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The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
Defective Tinbers.

f. II. Fassett, the Portland architect by
whose plans City Hall, Saco, is being remod-
eled, thinks it very fortunate for the citizens
of Saco that it was decided to make the i'm.
provement, + n upon examination Of the upper
timbers rur ming across the hall from side to
side, of which there are six, the locks in three
were found split off leaving but two small bolts
in each to hold the spices together. These
three spices had already drawn apart be-
tween one and two inches, the worst and most
dangerous one being directly under the bell.
In Mr.. Fassett's opinion, and in the opinion of
many master Carpenters who have examined
it, the timbers might give way at any time,
the walls spread out and the whole top of the
structure fall in. The separation of these
timbers at their splices had loosened the CELL
ing to such an extent that it was likely to fall
from any slight jar such as might occur during
dance or a crowded hall. Considering the
condition the hall was found to be in and the
fatal results that might occur even from fall
ing of the ceiling is not the money now being
laid out on the building we'll and profitably
xpended.-Riddeford Times.
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
Fire at Lebanon.

Early Sunday morning fire broke out in the
long story and half building, at Lebanon,
used in part as passenger and freight depot
for the Portland & Rochester road, part for a
store occupied by Mr.. Melvin Wentworth,
who is also station agent, and part for a large
water tank. How the fire caught is unknown.
Some think from the chimney, others from
spontaneous combustion, and another theory is
that the store was entered by burglars the
night previous who afterwards set fire to it,
The property was all consumed, as we'll as a
platform car loaded with shingles belonging to
E. A. Wood. Mr. Wentworth's loss is $2, 900;
insured for $1,000. The railroad company lose
1880; insured with Palmer Dow & Ander-
sons. The telegraph operator had his in
struments in the burned building and they
were also consumed so that the first intel
ligence of the fire reached the city yesterday
morning when the $50 a. m. train arrived
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
FAIRFIELD NEWS.
The First Snow-Lumbering Operations
Personal-Other Matters.

FAIRFIE LID, Nov. %.
Saturday gave US our first snow storm and
Sunday our first sleigh ride. The sleighing
was so good THAT although cold and clustering
large number improved the opportunity.
The rise of water has brought iii the logs
and kept the lumbermen busy securing them
safely for early spring saving The mills have
nearly all shut down and the men and teams
have already started for the headwaters for
their winters operations The total amount
to be cut by Fairfield lumbermen this winter
will be about twenty millions. A large per
cent. of last years cut remains in the streams
and head waters.
Amos Gerald, Esq. has patented surpender
and with A. E. Dolby has commenced the man
ufacture OF the same in Gilbreth block. They
are constructed upon an entirely new princi-
pie and are pronounced fine by those who are
wearing them.
We hear that the Kennebec Framing Co.
has been reorganized and a large amount add.
ed to the working capital. The work sent out
by this company is highly spoken of every
where. The most difficult jobs of framing and
fitting are being done in manner requiring
no changes
H. c. Burleigh, Esq. sailed last week for
Europe from Quebec, to make another large
purchase, for bodwell and Burleigh, of Here
fords and Shropshires On his return he will
take possession of the Lang farm. purchased
by him a few weeks ago.
Augustine Simmons, ESQ.,, who for four
years has been a resident of our village, and
for three years principal of our high school,
goes to New Portland Tuesday to take the
law practice of Chas. f. Jones, Esq, who died
last week Mir. Simmons was for some time a
teacher of the high school at New Portland
He studied law with f. w. McFadden of
this place and was admitted to practice about
two years ago A good scholar and ready
speaker. we hope he will find success in his
new field, while we regret his removal from
our village.
Rumors have been ahoat that the journal
was to be moved to Waterville to compete
with the Mail, but we understand it is the in
tention of the publishers to remain in Fair
field where their paper is established upon a
we'll paying basis SETH.
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
Fire in Freeport.

