The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-12-13
PownaI.

The interment in the cemetery at Pownal
Centre of the remains of Mrs. Prudence
Thombs, who died at Yarmouth ON Decem-
Der 9Th, aged Sc years, occurred on Wednes-
day, December 18th. Mrs. Thombs was the
widow of Robinson Thombs. For many
years Mr.. and Mrs. Thombs were highly re-
er upon the farm to which they came in
their early married life. They were people
of high culture and refinement bringing up
their three children two daughters and one
SOM, In way which fitted them for any po-
sition in life One of the daughters died at
middle age, the other lives at Yarmouth and
near her Mrs. Thombs passed the last few
years of her life. The only son occupies
prominent position in the West, from which
he has several times come to visit the mother
whom he loved so well. and to whom he was
ever an idolized son.
The roads from the frequent rains of the
last few days are almost impossible. /
think a good, old-fashioned snow storm with
the crisp, clear weather which generally fol-
lows would be as much enjoyed and appre-
ciated at the present time by children of
larger growth as we'll as the smaller ones.
MIR. Andrew j. Savage, of Chelsea Mass,
government inspector Of steam boilers for
that district has been in town this week,
the guest of Mr.. c. II. Merrill
There will be services held at the Congre-
gational church next Sabbath, by Rev. Mr..
Wilson of Freeport, at $50 p. m.
North Yarmouth.
A council was held on Wednesday, De-
Gambler 18th, for the purpose of ordainiDg
Rev. j. b. Stewart as pastor OF the C0ngre-
gational church. The council met at 10 80 a.
m. Rev. K. Bean of Gray, was chosen mod
orator, and Rev. A. Smith of South Freeport.
scribe. The following churches were repre-
sented: Gray. New Gloucester, Auburn,
High street, Yarmouth. Cumberland, West
Falmouth and South Freeport. The fore
noon was passed in examination. In the al
ternoon the sermon was preached by PROBES
scr Howe Of Bates College. Rev. Lauriston
neynolos OF Yarmouth, gave the charge to
the pastor, and Rev. IL. Monk of New GlOu-
cester, the right hand of fellowship, after
which the council was dismissed.
Cornish.
A very pleasant little company gathered
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Gun nj
December 4th, it being the fftieth anniver
sary of their marriage. All the children
with husbands and wives, were present, and
nearly all the grand children bringing some
very useful and acceptable presents and
great deal of love and good cheer, Mr.. Guptill
Notwithstanding his eighty-four years has
the sprightliness of twenty and retains his
faculties mot even using glasses) to a re-
markable degree. His genial temperament
added to his wonderful book lore, makes
him most engaging companion for an after
noon chat. OF Mrs. Guptill we feel that
tongue nor pen can do justice to her lovely
and amiable character. May they live long
years yet, in the enjoy InenS of their coy and
happy home, is the wish of friends. ID
Freedom.
One of the largest and most successful
farmers institutes of the year was held here
Tuesday. 1t was the last meeting under the
direction of Presid int Ellis as his term Of
office expires this month, and the North
Waldo Society has already selected his sue
cessor, Mr.. Freeman Atwood OF Monroe, .,
The institute was held in the Grange nan
which was well filled, and in the evening
FULLY So. the speakers were Secretary Gil
pert on Associated Dairying Prof Jordan OF
the Experiment Station on the work being
accomplished there; f. s. Adams of Sagada-
hoe on Wastes on the farm b. w. McKeen
OF oxford on Specialties in Farming" and
Dr. Twitchell, Fairfield, on Opportunities.