The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-02-11
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DIR. K. I. Andrews is putting an addition
to his stable. Mr.. Horace G. Foster is the
Mr.. ). K, Abbott and party from Boston
stopped at the Hotel Parker on the 18th inst
as they passed through on sleighing cruise
Mr.. Chas. E. Hall has been laid up nearly
week with la grippe.
Mr.. William I'll. Webster is afflicted with
Sciatic rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ansel Merrill were serenaded
on Friday evening the 7th inst. They gave
the serenaders cordial reception.
Mr.. Ulmer Osgood has sold his PAGER to
Moulton. brothers Of Cumberland Centre.
They will undoubtedly make lively times for
the Portland street parties if there is any
more snow.
Mr.. David Huston of West Gray was draw
Inc sawdust from the Morse mill on the 9TH
inst. when one of his horses fell dead on the
Messrs. Eugene and Joshua Hall, on the
Attn inst, caught five trout that weighed five
pounds. Three of them weighed one and
quarter pounds each.
There has been much speculation among
our hshermen as to whether the last session
OF the legislature passed law prohibiting
fishing on Little Sebago lake. There was a
special law passed protecting fish there for
first offence not to exceed $40, and further
fine of 81 each for each fish taken, one-half
of these fines for the complainant. This
lake will be watched and the law will be en-
forced.
A neghbnr of ours one cold night recently,
on retiring found in bed soapstone we'll
stored with heat. 1t being an extremely
cold night he was 10th to waste any of the
caloric, and he placed his feet on the
stone and fell asleep. In the morning
when he awoke he noticed an unnatural
feeling in those members. Upon examina-
ton he found them to be pretty thoroughly
cooked. Since then we have noticed our
neighbor hnbbling around on crutches, and
to him we extend our sympathy. Experience
is sometimes costly, but we must have it in
our business.
Fairfield.
The exercises attending the presentation
of the Flag to School District No. 1, last
Thursday, were pleasing and satisfactory,
though part of the speakers were detained
at home by reason of sickness.
Engineer Getchell of Vassalboro has made
a valuable report of his survey of the village
for system of sewage and the town will be
asked at the next annual session to appro-
PIRATE about fifteen thousand dollars AS
the plan cOntemplates about fifty culverts
to remove the surface water, the saving 20
the town in repairs will be an item worthy
of careful consideration.
Mr.. Geo. Gullifer one of our busy lumber
men was struck by falling limb few days
ago, his skull fractured and since he has been
in dangerousc0ndltion. He is now gaining
rapidly.
Fairfield and Shawmut rank fifth in the
amount of railroad business, being led only
by Portland, Gardiner, Bangor and Var
mouth Junction. In volume of business done
at the station for the town. Fairfield ranks
second. Gardiner alone leads Fairfield in
the amount of local business. In 1889 there
was received at Fairfield 1904 tons, and the
earnings OF the station were $27,S1017, while
there was forwarded 1858 tons, the freight
amounting to $33,SS9 10. From Shawmut
three miles above there was received 1,495
tons, earning the railroad $3,233.4S, while
the shipments amounted to 8,427 tons earn
ing $13,622.3 "a. The total footings for these
two stations in Fairfield are $7S,61009.
The lecture on Manufacture and Uses of
Commercial Fertilizers" at the Centre Fri
day evening, by Mr.. w. b. Kendall, Bow
doinham, was highly interesting, as well as
A free course of six lectures is being given
by the grange.
Hon. d. w. Allen has so far recovered as
to be able to sit up few hours each day, but
will not attempt any business for some time.
Kew. 5. g. Davis of the Universalist church
is down with la grippe and unable to occupy
his pulpit Sunday.
South Paris.
The Paris Manufacturing Company have
done an exceedingly good years business.
The following are the offices elected at the
annual meeting:
President-George A. Wilson.
Secretary and Treasurer-George b. Crockett.
Agent-O. A. Maxim.
Direct ,rs-Elbridge Forbes, o. A. Maxim,
George A. Wilson, George B. Crockett Charles
gushing OF Freeport. George Mckee of New
YORK, Harry nj. Cushing of Portland w. j.
Wheeler and Sllas Maxim.
More than half million of lumber has
been drawn into the yards.
The following are officers elect of Paris
Lodge of Masons:
- DR.. Horatio Woodbury..
$. W.-George A. Briggs
j. wa. W. Walker.
Secretary-A. w. Pratt.
Treasurer f. Pummer.
S. D.-Elmer Z. ParsOn.
j. D.-F. l.. Doble.
Work has begun on our annual town re-
ports.
State Master Rufus Princeis expected to
visit Paris Grange next Saturday.
East Raymond.
La grippe seems to be on the decrease at
the present time
Charles Crockett and Lewis Symonds are
at work for Cushman & Co., dealers in Ice in
Haverhill, Mass.
The winter term of school of District No.
6, taught by w. I'll. Rolfe, ESQ, of Casco,
closed last week very successful term.
The Selectmen commence this week 10
make their report for the past year.
Quite number of Riverside Grange, Z. OF
H., are to attend Pomona Grange at Gray
next Wednesday.
Miss Martha Davis is very ill at DIR. Jor-
dams.
William l.. Knight is getting out a large
amount OF lumber this winter intending to
build large two story dwelling house in the
spring.