Our correspondent (M0 writes that the one
story cottage house, ell, Stable and out-build-
ings belonging to John Curtis, Esq, situated
at Pleasant Hill $50 called, Freeport, were
totally consumed by fire yesterday morning,
about o'clock, which caught about the Chin
ney in the ell. Loss estimated at about So, :.
900; insured for $1,000, in the Etna. Part Of
the furniture was saved, but owing to very
high wind it was impossible to do much to stop
the flames. Mr.. Curtis was fro 1 home at work,
building some scows. Mrs Curtis has been
sick for several months and it was with diff
Guilty she could be got out and carried to some
place of safety. Mr.. Curtis has the sympathy
of neiphbors and friends
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
173o-188o.
15Oth Anniversary of the First Congre-
gational Church of Yarmouth

The one hundred and fiftieth anniversary OF
the First Congregational church of Yarmouth
occurred on Sunday last. Services appropriate
to the occasion were held in the church, and
there was a large concourse of people present.
including some of its former pastors. At the
rear of the sanctum were the names of the
fourteen clergymen who had been pastors of
the church during the last $50 years, viz
Revs. A. r. Cutler, N. Loring, E. Brooks,
T. Gil man. Z. Brown, j. w. Curtis, S. Wood
bury, A. Cummings, ID. Shepley, E. X. Alden,
c. A. Aiken, G. A. Putnam, l.. Bartlett, j.
Torrey, the last six of whom are living.
On either side of the organ were the figures
1870 and 1880 beautifully wrought in ever
green, and in front of the pulpit was table
containing attractive plants.
The morning service began at 1880, and was
historical sermon, delivered by the pastor,
Rev. DIR. Torrey, who took his text frem Deut.
s, 2. 1t was very interesting and instructive,
bringing to mind the customs of the church of
years ago, when people thought nothing OF
walking many miles to attend religious meet
ings, and there to sit an hour and often times
two, without stove, in the coldest of weather.
somewhat larger than in the forenoon, was ad
dressed by Prof Packardaof Bowdoin College,
and Revs. Geo. A. Putnam and e. X. Alden.
Prof. Packard's remarks were more particular
ly in relation to the former pastors of the
church, who are now not living, telling the
good work they had done in this community,
and the high Offices they had held since leav-
ing this society.
Rev. Mr.. Putnam spoke of the many years
he had been pastor of the church, which was
dear to his mind, coming here as he did a
young minister with a young bride, which he
should never forget.
Rev. Mr.. Alden alluded briefly to the dea-
cons and members of the church at the time
when he was pastor and how they looked up to
their young minister with much reverence and
respect.
The evenings exercises commenced at
o'clock, and consisted of brief and entertaining
remarks from Revs. Mr.. Cummings, Mr.. Lor-
ing, j. S. Perry, f. W. Sanborn, E. K. Alden
and j. Torrey. Letters of congratulation were
read by the pastor, from several who could not
be present, but felta deep interest in the well
fare of the church.
Thus ended days enjoyment which will
long be remembered by those who attended.
r. D. A.
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
Mr.. WinsloW's Pig.

1t is reported that Mr.. Charles Winslow of
falmouth has pig and the animal was fed
with vegetable waste from the city, which
evidently contained some kind of poison, per-
haps Paris green. The pig was taken violent
ly sick and it was thought would die. Efforts
were made to save its life, but they apparently
had little effect The disease then took new
phase. The pig, naturally white, began to
turn black at the tip of his nose. Gradually
the blackness spread until his back and sides
were as black as s3ove funnel. He remained
in this condition for about three days. Then,
strange to say, he began to recover. Com
mencing at the tip of his nose as before the
pig turned white again, and is now as well as
ever. He was sick in all about week
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
CHARLES f.. LIBBY,
HENRY s. BURRAGE, Committee.
EMERY S. RIDLoN, '
PORTLAND. Nov. Is. 1880.
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA
DUPREz & BENEDICT.

