The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-29

The ladies of Sedgwick have more than $500
for their proposed hall, and it is expected that
it will be built the coming year, says the Anaer-
lean.
The Directors of the European & North
American Railroad have been at Bucksport re-
Gently with their engineer, examining the sur
vey in regard to accommodating the wharves
and the probable business to be done on the
projected railroad.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The Kennebec Journal says at a recent con-
ventiOn of the several agricultural societies in
Kennebec county, held in Augusta, Horace Col
burn, Esq, of Windsor was elected member
of the Board of Agriculture for term of three
years from January, 1872.
Bro. Morrill,, of the Gardiner Home Journal,
celebrated his tin wedding on Christmas eve
ming. He says. The "Greeks bringing gifts
did not come, and though the 'tin" was mis-
sing we had very enjoyable time.
The Home Journal says if this weather con-
tinues two months, it will increase the wealth
of Gardiner half million dollars.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
The large steam lumber-mill at Midway,
owned and run by Henry Poor & Sons, was en-
tirely destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon, to-
gether with all its contents, including saws,
single, lath and clapboard machines, planers,
etc. The mill cost over 10000, and we under
stand was insured for about $1,000.
WALDO COUNTY.
The Belfast Journal says the Rockland men
who attended the railroad meeting in Belfast
came by rail-traveling 120 miles in that way,
rather than 30 by common road.
The Journal says Capt. John Ferguson, of
schooner Earl, on the passage from Belfast to
Boston, during the late cold snap, was knocked
overheard by the main boom, while off Boon
Island, at two o'clock in the morning. Only one
man was on deck at the time. Before the 9TH
ers could get there, the Captain had drfted a
quarter of a mile away. The boat was cut from
the davits and manned by Mr.. Slower, the mate,
and Henry Gilmore, started for the Captain
They were fortunate enough to take the right
direction, and soon had him on board He had
extra clothing on and his escape was truly
wonderful, and to be attributed to the smart
work of his men and his owe good pluck.
YORK COUNTY.
The paint store of Bradeen Brothers in Bid
deford, with part of its contents, was destroyed
adjoining was also badly damaged. The Bra
deems had 5000 insurance on their stock. The
building, which was owned by Mrs. Foss, was
insured for $500.
Michael Sullivan of Bangor, John Kelly of
Rhode Island, and James Thornton of Worces-
ter, Mass, were brought up before the Bidde-
ford Police Court, on Tuesday, each charged
with stealing gold ring from the store of E.
f, Pillsbnry, ON the evening of Saturday, last.
Sullivan and Kelley We're convicted and fined
$lO and cost, IN default OF which they were
sent to Alfred Jail. Thornton was acquitted
The citizens of Alfred have arranged for a
course of popular lectures Stillman B. Allen,
Esq, of Boston, will deliver the first of the Sc
ries on Wednesday evening next.
IN GENERAL.
| The following post Office changes in Maine
| were announced Wednesday, viz: At Sawyer
| vile, Daniel H. Morgan is appointed post
master, vice d. B. Williams resigned; at Mil
| ford, Albert Gerrish appointed postmaster, vice
Alonzo B. Morrill, resigned, ard at Rowland,
| A. II. Weymouth appointed postmaster, vice
F. ingalls,, resigned.
+ On and after Monday next the Pullman par
Boston and Bangor via Augusta, will be trans
| ferred to the other line and run vii Lewiston
and Danville. The sleeping cars will continue
to run on the lower route from Portland to Wa
| terville