, Hill, Number Twelve contains all the towns and places and the towns of Albany, Bartlett, Bath, Benton, Bethlehem, Chatham, Conway, Dorchester, Eaton, Ellsworth, Franconia, Freedom, Groton, Hart's Location, Haverhill, Jackson, Landaff, Lincoln, Lisbon, Littleton, Lyman, Monroe, Rumney, Thornton, Warren, Waterville, Wentworth, and Woodstock. The Election for the choice of Governor, Councilors, Senators, Representatives to the General Court, and members of Congress, is holden on the second Tuesday in March, in all the respective towns and voting Senatorial District in the county of Coos, places in the State. STATE OFFICERS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE, 1873—4. Ezekiel A. Straw, Manchester, Governor; Benjamin F. Prescott, Epping, Secretary of State ; Ai B. Thompson, Concord, Dep. Secretary of State; Solon A. Carter, Keene, Treasurer; Edward A. Jenks, Concord, State Printer; John M. Haines, Concord, Adjutant General; John C. Pilesbury, Concord, Warden of State Prison; John W. Symonds, Franklin, Superintendent of Public Instruction; Nathaniel Bouton, Concord, State Historian; William H. Kimball, Concord, State Librarian. COUNCIL, District Number 1, 2, " " " " 3, • 1873—4. Samuel P. Dow, Epping. John J. Morrill, Gilford. William P. Newell. Manchester. Bolivar Lovell, Alstead. Nathan R. Perkins, Jefferson. 4, 5, Janitor of State House, Lewis L. Mower, Concord. MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, IN District Number 2, " 3, Austin F. Pike, Franklin. Hosea Parker, Claremont. W . STATE SENATE FOR President, Clerk, 1873. William B. Small, Newmarket. 1, 1873. David A. Warde, Concord. Luther S. Morrill, Concord. Assistant Clerk, Tyler Westgate, Haverhill. Boor-Keeper, Zelotus Stevens, Concord. District Number 1, 2, 3, Warren Brown, Hampton Falls. Charles Sanborn, Sandown. George Foster, Bedford. �STATISTICAL TABLES. District " Number " 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, " " 9, 10, 11, " " 12, 627 David A. Warde, Concord. Edwin Wallace. Rochester. Otis G. Hatch, Tamworth. Charles H. Burns, Wilton. William H. Gove, Weare. Henry Abbott, Winchester. Henry A. Hitchcock, Walpole. Warren F. Daniell, Franklin. Eleazer B. Parker, Franconia. ORGANIZATION OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 1873. James W. Emery, Portsmouth. Samuel C. Clark, Gilford. Speaker, Clerk, Assistant Clerk, Charles C. Danforth, Concord. Chaplain, Rev. Charles L. Hubbard, Merrimack. Engrossing Clerk, Charles A. Hoitt, Dover. Sergeant at Arms, Charles H. Roberts, Concord. } Charles H. Long, Claremont. Door-Keepers, > Frank G. Moody. Concord. } Augustus B. Farmer, Bow. VOTES FOR GOVERNOR, MARCH, 1873, ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. i AND MARCH, 1872. �628 STATISTICAL TABLES. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY CONTINUED. �STATISTICAL TABLES. 629 CARROLL COUNTY CONTINUED 1873. 18T2. TOWNS. 169 Wolfeborough . Total.. 187 191 130 253 213 1,772 Wakefield 2M 213 193 67 123 266 Sandwich Tain worth Tuftonliorough. 2,098 MO 1 82 14 144 295 233 58 40 238 21 16 143 153 1«6 2T7 1,825 2,043 239 171 140 189 124 14S 3 MERRIMACK COUNTY. Aliens town 42 70 132 42 102 165 95 121 129 84 1,517 Andover Boscawen 1,150 1,652 1,228 119 200 66 99 401 356 342 188 123 15 89 169 Bow Bradford Canterbury 12' Chichester Concord (ag. vote). Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward 67 203 140 119 166 111 1 1 2 1 3 94 346 4 5 6 341 323 170 106 99 344 172 7 Dunbarton Epsom Franklin Henniker.. Hill 9( Hooksett Hopkinton 142 202 116 Loudon Newbury 25 New London 124 86 Northfield 89 236 198 257 123 88 121 304 158 68 112 239 198 100 75 129 167 231 113 131 225 Pembroke 147 Pittsfield 205 107 120 153 99 105 4,6221 4.758 Sutton Warner Webster Wilmot Total. 188 117 113 Amherst Antrim 191 Bedford Bennington Brookline Deering Fraucesto wn Goffstown Greenfield Greenville , , , Hancock Hillsborough Hollis Hudson , Litchfield Lyndeborough Manchester (ag. vote) Ward Ward 1 2 5,132| 5,2701 95 361 179 109 158 241 133 35 147 79 185 204 115 159 57 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. 13' 92 157 328 169 91 122 243 203 128 83 148 203 249 115 147 249 64 165 121 154 Salisbury 87 255 197 272 2' 126 28 �630 STATISTICAL TABLES. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CONTINUED. �STATISTICAL TABLES. SULLIVAN COUNTY CONTINUED. G31 �632 GOVERNORS OF NEW-HAMrSHIRE, SINCE 1680. COOS COUNTY �JUSTICES OF THE HIGHER COURTS, SINCE 1776. 633 chief magistrates, the Governors being residents of the province. Bewhen the Governor was resident in Massachusetts, the Lt. fore that, Governors claimed to be chief magistrates, and often acted as such the Governor was out of the province. when In May, 1775, the Royal Governor withdrew, and the province was governed by a convention, of which Matthew Thornton was President; and in January, 1776, a temporary Constitution was adopted under which Meshech Weare was unanimously elected President of tho Council, and Chairman of the Committee of 2. Safety, till June, 1784. Presidents under the Constitution of 1784. Meshech Weare, Hamp. Falls,. 1784 John Langdon, John Langdon, Portsmouth, ... 1785 John Sullivan, John Sullivan, Durham, 1786 Josiah Bartlett, Kingston, 3. Governors under the Constitution 1788 1789 1790 of 1792. Josiah Bartlett, 1792| John Bell, Chester, John Taylor, Gilman, Exeter, 1794 Benjamin Pierce John Langdon, 1805'Matthew Harvey* Hopkinton, 1809 Samuel Dinsmoor, Keene, Jeremiah Smith, Exeter, 1810 William Badger, Gilmanton, John Langdon, 1812 Isaac Hill, Concord William Plainer, Epping 1813 John Page, Haverhill, John Taylor, Gilman 1816 Henry Hubbard Charlestown, William 'Plumer . 1828 1829 1830 1831 1834 1836 1839 1842 John H. Steele, Peterboro', 1844 Anthony Colby, N. London,. .1346 Jared W. Williams, Lancaster, 1847 Samuel Dinsmoor, Keene, 1849 . . . . Samuel Bell, Chester, 1819 Levi Woodbury, Portsmouth,. .1823 David L. Morril, Goifstown, Benjamin Pierce, Hillsboro',.. . . 4. 1824 .1827 . . . . Governors under Amendment of Constitution of 1852. Noah Martin, Dover, 1852! Frederick Smyth, Manchester, Nathaniel B. Baker, Concord, 1854| Walter Harriman, Warner, 1855,Onslow Stearns, Concord, Ralph Metcalf, Newport, 18571 James A. Weston, Manchester, William Haile, Hinsdale, Ichabod Goodwin, Portsmouth, 1859|Ezekiel A. Straw, Manchester, Nathaniel S. Berry, Hebron,. .1861jEzekiel A. Straw, Manchester, Joseph A. Gilmore, Concord, 1863| . . . . 1865 1867 1869 1871 1872 1873 . JUSTICES OF THE HIGHER COURTS OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, SINCE 1776. SUPERIOR COURT OF JUDICATURE Meshech Weare, C. J., Hampton — 1776 TO 1813. Falls, Jan. 27, 1776, to June 19, 1782. Leverett Hubbard, Portsmouth, Jan, 27, 1776, to 1785. Matthew Thornton, Londonderry, Jan. 27, 1776, to 1782. John Wentworth, Salmon Falls, Jan. 27, 1776, to May 17, 1781. Samuel Livermore, C. J., Holderness, June 21, 1782, to 1790. Woodbury Langdon, Portsmouth, June 22, 1782, to 1783; Feb., 1786, to Jan. 1791. Josiah Bartlett, Kingston, Nov. 14, 1782, to 1790; C. J., Jan. 15, 1790, to June, 1790. William Whipple, Portsmouth, June 20, 1783, to 1785. John Dudley, Raymond, Dec. 1784, to Feb. 1, 1797. John Pickering, C. J., Portsmouth, July 7, 1790, to Feb. 1795. �JUSTICES OF THE HIGHER COURTS SINCE 1776. 634 Simeon March Olcott, Charlestown, Jan. 25, 1790, to 1795; C. J., 28, 1795, to 1802. Timothy Farrar, New-Ipswich, March 18, 1791, Ebenezer Thompson, Durham, April 3, 1795, to Daniel Newcomb, Keene, April 6, 1796, to 1798. Edward St. Loe Livermore. Portsmouth, Feb 6, Paine Wingate, Stratham, April 4, 1798, to January 1803. 1796. 1797, to 1799. to 1809. Jeremiah Smith, C. J., Exeter, May 17, 1802, to May, 1809. Arthur Livermore, Holderness. Dec. 21, 1799, to Sept. 19, 1809; C. Sept. 19, 1809, J., to June, 1813. William King, Atkinson, Dover, April 26, 1803, to 1805. Richard Evans, Portsmouth. June 5, 1809, to 1813. Jonathan Steele, Durham. Feb. 19, 1810 to 1812. Clifton Claggett. Litchfield, August 10, 1812 to 1813. SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT 1813 TO 1816. Jeremiah Smith. C. J., Exeter, July 12, 1813, to June 1816. Caleb Ellis, Claremont, July 12, 1813, to June, 1816. Arthur Livermore, Holderness, July 12, 1813, to June, 1816. — SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE— 1816 TO "William Merchant Richardson, C. J., Chester, July 1855. 5, 1816 to March 23, 1838. Samuel Bell, Chester, July 5, 1816, to June, 1819. Levi Woodbury, Francestown, Dec. 9, 1816, to 1823. Samuel Green, Concord, June 26, 1819, to 1840. John Harris, Hopkinton, Oct. 6. 1823. to Jan. 5, 1833, Joel Parker, Keene, Jan. 8, 1833, to June 25, 1838; C. J., June 24, 1848. Nathaniel Gookin Upham, Concord, Jan. 1, June 25, 1838, to Dec. 8, 1833 to Dec. aged 68. Leonard Wilcox, Orford, June 1842; Died 11, 1869. 25, 1838, to Sept. 29, 1840 June 26, June 18, 1850. John James Gilchrist. Charlestown, March 17, 1840, to June 26, 1848 C. J., June 26, 1848, to March 16, 1855. Andrew Salter Woods, Bath, Oct. 2, 1840, to March 30, 1855; C. J., ; 1848, to March 30, 1855, to August, 17, 1855. Ira Allen Eastman, Gilmanton, Aug. 31. 1849, to Aug. Samuel Dana Bell, Manchester, Aug. 31, 1849, to Aug. Ira Perley, Concord, June 28, 1850, to October 1, 1852. 17, 1855. 17, 1855. — 1855 TO 1870. SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT Ira Perley, Concord, born Nov. 2. 1799; ap. C. J., July 20, 1855, to Oct. 1, 1859; reappointed Aug. 1, 1864, to Oct. 1, 1869. Ira Allen Eastman, Concord, July 20, 1855, to Dec. 1, 1859. Asa Fowler. Concord, July 20, 1855, to February 23, 1861. George Y. Sawyer, Nashua, July 20, 1855. November 1, 1859. Samuel Dana Bell, Manchester, July 20, 1855, to Sept. 23, 1859; C. J., Sept. 23, 1859, to August 1, 1864; died Aug. 1, 1868. J. Everett Sargent, Wentworth, born Oct. 23, 1816; ap. July 5, 1859. �THE WHEELWRIGHT DEED. 635 Henry A. Bellows, Concord, born Oct. 25, 1803; ap. Sept. 23, 1859; appointed C. J., Oct. 1, 1869. Died March 11, 1873. Charles Doe, Dover, born April 11, 1830; appointed Sept. 23, 1859. George W. Nesmith, Franklin, born Oct. 23, 1800; Dec. 31, 1859, to Oct. 31, 1870. William H. Bartlett, Concord, Feb. 23, 1861 died Sept. 24, 1867. Jeremiah Smith, Dover, born July 14, 1837; appointed Oct. 16, 1867. Resigned Jan. 1874. William L. Foster, Concord, born June 1, 1823, ap. Oct. 1, 1869. William S. Ladd, Lancaster, born Sept. 5, 1830; ap. Oct. 31, 1870. Ellery A. Hibbard, Laconia, born July 31, 1826; ap. March 17, 1873. Isaac W. Smith, Manchester; ap. in Feb. 1874. ; SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT, 1874. Jonathan Everett Sargent, Concord. Associate Justices, Charles Doe, Dover William Lawrence Foster, Concord; William Spencer Ladd, Lancaster; Ellery Albee Chief Justice, ; Hibbard, Laconia Isaac ; Attorney General, State Reporter. W. Smith, Manchester. Lewis Whitehouse Clark, Manchester. John Major Shirley, Andover. ATTORNEY GENERALS FROM 1776 1778 1781 1782 1786 1786 1787 1793 1801 1802 1805 Wyseman 1776. 1806 Samuel Bell, Chester. 1807 William K. Atkinson. Samuel Livermore. Wyseman Claggett. 1812 Daniel French, Chester. 1815 George Sullivan. John Sullivan. 1835 Charles F. Gove, Goffstown. John Pickering. 1843 Lyman B. Walker, Gilford. Benjamin West. John Prentice, Londonderry. 1848 John S. Wells, Exeter. 1848 John Sullivan, Exeter. Joshua Atherton. William Gordon. 1863 C. Clark, Manchester. Mason, Portsmouth. 1872 Lewis W. Clark, Manchester. Jeremiah George Sullivan, Exeter. Claggett. Wm. THE WHEELWRIGHT DEED. deed was considered a Hampshire and Massachusetts. This deed pui'ported to have been given to the Rev. John Wheelwright, by four Indian Sagamores in May, 1629, conveying certain territory located in the south-eastern portion of the State, and embracing within its borders the towns of New Market, Exeter, Londonderry, Derry and For over one hundred years, or up valid instrument by people both in to 1800, this New other towns. It is the foundation for the early history of the settlements of more than one third of the State prior to 1750. Since 1800, certain parties in Massachusetts have convinced themselves, that the deed was a forgery, and it is so established by the Massachusetts Historical Society. If their statements are true, that part of the early history of New Hampshire covered by this deed is a blank, �THE WHEELWRIGHT DEED. 636 and Exeter, the third settled town in the State, has never had her true early history written. Our was a limited information does not warrant us to assert that this deed valid document, but it stands recorded in the Rockingham County Records as being a legal instrument. Some persons in this State have embraced the same views advanced by Dr. Savage, former President of the Massachusetts Historical Society. In the following article we have advanced a few reasons may deed why this nof be valid, notwithstanding other statements to the con- trary. Was the deed of four Indian Sagamores to Rev. John Wheelwright, and others, 17th May 1629, a forgery ? Hon. James Savage, former President of the Massachusetts Historical Society says " Before June 13, 1820, I had no more suspicion of the truth of the deed to Wheelwright and four others of 17 May 1629, than ; of the charter of 4th March 1628-29, for the coloney of Massachusetts Bay or any other disputed document." After 1820, it appears that Mr. Savage became fully convinced that was a base forgery, and in the appendix of Winthrop's History of New England, Vol. 1, sets forth his reasons for thus believing. In his first argument he says, " No Indian deed, in my knowledge, the Wheelwright deed of 1629, have examined many, was ever drawn so long, formal and pre" This deed was, it will be said, drawn by one of the grantees. But who could have done it in so clerk-like length and beauty, more than a year before any lawyer, except Thomas Morton of Merry Mount and I cise. " came to this country " ? The Rev. John Wheelwright, was a man of rare talants in any age, had speculative and liberal ideas believing that church and State should have noconnection — which belief cost him his rights as a citizen, within the ju- Gorges and Mason, had then made a purPlymouth council, of certain territory lying between the Kennebeck, and Merrimack rivers, August 22, 1622, and the next year, sent out people to form a colony on the Piscataqua river. Like the risdiction of Massachusetts. chase, of the Plymouth, no doubt but the early settlers in New-Hampwould be more secure to have a permit, in some form, from the original lords of the soil, and there is little doubt but that the agents of Mason at the Dover settlement consented and were willing to have a formal consent from the Indians, of territory already acquired through grants from the Plymouth Council. At the date of Wheelwright's deed, there were three small tribes of Indians living on the banks of the Piscataqua or its branches. Passaconaway was a sagamore of the Pennacook tribe, and lived on the banks of the Merrimack, near where the city of Concord now stands. The valley of the Merrimack, at that time, was under the control of the Penacooks as hunting grounds, &c. As (is termed in these days) a war first settlers at shire thought they measure for their better protection against the incursions of the Mohawks, a powerful tribe of Indians living on the banks of the Hudson �THE WHEELWRIGHT DEED. 637 and Mohawk rivers these tribes, with others, formed themselves into a confederacy under the name of Pawtucket or Pentucket, and Passaconaway was the chief Sagamore. The Weelwright deed contained land belonging to all these tribes. The Pentucket tribe, of which Runnaawit ; was chief at the signing of the deed, resided in the vicinity of Lowell, but was doubtless more under the control of Passaconaway than the other tribes and no doubt it soon, or was at that time, nearly blended with the Pennacook tribe, as they had built a fort at Pawtucket Falls, This clears the objection of Mr. Savage about the Pawtucket never being heard of after his signing the Wheelwright deed, and the reason why Passaconaway consented to the sale of Pautucket in the deed of Haverhill, Mass., in 1642. Nine years after, when Mr. Wheelwright and followers settled at Squamscot Falls agreeably to the provisions of the deed, he skilfully drew up a compact forming the settlers into a body politic and bylaws governing them, and who can doubt his ability to draft that deed, when they see the judgment he exercised in penning the laws governLowell. chief's first settlers of Exeter, In speaking of the provisions of the deed, Mr. Savage asks " Why should the Indians require that their grantees shall, within ten years, begin a plantation at Squamscot Falls, and to avoid contentions amongst them, should be subjected to the colony of Massachusetts!" As has been said, the Indians were jealous that their rights of land might be infringed upon, and probably the grantees were asked why they wanted this large If other tract, and were obliged to tell what they intended to do with it. persons should come and settle within the jurisdiction of this grant, this deed showed they must be amenable to the colony of Massachusetts, and any one can plainly see that it was not the grantors who required these provisions; but the grantees. Again Mr. Savage says " The grantees, five in number, wei'e not heard of for five years." This may be true, but Many men it does not invalidate the deed on that account in the least. in New-Hampshire, to-day, hold deeds of lands in the West who were never there, and probably never will be Mr. Savage places great stress about the witnesses, nine in number, who saw the deed signed, sealed and delivered. Signed, sealed and delivered does not follow that the grantors must deliver the deed to the grantees, but to any one who is considered an agent or attorney for the grantee. Another query is, how could so many be gathered at Squamscot Falls so far from any settlement in those early days ? If there was one sachem, three witnesses, and one man to act for the grantees, the deed would be valid, because there were nine witnesses, and they could have been at Dover, and the other six saw it signed and delivered by the three other chiefs, but thoughtlessly kept the same date, which, as Mr. Savage says, was the Sabbath. This may be true, for in these days we have known men who piously observe the Sabbath day, but forget the day till they are reminded of it by seeing people passing on the way to church. Another reason why the deed was a forgery is, that Wheelwright was not in this country till 1636, or seven years after the date of the deed. He might ing the — — �THE WHEELWRIGHT DEED. 638 have been in Asia through the whole time, but if he had taken possession at the time stated in the deed it would not have been vititated. But " Mrs. Pierson, daughter of here is what he says on that matter. " Wheelwright told Cotton Mather, that her father's coming over with "his family was in the same ship with Mr. Samuel Whiting, the min" ister of Lynn, and others, and he adds of them " who we are all sure 11 This statement may all be true, but it does not necessarily follow that he did not come at another time before his family. Because there is no record of his being here before 1636, (as Mr. Savage says there is none) it does not prove that he did not come, but rather the circumstances in connection with this deed, prove that records in those days were not kept correct which can be substantiated in hundreds of In this connection it is only necessary to say that Mr. other instances. Savage's principal evidence, Cotton Mather, believed the Wheelwright deed to be correct, if he did bring his family in 1636, The next bold statement Mr. Savage makes is this " Of the nine Eng" lish witnesses in whose presence this deed is attested to be signed, seal" ed and delivered the 17th of May, 1629, I believe we may entertain *' very strong doubts whether more than one was then in this country." This is a presumptuous statement, nearly all founded on negative evidence and probabilities, which can always be produced when required, or predicated on neighborhood gossip, and brought in as proof after all the men have been dead more than one hundred years. The only true facts of any reliance are, that they were here in 1639, and the deed makes them here in 1629 Here are a few of the grounds upon which he bases this statement. First, John Oldham came in theAnn, in 1623, to Plymouth. John Oldham and Richard Vines of which livery of seizin was given in 1630, in which grant their undertaking to transport fifty persons thither must imply their presence in England." In those days, as now, firms have their agents and the man may be in China, still his business is transacted through his house as if he was in London and letters may speak as if they had seen the man in London when in fact, he was in this country at the time. The above is the way all the witnesses of this deed are explained away. In 1870, there were living in other States in this Union, 125,000 persons who were natives of NewHampshire, and what reliance can be placed by letters of the date of one hundreth part of these people when they left this State, one hundred and fifty years hence and this is the kind of evidence that Mr. Savage produces to prove that these eight witnesses were in England when it is said they were here to sign this deed. It is a brittle thread of evidence to throw away one third of all the early history of NewHampshire that stood undisputed for nearly one hundred years, and men must have more courage than we allow to ourselves even to attempt it. Another strong evidence why this deed is a forgery is, that the Indian sachem Wehanownowit who signed the deed in 1629, give Wheelwright and Story another deed of part of the same territory, April 3, 1638. Mr. Savage asks "why did he give this new deed of this land previously came in 1636." — �THE WHEELWRIGHT DEED. There 639 nothing strange in this, especially in those early to grow uneasy about white intrusions on their territory and doubtless Wheelwright and his people thought they would be more secure to take a new grant from this Chief, as he pretended to hold control of all that Wild land. These deeds, under the law, were never considered worth the paper they were written on, except as evidences of priority of occupation of territory, which was important in deciding who first occupied certain territory claimed by the Masonian granted? is The Indians had begun days. ; heirs. Gorges and Mason had a grant of this same territory, as can be seen, in they applied for a new grant of the same territory they had purchased in 1622, as they also did of territory now comprising the land from Naumkeag River at Salem, Mass., and the whole of Cape Ann. With much more propriety could the question be asked, Why did Gorges and Mason require new grants of land purchased seven years before? In the first volume of the New-Hampshire Provincial Records, in speaking of these grants, it says, " the inference is that all the other grants had failed through some defect; especially was this the case of the grant of August 10, 1622." Was not the Wheelwright deed, made six months previous, the cause of their investigations as to the validity of their deed of Aug. 10, 1622? The Wheelwright deed first came before the courts and the public in the case of Allen vs. Waldron, in 1707, and 1708. The heirs of John Wheelwright, at that time, were living in York County, Maine, and this deed was doubtless in their possession. How long it was in their hands before it was placed on file in the York County records is not known, but a certified copy of this deed was used as evidence in this case but still it was not recorded till 1713, in this county, and in the Rockingham Records in 1714. Mr. Savage requires to know, why the original deed was not produced instead of a certified copy? In all of our early settlements, legal papers were placed on tile; as no books were provided at that early date to record them in, and copies of these files were suffered to go out of the office, but not the originals. Doubtless this must be the case of this deed, for it was not recorded in the books till five years after the copy was used in the courts. By inquiry any person will find this to bo true of the early provincial records of New-Hampshire. In reference to the signatures of the grantors of this deed, Mr. Savage " But the signing is a remarkable point. All the six marks are says. " different yet not one is an Indian mark. These who are conversant " with the habits of the aboriginees in this particular know their pride " is exhibited by animal or other devices on the same principal of human " nature that led civilized men to the "bost of heraldry" to put family, " or fancy arms and mottoes on their seals." In this respect Mr. Savage again makes a presumptuous statement, not warranted by the true facts in the case. The original deed and the legal copies did or do have the animal or other devices affixed to the respective signatures of the grantors, notwithstanding other statements to 1622, but November 17, 1629, ; the contrary. �THE WHEELWRIGHT DEED. 640 But the most important evidence introduced by Mr. Savage and other opponents of the Wheelwright deed, is a letter purporting to have been written by Walter Neal and Thomas Wiggin to John Mason. This letter is dated at Northam, August 13, 1633, and is relative to surveying lands in Exeter, Hampton and Portsmouth. There is another letter speaking of the same land, nearly word for word, but dated August 13, 1632. The letter in 1633. is put on file first, but for what reason no one knows or why two letters are written alike, or why the date should be one year different. It appears that these letters may be forged, but no reason can be assigned why such letters were written or what ends can be answered by them. The dates of these letters indicate that they were written seven known as Northam six years before Winnecuniwas known as Hampton, and twenty years before Strawberry Bank was known as Portsmouth, yet these letters speak about the towns of Hampton, Northam and Portsmouth. It also speaks about Wheelwright and Exeter. There is evidently something wrong about these letters, but we are unable to see what connection they have with the validity of the Wheelwright deed any more than with Dover or Portsmouth. Mr. Savyears before Dover was ; et age and other parties aver that if these letters are forgeries, the deed They carry the idea that they were written for the purpose of sustaining the Wheelwright deed. If these letters had must also be a forgery. ever been introduced in any legal form to prove the authenticity of this deed by parties in its interest, there would be some grounds for these statements. But who can honestly believe that persons wishing to sustain the validity of this deed would concoct such blundering letters as these, for the principal evidence to prove it to be a genuine instrument. The parties who wrote those letters doubtless knew the history of those towns quite as well as Mr. Savage, and purposely placed Portsmouth twenty, Northam seven, and Hampton six years before they were ever thought of, to make it appear ridiculous in the eyes of the public. Now we ask in all candor in view of the foregoing facts on this point, if it does not look more rational that the enemies of the Wheelwright claims drafted these letters? If there was a purpose in writing these letters to connect them with the deed, there is no doubt but they were written for the purpose of defeating, rather than sustaining it. The other arguments advanced by Mr. Savage to destroy the authenticity of the deed are in form atheistical and deistical, viz. reasoning and interrogatories, and are put on the same grounds that Infidels use to discredit the authenticity of the Bible such as did Cain marry his sister or how could he build the city of Enoch in the land of Nod, with no one but himself, wife and son to inhabit it. Such questions and reasoning without any common Bense, consideration would entirely destroy, in the minds — of the people, the truth of the Bible. ; They are questions that cannot be because they are not given. So with any ancient history, it is condensed at every new edition to make room for some of more modern date. So with the Wheelwright deed. When the question is asked " how could so many witnesses, grantors and grantees be answered in detail �TIIE WHEELWRIGHT DEED. 641 gathered at Squamscot Falls, so for in the wilderness without roads, &c, it is better fitting to come from a child or a Bible infidel then from an acknowledged intelligent man. All we have is this which has been on record for nearly one hundred and ; there fifty is years, a deed show- ing that certain grantors give to certain grantees a large tract of land in Buckingham County.* History has handed down in brief that nearly mentioned deed lived at its date, but the full dedays of earthly enjoyment, and their many hours of deep affliction, no biographer has ever penned. In summing up all the reasons and arguments of Mr. Savage and others why the deed is a forgery, in connection with other facts which are sugall the parties tails of in that all their social relations, their gested as to its validity, we are led to the following reasoning. Mr. Savage carries the idea, in the commencement, that the parties who drafted that deed were men of more than ordinary ability, owing to its beauty, clerklike length, and its provisional details. But after this, his whole arguments go to prove, that the parties connected with this forged deed (as he calls it) are the most imbecile set of men who ever made any pretensions to transact business, or to common intelligence. This deed (as he proves it) was a continuous set of blunders from its beginning to the end, as to dates and historical facts. He proves satisfactorily to himself that at the purported date of the deed, there was no man in the country with the talent to draft it, no grantors that could be present, and that the other twelve persons were not in this country at the date of The its execution. time this deed was ever brought into court was in the case of Allen vs. Waldron, in 1707, and over one hundred years before any attempt was made to prove that it was a forgery. Now if it was a forged deed it was executed near that date, and for that trial, for at prior trials relative to similar claims it was not produced. If it was a forgery who were the parties to this rascality? John Pickering and Charles Story were the Counsel. Allow that both were base enough to lend their hands to such iniquity, would they show such ignorance at that date as to the history of the parties connected with this deed? Would they naturally have had nothing right and everything wrong? The true facts are, that Mr. Pickering and Mr. Story were well versed in the history of the early settlers in that section at the date of this trial, and they both had seen many per»sons who lived in the days of Wheelwright and other parties mentioned in the deed. We ask in all candor and reason, if any unprejudiced person cun fully believe, that these men, knowing the wary counsel they had first In 1737-38 when the boundary line was pending between Massachusetts and New-Hainp(which was finally established in 1741,) the authorities of Massachusetts introduced the Wheelwright deed as evidence to prove that the division line between the two States should be so established as to include all the territory embraced in this deed, as it mentioned in its provisions that persons living within the limits stated, should be under the jurisdiction of Massa* Bhire, chuestts. These papers are now preserved in the Capitol at Concord, and are pronounced as forgeries by who once produced them to secure nearly one half million acres of land now owned by the State, the State of New-Hampshire. �THE WHEELWRIGHT DEED. 642 who watched every movement would have shown such imbecility as to have draft- to contend with, also the learned court as the cause progressed ed a deed and to have all the parties connected with it to be in such a position as to be impossible to be present when it was executed. They showed they had some faint history about some of the persons connected with this deed, for there is no doubt but all of them were once alive, and lived in New-Hampshire at some date. They must also have known about Wheelwright at the time of this court, for he was not an obscure the early history of New-Hampshire or New-England— the oppocounsel knew him well for his name figured in this case. Under these circumstances does it look reasonable, that Mr. Pickering would write it himself or allow such a deed to be brought into court as evidence, when the opposite counsel were liable to know it was a forgery? Men who concoct forgery or counterfeit weigh the matter in all its bearings, before they commence, and intend it will imitate and appear genuine. It is seldom they ever make more than one mistake, and that Mr. Savage attempts to prove that is generally in the mechanical part. man in site is a total mistake in every respect, and not right appears like some trials in court where all the evidence on one side, is so positive on every point that their case becomes weak. If he had brought sufficient evidence to prove one or two important points relative to the authenticity of the deed, it might have looked rational, but instead, he proves that there were no grantors, no grantees, and but one witness out of the nine in this country and that one would not have signed it that no person had the talent to have written such a deed, and to cap the climax the 17th day of May was the Sabbath day. There never was on record, or ever heard of, such a total mistake, and not one thing right, where deception was intended to be used, as the forgery of the Wheelwright deed—and the great mystery is that people living over one hundred years after the transaction, can find out the true dates better than those living at or near the time it is said the forgery was com- this Wheelwright deed in any. To us it ; mitted. This deed has been sustained by the cohrts of the State, by Dr. Belknap, by Governor William Plumer, first President of the New-Hampshire Historical Society, Nathaniel Adams, and many others who could In 1720, the people who settled in Londonderry purbe mentioned. chased their right of Colonel John Wheelwright who had claim to thi3, land through this Wheelwright deed, and it now stands recorded as a legal document. We candidly ask are a majority of the people of Newto lend their hands to have this deed expunged from the legal records of Rockingham County as a forgery? For over one hundred years this deed has been considered a genuine document, and has been an important connecting link in the early history of southern New-Hampshire. From this deed starts the first history of Exeter, Lon- Hampshire prepared donderry, Chester Epping and many other towns in that section of the State, and it has been sustained by our courts and all our historians up to 1800. �THE WHEELWRIGHT DEED. 643 — It may be a forgery as stated by Mr. Savage but before it is fully dropped from New-Hampshire's early history, there should be stronger evidence and more conclusive arguments adduced than have yet appeared, in our opinion, for any son of New Hampshire to lend his aid to its obliteration.* Since writing the foregoing, relative to the Wheelwright Deed, the Rev. Dr. Bouton, State Historian, has carefully prepared a paper on this important subject, and after weighing all the points touching this deed, he has become fully convinced that it must be a forgery. We make no issue with Dr. Bouton, for his historical research is far beyond what we can ever hope to attain. But our only regret is, that this conclusion has been deferred to so late a period, and that it has not been placed in the Provincial Records where it rightfully belongs. * It is to be hoped that before another history of New-Hampshire is written, prominent men connected with the New-Hampshire Historical Society will fully investigate this question and decide whether the people of this State can live under this deed, or to have it expunged from the early records of New-Hampshire. �644 STATISTICAL TABLES. TABULAR STATEMENT Showing the population of all the towns and cities 6,000 and upwards. ALABAMA. in the United States, of �STATISTICAL TABLES. MASSACHUSETTS CONTINUED. POP. Gloucester Haverhill Essex Essex Essex Essex Essex Essex Essex Essex Lawrence Lynn Marblehead Newbury port Pea body Salem Chicopee Holyoke , 12,595 7.343 24.11' Hampden .. Hampden. .. Springfield Hampden... Westfield Hampden Northampton Cambridge Charlestuwn Lowell Natick Newton Somerville Waltham Woburn BroQkliue Dedham Quincy "West .. Hampshire. Middlesex .. Middlesex .. Middlesex .. Middlesex .. Middlesex .. Middlesex .. Middlesex .. Middlesex .. Middlesex .. Middlesex .. Norfolk Norfolk Norfolk Norfolk Norfolk Maiden Marlborough Roxbury Weymouth Plymouth No. Bridgewater... Plymouth Plymouth Plymouth Abiugton .. .. .. Boston. Suffolk Fiteubiirg Milford Worcester.. Worcester.. Worcester.. Worcester 15,389 13,092 28,921 28.233 7,7d3 9,60 10,733 26,703 6.519 10,160 39,634 28,323 40,928 7,367 8,474 6.404 12,825 14,68, 9,065 8,560 6,650 7,34: 7,44: 8,683 9,010 9,308 8,007 6,238 250,526 11,200 9,890 41,105 MICHIGAN. Branch Calhoun Calhoun Genesee Coidwater Battle Creek... Marshall Flint Lansing Jackson Ingham , Kalamazoo .... Grand Rapids. Adrian Ishptmiug Jackson Kalamazoo.. Kent Lenawee Marquette... Monroe Muskegon Monroe Muskegon Pontiac East Saginaw.. Oakland Saginaw Saginaw Saginaw Port Huron Ann Arbor Tpsilanti Detroit ... St. Clair Washtenaw. Washtenaw Wayne M 1 N N ESOTA. St. Joseph. Buchanan Jefferson City Cole Kansas City.... Lexington Hannibal Jackson .... Lafayette.. Marion 5,906 7,026 5,909 7,528 6,064 11,447 10,44 18,15 8,438 6,103 6,089 6,403 5.942 11 350 8,464 6,805 8,746 7,032 79,57 645 �646 STATISTICAL TABLES. NEW-YORK CONTINUED. COO.NTIES. Warwick Orange, Barre i Oswego Tolney h leans Flashing Hampstead Newton North Hampstead Oyster Bay Queens Queens Queens Queens Greenbush Lansingburgb Trov Renssalaer Renssalaer Renssalaer New-Brighton Middletown . ... 20.91(1 6J665 Ross Scioto Stark Chiilicothe... Portsmouth Canton , OREGON. Richmond Richmond . .. 6,804 . . — .. Riciimond ... . 6,2 <- .. Allegheny 46,4415 9,504 7,495 7,589 5,949 6,412 6,810 8,537 7,516 .. Pittsburgh Beks Cambria Carbon ... Loi khaven Meailvil'e Citnaville Carlisle Clinton Crawford. ... Crawford.. .. Cumberland. Dauphin Harrisburgh Chester 7.771 Delaware.... Eric Erie luffolk 6,13. Lancaster South Suffolk 6,71. New Castle. Owego Tioga 9,442 Lebanon Ithaca Ithaca Kingston Tompkins Tompkins 10.159 10,704 ... ... Wawarsing Ulster Ulster Ulster Clster Qneensl ury Warren Cortlan.lt Westchester. Westchester. Westchester. Westchester Westchester Westchester. Westchester. Westchester Westchester. Westchester East Chester Greenburgb Peekskill Morrisania 0s6iuing West) bester West Farms Yonkers . .. Berne Raleigh ., New Hanover. Craven Wake Williamsp.il , 7 41)1 .. . 6,561 Philadelphia. Butler Mahanoy Springfield Cleveland. .. Newburgh. .. . . | aign... Clark tayahoga... i Cuyahoga.. Delaware . Delaware Sandusky ... Erie Columbus ... Franklin .... 2 'iiia Cincinnati... Bpringneld .. Bteubenville. Newark Toledo Greene Hamilton Hamilton Pottsville .... Cornplanter 13,440 5,840 10,149 . York Warwick Newport North Piqua Dayton . -Miami Zanesville. .. Circleville... Mansfield.... Pr..\ i.l.n. iYo\ idence .•. Providence Providence Providence 11,081 6,103 6.227 6,861 St. Helena. Charleston St. .billies ... ry Hontgo Mnskingnm.. Pickaway.... Richland .... Beaufort < . . . lha rleston , Colombia. Fourth .... TENNESSEE. Nashville li.it tanooga. Knoxville ... i Memphis ... .[Davidson Hamilton . Knox . | .... Shelby... TEXAS. San Antonio. Galveston ... 'Galveston Sherman 10 ray son. Houston .... .... . , 6,96' 80,478 10,011 6,922 8,029 , Charleston Charleston Richland .. Richland ... . Johns 81,274 8,631 216,23 6,548 8,107 6,698 81,684 10,837 . SOUTH CAROLINA. 15 632 92,-829 I . Licking Lucas Mahoning Venango fork RHODE ISLAND. Kent New port .. Pawtucket Woonsocket 13.011 Jeffei son Youngstuwn Philadelphia.. Schuylkill Schuylkill Schuylkill Schuylkill.... , .... Tamaqua 18.83! . Northampton. , Providence Butler Cham Montgomery Monioiir Easton 19,609 7,798 7,150 6,015 9,372 .... Mercer Danville 10,79i .. .... Lycoming t Hickory Nor ris town.. 11,694 OHIO. Hamilton Urhana Luzerne Luzerne Luzerne Luzerne . Scranton Wilkesbarre ... . Lawrence Lebanon Lehigh Pitts ton NORTH CAROLINA. Wilmington New Franklin Lancaster Lancaster ... ..... Allentown.. Carbondale 8,464 21,943 10,114 10,455 8,151 8,387 . Rye Chambersburg. Columbia 10,10; ...'.... Blair Mauch Chunk 6,502 . Allegheny... Allegheny... Allegheny... Reading Altoona Johnstown 11,020 6,236 6 014 10,076 \]le;Jieny Biniingham E. Birmingham. Suffolk Suffolk Sau^erties 7,965 6,654 10,59.") Brookhaven Huntington Southampton Komiout loom; Washington. Wayne Wooster. 20,274 6,540 Rockland.... Orangetown Rockland. ... Baratoga Springs.. Saratoga ..... Saratoga Springs.. Saratoga .... Schenectady Schenectady. Bath Steuben Corning Steuben Canton St. Lawrence. Ogdensburg St. Lawrence. Potsdam St. Lawrence. lid 8,920 10,592 8,060 , , Summit Akron 14,060 Marietta , Richmond Nqrthfield Havei -tiaw COUNTIES. TOWN'S. 5,736 6.756 Oswego Oswego Queens Castletoii OHIO CONTINUED. POP. I Bexar Harris .... , .... �STATISTICAL TABLES. VERMONT. TOWNS. G47 ��NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. 649 NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. The following a list of persons from fifty-eight cities and towns in subscribed for the Gazetteer prior to its publication. Many of these towns have been only partially canvassed, but the sale has been far beyond our most sanguine expectation. Other names will follow as soon as received. the State, is who have ALSTEAD. Barns, L. A. Chapin, Rev. Geo. F. Huntley, E. A. Kidder, E. P. Mayo, Geo. A. Prouty, S. W. Scott, S. BATH. Bedel, Gen. John Child, Dr. Wni. Hutchinson, C. C. Leonard, Geo. C. Noyes, J. C. Prescott, A. P. , Physician. Tin & Stove Dealer. Hadley, E. H. Bean, Edwin 0. Blaisdell, Rev. Geo. B. Clark, Chas. C. Folsom, Joseph Gale, N. B. Hall, Joseph A. Hall, Josiah Hill, Solon F. Kilborn, Fred S. • Knowles, Joseph M. Lamprey, Samuel Moody, Chas. E. Morrill, Josiah B. Morrill, Levi W. Norris, Chas. H. Philbrick, Monroe Ranlet, James E. p. Sanborn, Frank W. Sanborn, Geo. H. Sanborn, Lowell Young, Herbert T. Young, Ira BRADFORD. Abbott, Mrs. Sarah M. Bailey, J. C. Undertaker. Farmer. Baldwin, Geo. E. R. R. Contractor. Bates, Samuel Manufacturer. Bates, R. Horse Dealer. Blood, H. L. Mechanic. Buswell, J. F. Merchant Tailor. Butman, D. D. Farmer. Brown, C. W. Carpenter. Carr, Daniel Merchant. Cheney, Fred Farmer. Cheney, Chas. M. Farmer. Clark, N. if. Physician. Colby, Silas Merchant. Colby, Harvey Cressey, Geo. W. John M. French, J. E. BELMONT. Eugene Eaton, John H. Farmer. Eaton, Geo. W. Farmer. Eaton Joshua Farmer. Farmer. Fifield, Wm. B. Fitts, Whitcomb, Horace Bailey, Cressey, Addison S. Farmer. Cressy, Charles Farmer. Durell, Mrs. David Davis, Chas. F. Farmer. Dunfield, Geo. T. Farmer. Eaton, Ira K. Farmer. Eaton, Marshall Painter. Eaton, E. H. Farmer. Farmer. Blacksmith. Hall, Isaac E. Farmer. Hall, Mary Produce Dealer. Hall, Oi. Hartshorn, David H. Farmer. Hastings, A. J. Book Agent. Holmes, Susanna Hurd J. Carl Medicine Manufacturer. Jameson, Leonard Farmer. Jameson, Ozias Butcher. Jones, J. C. Overseer. Jones, Timothy P. Lumber Dealer. Jones. T. A. J. Manufacturer. Marshall, Geo. H. Painter. Marshall, J. P. Manufng Agent, and Glass Ware Dealer. Morgan, Geo. S. Produce. Morse, Jobn W. Merchant. Muzzey, Daniel F. Mechanic. Newton, Sereno Nichols, George Shoemaker. Farmer. Carpenter. Peaslee, D. G. Lumber Dealer. Pierce, Caroline Russell, John E. Jeweler. Sawyer, Geo. M. Farmer. Sawyer, Geo. 0. Merchant. Smith, J. A. Carriage Mancfacturer. Osborn, A. J. Steele, G. H. Farmer. Tappan, Mason W. Attorney at Law. Whitcomb, Parker S. Mechanic. Woods, John A. Mechanic. CANAAN. Barney, A. 0. Merchant. Carter, Barron Farmer. Clement, 0. F. Carpenter. Day, Charles Lumber Dealer. Fogg, Harrison Farmer. Fogg, Wallace G. Farmer. George, A. H. Paper Manufacturer. Hoit, W. E. Merchant. Nichols, B. P. Merchant. Plummer, E. W. Railroad Laborer. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. 650 Smith, Elijah Lumber Dealer. Smith, L. W. Lively and Boarding Stable. Stocker, P. H. Carriage Maker. Lumber Story, Otis J. Dealer. Physician. Tucker. E. M. Weeks, J. Lawyer D. ' \\ illia, Nathan Caipenter. Woodbury, E. J. Merchant. Worcester, Hazen F. r CANTERBURY. Ames, L. Ayers, B. F. Battes, A. A. Battes, L. F. Battes, Orrin Boyuton, Rufus Chandler, J. K. Cogswell, W. M. Colby, James Colby, Lewis Colby, Leonard James Oilman, Mary H. Glines, Charles John Hanaford, A. L. Heath, Joseph Higgins, Rev. J. B. M. J. 0. Board of Agriculture. City Collector. Sec. of Wm. H. W. E. Clerk. Clough, George Cogswell, P. B. Editor. Colby, James B. Conductor C. R. R. Coming, Charles H. Law Student. Conger, Everett Clergyman. Cook, C. L. Insurance Agent. Cooper, J. A. Crosby, A. H. Physician. Curley, Timothy Butcher. . Ludlow, Wbitten Daniel, T. D. Monmouth, Mrs. Lizzie Moore, Mathias Moody, Delbert Morrill, J. 6. Osgood, Edward Parker. J. G. Pickard, S. C. Smith. B. II. Taylor, J. K. Tilt. .11, Mrs. Ellen E. Webster, Lucy M. L. CHARLESTOWN. Albee, L. W. Dentist, South Charlestown. Bai .1. Geo. S. ]i..wker, Geo. H. Brigge & Co. Chase Francis Hubbard, Geo. Olcott, Geo. Banderson, S. H. Wood, Editor. Henry A. Closson, Kaine, J. S. Kimball, J. E. Lougee, Edmund Wnidden, Thomas York, 0. W. Editor. Ayer, A. R. Dealer in Carpets and Crockery. Bartley, Joseph D. Prin. of High School. Batchelder, N. S. Bean, P. C. Clerk. Beede, Daniel G. Supt. Public Instruction. Bixby, P. P. Clerk to State Treasurer. Blake, S. L. Clergyman. Booth, W. D. Telegraph. Brown, John F. Dealer in Books & Stationery Campbell, H. Register of Deeds. Carr, N. G. Statesman Block. Jeweller. Chase, Wm. M. Attorney at Law. Chesly, James Mason. Clark, Warren Attorney at Law. Cleeves, George P. Manufacturer. Foster, Moody Foster, N. K. Mc J. CONCORD. Adams, Allison, Dyball, Doc E. P. Elkius, James S. Foster, Lyman B. Hill, Samuel Ingalls, Daniel Thomas Weber, Joseph Daw, Glines Lasier, Nevers. Henry A. Parker, H. W. Attorney and M. C. Robinson, J. W. Insurance Agent. Rowell, Granville Roys, Henry Smith, S. P. Smith, Wm. M. Dentist. Physician. Tolles, N. Tutherly, W. E. Wait, G. W. Jeweller. Waite, Otis F. R. Author. Way, 0. B. Physician. Willard, Currier, \V. M. H. Davis, S. S. Daw, Levi P. W. Doldt, Rev. Dutton, N. T. Graves, L. G. Physician. Hapgood, E. L. Postmaster. Jarvis, Samuel G. Physician. Kempton, L. M. Manufacturer. Ladd, William C. CLAREMONT. W. H. II. Judge of Probate. Back. J Dentist. Baiby, Win. Grocer. Baker, Edward D. Attorney at Law. Allen, Blgley, W. Henry Briggs, F. A. Manuf r. Colby, Ira Jr. Attorney at Law. Dart. Thomas Cm rier, D. Clerk. Curtis, Silas Clergyman. Danforth, C. C. Insurance Agent. Merchant. Dodge, Frank L. Sheriff. Davis, C. C. Dow, Edward Drake, Alfred Architect. Engineer. Drew, George W. Sewing Machine Agent. Farnliam, C. E. Farrington, Hiram Farmer. Faunce, D. W. Clergyman. Foster, William L. Justice of S. J. C. Fowler, A^a Attorney at Law, 2 copies. Gale, A. J. Dealer in Boots and Shoes. Gallanger, J. H. Physician. Oilman, Wm. Dealer in Boots and Shoes. Gilmore, Win. H. Editor. Haines, Geo. P. Book-keeper. Haines, J. M. Adj. General. Hall, R. Proprietor Birch Dale House. Hall, Samuel B. Farmer. Harriman, Walter Navy Agent. Harris, A. G. Merchant. Haseltlne, Fred R. R. Thomas P. Leather Dealer. 4 P. 0. Clerk. S. W. Humphrey, Stillman Hardware Dealer. Jenks, E. A. Mannger N. II. Statesman. Hill, Book, Johnson, G. B. Wholesale Shoe Dealer. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. Mechanic. Dry Goods Dealer. Butcher. Dry Goods Dealer. Kelley, Geo. F. Kilburn, G. T. Kilburn, J. C. Kilburu, J. C. Kimball, Wm. Kimball, Wm. Chase, Chase, Chase, Colby, State Librarian. II. For State Library. Merchant. Lancaster, A. C. Clerk in Bank. Lane, S. G. Attorney at Law. Lang, J. E. Insurance Agent. Lawrence, G. E. Manufacturer. Lovering, J. F. Clergyman. Mace, F. P. Clerk. Marshall, Auson S. Attorney at Law. McFarland, Asa Former Editor N. H. States- Knowlton, II. E. L. man. Moore, C. W. Insurance Agent. Moore, J. C. Editor. Mower, Odlin, State L. L. Nutter, E. House Jaintor. S. W. Page, Samuel B. Attorney at Law. 2 Cop. Parkhurst, Pbin Musician. Pearson, C. C. Editor. Pearson, J. II. Perkins, H. E. Attorney at Law. Pettengill, C. B. jr. Mechanic. Pierce, A. C. Bank. Mudgett, F. J. Blacksmith. Osgood, J. C. Clergyman. Putnam, Rufus Pillsbury, Oliver Pillsbury, T. A. Pond, John Insurance Commissioner. Deputy Warden State Prison. 'Mechanic. Secretary of State. S. Prescott. B. F. Band, H. B. Mason. Band, H. J. Mechanic. Rand, J. B. Real Estate Agent. Richardson, K. II. Webber, Granite, 4 copies. Rolle, II. P. Attorney at Law. Sanborn, Peter Sanders, F. L Mechanic. Sargent, C. W. Treasurer. Sargent, Everett J. C. J. S. J. Court, 2 copies. Scribner, F. B. Cleric. Seconib, D. F. Melodeon Manufacturer. Shaw, N. G. Mechanic. Stevens, James Real Estate Agent. Stevens, W. E. Editor. Stevens, Zelotes Marble Worker. Storrs, Wm. W. Wm. Cashier First National Bank. Thompson, A. B. Deputy Secretary State. Wales, Geo. W. Horse man. Walker, J. B. Farmer. F*. Warde, D. A. Hardware Dealer. Webber, B. G. CI rk First National Bank. Webster, I). S. Job teamster and dealer wood and lumber. Tailor. Woodbury, F. D. Printer. Wright, W. H. Dealer in Gloves. CONTOOCOOK. Bacon, John H. Mason. Barnes, Geo. A. Farmer. Barnard, Joseph Lumber Dealer and Farmer. Batchelder, Sarah Blaisdell, G. C. Blake, Charles Farmer. J. L. Physician. Farmer. Farmer. II. CROYDON. Austin, Hiram Barton, Fred Bartou, W. N. Physician. Cooper, Lemuel P. Farmer. Cutting. Alford Farmer. Davis, James W. Dodge, Frank Durkee, Ruel Farmer. Fletcher, Geo. K. Hall, Daniel R. Hall, Worthen Hurd, John Reed, Alonzo Farmer. Rowell, Emily F. Rowell, Eugene A. Ryder, Daniel Farmer. Warren, Mary E. DOVER. in Wheeler, Giles Architect. Wiggin, A. H. Periodical Dealer. Alfred Farmer. Richardson, Thomas B. School Teacher. Sleeper, N. D. Clergyman. Straw, G.J. R. R. Man. Taggart, J. L. Farmer. Tuttle, Jacob S. Farmer. Upton, Edson Wheelwright. Mechanic. Roby, Luther Woodman, H. D. Farmer. Nathaniel C. R. R. Shop. Orrin Railroad Man. Geo. W. J. Sash and blinds. Corliss, Elbridge. Carpenter. Currier, Amos II. Farmer. Curtice, G. A. Merchant. Cutler, Hiram. Farmer. Danforth, Chas. H. Farmer. Downs, John H. Carpenter. Dwinuells, Mrs. Carrie M Dwinnells, Warren P. Farmer. Fellows, H. A. Merchant. Flanders, R. P Merchant. Heath, J. A. Jeweler. Howard, Lewis Clergyman. Jackman, G. W. Farmer. Jones, Thomas B. Farmer. Kelley, Fred'k H. Merchant. Kempton, Warren Kit Manufacturer. Kimball, Hannah Libby Geo. A. Carpenter. McAlpine, Mrs. Hannah Farmer. Montgomery, Charles Carpenter. Montgomery, George Farmer. Morrill, Ebenezer F'armer. Morrill, Jacob M. Carpenter. Morrill, Jonathan M. Dyer. Pierce, Frank H. Attorney at Law. Pillsburv, Geo. A. Piesident First National Thayer, 651 Bedell, Joseph House painter, paints, oils, &c. Brigham, E. T. Photographer. and dealer in Brown, Thomas. Clergymau. Burrough, C. L. Book Binder. Canney, Enoch Blacksmith. Caswell, G. W. Job Team Chamberlain, Edw. B. Pressman at Star Office. Chamberlain, G. W. Attorney at Law. Cnapin, D. W. Dining Rooms, fruits and confectionery. Clarke, G. W. Star Office. Dame, Samuel II. Clerk. Durkan, John D. Wine Dealer. Brown, Rodney Burnham, E. T. Lumber Dealer. Burnham, J. F. Lumber Dealer. Burnham, J. M. Lumber Dealer. Davis D. W. Shoe Finisher. Drew, Isaac M. Grocer. Eglin, Adam Carriage Trimmer. Station Agent. Emmer.-on, Smith Burt, Hermon Chase, Cyrus F. F'arrar, 0. R. R. Man. W. Hoop Farron, Joseph Skirts, Laborer. Fancy Goods. Ac. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. 652 Folsum, G. L. Paints, Oil, Glass. Foote & Snell, Hardware Dealers. Ford, Daniel Georgia Ale and BeerManuf r. Foss, Everett 0. Insurance Agent. Foster George J. Democrat Office. Gray, H. Jeweler. Green Thomas I. Upholsterer and Furniture J. Dealer. G rover, F W. Fancy Goods. Guppy. Geo. Fox Dry Goods. Guppy. .James Blacksmith. Haley, Harrison Cash. Cocheco National Bank. Horse Shoers. Hall, W. T. & Son Ham, John R Physician. Hauscom, S. 0. Hayes. Samuel C. Shoe Mauuf'r. Physician. Hill, Levi G. Ilobbs, F. Attorney at Law. Hodgdon, Lyman Market. Home, Jas. A. Jeweler. Horsch, Carl, F. C. Physician. Horton, Chas. Book Binder. Jackson, .James II. Clerk. Libby,J. T. S. Publisher. Malvern, Lewis Clergyman. Mayor. McDonald, James Grocer. Mclsaac, John Carriage Manufacturer. Moulton ACate Stoves, Tin Ware, and Plumbing, Franklin Square. Murphy, Charles W. Dentist. Murray, Frank Saloon. Nealey, B. Frank Dry Goods, Page, Jerome B. Book and Job Printer. Pray, T. J. Quimby, W. Physician. Cigar Manufacturer. E. H. George R. Foster's Dem. Office. Rndlette, J. H. Carriage and Sleigh ManTr. Sanders, Arthur K. Clerk. Sawyer, F. A. & J. M'l'rs of Fancy Woolens. Sawyer. Thos. B. Attorney at Law. Smith. C. E. Kimball House. Smith, John A. New Eng and House. Spaulding, George B. Clergyman. Radcliff, Stackpole, P. A. Physician. Stewart, I. D. Agent F. Bap. Printing Estab. Tarr, W. H. Blacksmith. IV h, George W. Trader. Tasker, Charles W. Dentist. Thurston, James Clergyman. Webster, H. F. Clerk at C. H. Ricker's. Wendell, Daniel II. Gen'l Insurance Agent., corner Main and School streets. Wendell, G. W. Auctioneer and Commission Merchant, Wiggin, IJ. C. American House. Wyatt, Oliver Merchant. ENFIELD. Bradford, John Elder Church Family. Bryant, J. F. Merchant. Burnhani, Silas Farmer. Clark, D. W. Hotel Keeper. Colby, Thomas J. Farmer. Cox, A. A. Lumber Dealer. Cummings, D. M. Machinist Commings, Henry Elder North Family. Davis. D. L. Hosiery, etc. Manufacturer. Day. Ezra Farmer. Dodge, J. W. Hosiery, etc. Manufacturer. Emerson, A. S. Farmer. Foster, B. F. Farmer. Gates, Esther Guild, J. E Parmer. Huntley, W. G. Blacksmith. Huse, E. B. Hue, BE. Johnson, Johnson, M hi. ili E. II. Merchant. Wood Turner. H. J. W. Wool Broker. a i,, V. A. L. Physician. Nelson, J. M. Butcher. Farmer. Carpenter. Pillsbury, T. E. Plummer, A. P. Purmort, C. W. Job Printer. Seabriug, Mary Ann Shattuce, 0. V. Wheelwright. Smith. W. F. Farmer. Stanley, H. B. Jeweler. Stevens, Ann E. Stevens, John II. Farmer. Stevens, J. N. Butcher. Talbot, Leander U. S. Mail Carrier. Wells, E. Stone Cutter. White, Henry Farmer. Williams. S. Laborer. Wilson, Wm. Elder 2d Family. Worthen, C. S. Yeaton, Geo. H. Farmer. Optician. EPSOM. Ayer, D. C. Butcher. Baker, Rev. J. Clergyman. Bickford, A. P. Farmer. Bickloid, M. D. Lumber. Brown, Oliver Farmer. Brown, Samuel Farmer. Brown, Samuel, 2d Farmer. i, Geo. H. Shoemaker. Eastman, Lowell Carpenter. Evans, Andrew J. Farmer. Fowler, William Farmer. Knowles, D. M. Farmer. Knox, Henry Station Agent, S. V. R. R. Leigh ton, Z. Farmer. Martin, Samuel Farmer. Norris, Mrs. M. J. Page, S. T. Farmer. Robinson, J. F. Merchant. Silver, A. J. Merchant. Cnapma Stewart, Mrs. Mary A. Taylor, S. A. Physician. Tenuant. J. B. Trippe, Warren Farmer. Wells. H. 0. Farmer. Worth, G. R. Shoemaker. EXETER. Bachelder, N. T. Mason. Bar tie tt, Ezra Physician. Blake, A. P. Landlord. Brown, John B. Jr. Carpenter. Burleigh, Charles Florist. Caswell, John K. Chadwick, John Teacher. Conner, Alfred Iron Founder. Conner, C. G. Clerk of Court. Conner, William Farmer. Crockett. F. S. Trader. Crummett, S. K. Laborer. Cilley, B. L. Cutts, George S. Trailer. Dow, B. Boot and Shoe Dealer. Dow, George Farmer. Earl, George B. Trader. Elkins, J. P. Trader. Finn, John Laborer. Flood, John Laborer. Fogg, F. M. French, Sperry Teacher. Joshua Hardware. Oilman, John Farmer. Oilman, N. O. Farmer. Hayes, D. Frank Florist and Farmer. Hayes, John F. Carpenter. Hooper, N. Clergyman. James, Elisha Jr. Millwright. Keat, Henry Manufacturer. Kennard, T. L. Inventor and Pattern maker. Getcholl, Lamson, Asa B. Potter. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. Lane, Charles A. Mill Furnishing. Ward Carriage Trimmer. Lord, C. II. Paiuter. Lovering, J. M. Custom House, Boston. Mace, Daniel S. Farmer. Mallon, .1. M. Paiuter. Marseilles, Charles Pub. of News Letter. Merrill, A. & Sons Dealers in Wood. Moses, John F. Dealer in Wool and Shoe Leavitt, J. Linings. Odlin. Charles C. Physician. Odlin, J. W. Sheriff. O'Niel, Peter Laborer. Perkins, S. J. Farmer. Perry, W. G. Physician. Puriugton, J. T. Painter. Ranlet, Daniel W. Merchant. Shute, Nathaniel Smith, David Machinist. Smith, Geo. W. Carpenter. Smith, John L. Carpenter. Smith, J. R. Provision Dealer. Stearnes, Eben L. Teacher. Stickney, W. W. Lawyer. Street, George E. Clergyman. Towle, Levi G. Landlord. Young, Charles W. Carpenter. Wadleigh, John W. Farmer. Watson, Irving Jailor. Webster, Abby R. P. Weston, George W. Register of Deeds. Wetherell, George W. Carpenter. Wiggin, George W. Insurance Agent. FISHERVILLE. Amsden, Abby F. Amsden, Chas. H. Furniture Manufacturer. Bonney, H. Hotel. Brown, David A. Bookeeper. Brown, II. II. & Sons. Cotton Manufacturers. Brown, J. S. Cotton Manufacturer. Butler, N. Attorney at Law. Cary M. W. Milkman. Colburn, John A. Harness Maker. Gage, Isaac Saw Manufacturer. Gage, John C. Manufacturer of Lumber. Hall, L. K. Merchant. Hardy, Martha B. Hastings, J. F. Harness Maker. Holmes, J. S. Land Surveyor. Thomas Furniture. Jewett, W. M. R. Clergyman. Kimball. D. F. Igo, Lamprey, M. S. Photographer. Linnaham, John C. Grocer. Moore, Noyes, J. II. Machinist. S. G. Merchant. Trainer, P. II. Carpenter. Wilmar, Fred Miller. FRANCESTOWN. Barrett, Cyrus Wheelwright. Belcher, Lyman Bixhy, J. T. Desk Manufacturer. Bradford, P. B. Pres. First National Bank. Byxbv, D. P. Box Manufacturer. Campbell, II. F. Clergyman. Coehrau, R. J. Farmer. Colburn, E. W. Builder and Draftsman. " Colburn, J. L. Clerk. Dinsmore, S. M. Physician. Downs, Amasa Merchant Downs, George E. Trader. Downs, S. T. Merchant. Epps. Geo. T. Blacksmith. Hotel Keeper. II. Hardy. Luther Farmer. Manahan, Horace Miller. Patch, Hiram Fanner. Farnbam, W. 653 Pettee, George F. Farmer. Roper, E. P. Machinist. Scalding. II. W. Blacksmith. Vose, J. E. Prin. Francestown Academy. FRANKLIN. Adams, Belle Aikeu, Charles L. Aiken, F. II. Brad awls. Aiken, Walter Manufacturer. Avery, J. F. Barnard, Daniel Lawyer. Batchelder, C. P. Blodgett, Isaac N. Lawyer. Beau, S. 1». Benson, Samuel Burleigh, R. G. Merchant. Burleigh, Wallace Merchant. (.'alley, CO. Carleton, J. G. Blacksmith. Chase & Co. Merchants. Clark, Charles H. Daniel, F. II. Insurance Agent. Daniel, Warren F. Paper Manuf'r. Ilav.nport, L. D. Davis, 0. B. Webster House. Davis, R. M. Merchant. Dearborn, Annie L. Dimond, Moses G. Drake, G. W. Firth, James H. A. C. Fortier, Wm. J. Fit/., French, Oliver Gerrish, Milton Gilchrist, D. Merchant. Gile, A. A. Goodwin, M. B. Editor. Gorman, Cyrus Gunthier, Joseph Hall, W. S. Hancock, F. N. Hancock, Parker Heath, C. M. Jtulkins, Kelley, C. Ed John L. Keudrick, Stephen Kennedy, D. L. Kimball, Charles Kimball, Isaac B. Lewis. William Littlehale, Mrs. A. P. Lord, G. W. Lowell, Alonzo Mack, Rev. D. A. Marsh, James Marr, P. J. Mc Connel, Thomas Messer, Alonzo Neal, George Nesniith, Geo. W. Attorney at Law. Nichols, C. B. Nichols, George Page, Susie A. Pike, Austin F. Attorney at Prescott, Howard S. Richardson, Levi Sanborn. E. B. S. Sawyer, <".. W. Sawyer, Wesley Attorney at Law. Simoinls, J. VV. Teacher. Sleeper, L. B. Smith, D. F. Stearns, Silas C. Stone. Edwin C. Sturtevant, E. II. Sulloway, A. W. Woolen Sweet, Joseph Law. Hose Manufactory. