The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-27
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| Cumberland Center, Feb. 20. Wednes-
day of last week MIR. Edwin L. Drink
water dropped dead on his barn floor.
He had just returned from Yarmouth
with load of coal. He walked up the
hill near his house and hurried o keep
up with his team. He embarrassed the
horse from the sled and led him to the
barn. His daughter a moment later
seeing the animal in front of the house,
went to the barn and found him dead,
probably from heart trouble, as he was
affected that way. He leaves only
daughter, his wife having died two years
ago.
An adjourned Republican caucus will
be held next Saturday evening" AT the
one held last Saturday afternoon but few
nominations were made. The following
chosen: l.. H. M errill, Fred R. Sweet
ser. Geo. W. Jor dan, L. B. Osgood.
The Glee and Banjo Club from Bow
| dom College, gave an excellent concert
at Greedy Institute Hall Tuesday even
ing of this week.
Rev. Gowan Wilson, superintendent
of the Maine Bible Society, presented the
last Sunday afternoon. He also preached
an excellent sermon in the evening.
f. L. Pennell has moved into the up
per part of s. w. Hemilton's house.
Mrs. Hamilton of Cousins Island has
been visiting her son s. W. Hamilton.
The drama Under the Laurels" was
successfully given on Thursday evening
of last week by local talent, before a
Raymond.
Raymond, Feb. 20. Mrs. Henry Har-
mon has returned from Portland, where
she has been visiting her daughters, Mrs.
j. Q. Sawyer and Miss Belle Harmon.
Mrs. Jennie Wescott of Someryille.
Mass. is the guest Of her sister, Mrs
John Hayden.
| Master Bonnie Brown oele hrated his
twelfth birthday by inviting his school
mates to party at his home. A treat
of pop corn an confectionery was served
to all. The usual pleaant games were
enjoyed
| Mrs. H. L. Forham entertained the
members of the Endeavor Society and
| friends at her pleasant home Thursday
| evening, Feb. 90 A nice supper was
served.
On the evening of Feb. 20 pleasing
| entertainment was given by the scholars
OF the village school Exercises appro-
PIlouG w VdC 10y WOIo given, COuSISblDR
of dialogues, Rotations, essays and sing
ing patriotic songs. Much credit is due
| the teacher, Miss Virginia Weston. as
well as the pupils.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Dean, of Portland.
spent Sunday with relatives in this
place.
MIR. Chas. H. Skinner and family. of
Portland street, Portland, spent the
most of the past week with friends and
| relatives in Raymond and Casco.
New Gloucester.
New Gloucester. Feb &c. MIR. James
Merrill is about again, and seems much
| improved in health
Whooping cough has been very preva-
lent.
The young ladies of Stevens School.
assisted by the ladies of the Congrega-
tional Missionary Society, will hold an
entertainment at Congregational vestry
on Friday evening for the benefit of the
Armenia ms.
Mrs Orah BeattIe Rogers 1914, of Old
Town, visited Stevens School today, and
Miss Marguerite Lovewell of Otisfield,
'91, is expected on Thursday.
Buxton.
West Buxton, February ID. Rev. Mr.
Whitcomb preached at the Free Baptist
church Sunday.
Rev. Mr. Hooper will hold services at
the Odd Fellows hall.
Frank Crockett while at work fell
and hurt himself quite badly. He had
three ribs broken.
| A masked ball was held in Odd Eel
lows's hall last Friday evening. A
large company was in attendance
The Republican caucus in Hollis is to
be held at the town house next Thurs
day afternoon.
At the Democratic caucus held at the
town hall Hollis, Monday, February
"a. the following officers were nominated !:
Moderator-Swett Moulton.
| Selectmen-Frank bennett, George
Meserve, Mark W. Anderson.
| Treasurer-John Wakefield.
Colleotor-Joseph l.. Smith,
School Committee-FrankD bennett.
Clerk-J ames Coon b.
Auditor-Perley Edgecomb.