Scattergood Baines, a shrewd businessman, opens a hardware store in Coldriver, New England, and becomes a respected member of the community over the next 20 years. However, his success is threatened when a new schoolteacher doesn't meet his expectations and the mill owners pressure him to sell his railroad, aiming to increase transportation fees paid by local loggers.
Scattergood Baines
In the quaint New England town of Coldriver, Scattergood Baines establishes a hardware store, earning a respected reputation as a prominent and successful citizen.
