The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-12-28
MAINE TOWNS.
New Gloucester.

| There were The usual number of family
christmas trees in town on Wednesday and
TWO public trees. one at Gloucester Hill got
up by the Free VIII Baptists, and one at
Centennial Hall. Upper Gloucester, arranged
by the Sunday school which holds its
sessions at that place; there was great pro-
iusion OF gifts and everybody seemed to be
having merry time.
Mrs. Levi Eveleth was so unfortunate as To
fall while dressing, one morning last week.
and broke her hip. As she is quite old the
slight
The warm weather and the alternate rain
ana snow keep the travelling here in poor
condition, and, as consequence, all kinds
OF business is dull. in fact the Doctor seems
GO DC the only man whose time is fully en-
ployed. Among the sick at the lower village
are Mrs. Frank Merrill, Mrs. Hancock. Mrs.
Esther White, Capt. Cutter and Mrs.
Valentine.
The people at Cobb's bridge supposed
there was reasonable hope that those ear
splitting car whistles which have been har-
rowing up their feelings ever since last
spring, would be discontinued as soon as the
work was finished at the crossing; but as
yet they Keep on, though if the work is
properly done and the place is no longer
dangerous the whistles are plainly I'M
necessary.
South Berwick.
The W. c. T. u. gave practical turn to
their phllanthropic endeavOrs on Christmas
day. by visiting the poor farm accompanied
by one of the ministers of the village and
carrying good cheer to the inmates of the
tawn home. After distributing presents to
all in the home, and talking with them
awhile, all Joined in singing and one of the
w. G. L. U. ladies led in prayer. One of the
seRctmen OF the town furnished the horses
and carriage for the trip, and himself drove
Christian temperance work, and helps to
perpetuate the life and work of the worlds
great philanthropist.
Thursday evening the stores and public
places OF our village were ablaZe with electric
lights Soon the arc lights will be dispelling
the darkness OF our streets. Two heavy cor
porations are bidding for the privilege of in
Producing lights in the town, and between
me Two IL LOOKS as though we might get
illumination at reasonable rates.
All the churches in the village have oh
served Christmas with Christmas trees and
Christmas carols. The Congregationalists.
Methodists and Universalists observed
Christmas eve, and the Free Baptists and
Baptists observed Christmas night. The
Christmas trade has been the best ever had
in this village.
Rev. Mr.. Lewis, pastor of the Congrega-
tlonal church. received purse of SIO0 on
the christmas tree at his church.
Pownai.
The members of School District No cele
DRAFTED Christmas evening in very pleasing
manner. Christmas tree bore its welcome
fruit and an entertainment was given to the
friends assembled, by the scholars of the dis
tr Ct, assisted by their parents consisting of
dialogues and Rotations The affair was
under the management of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
chandler and the perfect way in which it
Mountain Echo Division Sons of Temper
ance viii publicly install their officers on
Saturday evening Jan. 9TH. 1t is expected
tnat on that evening debate will be repeat
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community: viz: Resolved, that the Church
has done more for American civilization than
the press. 1t will be public meeting and
all are cordially invited to attend.
The marriage of Augustus D. Sweetsir to
Flora Prince, eldest daughter of Horace P.
Merrill, occurred on Thursday evening Dec.
10Th at the residence of the brides father in
this town. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Mr.. Reynolds Of Yarmouth in the
presence of select number of the relatives
and friends. The presents were numerous
and very costly. We would make particular
mention of a beautiful gift received by the
bride from her scholars of the primary de-
partment OF the schools at Freeport village
where Miss Merrill has taught for several
years with great success.
Mr.. G. f. Crowell of Portland, Oregon. who
has come East with his bride on theil bridal
tour, is in town at the residence of his uncle
Mr.. S. S. Latham.
Fairfield.
The young ladies of the several societies
IN the village have organized Good VIII
Club to aid the efforts of those who are labor
ing for Good VIII Farm. Wednesday the
boys were treated to grand Christmas din
ner. the turkeys being furnished by the
young ladies mentioned above. The boys
were made glad by the gift of sled from j.
e. Cotton, of the Maine Manufacturing Co.
The Christmas tree was loaded, each boy re-
ceivlng not less than fourteen presents. Nit
tens by the hundreds were poured in upon
them from every quarter.
christmas exercises at the Methodist
church drew crowded house and the evening
was both pleasantly and proftably spent.
The union of the two religious societies tends
to strengthen good feeling in town.
The past week has been busy one with
the American Express Company. Nearly
every day the teams have been loaded and on
Wednesday three trips were necessary to
take from the station the bundles, boxes, bar
rels and parcels.
The horse railroad is doing heavy bust
ness this month extra cars being called for
frequently. 1t is one of the paying invest
mentS of the town.
Next Thursday evening the Operetta "The
Rebellion OF the Daisies" which has been so
highly complmented by all who witnessed
its presentation here, will be given in City
Hall, Waterville. by the young people of this
village.
Richmond.
Mr.. Wilson Chetley of Richmond, was re-
Gently kicked in the face by his horse. pro-
ducing bad fracture of the cheek bone.
The verdict of the store keepers is that the
Christmas trade is good this year.
-Four of the church societies had Christ
mas trees.
The Kennebec is tickle this year and seems
undecided whether to remain open or closed.
After the freeze Of Monday night it opened
again and gunners were out in boats Thurs
day after wild ducks. Friday morning it
was closed again, but for how long-quien
sdbe?
Scarboro.
SUDDEN DEATH oE GEORGE STEWART.
George Stewart of Saco, was found dead
in his hay rack near New Scarboro station.
Wednesday. He hauled load of hay to his
son-in laws at Blue Point, and was return
| ing home with his oxen and rack, when
found. He was taken to the home of Mr.
Noah Pillsbury, and then conveyed to bis
home. DR.. Maxcey of Saco. was called. 1t
| is supposed the cause was heart disease with
which he had been troubled for some time.