throughout this vicinity, and the fact that the institution under their charge has now deposits confided to it amounting to over $1,750,000, shows the esteem in which they are held. A reserve fund of $100,000 is carried, and certainly the Gardiner Savings Bank has no reason to fear comparison with any similar institution in the country.

E. D. Tasker & Co., Hack & Livery Stable, opposite Depot, Gardiner. First-Class Teams Furnished at all Hours on Reasonable Terms. During the ten years that the enter prise conducted by Messrs. E. D. Tasker & Co. has been carried on in this city, it has become one of the most largely patronized undertakings of the kind in this section, and it is but due to its proprietors to say, that every provision has been made to meet all demands in a first-class and liberal manner. The premises. J. S. & F. T. Bradstreet, Saw Mills, occupied, are located opposite the Depot and Water Street, Gardiner. Considering the large are 40x140 feet in dimensions, employment number of Saw Mills carried on in this State, being given to three competent assistants. The and the immense capacity of many of them, it firm announce that they are prepared to furseems almost incredible that the supply of lum-nish Frst-class Teams at all hours on reasonable ber should have held out to the present time, terms, and those who have made trial of their and still more surprising that those in a posi accomodations are foremost in proclaiming tion to know should maintain that there is that this announcement is fully justified by the more merchantable standing timber in Maine facts. Hacks will be supplied for Funerals, today than there was a score of years ago. Parties, Weddings or other occasions at short Those making this assertion explain it by say notice, and careful and expert drivers are invaing that the former hap-hazard way of procur- riably placed in charge of such conveyances. ing lumber has for years been done away with. The facilities for boarding horses are of the and that under present methods of lumbering best, animals being assured proper care and the future is fully provided for. Some idea of the annual consumption of Maine lumber Randolph, while Mr. C. O. Turner, his associ comfortable quarters. Mr. Tasker was born in may perhaps be gained from the fact that a ate in business, is a native of Wiscasset; both single establishment at South Gardiner turns these gentlemen being connected with the Free out about 100,000 feet daily. This mill is run Masons, and Mr. Turner with the Odd Fellows by Messrs. J. S. & F. T. Bradstreet, who have also. Sale Horses are constantly kept on hand, an office on Water Street. Operations were and we would most certainly advise those who begun in 1878, and employment is given to 150 wish to purchase a trustworthy animal, to call men, the entire plant in use covering an area of and see what this firm has to offer them. The two acres of ground, and including a steam- advantages of buying of a reputable concern engine of 350 horse power. Both members of should certainly be apparent to all, and there the firm are natives of Gardiner, and the enter- need be no fear of imposition when dealings are prise they conduct is one of the most impor- being had with a house of such standing. tant in the city, and has done and is doing much to extend the fame of Gardiner as a manufacturing center.

J. S. Lambard, Jewelry and General Va riety, Auctioneer and Real Estate, 153 Water Street, Gardiner. Few, if any, of our Gardiner readers, need to be informed that Mr. J. S. Lambard is one of the best-known business men in the city, for this gentleman has carried on operations here ever since 1856, and has been prominently identified with Real Estate and General Commercial Interests for a number of years. Mr. Lambard occupies one floor and a basement, 22x65 feet, and handles Jewelry and General Variety Goods very extensively. The stock he offers is one well worthy of a much more detailed description than we can give it in these columns, and we should certainly advise any one who wants anything in the line of Jewelry, etc., to give Mr. Lambard an early call. His goods are all fully guaranteed to prove as represented, and his prices only need comparison with those of other houses to be appreciated. The high reputation held by this establishment is the best proof of the uniform excellence of the goods dealt in, and the services of two assistants are

