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The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22
Nathaniel Crockett.

The aged gentleman whose name stands
above, and whose death occurred yesterday
morning, was born in Gorham, April 22d, 1894,
and was consequently 81 years old. His grand
father, Samuel Crockett, was long resident of
Portland and owned large lot of land, which
he sold to Deacon Titcomb The grandson,
Nathaniel, came to Portland in 1910, and serv-
ed an apprenticeship as joiner with his broth.
er, John Crockett, aiwel-remembered builder,
who afterwards kept the aims house. In 1911
the apprentice worked on the Gen. Varnum
house on Centre street, which was built that
year, and in 1913 he helped to build the Capt
Samuel Mcclellan house on the east corner of
Danforth and Park streets. Both of these
houses are yet standing. In 1927 Mr.. Crockett
went into the grocery business in store which
he built on Congress near Park street, where
he kept seventeen years. He next built the
brick store in Market Square recently occupied
by j. G. Hayes, to which he removed. He soon
after relinquished the grocery business, and
filled his store with hardware goods. After
successful career Mr.. Crockett went into the
prevailing timber land speculation IN 1888, and
thereby lost forty thousand dollars, but sustain
ed his credit. He continued in the hardware
trade until 1875. His last place of business
was on the corner of Congress and Green
streets.
In 1925 Mr. Crockett built, and soon after &C.
cupied the fine residence on State street, since
much improved and now occupied by George
S. Hunt, Esq. In 1927 he planted the double
row of elms, extending from Spring to Con-
gress street, on the east side of State street. in
front of his own residence. For this thought
full act the residents on that fine street should
hold Mr. Crocketts liberality in grateful re-
membrane. After the sale of the house to Mr..
Hunt, he lived in several places, but finally
purchased the house No. 6S Danforth street,
where he has since resided. Mr.. Crockett be-
came interested in religious duties when he
was 81 years old, and was baptized in 1915 in
his native town by Elder Samuel Hutchinson.
who was one of the earliest Freewill Baptist
ministers in this county. He was member of
the society who built the Casco street church in
1927, and was one of the building committee.
From that society, Mr.. Crockett, with about
one-half the number of commandments, seceed-
ed in 1880, and built the Christian Chapel on
Temple street, of which he was the architect.
Here he worshiped until the destruction of the
chapel by fire in 1856, since when he has at
tended divine service at the Free street church.
Mr.. Crockett was skillful mechanic, a mer-
chant of integrity, and consistent Christian.
He leaves one child, married daughter in
Massachusetts,, and widow. W. G.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22
Buxton LIENS.

The farmers in Buxton have nearly gotten
their hay and can very generally rejoice over
full barns. 1t is said that those who possess
upland have generally the largest cut.
f. 9. Jordan is building him handsome
cottage at Old Orchard.
Mattox, Palmer & Brooks are unfortunately
under the necessity Of quite extensively repair
ing their mills just as orders are coming in rap
idly and business drives. They are doing g
large business turning spools, bowls, hubs
spokes, cigarette holders, chewing gum boxes
sc.
Ayoung man by the name of Josselyp, with
a wife in some unknown parts, who has beer
for some months in the employ of Chas. Nc
Kenney, has disappeared with the daughter Of
Mr., Hiram Davis, at whose house he boarded
He hired team at Saccarappa and took her tt
that place. and from thence he is said to have
hired passage to Portland and took the Bos
ton boat. With the daughter $500 are missing
from Mr., D. g house,
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

A FINE ExcURsIoN.-To most of the large
party who went on the excursion in the steam
er Forest City on Saturday, the 18th inst, the
unrivalled scenery about the mouth of the
Kennebec river was great surprise. Our cit
liens are very familiar with the charming
scenery of Casco Bay, but few are well &C
quainted with the views around Segun Island
and the mouth of the Kennebec. The scenery
near Phippsburg, Fort Popham and and up
the river to Bath is very beautiful and the ex-
cursion advertised next Wednesday on the
steamer John Brooks, Of the Boston line, offers
rare opportunity of viewing these interesting
points. No pains have been spared to give
comfort to all who 60 on the excursion.
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Important to Owners of Vessels,
NEW ENGLAND SHIP OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Boston June IL 1873

