The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-14
RAYMOND.

Raymond, April 10 Mrs. Emma Chipm an
has been spending a few days in visiting
relatives at the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S. Smith have re-
turned from North Carolina, and are stop
ping with friends in this vicinity.
Among the sick ones are Mrs. De Lancy
Sears and Mr.. Len Skillins.
Eugene Plummer has been visiting rela-
tiyes at North Windha IN.
Miss Abbie H. Smith celebrated her four
teenth birthday by inviting about twenty
eight Of |. er young friend to spend the even
ing with her at her home. For amusement
tere were games and dancing Cake and
ice cream were served by Mrs. Smith to her
daugh ter's young guests, and all attending
pronounced it one of the pleasantest gath
erings of the season. Miss Abbie was the
recipient Of many pretty presents.
SANFORD.
Springyale, April 49, Our schools COM
menced the spring term yesterday.
There has been large run of sap in this
vicinity and maple syrup is very plenty.
DR.. 1. C. Sawyer is having quite extensive
repairs made on his buildings on Main
street.
The plea of the tramps here now is, that
they are waiting for work on the Mousanl
River railroad extension
The two senior deacons IN the Baptist
church, j. Sayward and L. T. Moulton
have both had a severe attack of the
grippe, but are now convaiescing and we
hope soon to see their familiar forms on the
street again.
A Primary Sunday School Teachers Union
was formed at the Ba ptist church Friday
evening of last week. Rev. w. i. Shumway
was chosen temporary president, and Mel
lie A. Hcrae temporary secretary.
The tearing down of two-thiTds of the
shed or barn belonging to the Betsey Smith
place attracted many curious spectators.
Fogg's block, which is to be built on this
site will be a pleasant change from the
rough condition which the corner has pre-
sented since the old Hersom house was re-
moved.
The funeral Of the late George W.
E.owtl took place yesterday after noon
Ut the Congregational church Rey.
George W. Key noIls cificiatsd, and the
services were mast Impressive. The bear
ers wers Job T. Sanford, Kimballi East-
man. George, G. y. Chadbourt and
Sololnan b. G. ClouiInan of Harmony
lodge of Masons, who conducted the
funeral. The flowers We're beautiful and
tie singing WIS furnishd bv q quartetta
consisting of Misses Nal ell Day, Alice
Day, Mess1s. John Hin6ley anu harry
Dag.
Mr.. REYNOLDS, who took charge of the
funeral exercises EXPIRE ssed blmself as
greatly moved in consequence CT the
strong attachmentsto Mr.. Lowell during
his minister ial service over this church.
go much so tha5 words were difficult OF
utterapce. He spoke warmly nf the char
aoteristics which had followed Mr..
Lowell during his whole lifetime. and
cave as ~ s,n of his SUCCESS in bust
ness. the fact that be was always at his
most. not oDly III his buainess nut in the
church aud every public responsibility
yrnere he vas called. The attendance at
the church was very large and represent
etiye men and women from nearly every
family in the village were present, pte
trnefees of the Gorham Savings hank
we're nreseng in q body, and all places Of
business were closed during the exer-
cises.
Tbe Masons took charge CT the exer-
cises at the house as exempliiied in their
ritual. and accompanied the remains TO
the grave where their moral service was
held, The members of the order left the
cemetery feeling that they had parted
with one of the best citizens of cor
ham.