Historic Note: The story of this picture should be labeled, “Jesse knows a good deal when he sees it.” In 1939, when at W. L. Blake & Co. hardware store in Portland, where he purchased his saw blades and other hardware needs, there was this saw blade that had been used for advertisement. This particular day, Jesse asked what they were going to do with the blade and if it were for sale. The reply was that it was not worth much because it had been painted. Jesse offered $50, they accepted, and he brought it home. Its value would have been around $300 at the time. When he got home he used a paint remover and the lettering just melted away. He used this blade for 15 to 20 years cutting millions of feet of Lumber. Submitted photo
HARRISON — Saturday, Aug. 15, from 1-4. It will be a busy day at Scribner’s Mill with the Knucklebusters Auto Club arriving with their antique and classic automobiles joining us for the day. If you happen to have an antique auto feel free to join the line-up of cars. In addition to tours of the mill, the shingle mill will be in operation in the long shed, the blacksmith shop will have demostrations, the Homestead barn, & ice house will be open for tours.
Due the Covid 19, the Scribner homestead will not be open. Face coverings are required and safe distancing is encouraged in compliance to the State requirements for opening the mill this year.
The book “Scribner’s Mil”, that tells the story of its beginnings, the families, and those who worked at the mill will be available for purchase. A $5 donation for each adult is requested. Check our web site scribnersmill.org for more information about the mill.
Scribner’s Mill is found south of Bolsters Mills on Jesse Mill Rd. crossing over the Crooked River Bridge into the Town of Harrison, the mill is on the left. From Routes 35 or 117, follow the Maine State Directional signs found at Carsley or Maple Ridge Roads respectively. For those following their GPS from Rte. 121, continue on Bolsters Mills Rd. to Jesse Mill Rd. instead of turning onto the Tamworth Rd.
The mill will also be open Sept. 7 (Labor Day) The “Back to the Past at Scribner’s Mill” celebration planned for September has been cancelled.
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