tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24272828280532091932024-02-20T06:45:27.473-08:00Mainelygenealogymainelygenealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792793085610522907noreply@blogger.comBlogger417125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2427282828053209193.post-1005225283174975332016-05-11T08:09:00.001-07:002016-05-11T08:09:48.160-07:00THE PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, November 21, 1874<br />
CITY ITEMS<br />
Glances about town<br />
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Mr. Reuben Ruby, the venerable janitor of the Custom House, now nearing<br />
eighty years old, celebrated his "Tin Wedding" (ten years) last week; he drove <br />
the first hack on the streets of Portland when he and Alex Stevenson were the <br />
only hack drivers in town. <br />
The free course of lectures provided by the Maine Charitable Mechanic's <br />
Association will open Tuesday evening, December 1st., with a lecture by <br />
Honorable George T. Davis, of this city, who will be followed by the succeeding<br />
week by Edward H. Elwell of the Transcript ; lectures are also promised by Ex-<br />
Governor Washburne, Honorable Thomas B. Read, Honorable George F. Talbot,<br />
J. S. Palmer, Esq., Charles F. Forbes, Esq., Rev. Dr. Thomas Hill, Rev. C. W.<br />
Buck, Rev. G. W. Bicknell, Dr. E. Stone and D. H. Ingraham, Esq; so it will be <br />
that some very able and interesting lectures may be expected.<br />
Captain Eben Harmon of Deering, some time since sent a card photograph of<br />
his little daughter to a friend in Hong Kong; recently he received from there a <br />
portrait of the child painted from the portrait of the child painted from the<br />
photography on rice paper by a Chinese artist, and it is very finely executed <br />
showing the art of miniature painting is well practiced in China.<br />
On Thursday week the legs of Mr. Mariner, run over by a train in this city about<br />
five weeks since, were re-amputated by Dr. Files. <br />
Martin, Parnell & Company are building a very large and commodious carriage<br />
manufactory of brick, on the corner of Cumberland and Elm Streets.<br />
Mr. Mariner who has had his legs crushed and since amputated displays <br />
wonderful tenacity of life; Dr. Files thinks there is a chance of recovery.<br />
On Tuesday as Mr. Peter Hill of Buxton, was riding on a load of straw near the <br />
Brewer House, a passing train caused his horses to take fright and run away, throwing<br />
him to the ground and killing him instantly; he was about sixty-five years old, and well<br />
known in this city.<br />
Mr. James Shackford of the firm of Small & Shackford, book binders, died at his<br />
residence in this city on Tuesday.<br />
Speaker Blaine in a letter to the Daily Press, of this city, denies that he is a <br />
candidate for the Senatorship, and advocated the election of Mr. Hamlin.<br />
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mainelygenealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792793085610522907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2427282828053209193.post-36482049864822501702016-04-29T14:37:00.000-07:002016-04-29T14:37:35.593-07:00THE PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, September 21, 1861 <br />
MATTERS IN MAINE<br />
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<i>Election Returns. </i>Returns from 339 towns and planation's give Washburn,<br />
51,850; Jameson, 19,111; Dana, 17,182. The Senate will probably stand 26<br />
Republicans and 5 Union Democrats. Returns for representatives show the <br />
elections of 113 Republicans, 24 Union Democrats, and 3 Dana Democrats-<br />
leaving more to be heard from.<br />
Mr. Paul C. Tebbets, Lisbon, Me., going to the barn to feed his horse, and<br />
not returning, was found lying on the ground in an apoplectic fit, and died<br />
next morning. He was nearly 80 years old.<br />
Brother Drew, while of the Gospel Banner, in the course of his travels<br />
recently paid a visit to "Purgatory," a place we always suppose he did not<br />
believe in. He say however there is not the least smell of brimstone" there.<br />
Rev. Mr. Whittlesey, of Bath has been appointed to give instruction in<br />
rhetoric and oratory in Bowdoin College for the present year.<br />
Brother Gilman, of the Bath Time and Brother Dingley, of the Lewiston<br />
Journal have been both appointed to the Legislature. The business of<br />
legislating is getting to be quite respectable!<br />
The Kennebec editor are loud in praise of Togus Spring and Mr. Beals' <br />
improvements. If we are to believe them he is making that wild rough spot<br />
a paradise of beauty and fertility. We know he is just the man to carry through <br />
any enterprise he commences. <br />
The new house and barn of Reuben Small, in Cornish village, were entirely<br />
consumed by children playing with matches in the stable. No insurance.<br />
Mr. Isarel Record, of Harrison committed suicide in that town on Saturday<br />
last, by hanging. Rumors assign as the cause of the deed, his implication in an<br />
unhappy transaction with a neighbor.<br />
Henry Tibbets, of Fairfield, while out gunning on Monday, week, in getting<br />
over a fence, accidentally discharged his gun and received the shot in his leg, <br />
causing a bad flesh wound.<br />
Elder Jacob Golder of Lewiston, has raised and sold $75 worth of cucumbers<br />
this season from vines in his garden. He has also sold from the hills of squash<br />
vines, $6.35 worth of squashes.<br />
Major Henry G. Staples has been elected Colonel of the 3rd Maine Regiment,<br />
vice-Howard promoted Brigadier General, Lieutenant Colonel Tucker declined the<br />
position.<br />
Colonel Berry, of the 4th Marine Regiment, has been compelled to resign by<br />
pressure of his private affairs, and Major Nickerson is to be appointed Colonel.<br />
General Jameson was recalled to Washington last week by a dispatch from<br />
headquarters.<br />
Mr. Elliott, of Freedom, is said to have been arrested in consequence of letters<br />
compromising him found at Cape Hatteras.<br />
Mr. Norton, of Hallowell, has recently lost the <i>ninth</i> child out of a family of <br />
<i>eleven</i> children-only two being left.<br />
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mainelygenealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792793085610522907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2427282828053209193.post-77377665539900125772016-04-03T07:00:00.000-07:002016-04-03T07:00:46.400-07:00THE PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, May 22, 1869<br />
LOCAL NOTES<br />
Messrs. Cram & Co., of the United States Hotel, served up to a number of<br />
invited guest on Thursday week, the first salmon of the season. With green peas <br />
and other delicacies of the season, the dinner was pronounced a great success by<br />
all present. But this is nothing new at the United States. Mr. Cram is making it<br />
one of the most popular hotels in the state., and often has on his hands more guest<br />
than he can accommodate. A pleasant landlord, a good table and reasonable prices<br />
are always appreciated by the public.<br />
The Chadwick house, which was so sadly shattered by the gas explosion of last <br />
Saturday evening, is one of the oldest mansions in town. It was built in 1765 by<br />
Rev. Samuel Deane, then associate pastor of the First Parish Church, and was one<br />
of the few houses that survived the destruction of the town by Mowatt in 1775.<br />
The lot originally contained three acres, extending from Congress Street to Back<br />
Cove, and was purchased by Mr. Deane of Enoch Moody and Arthur Howard (sic)<br />
for 60 English pounds. The house was originally two stories high, with a hipped<br />
roof, The alteration made after the doctor's death greatly changed its appearance.<br />
It was long owned and occupied by the late Samuel Chadwick, and was recently<br />
sold by his heirs to Mr. Ira P. Farring for $25,000. Mr. Barnum, who occupied it<br />
at the time of the accident, had fitted it up for a boarding house. <br />
A fearful and disastrous explosion of gas took place on Saturday evening last,<br />
is the Chadwick mansion, on Congress Street, occupied by Captain Isaac Barnum.<br />
Workman had taken off a gas bracket in a third story chamber, and neglected to <br />
plug up the pipe. The gas leaking out, Mr. Barnum lighted the gas below, went up to <br />
discover the cause, and no sooner opened the door than a terrific explosion took <br />
place, raising the roof, blowing out the wall, and making a complete wreck of the<br />
upper part of the house. Mr. Barnum was thrown down and so fearfully burned that<br />
he was unconscious most of the day Sunday, but in the evening was comparatively<br />
comfortable. Mrs. Barnum was somewhat burned in tearing the burning clothes <br />
from her husband. The explosion was very loud and caused a great sensation in<br />
the neighborhood. Crowds surrounded the house on Sunday. The accident was very<br />
severe to Capt. Barnum, causing much loss as well as suffering, and we cannot doubt<br />
there will be a generous response to Mayor Putnam's call in his behalf, for pecuniary<br />
aid.<br />
Mr. C. S. Robbins, of Winthrop, writes us that in taking down the frame of an old<br />
house in which he and his father before him were born-the latter now nearly 80 years<br />
old-he found the timbers sound, and among them picked up a old copper coin which he<br />
sends us. It is one of the <i>Nova Constellatio</i> coppers, which appeared in immense <br />
quantities in 1783, and were probably struck in England. During the Revolutionary <br />
War no coins were issued, and at it close there was a loud and imperative demand<br />
for them, which was answered in all directions. There are five varieties of this copper.<br />
The one before us has an eye with stars around in on one side, with the word <i>Nova</i><br />
<i> Constellatio;</i> on the other <i>Libertus Justitia,</i> in 1783, with U. S. in the center, <br />
surrounded by a wreath.<br />
<br />mainelygenealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792793085610522907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2427282828053209193.post-3740467665791500302016-03-11T08:45:00.002-08:002016-03-11T08:45:48.258-08:00THE PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, July 21, 1886<br />
