The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-09-05
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING. SEPT. s.
MAINE TOW MS.
Yarmo uth.

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Yarmouth.
In response to public notice, inviting the
residents of Yarmouth, interested in pur-
chasing and preserving, the old Baptist
church edi1ce, to meet and give expression
TO their sentiment. very interesting meet
ing was held Saturday evening, at which \
many of the leading citizens and others ad-
dressed the people in support of the object. |
G. L. Marston Esq. presided, and after in |
troductory remarks, called upon Miss Jennie
Barbour, who read an Interesting paper in
GLIDING poem, "The Old Church ON the
HILL" written for the occasion by Mrs. Geo.
w. Burke OF Portland, former resident.
Geo. w. Hammond ESQ. then ably presented
and explained the object for which the meet
ing was called, after which. short speeches
were made by Rev. Mr.. Lane of the BAPTIST
Society; DR.. Henry Houghton Of N. Y, a
former teacher in North Yarmouth Acad-
envy; Rev; Mr. Reynolds, Of Gorham; DR..
Freeman Esq. and others, heartily endorsing
the object and purpose, which meets with
general favor throughout the town. 1t was
much to be regretted that Mrs. g. W. Ham,
mond, who has taken very deep interest in
due, was through illness unable to be present |
at the meeting. The newly organized brass
band very kindly gave their services and
rendered fine selections during the evening.
There will be another meeting held in the
old church next Saturday evening, at which
time il is expected that permanent organ
ization will be formed to purchase the build
ing and devote 1t to purposes OF public in
terest and benefit.
Kennehunk.
The High school began its fall session on
Monday last under the care OF its old teach
er, Mr.. Clark. An. assistant teacher has
been provided to assist him, and therefore
he will have more time to devote 70 the
classes
The Granular school is under the caae of
Miss Burke, who has had charge Tor many
terms.
Rev. Mr. Lockwood has returned from his
vacation with renewed energy, and last Sun
day occupied his accustomed place in the
Congregational pulpit.
Rev. Mr.. Vina1 is still absent. The Tenn
perapce address delivered in his church by
Rev. Or. Spaulding of Peabody, Mass, was
eloquent and hopeful. The church was filed
and the audience plainly showed their appre-
citation of the effort. Rev. +. A. Bragdon
pastor of the Methodist church presided.
All Of the churches united In the service.
The people who have been absent at the
beaches and other resorts, are now return
ing. The church services are now attended
with increasing congregation. Some interest
is manifested at the Methodist church. One
arose Sunday night to begin the Christian
life.
The new pastor at the Baptist church, Rev.
Mr.. Palmer, has entered upon his work with
vigor and we trust he may reap in due sea-
Politics is very quiet here. The Republi-
can campaign flag is flying opposite the Post
Office.
cape Elizabeth.
The Life Saving crew returned to the sta
ton at Bowery Beach last Monday and are
now busily engaged in painting the building.
The crew is the same as last year, with the
exception of Mr.. Melvin Day, who has re-
signed. 1t is not yet decided who will take
his place.
The summer visitors are leaving for their
homes.
The threshing machine is in town. but
finds very little work to do, as the crops of
grain are very light.
Mr.. Ralph Fl. Jordan, travelling salesman
for G. II. Robinson IL Co., Portland, is at
home on weeks vacation.
Rev. j. M. Berwick and wife, who have
spending their vacation in town, returned TO
Auburn, r. l., this week
Mr.. Albert 4. Hannaford was quite Sc
verely injured by being kicked by his horse,
and has been confined to the house for nearly
two weeks. He is now somewhat better, and
is in hopes to be out In few days.
Mr.. Eben 81. Verrill who has been very
sick with typhoid fever, has so far recov-
cred as to be able to walk out some.
Mrs BENJAMIN Mitchell of Bowery Beach
-. A very pleasant lawn party was given at
the residence Of Nathaniel Dyer, last Mon
day evening. The lawn was very lastly
decorated with Chinese lanterns and made
very pretty display. There were about fifty
present. The evening was everything that
could be wished and was spent in playing
cr0quet, tennis and numerous other games.
At about ten O'Clock a collation. was served,
to which all did justice
Greenwood.
The hay crop is abundant, and many fields
are still standing, for lack Of help to cut and
house it, The barns are mostly crowded
and much meadow hay remains in stack.
The apple and grain crop will be light
The orchard of l.. T. Roberts which stands
in the lee of gigantic and heavily wooded
mountain is rare exception, being heavily
loaded with fruit of an excellant quality
The opinion prevails that the fruit crop was
ruined by the heavy winds about the time of
blossoming.
Blackberries are very plenty and selling at
cents per quart.
The chapel near the "City," is far going to
decay from disure and is nearly hidden by
luXuriant growth of bushes.
Farmers are nearly discouraged at the low
price Of stock, and are turning their attention
to horse, sheep and paultry raising.
oxford.
The covered bridge is undergoing thorough
repairs, and has been Impossible for num-
Der of days.
The infant son of l.. d. and Alice Brown
died Thursday of cholera infantum.
The wooden factory is being repaired and
has been shut down for the past week.
The manufacturing business Is reported as
improving and grand fall and winter run
Is anticipated.
Whooping cough Is still raging. and several
young infants have died.
FRANK W. Lord is improving slowly.
Freeport.
SOUTH FREEPoRT.
a little corn has been put up at the factory
thlS week, but the crop is extremely back
ware, anu not much will be brought In until
Inc South Grammar school has been post
poned one week, and will begin Sent. is. in
charge OF Misses Fannie and Tizzia Dnn
ham Inc other schools will begin next
Our summer visitors are gradually leaving
us.
OtIsfield.
The new packing house at South Otisfeld
will go into operation next week.
Sweet corn and Lima beans, which now
constitute the staple crops of the town, are
looking finely, though nearly two weeks later
The hay crop is reported as far beyond
that of last year in value, being housed in
frst-class condition.
Buxton.
WEST BUXTON.
AT Lords hall, Wednesday evening, Hon.
f. Il. Greenhalge, Republican representative
to Congress from the Lowell, Mass. district,
delivered very able address to large au-
dlence, and gave very interesting des-
crption of the scenes in the Ho use during
the counting of the quorum.