The Portland daily press., 1889-05-23
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 90.
MAINE TOWNS.
Freeport Preparing to Celebrate Her
Centennial.
Lumbermen and Farmers Rejoicing
at the Heavy Rain.
Interesting Items Received From
Many Sources.
MAINE TOWNS.
Freeport.

months. Freeport was set apart from North
Yarmouth and incorporated Feb. IA, 1879,
under the laws Of Massachusetts. AS the
anniversary day came In the winter 1t was
decided that for the benefit of all concerned
the Fourth Of July would be the best day to
nave the celebration and 1t was so voted. A
committee met for the first time in Decem-
per and made preliminary plans which they
have been perfecting ever since. At later
meeting 1t was voted to increase the commit
zee to 10 members and 1t is now composed as
follows; Z: b. Mallett, Jr.,. w. A. Mitchell,
w. A. Davis. John Q. Kendall, E. s. Soule,
Henry q. Brewer, Everard Russ, Joseph D.
Curtis, Howard w. Chase, A. l.. DennisOn,
Joseph A. Davis, IL. +. Twitchell, A. T.
Jordan. Mr.. Chase and William d. Stock
subcommittee were formed to have in
charge the various details. as follows:
On Procession-E. s. Soule.
Literary exercises--Eyerard Russ.
Dinner-E. b. Mallett, Jr
Invited GuestS-W. A. Mitchell.
Iransportation-Everard Russ.
Daniel Lane. Capt. s. A. Holbrook, Rev. o. w.
Langren Rev. J. B. Wilson, Rev. Horatio Illsley,
Wllliam Core, X. s. Soule, w. A. Mitchell.
decorating Committee-J. z. Merrill, w. G.
Merrill, Fred s. Soule.
~ Fantastics-Mrs. W. A. Davis, Mrs. H. f.
Invitations are to be sent to all former res
idents OF Freeport and when they come thew
are TO be entertained royalty. A large tent.
capable Of holding 1000 people is to be OBJ
talned ana erected near a grove, IL such a
location shall be found convenient. The
exercises then may be either in the grove or
House was engaged to furnish dinner to the
invited guests who 1t is expected will num-
Der about 700, and he will also be prepared
70 cater to other visitors. There will be q
ball after the fireworks, In the pavilion near
the depot
The Grafton will be delivered by Hon. j.
II. Drummond and the poem by Harry L.
koopman, OF the University OF Vermont, a
former citizen OF Freeport. Mr.. Charles NJ
Chase has been chosen as chief marshal. if5
Ihe programme will be as follows for the
day:
snnrise.Flrng Of Is guns. iinging Of bells and
6.So-Parade Of Fantasies. Prizes to be given
9.o0--Grand procession, military and civic, and
embracing representations of the leading indus
li.00-Literary exercises, including an oration
by Hon. j. HI. Drummond, poem by Harry L.
tkoopman OF Burlington, VT. and other features
lo.oo-,f'iring 4 81 guns and other demonstra-
tions. . -1a0s''1 IL l7-77.7 =
l:oo-Dinner, which win be served in great
2.o0-fiame of old-fashioned round ball TO be
played by the Oldest inhabitants Of the village.
S.3O-Sham fight by the military companies
500 Supper, served in the big tent.
bands. = = -.
Substituting of AZ guns.
9oO-Grand display OF fireworks.
A hundred and fifty dollars will be ex-
pended In fireworks. The significance Of the
guns TO be fired will be: 13 guns at sunrise
for the l3 original States; 2l at noon for the
States at that period of the Union, and 40 at
sunset for the present States. i
The Portland military companies will be
invited also the Yarmouth Rifles and the
Neatly Rifles Of Lewiston. =
The Freeport, Yarmouth and New CLIQUE
ester bands, and possibly others, win be
present. Towards the expenses OF the cele-
bration the town made an appropriation a
year or more ago.
South China. h
LAKE VIEW MISSION.