DEATHS<br />
In this city, July 19th, John J. Murphy, aged 50.<br />
In this city, July 13th, John P. Kerrigan, aged 22.<br />
In this city, July 15th, of diphtheria, Richard D., son of Richard and Katie K.<br />
Berry, aged 9 year 5 months.<br />
In this city, July 15th, Joseph H. Pettengill, aged 36 years 8 months.<br />
In this city, July 16th, Julia Steele, aged 87.<br />
In this city, July 16th, Maggie, daughter of Mary Crane, aged 6 years 7 months.<br />
Cape Elizabeth, July 12th, Edgar E. Peabbles, aged 23 years 3 months 4 days.<br />
Danforth, June 24th, Aaron, youngest son of H. H. and F. A. Putnam, aged 3 <br />
years 3 months 4 days.<br />
Harrison, July 13th, Leonard C. Libby, born June 16, 1815, died aged 71.<br />
Dayton, York County, July 7th, Olive N., wife of Henry T. Moers, aged<br />
83 years.<br />
Rockland, July 14th, Mrs. Bertha Spaulding, aged 25 years. <br />
Phipsburg, July 13th, Mrs. Rachel S. Elliott, aged 88 years.<br />
Biddeford, July 11th, Mrs. Daniel Ross, aged about 68.<br />
Lewiston, July 17th, Mrs. Mary Hall, aged 84.<br />
Frankfort, July 16th, Marcus Merrill, aged 55 years 1 month.<br />
Bangor, July 15th, Mrs. Hannah M. Saunders, aged 61 years.<br />
Alfred, July 15th, Hannah J., wife of William G. Conant, aged 51 years.<br />
Biddeford, July 12th, Minnie Belle, daughter of Henry A. Harding and Bertie<br />
A., aged about 6 months.<br />
Dayton, W. T., July 6th, Octavia B., wife of Rev. John F. Naugle.<br />
South Framingham, Mass., July 13th, William Benner, formerly of Waldoboro,<br />
aged 69 years.<br />
Cincinnati, Ohio, July 14th, Daniel Hussey, formerly of Biddeford, aged <br />
85 years.<br />
Yonkers, New York, July 11th, Anna W., wife of Edward R. DeWolfe and<br />
eldest daughter of George Woods, formerly of Yarmouth.<br />
Lincolnville, July 11th, Mary E., daughter of Joseph and Mary Marriner, <br />
aged 12 years 5 months 9 days.<br />
Washington, July 11th, Jeremiah Peaslee, aged 53 years.<br />
Farmington, July 12th, Mary S., wife of Russell Macomber, aged 33 years,<br />
8 months 8 days.<br />
Calais, Me., July 10th, Hebert H. Gibson, aged 55 years 10 months.<br />
Brownsville, July 18th, Charlie F., only son of George and Betsey A. Bishop,<br />
aged 2 years 4 months 3 days.<br />
South Windham, July 19th, Eliza, wife of Edmund Douglass. a daughter of<br />
the late Thomas Mayberry, of Windham.<br />
Freeport, July 18th, Ann S., wife of Captain Eben, Davis, aged 79 years 11 months.<br />
Augusta, July 18th, Mattie A. Gaze, aged 40 years.<br />
Biddeford, July 18, Mrs. Eliza S. Head, aged 75 years 6 months.<br />
South Boston, July 18th, Calvin S. Titcomb, formerly of Portland, aged 78 years.<br />
Bucksport, July 10thk, Joseph B. Bradley, aged 71 years.<br />
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Charles H. Holmes, Esq., a son of the late Honorable John Holmes, of Alfred,<br />
died on the 14th inst., in Topsfield, Mass., where he had resided for half a century,<br />
at the aged of 76 years. He was a lawyer by profession, but devoted his life to <br />
agriculture. He was the tallest man in Essex County, being six feet and eight inches<br />
high.<br />
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mainelygenealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792793085610522907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2427282828053209193.post-30979483903074732462016-03-09T08:43:00.001-08:002016-03-09T08:43:45.738-08:00THE PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, July 21, 1886<br />
BIRTHS<br />
Camden, July 7th, to the wife of Alonzo N. Fitzgerald, a son.<br />
Waldoboro, Center, July 4th, to the wife of Walter Chapman, a son.<br />
Burketteville, (Camden) July 4th, to the wife of George Grinnell, a son.<br />
South Hope, July 7th, to the wife of A. A. Carter, a daughter.<br />
South Hope, July 10th, to the wife of C. E. Fernald, a daughter.<br />
Rockland, July 5th, to the wife of John Jackson, a son.<br />
Rockland, July 12th, to the wife of Fred F. Burpee, a son.<br />
Rockland, July 12th, to the wife of Warren Nutting, a son.<br />
Industry (Industry) Franklin Co., July 12th, to the wife of Charles Oliver, a<br />
daughter.<br />
North Anson, July 12th, July 12th, to the wife of L. A. Thompson, a daughter.<br />
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MARRIAGES<br />
In this city, July 14th, by Rev. J. W. Bashford, George L. Smith and Edith L.<br />
Fickett, both of Portland.<br />
In this city, July 12th, by Rev. Henry Blanchard, John J. Crittenden, of<br />
Brooklyn, New York., and Alice May Norton of Portland.<br />
In this city by Rev. J. M. Lowden, Charles W. Starbird and Florence E. Wyer,<br />
both of Portland.<br />
Cape Elizabeth, July 10th, by Rev. A. D. Dodge, Lewis E. Mason and Hattie J.<br />
Abbot, both of Westbrook. <br />
Lewiston, July 14th, John F. Brown of Hartland and Lizzie L. York of Lewiston.<br />
Cornish, July 10th, Dr. Arthur E. Morrill, of Parsonsfield and Nellie C. Guptill<br />
of Cornish.<br />
Topsham, July 10th, Edward C. Ricker of Brunswick and Betsey A. Wilson, of<br />
North Harpswell.<br />
Hallowell, July 15th, Newell T. Hovey and Carrie C. Sheaff, both of Hallowell.<br />
Camden, July 14th, Lewis Dunn and Marion Upham, both of Rockport.<br />
Bangor, July 16th, Alexander Henry and Lovina Smith, both of Bangor.<br />
Palermo, July 11th, Ulmer S. Bruce and Clara B.Greeley.<br />
China, July 13th, Ansell W. Morrill of Winslow and Agnes N. Delaney of<br />
Vassalboro.<br />
New York City, Major-General Schuyler Hamilton, of New York City and Mrs.<br />
Lewis Francis Paine Cavanaugh, formerly of Sanford, Me.<br />
Farmington, July 5th, William Watson of Stark and Emma Daggett of Industry.<br />
Farmington, July 7th, Edward W. Bragg of Farmington and Martha A. Packard,<br />
of Medfield, Massachusetts.<br />
New Vineyard, July 11th, Arthur Leavitt and Emma F. Pratt, both of New Vineyard.<br />
Dresden, July 8th, Herbert Pettengill and Lilla Brown, both of Dresden.<br />
Portsmouth, N. H., July 8th, Benjamin F. Adams of Wells and Lizzie M. Hutchins<br />
of York.<br />
Rockland, July 4th, Frank L.Wadsworth and Lucinda O. Jameson, both of <br />
Rockland.<br />
Milltown, July 3rd, William H. Keon and Nellie A. McBride, both of Calais.<br />
Amity, July 6th, Peter R. Moores of York County, New Brunswick, and Isabel<br />
S. Smith of Amity.<br />
Brighton, July 10th, George C. Brown of Mayfield and Rosa M. Brown of <br />
Brighton.<br />
Round Pond, July 2nd, Clarence J. Poland and Etta M. Huey, both of Bristol.<br />
Hallowell, July 15th, Newell T. Hovey and Carrie C. Sheaff, both of Hallowell.<br />
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mainelygenealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792793085610522907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2427282828053209193.post-186459209267787502016-02-21T13:00:00.000-08:002016-02-21T13:00:43.478-08:00THE PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, November 10,1877<br />
CITY MATTERS<br />
<i>(Glances About Town) </i><br />
<i> </i>Lizzie Colley, daughter of James A. Colley, was badly poisoned last week by <br />
holding in her mouth one of the colored slate pencils which has become common;<br />
Monday evening the child was very low; with little chance of recovery.<br />
A little child of Mrs. Edward Hatfield, living on Monjoy Hill, fell down stairs<br />
last week, and broke his leg.<br />
Mattice <i>alias</i> Brown, the horse thief, has been detected in an attempt to break out<br />
of Portland jail.<br />
On Tuesday a tray containing twenty diamond, ruby and pearl rings, valued at $900,<br />
was stolen from the jewelry store of William Senter & Co., Exchange Street; it was <br />
not missed until the tray and one of the rings were found under a mat at the head of a<br />
flight of stairs.<br />
A reward of $100 is offered for the capture of the thief who snatched the tray of<br />
rings at Senter & Co,'s.<br />
Ex- Governor Dingley delivered an admirable temperance address at Congress Hall,<br />
Tuesday evening; Honorable A. E. Stevens presided; on Thursday evening ex-Governor<br />
Perham speaks.<br />
While visiting the schools at the island on Friday week, Mr. J.W. Colcord, School Agent,<br />
was quite badly hurt by a fall, and it is feared the injury may prove serious.<br />
Rev. Mr. Bicknell of India Street Church, preached his sixth annual sermon last<br />
Sunday; during his six years pastorate he has united in marriage 400 persons, attended<br />
336 funerals, of which but 31 were families connected with his society and preached 655<br />
sermons; improvements exceeding $4,000 have been made upon the church without<br />
increasing the indebtedness of the society a dollar.<br />
On Monday, Mr. Charles Farris, machinist, had the end of his right thumb taken off<br />
in a shackle at the Grand Truck yard. <br />
Honorable J. L. Pickard, formerly of Lewiston, a graduate of Bowdoin, Class of 1844,<br />
for thirteen years Superintendent of the schools of Chicago, has resigned that position, <br />
was recently presented with a watch and chain, valued at $300 by the pupils and teachers<br />
of the schools of the city.<br />
Mr. Samuel Scoles, who has been in ill-health for several years from the effects of <br />
a fall, has not been considered of sound mind; made an attempt to commit suicide on<br />
Monday, by cutting his throat from ear to ear; it was not thought that he would recover,<br />
he has a wife and three children.<br />
It is understood that Voorhees, will be appointed successor to Senator Morton.<br />
A powder mill in Acton, Mass., explored last Saturday. The only operative in the <br />
mill was Charles H. Perry, of Brownsville, Maine, who had been in the employ of the<br />
company seven years. His body was found fearfully mangled about 75 feet from the<br />
building.<br />
Three Maine men sit side by side in the U. S. Senate. For between Blaine and<br />
Hamlin sit Howe, of Wisconsin, who is a native of this State. <br />
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mainelygenealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792793085610522907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2427282828053209193.post-62599290525652961842016-02-12T08:42:00.001-08:002016-02-12T08:42:59.018-08:00THE PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, September 27, 1870<br />
MATTERS IN MAINE<br />
A dispatch from Augusta states that official returns of the late election, as <br />
