The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-11-17

A patent has been granted to Benz. i. Day and
Chas. II. Nelson Of this city. in which Jonathan
Parker has . part interest, for an Improvement
in picker for looms. The present method Of pro-
tecting the picker against the blow from the nose
Of the shuttle is by means ofcushions Of lcather,
rubber or hide, the different layers being secured
to each other and to the picker staff by bolts or
bands. by this method these cushions are liable
to be split or torn apart. and the stopping OF the
loom to replace II with new picker, occasions
both loss of time and money. Tho Improve
ment consists in using q metallic box to receive
the leather or other substance composing the
cushion Of the picker. lAi1,. Iu lti vi nayr'.
Our Indian summer has come late this season. -
the past week having been made up Of delightful
days ?" - D. ''. '''
The last OF the old plank sidewalks, that on
Washington street, has disappeared under the
enterprise Of Commissioner Moore. Curb.st0ne
have been placed the entire length, and the walk
graveed. Although we think that almost needless
money has been expended In several localities on
Streets tor instance, the waste Pool street,
and the undue aiocriiy Of the city in volunteer
ing to improve that purchase on Adams street,
leaving nothing TO be accomplished by the own
er Of the property, yet we find much more In the
administration Of Mr.. Moore to commend than
condemn. .,.H g.., -. rr.4.lrf.Il u
! GREAT FIRE IN BUxroS.--0n Tuesday morn
ing about Ave o'clock fire broke out in the wool.
en- mill ofthe Buxton Manufacturing Co. ut Mo.
Iteration village aud oefore IL had spent itself (t
can hardly be said to have been subdued) the en-.
tire business portion of the village. with the ex-
ception Of the new block recently erected by Mr..
Lord, and one ORC small mill for box-headings
and the like, was destroyed. A more thriving
village than Moderation was not TO be found In
the county. but In o few hours the flames altered
its appearance. The following Is q report OF the
losses: The Mill where the fire originated, with
buildings owned by the Company. and hereinafter
mentioned, employing lao hands. Loss 81. 900
well insured in Boston. From thence the flames
communicated TO the saw mill in the rear, and
the house and barn, on the opposite side Of the
street. all owned by A. X r. Lord, and not in.
sured. The mill ran n gang and one single saw.
two box and two heading machines stored 10 the
mill were 5000 boxes, 1900 pairs headings and
20 900 feet of boards. Also a small tenement
Company, and occupied by Mr.. Taylor. Next, o
store house owned by Mr. Lord In which were
stored 100 bush. salt, $1,000 worth wooden warps,
besides some wooden machinery. Thence, the
Knitting Mill, building about 40 n squarc,o
ed.by the Company, and loss included above, for
Knitting shirts and drawers. Thence, the store
belonging to lioratio Bryant fllei with wooden
goods (garments) IN process OF manufacture.
Loss on store $500 insured in the Gorham Me.
Mu loss on goods 81, 900 insured $1,000 in the
Portland Dirgo Stock. The covered bridge was
next burned and across the street. the grist-mill
ownei by Oliver Dow and Thomas Bradbury,
and the sash and blind factory OF MIR. Bradbury
and Isaac Edgecomb, Loss on each 81 500; uninsur-
ell Thence, the store Of the Messrs. Hutchinson,
in which were the Post Office and millinery shop
of Miss L. w. Butler. Loss Of the M.ssrs. II. on
goods 81. 900 insured 1900 In the Piscataquar
(South Berwick) and 81 900 In the Dirigo,
tPortland). Store insured In the Gorham Farmers
and Mechanics for $500. The goods of Miss But
Ter were all saved, though in a damaged condi-
ton Thence, the mill Of Wilson and Co., used
for driving, sorting and cleansing wool. Loss
not large" 50 the junior Of the firm informed us.
Here the flames stayed. Mr.. Lord Is the largest
individual sufferer by the FIRE whose whole loss Is
rising $40 900 on which are but 81 900 insurance.
in the Goriam Nc. Mutu1l.
For the details Of the above we arc indebted to
John Eames, Esq, Insurance Agent, Senator
Weld, Messrs Bryant, Dow and Others whose
names we have forgotten. The occasion OF the
fire was the breaking OF n Kerosene lamp. There
were two small force pumps, but the small length
of hose, and the early destruction ut the build.
ing In which they were stationed, rendered their
aid Of no account, II will take more than one
even such destructive fire rs this to wilt tho en-
serprise Of the business men OF Moderation. We
found them In good spirits and determined to re-
build at an carly moment.
Burnham has q large quantity OF the best
and prettiest Diaries OF 1866 that We have ever
seen (; Il Is choice selection. Be sure and exam
inc his stock before buying elsewhere.-Our I'D.
yertising patrons will please be patient and grant
us indulgence. We are 80 crowded that wo are
Obliged TO alternate many, and deay new nd
yertisements. All omissions will be made good.
The "Resica" Is to be launched at the Kittery
Navy Yard tomorrow.-R. III. Matthew's work
man ON the Yard, was recently robbed Of $1,000 by
a fellow boarier. c. Z. Foster.-Robbcr arrested
and $500 recovered. N ''
The notice OF the sewing circle at Rev. Mr..
Nichols last Wednesday eve. Is received but too
late for insertion keep till next week. The a.
mount presented TO the pastor was near $500.