The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-12
GORHAM.


ing money to meet the annual expenses
of the corporation, which are about ST.
300. Other matters Of interest will come
before the meeting
The farmers Of Gotham report the hay
of the town viii not be as good as ex-
pected three weeks ago. on account Of
the severe drought Very little rain has
fallen Tor six months. An crops are suf-
fering. The lay crop win not be larger
than last year which was the smallest
ever harvested. Very little old hay on
hand.
Col. II. Couseps and others called
upon MIS-. Col Coleman HSding at her
home yesterday Mrs Harding formerly
resided in Portland and was the daugh-
ter Of the late Johnathan Tewsbury, a
we'll known merchant and banker Of
Portland. Her many friends in Portland
and Gorham will be pleased to learn
that she enjoys very good health, and
retains her faculties wonderfully we'll.
Mrs. Harding is one of the oldest per-
sons in town. aud is kindly cared for by
her family in her old age, having all the
necessities of life.
Mr.. Harry Huntington and Miss Ruth
Huntington Of Massachusetts, children
of Rev. II. S. Huntington who was for
many years popular pastor of the Con
gregational church, are the guests of Mr.
and Mrs David Rolfe. Four of the
Huntington children have graduated
with high donors from the leading col
leges of the country. Mr.. Ellsworth
Huntington and Miss Theresa Hunting
ton are at present teachers in Harpoot,
Turkey.
The adjourned public Old Home meet
ing was held Monday evening at Ridlon
hall. Many ladies of the town were pres
emit Ex-Goy. Robie presided and H. A.
McKenny was secretary. The minutes of
the last meeting were read and approved,
also the doings Of the executive commit
tee were accepted. Remarks were made
by the president, secretary, Col. II. r.
Millett, Mrs. Millett, Mrs W. j. Bick-
ford Mrs. DR. Merrill, Deacon Charles
ley, Willis j. Bickford, DR.. Merrill, Mrs
Theodore Shackford and Miss Bessie, who
spoke for the young ladies of our schools.
a committee. on finance consisting of j
A. Waterman, Esq, II. c. Harding, @.
IL. Alden, Lewis II. Files, @. Eugene
Wescott were selected. 1t was voted to
raise money by subscription to cover the
expense Of the celebration.
Mr.. Charles r. Hinkley, e. A. Soule,
NJ. e, Little, A. X p. Libby, A. Bick-
ford have entire charge OF the music. The
voice of the meeting was taken at the re-
quest of MIR. Hinkley in relation to the
committee securing a band and the senti-
ment was unanimous in favor. Arrange
ments have been made with the Boston
and Maine road to run trains to the fair
grounds at reduced rates. Tt was decided
for the alumni of the high schools in
town to hold receptions and a reunion in
the evening. The meeting adjourned to
August I'd If not called together before
by the president. The executive commits
tee viii meet at Coy. ROBBIE S residence
next Saturday evening to appoint comit-
tees on grounds, dinner, decorations,
ringing of bells, salute, procession ana
flags also other matters
The Congregational Sund ay school Will
go to Underwood Park on their annual
picnic some day the last week in July.
Theodore Shackford, builder, is making
extensive improvements upon the Ridlon
house, State street.
Mrs. Newbegin of Gray is the guest of
Misses Frost and Wingate, Green street.
Mrs. A, M Jones, South Boston, Is
passing few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
w. III. Jones, School street.
Mr.. Fred H. Hinkley is spending few
days with his brother at Topsham.
Mr.. James Phillips and wife of the far
west are passing the week at Old Or
chard. Mr.. Phillips was a former well
known resident of Gorham.
Mrs. Corey and children of Portland,
formerly of Gorham, are passing the sum
mer in Gorham.
Mrs. B. Il. Libby, Main street, is visit
ing friends in Saco. Miss Ethel Smith
filed her place Sunday in the Congrega-
tional choir and sang the solo finely.
Mr.. w. 2. r. Robe has been obliged
to remove the large elm tree in front of
his fine residence on Main street very
much to his regret. The tree several years
ago was one of the finest in our village.
The pleasant party at Camp Kalatmer
State street enjoyed buck board ride to
Sebago Lake. Monday. The party were
conveyed by Charles Hanson & Sons.
Miss Agnes Chatfin is passing few
days with Miss Grace Warren of Wesleyan
college at the home of Miss Warren of
Togus.
Chester Chaftin has accepted position
with Mr.. Hall in his store, Portland.