The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-19
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SEBAGO.

peDago, July 10 MISS Anud oaApolh
died at the home of her father on the 18th
inst, aged 81 years. The funeral was
held on the following Thursday She
leaves two sisters, Eta and eneya.
James H. Dixie, of New York, has been
visiting his old home here. His brother
John and wife are also at the old home
stead, Highland farm.
]. G. Babb, S. T. Douglass and others
are entertaining many summer boarders.
The New York people who own cottages
on Douglass mountain, are now occupy.
ing them.
West Gray, July 1S-The death of Silas
L. Adams removes from this community
one of it's most prominent citizens He
was tbs son of the late Silas Ii. and Han
nah (Smith) Adams, both of Gray and
was born in this town SO years and
months ago. His mother is still living
in Worcester, Mass, at the great age of
3d. In early life MIR. Adams was en-
ployed by a large agricultural warehouse
in Boston ms "a travelling salesman for
several years. Becoming tired of that
business he bought the large farm in
West Gray formerly owned by benjamin
Smith and went into the business of
keeping summer boarders in connection
with farming Mountain View Farm,
under his management, mas become we'll
known all over the country as one of the
best of the many summer boarding houses
in Maine. Mr.. Adams has held the Office
of selectman for several terms and many
other positions of honor and trust, all
of which he filled with credit to himself
and the town. He was an energetic and
public spirited citizen and will be greatly
missed in his native town. He leaves a
widow and two sons. The Oldest son.
Willie H., is employed by the Maine
Steamship Co. in an important position.
Frank F., the youngest son, is at home,
and with his mother, will run the house
the present season. The family will have
the sympathy of all their many friends
in their great affection.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul W. Wescott and son
Allen, of Portland, are the guests of Mrs
Wescott's father, Albert Pennell. this
week.
Master Georgia and Miss Nellie Frank
of Boston, are visiting relatives here dur
ing their vacation. -
Mr.. and Mrs Willie II. Adams, who
have been in attendance upon Mr.. Adams
father the late Silas L. Adams, returned
to Portland on Saturday.
Edwin E. Huston and Fenwick Skill.
lings are visiting in West Gray this week.
Will Jordan has left Mountain View
Farm and is now at work for Mrs. Hart.
In the Spring term of school just closed
the following named scholars were not
abfent for the terra: Ruth e. freeman,
Harry Frank, Myra Frank, Irving Frank,
Ashie Skillings, Leila Bailey and Edna
Sktllings.
SCARBORO.
Eight Corners, July 1S-Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Libby, from Boston, have been
spending few days with his mother,
Mrs. S. A. Libby. Friday they joined
party of friends and spent the day at
Old Orchard. They returned home Sat-
urday night.
Arnold Cook has several hills of peanuts
all in blossom and looking finely.
Mrs. Edward Cook, Grace and Arnold,
Spent Friday at Old Orchard.
HARPSWELL.
West Harpswell, July 8-Lasts Thursday
evening a pulic reception was given to
Rev. L. ( nj. 'Bosworth at the Baptist
church. The welcoming address was
given by Rev. F. II. Pratt. from Turner,
followed by remarks by Z. E. Conner,
from Waltham, Mass, and others. Music
was furnished by choir from Auburn
Colony, South HarpswelI. After the SER.
vices at the church the parishioners and
invited guests repaired to the parsonage,
where they were cordially entertained by
Rev. and Mrs. Bosworth and fine COL
lation was served.
Miss Lima Randall, from Portland,
spent Sunday with her parents here.
Philip Weber and Clarence Farr visit
ed friends in Bath, sunday.
Herbert Wehber, who works in South
Portland, spent Sunday at home. ~
Rev. j. ID. Pillsbury and family, from
Stoneham, Mass, came to their cottage
at Shore Acres last week.
BUXTON. q,
West Buxton, July. 18.-Quite a number
went from this place to spend the day al
Old Orchard last Sunday.
Rev. j. III. Bailey, q former pastor here.
spent the past few days with friends in
this place.
Mrs. g. P. Harmon, who has been spend.
ing few days with her daughter in
Sanford, returned last Friday accom-
panied by her little grandson.
Mr.. Simon Rosenberg and wife of Port
land, and Mrs. Isaac Rosenberg, called on
friends here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sawyer were made
happy by the coming of a little son last
Friday.