complete will be published till the assembly of the Legislature, give the following<br />
result: Perham 54,051; Roberts 45,176; Perham's majority 8,875. Chamberlain's<br />
majority last year in a vote of 93,858 was 7,982. The aggregate majority on <br />
Congressional vote is between 30,000 and 12,000.<br />
A correspondent of the Press says that at a barn-hauling in Parkman lately,<br />
a man named Ayer warned the workmen that he had dreamed that the barn fell to<br />
pieces at a certain point in the road, and that they had better keep their distance.a<br />
The barn did collapse at the place indicated, and several pairs of oxen, were buried<br />
in the ruins.<br />
Among the representatives elect are F. A. Pike, Calais; Marshall Cram, Brunswick;<br />
James T. Patten, Bath; Frederic Robie, Gorham; George P. Sewall, Oldtown; W. J.<br />
Johnson, Augusta; Abraham Sanborn, J. F. Rawson and P. A. Strickland, Bangor,<br />
Lewiston, Biddeford, Waterville and Bethel are represented by democrats.<br />
The Androscoggin Herald explodes the notion that an apple grown upon a tree<br />
set in the ground top end down would be without a core. Mr. George Robinson <br />
has tried it and finds his apples, as a matter of course, have cores like the others.<br />
The Skowhegan Schutzenfest did not remunerate it projectors, its outlandish <br />
name frightening those who might have flocked to a "shooting match." Ella<br />
Severancee of Skowhegan, took the prize as the best waltser; Mr. S. Buker, of<br />
Lewiston, was her partner.<br />
A little bit of soreness at the defeat of General Hersey in the convention, probably<br />
had something to do with the results at Bangor last week, as well as the personal <br />
popularity of General Roberts.<br />
It seems that a boy named William D. Clough, who stabbed Callahan in the<br />
affray at Rockland, mentioned last week. Clough is a hard 10 years old. Callahan is<br />
likely to recover. It was a drunken row they were engaged in.<br />
Messrs. Averill and Friend, of Sedgwick, aged respectively 70 and 17, belonging<br />
to a party on a pleasure cruise to Marshall's Island went out in an open boat, on the<br />
9th, and have not been seen since, though portions of the boat have been found.<br />
The town of Abbott supports one of the papers in Parkman. They lately attempted<br />
to bring her to Abbott, but she declares she will spill the last drop of her blood before<br />
she will me moved; and so it is to be tried if the town has a legal right to remove<br />
her at the risk of shedding that last drop.<br />
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mainelygenealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792793085610522907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2427282828053209193.post-77474313478904328322016-02-10T07:45:00.000-08:002016-02-10T07:45:15.465-08:00THE PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, September 24, 1870<br />
MAINE MATTERS<br />
The Lewiston Journal says that Mr. Richardson, of Jay, never rode a mile<br />
by stage or rail. His "one horse shay" is nearly worn out, but he is still hale,<br />
hearty, though over ninety.<br />
The new Congregational Church at Bridgeton, planned by Mr. Harding, of<br />
this city, approaches completion, says the News, and it is a very beautiful<br />
building.<br />
We learn that the drought is so severe at Naples, Me., that Honorable S. F.<br />
Parley has been obliged for some time to send three miles to Long Pond for water<br />
for his cattle.<br />
Waldoboro has lost 305 in population since 1860. Friendship has gained 70.<br />
George and Mary A. Mink, of Waldoboro, respectively 91 and 88, have been<br />
married 69 years.<br />
Caleb Woods, of Norridgewock, had lost his house, and barn by fire on the13th.<br />
His wife, who has lately become insane set the fire.<br />
Moulton Jennings of Readfield, was seriously injured on the 11th by his horse<br />
breaking through a plack (small) culvert, throwing his rider over his head.<br />
Benjamin Robinson, of Thomaston, lost a valuable horse, overdriven to secure<br />
the very considerable majority of the "unterrified" in that town.<br />
We regret to learn that Mr. Gallison of the Dexter Gazette, is seriously ill, his<br />
friends not expecting him to live.<br />
William Freeman, Jr., of Cherryfield, has raised apples from a dwarf tree, three<br />
feet high, planted in 1868.<br />
Joseph E. Davis is appointed postmaster at South Freeport.<br />
B. F. Gatchell, of Detroit had his store and dwelling burned on the `!5th. Loss $4,000,<br />
partly insured.<br />
William H. Hust of Liberty, has two large tanneries which turns 20,000 sides (hides)<br />
of leather yearly.<br />
The Morrill papers claim that the results of the late election assure the continuation <br />
of Morrill in the Senate.<br />
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mainelygenealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792793085610522907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2427282828053209193.post-13057790375309254822016-02-07T12:40:00.002-08:002016-02-07T12:40:57.933-08:00THE PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, September 24, 1870<br />
MATTER IN MAINE<br />
We are very glad to welcome the advent of the first number of Mr. Shorey's new<br />
paper, the Bridgton Weekly News. It deserves and should have the patronage of all those<br />
towns in Cumberland Oxford counties which find a common center in Bridgton. It should<br />
be a point of honor with the business men of the vicinity to keep the News supplied with<br />
their advertisements and job printing. The same remark applies to all the towns where<br />
presses are established; it is of very great importance to very village to have a well supported<br />
paper published in it, for it gives a name and reputation aboard that could otherwise be<br />
acquired.<br />
Rev. Dr. Adams explains in a very humorous note to the editor of the Brunswick <br />
Telegraph, just how he was robbed at Fall River, on his way to New Jersey. He was jostled<br />
by three or four young gentlemen, as he was getting out of the car. They pretended to be<br />
very anxious to find a valise they had left in the car and pushed him backward and forwards<br />
in their pretended search for it. But they got a mere trifle for their pains and the good doctor<br />
chuckles over his good fortune in putting his money into the safe keeping of "a lady who<br />
sometime travels with him."<br />
Horace M. Jordan, Esq., of Westbrook, has purchased the interest of Mr. Pillsbury in <br />
the Maine Standard, and assumes control of the paper. Mr. Jordan is a young man well<br />
fitted by his literary tastes, and also by a considerable experience upon the Argus and<br />
other papers to take the place so ably filled by his predecessor.<br />
A. P. Merrill, a Maine man, lately saved the life of a young land who fell into the<br />
Mississippi from a ferry boat at Rock Island, leaping into the river at great personal risk.<br />
Our correspondent says that he is now "a favorite member of the grateful family."<br />
Chief Justice Appleton has denied the petition for an injunction to restrain the <br />
Maine Central for a change of gauge, on the ground that the Company has the right to <br />
do it, and that it will not injure the property. <br />
Harding Snow, of Hampden, accidentally shot himself in the bowels last week, a <br />
serious and it is feared a fatal wound. He carried a small pistol in his breast pocket<br />
which was discharged by his attempting to save himself from falling as he slipped on<br />
the steps of a store. P. S. He died on Saturday last. <br />
William P. Frye, the newly elected member of Congress, for the 2nd district, is the<br />
oldest son of Honorable John M. Frey, who has been for years agent for the Lewiston<br />
Falls Manufacturing Company. He is 30 years of age, a Bowdoin graduate of the Class <br />
of 1850, and one of the ablest and most successful lawyers and the most popular speaker<br />
in the state.<br />
Andrew Waterhouse, a lame man, who has been begging money to procure a wooden<br />
leg, committed suicide with poison at Biddeford, on the 9th.<br />
The "Collin's farm" on the Presque Isle road, one of the best farms in Aroostook,<br />
has been sold to E. S. F. Nickerson, for $10,000.<br />
Daniel Stickney, of the Sunrise, is returned to the legislature from Presque Isle.<br />
Daniel Herring, of Augusta, had his hand cut off in a cylinder planer, last week.<br />
Mr. Wedgewood replies sharply to the charges of Mr. Baker, his associate on the<br />
commission for the revision of the Statutes, not denying that his part of the work was<br />
carelessly done, but calling attention to Mr. Baker's report to the legislature that the<br />
work was faithfully performed.<br />
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CITY ITEMS<br />
(<i>Glances About Town)</i><br />
<i> </i>If we may believe what the dailies say of each other the editorial corps of the<br />
city has been strengthened by auxiliaries; according the Press Mrs. Harris is a <br />
leading contributor to the columns of the Angus, and the same authority <br />
announces that Mr. Jorkins is apparent in the editor of the Advertiser, while<br />
the latter sheet learns that Humphrey Guptill of the Press; all these <br />
announcements, we presume, are to be taken in a Pickwickian sense.<br />
The Army and Navy entertainment will open with a grand vocal and instrumental<br />
concert, by Gilmore's Band and Orchesters, and Mrs. C. A. Barry, November<br />
10th; this will be followed by three other first class concerts for which Miss<br />
Carey, Miss Addie S. Ryan and the Mendelssonhn Quintette Club have been<br />
engaged; these together with the lectures by Rev. Mr. Murray Matthew Hale <br />
Smith, and others, offer a very attractive course worthy of a large patronage.<br />
A little son of Mr. Rufus Waite, was run over by a large jigger on Monday;<br />
hopes were entertained that the injury would not prove fatal.<br />
John Chinaman has appeared in our streets, looking spruce and trim.<br />
Among the many fine residences in this city the present season is the elegant<br />
mansion of Honorable Woodbury Davis at the corner of Congress and Mellen<br />
Streets; the estimated cost of the establishment is $25,000.<br />
The venerable Mrs. Mary Woodbury the relict of the late William Woodbury,<br />
