Danvers Town (part 5 of 12)

mention two societies of the past which no doubt are still remembered by our older citizens. The first was called the North Danvers Lyceum (^this was before the division of the town gave us the name of Danverj.) The meetings were sometimes held in the hall of the old tavern then standing on the site of the present hotel, and the hall was a portion of the grand old Tory n)ansion which was moved down from Folly Hill nearly one hundred years ago. There was a library connected with this Lyceum which was afterwards distributed among the members. There was also, about sixty years ago, a Library Association formed under the name of the Holten Circulating Library which lived aboutfive years, when the books were distributed among the shareholders. Various literary organizations now exist in town.

Capt. A. P. Chase

The Danvers flight Infantry, ofific i al 1 y known as Co. K, Eighth reg i m e n t , Massachusetts \o\- unleer Militia, was organized March 25, 1 89 1, to take the place of Co. K (Mechanic Light Infantry) of Salem. The prelimmary work was done by F. Pierce Tebbetts and John T. Carroll. The company consisting of 48 recruits was mustered in at the old Berry tavern, March 25, 1891, by Col. J. Albert Mills of Newburyport. Lieut. George N. B. Cousins of Co. I, Lynn, was detailed to command the company until an election could be held. The first drills were held in Town hall.

On April 7, 1891, Frank C. Damon was elected captain ; F. Pierce Tebbetts, first lieutenant, and Fred U. French, second lieutenant. The following April

The company moved into the present armory on Maple street, Aug. 26, 1891. The annual fall field day of the regiment was held in Danvers, Sept. 30, 1S91. The memorable battle of the brick- yard was fought on that day, near the old trotting park. The day was brought to a close by a dinner to the entire regiment in Town hall, furnished by the citizens, followed by a dress parade in the Berry field.

Early i n the spring of 1894 Capt. Damon organized a rifl e team which w o n the regimental trophy in 1894 and '95, losing it by three points in 1896. At the state shoot at Walnut hill in '94, Private G. F. Draper and in '95, Capt. Damon, became distinguished marksmen.

In May, 1896, Capt. Damon was detached to command the Southern battalion of the regiment and on Oct. 3, 1896, was elected Major. Lieut. A. P. Chase was elected captain, Lieut. F. W. French, first lieutenant and Corp. F. L. I^stey of Middleton, second lieutenant on Oct. 19,

Late Spencer S. Hobbs

1S96. Capt. Chase was discharged on recommendation of the examining board Oct. 29, 1S96. The lieutenants were assigned to duty, Lieut. French being in command of the company.

Li May, 1897, A, P. Chase (who had re-enlisted in the company as a private, Oct. 31, 1896) was again elected captain and this time assigned to duty.

quickly r e - cruited to the war footing of 74 men. On May 5, the c o m p a n y, with the foregoing officers with the except ion of Lieut. F. L. Kstey, who at the time was sick, left Danvers for South Framingham, the rendezvous of the regiment. M ay II, 1898, the company was mustered into the United States service by Lieut. E. M. Weaver, U. S. A., with the following officers : A. P r e s t on Chase, captain ; Henry W. French, first lieutenant ; Stephen N. Bond, of Boston, second lieutenant. The company was then known as Co. K, Eighth Regiment of Infantry, Massachusetts Volunteers.

May 16, 1898, the regiment left for Chickamauga Park, Ga , arrivingon the eveningof May 19. The command bivouaced on Lytle hill, a spur of Missionary ridge, and the next morning proceeded to permanent camp on the Alexander Bridge road.

The regiment was assigned to the Second Brigade, Third Division, First Army Corps and participated in all the reviews held at Chickamauga Park.

During the month of August Lieut. French tendered his resignation to take effect Sept. i. The regiment broke camp Aug. 23, 1898 and marched to Rossville, a distance of seven miles, and proceeded by rail to Lexington, Ky., making camp, Aug. 24, 1898. Soon after arriving Lieut. French left for home. Sept. 15, 1898, Lieut. Bond was promoted to first lieutenant, vice French, resigned, and First Sergt. David F. Whittier of Co. F, Haverhill, was made second lieutenant, Sept. 16. Lieut. Bond resigned and was discharged Oct. 28, 1898.

The command left Lexington, Nov. 10, 1898 and proceeded by rail to Americus, Ga., arriving there Nov. 12, 1898, and went into permanent camp.

Second Lieut. David E. Jewell of Co. F, Haverhill, was appointed and commissioned first lieutenant and assigned to Co. K, vice Bond resigned, Dec. 16, 1898. Jan. 8, 1899 the command broke camp and proceeded by rail to Savannah, Ga., and boarded the transport Michigan, sailing for Matanzas, Cuba, Sunday, Jan. 10 and arriving at Matanzas, Jan. 13. The command disembarked and pitched shelter tents, remaining in the same until a permanent camp was pitched in the rear of Fort San Severeno. The regiment acted as escort to Gen. Gomez and Secretary of War Alger upon their visit to Matanzas. The company was on provost guard duty in the city of Matanzas for two weeks, being quartered in Santa Christina barracks.

The regiment left Matanzas for Boston on the transport Meade April 4, 1899, arriving in Boston, Sunday, April 9, 1899. After a review by Gov, Wolcott it proceeded to the South armory, where it was to be quartered pending the muster out of the regiment.

The company came to Danvers on a special train Sunday, April 9, arriving at 9 p. M., and was given a tremendous ovation. On Tuesday, April 11, the company was entertained by the town. The company, escorted by Ward Post 90, G.

The company reported back for duty in Boston the following day and April 20 was furloughed to report again April 28, when the regiment was mustered out of the service at the South armory by Capt. E. M. Weaver.

The following changes occurred in the company during its year of service : Five men were discharged for disability and eight by order. Four were transferred, one deserted and one died.

On Aug. 19, 1898, a gloom was cast over the company by the death of Musician Spencer S. Hobbs, who died at the 'Lhird Division Hospital, First Army Corps. A young man, an ideal soldier, a favorite with all, who at the call of his country offered himself and sacrificed his life upon its altar. He died at his post of duty, beloved by all. He was buried at Danvers.

This order, which numbers about 200,000 in the country, and which ranks fourth in numerical strength among the social fraternities, is represented in Danvers by two tribes and two councils. The organization bases its claims to favor on the fact that it is the lineal descendant of the earlier patriotic societies which flourished along the coast from New England to the Carolmas before the Revolution, and in which was nursed and concealed the purpose to free the colonies from British rule. It is also the only association of strength which makes any organized effort to collect and preserve the traditions, customs, and virtues of the aborigines of this continent. The tribes are composed of men only, while the councils admit both sexes. There are about 350 nfembers of the order in the

Agawam Tribe No. 5

This is next to the oldest Tribe in New England, and has long been influential locally and nationally. It was instituted on the 24th of February, 1875. Its meetings are held in its own hall. Red Men's Hall, in Tapleyville, every Thursday evening. Walter A. Sillars is its Chief of Records.

Waukewax Tribe No. 1 6

This Tribe was instituted on March ist, 1886, and holds its meetings in Carroll's hall on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the month. At one time it was the largest country Tribe in New England. John J. Macauley is the Chief of Records.

Wenonah Council, No. 2

This Council was the third one instituted in the United States, the date of institution being March 23d, 1887. In its early history it was for a long while the largest Council in the country. The Keeper of Records is Sarah E. Baker. Its meetings are held in Red Men's Hall, Tapleyville, every Tuesday evening.

Neoskaleta Council No. 3 1

Was instituted February 21st, 1890. Its meetings are held alternately in the homes of its members on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The Keeper of Records is Sarah E. Whitney.

Shortly after the close of the war, measures were taken for the erection of a monument in honor of those who gave their lives in the contest. At the annual town meeting in March, 1868, a committee was appointed to have the matter in charge, consisting of the following persons : William Dodge, Jr., E.T.Waldron, J. F. Bly, William R. Putnam, Dean Kimball, Timothy Hawkes, Ceorge Andrews, Rufus Putnam, S. P. Cummings, Simeon Putnam, Henry A. Perkins, Josiah Ross, Edwin Mudge, and Daniel P. Pope. Nearly $3,000 was raised by subscription, of which sum Mr. Edwin Mudge gave nearly half, contributing to this purpose two years' salary as representative of the town in the Legislature. The town added a somewhat larger amount, making, in all, $6,298.20. The monument stands in front of the Town house. It is of Hallowell granite, thirty- three and one-quarter feet high, and seven and three-quarters feet square at the base. It bears upon its front the inscription: - "1870, Erected by the citizens of Danvers, in memory of those who died in defence of their country during the war of the Rebellion, 1861-65." On the other sides are cut the names of ninety- five persons who died on the field of battle, or by sickness brought on in the war. The list begins with the names of Major Wallace A. Putnam and Lieut. James Hill. The monument itself is a beautiful and appropriate structure. It was dedicated with befitting ceremonies, Nov. 30, 1870.

