The Union and journal., 1869-08-20
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LOCAL AfF.iii;S.
IA. o...,,sr Of Antiquity.

LOCAL AFFiIiss.
TAe o.~ssss~ Of Antiqstty.
A Saco correspondent Of the Portland Press
writes that"the oldest inhabitants are not agreed
as 10 whether Saco or York Is the site Of the
frst white settlement, and traditions are still con-
aicting, bot IL the friends Of the latter would
take a. svssins stroll ,hrough ssco's broad
streets, shaded BY tress Of more than eentury's
growth, aud sec the numerous fine old mansions,
20 evidently the abode Of plenty. they wOuld
not wish to contest the question further"
TRIAL J.stsee.
Capt 8. Z Bryant Of Kennebunk has been
appointed Trial Justice,-a well deserved and
excellent appointment r.-n
Fire ts York. .
Previous TO our recent rains hr-s had been rag
ing on Mount Agamenticus and about 200 acres
OF woods have been burned over.
HIGH SeAssi.
We are pleased to learn that Mr.. Frank NJ
Bennett Is to commence term Of High School
at Gooiwin's Mills, Aug. 30. We have been
personally soquainted with Mr.. Bennett from q
boy. Ills father and mother died when he was
but child. leaving him but . small patrimony,
yet with an indomitable energy Prank has work
ed his way through college. and now with an
unimpcschable character, cannot fail OF being q
successful teacher. We hope the people in and
about that pleasant little village will interest
themselves 10 render his school . success.
Eliot Iesdersy.
The fall term Of this institution commences
Aug. 18th, under instruction Of Mr.. W. b. Ben
nett, late Principal Of West Lebanon Academy,
with Mrs. Carrie A. Bennett. a, Assistant
accident.
Mrs. Vaughn, wife Of Mr.. John Vaughn, Of
Berwick. while making purchases at d. 10th
rop & Co.'S Book Store in Great Fall. met with
/. very severe accident by falling through strsp-
door. which bad been earelcssly leit open, break
ing two Of her ribs and otherwise dangerously
injuring her.
Esa,~istsg Ssrgcos.
DR.. Noah sanborn, Of Springrsle, has been
appointed Examining Surgeon for Pensioners.
Q"srv.
The Biddeford Denoerai says that ''the best
peaches arc selling in the N. Y. markets for 40
and 60 cents per quart, and asks, "why is IL
that in our markets little, mean, half-ripe
peaches are selling for 25 cents per quart - We
give itap.
Retired.
DR.. J. Sawyer has retired from the Drug Bus
incss and viii hereafter devote his whole time
to the practice Of his profession. He has sold
out his stock to Messrs. John Berry and James
Dudley. who will continue the business. Mr..
Berry has had three years experience in the
business and both are enterprising young men.
Good Tempiars.
On Sat. Evening Aug. 18th, members Ofthrcc
differcn. lodges Of Cool Templan, whipple,
PepPcrcll and Harmony, met at Bartlett's Hall
in East Eliot and proceeded to institute the Ne
wichsvanick Lodge Of Good Templars in due
form. Twenty three persons constitutes this
new organization The following is the board
Of officers:
w. II. T., Sylvester Bartlett W. r. II. s.,
Alice Frost; W. l.. II. s.. Laura Junkins W.
v. T., Alte Paul W. s., VIM. A. Brooks W..
A. s., Maggie Goodwin w. y. s., Lizzie A.
Goodwin w. T.. James II. Knowlton w. NJ,
Waldo L. Hanscom W. ID. NJ, Lottie Simpson (;
W. c., Augusta Wooster W. l. G., Emma
Frost W. o. G., Albert Lord.
Religious.
Rev. l. c. Guptill Of the Free Baptist Church
at North Lebanon, baptiscd % converts on Sab
bath, the Sth inst
Rev. c. II. Emerson has resigned the PASTOR
ate Of the Congregational Church in Springfield,
Me-, to accept a call to preach in ParsOnsheld,
where he will be near an aged father.
The Saco River Association viii meet with the
Baptist Church, Saco, on Wednesday Sept. lst
at 10 O'Clock An o. Richardson. preacher /;
N. Melcher, alternate.
Patent.
A patent has been granted to John L. Lewis
Of Kittery, for improved coffee pot
York.
On high hill in York. called Agamenticus.
lies buried the Indian apostle, Saint Aspinquid,
lie was ninety -four years old when he die. May
l. lGG2. On his tombstone was placed the fol-
lowing inscription;
'Prcsent, useful absent, waRtesls
Lived desircd died lamented"
Eifisry.
Josiah Lewis Of Kittery has bought out the
Kittery Trade Association, which IS settling up
its affairs.
Change Of Serviees.
On and after next Sunday, Aug, 22d, Epis-
copal Services will be he'd in both cities as fol-
lows; Morning service in Trinity Church,
Saco, at lOI o'clock afternoon service in Har-
dy's Hall. Biddeford, at y O'Clock. The Even.
ing service in Trinity Church, at 81 O'Clock,
will be discontinued.
T,su.
Mn. EprroR:-Mr. NJ. J. IIaincs, cur Go. Su-
pcrvisor, accompanied by Mr.. Webb, SaPerSis-
or Of Cumberland CO.. has just made US brief
visit, aud We trust, indecd We know, he has
given MS an impetus toward something letter
than We have KNOWN" pointing out faults,
clearly and fearlessly. and yet, in way 80 gen.
tlemsnly and kind, that we feel like Immediate
reconstruction, and judiciously commencing
where ne saw cause. Upon the pupils, his in.
auence was truly wonderful Children are eI-
pert detectives Of the genuine, intuitively recog-
nirng those who "kcep near their childhOOd.' y
As Mrs. Childs 50 aptly renders the afhuity Of
noble minds for little folks. Therefore, We be-
speak for him, and also for his hsother Super
visor, warm welcome wherever duty leads them
fRoA TIK BUsHEs.
KrrrERr, Aug, 16, 1869.
Sprisgraie.
Last week Mr.. Clarence Han the former prin-
cipsl Of the Springvale High School visited this
village, and Thursday eve his scholars hal re-
union Of the school. and nearly every one made