New ENGLAND SHIP OWNERS ASSOCIATION !
Boston, June 10, 1873.
Dear Sir,-I am instructed by the Committee
on Publication to inform you that in the case
of the schooner Loretta Fish Vs. Mosely, Wheel
wright & Co., consignees of cargo of lumber
from Brunswick, Ga, the cargo was sold to
Stetson & Pope, and the vessel ordered to their
wharf to discharge. After the discharge of
the cargo and before the freight could be COL
lected, the consignees failed. The owners un-
dertook to enforce their claim against the car
go, but Judge Lowell of the U. S. Court held
that the cargo having been landed on the wharf
of the purchasers without notice of an inten-
ton to hold the cargo for freight, the vessels
lien was lost and that the owners claim was
against the consiguees and not against the car
60.
At the suggestion of Judge Lowell we rec
ommend you to instruct the masters and agents
of your vessels, upon arrival, to serve a notice
upon the consignees, receivers and purchasers
OF any cargoes they may bring to ports in this
state that they shall hold lien until the freight
is paid. FL. P. ELLISON, Sec'y,
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22
willi.aon sabbath school Anniversary.


Last evening the twelfth anniversary of the
Williston Sunday School was observed with
very interesting exercises There was a large
attendance of the friends of the school. The
church was decorated with flowers and ever
green and presented very attractive appear
ance. Over an arch of evergreen were the
words "Love one another" in flowers. Be-
meath the arch was handsome cross formed of
flowers of various colors. Surrounding the
desk were bouquets and crosses of various de-
signs, formed of choice flowers
Mr.. Lewis O'Brion, the efficient Superintend-
ent, presided, and after singing by the school
and prayer by the pastor he read history of
the school, from which we make the following
extracts: In 1861 Miss Anna Sweetsir gather.
ed few scholars in Walnut street school
house and invited Mr.. Thomas r. Hayes of
State street Sunday school to take charge of
them. Mr. Hayes accepted the position and
procured teachers from State street school. On
the 10Th of April, 1868, the Walnut street
school was adopted by the State street school,
and committee was raised to collect money
to build chapel on or near Walnut street.
Mr.. Hayes continued as superintendent until
June, 1864. During the first year of the
school there were 40 scholars. Mr.. Andrew J.
Chase was chosen to succeed Mr.. Hayes as
superintendent and he held the office until
June, 1866 The first six months of the school
under Mr.. Chase there were So pupils, the
second rs. While Mr.. Chase was in charge
library of 200 volumes was procured. Mr..
Dennis W. Clark was the next superintendent,
holding the office until June, 1867. During
his term much was done toward the erection OF
the chapel and the increase of numbers in the
school. During this time Mrs. Walker the
wife of the pastor, died and it was desired to
erect a memorial to her. This building
was accordingly erected and dedicated in
July, 1866, named for her, her maiden
name being Maria Willston. Mr. Charles A.
Lord was chosen to succeed Mr.. Clark and he
continued until 1868. Mr.. Lewis O'Brion next
served from July. 1868, to January, 1872. Mr..
Randall johnson next had charge of the school
from January, 1872. to October, 1872. Mr..
John Russell served from 1872 to May, 1878.
Mr. O Brion was then reelected and has held
the Office ever SINCE
Since the formation of the school the smallest
attendance was So and the largest 21S. The
present number of the school is officers "A
teachers, 2O9 scholars, making total of 237.
There is now balance of $4,000 in the treas
ury. The library contains $40 volumes, of
which so have recently been added.
At the close of the reading of the report re-
marks were made by Messrs. Thomas r. Hayes,
Andrew j. Chase, Carleton Kimball, Randall
johnson, John Russell, past superintendent.
Mr.. O'Brion, the present superintendent, and
the pastor, Rev. f. E. Clark. The remarks
were interspersed with singing by the school.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

REAL EsTATE.-Edward P. Chase has re-
moved the cottage on Congress street, near
Vaughan, to his land on Grant street, where il
will be remodelled for residence. He has al.
so purchased house on Bracket street, near
Trowbridge Place, and removed it to the same
place. Mr.. Chase also has the foundation com,
menced for fine block of two houses on Con.
gress street, near the foot of Vaughan street.
81. P. Storer has decided to build brick
house on Spring street.
Mr.. Greene, of the firm Of Wyer Greene &
Co., is putting the foundation in for fine resi-.
dence on Bracket street, between Vau CHAR
and Neal Streets
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

No man can do good job of work, preach a
good sermon, try lawsuit well, doctor pa.
tient, or write good article when he feels mis-
cradle and dull, with sluggish brain and I'M.
steady nerves, and none should make the
attempt in such condition when it can be so
easily and cheaply removed by little Hop
Bitters. See Truths" and Proverbs other
column. iy22Id&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

if you will stop all of your extravagant and
wrong notions in doctoriHg yourself and fami-
lies with expensive doctors or humbug cure-alls
that do more harm always, and use only IA
lures simple remedies for all your ailments
you will be wise, well and happy, and save
great expense. The greatest remedy for this.
the great, wise and good will tell you, is Hop
Bitters-Believe it. See Proverbs in anoth.
er column. iy22-d1w
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