Esq., died at her residence in this city on Saturday last, at the advanced aged of<br />
ninety-two years and eight months; she was married in 1797,seventy-three years <br />
ago, and living with her husband the long period of sixty-four years.<br />
It is discovered that the missing son of the Earl of Aberdeen, who went for a<br />
sailor, fell overboard from a vessel sailing out of Boston last January, and was<br />
drowned. He shipped as chief mate, went by the name of George L. Osborne,<br />
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DEATHS<br />
In this city, 18th, Nellie P. Collins, of Deer Isle, age 18. Daughter of William<br />
Collins.<br />
In this city, September 15th, Mrs. Martha Rogers wife of J. R. Thompson.<br />
In this city, September 14th, Frankie, only son of James and Sarah M. Stinson,<br />
aged 1 year 11 months.<br />
In this city, September 18th, Peter Mugford, aged 66.<br />
Woodford's Corner, 18th inst., Mrs. Clara M., wife of Almon Leach, age 35.<br />
Cape Elizabeth, September 18th, Jeanette, daughter of Josiah S. Lydia A. Dyer,<br />
aged 9 years, 6 months.<br />
In this city, September 17th, Mrs. Mary, relict of the late Captain William<br />
Woodbury, aged 92 years, 9 months.<br />
Knightville, (Cape Elizabeth) John Thomas Clark, aged 32 years 9 months.<br />
Durham, September 13th, Ernest Howard, son of P. C. and H. Shaw, 4 years<br />
7 months.<br />
Rockland, September 2nd, Mrs. Sarah, relict of the late Daniel Leighton, <br />
aged 63 years.<br />
Boothbay, September 1st., Mrs. Mary Follansabee, aged 83.<br />
Woodstock, August 25th, Mrs. Abigail Cole, aged 75 years 10 months.<br />
Ellsworth, September 5th, Mrs. Mary Hosmer, aged 64.<br />
Standish, September 15th, Isaac H. Ward, aged 66 years 7 months.<br />
Denmark, Me., September 7th, Leonard K. Ingalls, aged 65 years.<br />
Durham, September14th, Clement J. Harkins, aged 58.<br />
Boothbay, September 7th, Mrs. Mary Bell Phillis, aged 25.<br />
Solon, September 2nd, Mrs. Sarah, wife of the late Captain Samuel Haton,<br />
aged 86.<br />
Turner, August 28th, Sumner French, aged 74.<br />
East Montville, September 9th, William Cunningham, aged 75.<br />
Dixfield, September 9th, Dr. Zenas W. Bartlett, aged 52.<br />
Surry, September 4th, Captain Solomon J. Treworgy, aged 59.<br />
Lubec, September 8th, James Roberts, aged 83.<br />
South Paris, September 7th, Henry McKenney, aged 91 years 5 months.<br />
Gray, August 31st., Moses Merrill, aged 93 years 5 months.<br />
Buckfield, September 3rd., Ira Gardiner, aged 75.<br />
Bangor, September 11th, John Webb, aged 53.<br />
Kennebunk, September 10th, Edmund Patterson, aged 74 years.<br />
York, August 20th, David Littlefield, aged 88.<br />
Kittery Point, September 8th, Mrs. Mary Phillips, aged 85.<br />
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In Cape Elizabeth, September 9th, Mrs. Mercy Ann, wife of David D.<br />
Mariner, aged 48 years.<br />
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Though freed from earth yet she doth live,<br />
And linger round the household band,<br />
And oft the stricken hearts received <br />
Some token from an angel's hand.<br />
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She points them to the blessed beam,<br />
Of that great sun whose cheering light,<br />
Shone o'er the tide of death's cold stream,<br />
And then dissolved her faith in sight.<br />
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BIRTHS<br />
Saco, September 17th, to the wife of Seth Sennott, a daughter.<br />
Bangor, September 15th, to the wife of G. I. Wescott, a son.<br />
Lewiston, September 11, to the wife of J. J. Davis, a daughter; to the wife of<br />
James Smith, a son.<br />
Leeds Center, September 10th, to the wife of Mr. H. G. Gare?ion, a daughter.<br />
Foxcroft, to the wife of Dr. William Buck, a son.<br />
Curtis Corner, September 4th,to the wife of James Bates, a daughter.<br />
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MARRIAGES<br />
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In Curtis Corner, September 18th, George Marquis and Margaret Henoy (Henny?),<br />
both of Portland.<br />
In this city, Joseph Eaton of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Lucella H. Key, of Athol,<br />
Massachusetts.<br />
In this city, September 13th, Alvin A. Lane, of Portland, and Abbie M. Porter,<br />
of North Yarmouth.<br />
In this city, September 13th, Charles B. Holfsenstien and Annie L. Cleland, <br />
both of New York.<br />
In this city, September 12th, John H. D. Madison of Portland, and Mary H. <br />
Mahoney of Halifax, N. S. <br />
In this city September 14th, Edward D. Horton and Lois W. Allen, both of<br />
Gorham.<br />
Westbrook, 17th, Elie Boulanger and Marie Bussiere.<br />
In Cape Elizabeth, September 14th, by Rev. B. F. Prichard, Daniel E. Webber,<br />
of Cumberland, and Abbie R. Dyer of Cape Elizabeth.<br />
Gardiner, September 6th, Ivory W. Wakefield and Alice L. Chase.<br />
Hallowell, September 4th, William O. Grant and Susie Chamberlain.<br />
Augusta, September 4th, Benjamin F. Dow of Sidney, and Lizzie A. Wellman,<br />
of Washington, Knox County.<br />
Cherryfield, September 10th, O. C. Ward and C. Ada Small, both of Cherryfield.<br />
Belfast, September 12th, William P. Burrill and Miss Mary E. Ellis, of both<br />
of Belfast.<br />
Rockland, September 13th, H. N. Keen and Mrs. Eliza W. Smith, both of <br />
Rockland.<br />
Bangor, September 13th, Thomas W. Hix, of Rockland and Mrs. Sophia Bragg,<br />
of Bangor.<br />
Auburn, September 10th, Abial S. Winslow and Annie J. Ellis, both of<br />
Ellsworth.<br />
Robbinson, September 3rd, Sanford S. Small, Esq., of Pembroke and Maria W.<br />
Waterman.<br />
Norway, Me., September 7th, Charles A. Carpenter, of Auburn, and Annie F.<br />
Shackley of Norway.<br />
New Portland, September 12th, John F. Phillips and Ellen P. Thomason,<br />
both of New Portland.<br />
Casco, September 4th, Michael Sposedo and Mrs. Esther H. Cops, both of<br />
Casco.<br />
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MEMORANDA<br />
The number of vessels belonging to, or bound to, or from ports in the United<br />
States, reported totally lost or missing during the past month is 32, of which 17 <br />
were wrecked, 4 abandoned, <br />
abandoned, 2 sunk by collision 6 foundered, 3 missing. The list comprises 0 steamers,<br />
2 ships, 6 barques, 2 brigs and 22 schooners, total estimated value, exclusive of cargo,<br />
is $290,000.<br />
Launched. At Bath 1st inst., by William Rogers, a barquetine of 530 tons, no yet named,<br />
by the builder.<br />
At Bath, 3rd inst., Goss & Sawyer launched today a schooner of 850 tons, not named, <br />
owned by parties in Taunton, Mass. Captain J. Phillips commands her.<br />
Steamer Florence, of Newport, has been purchased by E. P. Shaw of Newburyport, not<br />
Portland. She is to ply on the Merrimac.<br />
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DISASTERS<br />
Schooner Antelope, Reed, from Boothbay for Boston, with fish, sprung a leak Saturday<br />
night and sun. The crew safe.<br />
Schooner Kit Carson, Brown, from Philadelphia for Portland, was run into 29th Oct., of <br />
Newcastle, Delaware, by the tug Hudson, and had three planks stove or port side. She will<br />
repair in Newcastle.<br />
Schooner Hattie Turner, for Boston, was spoken on Oct. 16th., in lat 57 long 71.-crew<br />
sick with fever.<br />
Schooner Sarah Eaton, from Boston for Calais, parted chain and lost anchor 30th, off <br />
eastern point of Cape Ann. She put in for a new one<br />
Barque Edwin Reed, Higgins, at New York from Antwerp, reports strong westerly gales<br />
after leaving the Banks, lost and split sails and damaged forward.<br />
Schooner Sea Bird, from Providence for Philadelphia, that put into New York dismasted,<br />
has repaired and sail 25th for Boston.<br />
Ship Antelope, Cheney, at Liverpool from San Francisco, reports a succession of violent<br />
gales; lost nearly a whole suit of sails, damaged rigging, stove forward house, strained vessel<br />
and sprung a leak.<br />
Barque Norena, Nichols, A Troon (Hawaii) from Portland, while shifting positions Oct. 17th,<br />
fouled and carried away jibboom.<br />
Schooner Charles A. Ropes, from Lubec for Boston, with potatoes and fish, drifted ashore <br />
at St. George29th. Port of deck load of potatoes was thrown over, and she came of next tide<br />
without damage.<br />
Schooner Almeda, from New York for Boston, which went ashore at Vineyard Haven<br />
Oct 24th was floated evening of 25th. She was leaking about 400 strokes per hour.<br />
Schooner Grace Webster, Young, from Baltimore or Lynn, put into Vineyard Haven, 30th<br />
with loss of foretopmast and jibboom in the gale of 22nd.<br />
Schooner Julie Elizabeth, from Harbor Island arrived at Wilmington, N. C., 1st inst., leaky <br />
and mainmast sprung.<br />
Barque River Logan, from Bassein, Myanmar, landed at Falmouth E. 21st., Oct. C. Brodie, <br />
mate and six of the crew on ship Sylvanua Blaunchard,, from Liverpool for Rio Janeiro, coal<br />
laden when vessel was abandoned Sept. 20th, lat 13 N lon 20 2 10 W, with 6 1/2 water in<br />
hold. Mate reports heavy weather from leaving Liverpool til the crew left her after setting<br />
her on fire. The Captain and 9 men left in one boat and the mate and 6 men in the other,<br />
both steering from Cape Verds, but separated the first night<br />
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MAINE MATTERS<br />
HANCOCK<br />
A bold attempt to rob the U. S. mail was made lately between Sargentville and<br />
North Penobscot. The driver, Freeman Grindle, had a bullet sent through his hat, and<br />
returned the fire, which frightened the horse so that he broke away, leaving the robber<br />
standing in the road.<br />
Honorable Eugene Hale has sufficiently recovered to return to his home in Ellsworth.<br />
F. M. Rowe has built a carriage factory at Bar Harbor.<br />
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KENNEBEC<br />
The S. J. Court decided that the town of Monmouth cannot be held to pay a note<br />
given by William Brown, Treasurer, because it was issued without the express <br />
permission of the town. In this case, it is said the town did not receive the money. Mr.<br />
Brown explaining that it is a part of "the $12,000 mystery" in which he is involved.<br />
Richard C. Plaisted, of Gardiner, from an orchard 20 rods wide and 76 rods long, gets<br />