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. 654 Taylor, John Cnrrier, Samuel Wadsworth, G. G. Dearborn, Win. R. Walker, Walter GILSUM. Austin, Wesley Beckwith, Henry Bill, Willard Bingham, S. W. C. Britton, B. H. Clark, Thomas T. & Sons Curthbert, Robert Collins, S. Dart, A. M. Gates, S. C. Hammon, A. S. Merrill, Abram Carpenter. Merrill, Jonathan Laborer. Nichols, Oliver Farmer. Phelps, John W. Stage Driver. Strachan, James G. Haywood, Allen Haywood, Geo. N. Haywood, Theron Hubbard, Albert Tsham, J. J. Isham, W. L. Laiselle, HANOVER. Allen. Ira B. Livery and Stage. Balch, A. N. Railroad Contractor. Mark Lang, John II. Benton. Charles Lapham, Edward W. C. Assistant Prof, of Classics. Carpenter. Carpenter, E. D. Tailor. Brown, Asa F. Minor, Francis C. Morrison, Elisha Nash, Eugene P. Newman, Geo. Nichols, K. Pierce, Hattie Carter, E. W. Restaurant Keeper. Clark, Win. A. jr. Jeweler. W Nancy Rawson, C. W. Porter, Cobb, Filian, Brown, Nathan T. W. Gove, J. P. Gunninson, John V. Hooper, John B. HARRISVILLE. Firm of William & Atwood, Wooden Ware Manufactory. Atwood, John E. Farmer. Maxhen, Stephen D. in, John 1 Messer, Alvin J. Farmer. Meager, John Farmer. Nelson, Hial Pay, Rev. Mr. Pike, Eliae W., Pike, Sullivan G. Rogers, Increase S. Rogers, James W. - Tandy, Samuel Tandy, William Trow, .buries M. Trow, Perkins GRANTHAM. Austin, E. F. Laborer in Saw Mill. E. Farmer. Bii8well, Oliver B. Farmer. Clark, John Lumber Dealer. Brown, Henry Colburn, Emma J. Silas Bemis, Charles A. Farwell, Henry J. Lowell, Geo. 0. McLaughlin, David Mc Laugh Laborer Miller, E. T. Farmer. Parker, H. E. Instructor. Rand, E. W. Furniture Dealer. Smith, Asa, D. Pres. of Dartmouth College. Smith, E. K. Farmer. Sherman, Frank A. Prof, of Mathematics. Tenney, R. A. Farmer. Whitcomb, P. H. Prop'tor Dartmouth Presa. Woodward, Laura E. Teacher. Cutts, Charles Henry George Hale B. W. Book seller. Maxham, A. E. Tinman. Boothe, Oliver Boothe, Sylvester Maxfii'ld, Merchant. Fletcher, Robert. Prof, of Civil Engineering. Frost, C. P. Prof, of Theory and Practice. GOSHEN. Lear, W. Carpenter. Prof, of Chemistry. Dudley, G. T. Expressman. Emerson, Charles L. Assist. Prof, of Natural Philosophy. Field, C. A. Insurance and Postmaster. T. Webster, Wilber Wilder, William Wood, Horace Wright, Daniel 0. S. Cummings, Ely Diinond, E. W. Rawson, G. B. Stevens, George A. Turner, Frank E. Webster, Frank D. Webster. K. D. Emery, Farmer. Blanfield, R. T. Mansfield. C. L. Mark, Clothes Pin Manufacturer. Farmer. Dunbar, L. D. Merchant. Eastman, W. H. Clergyman. Emmerson, Samuel, Farmer. Gault, John S. Farmer. Goss, Benjamin S. Farmer. Hall, A. Farmer. Hall, A. D. Hotel Keeper. Hastings, David S. Farmer. Hastings, Joseph Farmer. Hastings, Orren S Hastings, P. H. Hemphill, J. Farmer. Leavitt, Wm. B. Farmer. Teacher. Mechanic. Wooden Ware Manufr. Woolen Manufacturer. Harris, Milan Hazen, Francis M. Holbrook, Amos Clergyman. Morse, Bela Farmer. Newhall, C. Clergyman. Phillips, Washington Laborer. Prindy, Wm. H. Wool Sorter. Mechanic. Ruffle, James E. Smith, Aaron Farmer. Stratton, Francis Livery Stable. Symons, S. T. Wooden Ware ManufactniOT. Tarbox, George M. Farmer. Traxler, Geo. L. Mechanic. Tufts, Geo. F. Blacksmith. HENNIKER. Allen, W. n. Atwood, L. F. Mechanic. Book-keeper. Carpenter. Bacon, C. R. Baker, Miss Mary E. Barnes, Wm. B. Cattle Broker. Brown, Thomas Farmer. �655 NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. Brown, S. A. Tanner. Burtt, Milan Mechanic. Bui tt & Sleeper, Harness Makers. Codnian, George B. Painter. Blacksmith. Campbell, Harris Campbell, Harris W. Carter, LI. C. Paper Manufacturer. Carter, Harrison Farmer. Maker. Cate, D. S. N. P. P^'per Cbaudler, Charles U. Mechanic. Wm. Blacksmith. Chandler, Chase, John Farmer. Clark, Mrs. M. J. Cogswell, L. W. Farmer. J. C. Cashier of National Bank. Carr, Nathan Alonzo Carter, Collins, D. S. Clothes Pin Manufacturer. Campbell, Conn, Freeman Blacksmith. Cook, George W. Physician. Crooker, A. J. Currier. Crooker, Q. Currier. Cogswell, Warren S. Blacksmith. Cogswell, Washington Farmer. Cogswell, Wm. E. Tinman. Colby, Eri Farmer. Colby, Frank E. Farmer. Colby, James M. Farmer. Colby, Thomas E. Farmer. Conner, Alex. W. Farmer. Connor, John K . Cutting, Daniel French, J. Q. A. Goodell. John Wm. Manufacturer. Dow, George W. S. Kit '" _ Eastman Miss Susan C. i vc 1 ier Co. Emerson, H. A. Agent of C. V. Paper - ' 15. F'oley, Farmer. Courser, Charles H. Millwright. Davis, Wm. D. Dodge, R. T. Farmer. lr Farmer, George H. Farmer. Favour, Andrew D. Farmer. Farrar, George H. Merchant. Flanders, A. R. Carpenter. Flanders, Wm. 0. Farmer. Physician. Physician. Farmer. Gould, Grimes, Sarah C. Lane & Co. Grain Dealers. Hale, Hastings, S. D. Carriage Maker. Wood Turner. Hill, Cumiugs Mechanic. Hill, Gilbert P. Hi.ls, John M.W. Wood Turner. Hmes, L. D. Proprietor of St. Charles Hotel. B. Currier. Uuyt.Moses M. wooden Gage, John Dry Measures and Gage, Perley, R. Mechanic. Paper Maker. J. Gilchrist, J. Glover, Miss Mary D. Goss, Miss H. C. Gove, Frederick C. Farmer. Gove, Miss Rebecca Paper Maker. Guttersun, John Gutterson, Wm. W. Hackett, G. H. Physician. Howe, Miss Belle Teacher. Jameson, John W. Farmer. ware. • Ladd, J. B. P. Shoemaker. Maker. Livingston, Charles E. Paper Mc Alphine, C. H. Meat Dealer. V. Paper Co. Foreman C. Mc Gown. John A. Morrill, Harrison Farmer. Morgan, A. E. Shoe Peg Maker. Morrison, Mrs. Jane J. Newton, John A. Farmer. Newton, Nahum Farmer. Patten, Squire M. Farmer. Patterson, Alonzo & Son Farmer. Peabody, L. W. Physician. Poor, George M. Farmer. Preston, George C. Merchant. Putney, Daniel Mechanic. Ray, John C. Farmer. Kenton, J. B. Shoe Manufacturer. Farmer. Rice, II. A. Rice, Robert D. Farmer. Ripley, H. N. Shoemaker. Robbins, D. K. Carpenter. Repairer. Sargent, Walter Clock Smith, Mrs. L. B. Smith, Watson W. Clergyman. Waldron, II. Frances Watkins, Eli P. Paper Maker. Webster, Jesse Merchant Tailor. Whitcomb, Mrs. Annie Whitman, Mrs. C. M. «..«_* Manufacturer. Whitney, Frederick. Coffin Wilson, 0. E. Mary Dudley, Samuel S. Clergyman. Button & Morse, Merchants. Eaton, Jubal II. Blacksmith. Faton, L. S. Merchant Tailor. Mechanic. Farrah, Walter J. Sawyer and Farmer. HILLSBOROUGH. Abbott, 0. Butcher. Bowers, S. 0. Dentist. Bragdon, John Clergyman. Tannery. Brown, Gil as E. Foreman of Humphrey Jacknian, Watchman. Jackman, Ira W. Jackson, Noah Lovering, R. E. Livery Stable. Lumber Dealer. Bedstead Manufacturer Charles F. Photographer. Farmer. Melleu, Seth Mannahan, W. U. Mc Clary. Merrill, William Farmer. Newman, D. W. C. Tin- ware, etc. Merchant. Newman, James Printer. Patten, Geo. C. Civil Engineer. Peaslee, G. D. Sock Maker Peaslee, Nathan B. Mechanic. Pike, Geo. A. Farmer. Prescott, L. W. Clergyman. Osburn, J. G. Putney, Lewis Quin, C. II. Mechanic. Ring, Levi C. Tanner. Robbins, CD. Farmer. Geo. F. Blacksmith. Balttuarsh, Sargent, Orlando Teamster. Sargent, Wm. Editor. Smith, John B. Manufacturer. Taylor, C. W. Farmer. Tutherly, Rufus Upton, B. F. Harness Maker. Vickery, D. L. Webber Brooks K. Attorney at Law. Wl.ittaker, Henry P. Tanner. Whitteuiore, Wm. B. Furniture. Wilkins, Edgar M. Currier. Wilkins, Isaac F. Wilson, Erastus Lumber Dealer. Wyman, S. Dow Young, Alvin H. Farmer. Tanner. HINSDALE. Ami don, C. J. Barrows, W. S. Bishop, Edward Davis, A. B. Dunham, Ira Fales, Lemuel Fiske, F. D. Latham, Henry Newhall & Stebens Pratt, L. E. Robinson, N. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. 656 Babin, T. Greeley, D. W. Huntor, Sanderson, D. K. Thayer, E. G. M. J. Smith, D. 0. Smith, N. Thomas, G. \Vatson, C. C. Wellington, G. P. Webster, Kimball Woods, G. S. Wilder, G.S.. Worden, E. & N. JEFFERSON. HOOKSETT. Catlin, Buswell, 0. B. Colby, G. A Converse, A. H. Davis, W. M. Gage, H. P. Goodnough, Lafayette Guild, II. II. Head, Natt Head, Samuel, 2d Head, W. F. Abbott, L. Blood, G. Burnes, R. Hosiery Mill. Pressman. Constantine, W. A. Cotton, W. P. Edgerly, Florence. Hotel. Everett, George H. Wil lard Holt, Frank P. Paper Box Maker. A. Justice S. J. Court. Hibbard, E. Hamlin, Laird, James. B. J. Lovejoy, A. R. Nichols, E. Spaulding, S. Hunkins, J. S. Lamphrey, Wm. H. Libbey Frank F M. Prescott, D. Worcester, J. N. Worcester, T. G. HOPKINTON. Barnard, John Farmer. Brown, Ellen K. Chandler. Alfred N. Farmer. Chase, Ambros Farmer. Law. Chase, Hon. Horace Attorney at Choat, Horace L. Farmer. MelTin Painter. Colby, Connor, Isaac K. Carpenter. Connor, James M. Farmer. Currier, John Farmer. Dauforth, Enoch, Oakland, Cal. Farmar. Dorr, Kl 'ii Flanders, Parker M. Farmer. Goodrich. Geo. K. Farmer. Gould, Charles Farmer. Green, Herman W. Attorney at Law. Hawthorne, C. G. Attorney at Law. Jones, John F. Farmer. Kimball, Rich M. rge E. i Farmer. Farmer. Lord, Thomas Farmer. Page, John W. Farmer. Page. S. S. Farmer. Putnev, Ira A. Farmer. Eowell, Isaac Farmer. Sceevens, Eugene P. Farmer. Snyder, A. Clergyman. Spencer, Elijah Farmer. Tewksbury, Henry R. Carpenter Whittemore, Win. B. Farmer. Young, John K. Clergyman. HUDSON. Wm. Andrews, Belknap, A. J. Holler, W. H. S. W. Dm ant, G.W. Emery, Hosiery. Frank E. John T. Lewis F. Eastman, Clarence Farley, J. Clyde, Bu<iel, Busiel, Busiel, Dallison, George Cameron, H. G. ] Blacksmith. B. Busiel, C. A. HOLLIS. E. Crawford, Charles Farmer. Houses. Crawford, E. A. Farm and Mountain Gray, William Farmer. Mason, A. F. Trader. Moulton, L. B. Clergyman. Palmer, L. H. Farmer. Pottle, J. H. Farmer. Thayer, T. S. Mechanic. Ames, G. J. G. Otterson, H. B. Towle, F. C. Woods, Farmer. Andrew LACONIA VILLAGE. Homey, John Hussey, Mountain House. Beadell, F. J. Bonney, Horace J. H. Carpenter. S. Randall, Frank C. Smith, Fannie C. Slowe, J. S. True, Noah P. Physician. ««„„-,Vaughan, 0. A. J. Editor Laconia Democrat, Waring, John J. Watson, David Webster, George M. Weeks, Hazen Whipple, Thomas Attorney at Law. Young, S. E. LANCASTER. Benton, Jacob Attorney at Law. Burns, William Attorney at Law. Harness maker. Calley, Fred C. Coos Rep. Association, Publishers. Crawford. J. G. Attorney at Law. Emerson & Hartshorn Publishers. Evans, A. G. Grocer. Evans, Samuel G. Merchant. Mechanic. Field, John E. Law. Fletcher, Hiram H. Attorney at Gray, H. Drawer. C. B. Clerk of Court. Jordan, Kent, Col. II. 0. Attorney at Law. Justice S. J. Court. S. Marshall, A.J. Carriage Maker. Ossian Attorney at Law. Bay, Smith, J. A. Merchant. Snaulding, John W. Postmaster. Ladd W. Attorney at Law. B. F. Wilson, Willie B. Mechanic. Whidden, LEMPSTER. Allen. Lewis B. Beckwith, Wm. P. Bruce, Timothy Bruce, William F. Carey, Edward 0. Carey, F. C. Cheney, S. H. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. 657 Clark, D. Cragin, Edward A. Dickey, J. H. Bradley, T. R. V. Furniture. Harnesses, Carriages and Finley, B. C. Gordon, B. N. Hurd, Stephen Brigham £ Pratt Bakers. Brown, W. W. Physician. Burnham, J. E. Attorney at Law. Kempt, John D. Campbell, Z. F. Keys, Brothers Kingsley, K. A Noyes, Albert Page, Oliver E. Parker, A. J. Parker, Hiram Perley, A. F. Perry, Mrs. L. A. Casbin, John II. Catherdy, N. H. Branch. Edward Trunks. Druggist. Ales, Liquors and Wines. Carpenter and Builder. Chadwick, H. M. Retail Liquor Dealer. Cheney, P. C. Paper Manufacturer. Chevilliar, J. Aug. Catholic l'astor. W. F. Dentist. Exchange Billiard Hall. Clark, Joseph B. Attorney at Law. Clark, Moses C. Clark's Pat. Horse Shoes. Coburn, E. K. Books and Stationery. Colby & Pressey. Physicians. Guilds, Cliubbuck, H. T. Porter, George S. Roundy, R. S. Sabine, William C. Smith, Alvah Stearns, John M. Towne, Geo. W. Walker. Henry Way, William E. Wells, George F. Corey, William Cumuer & LITTLETON. Wm. Merchant. Bingham, Harry Attorney at Law. Cheney, Charles Y. Bellows, Ela, Curtis Hodgman, F. F. Druggist. Gordon, A. H. Gould, Henry T. Book-keeper. Gould. P. R. Postmaster. Lovejoy. A. H. Painter. Lovejoy, Geo. E. Merchant. Messer, John Shoe Manulacturer. Miller, Mrs. Moffat, James Shoe Manufacturer. Oavrand, S. Restaurant. Parker, Luther Farmer. Richardson, James Lumber Dealer Sawyer, Eli D. Hop Dealer. Sanger, T. E. Physician. Shute, Sewell Blacksmith. Sinclair, Lumber John G. Dealer. Smith, Richard Stevens, W. H. Tarbell, C. D. Manufacturer. Wheeler, Dennis Wilkins, Dixie House Painter. LOUDON. Ordway, G. F. Farmer. LYME. W. Farmer. Baker, F. Butler, E. P. Clergyman. Dike, Henry Farmer. Franklin, H. 0. Farmer Gilbert, G. F. Clerk in Store. Kent, John S. Proprietor of Hotel. Palmer, F. B. Mechanic. Webster, M. K. Merchant. Weed, B. M. Farmer. Wells, James M. Farmer. Willmot, M. I. Farmer. MANCHESTER. Adams, Phineas Manufacturer. Alden & Flanders Civil Engineers. Groceries and Provisions. Back, W. E. Teacher. Baldwin & Batchelder Pianos & Organs. Alton, H. H. Baldwin, James & 0. Bobbins and Shuttles. Bartlett C. II. Lawyer. Groceries and Provisions. Attorney at Law. Bean & Mathews Bell, S. N. Carpenter. Blodgett. N. C. Boutell, Geo. E. Hotel. Needle Manufacturer. Merchant Tailors. Wheelwright. Co. Currier, B. Crosby, Josiah Physician. Custer, E. Physician. Devine, P. A. Undertaker. Diguam, W. Mus.cian. Dodge, Geo. W. Boots and Shoes. Dufrain, L. N. Pump Manufacturer. Eager, John Q. A. Grocer. Eager & Robinson. Grocers. Edgerly, M. V. B. Life Insurance. Emerson, D. B. Retail Liquor Dealer. Eventt, J. S. Eating House. Everett, W. G. Insurauce Agent. Fabay, Patrick Ales, Wines &c. Stoves, Furnaces and Fairbanks & Folsom Ranges. Fairbanks & Patten Deputy Sheriff. Fellows, J. W. Attorney at Law. Ferguson, John Physician. Flanders, P. C. Provision Dealer. Ford, John F. Plumber. Insurance Agent and French, George A. Adjuster. French, Henry Contractor and Builder. Gaskell, G. A. Principal of Business College. Gray, Frank L. Manufacturer of Soda Water. Haddock, F. Shoe Manufacturer. Harrington, E. W. City National Bank. Hawkins, A. S. Cigar Dealer. Haves, Fred jr. Druggist. Hayes, John Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Hersey, Geo. E. Physician, inland. Frank Attorney at Law. Hill, Hiram Dentist. Holbrook, Geo. Carpenter and Builder. Holmes, W. F. Flour and Grain Dealer. Book Binder, Blank Book Hoyt, Geo. C Manufacturer and Paper Ruler. Hubbard, Geo. H. Cigar Manufacturer. Livery and Hack Stable. James, S. S. Edward Clothing. Cigars and Tobacco. C. Kimball, Jesse Shirt Manufacturer. V. B. Carpenter and Kinney, M. Kenneily, Kennedy, E. Lumber Dealer. Granite Workers. Lane, A. J. Real Estate and Biz. Agent. Steam, Gas, and Water Lane, Thomas A. Lampson & Marden Pipe. Wm. Attorney at Law, 3 copies. Livingston, C. F. Printer. Locke, & Demmick W. I. Goods Ac. Lodge, Joseph Manufr of Dress Goods. Lord, Samuel D. Attorney at Law. Mahoney, D. I. Book Keeper. Mallard, Albert & Son Grocers. Mc Donald & Cady Boots and Shoes. Little, Mellendv, Hamilton Undertaker. Merriam, Geo. W. Blacksmith. �658 NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. Meeser, Octavus L. Groceries and Provisions. Miller, R. M. Provisions and Fish. Mitchell, James jr. Boots and Shoes. Monette Brothers, Groceries and Provisions. Mooar, J. W. Physician. Moore, John Watches and Jewelry. Morrison, Henry Blacksmith. Murray, Attorney at Law. P. J. Newell, J. P. 0' Brian, J. Catholic Pastor. O'Connor, C. A. Attorney at Law. Olzendam, A. P. Hosiery Manufacturer. Page, B. F. Parmley, J. H. Dentist. Par-ions, W. S. Phvsician. Patten, W. R. Attorney at Law. Perkins, £. W. Confectiuner. Perkins, M. H. Granite Billiard Hall. Perry, A. F. Druggist. Pettee, Horace Flour, Grain. Lime & Cement. Phiibrick, A. Harness Manufacturer. Pickering, J. W. C. Clothier. Pike, J. Clergyman. Piper, B. H. Spokes and Handles. Prout, M. Ale, Wine, and Cigars. Raymond, N. H. Stave Manufacturer. Reynolds, H. C. Manufacturer. Roby, W. K. Oysters. Rowell, N. L. Clergyman. Scott, James B. Cigar Manufacturer and Dealer in Tobacco. Shelter & Lewis Boot & Shoe Dealers. Smith, Isaac VV. Justice of Supreme Court. Smyth, Frederick Merrimack River Bank. Spear, Justin Deputy Sheriff. William Baker. Starr, Stearns, J. E. Civil Engineer. Stevens, J. L. Postmaster. Straw, E. A. Governor of the State. Sullivan Bros. Stoves, Ranges and Furnaces Sulloway, C. A. Attorney at Law. Tanswell, G. II. Dry Goods Tebbetts, G. W. 0. Druggist. Tewksbuiy Bros. Book-sellers. Thompson, H. M. Ag't M. P. Works Tucker, W. J. Clergyman. II. B. Dealer 'in Nuts. Upton, Samuel Attorney at Law. Van e, Geo. R. Stove Dealer. Varney, D. B. Coppersmith & Brass Founder. Wattsou & Homes Flour and Grain, WholeTwist, sale. Weeks. Geo. W. Boots & Shoes. West, John Physician. W' v> ston. James A. hituey, Mayor and Civil Engineer. Music & Musical Instruments. I. S. MARLOW. Baker, F. W. Conn, Freeman Downing, Albert S. Downing, Daniel Geer, Edward R. Honey, H. E. Hnntley, E. G. Jones. John Q. Joslin, Andrew T. Morrison, Geo. T. Nason, (ieo. A. MERRIMACK. Bnrtlett, M. Doloff, S. S. Eaton, W. S. Ela, B. Ferguson, Hubbard, Kitten-.) J. W. Russell, G. Wilkins, J. G. MILFORD. Averill, C. S. |.; W, Attorney at law. Barnard, H. L. Hotel. Blanchard, J. M. Printer. Burnham, D. S. Merchant. Emerson, L. B. Manuf r Extension Tables. Foster, B. F. Photographer. Fuller, Andrew L. G. F. Manufr. Gilson, A. A. Miller. Goss, Samuel Gray, J. E. Extension Table Manufacturer Gutterson, E. F. Grocer. Hatch, C. G. Livery Stable. Heald, David Furniture Mannfacturcr. Kaley, T. Manufacturer of Tidy Yarn. Kuowlton, Win. Manufacturer. Lancaster, H. K. Grocer. Lewis, James Tanner. Moulton, J. B. Tanner. Powers, John A. Tinner. Rich, John L. Robinson, A. H. Merchant. Saw.ver, F. T. Cash. First Nat. Bank. Towne, Wm. B. Pres. First Nat. Bank. Tuttle. Charles B. Merchant. Wadleigh, B. Attorney at Law. Wac Heigh, George Attorney at Law, Worcester, G. A. Student. NASHUA. Andrews, Abner Andrews, G. F. A ndrews, J. F. Bailey, J. F. Barker, Barrett, J. N. Wm. A. Beard, Albert Black, J. S. Blunt, J. G. Blown, E. P. Brown, W. 0. Bui k. N. W. Case, Levi, Chandler, S. D. Cbeever, W. H. Clark, Betsey C. Collins. A. S. Cook, W. H. Coygin & Farley. Craige, J. H. Crombie. D. D. Critchet, C. E. Currier, G. W. Dane, H. F. Dauforth, C. P. Dearborn, C. V. Deveron, J. A. Dodge, Oliver. Dodge, Sabra 0. Downs, Lovicy A. Dunlap, A. H. Eaton & Aver Eaton, II. H. Emerson, S. D. Evars, C. G. A. Farwell, L. Fields, C. L. ,.. Kitteredge, J. Lund, D. McWilkins, A. Parker, L. W. Parker, Thos. Parkhurst, E. P. Reed, J. L. II. Fisk, David B. Fletcher, Benjamin Fletcher, Claru A. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. Fletcher. J. M. Foster, N. A. S. W. W. A. French, Fuller, Gage, C. P. Gale, E. B. Gordon, A. C. Greenwood, H. E. Greenwood, N. Gregg & Son Doors, Sash and Blinds. Hardy, G. Hastings, G. Healey, R. H. Hills, A. M. Holt, Henry. Hosford J. K. Hubbard, S. P. Hyde, J. W. Jaqueth, J. E. Kelsea, C. Kendrick, B. F. Kimball. J. G. Knowlton, A. B. Maloon, C. L. Marshall, D. R. Mclntire, E. P. McKeen, Frank A. McKeen, A. McMillin, W. H. McQuestion, Charles R. McQuestion, E. F. McQuestion, George M. Mellendy, H. D. Monroe, F. Moore, G. W. Moore, 0. C. H S. Morris, G. E. Murray, 0. D. Oi er, C. P. Otis, D. A. Parkinson, H. James L. Perkins. W. N. Peirce, Philbrick, H. A. Powers, A. S. Proctor, H. 0. Public, Library, Putnam, B. Ramsdell, Geo. A. Reed, A. G. Russell, E. S. Reed, John Reed, Williard 0. R. R. Conductor ,B. L. N. R. R. Roby, C. J. Roby, L. A. Sanders, A. H. Sargent, A. Shattuck, C. W. Shipley, C. Spaulding, E. Spaulding, J. A. Spaulding, S. Squires, W. H. Stearns, A. J. Stevens, D. Sullivan, D. Swallow, S. Thomas, H. Tilton, Wood, T. H. Woodward, Q. A. Worcester, K. F. Worcester, Samuel Godfrey, Alfred Goodale, John H. Mordotgh, 659 Whitemarsh, J. F. Whittemore, B. B. John Tolles, C. F. Tolles, C. F. TJnderhill, G. A. Wellman. S. K. Weston, W. S. Wheeler, H. B. NEW-HAMPTON. , Dustin, S. Evans, Geo. C. Student Fiske, E. Clergyman. Gordon, Miss Abby A. Gordon, James Gordon, Wm. P. Carriage Maker Healey, Miss Carrie M. Merrow, M. H. Meservey, A. B. Prin. of Institute. Piper, J. S. Prescott, E. A. Clergyman. Prescott, John F. Farmer. Rich, W. E. C. Teacher. Wallace, Joseph C. Mason. NEW-IPSWICH. Bailey, William Burton, George T. Clark, Peter H. Clark's Hotel. Farwe'l, Daniel Farwell, Russell Fox, George Heywood. S. B. Perry, J. P. Preston, Will A. Thayer, S. A. Townsend, A. N. Wheeler, Charles Whitney, C. A. Wilson, C. F. NEW LONDON. Abbott, T. B. & Son Warren Bickford, Cloui;u, J. Lumber Dealers. Mechanic. Farmer. Merchant. E Burpee, P. Burpee, J. H. M. S. V. S. Mail Cooper, Solon Agent Farmer. Currier, H. J. Artist. Dickey, R. Scythe Welder. S. Elkins, J. S. Farmer. Everett, C. A. Fiske, M. H. Teacher. Fletcher, Rev. S. C. ClergymanHerrick, Geo. W. Howe, Clergyman. S. Jones, Edwin A. Tanner and Cnrrier. Knight, Ephraim Teacher. Littlefield, Loverin, Seth A. E. Farmer. Trader. McCutchin8, Luther Farmer. Messer, Curtis Farmer. Phillips, Lewis Clergyman. Phillips, C. C. Scythe Manufacturers— ") Folson, C. E. SSuccessors to Phillips, Greenwood, N. T. J Messer & Colby, Pingry, N. D. Farmer. Merchant. Merchant. Seamans, H. W. Jeweler. Smith, E.G. Mechanic. Smith, Elhaman Scythe Finisher. Russell, 0. K. Sargent. C. S. Swett, S. B. Todd, Henry M. Currier. Warren, L. E. Pres. of Institute. Whitcomb, Ruel Williams, E. V. Currier. Williams, Roger Mechanic. Woodward, George Merchant. NEW-MARKET. Bennett, Edwin Stoves and Hardware. Bickford, John F. Carpenter. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. 660 Cutter with B. F. Haley. J. W. Burke, L. Physician. Caswell, A. B. Second Hand in Mill. Cleighton, S. E. W. Davis, Wm. Henry Pedler. Dennett, Benjamin F. Tailor. DeMerritt, J. F. Overseer in Cloth-room. • Doe, C. V. Merchant Tailor. Doeg, I. W. Machinist. Maker. Eastman, J. D. Carriage Edgerly, J. B. Mechanic. Elkins, J. L. Physician. Folsom, Lewis B. Munufr and Dealer in Con- Brown, and retail. Butcher and Grocer. fectionery, wholesale Gerry, Warren Green, Samuel H. Physician. Haines, Albert J. Machinist. Haley, S. A. National Bank. Machinist. Hall, D. C. Hall, Gilman Grocer. Hall, Lafayette Ham, John F., Jr. Butcher. Hanson, Hanson. J. J. L. F. Grocer. Physician. Hodgedon, John R. House Painter. Haskell, H. B. Mechanic. Hurd, Fred W. Kitteredge, G. Physician. Leavitt, George K. Grocer. Leavitt, N. H. Dealer in Horses, Carriages and Sleighs. Madox, G. T. Tailor, with B. F. Haley. Mathews, Jr. Benj. Grocer. Mc Neil, G. W. Tailor, with B. F. Haley. Mc Pherson, L. T. Foremaa in Doe's shop. Moses, C. C. P. Noyes, Fred W. Pike, Fred F. Pinder, James S. Farmer. Pinkham & Wingate, Publishers. Richardson, Edward Grocer. Roach, W. S. Foreman, with B. F. Haley. Savage. H. F. Scott, 0. W. Mechanic. Clergyman. Shackford, E. B. Shackfunl, W. A. Police Justice. Small, Wm. B. Attorney at Law Smart, Charles H. Granite worker. Smart, George K. Grocer. Smith, Almun P. Farmer. Smith, Charles H. Lawyer. Smith, N. C. Expressman from Newmarket to Boston. Stackpole, F. E. Manuf'r of xxx Laundry and Btott, J. D. Chemical Soap. Tuttle, Thomas Blacksmith. Waterson, A. J. Mechanic. White, Isaac C. Clergyman. Wiggin, A. D. Dry Gouds. Wiggin, J. W. Stable Keeper. Millinery and Fancy Wood, Mrs. M. A. Goods. Young, Jere NEWPORT. Abbott, Oilman P. Jobber. Allen, 15. H. Carpenter. Averill, H. A. Hotel Keeper. Badger, II. W. Carpenter. Bailey, L. D. Tailor. Barney, Ahira Track Layer. Bartlett, Nettie L. Teacher. Barton, Wm. II. Jack Spinner. Blake, Jonathan Stone Cutter. Bowers. S. L. Lawyer. Brett, M. L. Mechanic. Brown, Geo. R. Lawyer. Brown, J. H. Hotel Keeper. I Burke, Edmund Lawyer. Burke, M. W. Merchant. Call, Hial Farmer. Carr, David H. Farmer. Chuudler, Ira F. Lumber Dealer. Chase, Ashley A. Carder. Chase, A. B. Clerk. Chase, E. S. & Son Claggett, Rufus P. Shoe Dealers. Sheriff. Manufacturer. Coffin, P. S. Manufacturer. Coffin, Silas C. Comstock, Geo. H. Farmer. Converse, E. C. Merchant. Crain, Harvey B. Farmer. Currier, D. M. Physician. Cutts, Lorenzo L. Farmer. Dame, A. M. Farmer. Dame, Geo. E. Farmer. Darling, Wm. W. Physician. Dewey, Wm. H. Farmer. Handle Maker. F. Dow, W. A. Carpenter. Dow, Wallace, L. Contractor and Builder. Dodge, L. Merchant. Emerson, Jonathan jr. Blacksmith. Emery, S. A. Farmer. Evans, Randall Farmer. Fairbanks, Geo. H. Merchant. Edes, Geo. 0. Fairbanks, John E. Flet< her, Charles F. Forsaith, Stone Cutter. Farmer. Edward Gardner, P. K. Farmer. George, J. E. Farmer. Gordon, James M. Farmer. Gould, A. J. Farmer. Gove, Arlan M. Farmer. Gregg, R. M. Harness Maker. Hall, R. H. Farmer. Hayes, Henry H. Printer. Heath, B. C. Carriage Maker. Heath, G. A. Painter. Hitchcock, A. V. Cloths A Custom Clothing. Uobbs, John 0. Merchant Tailor. Howard, A. D. Civil Engineer. Howard, Charles C. Laborer. Howe, A. P. Farmer. Howlett, Moses S. Carpenter. Hubbell, Wm. W. Furniture Dealer. Huutoon, R. Merchant. Hurd, Bela Farmer. Hurd, S. H. Stone Cutter. Ingram, H. M. Jack Spinner. Jencks, H. A. Farmer. Jennings, G. E. Farmer. Kelley, J. C. Druggist & Bookseller. Kempton, Elisha M. Register of Deeds. Kenersou, J. M. Hosiery Manufacturer. King, W. W. Lumber Dealer. Lamb, A. Farmer. Leavitt, II. C. Clergyman. Lewis, F. W. Cashier 1st Nat. Bank. Moody, S. U. Farmer. Newton, D. A. Farmer. Nuurse, Geo. W. Postmaster. Page, Nathaniel 0. Rake Manufacturer. Parker, Dexter Farmer. » Patch, Daniel F. Shoe Dealer. Perry, Wm. II. Pollard, Granville Harness Powers, E. Farmer. and Trunk Dealec Reed, Erastus Farmer. Richards, Dexter Flannel Manufacturer. Richardson, H. Farmer. Rounsevel, Lyman Tanner. Sanborn, Thomas Physician. Sett. (i. R. W. Clergyman. Scribner, John Manufacturer. Severance, Daniel Stone Cutter. Shackett, Frank Laborer. �NAMES OE SUBSCRIBERS. Sibley, Ezra T. Scythe Manufacturer. Sibley, Paul Farmer. Silsby, Charles A. Farmer. Staniels, Hiram Farmer. Straw, Orra C. Jack Spinner. Swett, J. L. Physician. Thompson, R. H. Farmer. Richardson, Edward Shoe Workman. Sherman, C. W. Merchaut. Smith, C. C. Shoe Workman. Swain, J. J. Shoe Workman. Tasker, Ezra Farmer. Towle, BeDJamin F. Shoe Workman. Towle, S. N. Shoe Workman. Tilton, John P. Weaver. Tilton, R. W, Farmer. Lawyer. Waldron, Geo. H. Tinsmith. Walling, C. E. Stone Cutter. Wellcome, A. P. Lumber and Farmer. Wheeler, Edmund Mechanic. Whipple, Orsamus Farmer. Whitney, George F. Farmer. Whitney, 0. Farmer. Whittier, M. L. Carpenter. Wilcox, J. E. Farmer. Wilkins E. R. Clergyman. Wilmarth, George E. Auctioneer and Farmer. Wait, A. S. NORTHFIELD* Blake, C. C. Cate, Asa P. Judge of Probate. Cate, Miss Mary E. Chase, Francis R. Attorney at Law. Coffran, Benjamin. Corliss, Geo. W. Cross, Daniel J. Cross, 0. L. Dearborn, Miss Laura R, Dow, Sumner A. Downing, E«lgar O. Forrest, James N. Glines, Mrs. Annie L. Glines, Edward R. Glines, Westerly M. Gould, C. R. Haines, Benjamin Haines, Samuel Healy, Isaac H. Eenniston, Alpheus Kenniston, Fred Kenniston, John i Knowle-, Westerly Lambert, S. H. Langee, Oilman Payson, Miss Sarah T. Plummer, A. F. Plummer, W. H. Rand, J. D. Riley, George M. Roberts, John Robertson, C. H. Slader, Mrs. Elizabeth D. Smith, W. H. Stevens, Francis Watson, John P. Weeks, Geo. W. Wyatt, Otis C. Yeaton, John B. N0RTHW00D. Brown, E. C. Proprietor Harvey House. Bryant, Ella M. Dow, Eben C. Farmer. Durgin, W. M. Shoe Freighter. Clark, B. W. Shoe Workman. Cogswell, E. C. Clergyman. Edmond, W. H. Farmer. Emerson, D. G. Shoe Workman. Greenleaf, A. M. Shoe Workman. Farmer. Merchant. Farmer. Mead, John G. Merchant. Miller, Henry Shoe Workman. Perry, C. M. Blacksmith. Pillsbury, A. J. Shoe Manufacturer. James, S. S. Lancaster, J. P. Lbcke, James C. 661 PEMBROKE AND SUNCOOK. Abbott, Richard L. Alexander, Enoch Appleton, George P. Austin, David Cilley, Charles W. George P. Coffrin, Corbin, J. M. Dodge, S. Edgerly, Calvin E. George Daniel J. Hildreth, Dr. C. F. P. Jewell, D. L. Jones, D. S. Knox, S. W. Larabee, G. H. Morse, Charles P. Moulton, C. 0. Noyes, N. R. Osgood, A. L. Osgood. A. N. Paine, R. H. Rowe, A. J. Sanborn, John W. Sargent, Warren Simpson, George N. Sullivan, John H. Truesdell, E. E. Vose, G. S. Walker, Isaac White, Rev. L. Whitemore, A. Woods, F. N. PETERBOROUGH. Ames, Albert A. Butcher. Ames, George W. Harness Maker. Ames, J. M. Mechanic. Ames, Timothy K. Oldest Sheriff in N. H. Bashaw, Charles Harness Maker. Batchelder, F. S. Boarding Master. A. F. Clergyman. Beckwith, Thomas L. Overseer. Blair, George W. Cotton Spinner. Blair, James P. Briggs, Joshua Piano Stool Manufr. Bruce, Charles C. B ixter. Chase, W. D. Physician. Cheever, M. V. Billiard Hall. Collins, J. M. Farmer. Cragin, John Farmer. Cross, Levi Cotton Manufr. Culter, Daniel B. Physician. Physician. Cutler, John H. Dadman, Wm. E. Boot Maker. Dodge, Edward B. Lumber, and Contractor. Dustin, George Clergyman. Eaton, Nathan T. Meat and Provision Dealer. Farmer, Charles W. Farnum & Printers. Scott, Machinist. Felt, G. P. Carpenter. Felt, Jonathan Carpenter. Field, Henry Fisher, J. Merchant. Fletcher, E. A. Painter. Fletcher, George A. Butcher. Forbush, Nathan C. Frost, Albert Undertaker. Fuller, A. Stoves and tin ware. Gorman, John Lumber and Wool Gould, D. W. Clerk. Hamilton, George A. Dealer. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. 662 Hatch, R. B. Hill, E. B. Lawyer. Cotton Manufacturer. Holt, Lorenzo Farmer. Holt, Lorenzo Carriage Painter and Trimmer. Howe, Truss Manufacturer. E. Hunt, Norton Jaquith, Cliarles E. Manuf'r and Builder. Kimball, A. H. Wool Carder, Cloth Dresser and Dyer. Langley, George H. Proprietor of Bakery. Lee. Frank E. Livingston, J. Cotton Manuf'r. Livingston, Wm. G. Merchant. Loveland, Sylvester D. Machinist. Macumber, J. W. Stone Mason. Mara, Charles Marble, Robert C. Carriage Maker. Mc Coy, Charles Largest Farmer and Stock Grower in Peterborough. Mc Langhlin, Patrick Watchman. Mears, Franklin Morse, L. Carpenter. Nagley, C. H. Machinist. Nickless, John H. Overseer. Nooen's, Joseph Son's. Woolen Manuf'rs. Patterson, C. N. Overseer. Preston, Charles A. Machinist. Preston, Isaac F'. Machinist. Proctor, A. J. Soap Manuf'r. Rice, W. F. Machinist. Robbe, Avarado. Robinson, Charles E. Proprietor of French's Hotel. Rourk, John Livery Stable. Lawyer. Scott, Albert S. Scott, Charles High Scripture, George II. Sheriff. Photographer. Simous, S. Spinner. Smith, Albert M. Spinner. Smith, E. M. Lawyer. Steele, John H. Stationer. Straw, Mi-8 E. Worsted Wreath and Bonnet Manufactdrer. Sweatt, Mrs. Maria B. Tarbell, Solon Carriage Maker. Templeton, H. H. Merchant Tailw. Thoruing, C. A. Overseer. Towne, E. A. Basket ManuPr. Upton, Albert Trader. Tose, Samuel I. Auctioneer. Wheeler, C. A. Slide Yoke Dairy Thermometer Manufacturer. White, I. D Farmer. Wilder, Charles Manuf'r of Barometers and Thermometers. Wilder, George Williams, Charles A. Loom Fixer. Williams, John A. Second Overseer. Wilson, L. P. PITTSFIELD. Adams, D. B. a Aiken, Edward J. Tailor. Bartlett, A. W. Lawyer. Bu/./.'ll, J. C. Cashman, John C. Editor. Cram, Chas. T. F'armer. Cram, Frank E. Brick Maker. Drake, N. S. Expressman. Fosb, Jeremiah C. Carpenter. Elliot. P. S. F'oss & VVablron Grain Dealers. Foster, D. K. Teacher. Ferrin, Charles E. French, John C. Agent. Muchmore, D. L. Page, A. L. Machinist. Saltmarsh, 0. C. Sanborn, J. B. Painter, Shaw, William Farmer. Smith, John Tibbetts, Miles B. Tibbetts, W. H. Mail Carrier. True, Porter C. F'armer. Tucker, John M. Tuttle, Hiram A. Mechanic. Merchant. Wadsworth, A. B. Carpenter. Webster, C. H. PORTSMOUTH. Alden, W. H.,D. D. Clergyman. Alton, William Grocer and Provisions. Akerman, Joseph D. Store. Bailey, John H. Merchant. Balch, E. H. Stable Keeper. Barnard, ,1. G. Sash and Blinds. Barris, Mrs. B. Beachman, R. H. Stable Keeper. Ar Showe, Johu Tea W. Publisher. Flour and Grain. Joiner. Buflord, M. City Clerk. Butler, James D. Lawyer. Burleigh, J. B. Picture Frames. Buzzell, H. B. &, Son Books and Stationery. Call, Thomas E. Caswell, J. W. Fish Dealer. Brewster, Lewis Brooks, J. & Co.' Brown, F. S. Charlesworth, Eml. Confectionery and Oyster Saloon, Cor. Bridge and Congress Streets. Clark, George W. Stoves and House Furuisuing Goods. Clark, H. M. Coffin, Edward Coleman, D. Painter. Merchant. J. L. D. Curtis, Beuj. W. Physician. Curtis, Joseph R. 61, Pleasant Street. Dearborn, F. E. Hats, Caps and Furs. Donaldson, S. J. Physician. Dixon, Charles H. Carpenter. Dixon, John Downs, Wm. & Eldredge, M. Son Grocers. Brewer. W. Carriage Maker. Elwyn, John Elliot, S. Elwyn, R. A. Clergyman. Emery, George T. Miller, North Mills. Fernald, A. A. Lumber Dealer. Feruald, A. R. H. Paymaster, Kearsarge Miils. Flint, Edward Folsom, Chaning Teacher. James Hiller Book Seller. S. H. Lawyer. F'rizzell, John F'rye, Horace Express Agent. F'oster, Frink, J Gates, S. II. Gerrish, J. N. Saloon Keeper. Gilbert, Sylvester Proprietor Liver Lozenges. Goodall.E. B. Dentist. Goodall & Marston Lawyers. Ooodwin, Hon. Ichabod Merchant. John A. Clergyman. Goss, Gould, C. W. Grogan, W. M. Giippy, Geo. W. Saloon Keeper. Publisher. Hackett, W. H. Y. Lawyer. Hall, George W. Billiard Hall. Hall, J. P., M. D. Physician. Ham, J. E. & Co. Merchant Tailors. Hanson, Geo. E. Druggist. Hardy, A. C. Clergyman. Harriman, George L. Stone Cutter. Barman, L. L. Clergyman. Hartnett, Richard Joiner and carriages. Hegamen, Jos. Foreman Browery. Hodgdon, George D. Lawyer. Hooper, Samuel G. Grocer. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. Howard, A. F. Collector. Hoyt, Martin Barber. Huntress, Geo. M. Carriage Manufacturer. IUsley, Wingate Insurance Agent. Jenkins, D. E. Joiner. Johnson, L. A. Dentist. Jones, Frank Brewer & Malster. Keeef, P. J. Cooper. Kimball. R. P. Cashier First Nat. Bank. Ladd. A. H. Merchant. Laighton, L. M. Lang, Dennis. Locke, Woodbury Stable Keeper. Lomhard, Henry Saloon Keeper. Sea View House, Rye Lougee, George G. Beach. Tailor and Agent L. E. Mallsbender, John Laritz veg. Wool Manf r & Preparation. Manson, Herman. House Painter. Marcy, Hon. Daniel Commercial man. Marden, Gee A. Marden, Levi W. Painter. Marsh, George M. Marston & Fernald. Publishers. Martin, W. K. Mast Maker. Marvin, X. E. 0. City Mayor. Mc Donough, Richard Painter. Melcher, G. F. Jeweler. Miller, Israel P. Editor. Mills, John S. Saloon Keeper. Mills, S. U. Carriage Builder. Mitchell, John Saloon Keeper. Moat, W. J. Morre, John Tinman. Morrison, J. H. Moses, John G. Ship Owner. Moses, John W. Tailor and Draper. Moses, Thos. P. Artist and Music Teacher. Myers, Chas. E. Merchant Tailor. Newton, W. C. Thompson, J. H. Wood and Coal Dealer. Thompson, J. H. & Son Confectiouers. Thompson, Samuel R. Machinist. Thorndike, B. F. Job Printer. Tibbetts, J. M. Millinery. Tiffaney & Sou Contractors and Builders of Tiffaney Gas Works. Treadwwll, Samuel P. Cabinet Maker. Trefethen, Andrew J. Hair Dresser. Tucker, S. A Carnage and Wood Worker. Vaughau, D. J. U. S. Pension Agent. Walden, Richard Grocer. Walkler, Wm. P. Merchant Tailor. Ward, Wm. Ward well. Distiller. Groceries and Provisions. T. Wendell, Henry F. Auctioneer and Appr. West, E. B. Whitehouse, George T. Saloon Keeper. Whitteer, S. C. M. D. Physician. Horse Shoers. Wiirgin, Thomas & Son Wilson, Andrew Hackle Maker. Winbarton, H. A. Foreman Distiller. Woodman, S. B. Rockingham House. Woods, Charles RAYMOND. Fernanda E. Shoemaker. Frank G. Landlord. Gordon Candy. Mrs. Joseph Candy. Blake, Wm. B. Merchant. Brown, John D. Miller. Fullington. Joseph Clergyman. Fiske, Joseph W. Farmer. Green, William B. Shoemaker. Harriman, S. W. Farmer. Higley, Hayden Merchant. Bean, Bean, Bean, Bean, W. Blacksmith. D. Shoe Manufacturer. F'remont Shoemaker. Pecker, Geo. A. Landlord. Ladd, Ladd, J. Wm. Littlefieli, Grocer. Grocer. Norton, James Norton, C. A. Homeopathic Physician. Nutter, Wm. H. City Farm. Owen, Eleazar Clergyman. Oxford & Johnson Grocers. Parsons, J. W., M. D. Physician. Peirce, Albert 8. Rockingham House. Peirce, D. H. Peirce. E. G., Jr. Postmaster. Pendexter, Oeo. W. Builder. Perry, Cooledge Plummer, Cyrus Baker. Rand, A. H. HI. Market 663 St. Randall, R. L. Fish Dealer. Rice, B. F. Shipsmith. Rix, A. W. Machinist. Rix, George L. Roberts, Richard Eldredge's Brewery. Robinson, C. Merchant. Roche, Edward B. Pedler. Rollins, William H. Lawyer. Rowe, Samuel Merchant. Rugg, James A. Box Manufacturer. Rugg, lvah M. Box Manufacturer. Russell, Wm. F. Grocer. Sanborn, James George Market St. Hotel. Agricultural Implements J. L. Seymore, Ira C. Blacksmith. Sheehan, Thomas J. Grocer. Simpson, Charles E. Merchant Tailor. Slatter, John H. Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Smith, Lewis E. Teacher. Smith, Geo. W. Sowesby, Jane W. Baker. Scott, Seavey, ROLLINSFORD. Beedle, Rufus Painter. Cheney, Charles Farm r. Cook, John R. R. Service. Dame, H. C. Farmer. Decatur, Samuel H. Farmer. Garvin, James H. Farmer. Garvin, Wm. R. Farmer. Guppy, Wm. H. Farmer. Ham, Morris Farmer. Ham, Samuel Farmer. Pinkham, Mary E. Aaron Farmer. Roberts, Roberts, Roberts, Roberts, Farmer. Farmer. Farmer and Ex-Judge. Rollins, Joshua U. Carpenter. Rollins, Thomas Farmer. Spencer Alphonzo H. Stackpole. Lorenzo Farmer and Milk Dealer Wentworth, Gustavus Farmer. Wentworth, Seleucus Farmer. Charles C. J. D. H. R. SALMON FALLS. Abbott, Ichabod Moulder. Allen, Charles D. Overseer iu Cloth Room. Bradford, W. P. Carpenter. Converse, Joshua Agent of Manufg Co. Cunningham, Hugh Moulder. Duffy, Luke Edmonds, Joseph Blacksmith. Farnham, Edw. P. Carpenter. Stevens, A. P., D. D. S. Dentist. Stott, John W. Grocer. Taylor, George Oyster Saloon. Fernald, R. C. Grocer. Ham, W. A. Butcher. Herbert, William Clergyman. Horr, W. H. Physician. Lin-cott, J. B. Painter. Thatcher, J. H. Morton, Albert Mechanic. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. 66± W. H. Cash. Salmon Falls Bank. Pinkhaiu. Leonard II. Butcher. Wheeler, Isaiah Whitcouib, James 0. Russell, Luke R. Machinist. Speed, C. D. Machinist. Stevens, Edw. A. Foreman Iron Wilkinson, F. B. Barber. Willey, J. P. Machinist. Woodward, James TILTON. Brown, B. W. Lumber Dealer. Cass, W. T. Iona Savings Bank. Cate, Asa P. (Nortbtield,) Judge of Gilmore, John L. Book-keeper. Morton, Foundry. SONAPEE. Abbott, A. S. Harne Maker. Angell, C. B. Farmer. Angell, John Farmer. Batchelder, H. Station Agent. Chase, James A. Sawyer. Colburn, Lyman Farmer. Eastman, H. P. Hame Maker. Emery. D. F. Lumber Dealer. Emery, S. F. Farmer. Emory, C. II. Hame Maker. Hurd, J. B. Farmer. Hurd, S. F. Farmer. Osboru, G. A. Hame Maker. Osborn. 0. 0. Hame Maker. Page, Frank Clothes Pin Maker. Piper, John Hame Maker. Sargeant, M. G. Farmer. Smith, James B. Painter and Furniture Whitker, G. Farmer. Young, Abiather Peg Manuf'r. Young, Wm. Farmer. P. Lord, A. C. Jeweler. Noyes, J. B. Manufacturer. Perkins, J. L. Thorpe Tilton Druggists. Towns, T. M. Manufacturer. Wardwell, P. G. Physician. Blaisdell, Moses S. Pratt, H. L. Cotton Manufacturer. Pratt, Theo. 0. Clergyman. Taylor, J. F. Trader. <fe WARNER. Adams, Henry G. Mechanic. Andrews, John M. Farmer. Andrews, Joseph P. Farmer. D'lr. SUTTON. Lumber Dealer. Blauchard, Samuel Brownsou, Austin S. Physician. Cheney, A. Cheney, Gilbert J. Cressey, A. Dealer in Stoves and Tin Ware. Eastmau, Rev. T. B. Clergyman. Eaton, Geo. C. Farmer. Flint, Calvin Clock and Watch Repairer. Fowler, Charles A. Fuller, Geo. C. Physician. Johnson, Benj. Trader. Hoyt, Wm. C. Painter and Paper Hanger. Marshall, W. H. Wheelwright. Nelson, J. A. Nye, Newell J. Harness Maker. Page, Enoch Farmer. Peaslee, James M. Peaslee, Isaac Clergyman. Pillsbury, Benj. P. Prescott, James D. Farmer. Simley, James R. Physician. Wadleigh, Thomas Farmer. Watkins. Jason II. Farmer. Wells. Elliott Farmer. Wheeler, Leonard Farmer. TEMPLE. Bacon, Wm. P. Brown. Nathan A. Burton, James E. t'hilds, Nathan Dillon, Thomas L. Durgin. Thomas Edwards, S. W. Farrar, Barnard Farrar, Danforth Fisk, Jeremiah Fisk, M. H. GiddiiiL's, John Giddings, Isaac Jr. Haywood, Charles P. Hidden, L. Howard, Artemus M. Kendall, Charles 0. Mansfield, Solon Sheldon, Nathan H. Watson, Charles Bartlett Bros., Excelsior Manuf'rs. Bartlett, Frank Farmer. Bartlett, Nathaniel C. F'armer. Bartlett, 0. H. P. Mechanic. Belknap. Hamlet Clerk in Hotel. Benton, C. A. Tailor. Watson, Blaisdell H. Box Manufacturers, Lumber Dealers. and Buswell, H. Postmaster. Brown, W. A. Carpenter. Burbank. David S. Farmer. Burrell, Warren A. Mechanic. Carroll, A. C. Merchant Clark, A. A. Mechanic. Clement, L. J. Farmer. Clough, Reuben Farmer. Colby, Charles H. Farmer. Colby, Fred Myron Student. Colby, Samuel F'armer. Cole, E. C. High School Teacher. Collins, Lemuel W. F'armer. Davis, A. P Sheriff and Insurance Agent. Davis, E. H. Machinist. Davis, Henry H. Farmer. Davis, Lawrence E. Farmer. Davis & Sawyer, Farmers and Grocers. Davis, W. M. W. Speculator Dow, Mrs. S. H. Dowlin, J. H. Farmer. Dunbar, M. & W. C. Farmers. Edmunds, S. A. Ela, James G. Merchant. Ewins, John H. F.rmer. George, John Attorney at Law. George, John 2d Teacher. Graves, F. W. Physician. Hardy, Bartlett Farmer. Ilarrimau, A. W. Farmer. Harriman, II. H. Engineer. Hemphill, George A. Carpenter. Hutchinson, Obadiah Farmer. Mc Dole, David F'armer. Morgan, John II. F'armer. Morrill, J. H. Osgood, John Jeweler. Shoemaker. Pierce, Daniel Mechanic. Paige, James D. Mechanic. Palmer, E. W. Shoemaker. Pattee, S. 0. F'armer. Quimby, G. F. Rand, George Mechanic. Reddington, C. W. Mechanic. Rix, J. M. Physician. Robertson, J. E. Rogers, John Jr. Mechanic. Rogers, J. S. Harness Maker. Sargent, A. W. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. Sargent, Frank M. Farmer. Savory, George Farmer. Savory, Wm. D. Farmer. Sawyer, Charles P. Farmer. Scobey, Mrs. Rosella Smith, Charley W. Mechanic. Stevens, H. C. Farmer. Turner, F B. Blacksmith. Wadleigh, James A. Mechanic. Watson, George Carpenter. Watson, Humphrey S. Wheeler, M. D. Blacksmith. Whitcomb, Clark Mechanic. Willis, Lemuel Clergyman. WASHINGTON. Atwood, Horace Cooper. Bailey, Oilman Farmer. Carr, M. U. Mechanic. Colburn, H. H. Clergyman. Cram. 0. T. Blacksmith. Dole, M. H. Farmer. Dresser, Woodbury Farmer. Fowler, Frank A. Machinist. John H. Mechanic. Gordon. Freeman S. Mechanic. Hadley, Mark M. Merchant. Harthorn, L. Hosiery and Flannels. Hurd, Fred Mechanic. Lull, N. A. Merchant. Frazer, Mcllvien&Son Wood, Sylvester Butchers. Physician. WILTON. Adams, Rev. D. D. Clergyman 2d Congre- gational Church. Ames, Henry Station Agent, B. L. & N. R. R. Rodney, Cabinet Maker. Batchelder, C. M. Farmer. Blanchard, Gardner Breeder of Prime Fowls. Blanchard, Sumner Boot Maker. Bumpus, G.G. Supt. County Farm. Burns, C. H. Lawyer. Clark, Moses Treas. Wilton Savings Bank. Cragin, Daniel Wooden Ware Manuf r. Cram, T. B. R. R. Service. Dascomb, Geo. L. Laborer. Ball, Dascomb, Joseph Farmer. Emerson, H. L. Carpenter. Emerson, Wm. Carpenter. Epps, Henry D. Express Messenger. Fitch, A. P. Druggist. Foster, Waldo, Farmer. H.llahan, P. Catholic Priest. Haselton, Charles Mason. Holt, Henry A. Desk Manufacturer. Jaques, Alfred E. Merchant. Livermore, H. H. Lynch, Edward Stable Keeper Whiting House. May, Charles P. 0. Farmer. Mc Oregor, John A. Mc Kay. John S. Merchant. Parkhurst, George Farmer. Peavey. F. M. Dentist. Preston, Samuel A. Procter, D. E. Merchant. Putnam, P. H. Furniture Manufacturer. Neville, Geo. S. Savage, Wm. J. Wm. E. Putnam, Ridout, 665 Cabinet Maker. Undertaker. Russel, Tlieron Tarbell, Charles L. Merchant. Whiting, H. A. Milk, Grain and Abbott, H. Albee, Ellery Atherton, Samnel Bemis, Charles S. Bryant, M. D. Buffom, S. W. Burnap, James T. Chandler, Wm. Colburn, Wm. P. Colony, J. C. Colt, A. C. Currier, John Dickerson, Capt. Ansel Felch, Wm. L. R. Forbes, E. M. Fosgate, W. Barrett Guernsey, W. H. Harmon, E. Holeman, J. 0. Howard, A. M. Lewis, Wm. H. Lyman, Henry Maxfield, A. L. Morse, S. M. Pierce, H. Pratt, Charles Pratt, H. M. Pratt, H. W. Sabin, D. T. W. Shampuey. Fred E. Shrigley, Wm. Stearn, D. C. Stevens, N. E. Stimpson, Edw. F. Swain, D. S. Swan, H. B. Taft, H. A. Town, Henry A. Turner, A. B. Wilson, R. R. Woodbury, Andrew Woodbury, A. B. DORCHESTER. Musician. Blodgett, Eben J. Farmer. Blodgett, Franklin Farmer. Blodgett, John S. Farmer. Blaisdell, Pettingill Bowen, Warren W. Farmer. Brooks, John W. Farmer. Clough, Cliarles Farmer. Follansbee, George Farmer. Hopkins, Eldbridge Carpenter. Leavitt, Albert Farmer. Norris, Benj. R. Farmer. Norris, John A. Norris. Ira B. Farmer. Merrill, John A. Farmer. Reed, E. R. Farmer. Wheeler, Amos P. Farmer. Woodward, Henry H. Civil Engineer. MISCELLANEOUS NAMES FROM VARIOUS LOCALITIES. Mc Daniels, Chas., Farmer, W. Thomas, Merchant, Athol. Hastings, Lyman B., Mechanic, Athol. Duuckley, Henry H., Proprietor Hotel, Greenfield. Fairbanks, Chester, Machinist, Lebanon. Missou, John T Carpenter, Lebanon. Bean, Henry A., Farmer, Lebanon. Eastman, Edward, Mason, E. Lebanon. , Lumber. WINCHESTER. Springfield. Pickering, C. H., Conductor B., L., & N. R. R., Boston. Little, N. & Co., Blank Book Manufacturers, Boston. Parker, James, Ex. Messenger, Cambridgeport, Mass. Shirland, W. E., New York City �eee NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. Streeter, G. W., Esq., 63 Wall St. N. Y. City. Parmelee, J. W., New York City. Parmelee, Ezra. Physician, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y. Johnson, G. W., Attorney at Law. Gosport, N. Y. Clement, E. B., Paper Maker, Ashland, N. H. Mason, C. P., Buda, N. Y. Odel, J. W., M. D., Greenland. Junkins, N. 0., Physician, Greenland. Stone, Ed. B., Worcester. Marshall, John, Engraver, Boston. Atkinson, Benj., Merchant, Plymouth, N. H. Avery, J. £.. Farmer, Plymouth. Moulton, C. C, Artist, Plymouth. Yeaton, J. S.. Farmer. Plymouth. Jackman, G. W\, Hotel, Haverhill, N. H. Gale, F. B., Haverhill, N. H. George, J. W., Haverhill. Hutchinson, Z. N.. Haverhill. Metcalf, P.. Haverhill. Merrill, Henry, Haverhill. Smith, C. G.. Proprietor Hotel, Haverhill. Swazey, N.M., Haverhill. Weeks", C. W., Haverhill. Putnam, G. P., Attorney at Law, Warren. Hackmer, John, Sandwich. Drake, Beth 0., Sandwich. Given, L., Kev., Meredith Tillage. Ladd, S. A., Meredith Village. Leavitt, L. R., Teacher, Meredith. Richardson, Edward, Hancock. Barker, E. B., Merchant, Franconia. Richardson, R. E., Lumber Dealer, Bethel. Brown, Thomas W., Clergyman, Dover. Horton, Charles Book-keeper, Dover. Spalding, G. B., Clergyman, Dover. Wyatt, Oliver, Merchant, Dover. Foster, George M., Printer, Dover. Malvern, L., Clergyman, Dover Thurston, James, Clergyman, Dover. Stewart, J. T., Clergyman, Dover. Chamberlain, G. W., Attorney at Law, Dover. Libbey, J. T. 0., Publisher, Dover. Couch, H. H., Farmer, Salisbury. Paige, C. A., Farmer, Salisbury. Gilman, G. W., Farmer, Salisbury. Walker, J. H., Farmer, Wilmot Flat. Til ton, N. H., Tanner, Wilmot Flat. Pierce, Charles W., Tanner, Wilmot Flat. Pierce, Rufus P., Mechanic, Dublin. Wields, Willard A., Mechanic, Hancock. Melville, J. H., Farmer, Nelson. Atwood, C. C, Merchant, Nelson. Gould, M., Clergyman, Nelson. Atwood, 0. P. & Sons, Clothes Pin Manuf rs, Nelson. Morse, Jewett, Farmer, Nelson. Taylor, F., Chair Dealer, Munsonville. Burgett, George L., Chairs, Trunks, &c, MunII., Bonville. Kimball, J. L., Canvasser, Nelson. Hersey, Elizabeth Mrs., Bennington. Bryant, Daniel, Litchfield. S., Litchfield. Hill, A. G., Litchfield. Daniel, S. �ADDITIONAL NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. ACWORTH. CANDIA. Barnard, L. P. ANDOVER. # "White, C. J. Farmer. ANDOVER CENTRE. Chase, H. J. „ „ Chase, N. S. At Peg Manufactory. Cochran, C. A. „ „ foster, Jacob, R. Peg Manufacturer. Moody, M. G. Tinman. Morgan, G. A. Manufacturer. • Morrill, C. A. Mechanic. Palmer, Leonard, Farmer. Procter, John, Woodbury, G. W. Mechanic. Woodbury, Wm. D. Carpenter. ANTRIM. W. Adams, James Cle.-g\ man. Bachelder, James R. Carponter. Brown, John A. Farmer. Brown, Frank P. Buswell, S. Augustine Shoemaker. Gate, John W. Farmer and Lumber Dealer. Dearborn, George J. Dolber, Mrs. M. .*. Teacher. Dudley, Woodbury J. Merchant. Edgerly, Andrew J. Farmer. Emerson, D. F. Fisk, Albin W. Dry Goods Dealer. Shoemaker. French, John P. Farmer. Heath, Aaron Shoemaker. Langford, Joseph C. Lothrop, N. C. Clergyman. Lovejoy, <;. E. Clergyman. Marden, John E. Shoemaker. Marden. George W. Farmer. Partridge, William Shoemaker. Patten, A. F'rank Farmer. Patten, Rufus E. Farmer. Insurance Agent. Bass, Eben Farmer and Auctioneer. Brackett, II. T. Farmer. Brooks, Levi II. Stone Mason. Bryer, John R. Blacksmith. Carr, W. K. Farmer. Carr, Wm. R. Farmer. Christie, Morris Physician. Cochran, Warren R. Clergyman. Dodge, Brothers Furniture Manufacturers. Duncan, John M. Builder. Dustin. B. F. Farmer. Farmer. J. H. Watson, Joseph Stone Mason. Weeks, Geo. Forrest Clergyman. Wentworth, Samuel G. Farmer. Willey, George W. Shoemaker. Trader. Gilmore, W. II. Wheelwright. Man'fr. of Cutlery Goodell, D. H. Currier, Albert L. Baker, E. Reynolds, Wm. 0. Shoemaker. Kobinson, George F. Union Hotel. Smith, Levi D. Shoemaker. Farmer and Lumber Dealer. Trnell. Asa T. Trussell, Warren M. Stone Cutter. Wason, Fairfield, A. CHESTER. & Apple Parers. Hadley, John S. Farmer. Ilerrick, N. B. Farmer. Holmes, Ira Farmer. Loveren, Josiah Lumber Dealer. Parmenter, O. F. Farmer. Bwett, Daniel Farmer. Tuttle. Wm. N. Mason. Whittemore, Reede P. Farmer. AUBURN. Sanborn, H. C. Farmer. BENNINGTON. W. Manufacturer. W. S. Contractor. Burns, G. Carkin. Hotel Keeper. Cheney, Luther, Dodge, J. C. Farmer. Eaton, William. Carpenter. Felch, Benj. D. Farmer. Gilmore, Wm. H. Wheelwright. Griswold, Geo. P. Butcher. Mechanic. Ilackett, Michael. Holmes, James. Clergyman. Holt, Henry D. Mechanic. Farmer. CONCORD. Abbott, Downing Co. Carriage M'frs., 2 copies. Abbott. J. H. Abbott, F. D. Clerk. Adams, C. G. Dealer in Ales. Adams, G. H. Dealer in Ales wholesale. Allen, D. C. Machinist. — Asvlum for the Insane. Bailey, E. C. Editor. Dalian & Curtice, Man'frs Organs Batchelder^J. T. Grocer. Biddle, B. Depot Restaurant. & Melodeons Blanchard, J. S. Dry Goods. Blauchard, G. S. Attorney at Law. Blanchard, Geo. A. Blauchard Churn. Boynton, C. M. Clerk. Grocer. Butterfield, Sam. Call, Horace Dealer in Lumber. Carroll, L. II. Dining Rooms. Carter, S. Ion State Treasurer. Carter, Andrew B. Grocer. Carter, Oren T. Grocer. Chase, J. II. Clifford, J. E. Stoves and Tinware. Boots and Shoes. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. 668 Clough, Coffin, Wm. A. CONTOOCOOK. Book-keeper. Frank Wholesale Flour Dealer. John City Marshal, Connell, Corning, Charles II., Law Student, Concord. Corning, II. Ilair Dresser. Crockett, Geo. W. Confectioner. Crocker, J. R. Prop. Phoenix Hotel. Crowell, Robert T. Druggist. Cumniings Geo. A. Marble Worker. Duilge, Howard A. Wholesale Hardware Deal. W Dow, . C0NT0C00KVILLB. Hardon, Rev. Charles. Jeweller. C. J. DEERFIELD. Downing. A. Carriage Manufr. Drew, A. E. Clergyman. Durgin, Brown, 0. W. Carpenter. Dustin, Mark G. Commercial Agent. Gray, Geo. A. Merchant. Osborn, A. J. Carpenter. Seavey, Daniel Carpenter. W. B. Silver Chase, Alden B. Blacksmith. Chase, Wm. F. Farmer. Ware ManuPr, Dutton, J S. Prop. Elm House. Eastman, Chas. S. Druggist. Eastman, E. C. Books and Stationery. Cram, Edgerly, J. W. & Co. Grocers. Emery, Geo. H. '-Concord Harness." Danforth, Dea. Farley, <ieo. B. Marble Worker. Ferrin, II. L. Grocer. Hill, John Geo. Merchant II. W. Hoit, J. Frank Tailor. Clerk. Grocer. Humphrey, Moses Kit Manufacturer. Hutchins, Abel Wholesale Flour Dealer. Johnson, J. D. Harnesses and Trunks. Jones, Seth K. Jones, D. B. Millinery Goods. Jones, A. G. Farmer. Kilburn, Mrs. E. G. Kimball, John Mayor. Kimball, W. G. C. Photographer. Knight, Jeweller. Knee, E. J. Hair Dresser. Ladd, W. D. Iron Dealer. Lang, T. M., 2d. Clerk in Pension Office, Lock, J. 8. Mayers, R. Merrill, J. ball, D. IS. Billiard - Rooms. Livery Stable. Bros. Clothing. v lb. we Machine Co. By R. Ramedell, General Agent, 161 Maine St., State office the Elias Howe Sewing Machine. Tilton, C. F. Picture Frames. Todd, Geo, B. Bnpt of Northern R. R. of Underbill, F. B. Dry Goods. Merchant Tailor. Upton, J. H. Walker, Gost. Wholesale Hardware Dealer. W lute, Nathaniel U. S. & Canada Express. White John If. Prop. Eagle Hotel. M bit, her, B. 0. Wholesale Flour and Grain. Young, Geo. B. Iron Fence. Dpham, W. Civil Engineer." • Mechanics. Mill. F"armer. Farmer. Undertaker. Prescott, S. jr. Farmer. Prescott, George P. Farmer. Robinson, Gilbert Farmer & Dining Rooms. Owen, Frank Dealer in Wines, &c. Prescott, A. J. Organ Manufacturer. Prescott, E. P. Wholesale Flour and Grain. Robinson, A. U. Physician. Saflbrd, H. G. Clergyman. B oborn, Chas. P. Attorney at Law. Sargent, Frank A. Piano Maker. Bhaw, W. D. Hats and Clothing. Shaw, J. D. Artist. Sinclair, H. M. Eating Rooms. Shirley, John M. State Reporter. Stevens, Frank M. Dealer in Wines, 4c. Stewart, T. W. Merchant Tailor. The W. Merchant. Drew, Rufus Farmer. Fifleld, H. L. Shoemaker. Fogg, Franklin Farmer. Freese, Wm. G. Farmer. Furnald, D. S. Farmer. Gerrish, B. & E. F. Shoemakers. Giles, C. N. Farmer. Haines, Samuel G. Farmer. Hoag, Joseph Farmer. Hoitt, Horace M. Shoemaker. James, C. L. Farmer. King, W. E. Music and School Teacher. Ladd, Lewis A. Insurance Agent. Ladd, David B.« Farmer. Morrison, Isaac H. Farmer. Moulton, Daniel I'. Farmer and Cooper. Norris, L. B. Moore. Chas. P. Moore, James & Sons, Wholesale Hardware. Moore, II. P. Silver Types. Murphy, Eugene 0. Harness Maker. National State Capitol Bank. New Geo. S. C. Osgood, J. S. Prei-cott, J. F. Wood, Coal and Ice. Dry Goods. S. Carriage Manufr. Norton, W. K. Noyes, George W. & Dow, John A. Portable Steam Saw Fogg, Geo. G. Ford & Kimball, Iron Foundry. Groves, W. H. F. Gold and Silver Engraver. Hadley, Amos Supt. Pub. Sch. in Concord. Hill, Music Teacher and Agent. J. C, Currier, T. Lumber Dealer. Robinson, J. J. Farmer. Robinson, Simeon A. Farmer. Rogers, A., Deerfield & Danville Shooks. Ring, I. & E. S. Shoemakers. Sanborn, T. W. Mason. Sanborn, B. J. Merchant. Sanborn, R. J. Farmer. Shore, William Blacksmith. Smith, J. S Farmer. Stevens, Daniel M. Farmer. Stone, Joseph Mechanic. Stearns, John Thompson, Wm. Tilton, II. J. Towle, G. H. Lumber G. Tucker, Chas. C. Lumber and Dealer. Farmer and Lumber Dealer. Farmer. Farmer. jr. Physician. M. V. B. Farmer and Lumber Dealer. Walker, H. C. Clergyman. Whittier, Addison S. Farmer. Whittier, Daniel L. Farmer. Tilton, DEERING. Chase, Dennis R. Farmer. Codman, Mendal, Farmer. Cressey, Horace B. Farmer. Dow, E. C. Blacksmith. Kll is, John E. Carpenter. Ellinwood, James S. Farmer. Gilmore, Frank, B. Farmer. Wm. II. Wheelwright. Gove, Joseph N. Farmer. Gove, J. G. Carriage Manufacturer. Goodall. Lewis, Attorney at Law. BUI, Gilbert P. Shoe Maker Holton, Edwin C. Student. Loveren, Warren, Farmer. Morrill, J. G. Farmer. Muzzey, Ervin D. Farmer. Giltnore, �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. Putney, Almon, Farmer. Sears, Geo. H. Farmer. Clergyman. S. C. Morrill, J. J. Farmer. Sanborn, C. A. Smith, J. P. Thompson, W. Le. Kimball, Smith, Isaac, Farmer. Varney, Albert L. Student. Whitaker, Hiram H. Farmer. DORCHESTER. GILMANTON. Burnham, Nathaniel, Farmer. Burpee, Marshall, Farmer. Cheever. Sam'l, Farmer. Fitts, John M. Merchant. Reed, Hiram, Farmer. Streeter, L. M. Farmer. Allen, L. B. Teacher in Penmanship. Blake, Joseph. Clergyman. Brown, Joseph. Merchant. Buswell, Samuel, Farmer. Farmer and Lumber EAST ANDOVER. Durgan, Clark. Mechanic. Emery, E. (1. Fanner. Hersey, F. G. Lumberman and Farmer. Kilborn, Henry W. Farmer. Moody, Rev. II. Clergyman. Severance, T. Farmer. Farmer. Newell, Albert N. Farmer. Noose, John B. Insurance Agent. Page, AsaT. Farmer. Page, Luther E. Peasley, Henry W. Peasley, Zaccheus. Farmer. Potter, Thomas G. F'armer Ross, George W. Undertaker and Painter. Sanborn, Alvan E. Student. Sanborn, G. W. Farmer. Smith, A. A. Blacksmith. Bean, John P. Farmer. Bussell, Samuel, Farmer. FRANCESTOWN. Barrett, Cyrus A. Wheelwright. Belcher, Lyman, Blacksmith. Bradford, T. B. Merchant. Bank Treasurer. Bryant, Chas. P. Farmer. Campbell, II. F. Clergyman. Cochran, R. 0. Farmer. Cochran, Win. Farmer. Colburn, James L. Trader's Clerk. Downes, S. D. Trader. Dunklee, F. II. Miller. Duncklee, Geo. A. Farmer. Eaton, Sam. W. Farmer. Emerson. K. W. Farmer. Epps, Geo. D. Blacksmith. Farnuin, W. H. Hotel Keeper. Fisher, Moses B. Farmer. Farmer. Hill, Edmund N. Holt, Stephen, Farmer. Joslyn, Samuel 0. Farmer. Langdell. Elzaphan, Farmer. Lord, Wm. A. Farmer. Manahan, Horace M. Miller. Morse, John G. Farmer. Patch, Hiram, Farmer. Farmer. Pettee, Geo. F. Roper, E. F. Machinist. Simpson, Henry Y. Physician. Taylor, T. E. Teamster. Wilson, Chas. E. Student. Woodward, Abner B. Farmer. Varney, Edwin. Merchant. Wright, Nahum. Physician. GREENFIELD. Blanchard, Henry W. Farmer. Brooks, John S. Butcher. Dunklee, Henry II. Hotel Keeper. Farrington, Isaac, Farmer. Hopkins Bros. Lumber and Grain Dealers. Peavev, Geo. S. Cattle Dealer. Partridge. S. II. Phyiscian ami Clergyman. Wallace, Chas. D. Shoemaker, GROTON HANCOCK. « FRANCONIA. Davis, Noah Barber, Alfred, Gardener. Carlton, J. Carpenter. Dane, John B. Stage Agent. Davis, Joseph, Farmer. Hill. John P. Little, J. L. Farmer. Farmer. Matthews, Samuel, Farmer. Nesmith, Jonathan, Farmer. Patten David, Hotel Keeper. HENNIKER. Clement, Edwin B. Eastman, Geo. A. Wood, Geo. D. V. B. Farmer. HOOKSET. Docham, J. N. W. Paper Maker. Farmer. HILLSBOROUGH. Farmer. GILFORD VILLAGE. Eaton, Tanner and Currier. Foster, A.J. L. Sanbon, Alvah 0. Farmer. Swett, George L. Parker, E. B., Merchant, Franconia. GILFORD. Gilmanton Academy. Library. Haynes, Wm. & Son. Rake Manufacturers. Hill, Charles W. Farmer. Hill, J. P., Farmer. Hutchinson, F. Watches and Clocks. Jenkins, Lewis. Farmer. Jones, John W. Blacksmith. Lougee, Stephen G. Former. Marsh, J. & E. Propr's. Washington House. Merrill, Chas. E. EAST WILMOT. Bixby, Thomas E. Farmer. French, Warren B. Alley, J. Farmer. Bussitt, H.M. Mechanic. Durgan, F B. Mechanic. Stevens, Sylvester. Augusta E. Colcord, Richard R. Shoe workman. Collins, 0. F. & F. T. Connell, John. Merchant. Edgerly, Etta M. Teacher. Foss, Alvah. Farmer, Farmer. i'rench, Merwin E. Collin, DOVER. Prescott, Capt. Sam'l Dealer. 669 Hunter H. Gile, Benj. J. Harness Maker. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. 670 Gifford, 0. G. Gordon, W. O. Hanson, R. R. Saw Mill. Saw Mill. Haselton, George W. Jones, Walter. Jordou, James. Nutting, Elien H. Peaslee, Daniel W. Carpenter. Reumley, Albert. LACONIA. Blaisdell, W. M. Farmer. Bla sdell, John C. Farmer. BlaisdelL Wm. P. Greene, E C. Carpenter and Builder. Johnson, Charles H. Blacksmith. Lougee, Curtis J. Painter. Richardson, Chas. F. Farmer. Robinson, Prank I. Farmer. Robinson, John II. Farmer. Sanborn, Jacob Farmer. Webster, Jacob G. Whittier, Moses J. Carriage Maker. Woodman, Ella. LACONIA TILLAGE. Attorney at Law. Croggan Andrew. Dow, Fred. Spinner. Copp, Gustavus A. Elkins, C. II. Baker. Frye, Joseph F. Carpenter. Fullerton, C. H. Druggist. Gilman, David. Gove, Mary J. Jewett, Samuel. Oram, Charles E. Machinist. Paige, Asa F. Painter. Pearson, II. C. Spinner. Taylor, Fred. Spinner. Weeks, G. W., of Weeks Bros. II. Dry Goods. Machinist. Merchant. Aldricl), I. M. Merchant. Appleton. William Jr. Hosiery. Bailey, Mrs. Sarah J. Baker, T. D. Berry & Merrill. Bowler, Thomas. Brown, C. F. Merchant. Brown, Levi 13. Stable Keeper. Bugbee, II. 0. Merchant. Bnrnham, W. I. Moulder. Buzzell,G. M. Hair Dresser. Clark. J. II. Clergyman. Clark, S. C. Attorney at Law. M Machinist. Treas. Cole Mannf g Co. Cole, 15. J. Cole, Kimball Moulder. Cole, S. B. Capt. Steamer, Co'ik, J. Cox, I>. M. W. S. M. "Stocking Trimmer." S.inboru, David. Aldrich, Johsi E. Hoit, Houston, W. G. Barber. Huntress, N. C. At J. Pepper's Mill. Jewell, B. F. Merchant. Kennedy, Geo. L. Frame work Knitter. " Kennedy, Robert Leavett. Christopher Overseer in Appleton's Hosiery Mills. Leavett, James Knitting. Lougee. Frank W. Blacksmith. Mitchel, R. W. Conductor. Moore, J. C. Physician. Morse, Lizzie. Moulton. 