The Portland daily press., 1900-12-05
MAINE TOWNS.
Items Of Interest Gathered BY Our Local
Correspondents.
NORTH YARMOUTH.

golden wedding OF ar. ana Mrs. hOraco
Hamilton.
Mr.. Hamilton, one OF our most respect
ed citizens, was born in this town and
spent his boyhood here. When young
manghe went to Groton, Mass, and
while there he met, wooed and won Miss
Susan Mary Farnsworth, daughter OF
Deacon Farnsworth OF Groton, and were
married by Kew. James ID. Farnsworth,
Nov. 2s. 1850, In Groton. They lived IN
Massachusetts, some years, and then came
tolNorth Yarmouth, Mr.. Hamiiton's boy
hood home, where they have lived since.
Twenty live years ago they celebrated
their silver wedding, which was very
enjoyable occasion. The celebration OF
their golden wedding was one long to be
remembered by ell present. Many OF
their friends called during the afternoon,
to offer their congratulations and good
Wishes and the evening found their
mouse crowded with their many friends.
Among the friends from out OF town
were Rev. and Mrs. Z. Nj. Davis OF Deer
ing, Mrs. Eager OF South Lancaster,
Mass, DIR. and Mrs. Charles A. Chase of
YARMOUTH, MIR. and Mrs. Silas Skillin OF
Falmouth, Mr.. and Mrs. John Hulit OF
Cumberland. MIR. George tarnswortn,
of Groton, Mass. MIR. and Mrs. Hamil-
ton had some forty dollars In money.
beside many valuable presents In gold
and SILVER from their many friends.
MIR. Il. ID. Loring acted as master OF
ceremonies. The following programme
was q part OF the entertainment OF the
evening:
Duett, Mrs. I. e. Hayes and Rev. L.
NJ. Daveis,
Poem, Mrs. Sarah Feriey Sweetser.
This poem was written fer this occasion
and was very fine.
Song, Rev. L. III. Daveis.
Address by DIR. y. A. Chase of YARN
outh. Dr. Chase spoke briefly in well
chosen words of interest.
Reading by Mrs. w. p. johnson.
Address by Silas Skillln Of Falmouth.
In his remarks MIR. Skillin represented
the relatives of MIR. and Mrs. hamilton,
and was very interesting.
Song by Rev. L. M. Daveis
Address by Mr.. N. s. Shurtlef. Mr..
ShurtIief spoke In behalf OF Wsscustogo
Grange and the community, and his
remarks were to the point.
Marriage ceremony by Rev. L. Nj.
Davsis OF Deering, o former pastor OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton.
Prayer by Rev. 4, NJ, Daveis, followed
by congratulations from the many friends
present, after which the company Joined
In singing "Auld Lang Syne."
Bountiful refreshments were served,
and the company then broke up at late
hour, leaving good wishes and congratu-
lations to host and hostess
East North YARN outh, December B.
Mrs. Sarah Noyes Eof Pownal has been
spending few days with her grand
daughter, Mrs. Herbert Nj. Lawrence.
MIR. Merle Brackett, who has beeu at
work In Saco the past two months, spent
few days with lhis uncle, MIR. Hobbs
Brackett, last week.
Whitney, and conductor on the NJ U.
railroad, recently met with quite seri-
GUS accident while moving heavy box.
Il fell on one OF his feet, hurting 1t quite
badly.
Mass, has been spending few days with
relatives and friends, on her way home
from Gardiner, where she has been spend.
ing the summer.
Miss Maude A. Marstop, who has been
epening the summer and fall with Mrs.
James Lawrence, has returned home.
MIR. Earle Fits has gone to Bryant's
Pond to work with the bridge crew.
Miss Adelaide III. Hodsdon, teacher at
Everett, Mass, spent Thanksgiving
with her parents, MIR. and Mrs. heuben
Hodsdon She was accompanied by her
friend, Miss Fossett.
MIR. Frank Haskell, who has been at
work in Saco. spent Thanksgiving with
his parents, Capt. and Mrs. George W.
HASKELL.
school comm snced Monday, Dec. 8,
taught by Miss Bessie 81. Rankin, OF
9orham.
CORNISH.
Cornish, December l.-At the annual
meeting of Greenleaf Lodge, +. and A.
M, held at Masonic hall, Cornish, on
Friday evening, November s0th, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year:
w. M.-Daniel G. Chaplin.
s. WI. Murry Watkins.
j. W.-CharIes Ii. Bagley.
Seo.-Gecrge II. Parker.
Treas.-Cyrus u. Mari.
s. D.-John Parker.
j. D.-Lewis b. knight.
Finance Committee-Howard Braok-
EFT, James G. Aver. Walter p. Perkins.
BUXTON.
West Buxton, December S-Miss Maud
Bergman, who has been at Skowhegan
the past few weeks, Is at home for a
short vacation.
Miss Laura Bacon, who has been spend
Ing a few days with her sister, Mrs. K.
Il. Whitehouse, returned to her home,
MIR. and Mrs Lewis Files and Mr. and
Mrs. AIonzo douglass and son, spent
Thanksgiving with MIR. and Mrs. K. +.
MaQQOx.
MIR. and Mrs. F. Earr Of Lewiston,
who have bean stopping q few days with
MIR. and Mrs. j. Q. Bean, returned to
their home, Saturday.
MIR. VIM. Spsncer, designer at the Kit
terry navy yard, has been spending his
furIough with Mr.. E. +. Ridion.
Mr.. Conrad Harmon was at home for
Thanksgiving.
Miss Mary Dow is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Cyrus Davis, in Falmouth. Miss
Dow intends to close her house this win
ter and board at the Hobson house.
Mrs. VIM. A, Hobson 10 quite serious
ly Ill at her home.
The Misses Winnie and Lue Graham.
who have been spending few days with
their aunt, Mrs w. NJ. Littlefield, in
Alfred, returned to their home, Saturday.
Mr. Albion Bacon and family, also
MIR. Z. Tarbox and wife and Miss Flos-
sic Pike, spent last Thursday with Mr..
and Mrs. Il. II. Whitehouse.
Miss Ethel Maddox is spen ding few