The Grand Army of the Republic is composed of soldiers who served during the war of the Rebellion, representing all branches of the service, and nearly every batde-field of the war. " Ward Post 90, G. A. R.," was so designated in honor of the Ward brothers, Angus and William, who lost their lives in the service. Its object is for rendering aid to needy or distressed comrades, the relief of families of deceased soldiers, and the mutual benefit of all its members. It was organized June 8, 1869. Its sources of income are from its initiation fees, dues and voluntary contributions of its members and the liberal support of citizens of the town to all entertainments arranged for that purpose. The Post is now in a flourishing condition and is a worthy medium of dispensing " that charity which vaunteth not itself nor is unseemly." It has dispensed many thousands of dollars, and is one of the most deserving and greatest appreciated organizations in town.

The original meeting which led to the establishment of the Danvers Historical Society was held at the house of Mr. John R. Langley, on Sylvan street, on Monday evening, July 29th, 1889, thirty- three ladies and gentlemen being present. Rev. A. P. Putnam, D. D., was chosen chairman, and Ezra D. Hines, Esq., secretary. A committee, then appointed for the jnirpose, reported, at a second meeting held in the room of the Danvers Women's Association o n M a ]) 1 e street, on the 9th of the next month o f Septemb e r, a form of Con s t i t ution and B y-L a w s, which before a d - journm e n t was unanim o u s 1 y adopted and re c e i V e d many signat u r e s. A week later, Sept. 1 6th, a meet i n g was held for the choice of officers for the ensuing year and increased to the number of fifty. The officers elected were - for President, Rev. Alfred P. Putnam, I). D. ; Vice President, Hon. Alden P. White ; Secretary, Ezra D. Hines ; Treasurer, Dudley A. Massey ; Librarian, George Tapley ; Curator, Miss Sarah E. Hunt; Directors, Hon. Augustus Mudge, Mrs. P>elyn F. Masury, Gilbert A. Tapley, Andrew Nichols, Dr. Warren Porter, Rev. Charles B. Rice,

John S. Learoyd, Anne L. Page, and Charles H. Preston. For its future collections and its various uses, the Society, a few weeks afterward, hired a commodious room in the National Bank building of the town, which it continued to occupy as its headquarters until Thanksgiving ])ay of 1897, when the edifice took fire and was so damaged in consequence that it was necessary to seek other accommod a t i o n s . Fortunatel y a convenient and fine suite of apartments, in Perry's block, in the immedi a t e vicinity, was found to be at once avail able, and here the sea 1 1 e r e d treasures of the Society were soon brought and placed in attractive array, - all of t h e m , through the energy and care of both mem b e r s and n o n - members in the time of d anger, having been wonderfully saved and faithfully protected. Since the fire, as before it, there has been a steady gain of members, who now number nearly two hundred ; and also a steady flow of generous gifts into the four rooms, from near and far. The walls are hung with divers flags and maps, and with about one hundred framed portraits or other pictures, large and small ; while in cases or on shelves along the sides, or elsewhere, are three or four thousand books, pamphlets and other publications, and several thousand articles of much interest besides, consisting of valuable papers, diaries, manuscripts and autographs ; coins, scrip, seals, badges and medals ; swords, guns, shot, canteens, military costumes and other mementos of the wars ; Indian relics, household utensils, pieces of ancient furniture, curious textiles, rare china and heirlooms from the old homes ; botanical and mineralogical specimens, objects of natural history, and additional things of great quantity and variety. All are in-

O., Gen. (irenville M. Dodge, and the late Rev. Dr. George W. Porter of Lexington ; pictures of the "Battle of Bunker Hill" and the *' Death of Montgomery " from Trumbull, the First International Exhibition at London, and War and Union Pacific Railroad scenes at the far west, with a copy of the Lexington " Dawn of Liberty " framed with wood from the " Old Belfry," photographs of old homes of the Porters and other ancient landmarks of Dan vers, and small mirrors that once belonged to Governor Endicott and General Putnam, a banner of the Fremont Cam- structive and are helpful to a study of the past, its events, its famous men, the fathers and mothers, their thought, manners, customs, habits, circumstances and life. Of these many attractions may be mentioned portraits of George Washington, Queen Victoria, the late A. A. Low of Brooklyn, John G. Whittier, Dr. Amos Putnam, Cien. Moses Porter, Rev. Drs. Isaac and Milton P. Braman, William Lloyd Garrison, Parker Pillsbury, (xeorge Peabody, John I). Philbrick, Charles Sumner, Horace Greeley, Gen. Israel Putnam and some of his descendants at Marietta, paign, and flags ot the country used on various occasions, with a French Tricolor captured during the Rebellion, and the stars and stripes still intertwined with the ensign of Great Britain, as when last year the Right Honorable Joseph Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain with their party made their memorable visit at the rooms ; military coats, weapons, or other mementos of many a Danvers hero of the wars, with relics from (Gettysburg and battlefields besides ; finely mounted shell cases used by the Marhlehcad m the recent attack on Santiago, with accompany- ing illustrations ; Sitting Bull's wampum belt and other Indian regalia; crane from the old Rebecca Nurse house, coeval with her time ; saddle bag and muslin bands once used by Rev. Dr. Braman ; original manuscript of George Peabody's last addresses in Danvers ; large pewter plate of the old Hancock family ; one of the Tea Stamps that hastened or caused the Revolution; a Chinese Proclamation of friendliness for the Missionaries ; autographs of Queen Victoria and (reorge Washington, and a hundred notables more with scores /(icsifJuVe autograph letters of renowned Kings and Queens of England and other celebrated Europeans, from originals in the British Museum ; and pieces from Cardinal Wolsey's Mulberry tree atScrooby, Napoleon's shroud at St. Helena, King Phillips' cap, the old and long since vanished North Bridge at Cuncord, " Old Ironsides," Farragut's flagship, Plymouth Rock, and Mt. Sinai's granite summit. The rooms are crowded with all such things as are above indicated.

But aside from the Library and Museum the Society has each year a very entertaining and instructive course of lectures of a historical, biographical or scientific character, or else of a general literary kind, or descriptive of American scenery or foreign -countries. It holds also, annually, its New Year's Reunion and Festival, and each summer takes an excursion to some historic spot or other interesting place, in the region round about, for recreation and instruction. From time to time, it has fitly commemorated important events or epochs such as the Battle of Lexington, the Witchcraft I3elusion on its Two Hun- -dredth Anniversary, Old Anti-Slavery Days, and the Life, Character and Services of General Israel Putnam as viewed in the light of a hundred years after his death. At these lectures or other occasions a long line of distinguished persons from out of town have appeared before the members antl friends and have discoursed most ably and eloquentlv on varied and important subjects : Hon. Mellen Chamberlain, Parker Pillsbury, Rev. Samuel Way of Leicester, Lucy Stone, Rev. Robert CoUyer, Frank B. Sanborn, Governor Greenhalge, Major

George L. Porter of Bridgeport, Conn., Senator Hoar, Hon. Charles Francis Adams, Hon. Robert S. Rantoul, President E. H. Capen of Tufts College, and numerous others of high repute, while many honored members of the Society itself have likewise contributed to the interest and success of its meetings.

The present officers and directors of the Society are as follows : Officers - Rev. Alfred P. Putnam, D. D., president ; Hon. Alden P. White, vice president ; Miss Sirah W. Mudge, secretary; Walter A. Tapley, treasurer ; George Tapley, librarian ; Mrs. Charles F. Kenney, curator ; Mrs. Henry Newhall, assistant curator ; Ezra 1). Hines, historian. Directors - William A. Jacobs, Rev. Watson M. Ayres, Mrs. Mary W. Putnam, Mrs. Ellen M. Dodge, Hon. Samuel L. Sawyer, Miss Mary W. Nichols, Charles H. Preston, Miss Anne L. Page, William O. Hood. Executive committee - Hon. A. P. White, chairman ; Rev. A. P. Putnam, D. D., Charles H. Preston, Hon. S. L. Sawyer and Rev. W. M. Ayres.

On the first day of May, 1843, a notice was issued by Henry Fowler, calling on the citizens of North Danvers to meet to take into consideration the establishment of a cemetery in the north part of the town and a committee was chosen to select a suitable site. On May 20, this committee reported f ivorably on the grove and adjacent lands of Judge Samuel Putnam and a subscription paper was issued with the result that on May 27, Henry Fowler reported that eleven hundred and forty dollars had been subscribed, and that sale had been found for sixty lots. The members, on Oct. 17, became incor- ])orated under the general laws and elected as the first Board of Trustees: - Elias Putnam, Gilbert Tapley, Moses Black, Joshua Silvester, Henry Fowler, Nathaniel Boardman, Thomas Cheever, Eben G. Berry, William J. C. Kenney, Daniel Richards, Nathan Tapley, Samuel P. Fowler, Alonzo A. Edgerton, John Bates and Samuel Preston. Hon. Elias Putnam was elected as the first President of the cor- poration. The name of Sylvan Rest Cemetery was adopted Oct. 26, 1S43, which was subsequently, on June 15, 1844, changed to Walnut Grove Cemetery. The cemetery was consecrated on June 23, 1S44, and the first interment was on July 27, 1814. The grounds of the cemetery at present comprise about twenty acres, with about an equal frontage on Sylvan, Ash and Adams streets, and over seven hundred lots have been sold. There is a receiving tomb in the Cemetery and the Trustees have in view the erection of a receiving chapel. Generally speaking, the formation of the older portion of the grounds is that of opposite hillsides gently sloping to meet in a central valley, watered by brooks, and well wooded. Adding to the natural features of the landscai)e the work that is being constantly done in the improvement, care and beautifying of the grounds, the Walnut Grove Cemetery is itself the best monument to those men, in whose wisdom and energy it had its origin, and is most worthy of the pride so generally felt in it. To the end that the cemetery may never, through the lack of support, fall into the melancholy condition of a neglected graveyard, the trustees have made special efforts in two directions : - first, to the formation of a " Permanent Fund," the income of which is to be used exclusively for the care of the avenues, paths, bridges, fences, etc., and not for individual lots ; and second, to induce lot owners to endow their lots, either by direct contract or by will, with such a sum that the income thereof shall be sufficient for the perpetual care of the lot.

