The Portland daily press., 1869-12-16
state News.
ANDRosCoGGIN couNTy

ANDhoSCOGGIN COUNTY.
The Lewiston Journal says, in the late fire
Chaplin were consumed, among which vera
about $500 worth OF certificates of stock in the
Maine Central Railroad. These Certificates
had not been transferred on the Co.'s books,
and It may be difficult to identify the property.
MIR. Chaplin the day before his death. gave a
draft in favor of the Treasurer of the Insurance
Co OF which he was agent, for over $500. paya-
Bile to his own order. He neglected to endorse
1t, and consequently the draft was returned for
his endorsement which his death renders i'm
possible. The holders of the draft will conse-
quently have to prove their claim at probate
Court. and then the endorsement of the Ad-
minstrator will secure the payment of the
draft. " '''e
A few nights since as Mr.. S. L. Files, resid :
ing on Elm street, Auburn, was preparing to
retire to bed, be found on his pillow, grim
visitor, well battered minnie ball. The ball
had entered through the double windows shat
terlng several panes of glass and demolshing
part of the SASH
ARoosTooK COUNTY
Messrs. s: W. Collins (Senator elect) and
DAME! Stickney, Isaac Wilder, and William
Irish, Representatives elect) ali of Aroostook
county, are out in a circular calling upon the
people OF all parts of the county to send them
statements OF products, manufactures stock
etc, SO that they may be able to judge the
wants of the towns, and where new HIGHWAYS
and railroads should be built, as we'll as to in
form emigrants where they can find desirable
settlements.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
james W. Davis of Maine, has been appoint
ed as assistant to N. w. Bingham, special
agent OF the Treasury Department.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
The Kennebec Journal says: Mr. William Fl.
Emery of KendalPs Mills, has lust been an
pointed Postmaster at that place. Mr.. Emery
served IN It the 9Th Maine Regiment, holding the
position OF First Lieutenant in Co. Co.. He
was severely wounded in the battle of the Will
derness, and will suffer through life from the
effects of his wound. He was a gallant. de-
serving and popular officer, and his appoint
ment was made at the request of a large num-
Der OF the citizens of Kendalps Mills and vi
cinity.
There having been much complaint that GER
tain parties have settled in Chelsea near the
So1aisy M11tary Asylum for the purpose of selling the
men prosecuted and fined.
PENoBsooT COUNTY.
The Bangor Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals have begun operations and
prosecuted man the other day who abused
his horse.
Before U. S. Commissioner in Boston.
Wednesday, William E. Bogart of Hampden,
master OF the American ship Coringa, for beat
ing and wounding seaman named John
Shepard, on the 18th of November last, while
ON a voyage from Calcutta to Boston. was held
in the sum of $500 to await the action of the
Grand Jury of the District Court now in ses-
sion.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
Richmond boasts of second Tom Thumb
A son of Mr.. Joseph Totman is eight years of
age, stands q inches high in his shoes, and
weighs but twenty-four pounds He is a we'll
made little fellow and is unusually bright and
smart He is very careful not to be out OF
6OOrS altar 6ark faor fha cb xr;n
pocket him.
Messrs. Purinton, Thompson & Co., of Tops
ham, will build bark of nearly 600 tons this
season.
:. Ship Jane J. Southland, Bishop, of Richmond,
discharged cargo of 1900 tons at Liverpool,
took in 100 tons of ballast, and 903 tons of salt
and cleared, ready for sea, in ten working
days.
The Supreme Judicial Court will commence
its session on Tuesday next at Bath Cases of
a civil nature are the only ones to be tried.
WIN. @. PmE-Ladies' Custom Boot maker
35 Free Street.
PURE SUGAR TOYS manufactured by L. j.
Perkins, at wholesale and retail. Dec 16-3t
Ladies' Snow Boots made at W. @. Pixies,
80, Free street.
fRoF. CRUTTENDEN will address the citizens
ot Yarmouth this evening on educational top
les.
opectacles accurately fitted for Presbyopia,
Hypermetropia, Astigmatism and Myopia, by
G. H. FARLEY,
Gec132w No. 4. Exchange Street
WHY spend SO much in trying worthless
medicines, when for 35 cts. remedy is at
hand that will cure any cold, cough, sore throat
and lungs, or hoarseness? Warren's Balsam
will do it.
During the Holidays will sell Spectacles
and Eye Glasses, accompanied by an order
for changing the glasses to suit those to whom
they are given, without extra charge. l have
the largest retail stock in New England, to
select from, in gold, silver, steel, shell and
rubber. G. I'll. FARLEY,
decl52w No 4. Exchange street.