0. M. Machinist. Murphy, M. T. Overseer at Pepper's Mill. Oakes, Simeon S. Machinist. Odell, J.L. Druggist. Olin, J. T. Iron Melter. Ryan, Edward Ryder, C. M. Adams, Williams Clough, Gerald, Laura. Gilman, Mrs. Abbie M. Gordon, J. E. Gray, John Farmer. Hall, K. S. Clergyman. Haynes, A. C. Conductor on R. R. Cars. Haynes, M. A. Editor of Lake Village Times. Hendley. John B. Merchant. Hodgdon. Sam. Hosiery Manuf r. Machinist. Peaslee, B. F. Pepper, John Hosiery Manufr. Pepper, W. H. Machinist. Robie, C. D. & Co. Merchants. Rublee, II. F. Blacksmith. LAKE VILLAGE. Abel, William Chief Engineer on Steamer Folsom, Josiah " Ladv of the Lake." Foss, D. B. George, Otis Carder at J. Pepper's Mill. "Lady of the Lake." Wheelwright and Machinist. Machinist. Carrier, J. E. Blacksmith. dishing, R. B. Dentist. Dames, Dorethy. Daniels, J. F. Latch Needle Mauufr. Darke. D.G. Davis, John. Dearborn, John n. Printer. Dearborn, R. EL Railroad Employee. Dodge, M. E. Sanborn. Machinist. Shackford, N. Sheeper, Chas. M. Farmer. Shute, Fannie D. Simnuns, H. Bleacher. Simpson. James A. Mechanic. Smith, A. V. Moulder. Smith, Ruins. Sprey, John Stocking Trimmer. Steele, Joseph. Story, D. B. Belknap House. Sturtevant, George Teamster. Swain, John II. Clerk in Drug store. Swazy, H. W. Job Teaming and Wood dealer Taylor, Miles Station Agent. Taylor, 0. C. Carder. Tilton, Bettie. Tucker, Arthur Machinist. Ward, E D. Photographer. WardweUl C. P. S. Needle ManuPr. Webster, John. Wheeler, E. H. Railroad. Whittier, J. P. Traveling Salesman. Whitten, S. Needle Manufr. Whitman, F. C. Railroad Shop. Whitting, Annie S. Wilcomb, Edgar Wilder. Geo. A. Woodworth, W. II. Merchant, Gen'l Assortment Needle Manufr. E. LEBANON. Donevan, J. G. Durrell,.!. M. Machinist. Barber, Lovell F. Farmer. Barker, Daniel Farmer. Bean, Henry A. Farmer. Bennett, G. Merchant. Benton, C. C. M. R. Car Builder Ellsworth. Fergesou, David Conduct, on Passenger cars Billings, II. S. Farmer. Bixliy, A. Foundry. Blaisdell, Edson U. Farmer. ElkiiiB, �671 NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. English, John AY. Farmer. Farr, Evarts AY. Attorney at Law. Farr, George. Proprietor Oak Hill House. Farr, Nelson C. Merchant. Farr, Noah. Farmer. Mechanic. Bliss, Philetus Farmer. Bliss, II. E. Blodgett, G' orge Farmer. Bowles, W. S. Dentist. Breck, John T. Farmer. Bridgeman, M. C. Auctioneer. Buck, J. H. Farmer. Calley, F. M. Chandler, J. Fisher, H. J. Furniture Dealer. Flanders, Nathaniel. Farmer. Furber, George C. Editor of Republic. Printer. Mechanic. Graham, Editor. Shop * Foundry. Farmer. Dunbar, II. B. Poultry Dealer. Durant. E. J. Merchant. Eastman, Edward Mason. Fairbanks, Chester Machinist. Freeman, C. F. Farmer. Gallop, Mrs. Susan E. Farmer. Gile, A. R. Deming, N. Goodrich, H. P. Stair Builder. Hall, A. A. Prop. Lafayette Hotel. Harvey, H. Heath, E. M. Farmer. Hildrith, C. M. Hardware, Cutlery Farmer. Hatch, 0. C. Holmes, Arial. Lumber Dealer. Hntchins, F. D. Teacher. Kilburn Brothers. Photographers. Lovejoy, Chas. H. Doors. Sash and Blind R. Re-'t., Hotels, etc Marsh, Sylvester. Mclntire, Alex. Lumber Dealer. Farmer. Mills, A. H. Paddleford, P. H. Millwright and Machinist. Parker, D. C. Parker, Ira. Glove Manufacturer. Parker, L. II. Hair Dresser. Parker, Silas & Co. Tanners and Curriers. Printer for Kilburn Bros. Peavey, Jas. 8 Quimby, John C. Farmer. Rand, Jane II. Livery Stable and FarRichardson, Henry. & mer. , Sanborn, L. D. & Co. Furniture Dealers. Sawyer, S. C. Dentist. Stoves. Hoytt, Mary B. Kelsey, H. S. Soap Manafr. Keniston, M. L. Farmer. KeLney, L. P. Farmer. Kecdrick, E. A. Cashier of Bank. Kendrick, F. B. Watch-maker. Knight, E. A. Physician. Lathrop, Geo. H. Farmer. Liscomb, E. P. Postmaster. Mahan, C. B. Machinist. Miller, J. A. Farmer. Miner, John T. Carpenter. Orcutt, Hiram Prin. Tilden Female Seminary. Packard, C. W. Farmer. Lumber Stevens, T. M. Jeweler. Thayer, H. L. Proprietor Thayers Hotel. Towne, H. G. Farmer. AYatson, H. L. Physician. AYeeks, Alonzo. Boot & Shoe Dealer & Mannt AYhitney, F. G. Edge Too! Maker. AYoodward. Edge Tool Maker. Young, Cyrus. Livery Stable. MANCHESTER. Abbott, E.O. Fruit, Confectionery 4 Fancy Goods. Allen & Flanders Civil Engineers. Baldwin, James & Co. Bobbins and Shuttles. Blodgett, AY. C. Carpenter. Dealer. Farmer. Farmer. M. F. Mechanic. Bichardson, Kice, L. M. Farmer. Ross, D. M. Mechanic. Boioe, F. M., Restaurant. Mechanic. Sawyer, Sayer, Frank Livery Stable. Simmons, N. S. Mechanic. Spring, J. L. Attorney at Law. Stone, B. F. Engineer. Stowell, Alfred Mechanic. Templeton, Lucy L. Thomas. Edward Farmer. Truman, Mrs. S. S. ics Denney, & Bisco, Card Clothing Manufaeturers. Mechanics Row. Dinsmore, A. & C. Lumber Dealers and Box Manufacturers. Mechanic. Edgerly, Clarence M. Elm Insurance. 091 Fahey, Patrick Fitzgerald, Martin Marble Worker. Follansbee, H. A. Grocer. Gerrish & Boutwell, Druggists. Haddock, C.F. Shoe Manufacturer. Hardy, E. T. Wholesale Dealer in Confectionery. & Cigars. Heselton, H. AV. Shoemaker. Book Binder, Blank Book Hoitt. Geo. C. Manufacturer and Paper Ruler. Hunkins, A. D. Cigar Dealer. Kennedy, Edwin Clothing. Kinne, M. Ar B. Carpenter & Lumber Dealer Lamso'n & Marden, Granite Workers. . Depot Store. Dealer. Fire Street. Ales, AYines, Ac. Charlton, John M. Farmer. Chase, Chester P. Printer. Cudworth, E. Lumber Dealer. Dodge, Marshall C. Farmer. Dunn, E. D. Contractor and Builder. Lumber Row. Druggist. II. G. Daniels & Co., Hardware. AYm. H. Book Keeper. Darling, Conner, Bailoy, A. E. Barrett. J. J. & AY. G. Insurance Agents. Batchelder, A. S. Law Student. Bingham, Geo. A. Lawyer. Bishop, R. M. Contractor on Railroads. Brooks, Ezra, Jr. Tailor. Bugbee, R. Jr. Physician. C. F. 8 Chandler, P. B., & Co. Clothing Chevalier, J. Aug. Catholic Pastor. Cleworth, John, Reed Manufacturer .Mechan- LITTLETON. Eaton, Charles. Mechanic Buck, AVm. E. Teacher. Cassidy, AY. H. Carpenter and Builder. Abbott, G. F. Druggist. Aldrich, AVatson. Farmer. Allen. Abijah. Farmer. Eastman, Groceries. Druggists. Roll Coverer. Row. AY. B. Enos Co. Bradley, Charles B. P. Weeks, & Boutwell & Gerrish. Sargent, A. AY. AYhite, P. S. Cashier Littleton Nat'l Bank. Clark, Asa Cole, Bugbee & Co. Machine Colby, Lucy A. Con-tantine, M. Farmer. Davis, W. F. Dentist. Pattee, L. C. Perley, M. P. Pierce, F. AY. Machinist. Griggs, Alvin. S. Cheney, E. H. I �672 NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. Lane, John G. Insurance. Plumer's Building Leighton, Geo. A. Machinist. Lowell, A. II. Iron Foundry, Castings of all PETERBORO. Gilligan, Daniel Martin, R. W. Carriage Painter. McCrillis & Son, Carriage Man'frs. Cor. Bridge and Wilson sts. Cody', Boots and Shoes. Messier, Octavius L. Groceries & Provisions. Mooar, John Watches and Jewelry. McDonald & Morrill, N. E. Insurance. 871 Catholic Pastor. O'Brien. J. Elm Glass, Agricultural Tools, Seeds, etc. A. W. Carriage Manu'fr. 1168 Sanborn, st. Shelters & Lewis, Boot & Shoe Dealers. Slayton, E. M. Wholesale Dealer in CountryProd iice, 494 Chesnnt St. Sleeper, & Co. W. F. Grocers & Provision Dealers. Smith. J. A. V. Flier Manufacturer. Mechan Row. Smith. & Co. J. L. Box Manufacturers, Plane ing Mill & Lumber. ie's Dealer in Nuts. Tv.i-s, II. B. VickerA Co II. M. Maufacturers of White Spruce Beer. Ginger Ale & Soda. Watts & Holmes Flour & Grain, wholesale. Weeks, B. B. Druggist. Williams, George G. Merchant Tailor. Globe Block. Wilson, Julius E. Fire Insurance. MASON. Hammond, Farmer. Goodwin, Daniel, Clergyman. Whittaker, George, Fruit Grower. Elliot, J. MEREDITH VILLAGE. Bean, F. T. Clergyman. Burleigh, C. M. Hotel Druggist. Cotton, A vah, Canvasser. I Dow, M. E. Lang, J. M. Merchant. Moulton, II. II. Xorris, Daniel, Undertaker. Rollins, L. W. Stevens, Eben. Thurston, 8. D. Farmer. Wadleigh, Charles, Farmer. Wndleigh, M. L. Farmer, Wadleigh, S. T. Farmer. NEW BOSTON. Butterficld, D. N. Manufacturer of Toy Bureaus, Iron Water Wheels and Machinery. NEWMARKET. Burley, Harrison G. Farmer. Ervin, William Machinist. Haines, ('. p. Batting Manufacturer. Jenncss, Charles V. Pattern Maker. Langlands, William Gardener. Pendergost, Edmund B. Farmer. Senter, N. F. Carriage Maker. Smith, Cyrus G. Farmer. Wiggin, Edwin Wiggins, James F. S. Farmer. Merchant. Weave Room. Dodge, E. B. Lumberman. Eastman, 0. G. Mechanic. Flanders, 0. S. D. Mechanic. Seavey, A. G. Miller. Seavey, James. Mechanic. RAYMOND. Street. Parmelee, J. II. Dentist. Pike & Heald, Ranges, Furnaces, Plumbing. Raymond, Wm. H. Stable Keeper. Robie, John H. Rockwell, A. L. Custom Boots & Shoes. 21 Stark Block. Rogers, William C. Hardware, Paints, Oils, Elm Overseer in POTTER PLACE. kinds. Scribner, John Farmer. Scribner, Charles W. Farmer. RDMNEY. Manfr. of Truss Pads. Abbott Jos. Merchant. Adams S. Carriage & Sleigh Manfr. Ames, G. H. Glove Cutter. Abbott, Daniel, Ames, Frank P. Painter. Atwood, Fre A. Farmer. Avery, S. W. Ladder Mnfr. i D. Hotel Keeper. J. 0. Teamster. Blodgett, S. F. Shoe Workman. Burnham, J. C. Mechanic. Baker. Blake, S. Bnrnham, J. W. Farmer. Farmer. Buzzell, Abial, Buzzell, Fred M. Ladder Manfr. Chapman Chas. C. Ladder Manfr. (base, J. W. Agt. Steam Washer for Grafton County. Colburn, J. A. Farmer. Collins. George W. Craig, B. M. Farmer. Craig, C. C. Blacksmith. Currier, W. P. Farmer. Davis. Jacob, Brick Maker. Doe, O. D. Farmer. Elliot, Climera F. Miss. Teacher. Lumber Mnfr. Elliot' C. H. Lumber Manfr. Elliot. E. H, & Brother, Farnsworth, Miss. Belle C. Teacher. Fifield, Dana, Painter & Glazier. Fletcher, George W. Buck Glove Manfr. Ford, II. R. Painter & Manfr. Caskets & Coffins. French, C. N. Farmer. French, George P. Glove Cutter. French, S. Farmer. George, A. R. Butcher. George, Mrs. Thomas. Gillet, C. Farmer. Greeley, Guy E. Buck Glove Manfr. Hall, A. C. Hall. B. A. Physician. Farmer & Butcher. Hardy, B. P. Manfr. of Wood Handles Ac. Ilavnes, J. H. Farmer. Herbert, C. W. Farmer. Holden, Milton. ) „ . en . „ 011 "' Ho, Holden,Cha S . .A.L |2 2 Spaulding. Q. C. j Cai »P h °r Refiners. Jeffers, E. W. Shoe Workman. Kenniston, D. D Farmer. Keys, Henry, Farmer. Keys, J. P. Bobbin Manfr. Keys, Frank A. Student. Marston, A. R. Farmer. Marstou, A. Farmer. Merrill, Frank H. Ladder Manfr. Merrill, S. E. Lumber Manfr. Morrill, A. R. Machine Broker. Palmer, Chas. C. Ladder Manfr. Pa} ne, Mrs. G. W. Milliner. Pease, Charles, Peppard, J. W. Perkins Mrs. S. Farmer. Manfr. Ladders, Steps, Clipper Sleds, M. Snow Shovels, Ac. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. Hoyt, Hiram Person, Abbott W. Teamster. Pillsbury, D. R. Mechanic. Preston, Clinton F. Farmer. Quincy, Hon. Josiali Quincy, S. H. Merchant. Robinson, George H. Lumber Manfr. Simmons, Jag. S. Ladder Manfr. Simpson, C, B. Merchant. Simpson, D. L. Physician Simpson, T. S. Lumber Dealer. Smart. C. C. Brick Manfr. Spalter, Rev. A. D. Teacher Spaulding, Chas. Manfr. of Lumber, Brick & Charcoal Spaulding, E. 0. Charcoal Manfr. Spaulding, Leverett, Farmer. Spaulding, Luella H. Stevens, Henry B. Stevens, 0. L. Ladder Manfr. Swain, Miss. Eva J. Teacher. Swain, J. R. Station Agt. Tilton, J. D. Clergyman RTE. Farmer. Farmer. Foss, Robert S. Garland, Chas. D. Farmer. David, Farmer. Jenne>s, Jenness, Emery C. Farmer. Jenness, G. H. Chairman School Committee. Johnson, Gilman W. Farmer. Jones, Mrs. Parry. Morrill, Alva H. Clergyman. Odiorne, Sylvester D. farmer. Philbrick, John. Farmer. Philbrook, 0. B. Mason. Rand, Henry S. Mason. Rand, Obed. Farmer. SULLIVAN. Nahum Shoemaker. Currier. Lyman Blacksmith. Atwell C, Farmer. Goodwin, L. H. & D. W. Manuf rs and ber and Chair Stock Dealers. Nims, Augustus F. Farmer. Stevens, J. G. Tanner and Currier. White, Samuel S. Farmer. Winchester, Elliot C. Farmer. Davis, Ellis, UNITY. D ealer in Grain and Lumber Dealer in Lumber. T. Laborer. Cummings, John Farmer. Goodwin, David L. Farmer. J.icobs, George F. Teamster. Libby, Horatio R. Farmer. Libby, Nathaniel & Ez. Farmers. Merrill. Asa B. Farmer. Noves. Fred E. Laborer. Weeks, H. W. Lumber Dealer. Weeks^ Ira M. Merchant. Whicher, Levi C. Farmer. Willey, Alexander. Farmer. WASHINGTON. Crane, 0. T. Abbott, C. Henrv, Hotel Keeper, Aldrich, C. E. Farmer & Summer Boarding House, Lumber Dealer, Aldrich, D. M. Aldrich, Ira M. Summer Boarding House. Allard, Sam'l, Firm, Gordon Allard & Co. Lumber Dealers. Amadon. Geo. M. Fngineer for Wbiteneld Lumber Co, F. Farmer. Jeweller & Druggist. S, Bond, J. Farmer. Farmer. S. L. Bray, Briggs, 0, S. Farmer. Brown, A. L. I Lumber Merchants of the Firm Brown, W. G. j of A. L. & W. G. Brown & Co. Brown, Frank P. Merchant. Burns, C. W. Lumber Dealer. Byrne, Wm, Lawyer. Carleton, Mrs. E, Chase. A. M. Farmer & Real Estate Agt. Colby, C. J. Harness Maker. Colby, J. S. Farmer. Cole, G. W. Farmer & Cowing, C. Hazen. A W. Engineer Hazen. Dodge, Leonard L. D. & Lumber Sawyer, Cummings, J.W. & Co. Darling, G. Cattle Dealer. Mechanics for W. C. for L. D. Teamster. G. I*. F. Libbey & L. T. W. Libby * Co. Dodge, M. B. Carpenter & Joiner. Dodge, Wm. F. Proprietor of Mountain View House. Donovan, Wm. J. Teamster for Brown & Co, Dustin, J. E. Mechanic for Brown & Co, Enstmau, Ben. Farmer nd Teamster. Eastman, Chas. Firm, Fasiman & Perkins, Meat & Groceries. Eastman, J. K. Livery Stable. Teamster. S. A. Surveyor of Lumber, at Fearoh, Fred C. Brown's, Fearon, G. Head Edger. Lumber Dealer at War. Fiske, Hazen W, cester Mass. Elmer, Fiske, J. Sullivan, WARREN. Davis, Chas. S. Gale. Chas. M. Depot Master, WHITEFIELD. .- Lum- Glidden, Elisha. Glidden, Ezra J. Bixby, Jas. M. WEST ANDOVER. Brown, W. R. Blood, 0. Aldrich, J. K. Cram, Frank Farmer. I. Lincoln, F. B, Painter. Proctor, Israel D. Rake Manuf 'r. Proctor, Mary B. Severance, John Farmer. Bell.Wm. Weeks, A T. Farmer, Willoughby, J. F. Farmer. Wyatt, Rev. T. jr. Pastor of North Holderness Church. Bridge, 678 Farmer & Summer Board ing House, Fowler, A. J. Boot Manufacturer, Goodwin, J, A. Carpenter. Gordon, M. H. Firm, Gordon Allard * Lole Lumber Dealers, Gould, C. B, Farmer & Cattle Dealer. Gould, L. R. Moulder. Gove, George S, Physician, Gove, Ira S. M. General Collection Agent. Harmon, Wm. M. Clergyman, Harriman, Geo, Teamster, G, W. Libby & UQ, Hayes, Orange S. Boarding House Keeper for Brown & niggins, M. Co. House Painter, George W. Farmer, Holmes, V. R. Board Sawyer, Holmes, Willis, Lumberman, Howland, 0. S. Farmer & Stlldeflt. Huntoon, Amasa, Farmer, Hutcuins, J. M. Farmer. Iiildreth, �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. G74 Hutching, M. W. Farmer. Hutching, W. B. Clerk Insurance Agent. Jenkins, 0. E. Board Sawyer, C. Libby & Co. Johnson, J. W. Mountain Stage Driver. ' l. Millwright and If achiuist. King, C. E. Farmer. Lambert, Louis, Lawyer. Lane, A. W. Clerk. C. Libby & Co. Lane, 1! F. Farmer. Learned, Henry, Board Sawyer, G. W. Libby &Co. Learned, J. M. Saw Filer, 0. W. Libby & Co. Libbey, n. C. Lumber Dealer. Libbey, J. U A. Grain Mill. Lumber Dealer. Libby, Charles, Libby, II. W. Lumberman, C. Libby & Co. Libby, J. C. Millwripht. Marden, E. F. Farmer. Mc. Gregor. J. L. Student Agricultural College, Uanover. Edger, C. Libby & Co. 0. Mc Leod, Miner, J. L. Farmer. Morey, George E. Clerk at Brown's Store. Morrison, Mrs. L, .Milliner, Dress Maker & Fancy Hoods. Morse, John, Engineer, G. W. Libby & Co. Mason. U ton, G. P. Newel, II. S. Farmer. Nou^se, Eugene, Saw Filer for L. D. & L. T. Uazen. Palmer, C. J. Machinist for Brown & Co. Parker, Daniel, Farmer. Parker, L. D. Shingle Sawyer, G. W. Libby A Co. Perkins, J. S. Firm, of Eastmam & Perkins. Meals & Groceries. Pillsbury. Geo. II. Sash & Blind Manufacturer A Builder. Piukham, G. II. Clergyman. Priest, .1. B. Boarding Mouse, C. Libby & Co. Pushee. E. P. Engineer for Brown & Co. Putney, Alvin E. Qnimby, A. II. Machinist, C. Libby k Co. Quimby. Wm. K. Merchant. Robinson, Geo. Laborer. S mipson, Jennie E. At Amoskeag Mills Manchester. V ii Sanders, John II. Teamster for L. D. & L. T. Uazen. Snow, D. S. Builder & Sash & Blind Manfr Snow, E. M. Builder of Houes. Stalbird, Aaron, H. Carpenter. Tague, Phill, Chopper for Brown Farmer. Taylor, John T. Thomas, L. Walker, F. Warner, A. I Sm >. th, Lewis F. Blacksmith for L. D. & L. T. Uazen. Smith, 0. P. Carpenter. &, Co. Filer. Stone Worker. Farmer. Blacksmith. P. B. Wells, Isaac, Wentworth, E. Mill Man at Brown's Weston, E. II. Station Agent. Win'. hi, Charles E. Millwright at Brown's Whedon, W. J. Stone Mason. Whitcher, L. D. G. f W. he S. f. WILMOT CENTRE. Brown, Joseph C. Farmer. Clough, Franklin C. Farmer. Farmer. Carpenter. Langley, W. F. Farmer. Messer, P. Farmer. Fisk, Calvin. Goodhen, Seth. Stevens, Aim is. Farmer. Stearns, Minot. Farmer. Thompson, C. H. Farmer. Trussell, Charles. Clergyman. Woodward, Geo. E. Manufacturer. WILMOT FLAT. Jones, Otis, Tanner & Currier. Nelson, Win. G. F'armer. Thompson, Samuel. Withington, Cyrus. Farmer. Farmer. WILTON. Carlton, C.C. Keyes, Geo. D. WOOLEN MILL. . Chase, Thomas. Lawyer. Hardy, Willis F. Clerk. Morey, M. M. Spinner. Morey, W. C. Carder. MISCELLANEOUS. Marshall, Boston. Plummer, Part well, J. m. Merchant. Sheaban, John 11. Shoe Maker. Small M.N. Sawyer at Brown's . Smith, L. \V. Board Sawyer, C. W. Brown & Saw S. John W., Mechanical Engineer, S. B., 55 Elm Street, Boston. ERRATA. The following names were incorrectly printed in the former list. Ford, Daniel, Dover, Ginger Ale and Beer Maufacturer. Longley, Geo. H. Peterboro, Proprietor of Bakery. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. ADDITIONAL, NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS FOR FIFTH ACWORTIL Ainsworth, J. Clergyman. Beryl, Geo. H. Mountain House. Barnard, S. P. Chenev, S. W. Clark, D. Dickey, J. W. Tin lay, B. C. Kingsbury, E. A. Kemp, John 675 D. Morrison, E. R. Teacher. Richardson, J. T. Merchant. Spatildiug, E. Blacksmith. BARNSTEAD. EDITION". Hunt. W. A. Depot Station Agent. Ilamet, Mrs. E. H.irtnet, James Shoemaker. Jones, P. A. Jenney, H. H. Farmer. Johnson, II. C. Saw Miller. Livingston, Colborn Wood Turner. Shoemaker. Lanv;, John S. Lenad, M. M. Needle Maker. Lane, L. & L. Farmers. Madigan, Thomas Shoemaker. Metcalf, Horace F'armer. Mahan, Miss M. M. Moore, H. E. Mechanic. Mayhen, V. S. Shoe Stock Fitter. Putnam, W. D. Shoe Manufacturer. Avery, Walter M. Trader. Babcock, J. 51. Proprietor of Card Mill. W. F'armer. Perry James E. Farmer. Blaisdell, J. P. Shoemaker. Carr, W. 0. Clergyman. Perry, A. Farmer. Perry, Edward R. Farmer. Copp, Reuben Blacksmith. Park's, D. W. Richardson, Jas. Shoe Cutter. Rogers, Charles E. Clergyman. Rockwood, A. P. Boot Cutter. Reed. A. C. Carpenter and Builder. Rust, A. Custom Shoemaker. Sanders. Charles A. Shoe liottonier. II. Farmer. Chesley, W. A. Farmer and Poultry Dealer. Clark, I. H. Shoemaker. Emerson, Timothy Blacksmith. Emerson, Geo. W. Dentist. George, Chas. S. Farmer. Jenkins Charles E. Farmer. Jenkins, John II. Carpenter. Jenkins. W. A. Farmer. Langley, Mrs. T. D. Marshall, I. D. Farmer. Palmer, Frank E. Carpenter. Thyng, Charles E. Farmer. Waldo, John Carpenter. Wheeler, Mrs. Dr. Young, II. P. Carpenter. CHARLESTOWN. Bailey, Eliphalet Farmer. Bailey, Mrs. M. W. Putnam, Ii. Wood Tumor and Rake Thomas Maker. Swau, William Gardener. Spooner, Stephen A. Carpenter and Builder. Harness Maker, Carriage Sparrow, Chas. Trimmer and Upholsterer. Saker, Fred, Tinman. Snow, G. A. Shoemaker. Sanders. C. L. Shoemaker. Sannderson, II. II. Clergyman. Slavin, Smith, Thomas T. Farmer. Tidd, E. II. Taylor, John W. Farmer. Bond, George S. Stoves and Tin ware. Bowman, J. M. Saloon Keeper. Baker, Mrs. H.M. Chapin, W. 0. Farmer. Chubb, A. W. Shoe Cutter. Callahan, Miss M. C. Shoe Stitcher Cobb, Josiah Carpenter and Joiner. Cashing, Edmund L. Attorney at Law. DeNormandie, Eugene Clergyman. Evans, Henry K. Boot Cutter. Easter, II C." Shoemaker. Eusworth, Geo. W. Carpenter and Joiner. Lumber Dealer and Steaui Mill Fish. John S. Livery and Boarding Stable. Vial!, II. B. Williams C. IT. Shoemaker. White, Geo. A. Farmer. Proprietor. Foster, S. C. Finlay, Chas. A. Eagle Hotel. Fletcher, Ellen L. Watchmaker ami Jeweler. Shoe Cutter, and Pattern Goodrich. M. N. Perry, Kittrcdge Draftsman. Hamlin. I). S. Shoe Dealer. Hamlin, Win. Fanner. Hamlin, Geo. W. General Merchant. Hubbard, E. F. Farmer. Whit taker, J. M. Physician. Walker, Cephas Carriage Manufacturer, and Grain Dealer. Willard, L. B. White Washer and Kalsominer. CLAREMONT. Prouty, E. W. Millwright. CONCORD. Drugs and Medicines. C0NT00C00KVILLE. Elliott, Mrs. J. R. Dow, Joseph Farmer. Farmer. Jones, John P. Libbee, Wm. T. Carpenter. I'o-tniaster. Patterson. Joab White, Frauk F'armer. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. 676 Harness Maker and Car. Hartford, Jas. W. riage Trimmer. Lamos, Horace A. Broprietor of Point Cot- CORNISH. Blood, E. P. Mechanic. Blood, Ed. B. Farmer. Ballock, Wm. Farmer. Buckman, George tage. Metcalf, II. Democrat II. Press. Overseer of Spinning. Manock, David Farmer. O'Neil, W. F. Farmer. Peel, Charles F. Overseer Weave Room. Scales, John Principal of Franklin Academy. Brown, Helen R. Churchill, B. B. Carpenter. Cole, Seth, Capt. Sea Captaiu. Cole, Geo. L. Farmer. Fitch, Lyman Farmer. Foss, Walter H. Farmer. Fogs, A. P. Farmer. Fisher, J. R. Farmer. Second hand Card Room. Twombly, E. II. Register of Deeds. Tasker, John C, & Co. Groceries, Belknap St. Taylor, Edward Farmer. Smith, Albion A. Farmer. Farmer. Towle, Levi Witham, John E. Parmer. Haven, A. L. Mechanic. Johnson, E. C. Farmer. Kenyon, B. C. Farmer. Martindale, Lemuel Sheriff. Bowers, L. Farmer. Bowers. Orlando Wool Dealer. Baget, J. L. Farmer. Bohinson, A. T. Farmer. Spaulding, A. K. Blacksmith. Smith. W. B. Mechanic. Thrasher, B. F. Farmer. Tracy, S. A. Farmer. Walker, M. L. Farmer. White, John Farmer. Walker, Henry W. Farmer. Walker, G. B. Farmer. Wilder, J. J. Farmer. Fit. h, E. B. Shoecutter. Webster, C. E. DUNBARTON. Bailey, Oliver Farmer. Barnard, Samuel Farmer. Clark, A. C. Farmer. Farmer. Clifford, I. P. Holmes, Daniel Farmer. Ireland J. B. Farmer. Lord, John Farmer. Merrill, J. 0. Farmer. Mills, J. C. Farmer. Twist, Page Farmer. DURHAM. Coleman, Mrs. Mahitable. FRANCESTOWN. BERRY. Bixby, Augustus H. Civil Engineer. Dodge, Miss, Julia A. Book-keeper. Fisher, Theron P. Farmer. Adams, Charles Store Keeper. barker, John F. Farmer. Lawyer. Bartlett, G. C. HAMPTON. Crowell, W. II. Shoemaker. Currier. David Banker, Depot. Conch, 0. D. Lumber Mau'fr. and Farmer. Carter, Alba B.Rev. Clark, Leonard Farmer. bustin, J. A. Deputy Sheriff. Brown, Warren Ware, Edwin Evans, James Blacksmith. Humphrey, H. Ii. Farmer. Ha-kins. Rev. It. W. Cong. Leonard, A. G. Merchant. HENNIKER. LANCASTER. Ames, Asa Machinist. Bugbee, Frank Physician. Farmer. Btrotlg, Richard R. Pillslniry. H. Carpenter, East Derry. ttpton, C. P. Underbill, Ii. Brooks, C. C. Farmer. Corning, B. H. Prop' of Lancaster House. Cobleigh, E. V. Stoves' Tin, Copper & Agent for Fairbank's Scales. Colby, Joseph Cooper. Drew, Irving W. Lawyer. Guernsey, Aaron Farmer. Hartford, M. E. Carpenter. Holton, H. P. I. Farmer. Hunt, Win. P. Laborer. Hartford. W. A. Tanning & Carding. Hart lord, George A. Farmer. Hopkins, J. M. Prop, of Williams House. Heywood, William Lawyer. Kent & Griswold, Dry Goods, Clothing and Postmaster. Reed Maker Edge Tool Maker. R. DORCHESTER. Biimham, Nathaniel. Farmer. Farmer. Bilrpee, Mar-hall Cheever, Samuel Parmer. Fiit-., John M. Merchant. Btreeter, \,. It, Parmer. Reed Hiram Farmer. DOVER. Drdmi F its. mi. id Tailoring. Overseer Card Room. Proprietor of Circus. lachman. Bracket, John H. dishing. Joseph Jame llei yman. Book-Keeper, I James M. \ Color Mak'-r, Cocheco Print Gtrlme, William Works. Haw. nth. John Machine Printer. 'Hidden. Charles A. Shoe Cutter. i* isar, B. H. fc Son, Manufacturers Beav) ii i i ii.niaisous. Farmer. Colby, Rachael, Mrs. Seavey, David Contoakville. Boor, W. W. Miller. Reed, Orison Blacksmith. Sargent, C. II. Farmer. Parker, Franklin Farmer HANCOCK. Kent, Edward R. Merchant. McGibnee, James Clerk. Mitchell, Ezra Physician. Monehan, .lames Blacksmith. Moody, (I. w. File Manufacturer. Morse, Charles E. Fanner. Nutter, Charles A. Stationery & Gen'l Merchandise. Olcott, of I'.. T. Dentist. Porter Brothers, chandise. Dry Goods & Gen'l Mer- �NAMES OP SUBSCRIBERS. Rhodes, Freedom M. Lawyer. Reed. J. C. Millwright. Rhodes, Tener M. Farmer & Starch Man'fr. Richardson, Nathaniel II. Furniture, Paper Hangings, Coffins & Caskets. Smith, Frank & Co. Flour, Corn & Feed Store. Twitchell, Hiram Boarding House. Thompson, A. Machinist. White, Wm. A Agent. Whitcorab, Col. Horace & Son, Harness Makers. Weeks, James M. Jr. Starch Manufacturer. Woodward, J. H. Farmer. Costello, 677 Mike Mill Man. Dickon, Thomas Jobber. Dexter, L. Sawyer. Eames, John Farmer. Fisk, Wm. Farmer. Gotham, Asa H. Farmer. Hatch, Asa Farmer. Howe, R. S. J. Farmer. Hanaford, J. R. Farmer. Henson, Charles Laborer. Hutson, Thomas Laborer. Butter, J. V. Putman. Charles Hanks, B. N. Laborer. Hutson, Edward Farmer. Hayes, Wm. Baggage Mister. Proprietor Hall House. Hanson, Mrs. Sybil Jones. James B. Boarding House. Knight, Edwin Sawyer. Wheeler, John Lucas, LEMPSTER. I LONDONDERRY. Annis, Daniel G. Farmer, North Londonderry P. 0. Boyce, Geo. W. Farmer, N. Londonderry P.O " " " " Boyce, Samuel " " " " Boys, Walter " " " " Corning, S. R. Clark, Freemont Pump Manufacturer. Clark, Win. Farmer. Ela, Edward P. " Derry Depot P. 0. " " " Hardy, Aaron P. " Hartshorn, Geo. R. Farmer. Derry Depot P.O. " Holmes, Mathew North Londonderry P. 0, " Mc. Allester, .Tona. " Mack, Robert C. Derry P. 0. Mc Gregor, Alexander " *' " Depot Morse, A. J. P.O. " N. Londonderry " N. Londonderry " Pettengill, J. P.O. Perkins, Washington Farmer. Rotary Filler Sawyer. Merriam, Miss Abbie B. Teacher. Moore, D. S. Foreman Tanner. McFarland, Charles Farmer. McFarland, Cester Martin, Charles N. McMann, Wm. Planing. Morffet, John D. Jobber. Gardner. Pike, Mrs. C. T. Pool, Mrs. S. C. Rickey, Horace H. Farmer. Richardson, F. F. Mechanic. Sargent, J. H. Planing and Saw Mill. Sheridan, Dommick Job Teaming. Spredbury, Charles C. Mason. Spredbury, Wm. Farmer. John Farmer. Tookey, P. J. Hotel Keeper. Willson, David Stone Cutter. Wood, Franklin E. Farmer. Whitney, J. T. W. Farmer. Young, Antipas House Carpenter. Toll ens. N. Londonderry P.O. Plummer, Nathan Hiram Carpenter. Montgommery, Geo. W. Lath Sawyer. Mc'Intire Henry Farmer. McKelleps, Geo. M. Foreman Tool's Mill. PELHAM P.O. Richardson, Wm. Londonderry Lumber Dealer, P. P. 0. North Peabody, J. W. Farmer. " N. Londonderry P. Nesmith, J. Y. Smith, Daniel D. Blacksmith, N. Londonderry P.O. Watts, Chas. H. Farmer, N. Londonderry P. 0. " " '• Watts. C. M. " " Watherbey, John H. " " " " " Webster, Amos C. Londonderry Depot Young. Charles E. " P. Young, 0. " J. P. N. Londonderry P. 0. MADBURY. Jenkins, Jonathan Farmer. & L. R. R. <fe C. NORTHUMBERLAND. John M. Laborer. Brown, R. J. Student. Blake, Mrs. Mary J. Farmer. Civil Engineer and Buckman, Edward F. Land Surveyor. Astle, PLAINFIELD. Austin, George W. Farmer. Buckman, Henry Bailey, L. L. " J. Upholstery. Bryant, Henry Dunkley, C. H. Farmer. " Eastman, Ora V. Farnham, Buzzell " " French, A. W. Freeman, Will W. " Hall, Will Merchant. Student. Lewin, B. F. Butcher. Monlton, Fred Poultry Dealer. Newton, John Stone Mason. Porter, Jabez Farmer. Pickernel, Charles " NEWPORT. Freight Conductor on C. Burt, 0. G. R. R. Royce, Philip Merchant. Pastor Free Will Baptist Church. Roney, John Granite Worker. Young, Edward Farmer and Stone Cutter. [abbey, E. D. MANCHESTER. Colburn, A. L. Scale Business. Doolittle, J. S. Conductor M. Foss, Rev. Tobias Sanderson, L. Stone Mason. Btickney, II. II. Carpenter & Farmer. Sticknev, II. Farmer. Smith, E. II. Clergyman. (Wat.) Spauldlng, L. D. Farmer. Stroug, S. C. Mechanic. Watson. Mary A. Westgate, E. \V. Butcher & Farmer. RAYMOND. Browne, J. F. Gunsmith. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. 678 Manson, B. S. Clergyman. Moiilton, George M. Farmer. Cabinet. Poor, J. L. KI'MXEY. Teacher. Farnsworth. Belle C. George, Thomas, Mrs. Farmer. Preston, Clinton F. SALEM. Abbott, N. G. Shoe Shop. Abbott. 8. K. Reporter for Essex Eagle. Adams, George M. Parmer. Armor, Albert L. Proprietor of Salem House. Kimball, S. H. Farmer. Kroyd, Samuel A. Jack Spinner. Long, Mrs. Martha Lord. David Farmer. Lowell, Mrs. Lizzie Milliner and Dress-Maker. Farmer. Merrill, Daniel Mirick, Mrs. Hattie N. Weaver. Mirick, Miss Florence A. Weaver. Harness Manufacturer. Parrish, T. D. Palmer, Joseph P. Shoe Shop. Page, A. M. Meat Market. Paul. George M. Farmer. Pat Mary tin-. Mis.-, Pendergast, Daniel Supt. North Shoddy Mill. Peabody, E. A. Contractor and Builder. Austin, Mrs. Abb] B Aver, Win. 1!. Carpenter. Poole, Sirs. It. F. Prescott, A. J. Farmer. Shoe Manufacturer. Bailey, Loren E. Carpenter. Parmer. Ballad, Jonathan A. Reynolds, John F. Richards, L. P. E. Real Estate Broker. Robinson, B. A. Billiard Saloon. Ayer, J. i Carriage Painter. Pastor Congregational C. A. . Rockwood, William - Bodwell, Mrs. Bowser, Rev. Samuel L. Carpenter. Bradford, Joseph 1J. Farmer & Shoemaker. Brad lord, Jesse W. Parmer. Burns. J. W. Shoe Manufacturer. Buxton, Joseph Shoe Factory. Butler, James J. Farmer. Carey, Joel C. Merchant. Clark, Alburton W. Stone Cutter. Clotlgh, .1. Fanner. l>. Parmer. fluff J. W. Parmer. Cluff, Levi Clutf, Josiah Q. Old Cluff. B.C. Colby, Fred Colby, Wm. Line Market. <'• .Mrs. A. II. ' John Corliss, Parmer, D. tone Cutter. Crowell, Win. G. Parmer. Dorr, Rev. Henry Clergyman. John Machinist. Duston, Mrs. Abbie M. Weaver. . Duston Kllingwood, J. N. Carpenter. Emerson, Robert Parmer. Swings, Clinton Pai Henry - Painter. Fellows Theodore W. Parmer. Farmer. Foster, Ez< kiel, II I. Manufai turer. Foster, in i Carpenter. i ! . Woodbury, Bhop. I'. i, Parmer A. F. Silv.-r. C. L. Shoe Shop. Smith, Charles Painter. Smith, J V. Farmer ami Insurance Agent. Smith. W. M. Designer and Engraver. Smith. Win. W. Shoe Shop. Staunton. Wiliiam Farmer. Blacksmith. Stott, William B. Stuart. Rev. Wm. H. Pastor M. E. Church, Taylor Richard Lumber Dealer and Farmer. Taylor,M. N. Manufacturer. Taylor, L.W. Merch int. Taylor, Win. Lumber Dealer and Farmer. horn, D. M. Fai mer. Thorn, Isaac Fanner, Farmer. Tilton, Joseph M. Villain. Orrin E. Farmer. Webster, T. C. Farmer. Webster, G. II. Painter and Grainer. Webster, Amos N. Farmer, Webster, Joseph Shoe Manufacturer. Wilier, .b.hn Stone Cutter and Farmer. Welch, Joseph M. Merchant. w heeler, J. It. Shoe Manufacturer. Fanner. W ler, John A. Whittemore, Rev. Elisha J. Pastor Baptist Church. Wilson, A. G. Farmer. Woo James Engraver. Woodbury, George Public Boarding House. 'I Mason. Carder and Spinner. W. Boss, E. Rowel I, W. Church. Brown. James Goodhue, Mr-. Laura J. Teacher. Goodwin, Eugene A. Carpenter. f in, Mi - Mary J. Goodwin, Milton Mechanic. Rev. .1. A. Pastor M. E. Church. • Israel ii .no 1 '. 1 Woodbury, Mrs. Hall, i Hall, Ezra B. Farmer. Harris, Harvey Pai out. moo'. Shoemaker. Hihlreth, J. 0. 1 Humphry, Benjamin Farmer. T. Hunt, Horace W Parmer. Hutchins, Wai ren Farmer. Jennings, Samuel P. Shoemaker. turer. : I . Kelly, Oilman D, Kelly, Charles 0. mon C. Kimball, Mrs. Kimball. Cbarles Kimball, Mrs. N. I at Shoemaker. R. Mason. Parmer, II. Farmer. W Ibury, Rev 0. G. Clergyman. York, Mrs. Eliza. i \ , Isaiah STODDARD. - Hawk Farmer. Rowell.Mrs. M. M. Merchant. Dow diver I.. Farmer Silas Dinsm Parmer. Dai i-. Oilman W. Merchant. i Farmer. Esty, Solon Mel, ure, Isabel le Post Mistress. i' ictor, Hosea Parmer and Produce Dealer, Richardson, leorge Farmer. Fanner. Stacy, Oilman Farmer. Shoultes, William II. Fanner. ittemore, Joel F. Wei,),, li. N. Hotel Keeper. ' Wh Shi \\ a i:\f.k. Farmer. L. Hardy, E. R. Foreman of Section �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. WARREN. Colton, D. B. Farmer. Hardy, E. R. Foreman of Section. Whitcher, Adouiron Butcher. WASHINGTON. Mentzer, Walter C. Lovewell House, WEBSTER. Burbank, F. L. Lumber Dealer. » " Bnrbank, W. W. Buxton, Rev. Edward Clergyman. Colby, James L. Farmer. Courser, Thomas J. " Couch. Miss Nancy E. Duncklee, Calvin, T. Elliott, Miss Priscilla A. Teacher. Flanders, John A. Farmer and Carpenter. Q lime, Charles F. II. Farmer. George A. " .Imes, Charles A. " " " Iloit, Holmes, Wi ud M. Little, Caleb P. Pearson, J. C. Tiltoii, Mrs. Julia A. Oilman, Mary B. m. Carpenter and Joiner. Qoodell, Frank Farmer. Kimball, Mis. II. M. Moore, W. H. Esq. Farmer. Merrill, Chas. M. Carpenter. Philbrick, A. S. Farmer. Plnmmer, Geo. Farmer. Page, A. Tinsmith, Dealer in Stoves and Hollow-ware. Smart, .lames Farmer. Stanyan, Newell Merchant. Simpson, John M. Smith, S. II. Mechanic. Smith, David Farmer. \\ Tenney, Edward G. Teacher. White, Mrs. Charlotte j). Whitniore, John, M. D. Whitcher, L. P. Farmer. Wells, Henry P. Farmer. Hutchinson, Charles Tiirill, James WENTWORTH. Blodgott, Jeremiah Esq. Blood, II. C. Carpenter. WILMOT. Johnston, Green Woolen Manufacturer. LAWRENCE, MASS. Machinist, with A. Messer, John A. Depot Master at Messer's. LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. Brown, W. A. Coll. urn, Jas. Farmer. Currier, S. G. Esq. Durkey, F. A. Esq. M. D. Downing, J. L. Esq. Farmer. Elliott, J. F. Brown. Farmer. Carpenter. B. Boyd, F. 0. Davis, J. a. Davis, W. II. Teacher, QilmanJEnoch Mrs. Gove, WEST STEWARTSTOWN. Farmer's wife. Brown, W. W. Boardman, Eldri.lge Esq. L. & W. G. Brown. 679 Fletcher, T. M. Purveyor of Lumber. Foster, John Farmer. Merchant. Merchant. Teamster, with A. L. & W. G. • Eaton, Franklin, Eaton, Davis & Co., Mer- chants. Hon. Moses H. Eastman, Judge of the Courts METHUEN, MASS. Copp, M. G. House Carpenter. Emerson, Jacob Cashier of Bank. F.sher, Albert V. Trader's Clerk. Fulton, James Farmer. Gordon, J. Haskell Provision Dealer BETHLEHEM. Bian.lin, J. S. Bunker, C. E. Postmaster. Proprietor Mt. Agassiz House. Bunker, William G. " " Bethlehem " " Bean, Wilson H. Sunset Blandin, A. W. Farmer. Durgin, J. A. Sinclair House. Gallaher, Hugh. Farmer. Gordon, Dan. P. Farmer. Hatch, Alpha. Farmer. Hildreth, T. T. Boots, Shoes and Groceries. McGregory, W. A. Lumber and Starch M'f'r. " " Kidder, James M. Quimby, I. J. Justice of Peace, and Notary Plummor, Joseph. Proprietor Cottage Boarding House. Richardson, I. E. Farmer and Lumber Deal'r Spooner, B. C. Proprietor of Stage Line from Bethlehem to Littleton. Turner, J. N. Proprietor Turner House. Wildor, H. W. Proprietor Maple Cottage and L. M. Mrs. Farwell, J. L. Bradbury, Albert. Mechanic and Sawyer. Bui lard, James. Insurance Agent. Balcom, George L. Woolen Manufacturer. Belknap, Darius. Overseer Weave Room. Clark, William. Flour and Grain. Millinery Goods. Uermon. Attorney at Law. Harris, Thomas J. Insurance Agent. Ib.lt. Haul. rich, F. Clothing, Hats, etc. Hunter. Lewis M. Cloth Dresser. Benj. F. Propr. Junction House. Jewett, J. W. W. I. G Is and Groceries. I. one. Charles II. Station Agent. Ormsby, II. II. Diuing Rooms. Parks, C. E. Proutv, E. W. Millwright. Hemenway, Redfield, S. F. Merchant Richardson, Clareraont File Works. Flour and Groceries. II. Tailor. S. Jr. i '. Stowell, G. H. Hardware Ac. Stockwell, George T. Carpenter. Straw. O. C. Spinner. Walker, J. S. Clergyman. Vanghan, Edwin. U.S. Consul, Coaticook, P.Q. Webb, Hiram. Supt. Sullivan Mill. Sullivan, C. 0. Livery Stable. CLAREMONT. Clerk. Teacher. S. C. Dow, 8, Public. Town Pelham,C. Sanborn, CONCORD. Hazelton, James. Millinery. PITTSFIELD. Bachelder, J. M. Jeweller. Coburn, J. M. Clergyman. Drake, S. J. Farmer. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. 680 Emery, N. W. Merchant. French, K. W. Farmer. Foss, G. W. Farmer. Hill. s. I. . Hill. J. T. Dentist. Merchant. Lane, I!. 0. Farmer. Ring, S. F. Farmer. King, S. S. Farmer. STRATFORD. Aiken, II. Engineer. Atherton, Miss Mary A. Alger, .1. B. Merchant. Blodgett, Win. H. Farmer. Brown, Branch, Farmer. Brown, S. F. Fanner. Brown, S. F. Farmer. Brown, Wellington. Farmer. Blodgett, F. A. Farmer. Blodgett, Charles D. Farmer. Bennett, Oliver, Farmer. Buhlwin, J. M. Farmer. Brown, George A. Farmer. Blodgett, A. S. Teamster. Bean, Gh II. Farmer. Booth, Henry A. Laborer. l; iss, 1.. I>. Farmer. Boyle, John 0. G. T. R. R. Employee. Baldwin, W. L. Lumberman. Baldwin. E, A. Milwn'ght. Boyle, Dennis, Lumberman. Corliss, Win. Farmer. P. Farmer. Curtis, E. W. Farmer. Clark. Thomas H. Sawyer. Dowd, Michael, Farmer. Dunn, Joseph, Farmer. Day, Samuel A. Farmer. Dimick. Henry, G. T. R. R. Employee. Douglass, William, Farmer. Drew, B. F. Farmer. English, Mrs. E. J. Flinii. Franklin, Jobber. Conery, Simon Fuller, Mrs. C. C. Fay, Win. Laborer. Gould, Ira I,. Farmer. Qambsby, Russell, F'armer. Hapgood, Richard F. Farmer. Hartshorn, George C. Farmer. Howell, Wm. G. T. R. R. Employee. Hinman, U. B. Hotel-Keeper. Johnson, Timothy B. Board Sawyer. Johnson, M. D. Land Surveyor. Jorden, Abel, Farmer. Kenney, Fred L. Joiner and Board Surveyor. Kingsley, A. Jobber. Laflure, Lewis, Laborer. Laroche, Jerry, Blacksmith. McMay, Charles, Farmer. Horse, Edward, Blacksmith. Martin, John J. Farmer. Marshall, Melvin, Merchant. Marguire, Miss Ellen, Marden. Mrs. R. B. Norcott, C. F. Carriage Maker. Ockinglon, H. A. Mechanic. Ockington, B. B. Mechanic. Parnell. Peter, Farmer. Stone, Miss Ellsie, Scruton, Wm. H. G. Tr. Agent. Silver, E. M. Sawyer. Stride, Alfred R. Farmer. Spiller, G. D. Farmer. Stone, John G. Farmer. Wright, J. V. Mechanic. Watters, C. D. Mechanic CONCORD. Plummer, Mrs. Alice E. NEWBURY. Bailey, Mary J. Housewife. Blodgett, Isaac F. Blacksmith. Brock way, V. C. Station Agent: Clark, Asa B. Farmer. Collins, L. A. Housewife. Foster, Silas E. Section Hand. Fowler, John W. Mechanic. George, Darius H. Farmer. Gillingham J. King, Farmer. Gillinghain, J. L. Farmer. Gove, Warren C. Farmer. Johnson, N. S. Mt. Sunapee House. Marshall, Jesse, Farmer. Morse, Jeremiah, Postmaster. Morse, S. A. Farmer. Muzzey, Wm. W. Carpenter and Mason. Muzzey, Samuel 2d, Farmer. Muzzev, John, Farmer. Pike, S. K. Merchant. Ring, E. C. Farmer. Thomson, S. B. Farmer. �NAMES OF SUBSCRIBERS. PERRY. Palmer, Engineer. Alexander, Alvah. Farmer and Provision Aldxich, C. E. Merchant. 1*. J. 695 Plummer, Alley, LondondeiTy. Farmer and Mail Carrier. Priest James. Station A Richai'ds, reorge. Blacksmith. ( \ rus. Fanner. Robie, T. R. Blacksmith. . Dealer. < Burbank, John S. Railroading. Crombie, James BE. Physician. Choate, Charles. Farmer. . . Clyde, Ch rl • Edward Emerson, A. Farron, W. 1'., '>. Londonderry. W. Farmer. Painti Farmer. r. John, Londonderry. Carpenter. \V. Farmer. Hemphill, Joseph. Fanner. W. If. Fa Klein, Joseph, Fruit Grower. Lane, !ol. reorg W. Farmer. Gilchrist, Head, George . ' I I>r. ssmal Shute, Mrs. E. G. Shute, George. Farmer. Mrs. Mary. Walker, Mosi a A. Blacksmith. r, Nathaniel. Farmer. armer. . Wheeler, Thaddeus. Fanner. White, W. !>. Me reliant .m:i! Lumberman. Wilson, Samuel. Pi ach Grower. Woolley, John D. Farmer. < Low, A. li Low, John Lewi--., S. P. ..i.e. Prop'r Sanders's Hotel. Sn,',!. p. D. Lumber Business. ach Grower. Corwin, J. F. T. Milk Dealer. Dana, .Mrs. Nelli A. Ela, M iss Sargent, Farmer. i. Farmer. Robert. ".Irs. II. Clough, L.\ . Farm !I. Homer Teacher. Mack, Miss L.C. Dr ^ssmaker. MacGregor, D. Merchant. M( den, Robert. Farmi r. Merriam, Mai shall. Farmer. Shoe Business. Messer, Geor Montgom IIII.!.. Fruit Grower. P. h. Fanner. Morrison, John B. Shoemaker. Nowell, Samui 1. Fanner. Novell, James. Farmer. M. F. Labo Sumner. George R. Carriage Maker. Little, Rowell, J. R. Travelling Optician. Southworth, M. E. Far A. F. Morrill. " Trumbull, D. Boswell, T. W ('. Lumber Iward, F. R. 1 Novelty Manufacturer and Dealer. Quimby, A. II. Farmer. ������������ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Books, Booklets, Ledgers, & Diaries Digital File Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Statistics & Gazetteer of New Hampshire 1874 Description An account of the resource The Statistics & Gazetteer of New Hampshire contains descriptions of all the counties and towns in New Hampshire from the period. It also describes principal features such as mountains, lakes, rivers, capes, bays, harbors, islands, and resorts or notable places. Notable business and persons are also described. It also contains 100 pages of statistical tables. Information on Farmington, NH is located on pages 156-157. This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical collection. 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Guernsey, Bookseller and Publisher, Concord NH, Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1870's Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1874 Date Copyrighted Date of copyright. 1874 business Farmington NH information New Hampshire people places records Strafford County https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/12165/archive/files/d57bd8390607fe53bd7b12700b55d957.pdf?Expires=1784764800&Signature=ajOcMbW9jI8sm4DJ3Gd6lum5Id2c8SPZw-gsfPa9Y-CR57CipJfAXsWDoxcsyLv26TC7CbpEK4S29O-OfEX6YmyDOIJIIlIOkMfQjpULRlGJot7mUlVgve47hlAso60HjdSAqavn8hmCZhPgQqfI2sFiPpFQXDXz4CEVvC937xcIDpzA8Tpirr2P1u6AO2V7-SVY689YZmc7OAZd5ZpuJiCycpC7XCh9yAmXwlEeeaizjenR-FIoKSltnkdre0q3oea%7E8N2o3ptJ5n3ofw28ZngwZrjwPkM1TlpGoiUEaNcROKSpwoDZqObkVV4wwnowJTpY0UGql3qAcLcLADrTTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 8fbdd611953a1e5438105c582c59fd53 PDF Text Text NEW HAMPSHIRE-ANGLERS' PARADISE • PROFILE DOLLS HEART OF A TOWN • TWICE DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY OLD NUMBER FOUR • PHOTO CONTEST • • • LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL ART COMES TO THE PEOPLE Other New Hampshire Features ! • 35 CENTS �" T h e r e Is N o t h i n g S o P o w e r f u l A s —DANIEL iVERYBODY is r e a d i n g s h i r e ' s state n e w s p a p e r s t h e r e ' s a reason. You New these hear T r u t h " WEBSTER Hamp- days—and folks quote t h e m f r o m Coos to the S e a ; y o u h e a r t h e m quoted n a t i o n w i d e . T h e r e ' s a reason t h a t , too, and a good o n e : for I t ' s because these n e w s p a p e r s s p e a k f e a r l e s s l y f o r t h e best interests of a l l those w h o l i v e i n t h e G r a n i t e State. A n d they are being h e a r d . R e a d t h e m ; read them regularly for best evidence * • There h nothing so powerful as truth" Two Big Editions: e w H a m p s * U N I O N M A N C H E S T E R N the of t h i s statement. State—Morning, h i r e S L E A D E R City—Afternoon u The Granite State's Only Sunday n d a y Newspaper N e w s �d ^ e e t C o n n i e A - G A H O M E E C O N O M I S T F A V O R I T E daily a t W I T H 9 : 3 0 G R A N I T E # S t a c k p o l e H O M E M A K E R S A . M . S T A T E A N D over N E T the W O R K As Home Economist For The Associated Grocers of New Hampshire, Connie Speaks For More Than 1 6 5 Fine Foodstores ! # New and Unusual Recipes, Cooking Shortcuts, Menu Ideas, News of Events In Your Locality . . . it's A Wonderful Show! % Connie Answers Your Food Questions O r Recipe Requests! 9 Connie Stackpole Is Now Advertising For And Recommending These Quality Products: Shurfine Foods, Victor Coffee, Habitant Soups, Sylvania Bulbs, Friend Bros. Foods, Tetley T e a , MegowenEducator Crackers, Norman Bros. Baked Goods, and Wirthmore Dog Food. Visien to Connie Your Nearest WKBR Monday Granite Thru Friday State Network Over Station WTSV Manchester, N. H. —Dial 1240 Claremont, N. H.—Dial 1230 WTSA WTSL Brattleboro, Vf.—Dial 1450 Hanover—Lebanon, N. H.—Dial 1400 WWNH Rochester, N. H. —Dial 9 3 0 WHOB Gardner, M a s s . — D i a l 1490 �<LAn 8a§ter fJMessage T h e Right Reverend C H A R L E S F . H A L L 'Bishop oj l^ew f T ^ H E most v i t a l question our generation can a s k and answer I is q u i c k l y given. H o w c a n y o u f a i l to believe i n E a s t e r J - when you live i n a world like this? I t is h a r d l y necessary to itemize the tensions a n d fears t h a t r u n their gamut today from home to nation a n d beyond. A s S t . P a u l so b r i e f l y s a i d i t : " W e h a v e a l l f a l l e n s h o r t . " N e v e r t h e less — a n d t h a t i s a g r e a t C h r i s t i a n w o r d — n e v e r t h e l e s s , w e have God's w o r d t h a t t h i s life on e a r t h is only the beginning. W e a r e also c i t i z e n s of a n o t h e r w o r l d a s e t e r n a l a s t h e e a r t h i s time-bound. T h a t fact becomes most apparent w h e n tragedy lashes our l i v e s . A b o m b e x p l o d e d n e a r t w o A m e r i c a n s o l d i e r s on d u t y a t t h e K o r e a n f r o n t . O n l y one of t h e m s u r v i v e d b u t a s h e s t o o d he s a l u t e d h i s d e a d b u d d y a n d s a i d ' T ' l l see y o u l a t e r . " H e c o u l d n e v e r h a v e s a i d t h a t i f he h a d n o t b e l i e v e d i n E a s t e r . O u r L o r d "abolished d e a t h " b y H i s Resurrection. Y o u can deny that if you dare a n d t a k e the consequences. C o m m u n i s t s deny i t . B u t Hampshire for t h a t m a t t e r so do m i l l i o n s of people w h o a r e b i t t e r l y o posed t o C o m m u n i s m . O u r g r e a t e s t h o p e d e p e n d s u p o n C h r i tians who will affirm their victorious faith. T h e t r u t h t h a t C h r i s t i a n s m u s t p r o c l a i m i n these demandin d a y s i s t h e v i o l e n c e m e n a n d n a t i o n s do t h e m s e l v e s b y d e n y i n E a s t e r . I n t h a t faithless action we surrender our God-give c l a i m to a p u r p o s e t h a t o u t l i v e s life i t s e l f . W e w e r e c r e a t e d f e t e r n a l H v i n g a n d w e h a v e no e a r t h l y r i g h t to s u r r e n d e r ou heavenly claim. T h e first C h r i s t i a n s c o u l d f a c e l i f e a t i t s hopeless w o r s t an s t i l l s a y t o e a c h o t h e r , " N e v e r t h e l e s s , c o m e w h a t m a y , I ' l l se y o u l a t e r ! " T h e y w e n t to t h e i r d a i l y assignments w i t h un y i e l d i n g f a i t h a n d c o n t i n u i n g j o y b e c a u s e t h e y k n e w beyon t h e s h a d o w s of a l l d o u b t s t h a t C h r i s t h a d g i v e n t h e m t h e t r u t about life. Because H e lives we shall l i v e also. T h a t is the Easte f a i t h . C h r i s t i a n s w i l l k n o w t h e t r u t h of i t a n d l i v e a c c o r d i n g l now a n d forever. ^ew J4^ampiklre Prof �PAGE A n E a s t e r Message Charles 2 F. Hall, Bishop of New Hampshire L e t t e r s to the Editor 4 I k e W a l t o n ' s G h o s t Goes G a l l o p i n g i n N e w Hampshire G r a n i t e State I s R a p i d l y B e c o m i n g t h e A n g l e r s ' P a r a d i s e 5 John E. Dodge Old Bonney T a v e r n Old Penacook L a n d m a r k H a s Measurements Preserved i n Washington Art 15 Comes t o t h e P e o p l e A Vigorous N e w H a m p s h i r e A r t Society i n A c t i o n 16 T w i c e D a i l y E x c e p t Sunday T h e Suncook V a l l e y , N . H . ' s O n l y H o m e - o w n e d R a i l r o a d David K. Those Popular A f r i c a n V i o l e t s S a i n t P a u l i a s H a v e C a p t u r e d the H e a r t s of P l a n t L o v e r s Esther 20 Johnson T. 24 Lotting Granite State Heroes T h e F i r s t of a Series o n O u r C a r n e g i e A w a r d W i n n e r s Henry F. 25 Unger Profiles Salutes Profile D o l l s Y o u n g s t e r s T a k e to T h e s e R e a l i s t i c " P l a y m a t e s " Pearle G. 26 Covey F r i e n d of Thousands, Connie Stackpole W K B R ' s Versatile Commentator is a D a i l y Radio Visitor i n M a n ) Homes 29 " B a t t e r Up!" Y o u n g s t e r s Statewide A r e G e t t i n g R e a d y for the L i t t l e League Season Joe ,32 Barnea K i n g of t h e F r e i g h t Y a r d s B o z o , Whose H o m e W a s b y t h e T r a c k s , S t i l l L i v e s i n M e m o r y 36 K n i g h t h o o d F l o w e r s i n N e w Hampshire F a r m i n g t o n M u s e u m H a s One of W o r l d ' s B e s t A r m s a n d A r m o r C o l lections 37 James C. Bovard O l d Number F o u r A n H i s t o r i c a l S k e t c h of the O l d F o r t a t C h a r l e s t o w n Harry E. 40 Sherwin H e a r t of a T o w n G r o v e t o n — a n d Neighbors — C o m e T h r o u g h w i t h A i d for T h o s e i n Trouble 43 Dorothy E. Morrison Railroad Town P a r t T w o of the A n n a l s of G o r h a m , N . H Thomas L . 46 Marble N e w Hampshire F i s h i n g I n f o r m a t i o n T h e R u l e s , t h e D a t e s , t h e Spots for A n g l e r s 52 Profiles Bookshelf 58 P r o f i l e s Photo Contest 59 F i e l d , F o r e s t and Mountain T h e Great Blue Heron 60 Dr. Leon A. Hausman Daniel Webster Birthplace A Woodcut by H. E. Thompson 61 �L e t t e r s t o t h e E d i t o r Strong Protest Dear Editor: R e : W h i t e W a t e r Canoeing, Page 23 ~ M a r c h Issue, V o l . 1, #3. W e earnestly protest the name used i n this article, for w h a t is well k n o w n as one of the most Scenic R i v e r s i n N e w H a m p s h i r e , " T h e P i s c a t a q u o g " not F i s c a t a s q u a . Very truly yours, Wade H . K n o w l t o n Goffstown, N e w H a m p s h i r e {Mr. Knowlton's letter and those of several other inquirers mitted to the Sanfords who prepared the story on White Water Below we print their reply — E d . ) i were subCanoeing. " Y o u don't a l w a y s k n o w w h a t y o u read i n the papers ( v a r i e t y of W i l l Rogers expression). Y o u r readers have c e r t a i n l y named the river correctly. H o w e v e r , we took our information from the largest N e w H a m p s h i r e newspaper and apparently were wrong. However, og or qua, it was still a lot of f u n . " — E r i c M . and V i r g i n i a Sanford. A n c e s t o r s C a m e I n 1630 Dear Editor: I was delighted w i t h m y C h r i s t m a s gift of the new Hampshire Profiles. M y ancestors came from E n g l a n d and settled i n N e w Hampshire as early as 1630, and I dearly love N e w H a m p s h i r e . I like to t r a v e l over m y native state, and to read about i t . I wish to know i t better. I a m sending a picture of a fisherman a t Massabesic L a k e i n M a n chester, N e w H a m p s h i r e . H e was so intent upon his work t h a t he did not know I was t a k i n g his picture. I would like to have y o u print stories about Hooksett, B a r n s t e a d and A m h e r s t sometime. r M A K E S THINGS EASI EnJs^irMj iwiHur worry'. Sincerely, A n g e l i n e M . Ackerman Hooksett, N e w Hampshire Praise I n Verse Dear Editor: L i n e s on new Hampshire Profiles "New nEui For HnmpsHiRE Hampshire And The Yes, skiing in New Hampshire reaches its full glory in the Spring! First, try the sun-filled slopes of Mt. Sunopee— the ideal area for o// the family. Then, later in the season, swing up to Cannon Mt.—where good snow conditions usually prevail well into April. Yes, there's still thrills on New Hampshire hills. Plan on it! Profiles hits the spot all the places we've forgot helps us once again to see, records " These of antiquity. Profiles we should ne'er forget In fact we owe to them a debt For they our ancestors And banished " And and your effort which knowledge Which gave cheer fear. so I write these simple To praise Our laziness lines refines of these ancient we shall always S O L i m , TO days want to praise" E d w a r d Rames c/o T h e B l u e Door, G i l m a n t o n , N e w H a m p s h i r e F i n e Piece of W o r k Dear FORESTRY RECREATION AND DEPARTMENT C O N C O R D , N. Editor: W e E v e r e t t s now subscribe to both the Shoreliner a n d the Profiles and enjoy both v e r y m u c h . T h e new Profiles is a fine piece of w o r k . Yours H. N e w Y o r k 27, N e w Y o r k very truly, . Philip E . E v e r e t t S E R V I N G 168 COMMUNITI IN NEW H A M P S H I R E PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF NEW HAMPi ^ew JJ-ampiltire Pro �m m m ] i f 0 ^ i M m i by J O H N E . D O D G E I L L Y RANSOM w a s n ' t a c t i n g n o r m a l . I t w a s n ' t l i k e B i l l y n o t to pay attention i n c l a s s — t o be g a z i n g o u t t h e s c h o o l B room window w h e r e l e a f b u d s o n t h e t r e e s w e r e b r e a k i n g open and the b a n k - f u l l r i v e r r u s h e d b y w i t h c l o u d s h a d o w s stealing across its d a n c i n g f o a m - f l e c k e d w a t e r s . H i s m o t h e r c o u l d n ' t understand h a v i n g t o c a l l B i l l y t h r e e t i m e s to get h i m d o w n from his room for s u p p e r ; g e n e r a l l y he c o u l d n ' t w a i t f o r her to get i t ready. F o r a h e a l t h y , teen-age y o u n g s t e r he w a s b e h a v i n g mighty p e c u l i a r ! Mysterious m a l a d y ? F i r s t l o v e ? S p r i n g f e v e r ? W e l l , y o u m i g h t c a l l i t a n y one of these, b u t t h e s i t u a t i o n w a s u n d e r c o n t r o l d o w n there i n W i l t o n n e x t m o r n i n g a s t h e c a l e n d a r flipped o v e r a n e w leaf. W h a t came u p w a s t h e m a g i c w o r d s — M A Y F I R S T . D o w n the b a c k s t a i r s on t i p t o e , B i l l y w a s e x t r a c t i n g a f a t m u d w o r m from his b a i t c a n a n d p o k i n g h i s steel pole t h r o u g h t h e alders before d a w n b r o k e . T h e r e t h e t i n y b r o o k flooding d o w n through the p a s t u r e p a u s e d i n a deep p o o l . T h e i m p a l e d m u d w o r m wriggled s p a s m o d i c a l l y a s i t s l i d u n d e r e d d y i n g f o a m c a u g h t b y a n old log. B i l l y felt h i s h e a r t p o u n d i n g , a n d s o m e of h i s soul r a n down the cheap b l a c k l i n e to j o i n h i s m u d w o r m . -4pri{ 1952 A t first i t w a s a s i f t h e h o o k h a d c a u g h t on a b r a n c h a n d m o t i o n s t o p p e d . T h e n c a m e a p u r p o s e f u l , solid t u g , a n d B i l l y set t h e h o o k . T h e steel a r c e d s h a r p l y a n d a g r e a t t r o u t came h u r t l i n g t h r o u g h t h e b r u s h to flop i n t h e s w a m p grass as he applied his ruler. O n l y thirteen inches? I n its iridescent, reds p o t t e d b e a u t y u n d e r t h e n e w s u n t h e fish looked l i k e a monster. W o u l d he be b i g enough t o w i n t h e contest a n n o u n c e d b y a w e a r y - w i s e t e a c h e r for w h e n she opened school a n h o u r l a t e t h a t morning? B i l l y d i d n ' t k n o w — b u t t h e r e w e r e m o r e m a g i c pools w a i t i n g d o w n t h e old p a s t u r e — a n d t r o u t g r e w b i g a n d f a t there — a n d t h e r e w e r e t w o h o u r s l e f t to go. B r e a k f a s t d i d n ' t m a t t e r . Sheer joy that almost hurt was bursting through him, and Billy wasn't t a k i n g a n y c h a n c e s on t h a t c o n t e s t . M o s t l i k e l y h i s teacher w a s o u t s o m e w h e r e too, t r y i n g for a p r i z e c a t c h , if he k n e w her as w e l l a s he s u s p e c t e d . . . . M i k e A u d e v i t c h unstrapped his car-top boat at L u c a s Pond i n B a r r i n g t o n . A l r e a d y , a t 5:45 A.M., t h e r e w e r e more t h a n f o r t y c r a f t on t h e w a t e r . D r i v i n g u p t h e t w o h o u r s f r o m Worcester, 5 �M i k e liad thought t h a t it didn't matter if y o u spent y o u r d a y s r e c a p p i n g t i r e s —• w i t h t h e s t i n k of t h e r u b b e r b u r n i n g , a n d t h e heat, a n d the B o s s y a k k i n g about more production — y o u h a d t h e c a s h - o n - h a n d t o b u y good t a c k l e a n d go f i s h i n g , d i d n ' t y o u ? T r o u t w e r e b i t i n g . P l e n t y of ' e m , a n d t h e k i c k he got o u t of c a p t u r i n g f i v e n i c e h e a v y specimens i n t h e f i r s t h a l f - h o u r of fishing w a s m a r r e d b y w a t c h i n g the guy i n the n e x t boat come u p w i t h a f o u r - p o u n d b r u t e of a r a i n b o w . T h e l i m i t w a s t e n — or f i v e p o u n d s — b u t y o u h a d a r i g h t t o t a k e t h e l a s t f i s h , n o matter how big i t w a s ! . . . A n d t h e G o v e r n o r of t h e S t a t e of N e w H a m p s h i r e w e n t f i s h i n g , too. I n d i s r e p u t a b l e old boots a n d b a t t e r e d f e l t h a t a n d p a n t s t h a t h a d seen m a n y seasons i n t h e w o o d s , t h e C h i e f E x e c u t i v e — w i t h his wife and k i d along w i t h h i m — spent a c o u p l e of e a r l y h o u r s opening t h e season on a r e m o t e p o n d w h e r e t h e y c o u l d get a w a y f r o m c r o w d s . M a y b e t h e w a r m t h of a s p r i n g m o r n i n g a n d t h e m a g i c t h r i l l of a good fish r i s i n g t o a g e old l u r e s m a d e t h e w h e e l s of s t a t e t u r n a b i t m o r e s m o o t h l y . . . . M a l c o l m C o r n i s h h a d been t y i n g flies. H i s w i f e , E v a , r e s e n t e d the evenings spent i n F e b r u a r y a n d M a r c h w h e n t h e y m i g h t h a v e been d a n c i n g or p l a y i n g bridge, a n d t h e l i t t e r i n t h e l i v i n g r o o m w i t h M a i ' s v i s e s c r e w e d to t h e D u n c a n P h y f e t a b l e a n d t h e j u n g l e c o c k a n d chenille a n d t i n s e l s c a t t e r e d o n t h e r u g . I t h a d w o r r i e d h e r t h a t h e r spouse s h o u l d be so a n t i - s o c i a l , p r e ferring to spin threads and hackles around a t i n y E n g l i s h hook a n d create w i s p y extravagances. With bent rod and yawning net, the smiling young Izaak Walton seems quite sure now that friend fish is only a short way from capture B u t n o w t h e y w e r e o u t together, w a i s t - d e e p i n w a d e r s i n S o u h e g a n R i v e r , a n d E v a c l a m o r e d for a s s i s t a n c e . A h u n d r e d yards a w a y a n d downstream a two-pound rainbow w a s doing h a n d s p r i n g s . M a k i n g use of t h e b o i l i n g c u r r e n t a n d r i f f s , t h e b i g t r o u t w o u l d n ' t seem to come to t e r m s . D e s p i t e h e r s e l f , E v a w a n t e d a b o v e e v e r y t h i n g to c a p t u r e t h a t f i s h . S a w i n g h i s w a y a c r o s s t h e r i v e r , he w o u l d c a t a p u l t i n t o t h e a i r i n s u c c e s s i v e l e a p s — e a c h one m a k i n g her h e a r t c r o w d h e r t o n s i l s i n t h e f e a r t h a t h e h a d b r o k e n free. M a l c o l m w o u l d a p p r o v e ; s h e w o u l d h a v e w o n her s p u r s ; but w h y i n m e r r y golly d i d n ' t he w a d e d o w n a n d h e l p h e r n e t t h e b e a s t before i t w a s too l a t e ! M a y f i r s t . O p e n i n g d a y for N e w H a m p s h i r e ' s t r o u t s e a s o n . A t l e a s t fifty t h o u s a n d fishermen f r o m i n - s t a t e a n d o u t r a c i n g e a c h o t h e r t o b r e a k t h e w i n t e r ' s f a s t — to t e s t t h e i r b a i t a n d l u r e s a n d flies, t h e i r w i l e s a n d k n o w - h o w a g a i n s t a r e c u r r e n t c h a l l e n g e . A larand n e w episode i n a t i m e - h o n o r e d p a t t e r n w h i c h h a s h a u n t e d a n d hocussed m e n a n d w o m e n d o w n t h r o u g h t h e ages since I z a a k W a l t o n p r o n o u n c e d h i s d e f i n i t e d o c u m e n t on a n g l i n g a s " C o m p l e a t . " T h e d a y w h e n c i t y dwellers a n d c o u n t r y folk, b u s i n e s s m e n The plowman may "homeward plod his weary way"" but the young fisherman, his days catch on a string, proudly strides toward home and dinner 6 Even the'pup looks proud of his part in the taking of these pound one half squaretails, from a mountain lake and 'ew ^J4ampSnire f-^roj �a n d factory workers, p o l i t i c i a n s a n d f a r m e r s m e r g e t h e i r h o p e s a n d desires w i t h school k i d s i n a c o m m o n p u r s u i t a n d a c o m m o n fascination. T h e day w h e n a t h o u s a n d t y p e s of b u s i n e s s a n d occupation defer to a time-honored c u s t o m a n d s h u t u p s h o p — because they have no choice. T h e d a y i n t h e y e a r t h a t m e n pre-empt to follow their p r i m i t i v e i n s t i n c t s . W h a t is the story behind t h i s w e i r d t i m e l a p s e i n t h e f r a n t i c p a t t e r n of our twentieth c e n t u r y s o c i e t y ? W h a t do these t e n s of-thousands of l a t t e r - d a y f