The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-12-02
THE UNION &c JOURNAls
LOCAL. NE us.


: LOCAL. xEWs. 81
A good joke Is related u the expWse Of one
OF our city guariisns. A few nights sinos ppne
vag hung up pair OF condemned chickens at
the door Of meat-market in Main street, after
the store was closed for the day, and Dogberry,
while pacing bis beat, espied the chickens, and
feAring they might cause an infringement Of the
Eighth commandment, took them down from the
door-post and carried them to the station house.
Eesult-a pair Of chickens forsale cheap ct The
police station, and . relentless enemy to al fowl
deeds made.
Last Wednesday evening, meeting Of The
members Of the First Universalist Society Was
held In the vestry of their church ID City
Square. The object Of the meeting was 70 CON
cert ways and means to pay of debts contracted
in building and furnishing their church edi6Oe.
The following officers were ehosen c. H. Mill.
ken, Chairman; O. Z Corliss, Secretary; and
James A.. GrnhsD. Treasurer. During the eve
ming the amount Of seventeen hundred dollars
was raised by contributions In sums from 81
to $50, by various ladies and gentlemen. Last
Sunday evening at another meeting anaddtiou-
al sum 81 one thousand dollars was raised, 80
that the Society feels assured that Jan. lst 1871
will find II free Of debt. We learn that . gen
tleman al.o announced that be had insured bis
life FOR $1,000 In favor Of the Society. "i'
A. csntlemsn Of this city who had occasion 10
visit one Of the northern towns OF this country
recently, stopped for dinner at farm house.
During the meal the northern host asked our
traveller II "they had pretty. smart men in
Biddeford," Our traveller replied eyes. and
that he was pretty fair sample Of them"
swell now" says the farmer "have you ever
been Editor Of the Maine Democrat 7" Our
friend was compelled to say that he was not =
mong the number Of those illustrious men who
at divers times within the last two years had
filed the editorial chair Of that paper. All
smart men from Biddeford who have not filled
this place will hereafter keep clear Of Acton.
The Canadian Institute has established free
(Freuch) evening school Tuesday and Thursday
Of each week, at their rooms Main 1t, near cor
ner Of Elm, and the est, John the Baptist Be
nevolent Society have started an evening school
Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at their
room. in Dollif's block, on Elm st, corner Of
Laoonia.
Our readers may look out for a spaniard
giving the name Of George Davis who has step,
ped out twice from this city leaving unpaid
board bills. l.a
The Com mittec on streets, by direction Of the
city council, employed Chas. E. Greene. OfPort-
land, civil engineer. to make survey OF the
new road from the depot to the Hollis road, July
last. lie made working plan and assisted in
making specifications for the building. Capt.
Ira Andrews contracted to build It and has just
completed It. Ths same committee called Mr..
Greene to examine the completed work. and he
certifes under date Of
i. "BIpDEroRD, Me-, Nov. 20. 1870.
I have this day inspected the continuation Of
Main street, surveyed by me and built by Ira
Andrews, for the city Of Biddeford, and consider
that Mr.. Andrews has built the same in accord
ance with the specifications, In workmanlike
and very satisfactory manner. '.-..
(signed.) - CHAs. L. GREENE, t'
-. ... .T Civil Engineer"
A better road. net mecadamiied, cannot be
found In the country. being graded. ditched and
bridgcd with the precision Of q. railroad bed.
The cost Of 800 rods has been $4,000, and II
would pay our voters to examine this, and then
ponder where $4,000 Of appropriation for our
streets, goes to !! ~
The Methodist Society expect to be able to
occupy their new church on Pool street In about
two weeks. The exterior Of the edifce presents
q very neat appearance.
The Biddeford Amateur Dramatic Association
advertise to give performance Of the drama
"rbe Eddystone En-" and farce at shaw's
Hall, Saturday evening, Dec. 10. ~
These parts Of Elm, Main. Jefferson, South,
and other streets where gas has been recently
introduced, present decidedly improved ap-
pearancc. Let the work 90 on. , .,r.. -
The Old Pioneer Engine House, on Main St,
near Printers Exchange, is being rapidly fitted
up for temporary school purposes. The demand
for more &C hoOl room is pressing. and we hope
at no distant daywe shall behold new school
buildings erected, worthy Of our city. The
schools will be opened Monday, each room hav-
ing 60 seats. Misses Fanny Smith and Ella
Jordan have been engaged as teachers.
The ice-men are making ready for their win
tcr's work.
Mr.. II. W. Randall Is to build new dwelling
similar to the one he has just erected, on the
same lot ON Main street, near the depot.
The new street to the Hollis road will throw
open many nice house lots for improvement,
and land is advancing in consequence.
II Is said the Portsmouth, N. H., folk were
much delighted with some readings Mrs. Weav-
er Of this city recently gave there.
There are few reserved seats TO the Lyccum
course Of lectures yet unsold, and II Is to be
hoped they may be sold at once. 30 that the
course Of lectures, which last year was called
one Of the most successful in New England,
may not lose its place. r. .s. n...'
Our readers will notice tho new advertisement in
this weeks Journal, Of Messrs. ". Page and Co.,
ut Ol Main street, shaw's Block. Those In want Of
stoves ON tbs most approved plan, or any goods In
their line, will do well 10 call ON them. Having
recently sold out their Stock In Lowell, Mass, and
having commenced business In this City We bespeak
for them large patronage nom our ctisens through
out the country. They arc practical w Ikmen, and
ali work entrusted 70 them will DO attended To with
neatness and dispatch. Call and examine for your.
selves. |. re .. ...'.
u PsLicE CouRr-BEroRE JupaE JELLEsoS--Nov.2i.
At the judieiai baking up this morning but one
victim came out Of the hopper, and this one was OF
the sex usually denOminatcd the hirer, although
The Individual who answered 10 the name Of Ann
WEIGH would hardly give the name 20 the sex. In
stead Of the fragrant breath Of CytheIean Venus,
The only perceptible bfeathings were those OF gin
and onions and the other surroundings OF Ann were
In agreement with the Aforesaid odor She plead
not guilty 10 charge OF gross intoxlcaon, but the
ofcer who brought the '1adye fAire" 20 the station
proved oonclusVely thst she WAS suffering much
under the influence OF cheap gin. Ann essayed ~
make an eloquent defence, but the judge cut her
short, whereat abe was much enrnxed, giving truth
% the saying, "usll hes no Jury like . woman
scprned % As there was no probability or sufficient
An,