Frank Beverage was b 14 Jan 1861, *North Haven, the s/o Deacon & State Representative Albert Glover Beverage & Olive Carver. He d 16 May 1958, North Haven.

He married Ursula Mary "Mae" Calderwood on 15 Oct 1887, North Haven, married by uncle Harrison Beverage. Mae was b 17 Oct 1869, North Haven, the s/o Benjamin Crabtree Calderwood & Phebe Jane Pettee. She d 3 June 1940, North Haven.

Frank & Mae had 4 children, all born North Haven:
1. Linda Ellen Beverage: 11 Aug 1888 - 8 Apr 1927, North Haven, in old Beverage homestead from tuberculosis (which took her husband 5 years earlier)
2. Jennie Olive Beverage: 9 May 1890 - 2 Apr 1972, North Haven
3. Etta Fall Beverage: 11 Aug 1892 - 6 Aug 1973, Rockland
4. Arthur Walter Beverage, Sr: 1 May 1896 - 8 Aug 1987, New Britain, Connecticut

This reminiscence is by Frank Beverage who was North Haven's oldest residence at the time his piece appeared in the American Legion's 6th annual Festival brochure in 1953. "I am the oldest resident in the town of North Haven, Me. I was born Jan 14, 1861, the son of Albert G and Olive Carver Beverage, on the farm now owned by my son Arthur of Meriden, Conn. I was one of nine children, and am the only one left; three of my sisters died in the winter of 1875 with diphtheria which swept this island like a fire. I was 14 years old at the time, and although in it constantly, I did not contract it.
In 1887, I married May U Calderwood of this place and we lived on the farm until 1922 when we moved to the village, and she passed away in 1940. We both joined the Baptist Church here in 1888 and I was Sunday School Superintendent for many years. (37 yrs, 1899-1936)
Although I lived on the farm I did a good deal of work outside for a living, and I pioneered in many respects as being the first to attempt to ship dressed meats to the Boston markets. With the Boston Boat service which we had then, anything could leave here at night and be in Boston the next morning. It is said that the autos spoiled that.
I bought cattle, calves and lambs when I was but 15 years old and shipped the fresh meat to Camden by the Packet boat which ran from Pulpit Harbor with Job Philbrook as one of the well remembered captains. Ice was not heard of then here to keep meat, so I peddled it around the Island, and soon found I could not sell any after the people had been to dinner, so around 11 a.m. was the time to make "the meat fly."
I also bought the best of fresh haddock from the fishermen for 5 cents each, and peddled those out for 7 cents each, thus making $2.00 on a hundred fish handled. Money! Later a local Ice Co. was formed which cut ice from the Fresh Pond and shipped it by boat from Kent's Cove which was near their ice house. That died out, as did the cod fishing on the Grand Banks where vessels from here did a thriving business from April through the summer and fall, with $200 being a good, yes extra, wage for those nearly six months' work.
Gone also is the smelting business which many of our fishermen made money at; also the weiring business in which many of our coves where again the fisherman made, and lost, good money. I think there is one, or perhaps, two weirs here now. ...Gone is the lobster Factory, of which J O Brown's Boat Shop is a part. The Grist Mill at Hiram S Beverage bridge; the Fish Drying flakes at Pulpit Harbor; the Pressing our porgy oil at Bartlett's Harbor; the cutting of Kiln Wood in winter; the horse racing on the Fresh Pond; the Singing Schools which were held every winter, and a fellow took his best girl---sing or not; the Roller skating in Union Hall; yes, and the so called Kissing Parties, but maybe the movies has replaced this.
Wages and prices have also changed, as I can show you. I worked on the roads 10 hours a day, driving my yokes of oxen on the road machine--with several others--for $4.00 per day. Mrs Fremont Beverage, then Lottie Smith, taught school for $3.50 a week and boarded herself...When the stone bridge at Pulpit Harbor was built in 1882 the town voted to borrow $3,000 for the granite, which seemed almost like a prohibitive debt. The notes were all taken in town and it took years to pay them...
Here are some of the prices which I well remember. Veal liver for 10 cents each---not a pound. A whole veal brought 7 cents or 8 cents a pound dressed. Lamb's liver 5 cents each. Lambs around $2.00 each, alive. Beef cow, $25 or 5 cents a pound dressed. Dressed hog, 5 cents to 6 cents a pound. Clams, 25 cents a bushel. Turkeys, 18 cents a pound dressed for the oven; and lobster, which sells today for around 60 cents a pound, brought 1 cents a pound at the canning factory and one could go in and eat a little with no questions asked.
One year I raised and sold over 900 potatoes at 50 cents a bushel. I also bought thousands of pounds of wool from North Haven, Vinalhaven and the neighboring islands for the Knox Woolen Company of Camden, Me. Twelve thousand pounds was the average pack for which I paid from 25 cents and up a pound, and at that time, which was about 1886, a check was not acceptable by the wool farmers so all the business was strictly on a cash basis with as much gold as possible. One can easily see that the cash in the house caused me and my family more uneasiness and worry than the wool did.
These are some of the highlights of my live as my family and I lived on the farm were my father and grandfather (James) lived before me [on the Middle Road, overlooking the Mill Stream], the land being taken up in the early 1800's and in the present house finished in 1821 to replace the log cabin, and the first house which was built on the Old Barn Hill (so called always by us). So I have seen the changes come and go, at the age of 92."

