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1 S i d n e y H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y N e w s l e t t e r Preserving Our Heritage Sidney Historical Society Founded September 18, 2008 Sidney, Maine Volume IV, Number 8 August, 2011 Second Annual Sidney Historical Society Antique Car and Tractor Show by Kathi Smith, Chairperson At 6:30 am on July 31, 2011, the overnight showers stopped and a beautiful day dawned for the 2 nd Annual Sidney Historical Society Antique Car and Tractor Show at the Silver Spur Riding Academy. This year we expanded in every way: more sponsors, more trophies, more cars, more walk-ins, and our first offering of flea market space. Each year is a learning experience. Everyone pitched in and did their jobs whether it was parking, set up, food, flea market /crafts, registering and parking all the entries, or welcoming guests at the gates. We had a great crew lining up sponsors, and we had many vin this Issue: Car and Tractor Show (c) (3) letter Calendar... 5 August Meeting... 6 Drummond-Sawtelle Wedding Member Notes...8 more trophies in each class this year than last. Also, we had independent judging. In addition, we had quite a number of door prizes as well as a 50/50 to give away. We hope in coming years to increase the number of sponsors and trophy classes; to increase our advertising; to add to the number of tractor registrants; to attract some working demonstrations; to increase our craft/flea market area; and, of course, to review our layout and see if we can make some changes to make the experience all the more accessible and enjoyable. I want to thank all the sponsors and members who helped put on the show. Many antique car enthusiasts tell me they love our show because it is different from any other in the area in that it has an old-time community feel to it. In part they like that we offer trophies for classes from the turn of the century right up to the 1980 s. Other car shows focus on the later-year cars, lumping forty years of early auto making into one class. The fact that our show is held on grass also lends an old time feel to it. Next year, we hope to encourage some of our registrants to dress in period clothing, weather permitting. We are constantly thinking of ideas that will make us stand out from the many other car and tractor shows that are offered during the summer, so any and all suggestions are appreciated. Again, thank you to all the members who turned out to help and to all of those who came to see the cars and tractors. It was a great day! SHS

2 Page 2 SHS 2011 Antique Car and Tractor Show Trophy List People s Choice Award Bud and Martha Smith Memorial Award Nancy and David Fleury, Sidney 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Roy MacGee, Pittston 1973 Plymouth Barracuda Best of Show Sponsored by Columbia Classic Cars Survivors: Sponsored by: Ray Haskell Ford, Central Maine Motors, Kennebec Savings Bank 1st: David Smith, Sidney-1928 Chrysler Model 52 Sedan 2nd: Conrad Edwards,Fairfield 1972 Dodge Charger 3rd: John Twitchell, Read field Chevy SportVan 1920 s: Sponsored by Columbia Classic Cars 1st Bernie Butler Sidney-1925 Model T Roadster 2nd Dan and Kim Parks, Clinton Model T Ford 3rd Kathi Smith, Sidney-1927 Oldsmobile Landau Sedan 1940 s: Sponsored by David and Kathi Smith 1st: Don and Georgia Peet, Sidney-1947 Mercury Sedan Coupe 2nd: Tom LaPlante, Clinton Chevy Stylemaster 3rd: Michael Fiori, Winthrop Packard Custom Super s Sponsored by River Road Restorations, Ray Haskell Ford, Best Construction 1st: Lomer Pelletier, Sidney Chevrolet Malibu SS 2nd: Al Beauchemim, Anson Ford Thunderbird 3rd: Rick Steeves, Waterville-1969 Mercury Cougar 1980 s Sponsored by Kennebec Savings, Central Maine Motors, Columbia Classic Cars 1st: Ralph Routhier, Sidney Chevrolet El Camino 2nd: David Lee, Fairfield -Oldsmobile Cutlass 3rd: John Robertson, Sidney Cadillac Seville Teens: Sponsored by Kennebec Savings Bank 1st: Richard Dyke, Sidney-1917 Model T Roadster 2nd: Ben Smith, Skowhegan Buick Touring Car 3rd: Katie Smith, Oakland Buick Touring Car 1930 s: Sponsored By Pelletier s Auto Sales 1st: Bruce Trumper, Smithfield Franklin 145 Club Sedan 2nd: Bob and Pam Willette, Sidney-1939 Oldsmobile F-39 3rd: Everrett Rossignol, Oakland Ford Model A Truck 1950 s: Sponsored by Best Construction 1st: Don Breton, North Vassalboro-1959 Cadillac Series 62 2nd: Mark Johnson, Manchester-1959 Ford Galaxie Convertible 3rd: Fred Dumont, Fairfield-1958 Chevy Biscayne 1970 s Sponsored by PJ s Auto, Central Maine Motors, Best Construction 1st: Craig Johnson, Benton LTD Police Car 2nd: Scott Routhier, Sidney Chevrolet Malibu SS 396 3rd: Mike Pooler, Medway, ME-1971 Chevrolet Malibu SS Mustang/Camaro Sponsored by Ray Haskell Ford 1st Joshua Reed, Corrina Mustang Saleen 2nd Paul St. Amand, Norridgewock-1968 Mustang Convertible 3rd Thomas Bowden, Sidney-1968 Mustang

