The Portland daily press., 1877-06-05
STATE NEWS
ANDPOscOdGJN COuNTY.

ANDROsCOGGIN COUNTY.
The assessors of Lewiston find the number of
polls is 300 less than last year. In 1876 there
were 1891 polls; now there are 2991. The
valuation of real estate in the city is $112,561
less than last year. 1t is now $10, 248, 454; last
year it was $10361 O15 There is a reduction
of 1921, 1876 in personal estate. This year the
assessors find 81, 391, 148 of personal property;
lasstyear the valuation of this class OF property
was $1,512,543. The total valuation of the
city this year is $11, 739 602; last year it was
$l1, SIS, 55S, showing the total valuation of the
city this year is $l33,956 less than last: The
rate per cent. of taxation this year will be 20
Mills, the same as last year.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
The body ST young Starrett, who was drown
Halowell last Friday afternoon, was recovered
Saturday morning by young man named
Frank Mclaughlin. He dived sixteen feet,
and then swan about twenty five feet under
water in search. He found the body, aud
Selling 1t by the arm brought it to the surface.
Those in the boats near by were so excited that
they did not go to his assistance and he was
obliged to swim with his Charge to them.
They held the body while he got into the boat
and took it In. Such heroic conduct deserves
the notice of the Humane Society.
Commencement exercises at Waterville
Classical Institute will be held on the last
week in June. On Wednesday evening, June
9th, will occur the prize declarations of the
Middle class; Thursday, 2Sth, graduation ex-
ercises of the Senior class; evening of same
day, musical concert by Billiards. Orchestra of
Lewiston, assisted by Miss Dora Wiley of Bos-
ton.
VIM. Fl. Morrill, of Benton, convicted of the
crime of incest at the last October term of
court in this county, has been granted a new
trial on the ground of newly discovered evil
dence.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
John O'Hara, seven years old, son of John
OHara of Bangor, was drowned Sunday. 1t is
supposed he was playing upon the lumber on
the wharf, aud fell into the water acct
dentally.
Mayor Hamlin of Bangor, sent to Mayor
Prince Of Boston, Saturday, with the compli-
ments of the city of Bangor to the city of Bos-
ton, King of Maine salmon, weighing 81
pounds.
OXFORD COUNTY.
The refunding of $4,000 of Buckfeld town
debt has been effected at five per cent. an
nually. The balance of the debt about 81, ZOO,
will probably be paid during the present year.
E. w. Murdoch of North Paris, died very
suddenly last Friday morning. Mr.. Murdoch
had anticipated his DEATH making dispositions
of all his effects, and methodically arranging
all his business the evening before 1t is prob
able that his own act terminated his life. He
was unconscious when first seen that morning
by his daughter and her husband. He died
soon after the physician reached him. Traces
of opium were found.
YORK COUNTY.
A large meeting of the citizens of Biddeford
was held Saturday night to take measures to
celebrate the Fourth of July.
Ninety-eight names have been added to the
pledge of the Saco Reform Club during the past
month.
The barn of Jesse Dolff, in Kennebunkport,
was struck by lightning Saturday, and Mr..
Doliff, who was in it, knocked down and
totally paralyz ed,