Nothing definite is known of his life before he came to New England, except that tradition says he was born in Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England, in 15 88, and came of the gentry class. On June 20th, 1628 he sailed from Weymouth in the ship Abigail, and landed in Salem on September 6th, 162S, with his wife, Anna Gouer, who was a cousin of Governor Matthew Cradock. Soon after their arrival his wife died, and on August i8th, 1630, he married Elizabeth Gibson of

Caml)ridge, England, who had probably recently come ov er in the ship with Governor John Winthrop. The Governor and all his descendants, until 1724, si)elled their name Endecott, when an " i " was substituted for the "e" in the second syllable.

On July 3rd, 1632, the Court of Assistance granted Mr. Endecott 300 acres of land ( in what is now Danversport) called by the Indians, in English, Birchvvood, and afterw irds known as the " Orchard Farm." The Governor, in the following year, planted his far-famed orchard, of which a single tree remains today, and still, after the storms of many New England winters, bears abundant fruit.

In 1634 the colony was greatly excited by rumors that a commission had been granted to two Archbishops and ten others of the Council, offering authority to them to regulate the plantation of New England, to estiblish the Episcopal church in the colony, to recall its Charter, and to remove its Governor and make its laws. It was at this time that Endecott cut the red cross from the Kmg's colors, deeming it a relic of popery, and the sword with which he cut out this cross is still i>reserved as a relic in the family. In support of this conduct on the part of Endecott, the military commissioners, in 1636, ordered that the cross should be left out of the King's colors, and substituted in the ensigns at Castle Island, in Boston Harbor, the King's arms.

In 1636 Endecott was chosen Colonel, and commanded the first unsuccessful expedition against the Pequot Indians. In 1 64 1 he was chosen Deputy Governor, which office he held for four years, also in the years 1650 and 1654. In 1644, 1649, 1651-53, 1655-65 he was chosen Governor of the colony, serving in all a period of sixteen years as such, longer than any Governor who held office under the old charter. In 1645 he was chosen Sergeant- Major-General, which office he held for the period of four years. At the urgent retjuest of his friends in [655 he moved to l>oston, but he and his wife did not sever their connection with the Salem church until 1664. " Old age and the infirmities thereof com- ing upon him, he fell asleep in the Lord on the 15th day of March, 1665," and was buried on March 23rd with great honor in King's Chapel Burying Ground, Boston. Tradition states that he was buried on the left-hand side of the entrance to King's Chapel, now under the pavement of Tremont street, and that his sition distinguished him, more than his other mental accomplishments or his outward condition in life. I have seen a letter from the Secretary of State in King Charles the Second's time in which is this expression - 'The King would take it well if the people would leave out Mr. Endecott from the place of (Governor. ' " tombstone was in perfect preservation until the beginning of the American Revolution, when it, with others, was destroyed by British soldiers.

William Crowninshield Kndicott, son of William Putnam and Mary Crowninshield Endicott, was born in Salem in the westerly side of the house on the corner of Curtis and l)erl)v streets, on November

Endicott Mansion And Burying Ground

19, 1826, and is a lineal descendant in the eighth generation from Governor John Endecott. Educated in the public and private schools of Salem, he entered Harvard College in 1843, and graduated therefrom in 1847. Immediately he began the study of|law in the office of Nathaniel J. Lord,

Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, which office he held until 1882, when he resigned. In 1884 he was Democratic candidate for Governor of Massachusetts but failed to be elected. From 1885 to 18S9 he was Secretary of War in President Cleveland's cabinet. Since that at that time a prominent lawyer in Salem, and in 1850 was admitted to the Essex County Bar, where for many years he practiced, being a member of the firm of Perry & Endicott.

time Mr. Endicott has led a retired life. From 1867 to 1894 he was President of the Peabody Academy of Science of Salem, founded by George Peabody of London. I-'rom 18S4 to 1895 he was a Fellow of Harvaid College. From 1889 to 1894 a Trustee of the Peabody South- em Educational Fund. On December 13th, 1859, he married Miss Ellen Peabody, daughter of the late George Peabody of Salem, and in 1893 he moved to Danvers, and now lives with his family upon a farm which has belonged to various members of the Peabody family.

Since the earliest days the Endicott family have been identified with the town of Danvers. It was only at the end of the last century that Samuel luidicott, the grand fa t h e r of the subject of this sketch, moved to Salem from the (J r c h a r d Farm, now in Danverspo r t, and led an active life as a sea faring man.

Hon. A. P. White

Ex-District Attorney Alden P. White's ancestry reaches through typical and familiar comity families ; and he cherishes the New FMigland si)irit and traditions with loyal enthusiasm. He was born in Danvers in 1856, spending ten years of his childhood in South Danvers, now Peabody, and receiving his early education in the public schools of that town, Danvers and Salem. Mr. White graduated with honors with the Amherst class of '78, and after a course at the Harvard Law School, studied in the office of Perry & Endicott, Salem. He was admitted to the Essex Bar in 1 88 1 and has been in constant practice ever since, with offices at Salem. In 1890 he was appointed a special justice of the First Essex District Court, resigning to accept the position of assistant to Hon. William H. Moody, during the latter's first term as District Attorney, and was re-appointed three years later. Upon Mr. Moody's promotion to Congress, Mr. White was his logical s u ccessor, and in his administration he fulfilled every expecta t i on created during his earlier conne c t i o n with the offi c e, taking high rank among the law y e r s of New E n gla n d. Outside of his official work, Mr. White h as 1 ) e e n largely interested in matters of general public concern and has served upon the School Committee of Salem and as a trustee of the Peabody Institute of Danvers. He is a director of the Essex Institute of Salem, and of the Salem Oratorio Society and was one of the found ers of the Danvers Historical Society, of which he is at present an officer. Mr. White has written an excellent history of Danvers for the " History of Essex Countv."

One ot the most essential features of a live and growing community is a good hotel. Danvers has never been far behind in this respect, for the reputation of the Old Berry Tavern has spread far beyond the confines of the town and state, and it has always been a favorite stoj^ping place for travelling men. But popular as the old hotel has been in its more than a century of existence, it has up to the present time lacked all of those modern some colonial fronts, with porches and porte-cochere, shining resplendent in the glow of electricity and gas in the evening, reveling in the warmth of steam-heat and a dozen or more open fire-places on cold winter days, boasting bath-rooms galore, public and private, all the latest appliances of the cuisine, including a separate boiler for steam- cooking, and every room fitted out and furnished in cosy and comfortable, if not luxurious style. What would our forefathers, who knew the house in old stage-coach days, say, could they conveniences once looked upon as luxuries but now considered necessities. It was to supply this defect that the owners of the property set about in May, 1898, to thoroughly overhaul and remodel the house and add about twenty much needed rooms. The transformation has indeed been wonderful, and from an old-fashioned village inn, with its kerosene lamps and stoves, a plain exterior and not too inviting interior, it has blossomed into a thoroughly ui)-to-date hotel, with handcome back to earth just long enough for a glance at the place? What would the late Eben G. Berry, who was connected with the tavern for three-quarters of a century, and whose name it now bears, say, could he but see the result of the labor of his public spirited heirs? He would undoubtedly commend their judgment, for he was a progressive man, once thoroughly convinced of the feasibility of a proposed change. Some of our people, alas, unlike him, carry their conservatism

The house is situated in Danvers Square, at the intersection of the four principal streets of the village. It is far enough back from the streets, however, to be in a degree retired, and the lawns in front of the house and on the side are graced by noble elms and other trees which cast a grateful shade in summer and add much to the beauty of the situation. The strip of land on the Maple street side, just beyond the porte-cochere, must, by the terms of the will of Mr. Eben G. Berry, be forever kept free from buildings, which makes it a park. The house faces the south, as did all the houses of our forefathers, and tentious a house for the town. Possibly this may be true, but since the house looks for business outside of the town, and its mission is to attract persons into it, the wisdom of the large outlay which has rendered the house and grounds homelike and inviting may yet be apparent. It was a large venture, for a town the size of ours, we will admit, but the same liberal spirit which characterized the expenditures during the transition period is to dominate the advertising, which all business, more especially a hotel, needs, and there can be, there will be, but one end and that will be spelled " success."