Kennebec Steam Towing Company, William Perkins, Agent, Water Street, Gardiner. The value of the services rendered by the steam towboats of the present day in extending the navigable area of rivers, and other confined and winding streams, can hardly be overestimated, and it is especially noticeable in this State, which ships enormous quantities of ice and other commodities, in a manner that would be impossible were it not for the numerous and powerful fleet of steam tugs maintained in this vicinity. The chief requisites of an efficient and satisfactory steam-tug service may be summed up as promptness, reliability, and the maintenance of moderate charges, and we need hardly say that the general popularity enjoyed by the Kennebec Steam Towing Company among ship-owners, consigners. etc., is largely due to the fact that this Company spares neither trouble nor expense to furnish just such a service as we have mentioned. Op-required to attend to the many orders received. erations were begun in 1880, and a most gratifying change was soon noticeable in the management of our river traffic. Mr. William Perkins, the Gardiner agent, has an office on Water Street, and gives instant and careful attention to all orders received. The Company's charges are fair and reasonable, and the service is strictly first-class and entirely satisfactory.

Mr. Lambard was born in Gardiner, and is connected with the Free Masons. He is considered an authority on local Real Estate, as he has given close and long-continued attention to this subject, and has handled many valuable properties. As an Auctioneer Mr. Lambard is also most favorably known, and his services are frequently availed of in this capacity.

Gardiner Marble Works, (formerly Arthur L. Berry, Insurance Agent and works of Hiram Preble,) Gardiner, Monuments. Broker, Water Street, Gardiner. Insurance Grave Stones, Tablets and everything in Marble has become so universally recognized a factor or Granite Work. The enterprise now known in modern business methods that the man who as the "Gardiner Marble and Granite Works" is not insured has become the exception rather was inaugurated just thirty years ago, its foun- than the rule, and we find the most intelligent ders being Messrs. Preble & Johnson. Mr. and progressive members of the community Hiram Preble carried it on alone for an extend. taking the fullest advantage of the opportunied period of time, and finally, in 1882 the ties offered for the protection of their families business came into the hands of Mrs. Emma J. and themselves. As it is convenient to place Preble who has since had sole control. When all policies, whether Fire, Marine, Accident or this lady announced her intention of carrying Life, through a single agency, it is not surprison the undertaking, there were not a few who ing that Mr. Arthur L. Berry, of Water Street, prophesied failure, and many, even of those should find a brisk and continuous demand who wished her every success, considered her made upon his services, for he represents some chances dubious. But what has been the re- of the strongest companies in the world, and sult? During the six years that have since can write Fire, Marine, Life or Accident Polielapsed the patronage accorded the enterprise cies on the most favorable terms. He was born has increased in no small degree, the character in this city, and has been identified with his of the work turned out was never better than present undertaking since 1882. Two offices it is to-day, and in short the Gardiner Marble are occupied, and two assistants employed, all and Granite Works are fully prepared to meet callers being given prompt and courteous atall honorable competition, and to produce tention, and any desired information cheerstone-work that cannot fail to satisfy any fair fully afforded. As for the character of the Inminded person. Monuments, Gravestones, surance offered, no further proof of its reliabilTablets etc., are made to order at the shortest ity can be required than the standing of the. possible notice, and Cemetery Work of all de- companies represented, a list of which is herescriptions will be done in a prompt and pains with given: German American, Phoenix, Queen, taking manner. Mrs. Preble is prepared to give Guardian, New Hampshire, Lancashire, Merpersonal attention to the wishes of her custom chants, New York, Peoples', Holyoke Mutual, ers, and those who wish anything in the line of Provident, Washington, Travelers' Life and stone-work are invited to notify her by mail, Accident of Hartford, and the Equitable Life when she will visit them in person, show spec- Assurance Society of New York. It will be imens of work etc., and give full information seen that risks placed by Mr. Berry are widely regarding prices. The advantage of dealing distributed, and it would be difficult to make directly with the proprietor rather than with up a list that would combine more real adsome irresponsible agent is obvious, and will be vantages. appreciated by all who are acquainted with business methods. Mrs. Preble employs seven experienced and skillful assistants and occupies premises on both Church and Bridge Streets. Her prices are as low as is consistent with good work and satisfaction is fully guaranteed.

