The Portland daily press., 1871-11-30
STATE NEWS.
ANDRoscoGG1N COUNTY.

ANDROSC0GGIN COUNTY.
We learn from the Lewiston Journal that
| the house of Mr.. Samuel Lowell in Lewiston,
was damaged by fire Tuesday morning to the
amount of 500. Insured The fire took from
| the heating of the funnel, the lathing coming
close to the chimney opening.
/ The Lewiston Journal says the opening of
travel late Monday ?. NJ on the new bridge
mas mas created feeling of general congratulation
and satisfaction. 1t cost upwards Of $4,000
| [From our Correspondents
Lyceum Hall, Lewiston, will be furnished
the coming spring.
| j. p. Norton, Lewiston building contractor,
has taken 100000 worth of contracts the past
season.
ARoosTOOK COUNTY
| The Pioneer says the first snow of the season
worth mentioning fell in Houlton last Wednes-
! day. There was scarcely enough for sleighing
until Saturday, when the addition of q few
inches lnade easy slipping.
The Pioneer says one day last week. Swede
| working at Merriam's saw-mill had two fingers
OF his left hand sawed so badly that amputation
became necessary.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
[From our Correspondent
1t IS expected that the Freshman class at
Bowdoin College the coming term will number
ninety; greater number than ever before The
medical class at the same time promises to he
greatly increased
A large school house is in process of con-
structon on the corner of Centre and Federal
Streets Brunswick. Itis for the primary depart-
ment, and contains four rooms each of which
Will accommodate Sc scholars The cost will be
about $4,000. The work is under charge of W.
II. Field, Esq.
The gymnasium class of Bowdoin Colleoe
under charge of Prof Sargent, gave an exhibi-
ton at Lemont Hall on Monday EVENING
which is said to have been one of the finest evey
given east of Portland.
President Chamberlain and Prof. Brackett of
,'.o9 oollege are having their dwellings i'm
proved IN comfort and appearance.
W. r. Field keeps his railroad eatino so1oo,,
at brunswick open at night now for the accom-
mooation OF passengers by the Pullman exnress
Trains. Inc rooms are open nineteen ont of
twenty-four hours. Our Provincial neighbors
VINO are real Yankees in their love for baked
beans, have had that dish added to the hill of
fare. The extensive patronage received at this
eating house will compel Mr.. Field to further
enlarge his accommodations.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Mr. Moore of Lewiston who has been making
the survey of the railroad from Phillips to
bennington, 1h has just completed the profile of
the line. The road starts from Phillips and
follows near the river, and in the neighborhood
OF the Travelled road, crossing Mt Blue stream
and Sandy river near Mr. Towle's in Avon.
Thence it skirts the river to Strong village pass
IS rIS on ohe my hlaids past. Worthleys and
Hunters and then down the valley to Farm
ington Village The Journal saws the route is
remarkably feasible one, presenting no heavy
cutting and but little ledge.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
From our Correspondent)
The two Pullman cars injured at the wash
out in Hallowell are nearly repaired at the M.
e. X. r. workshop at Augusta. The cost of re-
pairs will not exceed $780, The name of the
Geneva is to be changed to Brunswick
OXFORD COUNTY.
From our Correspondent1
The Buckfield Powder Co. is turning out ONLY
twenty kegs of powder day now The press
OF lo0-horse power broke down on Monday. and
1t Will require number of days to repair it.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY
[From our Correspondent
The Maine Central Railroad Co. have erected
large car house at Bangor for the Pullman
cars.
Messrs. w. H. Pennell & Co., of Portland
nave just put new steam heating apparatus into
the Bangor House.
The Wing says DR.. McRuer of Bangor, has
been compelled to entirely abandon the prac-
tice of his profession in consequence of failing
eyesight.
Harriman's livery stable in Bangor was bad
ly damaged by fire Tuesday night, and valua-
bic yearng colt was smothered to death Loss.
says the Whig, $500 or $500, which is partially
insured.
Two females from Bangor went to Oldtown
Saturday evening" got drunk and then ASSAULT
ed quiet ladies on the street. They were ar
rested and fined $40 and costs. They appealed,
but at last accounts, says the Whig, We're una
bic to find bail.
SOMERSET COUNTY |
Our correspondent writes that arrangements |
are being made to cut over 100 900, 600 feet of |
hn IL H.
ter. wiz
A movement is being made to remove the |
snire-toWn from Norridgewock to Skowhegan. |
The matter Is to be brought before the next |
Legislature 'N'
IN GENERAL.
[From our Correspondent
An additional Pullman car is to be added 70
the Boston, Portland ~ Bangor night EXPRESS
trains the present week.
L. " Philbrook, for long time connected
with the Grand Trunk Railway, has taken a
position as conductor upon the Maine Central
Railroad. Mr.. Philbrook is well known to the
travelling public as gentleman well worthy of
the position.