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2010.152.1212Court proceedings in Sanford v. Preble case
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Document (six consecutive pages, A, B, C, D, E, and F). Transcription of court proceedings, with 'Wm P Preble' being questioned regarding the case with Samuel Sanford. Document is possibly from the January 3rd, 1899 court date referred to in inventory number 1211, as the name 'Deasy' appears in the upper left hand corner, who was Samuel Sanford's lawyer. Questions include receipts for work and room/board between 1894 and 1897, of Samuel Sanford's mood, of certain properties owned by or sold to Sanford, and work on certain vessels.
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Document (six consecutive pages, A, B, C, D, E, and F). Transcription of court proceedings, with 'Wm P Preble' being questioned regarding the case with Samuel Sanford. Document is possibly from the January 3rd, 1899 court date referred to in inventory number 1211, as the name 'Deasy' appears in the upper left hand corner, who was Samuel Sanford's lawyer. Questions include receipts for work and room/board between 1894 and 1897, of Samuel Sanford's mood, of certain properties owned by or sold to Sanford, and work on certain vessels. [show more]
2010.152.1211Deposition in Sanford v. Preble case
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Document (two consecutive pages, A and B). Transcribed report of a deposition given by Asenath Spurling, dated November 25th, 1898, regarding the case between Samuel C. Sanford (plaintiff) and William P. Preble (defendant). Questions were asked by Sanford's attorney, whose name appears as 'L.B. Deasy'. Deposition concerns Asenath Spurling's contact with Sammy Sanford, and the sale of certain materials to him. References a Supreme Judicial Court date in Ellsworth, set for January 3rd, 1899.
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Document (two consecutive pages, A and B). Transcribed report of a deposition given by Asenath Spurling, dated November 25th, 1898, regarding the case between Samuel C. Sanford (plaintiff) and William P. Preble (defendant). Questions were asked by Sanford's attorney, whose name appears as 'L.B. Deasy'. Deposition concerns Asenath Spurling's contact with Sammy Sanford, and the sale of certain materials to him. References a Supreme Judicial Court date in Ellsworth, set for January 3rd, 1899. [show more]
2001.111.816Auditor's Report to the Court No.2, Sanford vs Preble,
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  • People
Document: Auditor's Report to the Court No.2, Sanford vs Preble, made from a meeting of the parties 19 Nov 1899, giving a summary of the facts of the case, the various amounts owed by each party, and concluding that Preble owes Sanford $284.14
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Document: Auditor's Report to the Court No.2, Sanford vs Preble, made from a meeting of the parties 19 Nov 1899, giving a summary of the facts of the case, the various amounts owed by each party, and concluding that Preble owes Sanford $284.14
2001.111.817Document: Auditor's Report to the Court No.1, Sanford vs Preble
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
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Document: Auditor's Report to the Court No.1, Sanford vs Preble, made from a meeting of the parties 24 Apr 1899, giving a summary of the facts of the case, the various amounts owed by each party, and concluding that Preble owes Sanford $1617.88
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Document: Auditor's Report to the Court No.1, Sanford vs Preble, made from a meeting of the parties 24 Apr 1899, giving a summary of the facts of the case, the various amounts owed by each party, and concluding that Preble owes Sanford $1617.88
1000.46.265Minutes of Selectmen's meeting 1893
  • Document, Minutes
  • Organizations, Civic
Document, handwritten, minutes of district meeting of selectmen, 16 Mar 1893, with 15 articles
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Document, handwritten, minutes of district meeting of selectmen, 16 Mar 1893, with 15 articles
1000.49.295Funeral card for E.S. Fernald
  • Object, Mourning Card
  • People
Funeral card, E.S. Fernald d. 4 Jan 1894 age 53, with envelope indicating Jean gave this item to Ruth Westphal to give to Historical Society
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Funeral card, E.S. Fernald d. 4 Jan 1894 age 53, with envelope indicating Jean gave this item to Ruth Westphal to give to Historical Society
2001.39.316Bill for liquor
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Businesses, Store Business
Letter, from W.H. Jones & Co., Boston, 12 Apr 1895, to S.G. Stanley, dunning letter for $5.05 of liquor bought in 1894
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Letter, from W.H. Jones & Co., Boston, 12 Apr 1895, to S.G. Stanley, dunning letter for $5.05 of liquor bought in 1894
1000.0.57Intention of Marriage, Frank Stanley & Maggie Harding
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record