this year 750 barrels of first class winter fruit.<br />
The Messrs. Fuller, of Hallowell, use 800 tons of chalk per year in the manufacture<br />
of whiting and putty.<br />
Honorable D. D. Milliken of Waterville, died on the 28th, aged 75. He was for 26 years<br />
president of the Waterville State and National Bank, and a trustee of Colby University. He<br />
had been a member of both branches of the Legislature, and of the Executive Council, and<br />
held other places in trust<br />
KNOX<br />
The Gazette says that John Holmes was not buried in Thomaston, as is generally<br />
believe, but his body lies beside his first wife at Alfred.<br />
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LINCOLN<br />
J. W. Lake and Charles Coombs of Richmond, broke into four stores in Damariscotta,<br />
last Sunday morning, and this was one too many, for in the fourth store Manfred Wyman's<br />
they were overhauled by Mr. Wyman and his father, just as they were leaving with their <br />
plunder. Coombs fired at S. D. Wyman, the father, wounding him in the breast, when the<br />
later struck him over the head with a club and captured him and his team. Lake and the<br />
younger Wyman were meantime exchanging shots, none taking effect, and Lake escaped<br />
on foot. Wyman's wound is not serious. It is supposed these men committed the burglaries <br />
Nobleboro, Alna, Dresden and Whitfield, lately.<br />
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PENOBSCOT<br />
John Dinan, aged 79, was killed at Bangor last Sunday night by falling down stairs.<br />
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PISCATAQUIS<br />
D. F. Hodgkins, who had both legs cut of by a train near Dover, last week, died the<br />
the night of the accident.<br />
SAGADHOC<br />
Mrs. George Hall, of Bath, on Monday, while playing with a pistol, shot her six year<br />
old daughter in the face, terribly mutilating it and probably destroying the left eye.<br />
Richmond correspondent E., writes; Quite large quantities of wheat have been raised<br />
here this season. William F. Hall raised 150 bushels from 10 acres, which is more than<br />
has been raised by any one man in Sagadahoc County this season. Total amount of<br />
wheat here is about 400 bushels.<br />
SOMERSET<br />
Mrs. Eliza Kinsman, who died at Cornville, lately, aged 90, had for father and uncle<br />
two officers of the Revolutionary Army.<br />
Ashman S. Salley, a native of Madison and a graduate of Bates College in 1875, was<br />
ordained and installed pastor of the Roger Williams Church, in Providence, R. I., last<br />
Friday.<br />
Mr. James Bray of Skowhegan, died a few day ago, aged 70 years. For 35 years<br />
he had convulsions when his stomach was empty. Within a year or two the trouble<br />
has been serious, and his weight dropped from 446 lbs., to 275lbs. An ulcerated<br />
cancerous stomach and diseases kidneys were the cause of his death.<br />
There were 18 cattle show in Somerset County this fall.<br />
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MAINE MATTERS.<br />
ANDROSCOGGIN.<br />
Joseph A. Lamb, in State prison for being accessory to a case of abortion, has been<br />
pardoned by the Governor.<br />
John Clancy, an Irishman of advanced years, died in Lewiston last week. A little while<br />
before death he revealed to friends that there was a pot of gold buried in his cellar. Search<br />
revealed $1,000 gold. Fifteen years ago a Mrs. Howe asked Clancy's advice in regard to <br />
what she should do with a thousand dollars in gold she had accumulated, and he advised<br />
to bury it in her cellar. She did so, and soon after the money was gone. She suspected<br />
Clancy, and sued him for the amount, and Clancy settled. Of course, it is suspected that<br />
the money in Clancy's cellar is the identical money stolen from Mrs. Howe. Clancy's<br />
friends, however, say he doubtless acted on the advice he gave her and that this was his<br />
money. If he had put it at interest 15 years ago, his estate would have been worth $2,500 <br />
more than now.<br />
John Taylor, an English carpenter, was killed at Lewiston last Sunday, by being <br />
thrown from a carriage.<br />
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AROOSTOOK.<br />
Sydney Cook's new steamer is running on the Aroostook River from Fairfield to<br />
Presque Isle and Ashland.<br />
CUMBERLAND<br />
George Snow of Brunswick was struck on the head last Friday night by Henry Clay,<br />
colored, and is in a critical condition. Clay has fled.<br />
Last Saturday night Bridgton narrowly escaped a general conflagration. At it was<br />
five buildings on Main Street were destroyed including the office of the Bridgton News.<br />
The fire was discovered in the furniture store of B. F. Evans, whose loss is $1,200; insured<br />
for $1,000; M. A. Bean lost buildings, $1,800 insured for $1,000; C. H. Weston, buildings<br />
loss $3,500, insured for $2,800; H. A. Shorey, building and printing office, loss $4,500,<br />
insured for $2,500; Fogg & Dodge, building and stock loss $2,200, insured for $1,200;<br />
B. T. Chase, law office, loss $2,500; insured for $1,000' F. S. Strout, law office, loss<br />
$1.000,insured for $700; James Bailey, Portland, building , loss $1,000, insure for $7,000;<br />
Highland and Grand Lodges, K. P., loss $2,200, smaller sums are lost by Boston <br />
Clothing Co., A. O. B. Carbett, W. B. Bailey, W. H. Haskell, Bridgton Library, Stoley's<br />
bakery, F. M. Larrabee, D. P. Larrabee, Cumberland House, R. Bell, A.R. Carsley. The<br />
total loss is set at $26,000, and the insurance is about $1,000. The cinders were carried<br />
for miles by high wind, and many building set on fire. A timely lull in the wind saved <br />
the village.<br />
Honorable David Moulton, of Deering, "Elder Crawford," will give an olio of comic<br />
recitations in the company with Mrs. T. F. Beals, the elocutionist, at Bridgton, November<br />
20th.<br />
A bundle of clothes, containing shirt, drawers and overalls, was found in the woods <br />
near Morrill's corner, a few days ago, and it is thought they may be the exuvias (to remove)<br />
of the murderer of Low, at West Cumberland. The shirt is marked with initials.<br />
Daniel Pilsbury, of Cape Elizabeth, has two apple trees on his place that were set out <br />
before 1761, by Joshua Woodbury, Jr, They this year bore two barrels of apples, natural<br />
fruit, the specimens of which handed to us fair and sound. He has a pear tree of the same<br />
great age, also in bearing.<br />
William F. Fessenden, of Bridgton, get 700 bushel of apples from his orchard,<br />
200 bushels more than in any former year. One tree bore 40 bushels, says the News.<br />
Other orchardists in the town get large yields of apples, even more than last year.<br />
T. D. Emery's clothing establishment at Harrison turns out 100 coats a day for<br />
Boston parties. He has 50 hands in the shop, and about 150 outside.<br />
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FRANKLIN <br />
Jacob Abbott, the well-known author, died at his residence "Ten Acres," Farmington,<br />
October 31st., aged 76. He was born in Hallowell, graduated at Bowdoin in 1820, became <br />
a tutor and afterwards professor of mathematics in Amherst College, and was for several<br />
years principal of a school for young ladies in Boston, of a similar school in New York.<br />
He is best known as a author, and the Harpers have published most of his works, in all<br />
about 150 volumes. The Rollo and Franconia series of juveniles were the most popular of<br />
all. For several years past he has resided at his old family homestead in Farmington. He <br />
leaves four sons, all of whom have won distinction, two as lawyer in New York, and two<br />
as editors and clergymen. He was an older brother of John S. C. Abbott, the historian, <br />
who died a few months ago. Two unmarried sisters survive him, and reside in Farmington.<br />
Rev. A. G. Devoll died a Carthage, October 26th, aged 66 years.<br />
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CITY ITEMS<br />
The Jubilee Singers drew a good house, and their melodious voices held the audience<br />
even against the alarm of the fire-bells; the next entertainment of the course, a lecture by<br />
Mary C. Eastman on the question of "Ought women to want to vote," with a concert by<br />
Chandler's Ban, will occur Thursday, November 13th.<br />
By the terms of Rear Admiral Alden's will his statue can be placed only over his <br />
grave in the Eastern Cemetery; he will be represented in full uniform.<br />
Mr. Charles A. Gilson was thrown from his carriage by a railway horse one day<br />
last week, and received painful but not dangerous injuries.<br />
Harry Brown is about settling down in his studio for the season; he has orders for<br />
several pictures.<br />
On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, we are to have Emma Abbott Opera<br />
Company at City Hall; there will be an extra car on the Deering route.<br />
Galt's wharf is undergoing extensive repairs.<br />
The Young Men's Democratic Club, a hard money organization, has been organized<br />
with S. C. Strout, Esq., as President.<br />
Jose Congesto, the Acting Consul for Spain, makes an appeal in behalf of the suffers<br />
by the recent disastrous floods in that country; the benevolent can send the subscriptions<br />
to the Spanish consulate.<br />
On Friday week, Mrs. Henry C. Fitch, who keep the boarding house No. 88 Park<br />
Street, was very badly burned by her clothes taking fire at an open fire place, out of<br />
which a puff of wind blew the flames.<br />
On Thursday week Mr. George Russell, the ship-builder of East Deering, fell<br />
from a staging into the hold of a vessel; his nose was split and two of his front teeth<br />
knocked out.<br />
A deaf man named McCallum, walking on the railroad track on Commercial Street,<br />
last Friday, was struck by a train and had his collar bone broken, a leg cut and his head<br />
and hands bruised.<br />
The Rev. J. M. Lowden, late of Halifax, Nova Scotia, has received and accepted a<br />
call from the Free Baptist Church of this city be become their pastor.<br />
Josh Billings did not draw a large audience at City Hall, but those who were present<br />
were well entertained by his humorous treatment of the topics of the day.<br />
