The Portland daily press., 1901-02-18
WOODF0RDS.

the we'll known attorney -at-law. delivered
/ last evening the seventh lecture In the
''SchooI OF Life" series being given under
the auspices OF the Woodfords Universal
list church. The subject OF MIR. bennett 8
lecture was "Fsrming In Maine; It's
Present, Past and Future" or "Agrioul-
ture, as Life work for Young Men and
/ Women.'' MIR. bennett In discussing the
farming OF the future argued that be-
GAUGE Of causes now at work, both natur-
al and economic, Maine In Its farming
interests woald be prosperous and the
farmers enabled to surround themselves
with the most desirable institutions OF
cities, and that the present isolation
and deprivations now endured by many
farming communities would be banished
Mr. bennett gave scholarly and Inter
estlng treatment OF the subject and his re-
marks were listened 60 with the oiossst
attention. The last lecture In the ssriea
will be delivered next Sunday evening by
Major sidney W. Thaxtsr on "The Conn
mercial Progress OF the United States In
the 18TH Century"
Rev. Harry E. Townsend pastor Of the
wooufords Universallst church delivered
an able and instructive sermon on the
life and religion OF President Lincoln.
A successful cnarity whist party was
held Saturday evening at the home OF
Cant Elbridge Matthews, corner OF
Pleasant avenue and Lawn street. Anont
sixty persons were present. The pro-
ceeds from the event are to be given to the
managers of the Home for Friendless
BOYS at MorrilIs Corner for the benefit of
the Home.
MIR. W. p. Osborne. Rackleff street, is
recovering from an attack Of the grip
with which he has been confined to the
house for week. Mrs. Osborne has also
been an icted with the sams tronble
The Ladies' Circle OF this Woodfords
4 UniversaIlst church held a fine supper
Friday evening in the new chapel on
Clifton street. After the supper the West
bronx dramatic club from Westbrook
presented the three act comedy drama,
"Just for Fun" The entertainment was
well attended, and much enjoyed by all
The Ladies' Circle OF the Woodrords
Congregational church held successful
supper and entertainment in the vestry
of their church.
Fraternity lodge OF Odd Fellows at the
last meeting, conferred one OF this ds'
grees on several candidate, after which
a sunpsr was enjoyed by the members of
the lodge.
The political situation in ward eight
is now at white heat and the several can-
didates for positions on rhs RepublicR n
ticket are making active efforts TO secure
the coveted places, The aldermanic tight
is on between Councilman William b.
johnson and former Alderman George
Smith OF the old city Of Deerirg. Mir.
johnson has served the city very credit
ably during the past two years as a coun-
Gilman and Il has only been quite recent
Iy that he has consented to allow the use
OF his name for the position OF alderman.
MIR. Smith has quite following who
are making active efforts to secure his
nomination claiming that he is entitled
, to recognition at this time in considera'
tion OF the fact that two years ago be
stood back and allo wed his support to be
thrown for Alderman A. F.Moulton ther
mayor of Deering. Inc outcome OF the
aIdermanIc contest will be watched with
a great deal OF interest. The fight for po
sitlons on the council ticket Is also live
ly one ana attracting good dssl OF az
tention. The voters of Oakdaie have been
) urging Mr.. william Cobb to entsr the
5 race as candidate from Oakdale, but it
} is understood that as yet he has not giveI
his con sent to run. From MoodfordI
r proper there is but one known candidate
3 that in the person OF ex-Judge John j
Goody of the former Deerlng Municipa
court. young attorney -at-law. From
Nason's corner classed with the Stroud
: water section comes Mr.. Arthur Chap.
man, a young lawyer who Is being backe-
! for one of the positions on the council
3 ticket. From Stroudwater section prop
er SIR. Gilbert Harmon is a candidate
The outcome of the fight for council POSI-
] tions bids fair to be an exciting one and
, W atoned with good deal Of interest.
The funeral services OF the late Mrs
: Mehitabls Davis, mother OF Mrs. V.
4 Soule, residing at 80 Pleasant avenue
Z | who died on Thursday, We're held SAtur
day morning at eleven O'Clock from the
z residence OF Mrs S0ule. The services wert
: conducted by Rev. Il. p. Wilson, pastor
Q OF the MoodfUrds Congregational church
IS who spoke In ntting words OF tine ION
: and faithful Christian life OF the decease
n who had reached her S5th year OF life
) The body WAS taken on the noon train t.
g Freeport tns former home OF tbs de
ceased for burial,
J, The Epworth League connected wit
S the Clark Memorial Methodist churc
? held banquet Thursday evening IN tn
Is vestry OF their church. Rev. u. A
r Terhune, the pastor officiated as toast
J. master. The following toasts were re
70 sponded to during this evening: Tins
q Young Man and the Church. stat
l. Sunday School Field Worker / N. Hall
e day; ''rhe Twentieth Century Leagu
il and Its Relation 10 Social Life aud tn
d Life OF the Church," MIR. Fred CLARK
q 1.-The Epworth Herald" Presiding III
5 der Rev. Il. D. Thayer, ID. ID. How 9
q Make the Epworth League Success.
b Hon Ira ). Locke; 'sIhe Pastor and tn
3 Young People Rev. @. a. Terhune.