The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-11
MAINE TOWNS.
The New England Paint mill at Lis
bon Burned.
South Portland Anxious for Sebaeo
Water Supply.
Winthrop Citizens Waiting for the
Opening OF the Public Library.


U. o. G. c., were publicly installed Monday
evening by d. G. c., Charles A. Tilton. A
large number of interested guests were pres
emit, and the ceremonies, as well as the must
cal and literary exercises which followed,
were much enjoyed.
Capt. Charles A. H0lDrook of Cundy's
Harbor, while on a visit here was taken
with severe hemorrhage, and now lies in a
very critical condition.
Our farmers are bringing their early pota-
toes into market, in large quantities. II the
much dreaded rot does not attack them, Of
which now there is no sign, the crop will be
an unusually large one.
The building of new houses still goes bust
ly on. and more are to follow.
Now that the ferry landing matter is set
tied the question of water supply is COM
ing forward as question of supreme impor-
lance. 1t is needed for household purposes
and from sanitary point Of view as most Of
our water is obtained from wells, and is
very poor; but more especially is it needed
as aprotection in case of fires. The havoc
that would ensue should fire break out In
certain localities in this village is dreadful
to contemplate. The feasibility of bringing
Sebago water into all the villages on the wa
ter 'front.' at rates not much above those
charged In the city, has been demonstrated.
II is the next question to employ the thoughts
and energies Of our people. The old-fash-
Toned well-sweep and chain-pump must 90.
oxford.
The report Of the game OF ball at Oxford
on Saturday last between the Beacons Of
Portland and Oxfords of Oxford was in
correct as according to the best authority II
was won by the Oxfords. 1t was fine game
however and hotly contested. The pitching
by Ruby and White was fine, McG0vern and
White did some good batting.
Nearly half of our farmers, notwithstand-
ing the bad weather will finish haying this
is not now the long and tedious job 1t used
to be. before the day Of modern improve
ments when all was done by hand. Now a
dapper fellow in Panama hat and span
clean collar enters the field mounted on
high seat and riding vehicle painted in
of nags. He wallows them into the stout
heavy clover piece, lets fall the brake and
calls out, Get mp Charlie. Get over Ned, and
away they go. In short tine the entire
over the entire surface. Then the team and
hands can rest till racking time when the
dapper fellow appears with another vehicle
and the hay is soon punched up Tor the
night. This together with the horse hay
fork and loader of which we see one
occasionly render haying but mere pleasure.
Still many are so short sighted and persis
tant as to argue that all these labor saving
machines are usurpations of the poor
laborers' rights and taking the bread from
his mouth.
The newly discovered mineral spring is
fast gaining notoriety and each day visited
by crowds Of admirers who are lavish in
their praises Of the purity and healthy effect
of its waters. The house recently erected
has been painted and decorated in elegant
style. The lookout from this hill is one Of
the finest in Oxford Co., commanding plain
view of varied and romantic scenery for
fifty miles around. This together with
first-class hotel and moderate charges
the pleasure seekers and summer tourist.
The waters of the spring are as yet free to
Fairfield.
Postmaster Bradbury has secured a closed
pouch from Boston p. o. to arrive on the
train which leaves Portland about II a. m,
thus supplying our traders and business men
with their Massachusetts, and Western let
ters three hours earlier than at present. The
order goes into effect next Monday.
Mr.. Geo. Burrill one of our smart young
men not content with doing extensive lum-
bering operations in the winter, has now
purchased all the land west of the railroad,
at the mouth of the Sebastacook in Winslow,
save that occupied by the "Old Fort" and
will proceed at once to erect large steam
saw mill. When finished it will be thorough
Iy equipped with band saws and all the
Improvements Of the day. A wealthy
gentleman from SagadahOc Co., is associated
with Mr.. Burril In the enterprise, which is
bound to succeed.
Mr.. A. +. Gerald sends his stallion Long
way 20 Lewiston to go into training in
the hands OF one OF our most skillful drivers,
A. G. scribner. Longway is three years old,
stands 1871 and weighs LOO lbs. de got
record as a yearling OF LAT for one half mile,
and is today considered one of the promising
trOtters of this section.
Aubine while at Hartford, Conn, preferring
to hold her himself until later. She is one
of the phenomenal trotters of today and the
offer made by two parties tells OF the
appreciation of the public
crop known in this vicinity. The quality Is
also superior and with good weather 1t will
be housed rapidly. Surely the fates favor
the farmers thus far this year. Grain never
looked better than today and many fields are
already taking on the golden tinge.
saccarappa.
At the last regular meeting of Naomi
Lodge. No. !, ID. of T., the following officers
were installed by ID, ID. G.. NJ. S. Skillings:
NG.-Mrs Matte Knowlton,
VG.-Mrs. Ella r. SWEET.
secretary-Mss Clara Martin.
Treasurer-Mrs. T. L. Hezeltlnc.
Warden-MTs. q. Marvin.
GSndgctor-Mrs. Mettie Elwell.
y. G.-NTs. Annie Stiles.
RS. d, G.--Leroy Spiller.
l.. s. N. G,-Jennie Babb.
RS.V. G.-MYs, Hannah Dunn.
l.. s. V. G.-Eliza wOodman.
Deputy Grand Sachem II. r. Sargent. with
Assistants Berry and Bailey. from Portland,
raised up the following chiefs of Pequawket
Tribe, No. II, l. o. r. NJ, Tuesday night;
Sachem Charles s. Clark
senior SagamOre-H. q. Starr.
Junior SagamOre-C. s. Walker.
Prophet-Arthnr j. Libby.
fne collation. was served in the banquet
room. There were quite number OF broth
ers from Portland tribes present.
winthrop.
Some OF the people are getting impatient
about the public library as they are very an
xious to see 1t opened As only a few of the
books have been purchased as yet it will
probably not be opened before December
!r,'be w. c. Z. u. held an envelope meeting
at Packard Hall last Sunday afternoon.
Ahout ~ were received In the envelopes.
Ever since July LIST Lake Annabescook has
Soya heen taken out in great numbers.
A party of ten have leased Tinkham's
Point which is situated near the island in
LAKE Annabescook. They propose to erect
cottage there and fit the grounds up lor
picnic grounds.
Cape Elizabeth.
Haying and picking peas seem to DC I'M
prevailing fashion.
Quite large party from Portland are stop
ping at bluff Cottage and Pond Cove.
The Union Sunday School of Pond Cove
gave very interesting concert at the schoo
house last Sunday evening.
A party Of young ladies from Portland are
boarding at Mrs. ID. Hobbs at Spurwink, anc
and taking some sketches along our ses