Kennebec County ME Archives History - Businesses .....Waterville 1883
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WATERVILLE.

Eighteen miles N. of Augusta and eighty from Portland. On Maine Central
Railroad. Formerly part of Winslow. Incorporated the 138th town June 23, 1802.
Colby University incorporated as a literary and theological institution, 1813.
Chartered as a college 1821, and as a university 1867. Population-1850, 3964;
1860, 4392; 1870, 4852; 1880, 4672. Valuation, 1860-Polls, 870; Estates,
$1,348,330; 1870 - Polls, 901; Estates, $1,904,017; 1880-Polls, 1,042; Estates,
$2,612,496.

  Postmaster-W. M. Dunn.

  Selectmen-E. L. Getchell, L. E. Thayer, Fred Pooler.

  Town Clerk-Sidney Moor Heath.

  Treasurer and Collector-E. H. Piper.

  Constables-{To serve civil and criminal processes), H. G. Tozier, A. L. McFadden.

  Chief Engineer Fire Department-Charles R. Shorey.

  Liquor Agent-P. L. Irish.

  Municipal Judge-Horace W. Stewart.

  School Committee - S. S.Brown, John A. Bellows, J. G. Soule.

  Clergymen-E. N. Smith, Cong.; W. S. McIntire, Meth.; G. D. B. Pepper, S. K.
Smith, F. X. Smith, W. H. Spencer, Bap.; D. N. Sheldon (res.), J. A. Bellows,
Unit.; supplied, Univ.; J. M. Bates, Epis.; M. Charland, Rm. Cath.

  Physicians-N. R. Boutelle, H. H. Campbell, Samuel C. Thayer, F. C. Thayer, D.
B. Stowell, H. Noel, G. B. Howard, Ann C. Martin, Homer F. Benson, Louis
Generoux, All.; N. G. H. Pulsifer, E. E. Philbrook, Hom.; M. H. Holmes, Ecl.

  Dentists-E. L. Jones, Fred. H. Fales, G. S. Palmer, M. D. Johnson.

  Lawyers-Brown & Carver, E. F. Webb, Reuben Foster, H. W. Stewart, F. A.
Waldron, J. G. Soule, A. H. Plaisted, W. T. Haines, Appleton Webb, S. M. Heath.

  Notaries-E. L. Getchell, Aug. 20, 1878; F. A. Waldron; A. A. Plaisted, J. F.
Percival, August 17, 1876; H. D. Bates, March 2, 1881; S. S. Brown, Aug. 17, 1876.

  Justices-Reuben Foster, Oct. 8, 1879; E. F. Webb, Sept. 19, 1881; L. T.
Boothby, Jan. 24, 1883; I. S. Bangs, July 13, 1880; Asa R. Reed, July 5, 1880;
W. T. Haines, July 2, 1879; A. H. Plaisted, March 14, 1879; W. A. R. Boothby,
April 1, 1881; L. D. Carver, April 17, 1876; E. R. Drummond, Sept. 20, 1876;
Stephen I. Abbott, Sept. 19, 1881; S. M. Heath, Aug. 15, 1883; Geo. S. Flood,
Sept. 12, 1879; Wesley R. Dunn, Feb. 18, 1880; S. S. Brown, Jan. 7, 1880; J. G.
Soule, July 1, 1881; Horace W. Stewart, Jan. 31, 1882; F. A. Waldron, Aug. 15,
1882; Appleton Webb, August 15, 1882, Quorum: Leonard D. Carver, Oct. 8, 1879,
Trial: W. A. R. Boothby, E. F. Webb, Dedimus.

  Merchants-Apothecaries-J. H. Plaisted & Co., I. H. Low, George W. Dorr, E. J.
Clark, L. J. Cote & Co., Frank N. Kincaid, Luce & Miller.

  Books and Stationery-Geo. W. Dorr, C. A. Hendrickson.

  Boots and Shoes-Mark Gallert, P. Loud, O. F. Mayo, Dinsmore 7 Sons, J. F. Conley.

  Dry and, Fancy Goods-E. Blumenthal & Co., Stinberg Brothers, D. Gallert,
Knauff Bros., L. H. Soper, E. L. Veazie, L. A. Moulton, Smith & Davis.

  Fales' Dental Soap-Fred H. Fales D. D. S., proprietor.