Smith, Tobey & Co., Commission Merchants, and Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries, all kinds Fresh Fish and Meats, Wholesale Fruits and Produce, 242 and 244 Water Street, Gardiner. The firm of Smith & Tobey began operations in 1882, and soon established a business that has steadily and rapidly grown, Kane & Stuber, Cigar Manufacturers, until now it will bear comparison with that of Hats and Caps, Water Street, Gardiner. The many houses of much greater age. Both partfirm whose card we print above, comprises two ners are natives of Gardiner, and both are industries which are not frequently associated, members of the Odd Fellows, being well known but the results attained have been so gratify- in the community as enterprising and progresing that we need not say that their undertak- sive business men. The premises utilized are ing is a pronounced success. Operations were located at 242 and 244 Water Street, and combegun in 1876, and a very large business has prise two floors, each of the dimensions of since been built up, for exceptional induce- 50x83 feet. A very heavy stock is carried, and ments are offered in some respects, and the it is as varied as it is large, for it includes Stapublic are quick to take advantage of liberal ple and Fancy Groceries, all kinds of Fresh methods and honorable dealing. Mr. Kane is a Fish and Meats, together with Fruits and native of Wilmington, Del., while Mr. Stuber Country Produce. The business done is both was born in Utica, N. Y., both gentlemen being Wholesale and Retail, an important departintimately acquainted with the various details ment of it being the selling of goods on com. of their business, and giving close personal at- mission, an industry for the successful prostention to the filling of orders. The premises ecution of which this concern enjoys special occupied comprise one floor and a basement, advantages. Consignments are solicited, and and employment is afforded to five experienced returns will be made with promptness and and efficient assistants. The Cigars manufac- accuracy. Employment is given to four effitured by Messrs. Kane & Stuber are noted for cient assistants, and the retail department of their uniform excellence, both of material and the establishment is most liberally patronized, of workmanship, and it is not surprising that for the public are quick to learn where to buy they should be in active and increasing demand. to the best advantage. Reliable goods and Hats and Caps of the latest and most fashiona- bottom prices are bound to tell, and the trade ble patterns are also handled very extensively, is evidently destined to continue to grow for and supplied at the very lowest market rates. some time to come.

the facilities are such that such work can be done at short notice and most reasonable rates. Mr. H. W. Jewett was born in Alna, Me., and is known throughout the Lumber trade. The entire enterprise may be considered as a representative one, and is a credit to the locality in which it is carried on.

Benjamin U. Dill, Dealer in Corn, Flour and Provisions, Ship Stores, West India Goods, New Bedford Cordage, Oakum, Bone and other Fertilizers, opposite Public Library, Gardiner. There is no need of our saying that the undertaking conducted by Mr. Benjamin U. Dill in this city is one of Gardiner's representative enterprises, for the fact is too well known to require argument or even statement. Mr. Dill was born in Gardiner, and began operations here in 1865. From 1865 to 1888, is a long period of time, very nearly a quarter of a century, yet during all that time the establishment with which Mr. Dill is identified has maintained its position as a leader among enterprises of a similar character. The premises utilized are located on Water Street, opposite the Public Library, and comprise two floors and a basement, of the dimensions of 25x70 feet. Corn, Flour, Provisions, Ship Stores, Family Groceries, etc., are handled very largely, and New Bedford Cordage, Oakum. Bone and other Fertilizers, are also extensively dealt in. As might naturally be supposed in the case of so old-established an enterprise. the most favorable by Messrs. S. D. Warren & Co., on Water relations are enjoyed with producers, wholesalers, etc., and as a consequence the inducements offered to customers are many and pronounced. A competent force of assistants is employed, and all orders are filled with the utmost promptness, the quality of the goods being in all cases guaranteed to prove as represented. Mr. Dill is thoroughly conversant with every detail of his business, and gives close personal attention to its supervision. As a member of the city council he has rendered valuable service, and is in every respect a truly representative citizen.

