The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-12-31

cut into wood lengths it would amount
to about four cords or more of wood.
This was undoubtedly one Of the oldest
and largest elm trees in Windham
The Friends Circle met with Mrs. +.
Hacker Hall, Friday evening, Dec. ~.
There were a good mum Der present and
a pleasant time was enjoyed.
Prof. A. d. Hall, who has been SPEND
ing the Christmas vacation with his
father and mother, has returned to Min
nesota.
The Misses Alice and Sara Hall are ut
home.
Naples.
Edes Falls, Dec 80. A. A. Benton of
Rockland, Grand Warden of Maine, leo
tured at Edes Falls in the interest Of the
N. Il. 0. 2. on Friday evening.
There was a Christmas tree and exer-
discs at the Ladies' Aid Hall on Christ
mas night.
\ There was dance and baked bean SUM-
per on Christmas eve il Union Hall,
with large attendance. Music by Rob
inson' sssorchestra.
Miss; Sadie Perham is at Frank Jor-
dams, at work in Cooks mills.
At the annual election of officers in
Crooked River Lodge, N. e. o. p, No.
172, held Dec. 81, the following were
elected:
j. 2. M.-Frank e. Harmon.
wa. B. Boston.
V. Wv. 9. Smith
Chap-Mrs. M. L. Hall.
Guide-J. G. Maxfield.
Sec. and f. Seo.-Mrs. 9 Y. Harmon.
Treas. ST. E. Harmon.
Guard-Mrs. S. G. Maxfleld.
Standish.
Standish, Dec. 80. The Standish vii
iage Whist Club held it's seIni-monthly
meeting last Saturday evening.
Miss Grace Thompson Of Portland,
spent Christmas in town.
Capt. Wm. Fl. Sturgis died last Satur-
day morning. His death was caused by
the injury which he received a lew weeks
since, an account of which was given in
the PRESS of Dec. "a. Mr.. Sturgis
was member of G. A. Warren Post, No.
70, 6. A. r. He enlisted at the first call
of Mr.. Lincoln for volunteers in defence
of his country. He entered the service
as sergeant OF, the 18th Me. and was hon.
orably discharged at the end of the war
as Captain. 1t Is needless to relate
the numerous engagements that Mr..
Sturgis participated in for it is a well
known fact that the 18th Me. was always
at the front and Mr.. Sturgis always at
the head Of his command. He was in no
less than twenty engagements including
the skirmishes. Mr.. St1rgis showed
remarkable heroism at Gettysburg and
Charlottesville, where he was in the
thickest of the fight. He was also at the
Wilderness and fredericksburg. he
was unquestionably true and valiant
soldier After the war he settled at what
is known as Bonny Eagle, and has lived
there ever since Mr.. Sturgis has been
postmaster, at that place for several years,
Although always a staunch Republican
he retained his Office through his many
good qualities as man and Citizen.
His brother, DR.. Gorham Sturgis, was
one OF our physicians for a great many
years, afterward, moving to Manchester,
N. II. Mr.. Sturgiss death will be deep
ly felt by all who knew him.
Baldwin.
North Baldwin, Dec. 80. We are en-
joyine the fine weather very much.
Prof. L. M. Sanborn is expected home
from Bangor, Monday.
Miss Ida NJ. ,Chadbourne, after a short
vacation, has returned to her school at
Sandy Creek.
A very pleasant occasion was the
Christmas tree which was held at the
church Tuesday evening. Tho following
is the programme:
March, School
Prayer, Prof. L. M. Sanborn
Singing, Chorus
Dialogue-Welcome
Defamation, Mr. Butterfeld
Singing. Chorus
Recitation Cora Wiggin
Recitation, Eva Binford
Defamation, Harry Murch
Singing, Chorus
Recitation, Alice Virgin
Song, Blanche and Cora Wiggin
Singing, Chorus
Defamation, Fred Wiggin
Song, Alice and Hattie Wiggin,
Song. Frank Parker
Recitation, 4 Sophronia Wiggin
Song, Four Negroes
Singing, Beautiful DAYS
Dialogue, Three Old Maids
Recitation. Hattie Wigqin
Recitation, Eva Binford
Singing, Chorus
There will be donation at Mt. Etna
Grange Hall Tuesday evening, Dec. 81,
for the benefit of Rev. Mr.. Leerd.
The following young people will attend
Potter Academy the coming term: Misses
Marcia and Eva Muroh, Ernestine San
born, Clara Crawford, Alice Wiggin and
Mr.. Fred Wiggin and Josie Murch. Mr..
Solomon Wentworth who had shock a
short time ago is improving.
Mr.. p. H. Wiggin is making some very
nice granulated butter. This is the best
ofsany butter made in this vicinity.
New Gloucester.
Upper Gloucester, Dec. 80 Mr.. Green
leaf Mountfort. who has been for many
years resident of this town, was strick-
an down with pneumonia but short
time since, and last Thursday evening,
the 26Uh, he passed away, after very
few days of the most acute and intense
suffering. His age was sixty-five years,
six months and twenty-six days He
leaves wife, who is sick in bed at the
present time, and who has the most
heartfelt sympathy of large circle of
neighbors and friends in her hour Of
deepest sorrow and trouble. He also
leaves daughter, Mrs. Skillings, who
has SO tenderly cared for him during his
short. but very painful Illness. A boy
is also left to mourn the loss of kind
father. The funeral of Mr.. Mountfort
took place Sunday from his lato resi-
denoe, at one O'Clock, and was attended
by large circle of relatives and friends.
Rev. Mr.. Monk, Of this town, conducted
the services in his usual very impressive
manner.
Mr.. Moses S. Atkins. of Bridgton is at