At the Teachers' Meeting last Monday evening, a paper was read by Miss Kate B. Clark<br />
upon "What are our Duties Concerning Indolent Pupils?" it was discussed by Messrs. <br />
Chase and Shehan.<br />
The Preble heirs are to receive $9,000 for the share of Deering Oaks.<br />
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mainelygenealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792793085610522907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2427282828053209193.post-25800279775312529062016-01-10T08:03:00.001-08:002016-01-10T08:03:34.237-08:00THIE PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, November 8, 1879<br />
DEATHS<br />
In this city, October 27th, Lena M. Murray, aged 2 years 4 months.<br />
In this city, October 27th, Valentine King, aged 28 years.<br />
In this city, October 27th, Harriet S. Elliott, wife of Isaac Jackson, aged 38 years.<br />
In this city, October 28th, Maria F., daughter of Washington and Mary A. Libby, <br />
aged 22 years.<br />
In this city, October 28th, Dennis Crowley, aged 66 years.<br />
In this city, October 28th, Patrick Milligan, aged 70 years 10 months.<br />
In this city, October 28th, Samuel, eldest son of Martha, and the late Hugh McDonald,<br />
aged 12 years 11 months.<br />
In this city, October 29th, Georgie G., child of Frank L and Georgie A. Byram, <br />
aged 5 years. <br />
In this city, October 28th, of diphtheria Lewis Walter, only child of C. H. and<br />
M. L. Newton, aged 9 years 3 months.<br />
In this city, November 2nd, Ada Gertrude, youngest child of Alphonso and Carrie<br />
Marston.<br />
In this city, November 2nd, Joseph P., youngest child of James and Mary A. Doyle, <br />
age 2 years 9 months.<br />
In this city, November 2nd, Caroline H., wife of Howard D. Waldron, aged 50 years<br />
8 months.<br />
In this city, November 1st, Miss Abbie Howard, aged 73 years.<br />
In Cape Elizabeth, October 27th, Charles N. Libby, aged 30 years 4 months 12 days.<br />
In Deering, October 30th, Nellie Montgomery, only daughter of Capt. Alfred and <br />
Lizzie J. Race, aged 4 years 14 days.<br />
Deering, November 3rd, Patrick Kenney, aged 47 years.<br />
Saccarappa, November 1st., Betsey, wife of the late Jeremiah Clements, aged 88 years<br />
8 months 16 days.<br />
Harrison, October 19th, Drucilla W., wife of T. H. Ricker, aged 67 years 6 months.<br />
New York, New York, October 20th, Samuel Willey of Portland, aged 37 years.<br />
Hillsboro, N.H., October 25th, Eliza R., wife of Lyman Lewis, and daughter of<br />
the late Stephen Lewis of Portland, aged 73 years.<br />
October 14th, after a severe and lingering illness, Wellington Hale, aged 65 years, <br />
son of the late Deacon Ezekiel Hale; in Wisconsin; Florence, only remaining daughter <br />
of Jonas Parker of Norridgewock, aged 19 years.<br />
Kennnebuck Depot, October 31st., Miss Sarah Shackley aged 58 years.<br />
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In this city, October 24th, Nellie Gertrude, only daughter of Andrew and Rebecca <br />
M. Hutchinson, aged 14 years 2 months. <br />
Thus has passed away one whose loveliness of character endeared her to all associated<br />
with her. An honest, thoughtful child, cherishing the good and abhorring the wrong she<br />
was universally beloved wherever known. Dear little Nellie! The wealth of beautiful<br />
flowers laid upon her casket by the member of her school class, bore testimony of their<br />
appreciation of gentleness and worth. Without murmuring she passed through her long <br />
suffering, and to the end, in her relation as a daughter and a sister, and friend was tender <br />
and loving, and will be missed and mourned by all who know her well.<br />
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<i>In memoriam-Charles C. Frost</i><br />
<i> " </i>A combination and a form, indeed!<br />
Where every god seem to get his seal,<br />
To give the world assurance of a man.<br />
These words of his favorite author fitly portray our noble Charlie. Of a bright, fun-<br />
loving disposition, he yet possessed those sterner qualities, foreign to all save dauntless<br />
spirits, who seem born to conquer. A fine presence, united with great personal magnetism,<br />
attracted innumerable friends all of who in mercantile as well as social circles, join with <br />
us in lamenting a common sorrow. Endowed with superior talents, his brief career <br />
shadowed forth grand possibilities. The counting-house, the crowded street, the busy<br />
mart will know him no more. No longer will the brave young yachtsman gayly glide o'er<br />
the billow of Casco Bay. No longer the hall of the "Warwick's" will re-echo his <br />
melodious voice. All that now remain are love and tears to tell us he hath been. Kissing<br />
away his struggling breath the Death-angel bore our darling to "the undiscovered <br />
country, from whose bourn no traveler return." The cloud is rifted, and from beyond the<br />
stars, a voice is saying: "All is wll," On, widowed mother! They treasures wait thee on the<br />
far-off shore; and God, they God will give them all to thee.<br />
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mainelygenealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792793085610522907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2427282828053209193.post-78059282045623610092016-01-06T07:41:00.000-08:002016-01-06T07:41:37.064-08:00THE PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, July 22, 1882<br />
MEMORANDA<br />
LAUNCHED. At bath, 12th inst., by Goss & Sawyer, a schooner of 450 tons,<br />
named the "Annie T Bailey," owned by the builders and parties in Barnstable, Mass.,<br />
and Gardner, to be commanded by Captain Price Bearse.<br />
At Bath 15th inst., by Packard & Haggett, a schooner of 400 tons, called "L. A.<br />
Plummer" owned by Captain Ezra Howes, who commands her, and others of New<br />
Bedford. Also, by B. W. & H. F. Noose, a four-masted schooner of 843 tons, named <br />
"Charles E. Balch, owned by builders and others.<br />
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Upward of forty vessels have been launched from the shipyard at Bath, since <br />
January 1st., of the present years.<br />
At Bath, William Rogers has a ship of 2000 tons and a schooner of 400 tons well<br />
advanced, and has just stretched the keel for a schooner of 400 tons. Hitchcock & <br />
Blair have a ship of of 2,000 tons well under way for Isaac F. Chapman of New York.<br />
Brig William Mason, of Boston, 200 tons, built at Castine in 1857, has been <br />
purchased by parties in Portland. Terms private.<br />
Captain Bragg, of steamer, Eleadora, reports a sunken schooner off Quack Hole,<br />
Vineyard Sound, with masts 15 feet out of water, in a dangerous position to passing<br />
vessels.<br />
At Bath, Messers. Deering & Donnell have on the stocks two schooners of about<br />
100 tons each, intended for fishing business. John McDonald is putting up the frame of<br />
for a ship of 2,000 tons for Benjamin Flint of New York, to be off next fall. Thomas <br />
E. Hagan & Co., will build two more fishing schooners this season. <br />
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DISASTERS.<br />
Schooner Ruben Eastman, from Gardiner for New York, put into Newport, R. I.,<br />
13th inst., last, having carried away flying jib spilt jib and sprung jibboom.<br />
Schooner Susan Ross dragged ashore at Tennant's Harbor in a blow 6th inst., but<br />
was not injured.<br />
Schooner Hattie S. Colling, in coming in to the Kennebec River, run on to <br />
Ellingwood Rock, which lies about N E of Sequin, and carried away all her head gear,<br />
fore-foot beside other light damage; Steam Tug Resolute bowed her to the lower end<br />
of Georgetown for repairs., <br />
Schooner Caroline Knight, (Lewis) from Fall River for New York, in ballast put into <br />
Newport, R. I., 13th inst., last and reports when off Point Judith 12th was run into by schooner<br />
A. D. Scull also bound west and had foresail badly torn, and carried away two shrouds and<br />
fore rigging; hull and masts also badly chafed. The colliding carried away heard gear, and<br />
was obliged to put back to Dutch Island Harbor. The Caroline Knight in returning was <br />
obliged to anchor off Kettle Bottom Rocks, and was in danger of going ashore, but a tug <br />
towed her into Newport.<br />
Barque Payson Tucker (Oakes) of Portland, from Yabacoa, Puerto Rico for Boston, <br />
with sugar, while proceeding to sea 15th inst., in charge of pilot, ran on a reef outside the<br />
former port and will be a total loss. She registered 615 tons, was built at Bath in 1880. and<br />
owned by J. S. Winslow & Co., Capt. H. Tucker and others of Portland, William Rogers of <br />
Bath, and J. B. Thomas of Boston. She was valued at some $30,000, on which there was <br />
only about $7,000 insurance.<br />
Schooner Nellie T. Morse, (Hawley,) from Beaufort, N. C., for New York, which was<br />
beached near Beaufort after being ashore, had discharged nearly all her cargo on the 10th<br />
inst., out she continued to leak badly. It is supposed the leak is about the keel.<br />
Schooner James A. Parson, from Kennebec for Philadelphia, is repairing mainsail<br />
at this port.<br />
Schooner Kendrick Fish, (Walls,) from Gardiner, for New York, put into Vinyard-<br />
haven 14th inst., with loss of anchor.<br />
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mainelygenealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792793085610522907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2427282828053209193.post-36856617648995758012015-12-30T08:27:00.000-08:002015-12-30T08:27:24.180-08:00THE PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, July 1882<br />
MAINE MATTERS<br />
PENOBSCOT<br />
Mr. David Bemis, of Levant, was 80 years old July 4th, and celebrated his own<br />
and the nation's birthday by hoeing 1,021 hills of potatoes.<br />
Gideon Andrews, of Hermon, raises 12,000 quarts of strawberries this season. His<br />
shipments are made to points all over New England.<br />
At the 27th annual session of the Maine Dental Society, held at Dexter, Tuesday and<br />
Wednesday of this week, Dr. C. W. Davis, of Augusta, reads an essay on "Soft and<br />
Cohesive Gold," and speaks on "Artificial Crowns and Methods of Setting;" D. E.<br />
Roberts introduces the discussion on "Artificial Dentures," and Dr. J. L. Williams has<br />
an essay on "Study in the Histological Pathology of the Teeth and Contiguous Parts."<br />
