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The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21
Supreme Judicial Court.

VIRGIN, j., PRESIDING.
MoNpAY.-George f. Hitchings VS.. j. w. c. Nor
rison. Real action. The plaintiffs statement is
substantially as follows Barnabas Palmer former
ly owned tract of land the westerly side of
Green street, Portland. In 1853 Palmer sold the
same to II. n. and Charles E. jose In 1855 they
sold small lot from said land, to George Worces-
ter Charles Z. Jose subsequently sold all his inter-
est in the remaining land to his brother, H. N. Jose.
In 1856 H. n. Jose conveyed by warratee deed, to
the defendant, his brotherin-law, lot from said
land, known as the "Babcock lot,' describing the
boundary on the street as commencing at the Gould
corner and running 60 feet to stake.'' The stake
was mere felton, never having been driven into
the ground. In 1866 II. n. Jose sold the remainder
of the tract originally referred to- to Nathaniel Ea
ton, describing it as Commencing at a point sixty
feet from the Gould corner.' Eaton soon thereaf-
ter conveyed land by him purchased to Melvena Ea-
ton. She continued to hold the property till Sept
1873 when she conveyed it to the plaintiff. Mr.
Htchings. Soon after he purchased, Mr.. Hitchings
employed surveyor to the lines and drive down
stakes, prepar atory to inclosing his purchase in
fences. In few days the stakes next to defendants
land were removed by direction of defendants
agent who claimed that the Babcock lot in fact ex
tended more than fifty feet south. Mr.. Hitchngs
brings this action claiming title to point sixty feet
from the "Gould corner"
The defendant disclaimed tite to all but five and
a half feet frontage of land demanded by plaintiff
claiming that strip by virtue of being in possession
and of having occupied it as part of the Babcock
lot openly, notoriously adversely and exclusively
for over twenty years.
The plaintiff claims that there was no adverse
possession that it was occupied by defendant under
mistake, he supposing his deed covered it.
I'd; int a,,dr Tines
day morning.
Webb & Haskell for plaintiff.
Coombs for defendant.
Adelaide Kicker, libellant vs. Thomas w. Kicker
Libel for divorce. Divorce decreed.
Orr for libellant.
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President-Philip Henry Brown.
Large Sale Of Bonds.

Yesterd ay morning f. O. Bailey & Co. sold
at auction 1913 bonds of $1,000 value each, COM
monty known as the second mortgage bonds OF
the Portland & Ogdensburg Railroad Com
pany Said bonds are dated November l, 1871,
first mortgage on the road from Bartlett, n.
H., to the western boundary of the state OF
New Hampshire, and second mortgage on
the road from Portland, Maine, to Bartlett, n.
H., falling due Nov /, 1901.
The bidding was very spirited between three
gentlemen, and there was very large attend
ance of capitalists. There were $4,000 worth
of bonds sold to Philip I'll. Brown, Esq. for
192 per cent. of par value. $4,000 worth to
e. A. Noyes, treasurer of the Portland Saw
ings Bank, for 2O5 per cent, and the remain
der, $4,000 by gentleman who refused to
allow his name to be made known, at prices
varying from 20 to 2l4 per cent, the average
being 90 per cent.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21
Harvest Sunday at Ferry Village

This annual festival was celebrated at the
Methodist church, Sunday afternoon and
evening.
The interior Of the church was decorated in
a very elaborate manner for the occasion, with
autumn leaves, flowers, and various kinds of
fruits and vegetables, making it a lovely sight
to behold.
The services in the afternoon were conducted
by the pastor, Rev. S. T. Wetherbee. The
children, under the direction of the superin-
tendent, furnished the singing.
The sermon was on the subject of the
''Traihng and Teaching of Children" The
pastor contended that precept and example
were the two essential things that parents
exercise in order that their children may grow
up to be good and useful men and women.
The children on their part should be obedient
and loving towards those who do SO much for
them.
The harvest concert in the evening was of a
pleasing and no doubt profitable ma
ture. The we'll arranged programme was
made up of speaking, singing and
brief remarks. The quartette singing
was unusually fine. The pieces "Over
and Over Again. Corporal Try "Ode on
Education Little Cricket and 1.-The
Beautiful Earth" were well spoken.
Thus passed Harvest Sunday at Ferry Viii
lage church, and was day that will long be
remembered. X.
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Selecting an Indian Bride.

