The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-17
MAINE TOW MS,
Cape Elizabeth.

MAINE TOWNS.
Cape Elizabeth.
The many friends of Mr.. Alpha Turner
Will be sorry to learn that he has been very
sick since his return from the late session o.
the Maine Methodist Conference. His suf
ferings from an organic trouble of years
standing have been, for the greater part of
the past two weeks, intense. Through the
advice of his attending physician. DR.. s. b
Thombs of Knightville, DR.. Bray of Port
land was called Thursday morning for con.
sultation. They fully agreed as to the ma,
ture of his disease, but thought he Nigh
rally and be comfortable for some time to
come, or the disease might suddenly change
and soon end his earthly life. In either case
all was being done for him, in their judy
ment, that medical skill could do.
Kennebunk
Rev. H. A. Bragdon of Kennebunk has
been for week visiting friends Of the East
Maine Conference at Dover, Me-; and in
Kennebunk he was met at the parsonage by
a delegation of ladies, with baskets laden
with good things. and cordially welcomed
back to his field of labor in the church.
Compdny"'was dedicated On Tuesday with
appropriate services. The company in full
uniform paraded the streets, led BY the
Kennebunk band. At p. m. an appropriate
address was delivered by Rev. G. c. Vinal.
Rey.'s G. A. Lockwood and F. A. Bragdon
followed with short speeches of congratula-
ton. AT 6p. m: bountful supper was
served to allin Mousam Hall, and from s
to II those who love the dance
gave 1t their undivided attention. The hall
so happily dedicated is an honor to the citi-
zens OF Kennebunk and is cosy and comfort
able for the purpose for which it is designed.
York District Lodge 1. o. G. T. held its
quarterly session in Mousam Hall on We'd
nesday, being entertained by Salus Lodge of
Kennebunk $50 persons from abroad ate
dinner and supper In the town hall. The
exercises during the day were very interest
meeting was held and Notwithstanding the
falling rain, the hall was filled. Addresses
were made by District Templar Emery of
Sanford. Rev. G. l. Lowe of Elliot, N. A.
CRANE of West Kennebunk, Deputy Sheriff
Goldthwaite of Biddeford, Rev. Mr.. Free
man and Mrs. Pollard the Grand Vice
Templar of Maine.
The speakers were confined to ten minutes
each and so the service was not too long.
The next session will be held with Ossipee
Lodge at South WATERFORD, Me.
Kennebunk is growing rapidly. The bust
ness men are moving to form some kind of
an organization to forward business and
help to make improvements. We may ex-
pect some time to have concrete side walks,
electric lights, more and better houses to
rent, and more people to rent them, and
more business for our people to do.
Brunswick.
Within a month two Young. Peoples
Societies of Christian Endeavor have been
established, one at the Baptist and one at
the Congregationalist church. Both are in
fourishing condition.
The new proprietor of the Elm House. Mr..
George Bunker, is having an addition built,
The new uniforms for the Bowdofn Crew
have arrived and consist of maroon full
tights, maroon and white sleeveless jerseys
and white caps with maroon band. The
new she'll one of the finest in the country,
built by M. f. Davis Of Portland is also here,
and the crew is doing good work in it. They
will row the Boston Athletic Association
crew on the Charles River, May 9oth.
The Public LibraryAssociation has elected
Robinson, Vice President, P. G. Merryman,
corresponding Secretary, II. NJ: Wheeler,
Recording Secretary. l. P. Booker, Ii
brarian, l.. E. Smith.
Postmaster Woodland reports the number
OF pieces mailed at the office last week as
Men are laying spur tracks on the railroad
grounds, and 1t is not improbable that the
entire newly-made territory will be covered
with tracks, and this will of course enable
freight men to make shifts with much less
interference with the crossing than has been
the case since the new work was commenced.
The gravel train began work again last week
in filling up the low ground.
WIndham.
SOUTH wINDHAM.
Larry Post, G. A. r, will on Memorial
Day make their usual tour with four-in-
hand decorating the graves of their COM
rades in all the cemeteries of Windham and
four cemeteries in Gorham. On their return
dinner will be served at their hall by the
been secured from Portland. Mr.. E. G.
Milliken of Portland will deliver the memo
rial address at the Universaiist Church.
Mrs. G. X. Allen will recite and an original
ode is expected for the occasion from Mrs.
Phoebe Larry Dole.
The base ball nine, will play at North
Windham on Memorial Day.
Mr.. and Mrs: Royal Tyler have gone to In
diana to visit their sons.
The John A. Freeman farm containing
about 30 acres of land and good buildings
will be sold at public auction on Saturday,
May II, at p. m.
Mr.. Rollins of Portland was in town
wednesday settling with Mr.. G. o. Lowell
for the loss which he sustained by fire.
judging from the numerous bo0k-agents
there are no other such popular men in town
just now.
West Buxton.
concert at Lords Hall, last Thursday eve
ming. The following was the programme
for the evening.
Invincible Guards Banjos, Mandolin and Guitars
Tea
Seho. song 49,.
A Anna Waltz. BaniOs, Mandolin and Guitar
flaho Soio................. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Stock Brokers Quickstep. .Cecilian Clut
nedulnR
Banjo Duet...'.....
LILO
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After the concert dancing was INDUCED in
and good time had.
The drama Nevada" will be presented al
Soule,s Hall, Groveville, Saturday evening
May II. Dancing will follow the drama.
Farmers in this vicinity have commenced
their spring work in earnest. Quite large
amountof potatoes and peas of the early
kinds has been planted. Grass is looking
fine.
Casco.
Pleasant Pond Lodge l. o. G. T. installed
the following officers last Wednesday even.
ing:
G. T.-Solomon Mayberry
V. T--Alice Leach
C.-JoSeph Balty.
II. S.-Alice Gay.
Il. S.-Susie Moors
Thames G. MooTs
M.-Madison Hamlin
D. M-Grace Lach
G.. LOuvlle Edwards
S.-Blanche Leach.
School in District No. 6 Cyillagel opened
Monday, May IL with Miss Gertrude Cool
teacher
John Bracket, who has been living a
Cumberland for the past year has rented tn,
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