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PISCATAQUIS<br />
A case of neglect and inhumanity toward a Swede girl in Monson , whose are has<br />
been burned with powder, is reported. The powder had been stolen, and the parents<br />
not wishing this known, had not called in medical aid.<br />
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SAGADAHOC<br />
Packard & Haggett launched schooner L. A. Plummer, 400 tons, at Bath Saturday.<br />
Four-masted schooner Charles E. Balch, 843 tons, was launched the same day from the <br />
yard of B. W. & H. P. Morse. Deering & Donnell are laying the keep for a 400 ton<br />
schooner for Bath parties.<br />
SOMERSET<br />
Pittsfield is to have a new town hall, to be 90 to 70 feet in size.<br />
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WALDO<br />
Mr. A. H. Kelley has resigned the charge of Belfast High School to accept a position<br />
in the Chapman school of Boston, at a salary of $1,750.<br />
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WASHINGTON<br />
While the horse race at Pembroke on the Fourth was being witnesses by a large <br />
crowd, one of the horses became unmanageable and bolted in among the spectators.<br />
Mr. John Perkins was knocked insensible, and it was feared seriously injured internally;<br />
A Mr. Card had his wrist broken, and several others were slightly injured.<br />
Mrs. Dennis Torrey, of Deblois, recently found in yard what she supposed was a <br />
cartridge shell. As it had no ball in it, she attempted to remove the other material for<br />
the sake of the empty shell, when an explosion followed, blowing off the ends of her<br />
thumbs and two fingers on one hand. The shell was a "cap" such as is used in <br />
exploding rend-rock, and had been dropped by the river drivers.<br />
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MAINE MATTERS<br />
ANDROSCOGGIN<br />
James Hartley, fell through the floor over the wheel pit at the Lewiston mill,<br />
Lewiston, a day or two ago, and struck on his back on the stone foundation. Both<br />
legs and an arm were paralyzed, and he died the next day.<br />
Joseph Forsaith, 15 years old, injured by a toy pistol on the Fourth in Lewiston,<br />
died Friday of lockjaw.<br />
The publication of a new Greenback organ, the "Candid Observer," was begun<br />
in Lewiston on the 14th. The name Solon Chase appears at its head for Governor.<br />
Night of the 11th, Eli L. Rogers was calling on a lady in Lewiston, when a man<br />
entered the room and inflicted four slight wounds on his head and face with a knife.<br />
George Pierce has been arrested for the assault, and placed under $1,000 bond.<br />
Honorable A. D. Lockwood, during a recent visit to Lewiston, informed a <br />
gentleman that he is making plans for a 60,000 spindle mill to be erected there next<br />
season if business holds good.<br />
The two Knowles boys, sons of Joseph who were burned so severely in the powder<br />
explosion in Lewiston July 5th, are now quit well. They bear horrible scars and one of<br />
them cannot use his hand. The Laughton boy is also on the road to recovery.<br />
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AROOSTOOK<br />
Miss Hellen M. McDonald, who has been conspicuous through several suits,<br />
under the advice of General Butler, against parties infringing her patent rights on a<br />
"dress protector," died recently in Washington of consumption. General Butler has <br />
ordered her body embalmed and sent to Houlton, where her sister lives.<br />
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CUMBERLAND<br />
Mr. Hiram Libby, Cape Elizabeth, has been confined to his house for several days,<br />
as the result of a bite from a vicious dog owned by John Hannaford.<br />
Honorable N. S. Littlefield, of Bridgton, is dangerously ill.<br />
Bowdoin commencement exercises were held the past week. The new Memorial<br />
Hall was dedicated with interesting and appropriate exercises. The Latin prize competed<br />
for by members of the Sophomore class, has been awarded to Ernest C. Smith, Augusta.<br />
Bowdoin College does not owe anything, and the surplus of the year above expenses is<br />
$2,188. it has $300,000 invested in endowment funds at a average of 5%, and never lost<br />
an investment. The present excellent financial standing is due in a great measure to the<br />
management of the treasurer, Prof. Stephen J. Young. A subscription has been started<br />
by the Class of 1871 for the cast of some classic statue, and a member of the Class of<br />
1860 will present another. Mrs. Thatcher has given a bust of Admiral Thatcher, and<br />
a bust of General Chamberlain by Jackson has been presented by the Honorable<br />
Thomas W. Hyde, of Bath. The gifts of Mrs. Noah Woods, of Bangor this year to the<br />
college amount to $8,800. The Class of '82 have elected the following class officers;<br />
President, Charles H. Gilman; Secretary, Howard Carpenter, Executive Committee,<br />
George F. Bates, j. F. Libby, J. R. Jordan. It was voted to hold a reunion next year<br />
Luke & F. H. Brown's bedstead factory at North Bridgton turns over fifty bedsteads<br />
per day.<br />
Stephen Grant, owner of Grant' Hotel, Brunswick died from dropsy on the 11th.<br />
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FRANKLIN<br />
L. B. Stoyell, Farmington, arrested for assaulting his brother, has been placed<br />
under $500 bonds to keep the peace.<br />
James S. Brackett has been chosen treasurer to the Phillips Saving Bank, in place<br />
of Elias Field, deceased.<br />
HANCOCK<br />
One of the Bluehill miners had over $250 stolen from his trunk, July 4th.<br />
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MAINE MATTERS<br />
OXFORD<br />
(continued)<br />
The town officers of Greenwood have sold the Sylvester Yates place to Wesley<br />
Ring.<br />
The case of Jason W. Kimball, administrator of the estate of Levi Philbrook of <br />
Gilead against the Grand Trunk railway, claiming $20,000 damages for the death of<br />
Levi Philbrook, on trial in the Unites States Circuit Court, was closed Saturday. Judge <br />
Webb directed the jury to return a verdict for the defendant, which they did, leaving their<br />
seats only a few minutes.<br />
Post Daniel A. Bean of Brownfield have engage Edgar Gilman Pratt, Esq., of Boston,<br />
to deliver the Memorial Day address at the town hall.<br />
"Aunt" Marcia Baes of Hartford, at the great age of 94 years, spins and knits all the <br />
yarn she can get hold of, and looks over her should for more.<br />
Oxford Democrat: Crosby Curtis and wife of Woodstock are one of the smartest<br />
couples in Oxford County. They live on the farm where Mr. Curtis was born, 87 year<br />
ago. Mrs. Curtis is 86. The live alone, and Mrs. Curtis does her own work, and is said<br />
by friends to be "as spry as a girl." They have been married 67 years, and have been<br />
members of the Methodist Church about the same length of time.<br />
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PENOBSCOT<br />
E. B. Ireland of Exeter has gone to Calais where he is to open a training stable. He<br />
has contracts for 12 horses and expects others later in the season.<br />
Bowen Holman, one of Bangor's oldest residents, and a native of Canaan, died <br />
Thursday, aged 89 years. He was for many years engaged in the cattle business, but for<br />
last 20 years has been a gardener. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. F.G. Rich.<br />
The death of Mr. Ambrose R. Field on Thursday will occasion sorrow among many<br />
friends in Bangor and elsewhere. He was 73 years old. He leaves a wife, two sons, Albert<br />
S. and Charles E. Field, and one daughter, Mrs. John F. Woodman, who will have much<br />
sympathy in their loss.<br />
Word has been received in Old Town that Ambrose Mador, of Treat and Webster<br />
Island, a log driver was drowned while at work at Huston brook. Just before Madore<br />
left for the drive he gave a friend $100.00, saying that he was to be drowned in the <br />
spring and directed Cyr to send the money to his mother in the provinces.<br />
The many Bangor friends of Captain G. A. Goodale, 23rd United States Infantry, <br />
will be interested to learn that his command left For McIntosh, Laredo, Texas on <br />
April 18th for New Orleans to be located until other movement of the war are made.<br />
Saturday forenoon Sumner Rich of Veazie and Frank Beal of Portland, while <br />
canoeing in the Penobscot above the dam at Veazie, were drawn into the current and<br />
swept over the fall.<br />
The news of the death in Scranton, Miss., on Tuesday week of Mr. and Mrs. Hazen <br />
Mitchell Plummer, formerly of Bangor, was a sorrowful surprise to their many friends in<br />
that city. It is stated in the dispatches from Mobile, Ala., that Mr. and Mrs. Plummer <br />
committed suicide, but the general regret at the of occurrence, and sympathy for the<br />
friends of the deceased overcome interest in the mournful details. Three little daughter<br />
are left in the desolate home.<br />
PISCATAQUIS<br />
Deacon Daniel Ricker is soon to leave his naïve town of, Milo, to spend the reminder<br />
of his days with his son in Iowa.<br />
C. L. Ray has sold his hotel in Sangerville to Arthur Folsom of Greenville, C. F.. <br />
Witham, the present occupant, has a lease for three years and will continue to run it.<br />
I, LW. Greene, proprietor of Green's Farm and cottages at Rangeley Lake, has been<br />
given permission by the fish and game commissioners to catch four deer in close time <br />
for the purpose of starting deer park.<br />
The Rev. D. B. Dow will deliver the Memorial address before the John Morgan <br />
Post at Guilford, Memorial Day.<br />
The funeral of William L. Sands, of Foxcroft took place at his late resident, <br />
Wednesday, Rev. C. C Whidden, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating. The<br />
deceased leaves a widow and daughter. He was a member of Custer Command, W.<br />
V. U., and Calvin S. Doughty Post, G. A. R.<br />
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CITY ITEMS<br />
(<i>Glances About Town)</i><br />
<i> </i> Monday the first division of the Naval Reserve had a drill under the officers <br />
Lieutenants Clifford and Cam[p, at the Auditorium, and were inspected afterwards<br />
by commander Harrison G. Colby, U. S. N., who is on a trip of inspection of the<br />
