The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-08-12
THE UNION S&G J0URNAL,


.sn Klior. Dsi,.
A young son Of Charles Jones Of Eliot, was
asoidsutly shot BY . pistol In the left hsnd, on
Monday, vhfls csrelessly handling the weapon.
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The Msthodist Campmeeting at Kennebunk-
port occurs the 26,h.. and win hold one week
The grounds have been enclosed by . suhstan-
tai fsass a.c ssst high. The committee hav-
ing the mssier In charge are leveling the
grounds and putting them in thorough state
ofprepsration. : 49,, ~. ,-il... -
DR.. Warren recently amputated the foot Of
Miss Murphy, on account Of extensive disease
at the ANGLE joint. ~ --7r--. is' .srs
al ALFRED.
A curious accident happened q week ago In
this village. the facts Of which are as follows:
Mr.. George Roberts living at Alfred Gore, hav-
Ing dislocated his shoulder. another gentleman
whose name We forget, took him in his wagon,
to carry him to the village, where his shoulder
might be put In place. Just as they came to
Dane place, on the road leading from the Gore
to the village, the horse was frightened, and
both gentlemen were thrown from the wagonI
The gentleman with Mr.. Roberts had his COLLAR
bone broken, his ribs fractured, and also sus-
tanned severe internal injuries, while curiously
enough. the injured shoulder Of Mr.. Roberts
was reset. IS -, ~ ~
A baseball nine. Of which Mr.. Charles Bur-
bank is captain, has been organized and is in
practice at Little6ells' Mills in Alfred. II
While Daniel Littleacld Of Lyman. was at
work in wbitcher's Mil in Alfred, on Mondiy
last. his'lsft hand WAS severely injured by
circular saw. The middle fingers was .amputa-
ted by DR.. j. Y. Day Of Alfrei, and under
whose skillful treatment Il Is hoped the hand
may be saved. This Is the third or fourth nc
cident Of similar character that has occurred
at this mill during the past year.-Demoerat.
Concrete walks are being laid in the Court
House grounds, greatly improving their appear
ance.
NORTH BERWICK.
Resolutions adopted by q Convention Ct
Experimenting School Committees and Citizens
of York County, holden under call Of Hon.
Warren johnson, State Super intendent Of CON-
mon Schools, at North Berwick, August 9th,
1870. and also by the Teachers Institute for
York County. holden at said North Berwick,
the first week in August under the manage
men, Of Superintendent johnson AMI County
Supervisor, NJ. X. Mabry.
Resolved, That nom attendance upon the Insti.
tuts,-consciOus Of the interest awakened In US rs
Teachers and Citizens aud OF the interest manifest
I'm Community, growing out of the Institute, the
faithful, able and Iealous labors OF the supervisor
and Superintendent, We ~ Teachers How and Teach
ers in the past cltIens as taxpayers and friends
OF the Common School, do heartily indorse The In.
stituts, the County Supervision and the present
management ofour School interests In State. County
R,sOtUsT, That we at present are satisfied with the
change Of law giving Committees the power 10 en-
ploy Teachers, and advise that said statute remain
fa further trial. .r. ...r.ai .#..I
Rs.sIp.d That we are In avor of the repeal Of the
law allowing towns 10 elect Town supervisors yearly
instead Of q Experimenting School Committee.
Rssoiped, That We tender our thanks 70 Professors
woodmAn and Phipps for their interesting and In
structiye lectures. ..fL--.TE .H.
Rss1iusd, That wc gratefully acknowledge and
tender TO the people Of North Berwick and vicinity,
our thanks f0r their literal entertainment OF the
members Of the Institute, and for the use Of their
churches; also to the Choir and band for their hne
music and TO the p. s. z. Raroad for frye return
tickets.
GrC, D; STAPLES, casi,aan of Convention.
Mt Hs,aS ! M.rs5;' Chairman Institute
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