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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 5, pages 77-96

"His own small store was robbed three times, which contributed to its demise.   Part 5, pages 77-96 People and topic mentioned include: Lincoln…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"… to have the most up-to-date, and hence "proper," clothing. He frequently discussed "society" and the "aristocracy," a group he did not always…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Co. B, Maine State Guard member, Bangor, 1864

"… wrote, "Co B State guard black pants blue Broad cloth frock coat & a United States cap J R Richr Capt R L Morrison Lieut." View additional…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Knights Templar member, Bangor, 1864

"… activities, added, "Their uniform was black broad cloth of the finest quality & their caps beaver plush their arms swords and every member wore a…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"… a sailmaking loft, a boot and shoe factory, a clothing factory and today serves as the showroom for the Maine State Prison. <- Prev."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin, Bangor, 1864

"… is always very particular and neat about her best clothes and dotes on them." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Bangor, 1849

"… wore a "red squirrel colored fur cap, Pilot cloth over coat, hunting boots, and rifle. The form of the cap is exact, the outlines of the coat and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin in Spanish cloak, Bangor, 1846

"… circle and I bought a nice German blueblack broad cloth one of Davis & Gilligin in the circular block for 15$ which was as nice a one as I could…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Society Lady of 1889," Bangor

"… to enjoy if they make a study of the changes and clothes themselves in colors and fashions that at once makes their society agreable with to other…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Thomas White Dry Good Emporium, Bangor, 1864

"The store pictured in the middle was a wholesale business. The north and south stores were for retail sales."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fiske Block, Broad Street, Bangor, 1864

"Fiske Block. He wrote that Patten had just purchased the store and hired the wharf opposite and could use Martin's help."

John Martin: Expert Observer - First balloon ascension, Bangor, 1857

"… one mile high in the air all alone sustained by a cloth bag filled with gas." The journals and scrapbooks Martin wrote from 1864 to about 1898…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890

"… attend school, also washed & done up the family clothing. Her younger brother often came to my chamber to see me draw & paint the Iron works & I…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - The History of Laundry, Aroostook County Style - Page 2 of 2

"To iron the freshly dried clothes, Sadie took the iron and set it on the stove to heat up. Then she placed the clothing on a pantry board, or table…"

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

"He wrote, "During those days they were the largest stores in the city built of wood and were filled with dry goods groceries Rum hard ware fish salt…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First Penobscot Bridge, Bangor, ca. 1846

"He labeled the toll house, Skinner's Store, and the Draw. Martin (1823-1864) began in 1864 writing a Journal about his life and experiences."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ezekiel Hopkins house and grounds, Hampden, 1840

"… a teenager, Martin worked for Hopkins on his farm and in his store. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 362-451

"… business dealings, his plan to build a new brick store, and, eventually, Martin's departure from the business, joining Pendleton & Ross, ship…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rustic furniture, Bangor, 1865

"… the reason that I drew them in the evening in my store among the bustle & noise of a few loafers and furthermore black ink or water paint does not…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fish weir, Ball Hill Cove, Hampden, ca. 1832

"Martin, who worked as an accountant and store keeper, wrote the journal and three scrapbooks so his wife and children would know more about his life…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Canoe race, Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor, 1865

"… place on the bridges custom house wharves tops of store houses vessels boats rafts vessels masts were litterally jamed." The canoes were labeled…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rufus Prince residence, Bangor, 1850

"The house and brick tenements and brick store were built in 1832-1833. The house was at 176 Center Street."

John Martin: Expert Observer - James Dunning, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… Dunning of Bangor operated a seed and grocery store and was involved in efforts to build a rail line from Bangor to Waterville."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Growing Up in Masardis - Page 3 of 4

"When they were old enough to earn money, they would order clothes through a catalog. Glenna walked to grade school, which was up in the field behind…"