The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
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FREEPoRT.

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| FREEPORT.
| South Freeport, Feb. 21.-The ded1ca'
ton of the new vestry, described In re-
cent communication, occurred last Ell
day evening and was attended by large
congregation. including many from Free
port village and other parts Of the town.
Those who have admired the outside ap-
peaTance of the neat little structure were
still more pleased with the simple beauty,
tastefulness and convenience Of the in
terror; and we all anticipate much enjoy
ment and comfort in occupying 1t both as
house of worship and for various social
gatherings in connection with church
work. The dedicatory services, presided
over by the pastor, Rev. Arthur Smith,
were very interesting, the main feature
being the eloquent and stirring address
delivered by Rev. DR.. Merrill, OF the
Christian Mirror. The pastors Of oil the
Freeport churches were present also, and
their pithy remarks added great interest
to the occasion. The musical portion OF
the service was furnished by members of
appreciated. The singers were Miss
Anna Stockbridge, Miss Stella Soule,
| Mrs. s. S. Soule and Mrs. Ralph Soule,
with Mrs. E. E. Jones at the organ. Fol-
lowing is the programme In full:
Singing-I Was Glad, Choir
Invocation, Rev. C. f. Andrews
Scripture Reading, Rev. Geo. Merriam
Solo-Thy Will be Done,
| Miss Anna Stockbridge
Sermon (from Zachariah 1O:4),
Kew. j. 6. Merrill, D. D., editor Christian
Dedicatory Prayer, Rev. E. C. Brown
Slng1ng-Hear Me, Jehovah, Choir
| Statement for the Building Com
mittee and Delivery of Keys.
Rev. Arthur Smith
Response on behalf Of Parish Com
mittee, j. W. Ineson
Greetings and Congratulatory Ad-
Rev. Messrs Andrews, Merriam, Brown
Doxology, COMPENSATION
Benediction, Rev. A. Smith
SEBAGO.
Sebago, Feb. 21.-Mary wife of the late
John Weed, died Sunday morning, the
Goth, aged about 90 years and months.
She leaves two children, Mrs Edward
Cartret of North Baldwin, and Charles
Weed of Convene, with whom she lived.
She died from old age. Funeral services
will be held .at her home at Convene on
Wednesday, the 23d.
Vernon Williams, the mail carrier, is
sick, threatened with pneumonia.
RAYMOND.
Raymond, Feb. a1.-Mrs. Albion
Knight is entertaining her mother, Mrs.
Ruth Buck, Of Harrison.
Mr.. B. Frank Kimball recently called
on friends In this vicinity
Miss Abhle Smith is visiting Miss An
gle Chapman.
| Mrs Rnbie McF arland and son Law
renee of Portland, were recently the
guests of Mrs. Nj. G.. Smith.
| Mr.. e. B. Harmon spent part Of last
week with relatives and friends in Wood.
fords and Portland.
Miss Angie Plummer is visiting friends
in Portland.
| There was social sing at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Plummer, Saturday
evening. During the winter season these
sings have been much enjoyed by the
young people,
Walter E. Harmon went to Woodfords
Monday the 14th to call on his sister,
| Miss Lille Harmon.
| were in Portland last week.
BUXTON.
| West Buxton, Feb. 21-The whist party
met with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sands last
| Saturday evening.
Hon. f. H. Hargraves goes to Shap-
| leigh this week on business
| Mr. G. FL. Robinson of Portland, called
| on friends here last Thursday.
Miss Christine Graham went to Alfred
| last Friday, to visit her aunt, Mrs. W..
| NJ. Littlefield, few weeks.
| Miss Druzie Smith went to Saco Sun
! day to spend few weeks with her moth
er, who resides there.
| There is to be donation party at the
parsonage next Thursday evening. All
arc cordially invited to attend.
| Last Saturday evening the Odd Fellows
held special meeting at which they gave
| two candidates from Standish the first
! degree. After which they HAD supper
and musical entertainment
There is to be graphophone entertain
ment, assisted by the Sunday school,
next Monday evening. If stormy the
next Thursday evening. The proceeds
will be used to repair the parsonage.
FALMOUTH.
Falmouth, Feb. 21-The funeral OF Mr..
| Curtis Colby took place Sunday at one
o olock at the First Parish Congregational
chu, Oh. Rev. Irving A. Flint officiated.
The deceased was born in Falmouth. Jan
uary End, 1874, and at the time Of his
death was 81 years. month and 10 days
of age. He married Mary j. Cummings
| in 1842, who died July 24th, 1891.
! He leaves two sons, Samuel, and Cyrus
G. and three daughters, Julia, ANN and
Alice, who married Mr.. Holbreok OF
Harpswell. MIR. Colley joined the An
| cient Brothers lodge OF Odd Fellows of
Portland. April 3rd, 1S45. The members
of the Presumpscot lodge of Odd Fellows
attended the funeral in body and per-
formed the last rites over the remains of
their departed brother. He had been a
member of the First congregational
church for over half a century. In the
death of Mr. Collsy the town loses a good
citizen for it may be said that none were
| better known or were more universally
| loved and respected.
EUMFORD,
Rumford, February 20.-An mother