The Portland daily press., 1895-10-26

who have been effected by the long
drouth to procure an abundant supply Of
pure water at minimum cost. 1t is pro-
posed to erect four hydrants in the
most feasible positions, to be used in
case Oh lire and to sprinkle the streets
when necessary. Now it is for the peo-
pie OF the village to say whether they
will have it or not. Mrs Taylor asks
the town to abato her taxes for 10 years
ana give her permission to open the
streets Thei time for a system of water
WORKS Is at hand, fellow citizens, grab
it. and bring Limerick up another notch
toward the top of the heap
Mr.. William Ilsley and Howard Durgin
OF Arlington, are the guests of theiI
uncle Harry Ilsley
Mr.. and Mrs G. H. Adams are in Han
over, visiting their sons, who is mem
Der of the class of 80, Dartmouth.
The Free Baptist Society will give a
harvest supper at the Town Hall in the
near future
Subscription papers are out to Mrs. w.
+. Weston of Limington, who suffered
the loss of her husband IN the fatal
shooting accident at Limington few
weeks ago.
If anyone thinks there are no young
post office steps any afternoon of the
school week and see the scholars let
loose from school at o. clock, they will
easily see that they have one more
guess. -
Mrs J. M. Turner and daughter Flora
who have been the guests of Mrs. +. M.
Higgins, have returned to their home In
Gardiner.
Hon. George F. Clifford of Cornish was
in town Thursday.
With one of the prettiest villages in the
world, nice people. nice drives, n1ce
walks and the largest bank in the coun-
ty, and one of the leaders in the state, OF
which Limerick people ale justly proud,
why doesn't business boom. Is the trouble
with ourselves, fellow citizens?
4 Lots of cunning andsa very good.supply
of game.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Z. Foss and children
of Portland, were the guests of Isaac Dyer
last week.
Lebanon.
PROBABLE FATAL ACCIDENT.
Lebanon, October 25.-Mr. Stephen
Wentworth, one of the most highly re-
spected citizens of the town residing at
the west side, met with serious acci-
dent on Thursday. While working witch
his horse in dump cart the animal be-
came unmanageble and ran away, throw
ing Mr.. Wentworth to the ground and in
flicting injuries which will probably
prove fatal One ear was torn off and
injuries to the brain have caused violent
delirium. The doctors pronunce his re-
covery impossible. Mr.. Wentworth has
upright life and consistent Christian
character, have won the respect of all
He has wife, but no children.
} Thesnew farm buildings erected on.the
site of those burned last year by some
unknown incendiary. have been accepted
BY the town, and money has been appro-
priated for new furniture for the same.
The annual meeting of the Presumpscot
Local Union Christian Endeavor was
held Thursday afternoon and evening at
the First Parish church, Gorham. At
three O'Clock devotional service was held
for half an hour conducted by Mrs. George
W. Reynolds, then followed routine bust
ness, reports of secretaries of the union,
which showed them on a good finanial
basis and energetic. Rev. J. S. Aikens
of Windham gave short address founded
upon the pledge of the society.
At 4.30, Mrs. Mary r. Melcher OF Cum
berland Mills, conducted an open parlia-
ment on Junior Endeavor, which was
participated in by a large number, and
was very interesting. At this poiSt an
adjournment was made until z. 10 Supper
was served the delegates and friends in
bunting, red and white, the national
Christian Endeavor colors. The tables
were Hastily arranged and laden with
good things furnished by the local union
10 which was done ample justice.
The evening session opened with a
praise service led by Mr.. Small of Wind
ham, The annual election of officers then
occurred which resulted as follows.
President-Rev. S. N. Adams, West
brook
Vice President-Rev. E. G. Harmon,
South Windham.
Secretary-H. N. Skillings, West Cor
ham.
Treasurer-G. A. Brackett, South
Windham.
The usual collection was taken and in
the unavoidable absence of Rev. Rollin
Il. Hack of Portland who was on the
programme to speak, Rev. Leroy s.
Bean OF the West Congregational church
Portland, gave an able address on Good
Citizenship" which was highly enjoyed.
The meeting closed with conservation
service, led by Rev. Vim. 6. Mann of
Cum berland Mills. The meetings were
largely attended, and much interest
manifested. The society at West Gorham
won the coveted banner of the Union for
having the largest number of delegates
present. A special train ran to Westbrook
at the close of the excuses.
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