The Portland daily press., 1891-10-20
MAINE TOWNS,
items OF interest Gathered by Cor
respondents Of the Press.
South Windhano

the exercises Of the day. Mr.. G. A, NIcbols
the president of the occasion, called the
me ting to order at D. M, and William
Larry read presentation speech, which had
been written by Thomas B. Nichols of the
Friends school, Providence, Il. /. Mr.. Mich.
OILS Is one OF our boys and before leaving So
licited the money with which the flag was
purchased. At the close of the pre- sentation
speech the flag was unfurled. Rev. w. r.
Prescott then responded for the agent in a
speech which was well received. The SER
vices thus far had been In the school ward.
Upon announcement of the president tha
people gathered In the house, which had
been appropriately decorated. Mrs. S. It.
Dole had prepared four notices of singular
fitness and one OF much beauty. These were
framed In evergreen and red berries. After
a patriotic song by portion lof the school.
letters OF regret were read from Judge Wat
erman OF Gorham, IL. M. Webb of Portland,
and Rey. George M. Bodge of Boston. These
were all Windham men. Mr.. Bodge's letter,
which was long and full of "reminiscences OF
the town. was received with great enthu-
slasm. at suggestion In this letter 1t was
voted to name the school "The John A. An
drew School" as 1t is located on the old farm
where Governor Andrew was born and in
full sight of the house. Mr.. F. Nj. Ray of
Portland. whose early home was here, then
addressed the meeting. He referred very
kindly to several of his old teachers and
showed a school souvenir which he had re-
ceived here at the district school In 1843. He
also stated that he had taught in this dis
trict. he remarked that Judge Webb of
Portland Is descendant of Samuel Webb.
who was the first male teacher in Windham,
as early as 1743, the town being then called
New Marbehead Various songs and reci-
tations by Miss Phinney's scholars, all of
which were very creditable, were inter-
spersed. After this bountiful supper was
served at Bryants Hall, under the very ef-
ficient management of Mrs. Elbridge Dodge,
together with an able committee. After the
supper they adjourned again to the school
house. Mr.. William Larry was president of
the evening and succeeded In calling out
most Of the talent that was present. Brief
speeches were made by Mr.. Magnusson, Mr..
Simon Hamlin, Rev. Mr.. Bean, Mrs. Martha
Bodge and Mr.. Eugene Cl0udman. Other
letters OF regret were read and bright,
stirring poem, which had been written for
the occasion by Mrs. Jennie Bodge johnson.
Among the school children one little maid
en-. Francena Jordan, dressed in red. white
and blue, was so very petite that she con-
stantly reminded one Of an animated French
doll. Those who saw her and heard her
sing will be pleased to know that she is one
of Miss Phinney's scholars, between four
and five years old, weighs "a pounds and is
two feet and IL inches tall The band kind
~ furnished music In the afternoon and the
N. E. o. P orchestra In the evening" We
cannot speak too warmly In praise of their
musical success and OF their kindness. Votes
of thanks were extended at the close of the
meeting to everybody who had aided. All
feel especially grateful to Mr.. Charles Mer-
rill of Gorham, who gave valuable tree for
a flag staff.
The next lecture In the Christian Endeay-
or conrse will be delivered next Wednesday
evening by the Rev. Leroy S. Bean, on "The
Ethics Of Education" The closely packed
church each evening speaks of the value of
these lectures more loudly than anything
that!could be said.
The members Of Larry Relief Corps and
Larry Post will hold their animal reunion
and supper at Post Hall, on Thursday eye-
ming, October o.
DR.. Stephen Weeks of Portland was In
town Sunday in consultation with our ply
sicians in the cases Of Mr.. George Maxfield
and Mrs. Charles Walker.
On Sunday, October 11th, on dinner table
at Webb's Mills was served corn, cucumbers
and raspberries, all freshly gathered for the
occasion. This was, to say the least of it,
remarkable for the date.
Brunswick.
Rev. f. G. Haddock attended the Metho-
dist Eumenical Convention at Washington
last week.
A harvest concert was held at the lUniver-
salist church, Sunday evening.
The school committee has hired the upper
floor of the Congregational vestry for an
overflow of the primary school.
Miss Grace Hughes, of Portland. is visiting
Mrs. E. A. Crawford.
Mr.. Charles Crossman has moved to Lynn
Mass, where he will reside.
Isaiah III. Simpson has leased room in
Kelley block and will open machine shop
there.
on the 22nd, for lessons and for Christmas
orders through November and December. 4
Mr.. John ID. Neagle has purchased a har-
ness store in Brockton, Mass, and will move
there as soon as he can close out his business
here.
Charles G. Hacker has gone to North Caro-.
lima, where he is engaged to line set of
digesters for q pulp mill. He receives $500
per day from the time he leaves here till he
returns, and expenses.
Messrs. E. S. Hacker & Son finished burn
ing their seventh kiln of bricks last week.
They have burned ], 700, 900 this year.
Mr.. Reagan gave his third lecture here
Saturday night. 1t was on "Rambles in
Rome"
The Universalist Ministers Association
met In this town last!week, eight clergymen
being In attendance.
The fall meeting of the Brunswick Fur
Club will be held at Princeton, Mass, COM
menciDg the first of November
John Elwell met with an accident at the
Cabot Mill last week. A staging gave way
letting him fail some thirty-five feet, break
ing his ankle and straining his back, but not
seriously iDjuring himself.
OOoOpu OIltcobCL ulcQ Qultc buuuouly
last week, through the effect of having an
operation performed upon his eyes. He was
buried Saturday.
Mr.. John Furbish has bought the Congre-
gational vestry and lot on School street, in
behalf of the Pejepscot Historical society, in
the hope that the members will secure it for
the purpose of meetings, and for the exhi-
Ditlon OF Its historical collections.
POTATOES have been raised in abundance
this season and they are excellent in quality.
Il 20 nhrnA mil hnr
bushels. he probably has as large show
as any farmer in town.
BrownfieId.
Daniel A. Bean Post, No. 16O. G. A. R..
held their first anniversary Oct 10th,
Thompson Post, of Cornish, Farragut Post,
of Bridgton, and Grover Post, Of Fryeburg
were represented by goodly number of
comrades. At IL o'clock A. M, the comrades
formed In front of Town Hall. nearly one
Jenner, of Bridgton, took command and |
marched through the village keeping step to |
the music of the fife and drum; returning.
marched to the Odd Fellows dining room |
where the wives and daughters of the Daniel |
A. Bean comrades had bountiful dinner
was done by the comrades and invited |
guests. At the sound of the bugle all re- |
turned to the Town Hall, which was filled |
to overfowing. The next two hours was |
citations. Cheers for the Posts represented, |
and rousing one for the ladies that fur |
nished the Dountiful dinner, were inter- |
changed. A good time was. the verdict of |
both comrades and spectators.
Harvesting Is nearly completed with fully |
an average crop. More apples than were |
anticipated in the early fall.
j. M. Webb q Co., are canning apples at |
the corn factory, and plenty are offered, not |
only two-thirds as much is |
paid per bushel as was paid last year. /
5. M. H0bs0n has sold his stand In the |
village to Alex. Hartford, manufacturer of |
picture frames.
G. w. Martin has exchanged his store and |
House. which will be closed as public |
house for the winter.
Standishs
STEEP FALLS.
The challenge of the Limington Academy |