The Portland daily press., 1889-04-02
Richmond.

bers of the circle.
Richmond.
A LAsTERs' STRIKE.
The lasters at Caldwell & Libby's shoe
factory are out. The old price-list having
expired Saturday, new one was submitted
by the Lasters's Union, which the firm is
not willing to accept. A notice was posted
that lasters applying at the office would be
hired Cs individuals, otherwise they might
consider themselves discharged. They all
went out Saturday.
From five to six inches of snow fell here
Sunday night.
Letters missive have been issued calling a
second ecclesiastical council to be held April
I'd at the Congregational church, Richmond,
for the purpose of installing Rev. w. q. Stiles
pastor Of that church. A council was con-
vened Jan. 24th, but owing to Irregularities
in the preliminary proceedings, the council
advised postponement of the installation
then.
The drama sour Regiment" presented by
John Merrill Post. G. A. R., Wednesday,
and lack of interest on the part
OF the people, did not meet the financial sue
cess its merits and the work of members Of
the post deserved, and the pest will have to
draw on its treasury to meet expenses.
A. X. Ames has sold his fish market to j.
q. Bailey.
A. E. Harlow, confectionery manufacturer,
has sold out to J. E. Holmes, of Pttsfeld,
who will continue the business.
Gunners have been meeting with good sue
cess during the past few days preceding
close time among the wild geese and ducks.
Cape Elizabeth.
r Tho choir oonnnotod with Oasis Command
cry. No. 241. located at Knightville, gave two
concerts, one at Knightyille on Monday eve
ming, the other at Turner's Isianu On Friday
evening of last week, to crowded houses.
The entertainments were very fine. The
male quartette, residents of the island, rem
dered valuable assistance to the choir. Miss
Treadwell of Portland, one of the best read
ers in the city, was heartily applauded in
her readings.
Casco.
NO CORN CANNING THIS YEAR.
Burnham g. Morrill, have decided not to
run their corn factory here this season,
which will be great disappointment to the
farmers, as they had made arrangements to
plant large acreage this season.
William M. Scribner is the only candidate
for the CascO post Office. A petition for his
appointment is in circulation.
Fred b. Nichols is running his mill to its
utmost capacity, saving large quantities OF
pine, oak and hemloek.
Wesley.
At the town meeting these officers were
chosen: Moderator. E. F. Day; clerk, s.
Hawkins; selectmen. E. F. Day, A. C. Hay
ward, A. j. Day; assessors, Fl. l.. Day, S.
F. Lane. D. 81. Vance; treasurer, II. l..
Day; collector, j. Driscoll; superintendent
Of schools. d, j. Sprague. The town is out
of debt, and has $13,67 in the treasury, the
best standing since the war.
soothbay.
David Lewis, an old and respected citizen,
died very suddenly at his home March 30th
of heart disease.
George Foster and Alonzo F. Matthews
were drawn as traverse jurorsssto serve at
the April term of S. J. Court for this county.
South Paris.
Measures are being taken to organize q
Rebekah Lodge at South Paris.
A. c. Dyer has sold his grocery store near
the depot, to George P. Jones.
April 1st gave about six inches of snow
and the sleighs came out.
The public examination of summer teach
ers occurs at the school house at South Paris
April Goth.
+. c. Merrill Is extending MS trade OH the
| o. X. plow. He is now manufacturing q
new spring tooth harrow.
w. G. SWEET has closed his engagement
| with +. A. Shurtleff, and will return to Port
| land.
SedgwIck.
On the arrival Of the steamer City of Rich
moHd at Sedgwick, on her last trip east, the
new wharf was found to be filled:with the
village people and handsome new flag wa.
| flying In the breeze. AS the boat was made
fast the young ladies enliyened the occasion
| by singing the Star Spangled Banner, ana a,
Capt. Dennison and officers stepped on tht
wharf they were invited to fine luncl
| spread in the new freight shed, consisting o.
hot coffee, cake. pie, etc. AS the passenger
| went out upon the wharf to see what wa
going on, they were also invited to partake
| your correspondent being one Of the number
and the hot coffee on that cold, raw, Marci
morning went right to the spot. After th'
deck hands got through discharging thu
freight they were also invited to partake
and ample justice was done to the goo(
things with which the table was loaded
The ladies' Of Sedgwick deserve the thank
OF all on board for the bountifnl COLLATION.
provided on the OCCASION As the steame
moved away, three cheers were given will
a Will, and thus the new wharf was formal,
opened to the people of Sedgwick and tn
suminer traVel' PASSENGER.
OtisfieId.
notorious perpetrator Of practical joke
recently called at the house of a prominen
citizen OF Oxford Village, and left informa
tion that neighbor of his wished to Sc
him on particular business. On arrival a
the place. of designation. and finding it
hoax, he laughed good naturedly and retail
ated by notifying the wag that he would ef
cape serious trouble by calling at his ofic
| with an apology and paying for time an
trouble. People who practice Joking mus
remember the fox and crane.
Many of our farmers are having their frs
wood fitted by horse power at o great sayin
of time and labor.
Il oxford.
VIII Lambard and L. N. Edwards hay
sold fur 70 the amount Of $50, all taken b
themselves during the past winter.
j. l.. Holden has resumed the manufa