The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
MAINE TOWNS.
Items OF Interest Gathered by Cor
respondents Of the Press.
Cape Elizabeth.

Mr.. John III. Parish and son, who have
been spending two weeks vacation on the
Cape, returned to their home In Meriden,
Ct. Thursday.
Mr.. William T. Libby of Auburn and Mr..
Lewis E. Jordan of New Gloucester have
been visiting friends at Pond Cove.
The Grange will have bouquet party and
supper at their hall in Spurwink next Satur-
day evening. They will have their annual
picnic at the Spurwink House Tuesday, Au-
gust 25th.
Mr.. j. Scott Jordan of Spurwink has
raised his dwelling house up and is putting a
story underneath.
Mr.. w. d. Murray has commenced work on
MIR. Michael j. Peables's house at Bowery
Beach. He will have fine residence when
completed.
Mrs. Nathaniel Dyer and daughters have
been taking an outing at Light House Cove.
PownaI.
Children's Day will be observed at the
Congregational church here next Sabbath
morning, service to commence at 1890.
Preparations for its observance have for
some time been in progress and much inter-
est for an entertainment of unusual engage
ment for the young of our society, has been
desires a large attendance on that day and
also extends a cordial invitation to any
friends Of this church, In adjoining towns,
who can make 1t convenient to unite with us
In our services at that time. Much attention
is being given to the decorations. Many
original designs are In progress. which will
greatly add to the beauty of the occasion.
AS 1t has for several years been the custom
to give "Praise Service" in the place of one
of our evening meetings, it has been thought
best to haveit follow in the evening, alter
the children's service in the morning, and
then second opportunity will be given to
use the decorations prepared for morning.
Singers are expected from other places. and
every effort is being made for an enjoyable
evening, particularly to those who delight in
song worship.
Our farmers here for the past few days
have been harvesting many acres of oats in
excellent condition. 1t is reported to be one
of the largest crops Of that variety Of grain
raised In this section for years, and Is de-
cided contrast to that of last year and the
high price of the grain at present coming
from the West makes our home crop all the
more appreciated.
The Pulsifer brothers of Yarmouth, will
thresh the greater part of the grain In this
vicinity, using steam power In the place of
the poor ill-used horses, which so often in
years gone by have been the companions Of
the threshiDg machine.
Thunder storms have been very frequent
here of late. Much anxiety is felt regarding
them, for an unusual amount Of damage is
the record following almost every one.
Mr.. Harry Leach, of Portland, passed
Sunday at Mr.. George Noyes's.
Mrs. Aldana Moodey. with her three
little. girls. from Gorham, is at Mr.. A. A..
Capt. Benjamin Webster and daughter,
from Portland. recently passed the day in
town.
New Gloucester.
Mr.. j. Ii. Keith, who has been in failing
health for long time, had two paralytic
shocks last Saturday, which have left him
In a critical condition.
During heavy thunder shower last week
the barn of Mr.. George Plummer was struck
by lightning and burned with its contents.
1t was insured for $1G0. The friends Of Mr..
Plummer are trying to obtain funds for him
to replace the building, as he can i'll afford
the loss
Poland eampmeeting Is now in session,
and many of our citizens are taking advan
tage Of the pleasant weather to attend the
meetings.
Miss Evelyn Masury, of Boston, is visiting
at Mr.. Bray's.
Mrs. Charles Day, Mrs. Barker Holt,
James /. Holt and Miss Hattie True were at
the Christian Alliance campmeeting at Old
Orchard last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs; Nelson True, of South Paris.
spent Sunday In town.
Windham.
SOUTH wINDHAM.
Mr.. Geo. Mapfeld, a young man In this
place, met with very serious accident Tues
day. The horse which he was driving
kicked, breaking the young mans leg and
badly SCATTERING the bone. DIR. Weeks of
Portland, was called and assisted by Dr.
Marshall attended to his injuries.
Miss Louie Newman Of Portland and Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Newell of Richmond have
been visiting friends here.
1t would seem that horse Is a vain thing
for safety for second accident has occurred
since the above was written. A son Of
Simon Mayberry of Saccarappa has been
thrown from his carriage In our village and
had his leg broken.
Bethel.
While Bethel has many summer visitors
the people there want II understood that
there is always room for more: The hotels
and boarding houses are capable OF accom-
m0dating more than have come yet