The Portland daily press., 1870-12-09
state News.
ANDRosCOGGIN COUNTY.

A. d. Lockwood, ESQ.,, who for more than
twelve years has occupied responsible posi-
lions in connection with the colt IN manufac-
turing interests at Lewiston, has made arrange
ments to terminate these relations the middle
of next February.
Some kind of an animal is prowlng about
Leeds. occasionally killing sheep in the night
time.
The Auburn crty government Tuesday even
ing appointed a committee on tl,ehridge ques-
tiOu, to act in connection with a similar COM
mittee to be appointed by Lewiston city gov
eminent, examine the whole question, obtain
if deemed advisable, estimate plans, &C., for a
new bridge.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Some boys in Brunswick set fire to the wood
in the cellar of new brick school house in
that town last Tuesday. The citizens observ-
done much damage to the building Wednes-
day the boys were arrested and had an exam
ination before Judge Humphrey, who reserv-
ed his decision until next Monday.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
The trains on the Androscoggin railroad
commenced running regularly to and from
Pennington Monday morning.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
The inhabitants of South Surry are making
an effort to havea post Office established at that
place. The citizens have run a private mail for
y
Since last July there have been twenty cases
of typhoid feves at Sullivan village, all within
the radius of one-fourth of a mile. Only one
ease has proved fatal
A company is to be formed at Eden, to ex-
tend the telegraph line from Somesville to Bar
Harbor.
The Ellsworth American says more lumber
has been manufactured on Union river during
the last thirty days than for any thirty days
previous.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
At the recent term OF the Supreme Cont at
Augusta fifteen divorces were granted-nine to
wives and six to husbands.
w. G. Kingsbury was Thursday, sentenced
at Augusta to two years in State prison, for
burning the meeting house in South China.
The exceptions taken in his case were over
ruled by the full court.
The Maine Farmer comes to us this week en-
larged in size aud with new type, presenting a
handsome appearance. 1t is edited with abil-
ity, and is a capital paper, not only for the
farmer but also for the family.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
The bridge on the line ,of the K. & L. rail-
road, over Sheepscot river is completed.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
Sleighing is said to be good at Lincoln and
all points above. There is at least ten inches
of snow at Mattawamkeag
At meeting.of delegates from the several
Agricultural and Horticultural Societies of
PenObscot county, on the 9th inst, A. L.
Simpson, Esq, of Bangor, was elected menu
Der of the Maine Board OF Agriculture.
The Wing says gentleman of Bangor lost a
valuable horse few days since. The animal
was poisoned by eating grass which grew
cay.
WALDO COUNTY,
The liberal citizens OF Winterport raised o
subscription of about 5000 with which they
paid off an encuiGbrance upon the house and
lot occupied by Mrs. George K. Carter, a
worthy woman who was left wif ow in No
vember, with three boys dependent upon her
for support
A house and barn on Waldo avenue in Bel
fast, belonging to Elijah Sherman were burnt
early Thursday morning. Insured for $500,
which is supposed to cover the loss.
The Dill ectors of the Moosehead Lake Rail-
road Company have voted to accept the propo-
sitlon OF the Maine Central Railroad Compa-
ny to loan the former corporation two engines
and sufficient rolling stock without charge un-
til the middle Of January, and to advance
money for the narrowing of the gauge. This
is not to affect any matters now
in dispute between the two companies. The
work OF changing the gauge will commence
to-day. .
The Riverside Echo says a very sad accident
occurred in Montville on. the 4th inst, which
,ame near being fatal. A young man named
Fred. Mason, Is years old, was shot and badly
wounded by young man named Hartman.
A neighbOr brought his dog to Hartman to
kill. Mason fired first, killing the dog, and
lsked Hartman if he was going to fire. Har-
imam replied that he was not, as the dog was
lead. Mason then stepped in front of Harri-
nan, who somehow discharged his gun, the
whole charge lodging in the side of Mason just
how hn h hon 1.na -
A patent has been granted Alphonso Patten
If BiddefOrd, assignOr to himself and Robert
W. Rumery of same place, for shoe lacing
hook.
A daughter of Alphonso Pare of Biddeford,
lged years, was burned in a terrible manner,
n Saturday afternoon, by taking fire from the
tove during short absence of its mother
rhe child died the next morning, as we learn
rom the Democrat.
The Democrat says Pierre Bernard, work
man employed at the Tannery of Wallace
Bros. Saoo, on Tuesday was caught in the
oeltlng and carried round the shafting at
rapid speed, causing the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of
'ne arm. He was attended by DR.. Warren,
out died about three hours after the accident
On Monday morning last, about 2 o'clock,
he stable OF Mr.. A. u. Boynton in Cornish,
vas entered and'the horse, wagon, harness and
ODE were stolen. The thieves before taking
he team entered Mr.. BIS house and stole his
'vercoat and wallet
On Thursday Dec. list, as the workmen on
he new school house in district No. 2. Wells,
we're putting on the roof, one Of the beams be-
ng insuficiently supported in the middle,
'roke, letting five men down distance of fif-
cen feet on the sleepers below. VIM. Rankin
eceived severe injuries about the head. Henry
jlay had two teeth dislodged, G. Il. Rankin
everely bruised.