DECEASED ODD FELLows.-Geo F. Shepley
was member of Ligonia Lodge No. 3, 1. o.
o. F. He joined February %, 1874.
Nathaniel Crockett was a member of An
cient Brothers Lodge No. 4, 1. o. o. f. He
joined April II, 1916. He was also a member
of the Odd Fellows Mutual Relief Associa-
ton of Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

ACCIDENT TO A SCHOOL TEACHER.-One
day last week as Miss Maybury of Hiram was
out riding in the town of Stow where she is
teaching school the horse became frightened
and ran away throwing out the occupants
Miss Maybury was thrown heavily to the
ground breaking one of her legs.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

AccIDENTs.-A boy named Michael Handon
aged 16 had his hand badly iammed in the
elevator in the Centennial block Saturday.
A little fellow named Fred jackson fell
from tiller at the old Rochester depot Satur-
day noon and bruised his head,
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

THAT WALKING MATCH.-The walking
match announced to come off between James
Driscoll and one George Diamond turned out
to be perfect fzzle. 1t was announced as a
match of 800 side for twenty-five miles,
George Diamond, who hailed from Brunswick,
turned out to be we'll known hostler. A few
people gathered at Presumpscot Park Saturday
afternoon and paid % cents apiece, but they
were greatly disguised with the result. They
were started at 1.3O and for nine miles Da-
mond (?) lead. That was about all he could
walk and he gave up. Drscoll walked another
mile and announced that he had won the
wager and was awarded the money When
he walks again there.will be a great rush to
see him.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

THE TEMPERANCE UNIoN,-The temperance
meeting at Congress Hall was fully attended
last night. The Union feel gratifed in seeing
SO many of our business men present, for it as
sures them that the work is beiLg felt in di.
rec ton that is very much needed to make the
cause Of temperance a success. Addresses
were made by Hon. Benz Kingsbury, G. W.
Murch, Knight, President of the Ferry Village
club, Gatchcum and Curran. Several signed
the pledge.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

TROUBLE IN THE SOMERSET GREENBAcK
CANA special despatch to the Sunday
Times says the Greenbackers of Somerset are
agitated over the fact that their candidate for
Governor when in the State Senate, voted
against submitting the question of the
establishment of the county seat at Skowhegan
to the people, political move which caused
bitter feeling in several towns. The feeling
is expressed that they will not hold their last
years vote, which was about HOO.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22
Municipal Court.

SATURDAY-Daniel Mccarthy, Frederick Brown
and Charles Hayes. Intoxication. Fined $40 each
with costs. Paid.
Bridget Reardon. Common drunkard. Thirty
days. Committed.
Robert Ring. Intoxication. Thirty days. Com
mitted.
Daniel Mccarthy. Assault and battery. Plea,
guilty and sentence continued.
Libby, Co, Atty. Mattocks.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
transfers of real estate were recorded in this
county Saturday:
Portland-Jane S. Staples to daughter Caro-
line M. Staples, house and land No. 81 Hamp-
shire street consideration $100.
Falmouth-Lemuel Long to John Waite, 2
acres land.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Sawyer to Matthias AL
len, Il acres of land.
Henry Hutchinson to Matthias Allen, lot of
land
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

The DEATH RATE.-The whole number OF
deaths in this city the past week was seven
from the following causes: Consumption 1
paralysis Q; apoplexy 1; diseases of the heart
1; accident /; still born /.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22
Personal.

Rev. Messrs. Buck, Day and Ladd preached
discourses yesterday upon Sunday observance.
We have given this subject SO much attention
that we do not feel called upon to report these
discourses.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22
A Challenge from the "Big Team,