The recently elected governor of the Indians
at Pete Davis Point, near Calais, is or was. I'M
married. The Indians allow no such condi-
tions to last, SO steps were taken to marry
him. The process is unique. Two of the
tribe were constituted committee to get him
wife. He braided seven straws together and
gave to the committee. They went to Pleasant
Point and assembled all the squaws in their
hail in circle. One Of the committee marched
around the circle shaking horn full of shot
while the other carried the braided straw and
sung q solemn song or chant. After several
times marching around, the braid was present.
ed to the maiden selected for the governor s
wife The first choice refused to marry by
throwing the braid on the floor. So the cere-
mony was repeated and second choice made,
and this time the fair on was willing and
retained the braid. then the committee sent
for the governor to meet the destined bride in
Calais. He came on the train.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21
STATE NEWS.
ANDRoscoGG1N COUNTY.

ANDRoscoGGIN COUNTY.
The French population of Lewiston has in
creased 800 the past year.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Some days ago Capt Isaiah Lewis OF Booth
bay, soon after building fire in the stove, no.
ticed peculiar odor issuing from the oven on
top of the stove. He opened the oven and
saw a small bottle, which he reached in to re-
move, but had not tonched, when it exploded
with a report as heavy as gun, throwing the
pieces all over the Office, breaking the windows
from the glass door and cutting and mutilating
his face and hand terribly, 80 that it is feared
he will lose the use of his fingers, if not the
whole hand. 1t is not known what, if any
thing, was in the bottle or how it came in the
stove top.
KNOX COUNTY.
A little daughter of Elwell E. Moody of
Warren, upset tub of water and scalded her
back the entire length and both sides. At
hrst she was presumed to be mortally injured,
but hopes are now entertained OF her recoy-
cry
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
Charles H. Jordan of Alton has cat nine
teen years old.
II. III. Moor of Bangor is one of the most UNI
fortunate of the human species. During the
war he was wounded at four different times,
but came out of the fight alive. Since then he
has broken both legs, and he recently came
down from up river with broken shoulder.
He was at work on the North Twin dam, and
the last accident was caused by one of the
gates giving away.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
The proposals for building q chapel on SPUR
rel Island were opened by the guiding COM
mittee on the 10th inst, and the contract was
awarded to Nathaniel Noyes of Augusta, his
being the lowest bid 1t is TO be finished ny
the 10th of June, 1880.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
On Tuesday of last week the boiler OF the
steamer that runs on Grand Lake burst,
and although there were eight persons on
board at the time of the accident-fouI men,
two ladies and two children-only two of the
men were injured. AS near as can be learned
the boat was aground when the boiler burst,
and that was all that saved her from sinking,
as she had a hole in her bottom, and those who
visited the scene of the disaster say that 1t
looked like an acre of kindling wood. The
most remarkable part of the accident was the
floor of the engine room was torn asunder d.
rectly beneath lady's feet and she fell into
the hold, escaping uniniured. The fireman,
who was one of the men injured, was thrown
into the water. His face was badly cut, but
he is now getting along nicely. The engineer
claims that the gauge indicated an inch and
half of water when it burst, but it is supposed
the gauge must have been out OF order. The
steamer, which is entirely ruined, was the
property of Shaw Bros, and was used Tor car
rying supplies and bark, and the accident Will
necessitate the of scows this fall, which Will
be long tedious job.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21
Business Notes,

Twenty-Five hands are now employed by
Messrs. Littlefeld & Haskell at their corset
factory in Augusta. They hope to increase
the force to thirty this winter.
The Times says that q better feeling is man
ifested among Calais lumber manufacturers
The demand has increased somewhat, and
prices are firm at the slight advance mentioned
last week A prominent manufacturer who
has just returned from the West, predicts that
prices will be two dollars thousand higher
next spring The indications now are that
very large operations will be carried on III the
Maine forests this winter.
The Pepperell Company of Biddeford and
Continental Mills of Lewiston, and perhaps
another Lewiston mill have been making large
quantities OF goods for the East India and
China markets.
Lewiston manufacturing stocks continue to
improve There is now significant move
ment in Continental Considerable stock has
changed hands of late at 40; Bates sells at
la: Hill at 49, Franklin has an inward ten
dency and is quoted at Soc.
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Arrast of a. Horse Thief.

