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The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
Brief Jottings.

Rain and wind yesterday. Mercury 52o at
sunrise, $50 at noon, $50 at sunset; wind east
and SOUTH The following message was re-
ceived by W. w. Eichelberger, observer at
the signal station, from the chief signal Off
Ger:
Messrs George and Harry Fletcher shot sixty
pl over and curlew at Pile Point, Wednesday.
The principals of the Wilbur Opera Com
pany are at the Falmouth Hotel.
Yesterday was the Jewish New-Year and
was duly celebrated in the synagogues.
There have been 1863 shares sold in the Great
Hog Island plant.
Remember the ball game between the At
lantics and Deering Reds on the horse car
grounds to-day. Game at 8 p. m.
Steamer City OF Richmond will stop at Deer
Isle each trip going East. to land passengers
from this date.
The Falmouth is having the Office desks
moved from the east side of the rotunda to the
south side, facing the main entrance.
= Officer Langmaid arrested man last night
for the larceny of bundle and valise from the
Boston & Maine station.
"Up signals, storm central near Alpena
Mich, moving eastward. Increasing southerly
Winds"
A very large feet of coasters and mackerel
fishermen put in here for a harbor yesterday
afternoons.
The excursion Of the Maine Historical Socie-
ty to Pemaquid was given up on account of
the ram. 1t is postponed until Thursday, Sep
TENDER 21st.
The Maine General Hospital are much. in
want of old pieces of cotton cloth for dressing.
Any contributions will be called for if notice is
sent to the superintendent.
The wind rose to gale last night and
number of branches were torn from the trees
all over the city There were sharp flashes of
lightning in the evening
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
Personal.


Capt. Daniel Randall is very low and not
expected to live.
Hon. T. r. Simonton of Camden has been
appointed inspector of custom houses.
Hon. James G. Blaine is on his way to To
peka, where he will speak on Friday before an
agricultural fair.
Rev. George w. Bicknel of Lowell will de-
liver the address of welcome at the Bicknell
family reunion, at Weymouth, Mass, Sept
goth.
Lieut. Totten, stationed at Fort Preble, has
been detailed by the War Department as In
specting officer at the muster to be held at
Augusta next week.
James Devine of Whitefeld, who was sc
completely buried in his contest with S. s.
Marble of Waldoboro fer the Lincoln county
senatorship, says it was the hardest game o
Marbles he eoer played.
Our old-timed and aged friend, Christopher
Mitchell, now nearly 81, appeared as usual at
the polling place in Ward Three, Monday, ano
cast his straight Republican ticket. In fe
licitous manner he greeted the crowd present,
and said, Here am once more with ye, ana
for Robbie. "-AugatSta Journal
Mrs. Mary T. Erskine of China, Wednesday
SAYS the JOuru3l, proSoutou tAo piuoeOOS VI 'ie
Hallowell Industrial School for Girls with heI
check for $1,000, the money to be devoted te
the fund for erecting an additional building tc
accommodate the wants of the school. This is
notgthe first benefaction which this noble lady
has made this institution.
George A. Wheelwright, Esq, OF Wells
died at his residence in that place on the 8tf
inst, at the age of GA years. Mr.. Wheel
wright was graduate of Bowdoin College o.
the class of 1887, having among his classmates
the late Gov. John A. Andrew of Masaachu-
sets, and Hon. L. d. M. Sweat of Portland
One brother survives him-Hon. Joseph S
Wheelwright of Bangor.
Rev. DIR. Storrs who has been called t.
State Street Church, is a very able writer and
fine speaker. He was ordained at Lawrence
Mass, about 1851, and settled over the Law
renee Street Church; thence he was called t.
Cincinnati, and from Cincinnati to Brooklyn
For the last ten years he has been secretar.
of the Home Missionary Society and stationed
in New York.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15

John d. Fabyan, who died the 9Th inst, in
Scarborough after brief Illness, was one of
the most prominent citizens of that town, and
a man whose death demands mora than pass
ing notice. He Was born in Scarborough Nov.
81, 1904, and was consequently at the time OF
his decease, little less than 70 years of age.
The old homestead where he dwelt has been
n the possession of the Fabyan family since
the earliest settlement of the country. Mr..
Fabyap had been for more than forty years a
Justice of the Peace, had been one of the Sc
lectmen of the town, and was for many years
Director OF the Gorham Mutual Insurance
Company, and an agent for that and other
comp anies, besides holding other offices OF
trust and responsibility. For over 90 years he
was a member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. conspicuous for his activity and zeal,
and during nearly all that time was member
of the official board, He was man OF strong
and positive convictions, always outspoKen
and decided in support of whatever he consld'
cred right and just. His family consisted Of
three daughters, two married and one who
lived with him, unmarried, his wife having
died some five years since. His loss will be
greatly felt both by his afflicted family, and by
an unusually wide circle of acquaintance and
frienda
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
A Rough Trip.