A Challenge from the "Big Team"
The "big team" composed of Davis, Ken
nedy, Morris and Plaisted, which has been
practicing in this harbor for some time, have at
last issued challenge to the Boston four.
offering to row q series of races, which, if
arranged, will be very interesting. The fol-
lowing business like communication explains
all additional particulars:
PORTLAND, July I9, 1873.
To the Editor of the Boston Herald:
Dear Sir:-Incosed please find copy of chal-
lenge mailed to day to Messrs. Faulkner, Reagan.
McGahey and Hosmer, together with certified
check for $1,000, which we place in your hands as
placed with you by the challenged parties shall
be pleased to meet them to arrange the details of the
series OF races We are very respectfully, yours,
FRED A. PLAIsTED,
EVAN MORRIS,
JOHN A. KENNEDY.
PORTLAND, July 10, 1878.
"a coPY)
Gentlemen-We, the undersigned, htving organ
lied crew, desire to test with you combined
and individual ability at the oar and SOULS, and sub
nit the following proposition We will row you
series of races-four, pair double and single SOULS
two pairs and one two doubles lat your cleo
tom, and four sngle-scu races Mr.. Reagan to have
Mr.. Paisted for an opponent, the opponents in the
other or all the scuers races to be mutually agreed
upon. Money, distance and course to be mutually
agreed upon, and to be the same in all the races.
The series whole NUMBER of races to be rowed be-
tween the list and goth OF September, thus allowing
plenty of time for preparation by both parties, and
saving expense of outfit to us in case you do not
tit to accept.
We have to-day sent copy of this challenge to
the Boston Herald, accompanied by a deposit of
$1,000 earnest of our good faith, and we shall
be pleased to meet you to arrange the prelimnares
of the series at any time this deposit is covered be-
fore Aug. Il. We are, very respectfully, yours,
NJ T. DAVIS,
FRED A. PLAISTED,
ta-v- EVAN MORRIS,
JOHN A. KENNEDY.
To Messrs. Faulkner, Reagan, McGahey and Hos
mer Boston Four.
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PROPOSALS
FOR THE
Improvement Of Rivers and Harbors.

Proposals will be received at the office of the under
signed in Portland, Maine, until 10 O'Clock a. M on
Monday the 9TH of August 1875 for work for the i'm
provement of the following Rivers and Harbors viz:
1-PenobScot River, Maine. For breaking up and
removing about $50 cubic yards of sunken ledge and
about 1900 cubic yards of dredging at Bangor; and
for about 5000 cubic yards of dredging at Bucksport
2-BeLtast H0rbor, Maine. For about $4,000 cubic
yards of dredging.
3-Richmond's Island, Maine. For about 1000 tons
of Rubbte-Stone.
4-MerTimac RiUer, Mass. For breaking up and
removing about 225 cubic yards of sunEen ledge, in
Newburyp0rt Harbor. Mass.
5-BoSt0n Hdrbor, Mass. For breaking up and re-
moving about 145 cubic yards of Sunken ledge, near
Kelly's Rock; and for about $1,000 cubic yards of
dredging.
Persons desiring to make proposals for any of the
above works requested to apply to the UNDER
signed at his offices, either in No. 453l Congress St.
Portland, Me- or at No. 26 Pemberton Square. Bos-
ton, Mass, for specifications and further Informal
ton concerning the same.
Proposals must be made required by the specifi-
Cations and be accompanied by the requisite guar
antyeach proposal and guaranty to be in duplicate,
printed forms which will be furnished on appca-
ton therefor-and when transmitted must be SO in
dorsed the sealed envelope, to indicate, before
being opened, the particular work bid for.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
U. S. Engineers Ofice,) GEO. THOM,
July 20. ISIS. Bvt. Brig. Gen. US U. s. A.
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HARPER's BAzAR.-This beautiful weeklr
publication is welcome visitor to the parlos
circle. The number for the ensuing week ha-
been received by Fessenden Brothers, Lancas-
ter Hall, and ID. Wentworth, 553 Congress, cor
per of Oak street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22
Wafer SuuplY.

Another blowout caused by settling of
the water main at Little River, took place Sun
day morning, and the direct supply from the
Lake is cut off. The city is now supplied from
the reservoir. Before the water can be let on
upwards Of fifty feet of the main pipe must be
taken out and pile and timber foundation put
down, and the main relaid on it. A large
force of men ara employed day and night, aud
it is hoped that the water can be let on tonight.
All persons are earnestly requested to use the
water sparingly as the supply is limited
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

FERRY VILLAGE,-Ferry Village reform
club held very interesting temperance meet
ing at Union Hall last night Some very ami
mated and spirited remarks were made by
Messrs. Curran of Ferry Village, Murch, Nc
Phail, Wetherbee, Choate and Merry of Port
land Mrs. lBabbage of Bangor presided at the
organ. A public meeting will be held next
Sunday afternoon, at Union Hall, at % p, m.
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City of Portland.


