The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-15
MAINE TOWNS.
Items Of Interest Gathered by Cores
pondents of the Press.
SEBAGO.

SEBAGO.
Sebago, Dec. 13-At O'Clock this after
noon Charles r. Whitney died, aged %
years.4 months and 30 days. Funeral SER
vices Thursday afternoon at his fathers
B. Fl. Whitney, Convene.
Fred Robinson, who has been sick with
measles, Is better.
1t is expected there will be Christmas
tree at Convene church if there should
not be more cases of measles.
STANDISH.
Standish, Dec. l3-Tke winter term of
the High school opened this morning,
after four weeks vacation. under the
charge of the same efficient teachers, who
have taught several terms. The winter
term of the village school has been post
poned until after Christ mas on account
of the prevalence of measles.
Mr.. Reuben Emery has purchased the
Barnes farm.
Miss Maria Bradbury is very busily en-
gagged preparing for her annual Christmas
concert.
JEFFERSON.
jefferson, Dec. 13-The schools in this
town are all in successful operation.
Quite number of our teachers passed
an examination before State Superintend-
emit Stetson and received certificates as
qualified teachers.
The churches in this town are all Ban
fist. There is usually large attendance
no matter what kind Of weather or the
condition of travelling.
TOPSHAM.
Topshan, Dec 19-The dwelling house
on Main street, formerly owned BY J. p.
G. Fall, was sold at auction today BY o,
T. Despeaux aactioneer, to Weston
Thompson Esq, of Brunswick, ATTORNEY
for Sumner Strout of TopshaIn. The
price paid was 81 geo.
ID. q. Hall and Alvah Mallett were
drawn to serve as grand jurors. Humph-
rey Purinton, Arthur Young and e,
Clark Tarr as traverse jurors for the De-
cember term OF court for Sagadahec
county.
The village schools commenced today.
Mr. Walter Williams assumed charge of
the grammar school in the absence OF
Miss Minot, who Is unable to be present
on account of sickness.
Several cases ofssearlet feverSand measles
are reported in town.
DAMARISCOTTA.
Damariscotta, December 13.-The Mas
sasoit engine company are planning to
have a big time Thursday, the 10Th.
They have engaged the Thalia club OF
kockland. who will present the comedy,
Glover Farm. The company have engaged
special train for Rockland and will
make the fare one-half from all sta
tions. They have also invited the hose
and engine companies from Rockland,
Rockport and Thomaston, who will be
present in uniform and grand fireman s
ball will follow the entertainment.
All who enjoy dancing will be given
the best opportunity of the season. An
orchestra from Warren furnishes the
music for the dancing.
Archie Hanna, who has been clerking
for Chas McKenney for three years, has
opened jewelry store in Waldoboro.
At the annual meeting OF Alma lodge,
No 4S, B. and A. NJ, last Wednesday eve,
j. 9. Stetson, W. M; r. L. Southwick,
S. w; J.H. Oguir; j. W.; J. W. David,
treas. E. e. Philbrook, sec.; W, G..
Knowlton, S. D.; Charles Wilson, J. D. F.;
l.. E. Tyler, S. s.; e. r. Cashier, J. S.
Q. 2. Hisoock, tyler. The installation
will occur December %. r. W, G. w.
Stetson will act as installing officer.
Mr.. Henry e. Berry of Damariscotta
and Miss Ida Emma Fuller of Bristol,
were joined in marriage at Bristol, De.
cember 9, by Rev. G. F. Butterfeld
Mr.. Edwin W.Glidden and Miss Aida J.
Oliver were united in marriage yester-
day at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. E.
G. Whittemore.
Lincoln lodge, No. 9, K. of P, will
work the first and second ranks Tues
day, December II, and the third rank
long form, December 81.
W. D. Lynch has rented the mid die
store in Lincoln block and will move
his stock of groceries at once.
BALDWIN.
North Baldwin, December 1S.-Mr.
John Wiggin fell Saturday morning and
broke his collar bone.
Mr.. A lmon Muroh is improving.
Prof. Sanborn has returned to Turner.
Miss Hattie Wiggin has returned to
her school at Standish, Four Corners.
BRISTOL.
Bristol, December 13.-Rev. Mr.. Wilcox
is holding series of revival meetings at
the nj. E. church, Round Pond.
Mrs. Gertie Coats, wife of Daniel Coats,
died last week at Round Pond after q
long illness.
J1innie Yates, young man is years
OF age, ulctl u low uayS SlQCe at NEW Hari
Dor of consumption.
VIM. A.Elliott and Son, have Just com.
pIeted fine cottage at Pemau uid Point
for Prof S. ShurtleT of Hartford, Ct.
j. W. Coggan is shipping hard wood
from his landing near Browns Cove. tc
Squirrel island for cottages next season.
The re-dedication of the Methodist
church at Pemaquid Falls took place
last week, and was attended by many
Capt. W. c. Thompson is absent in
New York on business trip.
Mrs T. G. Bryant was called to North
Jay Monday by the serious illness of her
husband.
The Universalist society at Round
pond will hold fair next week with
an entertainment two evenings
Mrs. j. Fl. Nichols will attend the edu.
cational meeting in Augusta, December
30 and 81, and will deliver paper, sub.
iect, Primary Instruction in Rural
Schools" Mrs. Nichols is the efficient
superintendent of schools in Bristol.
Mr.. A. Drummond was called to Port
land Saturday by the death of his part.
ner, Geo. Davis of Charles Mclaughlin &
Co. We learn that Mr.. Drumnond will
mass the winter in Portland.
Ea YARMOUTH.