The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-10-28

O'Clock, q. M, which shook and rocked tables
and furniture generally.
A panther has lately been seen BY several Of
the citizens Of this place. In the woois near the
depot, and on the Ssoo ruad. and Be- has follow
ID some a. near q 8 to IL ftet, for IN eighth OF
quarter OF mile. Most likely Il 10 one which
has escaped from . caravan, which has been
secu in several other places! - :,
SOUTH BERWICK.
DEAR UMoN AND JOURNAL Your readers
viii recollect the great Gre in this place. OF July
lat, which swept away % great part OF the
business portion Of the town. Messrs- Hanson
Mclniirc and Davis are building block OF
stores on the site Of the hre. and the prospect
Is that the place. Phoenix like, win arise from
It's ashes with renewed beauty. Mcssrs. Mclo-
tire and Davis are building stores Is feet front
and 60 feet deep; Mr.. H,nson's. same front,
not quite 20 deep. The fronts are laid with
pressed brick above the LIST story. They were
Fortunate enough to secure the services Of the
well-known contractor and builder Of brick
buildings, z. @. Downs. Of this place, who Is
driving forward the work with energy and dis
patch. He has but just completed heavy Job
at Kent's Hill, where, in connection with his
partner. he has erected one Of the finest brick
buildings In the State, for educational purposes.
II is for the Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Pe-
male College He has also just completed .
High School building at Kennebunk. The
building at Keut's Hill was ater new plans OBJ
tanned while the architect was In Europe last
year. Some Of these ideas Mr.. Downs has In
troduced In the construction Of these buildings.
Mr.. Whitehead Is also building store Of
about the same size with pressed brick and iron
front, which when completed will present very
6ne appearance. Probably others win build In
the spring.
The Frcemasons have completed an arrange
ment by which they will own the third story Of
the block built by Messs. Hanson, Davis &
Mclntire. They take the building at the top OF
the second story. and propose to build splen-
did Masonic Hall, covering Il with French
roof There will be large and small hall
with nil the necessary ante rooms. II will prob
ably not be surpassed for convenience by any
thing In the State.
The Grand Army Of the Republic commence
a course of Lectures at Salmon Falls. tomorrow
evening, with lecture by the Rev. W. d. Bart
lett Of this place. Our schools are In very
prosperous condition. 81.
Friday evening occurs the Crystal Wedding
GO years) Of Mr.. aud Mrs. John II. Burleigh.
Capt. Burleigh is agent Ct the cotton mills at
this place and one Of our most distinguished
men. and he with his accomplished lady have
hosts Of friends, who. II, by reason Of the al
lotted age Of man. they cannot hope for the
worthy couple many returns Of the anniversary.
extend to them many sincere wishes for happi-
ness AMI days to be meted cut to them. Or
G curse the JOURNAL will be there.
"Honor to whom honor is due" The post
Office at this place is kept by an estimable
young lady Of grace and accomplishments, who
performs her duties with fidelity and to the
satisfaction Of all. A.
So. Berwick, Oct. 26. 1870. do