NOTICE is hereby given that the "Joint Stand
IN ing Committee ON laying out new
streets" to whom was referred the petition of
L. O. Hersey, praying that the Avenue laid out
nom Dantforth street, west of said Hersey's Resi-
dence, northerly to the intersection of the avenue
leading from Spring street running southerly, and
also the avenue laid out from the said intersection
and running westerly to Vaughan street. be accept
ed laid out and established as public streets will
meet at the junction OF said avenue and Dantforth
street on tn URSDAY. the 25 inst. at o'clock D. M
to hear all parties interested and then determine
and adJudge whether public necessities and conyen.
fence require that said avenues should bs laid out
and If they should adjudge, will then and there
lay out said avenues and fix the damages required
by law.
Also, said committee will meet at the Mayors
room IN city Building, on said Thursday, the 25th
inst at O'Clock p. m, to hear all parties interested
in the Petition of Frank Simonds, pray ing that Fed
era street be relocated from India street to Mount
fort street, with uniform width, and the N de-
termine and adjudge whether public convenience
and necessities require that said Federal street
should be relocated prayed for, and if they Should
adjudge, will then and there relocate and Law out
by law.
JAMES Nj sG = tHHzAssglrlNE, Committee
ISAAC d. CUSHMAN, on
ALBERT SMITH, Laying
ISAAC HAMILTON, out
JACOB w. ROBINSON. new streets.
Portland July II, 1873.
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DANGEROUS SHoOTING.-Saturday afternoon
as little boy uamed John Mcbride was
walking up Congress street near the Observa-
tory bullet entered his right hand striking it
on the back between the thumb and forefnger
and passing through the palm of the hand
near the thumb. The wound, although not
dangerous, is large and painful. Who fred the
shot or where it came from is not known. 1t
is very certain that it was an accident,
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22
Hon. Hiram KnOWItOn 3
OF PORTLAND.


The best place to buy all kinds of fripges,
laces, buttons, gloves hosiery, corsets, collars,
cuffs, bows, ties, ruchings ladies' cotton and
gauze underwear. fancy goods, &C., is at
Carlton Kimball's, 1876 Congress street. Just
above Preble House. Prices remarkably low,
july20 dot
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
VAUGHAN,S BRIDGE

will be closed for repairs until further notice.
H. 8. CLAY,
Chairman Committee on Streets, Sidewalks and
Bridges. jy18dtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

BUTTER, BUTTER.-We are now receiving fine
New York and Vermont butter. Parties want
ing the best can be supplied at the lowest
prices at WILSON e. Co.'S
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22
TIKI PRESS
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTIsRmENTs TO-DAY

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Lime on Consignment-A. d. Whidden.
Notice-Henry G. Peabody.
Netherlands Lamey.
nj. @. M. A. Special Meeting
Wanted-Young Girl
Wanted-Waiter Girls
Dissolution Swan & Barrett.
Hop Bitters.
State Normal School,
Cheap Farms.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

To Messrs. Faulkner, Reagan, McGahey and Hos
mer, Boston Four.
The Portland daily press., 1878-07-22

A YOUNG girl to attend child of two years of
n age. References required. Apply in FORE
noon, at 81 Winter street. jy22d3ts
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-04-17
APPLICATION FOR PATENT.
NOTICE No. a,2.
U.ited s,a,e. ssr,e No. 20,

TINTED STATES LAND OFFICE CARSON
u CITY. Nevada. April 0 ISIS. Notice IL
hereby given that The ia TfORD MINING
COMPANY, q corporstinn existing under th-
Law, Of the State of California, by Ma uel ID.
Augustine it, dul, authorized ssebt for that
purpose. wLo.e postofic. Aidress ID at silver
CITY Lyo' county. .eysd, has this day made
application Tor . patent for iourt en- hundred
linear feet Of the Hartford . ode, bearing gold
iriet, Storey county, state of Nevsds. together
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Or. l. J. clAPkAY's
PRIVATE MEDICAL ,NsTIruTt


UNsrABLisHKD In 1884, ron THh
III per,u aneut cure Of ali Special and Chronic
Diseases. q also Ill Female Complaints and
Disssses Of tbs Nervous System.
Tho immense destruction Of human life an
nuAliy from secret and chronic diseases caused
this old and reliable Institution TO Be estab
lished drst In Philadelphia. Prnn., In 1850, anc
Afterwards In ran knacisco. CAL. In 1851, as
private dispensary.. in order TO AFFORD the
afflIcted the best medical and surgical trratmeul
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-04-17

A CORRESPONDENT asks eli ever
lasting punishment spoken OF 80 often
in the Bible does not mean everlasting.
what hope have we Of everlasting life p
We are forced to remark that we do not
know and incline 10 the belief that
everybody else Is in the same fix. and We
may add that thus far We have never
found any one who knew anything
whatever about this subject.