Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-29

buildings Of Josiah Whitney; not an article wa
saved. Loss Sl400, insured for $500.
-. In Biddeford, the I.aconia Mills damage
to the amount of 81 500.
~. In Orrington, new house built by Capt
Harding Loss ON house and tools, S., 900.
"a. In Standish, large stave mill, owned by
| 5. w. Wood, Stephen Cousins, Gideon Tucker
A. Sanborn, and Mr.. Banks. The mill and ma
chinery were valued at about $4,000, on which
there was no insurance. The fire caught from
stove.
| %. In Pembroke, the foundry and blacksmith
shop connected with the Pembroke Iron Com
pany's works at Pembroke. Loss $4,000.
%. In Eastport, house and barn owned by
John Woodwork, and occupied by Luke Holmes
Loss 81 800; no insurance.
26. In Gray, harness factory of Isaac H. Libby
Loss 81 900; no insurance.
20. In Searsmont, fire in the furniture and
dry goods establishment of Porter Bros. Loss
81, 800; partly insured.
DECEMBER.
December l. In Bath, Bangs, Weston q Co.'S
large sash, blind and door factory. Loss S3o, 600
Fire caught among the shsviugs.
2. In Calais. the house Of Mrs. Martha Sede-
quest. Loss 81 200; insured for 81, 100.
3. In Lewiston, the dye house, with its ma.
chinery, connected with the Bates Mill The mill
3. In Nsnceboro', Thaxter Shaw's fine resi-
dence. Fire caught from the furnace chimney
Nothing saved Loss $4,000.
3. In Searsport q large store house. belonging
to VIM. Mc(ivery, containing hay and lumber
Loss 81 900; no insurance.
3. In Saco, Wallace Bros. < Co.'S large tan
merry; fire originated in the engine room. Loss
$50, 600; insured for $4,000.
5. In Windhsm, the house Of Asa Libby, with
900 bushels Of potatoes. Loss $4,000.
I. In Portland, buildings owned and occupied
by Nathan Wood d Sons manufacturers of patent
medicines I na n huildiuu GS 010- ipsnra2 for
$1,000; loss on stock, Sl0,000 no insurance.
Z. In West New Portland, the saw and shingle
mills of P. NJ. Saunders. Loss 81 800; no insur-
ance.
9. In Bangor, Thoms carriage factory. Con-
siderable new work was being done at the factory
and the loss on this with the building and tools,
amounted to 50 900, on which there was an insur-
ance Of 81 500.
10. In Hallowell, new house and stable of W m.
F. Walker. Loss $4,000; insured for 81 200.
II. In Exeter, the house Of Benz. Trickey.
Loss 81 ,jQ0 insured for u, POO.
a.. In Lewiston, store on Lisbon street occn.
pied by Arthur Melcher dealer in boots and shoes.
Loss 1000; insured for $2 600.
IA. In Norridgewock, the residence Of Hon.
John H. Webster. Loss 81 800; no insurance.
The fire caught from the stove funnel
10. In Norway, the Congregational church.
Loss 1000; partially insured.
10. In Washington, the large numbering mill
owned BY Geo. II. Lincoln and Parker Mears.
Loss So,VOU; insured 1or SI,UUU. Flre caughl Dv
spark falling from the stove.
l9. In Saco, the dwelling house and stable Of
Msses Emery, damaged by fire. Loss 1900; in
surea.
%. In P.ttston, the residence of Frank Yeaton.
The house, together with nearly all the furniture,
clothing, etc., belonging to Mr.. Yeaton and family
was entirely consumed; and there was not dollar
Of insurance on any Of the property. Loss 1000.
%. In Calais, dwelling house of Mrs. Tobias
Dulue; cause, detect in chimney. lnsured for
$1,000.
"a. In China, house, barn and ell of Randolph
Crossman. Loss $1,000, insured for $1,000. Caused
by breaking kerosene lantern in barn.
"a. In Portland, q two story wooden shop on
Commercial street owned by John Moran, was
burned. Insured for $1,000, which will cover
the loss.
%. In Freeport, building of Edward P Oxnard,
and occupied as store. Loss $4,000, fully cover
ed by insurance. !. W. Parker occupied the up
per story as a clothing manufactory. His stock
and fixtures were worth about $1,000. He was in
sured for 500. The apothecary stock of Oliver
H. Briggs, in the adjoining building sustained a
damage Of about $500. lie had an insurance of
$1,000.