The present lessee of the house is Mr. I.ouis Brown, who has had a large experience. His ideas as to how to run a house may be gathered from the appended paragraphs, taken from his souvenir booklet, issued when the house opened last year : - desire to avoid the cares o f housekeepin g, as well as a summer resort for those who want to enjoy the beauties of t h e country, but who are compelled by business to remain within easy travelling distance of the city. Dan vers is but four miles from Salem, w i t h close electric and steam car connec t i o n s, and of the thousands who yearly visit the historic shrines of that city it is the hope of the proprietor to attract a few to this town, for longer or shorter stays. We are but eighteen miles from Boston, with fortv trains daily, the expresses making the run in fortytwo minutes. The whole North Shore, with its hundreds of beautiful summer homes, is within easy driving distance and the sweet odors of pine and iir and balsam in any one of a dozen or more ten mile drives. There is a good livery stable, where teams can be had at reasonable prices, or private teams boarded.

lighted, well-heated and well-ventilated room are the best advertisements a hotel can have, and we shall never hesitate or waver in our purpose to keep near the top in these important requisites of good living. The main portion of the present house was built at a period when fireplaces were necessary, and thus we find in all the corner rooms on each floor these conveniences. They can hardly be said to be necessary in the Berry Tavern of today, for the heating apparatus is more than ample for all 1 the d emands that m a y b e made upon it, but they add to the attract i v eness a n d heal t h f u 1- ness of the rooms, furnishing a s they do perfect ventilation. The whole e nviron m e n t of the place is as homelike as it is possible t o make it, and an air o f hospitality and good cheer perv a d e s. It is an ideal spot and its i)opulaiity in the past is amply attested by the fact that a public house has been maintained continuously on the corner since 1741. Its future depends upon us, and we bhall exhaust every energy in keeping it always up to the times."

The Berry tavern is one of the old-lime taverns, and while no effort has been made to trace it back of the Re\olution, it is known in a general way that it was part of the original Porter grant and thnt a public house was maintained there as early as 1741. It is positively known that it was conducted during the revolution by John Porter, and, after his death, by his widow, Aphia. Toward the close of the century, said to be about 1796, it passed into the hands of Timothy and Jethro Putnam. Ebenezer, father of the late Eben G. Berry, bought the farm from the Putnams in 1804. The old hotel on the site of the present one was sold at auction in three sections in 183S, and these were removed to make room for the erection o f the original portion o f the ])resent hotel. Mr. Eben G. Berry conducted t h e house up to 1870, when h e retired from active m a n a g em e n t. It w a s for a time known as the Howard house, a Mr. Howa r d l)eing the landlord. Later Elias M agoon took the lease, and he i n turn w a s succe e d e d 1) y Edwin A. Southwick, who managed it up to the time of his death in 1895. Mr. Berry died the same year, and during the settlement of the Southwick and Berry estates, Mr. Littlefield managed the house. The ])resent lessee, Mr. Brown, took possession in the latter part of 1S96.

Danvers has lately come into i)rominence as a summer resort, not to the extent that its fashionable neighbor Hamilton has, distant some four miles, but in a moderate degree its country roads and hillsides are dotted with unpretentious residences which shelter those who hie themseh'es to the cities as soon as the first frosts come. Of late years many private families have taken summer boarders and the warm weather colony is constantly on the increase. One looking for the excitements of fashionable society should not consider Uanvers as a summer home. He will not find such within our borders. But the man of business who wants a place for his family where he can get the greatest amount of pure ozone and the most comfortable place to eit and sleep for the least expenditure of money, will do well to pause and consider the claims of the place. We have not, perhaps, the rural environment of Topsfield, Middleton and Boxford, our nearest neighbors on the north, but we are i n closer touch with the outside world and a man can go to and come from t h e city at all hours of the day and night.

The rooms are graded in price and any persons interested may secure further information by sending for the souvenir booklet, which will be mailed to them free.

The completion of the hotel marks the end, so far as the Berry family is concerned, of one of the most rapid and remarkable developments of property ever known in town. Ten years ago this spring the hotel was a portion of the large landed estate of Eben G. Berrv, consist- ing of about 40 acres, the whole being assessed for but $30,000. The rear land was opened up in 18S9, and the first house, the one now standing at the corner of Park and Alden streets, was built in the following year. Today on the ground formerly occupiei by this $30,000 estate, the town has taxable property to the extent of $130,525 by the assessors' books - over four-fold increase in ten years. The next decade will see yet another great increase, for there are still about fifty undeveloped lots owned by a score or more of individuals. New streets have been opened up each year, and more are now needed. Following the lines laid down by Mr, Berry in his later years h i s heirs have given to the tovvnspeop 1 e the really beautiful little public house which is the subject of this sketch. In the work of remodeling they have been assisted by Major Frank C. Damon, who, a s Mr. Berry's trusted agent, aided materially i n the development of his valuable estate, and, in company with the late John S. Learoyd, managed it as co-executor from the time of Mr. Berry's death in August, 1895 up to the sale of the last lot, its final settlement and division among the heirs, in August, 1898.

Few towns of the size of Dan vers are so fortunate as to ])ossess a public house of the beauty, size and modern equipment of the old Berry tavern, and it is no wonder that the summer of 1899 finds practically every room occupied, many guests coming from distant points.

The Halhorne Association was organized in February, 1S84, and occupies elegantly appointed quarters in Porter's block. The membership is limited to forty persons and includes business men and representatives of every profession.

The first officers were : Ira P. Pope, President ; the late J. W. Derby, Secretary and Treasurer, and the late Dr. E. O. Fowler, Chairman of the Executive Committee. B u t few have been in- V i t ed to become members a n d the ranks have been gradually depleted by death and other causes, so that at the present time there are only about twenty-five members in the association. It is one of the leading social organizations of the town. The present officers are : F. O. Staples, President : M. C. Pettingell, Vice-President ; and J. W. Woodman, Secretary and Treasurer.

The n a m e s of George C. Farrington and his insurance offices are well known in Danvers and Peabody and adjacent towns. He has offices at 93 Water street, Boston ; S Allen's block, Peabody, and in the National Bank building, Danvers. Rev. W. M. Ayres is manager of the Danvers office. Insurance against fire is placed upon every description of property, real and personal, in some of the oldest and most substantial insurance companies in the world, both old line stock companies and mutual companies. Fidelity to the interests of the insured.

as well as to the companies which he represents, the prompt payment of all losses, the scrupulous care shown in the wording of all policies and contracts, to prevent and guard against the possibility, even, of litigation or delay in the settlement in full, and promptly, of all just claims, have attracted to this office the attention of many people seeking safe and sure protection from losses by fire. These are the things which have been instrumental in building up the large business transacted b y this office. Mr. Farrington succeeded to the firm of Chadwick c^ Farrington, and has greatly increased the volume of business. He is one of the hustling, p r ogressive business men of this section, and holds a n enviable position in the business world. It is often said that if you insure through Farrington's office, you may feel perfectly sure that you are insured, and that if your property is destroyed by fire, your losses will be prompt- '' ly paid. That is the kind of insurance which insures.

Louis Brown

At present writing, plans have been practically perfected for the installation of a local telephone exchange, to be a part of and to have all the facilities of the Salem exchange, including Salem, Danvers, Peabody and Beverly, with a central office in this town and an operator on duty all the time. There will be about sixty Danvers subscribers at the start, and there is promise of the enterprise being one of the most useful and popular advantages ever afforded in town.

One of the best representatives of the younger element of successful publishers and printers in this state is Mr. Frank E. Moynahan of Danvers, Mass., who is editor and proprietor of the Danvers Mirror, correspondent of several daily newspapers, contributor to various trade pul)lications, and conducts a reliable and satisf;ictory job printing plant, h i s motto being "A Good Printer Who Can Do You Good."

He was born in Danvers thirtyf o u r years ago, and has never found occasion t o seek a living els e w he re. He was graduated from the Holten High School of his native town in 1880, at the age of fifteen years, and after working four years for local storekeepers h e entered the employ o f

In 1890, after having been associated with Mr. Shepard six years, he succeeded to the business. That he has been successful is self evident, but his progress has not been merely an accident, but is attributable rather to promptness and integrity in his every business transaction.

close and practical application to all details of his affairs characterizing his successful career. In the Mirror, the townspeople find a worthy and conservative representative of their interests. Mr. Moynahan's general printing business is kept in advance of the needs of the tovvnspeople ; experienced and practical workmen are employed, new and modern type is adde 1 constantly, and every want of his customers is promptly met.

M r. Moynahan has w o n many prizes in various competitive contests i n connection with his chosen work, one of the most n o t eworthy being a gold eagle offered b y the Boston Post for the best letter of less than two hundred words on "How to Run a Newsp a p e r." From the United States, England, .\ u stralia a n d elsewhere the Post received two thousand one hundred a n d sixtynine letters, and after thorough examination of the contributions, the judges awarded him the prize.

With characteristic enteri)rise and pluck he is now engaged in compiling a magnificent historical and trade book on Danvers, in the interests of the town's growth, involving a large expenditure of money in its production. The volume will contain about two hundred pages, printed on coated book paper, with over two hundred half-tone illustrations. A few years ago he published a neat volume called " Historic Danvers," which had a ready and appreciative sale.

Mr. Moynahan has been a most enthusiastic worker for the progress of the town, it being the first in the state to estal)lish a municipal electric light plant and the referendum system of voting on matters retjuiring money appropriations, in all of which his paper wielded a strong influence.

a view to join the Congregation of the Xaverian Brothers, was opened on Sept. 3, 1891 (solemnly on Aug. 17, 1892) and incorporated into the State of Massachusetts on Oct. 9, 1891.

