The Portland daily press., 1896-12-15
MAINE TOWNS.
Items of interest Gathered by Ccrrss-
pondents of the Press.
PORTER,


Kozar Falls, Dec. 14-E. E. Chapman
Is getting together another carload of
cattle for Brighton.
J A. Oole has large school of young
paeple learning to dance. They meet at
Garness hall Saturday nights.
The new circulating library WINS opened
at this place Saturday last.
Rumor says two salmon were speared
ct the Stanley pond brook. recently, one
Weighing eight and tbe other 10 pounds.
Christmas is to be observed at the
Methodist church by tree for the
children.
Prof. 0. A. Morton Of Browntield
High school, was in town Saturday.
Christmas trees were shipped from this
place Saturday for Boston. They will
uct get many more loads in this vicinity.
The river is clear of ice again and
fskers report ice thin on the ponds.
BERWICK.
South Berwick. Dec. 1.-THE young
ladies of the Congregational church gave
very successful entertainment in the
church vestry, Thursday evening.
bountiful supper was served and fanc5
work booth gave an excellent chance for
the purchase of Christmas pres ents
ing by Miss Blanche Adams, violin solos
by Eber q. Hamilton, piano solos Dy
Miss Ieannetta Kicker and soprano solos
by Miss May Hartman, was extra good
and ELECTED much applause. beautl-
full art poster painted by Mrs. Woodbury..
was sold at auction for $1.35, C. ID.
Vatney acting as auctioneer. The profits
amounted to about s25, which is to go
into the Insurance fund. The ladies of
this church propose to have fair and en-
tertainment sometime in February,
which will put into the shade anything
in that line sver held here.
BRIDGTON.
North Bridgton, Dec. 14-Last Friday
the surveyors finished making survey
of the railroad from Brideton Centre to
Harrison. All would be glad to see the
road built. but how long it will be before
we hear the whistle time alone will
tell.
Prof. Spratt and family have arrive
and are to occupy the house owned by
Edward Kimball.
Only two weeks more and school be-
gins. The chapel bell will be welcome
sound for to say our village has been
quiet since school closed does not half
express the quietness.
r.. II. Brown has just returned from
business trip to Norfolk, Va. In few
DAYS he goes to climate where fur caps
aud coats are of no earthly use. De will
not return until gentle spring comes
again.
Christmas will be observed by Christ
mas tree and appropriate exercises. 1t
will he on Friday evening in the church.
RAYMOND.
East Raymond, Dec. 14-Riverside
Gre-lce, No 90 P. of H., at their last
refa.ar r.osting Friday evening, Decem-
her 10 elsoted the following officers for
the ensuing year:
Worthy Masteg-Samuel B. Nash.
rsear-William S. Cole.
Lectursr-Lillian r. Cole.
Steward-Ira N. Cole.
Assistant Steward-Lester2N. Jordan.
'rreagursr-Josie l.. Jordan.
Sec: etary-F Fl. Witham.
Chaplain-Lydia A. Jordan.
Gate K eeper-Leyi Jordan.
Pomona-Mrs. f. K. Sharpe
FIora-ADgie Jordan.
Ceres-Nel1ie A. Brown.
L. A. Steward-Luoy z. Cole.
rhe officers-eleot will be installed at
tine next meeting, December II, 1896, by
Past Master Charles K. Thorpe as in5
stalling officer.
Hiss Anna NJ. Edwards gave magic
lantern lecture at the Free Baptist
church Wednesday evening, December 9:
Subject, "Scenes in the Life OF Christ.
A small audience were present.
E. Nj. Nash of Cumberland Mills,
former resident of this place. has been
visiting friends and relatives IN the
place.
Quite number of the young people
heru attend the meetings of the recently
organized Hall club at Raymond.
GORBAM
TIE fair held last week by the ladies of
tbp First Parish church was very success
fui. AEout $3.50 were realized. The
cannady "Wr. Bob" given the last hight
O: the fair was repeated Saturday evening
10 Il .sOGd audience.
rhe g erinl gospel services at School
g. ca5 -. &. church will continue this
" ei. Ter. j. f. Clifford Of Woodfords
d ii. et!nr, VI i'll assist the pastor. There
y Is ne a ssrvic3 at three O'Clock this
sftesMoaa.
West Buxton, December 14-Mrs. Will
Lam Iilineworti. started Tor Wese slough
tor, Mass, last Friday to visit her son,
David Stanhope.
Mr.. Clarence Whitehouse and wife
have moved into the house on Maple
street o,E.n1 h~ iT,e VIZ HUH OF Bid
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