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Wood & Ewer 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.
A float designed by Charles P. Wood and representing the Wood and Ewer Co. ranked well up among the best. It was done chiefly in two colors, deep red and white. On the large float were erected four large columns supported by lattice work at each side, and in the center was a canopy of pure white beneath which sat a charming young woman dressed in a dainty summer gown, and wearing one of the latest hats trimmed in deep red. Along both sides done in letters of red carnations were the words \u27Wood & Ewer.\u27 Two handsome brown horses, a pair that were conspicuous by their size, drew the float.
Wood & Ewer Co. located at 9 Main Street, was served by James Burke as president and manager. Neither Wood or Ewer are identified in the 1912 Bangor city directory. Wood & Ewer sold dry goods, furs, garments, and was for 17 years Bangor\u27s leading garment store.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/spc_bangor_images/1122/thumbnail.jp
Siegel-Sanders 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.
Another attractive turnout was the two horse hitch of the Siegel-Sanders Co. which was drawn by a spanking pair of chestnuts, beautifully matched. The entire body and wheels of the trap which they drew was covered with pink, while the wheels and all exposed parts not in pink were encased in lavendar, in full livery, while the ladies who occupied the rear seat wore pink and lavendar gowns to correspond with the general effect. It was one of the smartest carriage exhibits to enter the parade.
Nathan Sanders, a Bangor resident, and M. Siegel, a business partner who apparently lived in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, sold ladies\u27 garments at 49 Main Street.
This photograph shows 42 Columbia Street in Bangor, Maine. 42 Columbia was address of Palmer Shoe Manufacturing and Repairing Co. which is seen in the background. A Siegel-Sanders sign is in the window at 40 Columbia Street. 49 Main Street is listed in 1912 Bangor city directory as location for Siegel-Sanders, so perhaps they also owned 40 Columbia Street location, but used Main Street as the storefront.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/spc_bangor_images/1123/thumbnail.jp
The Hincks Coal 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 Hincks Coal Co. sold coal and wood. Main office for the company was at 104 Broad Street, while the coal yard was at 50 Front Street, and the wood yard at 222 Broad Street. The 1912 Bangor city directory does not provide any additional information about the company, such as the owner or otherwise.
The background shows Fifield & Co., located at 263 Main Street and the corner of Cedar Street. The company was a druggist and seller of periodicals. Owner was Henry F. Fifield
This building is currently the location of the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/spc_bangor_images/1130/thumbnail.jp
Eastern Manufacturing 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.
Other floats which were noted as the procession wound its way down Main Street across the bridges and through Exchange ... were ... the Eastern Manufacturing Co., whose big float bore a reduced paper plant, where the men made paper and the girls prepared it for shipment.
Eastern Manufacturing Co. were manufacturers, according to the 1912 Bangor city directory page 132, of lumber, sulphite fibre, ground wood pulp and paper. Page 2 has an ad reading manufacturers of bond, linen, ledger, white, writing, envelope and railroad writing papers, also dimension spruce lumber and boards. The office for the company was at 92 Exchange Street in Bangor, while mills were in South Brewer. Fred W. Ayer served as company president.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/spc_bangor_images/1129/thumbnail.jp
The liberty pole: a tale of Machias
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On an evening in the latter part of April, 1775, a number of persons were collected in a small tavern in the town of Machias. A day or two previous the inhabitants had received the proclamation of the Provincial Congress of Massachusetts, authorizing and requiring preparations and efforts to be made incident to a state of hostility. The people of Machias had, from the first, been strenuously opposed to the usurpation of the British government; and the sole topic of conversation, whenever a few met together, was this exciting subject. On the evening in question a much larger number than usual had assembled to talk over the stirring news recently received from Boston.
Conspicuous among the rest were two young men, brothers, by the name of O\u27Brien, sons of Morris O\u27Brien, who came to this country from Cork, in Ireland. Seated around the ample fireplace, enjoying their pipes and cans, the all-engrossing topic of the hour was canvassed by one and all.
At last the elder of the brothers, Jeremiah O\u27Brien, spoke out: Well, neighbors, what do you think of this rumor that is flying about?
What rumor do you allude to? asked a man by the name of Foster, who sat near by, and who held the dignified office of colonel in the militia.
Why, that the first blow has been struck, colonel, and American blood spilt at Lexington and Concord.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1067/thumbnail.jp
Souvenir of Trinidad
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Who shall tell the tale of the manifold attractions of Trinidad, after Kingsley\u27s wonderful pen-pictures of the Island in At Last ? No man had a keener eye for the picturesque and the beautiful than Charles Kingsley, poet, parson, author and naturalist. Perhaps no scenery in the world has been accorded more unstinted, and yet just, praise than that Trinidad received from the magic pen of the author of Westward, Ho! lf, therefore, you would read of the charms of Trinidad -- and they are legion -- read \u27\u27At Last.\u27\u27https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1133/thumbnail.jp
Benson & Miller 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.
As general opinion as heard on the street, it was a toss up for favoritism between the float of Freese, with its bevy of butterfly maidens and the float of Benson & Miller, which delightfully set off its white background with yellow flowers and trimmings, while within the square of enclosed \u27yard\u27 was a number of beautifully dressed young women of were observed of all observers. Over all was a canopy of white, and an arch with the name of Benson & Miller in yellow chrysanthemums. The four horses wore big shamrocks as decorations of their fly shields.
Benson & Miller at 15-17 Main Street was operated by Harry D. Benson and William C. Miller. The store sold ladies\u27 suits, coats, underwear, hosiery, gloves and silks, dress goods and linings.
Location of photograph is 273-275 Main Street, as the businesses of shoemaker Daniel C. Devoux and Samuel Schiro, a fruit and confectionary store, are visible in the background. Source: 1912 Bangor city directory.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/spc_bangor_images/1125/thumbnail.jp
Bangor, Maine: A City of Progress
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Bangor is recognized as one of the busiest and most progressive cities in New England. In no other eastern city does the so-called western spirit prevail to such an extent as in Bangor. The conflagration of 1911 which did damage to the amount of $4,000,000 has served to cement the common interests and Bangor is building and booming in a manner which has evoked wide commendation. The new Bangor will be even better and busier city than the old.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1239/thumbnail.jp
P.H. Vose 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.
One of the strikingly attractive exhibits was the green teakettle, representing the P.H. Vose Co. The kettle was covered with evergreen, with the name Vose made of daisies, enclosed in a daisy border. Out of the spout jetted real steam and it received many compliments.
The P.H. Vose Co. was located at 55-59 Main Street in Bangor, Maine. Prescott H. Vose was company owner and treasurer. The company specialized in crockery, glassware, and kitchen furnishings.
Zooming in on photograph reveals the building in the background is the Second Baptist Church, now known as Columbia Street Baptist Church at 63 Columbia Street.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/spc_bangor_images/1116/thumbnail.jp
Thurston & Kingsbury Wholesale Grocers 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.
One of the very attractive floats was the T. & K. float of Thurston & Kingsbury, with its pyramid of ten chests, each with the symbolic initials of the firm and with four young women riding, one in each corner. The prevailing colors were yellow and white and the horses were driven tandem.
Roscoe A. Kingsbury and Willis L. Thurston were the proprietors of the company, a wholesale grocer located at 64 Broad Street.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/spc_bangor_images/1115/thumbnail.jp