Promising young men (R. C.) fourteen years of age and upwards, after having successfully completed their grammar course, receive in this institution a thorough normal education befitting them for the profession of teachers in the various colleges and parochial schools of the order. The number of students resident

St. Johns Normal College

The Danvers Gas Light Co. was organized in i860, with a capital of S20,- 000, and has since been incorporated under the laws of this State. The plant is located at Danversport and has from time to time been considerably enlarged, and the company's local office is in Porter's block. The company is in a ])rosperous condition.

The house stands on the summit of a hill. It is a splendid building, three stories over a solid basement, and in its construction forty varieties of stone, all of them found on the premises, were used. The same variety of stone, ranging from the pudding stone, found everywhere in Massachusetts, to brilliant gold and brown, and red and black granite, and pure white marble, is evident in the construction of the three massive gateways to the estate.

The interior of the mansion, from the basement upwards, is finished in the most solid and pleasing manner possible ; the halls, parlor, dining-room, drawing-room, hallways, bath and bedrooms, - in all eighteen spacious apartments - are all paneled in quartered oak, with ceilings frescoed in the most varied and artistic style. The kitchen and other domestic offices occupy the roomy basement. The house is heated by both direct and indirect steam by the then owner, Stephen Phillips, a retired sea-captain ; thirty-five acres of meadow, pasture and woodland, belonging to the same estate extend as far as Maple street, and are traversed by the Lawrence PJranch of the B. & M. R. R. In the meadow, on the slope of a mound, is an old family cemetery, several tombstones of which bear dates as far back as 1748.

Windsor Club Parlor

At about a thousand yards southwest from the mmsion is the historical Beaver Brook farm-house, a frame building, now somewhat modernized, which dates as far back as 1670. Here lived in 1692 Sarah Osburn, a victim to the witchcraft delusion; at first imprisoned in Silem Village church, she was afterwards transferred to Boston jail, where she died, supposedly of a broken heart.

among the young business men of the town who felt the necessity of having a place where they could meet with more or less regularity to discuss public matters and enjoy social intercourse. They determined finally that it would be advisable to form a social organization and with that end in view the Windsor Club was established. That was several years ago, and rooms were occupied over the postoffice, the club largely increasing its membership and growing into a prosperous and popular organization. In 1897 it was decided to take new apartments and the present desirable quarters in the Richards block were taken and fitted up in a luxurious manner. The five rooms consist of a large parlor and reading room, billiard and pool room, a large hall for meetings, kitchen and janitor's room. The present membership numbers sixty and is composed of the leading business and professional men of the town, and as the management is progressive and alive to the needs of members, the future of the club is very bright. Last year the club was incorporated under the laws of the State of Massachusetts. The present offict rs are : President, Andrew H. Paton ; Vice-President, Horace O. Southwick, Peabody ; Secretary, George Little ; Treasurer, C. Dexter Richards ; Executive Committee, Jay O. Richards, Walter ]. Budgell, Walter T. Creese ; Janitor, John H. Moser. The advantages presented to the business or professional man of D mvers by membership in this club are numerous. He is not only thrown into associition with the best and most progressive element in our citizenship, and has, at the small annual cost, all the ])rivileges of the club rooms at any time, but he will become a participant in all the club's future benefits. The Windsor club has in prospect numerous additional features which go to make up the modern men's club. As fast as it seems practicable these improvements will be made. It may justly be considered an honor and a rare privilege to be a member of the club. The elegance of its apartments and the high standing of its members

Henry Creese

The firm of Bernard, Friedman & Co., manufacturers of fancy leathers, has its extensive plant on Ash street, and its products go all over the civilized woild. This firm has won the distinction of being the first to ever induce the United States government to jHit colored leather into army shoes, and during the past year there have been government contracts made with shoe manufacturers, one of the provisions of which WIS that the stock used should be as good as Bernard, Friedman i!v: Co.'s Titan calf stock ; and in a total of contracts aggregating 300,000 pairs o f siioes, this firm furnished all the stock put into colored army shots. The firm of Bernard, Friedman & Co. is composed of Albert Bernard and M IX Friedman, o f iSoston, and Henry Creese, of Danvers, and was organized in 1889. Business was carried on in Peabody for about a year and was then reiiioved to 1 )anvers and occuj)ied a building erected for the firm l)y the Danvers Building Association. The firm has since pure based the building. The plant has been enlarged as the business grew until the present immense plant has succeeded it. The first year scarce a score of men were employed. Today more than 250 men are constantly employed. Last year the output of this factory was worth more than one and three-quarters millions of dollars. Of the plant itself it may be said briefly that the new building, socalled, is 250 X 40 feet, 5 stories in height; there is another building 284 x 40, 5 1-2 stories; a storehouse 200 x 40, 2 stories, a machinery storehouse, 45 x 65, 2 stories; a repair shop, 75 x 45, 4 stories ; a lime, or beam house, 65 x 40, one story ; these are the principal buildings.

The power is furnished by boilers of 300 horse power, with engines of 350 horse power. A description of the processes and the machinery used in them in nected with the factory. The lines of goods made by this firm have established a world wide reputation and are exported to all parts of the world where leather is used. Immense quantities of genuine kangaroo skins are imported from Australia direct in the raw state by this firm. Among its most noted products are Russia Zulu storm calf and Black Titan calf, which have become, as stated, the government's standard of excellence in making contracts. Messrs. Bernard and Friedman attend to the Boston end of the business, with offices at 10 High street.

Residence Of Henry Creese

transforming raw hides and skins from all parts of the globe into the fancy leathers made by this firm, would require more space than can be given here. 'l"he factory is ecjuipped with the Sturtevant system of dryers, the Grinnell system of sprinklers, and has an independent water system of its own, in case of failure of the town water. It is also fully equipped with hundreds of electric lights. Two night watchmen are always on duty at night, and the Seth Fowler clock system is used. There are vacuum condenser jnuiips, and also large water and sewer pumps con-

The factory is under the direct supervision of the other member of the firm, Mr. Henry Creese, who is a tanner by trade, and, one might say, by birth and inheritance also. Mr. Creese learned the tanning business in England, going to work at it when a small boy. His father, grandfather and great grandfather were expert tanners before him. After serving his apprenticeship he remained with his employer I 7 years. He came to the United States in 1872 and went to work for White Bros. & Co. of Lowell, remaining there 18 years, the last ten years being superintendent of the works. Ten years ago he entered the firm of which he is still a member, and the business has grown and prospered under his personal management from the small beginning to its present status. Mr. Creese is assisted in the management of the factory by his son, Mr. Walter T. Creese, and his sonin-law, Mr. Henry W. Cook, both wideawake, enterprising and up-to-date business men. All three gentlemen reside in Danvers and are counted among the town's progressive, public spirited citizens.

This association had its inception in 1 87 1, when it was formed with the object of dealing in groceries and provisions on the Co-operative plan. The premises occupied at that time were located in the Putnam building near the Eastern R. R. station. The rapid growth of the business, however, necessitated its removal to more commodious quarters which were secured in the Essex block and here the Association occupies a commodious and excellently equipped store measuring twenty by sixty feet. In 1882, the concern was incorporated under the laws of this State, with a capital of $2,500. The officers are : - President, Samuel C. Putnam ; Directors, Samuel C. Putnam, Alfred W. Bacon, Lewis VV. Day, Joseph P. Tufts; Clerk of the Corporation, Henry B. Learnard ; Treasurer and Storekeeper, Herbert S. Tapley. The Corporation deals in fine groceries and provisions, of which a heavy stock is carried, the lowest prices compatible with superior goods prevailing. The trade has increased steadily and not only covers Danvers but branches out to Middleton, Wenham, and other places within a radius of ten miles. Three assistants are em])loyed in attending to the retjuirements of members. The officers of the Association are all well known business men and deserve much credit for the success their enterprise has attained.

man at Tapleyville form one of the most extensive and best equipped establishments of the kind in the county. There are six glasshouses and large office, covering a ground area ot 7,500 feet and having a lineal frontage of 130 feet. These are heated throughout by steam and an equable temperature so essential to successful growth is always maintained. It would be difficult to name any member of the floricultural kingdom worthy of a place and capable of cultivation in garden or conservatory that is not represented in the plant-houses. The stock is replete with cut flowers, ferns, palms, plants and roots, a special feature being made of floral designs for weddings, christenings, funerals and decorations for festive occasions. The product of the conservatories finds a ready sale not only in Danvers but in the surrounding cities and towns, and a large business has been built up. The partners in the concern are Edward E. and Charles W. Woodman, both natives of Danvers. They are both highly esteemed. E. E. Woodman has occupied several important positions in town affairs.

Wenham Lake ice is known throughout the whole of New England for its clearness and purity and as a consequence is largely purchased by the better class of ice users. The demand, in fact, exceeds the supply and all that can be harvested meets with a ready sale. Samuel M. Hill has four ice-houses with a joint storage capacity of four thousand tons and employs from four to one hundred men according to the season. The business was established over thirty years ago by Henry Patch and was purchased by Mr. Hill in 1893. A valuable trade has been developed and four wiigons are utilized in distributing the product of the winter's work on the frozen Lake. Mr. Hill is a native of Nova Scotia having been born at Economv in that Province in 1868. He came to this state in 1887 and in 1893 went to Wenham to engage in his present business. Mr. Hill is well and favorably known in this and the surrounding districts where n\uch of his trade lies.

