Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-17
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| Charles A. Partridge of Portland, lost his
life by drowning in Portland harbor, while
| returning from Peaks island on Tuesday
night. His boat was run into by the steamer
Lewiston. The steamer could not be seen
on account Of the dense fog that was Prev all
ing. Partridge was carriage smith by trade
and leaves wife.
Kew. Mr.. Snow, Principal of Westbrool
| (Deering) Seminary, has commenced thu
construction of new residence for himself
The location is very fine, overlooking thu
Seminary grounds.
| The Excelsior base ball club of Boston
has accepted the challenge of the Resolutes
of Portland, and match game will be PLAYED
in Boston, next Wednesday.
Portland taxes are being assessed at the
rate of $25 on $1,000.
The organization known as the 'sBoatinp
Association Of Maine," has been formed in
Portland, with the following officers: Presi-
dent-F. A. Kicker; Vice President-P. C.
Davis, Emerald; Secretary-C. c. Bedlow,
Ariel; Treasurer-C. +. Hayden, Clean.
Work is to 90 forward Immediately on
the new bridge between Lewiston and Au-
burn.
The Grand Master has granted a Dispen-
sation to members of the Fraternity at Stock
ton, for new Lodge-Wm. Griffin to be
Master, L. NJ. Partridge, S. W., and John
M. Ames. J. w.
The Lewiston Journal learns that Hon.
Virgil ID. Paris lies critically ill at his resi-
dence in Paris.
Elbridge w. Reed, arraigned on the charge
of the murder of John Ray of Midway, in
1La~ Ill L., l..
county, ON Wednesday next.
The Wing says that the Postmaster at
Easton, Mass, has written to Col. Farnham.
Postmaster in that city, that boy came to
North Easton few days ago, who says his
name is Berry, that his father and mother
are named respectively John and Mary Ber-
ry and they live in Bangor, where his father
works in a saw mill. The boy appears to be
10 or IL years old, and mot being very
bright in his memory" writes the Postmaster
Further information can be gained by adj
dressing Thomas M. Porter, North Easton,
Mass, or 3S3 Broad ST., Boston.
A man named James Hendry was killed
on the st. Andrews Railroad between Eel
River and Canterbury Station, on Monday of
last week. He was walking upon the track
in rear of freight train which was backing
down. The engineer saw him and blew the
whistle repeatedly, but the unfortunate man
oeing deaf was of course unable to hear the
warning noise, and before the engine could
be stopped the fatal accident had occurred
An inquest was held upon.the body, at which
| the engineer was exonorated from all blame.
The members of the Maine Dental Asso-
citation assembled at Grand Army Hall, Lew
iston, Tuesday afternoon. The Association
was called to order by the President, Dr.
Fillebrown, after which an address of well
come and prayer were made by Mr.. Ford
The minutes Of the last meeting were read
by the Secretary, after which the election of
officers took plsce. In the evening an ad-
dress was delivered by the President
The Gardiner Journal says that on Satur-
day, as Mayor Palmer of that city. and his
wife were driving down the hill this side of
the tan yard at Loudon Hill. fellow drove
into them and the conclusion threw Mr..
Palmer cut, and so badly jammed and bruised
him that he has been confined to the house
ever since. 1t was very narrow escape for
him. ~ -tt.. 80 u1I