The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-14
BATH LOCALS.

WEDNESDAY. Feb. y.
The Arrowsic smslt fishery continues sue
cessful. Bath fishermen flock thither in
crowds. Today one man caught bushel bas-
ket full of good sized fish.
Arrangements are being perfected by the mus
ical talent of Wesley church for grand con-
cert soon.
Tuesday Mr.. Carpenter slaughtered a hog
for Mr. Joshua Emmons, which weighed when
dressed 672 pounds. This is said to be the
largest hog killed in Bath for fifty years past.
Officer Lopgley captured the ex-soldier and
financial petitioner Merrymon as he was leaV-
log town Tuesday and locked him up for the
larceny from his boarding house of two blank
cts.
J.W. Donham of Portland is in town, get
ting statistics and subscriptions for the Maine
State Register.
The old K. g. L office, Church block, is to
be fitted up as clothing store by New York
parties.
The Maritime Exchange is seeking an in
crease of membership. 1t is to have more tel
egraphic news if the movement is successful.
More such poetry would ruin the telephone
mocha nism.
Acadia Lodge K. of p, give an assembly at
Columbian Hall week from tonight.
Such crowd as gathered last night to wit
ness Pepita and Betsy Baker at Columbian
Hall is rarely equalled. Floor and galleries
wUre filled to their utmost capacity, The farce
which preceded the operetta was we'll r. ndered
by Messrs. Ring (of the Doricks) and Owen,
Misses 81. and N. d. Richardson. Applause
generously bestowed and bouquets thrown
to the ladies testified the appreciation of the
audience. "PeDita" followed the farce, and
from the first scene to the close of the last act,
the smooth action of the play was especially
noticeable. Mr.. Hawthorne made an excel.
lent Don Carlos, and Miss Snow was very sue
cessful as Dolores The rendition of "Pepita"
by Miss Hawkes. was also excellent, and Mr..
Ovens Howard was one of the best features
in the cast. The cigar item in the boat scene
was In great taste. Miss Jennie Mcclellan as
Dona Inez, Miss Fisher as Margarita, showed
skill and taste IN their roles. We heard great
praise for Miss Emma McLellan's magnificent
costume, designed by herself, and also of her
er the young folks Of Grace church should bs
satisfied with their excellent entertainment
and the success 1t had.
THURSDAY, Feb. Is.
Bright and sunny. Mercury at noon 800
above.
Hsrbor filed with ice.
The thaw has not Stayed the sleighing.
Several of our medical men went to Bruins
wick this afternoon TO attend the opening lee
ture at the echool of medicine.
Mr.. O.. Torrey's horse ran from his foundry
on commercial street early this morning to his
house on Washington via Frost street. The
pace was rapid. Several vain attempts were
made at stopping the frightened animal One
gentleman seized hold of the back of the sleigh
asd was thrown upon the road. A broken
On hif11 atr w. the onlv da Mr. rou,u
son was thrown from the sleigh sooL after the
horse started, without being seriously Injured
Higgins was taking "Pepits'' costume pic
lures this m ornng.
tiers connected with our city poor to-day.
DR.. Rsgon has had lots of praise for his bear
dance Tuesday night.
One more scarlet fever case at the south end.
DR.. Bibber will probably attend March lee
lures at Bellevue Hospital, New York, and
pursue q course of special steady on heart and
lungs
Yesterday workmen at Gen. Hyde's iron
foundry left willis at dinner the sand pump in
the artesian we'll. The earth caved il, cover
ing up the pump and rendering considerable
work necessary to get the pump out and repair
the we'll.
The deputy marshal released the ex-soldier,
etc yesterday afternoon aud paid his fare to
Brunswick on condition that hereafter distance
should lend eDchantment to his view
banks reports good business
Prayer meetings continue five evenings each
week at the Beacon street church with ncreas-
ing interest Many converts have been m ade.
Plenty of uncovered fields on the Wcolwich
side.
Men under superintendence of the street
commissioner are improving going to-day.
E Pierce of Auburn, Greeubacker, at
Columbia Hall tonight, making piercing re-
marks on the currency and national bank ques.
ton.
Don't forget the last lecture of the Phi Rho
boys course at City aall Friday night by
Homer b. Sprague. Give the boys crowded
house.
The sale of reserved seats for the Mary Faxon
Duncan concert begins Tomorrow morning at
Shaw's.
Continued interest at Elm street Baptist
PRAYER meetings
Mr. David o Foye has put handsome addi-
ton to his residence on North street, and it is
now one of the finest buildings on the street.
Mr.. Sewell has commenced planking his new
ship. The other vessels on the north end yards
show rapid work. At aagan & Thurlow's
yard one schooner is ready for launching and
another nearing completion
Rarker's school closes with ball Friday
night.
Mr.. William Allen fell on the ice this morn
ing, cutting his face. Attended by DR.. E. M.
Fuller.
DR.. Price writes home from his settlement in
Nevada City, and thinks the place half mile
from nowhere and $4,000 600 from Paradise,
Lsborers get IS. so per day, but wood is SIS PER
cord Houses all one story and roughly made.
Has hung out his single and advertised in the
daily High Cock-o-Lorum. Senls friendly
greetings.