The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25
MAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by Cores
pondents of the Press.

marlborough.
SOUTH MARLBOROUGH.
rFrom Our Regular Correspondent
The great accumulation of water from
snow and rain has thoroughly replen-
ished the streams and wells so that our
people have reason to hope they will not
suffer the coming winter for water as
they did last winter
The steam grist mill of Mr.. M. p.
Emery which has been in operation
about 10 months is doing large bust
ness, much larger than was at first an
ticipated. The average monthly sale of
corn ground and unground is 5000 BUSH
els: of oats 500 bushels, and of flour
more than 100 barrels. People far and
near patronize Mr.. Emery and find every
thing about the business satisfactory.
The Alfred, marlborough and Lyman
Sunday School Association will hold
convention in the Congregational church
in Alfred on Wednesday afternoon and
evening, Nov. 30th. The programme
calls for the treatment of important sub
iects. and full attendance and interest
ing exercises are expected.
The Baptist society have purchased
the stand formerly owned by Ansel T.
Small for parsonage. We understand
a generous friend has donated $500
toward the purchase OF the property.
Kennebunkport
IFrom our Regular Correspondent
On Sunday, Nova6th, the Rev. Francis
Grovenor former pastor, now of Ber-
wick, exchanged with the present pastor
of the Methodist church. His sermons
at the ssPort'' and at Cape Porpoise were
listened to with interest, and many
awaited themselves of the opportunity to
shake hands with him. On the same
date Rev. F. M. Lamb began his work in
the Baptist church and his sermon was
highly commended, and likewise his
singing ability.
Rev. Mr.. Pope, of the Congregational
church has recently returned from visit
to Chicago, and his accounts of the trip
and the big city have been listened to
with appreciation.
Seaside Lodge of Good Templars starts
out well this quarter. Its new officers
have been installed David Hickman is
Chief Templar.
Inc LduleS OI lll6 McUuOulSt CuuICn
met at the Parsonage, Thursday even
ing, Nov. 18th, completely filing the
rooms. A fine supper was served and
very pleasant evening was passed. The
ladies are now planning for literary and
musical entertainment in the church, to
be followed by supper in the vestry.
Sunday, November Goth, the Rev. True
P. Adams, an able minister of the gospel
and former pastor of the Methodist
church, preached. The audiences were
delighted and refreshed thereby. Rev.
Mr.. Adams is a superannuated minister
of the Maine Conference, and at present
resides in Boston, Mass. He is visiting
the scenes of his former pastorates.
Mr.. Hickman of the Momentum house,
is making an addition to his hotel in or
der to accommodate the increasing
crowds of visitors who wish to board at
the Nonantum. @
Mr.. Wells of the Highland House has
purchased house for his winter home
on Main street, and is now comfortably
settled in it. Fa
Miss Alice Chick is now at home to
spend short vacation, and her many
friends in town are glad to welcome her.
She is student at Tilton Seminary, Til
ton, N. III.
Thursday evening, November 18th, the
Baptist society gave reception IN their
church to the new pastor and his family.
Many from other societies were present
to welcome the new pastor. The out
look for the society is one of much prom
Use and usefulness.
A concert was given at the Baptist
church Sunday evening, November 18th,
to a crowded house. "A generous collec-
ton was taken to aid ssGood Will FARM
which is doing SO much for the boys.
Richmond.
The Democrats gave vent to their feel
ings Wednesday evening and endeavored
to paint the town red. They illuminated
their houses, burned fireworks and tar
barrels, rang bells, blew whistles and
''hollered'' They also had torchlight
parade, made up principally of the
Richmond band, Pfaff and Goodman's
Uncle TOMS Cabin Company band,
drum corps, and boys. They marched
all over the village. however, and doubt
less the local democracy feel that they
have done their whole duty. We don't
blame 'em. Even the heavens seemed to
be taking hand in the jamboree of the
Democracy, because of the large number
of shooting stars observed by those'who
were upon the streets.
Several cases of diphtheria are re-
ported in town They yield quite readi-
ly to treatment. and precautions are be-
ing taken to prevent the disease from
spreading.