The Portland daily press., 1893-07-06
The schools in Districts Nos. and Q.
taught respectively by Mrs. Chas. Allen
and Miss Carrie Whitney, closed June
Both.
Gray.
DRY MILLS.

DRY MILLS.
From Our Regular CORRESPONDENCE s
Among the arrivals from out of town
the Fourth were Lendal1 E. Golf and
family, Eugene Golf and family, Fred
Golf and family, and Benjamin Haskell
and family of Westbrook, and Will Par
ker and wife of Portland.
There was shower on the afternoon
of the Fourth which cooled the air and
made it nice for dancing which was en-
joyed by a large number. The rooster
race was won by Almer Thurlow and
Charles Berney. Horse race by Knight
of Windham, Quint of Dry Mills, and III.
Verrill. Slow horse trot by William
Edwards and S. w. Foster, all in the or
der named.
Mrs. Ursula Golf and daughter of
Westbrook,e are visiting at her sons,
Walter Goff
Mr.. Jordan Brown of East Raymond,
is visiting his son, John Brown.
Walter Golf will soon leave for the
Glen House, N. H., with his horses.
John McConkey is at home from Phil
adelphia, Pa.
The prize for the worst looking couple
in the fantasies was awarded to Lewis
Merrill and partner, Edward Parker.
Samuel Libby of Portland, spent the.
Fourth in this place.
Gorham.
fFrom our Regular Correspondence
Mr.. Chester H. Hannaford was uited
in marriage to Miss Hattie M. FLOYD. a
recent graduate of Gorhan, High school,
last Saturday evening, at tho residence of
the brides parents. Rev. Gersham Cobb
othciatsd. The presents were numerous
and of value. Among them was a fine
butter dish from the members of the
graduating class. also beautiful dinner
set of crockery from the members of
Gorham Band of which Mr.. Hannaford
is leader. There were also many other
valuable presents from relatives and
friends. A reception was heldIat the resi-
dence of the happy couple Monday eve
ming. A large number were present.
The music was by the Gorham Band. A
fine collation. was served.
At a town meeting held at the town
hall last Saturday, the selectmen we're in
structed to purchase two iron bridges to
replace two that are out of repair.
The trustees OF the Cumberland County
Fair have purchased the land now oc-
cupied by them and several acres in addi-
ton which will make the grounds the
best in the state. improvements are now
going on.
vinalhaven.
From our Regular Correspondent
Rev. w. E, Gaskin, pastor of the Union
church here, returned home from his visit
to the Worlds Fair at Chicago this week.
The graduating exercises of the Vinal-
haven high school class of 1913 took place
at the Union church Thursday afternoon
June 80. Classical course--Chas L. Bo-
man, Elida L. Calderwood, Irving w.
Fifield, Bertha e. CHM, Emma B. CHM,
Pearl N. Kittredge, Carrie F. Norton,
Eva NJ. Noyes, Laura B. Sanborn, Lie
wellyn W. Vinal. English course-Geo.
3. Calderwood, William j. Davidson.
Teachers, F. L. Tapley, principal, NJ.
Alice Robbins, assistant. :
DeValois Commandery. X. T., was
most happily surprised last Friday
night by the wives and daughters of the
members of the commandery appearing
at their asylum, where the Sir knights
had met for drill, and Immediately TAX
ing charge of the banquet hail. The Sir
knights repaired to their working hall,
where as soon as arrangements were
completed all assembled, when the
ladies presented the commandery with
two beautiful silk banners. Miss Laura
B. Sanborn, in behalf of the ladies,
made the presentation remarks, which
were responded to by E. c., Sir George
Roberts and other Sir Knights. After
the banners had been presented, e. C
George Roberts arose and said it had
been thought best to make this a night
of presentations, and through r. E. G.
Gen. F. S. Walls presented P. c., Sir G..
R. Doak with very Moe P, G. jewel,
with some very pleasing remarks, which
P. c., G.. r. Doak responded to in a very
feeling manner All then repaired to
the banquet hall where the tables were
laden with everything to satisfy the in
ner man. All enjoyed the evening very
much
L. M. Crockett went to Lewiston Sat
urday, to visit his son, DIR. G.. Lantry
Crockett, taking over with him a valua-
BILE horse which he lately purchased for
the doctor.
Steamer Vinalhaven. which has been
repairing at Searsport, is expected here
to resume her route. She only awaits
inspection.
Warren F. Smith, w. S. Carver and
Rufus C. Gray were drawn as jurymen
here Saturday, for the September term
of court held at Rockland.
Yarmouth.
[From Our Regular Correspondent
A very pretty wedding took place at
the residence of Mr.. j. M. Cobb of Var
mouth, june Goth, the contracting par
ties being Miss Helen M. Cobb, only
daughter Of Mr.. J.. NJ. Cobb, and the
Rev. Calvin NJ. Clark of Haverhill, Mass.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
j. Fl. Barrows, pastor of the Baptist
church, assisted by Rev. L. Reynolds. A
large gathering of friends Of the bride
and groom witnessed the ceremony and
extended their best wishes. The house
was very prettily decorated with noun
tain laurel and ferns, prepared and sent
by former pupils Of Miss Cobb from
Woltboro, N. H., where for several years
she has been very successful teacher.
The presents were very numerous and
valuable, among them a French clock
from the Y. P. s. G. E., of Wolfboro, N.
H. The happy couple left for a short
bridal tour, after which they will make
their home in Haverhill, Mass, where
Mr.. Clark is settled as pastor of Q
church..