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Certificate, Intention of Marriage, Frank L. Stanley & Maggie M. Harding, both of Cranberry Isles, 13 Dec 1890, George W. Bulger, Town Clerk. On back, note that parties were duly married 23 Dec 1890 at Cranberry Isles, William P. Preble, Just. Of Peace
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Certificate, Intention of Marriage, Frank L. Stanley & Maggie M. Harding, both of Cranberry Isles, 13 Dec 1890, George W. Bulger, Town Clerk. On back, note that parties were duly married 23 Dec 1890 at Cranberry Isles, William P. Preble, Just. Of Peace
2001.39.315Advertisement for baking supply and free trip
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Store Business
Advertisment in printed envelope, for baker's supplies made by Baker Extract Co., Portland, with coupon to win a free trip to World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893, to Enoch Stanley
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Advertisment in printed envelope, for baker's supplies made by Baker Extract Co., Portland, with coupon to win a free trip to World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893, to Enoch Stanley
2016.366.2129Rowboat or skiff by Chummy Spurling
  • Object, Vessels, Boat, Skiff
  • Vessels, Boat
Boat. Rowboat or skiff made ca. 1890. White with red trim. (The boat is on the right in this 2016 photo showing two rowboats. The other images are from June 2010 after GCIHS was given the boat and before it was repainted.) Per Willie Granston (GHMM): "used to have a name on the stern (Cat's Miow) and was given to the Historical Society by a Northeast Harbor family who had it in the basement of their cottage (the Brzezinski family)... I had it in an exhibit in Northeast Harbor (The Power of the Oar - Summer 2010), and it looked really really nice. We spent a lot of time cleaning it and washing it... It is almost undoubtedly a Chummy Spurling skiff as I lined it up with a known Spurling and measured the two side by side and all the dimensions matched, down to the size, number, and spacing of the ribs.." (See link below to album showing the rowboat when it was displayed in NEH Maritime Museum.)
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Boat. Rowboat or skiff made ca. 1890. White with red trim. (The boat is on the right in this 2016 photo showing two rowboats. The other images are from June 2010 after GCIHS was given the boat and before it was repainted.) Per Willie Granston (GHMM): "used to have a name on the stern (Cat's Miow) and was given to the Historical Society by a Northeast Harbor family who had it in the basement of their cottage (the Brzezinski family)... I had it in an exhibit in Northeast Harbor (The Power of the Oar - Summer 2010), and it looked really really nice. We spent a lot of time cleaning it and washing it... It is almost undoubtedly a Chummy Spurling skiff as I lined it up with a known Spurling and measured the two side by side and all the dimensions matched, down to the size, number, and spacing of the ribs.." (See link below to album showing the rowboat when it was displayed in NEH Maritime Museum.) [show more]
2016.365.2128Rowboat or skiff by Dudley Bracy
  • Object, Vessels, Boat, Skiff
  • Vessels, Boat
Boat. Rowboat or skiff, made by Dud (Dudley) Bracy (Junior Bracy's grandfather) perhaps ca. 1890. White with red trim . Rowboat sat on the shore by Nancy Lea's boathouse near Newman & Gray boatyard for years. Kevin Russell gave the rowboat to donor after Russell became the owner of the Lea boathouse. Boathouse was then passed on to Brezinis and has since changed hands again. The boat was repainted at some point . (Willie Granston (GHMM) may have photos of boat when it was on the shore.)
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Boat. Rowboat or skiff, made by Dud (Dudley) Bracy (Junior Bracy's grandfather) perhaps ca. 1890. White with red trim . Rowboat sat on the shore by Nancy Lea's boathouse near Newman & Gray boatyard for years. Kevin Russell gave the rowboat to donor after Russell became the owner of the Lea boathouse. Boathouse was then passed on to Brezinis and has since changed hands again. The boat was repainted at some point . (Willie Granston (GHMM) may have photos of boat when it was on the shore.) [show more]
2018.416.2782Miscellaneous documents re: William P. Preble
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • People
Four documents 1891-1900. First: 1891 check from William P. Preble to Almira Beverly for $400.00 2. 1893 Note from the U.S. Pension Agency requesting someone (“madam”) surrender their Pension Certificate and submit a copy of their marriage record, appoint a guardian for child and apply for new certificate from date of their marriage until child is age 16. 3A. [No year] Statement from First national Bank of Ellsworth, ME, for William P. Preble 3B. 1893. Envelope postmarked Portland, ME 1893 from Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary in Portland to Wm. Preble, Cranberry Isles. [May or may not be related to 3A but they were together when accessioned.] 4. 1900 Handwritten note listing charges for hauling wood and coal, etc., for W.P. Preble, signed by E. C. Rosebrook.
