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Bangor Public Library Reading Room, 1913
No full textInterior view of the Bangor Public Library, showing adult reading room immediately after opening of library in December 1913. The light fixtures have been replaced, but the heavy oak tables and chairs and most other aspects of the room remain the same.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/spc_bangor_images/1254/thumbnail.jp
Farm and Mill in Maine Suffer in the Democratic Tariff: Discrimination Against New England -- Speech of Hon. Frank E. Guernsey of Maine in the House of Representatives, April 24, 1913
Get PDFSpeech presented in opposition to H.R. 3321, a tariff duty and revenue bill, which Guernsey felt would unjustly affect Maine agricultural industries.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1141/thumbnail.jp
In the Maine Woods: 1913 Edition
Get PDFEven in the old days, long before modem transportation methods had been dreamed of, the Maine woods attracted their annual visitors who were willing to withstand the discomforts of stage and wagon travel to reach their favorite spots. Small wonder, then, that today, when all travel conveniences are provided that the woods enthusiasts are increasing each season. Unlike the changes in modes of travel, there is no limitation or diminution in the allurements of the forest.. It stands today as in centuries agone -- magnificent., mysterious, and despite its vastness, ever wafting a welcome to those who seek repose and refreshment in its balmy depths.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/railroad_pubs/1047/thumbnail.jp
An Amendment to the Present Bangor City Charter: 1913
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Section 1: That the inhabitants of the Town of Bangor shall continue to be a body politic and corporate by the name of the City of Bangor, and, as such, shall have, exercise and enjoy all the rights, immunities, powers, privileges and franchises, and shall be subject to all the duties and obligations now appertaining to, or incumbent on said town, as a municipal corporation, or appertaining to or incumbent upon the inhabitants or officers thereof.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1209/thumbnail.jp
Forest tavern: a State of Maine story
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A long reach of dusty road shut in by the forest primeval, rising abruptly over the steep crest of some great hill, and anon sinking into the depths of a shadowy valley or skirting the base of a wooded mountain.
On this hot, dusty July day, with not enough of a breeze to stir the branches of the solemn pines, Jake Brown, the driver of the Fort Kent stage, finding his load of freight unusually heavy, felt obliged to give his two sorry looking horses a breather now and then. At last as he paused at the foot of a long steep hill, one of his passengers, a young man of about twenty-four years, sprang to the ground expressing his determination to walk up the hill and thus ease the horses.
Slowly the tired horses ascended the hill, the two men walking alongside, while a garrulous old Frenchwoman, the only passenger remaining inside, kept scolding about the heat in unintelligible Madawaska patois.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1027/thumbnail.jp
Miller & Webster Clothing Co. Bangor Carnival Parade Float, June 18, 1912
No full textFrom the Wednesday, June 19, 1912 Bangor Daily Commercial newspaper:
The biggest carnival parade ever seen in Bangor, probably the longest parade of any sort ever seen here, passed through the city Tuesday. It was a magnificent aggregation of artistic arrangement of decorative material, beautiful women and children and fine rigs.
From where the processions rear rested far down on the Hampden road to the food of Exchange Street, there was almost a continuous line of floats, wagons, carriages, and fire apparatus, the entire horse drawn equipment of the Bangor Fire Department being in parade.
As the procession passed along the music of the two bands, the various floats were loudly applauded as now one, then another, party of friends discovered familiar faces or firm names on the floats.
The Miller & Webster Clothing Co. had a float which supported four big columns of evergreen and covered at all available points with pennants of Carnival week in colors, with Atwood\u27s flying machine painted on the broad end.
The banner indicated Miller & Webster were The Home of Hart Schaffner and Marx and Stein Bloch Clothes. Miller and Webster was located at 14-18 Broad Street in Bangor. Edwin N. Miller served as company tresurer. The Webster is not identified in the 1912 Bangor city directory.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/spc_bangor_images/1127/thumbnail.jp
James A. Robinson & Co. Bangor Carnival Parade Float, June 18, 1912
No full textFrom the Wednesday, June 19, 1912 Bangor Daily Commercial newspaper:
The biggest carnival parade ever seen in Bangor, probably the longest parade of any sort ever seen here, passed through the city Tuesday. It was a magnificent aggregation of artistic arrangement of decorative material, beautiful women and children and fine rigs.