The Franconia, which arrived from New
York yesterday morning, brought about nifty
passengers, including the Wilbur Opera Com
pany, numbering some forty people. The trip,
the captain told the manager, was the toughest
ever experienced by him but once, and that
asst MAY. The steamer left New York Mon
day night, when it was pleasant About p
m. she encountered the storm and took 1t nm
til Tuesday night, when she anchored on
Handkerchief Light Ship. No injury was
done to vesse, or passengers, but the seams
opened and the water poured into the hunks.
Misses Kirwins and Hills state rooms had sew
eral inches of water pour into their hunks, but
they were SO sea sick they didn't care whether
they lived or died. They were taken out and
carried to as dry spot as could be found.
Those in the cabin Jared no better. A hap
pier crowd to get ashore was never seen than
those people yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
Superior Court.

superior COurU.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.
THuRsDAY.-John Eagan pleaded not guilty to
an in ictment for main aiming liquor nuisance.
VIM. H. Farrell paid fine of 500 and costs on
nuisanse indictment.
Thomas c. freeman paid 500 and costs on a
complaint for search and seizure.
William Paine on similar complaint paid fine
of 500 and costs.
Mark P. Sullivan indicted for keeping and main
tanning nuisance. filed a demurrer.
John Feeney filed demurrers to two search and
seizure complaints, nuisance indictment and also
an Indictment for keeping drinking house an
tiepling shop.
Darby Cady, on three search and seizure COM
plants and two indictments, was sentenced to pay
fines and costs, amounting in the aggregate to
S643.80 and to six months in jail. Fines and costs
paid.
Edward H. Coleman paid 5000 and costs on two
search and seizure complaints.
Mark P. Sullivan paid fine of 500 and costs on
search and seizure complaint
Peter j. Sullivan, otherwise called Peter Sulli-
van, paid fns of 500 and costs on nuisance ia
dictment.
John Shaw and James Barnard each pleaded
guilty to an Indictment against them for keeping
and maintaining liquor nuisance. Shaw was SEN
fenced to thirty days and Barnard to one day in
jail. Both respondents are now serving sentences
in jail imposed upon them by the Judge of the MI
nicipal Court.
Patrick Flaherty, upon two search and seizure
complaints and thee indictments, nuisance, COM
mon seller and drinking house and tipping shop,
paid fines and costs amounting to $3.50.
James E.. Cady paid $500 and costs on two indict-
ments-common seller and drinking house and tip
pling shop.
Thomas Eagan paid fine of $50 and costs on a
complaint charging him with the illegal trans
portation of liquors.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15


The Portland boys left Boston at 100 p. m.
and arrived home on the Pullman at ll'lo'
marching directly to Odd Fellows Hall, where
they broke ranks.
The 'boys'' are enthusiastic in praises OF
their reception and entertainment while IN
Springfield and all say it was red letter day
in their life.
The only incidents or accidents worthy OF
notice on their trip, we note:
On the way home they noticed a fire between
Elicit and Conway Junction, but could not
make out how extensive 1t was-thought it
was farm building of some kind.
Wednesday afternoon the Portland and
Springfield Odd Fellows had a splendid sail on
the river in the steamer Pinafore. When they
returned to the city they had not left the boat
half hour when it blew up,badly scalding the
captain, engineer and his wife and daughter,
beside several passengers who had remained on
md
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
Cumberland County Fair.