Marriage Intention: North Haven, Oct 6th 1887. This certifies that I have this day entered the intentions of marriage between Frank Beverage and May U Calderwood, both of North Haven. Attest, A J Ames, Town Clerk.

Their certificate of marriage was entered into the town records by A J Ames, but the date was not included. Marriage Record: This certifies that I, Harrison Beverage, joined Mr Frank Beverage of North Haven and Miss May U Calderwood of North Haven in marriage this fifteenth day of October AD 1887 at North Haven. Harrison Beverage, Justice of the Peace. Attest, a true copy. A J Ames, Town Clerk.

Marriage Announcement Abstract: Frank Beverage m 15 Oct 1887 at Pulpit Harbor, May / Mary U Calderwood, eldest daughter of B C Calderwood, all of North Haven. Published 25 Oct & 15 Nov 1887.

Deed, 28 Jan 1889, North Haven: I Frank Beverage of North Haven, County of Knox and State of Maine, in consideration of $5000 paid by Olive L Beverage of North Haven aforesaid, the receipt whereof I hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, bargain, sell and convey until said Olive L Beverage, her heirs and assigns forever, two certain lots of land situated in said North Haven and particularly described in a Quit Claim Deed from Fremont Beverage, Samuel C Beverage and Lucy E Stone to me, dated the 28th day of January, 1889, not yet recorded, references being had thereto for a particular description of the premises intending hereby to convey to said Olive L Beverage the whole of the premises described in said deed.

Purchasing shares of the Union Hall:
4 April 1891, Bill of sale to Frank Beverage 5 share in Union Hall, by Roscoe G & Hannah T Babbidge for $1 and other valuable considerations
17 April 1891,Bill of Sale to Frank Beverage 10 shares in Union Hall, by Samuel A Crockett, Hanford W Beverage, Alice M Beverage, Henry L Smith (& wife Jennie), Fremont Beverage (& wife Lottie H), Hanson T Crockett, Hanson T Carver and Hanford B Webster for $1 and other valuable considerations

In 1896, Frank Beverage was chosen to be on the Republican County Committee held at the Republican County Convention in Rockland 23 June.

He was very involved with the Baptist church, starting in 1904 when he was chosen to maintain order/discipline at the evening services in what appeared to be a return to the days of tithing men. (Silent Fingers of Faith-p 41). He was the Sunday School Superintendent for 37 yrs, from 1899 - 1936, and the Church financial secretary from 1922 - 1936. When he and May moved into town in 1922, he built a store across from Calderwood Hall (now in 1995 used as an art gallery). From there he operated a store, living upstairs.

In 1900, 39-year-old Frank and 30-year-old May U are residing on North Haven on the Middle Road where he is working as a farmer. He cites birth of Jan 1861; May cites birth of Oct 1869. They've been married for 12 years, having had 4 children, all of whom are alive for the census. With them are: Linda E (ae 11, born Aug 1888), Jennie O (ae 10, born May 1890), Etta F (ae 7, born Aug 1892) and Arthur W (ae 7, born May 1896). Also with them is Frank's widowed mother, 70-year-old Olive L Beverage. She cites she was born Aug 1829, and has had 8 children, 3 of whom are alive for the census. Also boarding with them is 61-year-old John F Stewart. John was born Jan 1839, is blind, and is the son of Henry C Stewart and Ruth J Carver.