i s h e r m e n e x p e c t to f i n d i n o u r streams and ponds? W h a t will t h e y f i n d ? T h a t is where the m o d e r n science of f i s h c u l t u r e a n d f i s h management come i n — w i t h a stage s e t t i n g of a s t a t e l i k e N e w Hampshire that boasts m o r e t h a n f o u r t e e n h u n d r e d fishable lakes and ponds, thousands of m i l e s of t e e m i n g s t r e a m s , a n d a n a t u r a l terrain t h a t m a k e s i t e a s i l y N u m b e r O n e a m o n g t h e angling probabilities of our N o r t h e a s t S t a t e s . T h e tale isn't even w e l l s t a r t e d w h e n y o u c o n s i d e r n i n e m a j o r hatcheries and rearing s t a t i o n s t h a t d e v o t e t h e i r efforts to k e e p i n g our waters stocked w i t h m o r e t h a n a m i l l i o n legal l e n g t h t r o u t a year — to s a y n o t h i n g of m a n y m o r e m i l l i o n s p l a n t e d smaller to grow up w i l d . I t i s a h u m a n i n t e r e s t y a r n of m e n w i t h different backgrounds b u t w i t h a c o m m o n p u r p o s e a n d a c o m mon faith — faith t h a t u n d e r i n t e l l i g e n t h a n d l i n g o u r s t a t e h a s the natural potentials to p r o v i d e m o r e a n d b e t t e r f i s h i n g a s t h e years roll on. F i r s t among these comes H a r r y H u b b a r d — o l d - t i m e r a t t h e helm of the hatchery s y s t e m w h o s e l i f e t i m e i n t h e b u s i n e s s began after his dad sat u p d a y a n d n i g h t o n a b o x c a r t o n u r s e the first shipment of E a s t e r n B r o o k T r o u t a l l t h e w a y t o O r e g o n . Since 1940, R a l p h G . C a r p e n t e r , 2 n d , w e l l - t o - d o W o l f e b o r o sportsman, has directed the a c t i v i t i e s of N e w H a m p s h i r e ' s F i s h and Game Department, b u i l d i n g i t u p i n t o one of t h e m o s t p r o gressive of such agencies i n t h e c o u n t r y . W i l d l i f e B i o l o g i s t H i l bert Siegler, picked from a d i s t i n g u i s h e d r o s t e r of n a t i o n a l l y noted experts, has been responsible for i n i t i a t i n g a n d g u i d i n g a program of biological research on o u r l a k e s a n d s t r e a m s . C u r rently, Fisheries Biologist B e r n a r d C o r s o n h a s r e t u r n e d f r o m a front-line command position i n t h e P a c i f i c A i r F o r c e s d u r i n g World W a r I I to undertake the a d m i n i s t r a t i o n of t h e n e w s t r e a m lined Division of Fisheries i n h i s n a t i v e s t a t e . Under Corson's regime, t h e k e y n o t e h a s been to p r o v i d e bigger and better fish a c t u a l l y w a i t i n g i n o u r w a t e r s for t h e angler's lure. Clues to progress t o w a r d t h i s g o a l l i e i n i n t e g r a t i n g three phases of the D e p a r t m e n t ' s a c t i v i t i e s — ( 1 ) h a t c h e r y propagation, (2) p l a n t i n g t h e p r o d u c t , ( 3 ) m a n i p u l a t i n g t h e take. Guided by the group j u d g m e n t of some t h i r t y c o n s e r v a t i o n officers who act as front-line o b s e r v e r s t o t a k e t h e p u l s e of t h e i r fishing clients and their ponds a n d s t r e a m s i n e a c h d i s t r i c t , propagation targets for 1951 w e r e zeroed i n to d o v e t a i l t h e o u t put of all hatcheries a n d r e a r i n g s t a t i o n s t o w a r d p r o v i d i n g salmonoids of larger size for s t o c k i n g a n d c a t c h i n g i n t h e 1952 season. Success of t h i s p r o g r a m i s b e s t m e a s u r e d i n a c t u a l statistics. F r o m Corson's desk comes t h e w e l c o m e n e w s t h a t by J a n u a r y 1, 1952, 51,149 p o u n d s m o r e h a d b e e n p l a n t e d t h a n during the previous y e a r , a n d t r o u t a v e r a g e d m o r e t h a n a n inch-and-a-half longer. F o r weeks now, since the w i n t e r ' s s n o w s s l o u g h e d off, a e r a t e d t a n k trucks have been r o l l i n g on t h e r o a d s — t h r o u g h r a i n a n d sleet and axle-deep m u d — to d i s t r i b u t e f u l l q u o t a s of t r o u t to every stretch of stream i n S o u t h e r n N e w H a m p s h i r e . M o s t ponds received their i n i t i a l s t o c k i n g s l a s t f a l l , s i n c e i n these t h e trout will " w i n t e r o v e r " i n good s h a p e . D e p a r t m e n t policies call for equal treatment of a l l t r o u t w a t e r open to p u b l i c fishing i n proportion to their size, c h a r a c t e r , a n d u s e . C o - o r d i n a t i n g this planting program under C o r s o n ' s office, r e s e a r c h - t r a i n e d Supervisor of F i s h D i s t r i b u t i o n , R o b e r t K n o w l t o n , bases h i s quotas and delivery dates on r e s u l t s of a n e x h a u s t i v e b i o l o g i c a l s u r v e y of all waters of the s t a t e , s u p p l e m e n t e d b y a n n u a l c o n ferences w i t h each conservation officer a b o u t t h e s p e c i a l n e e d s ^ptii t952 The lure of the finnv tribe draws the devotees of Ike Walton's descendants to New Hampshire's many fishable spots. Her myriad lakes and streams hold aquatic riches more valuable than a gold mine, and visitors know they can find trout or bass within easy access of any vacation spot 7 �\ine-])oiind landlocked salmon from Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Fly-tieing, a labor of love, leads to catches seen at center and right in natural waters. Starting from this " e a r l y s t r a i n " the b a b y trout hatch early i n the winter a n d get a h e a d s t a r t w h i c h e n ables t h e m to r e a c h r e a l l y l a r g e size i n a single g r o w i n g s e a s o n . Planted i n our ponds t h a t fall, they produce some notable fishing t h e n e x t s p r i n g . of his o w n d i s t r i c t . T o i n s u r e m a x i m u m s u r v i v a l a n d best locations, p l a n t i n g c r e w s a r e s u p e r v i s e d on-the-spot b y conserv a t i o n officers w h o h a v e k e p t a d a i l y c h e c k on t h e flow a n d t e m p e r a t u r e s of t h e i r s t r e a m s , a n d on t h e f i s h i n g p r e s s u r e w h i c h each receives. J u s t a s t h e m a n a g e r of a l u x u r y hotel spends t h e w i n t e r months stocking a n d refurbishing to see t h a t t h e e v e r y n e e d a n d w h i m of h i s guests w i l l be satisfied w h e n he opens for t h e summer. D e p a r t m e n t specialists fit together t h e pieces of t h e i r j i g s a w p u z z l e , some w h i c h h a v e to be c u t out m o r e t h a n a y e a r ahead, i n a n t i c i p a t i o n of t h e M a y 1 opening. T h e n a s s p r i n g conditions creep n o r t h w a r d , t h e b a t t l e line a d v a n c e s u p the state. . . . That's right, Joe Doakes. T h e r e ' s m o r e t o t h i s b u s i n e s s of providing the best possible fishing t h a n j u s t b u i l d i n g more hatcheries! T o grow fast, a n y c r i t t e r y o u c a n m e n t i o n h a s to eat p l e n t y of t h e r i g h t f o o d . N o w a d a y s a l l of u s h e a r l o t s of scientific t a l k a b o u t d i e t n e e d s for people, b u t d i d y o u r e a l i z e t h a t m o d e r n fish c u l t u r i s t s a r e m a k i n g even more r a p i d progress along t h i s line — a n d s a v i n g m o n e y on food b i l l s i n t h e p r o c ess? T h e n , too, i f y o u ' l l s t a y w i t h us, we have a special report on a l m o s t incredible r e s u l t s o b t a i n e d " B u t y o u said better fish, as b y some of o u r s c i e n t i s t s r e c l a i m w e l l a s bigger o n e s ! " , c h a l l e n g e s Another salmon, from eight to nine pounds, from Lake Winnepeing a n d fertilizing ponds to g r o w Passaconaway saukee (above). (Below) Swift River, near angler J o e D o a k e s , " I d o n ' t see wild trout at better-than-hatchery why all hatchery trout aren't speed. B u t w e ' d l i k e to s a v e t h a t just ahke." for a n o t h e r page, because r i g h t n o w w e w a n t to t u r n t h e c l o c k I t ' s a good q u e s t i o n , a n d w e t h i n k t h e a n s w e r i s a good one, back and bring y o u a y a r n about Newfound L a k e . . . . too. S p e c i a l g i m m i c k s e m p l o y e d to t u r n t h i s t r i c k d e r i v e f r o m a j u d i c i o u s m i x t u r e of biological k n o w - h o w a n d horse sense. One i s based on t h e p r i n c i p l e s of s e l e c t i v e b r e e d i n g . F i s h e r i e s Chief Corson is now growing a special brood stock b y s a v i n g t h e best a n d strongest of our n a t i v e t r o u t . M i l l i o n s of eggs annually laid down i n our hatcheries w i l l then come from s u perior p a r e n t a g e to replace r u n - o f - t h e - m i n e eggs b o u g h t f r o m commercial hatcheries. B y t h e use of a r t i f i c i a l l i g h t s , b a s e d on e x p e r i m e n t s of m o r e t h a n t e n y e a r s d u r a t i o n , m a n y of these b r o o d fish c a n be i n d u c e d to s p a w n m o n t h s e a r l i e r t h a n t h e i r c u s t o m a r y O c t o b e r p e r i o d 8 T h e d a t e w a s A p r i l 2 6 . T h e w e e k before, d o w n a t t h e E x plorers' C l u b R a l p h M o r g a n h a d told the gang t h a t i t couldn't h a p p e n — t h a t he w a s j u s t going a l o n g for t h e r i d e , a n d t o please B i l l S m i t h . I t j u s t w a s n ' t on t h e c a r d s for a f e l l o w w h o ' d k i l l e d b r i g h t s a l m o n on T h e T o b i q u e , T h e M a r g a r e e , T h e R e s t i g o u c h e , to get f u n o u t of fishing l a n d l o c k s i n N e w H a m p s h i r e ! B u t w h a t c o u l d y o u e x p e c t w i t h i n a f e w h o u r s of N e w Y o r k C i t y ? I t j u s t proved, thought R a l p h , t h a t y o u should k n o w w h e n to s a y •no!I " �T h e n came the flash of s i l v e r , a n d l e a d g r a y w a t e r s p a r t e d i n a churning swirl as the b i g s a l m o n b r o k e . R a l p h ' s a n g l i n g i n stincts snapped into high gear a n d w a r n i n g d r u m s b e g a n t o b e a t in his head. B u t despite h a l f a l i f e t i m e of e x p e r i e n c e , i t t o o k e v e r y jot of his self-control n o t t o s t r i k e — to w a i t . . . w a i t . . . wait until he felt the fish m a k e c o n t a c t w i t h t h e o r a n g e streamer. As Ralph's wrist came u p to set t h e h o o k w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c reflex, the world he k n e w s h a t t e r e d i n t o f r a g m e n t s , w h i r l e d crazily, and slid back into n e w focus i n a s p l i t i n s t a n t . O u t t h e r e a hundred yards from t h e canoe a j e t - p r o p e l l e d , six-pound female salmon cavorted on h e r t a i l , r u n n i n g o u t h i s b a c k i n g while the reel sizzled. U p inside h i m w e l l e d a k a l e i d o s c o p e of supreme moments w i t h other s a l m o n h o o k e d i n w o r l d - f a m e d pools — richly remembered n e c t a r for t h e p a l a t e s of m e n a n d kings. There had, of course,- been bigger s a l m o n , b u t for sheer dazzling brilliance of p e r f o r m a n c e t h i s w a s t h e s i z e ! R a l p h ' s six ounce bamboo flyrod w a s t a k i n g a l l t h e p r e s s u r e i t c o u l d stand. The present q u a r r y need n o t apologize t o a n y fish h e ' d ever hooked! And for wild beauty of s e t t i n g . N e w f o u n d L a k e i n s p r i n g could well compete w i t h spots a t h o u s a n d m i l e s u p - c o u n t r y , R a l p h realized, as his fish t o o k ofi' on a f r e s h , f r e n e t i c r u n . I n h i s ears was the endless w h i s p e r i n g a n d c l i n k i n g of ice c r y s t a l s a s they sloughed off the r e m a i n i n g floes t o d i s a p p e a r b y m a g i c in lake water which h a d o n l y b r o k e n i t s b o n d s l a s t w e e k . Around him were a r i n g of s n o w - c l a d m o u n t a i n s w r a p p e d i n mystery as the late light l e t d o w n s t a g e b y stage a n d fingers of cold reached out from shore to freeze t h e l i n e guides. H i s breath caught sharply as he r e a l i z e d t h a t he, R a l p h M o r g a n , with an income no longer i n five figures, c o u l d s t i l l k i l l s a l m o n , and darned good ones, e v e r y s p r i n g . G o o d old B i l l S m i t h h a d been responsible for the r e p r i e v e . Honorable Sherman Adams, Mrs. Adams, and son, Sam, with a nice catch of trout taken during a few hours'' respite from the Governor's duties Back to the days of "barefoot boy with cheeks of tan''' go the butcher, the baker, the banker, and practically everybody else, come May 1st in New Hampshire. addition to the thrill of the catch, there''s always the dean waters, mountain peaks, and the peace that only at "Fishin' time''' comes to men's souls .ApJ 1952 In 9 �C H A N T I C L E E R A N D I N N C A B I N S = ^ %oute 11 BETWEEN A L T O N B A Y AND T H E WEIRS Situated o n the South Shore o f L a k e Winnipesaukee i n the heart o f the W h i t e M o u n t a i n Area T h i r t y modern cabins . . . room accommodations f o r 130 . . . d i n i n g room seats 100 . . . E u r o p e a n p l a n . . . p r i v ate d o c k s for large boats . . . good ing a n d boating . . . Recreation fishhall . . . dancing and movies. SHUFFLE BOARDS TENNIS . • BOWLING CROQUET • ETC. five miles from the Belknap Mountain Recreation Ar NEIL J . M c C A B E and ALICE W. M c C A B E , Owners Telephone: Glendale 2401 • P.O. L A C O N I A R.F.D. 4 for all types of competition includiiig: fishing, boating, golf, s w i m m i n g SUPPLIED AND ENGRAVED WITHIN 48 HOURS jewelers • silversmiths 628 M a i n s t r e e t , l a c o n i a , n . h . Te/ephone — taconia, 2 3 3 0 • SEND FOR OUR FREE TROPHY C A T A L O G " P " BOATS Lyman Sabago EVINRUDE Century Old T o w n MOTORS Sales and Service BOATS AND MOTORS TO RENT (Storage) MARINE AND HARDWARE PAINTS DOWNING'S Alton Bay, N e w H a m p s h i r e Tel. ALTON 77 10 Try SPRING FISHING SHOREACRES ON L A K E WINNIPESAUKEE 27-foot utility cruiser "OSPKEY" available for guided parties. Also rowboats, bait and all supplies. Rates start at $6.00 per day per person for room and three meals. WH/rT£N Mirror Lake Post Office, N . H . Seven miles North of Wolfeboro o n Route 109. Tel. Wolfeboro 467-M4 Modern chemistry and biology enable Fish and Game scienlisls to help nature produce more bountifully. The tale of fertilization to full growth includes the use of sonar devices to "map out" the floor of a lake; gill nets to .sample fish population; size, food, habits, via latest laboratory techniques �Troutfishingalong the Saco River provides all the thrills the angler dreams ahoiil. and calls upon all his skills to net his twisting adversary Four that didn't "get away" taken from a favorite lake. Without modern methods, many spots would long since have been "fished out" But what in heck was B i l l doing b a c k t h e r e i n t h e r e a r s e a t ? A s the canoe canted sharply a n d r e c o v e r e d , R a l p h s p l i t h i s a t t e n tion to glance back. T r u e , he'd n o t e d s u b c o n s c i o u s l y t h o s e t i n y "pimpling" rises which m e a n t t h a t o t h e r s a l m o n w e r e s u b surface feeding in the b a y , b u t h a d n ' t sensed t h a t h i s p a r t n e r let fatal seconds lapse before r e t r i e v i n g h i s o w n c a s t . Action exploded w i t h r a n d o m f e r o c i t y a s t h e s e c o n d s a l m o n felt the sting of the hook a n d l e a p e d . A s i f b y m e n t a l t e l e p a t h y , Ralph's fish cleared water b y a f u l l t h r e e feet a n d p l u n g e d forward into the new battle zone. S l o w l y , R a l p h ' s w e a t h e r e d f a c e broke into the grim smile of t h e seasoned w a r r i o r t e s t i n g h i s skill against ultimate odds. T h i s w a s i t ! — t h e m o m e n t of w h i c h great anglers down the ages h a v e d r e a m e d a n d d r e a d e d — t h e spot in which Morgan h a d found h i m s e l f j u s t once before, a n d met disaster — the nightmare struggle w h e n t w o f r e n z i e d m e m bers of that species of finny m e t e o r k n o w n a s Salmo solar d i s cover they're tethered to fly lines i n t h e s a m e w a t e r a t t h e s a m e instant! . . . So this w a s N e w f o u n d L a k e , t o w a r d w h i c h h e ' d been looking down his nose! o r d s t h e p a s t s e v e r a l y e a r s . R e c o r d sizes? A m e r e t e n or eleven p o u n d s , b e c a u s e nowhere else on earth i s he k n o w n to e x i s t on such a scale. A n g l e r s from a l l states a n d the antipodes write to a s k u s w h e t h e r t h e y c a n hope to t a n g l e w i t h a s t i l l bigger specimen. A n d the answer comes b a c k , " Y e s , i n d e e d ! " — w i t h o u t a n y s o u l - s e a r c h i n g ; for w e ' v e a l r e a d y h a d a p r e v i e w . B u t that's another story . . . Sunapee, Newfound, S q u a m , W i n n e p e s a u k e e , a n d M e r r y meeting. A battery of five great l a k e s t h a t b r e a k a c r o s s t h e land map of New H a m p s h i r e a m i d s h i p s l i k e r a g g e d s e n t i n e l s , and later on in the season, the C o n n e c t i c u t s u p n o r t h . A s a g a of the most renowned sport fishing on e a r t h r e p e a t e d a t h o u sand times between ice-out a n d J u l y b y fishermen w h o d o n ' t have to be millionaires or e x p e r t s . T r o l l i n g l u r e s or l i v e b a i t or streamers, or casting their flies u p o n t h e c r y s t a l w a t e r s of these mountain lakes, which seem e v e r to r e p l e n i s h i n e x h a u s t i b l e s u p plies of great game fish. A n d i n m o s t of these a m i x e d g r i l l e — togue or lake trout to break the spell w h e n s a l m o n a r e n ' t b i t i n g . I n Sunapee, that unique species of s a l m o n o i d close k i n to t h e A r c t i c charr of Iceland, christened A u r e o l u s for h i s s p e c t a c u l a r red-gold hues in fall — w h i c h h a s been s h a t t e r i n g w o r l d ' s r e c - Y o u ' l l t r i g g e r u s off to t e l l i t i f y o u a s k t h e q u e s t i o n , " W h y d o n ' t s u p p l i e s of these b i g fish p e t e r o u t w i t h so m a n y fishermen after t h e m ? " I t ' s a t a l e of Y a n k e e i n g e n u i t y c o - o p e r a t i n g w i t h t h a t m a r v e l o u s c a p a c i t y for s e l f - r e p r o d u c t i o n w i t h w h i c h n a t u r e h a s e n d o w e d a l l fishes. L a n d l o c k e d , p o s s i b l y a f t e r t h e ice age, these t h r e e g r e a t species of s a l m o n o i d s — A u r e o l u s , togue, a n d A t l a n t i c S a l m o n — h a v e a d a p t e d t h e m s e l v e s a s best t h e y c a n to spawning i n w h a t e v e r places our glacial lakes provide — and a good f e m a l e c a r r i e s m o r e t h a n t w o t h o u s a n d eggs. B u t l a i d u n d e r a d v e r s e c o n d i t i o n s of h i t - o r - m i s s f e r t i l i z a t i o n , buffeted b y w i n d a n d w a v e , a n d s u b j e c t to v o r a c i o u s a t t a c k b y predators, she i s l u c k y indeed if 2 % of these e v e r g r o w u p to fishable size. W h i l e t h i s m i g h t suffice t o keep our l a k e s w e l l filled i n p r i m i t i v e t i m e s , t h e y c a n n o t m e e t t h e d e m a n d s of a l l the anglers w h o converge upon t h e m n o w a d a y s . T o m e e t t h i s challenge fish s p e c i a l i s t s h a v e devised t w o effect i v e m e a s u r e s , e a c h c a l c u l a t e d to b r e a k a b o t t l e n e c k i n the p r o d u c t i o n c h a i n . O n e c o n s i s t s i n s t r i n g e n t p r o t e c t i o n of f r e s h - w a t e r s m e l t p o p u l a t i o n s i n o u r b i g l a k e s , to a s s u r e e v e r - a b u n d a n t s u p p l i e s of t h e s t a p l e food for these species. T h e other depends u p o n t a k i n g t h e eggs, f e r t i l i z i n g t h e m m a n u a l l y , a n d g u a r d i n g t h e i r w e l f a r e to m a t u r i t y i n t h e h a t c h e r y . T w o y e a r s l a t e r the n e t r e s u l t i s 3 0 % i n s t e a d of 2 % — of s t r a p p i n g t e n - i n c h progeny to go b a c k i n t h e l a k e s . A n d here i s w h e r e t h e p r e v i e w p a r t comes i n . O u r brood stock 11 �R G N L O FC F R EI A FI E O O flew Haitifwhire "Ppof i l w 'Roy Jenrwi^, northeprvlleu H<unfKslire.<Dwt.riiini>)w New Hampton Hatchery, one part of the system of nine rearing stations and hatcheries completely renovated since World War I I which make up one of the most modern plants in the country and, through plentiful stocking, provide fishing even though more fishermen are using the State's facilities each year ladders of • R O W B O A T S • B O A T S F O R OUTBOARD MOTORS ACCESSORIES REPAIRS OARS PADDLES GIFT SHOP UNION • N. H. W. S. NUTE MILTON MILLS 4 4 - 3 1 LLOYD Floor L. BAKER Coverings Custom-Made Slip Covers and Draperies Columbia Venetian Blinds and Window Shades W a l l Paper Free Estimates Prompt Service 373 Union Ave., L a c o n i a , N . H . Telephone: Laconia 2229 12 ....i.3r.j«.- - -» • ff-n "Playing Hookey?" W hcther she was or not, the smilingyoung miss (left) seems to have what it takes, for she has her day's catch lined up before her. ( A t right) typical fish checking station where anglers are asked to record details of their catch to provide data that help the Commission keep New Hampshire's fishing waters up to par and well stocked �supplied by some of the v e r y s a m e fish t h a t a n g l e r s a r e c a p ing this spring. Stripped of h e r eggs, w h i c h a r e f e r t i l i z e d mediately under controlled c o n d i t i o n s , e a c h f e m a l e i s r e t u r n e d her natal lake uninjured. L a s t f a l l , a s u s u a l , a n a r d e n t g r o u p if anglers gathered to w a t c h these s p a w n i n g o p e r a t i o n s . T h e !ctacle of several hundred huge fish m i l l i n g a b o u t i n t h e h o l d l pens while they w a i t t h e i r t u r n a t t h e s t r i p p i n g t a b l e a p p e a r s rouse atavistic instincts i n these l a t t e r - d a y W a l t o n i a n s ! A n d Sunapee spectators bore u n i m p e a c h a b l e w i t n e s s to m o r e t h a n |ne Golden Trout crowding eleven p o u n d s — p l a i n e v i d e n c e for statement that new w o r l d ' s r e c o r d s a r e w a i t i n g to be c a u g h t ! ;ut how did we come b y t h e m ? I t began on a night i n O c t o b e r . S o m e w h e r e d o w n i n t h e depths of " T h e Hedgehog," a h u n d r e d feet b e n e a t h t h e s u r f a c e [)f Sunapee, a big female golden s t i r r e d , m o v e d b y s o m e p r i lordial compulsion. A t h r u s t of h e r p o w e r f u l t a i l set h e r i n aotion despite the great freight of eggs i n h e r b e l l y . W i t h s t e a d y okes she swam squarely t o w a r d t h e s p a w n i n g reefs w h e r e !'d been born six years ago. H a r d i n h e r w a k e c a m e a b r i g h t aale, resplendent i n incredible f a l l c o l o r s l i k e t h e g a u d i e s t of |unsets. As they climbed the u n d e r - w a t e r A l p for m o r e t h a n a aile, other goldens appeared f r o m n o w h e r e t o j o i n t h e p r o c e s Son, until they moved l i k e a n i n v a d i n g a r m y . Aloft, as Orion wheeled over K e a r s a r g e t o w a r d t h e z e n i t h , t h e shing dory waited amongst t a n g l e d reefs off t h e i s o l a t e d L o o n iland Light at mid-lake. B o t h o c c u p a n t s w e r e c l a d i n l a y e r s ' wool and rubber to s t a y t h e b i t i n g c o l d . F r o m l o n g p r a c t i c e lieir gill nets were set a c c u r a t e l y across t h e s o u t h faces of t h e efs —each a hundred-foot i n v i s i b l e b a r r i e r floated b y c o r k s held down by leads. Abruptly, a flurry of s p l a s h i n g b r o k e t h e n i g h t ' s s t i l l n e s s a s de first wave of the invasion h i t t h e n e t s . O n e of t h e m e n tossed |iway a cigarette and a r m e d h i m s e l f w i t h s e a r c h l i g h t a n d d i p ^et in the stern, while the other b a c k e d t h e b o a t i n t o p o s i t i o n . a moment a six-pound golden h a d b e e n d i p p e d , freed f r o m he net and was swimming i n t h e fioating c r a t e beside t h e d o r y . Ifteen minutes of fast w o r k c l e a n e d t h e n e t s a n d collected a lozen fish. So at last the run had s t a r t e d ! U n t i l l o n g a f t e r m i d n i g h t t h e olden horde would charge t h e n e t s i n i n t e r m i t t e n t w a v e s — fusing to be deflected from t h e i r n a t a l reefs. O l d f r i e n d s w o u l d [ippear ~ great wise old fish t h a t h a d s u r v i v e d t h e p e r i l s of be angling season and come b a c k for t h e t h i r d or f o u r t h s p a w n Qg, identified by tags w i t h s e r i a l n u m b e r s w h i c h t h e m e n h a d xed in their fins. F o r the first n i g h t e v e n these seasoned fish Jturists felt the thrill of being b a c k a t t h e old s t a n d to w a t c h ature's fall miracle repeat i t s e l f . B u t t h e r e w o u l d be m o r e ghts, many upon m a n y of t h e m , a n d s t i l l c o l d e r , before t h e r's catch was completed . . . A couple of Vermont anglers, Tom Stafford of Proctor, and Boh Holden of Brandon, find that fishing New Hampshire's waters is fun and fruitful Meanwhile, over at M e l v i n B a y on W i n n e p e s a u k e e , a s i m i l a r WILLEY'S B O A T S Thompson • Penn Yan • PlastiCraft • O l d Town TRAILERS . ACCESSORIES Mercury • Martin and Scott-Atwater SALES SERVICE • Motors RENTALS Northeast Marina James A. Wales, Prop. Tel. 91-W 36.North£Main St. Wolfeboro, N. H. -Apnil952 EXPRESS DAILY EXPRESS TRUCKING SERVICE Laconia • Concord Ashland • Plymouth No. Woodstock • Lebanon White River Jet. • Claremont Newport • Hanover TO and FROM Boston • Lov/ell • Lawrence and Manchester 1 8 Pleasant St. Telephone Laconia i Z. Q 4 0 0 57C Main SI., Plymouth, N. H. Tel. 5470 Boston Telephone Number Kirkland 7-4890 Fishermen in the Granite State are assured that specimens like these are to be taken, thanks to "stocking" practices of our Fish and Game Commission 13 �d r a m a w a s r u n n i n g i t s course w i t h t h e s a l m o n . L a t e n t i n s t i n c t i m p e l s these l a n d l o c k s to seek s t r e a m s for s p a w n i n g , b u t i n m o s t of our g l a c i a l l a k e s these a r e a l l too f e w a n d p u n y for t h e p u r p o s e . S o a good t r i c k h a s been b o r r o w e d a n d a d a p t e d f r o m t h e b o o k of t h e c o m m e r c i a l f i s h e r m e n on s a l t w a t e r . " T r a p s " b u i l t of a c o m p l i c a t e d m a z e of n e t t i n g a t t a c h e d to l o n g d r i v e n s t a k e s a r e set u p a t t h e edge of t h e s h o a l w h i c h s a l m o n m u s t cross to r e a c h t h e r i v e r , a n d " l e a d e r s " w h i c h r u n f r o m shore to t r a p force t h e fish to follow i n . T h e r e t h e y w a i t for t h e m o r n i n g p i c k - u p a n d t r i p to t h e h o l d i n g p o c k e t . S t i l l a n o t h e r u s e f u l d e v i c e h a s been a w e i r b u i l t i n t h e r i v e r i t s e l f . W i t h t h e n e w p r o p a g a t i o n p r o g r a m c a l l i n g for i n c r e a s e d p r o d u c t i o n of these l a r g e r s a l m o n o i d s , i t h a s b e e n e x t r e m e l y s a t i s f a c t o r y to d i s c o v e r t h a t w e a r e c a p t u r i n g l a r g e r n u m b e r s of bigger b r o o d fish e a c h y e a r . T h i s spells good n e w s i n d e e d , b o t h for t h e l a r g e r t a k e of eggs, a n d for t h e fisherman w h o w a n t s to m a k e c e r t a i n t h a t t h e process a c t u a l l y p r o d u c e s m o r e fish for h i m to c a t c h . O b v i o u s l y , i t does! Sporlsiiicii, lisli iind Ca/nc Deparliiient personnel dam up JKIIUI laliove) so that spraying operations (below) may kill off undesirable fish, thus allmring for natural growing power of water to be devoted to one species B a c k i n M a y , 1 9 5 1 , a n a n g r y c o n s e r v a t i o n officer r u b b e d h i s b e a r d , s w o r e t o h i m s e l f — a n d s m i l e d b e n i g n l y on h i s c u s t o m e r s . T h i s was up in Carroll County — E m i l y Post restrains us from n a m i n g the exact spot — a n d the customers were t w o h a p p y a n g l e r s f r o m V e r m o n t . T h e i r offense w a s h a v i n g c a p t u r e d a couple of nice s q u a r e t a i l s ; one w e i g h e d t w o p o u n d s a n d a h a l f , the other three! W h a t g r i p e d t h e officer ( l e t ' s c a l l h i m J a k e ) w a s t h a t a p p a r e n t l y s o m e b o d y m u s t h a v e been t a m p e r i n g w i t h h i s p e t t r o u t p o n d . T h e h i s t o r y of t h i s p o n d h a d been one of f a i l u r e to p r o d u c e m u c h of a n y t h i n g w o r t h c a t c h i n g . A t J a k e ' s r e q u e s t d e p a r t m e n t biologists h a d s u r v e y e d i t — finding a m i x e d p o p u l a t i o n of t r o u t , w a r m - w a t e r fish, a n d s m e l t , w i t h p h y s i c a l a n d c h e m i c a l c o n d i t i o n s f a v o r i n g t r o u t . So t h e y ' d r e c o m m e n d e d r e c l a m a t i o n w i t h r o t e n o n e . J a k e h a d seen to t h i s , b r i n g i n g i n v o l u n t e e r s f r o m h i s l o c a l s p o r t s m e n ' s c l u b to help b u i l d a d a m a n d s p r e a d t h e c h e m i c a l s . ' T h u s t h e p o n d h a d been c l e a n e d of a l l c o m p e t i n g species, a n d of t r o u t too. T h e n , w h e n t h e c h e m i c a l s h a d d i s s i p a t e d t h e m s e l v e s , h e ' d s u p e r v i s e d t h e p l a n t i n g of fingerling squaretails t h a t averaged four-and-a-half inches. Now, only t w o y e a r s l a t e r , he w a s g e t t i n g b a c k t h e b i g s t u f f — t r o u t i t w o u l d h a v e t a k e n t h r e e y e a r s to p r o d u c e i n t h e h a t c h e r i e s ! So somebody m u s t have m i x e d up the babies — planted a few big t r o u t w i t h o u t his knowledge to m a k e the results look g o o d ! A q u i c k v i s i t to t h e C o n c o r d office n e x t m o r n i n g c o n v i n c e d h i m t h a t h e w a s w r o n g . T h e s e r e m a r k a b l e fish w e r e t h e d i r e c t r e s u l t of h i g h - p o w e r e d f e r t i l i t y i n d u c e d b y t h e n e w process. A n d w h a t ' s more they kept coming. A l l spring his fishermen w e r e c a t c h i n g l i m i t s of t r o u t t h a t s h o u l d n ' t h a v e b e e n t h e r e . Moreover, this w a s n ' t the only place; they were getting t h i s e x t r a - s p e c i a l fishing i n o t h e r sections of t h e s t a t e . T h e research boys had grinned appreciatively a n d told J a k e a f e w f a c t s of l i f e . A s a m a t t e r of f a c t t h e y m i g h t m o s e y u p t o J a k e ' s c o u n t r y t h e m s e l v e s to t r y a l i t t l e fishing w h e n t h e y got a d a y off. T h e s t o r y w a s t h a t i n t h e p a s t f e w y e a r s t h e y ' d s u r v e y e d a n d r e c l a i m e d m o r e t h a n fifty t r o u t p o n d s . T h a t ' s w h y t h e y w e r e a s k i n g h i m to set u p a c h e c k i n g s t a t i o n a n d get a c t u a l figures o n t h e r e s u l t s . G o o d r e t u r n s w e r e to be e x p e c t e d w h e n y o u t o o k a genuine t r o u t p o n d a n d set i t b a c k t o n e u t r a l so t h e r e w e r e no c o m p e t i n g species to gobble u p t h e feed. A n y fish y o u killed j u s t added t h a t m u c h more n a t u r a l fertility — like a garden. Manual propagation (top) improves upon the natural propagation of salmon and returns brood stock unharmed for fishing or to spawn again next year. Planes (below) are used to plant fingerling trout in remote ponds 14 Basically the story w a s this: i n southern N e w H a m p s h i r e t h e r e w a s a shortage of p o t e n t i a l t r o u t w a t e r s a s c o m p a r e d w i t h t h o s e w h i c h w o u l d g r o w w a r m - w a t e r fish. H e n c e t h e p o l i c y h a d b e e n set to c r e a t e n e w t r o u t p o n d s w h e r e v e r t h e b i o l o g i c a l s u r v e y s h o w e d t h e w a t e r w a s s u i t a b l e a n d t h e l o c a l people w a n t e d one. R e s u l t s h a d b e e n p h e n o m e n a l . W h i l e y o u c a n ' t e x p a n d t h e p h y s i c a l a r e a of a s t a t e or t h e n u m b e r of p o n d s , y o u can a d a p t t h e use of t h e w a t e r s y o u h a v e t o {Continued on page 56) ^etv JJ-ampdkire Profifei �O L D B O N N |r-p^HE reputation of O l d B o n n e y T a v e r n a t P e n a c o o l c g r e w b y I leaps and bounds as a r e s u l t of M r s . H a n n i b a l B o n n e y ' s - i - culinary feats. O u t of r e s p e c t for t h a t t r a d i t i o n , a n d for t h e lady herself, subsequent o w n e r s chose t o r e t a i n t h e n a m e . T h e history of the building goes b a c k m u c h f u r t h e r i n t i m e , h o w e v e r . Captain John C h a n d l e r b u i l t t h e h o t e l i n 1 7 8 7 a n d w a s l a n d lord for thirty-one y e a r s , o w n e r s h i p t h e n b e i n g t r a n s f e r r e d t o his son-in-law, Reuben J o h n s o n . R e u b e n h e l d t h e p r o p e r t y for some twenty-two y e a r s , p a s s i n g t h e d e e d t o h i s s o n , L u t h e r . The hotel changed hands s e v e r a l t i m e s a f t e r t h a t b e t w e e n 1850 and 1862, at which t i m e H a n n i b a l B o n n e y b o u g h t t h e b u i l d i n g and ran the T a v e r n for a b o u t fifty y e a r s . H a n n i b a l ' s s o n , William, was proprietor of t h e h o t e l for a s h o r t t i m e a f t e r h i s father, and then F r e d F e l l o w s b e c a m e t h e n e x t o w n e r . M r . Fellows eventually sold o u t t o W i l l i a m S h a w , a n d l a t e r M r s . Shaw managed the T a v e r n u n t i l i t w a s t o r n d o w n i n 1 9 3 7 . Prior to the destruction of t h e b u i l d i n g , h o w e v e r , E u g e n e W . Clark of Durham became i n t e r e s t e d i n i t for i t s h i s t o r i c v a l u e and its colonial a r c h i t e c t u r e . W i t h t w o s t u d e n t s f r o m t h e University of N e w H a m p s h i r e , M r . C l a r k r e c o r d e d m e a s u r e ments of the building, f r o m w h i c h d r a w i n g s w e r e m a d e , f o r t h e Historic American B u i l d i n g S u r v e y . W h e n t h e d r a w i n g s w e r e completed they were t h e n s e n t t o t h e L i b r a r y of C o n g r e s s a t Washington. A t t h a t t i m e s o m e of t h e o r i g i n a l flooring c o u l d still be seen. B e a u t i f u l p a n e l i n g , m o u l d i n g s , a n d d a d o e s c o u l d be found throughout t h e h o u s e ; o r i g i n a l fireplaces (some w i t h E Y T A V E R N flanking D u t c h o v e n s a n d q u a i n t side c u p b o a r d s ) , a n e x q u i s i t e s t a i r c a s e i n t h e h a l l , a n d doors w i t h H a n d L h a n d m a d e hinges t h a t w e r e p u t t o g e t h e r w i t h w o o d e n n a i l s also w e r e on v i e w . D u r i n g t h e e a r l y y e a r s w h e n O l d B o n n e y T a v e r n first began to fiourish, s u c h p l a c e s w e r e c o n g e n i a l s o c i a l centers for w e a r y t r a v e l e r s , v i l l a g e l o a f e r s , s t o r y t e l l e r s , a n d g e n e r a l gossips. H e r e t h e y m e t to t a l k politics, m a t c h w i t s , a n d swap their spicy t a l e s w i t h a m i x t u r e of p r a n k s a n d good h u m o r . T h e t a v e r n k e e p e r s a n d s t o r e k e e p e r s of t h a t e r a c a m e t o be k n o w n for t h e i r s h a r p n e s s i n d e a l i n g w i t h t h e c h i c a n e r y a n d d i s h o n e s t y of some of t h e i r w a s t r e l c u s t o m e r s . O n one o c c a s i o n a r e g u l a r customer, f a m o u s for h i s s h r e w d b a r t e r i n g w i t h storekeepers, w a s someh o w h o o d w i n k e d i n t o b u y i n g a r a z o r for $1.40, o n l y to find o u t i t s c u t t i n g edge w a s w o r t h l e s s . H e r e t u r n e d t h e r a z o r one a f t e r n o o n , h a v i n g w o r k e d h i m s e l f i n t o a l a t h e r of f u r y , a n d d e m a n d e d t h a t h i s m o n e y be r e t u r n e d . A s soon a s h i s c o m p l a i n t h a d been entered f o r m a l l y , the villagers present gathered i n a circle a r o u n d t h e d e f e n d a n t t a v e r n - k e e p e r a n d t h e p l a i n t i f f , determ i n e d t o h o l d a m o c k - t r i a l r i g h t a t t h e t a v e r n , l i s t e n i n g to b o t h sides of t h e s t o r y v e r y c a r e f u l l y . A f t e r m u c h h e a t e d debate a n d e l a b o r a t e p r e v a r i c a t i o n f r o m b o t h sides, i t w a s finally settled t h a t t h e p l a i n t i f f h a d no r e a l g r o u n d s of consequence. I t w a s o b s e r v e d b y t h i s v i l l a g e " j u r y " t h a t since t h e c u s t o m e r h a d k n o w n t h e t a v e r n - k e e p e r for m a n y y e a r s , h e s h o u l d h a v e been a b e t t e r j u d g e of c h a r a c t e r a n d s h r e w d e r i n h i s dealings t h a n t o h a v e t r u s t e d t h e m a n i n t h e first p l a c e ! 15 �r ^ r t Q)mes to the Teople^ New Hampshire has always had an appeal for artists. • AN ALERT, NEW HAMPSHIRE LEADS OF THE THE ACTIVE V/AY ARTS IN AND ART TO THE ENTHUSIASTIC ASSOCIATION A MORE GRANITE WIDESPREAD STATE Above — NeM' Hampshire Farm and Environs by Herbert Waters 16 APPRECIATION �10ME of America's best k n o w n painters were members of N e w Hampshire's W h i t e M o u n t a i n school, attracted by the picturesque countryside since the m i d - 1 8 0 0 ' s . Asher B . Durand, J o h n P . K e n s e t t , George Inness, and A l b e r t B i e r s t a d t were a few of that school's o u t s t a n d i n g members. Despite the activities of these a r t ists and the existence of m a n y a r t colonies in the State during t h e l a s t century, however, it was not u n t i l a s late as 1940 that any a r t o r g a n i z a t i o n of enduring qualities was formed i n New Hampshire. I n S e p t e m b e r of that year the New H a m p s h i r e A r t Association had its beginning, a n d since that time its progress h a s b e e n steady. The Association is comprised of a united group of artists whose o b j e c t is to advance the interests of a r t i n the (iranite State, and its effectiveness in bringing the public and t h e a r t i s t into a closer relationship and i n developing a greater general a p p r e c i a tion of contemporary p a i n t i n g h a s been truly remarkable. I t s m a n y w h o h a s a r e c o g n i z e d dealer i n the F i n e A r t s , or w h o h a s s u c h o t h e r q u a l i fications a s t h e E x e c u t i v e B o a r d det e r m i n e s t o be sufficient. R e q u i r e m e n t s for a s s o c i a t e m e m b e r s h i p state that a New H a m p s h i r e resident p a i n t e r , s c u l p t o r , or g r a p h i c a r t i s t w h o cannot meet the qualifications r e q u i r e d of t h e p r o f e s s i o n a l m e m b e r s m a y be elected t h r o u g h t h e a c t i o n of t h e M e m b e r s h i p C o m m i t t e e . T h e r e are also P a t r o n M e m b e r s w h o c o n t r i b u t e financial a n d o t h e r s u p p o r t to f u r t h e r t h e a i m s of t h e S o c i e t y . IMLS Bartlett Tracy, iclio first conceived the idea of a New Hampshire Art Association and, with the aid of fellow-artists, founded the group members are gratified to find t h a t t h e A s s o c i a t i o n h a s b e c o m e an important influence i n the c u l t u r a l l i f e of N e w H a m p s h i r e , and hope that within the near f u t u r e , b y f u r t h e r e n l a r g i n g i t s scope, they may establish a deeper i d e a l i s t i c a n d a e s t h e t i c b o n d with neighbors and friends a n d g i v e t h e m m o r e of t h e t r e a s u r e that art alone possesses for use a n d s a t i s f a c t i o n i n t h e i r d a i l y lives. Many of the State's o u t s t a n d i n g a r t i s t s a r e l i s t e d t o d a y a s professional or associate members of t h e S o c i e t y . P r o f e s s i o n a l members are artists who h a v e been a w a r d e d r e c o g n i t i o n f r o m museums, galleries and dealers, w h i l e a s s o c i a t e m e m b e r s a r e artists of ability whose w o r k h a s n o t y e t r e c e i v e d s i g n i f i c a n t recognition. Among other a c t i v i t i e s , t h e A r t A s s o c i a t i o n p r o vides opportunities for these associate m e m b e r s t o e f f e c t i v e l y exhibit their work. Requirements for professional m e m b e r s h i p s t i p u l a t e t h a t a resident of the State must be a p a i n t e r , s c u l p t o r , or g r a p h i c artist whose work has been accepted i n a m a j o r e x h i b i t i o n , or F u l l c r e d i t for c o n c e i v i n g t h e idea t h a t r e s u l t e d i n t h e f o r m a t i o n of t h e A s s o c i a t i o n s h o u l d be g i v e n to L o i s B a r t l e t t T r a c y a n d t h e far-seeing g r o u p of e n t h u s i a s t s t o w h o m she presented her idealistic p l a n . M r s . T r a c y ' s c l a r i t y of v i s i o n a n d d i r e c t ness of a p p r o a c h , c o m b i n e d w i t h h e r w i d e e x p e r i e n c e a s a n organizer a n d a r t i s t , g a v e fire a n d life to a s t a r w h i c h o t h e r w i s e m i g h t h a v e r e m a i n e d cold a n d dead indefinitely. W h a t m i g h t be c a l l e d t h e first m e e t i n g of t h e A s s o c i a t i o n t o o k place i n t h e f a l l of 1940 w h e n M r s . T r a c y conferred w i t h A n d r e w H e a t h , a t t h a t time assistant publicity d i r e c t o r of t h e S t a t e P l a n n i n g B o a r d . B e f o r e h e r i n t e r v i e w w i t h M r . H e a t h w a s c o n c l u d e d , a n a d v i s o r y c o m m i t t e e consisting of M r . H e a t h a n d D a v i d C a m p b e l l , d i r e c t o r of t h e L e a g u e of A r t s a n d C r a f t s , w a s a p p o i n t e d . A r r a n g e m e n t s w e r e also m a d e for a m e e t i n g of a l l a r t i s t s w i t h i n t h e c a l l of t h e P l a n n i n g B o a r d . T h e first a s s e m b l y w a s h e l d d u r i n g D e c e m b e r of t h a t y e a r a t the S t a t e House A n n e x . I t was a d u s k y , ominous day, but at t h a t i n i t i a l g a t h e r i n g a b o u t f o r t y a r t i s t s f r o m e v e r y corner of t h e S t a t e m e t a n d d i s c u s s e d p l a n s for a p e r m a n e n t N e w H a m p s h i r e a r t f r a t e r n i t y . I t w a s a l i v e l y m e e t i n g , a n d m a n y of t h e a r t i s t s spoke freely about t h e i r experiences w i t h other a r t societies. M r . H e a t h a n d M r . C a m p b e l l w e r e a t t h a t t i m e offic i a l l y n a m e d o n t h e A d v i s o r y B o a r d , a n d a s l a t e of officers w a s e l e c t e d . G e o r g e L l o y d of B a r r i n g t o n w a s chosen p r e s i d e n t ; C o r n e l i a C u n n i n g h a m S c h o o l c r a f t , of t h e U n i v e r s i t y of N e w H a m p s h i r e , s e c r e t a r y ; M r s . W i l l i a m A . F o s t e r , of C o n c o r d , treasurer. At left, four members of the Executive Board of the New Hampshire Art Association enjoy a brief discussion with President Rosmond de Kalb before a hoard meeting. Left to right, John W. Chandler, Etta M. Merrill, Omer Lassonde, Mrs. William A. Foster, Mr. de Kalb. In right photo, members snapped during an exhibition included (seated) Mrs. Norma Smith, Mrs. Cornelia Huffer, Mrs. Alice Stevens, John Hatch, Joseph Perrin. Standing, President de Kalb, Edwin ^prilm2 Schier, Vice-president Lassonde, George Thomas 17 �(Top) Waterfront, Portsmouth, by Rosmond de Kalb, won the first award of the Portsmouth Art Association in 1951. (Side) The Nashua Dam, a work of Rosmond de Kalb Before tlie meeting adjourned a d a t e for a s e c o n d w a s s e t , t o decide u p o n a f i t t i n g a n d s u i t a b l e n a m e for the Society, establish i t s objectives a n d m a k e a r r a n g e m e n t s for h a v i n g the constitution and by-laws written. A t t h i s second meeting, plans were m a d e for t h e A s s o c i a t i o n ' s i n i t i a l s c h e d u l e of e x h i b i t i o n s , w h i c h i n cluded D a r t m o u t h College a n d the U n i v e r s i t y of N e w H a m p s h i r e . I n 1942 t h e s e c o n d p r e s i d e n t of t h e Association, F i s k e B o y d , associate m e m b e r of t h e N a t i o n a l A c a d e m y , a n d one of t h e S t a t e ' s m o s t p r o m i n e n t a n d colorful artists, w a s called i n t o his C o u n t r y ' s service, along w i t h other i m p o r t a n t figures i n t h e S o c i e t y . D u r i n g t h e w a r p e r i o d tl^e memjiership decreased m a r k e d l y ; i n f a c t , i t r e a c h e d a levesl so l o w t h a t t h e S o c i e t y w a s i n d a n g e r of e x t i n c t i o n . H o w e v e r , t h r o u g h t h e v a l i a n t efforts made b y M r s . W i l l i a m A . Foster and t h e t w o P r e s i d e n t s of t h e p e r i o d . 18 �(Above) Opening tea for the exhibit of the New Ihiiiipshire Art Associulion licUl ul the L iincrsiiy of \eiv Hampshire hi January, 1951. (Below, right) Victorian Illusion, work of Omer Lassonde, has been shown in National Academy of Audubon Artists, New York City, and Neiv England Museum J o h n W . C h a n d l e r , a s s i s t a n t d i r e c t o r of t h e C u r r i e r G a l l e r y of A r t i n M a n c h e s t e r , a n d A r t h u r S c h m a l t z , i n s t r u c t o r of a r t a t S t . P a u l ' s S c h o o l , a n d a h a n d f u l of o t h e r s , t h e A s s o c i a t i o n w a s k e p t a l i v e u n t i l m o s t of i t s m e m b e r s r e t u r n e d f r o m s e r v i c e . T h e r e w a s m u c h r e j o i c i n g a t a m e e t i n g i n 1946, w h i c h r e a l l y m a r k e d t h e r e n a i s s a n c e of t h e A s s o c i a t i o n a n d t h e e l e c t i o n of n e w officers. A m o n g t h e m w e r e L o i s T r a c y , p r e s i d e n t ; J o h n Chandler, vice-president; Grace Scott, secretary; M r s . W i l l i a m A . F o s t e r , t r e a s u r e r ; O m e r L a s s o n d e , c h a i r m a n of e x h i b i t i o n s ; George D r a p e r , c h a i r m a n of f i n a n c e s ; M r s . C o n r a d L o n z a , c h a i r m a n of s o c i a l a c t i v i t i e s ; a n d M r s . N o r t o n F o s t e r , c h a i r m a n of p u b l i c i t y . l e v e l , a n d t h e n u m b e r of e x h i b i t i o n c e n t e r s h a s been extended to n e w g a l l e r i e s b e y o n d t h e b o u n d a r i e s of N e w H a m p s h i r e . M o s t i m p o r t a n t of a l l , t h o u g h , a n e w h i g h h a s been reached i n g e n e r a l a r t a p p r e c i a t i o n t h r o u g h o u t t h e S t a t e , a n i n t e r e s t on t h e p a r t of t h e p u b l i c t h a t i s e x t r e m e l y e n c o u r a g i n g to serious artists. ' T h i s g r o u p of officers a n d t h e i r v i g o r o u s c o m m i t t e e m e m b e r s , w i t h t h e f u l l c o - o p e r a t i o n of t h e C u r r i e r G a l l e r y of A r t i n M a n chester, D a r t m o u t h C o l l e g e , a n d t h e U n i v e r s i t y of N e w H a m p shire, h a s m a d e p o s s i b l e t h e r e c e n t a d v a n c e i n N e w H a m p s h i r e ' s art development. A n n u a l l y for t h e past five years, the C u r r i e r G a l l e r y h a s p r e s e n t e d a n e x h i b i t i o n of p a i n t i n g s b y m e m b e r s of the A s s o c i a t i o n a n d h a s a w a r d e d g e n e r o u s p r i z e s . H i g h l y s u c cessful, t h e s e s h o w s h a v e i n c r e a s e d t h e g e n e r a l p u b l i c i n t e r e s t in art materially. I n 1947 a n d '48, t h e ripening b u d unfolded a n d revealed t h e b e a u t y of t h e m a t u r e f l o w e r . D u r i n g t h e s e t w o c o n s t r u c t i v e years the Society showed i n i t s exhibitions a n i m p o r t a n t a d vance i n aesthetic u n i v e r s a l i t y a n d philosophic r e a h t y . T h i s c o n t r i b u t i o n o p e n e d a r o a d l e a d i n g t o t h e c o n s u m m a t i o n of t h e A s s o c i a t i o n ' s m a i n o b j e c t i v e — t h e d e m o c r a t i z a t i o n of a r t through enlightenment. A s a r e s u l t of t h e i d e a l i s m a n d e n e r g y t h a t w e r e g i v e n so g e n e r o u s l y b y t h e f o u n d e r s of t h e S o c i e t y , a n d b y t h e z e a l o u s , i n t e U i g e n t , h a r d - w o r k i n g officers w h o s u c c e e d e d t h e m , t h e N e w Hampshire A r t Association has attained its peak during the p a s t y e a r . T h e p r e s e n t officers a r e R o s m o n d de K a l b , p r e s i d e n t ; Omer Lassonde, vice-president; J o h n Chandler, secretary; M r s . W i l h a m A . Foster, treasurer; Omer Lassonde, acting chairman of e x h i b i t i o n s ; E t t a M e r r i l l , m e m b e r s h i p c h a i r m a n ; G r a c e S c o t t , c h a i r m a n of s o c i a l a c t i v i t i e s ; a n d B e e P a r f i t t , p u b l i c i t y chairman. Since last J u n e the Society's membership has increased rem a r k a b l y a n d n o w n u m b e r s m o r e t h a n 90 p r o f e s s i o n a l a n d associate m e m b e r s . T h e s a l e of p i c t u r e s h a s c l i m b e d t o i t s h i g h e s t ^prli 1952 y l 9 �RR / / center: barnstead BAK.NSTEAD T W I C E D A I L Y E X C E P T S U N D A Y f W PITTSFIELD WEBSTERS MILLS EPSOAA V t S H O R T FALLS A L L E N S T O W N Single Track Double rrock Abandoned Railroad \T +— + - THE SUNCOOK VALLEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE'S ONLY HOME- OWNED RAILROAD, HAS COME THROUGH SOME BITTER STRUGGLES, BUT SEES BETTER DAYS AHEAD by D A V I D K . J O H N S O N i F E W m i l e s e a s t of C o n c o r d o n U . S . H i g h w a y s 4 a n d 2 0 2 , i n / \e v i l l a g e of G o s s v i l l e a n d t h e t o w n of E p s o m , t h e a u t o t r a v e l e r passes a r a i l r o a d g r a d e c r o s s i n g ; a n d a g a i n , o n the Daniel Webster H i g h w a y on the Suncook by-pass w i t h i n a m i l e of t h e double d e c k b r i d g e a c r o s s t h e S u n c o o k R i v e r , t h e motorist drives through a railroad underpass. T o some f o l k s these a r e j u s t m o r e r a i l r o a d c r o s s i n g s ; t o o t h e r s , t r a c k s t h a t m i g h t belong t o t h e v a r i o u s b r a n c h e s of t h e B o s t o n & M a i n e w h i c h a t one t i m e o r a n o t h e r c r i s s - c r o s s e d t h e s o u t h e r n p a r t of t h e s t a t e . B u t t o people w h o l i v e i n t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y a n d t o c e r t a i n o u t l a n d e r s k n o w n a s " r a i l f a n s , " these w e a v i n g rails are almost sacred. F o r t h e y belong t o the only r a i l r o a d i n the Granite State t h a t i s N e w H a m p s h i r e owned a n d operated — the s t u r d y a n d v a l i a n t Suncook V a l l e y R a i l r o a d . Since w e were i n knee p a n t s , w e h a v e often wondered w h a t k e p t t h e V a l l e y r o a d going, w h a t i t s t r a i n s w e r e l i k e , w h e r e i t went, what i t carried, w h o t h e folks were w h o earned their l i v i n g r u n n i n g these t r a i n s , a n d h o w i t t a c k l e d a n d s o l v e d t h e p r o b l e m s t h a t a l l r a i l r o a d s , b i g a n d s m a l l , face e v e r y d a y . W e e v e n w o n d e r e d w h y i t w a s b u i l t i n t h e first p l a c e , a n d w e w a n t e d to u n c o v e r some of i t s h i s t o r y , m u c h of w h i c h i s u n w r i t t e n a n d t o b e f o u n d o n l y i n t h e m e m o r i e s of s o m e of o u r oldest c i t i z e n s . I t w a s w i t h a l l these q u e s t i o n s i n o u r h e a d t h a t w e s e t o u t 20 one c o l d w i n t e r d a y n o t l o n g a f t e r a h e a v y s n o w f a l l t o v i s i t t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y , t o t a l k w i t h t h e people w h o m a k e i t r u n , a n d perhaps to ride on a train. W e had previously found o u t from the B & M timetable, w h i c h carries a Suncook V a l l e y schedule deep w i t h i n i t s pages, t h a t P i t t s f i e l d w a s t h e p l a c e t o go a n d t h a t E . J . S t a p l e t o n , t h e G e n e r a l M a n a g e r , w a s t h e m a n t o see. U p o n a r r i v a l a t t h e P i t t s f i e l d depot ( p r o n o u n c e d de^-poe, please!) w e were informed t h a t M r . Stapleton w a s i n Suncook and t h a t he would probably be there a l l d a y or a t least u n t i l t h e l i n e w a s c o m p l e t e l y p l o w e d o u t . S o w e t o o k off f o r S u n c o o k , only to arrive there just a s the snow plow w a s being set on the t u r n t a b l e so t h a t i t w o u l d be f a c e d i n t h e r i g h t d i r e c t i o n f o r i t s trip into Concord. R i g h t here i t m i g h t be w e l l t o e x p l a i n w h y t h e p l o w h a d t o be t u r n e d a r o u n d . A s c a n be seen f r o m t h e m a p j u s t a b o v e t h e l i n e c o m e s i n t o S u n c o o k f r o m C o n c o r d , so t h a t a t r a i n a p p r o a c h i n g S u n c o o k f r o m e i t h e r e n d of t h e l i n e i n a n o r m a l , o r f o r w a r d , m a n n e r m u s t be i n a r e v e r s e , o r b a c k i n g , p o s i t i o n i n order to continue its t r i p . T h i s situation is k n o w n as a " s w i t c h b a c k " a n d w a s u s e d because i t w a s t h e e a s i e s t a n d l e a s t e x p e n s i v e m e a n s of g e t t i n g t r a c k s o v e r t h e steep g r a d e f r o m t h e M e r r i m a c v a l l e y t o t h e h i g h e r g r o u n d of t h e S u n c o o k valley. �A s w i t c h b a c k i s n o t u n c o m m o n i n t h e m o u n t a i n o u s t e r r a i n of the C o l o r a d o n a r r o w g a u g e r o a d s a n d i n S o u t h A m e r i c a a n d other s i m i l a r a r e a s . I n these p a r t s , h o w e v e r , i t i s u n u s u a l a n d t h i s is u n d o u b t e d l y t h e o n l y one i n N e w E n g l a n d , i f n o t i n t h e whole e a s t e r n U n i t e d S t a t e s . E v e n w i t h t h i s a r r a n g e m e n t , t h e grade over t h e P i t t s f i e l d s e c t i o n of t h e s w i t c h b a c k i s S . S ' J ^ , or two to three t i m e s t h e n o r m a l m a x i m u m g r a d i e n t on m o s t r a i l roads. S i n c e t h i s i s t h e steepest g r a d e o n t h e r o a d , i t i s k n o w n as the " r u l i n g g r a d e " a n d l i m i t s t h e t o n n a g e t h a t c a n be h a u l e d over the l i n e . A s i d e f r o m l i m i t i n g t h e t o n n a g e , t h e s w i t c h b a c k also m a k e s i t n e c e s s a r y for t h e l o c o m o t i v e a n d " c o m b i n e " ( p a r t passenger, p a r t f r e i g h t , p a r t post-office c a r ) t o c h a n g e p o s i t i o n s in S u n c o o k on b o t h " u p " a n d " d o w n " t r i p s . While the plow w a s being t u r n e d around, we h a d a few m i n utes to c h a t w i t h " t h e B o s s , " a s E d S t a p l e t o n i s r e f e r r e d t o b y the t r a i n a n d t r a c k c r e w s . W e c o u l d see t h a t t h i s w a s n o t i m e t o b o t h e r h i m w i t h a l l t h e q u e s t i o n s w e h a d i n m i n d so, since w e h a d n e v e r r i d d e n i n a s n o w p l o w , w e a s k e d i f w e could ride t h e p l o w on t h e t r i p t o C o n c o r d . S i n c e t h e a n s w e r w a s y e s , we climbed aboard w i t h our photographic equipment a n d waited for t h e " h i g h b a l l , " or go a h e a d s i g n a l . N u m b e r 3, t h e r o a d ' s n e w diesel, p u s h e d g e n t l y , a n d we were off i n t o t h e " w i l d w h i t e y o n d e r . " A s w e g e n t l y nosed out of t h e S u n c o o k y a r d , w e g a i n e d speed, a n d w h e n w e came to the e n d of t h e a l r e a d y p l o w e d - o u t s e c t i o n , w e h i t 16 i n c h e s of snow w i t h a f u r y t h a t b l e w t h e w h i t e fluff a l l a r o u n d u s l i k e the s p r a y of w a v e s b r e a k i n g on t h e r o c k s a t W a l l i s S a n d s a h e a d of a b r i s k east w i n d . F o r t h e n e x t five m i l e s w e s a i l e d a l o n g t h r o u g h a sea of w h i t e , b r o k e n o n l y b y t h e t r a c k s of a n o c c a s i o n a l r a b b i t a n d a h u n t e r or t w o . I t w a s a n eerie feeling t o s i t u p t h e r e i n f r o n t , some 20 feet a b o v e t h e g r o u n d , a n d see no r a i l r o a d t r a c k s . J u s t to m a k e The One Spot on the Suncook Valley (above) as she looked in the summer oJ 19 IT, patiently aivaiting the hoarding of her crew to set her an her way for the regular tveekday afternoon run to Concord, and return. "Outshopped" by Baldivin in 1927, Number One had to retire in 194S at the tender age of 21 wlwn spare parts became unobtainable. She was of the 2-6-0, Mogid type. In lower photo is the Suncook's only piece of revenue rolling stock, crossing highway 202 at Epsom in the summer of 1951, and slowing to a stop for a mail drop-off. Number Two was a GE Locomotive, acquired from Birmingham Rail and Locomotive Works in 1947, and sold to the Kalamazoo in 1951, just before the present Number Three took over the load ^prii 1952 21 �u n t i l we were startled b y a loud " h s s s s s s t . " O m a r B o i s v e r t , f o r e m a n of t h e s n o w - p l o w c r e w , h a d opened t h e a i r v a l v e w h i c h l i f t s t h e flanges a t s w i t c h e s a n d o t h e r b e t w e e n - t h e - r a i l o b s t r u c t i o n s a s he w a s to do s e v e r a l t i m e s b e fore r e a c h i n g B o w J u n c t i o n , t h a t p o i n t 2 m i l e s s o u t h of C o n c o r d w h e r e t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y ' s t r a c k s m e e t those of i t s b i g b r o t h e r , t h e B &M. Before reaching the j u n c t i o n , however, we crossed t h e t h r e e - s p a n b r i d g e o v e r t h e M e r r i m a c R i v e r . T h i s bridge is wide enough for t w o sets of t r a c k s , a n d once c a r r i e d t h e r a i l s of t h e C o n c o r d & M a n c h e s t e r E l e c t r i c R a i l w a y alongside those of t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y . J u s t beyond B o w J u n c t i o n , our plow w a s p u t off on a s i d i n g a n d t h e t r a i n c o n t i n u e d i n t o t h e C o n c o r d y a r d s t o set off i t s c a r s a n d p i c k u p e i g h t c a r s for S u n c o o k , E p s o m , a n d P i t t s field. O n t h e r e t u r n t r i p w e r o d e i n t h e c a b of N o . 