Sprague's journal of Maine history . ng Co., Log Cabin, Hook and Ladder Co., Modern Loom in action (Sangerville Woolen Co.), Old Loom in action. Two Pony Teams, Indians, First Settlers, Sangerville Woolen Co. and J. W. Leigh ton. SANGERVILLE CENTENNIAL 105 20 Teams (Clarence Drew),Old Flax Wheel (Mrs. Mary Campbell),Mrs. Louise Genthner, decorated Automobile,Mr. A. O. Campbell, decorated Automobile. The committee awarded the first prize for the most attractivefloat, to the East Sangerville Grange and the second prize to Cleaves for the old loom. The log cabin received the first prizefor
Sprague's journal of Maine history . ng Co., Log Cabin, Hook and Ladder Co., Modern Loom in action (Sangerville Woolen Co.), Old Loom in action. Two Pony Teams, Indians, First Settlers, Sangerville Woolen Co. and J. W. Leigh ton. SANGERVILLE CENTENNIAL 105 20 Teams (Clarence Drew),Old Flax Wheel (Mrs. Mary Campbell),Mrs. Louise Genthner, decorated Automobile,Mr. A. O. Campbell, decorated Automobile. The committee awarded the first prize for the most attractivefloat, to the East Sangerville Grange and the second prize to Cleaves for the old loom. The log cabin received the first prizefor antiques and Mrs. Mary Campbell received the second prize forthe old flax wheel. One of the features of the parade was a carriage containing thirteen babies, the mothers of whom were : Mrs. June Dexter, Mrs. Flora Leighton, Mrs. Bessie Sawyer, Mrs. Flora Lewis, Mrs. Maud Clukey, Mrs. Lilla Diffin, Mrs. Sadie Gifford, Mrs. Robie Perkins, Mrs. Grace Witham, Mrs. Lottie Seabury, Mrs. Nellie Grant, Mrs. Helda Agnes Andrews,. DUMBARTON WOOLEN MILLS, NO. 2, SANGERVILLE, MAINE. 106 SPRAGUES JOURNAL OF MAINE HISTORY Historical Address By John Francis Sprague Mr. Chairman, and Fellow Citizens: One hundred years is not a great span of time if measured bythe recorded history of the progress of mans civilization, but ifmeasured by the tremendous events which have transpired since thefirst day of the century whose milestone we mark today, it is equalto many centuries which have passed since man began to make rec-ord of his doings. One hundred and thirteen years ago a man of bravery andsterling qualities left his home in Hancock, New Hampshire, andpenetrated the wilderness, where is now the town of Sangerville,and on a spot near Lanes Corner on what was in subsequent yearsknown as the Marr place, chopped down the first trees, had the firstburnt piece,* built the first log house and began the first settle-ment of this town. His name was Phineas Ames* and for thirteen (a) The orig
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