The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-30
Franklin County News.
FARM1NGToN, July 20, 1879.

HARRINGTON, July ~, 1914
!. gbN0a AaENUnE RASCAL IN0I
The Chronicle of last week recorded conf
dence game which was played upon one James
Grounder of this town. Grounder found the
fellow in Skowhegan and his clothing was re-
turned to him. Not SO the watch, however,
that the fellow had pawned before he left town
for $40. The chap agreed, if G. would not ar
rest him. to return to this place, work haying,
and refund all he, (Grounder) had paid out
He returned with Grounder and got the watch
and returned it to him. The chap waited
around town for orders from Grounder, who
had promised to get him chance. Friday
morning place was obtained for the fellow,
and G. went to find him, but he was mot
there" Search being made around the prem
ises, the startling fact was revealed that Groun-
der's overcoat valued at about $40 was miss
ing. The fellow was nowhere to be found.
Later in the day it was ascertained that the
same chap had stolena horse in one place, be-
longing to Frenchman, a bride and reins of
another, and a cushion to put on the horses
back, of third, and had departed for parts
unknown. Suspecting that the chap had start
ed for Canada, Grounder telegraphed to Bing-
ham regarding him, and received a reply, stat
ing that fellow answering his description had
passed there, and by that time was probably
across the lines
3'Ezs , Il POLITICAL. 3'a>a OF
The campaign has opened vigorously in this
county, and indications point to the significant
fact--the philosopher is nowhere. A few notes
on the signs of the times may not come amiss.
A letter from Wilton says know of four Re-
publicans who will vote for Greeley; also
know taoelue Democrats who will vote for
Grant; gentleman from Temple, one from In
dustry, one from Strong, one from Phillips-all
say that but part of the Democrats will vote
for Greeley. iIr. sa'.l.ti Do i4ir.r 81 4z.5..- II
A rousing mass meeting it announced for
August Sth-the day of the Convention for the
nomination of county officers. Gov. Noyes of
Ohio, legged soldier, who is said to be
very able speaker, and Hon. VIM. P. Frye, our
able Representative in Congress, will address
the people at that time. Stirring music will be
furnished by the New Vineyard Brass band.
The following extract 1 copy from a letter
which ] received Friday from gentleman in
Alabama, a genuine Southerner-born and
brought up in the South; and i doubt not,
speaks for the majority in his section of the
State:
Glow is politics? How is Maine going?-
for Grant, or for Greeley: Forymy part shall
cast my vote for Gen. Grant, as possessing the
more executive capacity of the two, and as
being the the filter man for the emergency of
the hour. | live South, and of course am an
eye witness to its peculiar condition; and nv
opinion is, we need strong hand to control its
chaotic elements"
ST. t--- e" ALL SORTS. A'--.' ts-stiAA
Rev. Geo. N. Marden, pastor of the Congre-
gational church, preached his last sermon yes
terday prior to starting on his summer vacation
He started this morning, and will be absent
four weeks He took his text from Ephesaps
9th, 18th verse. The substance of his remarks
was the powerfuleffect of good singing-heart
music--in the worship Of God He said we
are greatly indebted to the Methodists for the
high rank which music now holds in onr wor-
ship. He believes any kind of musical instru
ment may be used in church with property.
He does not think them music used in many of