3 w i t h engineer O s c a r B r i e n a n d B r a k e m a n W a l t e r S m i t h . A g a i n we stopped to p i c k up the plow, and continued over the " L o o p " "The Boss," popular Ed Stapleton, came to the Suncook I alley as Conductor and since 1943 t r a c k s b a c k to Suncook. T h e r i g h t - o f - w a y has been General Manager ("because nobody else ivould take the job"). His office at Pittsfield is f r o m B o w J u n c t i o n to S u n c o o k w a s f o r m e r l y a popular meeting place for townsfolk, who may drop in to discuss many interesting topics. B «& M p r o p e r t y a n d j o i n e d t h e m a i n l i n e of It serves also as yard office, freight office, and bus ivaiting room the N e w Hampshire D i v i s i o n a t Hooksett, a n d i t i s t h i s s t r e t c h of t r a c k t h a t w a s a n d s t i l l i s k n o w n a s t h e " S u n c o o k L o o p , " or t h e " L o o p " for s h o r t . Since i t w a s late when we arrived i n Suncook, we decided to c a l l i t a d a y a n d c o m e b a c k some o t h e r t i m e t o get t h e a n s w e r s to t h e m a n y o t h e r q u e s t i o n s w e h a d i n m i n d a n d t a k e s o m e m o r e pictures. • • • T h e n e x t t i m e w e s a w E d S t a p l e t o n w a s i n h i s office i n t h e P i t t s f i e l d depot s o m e t h r e e or f o u r d a y s l a t e r . I n a d d i t i o n t o b e i n g h i s office, i t i s also t h e w a i t i n g r o o m , b a g g a g e r o o m , e x press office, a n d general g a t h e r i n g p l a c e for t h e l o c a l c i t i z e n r y w h e r e a n y t h i n g f r o m t h e w e a t h e r to r a i l r o a d s i s d i s c u s s e d . E d S t a p l e t o n i s fiftyish, of m e d i u m height, a n d s p o r t s a f u l l h e a d of grey h a i r ; a n d his r u d d y complexion and friendly a n d t a l k a t i v e m a n n e r g i v e some h i n t of h i s b a c k g r o u n d of 4 0 y e a r s of r a i l r o a d i n g . H e s t a r t e d h i s r a i l r o a d career i n 1912 w i t h t h e R u t l a n d as station agent a t Manchester, V t . ; returned to h i s n a t i v e B e l l o w s F a l l s i n 1916 a s " b r a s s p o u n d e r " ( t e l e g r a p h o p e r a t o r ) w i t h t h e B & M u n t i l 1918 w h e n he entered t h e N a v y . U p o n h i s r e t u r n t o t h e B & M i n 1920 he d i d a h i t c h a s r e l i e f o p e r a t o r a l l along the Connecticut R i v e r division from Springfield to W h i t e R i v e r J u n c t i o n . I n 1924, t h e y e a r t h e B & M r e l e a s e d i t s i n t e r e s t i n the smaller road, E d took six months leave to help out on t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y u n t i l t h e y c o u l d get t h i n g s g o i n g . T h e s i x m o n t h s l e a v e , h o w e v e r , t u r n e d o u t to be p e r m a n e n t , a n d he h a s been w i t h t h e r o a d e v e r since, s e r v i n g first a s c o n d u c t o r a n d s i n c e 1943 a s general m a n a g e r , " b e c a u s e , " to q u o t e h i m , " n o one else w o u l d t a k e t h e j o b . " m General Manager E. H. Stapleton hands a waybill to Engineer Oscar Brien as the S. F.'s No. 3 gets set to roll down the valley to Suncook and Concord. Brien is a veteran of 15 years on the Suncook Valley sure we were s t i l l on t h i s e a r t h , w e s l i d open t h e side w i n d o w a n d looked b a c k a l o n g t h e t r a c k s to be c e r t a i n o u r t r a i n w a s s t i l l w i t h u s . T h e w i n g s w i d e o p e n , t h e flanger s c o o p i n g t h e s n o w o u t f r o m b e t w e e n t h e r a i l s a n d t h e n e a t p a t t e r n of t h e i r f u r r o w s beside t h e t r a c k h e l d o u r i n t e r e s t for a f e w m o m e n t s 22 T h e first t h i n g w e w a n t e d t o k n o w w a s s o m e of t h e h i s t o r y of t h i s l i t t l e - k n o w n p i k e . W e f o u n d o u t t h a t i t w a s i n c o r p o r a t e d a s t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y R a i l r o a d a n d b u i l t i n 1869, t h e first t r a i n r u n n i n g i n e a r l y D e c e m b e r of t h a t y e a r a s f a r a s E p s o m . A s soon a s i t w a s b u i l t i t w a s leased for 50 y e a r s t o t h e C o n c o r d R a i l r o a d , w h i c h road operated a n d m a i n t a i n e d i t u n t i l the C o n cord itself w a s absorbed into the B o s t o n & M a i n e s y s t e m i n 1895. T h e l i n e i n t o P i t t s f i e l d w a s c o m p l e t e d i n 1 8 7 0 , a n d t h e five m i l e e x t e n s i o n to C e n t e r B a r n s t e a d i n 1874 b y t h e C o n c o r d R a i l r o a d . T h e o r i g i n a l p l a n w a s to c o n t i n u e t h e l i n e t o A l t o n to c o n n e c t w i t h t h e C o c h e c o R a i l r o a d f r o m D o v e r b u t , l i k e m a n y o t h e r d r e a m s of e a r l y r a i l r o a d e r s , t h i s p l a n w a s n e v e r realized. Yjew J4ain.fjiliire f^rofiiei �The morning "down" train on the S. \ arrives at Suncook with the cars ahead of, rather than behind, the engine. This unusual situation occurs because of the "sivitchback" one mile south of the Suncook station, by ivhich the road negotiates the grade to higher ground. After backing into Suncook, the locomotive (No. 3) changes places ivith the combine, and continues into Concord. On the "up" trip, the procedure is repeated, and the train backs up to the switchback T h e B o s t o n & M a i n e h a d i n h e r i t e d t h e o r i g i n a l lease of t h e Suncook V a l l e y w h i c h r a n to 1919. I n t h a t y e a r , t h e B & M renewed t h e o r i g i n a l 5 0 - y e a r lease for a n a d d i t i o n a l f i v e y e a r s , but i n 1924 left t h e l i n e t o o p e r a t e for i t s e l f . D u r i n g a l l t h e s e 55 years t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y h a d b e e n o p e r a t e d w i t h t h e lessors' m o t i v e p o w e r , a n d t h e l i t t l e p i k e d i d n ' t h a v e a l o c o m o t i v e or one piece of r o l l i n g s t o c k t o i t s n a m e . T o start operations, a coach, a combine, and a snow plow were p u r c h a s e d f r o m t h e B & M , a n d a l o c o m o t i v e w a s b o r r o w e d from t h e l a r g e r r o a d u n t i l a n e w one c o u l d be o r d e r e d a n d d e l i v e r e d . I n 1927 t h e n e w e n g i n e a r r i v e d , t h e " O n e S p o t , " a handsome 2 - 6 - 0 M o g u l t y p e o u t s h o p p e d , or b u i l t , b y B a l d w i n especially for t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y . F o r 2 1 y e a r s t h i s g a l l a n t g i r l did y e o m a n s e r v i c e h a u l i n g h e r t o n n a g e u p a n d d o w n t h e v a l l e y , a n d t h e m e r r y t o o t of h e r w h i s t l e b e c a m e a s m u c h a p a r t of the l i f e of t h e v a l l e y f o l k a s t h e i r d a i l y chores. T h e hfe of N u m b e r 1 w a s c u t s h o r t i n h e r p r i m e , h o w e v e r , when i t became n e x t to impossible to obtain replacement p a r t s for her. T h e m i g h t y B & M , u p o n w h o m t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y depended for p a r t s , s t a r t e d t o w i t h d r a w i t s M o g u l s f r o m s e r v i c e i n t h e C o n c o r d t e r m i n a l a r e a i n t h e l a t e 1940's, a n d s o m e t h i n g had t o be done i f t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y w a s to c o n t i n u e o p e r a t i n g . So, i n 1948, a s m a l l G E i n d u s t r i a l diesel s w i t c h i n g e n g i n e w a s purchased t h i r d h a n d f r o m t h e B i r m i n g h a m R a i l & L o c o m o t i v e W o r k s , a n d N u m b e r 1 w a s sold for s c r a p . T h e diesel b e c a m e N u m b e r 2 a n d t h e w h e e l s of t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y c o n t i n u e d t o roll. " B u t , " s a i d E d S t a p l e t o n , " s h e w a s n o t r e a l l y w h a t w e r e q u i r e d . H o w e v e r , she w a s a l l w e c o u l d afford a t t h e t i m e , a n d we s t r u n g a l o n g w i t h h e r u n t i l w e c o u l d afford w h a t w e n e e d e d . " I t w a s n o t t o be l o n g before t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y c o u l d get t h e new p o w e r i t w a n t e d , a n d she i s k n o w n t o d a y a s N u m b e r 3, a 44 t o n 380 h p G e n e r a l E l e c t r i c B - B t y p e r o a d - s w i t c h e r del i v e r e d i n l a t e J u l y , 1 9 5 1 , less t h a n 6 m o n t h s a f t e r t h e o r d e r w a s placed. T h e r e i s a l i t t l e s t o r y a b o u t N u m b e r 3 ; she i s t h e f i r s t a n d , so f a r a s i s k n o w n , t h e o n l y l o c o m o t i v e t o be f i n a n c e d b y h e r b u i l d e r . G e n e r a l E l e c t r i c . I n a d d i t i o n , t h e r o a d ' s r o s t e r of e q u i p m e n t i n c l u d e s a c o m b i n e b o u g h t i n 1928 t o r e p l a c e t h e o r i g i n a l e q u i p m e n t w h i c h w a s d e s t r o y e d b y fire i n t h a t y e a r , a snow p l o w , a n d t w o section cars used b y t r a c k crews. W i t h this equipment the road m a i n t a i n s substantially the same schedule as i t h a s for 2 5 y e a r s : t w i c e d a i l y e x c e p t S u n d a y f r o m P i t t s f i e l d to C o n c o r d ; one r o u n d t r i p i n t h e m o r n i n g a n d one i n t h e a f t e r noon. Passengers, w h e n there are a n y , ride i n the combine, {Continued ^pril 1952 on page 54.) I When that famous New Hampshire "white stuff" arrives, it covers little railroads as well as big ones, arul that's why the Suncook Valley runs its , own plow. Above, north end of the Merrimac Bridge, about 100 feet from the connecting point of S. V. and the B & M Railroad Summer of 1951 found a track gang at work, between Epsom and Short Falls, on part of the road's extensive tie replacing program. Used ties were bought al low cost from tlie B & M to replace "sleepers," many of which had not been renewed in 25 years. The present year should see the completion of this project 2a �Those A F R popular I C A N V by E S T H E R T . I O L E T S LATTING Mrs. Edna Roberts, African Violet fancier, took up the raising of Saint Paulias when illness forbade further outdoor gardening. Her greenhouse, converted from a chicken house, is complete with thermometer (left) which rings a bell in her home when temperature drops or rises bevond desirable point W HEN B a r o n W a l t e r v o n S a i n t P a u l discovered the m o d est l i t t l e flower t h a t b e a r s h i s n a m e i n t h e h i l l y regions of e a s t e r n A f r i c a , h e h a d n o w a y of foreseeing i t s t r e mendous p o p u l a r i t y . I n t h e 59 y e a r s s i n c e i t s i n t r o d u c t i o n a t Ghent, Saint P a u l i a s — more commonly k n o w n as A f r i c a n Violets — have swept over both E u r o p e a n d A m e r i c a . T h e y are u n d o u b t e d l y t h e m o s t p o p u l a r house p l a n t i n t h i s c o u n t r y w i t h a n A f r i c a n V i o l e t S o c i e t y of A m e r i c a a n d a N a t i o n a l A n n u a l s h o w as w e l l as m a n y l o c a l ones d e v o t e d e x c l u s i v e l y to t h e i r study and exhibition. O n c e b i t t e n b y t h e b u g , A f r i c a n V i o l e t e n t h u s i a s t s do n o t rest until they have acquired a l l available varieties w h i c h n u m ber m a n y h u n d r e d s . O n e ' s house b e c o m e s c r o w d e d a n d one's f a m i l y m u s t m o v e a b o u t w i t h c a u t i o n for f e a r of b r e a k i n g t h e b r i t t l e l e a v e s or k n o c k i n g o v e r t h e p o t s . E n t h u s i a s t s w h o h a v e k n o w n each other for y e a r s w o n ' t k n o w a n y t h i n g a b o u t t h e o t h e r ' s h u m a n f a m i l y b u t w i U be a b l e to n a m e e a c h o t h e r ' s A f r i c a n V i o l e t s a n d t e l l of t h e i r p e r f o r m a n c e . 24 M e t h o d s of c a r i n g for a n d d i s p l a y i n g A f r i c a n V i o l e t s v a r y w i d e l y , w i t h e a c h g r o w e r c l a i m i n g h i s or h e r m e t h o d i s t h e o n l y w a y . O d d l y e n o u g h , t h i s m a y be t r u e . I f y o u h a v e h a d success w i t h one m e t h o d , d o n ' t t r y to c h a n g e ; y o u m a y lose a l l y o u r p l a n t s . F o r t h a t r e a s o n , a d v i c e i n t h i s a r t i c l e i s s t r i c t l y for t h e b e g i n n e r or one w h o h a s h a d no success a n d w o u l d l i k e to t r y again. G o i n g b a c k to B a r o n W a l t e r , w e l e a r n t h a t h e f o u n d p l a n t s growing i n t w o situations, both woodsy. So, to begin w i t h , we find t h e A f r i c a n V i o l e t needs s h a d e . T h a t i s w h y i t i s so w e l l s u i t e d t o n o r t h a n d e a s t w i n d o w s a n d , i f g r o w n i n s o u t h or w e s t w i n d o w s , s h o u l d be f a r e n o u g h f r o m t h e w i n d o w t h a t i t w i l l n o t , get t h e f u l l s t r e n g t h of t h e s u n . B e t t e r s t i l l , i t s h o u l d h a v e e i t h e r a t h i n c u r t a i n or o t h e r p l a n t s b e t w e e n i t a n d t h e w i n d o w . A f r i c a i s a w a r m c o u n t r y a n d r e c e n t e x p e r i m e n t s here p r o v e t h e p l a n t p r e f e r s a t e m p e r a t u r e a r o u n d 70 degrees. L o w e r t e m p e r a t u r e s d u r i n g t h e w i n t e r , s u d d e n c h i l l i n g , or d r a f t s a r e s o m e of t h e causes of n o n - b l o o m i n g . T h e p l a n t s w i l l s u r v i v e a s h o r t d r o p to n e a r f r e e z i n g b u t p r o l o n g e d t e m p e r a t u r e s a s l o w a s t h i s w i l l k i l l t h e m . I t w i l l t a k e the p l a n t a long time to overcome c h i l l i n g , h o w e v e r , so do e v e r y t h i n g possible to a v o i d i t . I n t h e i r n a t u r a l h a b i t a t , t h e p l a n t s g r o w i n fissures i n t h e r o c k y ledges — b o t h g r a n i t e a n d l i m e s t o n e . T h e soil i s v e r y r i c h , being almost pure h u m u s . W i t h this as a guide, we should use a m i x t u r e of l e a f m o l d a n d s a n d w i t h a l i t t l e d i r t t o g i v e i t m o r e b o d y for p o t t i n g s o i l . T h e g e n e r a l r u l e i s a t h i r d e a c h b u t i f y o u d o n ' t o v e r p o t t h e p l a n t s , y o u w i l l find y? l e a f m o l d , coarse s a n d , a n d M good r i c h g a r d e n soil w i l l g i v e e x c e l l e n t r e s u l t s a n d do a w a y w i t h t h e n e c e s s i t y of feeding. T h e size of t h e p o t i s a n o t h e r d i s p u t e d p o i n t a m o n g A f r i c a n V i o l e t f a n c i e r s — b u t r e m e m b e r , these p l a n t s g r e w i n c r e v i c e s i n the rocks, w h i c h w o u l d seem to indicate a s m a l l i s h pot. Of course, a s y o u r p l a n t i n c r e a s e s i n s i z e , y o u w i l l m o v e i t t o a l a r g e r p o t w h i c h w i l l g i v e i t t h e a d d e d food i t needs w i t h o u t t h e d a n g e r of s o u r i n g t h e s o i l . W a t e r i n g i s one of t h e m o s t c o n t r o v e r s i a l p o i n t s i n t h e r a i s i n g of A f r i c a n V i o l e t s , a n d t h e b e s t r u l e i s t o use c o m m o n sense. T h e p l a n t s s h o u l d n e v e r be a l l o w e d t o d r y o u t e n o u g h t o m a k e t h e m w i l t , n o r s h o u l d t h e y be l e f t s t a n d i n g i n w a t e r . P e r s o n a l l y I b e l i e v e t h e safest m e t h o d i s w a t e r i n g f r o m t h e b o t t o m . W h e n t h e s u r f a c e soil i s d r y , fill t h e s a u c e r w i t h w a r m w a t e r — w a r m b e c a u s e t h e A f r i c a n V i o l e t r e s e n t s c h i l l i n g . I n a n h o u r or t w o , p o u r off a n y s u r p l u s w a t e r a n d d o n ' t w a t e r a g a i n u n t i l t h e p l a n t needs i t . T h e a t m o s p h e r e i n t h e A f r i c a n j u n g l e s i s h u m i d a n d , t o do their best, A f r i c a n V i o l e t s need h u m i d i t y i n the a i r a r o u n d t h e m . T h i s m a y be p r o v i d e d b y s t a n d i n g t h e p o t on p e b b l e s i n t h e s a u c e r a n d k e e p i n g w a t e r t o j u s t b e l o w t h e b a s e of t h e p o t . S a u c e r s of w a t e r p l a c e d a m o n g t h e p l a n t s w i l l s e r v e t h e s a m e p u r p o s e . O r y o u m a y s p r a y t h e p l a n t s d a i l y w i t h a v e r y fine s p r a y of w a r m w a t e r . I f y o u do t h i s , be s u r e t h e s u n d o e s n ' t s h i n e d i r e c t l y on t h e m w h i l e t h e l e a v e s a r e w e t a s t h e w a t e r w i l l act as a m a g n i f y i n g glass a n d spot the leaves. T h e more p l a n t s y o u h a v e , t h e less y o u w i l l h a v e t o w o r r y a b o u t h u m i d i t y a s t h e e v a p o r a t i o n f r o m t h e sides of t h e p o t s a n d r e s p i r a t i o n f r o m the leaves w i l l give y o u a l l y o u need. A f r i c a n V i o l e t s m a y be p r o p a g a t e d f r o m seeds, d i v i s i o n s , or l e a f c u t t i n g s . T h e y a r e p r o l i f i c p l a n t s , b u t seeds m u s t be f r e s h . T h e y a r e v e r y t i n y a n d r a t h e r d i f f i c u l t for t h e a m a t e u r to h a n d l e . T h e y s h o u l d be s o w n on t o p of finely s i f t e d l e a f m o l d , t h e p o t c o v e r e d to k e e p a h u m i d a t m o s p h e r e , a n d w a t e r e d o n l y f r o m t h e b o t t o m . T h e seedlings w i l l a p p e a r a t first l i k e green moss, a n d w h e n l a r g e e n o u g h to h a n d l e s h o u l d be p o t t e d u p i n s m a l l c l u m p s or i n d i v i d u a l l y . K e e p a n i n v e r t e d glass o v e r t h e s m a l l pots to guarantee the h u m i d atmosphere necessary. D i v i d i n g t h e p l a n t s t a k e s c o u r a g e . Y o u w i l l find m a n y p l a n t s w i t h m u l t i p l e c r o w n s , so l e t t h e m get a l i t t l e d r y before y o u d i v i d e t h e m . T h e l e a f s t e m s w o n ' t be q u i t e a s b r i t t l e a n d t h e d i r t a n d roots w i l l come a p a r t more easily. Y o u c a n either cut {Continued on page 63) �• • • G R A N I T E S T A T E H E R O E S • • • by J I E N R Y F . U N G E R ^Kic O B E R , t r e a s u r e r of a m a n u f a c t u r i n g c o m p a n y , w a s w a l l f i n g l e i s u r e l y alongside t h e S u n c o o k R i v e r C a n a l E ^ w h e n he s a w t h e s i x - y e a r - o l d l a d t o p p l e i n t o t h e w a t e r . R a c i n g f o r w a r d , Ober's m i n d recognized the danger — the w a t e r of t h e c a n a l t e n feet deep a n d r u n n i n g b e t w e e n v e r t i c a l walls s i x feet h i g h . A s O b e r r e a c h e d t h e c a n a l ' s edge, he r e a l i z e d t h a t t h e c u r r e n t , a t a t h r e e - m i l e or b e t t e r r a t e , w a s c a r r y i n g t h e boy t o w a r d t h e gate o p e n i n g , u n d e r a floor of t h e g a t e house t h a t crossed t h e c a n a l . w i t h one h a n d , O b e r k e p t t h e l a d ' s h e a d a b o v e w a t e r w i t h the o t h e r . S l o w l y , t h e m a n o n t h e shore d r e w t h e rescuer t o w a r d t h e side of t h e c a n a l . T o h a v e p u l l e d too h a r d w o u l d h a v e caused O b e r to lose h i s g r i p . S l o w l y , s l o w l y — a n d t h e n O b e r , a l m o s t e x h a u s t e d , lost his hold on the rope! B y t h i s t i m e , h o w e v e r , m o r e m e n h a d g a t h e r e d on the b a n k ; o t h e r s h a d gone to f e t c h a l a d d e r . O n e of t h e m e n , lowered head first, r e a c h e d d o w n a n d f o r w a r d , g r i p p e d firmly t h e w r i s t s of t h e boy as Ober, treading water, t h r u s t the lad forward. T h u s the T h e r e w a s no t i m e e v e n t o doff h i s c l o t h e s , O b e r k n e w , i f boy, D o n a l d Gagne, w a s d r a w n to safety. a n y t h i n g w a s t o be done t o a i d t h e s t r u g g h n g b o y . H e l e a p e d into t h e w a t e r s , r e a c h e d t h e l a d i n a T h e e x h a u s t e d O b e r , r e l i e v e d of his moment, a n d , w i t h t h e y o u n g s t e r s t r u g c h a r g e , h a d s t r e n g t h enough left to t r e a d gling, t r i e d t o s w i m w i t h h i m t o t h e w a t e r a n d k e e p h i m s e l f close to t h e b a n k c a n a l ' s edge. ANDREW CARNEGIE of t h e c a n a l . T h e m e n a b o v e shouted B u t t h e c u r r e n t w a s too s t r o n g . I n w o r d s of e n c o u r a g e m e n t , t h a t help w a s Andrew Carnegie who founded the Carnegie Hero exorably, rescuer a n d v i c t i m were held o n t h e w a y . A f t e r w h a t seemed l i k e Fund Commission has described Eric Ober, whose in its drift. Despite short, powerful story is told here, and others who have performed hours, the ladder arrived a n d was lowfeats of courage, as "heroes of civilization." strokes, O b e r w e n t u n d e r t h e s u r f a c e a n d e r e d to t h e m a n i n t h e w a t e r . In the 48 years since the Hero Fund was set up, more than 3,300 persons have been rewarded continued t o d r i f t t w e n t y feet, t h r o u g h S w a y i n g l i k e t h e p e n d u l u m of a clock, iDith bronze, silver or gold medals. More than the f o u r - f o o t w i d e g a t e o p e n i n g . t h e l a d d e r eluded t h e h a n d s of Ober 38,000 applications have come in from hopefuls eager to record their deeds and win medals and Once p a s t t h e o p e n i n g w i t h o u t d a m d e s p i t e t h e efforts of t h e m e n a b o v e to cash awards, but standards of eligibility remain age, O b e r a n d t h e y o u n g s t e r , s t i l l s t r u g h o l d i t s t e a d y . F i n a l l y , w i t h a l a s t desstrict, and only about eight per cent of the cases reported are tvorthy of awards. gling, rose t o t h e s u r f a c e , w i t h t h e m a n p e r a t e l u n g e , O b e r grasped t h e lowest Cash awards, which are given to needy heroes, t r y i n g d e s p e r a t e l y t o flght h i s w a y t o t h e are paid out in regular installments, as pensions, r u n g . H o l d i n g o n for a m o m e n t , he felt in irregular installments or in one sum, accordcanal's side. Progress w a s slow, almost t h e s u r g e of hope a n d s l o w l y , s t e a d i l y ing to the need. The original grant of Andrew Carnegie for this Commission was five million negligible, a n d h i s s t r e n g t h w a s e b b i n g . p u l l e d h i m s e l f u p t h e l a d d e r a n d to s a f e t y . dollars in first collateral 5 % bonds of U. S. Steel Alone, he k n e w , he could h a v e m a d e i t , G a s p i n g , w i t h m o s t of h i s s t r e n g t h Corporation and the Commission was founded in 1904. b u t t h e t h o u g h t of a b a n d o n i n g t h e l a d s a p p e d , O b e r collapsed. H e w a s r u s h e d So thai no "fake" rescues may be foisted upon never entered Ober's m i n d . t o a h o s p i t a l , r e v i v e d a n d , after r e s t a n d the Commission, agents of the Commission, generally newspaper men with college training, are After the pair had drifted more t h a n t r e a t m e n t , r e c o v e r e d f r o m his ordeal. used to recreate the rescue as agents. These agents e i g h t y feet, O b e r ' s s t r u g g l e s finally convene at the beginning of each year to consider T o d a y , t h e H o n o r R o l l of t h e C a r n e g i e new applications which have come to the attena t t r a c t e d t h e a t t e n t i o n of a m a n o n t h e H e r o F u n d Commission has inscribed tion of the Commission, either through a personal application, that of a friend of the "hero", or b a n k . A l i n e w a s f o u n d a n d tossed to on i t t h e n a m e of E r i c Ober, a l o n g w i t h through the press. A board, after sifting the tests Ober. I t w a s a t o u g h s t r u g g l e t o c o v e r o t h e r courageous G r a n i t e S t a t e r s . of the agents arui other factors, decides u-ho is to ivin the medal and cash awards. The annual t h e f e w feet b e t w e e n t h e e n d of t h e l i n e N e x t m o n t h . Profiles w i l l t e l l t h e s t o r y meeting of the Commission occurs on the fourth and his grasping h a n d , but Ober finally of t h e g a l l a n t a c t i o n of teenager R a l p h Wednesday of January each year. made i t . A l l e n K e l l e y , of N a s h u a , w h i c h led to h i s G r i p p i n g t h e r o p e a s firmly a s he c o u l d Carnegie award. 2 �P R O F I L E S S A L U T E S Crawford Young Associates make products that are winning the hearts of youngsters all over America by P E A R L E G . COVEY two daughters h a d a notepaper a n d t o y manufacturing business, m y m i n d w e n t b a c k to a n exhibit i n a d o w n t o w n w i n d o w o v e r a y e a r before, w h e r e t h e s e P r o f i l e Dolls were exhibited. A t t h a t t i m e the t h o u g h t h a d gone t h r o u g h m y m i n d t h a t I s h o u l d l i k e t o m e e t t h e one c l e v e r enough to d r e a m u p t h e s e v e r y d i f f e r e n t r a g dolls. Stuffed w i t h cotton t h e y are, a n d w i t h y a m hair. B u t here the s i m i l a r i t y to o r d i n a r y r a g dolls e n d s , f o r t h e Y o u n g s ' dofls h a v e profiles — noses t h a t r e a l l y protrude, a n d chins. One wonders i t w a s n ' t t h o u g h t of before, b u t d o n ' t t h i n k t h a t y o u c a n go o u t a n d c o p y t h e s e d o l l s , for M r s . Y o u n g i s e n o u g h of a b u s i n e s s w o m a n to h a v e t h e m a l l " s e w e d u p " w i t h patent rights i n Washington. Y OU m i g h t s a y a h t t l e b i r d t o l d m e a b o u t t h e Y o u n g s . I d i d n ' t see t h e b i r d . I n f a c t o n l y M r s . Y o u n g s a w i t , a s i t a t e s u n f l o w e r seeds o n h e r b a c k p o r c h i n C o n c o r d . R e c o g n i z i n g i t a s a r a r e one i n t h i s s e c t i o n — a n e v e n i n g g r o s b e a k — she t h o u g h t o t h e r s m i g h t l i k e t o h e a r a b o u t i t , a n d so a n i t e m appeared i n our local paper. I h a d been e n j o y i n g flocks of t h e s e g a y , y e l l o w - b r e a s t e d , big-billed birds w i t h the broad w h i t e V on t h e i r b a c k s , as t h e y fed i n the s u m a c across the w a y f r o m m y b r e a k f a s t table w i n d o w . H a v i n g been t o l d t h a t t h e y m u s t be t h e r a r e e v e n i n g g r o s b e a k , w h i c h is a more n o r t h e r l y b i r d , a n d w a n t i n g to conflrm the i d e n t i f i c a t i o n , I c a l l e d M r s . Y o u n g on t h e t e l e p h o n e . I don't k n o w w h y , b u t I half expected a n elderly person — p e r h a p s because she h a d t i m e f o r b i r d s . U p o n h e a r i n g M r s . Y o u n g ' s v o i c e , I k n e w she w a s y o u n g i s h (no p u n ) , a n d w h e n s h e t o l d m e i n t h e course of o u r c o n v e r s a t i o n t h a t she a n d h e r 26 C y a n d C y n t h y a r e dolls t h a t r e p r e s e n t t h e r e d schoolhouse e r a . C y i s a g a n g l i n g boy w i t h carroty red hair and lovably f u n n y features. H i s high-water pants are held up b y fancy g a l l u s e s , a n d f r o m a h i p p o c k e t flames a r e d b a n d a n a . I f y o u a r e t e m p t e d t o r e m o v e i t , y o u w i l l find t h a t i t i s a t t a c h e d b y a n e l a s t i c . C y also h a s a b a n d a g e i n t h e v i c i n i t y of h i s b a r e toe. C y n t h y i s r e a l l y pretty. W i t h h e r g o l d e n h a i r a n d t i p - t i l t e d nose, y o u j u s t k n o w t h a t t h e b o y w h o s i t s b e h i n d h e r i n school s p e n d s h i s t i m e t r y i n g to tease h e r . H e r c l o t h e s , t o o , a s w e l l a s C y ' s s h i r t , a r e a l l h a n d m a d e of b i t s of q u a i n t s t o r y - b o o k m a t e r i a l s . C y n t h y w e a r s shoes a n d s t o c k i n g s a n d l a c e - t r i m m e d p a n t a l e t t e s . I t i s i n t h e s e l e c t i o n of c l o t h i n g m a t e r i a l s t h a t t h e Y o u n g s v a r y t h e m o n o t o n y of m a k i n g C y s a n d C y n t h y s . O n e g r e a t a d v a n t a g e of t h e P r o f i l e D o l l s i s t h a t t h e y a r e b e t t e r stuffed t h a n a n y stuffed t o y y o u e v e r s a w . T h e r e i s a b s o l u t e l y no g o i n g l i m p , a n d t h e y l o o k m o s t p r o f e s s i o n a l . T h e m a t e r i a l u s e d f o r s k i n i s s u c h a w o n d e r f u l flesh t o n e t h a t y o u m i g h t t h i n k i t w a s colored — b u t no. T h e y s e a r c h e d u n t i l t h e y f o u n d �When mother and daughters who make up Crawford Young Associates go to work (above), you'll find embryo Profile Dolls in all positions as arms, legs, hair, stuffing and other essentials get needed attention. Daughter Gail (below) rounds out the figure of a budding Profile, surrounded by examples of the variety of materials which avoid monotony of appearance in the finished product 27 �Mrs. Crawford Young and daughters, with slate drawings for planned book, "School Days,"' ivhich ivere the inspiration for the now flourishing Profile Dolls, popular in all parts of the country m a t e r i a l of j u s t t h e r i g h t t i n t , a n d r i g h t h e r e i n N e w H a m p s h i r e ! O h yes, t h e y b u y a l l t h e i r m a t e r i a l s , w h o l e s a l e , r i g h t liere i n N e w H a m p s h i r e as f a r a s t h e y c a n . T h e Y o u n g s are great boosters for N e w E n g l a n d , a n d esp e c i a l l y for N e w H a m p s h i r e . C h a r l o t t e C r o c k e t t Y o u n g w a s born i n Minneapolis, b u t her grandparents came from M a i n e , a n d she t h i n k s i t o n l y n a t u r a l t h a t she s h o u l d h a v e d r i f t e d b a c k east. S h e r e m e m b e r s t h a t a s a c h i l d i n M i n n e s o t a t h e y a l w a y s h a d B o s t o n b a k e d b e a n s a n d b r o w n b r e a d on S a t u r d a y n i g h t s . C l a m chowder a n d oyster stew were f a m i l i a r dishes made f r o m G r a n d m o t h e r ' s recipes. C h a r l o t t e s a y s she w i l l n e v e r forget ordering c l a m chowder i n a N e w Y o r k r e s t a u r a n t a n d being brought the M a n h a t t a n version w i t h tomatoes i n i t . " T h i s i s n ' t c l a m c h o w d e r ! " she d e c l a r e d . N o w she k n o w s t h a t t o get the real M c C o y , y o u h a v e to say, " N e w E n g l a n d c l a m chowder!" I n N e w Y o r k , she w o r k e d a s a s t y l i s t a n d f a s h i o n w r i t e r i n some of t h e b i g stores, a n d i t w a s t h e r e t h a t she l e a r n e d a b o u t such things as patents a n d m a n u f a c t u r e r s ' agents. I t w a s also i n N e w Y o r k t h a t she m e t a n d m a r r i e d C r a w f o r d Y o u n g , t h e successful c a r t o o n i s t , w h o s e w o r k w a s b e i n g b o u g h t u p b y a syndicate and appearing i n newspapers a l l over the country, and i n such magazines as T h e N e w Y o r k e r , S a t u r d a y E v e n i n g Post, Ladies H o m e J o u r n a l , Collier's and others. H e originated the character, " C l a r e n c e , " w h i c h r a n i n T h e N e w Y o r k H e r a l d Tribune. Crawford Y o u n g being a n independent worker, i t d i d n ' t m a t t e r w h e r e t h e y l i v e d , a n d so t h e y s a w m a n y p l a c e s — C a l i fornia, the southwest, a n d the B a h a m a s . Once t h e y lived i n Boston a n d t h a t is where the younger daughter, M a r c i a , now i n J u n i o r H i g h , w a s b o r n . G a i l , n o w o u t of h i g h school a n d w o r k i n g , 28 is L i b r a r y A s s i s t a n t a t the N e w H a m p s h i r e H i s t o r i c a l Society, w a s b o r n i n N e w Y o r k C i t y , a n d so c a n c l a i m t o be one of t h e f e w born N e w Y o r k e r s . C h a r l o t t e s a y s t h a t m o s t N e w Y o r k e r s c a m e f r o m s o m e w h e r e else — t h a t w h i l e y o u l i v e t h e r e i f y o u meet a n e w person, the question is, " W h e r e d i d y o u come f r o m ? " ( A n d a c c o r d i n g t o G a i l , some of t h o s e f e w b o r n t h e r e go s o m e w h e r e else to l i v e . ) O n e s u m m e r a f r i e n d loaned t h e Y o u n g s a c a m p i n N e w H a m p s h i r e . A f t e r t h a t they couldn't w a i t until t h e y found a p l a c e of t h e i r o w n i n N o r t h w o o d n e a r B o w L a k e . D u r i n g t h e w a r t h e y were l i v i n g i n Westport, C o n n . , a n d due to gasoline s h o r t a g e s c o u l d n ' t c o m e to N e w H a m p s h i r e , a n d t h e y m i s s e d it v e r y m u c h . W h e n the w a r was over t h e y came b a c k to N e w H a m p s h i r e to m a k e i t a permanent home. I t was in Northwood that M r s . Y o u n g studied birds. One day d u r i n g m i g r a t i o n she l i s t e d w i t h p e n c i l a n d p a p e r s e v e n t y - f i v e different k i n d s . " A n d t h a t , " s a y s she, " w a s c o u n t i n g o n l y t h e ones w e c o u l d i d e n t i f y — t h e r e w e r e o t h e r s w e d i d n ' t r e c o g n i z e . " T h e w h o l e f a m i l y i n c l u d i n g t h e colored m a i d w e r e w a t c h i n g for t h e m . One gathers t h a t theirs w a s a successful a n d h a p p y life, w o r k i n g a n d p l a y i n g together, a n d w i t h t h e i r l i t t l e d a u g h t e r s g r o w i n g u p . " H a v i n g C r a w f o r d a t h o m e w a s n e v e r a c a s e of someone u n d e r f o o t , " s a y s C h a r l o t t e . " W e thought so m u c h a h k e . " A n d a m u t u a l f r i e n d s p e a k i n g of h i m s a y s , " C r a w f o r d w a s a sweet person w h o m everyone l o v e d . " P e r h a p s he w a s needed i n H e a v e n , f o r i n 1947 G o d c a l l e d h i m H o m e . C r a w f o r d Y o u n g Associates had already been s t a r t e d , a n d C r a w f o r d himself had d r a w n the L i t t l e R e d Schoolhouse w h i c h a p p e a r s a s t h e i r t r a d e - m a r k . " R e d Schoolhouse b e c a u s e i t i s so A m e r i c a n , so s i m p l e a n d h o m e s p u n a n d e d u c a t i o n a l , " i s t h e explanation. T h a t is w h a t they meant their products to be also — simple, educational, b u t w i t h a l something to m a k e people happy. M r s . Y o u n g lists among her favorite poets, R u p e r t B r o o k e , a n d she quotes h i s , " T h e y l a u g h u p r o a r i o u s l y i n y o u t h . " She w a n t s her toys to m a k e children l a u g h . O n e of t h e i r n o t e p a p e r s i s a collection of l o v e l y N e w E n g l a n d scenes done b y C r a w f o r d w i t h a l i t h o g r a p h p e n c i l . T h e n c u t s were made, and they are printed b y a N e w H a m p s h i r e printer. T h e Y o u n g s p a c k t h e boxes t h e m s e l v e s a t h o m e . A n o t h e r p a p e r , " B l u e H o r i z o n , " has a masted ship d r a w i n g a t top a n d a s t y l i z e d b o r d e r or semi-border of t h e s a m e b l u e . M r s . Y o u n g s a y s t h e C a r i b b e a n S e a i s j u s t t h a t color, a n d she s t o o d b y while the printer mixed inks — blue and b l a c k — to j u s t t h e e x a c t s h a d e she w a n t e d . A f t e r h e r h u s b a n d ' s d e a t h she s t a r t e d a l i n e of c h i l d r e n ' s p a p e r , a g a i n f r o m h i s d r a w i n g s of a n i m a l s . S h e c u t f r o m c a l i c o t h e o u t l i n e s of h e a d s of tigers a n d l i o n s a n d o t h e r s , a n d p a s t e d t h e m on t h e p a p e r s , w h i l e d a u g h t e r G a i l , t a k i n g a r t a t C o n c o r d H i g h , drew i n the feature lines w i t h artist's i n k . T h a t w a s laborious, and finally the printer made cuts f r o m photographs of t h e c a l i c o heads, a n d y o u c a n ' t t e l l t h e difference. C r a w f o r d a n d C h a r l o t t e h a d s t a r t e d a b o o k for c h i l d r e n c a l l e d , " S c h o o l D a y s , " t h e c o v e r of w h i c h r e p r e s e n t s a n o l d - f a s h i o n e d s l a t e w i t h i t s l a c e d felt b i n d i n g . O n t h i s s l a t e a r e s c h o o l - b o y d r a w i n g s of a b o y a n d g i r l — h i s w o r k . H e r w o r k w a s t o w r i t e t h e s t o r y . A f t e r he h a d gone, C h a r l o t t e s a t l o o k i n g a t t h i s s l a t e one d a y a n d s u d d e n l y c a m e t h e i n s p i r a t i o n f o r P r o f i l e D o l l s . " I t w a s as t h o u g h t h e y c a m e a l i v e f o r m e , " she s a i d . T o d a y t h e dolls b e a r t a g s t h a t l o o k l i k e m i n i a t u r e b l a c k s l a t e s a n n o u n c i n g t h e m as " t h e dolls t h a t c a m e to life f r o m a s l a t e , " a n d o n t h e o t h e r side, " m a d e w i t h l o v e b y R e d S c h o o l h o u s e . " E n l a r g i n g the drawings and cutting p a t t e r n s w a s f a i r l y easy. C u t t i n g t h e m o u t a n d s e w i n g t h e m u p w a s n o t too b a d e v e n w i t h a l i m i t e d k n o w l e d g e of s e w i n g . T h e n c a m e t h e s t u f f i n g w i t h cotton. B u t t h a t w a s the h i t c h ! Stuffed, t h e dolls lost all r e s e m b l a n c e to t h e o r i g i n a l d r a w i n g s . W e i r d a n d p e c u l i a r t h e y were. She tried again and again a n d failed, a n d C h a r l o t t e still h a s t h e s e first f a i l u r e s . M a n y w o u l d h a v e s t o p p e d r i g h t t h e r e (Continued on page 51) �"Friend of Thousands'' C O I V I V I E S S HE d r i v e s a r e d c a r , o w n s a r e d house, a n d possesses a p e r s o n a H t y a s v i v i d a s h e r f a v o r i t e color. H e r n a m e i s C o n n i e ' S t a c k p o l e , k n o w n a n d l o v e d b y t h o u s a n d s of N e w E n g e n d e r s a n d h e a r d d a i l y a s t h e R a d i o H o m e E c o n o m i s t of t h e Associated G r o c e r s of N e w H a m p s h i r e . H e r p r o g r a m s — a t 9:30 A . M . w e e k d a y s o v e r t h e s i x - s t a t i o n G r a n i t e S t a t e N e t w o r k and o v e r M a n c h e s t e r ' s W K B R a t 4 : 3 0 P . M . — a r e a s m u c h a habit t o t h e N e w H a m p s h i r e h o u s e w i f e a s b r e a k f a s t coffee. N o w r e p r e s e n t i n g m o r e t h a n 175 A G S t o r e s of N e w H a m p s h i r e , Connie i s b u s y f r o m m o r n i n g t i l l n i g h t , p r e p a r i n g s c r i p t s , v i s i t i n g grocers, m a i h n g o u t r e c i p e s , a n s w e r i n g c o n s u m e r q u e r i e s a n d , best of a l l , m a k i n g n e w f r i e n d s . One of t h e m a i n r e a s o n s for C o n n i e ' s p o p u l a r i t y i s h e r t a l e n t for p r e v e n t i n g a n y t h i n g f r o m c o m i n g b e t w e e n h e r a n d h e r listeners. T h o u g h s u r r o u n d e d b y stop w a t c h e s , m i c r o p h o n e s , and s c r i p t s , she sees o n l y h e r a u d i e n c e a n d t h i n k s o n l y of t h e m . A s a r e s u l t t h e y feel t h e f u l l force of h e r p e r s o n a l i t y , a n d C o n n i e is not m e r e l y a v o i c e i s s u i n g f r o m a r a d i o set, b u t r a t h e r a v e r y real f r i e n d w h o h a s d r o p p e d i n f o r a v i s i t . C o n n i e a n d h e r listeners l a u g h t o g e t h e r a n d p l a n together, e x c h a n g e recipes, housekeeping t i p s , a n d s h o p p i n g suggestions. S h e c h a t s w i t h them a b o u t h e r p e r s o n a l a c t i v i t i e s to t h e p o i n t of r e v e a l i n g w h a t she b o u g h t a t a l o c a l a u c t i o n or a t e a t a r e c e n t c h u r c h s u p p e r , and h e r l i s t e n e r s l o v e i t , for she i s s h a r i n g life w i t h t h e m a n d i n t e n s i f y i n g life for t h e m . T h i s s p o n t a n e i t y w h i c h g i v e s h e r s h o w s so m u c h r e a l i s m has also g i v e n C o n n i e s o m e m o m e n t s she w i l l n e v e r forget. ^pt'J 1952 T A C K P O I E O n c e , w h e n t h e D u k e a n d D u c h e s s of W i n d s o r ~ w e r e stopping o v e r i n B o s t o n , for e x a m p l e , C o n n i e w a s a m o n g a group of r a d i o a n d press p e r s o n a l i t i e s b e i n g presented to t h e f a m o u s c o u p l e i n t h e e x t r a v a g a n t b a l l r o o m of t h e R i t z C a r l t o n . A l l w a s .progressing w i t h q u i e t d i g n i t y u n t i l C o n n i e came face to face w i t h t h e D u c h e s s . T h e n a s t r a n g e t h i n g happened. O b s e r v e r s s a w C o n n i e m u r m u r to t h e D u c h e s s , t u r n her a r o u n d s l i g h t l y , t h e n proceed t o g i v e h e r w h a t a p p e a r e d to be a p r e t t y s n a p p y s p a n k i n g . I n s t e a d of s t a r t i n g a n I n t e r n a t i o n a l crisis, h o w e v e r , t h i s s p o n t a n e o u s a c t b r o u g h t f o r t h a grateful h a n d s h a k e f r o m t h e D u c h e s s a n d a c o u r t l y b o w f r o m the D u k e . L a t e r , C o n n i e e x p l a i n e d to b e w i l d e r e d f r i e n d s , " W e l l , the D u c h e s s of W i n d s o r h a d l i n t on t h e b a c k of her s u i t . I d i d n ' t t h i n k she w o u l d l i k e t h a t , so I b r u s h e d i t off for h e r ! " P r o b a b l y v e r y f e w — i n r a d i o or o u t of i t — hold the d i s t i n c t i o n of h a v i n g d u s t e d t h e d e r r i e r e of so f a m o u s a figure. A n o t h e r f e a t u r e of C o n n i e ' s r a d i o p r o g r a m s i s her a b i l i t y w i t h i n t e r v i e w s . R a d i o i n t e r v i e w s c a n be h a r r o w i n g for a l l m e m b e r s i n v o l v e d , b u t for C o n n i e a n d her guests t h e y a r e s t i m u l a t i n g e x p e r i e n c e s . T h i s i s u n d o u b t e d l y due to the f a c t t h a t C o n n i e refuses to use a p r e p a r e d s c r i p t w h e n i n t e r v i e w i n g h e r guests. I n s t e a d , she t a l k s w i t h t h e m c a s u a l l y for a b o u t t e n m i n u t e s before b r o a d c a s t t i m e , u s u a l l y not so m u c h a b o u t w h a t t h e y w i l l d i s c u s s on t h e a i r , b u t r a t h e r a b o u t t h e m s e l v e s . B y b r o a d c a s t t i m e she h a s r e l a x e d t h e tense a n d t u r n e d t h e s h r i n k i n g v i o l e t s i n t o h a p p y , l o q u a c i o u s i n d i v i d u a l s . Once on the a i r . 29 �Radio Home Economist of the Associated Grocers of i\('iv Hampsliire, Connie btaciipole is shown with officials of the group during first broadcast over WKBR, Manchester, and the Granite State Network. With Connie are (center) Henry J . Turcotte, manager, and Romeo Champagne, president of the group comprising 175 stores throughout tlie state. Her 9:30 A.M. weekday show and her 4:30 P. M. WKBR show, have become a habit to New Hampshire housewives Connie s i m p l y asks t h e m questions w h i c h a n y o n e w o u l d w i s h t o k n o w a b o u t t h e p r o f e s s i o n or s u b j e c t i n v o l v e d . T h e r e s u l t i s a n informal but informative show enjoyed b y a l l . Once, though, this technique didn't have a chance. T h e guest w a s t h e f a m o u s a u t h o r , C h a r l e s B . D r i s c o l l , w h o w a s going to discuss his latest book. Connie h a d r e a d the book, b u t h a d never m e t the author. I t w a s o n l y t w o m i n u t e s before broadcast time. M r . Driscoll had not appeared i n the studio. O n e m i n u t e before a i r t i m e . . . he a p p e a r e d . . . b u t w h a t a n a p p e a r a n c e ! W i t h a b o x of c o u g h d r o p s i n one h a n d a n d a b o x of K l e e n e x i n t h e o t h e r , t h e g r e a t a u t h o r e x p l a i n e d t h a t h e h a d a severe cold. \ Home Economist for WLS, in Chicago, Helen Joyce, and WKBR'S Connie Stackpole talk shop and exchange ideas and experiences at the Jackson and Perkins Rose Festival at Newark, New York I: Always alert to civic and humane causes, Connie joins with staffers Bob Schidz, Norm Bailey, and Dick Piper (plus pup. Sailor) in a March of Dimes show, to conduct a most successful "on-the-street" collection 30 W o r s e t h a n t h a t , he h a d decided he s h o u l d n ' t a p p e a r on h e r show because he couldn't stop coughing a n d sneezing. B y t h i s t i m e C o n n i e ' s t h e m e w a s p l a y i n g . T h e r e w a s n o ttu-ning b a c k . Q u i c k l y she g a v e M r . D r i s c o l l a r e a s s u r i n g p a t , p u s h e d h i m i n t o a c h a i r a n d s a i d , " I f y o u feel l i k e c o u g h i n g o r sneezing, j u s t c r a w l u n d e r t h e t a b l e a n d do s o ! " W i t h t h a t , t h e t w o s t r a n g e r s w e n t o n t h e a i r for w h a t M r . Driscoll later described i n his column as the best interview he h a d e v e r h a d . I n c i d e n t a l l y , C o n n i e ' s suggestion s t r u c k h i m a s so a m u s i n g t h a t he lost a l l f e a r of s n e e z i n g or c o u g h i n g . C o n n i e ' s a b i l i t y to cope w i t h a l m o s t a n y s i t u a t i o n g r o w s f r o m h e r k e e n i n t e r e s t i n people p l u s y e a r s of e x p e r i e n c e i n t h e entertainment field. H e r father a l w a y s claimed t h a t his " S t a n c y " w a s d e s t i n e d f r o m b i r t h to b e c o m e a p a r t of t h a t field, a n d t h i s w o u l d s e e m t o be t r u e , t h o u g h m u s i c r a t h e r t h a n b r o a d c a s t i n g w a s a l w a y s i n d i c a t e d . C o n n i e ' s first c r i e s a t b i r t h , for i n s t a n c e , w e r e a c c o m p a n i e d n o t b y a n a w e d silence b u t b y t h e b o i s t e r o u s o r c h e s t r a t i o n of a m i l i t a r y b a n d , p a r t of a p a r a d e w i n d i n g i t s w a y t h r o u g h t h e s t r e e t s of N e w Y o r k C i t y t h a t J u n e morning. T h o u g h C o n n i e does n o t , n a t u r a l l y , r e c a l l t h i s e v e n t , m a n y of h e r e a r h e s t m e m o r i e s a r e a s s o c i a t e d w i t h m u s i c . S h e s t i l l l a u g h s a s she t e l l s of t h e e v e n i n g w h e n h e r f a t h e r , a c h a r m i n g F r e n c h m a n , more artistic t h a n practical, came home after p a y d a y w i t h a w e i g h t y b u n d l e of s h e e t m u s i c u n d e r h i s a r m . Connie's G e r m a n mother, not a t a l l artistic, but most practical, l o o k e d a t h e r f o u r d a u g h t e r s w a i t i n g for t h e i r s u p p e r , t h e n a t h e r h u s b a n d , finally a t t h e m u s i c . W i t h o u t a w o r d she g r a b b e d the music and hurled i t into the wood stove. T h e n w i t h hands �Fannie Hurst, famed novelist is a visitor to the Stackpole microphone (left); one in a constant parade of noted visitors Connie has introduced to her radio audience. One guest, who had never met Connie, arrived with a cold and a fear that he couldn t go on. Told blandly "if he felt like coughing, to go under the table and do so" he carried on, for what he termed later "the best interview he ever had!" The Stackpole smile was in evidence even years ago when she was in training to becorne a nurse (right) at Loomis, New York on h i p s a n d t e a r s of a n g e r i n h e r e y e s she c r i e d o u t i n f a l t e r i n g E n g l i s h , " T h e r e , y o u spend a l l y o u r m o n e y for m u s i c . W e cannot eat i t , b u t w e keep w a r m b y i t for a w h i l e ! " Despite such conflicting temperaments, Connie a n d her sisters d i d n o t s t a r v e d u r i n g t h e i r e a r l y y e a r s . T h o u g h t h e i r father l o v e d m u s i c , d r a m a t i c s , a r t , a n d l i t e r a t u r e , he also h a d a t r u e F r e n c h m a n ' s love for food. I n f a c t , C o n n i e h a s often said, " I t seems to m e t h a t D a d could m a k e a succulent stew f r o m little more t h a n a lettuce l e a f . " Connie sang her w a y through childhood, picking up fragments of a r i a s f r o m h e r f a t h e r a n d f o l k songs f r o m h e r m o t h e r . S h e s a n g i n j u n i o r c h o i r s a n d i n s c h o o l o p e r e t t a s . A t fifteen, w h i l e H v i n g i n P l e a s a n t v i l l e , N e w Y o r k , she so a t t r a c t e d t h e i n t e r e s t of M r s . M a n v i l l e b y h e r e x q u i s i t e v o i c e t h a t M r s . M a n v i l l e offered t o t a k e C o n n i e a b r o a d f o r m u s i c a l t r a i n i n g i n I t a l y . M u c h to Connie's disappointment, circumstances prevented the t r i p . S h o r t l y after t h i s , Connie a n d her f a m i l y m o v e d to M t . Kisco, N e w Y o r k . H e r e Connie joined a civic and dramatic organization a n d frequently sang duets w i t h another person w h o p r e d i c t e d a g r e a t f u t u r e f o r h e r a s a singer. I n f a c t h e w e n t so f a r a s t o a r r a n g e a n a u d i t i o n f o r h e r i n N e w Y o r k C i t y . T h i s Connie cancelled, for the date coincided w i t h her entrance i n t o N u r s e s t r a i n i n g i n L o o m i s , N e w Y o r k . H o w e v e r , she h a s never forgotten t h a t enthusiastic m a n — whose n a m e w a s Graham McNamee! I n 1922 Connie i n t e r r u p t e d her n u r s i n g career to m a r r y Arthur Stackpole, a young newspaper m a n from Maiden, Mass. who h a d recently returned from service w i t h the a r m y i n F r a n c e . I n 1926 t h e y h a d a daughter, M a r o l y n . D u r i n g her e a r l y y e a r s of m a r r i e d l i f e , C o n n i e w a s a c t i v e i n s e v e r a l l i t t l e t h e a t e r a n d m u s i c a l g r o u p s i n L o w e l l , M a s s a c h u s e t t s . S h e also s a t i s f i e d h e r f a s c i n a t i o n for d i e t e t i c s w h i c h h a d b e e n s t i m u l a t e d while i n training a t L o o m i s , b y a n n u a l l y beating the neighborhood r e c o r d f o r c a n n i n g a n d p r e s e r v i n g f r u i t s a n d v e g e t a b l e s . I t w a s n ' t u n t i l 1938 t h a t C o n n i e took the step w h i c h e v e n tually w a s to l e a d her to a n exciting pinnacle i n radio. I n t h a t y e a r she b e c a m e a s s o c i a t e d w i t h a B o s t o n H o m e D e m o n s t r a t i o n C l u b . H e r j o b c o n s i s t e d of l e c t u r i n g a n d d e m o n s t r a t i n g f o o d products w h i c h the club served to women's groups i n v i t e d there for l u n c h e o n s . A t one of t h e s e l u n c h e o n s she w a s h e a r d b y a Webster T h o m a s Company representative who, attracted by t h e p o w e r of h e r p e r s o n a l i t y , suggested she go i n t o r a d i o , n o t a s a singer, b u t a s a w o m a n b r o a d c a s t e r . A f e w m o n t h s l a t e r she w a s h e a r d o v e r W O R L i n B o s t o n on h e r o w n p r o g r a m w h i c h she h a d s o l d t o t h e s t a t i o n . I n 1940 she c r e a t e d a s i m i l a r p r o g r a m c a l l e d " C o n n i e ' s C o r n e r C u p b o a r d " w h i c h w a s h e a r d over W H D H . F r o m t h e r e she w e n t t o B o s t o n ' s W A A B w i t h " T h e N e w E n g l a n d C u p b o a r d , " a n d t h a t same year T h e Cupboard moved to W N A C a n d the Y a n k e e N e t w o r k where i t remained for s e v e n h a p p y a n d s u c c e s s f u l y e a r s . C o n n i e r e t i r e d t e m p o r a r i l y f r o m b r o a d c a s t i n g i n 1947 to j o i n t h e s a l e s f o r c e of s t a t i o n W E E I . B y t h i s t i m e , h o w e v e r , another v e r y strong interest w a s v y i n g w i t h radio for Connie's t i m e a n d a t t e n t i o n . T h e " r i v a l " w a s a c o z y l i t t l e r e d b r i c k house n e s t l e d a m o n g n u m e r o u s b a m s a n d sheds i n a g r a s s y hollow on M e r e d i t h N e c k , N e w H a m p s h i r e , overlooking L a k e W i n n e pesaukee. Connie would spend week days working i n Boston and weekends w o r k i n g on her home i n her beloved N e w Hampshire. B u t each glorious N e w H a m p s h i r e weekend made returning to B o s t o n more difficult. T h e n the perfect solution presented itself. Connie w a s i n v i t e d t o j o i n t h e s t a f f of S t a t i o n W K B R a n d t h e G r a n i t e S t a t e N e t w o r k w i t h h e r o w n s h o w . S o d e l i g h t e d w a s she w i t h the p r o s p e c t of b e i n g a b l e t o r e m a i n p e r m a n e n t l y i n N e w H a m p s h i r e a n d so i m p r e s s e d w a s she w i t h t h e f r i e n d l i n e s s of t h e W K B R p e r s o n n e l t h a t o n F e b r u a r y 1 4 t h , 1950, a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g a brief T e l e v i s i o n c o m m i t m e n t i n B o s t o n , she j o i n e d t h e G r a n i t e State N e t w o r k w i t h " T h e Connie Stackpole Show." I n J a n u a r y , 1 9 5 2 , a f t e r s e v e r a l w e e k s of negotiation. T h e Granite State Network ( W K B R , Manchester, W T S V , Claremont, W T S L , Hanover, W T S A , Brattleboro, W W N H , Rochester, a n d W H O B , G a r d n e r ) completed arrangements w i t h the A s s o c i a t e d G r o c e r s of N e w H a m p s h i r e t o h a v e C o n n i e a s t h e i r home economist. T h u s , after j u s t t w o y e a r s building her N e w H a m p s h i r e a u d i e n c e , C o n n i e b e c a m e t h e s u b j e c t of t h e largest r a d i o c o n t r a c t i n t h e s t a t e , t h e a f f i l i a t i o n of 175 or m o r e fine s t o r e s w i t h t h e s t a t e ' s m o s t w i d e l y listened-to w o m a n p e r sonality. C o n n i e spends her w i n t e r s i n Manchester a n d her summers i n M e r e d i t h . I n t h e s u m m e r h e r h o m e becomes a guest house, (Continued on page 64) 31 �P LAY ball!" I t m a y be a b i t e a r l y ; b u t h u n d r e d s of G r a n i t e S t a t e y o u n g s t e r s a r e a l r e a d y t h i n k i n g a b o u t t h e f i r s t of J u n e , when t h e y w i l l h e a d for a b b r e v i a t e d d i a m o n d s to p a r t i c i p a t e in L i t t l e League B a s e b a l l . T h i s is a n organized y o u t h m o v e m e n t t h a t h a s e x p a n d e d w i t h a m a z i n g success t o a l l c o r n e r s of t h e n a t i o n s i n c e i t w a s f i r s t i n s t i t u t e d b a c k i n 1939 b y C a r l S t o t z . Stotz w a s t h e n chief c l e r k of a W i l l i a m s p o r t , P a . , b o t t l i n g c o n c e r n ; t o d a y h e i s N a t i o n a l C o m m i s s i o n e r of t h e L i t t l e L e a g u e . T h e L i t t l e League baseball program has spread like wildfire throughout t h e c o u n t r y since i t s b e g i n n i n g a n d N e w H a m p s h i r e has been no e x c e p t i o n . I n 1950, w h e n t h e f a s c i n a t i n g b o y h o o d m o v e m e n t f i r s t c a m e i n t o b e i n g i n t h i s s t a t e , less t h a n 150 boys w e r e p e r f o r m i n g i n t w o leagues. T h i s s u m m e r , n e a r l y 700 e n t h u s i a s t i c y o u n g s t e r s w i l l p a r t i c i p a t e i n 10 leagues d i r e c t l y connected w i t h t h e n a t i o n a l o r g a n i z a t i o n . I n a d d i t i o n , a n o t h e r 32 135 b o y s w i l l c o m p e t e i n t w o c i r c u i t s p l a y i n g u n d e r L i t t l e League rules, b u t not franchised b y the national body. C o n c o r d a n d M a n c h e s t e r w e r e t h e first t w o N e w H a m p s h i r e c o m m u n i t i e s to j o i n t h e f a s t - g r o w i n g y o u t h m o v e m e n t i n 1950. L a s t year, Portsmouth and Keene came into the picture, and b e g i n n i n g t h i s J u n e leagues w i l l also be o p e r a t i n g i n S o m e r s w o r t h , N a s h u a a n d p o s s i b l y C l a r e m o n t . I n a d d i t i o n , unofficial t e a m s w i l l be i n o p e r a t i o n i n L e b a n o n a n d i n five t o w n s i n t h e A n t r i m area. T h e g r o w t h of L i t t l e L e a g u e b a s e b a l l i n N e w H a m p s h i r e echoes t h e n a t i o n a l t r e n d . D u r i n g t h e p a s t y e a r , t h e p r o g r a m s h o w e d a p h e n o m e n a l i n c r e a s e of 150 p e r c e n t w i t h 776 leagues o p e r a t i n g i n 38 s t a t e s a n d i n s i x o t h e r n a t i o n s a n d t e r r i t o r i a l possessions. I n his a n n u a l report during the past winter. Commissioner S t o t z — w h o s t a r t e d t h e first league 13 y e a r s ago i n W i l l i a m s - �port, P a . , i n a n effort to p r o v i d e r e c r e a t i o n for h i s t w o n e p h e w s — s a i d t h e 776 leagues c o m p a r e d w i t h a t o t a l of 306 leagues w h i c h w e r e f r a n c h i s e d for o p e r a t i o n i n 1950. " O n t h e b a s i s of r e p o r t s f r o m our field r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s , i t i s estimated t h a t i n 1952 m o r e t h a n 2,000 leagues w i l l be f r a n chised w i t h a p p r o x i m a t e l y 250,000 p l a y e r s o p e r a t i n g u n d e r Little League r u l e s , " the commissioner revealed. T h e r e m a r k a b l e g r o w t h of one of b o y h o o d ' s m o s t f a s c i n a t i n g m o v e m e n t s i s b e s t seen i n M a n c h e s t e r , t h e Q u e e n C i t y of N e w H a m p s h i r e , w h i c h first i s s u e d t h e c a l l for y o u n g c a n d i d a t e s i n 1950. O n e f o u r - t e a m league w a s i n o p e r a t i o n d u r i n g t h e i n i t i a l year of t h e p r o g r a m . T h e f o l l o w i n g s p r i n g . L i t t l e L e a g u e h e a d quarters — f o l l o w i n g a n a t i o n a l c u s t o m — p e r m i t t e d t h e Q u e e n C i t y group t o operate w i t h one s i x - t e a m league for a single year w i t h t h e s t i p u l a t i o n t h a t i t w o u l d h a v e to p r o d u c e t w o four-team leagues i n 1952 or r e v e r t b a c k to one f o u r - t e a m circuit. O p t i m i s t i c officials of t h e Q u e e n C i t y p r o g r a m w e n t t o w o r k during t h e w i n t e r a n d n o t o n l y c a m e u p w i t h sponsors for t h e two leagues b u t a l s o p r o c u r e d f o u r a d d i t i o n a l b a c k e r s for a third loop. S o , w h e n L i t t l e L e a g u e t i m e r o l l s a r o u n d i n M a n chester t w o m o n t h s f r o m n o w , t h r e e c i r c u i t s w i l l be a t t r a c t i n g small f r y d i a m o n d m e n — t w o o n t h e e a s t side of t h e M e r r i m a c k R i v e r a n d one i n W e s t M a n c h e s t e r . Last year, under national rules w h i c h allowed a n 18-man roster, a t o t a l of 108 b o y s w e r e p l a y i n g o r g a n i z e d b a s e b a l l i n the s i x - t e a m M a n c h e s t e r league. T h i s y e a r , w i t h r e g u l a t i o n s altered to p e r m i t o n l y 15 p l a y e r s t o a t e a m , 180 y o u n g s t e r s , some of w h o m i n a f e w y e a r s m a y be w e a r i n g t h e u n i f o r m s of major league t e a m s , w i l l be c a v o r t i n g a r o u n d t h e t h r e e M a n chester d i a m o n d s . I n C o n c o r d — w h e r e b a s e b a l l for a l l age g r o u p s h a s a l w a y s flourished — i n d i c a t i o n s a r e t h a t t w o c o m p l e t e leagues w i d be swinging i n t o a c t i o n i n e a r l y J u n e . L i t t l e L e a g u e b a s e b a l l first hit the C a p i t a l C i t y i n 1950 a n d t h e f o l l o w i n g y e a r 108 y o u n g sters w e r e p e r f o r m i n g o n t h e d i a m o n d i n a s i x - t e a m c i r c u i t . A s w a s t h e case i n M a n c h e s t e r , C o n c o r d officials m u s t p r o c u r e the n e c e s s a r y sponsors for t w o f o u r - t e a m leagues i n 1952 or revert to one loop, b u t t h e r e a p p e a r s l i t t l e d o u b t t h a t t h a t f e a t will be a c c o m p l i s h e d i n t h e n e a r f u t u r e . I t ' s a l m o s t a s u r e b e f that C o n c o r d w i l l be p r o v i d i n g p i n t - s i z e d b a s e b a l l for 120 b o y s this season. K e e n e a n d P o r t s m o u t h , w h i c h first t a s t e d t h e f r u i t s of L i t t l e League b a s e b a l l i n 1 9 5 1 , a r e a b o u t i n t h e s a m e b o a t for t h e coming c a m p a i g n . F i e l d i n g f o u r t e a m s i n t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e leagues last y e a r , officials i n b o t h c o m m u n i t i e s a r e h a r d a t w o r k r o u n d ing up t w o a d d i t i o n a l sponsors for s i x - t e a m c i r c u i t s i n 1952. I n d i cations a r e t h a t b o t h p r o g r a m s w i l l r e a l i z e t h e i r goals t h i s summer. B o t h N a s h u a and Somersworth w i l l come up w i t h four-team loops t h i s season a n d c i v i c - m i n d e d officials a r e b u s y w o r k i n g out p l a n s for a s i m i l a r o p e r a t i o n i n C l a r e m o n t . Although not directly associated w i t h the national program, but w i t h t h e p o s s i b i l i t y of official s a n c t i o n i n t i m e for t h e 1953 campaign, five t o w n s i n S o u t h w e s t e r n N e w H a m p s h i r e — A n trim, H a n c o c k , Greenfield, B e n n i n g t o n a n d F r a n c e s t o w n — probably w i l l be p l a y i n g i n one five-team league u n d e r n a t i o n a l rules t h i s s u m m e r . A d d i t i o n a l y o u n g s t e r s w i l l be g i v e n s i m i l a r opportunities to l e a r n t h e f u n d a m e n t a l s of b a s e b a l l i n L e b a n o n , while S a l e m , N . H . , i s e x p e c t e d to b e c o m e p a r t of t h e L i t t l e League s e t u p i n n e a r b y L a w r e n c e , M a s s . New H a m p s h i r e czar and No. 1 m a n among the state's v a r i o u s league p r e s i d e n t s , c o a c h e s a n d u m p i r e s — a l l of w h o m donate t h e i r t i m e a n d s e r v i c e s — is E r n e s t A . ( S a m ) H a r r i s of M a n c h e s t e r , w h o goes u n d e r t h e t i t l e of S t a t e T o u r n a m e n t Director. A f o r m e r s t a r collegiate a n d s e m i - p r o b a s e b a l l p l a y e r , H a r r i s was i n s t r u m e n t a l i n b r i n g i n g t h e first L i t t l e L e a g u e to M a n chester. H e p l a y e d for t h e S t . A n s e l m college b a s e b a l l t e a m i n 1911, 1912 a n d 1 9 1 3 , w h i c h w e r e g e n e r a l l y r e g a r d e d a s t h e ^pri( 1952 C. Y. 0. Representatives in 1951 Portsmouth season inchided (Ml to right), kneeling: M. Jackson, J . Dailey, P. Clark, R. Dorley, L . Bohley, M. O'Brien, E. Beevers; standing: B. Loughlin, B. Ouelette, F. Daniels, Coach A. Johnson, G. Pomerleau, J . Splaine, M. Gould, and J . Stotie George Slrout managed tlie 1951 Moose entry in tlie Port City's Little League, represented by (left to right), kneeling: D. Murray, B. Service, N. Jones, L . Moquin, and J . Hartwell; standing: G. Strout, G. McComh, F. Howell, B. Hjort, D. Record, D. Fate, J . Moynahan, T. Papageorge and JV. Murray, Ass't Coach Little Leaguers sponsored by the Lions Club, Portsmouth, in 1951 (left to right), kneeling: P. Evans, A. Goodrich, J . Ellis, F. Glover, D. Howe, D. Chisholm, J . Vinciguerra; middle row: J . Hudson, A. Clark, A. Johnson, H. McLane, L . Lariviere, S. Winslow, B. Scully, and D. Kelsey. Top left: G. Kelsey, Ass't Coach and (right) B. Perham. Coach 33 �Action, drama, crowds — all the thrills of big league ball on a scale adapted to the physical and emotional stamina of youngsters from nine to twdve — these are the keynotes that have brought Little League Baseball to its popular pinnacle. Action shots above were taken in Manchester, N. H., and Williamsport, Pa., during last season, with umpires, as well as coaches arul managers, devoting their time and talents to help youngsters who love the game learn how to play it. At top, scene during Little League World Series at Williamsport, Pa., bottom, part of the crowd watching a game at Manchester 'ew ^J^ampihire [-^roj-iiei �finest i n t l i e h i s t o r y of t h e Q u e e n C i t y college, a n d l a t e r s a w service w i t h some of t h e c l a s s i e s t s e m i - p r o d i a m o n d t e a m s i n N o r t h e r n N e w E n g l a n d . D e s p i t e h i s d u t i e s a s shoe c u t t e r w i t h the J . F . M c E l w a i n S h o e c o m p a n y i n M a n c h e s t e r , S a m s t i l l manages to find p l e n t y of t i m e to d i r e c t t h e N e w H a m p s h i r e leagues a n d a i d c o m m u n i t i e s i n l a u n c h i n g t h e i r o w n c i r c u i t s . D u r i n g t h e l a s t season, t h e s t a t e w a s d i v i d e d i n t o t w o d i s t r i c t s for t o u r n a m e n t c o m p e t i t i o n . M a n c h e s t e r a n d P o r t s m o u t h comprised D i s t r i c t N o . 