The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-09-22
MAINE TOWNS.
Windham.
SOUTH wINDHAM.

SOUTH wINDHAM.
Mrs. Hannah Whittier died Friday morn
ing. She was widow, and left son and
daughter Her eldest son, Willie, died 9
few months ago, so that the family are doub
ly bereaved in this short space of time. They
have the sympathy of q large circle of friends
and neighbors. Her daughter. Miss Ella
Whittier is well-known school teacher in
Deering.
John NJ Webb, one of our highly esteemed
citizens. died Saturday morning. Mrs.
Webb died about year ago. but his son and
daughter have done everything for his COM
fort that could be done.
The fall schools are already open. Miss
Annie Stainels, one of Windham's best
teachers. is in charge of the Windham
school. Mr.. Simon Hamlin teaches the
school on the Gorham side. Six girls and
one boy from this village attend the high
school at White Rock. which is under the
care of Mr. Asa Abbott.
Norway.
Gov. Burleigh, in company with State
treasurer Geo. l.. Beal. were in town last
week. Owing to the postponment of the
fair, the Governor was obliged to return
without visiting the Oxford County Agri-
cultural Society. as he intended.
The annual cattle show ball took place at
the opera house Wednesday evening. The
concert which preceded the dance was was
well attended. About forty couple appeared
in the grand march.
Osman w. Brown, who has been in Port
land during the past three years, is at home
with his parents.
The Norway Packing Company employs
about seventy hands and are handling 10000
cans of corn per day. They intend to can
apples this fall if the fruit can be obtained.
M9t w ths the rain and postpon
the week with people anxious to attend the
county fair.
For the first time Tuesday, the street lights
were in order since the accident to the ma.
chinery, which took place week or ten GAYS
ago.
DR.. Geo. P. Jones who was taken sudden
~ and dangerously sick last week is slowly
improving.
John Henry Millett lost valuable farm
horse last week from collie.
M. s. Charles and Adna Dyer of this will
age started for Denver, Colorado, last week
where both hope to be benefited by the
change of climate.
tors in this place: Mrs. Harriet A. Lovejoy
Of Fairfield; Joseph Stearns, Lowell; W. E.
Boswell, Newton, Mass. Mrs. Geo. Verrill
and child, of Biddeford; j. @. Blake and
Robert Paskins. of Boston; A. F. Bartlett,
of Lynn, Mass.
SOOtutSs
The monthly meeting of the executive
night at Lewis Hall. The election of officers
will take place AT the same time. All mem
bers, including ladies, are invited to be
present.
A sidewalk is much needed on the east
side Of Deering street, from Prospect street
requested to grade one. 1t is the intention
of the D. V. /. A. to raise money TO cover
the same with cinders. Arrangements are
being made for an entertainment in aid of
this object.
Saccarappa.
Hose Company. has been organized with
these members: Charles j. Schwartz, Gil
bert Atwood, Edward Mcclellan, Charles
Mcclellan, Frank Leighton, Charles Garland,
Y. D. Ward, Cornelius Driscoll. Frank l..
Milton CLARK and Henry Ii. B. Halves. The
following officers were elected: Chairman,
Alexander Stevenson; captain, c. j.
Schwartz; assistant captain, 81. Ell. b,
Halves clerk, W. P. Hodsdon; treasurer,
Gilbert Atwood.
Fryebure.
The grounds of the West Oxford Agricul-
ture Society at this place, are being put lin
good condition for the fair which occurs
Sept. 23d, oath & 25th. There are large
entries of horses in all classes. The Cover
nor and his wife, with several of his Council,
will visit the grounds on the second dav.
These facts, together with half fare over
the Maine Central Railroad ought to give a
large attendance.
LImington.
The long rainy season ended with us
Thursday, and old "soP was a much
welcomed stranger. Owing to the rain much
damage is done to the farm products, and the
rivers and streams are much swollen.
Mrs. Geo. M. Small and Miss. Lillian H.
Small started for Niagara Falls & Ton
AMANDA, New York. Friday morning for
short period.