In the 1930 census, 69-year-old Frank and 60-year-old Ursula are on main road on North Haven where they own their home valued at $4000. They do not have a radio. He is working as a fruit orchard gardener. He is not a veteran.

In 1934, he paid $2 to receive an Auctioneer's License.

Between 1930 & 1940, Frank purchased the abandoned Pulpit Harbor School House which he dismantled (bringing the old text books & school supplies to the old Beverage farm attic) and built a store across the street from Calderwood Hall. There are well-known stories of individuals coming over to buy popcorn at Frank's store and then going across the street to watch silent films at Calderwood Hall, with daughter-in-law Anna (Bailey) Anderson playing the piano. The building is currently known as "Etta's Place" named after daughter Etta Fall Beverage who lived there to help care for her aging father.

In 1940, 79-year-old Franklin and 70-year-old May U are residing across from Calderwood Hall on the Main Road of North Haven. They own their non-farm home which is valued at $3000. They both had 8 years of education, both resided on North Haven 1 April 1835, and he spends 50 hours a week as a trader.

Death Record: May U Beverage, died on North Haven on 3 June 1940. She was born on 17 Oct 1869 on North Haven, the daughter of Benjamin C Calderwood (born Vinalhaven) and Phebe J Pettee (born Gouldsboro). She died at age 70 years 7 months 16 days of myocarditis inefficiency due to gall bladder tumble (?). Other condition was indigestion & mental fixation (determined to die). Burial will be on North Haven in Sea View cemetery on 6 Jun 1940. C E Bousfield, MD.

Obituary: Mrs Mae Beverage, wife of Frank Beverage who had been in ill health the past few months died Monday.
Mrs Beverage was born in this town 70 years ago, daughter of Pheobe (Pettee) and Benjamin Calderwood and was educated in the public schools here and spent her girlhood here. Fifty-two years ago she was married to Frank Beverage. After their marriage, their wedded life was begin in the old homestead near Pulpit Harbor where they resided until 17 years ago when they moved to the village where they since made their home.
Mrs Beverage became a member of the Baptist Church in 1888. She was of a genial and kind disposition and maintained an hospitable home, was a devoted wife and mother and found her greatest pleasure in her home. Survivors are her husband and three children, Etta, Jennie and Arthur all of this town; two sisters, Mrs Harry Ring of Bath and Mrs George Carter of Rockland; and two grandchildren.
A private funeral was held at the home, Rev Maurice Dunbar of Allenton, R I officiating. The floral tributes bespoke the esteem in which Mrs Beverage was held. Mrs Barbara Joy sang Mrs Beverage's favorite hymn "The Stranger of Galilea." The bearers were six nephews, Hiram and Albert Beverage, George and Marston Beverage, Murray and Leon Stone. Burial was in the Crabtree cemetery. Rockland Courier Gazette, 3 June 1940
Daughter Etta Fall Beverage in her role as North Haven Correspondent to the Rockland Courier Gazette, wrote on 19 Oct 1954: Friends of Frank Beverage may be interested to know that at the age of nearly 94 years, he has been cranberrying one afternoon this past week and picked over 10 quarts, reporting he never saw them so plentiful before. Isn't that a record? North Haven Historical Society, in an album made by her brother, Arthur W Beverage, Sr for Etta of all her articles.
On 20 Nov 1954 Etta wrote: Mr Bush from W C Ladd & Sons of Rockland, was in town on Tuesday to adjust insurance coverage for Frank Beverage, whose roof caught fire on Sunday, Nov 14. But for the timely arrival of John Waterman, fire chief, with the fire engine, who was called by Mr & Mrs Robert Smith, much more damage no doubt would have been done to that, and other buildings due to the extremely high wind. Miss Etta was just coming home from Church. It was out in a shore time, but the water inside remained for sometime.
North Haven is indeed fortunate to own such equipment and to have a good Fire chief and effective crew of helpers. Too much praise can not be given them in this instance.

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From original memorial creator, Paul Ring (g-son of Frank's wife's sister, Lena): It has been a long time since I saw you last! I have returned to the island to visit during the digital age and bring the family together again. Two new friends, Ancestry Daig (#47347684) and Darryl (#48175404), have already begun to help us. Thoughtfully, Paul