The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-21
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PENNINGTON, Oct. 10, 1873.
The variegated tint of the forest trees is
strong reminder of the near approach of
winter days, the coolest of tas year. Yet the
landscape is now indeed beautiful to look upon,
fine views of which may be obtained from hosts
of positions in this vicinity.
The accompaniment of wntlI-x hopping
coughs prevailing to quite an extent in
different portions of the county, more rarticu-
larry 10 Phillips, where it now is or has been in
nearly every family, from the youngest to the
gray headed member.
THE SANDY RIVER RAILROAD.
The Phillips PhonogIsph says that at no
time since the Sandy River Railroad (from
Harrington TO Phillips; was first proposed has
the prospect for its construction been more
encouraging than at present. At recent
meeting j committee was appointed to ascer-
tain the amount of business now being trans
acted, which would be accom- modated by the
railroad, in the northern part of the county.
They have found IL to be of such an amount
that the transportation fees amount to about
$4,000 annually; and claim that it can be done
by rail at cost of some $4,000 at most, leaving
balance of $4,000 to pay the interest on the
cost of the road-whch will be 100000.
Another meeting in the interest of the new
road is to b. held in Strong Thursday next,
ana IL Is 6XpeCt6u SfedV 01b4uSlaSm Will De
manfested-provided the people have nothing
to "Back" against. The right of way for the
road has been granted free of cost through the
towns of Phillips, Avon, Strong and part of
Pennington. A. Toothaker, Esq, one of the
leading citizens Of North Franklin and large
operator in numbering, is thoroughly interested
in its immediate construction. Stock is now
being taken and it is expected to organize soon
so as to get out lumber the coming winter for
depots, bridges, ties, sc.
ITEMS.
At recent county show and fair held here,
Mr.. r. 2. Thompson of Jay, had on exhibition
one hundred and three varieties of farm pro.
ducts; Joseph Furbush of Wilton also exhibited
squash that weighed 126 pounds The display
of fruit and other farm products conclusively
proved prosperous year for our farmers. The
gross receipts of the exhibition were over $500.
'Carrabassett," valuable Knox stallion
owned by Messrs Hapgood & Townsend of
North Arson, few days since trotted three
mile beats against time on the franklin Park
at this place, with the following resolt: 232,
2:30 4, 2-29 "a Carrabassett is a handsome
black stallion, seven years old aud stands six
teen hands high
A correspondent of the Chronicle finds fault
with the managers of the county show and
fair for permitting m any gambling con-
trivauces to be operated on their grounds
Stephen Pratt of New Vineyard has an
apple tee on his farm over ninety years old,
which has not failed to bear good crop for the
past seventy-hVe years; he has another tree
which has born apples over seventy years, its
crop this year amounting to twenty-five
bushels.
A pair of oxen was found upon the shores of
KenHepago Lake, in the northern part Of the
county, short time since. They proved to
belong in Lowelltown, and had been wandering
| in the woods since August. They were yoked
| together, aud by their appearance had Jared
| sumptuously during their wanderings.
| The Fraoklin County Savings Bank resumed
| business Friday.
The stores Of W. W. Noroross and f. II.
| Soule of New Sharon were entered by burglars
| Friday night. Goods and money amounting to
over 800 were stolen. No clue to the robbers
PERSONAL.
Rev. o. W. Rogers. pastor of the Congrega-
tional church here surprised and panied his
| congregation on recent Sabbath by rendering
his resignation as pastor, to take effect tbs
| first Sabbath in November. Mr.. r. has been a
most faithful pastor and efficient Christian
| worker, recognizing every member Of his flock
| as personal friend, and his departure from
among our people will be deeply regretted by
| all. .TAcE