New Portland Theatre seemed more cosy
than ever last evening and Duprez & Bene-
diets minstrels never gave better par
formance. When the curtain rose the
familiar semi-circle of eighteen black faces
was disclosed, with the six end men wearing
red instead of black trousers like the rest.
The concert was very good, the voices blend
ing we'll and many of the jokes proving quite
new. Messrs. Tom Warti cid and Archie
White made lots of fun leading 'bones'
and 'tambo.' 'Barnum's Cirkuss'' which
closed this part of the performance was odd
and excessively comical. In the olio Mr.
Harry Pierson made pleasing prima donna.
Charles III. Bryant and Gus Sharple were two
of the best musical mokes'' that have been
seen in Portland. Tie bellies of the cornfield
act was very good. The farce "Toddy and
Bulge" was capital. Cary and Lee, Ryan
and Bryant gave two good song and dance
second the ''Silver Shower" Tom Warfield
was excellent in his fantastical preludes on
the African harp. There were also two
laughable farces ''Love and Royalty and
s'The Jealous Husband. "
sHELBY's DRAMATIC COMPANY.
Tonight Mr.. John Murray and Miss Grace
Garland will appear in the drama of "Con-
stable Hook founded on events in the history
of Massachusetts, of one hundred years ago.
when many things that could not otherwise
be explained were attributed to witchcraft
NOTES.
The Sunday Boston Herald considers the
performance of the "Jewess" by Mr. G. r.
Adams pupils Saturday night rather queer.
Adelina Patti, although she gets very high
prices for singing in Berlin this season, "dd
not" says the London Globe, "meet with the
accustomed ovations. The enthusiasm. which
only two years ago appeared to surpass all
bounds, has considerably cooled.
The Brooklyn Philharmonic Society concert
last Friday was an immense success. The
programme closely resembed that of the last
concert of the New York Philharmonic
Society. Beethoven's Eroica Symphony,
which was given last week in New York, was
replaced by the Eighth Symphony but the
Henselt Concerto, played by Mr. Joseffy, and
the Harold in Italy, Symphony of Berlioz
were again performed. Instead of the intro
duction to the third act of "Die Meister-
singer the .Siegfried Idyll'' was given, and
Miss Cary sang an aria from the first act of
Gluck's ''Orpheus''
j. B. StudIey and company will present the
"Count of Monte Christie" at New Portland
Theatre Dec. 3, 4 and 5.
Reserved seats for the Drummer Boy" are
now ready. Those for the floor at Stock
bridges music store and for the gallery at
Sturgis' apothecary store.
Mains Opera Company in Boccacio at New
Portland Theatre Dec. 17th and 18TH
The Tourists Dec. Goth, 21st and 22d.
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
Portland Furniture COMPANY

The Portl and Furniture Companv have
taken the large and spacious store formerly oc-
cupled by George A. Whitney s, Co., on Ex-
change street, and will open today with
chice stock o. goods. Everything is new, and
all goods will be made and can be bought at
the lowest cash prices. The first floor is de-
voted to fashionable black walnut sets, office
furniture, sideboards, desks, &C. The second
floor is filled with medium priced black wal
nut and grained pine chamber sets. The third
fooT contains marble topped tables. mirrors
pa'ivr sets, easy chairs, rockers, fancy folding
chairs, lounges, ash and tinted chamber sets.
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
CareleSSneSS,

Yesterday the First Rational Bank received
letter from postmaster stating that he de.
sired to send an inclosed registered letter con-
tanning the money to pay note He stated
that when he received the letter he charged if
and then put it in his coat pocket intending to
forward it. The matter slipped his attention
and he had taken the the letter from his pocket
only day previous. He could only beg to be
forgiven. In the meantime the note had gone
to protest and there was quite little circus
The matter now however has been SATISFACTORY
ly arranged. How many people however put
letters in their pockets and forget to mail
them?
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
Accidents.

Mr.. J. W. Springer of East Deering was
run into By buggy Friday night and a shaft
struck him in the hip inhicting a severe
wound.
T. S. Greenlow. Congress street, had his
face and arm badly burned Friday by the ex.
plosion of some hot resin into which turpen-
tine was poured.
The little daughter of gentleman OF this
city was combing her hair before the glass
with celluloid comb, when her hand came
close to the gas jet and in a minute the comb
was in flames burning the child's hand and
side of the face severely. The comb was con-
snmed quicker than a piece of paper would
have been. 1t is therefore advisable, after
using one OF those combs which has become
impregnated with oil, to keep it away from
fire.
A horse, attached to a top buggy contain
ing a man and two women, ran out of Libby IS
stable on Preble street, and collided with an
other team, smashing the buggy and tipping
out the occupants. who were not hurt. The
horse belonged to countryman.
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23

The following transfers were reported yester.
day in this county
Westbrook-Samuel III. Lisk to Louisa f
Dyer, land at Saccarappa village
Freeport-Joseph NJ. johnson to Constant
Converse, land and buildings.
New Gloucester Elias Tuttle to David
Hanson, 43 acres of land.
Bridgton-Mary E. Hazen ct ais to DR.. N
G. Potter, part of lot No. Z, 18th range
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
Bells Again.