3 Page 3 Corvette Sponsored by Central Maine Motors 1st Kevin Reynolds, Fairfield Chevrolet Corvette Rat Rods Sponsored by Sidney Towing 1st Vance Brown, Fairfield Ford M-T 2nd Ben Brown, Belfast Mercury Comet Lawn Tractors Sponsored by Kramer s and The Farmer s Choice 1st: Skip Woodworth, Benton-1967 International 2nd: David Smith, Sidney-1967 John Deere 3rd: Katie Smith, Oakland-Tiger People s Choice, Tractors: Sponsored by Rainbow Farms Joe Carter, Northport Oliver Street Rods Sponsored by Pelletier s Auto Sales, New Dimensions Credit Union, Robert Philbrick Well Drilling 1st Felix Lazefski, Chelsea Ford Pick-up 2nd Roger Bickford, Oakland Ford 3 Window 3rd Moe Carey, Waterville Chevy 3 Window Trucks Sponsored by Best Construction, Central Maine Motors, Pelletier s Auto Sales 1st: Columbia Classic Cars, Winthrop-1951 Chevrolet Suburban 2nd:Lori and Don Fortier, Oakland-1946 Ford Pick-up 3rd:Dennis Tilton, Sidney Chevrolet ¾ Ton Tractors Sponsored by Thompson VW 1st: Leon Barton, Northport-1948 Ford 8N Best of Show, Tractors Earland Goodhue Memorial Award Skip Woodworth, Benton Farmall Super A

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5 Page 5 It s Official: We re a 501 (c) (3) Public Charity! The 2012 Sidney Historical Society calendar, which features Sidney photos, old and new, plus lots of local information, is hot off the press! Available from SHS members, at the Sidney Town Office, and at Annie s Variety, the calendar is a meaningful keepsake and a thoughtful gift. The cost, again this year, is $10 per calendar. For those wishing to receive the calendar by mail, please add an additional $2 ($12, total) for each to cover mailing costs. Just contact Charlotte and Bill Sawtelle at casawtelle@roadrunner.com, at (207) , 0r at 2154 West River Road, Sidney, ME All proceeds from calendar sales go toward the work of the Sidney Historical Society. Please lend your support SHS Calendars Ready for Sale!