1 , w h i l e K e e n e a n d C o n c o r d m a d e u p D i s t r i c t N o . 2. T h e n e w leagues w i l l h a v e t o be i n c l u d e d i n t h e d i s t r i c t a r r a n g e m e n t for t h e c o m i n g s e a s o n , b u t D i r e c t o r H a r r i s is s t i l l a w a i t i n g official w o r d f r o m n a t i o n a l h e a d q u a r t e r s o n t h e 1952 s e t u p . Harris' two principal assistants i n the state tourney picture i n 1952 w i l l be F r a n c i s T . ( B a b e ) M u l l o y , P o r t s m o u t h r e c r e a t i o n official, w h o s u p e r v i s e d D i s t r i c t N o . 1 l a s t y e a r , a n d J a m e s Ceriello, m e m b e r of t h e C o n c o r d P o l i c e D e p a r t m e n t a n d director of i t s B o y s ' C l u b , w h o h a n d l e d D i s t r i c t N o . 2. E a c h league h a s i t s o w n s l a t e of officers w h i c h i s r e s p o n s i b l e for t h e l o o p ' s o p e r a t i o n d u r i n g t h e season. H a r r i s h i m s e l f r e t a i n s t h e office of p r e s i d e n t of M a n c h e s t e r ' s o r i g i n a l c i r c u i t , w h i l e D r . Jules Gagnon a n d S h i r l e y Collins head the Queen C i t y ' s t w o other leagues. D r . C a r l E k s t r o m , one of t h e s t a t e ' s l e a d i n g golfers, i s p r e s i d e n t of t h e C o n c o r d league a n d a n o t h e r p r e x y w i l l j o i n h i m i f a s e c o n d league i s f o r m e d t h i s y e a r . O t h e r league heads a r e : E d w a r d J . ( W e e d ) H a n n a , K e e n e ; D r . T h o m a s M c F a r l a n e , P o r t s m o u t h ; M a r i o Vagge, N a s h u a , and A t t y . Leo Cater, Somersworth. A l t h o u g h t h e d i s t r i c t s e t u p m a y be c h a n g e d b e t w e e n n o w a n d opening d a y , p l a n s c a l l for a s t a t e t o u r n a m e n t of a l l - s t a r t e a m s f r o m t h e d i s t r i c t s d u r i n g t h e e a r l y p a r t of A u g u s t t o decide t h e s t a t e c h a m p i o n s h i p . W i n n e r of t h e N e w H a m p s h i r e t i t l e , a s w a s the case l a s t y e a r , w i l l m e e t t h e M a i n e c h a m p s i n a s e c t i o n a l t o u r n a m e n t , a n d t h e w i n n e r of t h e M a i n e - N e w H a m p s h i r e iseries w i l l t r a v e l t o S c h e n e c t a d y , N . Y . , for a r e g i o n a l t o u r n e y . F r o m t h e r e t h e w i n n e r goes t o W i l l i a m s p o r t , P a . , for t h e " W e e World S e r i e s " i n mid-August. J u s t w h a t is t h i s t h i n g called L i t t l e League baseball? A c t u a l l y , it i s b i g l e a g u e b a l l a d a p t e d t o t h e m e n t a l a n d p h y s i c a l c a p a c i t y of b o y s f r o m n i n e t o t w e l v e y e a r s of age. I t i s r e g u l a t i o n b a s e ball w i t h a f e w e x c e p t i o n s , n e c e s s a r y i n o r d e r t h a t t h e s t r e n g t h of y o u n g p l a y e r s w i l l n o t be o v e r t a x e d . T h e s e e x c e p t i o n s i n clude s u c h t h i n g s a s t h e size of t h e p l a y i n g field ( w h i c h i s t w o t h i r d s t h e d i m e n s i o n s of a m a j o r league d i a m o n d ) , d i s t a n c e of p i t c h e r ' s m o u n d f r o m h o m e p l a t e , n u m b e r of i n n i n g s , d i s t a n c e between b a s e s , a n d e q u i p m e n t . T h e o b j e c t i v e of t h e n a t i o n a l p r o g r a m —• o f f i c i a l l y k n o w n a s L i t t l e L e a g u e B a s e b a l l , I n c . — i s t o p r o m o t e b a s e b a l l for b o y s . I t i s o l d - f a s h i o n e d , g r a s s - r o o t s A m e r i c a n i s m i n e v e r y sense of t h e w o r d . S o f a r a s t h e b o y i s c o n c e r n e d , t h e a p p l i c a t i o n of t h e p r i n c i p l e s of A m e r i c a n i s m i s a p p a r e n t f r o m t h e first c a l l for c a n d i d a t e s . Y o u n g s t e r s f r o m a l l w a l k s of l i f e — r e g a r d l e s s of race or r e l i g i o n — r e p o r t for p r a c t i c e w i t h one c o m m o n goal — to m a k e t h e t e a m . ' T h e s o c i a l or e c o n o m i c p o s i t i o n of p a r e n t s has n o b e a r i n g a n d a l l b o y s a r e t r e a t e d a l i k e . T h i s m e a n s t h a t if officials of one t e a m w a n t t o t a k e t h e i r p l a y e r s t o B o s t o n for a m a j o r league g a m e , a l l of t h e b o y s o n a l l of t h e t e a m s i n the league m u s t r e c e i v e t h e s a m e p r i v i l e g e or n o one goes. I n L i t t l e L e a g u e b a s e b a l l , i t ' s one for a l l a n d a l l for one. A s the teams are formed i n accordance w i t h the prescribed : a u c t i o n s y s t e m — a n o t h e r f e a t u r e c l o s e l y r e s e m b l i n g b i g league baseball — t h e m a n a g e r h a s b u t one t h o u g h t : " C a n a b o y p i t c h , field, r u n or b a t ? " A n d t h a t ' s a l l t h a t m a t t e r s . T h e •color of a b o y ' s s k i n or t h e c h u r c h h e a t t e n d s h a s n o b e a r i n g on the final s e l e c t i o n . L i t t l e L e a g u e r s m u s t be p r o p e r l y u n i f o r m e d . T h i s i s done t h r o u g h t h e p r o c u r e m e n t of sponsors f r o m a m o n g t h e c i v i c , v e t e r a n s ' a n d s o c i a l o r g a n i z a t i o n s . T e a m m a n a g e r s m u s t a l s o be p r o c u r e d . T h e y a r e c h o s e n n o t n e c e s s a r i l y for t h e i r k n o w l e d g e ofithe i n n e r s t r a t e g i e s of t h e g a m e , a l t h o u g h b a s e b a l l k n o w l e d g e -4priil952 "1 was loliM!" ) till tail iiliiiiisi lifiir die hauer in the distance muttering those sad words as he trudges back to the bench, his bid for an out-of-thepark home run thwarted by a leaping catch on the part of a future big leaguer i s , of c o u r s e , a n a s s e t . P r i m a r i l y , t h e y a r e p i c k e d on t h e b a s i s of character because t h e y are dealing w i t h youngsters i n their most impressionable years. A L i t t l e L e a g u e o r g a n i z a t i o n c o m p r i s e s f o u r t e a m s , each m a d e u p of 15 u n i f o r m e d p l a y e r s . F o u r m a n a g e r s a r e chosen — one for e a c h of t h e t e a m s — a n d t h e y i n t u r n m a y select a n a s s i s t a n t or c o a c h . T h e t e a m m a n a g e r s , together w i t h t h e e n t i r e g o v e r n i n g b o d y of t h e l o c a l league, choose a " p l a y e r ' s a g e n t " w h o s e j o b i t i s t o c o n d u c t t h e i n t r i c a t e p l a y e r select i o n p r o g r a m f a i r l y a n d w i t h o u t f a v o r or i n t e r e s t i n a n y one candidate. E a c h L i t t l e L e a g u e hopes e v e n t u a l l y to h a v e its own playing field. P e r h a p s t h e finest e x a m p l e of a r e g u l a t i o n L i t t l e L e a g u e p a r k i n t h e G r a n i t e S t a t e i s t h e one w h i c h w a s t h e center of a l l loop a c t i v i t i e s i n M a n c h e s t e r l a s t y e a r . L o c a t e d i n t h e r e a r of M a n c h e s t e r ' s f a m e d A t h l e t i c F i e l d , i t w a s t h e b r a i n c h i l d of I g n a c e J . G i l l , s u p e r i n t e n d e n t of t h e B o a r d of A v i a t i o n a n d R e c r e a t i o n . T w o additional p a r k s , both along the same pattern a s t h e Q u e e n C i t y ' s o r i g i n a l field, w i l l be b u i l t t h i s s p r i n g to a c c o m m o d a t e t h e n e w leagues. A l l h a s n o t b e e n a b e d of roses, h o w e v e r , for t h e L i t t l e L e a g u e s i n c e i t s i n v a s i o n of N e w H a m p s h i r e t w o y e a r s ago. S h o r t l y before t h e s t a r t of t h e 1 9 5 1 season. C o m m i s s i o n e r S t o t z c a m e t o M a n c h e s t e r t o confer w i t h N e w H a m p s h i r e officials. O n t h e e v e of h i s i n i t i a l v i s i t t o t h e G r a n i t e S t a t e , t w o of t h e s t a t e ' s w e l l k n o w n s p o r t s w r i t e r s w e r e engaged i n a b i t t e r v e r b a l b a t t l e o v e r t h e r e l a t i v e m e r i t s of t h e p r o g r a m . O n t h e heels of t h a t b a t t l e o n p a p e r , a p r o m i n e n t N e w H a m p s h i r e r e c r e a t i o n official g a v e t h e p r o g r a m a v e r b a l w h a c k w h e r e i t h u r t s m o s t w h e n he d e c l a r e d t h a t " y o u n g s t e r s i n t h e 9 to 12 age b r a c k e t are too {Continued on page 62) 35 �K i n g o f t h e f r e i g h t STRAY DOG WHO "TOOK g a r OVER" CHESTER YARDS, KEPT CHILDREN SCORNED PASSENGER TRAINS d s MANAWAY, AND HUMANS, IS STILL THE SUBJECT OF STORY AND ANECDOTE A M O N G RAILROAD MEN T RAGIC t h o u g h i t m a y be, m e n o f t e n f o r s a l i e t h e w o r l d a n d t h e r e s t of m a n k i n d a f t e r s o m e g r a v e d i s a p p o i n t m e n t i n l i f e ; seldom, h o w e v e r , does a dog t u r n a g a i n s t t h e h u m a n race w i t h a deep b i t t e r n e s s lodged i n h i s h e a r t , m a n i f e s t i n g a n a n t i p a t h y for people t h a t suggests deep m e l a n c h o l y , a f e e l i n g of h a v i n g been g r e a t l y w r o n g e d b y t h e species homo sapiens. S u c h a dog w a s B o z o , K i n g of t h e F r e i g h t Y a r d s . U n a w a r e of B o z o ' s b a c k g r o u n d , i t i s i m p o s s i b l e to k n o w w h a t e n v i r o n m e n t a l influences p l a y e d h a v o c w i t h h i s p e r s o n a l i t y . W e m a y o n l y s u r m i s e t h a t t h e y w e r e i n d e e d of t h e m o s t severe n a t u r e , i n v i e w of t h e c a n i n e ' s r e s i l i e n c y u n d e r e v e n e x t r e m e m a l t r e a t m e n t b y h i s so-called s u p e r i o r s . W h e n B o z o first c a m e t o t h e a t t e n t i o n of t h e e m p l o y e e s a t the B o s t o n a n d M a i n e f r e i g h t y a r d s i n M a n c h e s t e r , he a p p e a r e d forlorn a n d bedraggled, s h i v e r i n g on t h i n legs a n d t r y i n g to hide a s c r a g g l y b r o w n c o a t , h i s l o n g h o u n d ' s e a r s w e t a n d m a t t e d b y t h e w i n t e r s n o w s of 1940. S i n c e t h a t t i m e u n t i l h i s d e a t h l a s t y e a r B o z o , to t h e p u z z l e m e n t of t h e B o s t o n a n d M a i n e employees, m a d e h i s h o m e a t t h e f r e i g h t y a r d s , h i s a l e r t eye a l w a y s on t h e t r a c k s to k e e p t h e m free, b o t h of c h i l d r e n a n d of other dogs. B o z o s h u n n e d a l l close f r i e n d s h i p s w i t h h u m a n beings d u r i n g h i s t e n y e a r s ' " e m p l o y m e n t " on t h e r a i l r o a d . H e w o u l d r e s p o n d w h e n c a l l e d , b u t he a l w a y s m a i n t a i n e d a safe distance b e t w e e n h i m s e l f a n d a n y w o u l d - b e c o m p a n i o n s . O n l y one m a n i s k n o w n t o h a v e s u c c e e d e d i n b e f r i e n d i n g B o z o to the e x t e n t of p a t t i n g h i m . Y a r d H e l p e r A r t h u r G i l m o r e w a s t h e f a v o r e d f r i e n d (see p h o t o ) , a c c o u n t e d for p e r h a p s b y the large q u a n t i t i e s of h a m b u r g e r M r . G i l m o r e p e r s o n a l l y fed to h i m . M o s t of t h e dog's d i e t w a s m a d e possible b y a f u n d to w h i c h t h e y a r d e m p l o y e e s c o n t r i b u t e d l i b e r a l l y , b u t despite s u c h a co-operative efi'ort for B o z o ' s w e l f a r e t h e p r a c t i c e of patting was more tolerated t h a n encouraged b y h i m . S i n c e B o z o r e f u s e d t o e n t e r t r a i n s or b u i l d i n g s w i t h a n y o n e , the y a r d e m p l o y e e s d e c i d e d t h a t for h i s p r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t t h e elements t h e y s h o u l d b u i l d h i m a dog house. T h e house w a s c o n s t r u c t e d f r o m a n old p a c k i n g c r a t e , a n d a f t e r m u c h c o a x i n g B o z o finally a c c e p t e d i t a s h i s official r e s i d e n c e . A s l o n g a s p o s sible, t h o u g h , he p r e f e r r e d t o t r a m p o u t - o f - d o o r s a n d to k e e p a close w a t c h on t h e t r a c k s . T h i s d u t y t h a t B o z o a s s u m e d w a s greatly appreciated b y the y a r d m e n , b u t t h e y double checked to m a k e sure t h e dog w a s n o t d e r e l i c t i n h i s r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s . 36 O n e of h i s m a j o r chores w a s to rise e a r l y i n t h e m o r n i n g a n d f o l l o w t h e s w i t c h e r to h i s p o s t , a job w h i c h B o z o p e r c e i v e d w a s v i t a l l y i m p o r t a n t f r o m t h e t i m e he first b e c a m e a s s o c i a t e d w i t h the r a i l r o a d . T h i s w a s a clear indication t h a t despite h i s w i l d ness he possessed a k e e n n a t i v e i n t e l l i g e n c e ; for e v e n a f t e r t h e switcher h a d performed his task. Bozo remained on w a t c h u n t i l m i d - m o r n i n g t o be c e r t a i n t h a t e v e r y t h i n g w a s r u n n i n g smoothly. O n e of B o z o ' s i d i o s y n c r a c i e s w a s t h e p r e d i l e c t i o n he s h o w e d for f r e i g h t t r a i n s , a n d h i s c o m p l e t e u n c o n c e r n for p a s s e n g e r t r a i n s . T h e r e w e r e c e r t a i n freights he f a v o r e d , w h e r e p e r h a p s he h a d a f r i e n d i n t h e caboose — w h o m he w o u l d a d m i r e f r o m a safe d i s t a n c e . M u c h t i m e passed before B o z o c o u l d be i n d u c e d t o c o m e close e n o u g h so someone m i g h t r e a d t h e n a m e i n s c r i b e d on h i s c o l l a r , b u t finally he shook h i s t i m i d i t y s u f f i c i e n t l y t o l i e i n t h e s u n b e s i d e a w i n d o w of t h e f r e i g h t office; a n d f r o m i n s i d e t h e b u i l d i n g t h e a g e n t w a s able b a r e l y to r e a d t h e n a m e a n d a d d r e s s of t h e dog's owner. I t was learned that a m a n from Worcester, Massachusetts, w a s Bozo's master, b u t w h e n a telephone call w a s made, t h e o w n e r e x p l a i n e d t h a t he h a d no c o n t r o l o v e r t h e dog, h a v i n g l o s t h i m on a h u n t i n g t r i p s e v e r a l y e a r s before. H e w a s p e r f e c t l y w i l l i n g t o l e t B o z o r e m a i n w h e r e he w a s a s l o n g a s h e w a s h a p p y a n d c o n t e n t e d a n d a s long a s t h e r a i l r o a d e m p l o y e e s d i d n o t o b j e c t . F r o m t h e n on. B o z o w a s a c c e p t e d a s a r a i l r o a d e r . H e w a s often r e f e r r e d to a s t h e K i n g of t h e F r e i g h t Y a r d s , a n d i t w a s w i t h deep r e g r e t on t h e p a r t of t h e m e n i n t h e M a n c h e s t e r y a r d s t h a t a v e t e r i n a r y p u t a n aged B o z o to sleep l a s t y e a r . T h e r e a r e m a n y railroad men i n a n d around Manchester a n d on the freights t h a t r u n through who still recall the strange hound, s l e e p i n g on t h e t r a c k s a f t e r a h a r d d a y ' s w o r k ; a n d t h e r e a r e m a n y w h o for y e a r s to c o m e w i l l t e l l t h e t a l e s of h i s odd w a y s , his w i l d , independent spirit. YJew J4^ampililre Pro �K N I G H T in H O New O D F L O W E R S Hampshire VISITORS TO SCHULLER MUSEUM, IN FARMINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE, MAY V/ANDER AT WILL THROUGH THE PAST, VIA ONE OF THE LARGEST ARMS AND ARMOR COLLECTIONS IN THE WORLD by J A M E S C . B O V A R D Schuller placque of Edward, ^prl{ 1952 Prince of Whales, at age fifteen, successfully leading the First English Army against the French al the exhibited at the World's Fair in New York City �£ast and West do meet at the Schuller Museum, in Farmington, as will be seen by the objects shown above. At left, an elaborately sculptured clock, which dates back to the early 18th century, and the reign of Louis XV. This is the work of Martinot, one of the more famous clockmakers of the period. Center, a suit of Japanese armor, complete with face mask, from the Komadairo-Homano collection, and made by Armorer Mischin. At right, chair reserved for state occasions, originally owned by Duke de Vieuville, treasurer to Louis XIV V ISITORS to t h e S c h u l l e r M u s e u m of A r t a n d C h i v a l r y m a y s o m e d a y be s t a r t l e d t o see before t h e i r d i s b e l i e v i n g e y e s two mounted " k n i g h t s " i n a r m o r charging across the broad fields of t h e S c h u l l e r f a r m , b e a r i n g l a n c e s i n t h e a n c i e n t j o u s t i n g t r a d i t i o n . B u t t h a t w i l l be j u s t one of t h e m a n y a c t i v i ties to a b s o r b t h e a t t e n t i o n of i n t e r e s t e d s p e c t a t o r s a t t h i s u n u s u a l m u s e u m , w h e n t h e p l a n s of M r . a n d M r s . J o a c h i n Adolf Schuller are fully realized. Loo kin g out over the N e w H a m p s h i r e hills near F a r m i n g t o n , a b o u t three m i l e s off r o u t e 1 1 , t h e i r gaze t a k i n g i n a c r e s of t h e i r own property, the Schullers' eyes are a l i v e w i t h a d r e a m . T h e fire of t h i s g r a n d G e r m a n c o u p l e b u r n s b r i g h t l y , a n i n t e n s e f a i t h a n d d e t e r m i n a t i o n s h i n i n g i n t h e i r k i n d l y faces, w i t h t h e k n o w l edge t h a t s o m e d a y t h e i r n e w h o m e , i n t h e n a t u r a l b e a u t y of i t s setting amidst tree-studded hills a n d w i t h a vigorous brook t h a t w i n d s i t s w a y b e l o w t h e house, w i l l be f u r t h e r b e a u t i f i e d b y the c o n s t r u c t i o n of a l a k e a n d t h e g r a d u a l i m p r o v e m e n t of the m u s e u m i t s e l f . N o i m p o s i n g s t r u c t u r e of elegance f r o m t h e e x t e r i o r , t h e S c h u l ler M u s e u m n e v e r t h e l e s s c a p t u r e s t h e i n t e r e s t a n d i m a g i n a t i o n of v i s i t o r s once t h e y e n t e r t h e r o u g h b a r n t h a t houses s u c h a v a s t collection of r a r e o b j e t s d ' a r t . I n s i d e , one seems t o h e a r m u t e d voices of r o y a l t y f r o m t h e c o u r t s of F r a n c e , S p a i n , a n d I t a l y . A k n i g h t i n a r m o r w h i s p e r s to a c o m p a n i o n a t h i s side. T h e v i s i t o r i s s u d d e n l y c a u g h t u p i n a s w i r l of m a g i c a n d t r a n s ported to t h e M i d d l e A g e s b y t h e h u s h e d w i n d s of i m a g i n a t i o n . A m o n g t h e m a n y o b j e c t s t o be seen w i t h i n t h e m u s e u m a r e s u c h i t e m s a s b r i g h t l y polished s u i t s of a r m o r f r o m G e r m a n y , F r a n c e , J a p a n , a n d other c o u n t r i e s , a n d f r o m s e v e r a l p e r i o d s ; fourteen large E n g l i s h p l a c q u e s of t r e m e n d o u s w e i g h t , s c u l p t u r e d a n d gilded, r e s t i n g a g a i n s t t h e w a l l s of t h e m u s e u m , a n d d e p i c t i n g scenes of k n i g h t s o n h o r s e b a c k , r o y a l t y , c o u r t l a d i e s ; seventeenth and eighteenth c e n t u r y palace f u r n i t u r e f r o m the covu-ts of L o u i s X I V a n d X V ; t w o h u g e t a p e s t r i e s , one a l a t e Gothic from the sixteenth century and the other a F l e m i s h seventeenth c e n t u r y ; i n t r i c a t e l y sculptured clocks t w o a n d t h r e e c e n t u r i e s old t h a t s t i l l k e e p a c c u r a t e t i m e . O n e of t h e clocks w a s m a d e b y D u c h e s n e of P a r i s , r o y a l c l o c k m a k e r t o Louis X I V , i n 1695; another was made i n L o u i s X V ' s time b y Martinot. 38 A s one s t a n d s a t t h e e n t r a n c e to t h e m u s e u m a n d l o o k s t h r o u g h t h e s h a f t s of l i g h t s i f t i n g d o w n w a r d , t h e b r i g h t c o l o r s of t h e p e r i o d f u r n i t u r e , t h e green s u i t s of J a p a n e s e a r m o r , a n d t h e s i l v e r s h i e l d s of elaborate design a l l seem t o b l e n d i n a r i c h m o s a i c of color. W h e n t h e S c h u l l e r s c o m p l e t e t h e m u s e u m a c c o r d i n g t o p l a n , t h i s scene w i l l be e v e n m o r e b e a u t i f i e d b y t h e a d d i t i o n of s t a i n e d w i n d o w s a n d a m o r e a d e q u a t e l i g h t i n g system. B u t stained windows and lighting systems cost money, a l o t of m o n e y , so i m p r o v e m e n t s w i l l h a v e t o c o m e a b o u t s l o w l y a n d a s t h e r e s u l t of m u c h h a r d a n d e a r n e s t effort. M r . S c h u l l e r , a t one t i m e a f a m o u s c o n c e r t p i a n i s t i n t h i s c o u n t r y a n d a b r o a d , w h o began m a k i n g c o n c e r t t o u r s a t t h e age of n i n e , h a s done considerable h a r d w o r k i n t h e i r n e w h o m e a l r e a d y . H e h a s done m u c h m a n u a l l a b o r , m o v i n g h u g e b o u l d e r s so h i s fields c o u l d be p l o w e d , digging n e c e s s a r y d i t c h e s o n t h e p r o p e r t y , a n d g e n e r a l l y i m p r o v i n g t h e p h y s i c a l c o n d i t i o n of t h e p r o p e r t y . M r s . S c h u l l e r , too, does h e r s h a r e , t h e t w o of t h e m striving i n h a r m o n y t o w a r d the same goal, the same d r e a m . S o m e h o w , y o u feel, t h e y m u s t w i n . F o r i f t h e y do. N e w H a m p s h i r e w i l l be a m o r e b e a u t i f u l p l a c e a n d m a y s o m e d a y be t h e chief a t t r a c t i o n for people w i t h a g e n u i n e i n t e r e s t i n t h e medieval period. A s f a r a s t h e m a t e r i a l c o m f o r t s of life a r e c o n c e r n e d , t h e y a r e n o t r i c h p e o p l e ; b u t i n t h e b r o a d e r sense of w e a l t h , t h e y a r e i n deed people of affluence. T h e i r w e a l t h i s a n i n t a n g i b l e s p i r i t a n d l o v e t h a t e x t e n d s t o t h e priceless t r e a s u r e s of t h e i r m u s e u m a n d t h e e r a t h a t p r o d u c e d t h e m . Steeped i n t h e h i s t o r y of t h e A g e of C h i v a l r y , t h e S c h u l l e r s i n t h e i r l e c t u r e s o n t h e m u s e u m ' s v a r i o u s o b j e c t s of a r t a l m o s t seem t o b r i n g t o Hfe before t h e e y e s of v i s i t o r s t h e people of c e n t u r i e s p a s t . R e l u c t a n t t o be p h o t o g r a p h e d , t h e y h a v e a d e c i d e d disHke for p e r s o n a l p u b H c i t y . M r . S c h u l l e r m a d e i t p l a i n t h a t t h e m u s e u m , as i t now stands a n d after i t has been f u l l y developed, s h o u l d be t h e t r u e r e c i p i e n t of a n y a d m i r a t i o n or a p p r e c i a t i o n extended b y those w i t h interest enough to investigate i t s i n t e r i o r . H o w e v e r , i t c a n n o t b u t be r e a l i z e d b y a v i s i t o r t h a t t h e SchuHers themselves represent the energy a n d spirit t h a t were a " s i n e q u a n o n " to accomplish such a collection a n d , b y their e x p l a n a t i o n s , t o t u r n t h e o b j e c t s i n t o v i v i d i m a g e s t h a t s e e m to live a n d breathe. T h e Schullers are characterized b y a n intense �Mrs. Joachin Adolf Schuller points out to a visitor an elaborate sofa that once belonged to Madame de Pompadour. Delicate in embroidery, rich in color, the sofa is gilded with gold arul adorned with a sculptured cupid, representative of a period that favored the ornate. On such authentic period pieces as this does the imagination of visitors to the Schuller Museum feed, and travel in spirit to days long gone belief i n t h e s o u n d n e s s of t h e i r d r e a m — t o t u r n t h e old h o m e s t e a d of C a p t a i n N a t h a n i e l H o r n e i n t o a n a r t c o l o n y , a M e c c a for t h o s e w h o c a n a p p r e c i a t e t h e a r t a n d c r a f t s m a n s h i p of m e n who l i v e d i n a former d a y . I n the not-too-distant future t h e y hope t h e s i t e i t s e l f w i l l c o m p a r e i n b e a u t y t o t h e B e r k s h i r e s , b u t so f a r a s i t s e x h i b i t s t h e m s e l v e s a r e c o n c e r n e d , i t c a n be s u r p a s s e d b y n o t h i n g of i t s k i n d i n N e w E n g l a n d . A m o n g other items t h a t shall e v e n t u a l l y a t t r a c t large n u m bers of people t o t h e S c h u l l e r M u s e u m a r e a c o l l e c t i o n of r e cordings a n d t w o s e p a r a t e l i b r a r i e s . T h e r e c o r d i n g s a r e t h o s e of M r . S c h u l l e r ' s p e r f o r m a n c e s o n t h e p i a n o , s o m e t h i n g w h i c h w i l l be t r e a s u r e d b y m u s i c l o v e r s w h e n t h e t i m e a r r i v e s for t h e selections t o be p l a y e d . B u t t h a t w i l l h a v e t o w a i t , s a y s M r . S c h u l l e r , u n t i l t h e l a b o r of g e t t i n g t h e m u s e u m r e a d y i s n e a r e r completion. B o o k lovers will find a n equal j o y i n perusing the extensive art l i b r a r y a n d the largest a r m s a n d armor l i b r a r y i n the world, b o o k s w i t h d e t a i l e d d e s c r i p t i o n s a n d e x p l a n a t i o n s of t h e p e r i o d s a n d t h e i r people, w i t h o l d w o o d - c u t s a n d b e a u t i f u l color i l l u s t r a t i o n s . M a n y of t h e b o o k s a r e r a r e a n d l o n g o u t of p r i n t , n o t to be d u p l i c a t e d a n y w h e r e i n t h e c o u n t r y . P e o p l e of c u l t u r e w i l l soon l e a r n t o c h e r i s h t h e i r f r e q u e n t trips to the Schuller M u s e u m , a n experience t h a t is not only r e w a r d i n g e d u c a t i o n a l l y a n d e s t h e t i c a l l y s a t i s f y i n g , b u t one w h i c h l e a v e s t h e v i s i t o r w i t h t h e f e e l i n g of h a v i n g m e t t w o great people of g r a c e a n d c h a r m , w h o possess t h a t r a r e gift of m a k i n g o t h e r s feel a t ease a n d t r u l y c o m f o r t a b l e . * -4pti{ 1952 Work is never-ending at the Schuller Museum. Dampness and rainy weather raise havoc with the high polish of steel armor, and constant care and labor are needed to prevent rust from destroying priceless treasures. Mr. Schuller (above) polishes a pair of armor shoes 39 �Netv Hampshire Historical Society O L D N U M B E R F O U R by H A R R Y E . S H E R W I N F I O R T Y - F I V E m i l e s n o r t h of t h e M a s s a c h u s e t t s s t a t e l i n e s t a n d s t h e c h a r m i n g v i l l a g e of C h a r l e s t o w n , N . H . , on t h e east b a n k of t h e C o n n e c t i c u t R i v e r . O n t h e w e s t side of its broad M a i n S t r e e t i s a b o u l d e r w i t h a s u n - w a s h e d b r o n z e plaque, t e l l i n g t h e v i s i t o r t h a t t h i s m a r k s t h e h i s t o r i c s p o t w h e r e N u m b e r F o u r F o r t once s t o o d d u r i n g a n e r a of c o l o n i a l s p l e n d o r and pride. B e t w e e n 1745 a n d 1 7 6 3 , N u m b e r F o u r s e r v e d a s a n a d v a n c e d outpost d u r i n g t w o w a r s w i t h t h e I n d i a n s — K i n g G e o r g e ' s W a r and the F r e n c h and I n d i a n W a r . T h r o u g h o u t the years of the A m e r i c a n R e v o l u t i o n , f r o m 1775 to 1 7 8 1 , t h e F o r t w a s the r e n d e z v o u s of N e w H a m p s h i r e m i l i t i a a n d c o n t i n e n t a l s w h o responded t o t h e m a n y a l a r m s , e x p e d i t i o n s , a n d r e p l a c e m e n t s in the H u d s o n R i v e r , L a k e C h a m p l a i n , a n d S t . L a w r e n c e R i v e r areas. N u m b e r F o u r w a s t h e p i v o t p o i n t f r o m w h i c h N e w H a m p shire t r o o p s w e r e l a u n c h e d . I t w o u l d require a giant volume to recount the i n d i v i d u a l exploits a n d a d v e n t u r e s of c o u r a g e o u s r a n g e r s a n d m i l i t i a u n i t s associated w i t h N u m b e r F o u r w h o p a r t i c i p a t e d i n t h o s e c r i t i c a l epochs t h a t p r e s a g e d o u r i n d e p e n d e n c e . T h e d u a l n a t u r e of t h e I n d i a n w a s often p u z z l i n g to t h e w h i t e settlers, h i t t i n g one of t w o e x t r e m e s . D o c i l e a n d k i n d w h e n friendly, the I n d i a n s were ruthless, savage, a n d cunning w h e n foes. I n v i e w of t h o s e f a c t s , a n d b e c a u s e t h e c o u n t r y s i d e w a s largely f o r e s t w i t h t r a i l s t h a t c o u l d be f o l l o w e d o n l y b y I n d i a n s or w o o d s m e n w i t h y e a r s of e x p e r i e n c e , i t t o o k m e n of s p e c i a l q u a l i f i c a t i o n s to m e e t t h e I n d i a n t h r e a t . I t w a s t h e r a n g e r w h o developed these s p e c i a l a b i l i t i e s t h a t e n a b l e d h i m t o s c o u t for information and outsmart his enemy. Courage, endurance, resourcefulness, w o o d c r a f t , a n d d e p e n d a b i l i t y w e r e t h e m a j o r a t t r i b u t e s he possessed. H e h a d t o k n o w h o w t o f i g h t w i t h g u n , h a t c h e t , k n i f e , a n d m u s c l e . H e w a s r e q u i r e d to be a n e x p e r t 40 h o r s e m a n a n d c a m p e r , w i t h t h e k n o w l e d g e of h o w t o s u b s i s t on b a r e e s s e n t i a l s . T h e use of s k a t e s , snowshoes, b o a t s , a n d c a n o e s w a s f a m i l i a r to h i m . . . of n e c e s s i t y ! T h e o r i g i n of N u m b e r F o u r goes b a c k to D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 1 7 3 5 , w h e n G o v e r n o r B e l c h e r of t h e M a s s a c h u s e t t s B a y C o l o n y g r a n t e d a n a r e a s i x m i l e s s q u a r e on t h e e a s t b a n k of t h e C o n n e c t i c u t R i v e r . I t w a s f i r s t s e t t l e d i n 1740 b y e i g h t m e n , a n d four years later there were only ten settled families. T h r e e y e a r s a f t e r t h a t t h e s e t t l e r s v o t e d to erect a f o r t i f i e d g a r r i s o n t o defend t h e m s e l v e s f r o m I n d i a n r a i d s . C o l o n e l J o h n S t o d d a r d of N o r t h a m p t o n , a s s i s t e d b y C a p t a i n P h i n e a s S t e v e n s of N u m b e r F o u r , d i r e c t e d t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n of t h e F o r t . I t w a s designed a s a defense a g a i n s t s m a l l a r m s , s q u a r e l y b u i l t o n a t h r e e - q u a r t e r a c r e t r a c t w i t h one h u n d r e d e i g h t y feet to a side. E n c l o s e d i n i t w e r e f i v e residences, c a l l e d p r o v i n c e houses, also a n e w l y b u i l t house for b a r r a c k s l i n e d i n a q u a d r a n g l e . I n t h e c o m p o u n d w e r e t w o w e l l s w i t h l o n g sweeps. I t w a s so w e l l p l a n n e d t h a t i f t h e e n e m y g a i n e d t h e c o m p o u n d , t h e p r o v i n c e houses a n d b a r r a c k s were still protected. On April 19,1746, F r e n c h and Indians attacked the village and c a p t u r e d t h r e e m e n , a n d a t t h e close of t h i s y e a r , h i s t o r y r e c o r d s t h a t residents had abandoned the village. I n the meantime, an irregular frontier line from M a i n e to N e w Y o r k w a s d r a w n , a n d fortifications were placed a t several places, located through the k n o w l e d g e of t h e s e v e r a l r o u t e s b y w h i c h t h e e n e m y w a s a c c u s t o m e d to approach the settlements from C a n a d a . N u m b e r F o u r , f o r t y - f i v e m i l e s n o r t h of t h a t l i n e , t h u s b e c a m e a n o u t p o s t . C a p t a i n P h i n e a s S t e v e n s t o o k c o m m a n d of t h e F o r t w i t h a force of t h i r t y r a n g e r s i n M a r c h 1747, a n d S t e v e n s , one of t h e f i r s t s e t t l e r s , w a s a f o r t u n a t e choice. W h e n o n l y a l a d , l i v i n g i n R u t l a n d , M a s s a c h u s e t t s , he h a d b e e n c a p t u r e d b y I n d i a n s , t a k e n to Q u e b e c w h e r e he w a s d e t a i n e d for a y e a r , a n d t h e n �ransomed. H i s y e a r of c a p t i v i t y , c o u p l e d w i t h l a t e r m i l i t a r y a n d frontier t r a i n i n g , g a v e h i m a n e x c e l l e n t c a p a c i t y a n d e x p e r i e n c e for t h e p o s t . T h i s outpost w a s m a n n e d w i t h rangers to protect from I n d i a n raids t h e s e t t l e r s of W a l p o l e , C h e s t e r f i e l d , H i n s d a l e , a n d W i n chester, a n d t h e t o w n s of N o r t h f i e l d , G r e e n f i e l d , S u n d e r l a n d , Deerfield, H a t f i e l d , a n d N o r t h a m p t o n . O n A p r i l 9, 1 7 4 7 , t h e F o r t w a s a s s a u l t e d b y a l a r g e f o r c e of F r e n c h a n d I n d i a n s , which t h e r a n g e r s u n d e r C a p t a i n S t e v e n s ' c o m m a n d w e r e a b l e to d r i v e a w a y , e v e n t h o u g h t h e y w e r e o u t n u m b e r e d t w e n t y t o one. I n M a r c h of 1748, t h e g a r r i s o n w a s r a i s e d t o a t o t a l of one h u n d r e d r a n g e r s a n d l i g h t i n f a n t r y . I t w a s n o t u n t i l J u n e of 1749, h o w e v e r , t h a t t h e w a r a c t u a l l y e n d e d , a l t h o u g h a p e a c e treaty w a s signed i n F r a n c e on O c t o b e r 1 1 , 1 7 4 8 . W h e n p e a c e was finally r e s t o r e d , t h e F o r t w a s g a r r i s o n e d w i t h t w e n t y - f i v e rangers; f a m i l i e s c o n t i n u e d to o c c u p y t h e F o r t u n t i l 1753 a n d then s p r e a d o u t i n t h e t o w n s h i p . T h e N e w H a m p s h i r e A s s e m b l y named t h e v i l l a g e Charlestown J u l y 2, 1 7 5 3 , i n h o n o r of S i r Charles K n o w l e s . W h e n t h e p r o s p e c t of a n o t h e r w a r b e c a m e a p p a r e n t i n A u g u s t of the f o l l o w i n g y e a r . G o v e r n o r B e n n i n g W e n t w o r t h of N e w H a m p s h i r e o r d e r e d a d e t a c h m e n t of C o l . J o s e p h B l a n c h a r d ' s regiment of D u n s t a b l e t o r e p o r t t o N u m b e r F o u r u n d e r t h e command of M a j o r B e l l o w s . B e f o r e i t s a r r i v a l , h o w e v e r , I n d i a n s attacked C h a r l e s t o w n a n d c a p t u r e d e i g h t m e n , w o m e n , a n d children. Col. B l a n c h a r d a r r i v e d S e p t e m b e r of 1755 w i t h a r e g i m e n t of six h u n d r e d t r o o p s on e x p e d i t i o n t o C r o w n P o i n t , a n d he w a s soon followed b y C o l . P e t e r O i l m a n w i t h t w o h u n d r e d t r o o p s bound for t h e s a m e d e s t i n a t i o n . T h e t r o o p s crossed t h e C o n necticut R i v e r b y W e n t w o r t h ' s F e r r y , t h e t e r m i n u s of t h e o l d Indian t r a i l f r o m C a n a d a a n d C r o w n P o i n t . C a p t . R o b e r t R o g e r s l e d a b a n d of i n t r e p i d r a n g e r s t h r o u g h the t r a i l to C r o w n P o i n t on h i s first t r i p to N u m b e r F o u r i n t h e early p a r t of 1 7 5 6 . R o g e r s , t h e n t w e n t y - n i n e y e a r s o l d , s t a n d s out as the m o s t b r i l l i a n t r a n g e r l e a d e r of a l l t i m e s , a n d h i s m a n y scouting a n d fighting e x p e d i t i o n s a r e f a miliar a d v e n t u r e s to s t u d e n t s of t h e F r e n c h and I n d i a n W a r s . I n M a y , 1756, C o l . Nathaniel M e s e r v e a n d L t . C o l . J o h n Goffe a r r i v e d w i t h a r e g i m e n t of s e v e n hundred m e n a n d r e m a i n e d u n t i l D e c e m ber. D u r i n g t h a t t i m e t h e y b u i l t t w e n t y six miles of r o a d on t h e I n d i a n t r a i l l e a d i n g to Crown P o i n t , r u n n i n g t h r o u g h t h e p r e s ent locations of S p r i n g f i e l d a n d L u d l o w , Vermont. Early i n M a r c h , 1757, C o l . M e s e r v e a n d ' t . Col. Goffe a r r i v e d w i t h a r e g i m e n t of hundred t r o o p s . O n A p r i l 2 0 , F r e n c h and Indians a t t a c k e d a n d w e r e d r i v e n off, and in e a r l y M a y C o l . N a t h a n W h i t i n g , with a C o n n e c t i c u t r e g i m e n t of five h u n dred troops, p e r f o r m e d g a r r i s o n d u t y a n d was reheved i n A u g u s t b y M a j o r T h o m a s Task w i t h t w o h u n d r e d fifty t r o o p s w h o remained u n t i l N o v e m b e r . I n t h e m e a n time Col. W h i t i n g w e n t t h r o u g h t o F o r t Edward. During the s u m m e r of 1758 L t . C o l . Goflfe was stationed a t N u m b e r F o u r w i t h a garrison of one h u n d r e d m e n . I n A u g u s t Indians a t t a c k e d C h a r l e s t o w n , k i l l e d one man, captured a m a n a n d a w o m a n . A little later the F o r t w a s g a r r i s o n e d b y Capt. C r u i k s h a n k s a n d one h u n d r e d of h i s men. On M a y 4, 1 7 5 9 , C a p t a i n E l i j a h Smith took over w i t h one h u n d r e d M a s s a chusetts troops s h o r t l y before L o r d J e f f r e y Amherst, w i t h a l a r g e a r m y , c a p t u r e d Jpriil952 Ticonderoga and C r o w n P o i n t from the F r e n c h and Indians in A u g u s t . S i n c e t h e F r e n c h h a d o c c u p i e d C r o w n P o i n t for t h i r t y y e a r s , t h i s c a p t u r e r e l i e v e d t h e p r e s s u r e on N e w E n g l a n d . C a p t . R o g e r s b y n o w h a d been a d v a n c e d to m a j o r , a n d he c o m m a n d e d s i x c o m p a n i e s of r a n g e r s . T h e m o s t o u t s t a n d i n g e x p l o i t a t t r i b u t e d t o h i m a n d h i s r a n g e r s h a d i t s beginning S e p t e m b e r 15, 1759, w h e n G e n e r a l A m h e r s t i n s t r u c t e d h i m to wipe o u t t h e S t . F r a n c i s I n d i a n s i n t h e P r o v i n c e of Quebec. W i t h a force of t w o c o m p a n i e s a n d a t o t a l of t w o h u n d r e d m e n , he set o u t i n b a t e a u x f r o m C r o w n P o i n t to M i s s i s q u e y B a y a n d f r o m t h e r e o v e r l a n d t o S t . F r a n c i s , t u r n i n g i n a job t h a t forever s t o p p e d r a i d s a l o n g t h e C o n n e c t i c u t R i v e r V a l l e y settlements. W h e n h i s m i s s i o n w a s c o m p l e t e d , h e w a s c u t off f r o m the route of h i s a r r i v a l , a n d h i s r a n g e r s h a d to r e t u r n on foot through w i l d e r n e s s , f a c i n g loss of m e n t h r o u g h g r e a t h a r d s h i p s a n d s t a r v a t i o n . A t t h e confluence of t h e A m o n s o o k a n d C o n n e c t i c u t R i v e r s , s i x t y m i l e s n o r t h of N u m b e r F o u r , he expected food a n d suppHes f r o m t h e F o r t . T h r o u g h t h e inefficiency of one of his l i e u t e n a n t s t h e s u p p l i e s d i d n o t a r r i v e . R o g e r s w e n t b a c k to the F o r t b y r a f t , r e t u r n i n g w i t h b o a t s a n d food for h i s s u r v i v i n g rangers. H e t h e n led t h e m out to N u m b e r F o u r , b u t this expedit i o n c o s t h i m one q u a r t e r of h i s force. I n t h e course of h i s f o r a y s . M a j o r R o g e r s detafled L t . J o h n S t a r k to build a road from C r o w n P o i n t to the G r e e n Mountains, o v e r t h e old I n d i a n t r a i l , a n d e a r l y i n 1760 C o l . Goffe, w i t h eight h u n d r e d m e n , c u t a n e w r o a d f r o m L i t c h f i e l d on t h e M e r r i m a c k R i v e r t h r o u g h P e t e r b o r o u g h a n d K e e n e to C h a r l e s t o w n . O n t h e i r a r r i v a l a t C h a r l e s t o w n , t h e y r e b u i l t t h e r o a d over the old t r a i l . S u p p l i e s w e r e c o n v e y e d i n w a g o n s , t h e n on p a c k horses o v e r t h e m o u n t a i n s to c o n n e c t w i t h L t . S t a r k ' s r o a d , a n d w h i l e t h e w a r s t i l l c o n t i n u e d , g r e a t n u m b e r s of t r o o p s passed a n d r e p a s s e d on t h e n e w r o a d to C r o w n P o i n t a n d t h r o u g h C h a r l e s t o w n . U n t i l 1 7 6 1 n o t o w n s w e r e g r a n t e d a l o n g t h e east a n d w e s t b a n k s of t h e C o n n e c t i c u t R i v e r a b o v e C h a r l e s t o w n , b u t l a t e r e i g h t e e n c h a r t e r s w e r e g r a n t e d on t h e e a s t b a n k a n d s i x t y c h a r t e r s on t h e w e s t b a n k i n N e w H a m p s h i r e . W h e n the conflict ceased, C h a r l e s t o w n b e c a m e a n i m p o r t a n t t r a d i n g p o s t for t o w n s a s f a r n o r t h as Lancaster. T h e s e t t l e m e n t s i n the n e w t o w n s h i p s n o r t h of C h a r l e s t o w n b e c a m e w e l l d e v e l o p e d o v e r t h e n e x t t h i r t e e n y e a r s , a n d on D e c e m b e r 2 8 , 1 7 7 4 (fourteen d a y s after the c a p t u r e of F o r t W i f l i a m & M a r y — n o w F o r t C o n s t i t u t i o n ) a c o n v e n t i o n w a s held a t K e e n e . A p a p e r w a s issued r e c o m m e n d i n g t h a t t h e t o w n s s h o u l d p l a n measures of p r e p a r a t i o n a n d r e q u e s t e d t h e B o a r d s of S e l e c t m e n to c a l l t o w n meetings to give t h e people a n o p p o r t u n i t y to p l a n for defense. Drawing by June Danforth Ranger of the period, tvithfull equipment. Uniform was dyed green to blend with foliage, for safety purposes T h e y e a r of 1776 w a s t h a t e v e n t f u l per i o d i n w h i c h t h e p a t r i o t i s m a n d bold f a i t h of t h e c o l o n i s t s shone c o n s p i c u o u s l y . W h a t h a d s t a r t e d a s a w a r of defense n o w c h a n g e d to one for independence a n d a l l t e m p o r a r y measures were replaced b y m a t u r e d p r e p a r a t i o n s for a prolonged a n d p l a n n e d effort to d e l i v e r t h e m s e l v e s f r o m British tyranny. Old N u m b e r F o u r a t Charlestown, now a p o s t of considerable i m p o r t a n c e , w a s m a d e a depository of m i l i t a r y supplies b y the N e w Hampshire State Provisional Government, and L t . Col. Samuel H u n t was given command. Military units and r e p l a c e m e n t s on t h e i r m a r c h to C a n a d a , T i c o n d e r o g a , S a r a t o g a , etc., r e c e i v e d t h e i r s u p p l i e s a n d e q u i p m e n t a n d were t h e n s e n t on to t h e i r d e s t i n a t i o n s . I t also became 41 �a r e c r u i t i n g s t a t i o n for t h e a r m y , a n d C a p t . Abel Walker recruited a company which m a r c h e d to Q u e b e c to a s s i s t G e n e r a l A r nold on h i s r e t r e a t f r o m a n u n s u c c e s s f u l expedition. T h e male population between sixteen a n d s i x t y - f i v e y e a r s of age w a s d i v i d e d i n t o t w o classes — t h e T r a i n i n g B a n d a n d A l a r m L i s t ( M i n u t e M e n ) . E a c h m a n bet w e e n s i x t e e n a n d fifty w a s r e q u i r e d t o provide himself w i t h a " g o o d firearm, good r a m r o d , w o r m p r i m i n g w i r e a n d brush, belt and scabbard t h a t held b a y o net to fit g u n , t o m a h a w k or h a t c h e t , p o u c h to hold a c a r t r i d g e b o x t o c o n t a i n fifteen r o u n d s , one h u n d r e d b u c k s h o t , j a c k n i f e a n d t o w for w a d d i n g , s i x flints, one p o u n d of powder, f o r t y l e a d e n b u l l e t s fitted t o gun, k n a p s a c k a n d b l a n k e t a n d c a n t e e n or wooden b o t t l e t o h o l d one q u a r t . " ments at Hinsdale, Chesterfield, W e s t moreland, Walpole, and Charlestown had r e c e i v e d l a r g e n u m b e r s of s e t t l e r s f r o m Massachusetts and Connecticut. I n 1777, t h e a r e a n a m e d N e w H a m p shire grants, extending from the west b a n k of t h e C o n n e c t i c u t R i v e r t o a n u n d e t e r m i n e d b o r d e r of N e w Y o r k S t a t e , h e l d a convention i n Bennington, a n d declared i t s e l f a n i n d e p e n d e n t s t a t e of N e w C o n necticut, but six months later changed its n a m e t o V e r m o n t . T h e n e w s t a t e of V e r mont was then having controversy with N e w Y o r k , the latter claiming jurisdiction to t h e w e s t b a n k of t h e C o n n e c t i c u t R i v e r . T h e following y e a r the towns on the east b a n k of t h e C o n n e c t i c u t R i v e r V a f l e y a s k e d t o be i n c l u d e d i n t h e n e w s t a t e of V e r m o n t . Another element w a n t e d the v a l l e y towns to establish a n independent s t a t e of t h e i r o w n , n o t s u b j e c t t o l a w s of I n those d a y s of t h e A m e r i c a n R e v o l u N e w H a m p s h i r e or V e r m o n t . S t i l l a n o t h e r tion, stimulating r e v i v e r s were i n demand group w a n t e d to r e m a i n w i t h i n the j u r i s a t end of t h e t r e k t o N u m b e r F o u r , b u t d i c t i o n of N e w H a m p s h i r e . T h e s e d i f f e r e n t u n t i l the close of t h e F r e n c h a n d I n d i a n plans were promoted until 1781 when V e r W a r no t a v e r n or i n n w a s e s t a b l i s h e d a t m o n t a n n e x e d t h e t o w n s on t h e e a s t b a n k Charlestown as the few settlers were reof t h e r i v e r . O n O c t o b e r 1 1 , 1 7 8 1 , t h e V e r quired to l i v e w i t h i n t h e F o r t . m o n t l e g i s l a t u r e h e l d a session i n C h a r l e s I n 1760, S e t h W a l k e r o p e n e d a n i n n a n d , t o w n . P r e v i o u s l y T h o m a s C h i t t e n d e n of following h i s d e a t h , h i s s o n , C a p t . A b e l A r l i n g t o n , V e r m o n t , h a d b e e n elected g o v W a l k e r , b e c a m e k e e p e r of t h e i n n , w h i c h Drawing by June Danforth e r n o r . A s no l i e u t e n a n t g o v e r n o r h a d b e e n included a b a r a n d t a p r o o m . T o d d y , eggAbenaki Indian, of type seen in vicinity elected t h e a s s e m b l y v o t e d E l i s h a P a y n e nog, flip, a n d c i d e r w e r e t h e c o n c o c t i o n s of Old Number Four, complete with tomaof L e b a n o n , N . H . , to fill t h e v a c a n t office. hawk and scalping knife offered, a n d t h e i n n w a s p a t r o n i z e d b y offiW i t h N e w H a m p s h i r e a n d V e r m o n t opcers a n d m e n w h o c o u l d a f f o r d t h i s l u x u r y e r a t i n g d i f f e r e n t c o u r t s on t h e e a s t b a n k , i t c a u s e d g r e a t c o n bar. A n o t h e r t a v e r n w a s o p e n e d i n 1775 b y D a n i e l C a r r , a n old f u s i o n . A t C h a r l e s t o w n , V e r m o n t h a d a r r e s t e d t h e sheriff a n d I n d i a n fighter, w h o s e r v e d b l a c k s t r a p a n d c i d e r , b u t soon a f t e r confined h i m i n h i s o w n j a i l . L a t e r t h e V e r m o n t sheriff of W a s h the B a t t l e of S a r a t o g a C a r r closed t h e t a v e r n . A m e r i c a n flip w a s ington C o u n t y w a s arrested b y N e w H a m p s h i r e authorities a n d made i n a g r e a t p e w t e r m u g or e a r t h e n p i t c h e r filled t w o - t h i r d s placed i n the E x e t e r j a i l i n retaliation. T h i s almost precipitated full of s t r o n g beer, s w e e t e n e d b y m o l a s s e s a n d s u g a r a n d , i f a l l a c i v i l w a r as the N e w H a m p s h i r e legislature ordered a brigade else f a i l e d , w i t h d r i e d a n d g r a t e d s w e e t p u m p k i n . T h i s w a s of m i l i t i a c o m m a n d e d b y G e n e r a l J o h n S u l l i v a n to m a r c h t o t h e flavored w i t h a g i l l of N e w E n g l a n d r u m a n d i n t o t h i s m i x t u r e e a s t b a n k a n d t a k e o v e r . I t w a s t h r o u g h t h e good a d v i c e of was t h r u s t the red-hot loggerhead w h i c h made i t foam a n d General George Washington t h a t Governor C h i t t e n d e n guided bubble a n d g a v e i t t h e b u r n t flavor so m u c h i n t a s t e . S o m e t i m e s t h e V e r m o n t l e g i s l a t u r e to release t h e e a s t b a n k f r o m t h e j u r i s an egg w a s b e a t e n i n , w h i c h g a v e i t t h e n a m e of bellows top f r o m d i c t i o n of V e r m o n t . O n S e p t e m b e r 12, 1 7 8 7 , t h e l e g i s l a t u r e of the w h i t e f r o t h t h a t c o v e r e d i t . B l a c k s t r a p , a m i x t u r e of r u m N e w H a m p s h i r e h e l d i t s session a t C h a r l e s t o w n . T h u s t h e t o w n a n d molasses, w a s t h r e e c e n t s a m u g , a n d c i d e r w a s a p o p u l a r h a s t h e u n i q u e h i s t o r y of h a v i n g h a d a session of e a c h s t a t e drink w i t h everyone. legislature w i t h i n its t o w n limits. D u r i n g t h e y e a r of 1776, C h a r l e s t o w n w a s s i t u a t e d on t h e warpath again. M i l i t i a units from eastern and central N e w M a n y a r e t h e t a l e s t h a t c o u l d be s p u n , b a s e d a l l of t h e m Hampshire assembled at N u m b e r F o u r , equipped themselves, upon the skirmishes, daring exploits, and day-to-day b r a v e r y a n d crossed o n W e n t w o r t h ' s F e r r y t o t h e m i l i t a r y r o a d a n d of e a r l y a n d l a t e r s e t t l e r s a n d t r o o p s w h o u s e d O l d N u m b e r thence to t h e f r o n t i n N e w Y o r k S t a t e . T h e f o l l o w i n g y e a r w a s F o u r . T h e t r a d i t i o n of R a n g e r b r a v e r y also h a s c a r r i e d d o w n the m o s t c r i t i c a l . B r i t i s h G e n e r a l B u r g o y n e , w i t h a l a r g e a r m y , t h r o u g h t h e y e a r s . T a k e t h e case of C o l . J o h n B . E v a n s , of came u p L a k e C h a m p l a i n a n d d r o v e t h e p a t r i o t s o u t of F o r t Lancaster, N . H . Ticonderoga. I n J u l y , G e n e r a l J o h n S t a r k used N u m b e r F o u r A d i r e c t d e s c e n d a n t of D a v i d E v a n s , one of R o g e r s R a n g e r s to assemble t h r e e r e g i m e n t s c o m m a n d e d b y C o l o n e l s N i c h o l s , who took p a r t i n the S t . F r a n c i s expedition a n d the long, H o b a r t , a n d S t i c k n e y , p r e p a r a t o r y to t h e B a t t l e of B e n n i n g t o n grueling m a r c h to O l d N u m b e r F o u r , C o l . E v a n s ' famed U . S. where N e w H a m p s h i r e t r o o p s w o n a g r e a t v i c t o r y . T h i s w a s 9 t h D i v i s i o n w a s t r a i n e d i n R a n g e r t a c t i c s for W o r l d W a r I I , followed b y t h e c o n t i n g e n t s before t h e fights a t S t i l l w a t e r a n d a n d e q u i p p e d w i t h t h e m o s t m o d e r n w e a p o n s . U s e d t o scout, Saratoga. A t Saratoga B u r g o y n e surrendered his a r m y i n Oca n d to s p e a r h e a d p l a n n e d g e n e r a l a s s a u l t s of d i v i s i o n s c o n s o l i tober. T h i s s t o p p e d t h e p r e s s u r e of t h e e n e m y u p o n N e w H a m p d a t e d i n t o a n a r m y , t h e g r o u p a c q u i t t e d i t s e l f g a l l a n t l y despite shire a n d M a s s a c h u s e t t s f r o m t h e w e s t . h e a v y casualties. T h e Colonel w a s seriously w o u n d e d i n the A t l a s M o u n t a i n s , i n T u n i s i a , d u r i n g t h e b a t t l e of E l G u i t t a r . F r o m 1760 t o 1777 t h e s e t t l e m e n t s h a d b e e n v e r y r a p i d . T h o s e who i m m i g r a t e d c a m e m o s t l y f r o m M a s s a c h u s e t t s a n d C o n V Y Y Y V V Y V Y n e c t i c u t a n d h a d no p o l i t i c a l a f f i l i a t i o n w i t h N e w H a m p s h i r e . I f the reader h a d a n ancestor who passed through or was stationed Governor W e n t w o r t h made sixteen townships available north at N u m b e r F o u r F o r t during the R e v o l u t i o n a r y W a r period, he is of C h a r l e s t o w n o n t h e e a s t b a n k of t h e r i v e r . T h e s e t o w n s i n eligible to join the Old Number Four Society, the purpose of which cluded C o r n i s h , L e b a n o n , H a n o v e r , L y m e , O r f o r d , P i e r m o n t , is to promote a state memorial. A large statewide membership can Haverhill, B a t h , L y m a n , Littleton, Dalton, Enfield, Canaan, accomplish this. Address inquiries to H a r r y E . S h e r w i n , Organizing Chairman, R i n d g e , N . H . Orange, L a n d a f f , L i s b o n , a n d F r a n c o n i a . T h e n , too, older s e t t l e - 42 �H E A o f a by D O R O T H Y G ROVETON, N e w H a m p s h i r e , i s a s m a l l p a p e r m i l l t o w n - located approximately thirty-five miles from the C a n a d i a n b o r d e r a n d b o a s t s of s o m e t h r e e t h o u s a n d i n h a b i tants of m o d e s t m e a n s . I t is not a pretentious looking t o w n . I n fact, i t is entirely possible t h a t those w h o p a s s t h r o u g h m i g h t n o t a c c o r d i t a second g l a n c e , e x c e p t for t h e m a s s i v e w o o d p i l e a d j a c e n t t o t h e mill. T h a t , i n i t s o w n r i g h t , stops k e e n - e y e d s h u t t e r b u g s a l w a y s on the l o o k o u t f o r t h e u n u s u a l . B u t our t o w n h a s a b e a u t y n o t a p p a r e n t t o t h e e y e ; i t c a n n o t be seen, i t c a n o n l y be felt b y those w h o l i v e here a n d k n o w their n e i g h b o r s . I t h a s a q u a l i t y t h a t a c a s u a l o b s e r v e r i s u n a b l e to p e r c e i v e , a q u a l i t y t h a t c a n n o t be m e a s u r e d — i t h a s a h e a r t . This w a s demonstrated forcefully only last fall w h e n the worst tragedy t h e t o w n h a s k n o w n s t r u c k so d i s a s t r o u s l y . I n t h e e a r l y m o r n i n g h o u r s of S e p t e m b e r 2 9 t h , f a n n e d b y a high w i n d , fire r u t h l e s s l y w i p e d o u t h a l f of t h e f a m i l y of R a y mond N e w t o n , a m i l l w o r k e r , a s a n g u i s h e d w o u l d - b e h e l p e r s stood h e l p l e s s l y w a t c h i n g t h e i n f e r n o t h a t defied a l l efforts a t rescue. R a y m o n d N e w t o n lost f o u r of h i s c h i l d r e n a n d h i s m o t h e r i n that one b r i e f , final a c t of f a t e . T r a p p e d w e r e W a y n e , 9; S a l l y , 7; Judy, 5; Douglas, 3; a n d M r s . Nellie N e w t o n , 73. T h e five s u r v i v o r s owe t h e i r l i v e s to t h e c r y i n g of a c h i l d . \. N e w t o n , a s m o t h e r s w i l l , a w o k e t o t h e c r i e s of b a b y A l i c e . • A s consciousness r e t u r n e d , she h e a r d a r o a r i n g s o u n d a n d n o ticed flames c r e e p i n g u p t h e s o u t h w a l l of t h e l i t t l e h o m e . T e r r o r stricken, she c r i e d o u t to t h e o t h e r s as she h a s t i l y b u n d l e d h e r youngest i n a b l a n k e t a n d m a d e h e r f e a r f u l w a y d o w n t h e sleeping c h a m b e r s to t h e s a f e t y of o u t d o o r s . F l a m e s r e a c h e d for h e r and h e r p r e c i o u s b u n d l e w i t h t h e i r g r e e d y t e n t a c l e s a n d s u c ceeded i n i n f l i c t i n g first degree b u r n s on b o t h . S o n n y ( R a y m o n d , J r . ) w a s h a r d u p o n h i s m o t h e r ' s heels a n d was u n h a r m e d a s he r e a c h e d t h e o u t s i d e of t h e b u i l d i n g . B u t i he s u d d e n l y r e m e m b e r e d t h a t h i s s i s t e r R e n a h a d been b e h i n d him a n d he r e a l i z e d she w a s n o t beside h i m n o w . D a s h i n g i n t o the flaming s t r u c t u r e , he f o u n d h i s s i s t e r l y i n g o n t h e floor n e a r the k i t c h e n r a n g e w h e r e she h a d a p p a r e n t l y f a l l e n , a n d c o u l d ^pni 1952 R T T O W N E. M O R R I S O N n o t g a t h e r s t r e n g t h enough t o r i s e a n d s t u m b l e o u t . M a n f u l l y , t h e p l u c k y H t t l e s e v e n t h g r a d e r t o o k h o l d of h i s h e a v i e r , older s i s t e r a n d dragged h e r t o s a f e t y a s s e a r i n g flames i n f l i c t e d deep s e c o n d - a n d t h i r d - d e g r e e b u r n s on b o t h r e s c u e r a n d r e s c u e d . R a y m o n d , S r . j u m p e d f r o m t h e second s t o r y w i n d o w , a drop of s e v e r a l feet, t o s a f e t y . B u t w h e n h e d i s c o v e r e d t h a t aH of his f a m i l y h a d n o t escaped, he t r i e d t o force h i s w a y b a c k i n t o t h e b e d r o o m , o n l y t o be s e r i o u s l y b u r n e d a b o u t t h e a r m s a n d chest b y flames t h a t k e p t h i m c o n t e m p t u o u s l y a t b a y . W i t h a despair no one w i l l e v e r k n o w , he w a s forced t o r e t r e a t t o t h e outside. S a r a h , h i s w i f e , s m a s h e d a d o w n s t a i r s w i n d o w l e a d i n g to t h e r o o m h o l d i n g h e r m o t h e r - i n - l a w a n d one c h i l d , b u t t h a t r o o m w a s a l r e a d y e n v e l o p e d i n flames. N o n e i g h b o r w h o w i t n e s s e d t h e h o l o c a u s t , a n d especially those w i t h s m a l l c h i l d r e n of t h e i r o w n , w i l l e v e r forget t h e h o r r o r of t h a t n i g h t : t h e s c r e a m s of t h e t r a p p e d ; t h e s u d d e n h u s h of death. K e n d a l l B r a n n , S e l e c t m a n , a n d D r . R o b e r t I . H i n k l e y heard t h e a l a r m . T h e y c a l l e d t h e n i g h t telephone operator, M r s . C l a i r e B o u c h e r , t o l e a r n t h e l o c a t i o n of t h e fire a n d , u p o n being t o l d , w e r e a t t h e scene w i t h i n five m i n u t e s . D r . P h i l i p G . M e r r i a m , family physician, and M i s s Florence M . Wheeler, Public Health N u r s e , w e r e t h e r e soon a f t e r w a r d . A l l g a v e e m e r g e n c y first a i d t o t h e i n j u r e d w h o w e r e b e i n g sheiltered a t t h e homes of A l t o n F o r b e s a n d F o r r e s t M a g u i r e , before t h e y w e r e r u s h e d b y a m bulance to the W e e k s M e m o r i a l H o s p i t a l at Lancaster. B o t h t h e K n o x a n d M a c K a y , a n d t h e A d a m s a m b u l a n c e s were pressed i n t o s e r v i c e . F i r e C h i e f C l i n t o n F i s k , u p o n b e i n g i n t e r v i e w e d following t h e fire, s t a t e d t h a t t w e n t y - t h r e e of G r o v e t o n ' s t w e n t y - f i v e call m e n w e r e a t t h e fire w i t h i n fifteen m i n u t e s a f t e r t h e a l a r m s o u n d e d . D r . H i n k l e y , w h o w a s first a t t h e scene f r o m the v i l l a g e , s a i d t h a t i t c o u l d n o t h a v e been m o r e t h a n s e v e n m i n u t e s before t h e fire-fighting e q u i p m e n t a r r i v e d . B u t i n spite of t h e t w o 5 0 0 - g a l l o n p u m p e r s , a n d sufficient w a t e r , t h e h i g h w i n d defied a l l efforts to c o n t r o l t h e b l a z e . C h i e f F i r e I n s p e c t o r T o m L . K e l l o g g , of C o n c o r d , s a i d the b l a z e w a s c a u s e d b y a n e x p l o d i n g oil b u r n e r i n t h e k i t c h e n stove. 