A man calling himself Wesley a. Haines,
and hailing from this city, and claiming to be
canvassing for Portland newspapers stole a
horse belonging to Martin Campbell OF Berlin,
VT, last Saturday night brought the horse to
Montpelier and put up at the Bishop Hotel
early Sunday morning. The horse was recog-
nized and the fellow arrested Sunday night.
He waived examination yesterday morning,
and was committed to jail in default of $500
bail. The same man hired a horse OF John
Shepard of East Montpelier last week for a
few hours drive, and did not return. The
horse was found several days after at Ethie hotel
at Middlesex, where he had been lett. Haines
appeared perfectly COOL The impression is
that he is an old hand at the business.
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Responded to by Col. Dalton, who excused
ways poor speakers. He called upon Gen.
Coggswell, who made telling and eloquent
speech. He thanked the citizens of Portland
for their generous hospitality, and paid high
compliment to the Blues. In conclusion he
spoke of the visit of the Old Portland Rife
Corps to Salem in $780, and of the Salem Ca
diets to Portland in 1870
Portland Mechanic BlueS-May the proud
record of their past be indicative of their fu-
ture, and the coming chapters of their history,
record the anticipations of their friends.
Responded to by Lieut.. Colesworthy, who
read a neat little poem, full of hits, which
were well received.
Honorary Members-Prized as friends, re-
spected as soldiers; may the ties of friendship
be perpetuated.
Responded to by Col. 7. A. ROBERTS.
The LddieS-The fairest and best of earth;
their presence our delight their wish our in
spiration; their commentator our reward
Responded to by Lieut.. Chas. f. SWEET. Lit.
SWEET made an exceedingly appropriate speech.
His remarks were received with great applause.
AT the conclusion Of the toasts the Cadets
gave three cheers and tiger for the Blues.
The Blues then returned the compliment.
THE PROMENADE CONCERT.
The promenade concert in the evening at
City Hall drew large number and was de-
cided success. Previous to the grand march
both bands gave a concert under the lead OF
Mr.. Chandler which was warmly applauded
Over one hundred and fifty couple Joined III
the grand march, and many of the ladies' cos
tunes were rich and elegant. The order of
dances numbered twelve, and the disciples OF
Terpsichore tripped through the mazes far into
the hours of the morning. Lieut.. Chas. SWEET
performed very acceptably the duties OF foor
manager, assisted by an able corps OF aids.
The reception committee, who performed their
duties most acceptably, included Mayor
Walker, Gems. j. d. Fessenden and c. P. Mat
tocks Col T. A. Roberts, 1t. Col. G. w.
Parker, Lit. Col. E. Gerry, Jr., Majors A. M
Benson and Charles Walker, Capt. c. j. Pen
NELL Lieuts c. N. Roberts, NJ. c Young, and
j. Ilsley, Aldermen W. 7. Small and B. f.
Andrews.
To-day the Cadets will pass in viewing the
objects of interest in and about the city. and
tonight they will return to Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21
A Heavy Attachment.

Messrs. f. & G.. Gushing, of Montreal, who
own Cushing's Island and the Ottawa House,
failed recently and went into insolvency under
the Common law. They owed Boston parties,
who came here yesterday and attached the es-
tate Oh Cushing's Island, after the property
had been transferred to tue assignee in insol-
vency, and levy will be made on the estate for
5000. The point at issue is whether the prop
erty could be transferred to an assignee with
out consideration, and this question was ar
gued by Ex-Secretary of the Treasury Brstow
in the United States Court in this city last
year, and is now before the Supreme Bench
for decision.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21
Personal.

The plrishioners of the Rev. f. E. Shaw OF
East Machas recently gave that gentleman a
surprise party at his residence.
An old and well known character by the
name of William Smith died at Bridgton OF
apoplexy, Saturday, aged so years.
Arbuckle, the celebrated cornet player,
speaking of Mr.. Frank Burnham, the well
known leader of the theatre orchestra, says he
considers him a very competent and reliable
musician, either as eXecutant, leader, conduc-
tor or teacher.
The Rev Almon Gage, who was the first
Greenback candidate for Governor Of Maine,
and who for a time was pastor of the Univer-
salist church in Augusta, is this fall candi-
date of the Greenbackers of the Twenty
eighth District for Senator in New York State.
At the recent session Of the Maine Board OF
Agriculture at Dennysville it was decided
that the Board needed recognizing and re
modelling, and select committee composed of
Messrs. j. NJ. Brown, z. A. Gilbert and S. T..
Goodale was chosen to take charge of the
matter and report plan of reorganization, at
the annual session, which will be held at
Augusta during the next session of the Legis-
lature.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21
THE PRESS.
HTUEsDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 81.
TEE PRESS


