The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-06-20
STATE NEWS
ANpRosCoGGIN COUNTY


The Journal says Auburn minister was
visited by tramps Friday night and his pantry
was we'll nigh emptied of its stock of provis-
ions.
Arrangements have been made by the pro-
pretor of Lewiston Driving Park to give two
races over the Park on the 4th of July. A
purse OF 5000 for all stations owned in Maine,
and purse of $3.50 for all horses that never
beat three minutes. Also $50 for a foot race
open to all for $50 yards.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The Eagles of Windham Centre played a
game of ball Saturday afternoon with the Cen
tennials of North Windham, resulting in favor
of the former. 13 to g.
correspondent writes that Miss Elizabeth
Varney, living in the edge Of Bruins wick, has
in her possession solid silver spoon which has
a clear record in the family of over $50 years,
1t bears the initial Of Patience Carr (P. CO. The
spoon is somewhat worn, but is capable of do
ing good service yet.
The Freeport, "a Nine, base ball club are to
play the Pownal club ON the grounds of Pow
nails, near the town house, June 18th, at two
p. m.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Geo. French, who ran away with the wife of
Rev. G. W. Colby of Vassalboro' is now living
with her in Chicago.
DIR. A. Crosby of Waterville, has organized @
youthful military company in that village,
HuHDeIlHS OF momUcES.
The Journal says the tow-boats have all as
much as they can do towing the ice vssels up
and down the Kennebec. new line of tugs
has recently been put on the route by New
York parties.
The Journal says fire at West Gardiner.
Browns Corner, on Friday night last, destroy
ed the dwelling house and furniture of Mr..
Isley Osborn. Loss about $4,000; Insured for
$1,000.
Quite extensive preparations are being made
at the Kennebec Valley Camp Ground for the
approaching meeting.
The per cent of taxation this year in Au-
gusta will he q cents on dollar. Last year it
was 2 per cent.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The Wing says that at town meeting in
Milo Saturday, it was voted by large maiori-
ty, after spirited discussion, to authorize the
selectmen to issue town bonds in exchange for
bonds of the Brownville and Sebec Railroad
whenever tine road shall be completed TO
Brownvile.
The Wing says a young man by the name of
Joseph Sawyer, of pleasing address, has been
swindling Bangor parties. He left town in a
team belonging to Capt. Reed that he has not
returned.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
Mr.. s. 2. Harris, formerly of Bath, now of
Brooklyn, n Y, is gaining a reputation as a
portrait painter
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The Kennebec Journal says the sympathy of
the community is all with HerriD, in the quar-
rel that resulted in the death of Harmon. His
conduct has been singular ever since his separa-
ton from his wife, and he was much taken
down in mind and body. He had been badly
treated by the Harmon family, who had sns-
tanned bad reputation.
Grass and grain are looking first rate in Can
aan. The ;caterpillars are not so destructive as
they are in some towns.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The Republican says Charles Cary, ESQ.,, of
East Machias, arrived home by Saturdays
steamer from Providence where he accidental
ly broke his leg.
East Machias will have celebration on the
4th.
WALDO COUNTY.
Arthur and James Page and John Kinney
of Frankfort, were arrested in Wnterport on
Wednesday, by the S. p. o. G. T. A for over
driving and mercIlessly. whipping a horse, and
were fined $3.50 each.
YORK COUNTY.
The Reporter says Asa M, Hurd of Acton has
duck that celebrates the centennial by laying
three eggs in one day.
A correspondent writes that vein of ore has
been discovered near the shaft in the South
WATERFORD gold mine that looks exceeding
with the naked eye. This vein is bat a few feet
| from the one that was worked last summer and
| is probably the main vein. 1t is well filled with
mineral matter and contains besides gold por-
| ton of copper. 1t looks promising for mining
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