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Spencer. 



Most of the southern half of Spencer is wooded, the chief 

 species being white pine, chestnut, oak and birch, the amounts 

 of these being in the order named, from most abundant to least. 

 The timber is standing now in excellent condition, although not 

 much of merchantable size is found. Portable mills have been 

 working in at least five distinct areas within the last few years, 

 and have made extensive clearings in various parts of the 

 town. The best timber will be found in the south central, 

 southwestern and the eastern edge of the town. Chestnut and 

 pine are the only two species present of merchantable size, and 

 these seldom range higher than Class 2. 



No permanent sawmills were in operation at the time the 

 survey was made, but portables have been at work almost 

 constantly during the past few years. Mr. W. A. Wilson is 