May be obtained at the Periodical Depots OF y. U.
Fessenden Marquis, Brunei 4 Co. andrews "A Arm I,
Morris corner Exchange and Fore ST.; Welanderr,
Boston g. Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on all
trains that run out of the city.
Saco of L. Hodsdon and IL. B. Kendrick
Bath, of j. o. Shaw
Lewiston and Auburn, of Richard Foss.
Biddeford, +. NJ. Burnham.
Brunswick. B. G. Dennson and W. H. Marrett.
Richmond G. A. Beale.
Woodford's Corner H. Moody. No
New York, Brentanos Literary Emporium, SO
Onion Square.
Cump rland Mills, A. W. G. Cloudman.
Gorham, G.. Angry.
Saccarappa, at the Post Office.
RocKiand, o. c. Andrews and E. r. Spear.
Damariscotta. Z. W. Dunbar
Freeport, w. j. Parker.
Thomaston, s. Delano.
Vinalhaven, B. Lane.
Waldoboro, G. Bliss.
Wiscasset, Gibbs s. Rundle+
Yarmouth, G. L. Coombs.
Auburn V. II. Foss.
Lisbon, g. f. )udkins.
Hallowell, d. X. Jewell.
Augusta Z. II. Pike.
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Larconies.

A. G. Pitman Of Boston came to Portland
yesterday and made the acquaintance Of a
man calling himself James Hines, on Com
mercial street. He advised Pitman to leave
his valse in hay store and go with him to a
shoe store. After they reached the shoe store
the man Hines excused himself for moment
and did not return. Then Pitman went back
for his valise and found it gone. The valise
was filled with clothing.
-Four tranps started upon prowl about town
yesterday and stole nice overcoat from De-
Wolf s in Market Square, and another with a
pair of shoes and a hat from Dennis MeGowen.
Off GERS Newcomb, McCallum and Merrill ar
rested three of them.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21
A Valuable Gold Mine

Yesterday we were shown bag of gold dust
at w. Senter & Co.'S, on Exchange street, that
came from the Ditton Mine, near the St.
Francis River, Canada. A Portland gentle
man is large owner i'll this mine, which has
only been in operation a few years, and is only
worked with a few hands, just enough to keep
it a going. The yield from it in 1874 was
S27, 900. This gold is obtained not by crushing
quartz, but by the simple washing of the soil.
The amount raised and weighed at w. Senter
& Co. IS amounted to S1,700.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21
Shooting Accident.

Some time ago Mr.. Dean, who owns the
house occupied by G. B. Conant, the photo
grapher, at g Elm street, took a gun and pro-
ceeded to shoot pigeons that had become an
annoyance to the occupants of the dwelling.
He afterwards placed the gun up above the
water closet Of the house, but carelesslv left it
loaded. Yesterday afternoon two boys, one
named Louis Gray and the others name we
did not get, went into the water closet aud
spied the gun. They took it down and began
to fool with it when it was accidentally dis
charged, and the charge of shot entered young
Gray's leg. Luckily only a severe flesh wound
was inflicted and no bones were injured.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21

Our readers will bear in mind that Mr..
John Fiske will commence his lectures on
"Americas Place in History" at Army and
Navy Hall tonight
Rev. DR.. Bolles' lecture on London at Ply
mouth Church last night, drew good audi
ence who were delighted with the brilliant
pictures of notable places in that Great Baby
lon, and the lecturers happy powers of de-
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21
CITY GOVERNMENT.
Special Meeting OF the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen.

AT meeting of the Aldermen yesterday the
following were drawn as traverse jurors for
the November term OF the Superior Court:
Clark III. Barker, Edward P. Banks, Cyrus M.
Benson.
Permission was granted George Burnham to
erect wooded building on the rear of his lot
on Commercial street.
The petition of Arthur Harris to erect two
and a half story wooden building, near the
corner of Washington and Cumberland streets,
and of II. I. Holland to be allowed to build a
chamber ovet his stable on Silver street. were
eferred with power.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21

DIR. G. w. BENsoN's CELERY and CHAMo-
MILE PILLS are prepared expressly to cure Sick
Headache, Nervous Headache, Dyspeptic
Headache, Neuralgia and Nervousness, and
will cure any case. Price 80 cts, postage free
PARSONS, BANGS & Co., Wholesale Drug
gists III and 119 Middle street, Portland, Me.
General Agents. aug2Seodtf
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21
HAYES Light Guard. Attention.