  Fancy Goods-Mrs. F. Bonne, F. J. Conner, J. G. Darrah.

  Flour, Groceries, and Feed-I. S. Bangs, W. S. B. Runnells, W. M. Lincoln.

  Fruit, Confectionary and Saloons-Marshall Hayes, Geo. Stackpole, J. F. Murray,
Mrs. A. R. Young, C. T. Gardner, Joseph Emery, A. Thompson.

  Furniture and Stoves-O. E. Emerson.

  Furniture, Glass, Crockery Ware, and Carpets-J. F. Elden & Co., Redington & Co.

  Grocers-T. J. Bates, Manley & Tozier, W. M. Lincoln, Fred. Pooler, Dow Bros.,
S. M. Newhall, T. C. Ellis & Co., A. C. Stark, John Darveau jr., Buck Brothers,
Fred. Burgess, Williams & Whitmore, G. H. Matthews & Co., B. G. Mitchell & Co.,
Jos. Mathieu. L. W. Rogers (tea store), L. Heber, Edwin Towne, Paul Marshall, O.
J. Pelcha, G.E. Michaud.

  Hair Store-Miss E. F. Lovering.

  Hardware, Stoves, and. Tinware-W. B. Arnold & Co., C. R. Nelson & Co., H. T.
Hanson, Bridges Bros, (no hardware).

  Harnesses, etc.-W. T. & T. B. Page, F. A. Robbins.

  Hats, Caps, and Ready-made Clothing-P. S. Heald, S. C. Marston, J. Peavy &
Bros., A. W. Quimby, E. N. Small.

  Hats, Caps and Furnishing Goods-L. E. Thayer & Son.

  Ice-H. M. Sawtelle, John Lublow.

  Lime and Cement-George S. Flood, I. S. Bangs.

  Meat, Fish, etc.-P. DeRocher, G. H. Matthews & Co., E. W. Clark, Stewart
Brothers.

  Millinery and Fancy Goods-S. E. Percival, S. L. Blaisdell, F. J. Conner, Damon
& Wentworth.

  Papers and Periodicals-J. S. Carter, J. M. Wall.

  Paper-Hangings-C. A. Hendrickson, Geo. W. Dorr.

  Pianos, Organs, etc-S. C. Marston, L. W. Conner, G. H. Carpenter.

  Sewing Machines-G. H. Carpenter, L. A. Moulton, Mark Howe.

  Undertakers-J. P. Elden & Co., Redington & Co.

  Watches, Jewelry, etc.-Alden Bros., J. M. Crooker, Mitchell & Co., Joseph P.
Lashus (repairer).

  Wood and Coal-George S. Flood, A. L. McFadden.

  Wool-A. P. Emery, G. S. Flood.

  Auctioneers-C. G. Carleton, C. R. McFadden.

  Civil Engineer and Patent Solicitor-S. W. Bates.

  Manufacturers-Bakers-A. C. Crockett, Cote & Deslile.

  Blacksmiths-Hill & Simpson, Walker & Rackliffe (and machinists), Sherman &
Chase, M. L. Ballentine.

  Boots and Shoes, Custom and Repairs - R. W. Armour, Percy Loud, O. F. Mayo.

  Bricks-Norton & Purinton.

  Builders-Hayden & Robinson, Foster & Son, Norton & Porinton, L. W. Judkins,
Chas. R. Shorey, T. J. Emery (bridge and dam).

  Cabinet Maker-Thomas Smart.

  Carriages-A. R. Farnham, Joseph Tardy, Thomas Smart, Ronco & Bisque, F. M.
Lovering (dealer).

  Cars and Engines-M. C. R. R. Co.

  Clothing Cleanser and Repairer-R. J. Barry.

  Confectionery-A. Thompson.

  Cotton-Lockwood Co., S. I. Abbott, agent.

  Dress and Cloak Makers-Mrs. R. S. Smith, Mrs, N.W. Downs, Mrs. M. A. Tallman,
Miss E. E. Springfield, Mrs. E. Kidder, Miss A. L. Archer, E. B. Merrill, L. F.
Mason, Mrs. Emily Richardson.

  Edge Tools-Noah Boothby.

  Fibre Ware-Fibre Ware Co., Joseph G. Bodge, agent.

  Foundries-Goodell & Co., Webber & Philbrick.

  Granite Works-I. S. Bangs, D. C. Littlefield.

