The Portland daily press., 1876-05-29
STATE NEWS.

N. W. Farwell, esq.,, was thrown from his
carriage and had his horse thrown down, at
the blind crossing of the NJ. G. Railroad, near
Crowley's on Thursday.
Ground was broken Saturday morning for
the foundation of Odd Fellows block in Lew
iSton.
The Journal says there was rumor Satur-
day forenoon that the Enrol dam at the outlet
of Umbagog Lake had given way, and let out
the ten feet accumulation of water in the lake.
telegram from Gorham, N. H., Saturday
afternoon, says there is no truth in this.
The Auburn Aqueduct Go. have declared a
dividend of So per share.
An enthusiastic temperance rally was held
in Auburn Hall Thursday evening under the
auspices of the Dirigo Temperance Association.
Addresses were delivered by Gen. Hall Of
Damariscotta, Judge Tallman of Bath and 9TH
erS.
AROosT0oK COUTYY.
The Sunrise says that on Sunday last at Wade
Plantation, young man and two young girls
attempted to cross the Aroostook river in log
canoe, which overset and threw all three into
the water. One of the girls caught the bow of
the canoe and saved herself from sinking. The
other girl sunk to the bottom twice, but was
finally caught by the arm by the young man,
and together they got hold of the boat. which
was bottom up. They floated down the river
two miles when they were rescued by a man,
who with another boat, went to their assist
ance.
The Sunrise says Sam'l Mclaughlin was
brought to Sherman from Sandy Stream, last
week, sick with typhoid pneumonia. The first
Is miles of the route lay through an unbroken
wilderness. Four men took him upon rude
sled that distance by hand. When they reach
ed the Wassataquoik, they built a raft to take
him across. The trip occupied two days, and
they were obliged to camp in the woods. Ar
irving at the East Branch place, Mr.. Jersey
m a oil oaI IL
him to Mr.. Boyington's, where he remains in
very critical situation.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The News says Joshua Dyer of Webb's Mills,
the veteran hunter, caught seven muskrats in
one trap, last week. He fell from his boat,
while in pursuit of more game, aud was res
cued from drowning by his faithful dog.
Mr.. Mark Mari of Bridgton had his hip Sc
verely hurt by being RIM over by wagon heav-
lily laden with shingles from which he had
been thrown by his frightened horse.
The News says that house rents are in &C.
tive demand in Brdgton. An un usual
amount of house building is going on the pres
ent season.
The News says the steamer Sebago commenc-
ed her regular trips over the Sebago Lake route
last Monday. The travelling public hail with
pleasure the opening Of steam navigation over
this charming and popular route.
Daniel Foster of Webb's Mills killed calf
last week weighing almost 800 pounds, only
nine weeks DID, which Melted him $32.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Morgan Trafton, the Oldest male inhabitant
of Chestervile, died on the 9Th inst, after a
short illness, caused by paralysis. He was 9S
years Of age, and was formerly and for many
years resident of Piscataqus county.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
On Wednesday night last fire occurred at
Bacon's corner, in Sidney burning two stores
one owned by Mr.. Mathews and occupied by
Mr.. Somes, and the other store and stock was
owned and occupied by Carlos Hammond. The
fire originated in Mathews store; both he and
Somes were heavily insured Hammond sue
ceeded in saving the most of his stock; loss on
building $500: insured for $3.50. 1t is believed
that the fire was incendiary.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
The Oracle says sad accident recently oc.
Cured in Bremen resulting in the death of a
child, about ten months old, son of j. w. But
Ter, Jr. The mother put boiler of hot water
on the hearth of the stove, her dress caught in
It, upsetting it upon the child who was on the
floor playing The child survived about twelve
hours.
Extensive alterations are being made on
Plummers Hotel, Damariscotta. An addition
OF 80 feet to be made to the front, and it is to
be put in good condition throughout.
OXFORD COUNTY.
The Reform Club at Hiram now numbers 227
members.