The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-01-08

AT the close OF the ceremonies OF lnStalla-
ton. the members of the post and camp,
Der of about two hundred, repaired to the
lower hall, where ''rati0ns," provided by the
ladies of the members of the post and camp.
and comprising a full line of commissary
stores, from baked beans and brown bread
and coffee to fruit cake and mince pies, were
bountifully served by few of the ladies of
the comrades, under the direction of Com
rade E. 2. Dow, acting commissary sergeant,
ably assisted by Comrade A: P. Martin and
Others The replenishing of ''canteens and
haversacks," which was evidently accom-
plished with good degree of satisfaction.
was followed by literary exercises consisting
OF instrumental and vocal music and recita-
tions, under the management of the enter
tainment committee of the post, consisting
of Comrades l.. O. Harmon and G. b. POin-
dexter and Past Commander I'll. w. Sturgis.
The entire exercises of the evening seemed
to be thoroughly enjoyed by the guests. who,
If invited. retired at late hour to their re-
spective places OF abode, and lit was quiet
all along the line"
Bridgton.
A visit to the factory of the Bridgton
Creamery Company reveals the internal ar
rangements perfected with the exception of
butter worker, which is on the way here,
and on the arrival of which active opera
tons will at once begin.
John G. Hamlen, for seven years the pop
ular and efficient clerk of Messrs. Chandler
d Wales, and for the last two years town
clerk of Bridgton, has left their employ to
travel for Smith, 1ibbetts u Co. of Port
land, and has appointed Mellen Plummer,
deputy town clerk, in his absence.
Farragut Post, G. A. R., held public in
stallati0n of its officers on Saturday evening
at G. A. r. Hall. Select music by the
on the programme.
Mt. Pleasant Encampment, L o. 0. F., has
elected the following officers for the ensuing
term:
G, P.-J. M. Bertwell.
HIS P.-Isaac Webb.
s. WE. s. Abbott
j. W.-Charles Jennings.
ST. III. Corlss
T.-R. A. Dodge.
Trustees-Isaac Webb, NJ. Geason, A. G. Nor
risun.
Cumberland Lodge, 10. o. f., has elected
as officers for the ensuing year the following:
G.-E. s. Abbott.
v. Oh S. Edwards.
r. Sec.-L Ii Corliss.
p. Sec.-Isaac Webb.
Treasurer-D. A. Stevens.
Trustees-M. Gleason, r. A. Dodge, Melen
Plummer.
Hon. W. w. Cross of this town has served
his county as trial justice for more than q
years.
Bridgtop merchants have adopted the plan
usually in vogue at this season of closing
their places of business at 6 p. M, except
MONDAY anu SaLuruay evenings.
Gray.
w. II. Vinton, ESQ.,, has moved his law
office, on to his land, at the top of the hill on
Wlndham road.
Mrs. Kicker wife of the late Noah Kicker
was buried Sunday the 9TH inst from the
Baptist Church. Her death was caused by
cancer.
Messrs. James and Albert Libby of Boston
are in town settling up the business of their
father Moses Libby deceased
The Gray Park Association held their
annual business meeting Saturday evening
Jan. 4th. The following officers were chosen
| for the ensuing year:
President-G. A. Morrill,.
Vice Presidents John W. Stevens, b. +.
| Skillings and Albert Small.
s c'y and Tr-aSr-John III. Chase.
Directrs-Vnton K. Frank, George A. Morrill,,
j: T. Hancock, B. F. Skliugs and Mr.. Chas. Cole
of Raymond.
Sebago Lodge of knights of Pythias will
have a public installation of officers Friday
evening Jan. 10TH After the ceremonies
| they will be served with supper at the Hotel
| Parker, and every one who has eaten from
| the table of Geo. S. Parker will testify that
| he always has a good and palatable spread
Of eata5les. After the appetites have been
| nal dance in the hotel hall. Fosters full
| Orchestra will be in attendance.
Fairfield.
1 4nLs Albuui lOtudD, WILL CudIdCLcIlollC
| generosity has presented this school District
| with a fine flag which will be raised to its
| place on the High School building as soon
| as the staff is set in place.
| Monday morning The remains of the mother
| of Mr. E. B. Rdeout the well known pub
Usher Of New York, was brought here for
| burial.
The prevailing epidemic of: influenza has
| settled over the village.
| The Wheelman's Club in arranging for
i THAR ANIMAL hall baUQ QnUaOpd fba lQ1ipc of
the Universalist Society to furnish meat
and pastry supper sufficient for one hundred
and fifty persons.
The want of snow while operating against
| the lumberman, is blessing to the milkmen,
/ as well as the poor people.
| A Farmers Institute has been appointed
| for Fairfield Centre Thursday Jan. 80, with
speakers from several towns III Maine and
| from New Hampshire.
| South Wlndham.
| We give the Maine Central railroad credit
for an honest attempt to benefit US here in
the much-needed matter Of a freight-house
| and candid citizens certainly cannot feel that
| it is through any fault of the company that
1 we shall be obliged to do without it.
| The weather here Monday was an anomaly.
| Not a particle of snow to be seen. The
ground was apparently bare, but very thin
coating of ice made it as easy to travel with
| runners as with wheels.
Many of the people are suffering severely
| from influenza.
At Citizens meeting last week it was
unanimously decided to keep Rev. Mr.. Bean
| with us another year if some gentleman can
| be found who has sufficient courage to pledge
| himself TO collect his salary. This seems
| still POINT at issue. So far this year the
salary has been paid regularly once month.
| Mr.. Sam Wood who has been the book
| keeper for the Wood Board Co., for several
| wears past has severed his connection with
| that company and removed his family to
| Portland
Sherman.
The fields are largely bare. 1t is quite
| dangerous getting about on account OF Ice
and some accidents have occurred. Mr.. b:
| Ii. Towle fell by slipping Oh ice and received
| injuries that required surgical attendance
which was rendered by Dr. Owen lie VIII
| be confined to his house Tor some time.
| Jack, son of Mr.. Luther Clark, about years
| of age, received severe injuries coasting.. Ii
is h0prd his injuries will not be very serious.
Christmas was quite generally observed IN
| town Among The many nice presents given
was u nice sleigh lett in the parsonage yard,
for Rev j. G. Blmpus.
Interesting Christmas services were held
| a. the Congregational Church last Sunday.
In the morning an interesting sermon. vas
preached by the Pastor and in the even -ig a
very interesting Christmas Sunday school
concert was held to good houses.
South Paris.
The Chinese Village Company gave novel
and fine entertainment at the Congregational
church Thursday. Everybody was highly
pleased.
1t is very sickly here. Tweptv-ope schol-
ars are absent from the High school. DIR.
Rounds is having an attack of his old army
trouble.
Our streets and sidewalks are a complete
glare of ice.
The Paris Manufacturing Company are
taking account of stock. Everything indi-
Gates a good years business.
Powers, from Bethel. has opened barber
shop over the savings bank.