Mr.. EDIToR:-In recent articles on bells in
the PRESS reference was made to the now dis
continued nine o'clock bell. Endorsing all
that was said in favor of its mission this COM
municatlon is not intended to call an open
ing OF the question of its re-establishment.
But wish to take this opportunity to ask con-
sideratlon OF the proprety of nine o'clock
reminder IN Ihe same manner, or similar to
the 2.30 p. m. fire alarm, either as a substitute
for that or in addition to it. This would be a
benefit to many and it does not seem as if it
could be an offence to any. BELLS.
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23

Adjutant General Beal has issued General
Orders No. ~, apportioning the following COM
panies to the Second Battalion of Infantry,
Reserve Militia of Maine: Coburn Guards,
SSowhegan, Capt Francis H. Wing, Co. A.;
Smithfield Cadets, Smithfield, Capt. Albert
S. Marston. Co. B.; Wyman Guards, Palmy-
ra,. Capt. Nelson Davis, Co. c.; Canaan Light
Infantry, Canaan, Capt. Fifield Mitchell, Co.
D.; Ware Guards, Athens, Capt John f.
Holman, Co. E.; Hartland Guards, Hartland,
Capt. Eben Waldron, Co. F.
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
Investors and Others,

who are looking for safe and profitable ill.,
vestment as we'll as for an advantageous Life
Insurance, will do well to look at the propos-
ais Of the Old Mutual Life Co., whose adver-
tisement may be found in our columns this
morning. The Endowment as also the ordi-
nary Life Policies of this Great Co., have
hitherto paid great interest as will be seen
This Company is now paying out nearly $780,
600 per week for Endowments and Death
claims, several having recently been paid in
this city to we'll known citizens and their fam
lilies.
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23


Mr.. G. +. Davis has just returned from New
York and will soon exhibit some fine paintings
by well known New York artists.
In the galeryihe has just placed very pleas
ing little landscape by Fred Kimball; a scene
at Bridgton. The picture has goodStone and is
replete with sentiment. A canal boat lies
moored to rustic stone jetty, and then the
land gently rises towards an old farm house in
the distance, which is surrounded by trees,
among which is three old poplars rear their
lofty forms. Water, sky and atmosphere are
all good.
Scott Leighton, who will be we'll remember
ed, displays little picture in which woman
is about to drive the COWS home from pasture.
The COW, the central figure, is very we'll
drawn, and the landscape is particularly g ood.
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
Portland Commandery,

At the annual election Monday evening the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
Commander-LeanderW w. Fobes.
Generalssimo-Wi William e. Gibbs.
Capt. Ger reral-Oscar NJ Metcalf
Prelate-Frankin Fox.
Treasurer-Charles Fobes
Recorder-John S. Russell.
Senior Warden-Aaron Hodsdon.
Junior Warden-John K. SAWYER
Masonic Trustee-William G. Davis.
Finance Committee-Daniel w. True, Ly-
man NJ Cousins, Sullivan G. Andrews.
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
Temperance SociabIe,

The Young Ladies Temperance Union gave
sociable at the vestry of Free street church
last evening, which was fully attended by theil
many friends and proved a delightful enter
tainment. The leading feature of the even
ing was the "Courtship of Miles Standsh, -
consisting of representative scenes from Long
fellows poem. interspersed with vocal aud in
strumental solos excellently interpreted, and
Mr.. T. S. Sanford rendered the Bridge" very
finely. A violin solo by Master Whipple was
masterpiece for one of his age. Miss Long
rendered vocal solo with great taste. The
following was the programme:
Duet-Excelsior.
Biographical sketch ......,... ...... Miss Lynde
Solo-Tbe Bridge e...............F S. Sanford
Courtship of Mics Standish
a. Love and Friendship.
b. Lovers Errand
Violin Solo ....... ........ Master Whipple
Courtship of Miles Standish
c. John Alden,
d. The Meeting.
Solo-Daybreak. ............ ..,........ Miss Lons
Scotch Ballad misses Cushman and Sturde want
oolo MISS Greeley
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
A Maine Man in Trouble.

The photograph of man giving the names
of Patrick and Robert Percy who was caught
shoplifting in Lawrence, was sent to our police
for identification. They did not know him.
The man had ticket from Portland to Bos-
ton in his possession when arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
Dances.

