The Portland daily press., 1873-02-05
STATE NEWS.

ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY
The Journal says that Hon. J. r. Pulsifer of
East Poland, has recently lost an interesting
daughter fifteen years of age.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
John Fl. Woodside, esq.,, of Brunswick, is
noted for raising nice cattle. He now has a
pair of Hereford steers four of age which girt
u feet, and weigh 1000 pounds Mr.. W., al
though 80 years Of age, is as active as if Just
ing family Of sons and daughters as can be
found in the county.
(Bridgton Correspondence.)
The First Congregational Parish Of Bridgton
have uniled with the church in extending o
unanimous call to the Rev. John T. Rea of Bos-
ton, to become their pastor at salary of $500.
KENNBBEC COUNTY.
The Kennebec Journal says there never was
more quiet time in the police department of
that city than now. There is scarcely an arrest
for drunkenness Remember, too, that the
General Court is in session.
The firm of Arthur Berry & Co., Gardiner,
have just taken contract from the United
States government to make $4,000 army over
coats.
OXFORD COUNTY.
The Democrat says that large tract of land
called &c Surplus" of that county owned by
Henry -; Prentisss, esq, Judge Appleton and
consisting of $3.50 acres, has been sold to M. L.
Cross and others of Bethel, practical opera
tors.
There are snow drifts in Mexico twenty feet
deep. 1t is good year for drifts in that sec
ton.
Until further advised Brownfieid claims to be
the banner town for aged people. With pop
uletion of about 1900 we find 60 persons over 70
years of age, II between so and 80 years, one
aOed Q2 wars and one appd 112 wears.
PENoBscoT. COUNTY.
Early Monday morning two large barns in
Lowell, owned by Mr.. Daniel Lord were de-
stroyed by fire, together with about six tons OF
hay, sleigh, pung, several robes, SIX double
harnesses two single harnesses, lot OF farm
ing TOOLS etc. -Four good horses were IN the
barn, and though every effort was made to save
acquired great headway before discovery. The
total loss is estimated at between $4,000 and
$4,000; partially insured.
WALDO COUNTY.
The prospect for shpbuilding in Belfast the
coming season is better than it has been since
1854. Capt. H. McGilvery has contracted to
build one large ship and two schooners; Carter
& Co. have commenced work on four vessels
schooners, and have engaged to build two more
and G. w. Cottrell (new yard) will commence
on vessel early in the spring. The indications
are that good ship carpenters will be scarce the
coming season. A large number who formerly
worked at the trade have gone into other bust
ness, while no young men have learned the
trade.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The ii tie town of Harrington alone will build
another season some five or six large vessels
This ratio will hold good throughout most OF
the sea coast towns in Washington county.
YORK COUNTY. M
The Times says that the receipts from the
sale of the Biddeford House furniture amount
ed to nearly $4,000.
The Black Crook people did Biddeford goot
turn in discovering fire in the City Hall Mon
day evening where the company. was exhibiting
The firs originated about the furnace and die
very little damage to the building, though Mr.
Libby's stock in the store below was damaged
$500. and two other stores slightly damaged.
The Times says that Horace Woodman, esq.
of Saco, received severe wound in the hant
from being bitten by his horse on Monday