The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-27
MAINE TOW Ms.
Items OF Interest Gathered by Our Local
Correspondents.
HEBRON.

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Hebron, January 24.-Through the sug-
eestion ard efforts of Judge Bonney of
Portland, the PRESIDENT Of the board of
trustees Of HEBRON academy, ferSice
comm emorative OF the life, character and
works of Deacon William Barrows,
founder of that institution, was held In
Sturtevsnt hall on the evening OF Janu-
airy 22nd, the Hath anniversary of bis
birth. A large number Of citizens,
students, members Of the board Of trus-
tees and teachers. several Of whom are
descendants Of Deacon Barrowe, were
present. The services were presided over
by Rev. DIR. Crane, pastor Of the Baptist
church at Hebron.
The opening prayer WIS by Rev. S. d.
Richardson, former pastor OF the
church, and q mem Der Of the board of
trustees for many yearA biographical
sketch of the founders life was given by
Judge Bonney. Remarks were made by
DIR. Josiah q. Donham, a great grandson
or Deacon Darrows.
An address was given by Rev. Mr..
Wilson. pastor Of the Free Street Baptist
church of Portland. The entertaining
feature of the evening was Judge Bon
ney's paper giving incidents in the found
er's life, from the time he entered this
Revolutionary Army as a young man to
his death at So years of age.
The story OF the life and labors Of this
good and wise man as told in connection
with the early history Of Hebron academy
showed a care that facts were not sxag
gerated nor the value Of his work under
estimated.
DR.. Donham gave personal descrip-
ton of Deacon Bsrrows as he had learned
It from the Oldest people now living, and
some now dead whose rom mbrances Of
him extended back to several years before
his death. Hon. George b. Barrows Of
Fryeburg. q grandson. has ma de a dill
gent search for a picture but as yet with
out success. By those who remember
his looks, several years prior to his death.
he is said to resemble Washington in per-
sonal appearance and features.
Rev. MIR. Wilson gave a short address
upon the value of the work done by this
good man. The good he achieved in bis
own generation and time. His influences
upon the present. The dependence Of our
own generation upon the wisdom fore
thought and utiring labors of the stall
wart, God.fearing, forefather Of New
England. MIR. Wilson is not only power.
full speaker. but has qualities Of address
peculiarly adopted to pleasing young
people.
The 22nd of January Is to be known In
the future of the institution as Founders
day In memory of Deacon William Bar.
rows.
FRANKLIN.
| Franklin, Jan. 6-Warm weather, fog
and rain has entirely destroyed the sleigh.
ing, aud well nigh spoiled the hauling in
the woods.
The Free Baptists are cutting the tim
Der for the frame. etc, of their new
church, which they are to build at the
"head of the bay" East franklin. They
are perssvering people, but they are few
In number
DIR. ]. b. Wilson OF Portland Is to de-
liver lecture here in the Baptist church,
Feb. 2s. His theme to be "Pilgrims In
Palestine" The Doctor is considered one
of the most eloquent men In the Satts.
Week OF Prayer was observed at the
Baptist church this year and meetings
were oontin ued another week. The ser
vices were we'll attended and profitable.
WINDHAM CENTRE.
Windham Centre, Jan. 26.-Mr. Fred
| Libby il spending the week with his
Qrandomther, Mrs Eunice Libby.
Miss Cynthia Carter went to Boston
Thursday, to accompany Mrs. Mary
Sprague, who Is quite Ill and has gone
there for treatment
Mrs. George b. Hanson came home
from Gorham Thursday, where she hrs
been Tor the past five weeks.
Mrs. abb, Il. Walker has returned
home from Mrs. Linwood Rogers.
THE JAIL FUMIGATED.
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