100 years ago
march 2, 1905
Of course our readers will excuse the limited amount of reading matter this week. We are trying to help the Governor out, financially, and have allowed the advertisers to get up most of the paper this week — and you will probably find it more interesting reading, too.
The little seven year old girl of C.J. Kieferle, living northeast of town, on Middle Creek, was badly hurt, Monday, by being thrown from a horse on her way home from school. Dr. Myer, of Lincolnville, was called to see her. He telephoned the Kieferle brothers here Tuesday morning about the accident, stating that while the little girl was badly hurt, he though she would recover.
How things have changed. This though occurred to me last Sunday morning when we noticed the number of people going to Sunday School and church carrying various musical instruments under their arms, to assist in the musical accompaniment to divine services. We can remember, and not so very long back, either, when the sound of a horn or violin inside of a church would have caused consternation within the ranks of the faithful.
Auctioneer McCarty did a big day's work at the Gilbert-Poppe sale, near Lincolnville, last Saturday, the total aggregate of the sale amounting to over $21,000. Herbert Thorp says that it was one of the best and most satisfactory sales that he ever attended as clerk.
Street Commissioner Adkins wishes us to say that he will insist upon the alleys being cleaned up, and that unless it is done he proposes to enforce the ordinances in such cases made and provided. Clean up.
R.W. Jordan, of the Palisade Hotel, Peabody, was in town Sunday, the guest of the Watsons. Mr. Jordan has recently purchased the Myers Hotel in Herington.
The Young Men's Club is rehearsing for a minstrel performance which will be given in a short time for the benefit of the auditorium seating fund.
Durham school notes
The Durham schools have enjoyed throughout the term an enrollment of 121 pupils, with 40 in the highest room, 30 in the intermediate and 51 in the primary. This enrollment is the largest Durham has ever known, and the good spirit and interest of the district has been manifested by the excellent attendance throughout the entire term. With the present increase in attendance over the last few years it will soon become necessary to employ the fourth teacher. The primary department is under the supervision of Maud Rice who has stood at the home faithfully and judicially for five years. The intermediate has been under the faithful management of Mable Moulton for three years and the highest grades under the administration of G.W. Hildreth who has been in charge two years.
The class of 1905, in which there are ten members, has chosen for its motto "Truth is the path, and thought is the motor of life." Class colors, white and lavender.
Dr. E.C. Swift delighted the school with a visit and gave a talk on astronomy which was greatly appreciated by teachers and pupils.
Perhaps one of the most delightful events in connection with school work occurred Saturday evening, Feb. 25th, at the schoolhouse when the class of '05 gave a reception to the class of 1904 in special honor of Miss Melia Weimer who in a few days will leave for California. The early part of the evening was spent in playing Flinch, after which refreshments, consisting of ice cream, cake, and fruit were served. After spending a delightful evening they all wished Miss Weimer an enjoyable trip, and a delightful future, in her new home.
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Fred Suffield of Wilson and Miss Della Childs of Marion were married at Marion last week. Fred is a son of Will Suffield and a fine young man. Miss Della is an excellent young lady. They will make their home with his brother Will.
We were mistaken last week in saying that Ed Sheldon had bought the Clarkson billiard room. It was Bob Florer who bought it.