43 �Spaulding, M r s . Charlotte M e r r i a m , M r s . Adelaide Cole, M r s . Constance M a r t i n , M r s . Dorothy Dowling, and Miss Florence Wheeler. T o w n t r u c k s w e r e pressed i n t o s e r v i c e to collect d o n a t i o n s . A refrigerator, k i t c h e n stove, w a s h i n g machine, and sink were q u i c k l y m a d e a v a i l a b l e t o t h e f a m i l y , a l o n g w i t h q u a n t i t i e s of f u r n i t u r e , b y r e s i d e n t s of G r o v e t o n a n d b y o u r neighbors t e n m i l e s a w a y i n L a n c a s t e r , a s w e l l . A l l goods w e r e s t o r e d i n t h e b a r n of M r s . E l i z a b e t h H . O ' N e i l , P o s t m a s t e r , a n d pieces n e e d i n g r e f i n i s h i n g w e r e c a r e f u l l y done b y R o g e r B e r g e r o n , shop t e a c h e r a t t h e h i g h school, a n d t h e b o y s i n h i s classes. O n t h e m o r n i n g f o l l o w i n g t h e m a s s m e e t i n g , m e m b e r s of t h e fire d e p a r t m e n t c l e a r e d a w a y t h e debris of t h e fire, a n d b u l l dozers filled i n t h e old c e l l a r hole. A n e w c e l l a r hole w a s e x c a v a t e d b y J a y G o u l d a n d W i l s o n C r a w f o r d , w h o l e f t logging j o b s t w e l v e a n d s e v e n t e e n m i l e s a w a y for t h a t p u r p o s e . T h e n e w l o c a t i o n w a s selected some t h i r t y - f i v e feet b e l o w t h e old a t t h e r e q u e s t of M r s . N e w t o n w h o s a i d t h e f a m i l y c o u l d n o t b e a r t h o u g h t s of r e b u i l d i n g on t h e s i t e of t h e t r a g e d y . B e s i d e s t h e b u l l d o z e r s of t h e t w o m e n m e n t i o n e d , a t h i r d o w n e d b y t h e G r o v e t o n P a p e r s C o m p a n y w a s pressed i n t o use to f i n i s h t h e excavating. Baby Alice, whose crying roused family on night of fatal fire, receives her bath. Curtains, made by the High School Home Economics class, are part of furnishings supplied by folks in Town with a Heart W h e n t h e s h o c k of t h e d i s a s t e r f i n a l l y g a v e w a y t o c o n c e r n for the l i v i n g , t h e people of G r o v e t o n g a t h e r e d a t a m a s s m e e t i n g in the G r a n g e H a l l on t h e f o l l o w i n g M o n d a y e v e n i n g t o d e t e r mine w h a t c o u l d be done for t h e f a m i l y . G u y W . G u s h i n g , S u p e r i n t e n d e n t of t h e P a p e r M a c h i n e s a t the G r o v e t o n P a p e r s C o m p a n y , w a s elected p e r m a n e n t c h a i r m a n of t h e N e w t o n C o m m i t t e e — a s o u n d a n d w i s e choice. F e l l o w c i t i z e n s w e r e w e l l a w a r e t h a t w h e n G u y s a y s he w i l l do a job, t h a t j o b w i l l be done w i t h a l l t h e e n t h u s i a s m a n d s k i l l the m a n possesses. A s h i s c o - w o r k e r s , M r . G u s h i n g selected R a l p h H o p p s , G e o r g e Cole, R a y n o l d D a l e y , W i l l i a m S t y l e s , G e o r g e M a r t i n , P h i l i p Colby, F o r r e s t M a g u i r e , George L a n g l e y , J r . , J a m e s W e m y s s , J r . , R e x Y o r k , a n d W i l s o n C r a w f o r d . H e also a p p o i n t e d a c o m mittee of i n s p e c t o r s a n d t r o u b l e shooters c o n s i s t i n g of M e l r o y Hayes, W i l l i a m Rosebrook, S r . , R o n a l d Moses, R a y m o n d H u r l butt, W a l t e r C u r t i s , and A l t o n F o r b e s . T h e m e e t i n g h a d a l l t h e f l a v o r a n d s p o n t a n e i t y of o u r t r e a s ured N e w E n g l a n d t o w n m e e t i n g s . E v e r y o n e w i s h i n g to s p e a k was h e a r d , a n d M r . G u s h i n g w e l c o m e d a l l suggestions offered. W i t h o u t hesitation, a n d a s k i n g only the chance to help their neighbors, m e n rose to t h e i r feet t o offer l u m b e r , roofing, p l u m b ing m a t e r i a l s , f u r n i s h i n g s , f u r n i t u r e , a n d l a b o r , w h e n t o l d t h a t the first c o n c e r n w a s a h o m e for t h e d e s t i t u t e f a m i l y . S l i p s of p a p e r w e r e p a s s e d a r o u n d t o r e c o r d t h e n a m e s of donors, t h e h o u r s t h e y c o u l d w o r k , a n d t h e t y p e of w o r k t h e y could do. T h e response w a s w a r m a n d s i n c e r e , s i r e d b y a desire to lend a h e l p i n g h a n d to a f a m i l y t h a t c o u l d n o t a i d i t s e l f . S u c h a response, w i t n e s s e d o n t h a t M o n d a y e v e n i n g , i s possible o n l y in a free l a n d . T o furnish the completed building, M r s . C a r l C r a g g y w a s elected c h a i r m a n of a w o m e n ' s g r o u p c o n s i s t i n g of M i s s R a c h e l M c F a r l a n d , M r s . R i t a Cole, M r s . E l e a n o r H a y e s , M r s . Vernice Rice, M r s . Louise M a c K a y , M r s . E d i t h Stone, M r s . M a u d e 44 T h e little home mushroomed into completion under the w a t c h f u l e y e of M r . G u s h i n g , w h o s p e n t e v e r y m o m e n t of h i s free t i m e on t h e j o b , w o r k i n g a n d s u p e r v i s i n g . T h a t h i s s p i r i t w a s i n f e c t i o u s , a n d s p u r r e d a l l t o t h e i r greatest possible efforts w a s s h o w n c l e a r l y i n t h e p o u r i n g of c e m e n t for t h e f o u n d a t i o n : t h e m e n h a d been t o l d t h i s w o r k w o u l d t a k e t h e m n i n e h o u r s ; t h e y were finished i n three. N i g h t w o r k w a s m a d e easier b y floodlights l o a n e d b y t h e m i l l a n d i n s t a l l e d o n u t i l i t y poles b y t h e P u b l i c S e r v i c e C o m p a n y . M e n who went directly to the project from their m i l l jobs w o r k e d a s l a t e as 1 1 P . M . , m a n y of t h e m p u t t i n g i n a s m a n y a s f i v e e x t r a h o u r s of l a b o r on t h e h t t l e h o m e . T h e y h a d t h e b u i l d i n g r e a d y for o c c u p a n c y i n j u s t 76 d a y s — a record i n w h i c h t h e y , a n d a l l of u s here i n G r o v e t o n , m a y feel j u s t i f i a b l e s a t i s faction and pride. I t w o u l d be a t i m e - c o n s u m i n g a n d e x a c t i n g t a s k t o c o m p i l e a n a c c u r a t e l i s t of a l l w h o h a d a s h a r e i n t h i s p r o j e c t , a n d i n s p i t e of t h e c a r e t a k e n , some n a m e s w o u l d be l e f t o u t . S u c h a n o m i s s i o n w o u l d r e s u l t i n deep h u r t ; therefore, no l i s t i s g i v e n . E a c h k n o w s i n h i s h e a r t w h a t he d i d a n d e a c h feels a sense of a c c o m p l i s h m e n t of w h i c h no one c a n rob or d e n y h i m . B u t w e w o u l d be r e m i s s n o t to m e n t i o n t h e f o r e m a n of t h e m o t l e y c r e w of b u i l d e r s w h o k e p t a l l p r o d u c i n g to t h e m a x i m u m of v a r i e d a b i l i t i e s . T h i s g e n t l e m a n w a s 75 y e a r s o l d , a f f e c t i o n a t e l y k n o w n to t h e m e n a s " O l d J e s s . " A v e t e r a n c a r p e n t e r . Chum Richard Scott seems to "Sonny" Newton. "Sonny," dragged out older sister, Rena. washing machine he on the losing side in a checker game with ivho heroically returned to blazing home, Dining room set at ivhich boys are playing, (background) were given family 'eiv ^J^antfyiklre /-^rofiiei �M r . P r i n c e g u i d e d h i s force w i t h p l e n t y of " s a v v y " a n d h u m o r . I n a d d i t i o n , a first-class j o b of p l u m b i n g t h a t w i l l c o m p a r e w i t h a n y r o u n d a b o u t w a s done b y R i c h a r d S h a n n o n a n d h i s c r e w from the mill. T h e f r e q u e n t m e n t i o n of t h e m i l l i n t h i s a r t i c l e s h o u l d m a k e i t q u i t e c l e a r t h a t t h e p r o j e c t w o u l d h a v e floundered a n d r u n i n t o e x t r a v a g a n t costs, w i t h o u t t h e help g i v e n b y t h e m i l l o w n e r s . J a m e s W e m y s s , J r . w a s a m e m b e r of M r . C u s h i n g ' s c o m m i t t e e a n d g a v e G u y a free h a n d w i t h a l l e q u i p m e n t , tools, a n d m a t e r i a l s i n t h e b u i l d i n g of t h e house. B e s i d e s t h e free h a n d m e n t i o n e d , he also g e n e r o u s l y d i s c o u n t e d t h e b i l l for m a t e r i a l s u s e d , w h i c h r e s u l t e d i n g r e a t s a v i n g s i n c o n s t r u c t i o n costs. O u r f r i e n d s i n L a n c a s t e r opened b o t h t h e i r h e a r t s a n d p u r s e s w h e n t h e y h e a r d t h e n e w s of G r o v e t o n ' s d i s a s t e r . A c o m m i t t e e m a d e u p of M r s . J o h n L . B a r n e s , M r s . E n o s F a y , a n d M r s . E d w a r d K . W h i t c o m b g a t h e r e d t o g e t h e r a l l c o n t r i b u t i o n s of food, f u r n i t u r e , s i l v e r w a r e , l i n e n s , a n d c l o t h i n g a n d s a w t h e m t r u c k e d to G r o v e t o n . T h e y also sent a b o u t $300 t o be a d d e d to t h e N e w t o n F u n d . M r . E d w i n J o h n s o n , w h o h a d opened a n e w r e s t a u r a n t i n L a n c a s t e r l a s t f a l l , g l a d l y d o n a t e d a n e n t i r e d a y ' s r e c e i p t s of $250 t o t h e N e w t o n s a n d t h e L a n c a s t e r H o s p i t a l , e a c h r e c e i v i n g $125. T h e N e w t o n F u n d , held a t the Peoples N a t i o n a l B a n k w i t h R a y m o n d H u r l b u t t a s T r e a s u r e r , c o n t a i n e d t h e s u m of $ 2 2 8 4 . 4 5 a s of t h e first of M a r c h . C o n t r i b u t i o n s c a m e f r o m as f a r a w a y as K o r e a and F l o r i d a as well as from nearby towns. A n article i n t h e M a n c h e s t e r Union elicited commendation a n d a cash c o n t r i b u t i o n f r o m D o r s e y W i l l i a m H y d e , f o r m e r c h i e f of t h e N a t i o n a l C i v i c B u r e a u of t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s C h a m b e r of C o m m e r c e . T h e m e n ' s c h o r u s of G r o v e t o n , u n d e r t h e d i r e c t i o n of W i l l i a m A p e l , p r e s e n t e d a good sized s u m t o t h e f u n d — r e c e i p t s of a p u b l i c c o n c e r t . T h e m o n e y i n t h e f u n d w i l l be u s e d t o d e f r a y l i v i n g c o s t s u n t i l M r . N e w t o n i s p h y s i c a l l y a b l e to r e t u r n t o h i s job. I t is indeed h e a r t - w a r m i n g a n d comforting to k n o w t h a t a l l expenses a t t h e W e e k s M e m o r i a l H o s p i t a l , p h y s i c i a n s ' fees, a n d f u n e r a l expenses w e r e c a n c e l e d . S u c h a gesture b y these p r o f e s s i o n a l people b o l s t e r s o n e ' s f a i t h i n h i s f e l l o w m e n . A s t h e n e w h o m e t o o k d e f i n i t e shape a n d w a s b e i n g finished o n t h e i n s i d e , M r s . N e w t o n v i s i t e d i t to m a k e h e r choice of color s c h e m e s . A s she w e n t t h r o u g h t h e r o o m s she e x p r e s s e d h e r s e l f to M r . G u s h i n g a s d e e p l y g r a t e f u l for t h e efforts e x p e n d e d i n b e h a l f of h e r f a m i l y , a n d s t a t e d q u i t e s i m p l y t h a t i t w a s a m u c h b e t t e r h o m e t h a n she e v e r e x p e c t e d t o h a v e . S u c h g r a t i t u d e , t h e people of G r o v e t o n feel, i s a m p l e p a y m e n t for a l l t h e i r efforts. A l l r o o m s i n t h e n e w h o m e a r e o n t h e g r o u n d floor. T h e r e a r e three bedrooms, a living room, k i t c h e n , and b a t h . A well i n s u l a t e d a t t i c c a n be c o n v e r t e d i n t o m o r e r o o m s i f n e e d e d , a n d a p o r c h e x t e n d i n g a c r o s s one e n d of t h e b u i l d i n g g i v e s p r o t e c t i o n to t h e e n t r a n c e i n w i n t e r a n d w i l l be a d e l i g h t f u l p l a c e t o l i v e in the summer. A l l m e m b e r s of t h e f a m i l y a r e h o m e n o w , e v e n R e n a , w h o w a s so b a d l y b u r n e d i t w a s f o u n d n e c e s s a r y t o t a k e h e r to B u r l i n g t o n , V t . b y a m b u l a n c e w h e r e she u n d e r w e n t p l a s t i c s u r g e r y on h e r b a c k a t t h e M a r y F l e t c h e r H o s p i t a l , a n d r e m a i n e d f o r s e v e r a l m o n t h s . T h o u g h she s t i l l does n o t go t o school, she i s able t o a t t e n d c h u r c h r e g u l a r l y a n d t o w a l k d o w n t o w n n o w a n d a g a i n . T h e m o r n i n g she l e f t f o r B u r l i n g t o n , she w a s p r e s e n t e d w i t h a radio b y her classmates to help her pass the pain-ridden h o u r s . S o n n y , too, h a d a r a d i o g i v e n t o h i m b y h i s f e l l o w s e v e n t h graders, w h i c h k e p t h i m entertained w h i l e i n the hospital. O n S u n d a y , December 23, Open House w a s held a t the N e w t o n h o m e w h e r e a l l m i g h t see t h e r e s u l t s of t h e i r u n i t e d efforts. Judging from the exclamations and comments b y visitors, it m e t w i t h a p p r o v a l . O v e r 4 0 0 people signed t h e r e g i s t e r a n d i t i s believed t h a t m a n y more were present who did not w r i t e d o w n their names. F r o m the porch, v i s i t o r s entered a cheerful k i t c h e n done i n (Continued .Aprii 1952 on page 55) Town truck from Northumberland dumps cinders used for fill around foundations. Under supervision of Guy W. Gushing, Machines Superintendent, Groveton Papers Company, foundation, expected to take nine hours, was poured in three Typical of volunteer workers who erected new home in 78 days were General Chairman Guy Gushing, Ronald Moss and James King who, among others, worked on carpenter crew under direction of able veteran "Old Jess" Prince, who guided his force with both "savvy" and humor r Nearing completion, the Newton home stands on a little hill just outside Groveton, the town that showed it had a heart when it came to the aid of a family unable to help itself. Everyone gave, did what he could, in the way of materials, labor and skills, on a voluntary basis 45 �mm m Iter' PART TWO of four instalments . . . comprising the annals of a New Hampshire village of long ago by T H O M A S L . M A R B L E T I ^ H E G l e n H o u s e of t h e 1 8 8 0 ' s w a s a l a r g e s u m m e r h o t e l I s i t u a t e d a t t h e v e r y b a s e of M o u n t W a s h i n g t o n , a n d m a n y - • - p e r s o n s of d i s t i n c t i o n s o u g h t i t s h o s p i t a l i t y . W i l l i a m H . V a n d e r b i l t w a s t h e r e i n t h e s u m m e r of 1 8 8 3 . M r . V a n d e r b i l t w a s not t h e s o r t of r i c h m a n w h o p i n c h e d h i s p e n n i e s , f o r w h e n h e l e f t the h o t e l i n t h e f a l l h e d r e w h i s c h e c k f o r t h r e e t h o u s a n d d o l l a r s to be d i s t r i b u t e d a m o n g t h e t h i r t y s t u d e n t w a i t e r s t h e r e e m ployed. T h i s contribution b y w h a t e v e r s t a n d a r d judged c a n s c a r c e l y be d e e m e d a n i g g a r d l y t i p . T h e e d i t o r of t h e Mountaineer, e x t o l l i n g t h i s a c t of g e n e r o s i t y , d e c l a r e d t h a t M r . V a n d e r b i l t h a d e s t a b l i s h e d a b a n k a c c o u n t i n t h e h e a r t s of t h o s e thirty students t h a t would bear interest a t twelve per cent. J o s h Billings, the h u m o r i s t , w a s a frequent v i s i t o r to the G l e n H o u s e , a n d a m o n g t h e c e l e b r i t i e s of t h e stage w h o s p e n t v a c a tions there were A n n i e L o u i s e C a r e y , the singer, a n d H e n r y C l a y B a m a b e e , the operatic comedian, who later created the role of t h e S h e r i f f of N o t t i n g h a m i n D e K o v e n ' s Rohin Hood. M a n y of t h e G l e n H o u s e g u e s t s , f i n d i n g t h e d r i v e t o G o r h a m a t t r a c t i v e , came to t o w n n o t i n f r e q u e n t l y either for recreation or f o r t h e p u r p o s e of m a k i n g s m a l l p u r c h a s e s . T h i s of course 46 gave u s humble village folk a chance to m b elbows, as i t were, w i t h u r b a n elegance a n d f a s h i o n . T h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m a p p e a r s i n t h e Mountaineer of A u g u s t 17, 1 8 8 3 : " T h e V a n d e r b i l t s h a v e been swinging round G o r h a m the past week. T h e y h a v e behaved j u s t a s p r e t t i l y a s t h e b e s t of u s . " T h e s m a r t equipage f r o m t h e W i l l i a m K r o m b e r g A s t o n e s t a t e w i t h i t s p r a n c i n g , b o b t a i l e d horses, d r i v e n to G o r h a m q u i t e r e g u l a r l y d u r i n g t h e s u m m e r season, g a v e t h e v i l l a g e r s s t i l l a n o t h e r g l i m p s e of w e a l t h a n d l u x u r i o u s l i v i n g . T o d a y t h e A s t o n estate h a s become the Shelburne I n n w i t h the u s u a l appendage of r o a d s i d e c a b i n s , a n d t h e s t r u c t u r e i n w h i c h those p r a n c i n g horses w e r e once s t a b l e d i s n o w a d a n c e p a v i l i o n p a t r o n i z e d b y night-blooming y o u t h from miles around. T h e G l e n H o u s e w a s b u r n e d to t h e g r o u n d o n O c t o b e r 1 , 1 8 8 4 , T H O M A S L . M A R B L E , retired Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court, continues in this second Instalment his tale of the old days in Gorham when, in addition to its attraction for tourists and artists, the former "Shelburne Addition" was a " R a i l r o a d T o w n . " �and w a s r e b u i l t t h e f o l l o w i n g y e a r . T h e n e w house w a s t h r e e h u n d r e d feet l o n g a n d t h r e e s t o r i e s i n h e i g h t w i t h a v e r a n d a f o u r h u n d r e d a n d f i f t y feet i n l e n g t h . T h e s t a b l e c o n t a i n e d a h u n d r e d horses a n d f o r t y c o w s . T h i s s e c o n d h o t e l w a s b u r n e d i n 1 8 9 3 a n d was n e v e r r e b u i l t . H o w e v e r , a m u c h s m a l l e r h o t e l c o n d u c t e d b y the E . L i b b y a n d S o n s C o m p a n y of G o r h a m a n d c a l l e d t h e G l e n House, n o w s t a n d s n e a r t h e s i t e of t h e o l d h o t e l . G l e n C o t t a g e , a f e w m i l e s s o u t h of t h e G l e n H o u s e , w a s once a c o n v e n i e n t oasis i n t h e l o n g p u l l u p t h e G l e n r o a d f r o m G o r h a m . H e r e t h e d r i v e r s of t h e o l d C o n c o r d c o a c h e s u s e d t o s t o p to w a t e r t h e i r t h i r s t y steeds before d r i v i n g s p i r i t e d l y i n t o t h e hotel g r o u n d s . A g l e a m i n g field of g o l d e n r o d n o w m a r k s t h e s p o t where t h e o r i g i n a l G l e n C o t t a g e once s t o o d . ^ ^ N o p i c t u r e of t h e G o r h a m of t h o s e b y g o n e d a y s w o u l d be complete w i t h o u t s o m e reference t o t h a t i n t e r e s t i n g d e v e l o p ment, c o m m e n c e d i n t h e a u t u m n of 1 8 8 1 , o v e r on t h e h e i g h t s across t h e r i v e r — a d e v e l o p m e n t w h i c h s h e d d o w n u p o n t h e t o w n a f a i n t a u r a of W e s t e r n r o m a n c e . F a r u p o n t h e side of M o u n t H a y e s t h e M a s c o t M i n e w a s flourishing. T h e b o a r d i n g house w a s filled w i t h w o r k m e n ( s i x t y at t i m e s ) , s h a f t s h a d b e e n s u n k , t u n n e l s d u g , a n d a t r a m w a y c o n s t r u c t e d — a t r a m w a y w h i c h r a n f r o m t h e h i g h e s t l e v e l of the e x c a v a t i o n s d o w n t h e steep slope t o t h e shore of M a s c o t Pond. A n d this w a s no w i l d c a t promotion! L e a d ore i n s i z a b l e p o c k e t s a n d i n p a y i n g q u a n t i t i e s w a s a c t u a l l y b e i n g m i n e d f r o m t h e h e a r t of t h e m o u n t a i n a n d shipped o v e r t h e G r a n d T r u n k t o far-off m a r k e t s . O c c a s i o n a l l y , on a S a t u r d a y n i g h t , a g r o u p of honest-to-goodness m i n e r s w o u l d r a m b l e d o w n t h e o l d w a g o n r o a d , cross t h e suspension bridge a t t h e foot of A l p i n e S t r e e t , a n d seek a n e v e n i n g ' s d i v e r s i o n i n the t o w n . T h e W e s t w a s a t our doors! T h e m i n e p r o s p e r e d f o r five or s i x y e a r s a n d w a s t h e n a b a n d o n e d . A l o n g s c a r on t h e side of M o u n t H a y e s , v i s i b l e t o d a y f r o m the v a l l e y below, indicates the place where the old tunnels and drifts were located. ^ A c o m m u n i t y whose wildest f a n c y couldn't have visualized a n a u t o m o b i l e , a n a i r p l a n e , a m o t i o n p i c t u r e , or t h e radio, w a s n ' t at a l l averse to furnishing its own amusement. H a r d l y a F o u r t h of J u l y p a s s e d w i t h o u t a n a p p r o p r i a t e celebration. A n d w h a t gorgeous c e l e b r a t i o n s t h e y w e r e ! T h e c h u r c h b e l l s r a n g a t m i d n i g h t of course, a n d on the s u m m i t of S o l d i e r s ' H i l l , t h e n a v e r i t a b l e w i l d e r n e s s , a c a n n o n w a s fired a t s u n r i s e . ( T h e n a m e of t h i s h i l l w a s p r e t t i f i e d after r e s i dences w e r e b u i l t t h e r e , a n d i t i s n o w c a l l e d P r o s p e c t T e r r a c e . ) T h e r e w e r e l u d i c r o u s f a n t a s t i c s i n t h e forenoon — f a n t a s t i c s , i t m u s t be confessed, t h a t w e r e n o t a l w a y s free f r o m r i b a l d suggestion — a n d t h e r e w e r e r e s p l e n d e n t fireworks a t night. E l a b o r a t e p l a n s w e r e l a i d for t h e c e l e b r a t i o n of 1 8 8 1 , a n d w h e n t h e d a y a r r i v e d a n a i r of t r a g i c suspense heightened the Street scene, Gorham, Xeiv Hampshire, in the year 1906 ATI �i t y . C h a m p l i n a n d P e r k i n s i n t h e i r Cyclopedia of Painters and Paintings m e n t i o n a f e w of M r . S o n n t a g ' s l a n d s c a p e s , a n d of t h e n u m b e r t h e r e m e n t i o n e d t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p r e s e n t scenes i n o r n e a r G o r h a m : Morning in the White Mountains ( 1 8 8 1 ) , Fog Rising Glen In the late nineteenth century, when boys were bashful, wore short trousers, and hid from photographers e x c i t e m e n t of t h e occasion. F o r G a r f i e l d h a d b e e n s h o t on J u l y 2, a n d e v e r y o n e w a s w a i t i n g a n x i o u s l y for t h e l a t e s t r e p o r t s of t h e President's condition. T h e o r a t o r of t h a t d a y w a s A l f r e d R . E v a n s , a y o u n g l a w y e r not long g r a d u a t e d f r o m D a r t m o u t h C o l l e g e a n d l a t e r to b e c o m e J u d g e of P r o b a t e for t h e C o u n t y of C o o s . T h e y o u n g o r a t o r ' s address is p r e s e r v e d i n t h e c o l u m n s of t h e Mountaineer, and some of h i s w o r d s , p a r t i c u l a r l y t h o s e v o i c i n g a l a r m a t t h e i n fluence of R u s s i a n t h o u g h t , h a v e a d e c i d e d l y m o d e r n r i n g . " T o d a y , " he s a i d , " w e m e e t u n d e r s a d d e n e d c i r c u m s t a n c e s . T h i s , m y f r i e n d s , i s one of t h e d a r k d a y s of o u r h i s t o r y . T h e news f r o m W a s h i n g t o n i s of a n a t u r e t o s t r i k e t e r r o r t o t h e b r a v e s t h e a r t s . T h e s p i r i t of a s s a s s i n a t i o n s t a l k s a b r o a d . T h e t r u s t e d C h i e f M a g i s t r a t e , i n a p u b l i c depot, i n t h e f u l l b l a z e of d a y , i s s t r i c k e n d o w n i n t h e v e r y c a p i t a l of t h e n a t i o n . T h a n k G o d , G a r f i e l d y e t l i v e s , t h o u g h l i f e h a n g s on a s l e n d e r c o r d . W e do n o t k n o w t h e p a r t i c u l a r s of t h i s s a d e v e n t . W e c a n o n l y divine t h e c a u s e . I t i s t i m e , h o w e v e r , f o r u s , i t i s t i m e f o r t h e country, to pause a n d a s k the question — " W h a t p r o m p t e d t h i s m a d a n d a t r o c i o u s a c t ? W h a t s p i r i t of lawlessness i s a b r o a d i n o u r l a n d ? I s R u s s i a n n i h i l i s m o n A m e r i c a n soil t o w o r k i t s s c h e m e s of t e r r o r a n d b l o o d ? H a v e w e i n opening our h a r b o r s t o t h e oppressed of a l l c l i m e s n o u r i s h e d i n our b o s o m t h e s e r p e n t w h i c h i s t o d e s t r o y t h a t w h i c h g a v e i t hfe? O r i s d i s a p p o i n t e d a m b i t i o n t o a v e n g e i t s e l f b y d e s t r o y i n g what it cannot control? " T h e s e are serious reflections. Ideas, w h i c h the s a d , s t e r n logic of e v e n t s p r e s s h o m e t o a l l t h o u g h t f u l m i n d s t o d a y . " •k to Mount Adams ( 1 8 8 2 ) , Mascot Washington Lake (1885), and On (1886). T h e Mountaineer of S e p t e m b e r 2 6 , 1884, c o n t a i n s a n a c c o u n t of a v i s i t t o M r . S o n n t a g ' s s u m m e r s t u d i o a n d a d e s c r i p t i o n of w h a t was then his latest work. " W e h a d , " t h e v i s i t o r s t a t e s , " t h e p l e a s u r e of seeing M r . S o n n t a g ' s b e a u t i f u l p a i n t i n g A Wild Woodland Sketch l a s t S u n d a y . T h e v i e w i s f r o m a p o i n t on P e a b o d y R i v e r , a b o u t t w o miles above the G l e n House, looking mountainward. T u c k e r m a n R a v i n e i s seen i n t h e d i s t a n c e . P e a b o d y R i v e r i s p r e s e n t e d i n t h e f o r e g r o u n d a n d t h e ' P o o l , ' w h i c h h a s dehghted t h e v i s i t o r s a t t h e G l e n , w i t h i t s s h a d o w y p h a n t o m s of t h e forest, t h e t o w e r i n g c r a g s a n d p e a k s a n d t h e w i l d s h r u b b e r y t h a t fringes i t s b o r d e r s , i s so n a t u r a l t h a t t h e b e h o l d e r gazes t r a n s f i x e d a n d imagination becomes r e a l i t y . " I f M r . S o n n t a g , a s h e p a i n t e d t h a t p i c t u r e , c o u l d h a v e looked i n t o t h e T u c k e r m a n R a v i n e of t h e d i s t a n t f u t u r e , I w o n d e r i f his c r e d u l i t y w o u l d not h a v e been severely t a x e d a t the sight of h u n d r e d s of s k i e r s , on a w i n t e r ' s m o r n i n g , t o i l i n g u p t h e steep t r a i l t o t h e h e a d w a l l s of t h e r a v i n e w h i l e b e l o w t h e m , b o r d e r i n g e a c h side of t h e h i g h w a y , s t r e t c h e d t h e long l a n e of " h o r s e l e s s c a r r i a g e s " b y w h i c h these e n t h u s i a s t s h a d been c o n v e y e d to t h e base of t h e m o u n t a i n . A crude little c a b i n t h e n stood where the P i n k h a m N o t c h camps are now located, a n d this cabin w a s k n o w n as B e n Osgood's c a s t l e . B e n , w h o w a s a c i t i z e n of G o r h a m , h a d a w o r k s h o p i n t h e v i l l a g e w h e r e , d u r i n g t h e l o n g w i n t e r d a y s , he m a d e o r n a t e a n d s e r v i c e a b l e m o u n t a i n staffs to sell to s u m m e r v i s i t o r s . O n J u n e 2 0 , 1884, t h e Mountaineer h a d t h i s to s a y c o n c e r n i n g Ben's activities: " B e n Osgood, w h o , for t h e l a s t t w e n t y - e i g h t c o n s e c u t i v e seasons, h a s b e e n t h e h e a d p o r t e r a n d g u i d e of t h e G l e n H o u s e , w i l l be f o u n d i n h i s C a s t l e b y t h e side of t h e stage r o a d l e a d i n g f r o m t h e G l e n to J a c k s o n , n e a r t h e e n t r a n c e of t h e p a t h to C r y s t a l C a s c a d e , w h e r e h e w i l l h a v e on h a n d , for sale, one of t h e l a r g e s t a n d m o s t e l a b o r a t e s t o c k s of r u s t i c c a n e s a n d A l p i n e staffs t h e r e i s to be f o u n d i n a n y p l a c e of r e s o r t , also a good l i n e of choice c a n d y , t o b a c c o a n d c i g a r s , m o u n t a i n v i e w s , a n d various other articles. S u m m e r tourists a n d pi ckni ckers w i l l find a p l a c e of c o n v e n i e n c e to s i t d o w n w h e r e t h e y c a n be c o m f o r t a b l e , w h i c h w i l l be free to a l l ; a l s o h i t c h i n g p l a c e s a n d feed -A A s m i g h t w e l l be e x p e c t e d , G o r h a m a n d t h e b e a u t y of its e n c i r c l i n g h i l l s d i d n o t escape a l t o g e t h e r t h e a t t e n t i o n of artists. A n n W h i t n e y , r e n o w n e d f o r h e r s t a t u e s of S a m u e l A d a m s , Charles Sumner, H a r r i e t M a r t i n e a u , and L e i f E r i k s o n , w a s well k n o w n t o t h e people of G o r h a m , for she o w n e d a n d o c c u p i e d for m a n y y e a r s a s u m m e r h o m e i n t h e t o w n of S h e l b u m e . I t w a s t h e r e i n t h e a u t u m n of 1884 t h a t she e n t e r t a i n e d M a r y A . L i v e r m o r e , t h e f a m o u s a d v o c a t e of t e m p e r a n c e a n d w o m a n ' s suffrage. ( A n a r d e n t g r o u p of t e m p e r a n c e w o r k e r s w a s a c t i v e i n G o r h a m i n t h e 1 8 8 0 ' s . T h e Mountaineer of N o v e m b e r 3, 1882, states: " T h e last temperance meeting w a s i n some respects the most i n t e r e s t i n g t h a t h a s b e e n h e l d . . . . A n d t h e d i s c u s s i o n of t h e T o b a c c o q u e s t i o n w a s v e r y w a r m a n d e a r n e s t . " ) W i l l i a m L o u i s S o n n t a g , l a n d s c a p e p a i n t e r a n d m e m b e r of t h e N a t i o n a l A c a d e m y of D e s i g n , s p e n t s e v e r a l seasons i n o u r v i c i n - 48 off Mount Road Idyllic spot, and popular path for tourist walks, was this roadway leading to the old bridge at Gorham 'ea/ ^J^ampinire f-^roj-ilei �boxes for t h e i r horses. G i v e B e n a c a l l . " M a n y y e a r s a f t e r t h e s e c o n d G l e n H o u s e h a d b u r n e d a n d old Ben h a d l e f t h i s e a r t h l y c a s t l e for t h e c a s t l e s i n t h e s k y , a n o t h e r resident of G o r h a m p r e s i d e d for s e v e r a l s u m m e r s o v e r a c a b i n and shop b u i l t o n t h e s i t e of B e n ' s p a l a t i a l e s t a b l i s h m e n t . T h i s person w a s n i c k n a m e d " P e t e . " T h e revenue f r o m the shop w a s meager, b u t Pete w a s n ' t concerned on t h a t score, for h e h a d a l r e a d y a c c u m u l a t e d a b i t of property a n d r e g a r d e d h i s s e a s o n a l s o j o u r n i n P i n k h a m N o t c h as a n e c o n o m i c a l v a c a t i o n close t o t h e m o u n t a i n s h e l o v e d . One s u m m e r he e n t e r t a i n e d a v e r y d i s t i n g u i s h e d guest. I t must h a v e b e e n i n 1899 or 1 9 0 0 . A t a n y r a t e , i t w a s before 1 9 0 5 , for, a c c o r d i n g t o t h e e n c y c l o p e d i a s , P e t e ' s d i s t i n g u i s h e d v i s i t o r died i n t h a t y e a r a t t h e age of s e v e n t y - f i v e . P e t e d e l i g h t e d t o tell of t h e q u i e t h o u r s h e h a d s p e n t w i t h t h i s c e l e b r a t e d c h a r a c ter, a n d h i s n a r r a t i v e r a n s o m e w h a t a s f o l l o w s : " O n e d a y a n old codger d r o v e u p f r o m J a c k s o n , got o u t of h i s b u c k b o a r d , h i t c h e d h i s horse t o a t r e e , a n d w a l k e d i n t o t h e shop. ' F i s h i n g a n y good a r o u n d h e r e ? ' he a s k e d . ' " T h e y c a t c h a f e w t r o u t u p t h e b r o o k a piece,' I t o l d h i m . " H e s a i d i f t h a t w a s so h e guessed h e ' d get o u t h i s t a c k l e a n d t r y h i s l u c k . W h i c h h e d i d . A b o u t a n h o u r l a t e r he c a m e b a c k down t h e b r o o k p r e t t y m u c h t u c k e r e d o u t . I ' d s t r u n g a h a m m o c k u p b e t w e e n t w o t r e e s b a c k of t h e c a b i n a n d I i n v i t e d h i m to lie d o w n a n d r e s t . H e a c c e p t e d t h e i n v i t a t i o n q u i c k e n o u g h and l a y t h e r e s n o o z i n g m o s t of t h e a f t e r n o o n . " B e f o r e h e d r o v e a w a y h e t h a n k e d m e for m y h o s p i t a l i t y a n d said h e ' d be b a c k ; t o l d m e h e w a s s t a y i n g a t a h o t e l i n J a c k s o n and l i k e d t o get a w a y f r o m t h e c r o w d . " W e l l , s u r e e n o u g h , b a c k he c a m e n e x t m o r n i n g — a n d b a c k he c a m e ' m o s t e v e r y m o r n i n g d u r i n g t h e w h o l e m o n t h of A u g u s t . H e d i d n ' t t a l k m u c h ( I d i d m o s t of t h a t ) a n d he d i d n ' t Most famous in this age and season for the expert skiers who annually test their skill, Tuckerman Ravine was, even in the late nineties, a favorite spot for hiking enthusiasts fish m u c h — j u s t l a y t h e r e i n t h e h a m m o c k a n d s l e p t or looked at the s k y . " H e w a s m i g h t y c o m p a n i o n a b l e , t h o u g h , a n d I h a t e d to see h i m l e a v e for good w h e n h i s v a c a t i o n w a s over. " A n d I t h i n k h e h a t e d t o go. A n y h o w , he s a i d h e ' d h a d the t i m e of h i s l i f e a n d d e c l a r e d h e ' d n e v e r forget t h a t h a m m o c k or t h e y a r n s I ' d s p u n for h i m . I t w a s n ' t t i l l a f t e r h e ' d left t h a t I realized I ' d n e v e r a s k e d h i m his name. I j u s t called h i m ' G r a m p ' a n d l e t i t go a t t h a t . " A b o u t a w e e k p a s s e d w h e n one d a y a l o t of sports rode u p f r o m J a c k s o n o n s h o r t - t a i l e d , h i g h - s t e p p i n g horses a n d asked if o l d J o e w a s t h e r e . I s a i d i f t h e y m e a n t t h e old g e n t l e m a n w h o ' d been coming to the c a b i n r i g h t along — w h y , he'd said g o o d - b y e t o m e a f e w d a y s before. " O n e of t h e s p o r t s l o o k e d a t m e k i n d of c u r i o u s l y . ' Y o u called h i m t h e old g e n t l e m a n , ' h e s a i d . ' D o n ' t y o u k n o w w h o he w a s ? ' ' " N o , I don't,' says I . ' W h o was he?' " ' W e l l , ' s a y s t h e f e l l o w , ' i f i t m e a n s a n y t h i n g to y o u , he w a s Joe Jefferson, the actor.' " G r i p e s ! i t m e a n t a l o t t o m e , for I ' d seen J o e Jefferson a c t once i n B o s t o n . A n d , m a n a l i v e , d i d n ' t i t gripe m e to t h i n k t h a t old R i p V a n W i n k l e h a d b e e n sleeping i n m y h a m m o c k a l l summer, and I never knew i t ! " ^ Mascot Mine Pond fabove) and bridge across the Androscoggin River at Gorham, as it looked in 1903. These and many other locales in the area offered ideal settings for the many artists who found the beauties of the region a stimulus to their creative efforts ^pril 1952 ^ F r o m the time w h e n the r a i l r o a d first brought G o r h a m " o u t f r o m t h e g r e a t e s t o b s c u r i t y , " t h e people of t h e l i t t l e c o m m u n i t y w e r e f a r f r o m i m p e r v i o u s t o n e w ideas. T h e " s e l e c t " c h i l d r e n of t h e v i l l a g e a t t e n d e d a p r i v a t e school 49 �conducted b y M i s s I s a b e l l a S o u l e , w h o c a m e to G o r h a m t r a i l i n g clouds of i n n o v a t i o n f r o m t h e H u b of t h e U n i v e r s e . M i s s Soule's school w a s located i n the house w h i c h i s n o w the G a t e w a y T o u r i s t H o m e . S h e w a s a s o m e w h a t e c c e n t r i c i n d i v i d u a l , a n d before m u c h i s s a i d a b o u t h e r i t seems w i s e t o reverse t h e u s u a l c a u t i o n a r y n o t e a n d s t a t e , i n t h e i n t e r e s t s of v e r i t y , t h a t a l l persons p o r t r a y e d i n t h i s n a r r a t i v e a r e r e a l a n d t h a t a n y r e s e m b l a n c e t o c h a r a c t e r s of f i c t i o n i s w h o l l y c o i n c i d e n t a l . I n d e e d , these a n n a l s a r e p r e s e n t e d t o t h e r e a d e r i n t h e firm conviction t h a t memory, though sometimes a " g r a n d artistic l i a r , " as A n n e G r e e n asserts, is i n the present instance r e a s o n a b l y o b s e r v a n t of t r u t h . M i s s Soule h a d t a u g h t i n schools i n or n e a r B o s t o n a n d w a s r e p u t e d to be w e l l v e r s e d i n t h e l a t e s t e d u c a t i o n a l d e v i c e s , one of w h i c h w a s t h e s i n g i n g of t h e m u l t i p l i c a t i o n t a b l e t o t h e a c c o m p a n i m e n t of a w h e e z y m e l o d e o n . S h e c u l t i v a t e d t h e p u r p l e l i l a c , l a t e r to b e c o m e t h e s t a t e flower of N e w H a m p s h i r e , a n d she called h e r school a n d r e s i d e n c e L i l a c L o d g e . S h e w o r e c l o t h - t o p p e d a n d f l a t - h e e l e d shoes, a m i l i t a r y cape, and a h a t w i t h a wide, flopping b r i m . She believed t h a t the l i v i n g c o u l d c o m m u n i c a t e w i t h t h e d e a d , a n d she r e a d w i t h f a i t h and a v i d i t y a magazine devoted to E s o t e r i c B u d d h i s m . S h e d i d n o t succeed, I a m s u r e , i n t e a c h i n g h e r c h a r g e s t o believe i n r e i n c a r n a t i o n or t h e j o y s of N i r v a n a , b u t one, a t l e a s t , of h e r f o r m e r p u p i l s , w h e n e v e r t h e c o m p l e x i t i e s of a r i t h m e t i c confound h i m , f i n d s h i m s e l f s i n g i n g , a s he d i d i n h i s e a r l i e s t school d a y s , " F i v e t i m e s f i v e a r e t w e n t y - f i v e , " a n d so f o r t h , to t h e t u n e of Yankee Doodle. ^ it T h e G o r h a m Mountaineer m a d e i t s i n i t i a l a p p e a r a n c e on A p r i l 6, 1877. I t s e d i t o r a n d p r o p r i e t o r w a s V i r g i l V . T w i t c h e l l , a cultured and intellectual g e n t l e m a n w h o , l i k e t h e seers a n d sages of t h e old s t o r y b o o k s , trimmed his jet-black beard i n t o a l o n g goatee a n d c o v e r e d his sparse locks w i t h a b l a c k silk skullcap. Through M r . Twitchell's circ u l a t i n g l i b r a r y , w h i c h w a s est a b l i s h e d i n 1885 w i t h n i n e hundred volumes, the townspeople h a d access n o t o n l y to n u m e r o u s s t a n d a r d e d i t i o n s b u t t o m a n y of t h e b e s t sellers of t h e p e r i o d , a m o n g w h i c h , I remember, were the novels of E . P . R o w e , A u g u s t a E v a n s Wilson, and M a r y J a n e Holmes. A NEW HAMPSHIRE FAVORITE The want which M r . Twitche l l t h u s e n d e a v o r e d to s u p p l y led e v e n t u a l l y t o t h e f o u n d i n g of t h e G o r h a m P u b l i c L i b r a r y , and i t w a s i n the newspaper quarters on E x c h a n g e Street w h e r e t h e old c i r c u l a t i n g l i b r a r y h a d existed t h a t the public library was originally housed. M r . Twitchell's journalistic creed i s set f o r t h i n h i s f i r s t editorial as follows: Generations " T h e p r o p e r a i m of j o u r n a l i s m is to stimulate m a t e r i a l i n t e r e s t s , diffuse i n t e l l i g e n c e A STRAIGHT and advance morality. ?\lew England R U M " W i t h this end i n v i e w our 90 PROOF paper has been founded. I t w i l l A. & G. J. CALDWELL, INC., Newburyport, Mass. be o u r o b j e c t t o m a k e t h e for S i x 50 Mountaineer a n e x p o n e n t of t h e w a n t s a n d a n a d v o c a t e of t h e w e l f a r e of t h e A n d r o s c o g g i n v a l l e y . W e s h a l l e a r n e s t l y s t r i v e t o m a k e i t s w e e k l y v i s i t s w e l c o m e i n t h e h o m e s of o u r s u b s c r i b e r s . W e s h a l l a v o i d s e c t a r i a n i s m , b u t i n c u l c a t e t h e p r i n c i p l e s of t h e Golden R u l e . " W e s h a l l n o t a d v o c a t e t h e c l a i m s of a n y p o l i t i c a l p a r t y or c l a n , b u t g i v e t o a l l w h o h o n e s t l y differ t h e c r e d i t of e q u a l sincerity and- a c o m m o n p a t r i o t i s m . " U p o n s u c h a p l a t f o r m a n d b y close a t t e n t i o n t o t h e l o c a l c l a i m s of t h e s e c t i o n , a n d a zealous c h a m p i o n s h i p i f i t s r i g h t s , w e hope t o m e r i t a generous s u p p o r t . " B u t a l t h o u g h M r . T w i t c h e l l eschewed p o l i t i c s a s p r a c t i c e d b y t h e t w o l e a d i n g p o l i t i c a l p a r t i e s , he d i d n o t h e s i t a t e t o a s s a i l a n y m o v e m e n t w h i c h seemed t o h i m t o m e n a c e t h e s e c u r i t y of t h e b o d y poHtics. A n d some of t h e p r o b l e m s discussed i n h i s e d i t o r i a l c o l u m n s a r e v i t a l issues t o d a y . W i t n e s s t h e f o l l o w i n g e d i t o r i a l c o m m e n t of A u g u s t 3, 1887, w h i c h w a s p r o m p t e d b y t h e t e r m i n a t i o n of t h e g r e a t r a i l r o a d s t r i k e s of t h a t y e a r : " C o m m u n i s m m u s t not gain a foothold i n this country. I t is i n d i r e c t o p p o s i t i o n t o our m a t e r i a l i n t e r e s t s a n d t h e s p i r i t of o u r i n s t i t u t i o n s . I f w e w o u l d h a v e a n a t i o n of w h i c h w e c a n b o a s t w e m u s t see to i t t h a t no c o m m u n i s t i c t h e o r i e s a r e f o s t e r e d , b u t a t once a n d f o r e v e r e x t e r m i n a t e d . " T h e Mountaineer w a s n o t u n m i n d f u l of t h e a d v a n c e m e n t of science a n d i n v e n t i o n . " O u r readers a r e h a r d l y a w a r e , " M r . T w i t c h e l l p r o c l a i m s i n t h e issue of J a n u a r y 9, 1880, " t h a t t h e r e is a T e l e p h o n e C e n t r a l Office S y s t e m i n N e w Y o r k C i t y , w h e r e m o r e t h a n 500 t e l e p h o n e w i r e s enter f r o m different p a r t s of t h e c i t y a n d adjacent cities. A m a n i n B r o o k l y n wishing to speak w i t h a m a n i n Y o n k e r s h a s o n l y to s p e a k i n h i s o w n t e l e p h o n e to t h e C e n t r a l Office a s k i n g to be c o n n e c t e d w i t h t h e Y o n k e r s m a n , w h i c h i s done a t once, w h e n t h e y converse w i t h e a c h o t h e r a s l o n g a s t h e y please, a f t e r w h i c h b y a p e c u K a r s i g n a l t h e c o n versations cease." " B e r h n F a l l s h a s 10 e l e c t r i c h g h t s , " s u b s c r i b e r s a r e t o l d i n t h e issue of O c t o b e r 2 7 , 1882, " e q u a l i n p o w e r t o s i x t h o u s a n d candles. So f a r as light is concerned i t is quite as convenient w o r k i n g i n the mills b y night as b y day. T h e proprietors estim a t e t h e expense a s m u c h c h e a p e r t h a n gas or kerosene. W h a t next?" N o r d i d t h i s l i v e l y Httle w e e k l y f a i l t o k e e p i t s r e a d e r s i n f o r m e d of c h a n g i n g f a d s a n d f a s h i o n s . How Ladies Go to Bed i s t h e headHne ( M a r c h 2 5 , 1881) of a n i n t i m a t e d e s c r i p t i o n of w o m e n ' s n i g h t a p p a r e l w r i t t e n b y one C l a r a B e l l e a n d b o r r o w e d b y t h e Mountaineer f r o m t h e c o l u m n s of t h e Cincinnati Enquirer. " C o q u e t r y i n night clothes," the vivacious C l a r a asserts, " i s a s m u c h i n d u l g e d i n a s e v e r . T h e c o y m a i d e n i s often a s c a r e f u l a s a b r i d e i n a r r a y i n g herself for sleep. " T h e d a y of t h e n i g h t - c a p i s c o m p l e t e l y gone. F e w old w o m e n a n d no g i r l s n o w m a k e t h e m s e l v e s f r i g h t f u l b y c o v e r i n g t h e i r h e a d s w i t h c a p s . A n e w p r a c t i c e a m o n g g i r l s i s t o sleep w i t h t h e i r h a i r flowing free, a n d t h e s i g h t of i t s p r e a d i n g o u t o v e r a w h i t e piUow is c e r t a i n l y v e r y winsome; b u t there are tangles i n t h e m o r n i n g t o p a y for i t , a n d a m o r e sensible p l a n i s t o use a n e t . " P i n k a n d blue ribbons i n k n o t s a t the shoulders, b a b y f a s h i o n , i s one of t h e n e w k i n k s ; a n d t h e e x t r e m e of a b s u r d i t y i s r e a c h e d w h e n a n i g h t g o w n i s d i s c a r d e d altogether, a n d t h e a r m s , legs a n d b o s o m a r e l e f t b a r e a l l n i g h t b y a m e r e a p o l o g y for a c h e m i s e . T h i s nonsense, h o w e v e r , i s n o t m u c h i n d u l g e d i n b y respectable w o m e n . " A n o v e l n i g h t r o b e s h o w n i n t h e stores i s a m o d i f i c a t i o n of t h e m u c h - r i d i c u l e d c h e m i l o o n . I t h a s b o t h sleeves a n d t r o u s e r s a t t a c h e d to i t s b o d y . T h e w e a r e r gets i n t o a s l i t u p a n d d o w n t h e f r o n t , a n d t h e n b u t t o n s herself i n . T h e c u t i s j a u n t y , t h e t r i m m i n g s e l a b o r a t e , a n d t h e i d e a seems to s u c c e s s f u l l y c o m b i n e t a s t e a n d u t i l i t y . I t i s c u t to fit t h e figure, a n d i f t h e figure i s r e a s o n a b l y good, t h e effect o u g h t t o be q u i t e e n t r a n c i n g . " T h e n C l a r a B e l l e , unabashed, concludes her bedroom r e v e l a t i o n s w i t h t h i s d i s c l o s u r e : " A n o t i n c o n s i d e r a b l e n u m b e r of �w e a l t h y N e w Y o r k f a m i l i e s seize e a g e r l y u p o n foreign c u s t o m s , and t h e y h a v e n o w t a k e n u p t h e o n e - i n - a - b e d i d e a . " T h e p r a c t i c e of p r o f e s s i o n a l m a n i c u r i n g seems to h a v e s t r u c k M r . T w i t c h e l l a s a b i t u n u s u a l , f o r i n t h e Mountaineer of F e b r u a r y 16, 1 8 8 3 , h e d e c l a r e s : " W e w e r e t o l d t o d a y t h a t t h e r e i s a woman i n Cambridgeport, M a s s . , who includes among her s e r v a n t s a ' P r o f e s s o r of D i g i t s ' a n d p a y s h i m $2.50 a w e e k t o clean a n d t r i m h e r finger n a i l s . " S h o r t i t e m s of l o c a l i n t e r e s t w e r e a s s e m b l e d i n t h e Mountaineer u n d e r t h e c a p t i o n , " M r s . G o r h a m ' s B a n d b o x . " T h r o u g h these i t e m s t h e d a i l y e v e n t s of t h e t o w n , w h e t h e r h u m d r u m or e x c i t i n g , a r e disclosed. " T h e s q u i r r e l h u n t b y t h e y o u n g m e n of t h i s v i l l a g e , l a s t S a t u r d a y , r e s u l t e d i n a c o u n t of a b o u t 2 7 0 0 for t h e s u c c e s s f u l side, w i t h a b o u t 100 less for t h e o t h e r . T h e h u n t w o u n d u p w i t h an O y s t e r S u p p e r a n d a fine c o l l a t i o n of o t h e r edibles a t t h e Gorham House, i n the evening." T h i s i t e m a p p e a r s i n t h e i s s u e of O c t o b e r 2 4 , 1879. T h e figures of course d i d n o t r e p r e s e n t s q u i r r e l s b u t p o i n t s , a definite n u m b e r b e i n g a w a r d e d t h e h u n t e r f o r t h e k i n d of g a m e s h o t . S e n s i b l e of t h e f a c t t h a t r a i l r o a d n e w s w a s a l w a y s of i n t e r e s t to h e r t o w n s f o l k , M r s . G o r h a m on A u g u s t 3 0 , 1880, c o n t r i b u t e d this p a r a g r a p h t o t h e c o n t e n t s of h e r b a n d b o x : " A n e x t r a t r a i n passed G o r h a m T u e s d a y about 7 P.M., containing about 850 excursionists. T h e y came from M o n t r e a l a n d were e n r o u t e f o r P o r t l a n d a n d t h e I s l a n d s . I t t o o k f o u r t e e n cars t o a c c o m m o d a t e t h e m . C u s h i n g ' s I s l a n d h a s b e c o m e t h e h a n d s o m e p a r t of M o n t r e a l a n d t h e people l i k e t o c o m e d o w n a n d see t h e i r s u m m e r s u b u r b . " I t w a s c u s t o m a r y for G o r h a m ' s r a i l r o a d e m p l o y e e s t o g i v e each n e w l y m a r r i e d couple a r o u s i n g send-off, a n d t h i s w a s a c c o m p l i s h e d b y p l a c i n g s i g n a l t o r p e d o e s on t h e t r a c k w h e n t h e bride a n d g r o o m d e p a r t e d on t h e i r h o n e y m o o n . W i t h k n o w l e d g e of t h i s c u s t o m , one c a n r e a d u n d e r s t a n d i n g l y a n a c c o u n t of a local w e d d i n g ( O c t o b e r 1 , 1886) w h i c h c o n c l u d e s w i t h t h e s t a t e m e n t t h a t " a s t h e t r a i n m o v e d o u t of t h e s t a t i o n t h e t o r p e d o e s which were placed on the rails exploded." * Ne\n H a m p s h i r e P R N e w O G R Profile (Continued T * Sunrise Serenade with T o m page 28) " Y e s , b u t n o t o u t of t o w n , " a d d s g r e g a r i o u s M a r c i a . 1952 A.M. DAILY * Your Shell Reporter 12:15 a n d s a i d i t c o u l d n ' t be d o n e . M o d e l i n g i n c l o t h a n d c o t t o n i s not u n l i k e m o d e l i n g i n c l a y ; a n d finally, u s i n g c l a y to h e l p w o r k out h e r p a t t e r n s , she got t h e m r i g h t . A n d r i g h t t h e y a r e , e n o u g h so t h a t M c C u t c h e o n ' s i n N e w Y o r k r a n a l a r g e c o l o r a d of C y i n H o u s e a n d G a r d e n . T h e d o l l s are e x h i b i t e d i n s h o w r o o m s i n B o s t o n a n d N e w Y o r k ; A r t s and C r a f t s h a s t h e m i n C o n c o r d . T h e Y o u n g s hope to m a k e enough t o p u t t h e m i n a l l t h e N e w H a m p s h i r e A r t s a n d C r a f t s shops s o o n . A f t e r t h e f a i r i n G i l f o r d l a s t s u m m e r , a w e s t e r n gift s h o p s e n t a n e a t o r d e r for t h e d o l l s . B o t h girls help w i t h the w o r k , c u t t i n g stencils, stuffing, a n d doing a l l t h e o t h e r t a s k s i n t h i s r e a l M o t h e r a n d D a u g h t e r s B u s i n e s s . W h e n t h e y get r e a l b u s y , a s b e f o r e C h r i s t m a s , t h e y call o n a c o r p s of o u t s i d e w o m e n t o do c e r t a i n p a r t s of i t . G a i l , whose hobby is w o r k i n g i n " R e d Schoolhouse," helps to w o r k o u t n e w i d e a s . A n e x c i t i n g n e w t o y i s a l m o s t r e a d y f o r the m a r k e t n o w , a n d t h e r e i s s t i l l a n o t h e r b e i n g w o r k e d o u t . " O p e r a t i o n X , " t h e y c a l l i t , a n d t h a t , too, i s m o s t h u s h - h u s h until i t is complete. C r a w f o r d Y o u n g A s s o c i a t e s h o p e t h a t s o m e d a y t h e y ' l l find a n o l d b a r n or a n u n u s e d s c h o o l h o u s e t h a t t h e y c a n b u y , i n order t o h a v e a l a r g e r p l a c e f o r m a n u f a c t u r i n g , a s t h e i r s m a l l a p a r t m e n t gets p r e t t y c r o w d e d w i t h i t a l l . " A n d a s h o w r o o m ! " say the girls. ^prii Power -!> Dolls from S P E O P L E 6:00-8:30 <> M H a m p s h i r e (TO BE c o n t i n u e d ) • A P.M. DAILY * Martin's Sportsfolio 6:30 F I R S T ON P.M. YOUR DAILY DIAL AT 6 1 0 M A N C H E S T E R * 51 �• • new Hampshire G E N E R A L FISHING S E A S O N S A N D LIMITS B R O O K , R A I N B O W , B R O W N T R O U T M a y 1 to Aug. 3 1 , and with artificial flies only during September i n lakes and ponds and a few designated streams. Not more than ten (three of which may be albino) or five pounds, six inches i n length. L A K E T R O U T J a n . 1 to Aug. 31 and fly fishing i n September. Fifteen inches i n length, two fish per day whether lake trout or salmon. S A L M O N A p r i l 1 to Aug. 31 and fly fishing in September. Fifteen inches in length, two fish per day whether lake trout or salmon. a n d I N T E G R I T Y . . . are human S E C U R I T Y establishments T k e y are also the traditional bases o n w h i c h our early leaders built the institutions that have contributed to the growth of our country — a nation of free people w i t h a n intense love for independence. Individual security . . . adherence to traditionally h i g h standards i n ideals . . . a n d united effort to promote A m e r i c a ' s strength . , . are the basic means by w h i c h that independence shall be preserved a n d advanced. T h i s bank intends to always be a leader toward the attainment of this goal. LAKEPORT,|||tlS|ll||||ll|||||lll N E W H A M P S H I R E S U N A P E E or G O L D E N ( A u r e o l u s ) T R O U T A p r i l 1 to Aug. 31 and w i t h artificial flies only during September. Four per day 12 inches i n length. B A S S J u l y 1 to Oct. 3 1 . F i v e fish or seven pounds per day, nine inches i n length. P I K E - P E R C H ten inches i n length, W H I T E P E R C H (no limit) and H O R N E D P O U T (25 per day except 40 in Coos County) — M a y 28 to Oct. 3 1 . W H I T E F I S H (shad) J a n . 1 to Aug. 3 1 , six per day. P I C K E R E L M a y 28 to J a n . 