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Four documents 1891-1900. First: 1891 check from William P. Preble to Almira Beverly for $400.00 2. 1893 Note from the U.S. Pension Agency requesting someone (“madam”) surrender their Pension Certificate and submit a copy of their marriage record, appoint a guardian for child and apply for new certificate from date of their marriage until child is age 16. 3A. [No year] Statement from First national Bank of Ellsworth, ME, for William P. Preble 3B. 1893. Envelope postmarked Portland, ME 1893 from Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary in Portland to Wm. Preble, Cranberry Isles. [May or may not be related to 3A but they were together when accessioned.] 4. 1900 Handwritten note listing charges for hauling wood and coal, etc., for W.P. Preble, signed by E. C. Rosebrook. [show more]
2013.246.1943Rear view of Preble House with William Pitt Preble and two women
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  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Photo, ca. 1895, rear view of the Preble House showing William Pitt Preble (1811-1905) with two women. The woman on the left could be Preble's second wife, Jane Matilda Hadlock Sanford Preble (1826-1898). The house was built by Captain Samuel Hadlock, Jr. and Samuel Spurling ca. 1827, and was occupied by Hadlocks and Prebles related through marriage or blood for its first century. The house and property have expanded and contracted over the course of its nearly 200 years. It was restored in the late 1940s and stands today as one of the largest and most historic homes on Great Cranberry Island. It was the boyhood home of Civil War General Andrew Barclay Spurling who was born across the street in the Freeman house.
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Photo, ca. 1895, rear view of the Preble House showing William Pitt Preble (1811-1905) with two women. The woman on the left could be Preble's second wife, Jane Matilda Hadlock Sanford Preble (1826-1898). The house was built by Captain Samuel Hadlock, Jr. and Samuel Spurling ca. 1827, and was occupied by Hadlocks and Prebles related through marriage or blood for its first century. The house and property have expanded and contracted over the course of its nearly 200 years. It was restored in the late 1940s and stands today as one of the largest and most historic homes on Great Cranberry Island. It was the boyhood home of Civil War General Andrew Barclay Spurling who was born across the street in the Freeman house. [show more]
2018.416.2769Letter from William H. Preble to William P. Preble
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  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Organizations, Religious
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Letter is from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble in 1891. He explains there have been many fatal cases of the grippe (flu); suggestions for how to handle repairs and sale of the GCI meeting house (church); and that his brother Andrew is disposing of his interests in the company (presumably Chicago Rawhide Mfg); Transcribed.
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Letter is from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble in 1891. He explains there have been many fatal cases of the grippe (flu); suggestions for how to handle repairs and sale of the GCI meeting house (church); and that his brother Andrew is disposing of his interests in the company (presumably Chicago Rawhide Mfg); Transcribed.
1000.0.1495School photo ca. 1890
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  • Organizations, School Institution
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Photo, Rocky Hill School-Carl Hardy's House (later Malcolm Donald's house) ca. 1890. From right: Mamie Spurling Birlem, Charles Spurling, Jr. (brother and sister), Elva Stanley (Addie's Sister), Perley Stanley, Sadie Bulger, Pink Bulger, Sadie Bunker Steele Sevenson, Lena Spurling (Eber's wife), Lena Ladd, Frank Bunker, Annie Bunker Spurling (Millard's wife), Harvey Bulger, Mrs. Rich (Teacher), Roy Bulger, Vida Crosley, Peter Richardson (Charles), Philmore Steele, Addie Duran, John Steele, Ida Stover, Alfred Ladd (note: List of names is on a handwritten note underneath the red cover at back of picture)
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Photo, Rocky Hill School-Carl Hardy's House (later Malcolm Donald's house) ca. 1890. From right: Mamie Spurling Birlem, Charles Spurling, Jr. (brother and sister), Elva Stanley (Addie's Sister), Perley Stanley, Sadie Bulger, Pink Bulger, Sadie Bunker Steele Sevenson, Lena Spurling (Eber's wife), Lena Ladd, Frank Bunker, Annie Bunker Spurling (Millard's wife), Harvey Bulger, Mrs. Rich (Teacher), Roy Bulger, Vida Crosley, Peter Richardson (Charles), Philmore Steele, Addie Duran, John Steele, Ida Stover, Alfred Ladd (note: List of names is on a handwritten note underneath the red cover at back of picture) [show more]
2010.152.1209Letter re: Preble v. Sanford case
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Document (three pages, A, B, and C). A - letter signed 'Bro Will' (likely William P. Preble) and addressed to 'Sister Lucinda', regarding papers received from Peter, and making sure 'Father' has copies of them. Mention of having to 'make up a new account = since 1892'. Dated Chicago, October 21, 1898. B - Copy (handwritten) of letter sent to 'Father', regarding a matter with Mr. Peters and getting 'your acct all right'. Mentions details of 'Sam' (likely Sammy Sanford) suing the Preble's, and that 'his account rendered only goes back to 6 years'. Dated Chicago, October 21st, 1898. C - at head of letter is written 'Copy of declaration in Sanford's suit'. Written to William P. Preble, with dollar amounts of medical attendence, food and clothing, and services rendered between 1892 and 1898, totaling $2200.