AT the ball given by the Garfield and Arthur
band concert from to o'clock by Chand-
ler's Band. Clothing will be checked free,
and those who wish for supper can obtain
the same at Smith & Leighton's, who will re-
main open for that purpose.
Who does not feel or recall the enthusiasm
that attends a Thanksgiving ball. In New
England Thanksgiving Day has been the prin-
cipal holiday, next to the Fourth of July, Of
the whole year. Our forefathers even found
ed the day queerly; the services at the meeting
house in the forenoon the family reunion and
stupendous dinner, and in the evening in each
village occurred the much talked of and pre-
pared for event of the season--the ball. The
Portland Fraternity, one of our best charities,
avails itself of the time honored custom and
commences its series of assemblies on the fol-
lowing Thanksgiving evening. No more fit
ting recognition Or conclusion of the day can
be made than in patronizng this institution.
Evening tickets, admitting gentleman and
ladies, can be obtained of f. r. Harrington,
$50 Middle street, during the week. They can
also be obtained of the committee, who will
be in attendance at the hall on the evening of
the dance. Music by Chandler.
The Garfield and Arthur Glee Club will
give their ball at City Hall tonight One of
the most attractive features Of the late polit-
al campaign, and one of the most delightful
features of the meetings. was the singing of
this finely drilled body of young men. Now
that their political labors are over they pro-
pose to give ball, and we have not the least
doubt it will prove one of the most delightful
dances of the season.
One of the principal topics of conversation
among the young people at present is the grand
ball which will be given by the Union Row
ing Association at City Hall, Wednesday even
ing. Fine music will be provided by Chand-
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

NEN X.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Thanksgiving BALM. B. Gilbert.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Cure Your rCorns-Schlotterbeck.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Owen Moore & Co...
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Malaga Grapes-W. L. Wilson & Co.
Portland Furniture Co.
Underwear-C. A. Leighton & Co.
Now Ready for Christmas-Stubbs Bros.
Notice is hereby given-2
Wauted-Situaiion.
Houses For Sale-W. II. Waldron.
Beautiful Portraits-Auburn Copying Co.
Fine shoes B. f. Whitney & Co.
Lost Eyeglasses
Portland Railroad Co.-Notice.
Citizens Mutual Relief Society,"
Portland TO London-J. Bailey.
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23

Am CraZeu WITH TOOthache
and serves you right for having neglected to
use SOZODONT. Had you done so your
mouth would have been healthy and your teeth
sound. Get the "snag'' pulled out and COM
mence at once using SOZODONT, thereby
preserving the balance of your teeth.
nov1S Th,S S,T&w
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23

Do Nor THROW Your LIFE away by neg
lecting chronic cough, that HALE's HONEY OF
HoREHoUND AND TAR would cure in few
days
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23

1t MAY RAIN To-MoRRow.-Buy Umbrel-
las aud Rubber Circulars at OWEN. MOORE &
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
AUCTION SALES.
Administrators Sale of Furni-
ture, &c., by Auction.

ON TUESDAY, NOV. 30th, at 10 A. NJ. Ishal sell
~ at No. 732 Congress Street. Residence of
the late n. l.. Woodbury., all the Furniture in ia
house, consisting of Parlor Suit in silk Damask
Whatnot, Oil Paintings and Engravings French
Plate Mirrors, Drapery and Lace Curtains, Lam.
brequins, Piano, Music Rack Sofa. Lounges
Easy Chairs, about $50 Books, Sewing Machiue
Solid Mahogany Chamber Furniture, Hair Mat
tress, Feather Beds, Springs and Bedding, Ward
robe. Curtains, Marble Top Tables, Mahogany Side
board, Extension Table, Clocks, China. Silver
Plated and Glass Ware, Cutlery, Refrigerator and
Extensive Kitchen Furniture. Al same time, the
Family Carriage, Harness. Garden Tools, &C.
We call special attention to many Old and Elabo
rate articles, especially Side-board, Center
Table and Chamber Sets. i Gents Gold Watch and
Chain Furniture can be examined at 8 o'clock on
morning of sale.
X. NJ. RICHARDSON, Administrator
H.. %. BAILEY a. Co., Auctioneers.
novZO l9t
The Portland daily press., 1880-11-23
IAN Crazed with Tootbacbe

SPECIAL sale Linen Handkerchiefs will
commence Monday November 22d.
OWEN, MOORE & Co.