The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-10
mAINE TOWNS.
utems Of interest," Gathered By Oar Local
Correspondents.
BALDWIN.

North Baldwin, November S.-The
house owned by the Cram family was
struck by lightning about 8 Is this
morning. The bolt seemed to enter by
the chimney in the ell. and as it entered
had the appearance OF the chimney burn
ing out. The top OF the chimney was
knocked of, and the lightning spread ell
over the house. Every room was more
ror less splinsered mp. Fire caught in sew
eral places, but was promptly put out.
There is not a room but what the win
dows are broken more Or less. The in
terror Of the house is q total wreck. The
furniture was injured a good deal.
There is q small insurance.
GORHAM.
North Gorham, November 8 --Rev. Dr.
Smith Baker iectured to about 10 Mon
day night in the chapel He spoke on
Christian Citizenship. All were greatly
delighted with the lecture.
Rev. III. T.. McCann lectured Tuesahy
evening in the chapel, on the GREATNESS
of Christ" His lecture was much en-
joyed.
full house Wednesday evening. His
lecture was on "Belief and Unbelief."
All enjoyed him.
RAYMOND.
East Raymond, November S.--Mr. Har-
rison 5. derry, an estimable young man,
formerly "a resident OF this place, died,
after long illness OF consumpti IN,
November 8, at the residence OF his father
George Gerry. He was formerly EN-
ployed as a laster in the firm or Munroe
Packard & Linsoott, Auburn, Me. He
lNr.r4 NgTn
spring ON account Of his health, and with
his family came home. lie had the best
of care that devoted wife and parents
could live. He leaves a widow and two
small children, who have the sksympaehy
OF all His age was "a years. The rum
erai services were held Thursday FORE
noon, from the Free VIII Baptist church.
A large audience was present, notwith :
standing the weather. Rev. Mr.. Childs
of Gray delivered the address. lnterment
was at Riversiue,
There was heavy shower here Thurs
day morning, the thunder being very
heavy, and the rain fell In torrents.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry (nee Miss Ava
BROWN, of Portland, are spending q
few days with her uncle, Mr.. Il. j.
Brown.
Charles Cole lost a valuable three year
OLD steer Tuesday, by choking, eau sed by
getting an apple in his throat.
tIves at Mechanic Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. 5. WEIGH are visiting
at Brownfield for few days.
Rev Mr.. Gowell will preach at the
Methodist church next Sunday forenoon,
and Rev. III. A. Childs Of tray at the
F.M. b. church In the afternoon.
School closes at the Centre Friday,
with en- exhibition in the afternoon,
while the school on the hill. also closes
with an exhibition Friday, November 16.
Presidential election passed of very
quietly here, the polls being open only
two hours from two to four). In 1896
90. In 1900 Republican 81, Democratic
63 The Republicans made large gains
from the September election, when the
result was Republican "a, Democratic. lO3.
Mrs. Inez Yeatton of West Poland is
stopping at Mrs. Cora Hall's.-
Elias Strout had had his farm building
shingled. Edward Hall is shingling his
house.
Clyde IL. Jordan is visiting relatives
in Casco.
W. L.. ShurtIen of New Gloucester
called on friends Wednesday.
At the regular meeting OF Cumberland
Lodge No. IL, +. and A: M. New
Gloucester, held November 3, the follow
year;
w. M.-Frank W. Winter.
S. W.-Newell p. Haskell.
j. W. 5. Witham.
Treas .-Elbridge Il. Robinson.
Seo.-Gaorge ID. Cooling.
At the next meeting the third degree
will be conferred on three candidtes, and
there Will be a banquet The ID. ID. q.
Nj. is expected to be present.