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was in its early stages and, knowing it was due to pass through his property, Stone built a hotel (Railroad House) next to the tracks at today's 179 Main Street. The railroad was dedicated, in a ceremony held at the hotel, on
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The Stones had seven children at their Union Street home. John was a farmer but served in the militia, rising to the rank of captain. He also owned a large tract of land in
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Stone owned the hotel for less than two years. He transferred the business to his son, Napoleon. Napoleon gifted land to the town in 1907 which led to the creation of Stone Park, on Park Road.
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