From where the processions rear rested far down on the Hampden road to the food of Exchange Street, there was almost a continuous line of floats, wagons, carriages, and fire apparatus, the entire horse drawn equipment of the Bangor Fire Department being in parade.
As the procession passed along the music of the two bands, the various floats were loudly applauded as now one, then another, party of friends discovered familiar faces or firm names on the floats.
The American beauty float was a fine affair, with a vast bowl of this favorite rose, from which arose a real American Beauty of flesh and blood. Miss Margaret Cullinanl representing the store of James A. Robinson & Co.
The 1912 Bangor city directory lists the owners of James A. Robinson & Co. at 36 Hammond Street as the aforemention James and Perley T. Black. The company were manufacturers, jobbers, and retailers of clothing, boots, shoes and furnishings, custom tailors, etc. and were agents for Sorosis, Stetson, and Kum Bak Shoes for Men and Women and Gold Seal Rubbers.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/spc_bangor_images/1124/thumbnail.jp
R.B. Dunning & Co. Bangor Carnival Parade Float, June 18, 1912
No full textFrom the Wednesday, June 19, 1912 Bangor Daily Commercial newspaper:
The biggest carnival parade ever seen in Bangor, probably the longest parade of any sort ever seen here, passed through the city Tuesday. It was a magnificent aggregation of artistic arrangement of decorative material, beautiful women and children and fine rigs.
From where the processions rear rested far down on the Hampden road to the food of Exchange Street, there was almost a continuous line of floats, wagons, carriages, and fire apparatus, the entire horse drawn equipment of the Bangor Fire Department being in parade.
As the procession passed along the music of the two bands, the various floats were loudly applauded as now one, then another, party of friends discovered familiar faces or firm names on the floats.
R.B. Dunning, located at 54, 58, and 62 Broad Street, sold seeds and agricultural equipment. Another location at 37 Mercantile Square (now West Market Square and Pickering Square) sold plumbing supplies. George W. Dunning served as presidient, John G. Dunning served as treasurer, James A. Dunning was secretary, and Herbert A. Dunning worked in seeds and produce.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/spc_bangor_images/1118/thumbnail.jp
Utterback Brothers Co. Bangor Carnival Parade Float, June 18, 1912
No full textFrom the Wednesday, June 19, 1912 Bangor Daily Commercial newspaper:
The biggest carnival parade ever seen in Bangor, probably the longest parade of any sort ever seen here, passed through the city Tuesday. It was a magnificent aggregation of artistic arrangement of decorative material, beautiful women and children and fine rigs.
From where the processions rear rested far down on the Hampden road to the food of Exchange Street, there was almost a continuous line of floats, wagons, carriages, and fire apparatus, the entire horse drawn equipment of the Bangor Fire Department being in parade.
As the procession passed along the music of the two bands, the various floats were loudly applauded as now one, then another, party of friends discovered familiar faces or firm names on the floats.
In striking contrast to the delicacy [of the Siegel-Sanders Co. float] was the big float of Utterback Brothers, which was labelled The Passing of the Horse, which was literally true. Drawn by six black horses, each led by a restraining groom as black as the animal itself, was the famous Utterback horse in white, harnessed to a basket carriage occupied by some happy, bright faced children.
Utterback Brothers Co. was John G. (president) and James and Edgar (clerks). Located at 46 Broad Street, the company was a carriage and sleigh dealer.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/spc_bangor_images/1119/thumbnail.jp
Bridge Across Penobscot River Between Bangor and Brewer, Maine: 1912
Get PDFReport No. 947 by the 62nd Congress, 2nd Session, of the United States Senate, and Report No. 1046 by the 62nd Congress, 2nd Session, of the United States House of Representatives from July 1912 discussing the need for construction by the federal government of a bridge over the Penobscot River between Bangor and Brewer.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1221/thumbnail.jp