Dan Vers

AVillard Hall School for girls furnishes thorough preparation for college, a prescribed course for those who wish to graduate, and excellent opportunities for advanced work in French, German and music for those who come from high schools and do not wish to take the regular course.

The school was opened in September, 1887, and removed in June, 1893, to a much larger and more suitable building, having outgrown its former accommodations. The present structure contains forty- two rooms, well arranged for the purposes of a private school and is steam heated and lighted by electricity. The number of family pupils is, however, still limited, as it is believed that a large number of pupils takes away the special home character of the school which is so much valued. The class-rooms and bed-rooms are large, airy and pleasant, with excellent sanitary conditions. Every arrangement is made to secure the best results with the least possible nervous strain. No rules are made prominent, but a spirit of earnest faithfulness is cultivated. During the study hours for the family pupils a teacher is present and the scholars feel assured of the ready help and sympathy of the teachers at all times. Those who are advanced in French sit at a table where the conversation is conducted in that language. The pupils of the music department give a recital before the school several times each term, and once a year a public recital before invited guests. The literary work is stimulated by the occasional evenings given to the reading of compositions. The school being only eighteen miles from Boston, pupils can attend the best concerts and become familiar with the museums and other places of interest. A chaperone accompanies the young ladies to those concerts in Boston and Salem which it is considered desirable they should attend. The work of the school is fully illustrated, the collection of photographs, fossils and minerals being very complete.

Five teachers are resident. Many of the graduates are in positions of imjjortance and homes of prominent influence. Certificates of the school are accepted at Smith, W'ellesley and other colleges.

Miss Dawson took a five years' course at the Lay Institute, Montreal, and was examined for a Boston public school at seventeen, and given a position, which she retained until invited to become a teacher in the Lyons Female College, Lyons, Iowa. Near the end of the third year she was summoned to Boston by her father's death, and soon obtained, by examination with forty competitors, the position of head assistant in the boys' grammar school, Burroughs street, Jamaica Plain. In the third year there she was urgently invited by Dr. Samuel G. Howe to fill a vacancy in Perkins Institute and at the end of one year he gave her the opportunity to go to the " Royal Normal College for the Blind " in London. The steamer ticket had come to him along with the request to select a teacher, and he yiekied Miss Dawson, saying he would not disturb his own classes in January for any less cause, but his sympathies were with the great effort to establish American methods in the work for the Fnglish blind.

During two years in London Miss Dawson had very large experience in class exhibitions before distinguished audiences in homes of influential Englishmen, and b)' command at Windsor Castle before (^ueen Mctoria and her household.

The Glasgow committee studied the London work and asked the Royal College authorities for an American teacher to put the Glasgow school for the blind on a new basis, and Miss Dawson was sent. One strong and eminently successful year was given to this work, including the training of a successor.

Called home to P)Oston again by her family, she entered the Institute of Technology for chemistry. This first year of rest from teaching was given to severe study of natural science. The summer course of three hundred hours, in Boylston Laboratory at HarvardCollege, followed, under Professors Cook and Mabery.

In December she became teacher of Natural Science in Bradford Academy for seven years. All these years she was a contributor to newspapers and magazines, an active member of the "Rome Art Club " of Haverhill and in the year 1880 was elected a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Leaving Bradford in '8;^, Mrs. S. D. Merrill founded Willard Hall School for girls in '87, having a successful school from the first. The teachers and lecturers are secured from the best sources and no effort is spared to make it in every way, one of the best h o m e schools in New E n gland.

John Dudley Philbrick was born at Deerfield, N. H., May 27, I 8 I 8, and died at Danvers, Feb. 2, 1886, at the age of sixtyseven. Mr. Philbrick was educated in the common schools and academies of his native state, and graduated from Dartmouth College at the age of twenty- four. He received the honorary degree of LL.D. from Bates College in 1872, and from St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1879 ; he was also honored with the title of the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, France, 1878 : and with the Gold Palm of the University of France, with

The Late John D. Philbrick

Mr. Philbrick held various positions as teacher, superintendent and supervisor of educational mterests. He taught in four different district schools and an academy in New Hampshire ; for three colles;e winter vacations, m the district where he resiiled at the time of his death ; for two years in the Roxbury Latin School, 1842- 4-1 ; for one term in a private school in Roxbury, 1844 ; for one year in the English High School, Boston,

1844-45 ; was master of the Mayhew Grammar school for boys, Boston, for two years, 1845-47; of the Q u i n c y G r a m m a r School for boys, Boston, five years, 1847-52 ; princii)al State Normal school. Con necticut, two years, 1852-54; Su- [) e rin tendent Public Schools, state of Connecticut, two years, 1 85 4 -5 6; of City of Boston, twenty years, 1856- 1874 and I 8 76-1 878; agent of Massachusetts Board of Education 1875, in preparing the State Exhibition of Education at Philadelphia; State Educational Commissioner and United States Honorary Commissioner to the Vienna Exposition, 1873; United States Commissioner of Education at the Paris Exposition, - so called, but m fact, only appointed by the Commissioner General to take charge of the educational depart- ment, and member of the Educational Juries, both at Vienna and at the Paris Exposition of 1S7S ; president of the Connecticut and Massachusetts State Teachers' Associalions, the American Institute of Instruction, National Teachers' Association, and New England Pedagogical Association ; member of the (Government of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from its establishment ; ten years trustee of Bates College ; ten years member of the Massachusetts Board of Education, 1S63-74; for some years member of the Educational Committee of the Social Science Association. These multiplied trusts are an abundant teslitwelve quarterly and thirty- three semiannual reports of public schools of Boston, and several special reports relating thereto, printed in the annual volumes of the reports of the school committee of Boston from 1857 to 1878, inclusive; the reports for the State board of Education of the Legislature for the years 1S65 and 1872; report as director of the United States exhibition at the Paris Exposition of 1878, printed with the reports of the United States Commissioner-inchief; Article Etats-Unis, Dictionaire de Pedagogue, Paris ; several lectures and papers printed in the volumes of the American Institute of Instruction ; and mony to the confidence reposed in Mr. Philbrick as an educator, and to the distinguished ability with which he devoted himself to his life-long profession.

Mr. Philbrick studied law to some extent, but when not engaged in educational matters he was for the most jxart occupied in farm work, both in youth and in his later years.

He was one of the editors at different times of the " Massachusetts Teacher," editor of Connecticut " Common School Journal " for two or three years, when "employed in that state. He prejiared the annual reports of the public schools of the state of Connecticut for 1855-56 ; in volumes of the National Educational Association ; circulars of the National Bureau of Education ; papers in magazine " Education," "Journal of Social Science Association," and " North American Review," iS8t. Mr. Philbrick pre]iared the catalogue of United States Exhibition of P^ducation at Paris, 1878; compiled the Boston Primary Charts, the American Union Speaker, Boston, 1865 and 1876, and the Primary Union Speaker. A large proportion of these literary productions were incident to his official positions, but the wide range of topics treated, with the large amount of practical wisdom displayed, marked Mr. Philbrick as a man possessed of a high form of genius, - a genius for work, and a zeal in whatever he espoused, which not only nerved his own arm, but encouraged and stimulated those who were called toco- operate in his plans.

On August 24, 1843, while teaching in Roxbury, he married Miss Julia A. Putnam of Danvers, a descendant of Lieut. David Putnam, a brother of General Israel Putnam. The union proved a most happy one, and thus for forty-three years he had the cherishing support of a true helpmeet, and the comfort and joy of an ideal home.

Milton Palmer Braman was the son of a minister. Rev. Isaac Braman of Georgetown, and his mother was the daughter of a minister. Dr. Braman was the second in a family of five children. He went from Phillips Academy to Harvard, graduated from there in 1 81 9, and after a year's teaching entered the Andover Seminary. He preached his first sermon at Danvers, in December, 1825, and preached somewhat during Dr. Wadsworth's sickness, and upon that able minister's decease he was speedily and unanimously called to become his successor, being ordained April 12, 1827. Dr. Braman married Mary Parker of Georgetown in November, 1826, seven months after his settlement here. He resigned March 31, 1 85 1, after a pastorate of nearly thirtyfive years. He had a number of times previously expressed a desire to be dismissed, but his people would not let him go. This time he had decided. " I have reached that time of life when I wish to retire from the labors which the ministry imposes on me, and when it is usually better to give place to younger men." Dr. Braman moved to Brookline shortly after his resignation, then to Auburndale, where he died April 10, 1882, in his eighty-third year. He was buried in the town of his birth after a brief service at the home of his aged mother.

Dr. Braman was a strong man ; some have placed him at the head of eminent divines reared in Essex County. He was greatly assisted by his wife, one of the wisest and best of women, who relieved him of family cares, so that he could devote his time to parish duties, and in these she was ever a thoughtful assistant. Dr. Braman was a member of the school committee of the town for twentyfive years, and chairman of the Board for a considerable portion of that period. He was also a member from this town of the convention held in 1853 for revising the Constitution of the state, and he bore an active and influential part in its proceedings. He was one of the nine original life trustees of Peabody Institute, and was frequently consulted by George Peabody, the donor of this magnificent gift. By his earnest and faithful preaching, he made a deep impression upon his hearers, many being led to a saving knowledge of the truth and a devoted Christian life.

