The Portland daily press., 1897-09-09
MAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by CorreS
pondents of the Press.
GRAY.
A Gaming Attain

SlSnG years mas uIl6d inc poSlblou Oi SUD-
ton agent to the entire satisfaction of all
the people of Gray, has been retired from
said position, by the managers of the
Maine Central railroad, it was deemed a
duty and pleasure by his many friends
to call upon him in body and express
which were always rendered in the most
pleasant manner to rich ana poor alike.
Accordingly by Encouragement a goodly
company gathered at the house of o. S.
Higgins Monday evening and when all
was ready proceeded to the Golf mansion
at East Gray, where Mr.. Perley resides,
and succeeded in gaining an entrance to
the parlors while Mr.. Perley was quietly
reading his evening paper in another
part of the house. When all was ready
Mr.. Golf went and asked him IL he would
como into the parlor moment When
he entered the door and saw SO many of
his old friends seated there, it was such a
perfect surprise he was dumb with aston
ishment and stood for moment as one
transfixed, but The soon recovered himself
and then the pleasant greetings and ap
plaqse were enjoyed for awhile, when Nh.
still another little surprise for him and
reaching behind the door, drew from it's
hiding place a beautiful gold headed cane,
with the names of the donors engraved
thereon, which with few appropriate
remarks was presented to Mr.. Perley
This proved almost to much for him and
1t was with great effort that he was a BILE
to control his feelings sufficiently to
reply and express his qualification at
being made aware that his services had
been satisfactory to the patrons of the
road. Ice cream and cake had been quiet
ly prepared by the COTS, which all en-
joyed very much, after which it was re-
solved that, We do most heartily synpa-
thize with the man who shall undertake
to fill the place just made vacant by Mr..
Perley." Then all said many pleasant
little things and good night and then had
a lovely moonlight ride to their homeA
some as far as six or eight miles away.
JEFFERSON.
Jefferson, Sept. s-The Damariscotta
Baptist Association convened at the Sec
The meeting was we'll attended.
Rev. p. S. Collins, pastor of the Third
Baptist church, baptised five persons last
Sunday and gave the right hand of fell
lowship in the evening.
At the last Ladies sewing circle and
supper 6ne rece1ptS were more than $3l.
CUMBERLAND.
West Cumberland, September s.-Miss
Nellie Groves is teaching the school No.
a.
Rev. Mr. Abbott will preach next Sun
day morning from the text, "Cast Thy
Bread Upon the Waters
Mr.. Walter Clough of Lynn, Mass, is
visiting relatives here.
The Tra6ias' Gfrc1a mot with MrS
B. Wilson last week. The evening was
much enjoyed by all present.
Mr.. Silas Russell spent few days of
last week with her daughter in Deering
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Morrill,, Mrs. J.
Clark and two children of St. Paul,
Mimi, have been spending few days at
Mrs. L. III. Morrills'.
Mrs. Joseph Clough, aged SO years, died
at her home September 2. She was blind
for number OF years, but through a sue
cessful operation has been able to see
for the last few years. She was men,
Der of the M. E. church. She leaves an
aged husband and one son.
sCARBoRo.
Eight Corners, September 8-Miss
Ethel McKenney entertained about 40 Of
many lively games were played and ice
cream and cake was served they returned
to their homes at late hour, reporting
a very enjoyable time.
Mr.. Henry Fowler has been making
some improvements on his lawn and
driveway.
Last Sunday the following Sabbath
dent. James W. Johnson assistant super
intendent, Alice L. Johnson; secretary
and librarian, Annie Skillin.