Mr, Frost was the first to erect a saw-mill in Lorraine. About 1804 he built dam across Sandy creek at Allendale, and put up a small mill, but a freshet carried both away before he had realized anything from his labors. Not having a title to his land, he could not sell he property for several years, and as he was unable to rebuild, nothing more was done here until 1810, when Mabb and Aldrich erected a mill which soon after became the property of Clark Allen. It was destroyed by fire during the war which soon followed, but was rebuilt by Gen. Allen, and operated by him until about 1820, when he sold the property to Jared ad Asa Gleason. In a few years they built a grist-mill on the same spot,--a two-story frame, with two run of stone,--which was a great accommodation for the settlers. The mill has been repaired since then, but; in most respects, remains unchanged. The saw-mill was not used lately, and was taken away in 1876. Lafayette Caulkins is the present owner of the property.

The first grist-mill was built by Seth Cutler on Hull creek, on lot 45, about 1805, to which the settlers used to carry their grists on their backs. It was abandoned in the course of ten years.

Thomas Stancliff built a saw-mill on the same stream, perhaps in 1805. He was killed a year or two thereafter by the falling of a tree. The mill then became the property of comfort Stancliff, who operated it until it was given up.

John Alger erected a saw-mill at an early day on lot 31, which passed into the hands of C. P. Totman, by which name it was known, and was carried away by a freshet.

On the lower Deer creek, on lots 42 and 53, were small grist- and saw-mills known as Gillman’s, which have passed away; on lot 54 is a small mill built by S. Lyman, and at present owned by Henry Bartlett; and on lot 98, on the same stream, are two more mills; built about twenty-five years ago by nelson Cox and J. O’Niel, and at present operated by the latter and William Standish.

On the upper Deer creek, at Waterville, is a small mill formerly known as Lepper’s, but at present owned by C. H. Lyman. A chair-factory was operated at the same place by S. Warner. A small mill erected by Nathan Gardner on lot 63 was deserted years ago.

On the brook, in the southern part of the own, Henry Brigham had a cheese-box factory on lot 81, where he met his death by falling upon the saw, and the factory was soon after discontinued. Just below, a small corn-mill was erected at an early period, which soon gave place to a grist-mill, which was destroyed by fire. At present there is a saw-mill, with a cheese-box factory attached, at this point, operated by John Brigham.

In the northern part of the town David Smith built a saw-mill on Abijah creek, which for the last twenty years has been operated by Eli Moore. Farther to the west on Sandy Creek and the stream flowing into it from the north, Sylvanus Lockwood built a saw-mill, which is now known as Tole’s. Daniel Wheeler built a mill which is operated by Newman Hawley; and a Mr. Chaffin built another which was discontinued for lack of water. The mills and factories at Lorraine village will be noticed in that connection.

As the timber supply decreased and saw-mills were discontinued, there was a demand for another branch of manufacturing industry. This has been supplied in the many

which now exist. The first in the town in the order of time was the "Maple grove factory," erected by a stock company in1863. It was operated in their interest about four years, when the bulk of the stock passed into the hands of Andrew Gillet and Montgomery Adams, who are the present proprietors and manufacturers.

"Lorraine Central Factory" was built in 1868, by Ira Page. It was destroyed by fire in 1875, and has not been rebuilt.

"The G. A. Fox Factory" was erected in 1870. It has a good patronage, using the milk of 175 cows.

"The Pitkin Factory" was built in 1865, by A. Webb and I. Pitkin. It has a good situation, and uses the milk of 200 cows. E. Pitkin is the present proprietor.

"The Excelsior Factory" is the most extensive in the town. It was built in 1870, by Fred Barga and William Searls. In 1872, H. A. Gardner bought the property, and at present operates the factory. The milk from 400 to 500 cows is used.

"The A. J. Bettinger Factory" was built about 1863, by Bongford, Bettinger & Allen. In 1872 the present proprietor assumed charge. 250 cows supply the milk used.