The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-19
MAINE TOWNS.
Buxton.

The directors OF the Buxton ana Hollis
Agricultural Society met last Saturday to
consider the ACCESSIBILITY of building an ex-
hibItion building at the fair grounds at Bux-
ton Corner. Plans for such building were
submitted, but no action was taken in re-
gard to them. II was finally voted that the
directors submit plans for an exhibition
building at the meeting OF the stockholders,
to be held May 1st Ii Is proposed to have a
building to accommodate everything. 1t will
probably be two stories high, and contain be-
sides other spacious apartments, good din
ing hall with all conveniences. The Buxton
and Hollis. Agricultural Society is wide
awake, and they now have first class
grounds. a spirit of the times trotting track,
and when they get their exhibition building
their facilities for holding an extensive agri-
cultural fair and horse races will be unsur-
passed by any in the State.
1t Is reported that some owners of trotters
will use the park for training track, and If
they do 1t will be great thing for the. as
ISOLATION. Interesting races will take place
July 4th, and on that date there will prob
ably be other attractions at the grounds. DIR.
II. A. SOuthwick, owner of the fine stallion
Edmont. is one of the directors, and takes a
great deal Of interest in the affairs of the as
ISOLATION.
There is warm contest for the position of
postmaster at Bar Mills, abe rival candidates
being S. B. Sheppard and r. w. Palmer.
Both these gentlemen are circulating petit
tions, which have already received many sig
natures.
Business is booming here. The Maine
Berry's grist mill is running to the fun ex.
tent Of its capacity, and all the saw mills
have plenty to do.
Corham.
The Gorham Grange had day meeting on
Saturday, March 10Th. In the forenoon they
conferred the third and fourth degrees on
candidates, and at noon sat down to the har-
vest feast, In the afternoon the subject of
cultivation OF flowers, manner Of, kinds of,
effect of on the cultivators and the homes,
was very interestingly presented by Mrs.
Fogg. Mrs. Robbie. Miss Fannie Sturgis, Miss
Jennie Colby, Miss Eta Palmer, Miss Flora
Barton in essays and readings.
The next meeting, on Saturday, March 30
will be "Children's Day." The little folks.
others invited by them, with the parents and
older friends, will gather at Grange Hall at
6.30p. m. and the little folks will enjoy them
selves for couple Of hours. The question
March 80, Is "Roads, how to build and man
age them" This question comes up because
OF the dissatisfaction in this town at the
results of the present system, or rather want
potatoes, beans, beets, etc, for the summer
market is assigned for the next subject, to be
followed by the question, SIS 1t more profit
able for the farmer to sell hay or make but
Prof. II. L. Chapman of Bowdoin College
occupied the pulpit at the Congregational
church on Sunday. The sermon, as was to
be expected, was an eloquent one.
Mrs. Sumner G. Bolton is lying very ill
with pneumonia.
New Gloucester.
An important Farmers Institute was held
yesterday in New Gloucester. The chief at
traction has been the DeLeval separator in
operation throughout the day, taking in the
sweet milk and pouring out In two spouts
the cream and skim milk Attempts have
been made to obtain cream from the milk
after being treated, but not the faintest skim
could be seen. The general agent, Mr..
Thomas Collins, has had charge of opera
tons, which have been highly successful and
perfectly satisfactory.
Prof Jordan, manager of the Maine Ex-
pertinent Station, spoke on milk, its uses
and values" illustrated by object lessons of
great value.
Mr.. +. W. Bowdltch, Of Massachusetts,
spoke in the afternoon on "The Guernsey
Cow" followed by Mr.. r. w. Ellis Of Bel
fast on Feeding Rations."
In the evening Mr.. G. NJ. Gowell of Bow
dom discussed Quality Of butter and how
secured"
The attendance has been large and the ses-
sions interesting.
South Bridgton.
The widow Of the late Freeman johnson
of South Bridgton died on the 10th inst, at
the house of her daughter. Mrs. Alvin In
gals. She was quite aged. and has been in
feeble health for long while.
South Bridgton sends ten students to
Bridgton Academy this spring. Mrs. @. +.
Irish, of Hillside Farm, is matron at Farms
worth ball, the Academy dormitory.
Sebago.
Apple trees have suffered severely from the
ice storms.
The snow is rapidly disappearing. and
many of the farmers wood piles are still In
the woods.
Charles Hill & Son are preparing to make
extensive repairs on their buildings.
Crow syndicates are the theme of discus
sion with the boys.