6 Page 6 by Janet Weymouth Sidney Historical Society s August Program SHS s Historical Research Committee presented a review of their ongoing research after the business meeting on August 11. Polly Furber and Jan Weymouth, co-chairs of this committee, each gave a summary of their progress. Polly showed us maps of early Sidney and the whole Pownalborough Courthouse area of early Pownalborough and Dresden. Most of Sidney s early settlers came up the Kennebec River from this area. Polly told about the early land grants and the land set aside for both proprietors and settlers. She showed maps of the ranges and lots thereon. Jan told about the very earliest settlers and had a chart showing one particular family, the Abiel Lovejoys, whose children married into many of the families of other early settlers. Of the 18 Lovejoy children, 16 grew to adulthood and married into the Densmore, Roberts, Smiley, Thatcher, Gray, Smith, Bacon, Townsend, Hastings, Sturgis, and Morse families. Charlene Frost and Charlotte Sawtelle, members of the Historical Research Committee, shared research they had done. Charlene gave a short talk that included interesting and entertaining advertisements and fillers from long-ago editions of local newspapers. Charlotte presented information about the residents and the deeds connected with lots 36 and 37 on the West River Road in Sidney. Historical Research Committee members are constantly researching the earliest settlers and deeds and also have begun to tackle some of the later arrivals, such as the Drummonds, Sawtelles, Shearmans, and Tanners. They welcome any family history and land records you might be able to share with them. SHS

7 Page 7 Drummond-Sawtelle Wedding Mamie Clark Bridesmaid Erna Myrtle Drummond Bride Ralph H. Sawtelle Groom Clyde Lyon Best Man May 17, 1903 A very interesting home wedding took place at the Drummond residence in North Sidney, Sunday, May 17, at 10 o clock A. M., when Ralph H. Sawtelle, son of Ambrose Sawtelle, and Miss Erna Myrtle Drummond, eldest daughter of Arthur T. Drummond, were joined in marriage by Rev. A. L. Lane of Waterville. The beauty of the quiet Sabbath morning, the opening blossoms in the nearby orchard, the singing of the birds, all were in harmony with the music of the wedding march and with a simple service. It is a somewhat unusual circumstance that the officiating minister acted in the same capacity at the marriage of the bride s parents which occurred over 20 years ago in Waterville at the residence of the late Dr. J. H. Hanson. Mrs. Sawtelle is a graduate of Coburn Classical Institute, where she was under Mr. Lane s instruction. The bride was prettily gowned in white muslin with trimming of lace, and carried a bouquet of white roses. Miss Mamie Clark acted as bridesmaid and Clyde Lyon as best man. Miss Mary Wheeler presided at the organ. The parlors were handsomely decorated with potted plants, evergreens and apple blossoms. Following the wedding, dinner was served to 20 guests. Among the numerous presents were a handsome easy chair, a beautiful china dinner set, parlor lamp, silverware, souvenir china, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Sawtelle left on the early train, Monday morning, for Boston, where they will spend their honeymoon. Both young people have many friends in this vicinity who extend their heartiest good wishes. From the Daily Kennebec Journal, May 23, 1903 Thank you to Sylvia Lyon. Ralph and Erna Sawtelle, perhaps just prior to leaving for their honeymoon trip to Boston

8 Page 8 Welcome to our Newest Members! Susan Milne - Lexington, MA Carol Milne - Natick, MA Member Notes Dues Reminder: 2012 dues are payable as of October 1 st Calendar Preview S i d n e y H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y Membership Application Name: Address: Town: State: Zip Code : Phone(s): address: ANNUAL DUES FOR 2011 (APRIL-MARCH) Student: $ 5.00 Individual: $ Senior: $ 8.00 Charter: $ ** Life: $ Patron: $ or more Founding: Closed ** Open to 50 members after Founding Members All dues are annual except Charter and Life Please leave this application with a society officer or mail it to: Sidney Historical Society Sylvia Lyon, Membership Chair 85 Ferry Road Sidney, ME S i d n e y H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y Officers: President: Joan Blethen Vice President: Roberta Drummond Secretary: Janet Weymouth Treasurer: Simone Kramer Past President: Larry Tibbetts Board of Directors Chairperson: Charlotte Sawtelle Secretary: Kathi Smith Sylvia Lyon Bill Sawtelle Newsletter Charlotte Sawtelle Bill Sawtelle