see Link for the Sanborn maps and the story
The Merrick started the Merrick Lumber Mill near the first train station. It started in 1881 and grew rapidly. They owned their own forest in Maine. The family members that ran it were:
A Judson Merrick (home at 314 Maple) death 19 October 1923 in Holyoke
John Merrick (home at 148 South) death at 10 June 1920
Joseph S Merrick (home at 225 Walnut) death at 9 January 1908
