The Portland daily press., 1875-05-07


Daniel Ingham of Boston, native and resi-
dent of Pennington until 1873.
The Chronicle speaks in flattering terms of
likeness OF ex Senator Dyer of Strong, 10 cray
on, executed by f. E. Stanley of that town.
The Chronicle says that large quantities Of
maple syrup have been made in that section this
spring, Messrs. G. Lambert, j. and b. M
TitcomD are the largest manufacturers, each
having tapped some 100'trees.
The town of Avon is one of the best yet.
There is neither doctor, lawyer nor minister
Except that a certain farmer breaches on the
Sabbatn; but not in his own town. no meeting
house, town house, post Office, tavern, store or
machine shop.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The kennebec Journal says on Tuesday even
ing Wnile Mr.. Josiah Brown. an industrious
and weil-to-do farmer at Browns Corner. Vas
salDoro was visiting neighbor, his house was
entered Dy burglar who carried OFF valuable
papers. and $75 in money. No clue has yet
been obtained to the thief
KNOX COUNTY.
Ex-Sunervising Architect MulIett has been
visiting Rockland.
The valuation of Warren foots up $715,7lO
exclusive OF property of Warren mannfactur-
ing and shoe companies.
1t is expected that the portion of the United
States building at Rockland to be devoted to
the post office will be completed before winter.
The Free Press says the present spring is ear
lier than last in that section.
The. Free Press says that it is reported that
there IS case or two of small pox on Dix Is
land.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
The famous case Of the Washington Ice Com
pany OF New York VS.. Nathaniel Webster,
came up Wednesday morning in court at Wis.
casset A discussion arose between Gen. But.
Ter and Mr.. Gould as to who should open and
close. After arguing the point an hour on
each side the court decided that as the plaintiff
was n0n-suited and Judgment for return of
property ordered, the original defendant was
now the moving party as entitled to open and
close. Mr.. Thompson, who is associated with
Gen. Butter in the case, is now opening his
clients side. Mr. Thompson was Gen. Butler S
successful rival for Congress.
Benz e. Smith, ESQ.,, will deliver the ora
ton at Waldoboro Decoration Day.
A number of farmers and citizens of White
field. formed the Golden Harvest Farmers
Club" some weeks ago. Their neatly printed
constitution and bylaws are practicable and
such as common sense society wonld natural
ly adopt. The object of the club is the promo
ion of agriculture nor ticulture and the me-
chanic arts, and cooperation in the require.
ment and diffusion of practical and scientific
knowledge, pertaining to the farmers occupa-
ton.
PENOBSCOT COUNTY.
The Wing states that the farm buildings of
Israel Head of Lincoln, were destroyed by fire
Wednesday forenoon. The loss was total,
there being partial insurance Oh the proper.
ty
port, as benefit to the Reform Club, about
$40 was netted. Much credit is also due the
male citizens for generous subscription to
furnish reading room.
The Commercial says that the ice on the Pas
sadumkeag and tributaries being thicker than
usual. the drives are rather backward The
channel of Suponic pond is usually open by
the 21st of April, but is now only thawed as
far as Merrifs point.
WALDO COUNTY.
The Belfast Journal says that the railroad
company is making new platform at City
Point, to facilitate the loading and unloading
of freight.
The little steamer Pioneer commenced run
ming from Belfast to Islesbo-o, Castine and
Brooksvlle week before last The sailing pack
ct Spy, makes occasional trips from Castine to
Belfast.
Wednesday evening. last week, four prison
ers, Merithew, Fogerty, Fahy and Treat escap
ed FROM the Jail at Belfast.
At the term of the Waldo Supreme Court
which adjourned Monday, twelve divorces were
decreed
Tuesday night the store of o. G. White Of
Belfast, was broken open. The burglar ap
pears to have been satisfied with taking a small
quantity of tobacco. On the same night the
mail boxes of the Progressive Age and Repub
lican Journal were both cut out and left open
The Age says the thieves probably found the L
empty.
F. A. Greer of Belmont, has been admitted
to practice law in Maine courts.
Emery Boardman, Esq, has been elected
City Clerk of Belfast in place of j. M. Board
man, resigned.
YORK COUNTY.
Mrs. Mary Chadbourne, the Oldest person in
York county, died at North Berwick April 80
aged 101 years months and 10 days.