The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-01

Brothers over the river bank leaving it a
wreck. A new bicycle belonging to an
other party was also nearly DESTROYED.
| A livery team belonging to John Cum
| mings was completely wrecked and the
occupants severely injured on Sunday
last by kicking horse. The horse was a
late purchase and Mr.. Cummings knew
nothing of his vicious habits.
Will Austin the plumber and machinist
is hard pushed adjusting the water pines
so many Of which were injured BY the
frosts of the past winter.
Fryeburg.
[From Our Regular Correspondent
Memorial Day was celebrated bv the
Grover Post, G. A. r. No. 1876 in their
usual manner. The graves Of the sol
diers in the different cemeteries of the
town were decorated by the comrades in
the morning. At noon dinner was served
at their armory. At o'clock in the
afternoon the Post held memorial SER
vices in the Methodist Episcopal church.
There was good attendance of the citi-
zens. The addresses were delivered by
Rev. B. N. Stone, pastor of the New
church and Rev. G. S. Young, pastor of
the Congregational church. Their words
were appropriate to the occasion and the
speakers sought to gather inspiration
for future years from the wisdom of the
past. poem entitled, ssRest, Soldier,
Rest" written by Conrade IT, c. Howe
lett. The music, tThe Ark Of Freedom,
Sieep, o Sleep and America were rem
dered by select choir under the direc-
ton of Mr.. A. F. Lewis. The prayer
was offered by Rev. Mr.. Stone and the
benediction was given by Rev. Mr.
Young. The interesting and Instructive
exercises were under the direction of
Mr.. E. Burbank of West Fryeburg. the
commander of the Grover Post G. K. r.
This community was much shocked to
learn of the sudden death Of Mrs. r. f.
NORWOOD, Of Fryeburg, on Monday
morning, May 20. at her native place,
Kezar Falls. Mr.. Norwood was very
estimable woman, and during her resi-
dence for the past several years in this
village, her fine social qualities had won
her many friends. Her family have
much sympathy in their sad bereave-
ment
WEST BALDWIN.
[From Our Regular Correspondence
Memorial day was appropriately OBJ
served at this place. Rev. w. FL. Congdon
delivered the address on Memorial Sun
day and also Oh Memorial day. Both
discourses were very interesting and re-
ceived close attention.
The following programme was carried
out at the church at $50 a. M.
Music-America. Choir.
Prayer. ~. REV. VI. 81. Congdon
M Aasfsss bye and nvs Rev W H conEdon
The parade from the church to the
cemetery was headed by the fife and
drum corps.
Mr.. G. F. Burnell aged II and Joseph
Cram aged Is played the fife and drum
as in their younger days. The church
was beautifully decorated by Chester F.
Burnell who received vote of thanks
for his efforts.
Freeport.
SOUTH FREEPoRT.
tFrom cur Regular Correspondent
Rev. Mr.. Smith exchanged pulpits with
Rev L. Reynolds of Yarmouth Sunday.
Farmers have nearly finished their
planting. A large amount of seed has
peen put into the ground the past few
days. @ I'd 80 I'll
Fruit trees of all kinds are blossomine
very full this spring.
The cemetery has recently been
trimmed up and made to look very neat
and attractive. Nice monuments have
been placed in the lots of Elbridge Mitch
ell, John Taylor, Ambrose Curtis and
Capt. Washington Soule, in addition to
the large number already in the yard.
Memorial Day was appropriately OBJ
served here. A detachment of the G. A.
R.. headed by the American Band, from
Westbrook, and accompanied by MANY
citizens and school children, marched
up Main St and visited the cemetery.
where the usual ceremonies were carried
out in an Impressive manner After
wards many of our people attended the
Memorial exercises at Freeport Corner.
Harpswell.
From Our Regular Correspondent
The past week, though somewhat cold.
has been clear and fair, and farmers and
fishermen have improved the time. The
late rains have started the grass, and it
looks as though there would be good
crop.
Mrs, James Greenlaw of Parker's Head
is visiting at her old home.
Mrs. Addie Thomas, Misses Worthing
and Russia Beals, and Mr.. Wilbert WORTH
ing spent Sunday at Cundy's Harbor
Mrs. Albert Alexander is visiting
friends at Knightville.
Mr.. Charles Deering went before the
Bowdoin Medical class, Saturday, and
had a wen removed from his head.
Two men tarring a boat on the west
side Of the island, started fire which |
destroyed a large wood growth, and
came near burning Mr.. G. E. Trufant's
buildings.
Limington.
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