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Document (three pages, A, B, and C). A - letter signed 'Bro Will' (likely William P. Preble) and addressed to 'Sister Lucinda', regarding papers received from Peter, and making sure 'Father' has copies of them. Mention of having to 'make up a new account = since 1892'. Dated Chicago, October 21, 1898. B - Copy (handwritten) of letter sent to 'Father', regarding a matter with Mr. Peters and getting 'your acct all right'. Mentions details of 'Sam' (likely Sammy Sanford) suing the Preble's, and that 'his account rendered only goes back to 6 years'. Dated Chicago, October 21st, 1898. C - at head of letter is written 'Copy of declaration in Sanford's suit'. Written to William P. Preble, with dollar amounts of medical attendence, food and clothing, and services rendered between 1892 and 1898, totaling $2200. [show more]
2010.152.1210Letter from Sanford to Preble
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Document (three consecutive pages, A, B, and C. Likely that one or more pages are missing). Letter addressed to 'Father Preble, Cranberry Isles', dated February 12th, 1899, from Seawall ME. Author (Sammy Sanford?) is discussing the repair of various tools and furniture, presumeably belonging to 'Father Preble' (William P?). Third page ends with a reference, '... the next time I come on The Island'.
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Document (three consecutive pages, A, B, and C. Likely that one or more pages are missing). Letter addressed to 'Father Preble, Cranberry Isles', dated February 12th, 1899, from Seawall ME. Author (Sammy Sanford?) is discussing the repair of various tools and furniture, presumeably belonging to 'Father Preble' (William P?). Third page ends with a reference, '... the next time I come on The Island'.
2010.152.1152Promissory note
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
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Business receipt. Two sides. Dated April 29, 1899, Boothbay Harbor. Signed by W. H. Preble, a promise to pay $159 to B. H. Spurling for "value received".
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Business receipt. Two sides. Dated April 29, 1899, Boothbay Harbor. Signed by W. H. Preble, a promise to pay $159 to B. H. Spurling for "value received".
2010.152.1156Receipt for items purchased by Schooner Lizzie Maud
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Business invoice (photocopy). "Portland, Me 189_, Sch {Schooner] Lizzie Maud & Owners, Bought of H.H. Hay & Son, Druggists, Junction Free & Middle Streets." Stamped May 19, 1892 in bottom right corner. Sixteen items were bought; many are hard to read, but some include "2 oz. spt. [spirits of] Camphor 8 cents, 2 oz. tinct [tincture of] Rhei [powdered rhubarb] 10 cents, 1 oz. sulph. [sulphuric] ether 8 cents, etc." The most expensive item bought is "1 Ritter's Manual 50 cents." This is a merchant marine oriented first aid manual issued in 1877. A photo of H.H. Hay's Portland store is available at http://www.vintagemaineimages.com/bin/Detail?ln=23426
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Business invoice (photocopy). "Portland, Me 189_, Sch {Schooner] Lizzie Maud & Owners, Bought of H.H. Hay & Son, Druggists, Junction Free & Middle Streets." Stamped May 19, 1892 in bottom right corner. Sixteen items were bought; many are hard to read, but some include "2 oz. spt. [spirits of] Camphor 8 cents, 2 oz. tinct [tincture of] Rhei [powdered rhubarb] 10 cents, 1 oz. sulph. [sulphuric] ether 8 cents, etc." The most expensive item bought is "1 Ritter's Manual 50 cents." This is a merchant marine oriented first aid manual issued in 1877. A photo of H.H. Hay's Portland store is available at http://www.vintagemaineimages.com/bin/Detail?ln=23426 [show more]
2001.111.818Sanford v. Preble documents
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Document: List of items & expenses that Sanford owes Preble up to date 20 Oct 1898, probably prepared by Preble in preparation for the trlal Sanford vs Preble. Transcribed.
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Document: List of items & expenses that Sanford owes Preble up to date 20 Oct 1898, probably prepared by Preble in preparation for the trlal Sanford vs Preble. Transcribed.
