The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-12-10
MAINE TOWNS.
BUXTON and Hollis Agricultural So
ciety.

ciety.
Annual meeting of the Buxton and Hollis
Agricultural Society was held at their new
building at Buxton Lower Corner, Satur-
Jay. December Z, att p. M, was well at
TENDED Reports of the late hours were read
ana accepted, and the following board of Of
ncers We're elected for the ensuing yearf
frresldant-Andrew L Berry, Bar Mills.
nee freSident-Henry simpson, Saco.
Secretary-Ira u. Milk II, p. o., Hollis, Me.
Ireasurer-James w. II aserve. Bar Mills.
p.Dlrectors-John q. Mayo, Iohn +. McKenney.
smith, West Buxton; Rufus A. Smith, Dayton;
Joseph q. Roberts, WATERFORD.
1t was voted to leave the date of holding
the next fair to the secretary and treasurer,
Upon motion of Joel M. Marshall. Esq,
1t was voted to allow no gambling on the fair
grounds at the next fair.
During the past season q large new build
ing has been built on the grounds, to Do used
as an exhibition buildings it also contains a
large hall, a dining hall and cook room, a
ladies' room and a room to be used by the
officere.
A number of new sheds have been built on
the grounds for cattle and oxen, one by Hon.
NJ. p. Emery Of Portland, who owns large
farm in Buxton, and one by a number OF
parties from Waterville.
A vote of thanks was extended to John g.
Locke, Esq, the retirin6 president, ana FL
mer L. Roberts, the late treasurer, ana other
officers. for their able services during the
past year.
One night last week, as Al Bumpus, the
village hackman, was driving from Fore
street. he was met on the plains by two men,
one OF whom seized his horse by the bit, de-
Landing his money and the team. Bumpus
Is athlQtiQ and faariacc fa1Inuu
knowing the beast to be averse to being held
by the bit, struck him violent blow, caus-
ing him to rear and plunge forward, striking
the miscreant a violent blow with his for
ward foot. knocking him down. No further
traces of the would-be robbers have as yet
been discovered.
Mrs. Lucy Scammon, accompanied by her
son Charles, will start next Monday for Min
nesota, on visit to her daughter.
Apples are rotting badly and many are Of
fering them at extremely low prices.
Butter is very plenty at % cents for the
gilt edged.
The fine shedding is ruined by the copious
rains Of Sunday night and Monday.
5: I. Holbrook and wife are both very
feeble and we are informed are left without
attendants.
Corham.
The Grange fair and entertainment Thurs
day and Friday evenings was well patron
lied (0yer 500 being realiZed), and highly in
teresting. The entertainment consisted of a
drama, singing by Prof. Estabrook and Miss
Hanson, and music by the Gorham Banjo
CLUB. Mrs. Estabrook presided at the organ.
All the parts were rendered finely. II. b.
johnson, Esq, presided.
Ex-Governor ROBBIE and wife are expected
TO return home from their California tour
some time this week. During his absence
the Governor has made several speeches in
the Western States that the Western papers
speak highly Of.
pofrioG Eolax 90 Gorho,x, x,,oo l.;oi-oa L..
his horse few days since and his jaw brok-
en-. He was taken to the Maine General
Hospital for treatment. Doctors Straw and
Lincoln attended him while in Gorham.
The special religious services at the Con-
gregatienal church still continue The SER
vices on Sunday were very interesting and
the audiences quite large.
South 6rideton.
The Young Peoples Educational Society
held pleasant meeting with Miss Hattie
ingalls, last Saturday evening. Music, read
ing and discussion of the question, "Re-
solved, that the mind of woman is inferior to
that OF man" made up the programme Next
meeting with Mrs. Cora Fessenden in two
weeks.
School in District No. began Monday un-
DER the tuition Of Mr.. Wallace March of
Sandy Creek. Mr.. March taught the last
term very satisfactorily.
Wood Is moving rapidly on the late SHOWS
we have had. which have proved very good
for business
DIR. FL. ID. Torrey, our local physician. finds
his practice increasing. The doctor is well
located at Alvin Myalps and has a large
library. He is an assiduons student.
The new blacksmith, Mr.. Young, is re-
ported TO be giving good satisfaction.
Scsrboro.
AT the annual election of officers of Oak
Hill Grange, Scarboro, the following officers
were elected:
Masters. b. Gunnlson
0verseer-Asbury Libby.
Lecturer-W. B. Nutter
Steward George B. Libby.
Assistant Steward-Henry r: Libby
Chaplain-J Il. Newcomb.
Treasurer Fred N. Newcomb
Secretary-Frank III. Plummer
Gate Keeper Fired Deering.
PomOna-Mrs. w. B. Nutter.
Flora Mrs. B. Scott Larrabee.
Ceres-Miss Lizzie Gunnison.
Lady Assistant Stewarc-Anna HunnewelI.
Steep Falls.
The members of the Juvenile Temple gave
an entertainment at Depot hall Saturday
evening, December TIA, consisting of recita-
lions and instrumental music
Workmen are building a new platform at
the Nj. G. r. r. station in this place. 1t is
about ten inches lower than the old one
with roof covering it 70 feet on the east
end and 20 feet on the west end of the depot.
The covering is quite ornamental and will
add much to the comfort and beauty of this
station.
A. +. Sanborn g. Co., are running their
mill night and day.
S. M. Rounds has opened paint shop
over the store formerly occupied by M.
Skillings, where be is prenared to do car
rage, sleigh and sign painting.