Lake View Mission is located at South
China, Me-, some ten miles southeast from
the city of Waterville, and about the same
distance northeast Of the city Of Augusta on
the stage road leading from Augusta to Bel
fast, The object Of the mission is to extend
a helping hand to orphan boys, and train
them for home missionary work. The home
and mission will be supported partially by
means of produce raised on the farm. The
house is. .being furnished by philanthropic
friends interested in destitute youth. Boston
and other towns in Massachusetts have had
hand in this work, and as there are still
more rooms to furnish an opportunity is
afforded to assist in the enterprise. Persons
wishing to assist In the work can address
Mr.. q. J. Wyman, Lake View Mission,
South China, Me, who viii be glad to answer
any questions, and furnish any other inform
alton desired.
Rev. John II. Wilson and wife, who are
interested In the Lake View Mission at
South China, are visiting friends in Port
land and vicinity, and will be glad to receive
contributions towards furnishing rooms at
the Mission. and will give receipts for the
same. 4r saHseaH faaHs
The officers of the mission are G. j. wy
man, superintendent; Rev. John ii. Wilson,
missionary; Mrs. John ii. Wilson, matron,
and Miss Nellie Wilson, assistant.
Fairfield.
LUMBERMEN PLEASED WITH THE RAIN. /.
Rev. E. L. Allen of the Methodist church,
has been secured to deliver the Memorial ad
dress, May 30th. AS he is engaged at Sk,w-
hegan for the same purpose the exercises
here will be held in the evening. Mr.. Allen
was soldier 10 the war and out Of the ranks
of the Grand Army the speakers should be
chosen to speak on this occasion.
This Post will attend church next Sunday
at the Methodist church. where by invitation
Rev. Mr.. Davis will address them.
Fairfield will be well represented at the
wheelmen's races at Biddeford next week,
several of our boys having entered for the
prizes. AS we have some good riders and
this way. fH t.N
The lumbermen who had given up all
hopes of securing their logs from the smaller
streams, now smile as they think of rising
waters which will secure the log crop needed
for the seasons operations. One or two of
our heaviest operators have been hung up
on the rocks. If the rain extends to Moose
river they will join in the farmers in the
hope of busy season.
Fairfield boasts Of young man who for
fo hn led T,tn
the employ Of the Horse Railroad Company
In August as conductor, Chester o. Sturde-
want has not missed single run or lost a
days time. All through the winter eleven
runs, or about 68 miles, constituted days
work. A pretty good record that.
South Windham.
The Portland Male. .Quartette assisted by
the well-known elocutionist, Prof. bennett,
gave a very pleasant entertainment at the
church in this place, on Friday evening Of
last week. The concert was given under the
auspices of the Ladies' Circle. We under
stand 1t was not great success pecuniarily,
but the ladies may comfort themselves with
the thought that 1t certainly was social and
moral uplift to the place; and no more m oney
was carried out of the village than Is oftener
taken away by travelling show which to say
the least of it benefits no one.
Rev. Mr.. Bean, at the invitation OF Larry
Post, will preach memorial sermon next
Sunday afternoon.
Dr. Bailey of this place met with serious
accident while driving Tuesday. His horse
took fright at the railroad crossing and over
turned the carriage, injuring the doctor
quite seriously. He was attended by DIR.
Burrows OF Sacearappa.
yStandish.
The drama given here last Friday night
proved quite success The parts were well
taken, and the audience was generally
pleased. ~ a
Several removals will take place here soon.
Mr.. Nelson Rand has recently purchased the
placeof j. E. Thompson. and will move in
shortly. j, E. Thompson has bought Mrs.
K. Mitchelps place, which is at present oc-
cupied by Mr.. Horace Allen, who also will
move in to the house Mr.. Rand vacates.
The band social held here Saturday night
was fairly well attended. Ice cream was
served after short concert. The new uni
forms add much to the appearance Of the
band.
Dry mills.
The much needed rain has come at last
Farmers are nearly done planting in this vi
cinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Dow were made happy
Sunday by the arrival of son. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mason, Monday night had general re-
joicing over daughter. .afs.
The apple trees are not blooming very