The Portland daily press., 1889-10-24
MAINE TOWNS.
The Kennebec Full of Runaway
Poplar.
List Of Attractions of the DeerIng
Union Course.
The Corham Grange Doll at Last
Named.
Fairfield.

Under his guidance and instruction tine
school had come to be one of the best, and
Mr.. Tilton's place will be a hard one to fill.
Bangor has been fortunate in securing an
able and efficient teacher for her grammar
school. His successor will be Mr.. II. H.
Moore of Milo. a graduate Of Colby, 'S7.
Superintendent Mansfield Of the pulp mill
here is having lots of trouble in taking care
of the immense quantity of poplar. now in
the river. The late freshet brought down
thousands of cords from the mill at Skowhe-
gan and this has been. purchased. Large
quantities went down the river ana this now
lies in Five Mill Island boom above Augusta.
Three elevators operated by steam are now
being driven to their full capacity to pile the
wood on the shores before the river closes.
and another will at once be erected at the
boom In VasSalboro to take care of that.
Fully seven thousand cords will be taken
out Of the Kennebec by this one concern this
season. 1t will be busy work the next 40
Tuesday noon by the roadside in the sun
ice was found one-half inch thick, giving
promise of what may be expected before
spring.
Our people are being supplied with pro-
vincial potatoes and are storing the same for
winter use. 1t seems almost like carrying
Goals to Newcastle. but somehow the idea
prevails that it don't pay to raise potatoes,
that there's too much work and that the
money to purchase supply comes easier in
some other way.
Apples are in active demand and the sur
plus is being rapidly picked up at $3.50
barrel At these prices probably all will ad-
NIT that there is small margin of profit in
an orchard.
Hearty words of commentator are heard
on every hand for the able sermon to young
men preached by Rev. Mr. Davis Sunday
morning. An effort will be made to have it
repeated at an early date that more may be
able to listen to the words of counsel
The work on the Universallst church
moves slowly along. The outside is nearly
completed and soon the plasterers will be in
possession. The contract for frescoing has
not been awarded but will be very soon.
The committee hope to complete the struc-
ture and open 1t for services by the first of
January.
Buyers of choice horses have been plenty
In this vicinity within the past week seeking
some good bargains to take to other States.
An offer of $500 was today refused for
four year old mare. There are rare good
ones in this immediate vicinity.
The magic Safety Bit Company" has been
organized and incorporated with a cash capt.
tai of $4,000, to manufacture and sell the
bit patented the past season by MIR. A. +.
Gerald of this town. 1t has been practically
and thoroughly tested upon all kinds of
horses. and everywhere gives most excellent
satisfaction.
By its use the danger of running away,
plungng, shearing or boiling Is rendered i'm
possible, while at thu same time it is easy
and comfortable to the horse, never ,injuring
the mouth in the least. The testimonials
which the company are receiving are as
strong as words could make them in praise
Of the bit and its perfect adaptation, render
Ing any well broken horse safe for lady to
drive.
The survey of the village for system of
sewerage, provided for at the annual spring
election, is now being made by Mr.. |. E.
Getchell. Of Vassalboro, thoroughly COM
petent engineer. In the near future the
work must be Systematically begun. The
simple means of sanitation which have al
ready been attended to, have borne good
fruit, and this village has been remarkably
free from sickness all through the season.
Rev. ID. B: Randall, the veteran Methodist
preacher OF Maine, occupied his old pulpit
last Sunday, and gave the people powerful
sermon, full of Old-time vig0r. Seldom do
men retain their faculties and powers so full
ly as has this revered preacher.
The ladies of the Universalist church will
provide harvest supper at the Opera House
Thursday evening" and the fruits Of the field
and farm will supply the tables. A grand
concert by the Unitarian choir of Waterville
will be the entertainment offered, and those
only who have listened to this quartette can
appreciate the treat in store for those who
attend.