At Mr.. J. j. Fryes Office on Prebe street,
the casual dropper-in would feel confident
something special was going on. And he
would not be mistaken for preparations are for
advanced for the great Cumberland County
Fair which will be held at Presumpscot Park
and City Hall next week. The entries are
coming in with will and already large
number have been made. Mr.. Pierce's herd OF
Jerseys, of choice club stock, will draw
crowd of stock-breeders from all over the
country. One cow of his herd, that will be ex-
hibited, cost $1,000. George Blanchard &
Brother will show two heifers that cost S4oo
apiece. eighteen months old, and one having a
calf which it would take at least $500 to buy
All told, so far, there will be about l4o head
of choice club stock Jerseys on the GROUNDS, OF
which Blanchard will have forty and Pierce
twenty head. All classes of stocks Will MI
we'll, and among them will be found u. w :
Clark's fine herd of Guernseys.
The exhibit of swine and sheep will be large
and fine, including Brackets Oxford DOWNS
and Mattocks' Cotswolds.
The poultry display will be fair, and that OF
agricultural implements very complete. Al
ready some of the implements have been placed
in the hall on the grounds.
At City Hall there will be, notwithstanding
the drought, a large exhibit of vegetables ana
good one of fruit.
The races will be immense. The purses are
about all filed. The Thompson Colt Stakes
will create great excitement among horse men
all over New England. In the ga class we
notice Lone Star, Aroostook Boy, Founding
and Fannie N. Among the stock horses Con
stellation, Plough Boy, Melbourne King, Eclat
and Blue Knox. There are thirteen entries III
the three minute class
Complete arrangements have been MADE
with all railroads for the convenience Oh Visi-
tors from Boston and way ations, all inc
points on the Maine Central, Rochester, Og-
densburg and Grand Trunk. Tuesday the lair
will open. J. J. Frye has charge OF the tlckets'
E. j Stubs Of the horse department, II. "
Conant OF the hall and Alonzo Libby OF the
stock.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
The sprague Mills at Augusta

The Sprague cotton mills and other property
in Augusta purchased by the Edwards Manu-
featuring Company have been finally transfer
red by Trustee Chafee to the new corporation
the deeds executed, delivered and recorded
and the entire purchase money paid over. There
seems to be no chance for ''slip up" now. The
mills are to be started on the day advertised
October I'd. Already operatives and theii
families are f1ocking to Augusta to obtain en-
nIovment in the factories. 1t is the intention
of the new proprietors to increase the number
of spipdes to 70,000-and ossibly 10 100, GOO
next season. Beyond this their PLAYS are
nebulous as yet, but no doubt ultimately the
water power here will be utilized to the ut
most-Kennebec Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
portland Yacht Club Supper.

The annual supper of the Portland Yacht
Club took place Wednesday night at the
Peaks Island House The Express went down
at G. 80 O'Clock and returned at an early hour
in the morning. There were present twenty
nine members. The supper was excellent, OF
course. Speeches were made by Commodore
Senter, Vice Commodore Goold and others
Mr.. William Bradley entertained the clut
with amusing stories. After supper the mem
bers found amusement in the bowling alleys
and in other ways, until the return of the
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER Is.
THE PRESS.


NAV be obtained at the Periodical Depots OF N. G.
Fessenden Marquis, Brunell q Co., andrews, Arm
strong. wentworth Hodsdon, A. L. Cleveland, Rob
ART Costello Forest City News Stand, Jewett
Rose HItchings & Mcfarland, Watson, Stinson,
Boston q Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on al
rains that run out of the city.
Auburn willard Small Il Co.
Augusta, j. f. Pierce.
Bangor Bangor News Co.
Bar Earbor, F. S. Jordan.
BAth, j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford, F. M. Burnham.
" A. L. Jefferson.
Brunswick, b. G. Dennison.
Cumberland Mills, r. A. Verrill.
Damartiscotta, E. W. Dunbar.
Freeport, W A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, r. G. Harmon.
Fairfield, e. IL. Evans.
Pennington, D. II. Knowlton
Gardiner Palmer Co.
Gorham, Jas. HI. Irish & Co.
Hallowell, G. -. Spaulding.
lewiston, Chandler q Estes.
Aisermore Falls, g. u. Hughes.
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge, Il. A. Thomas.
Norway, SILL. Crockett, A. y. Noyes.
Old Orchard, Geo. E. Fogg, A. L. Jellison,
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
Rockland, o. s. Andrews,
Sabattus f. III. johnson.
Sacearappa, f. e. Webb
Saco H. b. Kendrck & Co.,
Springvale, Q. Ii. Pierce.
So. Paris A. M. Gerry,
Thomaston, s. Delano.
vinalhaven, H. nj. Roberts.
Wsldoboro. g. Bliss.
Waterville, j. M. Wall
Yarmouth, W. f. Smith.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
allen g. Co.'s Opening.

Allen & Co., Lancaster block, Market square
have received their new and elegant line OF
fall and winter goods, which they will open to
the public to-day. A look through the stock
shows that the clothing and furnishing goods
are of quality and style never surpassed IN
this city, and superior, if that be possible, to
the goods heretofore kept by this firm. Look
out for handsome display to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15

The last excursion of Chambers Band on
the steamer Gazelle will take place tomorrow
afternoon. These excursions have proved
very popular this season and have afforded
great pleasure to the large parties who have
attended them. This, being the last, should
attract all lovers of our beautiful bay, supple
mented as it is by the delicious music of this
favorite band.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15

's-A ~ -0OoA SO Az w OIL ~
People will be panied to learn that George
N. Ward, the well known fancy goods dealel
of Biddeford, died at the residence of his
brother-in-law, Irving Blake of Portland, this
morning at one o'clock. Mr.. Ward was 81
years OF age. He leaves wife. On account
of the street being torn up in front OF MI
Wards residence, the funeral will be held at
the residence of David Webster, 167 Lincoln
street, Saco, Saturday morning, at ten O'CLOCK
The burial will be at the convenience OF the
family
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
Trains Discontinued.

