The Portland daily press., 1876-10-27
STATE NEWS.
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY

A curious case was heard before before the
Auburn municipal court Wednesday. For
some cause Johu S. Leavitt entertained
grudge against Charles N. Downing, both liv-
the 25th of August Downing's family were Wis
IDLY disturbed by the blowing up Of their stove,
the entire kitchen being filled with the debris.
Investigation proved that the cause of the ex-
plosion was the presence in the fire of stick
of wood loaded with powder. By keeping a
careful watch thereafter over his woodpile,
Downing discovered at different times no less
than 20 sticks of wood bored and doctored in
the same manner, all of which went to prove
an attempt on Downings life and property; SO
the frewood and j ohm S. Leavitt were paraded
before the court the latter being held 10 appear
at the s. j. Court in January.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
All the banks in Augusta have contributed
to tue fund for the benefit of the widow and
child of the late j. l.. Haywood, acting cashier
of the National Bank OF Mortified, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. A. Gates of North Vas
saboro, were agreeaby surprised on the eve
ming of the 23d inst, by the gathering at their
came to celebrate the twenty-titth anniversary
of their marriage.
OXFORD COUNTY.
Mr.. John w. Souther of Fryeburg, was the
victim of violent assault last Saturday at the
hands of VIM. Stilphen. The quarrel began
about boundary line. Souther was proceed
ing to drive his cattle from Stiphen's field, and
he alleges that Stilphen, who was near by, ord
cred him to let the cattle remain, at the same
time commencing savage attack upon him,
striking and knocking him down, kicking and
beating him until he could not stand. Souther
has several CHASTITY cuts about the head and
neck, and some terrible bruises on the legs and
groin. He was able to reach home and is now
in critical conpition, Stilphen claims that
Souther commenced the attack with hoe.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
Michael Kelly. IL year old son of Martin
Kelly of Bangor, ran silver under the nail
of one of his toes, Sunday, got cold and died
of lockjaw Wednesday.
Mr.. Joseph Fortier of Orono, while at work
upon the dam attAyres Falls. Monday last, in
attempting to blast large timber, SO as to re-
jured by.a premature explosion. The knee
pan of the left leg was broken and the right
arm also, between the elbow and the wrist.
George Croker of Stockton, has been miss
ing since last Thursday aud the people there
abouts are suspicious that he is the victim of
foul play. A year ago Croker was drugged
and shipped, and a months advance wages ia
ken by the shipping agent in Boston, and re-
Gently he returned home The story goes that
he Was engaged to young lady who married
another man while he was once away; that
the couple have been divorced and that the wo
think that the former husband knows some
thing Of the missing man.
WALDO COUNTY.
The house, shed and barn of John b. Haz-
eltine were burned on the night of the 10th.
The fire originated in the barn and passed
through the shed into the house. Nothing was
saved, not even the clothing of the family. A
horse, carriage, COW and valuable dog were
burned. There have been previous at
tempts to burn the buildings, and Mr.. I'll.
thinks this was an incendiary fire. Loss about
$1,000; no insurance.
YORK COUNTY.
The Biddeford Times reports that Charles 81.
Moulton, real estate estate broker in Washing
ton formerly of Alfred, has forsaken his bust
ness taking with him 1898, 900 belonging to 9TH
erpeope.
A large circle of friends and relatives gath
cred at the house of Hon. John Hall of North
Berwick on Tuesday last, to witness the mar
rage Of his daughter Miriam and Mr.. Gil
man n Deering of Saco