The village is full of men anxious to Sc
cure job for the winter in the woods. Most
OF these are OF foreign birth, but excellent
help. The teams are being hurried along
with supplies and very soon the scene of OPP
erations will be transferred from the mills to
the lumber camps.
One of the busiest places in town is the
shop of the Maine Manufacturing Company.
Already over $4,000 sleds have been sent out
and they are still $4,000 behind their orders.
Work is being hurried in order to complete
this branch and be ready to commence on
refrigerators and screen frames. Evidently
the boys of the country all intend to slide
this winter and new sled is indspensi-
BILE.
DIR. ID. G. Perkins, for many years a resi-
ing practitioners of Rockland, spent few
days in his old home the present week and
found many changes and improvements even
in the brief time since he left Fairfield.
Fryeburg.
Mr.. William Kimball, the proprietor Of
Ridge Cottage, Bridgton, delivered an inter-
esting lecture In the New Church on Tues
day evening. His subject was "Recollec-
tons of Dixie, or Slavery Before the War"
Mr.. Kimball spent at that time eight years
In different parts of the South. He spoke of
the manners and customs of the people, and
related in illustration of these many incl
dents. Previous to the lecture, the audience
were entertained with selections Of planta-
ton songs, rendered by quartette of sing
ers.
Harry G. b. Osgood met with severe ac-
cident between and 8 o'clock Wednesday
men, drilling at the quarry on Starks's Hill
when the piece OF rock Unexpectedly parted
from the ledge, and falling against him
broke one Of his legs above the knee, and
was set by Drs. Towle and Shedd. The pa
tient is reported doing we'll.
Mr.. j. K. DInsmore, principal of Fryeburg
Academy, has been elected president of the
Fryeburg Temperance Association, in place
of DIR. W. c. Towle. resigned.
The West Oxford Teachers Association
will meet at the Academy Hall, Fryeburg,
on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 16, in
stead of at Lowell, as previously announced.
The next meeting Of the c. l.. S. G. will be
held at the residence of Mrs. Frank Locke
on Oct. 2Sth. A paper on the Siege of Troy
lessons on art and on political economy, and
select reading. the Many Sided Genius, will
form the programme.
South Windham.
The church is already undergoing improve
ments, and we hope soon to see it entirely
respectable in appearance.
"Prayer as condition Of Christian Life. y
1t was a very able and exhaustive discourse
on that subject. Some OF the illustrations
were remarkably felicitous.
The Ladies' Circle met Tuesday evening
with Mrs. Joseph BODICE.
Mrs: J. j: Dodge. Mrs. Geo. Robinson and
Mrs. John Mcclellan attended the w. G. L,
U. convention at Bar Harbor. We hope
they gained there new Zeal ana courage
which will lend increased freshness and
vig0r to this local union.
There has been quite an exodus of young
men from this place to California.
Mr.. John Mcclellan has already sent from
this station II car loads Of corn. He has
has done a argeAand successful business here
this year.
Mr.. Royal Tyler and Mr.. Hasty have re.
ceiyed several carloads Of corn and shorts al
various intervals recently.
PoWnaI.
Miss Huldah Chaplin is suffering from a
severe fall sustained by her few days age
For some years this lady has been in very
delicate health and in this added misfortune
she has the full sympathy of her many
friends.
c. S. Snow goes this week to Wateryille n,
delegate from Mountain Echo Lodge TO at
tend a meeting of the order, to be held at thai
place
There will be meeting held at the Con
gregational Church next Sabbath by the Rev
Mr. Wilson. Pastor of the Baptist Church a
Freeport Service to commence at 2 10 p. M
Sabbath School at 100 p m.
j. III. Weeks of the globe tea store ant
Cornelius Harris steward of the steame
fremont were in town on Oct Goth the guest
of E. III. Latham.
Mr.D c. True of Portland with wife AM
children passed the Sabbath at Mr. Ben.
True's