The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-12-21
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Corham.

members Mr.. Mitchell was an earnest and
deeply devoted Christian minister, and will
be much missed by the Methodist people of
the State and by all who knew him. "Peace
to his memory"
The following officers of Harmony Lodge,
+. d. A. NJ. were installed Wednesday even
ing by Past Master J. A. Hinkley, assisted
by M. G. Sturgis. marshal.
w. MA II. Stanwood.
j. We. d. Guptii.
Treasurer 4. Milett.
Secretary-F; w. Harding.
s. DC. n: Hayes.
Marshal-W. M. Twombly.
Tyler-S. T. Libby.
Music for the occasion was rendered by
Miss Jennie Whitney, Miss A. Weeks, Miss
Nd. T. Tolford and Mr.. Fred Oleson. Mr..
Charles K. Huxley presided at the organ,
and the music was all of high order. Mrs.
j, 9. Therstrup recited several fine pieces
win good taste, which gave good impress
sion. Interesting remarks were made by
Fast Master I'll. r. Millett and Lewis McLel-
Ian, Esq, DR.. Bailey of South Windham
and j. I. Sanford, Esq, of Portland. A
fine collation. by the ladies was served in the
banquet hall, which was greatly enjoyed,
and the whole occasion was one of unusual
interest.
The Masonic Hall has been recently reft-
TED and refurnished at an expense Of about
$1,000, and is now one of the finest masonic
homes IN the State. The carpenter work
frescoing and painting by Loring, Short &
Harmon, the drapeiies by Owen, Moore 81
Co.. and the carpeting by H. j. Bailey & Co.,
all OF Portland; the plush settees and Off
GERS chairs by Mr.. Frank French of Cor
ham. The lodge is at present in highly
tourishing condition. with membership Of
about $50.
Ex-Governor Robbie and wife will give
some interesting "reminiscences of their late
trip to the Pacific coast and the West, before
December 23d.
A very fine portrait of Hon. w. j. Cor
thell, principal of the Gorham Normal
School, was presented to him and hung in
i Ine prlnclpars room OF the school building,
Thursday, December 10Th, by the graduating
classes of 1SS0-'S1 The fine gift to the prin-
clpal was perfect surprise, and is very
highly appreciated.
A very fine portrait of Col. II. r. Millett
OF Gorham was presented to Harmony Lodge
No. 80, f. IL A. NJ, by Mrs. H. r. Mi,lett at
the masonic meeting neld December 18TH
which now adorns the walls of the fine hall
OF the masonic building which has been so
recently RENTED ana refurnished, and which
now presents most attractive appearance
We learn that Mr.. Lewis j. Patrick of
Gorham has bought the Gorham express of
Mr.. Theodore B. Edwards, and that he will
continue the business between Gorham and
Portland.
Cape Elizabeth.
Miss Nodre Orr is teaching school at
Knightvile.
Miss Minnie Loughran has had pleasant
visit In Boston She will spend Christmas
with her parents here. They hope to have
all OF their children at home at that festi-
Mr.. Freedom Knight will spend Christmas
with his daughter Mrs. M0rrell
Ansel Tucker, Jr', is in the employ of Ow-
An improved gas machine for private
Village.
A private sewer has been put in from the
house OF the late Mrs. Illsley to the shore on
West B street. The town ought to have built
1t. They don't forget to tax.
John Parrot has been on the sick list.
Rev. w. f. Eaton is pleased with the eli
mate of Los Angeles.
l. +. Tibbets has sold his house.
John Dyer will celebrate the fifth ami
versary OF his marriage December 80. A
large crowd and good time is anticipated.
Several young men defer being married
Christmas for the want of funds.
at Suckerville very few shocks will be
make and not many logs hauled out to saw.
We are able to report less law business
than usual.
The money found on Indian Island in
Dry Pond, Is supposed to haze been buried
there by the Indians and secured by them on
some raid.
lew. shoe manufacturers care to change their
business locality.
Occasionally letter comes from natives
requesting their correspondents to send
history of the town. There is none written.
Inc one that has 1t at his tongues end don't
care to write 1t.
NOT so DEAD AS THEY THOUGHT HE WAS.
The other day Mr. George B. Libby and
Mr.. Joseph Foss of Black Point, Scar boro,
were killing hogs together. They killed Mr..
LlDbyS as they supposed and went to Mr..
Foss's to kill his, having the supposed dead
hog IN their wagon. Leaving tneir horse I'M
hitched while they were killing the second
hog, the hog in the wagon got on his feet
and hog fashion, rooted the seat off so that it
fell onto the horses heels causing the horse
to kick and hit the hog In the face with both
feet, landing the hog out Of The wagon on the
ground. just at this time the knife was n
tering the throat of the other hog, and Mr.
FOss's wife seeing the horse running called
out that the horse was running away. The
men left the hog they were in the act of kill
Ing to care for the horse. When the horse
was secured they proceeded to stick both
hugs over again, and since then both hogs
have been dead. The vehicle was slightly
damaged.
Ihere will be union meeting next Sun
day night at the M. e. church, Browns Hill.
The Baptist people will unite with the peo-
pie that worship there at o'clock in the
evening. We hope good meeting will be
the result.
Norway.
ANoLD HosTLER.
Tim Smith of the Elm House is said to be
the oldest hostler in the state. For thirty
seven yearsiTim has held his position though
han
During these many years he has never been
SICK out once and then for brief period. He
sleeps as he can catch it, sitting and some
times standing, but never so soundly but the
sound OF horses hoofs striking the stable
floor serves to rouse and bring him to his
feet. No one ever thinks 10 look after his
horse or make enquiries after his welfare as
Tins reputation is to well established TO
require or even admit of criticism.
Business in the shoe factory is coming on
slowly. No rush Is expected till after Christ
mas. All are busy in the stock room making
ready for that event. Mr.. Woodley has re-
signed his position as superintendent to be
followed by Mr.. Curns who was formerly
foreman in the lasters' department
The four years term of Postmaster Rowe
expires March End and the canvass for his
successor has already commenced. Four
candidates were in the field until the with
drawal OF Judge Whitman leaving three who
it Is said will make hard fight for the
position. Frank f. Noyes who seems the
favorite and most probable is a young man
of good business capacity and every way
pitted for the position. File is the son of
Capt. Amos Noyes gallant hero of the late
rebellion and brother of the late lamented
A. Oscar Noyes.
Lucius Bartlett was a soldier of the rebel
hon and one who has many warm friends
especially among his comrades of whom
many reside in this village.
a. j. Nevens was also a soldier and is
somewhat disabled by being severely
WOUNDED In battle. Mr.. Neyens held this
office for one term and was removed by
cleveland TO give place to the present in
faithful and efficient officer. A''N'0'i
Deerng.
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