Members, and others intending to join, are re-
quested to meet at the Headquarters on TUESDAY
EVENING, Oct 21st, at o'clock sharp for the
purpose of drilling. full attendance is solicited
Per order, LEVI M. BLAKE, Captain
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21

The Calais Advertiser says there were IL
Democrats and Republicans OF the Washing
ton county grand jury which dismissed the
cases of alleged bribery at the recent election.
The Machias Union says that the cases were
dismissed quite unanimously" notwithstano-
ing the Calais Times has been telling for a
month how overwhelming the evidence OF
bribery was.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21
Real Est ate

The following real estate transfers were re-
ported in this county yesterday:
Portland-J. B. Brown ct al. to Charles S.
Chase, lot ON Carleton street.
Harrison-Daniel f. Buck to Sarah r. Buck,
homestead farm.
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Ligonia Iron Company.


A meeting of corporators in company OF
the above name, was held in this city Satur-
day, 18th inst, for the purpose of organizing a
company under the general law of the State,
to purchase the property of the Portland Roll
ing Mills" and to carry on the manufacture
of iron in all its branches.
The corporators voted to adopt the name
'Ligonia- Iron Company" that the capital
stock should be 100000, divided into one hun
bred shares of 81 900 each and elected the fol-
lowing officers:
President-Philp Henry Brown.
Secretary and Treasurer. n. Leavitt
Drectors-Daniel S. Emery, w. G. Davis,
William r. Wood, Philip Henry Brown, of
Portland, William r. Ellis, of Boston.
We understand that this company has ar
ranged to purchase of Hon. j. 3. Brown, the
property of the Portland Rolling Mills recent
ly bought by him at auction, and will begin
active operations as soon as the necessary
transfers can be effected.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21

whom DIR. VIM. HALLS BALsAM FOR THE
LUNGS is administered. Parents will do well
to remember this fact and keep medicine.
which saved so many lives, in tho house ready
for an emergency. The Balsam overcomes
tendency to consumption, strengthens weak
and heals sore lungs, remedies painful and
asthmatc breathing, banishes hoarseness and
cures all bronchial and tracheal inflammation.
If you have cough, use it ''early and often
All Druggist sell it.
Oxygenated Bitters cure Dyspepsia.
oct19 div
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
st. Adams Commandery Knights Templar.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
5000 Pounds Wilson & Co.
To Let-Wm. H. Jerris.
For Sale-Box 50, Lawrence, Mass.
Administrators Subsidiaries Jones.
To Let-J. II. Read.
Wanted-H. j. Libby.
For Sale Cheap-Birchner & Miller.
To be Let-5 Tying st.
Proposal for Sewer-James Cunningham.
To Ladies-31 Winter st.
To-day-W. L. Plummer,
Millinery-Eastman g. Cults.
Merino Underwear-Car Kimball
New-H. l. Nelson & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21

BARGAINS eAAIJ IN Ladies' and Children's Hosiery
and Underwear at w. E. Plummer's 455 Con-
gress street. oct1S.d3t
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21

StEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the Of
Shce of the City Clerk till Thursday the 23d inst.
at IL o'clock noon for Building Sewer in
Walnut Street. from Fox to North Street. according
to plans and specifications at the City Civil Engn
GERS Office.
The Committee reserve the right to reject any
and all bids they consider not for the interest of the
city, JAMES sCUNNINGHAM,
oc2Id3t Chairman Com. on Drains and Sewers.
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10 Let.
To be Let.

HTOUSE and Stable situated on Ocean ST., Wood
IA ford's. Inquire of j. II. READ, Ocean st.
nc21 u
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40 Re Lei.

DRICK HOUSE ON Green St., Cd above the hay
Dscales 10 rooms, gas, Sebago and furnace, large
garden with apple, pear and plum trees, pleasant
location rent low Cottage house with stable foot of
Franklin st, 81 5 per month A few rents on Wilmot
ST., rooms each with Sebago, 81 to $3.50 per mo.
House in rear Mechanic ST., 6 rooms, Sebago, $40
House 20 Waterville st. for families, rooms
EACH SO. House 81 Lincoln St., next east of Will
mot, 8 rooms Sebago, 5000 per annum. Apply to
VIM. II .sJERRIS, Real Estate Agent, Cahoon Block.
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