  Grist Mills-I. S. Bangs, W. S. B. Runnells.

  Gun Smiths-S. A. Wheeler & Son.

  Laundry-Ada A. Rogers.

  Lumber-J. Furbush, T. Cromett, A. L. McFndden (dealer).

  Machinery and Plows-Webber & Philbrick.

  Marble Works-W. H. Turner.

  Masons-Proctor Bros., Norton & Purinton, Sumner Carr, Levi Bushy (stone work).

  Match Woods-W. B. Marston.

  Painters-G. H. Esty, T. W. Scribner, S. D. Savage, F. N. Esty, T. C. Glasier.

  Photographers-C. G. Carlton, J. H. Flanagan, S. S. Vose & Son.

  Plaster-I. S. Bangs.

  Printers-Maxham & Wing, Robinson & Co.

  Sash and Blinds-J. Furbush.

  Shirts-C. F. Hathaway & Co.

  Shovel Handles-H. R. Butterfield.

  Soda and Beer-J. P. Wyman.

  Tailors-P. S. Heald, David Shorey, A. F. Collins & Co., E. N. Small.

  Tannery-Henry S. Ricker.

  Upholsterers-Simeon Keith, J. H. Wing, F. A. Robbins.

  Barbers-L. E. Shaw, C. W. Fogg, W. E. Walker, S. H. Chase, C. M. Savage, E.
Blair, George Darveau.

  Billiard Halls-Horatio Fales, J. E. Osborn.

  Insurance-Fire-L. T. Boothby & Son, E. G. Meader, John Ware, C. K. Mathews, J.
B. Bradbury (life), Charles H. Allen (life).

Teachers of Painting-Miss Sarah Allen, Miss R. Hanscom, Miss Carrie Mathews,
Miss Angie Foster.

  Livery Stables-George Jewell, Charles A. Hill, A. O. Smith, Milton M. Branch.

  Colby University-President, Geo. D. B. Pepper, D. D., Professors- S. K. Smith,
Rhetoric; J. B. Foster, Ancient Languages; Moses Lyford, Natural Philosophy; Wm.
Elder, Chemistry; E. W. Hall, Modern Languages; J. D. Taylor, Latin Language; L.
E. Warren, Mathematics; A. W. Small, History.

  Classical Institute-Principal, J. H. Hanson.

  Libraries-Colby University, including Literary Societies, 14,000 vols.
Waterville Library Association, 1,000 vols., A. A. Plaisted, librarian.
Circulating, Geo. W. Dorr's, 300 vols. J. S.Carter's, 200 vols.

  American Express Co.-J. Stinson jr., agent.

  W. U. Telegraph-Mrs. Nellie Bowker, manager.

  General Eastern Agent-M. C. R. R.-Geo. A. Alden.

  Ticket Agencies-W. F. BODGE, M. C. depot, agent for all lines West,
North-west, and South-west.   W. A. R. Boothby.

  Asso'tns-Masons-Waterville, Mon. on or before full moon.; K. T.- St. Omer.
Fri. on or after full moon. , G. A. R.-W. S. Heath, 1st Tuesday. I. O. O.
.F.-Samaritan, No. 39, Wed.; Encampment No. 22, Fri.; I. O. G. T.-Waterville,
No. 34, Mon. K.of P.-Havelock, No. 35. Thurs. Sons of Veterans-James A. Garfield
Camp (Cadets), No. 1, Tuesdays. Waterville Reform, Club-Friday.; K. of H.-No.
289, 2d and 4th Friday; French Band, John F. Gibbs, leader.

  Boarding Houses-Mrs. Emily Hersey, Aaron Proctor, Sam'l Fuller, D. H. Swan,
Geo. A. Osborn, Mrs. Frederick, Henry Bishop, P. P. Spratt.

  Hotels-The Elmwood, James E. Osborn; Hotel Smith, A. O. Smith.

  Banks and Newspapers-See tables.



Additional Comments:

MAINE STATE YEAR-BOOK,
AND
LEGISLATIVE MANUAL,
FOR THE YEAR
1883-84,
FROM APRIL 1, 1883, TO APRIL 1, 1884,

BY EDMUND S. HOYT.
PREPARED PURSUANT TO ORDERS OF THE LEGISLATURE.

PORTLAND: HOYT, FOGG &  DONHAM,
193 MIDDLE STREET.



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