The Portland daily press., 1890-03-20

Iruant Oincer-OWen Berry.
The following amounts were voted:
Support of Schools .................. ......S $500
Free High School,. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 600
Fire Department. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 200
Furnishing Engine House. .................... 200
Grading and Improving High School Lott. 800
Plasterlng Western Primary School House,. %
To Pay Indebtedness Notes Due) ............ 620
salaries OF OmcerS. 24S
The moderator performed his duty in a
very satisfactory manner, and the business
OF the meeting was transacted with much
cheerfulness and unanimity. Kennebunk
appreciates her public schools and her fire
department and is willing to give them a
generous support.
Rev. George r. Palmer of Augusta, agent
for Maine Wesleyan Seminary, was present
that institution upon the Methodist churches
Of the Maine Conference, He also preached
in the evening at the Methodist church.
Jerry Kelly, veteran soldier in the late
war died at his residence in Kennebunk on
the 18th inst His sickness was long and
painful; his death was one of Christian
triumph. He was member of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church In Kennebunk. The
funeral on Saturday the 18th was attended
by his pastor, Rev. +. A. Bragdon.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church in Kennebunk,
at its session last week, unanimously re-
quested the re-appointment of its pastor.
Rev. f. A. BragdOn, for the third year. This
was a compliment which was very accepta-
BILE to the pastor. Kennebunk is a very
cordial and they appreciate their pastors
work and strive to show it in many ways.
Wawa Tribe of Red Men" had an oyster
supper In their hall Tuesday evening, and
other exercises of an interesting character.
This benevolent organization has already
proved its right TO- exist, by caring for the
sick and by mutual and social helpfulness.
Salus Lodge Of Good Templars is prosper
ing under the direction of Chief Templar
Fuller. He is also the chief of Kennebunk
having been chosen the first Selectman at the
recent town meeting, A committee has been
chosen to see about larger hall for the
meetings Of the Lodge.
Fairfield.
One hundred and fifty went from Fairfield
to Skowhegan Monday night to take part in
or witness the operetta Of the rebellion of
the Daisies" COburn Hall was filled and the
g. A. X. Post mnst have added a good sum
to its treasury. At the station while wait
ing for the cars to start the young men of
Skowhegan entertained themselves by spit
ting on the windows, and treating the visi-
tors to cat calls. Just after crossing the
bridge, the parting salute came In the form
OF piece Of Ice the size Of hens egg,
thrown through the window by some mis-
creant. The glass was scattered all over
that portion OF the car, one lady receiving a
bic IN her eye causing considerable trouble
while another received cut just over the
eva. 1t was fortunate escape for both, If
tied punishment.
The change from School Committee to
Supervisor, has brought flood of appica-
lions for positions in the schools. Evidently
the country abounds in teachers Mr.. Plum
mer wisely reserves his decision only declar-
ing that home teachers will first receive at
tention.
A Board of Trade meeting has been called
for wednesday evening to discuss questions
Of Importance to the Corporation. The an
nual meeting will soon be held and an active
canvass will be made to secure vote to put
in sewers throughout the village. 1t is to be
hoped there meetings will be continued that,
through discussion, needed improvements
may be inaugurated, Fairfield needs avil-
lage Improvement Society alive to its best
interests. There is also grand field for
Building and Loan Association.
Several OF our mill owners are at work
putting in band saws and making needed
improvements preparatory to busy seasons
work.
The black mare Miss Ledo-four years old,
record 2.313. is to be shipped to New York
this week.
Some extra good Dictator Chief, Nelson,
Fred Boone, and Broadway colts may be
seen on our streets daily, and they promise
low records the coming season.
Building promises to be brisk in Fairfield
the coming season, A $1,000 school house at
the lower end of the village is perhaps the
largest and most expensive structure, but
number of moderate cost dwelling houses
are to be erected during the summer. This
is the class Of building most desirable as it
Indicates an increasing number of skilled
laborers in our midst.
l.. A. Dow, and will soon leave Fairfield
for the far West, intending to spend few
years in the new state Of Washington.
Tuesday afternoon while the ladies of the
Unlversalist parish were at work on the car
pet at their new church, Mrs. K. p. Totman,
IN some way fell breaking her right arm just
condition the outlook is indeed discouraging.
Quite number left Fairfield Wednesday
morning for Boston to hear Patti.
Porter.
KEZAR FALLS.
DR.. E. B. Ham has moved his drug store
from Its old site on the land of K. III. Newbe-
gin TO lot upon the westerly side of post
office.
N: Currier, Esq, principal of the Piper
High School. has been quite sick for few
days past and unable to attend to his duties
In the school. 1t is expected, however, that
ne will be able to attend his classes again
In day or two.
Mrs. Hattie Strout is in a very critical
condition OF health, and it is feared that her
chances OF recovery are few. She has been
gradually sinking with consumption for sew
eral months past.
The town Of Parsonsield has voted to
abolish the old school district system and
adopt the town system. 1t has also voted to
to locate permanently the Piper Free High
School at North Parsonsfield provided a
lease can be obtained of the trustees of the
Parsonsfeld Seminary for the academy
buildings at that place upon reasonable
terms.
George Mills of Portland is stopping in the
place for few days.
Nellie G. Ridlon and Lila E. Ridlon have
returned to Fryeburg to attend the spring
term at the academy where they will gradu-
The river has broken up and lumbermen
timber
NORTH BALDWIN
Miss Nancy Dyer was struck on the head
near the temple by an OK, while she was
tying up the cattle. The accident occurred
was not able to tell what had happened.
She Is better, but her face is badly disfg-
ured.
A. Wiggin, while tending the saw of ma
cnine Tor cutting wood, sawed his thumb
Mrs. j. A. Wiggin is visited by Mrs. Chas.
of Hiram. '
Inc friends Of Mr.. J. Wiggin will be
piTSSSSeu 70 learn that he is gaining quite fast.
go -rnIS lr a0Soho Inc following town Off
GERS were left out of the list printed: Col
leetor' Ut. l.; Motion; Truant Officers. n.
Wiggin and Charles Themes. ~
Henry Davis and John Cartret bouo
baught the saw mill owned by HarIanG
Weed. "ii"nu
Cape Elizabeth.
BowERY BEACH.
Lumber is being hauled to the Two Lights
preparatory to building dwelling house for
one of the assistants, in place of the old stone
house, which is to be torn down.
Mr.. Arthur l.. Jordan, of Pond Cove, has
gone to Worcester TO visit his sister, Mrs
Frank Record.
Messrs. Elgin and Frank Verrill, with a
party OF friends from Portland, spent one
evening last week at the residence of their
aatner, Mr.. l.. o. Verrill, in Pond Cove. A
supper was served and very pleasant time
Gray.
M a noGR 9f.wild geese was seen going north