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Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"… wrote, “In the town of Surry we have not a single rum shop. In the town of Surry we have no drunken men that I know of.” Prohibition Postcard…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 108-128

"… in which those views lead him to rail against "rum sellers," the Irish, and any Catholics. Topics and people mentioned include: Patenburg Massacre…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Pendleton & Ross stand, Bangor, 1864

"… of wood and were filled with dry goods groceries Rum hard ware fish salt &c." He noted that in November 1865, the building was raised five or six…"

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Surry by the Bay - Resources

"Resources BOOKS Bonsey, Osmond C. Surry, Maine: An informal History, Surry Historical Society, 2003. Jellison, Connee."

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Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"Early Settlement Copy of Surry and Ellsworth map, ca. 1880Maine Historical Society Border Dispute Originally, Surry extended to the Union…"

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Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"Surry Today Home to about 1,300 residents, Surry today is a vibrant town boasting an active, creative, and diverse citizenry, many of whom are…"

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Surry by the Bay - Weathervane Dispute

"Weathervane Dispute New Surry Grammar School, 1952Surry Historical Society Text by Lynn Bonsey Images contributed by Surry Historical Society…"

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Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"Early Twentieth Century Daily Living During the Jazz Age of 1920s, Surry had some specialized schools, including a dancing school and a singing…"

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Surry by the Bay - Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge

"Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge Text by Bryan McLellan Images contributed by Wilbur and Marjorie Saunders through the Surry Historical Society From the…"

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Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"Broadway by the Bay Playhouse, Surry, 1946Surry Historical Society Surry Playhouse 1929-1938/1946-1953 Text by Kate Mrozicki Images…"

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Surry by the Bay - Welcome

"Welcome Come to SurrySurry Historical Society Welcome to the Hancock County coastal community of Surry."

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Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"Late Twentieth Century Scenic view of Patten Bay, Surry, ca. 1960Surry Historical Society Changes By 1950, Surry's population had dropped to…"

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Surry by the Bay - Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property

"Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property Text by Steve Collier and Sandy Collier Images contributed by Susan Paquette through the Surry Historical Society…"

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Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"Surry Village School Text by Lynn Bonsey, with sections adapted from Surry, Maine: An informal History by Osmond C."

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Surry by the Bay - About The Project

"About The Project Our team is comprised of Surry Elementary School, the Surry Historical Society, and several Surry residents."

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Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"History of Surry Surry Historical Society Text written by Lynn Bonsey, with sections adapted from Surry, Maine: An informal History by Osmond…"

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Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"Surry Opera Company Opera Company's Tenth Anniversary festival schedule, Surry, 1994Surry Historical Society Text by Kate Mrozicki Images…"

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Historic Hallowell - Shipping

"… such as cloth, wine, sugar loaves, molasses, rum, shoes, tools, different types of food that they did not already have, and sometimes ships brought…"

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Northeast Harbor: Rustic to Rusticators

"… was purchased from the Natives for amounts of rum, and birch bark deeds were given the buyers. Mt."

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - …then came the settlers…

"… Harbor, “bought” land from him for a gallon of rum, and documented the deal on a piece of birch bark—which he somehow lost."

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Highlighting Historical Hampden - Summer Street

"… selling of goods, including molasses, sugar, and rum from the West Indies. X Artisans were attracted to Summer Street’s wealth."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 3: 1867-

"… Catholics, convinced that they were being led by "rum sellers" and others to vote against their own best interests."

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Andrew Anderson

"This was a regular rum running during the prohibition- So there was a lot of alcohol that brought in money."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico Corner

"… sold medical supplies, codfish, tea, molasses, rum, hardware, and bolts of cloth. The Bob Cat Inn and Reed Livery Stables stood across the street…"