H. W. Jewett & Co., Manufacturers and Dealers in Lumber, Clapboards, Shingles and Laths. All kinds ef Dimensions Sawed to Order. Bridge Street, Gardiner. No resident of Maine at least needs to be informed regarding the importance of Lumber as an article of commerce, for it is to her vast supplies of this material that the State chiefly owes her present position, nor is this supply so nearly exhausted as some people would have us think. On the contrary, it is asserted by those in a position to speak with authority, that there is actually more merchantable standing timber in Maine now than there was ten years ago, and they ascribe this fact to the more scientific methods practised by the lumbermen of today than were employed in the past. It is at all events sincerely to be hoped that this statement is justified by the facts, for Maine can poorly afford to lose the revenue brought in by the sale of Lumber. One of the best-known houses in this vicinity, handling this indispensable commodity, is that of Messrs. H. W. Jewett & Co., doing business on Bridge Street. This enterprise was inaugurated in 1863, and is of no small magnitude, the entire plant in operation covering an area of five acres of ground, and employment being afforded to ninety assistants. Lumber, Clapboards, Shingles and Laths are very largely manufactured, the works being run by water power, and about ten million feet of Long Lumber being produced annually. All kinds of Dimensions are Sawed to Order, and

S. D. Warren & Co., Copsecook Mill. Paper Manufacturers, Water Street. Gardiner. There is not an article that is used so extensively and known so little about by the general public as Paper, and notwithstanding all that has been said and written on the subject, we question if one man in a hundred of those not directly acquainted with the business could give the least idea of the processes by which Paper is produced. Its uses we know more about. And even the fact that car-wheels and boats are made of this material, is a common matter of knowledge. As fine an example of a modern paper-mill as can easily be found is that afforded by the Copsecook Mill, conducted Street, and some idea of the magnitude of this enterprise, and of the ready market that is found for the product of the mill, may be had from the fact that the amount of paper daily produced is no less than four tons. This undertaking was founded in 1860, and has long ranked with the leading industries of Gardiner and vicinity. The ponderous machinery in use is run by water power, and employment is given to fifty assistants. The proprietor, Mr. Warren, is a Boston gentleman, but the establishment is under the immediate supervision of Mr. H. E. Merriam, who was born in Grafton, Mass., and who neglects nothing that would tend to improve the efficiency of the plant under his charge.

The Gardiner National Bank, of Gardiner. The Gardiner Bank, of which the Gardiner National Bank is the successor, was chartered as a State Bank by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in January, 1814, and has been in continual operation as a State and National Bank to the present time. In its three-quarters of a century of active business who can estimate the benefits that have been derived, directly and indirectly, by the community in which it is located? Who can tell how many local enterprises owe their present existence to this institution? Who can enumerate the merchants that have been aided, the manufacturers that have been assisted in time of trouble, the almost numberless cases in which temporary aid from the Bank has resulted in a crisis being successfully met, and future prosperity assured? "But all this help was given in the way of business," you say. So it was. But suppose there had been no bank to do this. Suppose dependence had to be placed on outof-town institutions, managed by men who had no personal interest in Gardiner's prosperity, do you suppose that the results would have been the same, and our city just where it is today? The question answers itself. Certainly not. The officers and directors of the Gardiner National Bank are all well-known citizens, and a perusal of their names will serve to show

how deeply they are interested in the city's George W. Cross, Gun and Lock Smith, growth. They are as follows: President, and dealers in Guns, Pistols and Sporting Isaac J. Carr, Cashier, Everett L. Smith, Direc- Goods, High Explosive Powder for Blasting tors, I. J. Carr, P. G. Bradstreet, W. F. Rich- Purposes, Base Ball Goods, etc. Special Attenards, J. C. Atkins, Augustus Hopkins. The institution has a capital stock paid in of $50,000 and surplus and profits of $30,000, and is in a most excellent financial condition in every respect.