The unusual and adequate railroad facilities which Danvers enjoys is a matter which causes comment from every person visiting the town and remaining long enough to realize the extent of the railroad privileges which the great Boston & Maine railroad system furnishes the town. For more than fifty years Danvers has had as good railroad facilities as any and much better than most of the towns of her size in any part of the country. It was in 1846 that the Essex railroad was incorporated, and in 1849 it was opened from Salem to Lawrence. It was soon after leased to the Eastern railroad, and is now known as the Lawrence branch of the Eastern Division of the Boston & Maine system. In 185 i the Danvers iS: (Georgetown railroad was incorporated and was consolidated with the Danvers & Reading railroad in 1853. This road was later consolidated with the Boston & Maine and has been known since as the Newburyport branch of the Western Division of the Boston & Maine. These two divisions cross each other at Danvers Plains. There are no less than nine stations within the limits of the town, each village having its own neat, well-aj)- pointed station, surrounded by its wellkept grounds, tastefully laid out in grass plats, flower beds and concrete or gravelled walks. This great corporation, which looks so carefully after the wants and pleasures of its patrons, offers annually prizes to its station agents \vho keep the grounds about their stations best and most attractive, and prizes have been often won by Danvers station agents. Especially fortunate is Danvers, too, in the class of men in charge of these stations, for by their courteous manners and obliging ways they have become very popular with the patrons of their stations. There are twenty-one passenger trains daily between Danvers and Boston, some fast express trains, and a night theatre train gives great satisfaction to a large number of patrons of the road. Nor are the freight facilities behind the passenger traffic ; no matter in what part of the town you are located if }Ou wish to send or receive freight to or from any direction you have but a short distance to haul it, for so liberally are the stations located along the lines of the road that all parts of the town are accommodated. This great railroad system, which connects with all parts of New England, has always been conducted in a spirit of broad liberality and progress, and as in the past, so probably, in the future, it will continue to be conducted in the interests of its patrons, and will continue to meet all the requirements for safe, rapid and comfortable transit, keeping fully abreast if not ahead of the times in the application of all new inventions, methods and improvements, for in these things the Boston & Maine has always been a lea der among railroads. In going to Boston by the Lawrence branch we pass through Salem, Lynn and Chelsea, and in going by the Newburyport branch we go through West Peabody, Wakefield, Maiden, etc., while Newburyport, Salem, Lawrence, Reading and other famous old towns are virtually at our doors, for such are the railroad accommodations that one can start at any hour for almost any town in New England and make the journey in an almost incredibly short time. Great is the Boston (!v Maine system, and Danvers is much benefitted by it.

The career of William Penn Hussey is a notable example of the progress of one who by industry, perseverance and enterprise has attained a commanding position in the world ; a position, however, which could not have been reached and maintained without the additional virtues of probity, fair dealing and true manhood. Like many other men who today occupy prominent positions in life Mr. Hussey owes his ])ossessions and the standing he has attained to hard work and well ap- |)lied effort. Possessing by nature a clear head, a cool temperament, sound intellect and good judgment he knew that to succeed in life, industry and fidelity were the only remainina requisites for success and these he cultivated assiduouslv, with the result that there are few names belter known or respected in the great financial centres of America and Europe than his. He was the founder and subsequently Treasurer and General Manager of the Broad Cove Coal Co., Limited, of Cape Breton, N. S., and the inhabitants of Canada consider his name these mines have filled the people with awe so that the wise Solomon is eclipsed by the wonder-working name of William Penn Hussey. And well may it be so, for he has planned and successfully carried out feats in engineering which the Canadian Government engineers and other an all potent one in the commercial affairs of the Dominion. A notable event in their history was the running of the first locomotive over the railroad built by Mr. Huisey to the Broad Cove mines. The wonderful changes he has wrought and the amount of capital expended on experts declared impossible. More particularly is this mechanical skill noticeable in the erection of the two great breakwaters that guard the harbor of the Broad Cove Coal Co. Mr. Hussey was no novice in the field of mining engineering when he invested his capital and undertook to develop and make a paying investment of the Broad Cove Mines. Many experts predicted failure, but nothing daunted Mr. Hussey set about his Herculean task. His experience in mining was acquired in the mines of California and the west, amid surroundings and under circumstances that would have deterred any but him from continuing the business. This coupled with his magnificent physique, indomitable willpower and evenly balanced brain caused him to succeed where thousands would have failed and today the Broad Cove Coal Co. stands as a monument to his enterprise, skill and executive ability which the ravages of time can never efface. For his splendid services in developing this, so to speak, desolate portion of the Dominion, the Canadian Government offered Mr. Hussey the honor of knighthood but as an American citizen he refused the dignity, preferring to live under the stars and stripes than become a British subject.

Mr. Hussey was born at North Berwick, Maine, in 1847. He is a son of William Hussey, the well known inventor of the famous Hussey plough and a first cousin of John G. Whittier the poet. At the age of eighteen Mr. Hussey went to California where he engaged in mining. He returned to the east in 1872, but subsequently went to Kansas where he remained several years. From thence he came to Danvers and engaged extensively in the wholesale and retail coal business and is to this day known as the honest coal dealer. Many families here have reason to remember his benevolence, for it is a well known fact that none who asked for bread were given a stone and his coal sheds were always accessible to those less fortunate than their fellows. (Generously permitting over 1,000 ])ersons to become indebted to him for coal, he has never taken any legal means to collect what is now due him on the numerous accounts. Mr. Hussey has had charge of the construction of many large public works among which may be mentioned the sewer system of Boston. He retired from the local coal business in order to devote his entire time and attention to the development of the Broad Cove Coal Co. which he had established at Cape Breton. Last year having brought that enterprise to a stage that it ranks among the richest coal mines in the world he resigned his position as Treasurer and General Manager in favor of his son J. Fred Hussey, but still owns seven-tenths of the Company's stock.

Mr. Hussey married the only daughter of VV. H. Munro, the millionaire of Martha's Vineyard. Riverbank, his palatial home at Danversport, stands in its own grounds and here he entertains lavishly, dispensing^ his hospitality to his numerous friends in an unostentatious and pleasing manner. - Mr. Hussey has travelled all over the world and is well acquainted with the various European capitals where he has met some of the most eminent statesmen and financiers of the continent.

The mantle of William Penn Hussey has fallen upon the shoulders of his son, J. Fred Hussey, who has proven himself to be a worthy son of a worthy sire. Not only has he inherited his father's splendid physique and genial disposition but also much of his business acumen and executive ability.

Mr. J. Fred Hussey has always made his home with his father. He was educated at the public and Holten High Schools of this town and at the Burdette Business College, Boston. Upon completing his education he was associated with his father in the coal business at Danversport, and subsequently assisted him materially in the development of the Broad Cove Coal Co., of which he was elected Treasurer and General Manager last year, filling the vacancy caused by the retirement of his father, William Penn Hussey.

|. Fred Hussey is a young man of great ability and has already demonstrated his power to successfully continue the work of development at Broad Cove. He recently installed a mining plant there operated by compressed air which has been a great saving in the cost of mining the coal and has materially reduced the Company's expenditure. Mr. Fred Hussey has been indefatigable in promoting the interests of the Company in every wav and has won the esteem of the people of Broad Cove by his straightforwardness and kindness of disposition. His uerjjerbons with 200 teams and ten bagpipes accompanied the couple twenty miles to Marbou. l"he town was gaily decorated with llags and the arrival of the party was the signal for the firing of a salute, the greatest enthusiasm prevailing. Dinner was served at the Cameron House and sonal popularity was most forcibly attested when at the close of the season's operations at Broad Cove in January Mr. Fred and wife were given a Highland send-off by the employees and people. An enthusiastic gathering of over 300 the Jubilee Hotel, after which music and dancing were enjoyed. Before his de- I)arture Mr. Fred Hussey was presented the following address by J. L. McDougall, solicitor of the Company, on behalf of the people of Broad Cove.

Having learned that you are aljout to leave us for a while in order to visit your native home in Danvers, Mass., we desire to convey to you our deep appreciation of what you have done for us and for our country while you were among us. Your noble enterprise at Broad Cove has been pushed on from its inception with energy, honor and success by yourself and your worthy father and we earnestly hope that the happy progress already made is but a faint intimation of the crowning results yet to follow. In the course of three short years your zeal, your capital and your courage have changed Broad Cove from a lifeless locality into a hive of industry. Whilst you were always intensely interested in pressing on the great work committed to your management, you were at the same time ever careful to see that the men who worked for you were properly treated and properly paid. This fact created and has always sustained the most agreeal)le relations between the employers and the employed at Broad Cove. We trust your connectinn with the Broad Cove Coal Company may continue, for we know that such connection will ensure success to the work and satisfaction to the workers.

We desire you also to convey to your wife our heartfelt thanks for the kindly interest and sympathy she evinced in our welfare during the last summer and spring. You have both earned the respect and gratitude of the people of Broad Cove, who will never cease to pray for your future health and happiness.'"

Mr. Fred Hussey replied with feeling and with brevity. Three hearty cheers were then given to Mr. and Mrs. Hussey, and as a fitting final to a day of gladness, three lusty cheers and a tiger were given for William Penn Hussey, the father, and founder of the Broad Cove Coal Company.