Maine Naval Reserve. it is stated that Commander Colby will command this<br />
patrol district extending from Eastport to Cape Cod.<br />
Rev. Fay Mills, the distinguished young preacher whom Portland several years<br />
ago became greatly interested in through his evangelical labors here, and who has<br />
lately come into prominence by the renunciation of certain Orthodox beliefs,<br />
occupied the pulpit at the Congress Square universalist Church, Sunday. The<br />
church was densely packed, both morning and evening.<br />
Mrs. Lousia Bailey, who resides with her son, Mr. A. Baily, Oxford Street,<br />
reached her 83 birthday last Thursday, April 28th. She is one of the soul <br />
survivors of a family of nine children being the daughter of the late Honorable<br />
William Gould of Dexter. Honorable John H. Gould of Hutchinson, Minn., and<br />
Addison, Esq., of Lawrence, Mass, are her two living brothers.<br />
The retirement of John Sherman from the State portfolio was desirable in view<br />
of the his infirmities, but it seems, nevertheless, a sad ending of a notable public<br />
career. It is nearly 44 years since he was first elected to Congress, and all his life <br />
from that time to this has been devoted to the public service, and for three decades <br />
he was a leader of his party and conspicuous for his ability and sincerity in the<br />
councils of the nation. Mention of his duties and offices and honors recalls the great<br />
events of the corresponding years. Mr. Sherman took a prominent part in the<br />
memorable contests which elevated N. P. Banks to the Speakership of the House of<br />
Representatives; he was one of the Congressional committee of inquiry sent to <br />
Kansas, and ardently supported Fremont in 1856; during the historic Congressional<br />
struggles and debates of the three years preceding the Civil War. Mr. Sherman led<br />
the Republican forces in the house and when elevated to the Senate, was identified <br />
in a conspicuous manner with the financial measures which made the prosecution<br />
of the war possible. Indeed, from that time until his failing health Senator Sherman<br />
was regarded as the foremost financier of our public men, and his impress on our<br />
policy is a matter of historical record. He was a staunch supporter of the <br />
Reconstruction measures, a prominent defender of the Republican policy of <br />
protection. After serving, Senator Sherman was given the treasury portfolio in <br />
President Hayes's cabinet, returning to the Senate in 1881, and retained his seat until<br />
requested by President McKinley to assume the duties of the head of the State<br />
Department. This is a remarkable career has few parallels in our history, and it is<br />
peculiarly pleasant to note that absolute honesty, sincerity and patriotism, joined<br />
to great natural ability and energy brought about Mr. Sherman's eminent success.<br />
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PORTLAND-OLD AND NEW<br />
No. 10.-"Squire Morgan<br />
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Old Squire Morgan is remembered by the old residents of Portland, a a small<br />
man who wore a very long cloak, felt hat with the brim turned down, and goggles<br />
when on the street. In the house he wore a shade over his eyes. He had good<br />
features, but few people knew his face, as they had only seen him walking slowly<br />
along the street, speaking to nobody. He was an intelligent, but an eccentric man.<br />
Jonathan Morgan was born in Brimfield, Mass., in 1788 and graduated from <br />
the Union College in 1803. He studies law and removed to Portland in 1820,<br />
where he published several books. He was an inventor but never invented any-<br />
thing of benefit to himself. He invented a cylinder stove and coffee mill and other<br />
appliances<br />
When I was a boy, I used to see him at the Elm House sitting by the stove warming<br />
himself. At about eleven o'clock he would start for his lonely room.. He lived by<br />
himself, and in his last years he had a room on Cross Street where he died alone, in<br />
November, 1971, at the great age of 93 years and 8 months.<br />
Colesworthy wrote:<br />
There's old Squire Morgan!" Arthur cries,<br />
As bending 'neath the weight of years<br />
The pilgrim plods along, His eyes<br />
Are weak and dim, and dull his ears.<br />
The cloak for half a century<br />
Had done him service with the strap<br />
He buttons round. It seem to me<br />
He always wore the same gray cap.<br />
He's so peculiar, odd and queer,<br />
He find but few associates.<br />
His little chamber in the rear<br />
Of Huckler's Row, a neighbor states,<br />
Is filled with model pumps and mills<br />
His ingenuity has made;<br />
And half his drawers are lined with pills-<br />
He never calls the doctor's aid.<br />
With all his love of oddity,<br />
The patriarch has a generous heart,<br />
And on the street is always free<br />
His treasured knowledge to impart.<br />
As he the power of want has known,<br />
His sympathy is with the poor;<br />
Good men he loves, but hates a drone,<br />
And shuts the sniveler from his door."<br />
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DEATHS<br />
(continued)<br />
In Bangor, April 15th, Jennie T. Whittier, aged 59 years.<br />
In Bangor, April 16th, James Bell, aged 55 years.<br />
In Biddeford, April 17th, Sarah E. Hackett, aged 69 years.<br />
In Albion, April 16th, Mrs. Jemima W. Abbott, aged 76 years.<br />
In Bucksport, April 15th, James S. Hardy, aged 92 years.<br />
In Sumner, April 18th, Mrs. Mary Freeman, aged 91 years. <br />
In Friendship, April 16th, Mrs. Mary W. Morton, aged 62 years.<br />
In Benton, Mrs. Blake Dow.<br />
In Auburn, April 11th, P. Augusta, widow of John V. Noyes, aged 73 years.<br />
In Brunswick, April 14th, George M. Rich, aged 40.<br />
At Cliff Island, April 29th, Lilly G., daughter of Frank W. and Lizzie <br />
Griffin, aged 11 years 3 months 1 day.<br />
In Belfast, April 27th, Samuel J. Bruce, aged 62 years.<br />
In Lamoine, April 22nd, James H. Whittaker, aged 63 years.<br />
In Clifton, April 28th, Hattie M. Sumner, aged 16 years.<br />
In Rockland, April 22, Alden N. Brown, aged 71 years 2 months.<br />
In Rockland, April 25th, Deacon Charles A. Young.<br />
In Bangor, April 27th, Marion G., widow of Benjamin F. Hawes, Jr.,<br />
aged 65 years.<br />
In Bangor, April 16th, Maria Louise, widow of Otis Gilmore.<br />
In South Orrington, April 25th, Allen A. Hoxie, aged 83 years.<br />
In Glenwood, April 28th, Charles Jenkins, aged 48 years.<br />
In Georgetown, March 27th, Mrs. Fannie D. Ratleff, aged 54 years.<br />
In Phipsburg, April 22nd, Henry Peters, aged 15 years.<br />
In Bath, April 29th, Mrs. Rhoda W. Hyde, aged 83 years.<br />
In Belfast, April 23rd, Hester M. Macomber, aged 62 years.<br />
In Berlin, April 18th, Mrs. Phebe Haley, aged 72 years, formerly of Alfred, Me.<br />
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DEATHS<br />
(continued)<br />
In Bowdoinham, April 16th, Susan G., widow of Isaac B. Hall.<br />
In Oldtown, April 27th, Ephraim Sawyer, on his 76th birthday.<br />
In Brownfield, April 8th, Mrs. Nancy Jane Perry, aged 50 years.<br />
In Paris, Me., April 10th, Cullen L. Carter, aged 63 years.<br />
In East Fairfield, Mrs. Flora Pendexter Varney, aged 25 years.<br />
At Rogue Bluffs, April 17th, Mrs. Sarah A. Watts, aged 58 years.<br />
In Paris, Me., April 13th, E. Grant Harlow, aged 26 years.<br />
In Union, April 13th, Hattie A., wife of William E. Cummings, aged 25 years.<br />
In Lewiston, April 23rd, Edward A. Emmons, aged 70 years.<br />
In Lewiston, Warren T. Reed, aged 66 years.<br />
In Lewiston, April 25, Lois W. Mayo, aged 60 years.<br />
In Bangor, April 26th, Silas L. Plant, aged 21 years.<br />
In Bath, April 23rd, Mary E., wife of Phillip Marr, aged 50 years.<br />
In East Summer, April 17th, Mrs. Adeline Robinson, aged 84 years.<br />
In Jonesport, April 19th, Daniel W. Pendleton, aged 23 years.<br />
In Pembroke, April 16th, James Sawyer, aged 90 years.<br />
In Calais, April 13th, Edward T. Sherman, aged 42 years.<br />
In Charlotte, April 10th, Ambrose H. Lincoln, aged 77 years.<br />
In Bath, April 23rd, Emma Merle, daughter of Charles and Georgia, aged 6 years<br />
7 months.<br />
In Bath, April 24th, Mrs. Mary Judge.<br />
In Bath, April 25th, Frances A. Gove.<br />
In Bath, April 16th, James S. Hardy, aged 62 years.<br />
In Winthrop, April 16th, Mrs. Loviza (Louisa?) Fitz.<br />
In Sumner, April 18th, Mrs. Mary Freeman, aged 91 years.<br />
In Newtonville, Mass., April 28th, Edward W. Hodgson.<br />
In Parkman, April 22nd, Dr. Josiah Richards, aged 83 years.<br />
In East Livermore, April 23rd, Mrs. Mary D. Lees, aged 76 year 6 months.<br />
In Naples, Me., April 23rd, Mrs. F. F. Knight, aged 75 years 8 months.<br />
In Augusta, April 26th, Hiram McCausland, aged 34 years.<br />
In Saco, April 21st, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Smith, aged 76 years.<br />
In Biddeford, April 21st, Charles A. Wardwell, aged 72 years.<br />
In Saco, April 21st, Mrs. Elrickea Berry, aged 76 years.<br />
In Auburn, April 20th, Ella L., wife of Greenfield T. Davis, aged 46 years.<br />
In April 21st, Lucy J., widow of Honorable Edward T. Little, aged 76 years,<br />
10 months.<br />
In Durham. April 20th, Mrs. Mercy Vining, aged 85, 7 years 4 months.<br />
In Monmouth, April 20th, Mrs. Andrew Pinking.<br />
In Bangor, April 10th, Mrs. Francis E. Sanborn, aged 52 years 6 months.<br />
In Waverly, April 18th, Charles W. Seavey, formerly of Bangor, aged <br />
36 years. <br />
In Bar Harbor, April 13th, Mrs. Mary M. Bunker, aged about 56 years. <br />
In Salisbury Cove, April 15th, Fayette Campbell, aged 26 years 3 months.<br />
In Bangor, April 20th, Mrs. Emma J. Giles, aged 72 years.<br />
In Waterville, April 24th, Hiram P. Cousins, aged 83 years. <br />
In Levant, April 26th, Mrs. Hannah C. Berry, aged 71.<br />
In Bangor, April 26th, Mrs. Maria L. Gilmore, aged 65 years.<br />
In Cambridge, Mass. April 20th, Charles E. Elliot, aged 78 years-a native of <br />
Presumpscot Falls.<br />
In Naples, Me., April 23rd,. F. F. Knight, aged 75 years 8 month. (As above)<br />
In Friendship, April 20th, James Geyer, aged 72 years.<br />
In Fairfield, April 18th, Margaret K. Smith, aged 27 years.<br />
In Dover, April 20th, Martin L. Robinson, aged 87 years.<br />
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