The Portland daily press., 1889-04-17
THE PRESS.
MAINE TOW MS.
Porter.

mencing to plow and sow their grain. 1ne
ground is quite dry.
There was quite an exciting law case mere
on Saturday last between Dr. Ham ana
Mike McHugh, on account Of a dog peiong-
ing to the latter The dog was lett IN tne
doctors drug store by bs sSm some very nice
plants, which the dog, in MS enortS 70 get
ont. DESTROYED Hence the doctor brought
suit for damages and recovered: Inc case
was tried before Trial Justice Stanley Fox.
Gen. Stimson was for plaintiff and Geo.
Davis for defendant.
Mr.. L. ID. Cook hasa grade Hereford and
Durham that dropped calf that weighed
lo7 lbs.
lambs. This has been very fine season for
sheep raisers Eggs are selling here for eight
cents per dozen; the lowest they have been
for years at any time.
Painters are busy identifying the buildings
In this vicinity.
The first settlement made in this town was
by Marshal Libby from Pittsfeld, N. h. in
1871. The plantation was called Pittsfeld
ana comprised the present towns of Porter
ana Brownteld. The first plantation meet.
ing was held at the house of William Broad
NOW. BrownfieldD July II, 1902. At that
meeting II was voted to raise twelve pounds
Ior the plantation use and to give the colec-
tor, John Merrill, two shillings per pound
1or collecting. AT the last plantation meet
ing held April Z, 1906, JONES Sullivan had a.
votes for Governor and Caleb Strong one.
On the same day it was voted to allow
Hanson Libby $l50 for his services as
Treasurer the past year and Samuel Went.
worth SO cents for his services as clerk. This
town was Incorporated Feb 20, 1907 having
passed both branches of the Legislature OF
Massachusetts and signed by Gov. Strong.
Fairfield.
The roads through the central portion Of
the State are in bad condition, and large
sums will be required to put them in shape.
The frost is now coming out rapidly, and the
busy season is at our very doors.
Mr.. Z. f. Turkey, a Fairfield boy, and for
many years one of the business men of the
village, was brought here Sunday from Jer-
sey City, for burial, and received the last
sad rites at the hands of his Masonic broth
ers.
Mr.. Everett Totman, who has spent most
of the time for two years in the West, start
ed Sunday night for Texas, TO inspect the
country there and make further investments.
One of the lamentable things to be seen
along the .Kennebec, as elsewhere in the
State, is the prevalence of drunkenness.
Whether on the increase or not, it prevails
to such an extent as to give cause for alarm.
When so or more indictments are found in a
single county for violation of temperance
laws, it may tell a story of energy on the
mistakable terms of the magnitude of the
evil. The great lever which serves as a
brake to check an evil seems sadly waptiDg
here. Public sentiment is dormant, while
the drink habit is active. Instead Of wait
ing for laws to execute themselves, some
thing which can never happen, there should
be active measures to arouse the public to
the enormity Of the evil and Its far-reaching
effects.
Among the many changes on Main street
the lQfact 10 thQ nnrah a @ NV Mr. NJ Rrad-
bury of the gents furnishing stock of Mr.
I. G. Head. Evidently Mr.. Bradbury, who
has made a most efficient and satisfactory
postmaster, realizes that the day of his de-
liverance draws near, and proposes to be
well established when he turns the keys over
to one of the many candidates for the Office
1t is reported that Rev. r. III. Aldrich, who
was pastor of the Universalist church here
for several years. has received a call to settle
In SaDgerville.
Westbrook.
At the first meeting of the Ladies' Aid last
Saturday evening, the following officers were
elected and appointed:
President-Mrs. Alfred SweetsIr.
Vice Presdent-Mrs: Geo. Wentworth.
First Trustee-Miss Levi Wescott.
Second Trustee-Miss May Elwen.
Third Trustee-Mss Webb.
Chaplin-Miss May Elwell.
Treasurer-MiSs Lizzie SWEET.
Secretary Miss lisa Webb
Guide-Miss Agnica Fly.
o. q. Miss Minnie l. HodsdOn.
They will be installed next Tuesday eve
ming by the Ladies' Aid from Portland.
At meeting of the Young Ladies' Mis-
sion Band, held at the parsonage Monday
evening, the following officers were elected
for the coming year:
President-Nrs. r.. M. Cousins
Vice President-Miss Katie Graham
side.
Naples.
GOOD LUCK OF PORTLAND sPoRTsMEN.
One day last week Mr.. George M. Chap
lain of Portland, in company with another
gentleman went fishing at the mouth of
Songo river. They caught five beautiful
salmon.
A few years ago the salmon in Sebago
Lake had hearty become extinct. The at
management of Messrs. Stillwell and STAN
ley has proved quite successful as already
there is very perceptable increase of the
fish: Let the good work go on.
The Ice in Long Lake and Brandy pond
has all disappeared and the waters are open
Mr.. Eugene Wescott has Just finished
driving his logs over Edes Falls. Mr.. Pratt
OF the New England Furniture Co., comes
next
North Yarmouth.
There is one case of measles in town.
Most of the schools in town will commence
the first week in May. Miss Carrie Whitney
of Gray will teach in district No. /, and Miss
Hall of Gray Id No. 2.
The farmers in this vicinity have COM
menced to pillow, and work on the land.
Central Park division, Sons of Temper
ancce, Is in aourishing condition. There
are about three hundred members, and
more are being added each week.
AT the special town meeting held April
18th John s. Barstow was chosen moderator.
1t was voted to exempt the Wescustogo
Spring and Park Association from taxation
for period OF eight years.
Falmouth.
Mr.. Edward 8. Prince, Joiner by trade,
returned from his work last Saturday night,
apparently in his usual health. After tea
he went out to do some work about his house
and was found shortly after, by his daugh-
ter, in confused state suffering from a
severe attack of paralysis. He died Tues
day morning. He leaves wife and five
daughters to mourn his loss. The deceased
was a member of PresumpscOt Lodge, 1. o.
.. r., and Machigonne Encampment. He
was born July z, 1888, aud belonged to one
Of the oldest families in Falmouth. A tender
husband, kind and loving father quiet
peaceful and genial citizen. The grief
stricken family has the sympathy Of the
entire community.
South Paris,
Many South Paris people will go to Heb
ron to get their photograph work done
when Hearn from Portland comes there in
May.
DR.. Whitaker's lecture Friday evening was
listened to with marked attention. The
doctor is popular here as lecturer.
Benjamin SWEET, foreman in the wheel
reOm at the sled factory, was presented with
a fine Winchester repeating rifle from the
men who work under him.
g. A. Clifford, who has clerked for I'll. N.
Bolster for five years, goes TO Portland to
work In produce store.
Quite number Of horses have changed
lands lately in our village.
Seven new members have been added
to the Good Templars lodge here the past
quarter.
North Gray.
Mr.. /. Everett Of Poland has bought the
Simon Webster place, and is building "a
house.
Ed Libby lis moving back from Dry Mills
into the mill house.
Mrs. Gertie Sawyer is very low with con-
sumption.
J. w. Humphrey has sown his oats
John l.. Megqnier is building new ell to
his house
The season appears to be at least two
weeks earlier than last year.
Geo. Sawyer bought a good COW last week