2001.111.821Letter Sanford to Preble
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Letter: partial, from Samuel C. Sanford to William P. Preble, listing Sanford's personal property, ca. 1898. Transcribed.
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Letter: partial, from Samuel C. Sanford to William P. Preble, listing Sanford's personal property, ca. 1898. Transcribed.
2001.111.825Letter from Preble's grandson
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Letter: W.P. Preble (grandson) to William P. Preble, undated, about grandson's search for letters his grandfather asked for, and mentioning that the grandfather said in 1898 that he was "...unable to attend to business any longer, my strength is failing and I am wasting away, and ... I just put everything in your hands, and cannot attend to it any longer." Transcribed.
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Letter: W.P. Preble (grandson) to William P. Preble, undated, about grandson's search for letters his grandfather asked for, and mentioning that the grandfather said in 1898 that he was "...unable to attend to business any longer, my strength is failing and I am wasting away, and ... I just put everything in your hands, and cannot attend to it any longer." Transcribed.
2001.111.826William Preble transfers affairs to his son
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Letter: William P. Preble to Wm. H. Preble (son), 7 Nov 1898, putting his entire affairs into his son's hands, and complaining of Samuel Sanford's recent change to ungratefulness. This is the letter referred to in item #825. Transcribed.
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Letter: William P. Preble to Wm. H. Preble (son), 7 Nov 1898, putting his entire affairs into his son's hands, and complaining of Samuel Sanford's recent change to ungratefulness. This is the letter referred to in item #825. Transcribed.
1000.27.736School photo 1892
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, School Institution
Copy of photograph 1000.123.994, annotated with names of school children standing outside the old school house on Schoolhouse Hill ca. 1892 or 1893.(The Malcolm Donald house.) Annotations: 0000736.jpg 1000.27.736 “Estimate 1892 because Addie Stanley [Duren] appears to be 6 or 7 years old. Left to right (back row to front row): Lena Ladd, Miss Rich, Millicent Harding (?Pink Oscar Bulger of Hilda & Margery), Frank Bunker, Sadie Harding (Harvey Bulger)-Cox house, Brother Spurling, Sadie Bunker, Lena Spurling, Annie Bunker, Millard Spurling, Perley Stanley, Elna Stanley, Mamie Spurling, ?Ida Stover, Alfred Ladd, Roy Bulger (Bea Weinrich house?), Charles Richardson (?Capp Kane house), Johnnie Steele (1880-1911), Philmore Steele, Addie Stanley 1886-1973, Vida Stanley, Harvey Bulger (?Cox house).” (See 1000.123.994 for original photograph with teacher and children's names.) Compare with 2018.272.2018.
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Copy of photograph 1000.123.994, annotated with names of school children standing outside the old school house on Schoolhouse Hill ca. 1892 or 1893.(The Malcolm Donald house.) Annotations: 0000736.jpg 1000.27.736 “Estimate 1892 because Addie Stanley [Duren] appears to be 6 or 7 years old. Left to right (back row to front row): Lena Ladd, Miss Rich, Millicent Harding (?Pink Oscar Bulger of Hilda & Margery), Frank Bunker, Sadie Harding (Harvey Bulger)-Cox house, Brother Spurling, Sadie Bunker, Lena Spurling, Annie Bunker, Millard Spurling, Perley Stanley, Elna Stanley, Mamie Spurling, ?Ida Stover, Alfred Ladd, Roy Bulger (Bea Weinrich house?), Charles Richardson (?Capp Kane house), Johnnie Steele (1880-1911), Philmore Steele, Addie Stanley 1886-1973, Vida Stanley, Harvey Bulger (?Cox house).” (See 1000.123.994 for original photograph with teacher and children's names.) Compare with 2018.272.2018. [show more]
1000.27.718Sources of income for William P. Preble
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Document, 1 handwritten sheet, apparently by William P. Preble 1898 or after, listing sources of income: $200 to administer Thomas Stanley estate, $440 from Post Office for years 1893-1897, $500 from sale of Union Meeting House in 1896, $50 for sale of land to William P. Richardson. Also lists all his farming & animal husbandry activities. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them. Transcribed.
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Document, 1 handwritten sheet, apparently by William P. Preble 1898 or after, listing sources of income: $200 to administer Thomas Stanley estate, $440 from Post Office for years 1893-1897, $500 from sale of Union Meeting House in 1896, $50 for sale of land to William P. Richardson. Also lists all his farming & animal husbandry activities. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them. Transcribed.