3 1 , ten fish or ten pounds per day. Y E L L O W P E R C H and C U S K — open season where fishing is permitted. X o limit. LICENSE FEES N O N - R E S I D E N T : Season fishing $6.25. Three-day fishing 12.75. Season hunting $20.25. Minor's hunting 120.25. Bow and arrow hunting, season hunting license plus $3.00, or $10.00 for ten-day pre-season only without season license. RESIDENT: Combination hunting and fishing $4.00. Fishing only S2.50. Hunting only $2.50. Bow and arrow hunting, regular hunting license, plus $2.00. LISTS O F FISHING W A T E R S SALMON LAKES D a n Hole Pond, Ossipee F i r s t C o n n e c t i c u t L a k e , Pittsburg Merrymeeting L a k e , New Durham Newfound L a k e , Bristol N u b a n u s i t L a k e , Nelson, Hancock Pleasant L a k e , New London Second C o n n e c t i c u t L a k e , Pittsburg S q u a m L a k e , Holderness Sunapee L a k e , Sunapee Winnipesaukee L a k e LAKE TROUT LAKES B i g Greenough Pond, Wentworth's Location F i r s t C o n n e c t i c u t , Pittsburg Newfound L a k e , Bristol Second C o n n e c t i c u t L a k e , Pittsburg V A N I T Y F A I R Facial Tissue-j V A N I T Y F A I R 'bathroom Tissue^ G r o v e t o n , New Hampshire 52 S q u a m L a k e , Holderness T a r l e t o n L a k e , Piermont Winnipesaukee L a k e W i n n i s q u a m L a k e , Laconia BROOK TROUT PONDS B a c k L a k e , Pittsburg Beaver L a k e , North Woodstock Big Brook Bog, Pittsburg Caldwell Pond, Alstead C a r r Pond, Clarksville C a t a m o u n t Pond, Allenstown G h a p i n Pond, Newport C h a p m a n Pond, Sullivan Clarksville P o n d , Clarksville Cole Pond, Enfield Conner Pond, Ossipee Devils Washbowl, Odell D i a m o n d Ponds, Stewartstown D u b l i n L a k e , Dublin Dudley P o n d , Deering E c h o L a k e , Franconia F i s h Pond, Columbia F r e n c h Pond, Henniker Greenough Ponds, Wentworth Location H a l l Ponds, Sandwich Harris Pond, Pittsburg Hogback Pond, Greenfield Hothole Pond, Loudon H u t c h i n s MUl Pond, Effingham Ledge Pond, Conway L i m e Pond, Columbia L i t t l e Pond, Sandwich Lonesome L a k e , Lincoln L o n g Pond, Benton L o n g Pond, Errol L o n g Pond, Croydon L u c a s Pond, Northwood M a r c h Pond, Hill Meader Pond, Warren Middle P o n d , Pittsburg Millsfleld Ponds, MUlsfield Mirror L a k e , Whitefield Moody Pond, Weare Moose Pond, Pittsburg Morey Pond, Andover M o u n t a i n Pond, Chatham M o u n t W i l l i a m Pond, Weare M u n n P o n d , Errol Nash Bog, Odell Newell Pond, Alstead PhUlips Pond, Odell Pleasant L a k e , New London Profile L a k e , Franconia R a n d s P o n d , Goshen R o u n d Pond, Pittsburg R u s s e l l Pond, Woodstock S a l t m a r s h Pond, Gilford Scotts Bog, Pittsburg Session's Corner Pond, Dummer Shawtown Pond, Freedom S i m m o n s Pond, Warner Sky Pond, New Hampton S m i t h Pond, Washington Spectacle Pond, Groton Stone Pond, Marlboro Stonehouse Pond, Barrington Stratford Bog, Stratford Success Pond, Success T r i o P o n d , Odell Upper Moose F a l l s , Pittsburg Whites Pond, Ossipee W h i t e L a k e , Tamworth Whittemore L a k e , Bennington YJew J^ampiliire Profil ei �ishing information BROOK TROUT STREAMS Ammonoosuc River, Bethlehem, (Carroll Androscoggin River, E i l o l Baker River, Warren, Wentworth Beebe River, Sandwich, Campton Chickwolnepy S t r e a m , Cambridge Clear S t r e a m , Errol Cocheco River, Rochester, Farmington Cold River, Acworth Dead D i a m o n d River, Dartmouth CoUeKe Cirant Ellis River, Jackson Gale River, Franconia Indian River, Canaan Indian S t r e a m , Pittsburg Israel River, Lancaster K i m p t o n Brook, Wilmot Mad River, Waterville, Thornton Mohawk River, Colebrook MoUidgewock S t r e a m , Cambridge Nash S t r e a m , Stratford, Odell Peabody River, Gorham Perry S t r e a m , Pittsburg Phillips Brook, Odell Pine River, Ossipee Saco River, .lackson S i m m s S t r e a m , Columbia S m i t h River, Hill, Danbury, Alexandria, Grafton Stoney Brook, Greenfield Sugar River, South B r a n c h , Newport Swift River, Albany Swift River, Tamworth Swift D i a m o n d River, Dartmouth College Grant Upper A m m o n o o s u c River, Kilkenny Warner River, Warner, Bradford Wild River, Bean's Purchase Wild A m m o n o o s u c R i v e r , Bath, Landaff, Easton S o m e t h i n g to be proud ot. RAINBOW TROUT PONDS Abbot Forest, Stoddard Back L a k e , Pittsburg Back L a k e , Stewartstown Center Pond, Nelson Club Pond, New Durham Cobbetts Pond, Windham Crystal L a k e , Eaton Fish Pond, Columbia Hopkins Adder Pond, Andover Hothole Pond, Loudon H u n k i n s Pond, Sanbornton L a k e F r a n c i s , Pittsburg L o o n L a k e , Freedom L u c a s Pond, Northwood Meader Pond, Warren Merrymeeting L a k e , New Durham M o u n t W i l l i a m Pond, Weare Orange Pond, Orange P e r c h Pond, Lisbon R a n d s Pond, Goshen Spectacle Pond, Groton, Hebron Whittemore L a k e , Bennington RAINBOW TROUT STREAMS Ammonoosuc R i v e r , Lisbon, Littleton Androscoggin R i v e r , Errol Baker R i v e r , Warren, Wentworth Connecticut R i v e r , Pittsburg, Colebrook, Columbia, Stratford Isinglass R i v e r , Strafford M a s c o m a River, Lebanon (below Maseoma Lake) S m i t h River, Hill, Bristol Souhegan River, Wilton S o u t h B r a n c h Piscataquog R i v e r , New Boston S t i n s o n Brook, Rumney Be ) O R N in a small New Hampshire cabin, Daniel Webster, by his own efforts achieved fame as a skillful statesman, a fiery-tongued orator, a great lawyer, and a recognized leader of men. His name is one unique in the heritage of New Hampshire, just as the name Blue Cross-Blue Shield stands for the non-profit health services that have grown from small beginnings to become one of the greatest public trusts in the Granite State. Created to fulfill a need of the people. Blue Cross-Blue Shield has become an accepted part of their lives. B L U E B L U E C R O S S S H I E L D B R O W N TROUT PONDS Big I s l a n d Pond, Derry, Atkinson, Hampstead Christine L a k e , Stark Hothole Pond, Loudon Pleasant Pond, Deerfield R o u n d Pond, Errol N E W HAMPSHIRE-VERMONT HOSPITALIZATION AND PHYSICIANS SERVICES B R O W N TROUT STREAMS A m m o n o o s u c R i v e r , Littleton, Bethlehem Ashuelot River, Mariow, Gilsum Cocheco R i v e r , Farmington Connecticut R i v e r , Pittsburg Exeter R i v e r , Exeter Isinglass R i v e r , Strafford M a s c o m a River, Lebanon Suncook River, Pittsfield „ I T , -T J Soucook River, Loudon Souhegan R i v e r , Milford Sugar River, North B r a n c h , Croydon, Grantham BASS WATERS Armington L a k e , Piermont Ashuelot Pond, Washington Ayers Pond, Barrington Baker Ponds, Upper a n d Lower, Orford Beaver L a k e , Derry Blackwater R i v e r , Lower Blaisdell L a k e , Sutton Bow L a k e , Strafford Bradley L a k e , Andover < C h e s h a m Pond, Harrisville Cole Pond (Crescent Lake), Acworth Connecticut River, Lower Part Contoocook L a k e , Jaffrey, Rindge Contoocook R i v e r , Contoocook Conway L a k e , Conway Cooks P o n d , Brookfield Country P o n d , Kingston, Newton Crescent L a k e , Wolfeboro Crystal L a k e , Enfield Crystal L a k e , Gilmanton Duncan L a k e , Ossipee Frost Pond, Dublin, Jaffrey Gilmore Pond, Jaffrey Gould P o n d , Hillsborough Grafton Pond, Grafton Great E a s t L a k e , Wakefield Gregg L a k e , Antrim G u i n e a P o n d , Gilmanton Halfmoon L a k e , Alton, Barnstead Halfmoon Pond, Hancock Harvey L a k e , Northwood Haunted L a k e , Francestown Highland L a k e , Andover Highland L a k e , Stoddard Hubbard Pond, Rindge H u n t s Pond, Hancock Island Pond, Atkinson, Derry, Hampstead Island P o n d , Washington Jenness P o n d , Northwood, Pittsfield K a n a s a t k a L a k e , Moultonborough Kezar L a k e , Sutton Knowles P o n d , Northfield Kolelemook L a k e , Springfield ^prii 1952 K u s u m p e Pond, Sandwich , L o n g Pond, Lempster Lovell L a k e , Wakefield Massasecum L a k e , Bradford M e n d e u m s Pond, Barrington M e r r i m a c k River Mirror L a k e , Tuttonboro, Wolfeboro N o r t h River Pond, Northwood, Nottingham, Barrington Northwood L a k e , Northwood Norway Pond, Hancock Opechee L a k e , Laconia Ossipee L a k e , Ossipee Otter L a k e , Greenfield P a w t u c k a w a y L a k e , Nottingham P e r k i n s Pond, Sunapee Phillips P o n d , Sandown Places Pond (Sunset Lake), Alton, Gilmanton Pleasant L a k e , New London Pleasant P o n d , Danbury Pleasant Pond, Francestown Post Pond, Lyme Province L a k e , EfSngsham R u s t Pond, Wolfeboro Silver L a k e , Belmont, Northfield, Tilton Spofford L a k e , Chesterfield S q u a m L a k e , Holderness Sunapee L a k e , Sunapee, Newbury, New London Suncook L a k e s , Barnstead T a r l e t o n L a k e , Piermont T h o r n d i k e Pond, Dublin, Jaffrey W a u k e w a n L a k e , Meredith Webster L a k e , Franklin W e n t w o r t h L a k e , Wolfeboro W h i t t o n Pond, Albany, Madison Wickwas Pond, Meredith Willard Pond, Antrim Willey Ponds, Strafford Winnipesaukee L a k e Winnipocket L a k e , Webster W i n n i s q u a m L a k e , Laconia W i n o n a L a k e , Ashland No I P ' S , A M D ' S , or Burs T O U R A I N E Here is Touraine Paint's Unreserved Guarantee: W e unreservedly authorize any dealer to refund the full purchase price for the empty can if this product fails to give P A I N T S Highest Quality, Prices, Unreserved Back satisfaction when used as directed Guarantee Moderate Moneyof Satisfaction There are no strings attached — YOU are the judge So why gamble? Remember, there are more than thirty years' experience, the factory in laboratory most New modern paint England, rigid supervision. AND an UNRESERVED money-back guarantee of satisfaction behind each can of Touraine Paint. m i s y o u r 53 �T w i c e Daily E x c e p t Sunday {Continued from page 23) w h e r e t h e r e i s a l s o a r a i l w a y p o s t office. I n a d d i t i o n t o m a i l a n d passengers, e x p r e s s i s also h a n d l e d i n t h e c o m b i n e . I f a m o t o r i s t s h o u l d h a p p e n t o be a t one of t h e r o a d ' s h i g h w a y c r o s s i n g s w h e n t h e t r a i n passes h e m i g h t see s o m e t h i n g l i k e t h i s : a t t h e h e a d e n d w o u l d be t h e n e w diesel. N u m b e r 3, followed b y t w o or t h r e e b o x c a r s a n d p e r h a p s a h o p p e r c a r loaded w i t h c o a l , w i t h t h e c o m b i n e b r i n g i n g u p t h e r e a r . O n occasion, t r a i n s a r e a s l o n g a s 10 or 12 c a r s , a n d i n t h e b o x c a r s t h e r e m i g h t be grain for the F a r m e r s ' E x c h a n g e i n E p s o m , n e w automobiles for s o m e dealer a l o n g t h e l i n e , or l u m b e r for t h e E m e r s o n M f g . C o . i n S u n c o o k . O n e of t h e c a r s m i g h t e v e n be a n e m p t y , o r dered b y a s h i p p e r t o s e n d h i s w a r e s t o m a r k e t . P r i n c i p a l p r o d ucts shipped out b y the road include lumber, pulp wood, wooden b o x e s , a n d f u r n i t u r e , w h i l e c o a l , o i l a n d r a w w o o l a r e also hauled i n limited quantities. O ^ c ufr^oH. a t i m e . . . as a matter of fact, it w a s w a y b a c k in B i b l i c a l times, poultry raisers discovered that by moving their flocks to the Northward, the vigor of their breeding stock would automatically be renewed. With this thought i n mind, the N I C H O L S POULTRY FARM was estabhshed thirty- seven years ago i n Kingston, New H a m p shire. I n those thirty-seven years it h a s been proven over a n d over a g a i n that New England winters not only stimulate men to more efficient work, but they also provide a test for chickens whereby only the most rugged c a n survive. Furthermore, the invigorating tang of the n e a r b y North Atlantic makes for a c l e a n restful climate . . . a condition very favorable to the N I C H O L S background for breeding. P O U L T R Y F A R M INCORPORATED K i n g s t o n N e w 54 H a m p s h i r e M a n y of t h e q u e s t i o n s w e h a d a b o u t t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y h a d n o w been a n s w e r e d ; h o w i t operates, w h a t i t c a r r i e s , w h o t h e people a r e w h o operate i t , w h y i t w a s b u i l t , a n d s o m e t h i n g of i t s h i s t o r y . B u t s u r e l y a r a i l r o a d of i t s size, or s m a l l n e s s , h a s p r o b l e m s , a n d w e s t i l l w a n t e d to k n o w h o w t h i n g s l o o k e d financially. B a c k i n 1943 w h e n E d b e c a m e " t h e B o s s , " t h e r o a d w a s s a d d l e d w i t h a $50,000 d e b t , a n d h a n d i c a p p e d b y a c e r t a i n degree of a p a t h y o n t h e p a r t of t h e p u b l i c , p l u s a r o a d b e d t h a t w a s i n a s a d s t a t e of neglect. D e r a i l m e n t s w e r e e v e r y d a y o c c u r r e n c e s a n d t h e f u t u r e , a t best, w a s d i m i f n o t c o m p l e t e l y b l a c k e d o u t . B y t h e sale of l a n d a n d b o r r o w i n g s f r o m b a n k s t h e $50,000 d e b t w a s p r e t t y m u c h t a k e n c a r e of, for t h e t i m e b e i n g , a t l e a s t . T h e n i n 1945 p e r m i s s i o n w a s g r a n t e d b y t h e t h e n P u b l i c S e r v i c e C o m m i s s i o n t o a b a n d o n s e r v i c e o n t h e 5 m i l e s of l i n e b e t w e e n Pittsfield and Center B a r n s t e a d . T h e rails on this stretch were t a k e n u p a n d sold f o r $17,000 w h i c h w e n t a l o n g w a y t o w a r d s g e t t i n g t h e r o a d o n i t s feet. O n e of t h e first j o b s t o be done w a s t o get s o m e of t h e w o r s t t i e s r e p l a c e d a n d t o s t r a i g h t e n o u t t h e wobbly rails. T h i s w o r k w e n t on slowly, y e t steadily, as earnings permitted, a n d things looked slightly better. B u t i n O c t o b e r , 1 9 4 9 , t h e roof s e e m i n g l y f e l l i n . T h e B & M d e c l a r e d t h e b r i d g e o v e r t h e S u n c o o k R i v e r i n S u n c o o k t o be unsafe for i t s c a r s to cross a n d for t h a t reason slapped a n e m b a r g o o n d e l i v e r y of a l l c a r s t o t h e v a l l e y r o a d . ( I t w i l l be well to point out here t h a t the B & M owned the t r a c k s into S u n c o o k f r o m C o n c o r d a n d o w n e d t h e b r i d g e i n q u e s t i o n , too.) However, the Suncook V a l l e y , b y a previous agreement, h a d leased the t r a c k f r o m the B & M a n d w a s responsible for the m a i n t e n a n c e of t h e t r a c k a n d b r i d g e s . N o w , w i t h n o c a r s c o m i n g i n , t h e w h e e l s w o u l d s t o p t u r n i n g u n l e s s s o m e t h i n g c o u l d be done t o r e p a i r t h e b r i d g e a n d l i f t t h e e m b a r g o . M o s t of t h e r e s i d e n t s of t h e a r e a r e c a l l h o w t h e t o w n s of S u n cook a n d Pittsfield came to the rescue i n answer to E d S t a p l e t o n ' s p l e a f o r h e l p ; a n d i n t h r e e d a y s $12,000 w a s r a i s e d for t h e bridge repairs. W i t h bridge crews borrowed f r o m the B & M , the w o r k w a s rushed to completion a n d the embargo w a s lifted in late November. Simultaneously w i t h the embargo, M a n a g e r Stapleton entered i n t o n e g o t i a t i o n s f o r t h e p u r c h a s e of t h e " l o o p " a s f a r a s B o w J u n c t i o n . T h i s w a s done because, a s h e e x p l a i n e d , " I h a d a n i d e a t h a t t h e B o s t o n & M a i n e w o u l d p e t i t i o n for a b a n d o n m e n t of t h e ' l o o p ' a n d i f p e r m i s s i o n w e r e g r a n t e d , t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y w o u l d be l e f t w i t h o u t a r a i l o u t l e t a n d t h e r e f o r e w o u l d be o u t of b u s i n e s s . " B u t before a d e a l l i k e t h i s c a n be c o n s u m m a t e d , t h e w h e e l s of t h e I n t e r s t a t e C o m m e r c e C o m m i s s i o n m u s t go i n t o m o t i o n a n d i t w a s 13 m o n t h s before a d e c i s i o n w a s g r o u n d o u t i n f a v o r of t h e t r a n s a c t i o n . S o i t w a s , i n D e c e m b e r , 1950, t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y a d d e d 5 m i l e s of l i n e t o i t s 18 m i l e s of o r i g i n a l t r a c k a g e . T o d a y t h e r o a d o w n s 2 3 m i l e s of l i n e w i t h t r a c k a g e r i g h t s o v e r a n a d d i t i o n a l 2 m i l e s , p l u s 9 m i l e s of s i d i n g s . �Heart of a T o w n D e s p i t e a l l t h e s e v i c i s s i t u d e s t h e S u n c o o k V a l l e y n o w finds itself i n p r o b a b l y t h e m o s t f a v o r a b l e p o s i t i o n i t h a s e n j o y e d since i t s b e g i n n i n g . W i t h a n a v e r a g e of 1 5 0 l o a d s p e r m o n t h , the r o a d i n 1950, f o r t h e first t i m e i n o v e r a d e c a d e , s h o w e d a modest p r o f i t of s o m e $6,500 o u t of t o t a l gross r e v e n u e s of a b o u t $83,000. 1 9 5 1 figures a r e n o t c o m p l e t e a t t h i s w r i t i n g , b u t G e n eral M a n a g e r S t a p l e t o n feels t h a t w h i l e r e v e n u e s m a y b e n e a r $100,000, t h e p r o f i t s w i l l b e off s o m e w h a t b e c a u s e of l a r g e e x penditures o n b r i d g e s a n d r o a d b e d i m p r o v e m e n t . T h e c u r r e n t year, h o w e v e r , s h o u l d see t h e c o m p l e t i o n of t h e t i e - r e p l a c i n g program w h i c h w i l l h a v e included p r a c t i c a l l y e v e r y t i e u n d e r the l i n e ' s 2 3 m i l e s of m a i n t r a c k . 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W e e n d t h i s a c c o u n t of t h e N e w t o n s t o r y w i t h a deep pride t h a t w e h a v e b e e n a s s o c i a t e d w i t h those w h o m a d e i t possible. I t h a p p e n e d here i n N e w H a m p s h i r e , a n d t r u l y g a v e our fellow c i t i z e n s of t h e e n t i r e c o u n t r y a glimpse a t " T h e H e a r t of a Town." • Gracious Living moves Downtown - ;/ ! P R I V A T E O I ' I I C E O I M R . I . F . S T K R S . H A R V E V , President, New Hampshire Fire PRIVATE OFFICE O FM R . G E O R O E W. SWALLOW, Secretary-Treasurer, New Insurance Company Hampshire Fire Insurance Company DEAS are the most i m p o r t a n t p a r t of our service — ideas for m a k i n g offices more efficient i n arrangement, more pleasing i n appearance, more comfortable a n d personal. . . . W e s t u d y y o u r personal a n d business needs, y o u r taste in decoration, a n d then we use our specialized e x p e r i - ence to develop ideas t h a t w i l l please y o u . 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MIAMI BEACH, FLA. c M c i a t h e WEIRS ^ M E R E D I T H GILFORD SANDWICH SANBORNTON GILMANTON BELMONT ^ ^ ^ - W I N N I S Q U A M \ m ^ c n y mt-ACONIA J* ^ HATIONALBANK federed Deposit Insui-ancc Corpordtion 577 M A I N S T R E E T B A N K 56 SAVINGS BANK S Q U A R E l-ACONIA,N. H. (Continued from page 11^) s u i t t h e c u s t o m e r s . T h u s t h e fishable p o t e n t i a l of t h e s t a t e h a d a l r e a d y been t r a n s f o r m e d b y a l m o s t 2 5 % i n t e r m s of p l a c e s w h e r e y o u c o u l d c a t c h t r o u t . A n d a l l t h i s h a d been done b y t h r e e - w a y co-operation between sportsmen's clubs, conservation officers, a n d d e p a r t m e n t biologists. 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H e w a s c h e c k i n g o v e r a set of t e s t t u b e s a n d r e c o r d s — r e c o r d s w h i c h r e p r e s e n t e d f i v e y e a r s ' h a r d w o r k on p o n d f e r t i l i z a t i o n s t u d i e s . B u c k supposed i t w a s r a n k s e n t i m e n t a l i t y on h i s p a r t , b u t these t e s t t u b e s a n d t h e b a t t e r i e s of a q u a r i a w i t h p o n d w a t e r i n v a r i o u s stages of " b l o o m " u p a g a i n s t t h e w i n d o w b e h i n d t h e m d i d r e p r e s e n t a p r o g r a m of p u r e r e s e a r c h w h i c h h a d p a i d d i v i d e n d s i n d o l l a r s - a n d - c e n t s f i s h i n g r e s u l t s . I n a d d i t i o n to p r o m i s i n g progress w i t h t h e p r o g r a m for r e a r i n g t r o u t i n n a t u r a l p o n d s , t h e y h a d p r o v i d e d a specific a n s w e r t o t h e D e p a r t m e n t ' s m o s t c r y i n g need — for a m e t h o d t o m a k e b e t t e r b a s s f i s h i n g i n s o u t h e r n N e w H a m p s h i r e . J u s t because h e ' d been s h o v e d u p t h e l a d d e r i n t o a n a d m i n i s t r a t i v e j o b , i t d i d n ' t m e a n he w a s g o i n g to lose t r a c k of doing w h a t t h e a v e r a g e s p o r t s m a n w a n t e d t o get done, d i d i t ? " M r . C o r s o n — F r o n t office, p l e a s e ! " S h r u g g i n g off h i s w h i t e c o a t . B u c k w e n t o u t f r o w n i n g to r e s p o n d t o t h e i n t e r phones. T h e n h i s face r e l a x e d i n a f r i e n d l y s m i l e a s he s a w w h o w a s w a i t i n g for h i m . " W h y , A l . M i g h t y good to see y o u . W h a t ' s o n y o u r m i n d ? " E v e n i n c o r d i a l c o m p a n y , A l J e n k i n s s p o k e s l o w l y ; he w a s messenger for a n i m p o r t a n t C h e s h i r e C o u n t y s p o r t s m e n ' s organization. " B u c k . Y o u remember t h a t job y o u did w i t h u s on fertilizing A d a m s P o n d for t r o u t ? W e l l , n o w t h e b o y s h a v e d r e a m e d u p a n e w p r o j e c t . T h e y ' v e got h o l d of a l i t t l e ice p o n d i n G i l s u m , a n d t h e y w a n t t o use i t to g r o w bass for s t o c k i n g . C a n y o u g i v e u s a hand?" " S u r e , A l . I d o n ' t see w h y n o t — p r o v i d e d t h e b a s s a r e t o go i n public ponds. T h a t ' s j u s t the w a y the D e p a r t m e n t prefers t o go a t i t , because w e ' v e a l r e a d y p r o v e d t h a t b u i l d i n g b a s s h a t c h e r i e s w o n ' t p a y off." " T h e n y o u can furnish the bass f r y ? " " T h a t ' s r i g h t . I f w e c a n get t h e m o u r s e l v e s . B u t first I ' l l h a v e to a s k o u r r e s e a r c h m e n to go a n d c h e c k on t h e w a t e r a n d y o u r l a y - o u t , a n d c l e a r w i t h y o u r c o n s e r v a t i o n officer. A n d s a y , do y o u k n o w t h a t t h e D e p a r t m e n t ' s g o i n g a l l o u t f o r bass n o w . W e ' v e e v e n got a s p e c i a l f e d e r a l - a i d p r o j e c t s t a r t e d t o w o r k on b r u s h s h e l t e r s a n d o t h e r w a y s of m a k i n g n a t u r a l p o n d s g r o w m o r e b a s s . Y o u r b o y s o u g h t to h a v e R o g e r W a r r e n d o w n t o t a l k a t one of y o u r m e e t i n g s . " " B u t before w e get t h e r e a r i n g pool s t a r t e d y o u h a v e t o fertilize i t , don't y o u ? " " R i g h t again. A n d t h a t takes some m i g h t y f a n c y calculations. Y o u see i t ' s p r e t t y m u c h l i k e i n t e n s i v e f a r m i n g . Y o u ' v e got to h a v e a l l t h e f e r t i l i z e r s t h e fish c a n s t a n d to p u t p l e n t y of food i n t h e w a t e r for ' e m , b u t too m u c h c o u l d w r e c k t h e w h o l e p r o j e c t . W e ' l l j u s t h a v e to see t h a t p a r t t h r o u g h w i t h y o u . " A t first b l u s h , t h i s m i g h t be t h e s t o r y of o u r s u m m e r — fifty t h o u s a n d t o u r i s t s w h o c o m e u p to find a v a c a t i o n spot, a n d ^eiv ^J4ampiliii'e Profiiei �spread t h e m s e l v e s a r o u n d w i t h o u t g e t t i n g u n d e r t h e s k i n of t h e state. B u t i t i s n ' t r e a l l y . B y some m y s t e r i o u s a l c h e m y , first-timers become repeaters. More c o m e b a c k t h a n d o n ' t . ' T h e y c o m e to l e a r n t h e s t r a n g e , forbidding, possessive, r o c k - b o u n d e n t i t y t h a t spells t h e s t a t e and i t s people. T h e y m a k e f r i e n d s . T h e y e x p l o r e t h e n a t u r a l d y n a m i c s w h i c h i n e v i t a b l y g o v e r n i t s offerings, despite t h e b e s t efforts of i t s p r o t a g o n i s t s . G r a d u a l l y t h e y l e a r n t h e f u n d a m e n t a l r h y t h m of t h e seasons which step n o r t h w a r d as the m o n t h s pass b y . A l l s u m m e r the fourteen t h o u s a n d l a k e s w o r k h a r d t o p r o d u c e a m i l l i o n p o u n d s of w a r m - w a t e r fish for t h e v i s i t o r s ' c r e e l . M e a n w h i l e t h e c o n noisseur d i s c o v e r s a r e a l m of m o u n t a i n t o r r e n t s — e a c h r e a r i n g a c r o p of b r o o k t r o u t i n s e t t i n g s of m a g n i f i c e n t s p l e n d o r w h i c h d i s t r a c t t h e m i n d f r o m m e r e fishing. S e e k i n g g r a n d e r q u a r r y , he e x p l o r e s t h e c o s m o p o l i t a n w a t e r s of s u c h g i a n t s t r e a m s a s t h e C o n n e c t i c u t a n d t h e A n d r o s c o g g i n w h i c h p r o d u c e s p o r t fishing for r a i n b o w t h a t c a n ' t be r i v a l e d in t h e E a s t . W e o u r s e l v e s c o u l d t e l l a t a l e of a single fish t h a t took u s d o w n t h r e e t e r r i f i c pools, t h r e e h o u r s , a n d a h a l f - a - m i l e of t u m u l t u o u s r i v e r too b i g for a single m a n t o c o n q u e r . O r of d r y - f l y fishing for s a l m o n o i d s w h i c h s m a s h e d a l l n o r m a l t a c k l e a n d c a m e t o t e r m s o n l y a t t h e b e h e s t of s p e c i a l e q u i p m e n t . B u t w e ' l l s p a r e y o u t h a t . Suffice i t t o s a y t h a t M a i n e g u i d e s a r e b u y i n g l i c e n s e s t o fish t h e i r p a r t i e s i n t h e s e w a t e r s ! 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B i t t e n b y f a l l f r o s t s , t r o u t e m e r g e f r o m t h e d o g - d a y s of A u g u s t t o r e s p o n d once m o r e t o a n i n s t i n c t w h i c h w i l l l e a d t h e m t o a t t a c k t h e w i s p i e s t d r y or t h e n o v i c e ' s s t r e a m e r w i t h e q u a l a b a n d o n . T h i s i s t h e t i m e of m u l t i p l e s t r i k e s on a single c a s t , of t e s t i n g t h e f a s t i d i o u s n e s s of t h e m o s t a s t u t e old m o n s t e r . Y o u n g m e n — o l d seasoned a n g l e r s — t a k e o u r a d v i c e ; go u p n o r t h i n S e p t e m b e r , a n d y o u ' l l find t h e g h o s t of I z a a k W a l t o n w a i t i n g there to meet y o u ! • Applied M a t h e m a t i c s BUILDING FOR TODAY TOMORROW! Planning and building today, to meet your future electrical needs, is the constant task of the electric company that serves you. ELECTRICITY-?o°l^'s°or.". ^ CONNECTICUT P A R T OF N E W RIVER ® / Y o u r Electric ServaiH POWER E N G I A N D COMPANY E L E C T R I C S Y S T E M There are Intefestimig opportu-nitles "My daughter," and his voice was stern, " You must set this matter right; What time did the Sophomore leave, Who sent in his card last night?" for income and appjneciatioii i n the s e c u r i t i e s of New H a m p s h i r e Ions. "His work was pressing, father dear, And his love for it was great; He took his leave and went away Before a quarter of eight." Then a twinkle came to her bright blue eye, And her dimple deeper grew. "'Tis surely no sin to tell Him that, For a quarter of eight is two." — Lehigh B u r r ESTABLISHED 1910 CHESTER W. J E N K S Investmait Bonkcfs •t. R O S S E X P R E S S DEPENDABLE D A I L Y SERVICE Manchester • Concord • Laconia • Plymouth • and intermediate points C O N C O R D , N. H . , 66 South Slate Street Tel. 2779 ^priil952 or 1140 Manchester Tel. 5-5610 AMOSKEAG BANK BUIUDING 875 ELM STREET MANCHESTER NEW HAMPSHIRE TEL. 2-6750 Laconia Tel. 2425 57 �Makers of FRANCONIA BOND MIMED LEDGER DUPLICATOR SURFACE SIZED PAPER W H I T E WOVE ENVELOPE franconia ^aper Corporation mm, m m?sm[ B O O K S H E L F H a r k ! A Song by F r a n k P . F l e t c h e r Bruce Humphries, Inc., Boston 103 pages. P r i c e $ 2 . 5 0 . A m o s t w o r t h w h i l e b o o k of v e r s e , w h i c h h a s j u s t c o m e t o this column's attention, is " H a r k ! A S o n g " b y F r a n k P . F l e t c h e r of 4 6 F i n e S t r e e t , L a c o n i a . D e a l i n g a l m o s t e n t i r e l y w i t h t h e c o u n t r y s i d e of t h e a u t h o r ' s n a t i v e N e w H a m p s h i r e , t h e b o o k w a s p u b l i s h e d a y e a r o r so ago. I t s p o e m s m o s t a d e q u a t e l y describe such simple pleasures a s b l a c k b e r r y i n g a n d fishing, while seasonal landscapes a n d poems dedicated t o t h e sea a n d t h e m o u n t a i n s m a k e i t p a r t i c u l a r l y appealing t o those who love t h e Granite State. T h e s o u n d s a n d s i g h t s w h i c h h e r a l d t h a t i l l u s i v e season c a l l e d Spring are noted i n M r . Fletcher's " E a r l y Spring C h o r u s " . . . S t e e l e T h e r e stretched a bleak a n d winding road. I n w h i c h frost-heaves a n d mud-holes showed: N o r bloom nor leaf w i t h i n eye-shot. E a r t h kept the script of w i n t e r ' s code. H i l l RESERVATIONS REQUIRED LACONIA. NEW HAMPSHIRE [Manufacturers of UJomens' 1: full faskiom d | yo fjosiery ^ ln W e jogged along as wise ears ought T i l l , from a wayside s w a m p y plot. B u r s t such a sound of serenade A s rooted us to t h a t lone spot: Notes shrill and w i l d , notes u n a f r a i d , A s piccolo or flute e'er p l a y e d ; E a c h bearing the e x u l t a n t r i n g Of gladness full a n d long delayed. A finger found our own h e a r t - s t r i n g : E a c h bond to earth became a w i n g . I n chorus w i t h abandon sing T h e frogs — bold harbingers of spring. T h e author is a Methodist minister i n the N e w Hampshire C o n f e r e n c e . H i s l o n g p a s t o r a t e s i n r e g i o n s of g r e a t scenic b e a u t y have obviously influenced his writings, w h i c h a r e set forth i n r e f r e s h i n g v a r i e t y of m e t r i c a l f o r m s . H e r e i n d e e d i s a n i d e a l b o o k t o b e a d d e d t o t h e c o l l e c t i o n of t h o s e w h o l i k e t o p r e s e r v e favorite N e w H a m p s h i r e customs a n d places i n verse. Belmont ttosiERY C o .^ BELMONT "A DELIGHTFUL PLACE NEW HAMPSHIRE TO EAT ICE CREAM • • SUNDAES • • SODAS • • BANANA SPLITS HAMBURGS • • LIGHT LUNCHES Wttii^ 3 2 7 - 3 3 1 M A I N STREET 58 B a i r p T E L 377 • • HOT DOGS p a r L A C O N I A , N. H. T h e R e t u r n t o M o r a l i t y b y Senator Charles W . T o b e y . Doubleday & Co., Inc., Garden City, N. Y. 1 2 3 P a g e s ; P r i c e , $2.00 W i t h t h e c h a r a c t e r i s t i c f r a n k n e s s w h i c h so i m p r e s s e d m i l l i o n s of t e l e v i s i o n v i e w e r s d u r i n g t h e S e n a t e c r i m e i n v e s t i g a t i o n s , N e w H a m p s h i r e ' s Senator T o b e y presents i n this book a blasting i n d i c t m e n t of t h e p r e s e n t c o r r u p t m o r a l s of t h i s c o u n t r y . O b v i o u s l y a r o u s e d a n d d i s t u r b e d b y w h a t h e h a s seen, h e s e a r c h e s d e e p l y i n t o t h e m i r e of r a c k e t e e r i n g a n d s h a d y p o l i t i c s , finding t h e i r c a u s e s a n d p r o p o s i n g a s o l u t i o n w h i c h seems t o h i m t h e only w a y out. Senator T o b e y takes his reader on a guided tour across t h e n a t i o n , d r a w i n g f r o m t h e r e c o r d s of t h e C r i m e I n v e s t i g a t i o n C o m m i t t e e o n w h i c h h e s e r v e d so p r o m i n e n t l y t o p a i n t a p i c t u r e of t h e s o r d i d u n d e r c u r r e n t of s h a m e a n d disgrace w h i c h t o d a y t y p i f i e s m a n y of o u r c i t i e s . G r e e d a n d a c o m p l e t e l a c k of m o r a l s c r u p l e s , h e p o i n t s o u t , a r e t h e sole cause of t h i s c o n d i t i o n ; b u t it is public a p a t h y w h i c h has enabled t h e m t o reach their present scope. �T h e S e n a t o r ' s p r e s c r i p t i o n for a h e a l t h y n a t i o n i s w e l l s u m m e d up i n the t i t l e w h i c h he has given his b o o k : R e t u r n T o M o r a l i t y . W e m u s t , h e d e c l a r e s , t e a c h o u r c h i l d r e n p r o p e r s t a n d a r d s of C h r i s t i a n l i v i n g ; a n d more i m p o r t a n t , w e m u s t begin t o l i v e b y these s t a n d a r d s o u r s e l v e s . S e n a t o r T o b e y ' s message i s one w h i c h m o s t A m e r i c a n s , b l i n d to w h a t goes o n o u t s i d e of t h e l a w , s h o u l d r e a d a n d r e m e m b e r . PROFILES PHOTO CONTEST Field Book of E a s t e r n Birds by D r . L e o n A u g u s t u s H a u s m a n G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York City 659 pages. P r i c e $3.95 D r . L e o n A . H a u s m a n , a regular contributor to the columns of NEW HAMPSHIRE Profiles, h a s l o n g b e e n n o t e d a s a s t a n d o u t writer i n his field. T h e reading public h a s found i n his several books a n d o v e r 5 0 0 a r t i c l e s a w e l c o m e source of i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t A m e r i c a n w i l d l i f e . H i s Eastern Birds, a l w a y s a f a v o r i t e w i t h s t u d e n t s of n a t u r e , h a s r e c e n t l y u n d e r g o n e e x t e n s i v e r e vision, a n d is n o w available i n i t s n e w format to answer the i n e v i t a b l e q u e s t i o n s w h i c h a r i s e w h e n e v e r one s i g h t s a n e w bird i n his neighborhood. T h i s l a t e s t e d i t i o n of D r . H a u s m a n ' s b o o k offers a n e w a n d r a d i c a l l y d i f f e r e n t a p p r o a c h t o t h e p r o b l e m of i d e n t i f y i n g t h e b i r d s w h i c h a r e seen i n e v e r y r a m b l e t h r o u g h t h e w o o d s a n d fields, or o f t e n j u s t outside a k i t c h e n w i n d o w . J a c o b B a t e s A b b o t t ' s e x c e l l e n t l i n e d r a w i n g s of t h e songster i n q u e s t i o n a r e f o l l o w e d i m m e d i a t e l y b y t h e c l e a r l y w o r d e d , concise d e s c r i p t i o n of t h e b i r d ' s m a r k i n g s , h a b i t s , song, h a b i t a t a n d r a n g e . U n l i k e m a n y field j o u r n a l s , t h i s one m a k e s i t u n n e c e s s a r y t o l e a f b a c k a n d f o r t h t h r o u g h pages t o a s s o c i a t e p i c t u r e w i t h d e s c r i p t i o n . L i b e r a l l y s p r i n k l e d w i t h a c c u r a t e c o l o r r e p r o d u c t i o n s of M r . Abbott's b i r d paintings, this pocket-sized (5 inches b y 7) v o l u m e p r o v i d e s a n e x c e l l e n t reference f o r t h e n a t u r e s t u d e n t a n d bird lover, either for comfortable, easy c h a i r reading or a s a h a n d y , e a s y - t o - u s e field b o o k . Seacoast Region SUMNER A G E N C Y George H. Sumner 20 H I G H STREET • H A M P T O N , N.H. Telephone White " A n o t h e r V i e w of the C o v e a t P e n a c o o k , " b y W a l t e r A n d r e s e n , 41 Penacook S t . , Penacook, N . H . , is this month's F i v e Dollar w i n n e r of Profiles P h o t o C o n t e s t . NEW HAMPSHIRE Profiles i s i n t e r e s t e d i n t h e w o r k of a m a t e u r p h o t o g r a p h e r s a n d offers F i v e D o l l a r s e a c h m o n t h f o r t h e best b l a c k a n d w h i t e p h o t o s u b m i t t e d . W h y n o t select your best, a n d send i t to N e w H a m p s h i r e Profiles, One P l e a s a n t Street, Portsm o u t h , N . H . 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Sunapee P A R D Y REALTOR • REAL ESTATE A N D INSURANCE 7 7 North M a i n Street C O N C O R D , NEW HAMPSHIRE All Types of Real Estate, Counfry, Village and City Properties rid 952 New London, New Hampshire • Phone NL81 59 �F I E I D , F O R E S T and JUOU]\TAI]\ FIRST STOP A BEFORE ANY TRIP! FOR FUN AND RELAXATION So/7 o n a Southern by Cruise DR. L E O N A . H A U S M A N Author of Bird Hilcing, Birds of Prey, Field Bool< of Eastern Birds, etc. PACKAGED TOURS One of the nation's most eminent natural history experts. D r . L e o n A . H a u s m a n , again this month presents to Profiles readers one of his informative discussions about native N e w H a m p s h i r e birds. D r . H a u s m a n , the author of m a n y books a n d several hundred articles about wildlife, will continue i n future issues to help u s know more about the wild life i n his favorite vacation state. N e w H a m p s h i r e . FASHIONED TO YOUR BUDGET © The G r e a t Blue TRAVEL Heron . mmmmm m h I u tMMl SERVICE Member of A. S. T. A. 65 MARKET STREET MANCHESTER, N. H. Telephone 5-7810 M A Y W H I T E H E A D MELVIN VILLAGE WRITE FOR FOLDER • N. H. On Roufe 109 In gathering dusk, wide o'er the gloaming marsh Stalks the great heron; long he patient waits His finny prey incautious, 'til at length With neck incrooked, from fen and darkling lake He plies his slow, majestic, volant way. DERRVFIELD HOTEL W en op INTERIORS Fabrics . . . Fine C h i n a W a l l Papers . . . Lamps Linens Custom m a d e Draperies a n d Slip Covers BEDFORD NEW HAMPSHffiE U. S. ROU TE 3 60 ATCH n o w f o r t h e a r r i v a l of one of t h e m o s t p i c t u r e s q u e b i r d s of o u r c o u n t r y s i d e , t h e G r e a t B l u e H e r o n — s o m e t i m e s m i s n a m e d t h e c r a n e — for t h i s g r e a t b i r d c o m e s t o u s e a r l y . I n f a c t one o c c a s i o n a l l y sees one i n m i d w i n t e r where, i n some sheltered m a r s h , open w a t e r still prevails. I t i s a g i a n t a m o n g o u r n a t i v e b i r d s , s t a n d i n g a f u l l f o u r feet t a l l as i t stretches o u t t o i t s dignified length. I n flight i t i s even more impressive, i t s great wings spreading out from five a n d a half to s l i g h t l y o v e r s i x feet. H e n c e i t a p p e a r s a s l a r g e i n t h e a i r a s the B a l d E a g l e , whose wing-spread m a y reach slightly over seven feet. H o w e v e r , s i n c e t h e m a l e eagles a r e s o m e w h a t s m a l l e r t h a n the females, a n d the male G r e a t B l u e Herons are somewhat l a r g e r t h a n t h e f e m a l e s , a m a l e h e r o n m a y be t h e e q u a l of t h e m a l e eagle i n r e s p e c t t o f l i g h t - s i z e . M o r e o v e r t h e h e r o n ' s legs are trailed out astern, as shown i n our illustration. I f i t would o n l y " s t r e t c h i t s n e c k o u t " a s do t h e t r u e c r a n e s , i t w o u l d be a sight indeed! I n t h e full sunlight, a n d w i t h a b r o w n s w a m p for a b a c k ground, the b i r d is decidedly bluish, b u t i n the evening dusk i t t a k e s o n a g r a y , or e v e n b l a c k i s h h u e . O n e u s u a l l y sees t h e b i r d e i t h e r p a s s i n g g r a c e f u l l y o v e r h e a d i n t h e s u n s e t , or e r e c t a n d m o t i o n l e s s , or c r o u c h e d a t t h e edge of a s h a l l o w p o o l . H e r e w i t h b i l l d i r e c t e d o b l i q u e l y d o w n w a r d i t s t a n d s m i d - l e g deep i n t h e w a t e r , a n d l o n g a n d p a t i e n t l y a w a i t s t h e n e a r a p p r o a c h of a t a d p o l e , s m a l l f i s h , s a l a m a n d e r , frog, o r a n y c o n v e n i e n t a q u a t i c creature. I f the b i r d i s on drier ground i t i s on t h e w a t c h for a m e a d o w m o u s e , s h r e w , m o l e , t o a d , s n a k e , or l a r g e i n s e c t s u c h 45 W A T E R STREET the Heart of MANCHESTER'S BUSINESS C E N T E R # Pleasant rooms with c o m - fortable beds, shower. and bath R a d i o i n every Transient and or room. permanent guests. C a f e t e r i a , d i n i n g r o o m , and cocktail lounge. 45 R O O M S . 45 Special for Banquets D I A L BATHS Accommodations and Parties 3-4811 �this Chases e 0 Y e s , fresh, fragrant V A N i S H • Cleans toilet bowls with a fast, bubbling action • Releases a n air-freshening aroma a s a beetle, c r i c k e t o r g r a s s h o p p e r , for t h e h e r o n i s a n o m n i v o r o u s carnivore a n d relishes a n y t h i n g i t c a n swallow. W h e n the p r e y i s w i t h i n s t r i k i n g d i s t a n c e , one l i g h t n i n g t h r u s t of t h e g r e a t b e a k s e t t l e s t h e f a t e of t h e v i c t i m a t o n c e ; i t i s s q u e e z e d b y t h e powerful mandibles a n d swallowed instantly a n d whole. One c a n o f t e n see t h e s l o w l y d e s c e n d i n g b u l g e i n t h e l o n g n e c k a s t h e b u l k y t i d b i t m a k e s i t s descent cropwards. T h i s deglutive swelling is perceptible from a long distance, especially i f i t is produced b y a large bullfrog, a n d is v e r y amusing a n d interesting to w a t c h . I n s p i t e of t h e f a c t t h a t h e r o n s feed t o a c o n s i d e r a b l e e x t e n t upon fish, t h e y a r e n o t accounted a s destructive birds i n a n e c o n o m i c sense, a n d v e r y f e w i n d e e d a r e t h e h u n t e r s t h a t r a i s e t h e i r g u n s a g a i n s t so p i c t u r e s q u e a n e l e m e n t i n o u r r u r a l s c e n e r y . T h e flesh of t h e h e r o n i s m a l o d o r o u s a n d f i b r o u s , n o r i s t h e r e m u c h of i t , f o r a l t h o u g h t h e b i r d s e e m s so l a r g e , i t i s m o s t l y n e c k , b i l l , legs, w i n g s , a n d f e a t h e r s ; a n d i t s m e a g r e b o d y , d e n u d e d of i t s p l u m a g e , w e i g h s o n l y a b o u t s e v e n o r e i g h t p o u n d s . G r e a t B l u e Herons, though solitary birds i n their fishing, a r e n o t so i n t h e i r b r e e d i n g a n d c o m m u n a l l i f e , f o r t h e y n e s t i n colonies, k n o w n a s h e r o n r i e s , m a k i n g t h e i r b u l k y n e s t s of s t i c k s close t o g e t h e r n e a r t h e t o p s o f t r e e s , u s u a l l y i n w o o d e d s w a m p s . Heronries are sometimes located a s m a n y as ten or t w e n t y miles f r o m their owners' fishing grounds. T h e b a c k , w i n g s , a n d t a i l of t h e b i r d a r e b l u i s h g r a y ; t h e sides of t h e h e a d a n d n e c k a r e w h i t e ; t h e n e c k b r o w n ; t h e u n d e r p a r t s w h i t i s h s t r e a k e d w i t h d a r k e r ; t h e b i l l i s y e l l o w a n d t h e legs black. O t h e r n a m e s of t h e G r e a t B l u e H e r o n a r e : C r a n e , G r a y Crane, Blue Crane, R e d Shouldered Heron, and B i g Blue Heron. 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Sculpture, Life Drawing, Ceramics, Crafts Tliree Year C O M M E R C I A L A R T Course Advertising Art, Illustrating, Design, Lettering. Color Separation for Reproduction applied in course. WRITE FOR CATALOG P NEW This drawing of the Daniel Webster house, is the second i n a series by H . E . Thompson whose work is becoming increasingly known i n New Hampshire, among those who admire wood engravings, through his sketches for stationery and greeting cards. - ^ H I S l a n d m a r k i s a b o u t t w o m i l e s w e s t of t h e c i t y of F r a n k l i n on the " N o r t h R o a d " leading from the Daniel W e b s t e r H i g h w a y t o R o u t e #4. I t i s a two-room c a b i n The Luxury Fur • G E N U I N E constructed around a central chimney a n d shaded b y a n old South A m e r i c a n e l m t r e e . T h e r o a d p a s s e s b a c k of t h e h o u s e so t h e p l a c e f a c e s a s t r e t c h of w o o d l a n d , a n d a b r o o k f l o w s n e a r b y . T h e house c o n t a i n s o n l y a f e w W e b s t e r m e m e n t o e s . A f i r e p l a c e Vfsff our B e l k n a p C h i n c h i l l a R a n c h i n t h e k i t c h e n h a s t h e u s u a l pots a n d pans, also a s m a l l D u t c h MOLLIS W. SMITH oven, while the lean-to served a s a stable. 2 9 Gllforii Avenue 3 laconia, N. H. W e b s t e r ' s f a t h e r r e p l a c e d a l o g c a b i n w i t h a f r a m e house Registered, Pedigreed and Inspected of w h i c h t h e m a i n s e c t i o n of t h e p r e s e n t b u i l d i n g i s a p a r t , a n d BREEDING STOCK F O R S>^LE i t w a s here D a n i e l w a s born i n J a n u a r y 1782. Cor. Pine & Concord SK Manchester, N. H. C H r N C H I L L A April 1952 T HAMPSHIRE'S IN finesf MANCH HOTEL ESTER If you're planning a conventran—or a trip to Manchester—your finest, most modern accommodations are at The Carpenter! 2 0 0 rooms with radios and ice water, dining rooms and coffee shop, baHroom, banquet facilities, cocktail lounge, free parking. Singles: $4.00-$6.50i doublest $ 6 . 7 5 - $ 9 . 7 5 . BREWSTER HOTEL CORPORATION Herbert Brewster, President and M n p r aaa 61 �"Batter U p " {Continued from page 35) E A G L E H O T E L y o u n g t o s t a n d u p u n d e r t h e s t r e s s a n d s t r a i n of t o u r n a m e n t competition." C o m m i s s i o n e r S t o t z h e l p e d c a l m t h e f e a r s of p a r e n t s , w h i c h n a t u r a l l y w e r e a r o u s e d b y t h e a t t a c k s on t h e m o v e m e n t , w h e n he t o l d t h i s w r i t e r t h a t t h e c r i t i c s h a d no e v i d e n c e to s u b stantiate their claims t h a t the program w a s more detrimental t h a n h e l p f u l . " W e do h a v e c o n t r a r y e v i d e n c e , " t h e n a t i o n a l c o m m i s s i o n e r s a i d , " t o p r o v e t h a t , on t h e b a s i s of r e p o r t s of p a r e n t s of b o y s engaged i n L i t t l e L e a g u e c o m p e t i t i o n t h e r e h a v e been no d e t r i m e n t a l effects, e i t h e r p h y s i c a l l y or e m o t i o n a l l y . " S p o r t s w r i t e r s , officials of t h e p r o g r a m a n d o t h e r i n t e r e s t e d p a r t i e s p r o m p t l y c a m e t o t h e rescue of t h e p r o g r a m a n d t h e c o m m o t i o n soon died d o w n . 4 CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE Telephone 8 MANUFACTURERS MT. M O N A D N O C K DISTINCTIVE B O O K M A T C H E S BOOKMATCH SUMMER ^ OF ADVERTISING C O T T A G E B E A U T I F U L L Y located on Lake W i n n i p e s a u k e e , this brand n e w panelled cottage is an outstanding v a l u e . fireplaces, pine- A l l c o n v e n i e n c e s , twro picture w i n d o w , living r o o m , kitchen, three bedrooms with closets, bath with s h o w e r . Large porch o v e r l o o k i n g l a k e . O w n e r must sacrifice, at $ 1 1 , 0 0 0 . Get detoiVs. WEIRS BOULEVARD L A C O N I A , N. H. • Tel. 1163 WRIGHT'S FOR THAT"Hf/f?tOOM America's Largest Selling Silver Cleaner 62 T h i s w r i t e r w a s one of t h e m a n y s p o r t s s c r i b e s i n N e w H a m p s h i r e w h o r u s h e d to t h e a i d of C a r l S t o t z a n d h i s f a s c i n a t i n g p r o g r a m w h e n he w r o t e i n p a r t a s f o l l o w s : " I t is h a r d to understand how anyone c a n criticize a v e n t u r e that is providing modern-day youngsters w i t h undreamed-of o p p o r t u n i t i e s for h e a l t h y a n d a c t i v e c o m p e t i t i o n i n a w e l l o r g a n i z e d league. " T o t h e c r i t i c s of t h e p r o g r a m , m a y w e offer t h i s c o n t e n t i o n : T h a t b£)ys w i l l be b o y s a n d w i l l c e r t a i n l y p l a y t h e i r s h a r e of t h e n a t i o n a l p a s t i m e , w h e t h e r i t i s o r g a n i z e d or n o t . A n d i t s e e m s to u s t h a t b o y s i n t h e 9 t o 12 age b r a c k e t c e r t a i n l y a r e m u c h b e t t e r off p l a y i n g u n d e r t h e c a r e f u l s u p e r v i s i o n a n d s c r u t i n y of m e n w h o love the sport t h a n i n romping around sandlots a n d never quite l e a r n i n g w h a t the game is a l l about. " A s f a r a s e m o t i o n a l s t r e s s is concerned, t h e r e i s n o m o r e of it i n L i t t l e League competition t h a n there is i n the g r a m m a r school t o u r n a m e n t s i n b a s e b a l l , b a s k e t b a l l , t r a c k a n d o t h e r s p o r t s n o w f l o u r i s h i n g i n t h i s s t a t e . A y o u n g b o y c a n find i n these c o n t e s t s t h e c l e a n a n d h e a l t h y s p i r i t of c o m p e t i t i o n t h a t w i l l s e r v e h i m i n good s t e a d l a t e r i n life. A s S t o t z p u t s i t : ' T h e m a n a g e r s o f t e n get m o r e e x c i t e d t h a n t h e b o y s . ' A n d he s a y s i t i s n o t u n c o m m o n to find b o y s r e a d i n g c o m i c b o o k s a n d r e l a x i n g c o m f o r t a b l y i n t h e m i d s t of a n e x c i t i n g t o u r n a m e n t . " I f t h e r u l e s of t h e league w e r e n o t w i t h i n t h e b o u n d s of t h e p h y s i c a l a b i l i t i e s of t h e b o y s , c r i t i c i s m of t h e a c t i v i t y m i g h t be justified. B u t where the boys who p l a y their baseball i n u n supervised sandlot encounters u s u a l l y r o a m a r o u n d t h e same d i a m o n d s a s t h e i r older b r o t h e r s . L i t t l e L e a g u e y o u n g s t e r s p l a y on a b b r e v i a t e d fields, o n l y t w o - t h i r d s t h e size of t h e r e g u l a r diamonds. " W h e r e some youngsters p l a y i n p i c k u p games f r o m d a w n until dusk, the participants in this amazingly popular program a r e r e s t r i c t e d to o n l y t w o games a w e e k i n r e g u l a r c o m p e t i t i o n . A n d where junior-sized hurlers on the unorganized sandlot t e a m s c a n t w i r l u n t i l t h e i r a r m s d r o p off. L i t t l e L e a g u e p i t c h e r s m u s t h a v e a t l e a s t 60 h o u r s of r e s t b e t w e e n g a m e s . " T h e s e a r e b u t a f e w of t h e s t r i c t a n d w e l l - p l a n n e d r u l e s of t h e league, b u t t o u s t h e y a r e i n d i c a t i v e of t h e e x t r e m e c a u t i o n t a k e n b y t h e o r g a n i z e r s to e l i m i n a t e a n y of t h e h a z a r d s of t h e game." L i t t l e L e a g u e b a s e b a l l h a s also been s u b j e c t e d t o s i m i l a r a t t a c k s i n o t h e r sections of t h e c o u n t r y , b u t h a s a l w a y s w e a t h ered the storm. C a r l S t o t z r e a d i l y a d m i t s t h a t h i s i n i t i a l efforts w e r e m o d e s t . H e w a n t e d t o p r o v i d e r e c r e a t i o n f o r h i s t w o n e p h e w s , so he s t a r t e d t h e first L i t t l e L e a g u e . T h e first g a m e s w e r e p l a y e d on a s c r a t c h l o t i n W i l l i a m s p o r t , b u t soon t h e e n t h u s i a s m f o r k i d s ' baseball reached such a high point t h a t Stotz found i t necessary t o p r i m p t h e field a n d p r o v i d e s e a t s for t h e e v e r - i n c r e a s i n g n u m b e r of s p e c t a t o r s . T h e p r o g r a m e v e n t u a l l y s p r e a d t o 38 s t a t e s a n d s i x o t h e r n a t i o n s a n d t e r r i t o r i a l possessions. Stotz' brainchild has accomplished m a n y things. M a i n l y , i t h a s t a k e n t h o u s a n d s of y o u n g s t e r s off t h e s t r e e t s a n d p l a c e d �t h e m u n d e r t h e w a t c h f u l e y e s of c a r e f u l l y selected t u t o r s . A n d i t h a s g i v e n t h e k i d s of t h i s g e n e r a t i o n a n o p p o r t u n i t y m o s t of t h e i r f a t h e r s n e v e r h a d o r d r e a m e d of i n t h e i r o w n b o y h o o d d a y s . T h e youngsters who participate i n the L i t t l e League program are d e a d s e r i o u s a b o u t t h e i r f a v o r i t e p a s t i m e a n d t h e i r i n s i s t e n c e on f o l l o w i n g t h e p r a c t i c e s of t h e i r m a j o r l e a g u e c o u n t e r p a r t s sometimes p r o v o k e s a l a u g h or t w o . D u r i n g t h e 1 9 5 1 s e a s o n , one t e a m h a d u s e d u p i t s s u p p l y of h u r l e r s b e f o r e t h e b o o m i n g b a t s of t h e o p p o s i t i o n a n d h a d t o call u p o n a n u n t e s t e d n i n e - y e a r - o l d e r t o t a k e t h e m o u n d . T h e y o u n g h u r l e r , w h o h a d n ' t t h e s l i g h t e s t i d e a of t h e p i t c h ing s i g n a l s , c o o l l y s t r o d e t o t h e m o u n d , t o s s e d i n a c o u p l e of w a r m u p pitches a n d signified t o t h e u m p i r e t h a t he w a s r e a d y to b e g i n . Although t h e catcher gave no signals, t h e youngster k e p t s h a k i n g h i s h e a d a u t h o r i t a t i v e l y before e a c h p i t c h . Overcome b y curiosity a n d perturbed b y the unnecessary delay, t h e c a t c h e r finally y e l l e d i m p a t i e n t l y t o t h e m o u n d s m a n : " W h a t do y o u k e e p s h a k i n g y o u r h e a d f o r — I h a v e n ' t g i v e n you a n y s i g n a l s ! " " I k n o w , " t h e p i t c h e r r e p l i e d . " B u t t h a t ' s t h e w a y t h e y do i t on t e l e v i s i o n ! " ic African Violets {Continued from page 2Ji) or p u l l t h e p l a n t s a p a r t , b u t y o u a r e a p t t o g e t a m o r e e v e n d i v i s i o n of r o o t s b y t e a r i n g t h e m a p a r t a n d t h e n t e a s i n g t h e roots a p a r t g e n t l y w i t h y o u r fingers. P o t u p t h e n e w p l a n t s loosely, a n d d o n ' t p a c k t h e d i r t a r o u n d t h e m . T h e r o o t s n e e d a loose s o i l t o p e n e t r a t e e a s i l y . A l i t t l e p o w d e r e d c h a r c o a l around t h e s t e m helps t o p r e v e n t infection a t t h e c u t surface but i s n ' t n e c e s s a r y . L e a v e s a r e easy to start. T h e simplest method i s to take a wide m o u t h e d g l a s s j a r s u c h a s one u s e d for c o m m e r c i a l l y c a n n e d fruit. P u t a b o u t a h a l f i n c h of l e a f m o l d i n t h e b o t t o m a n d a n inch of e i t h e r c o a r s e s a n d o r fine v e r m i c u l i t e o n t o p of t h i s . Sprinkle w i t h w a t e r u n t i l i t is u n i f o r m l y moist b u t not wet. C u t those l e a v e s t h a t a r e s t i l l g r o w i n g w i t h a s t e m a b o u t a n i n c h long; t h e o l d e s t a n d l a r g e s t a r e n o t t h e b e s t . I n s e r t t h e l e a f i n the s a n d o r v e r m i c u l i t e u n t i l t h e p e t i o l e r e s t s o n t h e r o o t i n g m e d i u m . P u t t h e c o v e r t i g h t l y o n t h e j a r , s t a n d t h e j a r o u t of the s u n i n a t e m p e r a t u r e a r o u n d 7 0 a n d f o r g e t i t . I f t h e t o p of the j a r i s t i g h t , t h e c u t t i n g w o n ' t n e e d w a t e r o r a t t e n t i o n u n til t h e n e w p l a n t i s a n i n c h h i g h a n d r e a d y t o p o t u p i n a 2-inch p o t . I t m a y t a k e a m o n t h o r s i x m o n t h s d e p e n d i n g o n the t i m e of y e a r . S p r i n g i s t h e b e s t . African Violets are f u n . D o n ' t t r y to s t a r t w i t h t h e newest v a r i e t i e s ; t h e y a r e m o r e e x p e n s i v e a n d n o b e t t e r t h a n m a n y of the o l d e r ones. D o n ' t b e d i s a p p o i n t e d i f t h e " r e d " A f r i c a n Violet t u r n s o u t t o b e a p l u m color. T h e old s t a n d - b y , B l u e B o y , is a l w a y s good, a n d t h e r e a r e good c l e a r p i n k s a n d w h i t e s t h a t r e a l l y l o v e l y . T r y one a n d i f y o u s u c c e e d , y o u w i l l s u r e l y t more. * O- <• 170-YEAR-OLD COLONIAL OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, INCORPORATED THE W e i r s , N . h. « phones 5 2 2 and 4 4 0 NASHUATRUST C O M P MEMBER fEOERflL DEPOSIT SERVING A N Y INSURANCE C O P P O R A T IO N T H EG A T E W A Y NEW SNashua T O HAMPSHIRE and Vicinity <- COMPLETE Absence Absence is to love W h a t w i n d i s t o fire. I t puts out the little; I t kindles t h e great. — Bussy-Rabutin priil952 HOME L o c a t e d i n historic Canterbury, N . H . , this lovely old home has recently been completely remodeled, preserving the fine old features of wide pine floors, fireplaces, etc. Steam heat and excellent spring-fed w e l l w a t e r supply. 100 acres, more or less, w i t h brook r u n n i n g t h r o u g h the property. I n v i e w of today's h i g h remodeling costs this is an extremely fair value at Note: B u i l d i n g lots o n L a k e Winnipesaukee, shore $9,800. Photoguide brofrontage a n d l a k e p r i v i chures of this property a v a i l leges from $ 5 0 0 . W r i t e for able on request. particulars. BANKING SERVICE RESOURCES $ f 5 , 5 9 7 , 5 0 0 63 �F r i e n d of T h o u s a n d s HJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII^ SYSTEM DESIGNERS I AND tJAdartell I {Continued from page 31) MANUFACTURERS (Company | KEENE, NEW HAMPSHIRE 1 . | REPRESENTED T H R O U G H O U T NEW HAMPSHIRE | I B Y MR. W I L L I A M C H I L K O T T | I B O X 211, M A N C H E S T E R , N E W H A M P S H I R E | illlllllllllllllllinillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillillllMMIIIHIIIIIMIIIIIIilllH Woe P E O P L E S N A T I O N A L Established CLAREMONT, B A N K 1892 NEW HAMPSHIRE offers every b a n k i n g facility i n a friendly, hospitable atmosphere. STRONG . S A F E . CONSERVATIVE Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Scott i .Jlntic^ue Sliop PAYS HIGHEST PRICES FOR ANTIQUES OF A L L KINDS • WATER Bring your water problems to U3. No charge or obligation for advice anywhere in the State. Contents of houses a specialty CONTOOCOOK A R T E S I A N W E L L CO. • 127 Court Street LACONIA, N. ^ ^ x T ^ We have had over 15 years' experience, Inquire about our reputation — we are proud of it! Hopkinton, N . H . H. ALBERT R. WILDER, Proprietor called R e d B r i c k House, a n d is r u n i n cooperation w i t h her sister, H e l e n D e s t a m p s . H e r e guests c a n sample both her cooking a n d f a r m i n g t a l e n t s , for R e d B r i c k H o u s e n u r t u r e s a h e a l t h y S a l a d G a r d e n plus several F r u i t Patches. F r e s h vegetables, eggs, a n d p o u l t r y s e r v e d a t C o n n i e ' s c o m e f r o m t h e f a r m of a n o t h e r of C o n n i e ' s s i s t e r s , L o u i s e S p i e s w h o , w i t h h e r h u s b a n d , A r t , h a v e also settled i n M e r e d i t h . A n o t h e r feature e n j o y e d b y C o n n i e ' s guests is the o p p o r t u n i t y to' w a t c h a n d p a r t i c i p a t e i n C o n n i e ' s s u m m e r b r o a d c a s t s , for, a s l i s t e n e r s t o " T h e C o n n i e S t a c k p o l e S h o w " k n o w , these b r o a d c a s t s o r i g i n a t e r i g h t f r o m t h e l i v i n g r o o m of R e d B r i c k H o u s e . J u s t a s C o n n i e ' s r a d i o c a r e e r h a s seen m a n y c h a n g e s t h r o u g h t h e y e a r s , so h a s R e d B r i c k H o u s e . I n 1 9 4 6 , w h e n C o n n i e bought i t , i t w a s k n o w n as the M e a d f a r m , a n d , as has h a p pened to m a n y f a m i l y f a r m s , left w i t h o u t families to f a r m t h e m , w a s i n t h e process of b e i n g r e c l a i m e d b y t h e e a r t h a n d t h e elements. W i t h i m a g i n a t i o n a n d a l o t of h a r d w o r k , t h e f a r m h a s b e e n restored to i t s original b e a u t y a n d h a s been modernized for present-day enjoyment. N o w R e d B r i c k House comfortably c a r e s f o r 10 g u e s t s w h o d i n e i n a g r a c i o u s r u s t i c r o o m t h a t w a s once a w o o d s h e d , a n d p l a y c a r d s , r e a d or w r i t e i n a s p a c i o u s b o o k - a n d - w i n d o w - w a l l e d e l l w h e r e i n d a y s p a s t , b e l i e v e i t or n o t , c h i c k e n s c a c k l e d a n d p i g s g r u n t e d . ' T h i s e l l , or p l a y r o o m , o p e n s o n t o a g r a s s y t e r r a c e filled w i t h s u n c h a i r s a n d g a r d e n f u r n i t u r e a n d b o r d e r e d w i t h p e r e n n i a l flowers a n d s h r u b s — a c h a r m i n g s p o t w h e r e once w a s t h e horse b a m . A n o l d m i l k house r e c e i v e d a c o a t of w h i t e p a i n t , a flight of c r a n b e r r y r e d s t a i r s , a n d pieces of m e l l o w a n t i q u e f u r n i t u r e to become Connie's bedroom a n d s t u d y . Sister H e l e n w i t h a p a i n t b r u s h a n d a b o l t of g a y p l a i d g i n g h a m t r a n s f o r m e d t h e t r a c t o r s h e d i n t o h e r o w n b e d r o o m a n d office. T w o e l e c t r i c s t o v e s , one i n t h e r e g u l a r k i t c h e n a n d one i n t h e s u m m e r k i t c h e n , m a k e c o o k i n g , t h e s p e c i a l t y of t h e h o u s e , b o t h e a s y a n d a j o y . T h e deep freeze a n d c o m m e r c i a l r e f r i g e r a t o r h o l d d e l e c t a b l e out-of-season s u r p r i s e s p l u s t h e m e a n s of p r o v i d i n g f o r u n e x p e c t e d guests a n d f r i e n d s . F i r e p l a c e s , once closed, a r e n o w o p e n , a n d w a r m t h a n d h o s p i t a l i t y , good food a n d good f r i e n d s a r e t h e k e y w o r d s of R e d B r i c k H o u s e . N o s t o r y of a w o m a n b r o a d c a s t e r or of a g u e s t house w o u l d be c o m p l e t e w i t h o u t i n c l u d i n g t h e f a v o r i t e m e n u of t h e p e r s o n a l i t y or t h e s p e c i a l t y of t h e h o u s e . I n t h i s case, t h e y a r e t h e s a m e , a n d m a y be l i s t e d u n d e r t h e h e a d i n g of " S a t u r d a y N i g h t S u p p e r " . Connie laces the conventional N e w E n g l a n d f a v o r i t e s w i t h C o n t i n e n t a l flourishes a n d c o m e s u p w i t h t h i s unbeatable combination: SATURDAY NIGHT SUPPER T o m a t o A s p i c garnished w i t h parsley a n d lemon slivers B a k e d beans s i m m e r i n g i n a molasses, onion, m u s t a r d , and herb sauce ^ Country Home - i f or Farm \ ROOM COLONIAL 120 A C R E S PRICE: $13,500 IMAGINE! CENTRAL TOWN offered B Y S E 64 HEAT WATER by A G E N C Y , I N C . • laconia, new Hampshire German frankforts A s s o r t e d cold c u t s Tossed green s a l a d w i t h french dressing H o t B r o w n B r e a d w i t h fresh country butter H o m e m a d e relishes S p i c e d peaches Gingerbread with whipped cream Coffee T h u s i t i s t h a t w h e t h e r c r e a t i n g a h o m e , a m e a l , or a r a d i o p r o g r a m , C o n n i e ' s first t h o u g h t i s to m a k e t h i n g s e n j o y a b l e f o r o t h e r s . T h i s she does t o p e r f e c t i o n . I t i s s m a l l w o n d e r t h a t she h a s b e c o m e t h e " f r i e n d of t h o u s a n d s . " • • • • I Definition of Poetry . . . P o e t r y i s n o t h i n g less t h a n t h e m o s t p e r f e c t speech of m a n , t h a t i n w h i c h he c o m e s n e a r e s t to be a b l e to u t t e r t h e t r u t h . — Matthew Arnold ^ew J^ampiliire f-^rofil �My name i s D o r i s . I am f o u r . I c a n ' t t a l k too w e l l . I c a n ' t walk too w e l l , e i t h e r . But I can s m i l e . Because New Hamps h i r e f o l k s are t r y i n g to help me f i n d a new l i f e . These people a r e buying E a s t e r S e a l s l i k e t h o s e I w i l l be s e n d i n g you by m a i l . These t i n y E a s t e r S e a l s a r e so l i t t l e i n thems e l v e s b u t mean so much. A l l the money you send k e e p s t h e S o c i e t y a b l e t o h e l p me and a l l t h e f o l k s l i k e me. Won't you buy some o f t h e s e p r e t t y 1952 S e a l s , too? P l e a s e ? Doris Desrosiers Nashua, N. H. E a s t e r S e a l G i r l f o r 1952 P.S. D o r i s was chosen to i n s p i r e the s a l e o f Easter Seals throughout the n a t i o n . CAN WE I N NEW HAMPSHIRE L E T HER DOWN? NEW HAMPSHIRE SOCIETY for CRIPPLED CHILDREN and HANDICAPPED PERSONS 82 Elm Street, Manchester Rehabilitation Centers in Manchester and Portsmouth Make checks payable fo Harry A. Gregg, Treasurer, 8 2 Elm Street, Maneheslar, N, H, �NEW HAMPSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Manchester, New Hampshire GRANITE STATE FIRE INSURANCE Manchester, New Hampshire AMERICAN ^ FIDELITY COMPANY Executive Office, Manchester, New Hampshire COMPANY � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Books, Booklets, Ledgers, & Diaries Object Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NH Profiles Magazine April 1952-Article About Schuller Museum Farmington, NH Description An account of the resource NH Profiles Magazine, April, 1952, Vol 1 No. 4-Article About Schuller Museum Farmington, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource NH Profiles Inc. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available NH Profiles Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1952 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photography & Streographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Leighton Colbath Photograph In Gilded Frame Velvet Lined Case Description An account of the resource Leighton Colbath photograph in a gold, gilded frame with a velvet lined. case. Leighton Colbath 1804-1864 was cousin to Henry Wilson. He was from Middleton, NH. This digital photo cannot be found in the physical collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Kathy Blair( granddaughter of Maud Hodgdon) clothes Colbath Middleton New Hampshire people