Mr. J. Fred Hussey was ninrried to Miss Bessie Cushman Ingalls of Boston last year and when not occupying his residence at Broad Cove, makes his home at Riverbank annex, where his father has fitted up a superb suite of a])artmeuts for the young couple.

" Another enterprise of greater magnitude is the development of the Broad Cove Coal mine and the construction of an artificial harbor contiguous thereto. The dominant force in this huge undertaking is William Penn Hussey of Danvers, Massachusetts, and formerly well known in Boston as " the honest coal dealer." Some eight or nine years ago Mr. Hussey visited Broad Cove and, after carefully examining the coal and the country, bought that mine for $60,000. It was then in an undeveloped state, and the difficulty of development and transportation seemed almost irremovable. People less shrewd and pushing than Mr. Hussey himself, imagined at that time that he had struck a most desperate snag. But William Penn knew his ground, and went straight ahead, looking neither to the right nor to the left. In the winter of 1894 he got an Act of Incorporation passed through the Legislature of Nova Scotia for the Broad Cove Coal Company, Limited. It was now that Mr. Hussey's remarkable energy came into full plav. When he bought the property the coal was there, it is true, but it was dormant and useless. There was no railroad within thirty-five miles of it ; there was no good harbor within forty miles of it ; a Canadian government engineer had examined Mclsaac's Lake fast by, and had made a very discouraging report as to the practicability of making a harbor there; there was no capital, hope or enterprise in the locality. Broad Cove was in evil case. But Mr. Ilussey, nothing daunted, resolved on two things, namely; to open up and develop that beautiful coal property, and to make a good shipping harbor of Mclsaac's Lake. He went to Great Britain and other countries of Europe to float his scheme. He enlisted wealthy capitalists in England, .Scotland, France and Switzerland. He went down to Broad Cove as Manager and Treasurer of his company, purchased large tracts of land around the mine and projected harbor, imported a heavy lot of plant, built a railway from the coal pits to the proposed harbor, (two miles), bought a powerful clam-shell dredge with its fleet of scows, and went to work with the cool determination of a man who means business. The result is that on the i6th day of last month the Minister of Public Works of Canada, who had been around seeing the coastal works of the Maritime Provinces, had the happy mortification of being able to steam right into the new and elegant harbor of Broad Cove - a harbor which a few years ago . was pronounced virtually impossible by an expert officer of his own department. The distinguished Minister also experienced the cheerful novelty of seeing, in his own fair Dominion, an excellent harbor of immense public importance just being completed, two long substantial jiiers splendidly Inult at enormous cost, a magnificent shipping wharf with three or four vessels loading thereat, and all done without receiving one cent's worth of aid from the Government of Canada or any other Government. A novel experience, truly. For be it understood that, in Canada, all these public works are expected to be built and maintained by the Federal Government.

During the past two months an average of ten vessels a week - vessels of about 120 tons burthen - loaded with coal in this new harbor of Broad Cove. The season having been advanced before they were ready to do much shippmg there, the market for this year's coal confined to the two provinces of Nova .Scotia and Prince Edward Island. 30,000 tons of Broad Cove coal was sold in ('harlf)ttetowii, P. E. I., alone, since two months. Next year this ronipany expects to reach the best markets of the St. Lawrence and of the New England States. The mine is now readv to be worked with electricity and machinery and could, if recjuired. turn out 4,000 tons a day. During this summer and last spring an average of 100 men a day were employed on the pier work, dredging and building operations. This does not include the hosts "f country people engaged in hauling timljer and other material for the various works there. Since tlie shipping of coal commenced fifty miners have l)een regularly employed, besides engineers, weighers and managers. By next fall this company will have expended one (|uarter of a million dollars in F.rnad Cove.

That this enterprise is one of tremendous advantage to the county cif Inverness is self-evident, and there is scarcely a iloubt l)ut that it is destined to be one of great and permanent profit to its clever, courageous piromoters. Like every human venture, the undertaking has still difficulties and defects but its general success is established beyond question. The mine can lie operated at less cost than any other mine in Nova Scotia ; it is Itetween 1 50 and 200 miles nearer Montreal and .St. Lawrence markets than any other of the working collieries of Cape llretim, ami the superior quality of the coal will alwavs command top prices. After this >easoTi the cnal can be shipped from there in large steamers. They have now fifteen feet of water in the channel at low tide, and when the piers are extended outwardly 200 feet more they will have thirty-five feet of water.

Mr. Neagli, a rich manufacturer of Zurich, Switzerland, is one oi the principal stockholders, and has spent all this and the most of last summer in Broad Cove. Such is his confidence in the scheme that he says he would be willing to invest a million dollars in it himself. The other parties interested are equally sanguine, particularly the gallant founder. So long as William Penn Hussey controls the craft, his friends in Inverness will be moved to address it in the majestic language of the old Roman: "What dost thou fear? thou hast Cresar on l)oard."

Mr. Pinnance possesses much al)ililv and a peculiar fitness as a fashioner of gentlemen's clothing and has l)een successful in building up an excellent trade. He is a native of England and was employed by Poole, the celebrated London tailor. Mr. Pinnance came to this country in 1888, and two years later came to Danvers, obtaining employment with M. C. Lord. In 1895 he went into business for himself, and has a store at 35 Maple street, where he has on hand an excellent line of seasonable novelties in domestic and imported materials. His experience in the best tailoring establishments in London enables him to give his pations correct style and an excellent tit that cannot fail to please the most fastidious. Mr. Pinnance's trade is largely among the fashionably dressed young men of the town, who have confidence in his skill and judgment in turning out the finest clothing, while his charges are modest.

The merchant tailoring enterprise of Mansel I". Lord was established in 1879, and commands an excellent patronage ami)ng the most discriminating and fastidious citizens of Danvers and its vicinity. AL'. Lord also has many customers in Boston and Reading whom he visits at frequent intervals. His salesroom is well appointed and at present six persons are employed in the making of garments. The stock embraces a valuable and choice assortment of foreign and domestic woolens, worsteds, beavers, tweeds, and novelties, in fancy and fashionable weaves, that cannot fail to please the most fiistidious. Mr. Lord is a practical cutter, and exi)ert tailor of twenty-three years' experience, and personally attends to all the details of production, allowing no garment to leave his hands unless it can be pronounced absolutely perfect in fit, finish, style and workmanship. It is thus that he has built up his trade, and he can be implicitly relied upon to furnish only such garments as shall be perfect in every detail. Mr. Lord was born in Athens, Maine, 1858, attending the public schools and graduating at Somerset Academy. Upon completing his education he went to Pangor to learn the tailoring business and from thence came to Danvers, where he established himself in business. He subsequently removed to the old Postoffice building, where he has been located for eighteen years. He is prominent in social circles, being a member of Mosaic Lodge ; Holten Royal Arch Chapter ; St. George Commandery, Knights Templar, Beverly ; I. O. O. F., and Red Men. He has a comfortable residence at the corner of Park and Berry streets.

Arthur Alwyn Putnam of Uxbridge.. Mass., youngest son of EHas and Eunice (Ross) Putnam and descendant of John Putnam, emigrant progenitor of the numerous and widely spread family of the name in America, was born in Putnamville, Danvers, near the Topsfield Hne, Nov. i8, 1829. His mother was a daughter of Adam Ross of Ipswich, Mass, a soldier at Bunker Hill and during the Revolutionary War. was son of Israel Putnam, who was a " highly respected and worthy citizen ;" and of his wife, Anna, who was a daughter of Elias and Eunice (Andrews) Endicoti, and a lineal desc e n da nt of Gov. John Endicott. Israel was son of Dea. Edm u n d Putnam, and of his wife, Anna Andrews, sister of the above Mrs. Elias Endicott. Dea. Edmund was captain of one of the eight D a n vers- Lexington companies of April 19, 1775, marching with his men and the rest to engage in the memorable battle on that day.

The subject of our sketch, having received his earlier education at ])ublic schools in his native town, and at academies in Westfield, Mass., and 'I'hetford and West Randolph, Vt., entered Dartmouth College, in 1852, but left it at the end of his sophomore year. He then studied law at the Dane Law School, Cambridge, and afterward in the offices of Culver, Parker & Arthur (late President Arthur, New York), and of Ives and Pea- bodyof Salem, Mass. In the winter of 185 i- 52, he taught in the school of his native district, as his father had done at the same place forty years before. He began to make political speeches in the neighborhood about the time he became a voter, but became still more active in this line in various parts of Essex County, during the Fremont campaign of 1856. In that year Danvers elected him her representative to the lower branch of the state legislature, in which he was the youngest but one of that body, yet was appointed one of the monitors of the House and also a member of the c o m m i 1 1 e e on elections. After two years of impaired eyesight, he resumed his law studies, and in 1859 was admitted to the bar and opened his office in the town of his birth. In 1859, also, his fellow citizens again sent him to the legislature, where he was highly influential in helping to elect John A. Goodwin as speaker, and held the position of Chairman of the Committee on ProbateandChancery. In the extra session of i860 he was quite alone in opposing the bill for the wholesale slaughter of cattle suspected of pleuro- ])neumonia. The measure was wildly ])ushed through both houses, but Mr. Putnam's bold and carefully considered speech predicted that in two or three weeks the senseless scare and craze would die out and the law would be a dead letter, and this was precisely what came to pass.