The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-24

The yestry of the Universalist church in
Stevens Plains, Deering, was well filed with
people last night, the occasion being recep-
ton to Rev. Q. ii. Shinn. A large delega-
tlon from the Saccarappa Uuiversalist
church was present. and there was a large
attendance Of members of the Stevens Plains
church. The evening was spent in most
delightful manner. A delicious supper was
enjoyed, after which Mr. f. Z. G. Robbins,
in behalf Of the parishioners, presented MT.
Shinn with an elegant gold watch, chain
and charm. A likeness of the Saccarappa
church is engraved upon the charm. A fine
SIX Dress was presented to Mrs. Shinn, and
Mr.. knights Sunday school class gave Mr..
Shinn gold g. A. Il. badge in the form of a
PIN. Mr.; Shinn responded feelngly, express
| sing his deep gratitude at receiving the gen
erous gifts. Mrs. +. ETC. Robbins, in behalf
OF the church, said the farewell words. Next
Sunday Mr.. Shinn closes his pastorate here,
-~.s.s--s.
Services were held in the town hall on
Easter Sabbath by the Rev. T. G. Richards
OF Hartford, Conn.,, appropriate to the day.
As the church is undergoing repairs services
can not be held in it for short time. The
many friends of this talented young minister
will be pleased to learn that he is fast re-
covering the use of his eyes which for time
were. seriously affected by overwork and
should they continue to improve he hopes to
be able to make an engagement with some
society for the summer.
The marriage of our young physician, DIR.
5. Addison Vosmus to Miss Elviria Henanda
only daughter of Mrs. Elviria and the late
Jeremiah Libby, took place on Wednesday,
April 18th. The happy couple commence
housekeeping at once. Cards were sent out
last week for wedding reception at their
home "Wednesday evening, April oath.
1t is beautiful weather, but little has been
done on farms here as yet Some of the
farmers nave planted early peas and potatoes
but the land still remains cold and wet.
Gray.
School in district No. 8 will begin on Men
day April 30.
Mrs. +. w. Libby and son of Someryille,
Mass, will spend a few weeks with her rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs DR.. Jordan and children of Swamp
scott, Mass, will spend The summer here.
Mr.. w. III. Vinton will move his law Office
to a site at the top of the hill, on Windham
road.
Mr. NJ. Il. Lunt raised the frame for
stable 24x3S on Saturday last. Messrs. Libby
u Fogg the carpenters made everything
agreeable to the crew. Our friendfrom the
West lifted hard.
The churches of this village observed Eas-
ter with appropriate services, and fine floral
The Band Overture to Mr.. and Mrs. Luth-
er Hill last Monday night was finely execut-
ed. 1t reflects credit on the director Mr.. f.
l.. Clark.
~ South Bridgton
Easter Sunday was observed with appro-
pirate services at the church, consisting of
music, responsive readings, Rotations and
remarks by the pastor. The floral decora.
tions were beautiful and two singing canar-
les Joined heartily and sweetly in the music.
Fast day will be opened by a temperance
lecture by the pastor Rev. K. p. Eastman
"a % pan inn
under the auspices of the w. G. L. U. in the
evening. ef
Miss Emma G. Irish. the popular teacher
Of the North Bridgton grammar school for
the past TWO years, returned home Saturday
from Boston, where she has been spending
her vacation visiting friends, and Thursday
morning entered upon her duties as teacher
of the North Bridgt0n village school
Deacon and Mrs. Noah Sawyer have taken
charge of the Bridgton town farm.
Harrison.
The travelling is improving very fast, but
very little mud on the roads now.
Farmers are busy sowing their grain.
About one month earlier than last year.
The village schools commenced April 22nd.
Mrs. Lizzie Doughty teaches the grammar
and Miss Annie Hall the primary. Miss
Hall has taught this school FOR number of
terms with the best of satisfaction.
Union services were held at the Free
Baptist church. Rev. Mr., Freeman of the
Congregationalst church delivered the
sermon.
B. Caswell and wife and Frank Caswell
and wife of Lewiston, are visiting friends
in this town and Bridgton.
Corham
Mrs. Elizabeth w. Stevens died very sud-
denly of pneumonia on Sunday morning
Mr.. Milton Shaw was reused from sleep
Sunday night at II o'clock by the smell of
fire. Search revealed that the chimney was
burning furiously. As a high wind was
blowing at the time it was expected that the
building would go, but by thoroughly wet
ting the roofs they were saved. 1t was a
narrow escape.
North Yarmouth.
On Tuesday morning of last week. as Mr..
Edward Doten was tearing to pieces an old
harrow. the axe with which he was at work
glanced and entered his foot cutting large
wound. He has been in critical condition
ever since.
Central Park division, Sons of Temper
ance, held picnic supper on Friday evening.
Quite large number were present, and
passed very pleasant evening. Music was
furnished by Mr. Fred Lane of Gray, cornet
player, and Miss Bessie Smaller of New
Gloucester, organist
The farmers are putting in their early
p6dSo duu pOtdtO6o, dHu We near Ol Ou6 UT
two that have planted sweet corn.
Mr.. Charles Mitchell has sowed eight acres
to oats this spring.
Standish.
Improvements are being made on the Con-
gregational church in this place, the walls
painted aud decorated and new carpets are
to be added. This is the first time repairs
inside have been made for quite number of
years
DIR. w. S. Thompson is making extensive
repairs on the buildings he has lately pur-
chased from DIR. A. V. Thompson of Port
land.
The farmers in this vicinity are already
beginning their early planting, several have
put in pease and potatoes-a marked con-
trast to last spring.
South Freeport.
There has been considerable sickness in
this neighborhood of late, including two
cases of measles. All the sick ones seem
now to be recovering quite fast.
The farmers say they have never before
known the ground to be so dry at this time
Of year. They have done quite an amount
OF planting and many have commenced work
upon their corn ground.
The Easter concert Sunday evening gave
great pleasure to all who were present
Among the most interesting exercises were
eiiO iCouihso ny yOuuB lduleS, REGULATIONS Oy
the children, quartettes and choruses by the
choir and Sunday School, and songs by a
trio OF little girls. The church was beauti-
fully decorated with flowers.
Raymond.
SAW MILLS DESTROYED BY FIRE
The saw mills of Plummer & Davis were
destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. They
were occupied by Plummer & Davis manu-
facturers of long lumber, slaves and boxes.
The buildings joined to the mill were burned
They were leased to L. S. Mayo, mapufac-
turer of heading, Loss, $1,000 to Plummer
u Davis, no insurance. L. s. Mayo's loss
was $1,000 on stock and machinery
Fine time to go after the trout.
large number of farmers will plant vel
low corn this year.
South Paris.
Rev. w. +. Holmes closed his two years of
faithful labor here last Sabbath During
his first year nine members were added to
the church and the second twenty-four. 1t
is hoped that the conference will return him.
A. g. Dudley & Son, stone masons, have a
large number of cellars to put in this spring.
Capt. III. N. Bolster has one Of the most
desirable building sites in the village and
has commenced laying the foundation for an
elegant residence.
Westbrook.
1t Is expected that a team may be run to
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