The Portland daily press., 1875-07-24
STATE NEWS.
ANDROSCOGGJN COIrNTv

ANDhOoOOGGlN COUNTY,
The Journal says that business at the Poland
mineral springs is in a very furnishing condi-
ton. Parties report that the propretors of the
house have thirty-six boarders, from all parts
OF the United States. They send away to vari-
GUS parts of the country $500 worth of mineral
water week.
The Journal says that the officers say that
there IS less drunkenness in Lewiston now than
was ever known before. They think It is ow-
ing to the scarcity of liqnor Frequent searches
are made but no liquor is found.
In Turner during the thunder shower We'd
nesday there was considerable amount of hail
IN some parts OF the town. On leagues hill it
was terrific and did much damage to tie corn
helds, besides breaking out thirty-two panes of
glass at Charles leagues.
During the terrific thunder shower Wednes.
Gay night at Curtis Corner, shed containing
four tons of hay adjoining the barn belonging
to Seth Fogg, Esq, of Monmouth was struck
By lightning. The shed and contents were
burned. Through the exertions of his neigh.
bors the barn was saved in a damaged condi-
ton. Loss $3.50; fully insured.
A new mail route has been opened from West
Poland to Webbs Mills, in Casco, by which
mail matter from this city can be sent direct
instead of going to Poland. The mail leaves
Mechanic Falls Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day, at half past three o'clock, or on arrival of
mail from Lewiston and Portland.
Mr.. A. B. Nealey of Lewiston, received Sc
we're cut in the face Friday, by knife which
young man employed in a butcher shop where
MIR. Nealey was. threw at cat
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The Telegraph says that the Union National
brunswick has chronomter lock on its safe.
The Telegraph says that Prof. L. l.. Paine of
Bangor, declines to accept his election as Pro-
lessor OF Latin in Bowdoin College,
The Brunswick Telegraph says that Capts.
McManus OF that town, received despatch on
Tuesday morning of the arrival of their sh in
the Priscilla" at Falmouth Eng, in 113 DAYS
from Callao.
The fishermen have been making good hauls
OF mackerel off Harpswell this week. The
nsn II not latter are much larger than usual
for the first run.
KENNEBEC COUNTY
The journal says that the Governor and
Council will hold session next Monday. We
understand the principal business before them
will relate to the contemplated survey of the
public lands The survey was begun few
days ago, but some unex pected question arose.
which necessitates the action of the Governor
and Council before it can be carried forward.
!, Several Augusta fishermen are thankful that
tney did not take shelter in shed near
Hallowell in Saturdays shower, as it was struck
by lightning before they were out of sight
Messrs. A. Wilder & Co. have completed
their new sizing and dry house building. of
huge dimensions near their oil cloth establish
ment in Halloweil.
The Journal learns that Col Thomas s. Lang
Is actlvely engaged in the stock and wool busi-
ness in his new home in Oregon. and that his
health is much better than at any time since he
left Maine Nv
KNOX COUNTY.
The Rockland Free Press says that there is a
scamp travelling through this county selling
miserable cheap goods as fine foreign fabrics.
he was arrested and settled one case in that
city Saturday. Ira lie with your own merchants
and you will get what you pay for.
The Rockland Gazette says that Edwin Lib.
by Post g. A. r. have decided to present to the
public the spirited military drama of 'sThe
War for the Union,' the first week in August.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
The Bangor Wing says that O. 81, Ingalls,.
Esq, is purchasing about half ton of rasp.
berries per diem, at from five to six cents a
pound. They are "salted down. in sugar for
Inc Boston market. During the season of sc
he purchased and shipped seventeen tons to the
same destination.
The Wing says that the Midway wife muir
derer has taken no food since Saturday last.
save morsel OF bread yesterday morning. and
no nourishment at all save two or three cups of
tea. Aside from the horror and exctemept in.
cident to his incarceration, he is naturally verv
weak A physician has visited him. but his
only prescription was food, and this he cannot
be induced to take, saying he hopes his anne
tite may soon come to him. He says every one
is very kind to him, and he thinks Bangor will
be good place for him TO receive fair aud i'm.
partial trial. 1t is the common opinion of those
who have seen him That his mind is disordered
and that his story of the killing, which has
been ever the same, is truthful statement.
Another attempt to burn house was discov
cred 10 time to save the buildings and the lives
OF several persons asleep within.
The Wing says that Daniel c. HAYNES of
VIM, will in few days have queer steam
mill in operation. This mill is about three
miles below VIM village, on the military road.
and is curiosity. 1t is constructed by fasten-
ing steamboat to an old fashioned saw mill.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
Our Bowdoinham correspondent writes thai
the quiet of this town is suddenly broken by
the mysterious disappearance of Miss Clarinda
Pratt, from the home of her father last Satur-
day night, and her friends have good reason to
suppose she has eloped with one VIM. johnson.
a State Prison bird, of much notoriety, sent
there twice for theft of horses and cattle.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The Somerset Reporter is pleased that 50
many OF our leading citizens have taken hold
OF the centennial party enterprise. The names
which appear on the com mittee list assure ms
not only that the party will be given, but that
it will be a success.
Henry w. Bean of Oldtown, was arrested in
Norridgewock last week for stealing a horse.
Mrs. George A. Smith of New Portland. hay-
ing got divorce from her husband, brought a
suit against her ex-husband to recover an all
mony and put him in Norridgewock jail. One
night he walked out of Jail, and now Mrs.
Smith sues the sheriff of Somerset county for
damages.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The Eastport Sentinel says that all of the
towns along the line of the proposed Shore
Line that have voted on the proposition to aid
the road to the amount of ten per cent of their
valuation, have almost unanimously voted their
aid. Dennysville, .Cherryfeld, Edmunds, Ma
ron and Pembroke have been heard from.
Pembroke on Monday voted 213 to "a, in favor
of the proposition.
Robbinston boasts that it is SO healthy town
that 1t has starved out four physicians.