The Portland daily press., 1895-05-07
MAINE, TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by Cores
pondents of the Press
Standish,

standish, May 6-Thomas L. Thompson,
who died quite suddenly last Wednesday.
was buried at Deering last Saturday.
Farmers ARE quite busy planting, the
ground being in most excellent condition,
the only requirements being a little rain to
moisten the ground.
Gardiner Flood formerly of this place. is
reported as being very low.
VIM. L. Cobb, of Gorham. formerly of this
place, was in town Thursday of last week.
The concert and dance given at
Standish on Thursday evening last, was a
decided success throughout. The con cert
was under the supervision of NJ. 6. Eiwell
the leader and was very well rendered. Fol-
lowing is the programme:
Washington Post, J. ?. Sousa
Andante and Waltz-First Prize, Ripley
MaIch-LitIle Hero. j. ii. Taylor
Serenade-Dreams of Youth. ]. Theo. Fair
Andante and Polka-Overture
La Grande, Ripley
Serenade-Galedonian ians Beauties, Ripley
Mr.. Elwell shows himself to be very able
leader. rhe dance was much en-
joyed by all who participated. The floor
managers We're: Edmund Trafton, Wilbert
Burris and Ellis Fl. Lon gfellow. The band
intends having another concert and dance.
serving ice cream and cake. on Thursday
evening next. If the weather is suitable the
band will give an outdoor concert.
Miss Mona Phinney visited friends at Linn
erick last week.
Il. B. Hartford was st Brown field last
week, attending to his interests at that
place.
Bridgton.
Bridgton. May "A severe thunder ST orm,
with but very little rain. passed over the
village this afternoon. The electric fluid
struck the house of B. Page Howard on
Cottage street. demolisling the chimney
and badly wrecking the interior. Three
of The family were at home at the time, but
none was injured. A horse driven by Mrs
John@C. Wells, of North Bridgton, became
frightened at the lightning and ran away
on Main street, throwing Mrs. Wells out
and sey erely irjuring her. The team OF
George Sawyer. of West Bridgton, also ran
away down Main and Church streets, dur
ing the shower. but no damage was done.
Not enough rain fell to lay the dust in this
vicinity. but considerably more is reported
in surrounding towns.
North Yarmouth.
North Yarmouth, May 7.-The First Con-
gregational parish have called the Rev. R.
q. Farnham to become pastor of the churah
at this place. lie has accepted. and will
commence his labors May IL.
The young ladies OF Wescustogo Grange
presented the drama entitled, "Rebecca' S
Triumph" to full house, on Thursday
evening, May 2. They were assisted by
the Misses Russell, who sang several songs,
with Miss Loring presiding at the organ.
Cumberland County Pomona Grange will
meet with Wescustogo Grange on Saturday,
May II.
The inside Of the parsonage is being
cleaned and repaired.
The season is quite backward in the vi
oinity some grain has been sowed, and peas
and potatoes planted.
Gray.
Mrs. D. L. Bailey met with a severe and
painful accident on Friday last. She was
standing on a stool arranging picture
when the stool tipped and threw her down
her head striking upon a stove, brea king
one wrist just above the joint and sprain-
ing the other badly. She held pair of
scissors in her hand when she fell and these
cut severe cash in her forehead. Her
head was badly bruised where she fell
against the stove and she was badly shake n
UP generally. DR.. Andrews was called and
she was made comfortable as possible
She is now doing as we'll as could be ex
pected.
Miss Jennie Penneu lie at home from Port
land.
Miss Laura Allen has returned to Port.
land.
the Ramsde1 district.
Ernest Witham, son of DR.. Witham of
South Paris, was here on Saturday retur n
ing home OH Sunday.