The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-06-13
MAINE TOWNS.
Funeral Of Mr.. Frank Andrews OF
Kennebunk.
a Citizen OF Freedom Killed by a
Gas Explosion.
resting Items Gathered by Wlde-
awake Correspondents.
kennebunk.

Mr.. Frank Andrews, before reported sick
died on Sunday evening. He was superin-
tendent Of the leatheroid mill and was held
In great esteem by all the workmen. His
funeral services were held Wednesday, the
18th, In the Congregational church. Rev.
Mr.. Lockwood, the pastor, conducted the
service In his usual impressive manner. The
mill was shut down and the workmen at
tended the funeral. Mr.. Andrews was chap
lain OF the lodge of Odd Fellows and at the
grave the brethren Of that fraternity per-
formed their impressive burial rites He
was also soldier in the late war and some
OF MS comrades OF the Grand Army were
present. A most genial companion, a Chris
tan gentleman, a kind husband and father
mas gone from among us. His wife and
cnlldren have the warmest sympathy of the
whole community.
Salus Lodge, /. o. of G. T., had a very
pleasant gathering at their hall Tuesday
evening. 1t was the 23rd anniversary of
their organization. They have always been
in fionrishing condition AT one time 80
persons were Initiated the same evening
seven seven or eight OF those persons were present
Tuesday evening and many more of them
are still members Of the order.
Dr. Morton, president of the Ocean Ma
tional Bank, was one Of that number, and he
IS now the secretary of the lodge, happy and
nonored In the influence he is exerting for
DR.. Ross and Rev. Mr.. Show were among
the founders Of the lodge who have passed
on TO the unseen land.
:, During the heavy thunder storm Monday
lightning struck tree in the cemetery near
the Unitarian church. The primary school
near by was in session and 1t was a narrow
escape for the little ones there. The light
ming also struck in several other places, but
no serious damages are reported.
Parties from Boston have recently bored
well for the leatheroid mill through a solid
iedge to the depth Of 2015 feet. Water OBJ
perature, Farenheit. Much ice is used by
the company to cool the water used, and 1t is
thought that this well will cause great saw
ing in that respect.
A meeting to do honor to Rev. Mr.. Worth
Is TO be held in the Baptist church next
tuesday. Last Sunday he preached his
farewell sermon and closed 80 years of labor
with That society. So unusual an event as
the closing OF 80 years pastorate deserves
more than passing notice.
A PownaI.
Mr.. ID. j. Lawrence, whose serious illness
was reported last week, died at his residence
on Saturday, June 9Th, in the 6Srd year CT
his age. Mr.. Lawrence has Away been
much respected citizen Of our town. For
many years during his early manhood, i'll
health debarred him from active pursuits but
ne was able to form business connection, in
which he was quite successful. making for
himself home in which he for several years
enjoyed quiet, peaceful life. Then death
entered this home taking first the only child
then the wife and now the husband has
passed also to his silent rest The last sad
tributes to the deceased were paid on June
18th: Rev, I. 9. Richards, present pastor of
FIRST Parish congregational church preach
ing the funeral sermon.
The services held at the church on Chill
dren's Sabbath were very interesting to those
who, despite the lowering clouds, attended.
The recltations and singing by the children
was very fine, and reflected great credit on
those having the concert in charge. The
singing by the choir had been given much at
tention ana was also very enjoyable fea-
ture OF the occasion.
The floral decorations were very beautiful,
comprising many original designs. Promi-
nent in the background were hung two beau
tlful memorial pieces. One to the memory
OF frankie Kenney the other to Mrs. Wicket
address by Rev. Mr.. Richards to the children
was very interesting and related to 1.-The
Childhood of Jesus"
News of the death of Jabez Loring, a for
mer resident Of our town, but late of San
francisco, Cal, has been received by his rel
atiyes in this place.
The shower of Monday afternoon was
heavy and for while rain fell in torrents,
but the damage done in this section was
slight TO what was experienced in some of
the adjoining towns.
Mrs. Louise Jordan and daughter from
Boston, have been in town for few days
past.
South Windham.
Last Sabbath was observed as Children's
day in the church, much to the satisfaction
Of the little people. The pastor said he was
telling them great deal which was entirely
between themselves and some Of them
seemed really to believe it would not reach
US older people. The church was very dain-
tily decorated with wild flowers principally
by one of the young ladies of the Sabbath
school.
There has been and still is much severe i'll
ness in the place. DR.. Gordon is often seen
all turn to him when we need especial ad-
vice or assistance, for this was once his
home.
IlDr. Bailey is occasionally seen on
the street again. though still far
unmixed with good" Those of us who did
not get the evil but live In hopes that we
shall be the recipients of the good while we
are sorry for the doctor are still glad that
the piece of road where he was injured is
likely to be very much improved.
Naples.
INTEREST OVER A ROAD.
Considerable interest is manifested In
town in regard to the proposed new road
near Songo Lock. If the county commits
sioners decide favoraby it will necessitate
the building Of a bridge across Crooked
River, near its confluence with the Songo.
The county commissioners have given notice
that they will be at Songo Lock the 10th of
July. Undoubtedly they will locate the
road and bridge as 1t will be for the best in
terest of the town.
Searboro.
The members Of Nonesuch Lodge, K. of p.
have been requested to meet at Black Point
its departed brothers.
Street lamps are now being erected at
Dunstan's Corner, which will make the vii
lage present more 'city-like" appearance.
Farmers IN this vicinity complain that
their sweet corn has not come well this sea-
son, which Is probably owing TO so much
cold, rainy weather
The church yard at the Corner has been
enlarged lately by the purchase of a lot of
land adjoining it, the lots in the old one hav-
ing all been sold.
North Yarmouth.
At the parish meeting of the Congrcga
tional church, held on Saturday, it was voted
to extend call to the Rev. A. Stewart.
The thunder shower of Monday was quite
severe, but not much damage is reported.
The recent rains have given potatoes
nice start, and they are looking finely, but
corn needs little more sunshine.
Miss Isabel Vose of Boston Is visiting in
town.
Our road commissioner, Mr.. A. K. Hayes,
Is at work with large crew repairing the
roads near Walnut Hill.
Woodford's.
The Congregational church at Woodford's
VIII be enlarged by thirty foot extension
in the rear, thus increasing the seating ca
pacity OF the building by from twenty to
thirty pews, accommodating from 100 to 100
people. The organ will be moved from its
present position to the right side Of the mil
pit. The minister's room will be IN The 1eft
side. The cost of the extension will he some.
where near $4,000. ~ 'O''''
Corham.
Burglars went Through the Portland and
Rochester depot on Tuesday night. The
door Of the safe was prled open, but the
booty secured was only eight cents. They
afterwards broke into the baggage room and
examined express packages, boxes, trunks,
&c. A rife and box Of cigars were taken.
Freedom.
Herbert Russell of this town was fatally
injured recently by gas explosion in Bos-
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