The train which, during the SUNNI r, mas
run from Lewiston through to Lake Marano-
cook on Wednesdays and Saturdays, after arri-
val of morning train from Portland, and back
to Lewiston same afternoons, and the train
which has run through to Waterville from
Lewiston Saturday nights, after arrival OF eve
ming trains from Portland, returning to Lewis.
ton Monday mornings, have been discontinued
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
Accidents.

A train on the Eastern Railroad collided
with hand-car at Wells, Wednesday. There
were three men on the car. James Thurston of
East Deering, Hiram Hatch OF Wells, and
Robert G. Bryant of Portland. Mr.. Thurston
had leg broken and was taken to his home.
A young man named Heseltne, employed
by Allen & Co.. had his foot caught in the
elevator Wednesday and badly injured.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
Bachelor Machine Company

The Bachelor Machine Company held III
annual meeting at E. S. Ridlon's office yester
day and elected the following officers for the
ensuing year:
Presdent-Geo Fl. Maddox.
Secretary-E. S. Ridlon.
Treasurer-F B. Bachelor.
Directors-Geo. 81. Maddox, +. r. Tuttie
Geo. w. Homer f. j. Nelson, Q. Bachelor
f. b. Bachelor f. w. Clark.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
STATE NEWS.
ANpRoscoaaIN COUNTY.

ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY.
The Auburn shoe business holds up well.
1511 cases were sent off this week. The new
shop of j. o. Foss, Sons & Co., is making reg
ular shipments.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Foxes are numerous and bold ia Manchester.
Several farmers hen roosts have been depleted
by them.
The Journal says: Hallowell celebrated the
glorious victory of the Republicans OF Maine
Wednesday evening by discharges of artillery,
ringing of bells, and serenading Hon. j. II.
Bodwell, Hon. VIM. Wilson and A. M. Spear,
Esq, representative elect from that city.
Seven bands and 1000 men will be in the
procession when the soldiers monument at
Augusta is dedicated
The Fifth Maine Battery is to have its third
reunion in the G. A. r. Hall, Augusta, on
Wednesday, Sept. 90
Fifteen thousand dollars have already, been
subscribed towards new steamer to ply be-
tween Augusta and the islands.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The Reporter says that last spring Mr.. A. ID:
Patton of Malbons Mills, sowed 10 pounds OF
White Russia oats. He harvested therefrom
% bushels and six pounds. good yield.
A daughter of Chas Cleveland Of Corn
vile, years OF age, fell into well and was
taken out dead, last SaturdsJ afternoon.
The Reporter SAYS the work of laying the
foundation for the shoe factory at Skowhegan,
is well in hand, and the brick-layers will COM
mence Thursday. The contractors expect to
carry the building up story in week.
YORK COUNTY.
Nathaniel Herbert Todd. 16 years old, son Of
Nathaniel Todd of Kittery Point, was driving
near York Corner, on the evening Oh the l2th
inst, when some part of the harness broke
and young Todd was thrown out OF the vehi
Gle, receiving injuries from which he died in a
few hours.
Following is the vote cast Monday by Shap-
leigh and Newfield: Shapleigh-Robie, Isl
Plaisted, Ill. Newfeld-Robie, loo; Plaisted
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15

The Republicans of Gorham will celebrate
the great Republican victory of Monday last,
at Ridlon's Hall, in that village tn evening
The Saccarappa Band will furnish music, ana
there will be speaking, an excellent oyster
supper, and good time generally. The ladies
will participate.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
The Banner Town.

Lexington, in Somerset county. made a Re-
publican gain this year, resulting in a repnbli-
can majority for the first time since it was or
gained into a town. The vote stood: Robbie
80, Plaisted SO, Independent Republican /; a
Republican gain of II since 80. Lexington
was incorporated in 1888; in 1880 it was thus
recorded in the Year Book: Polls, SO: estates,
S58 ao1
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
Robbery.

4 man named Charles Douglass was accused
Yesterday of robbing man named Clifford of
several dollars, and watch and chain. Doug
lass admits taking the chain, but denies the
watch. Douglas was arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15

ANYBODY can catch cold now. The trouble
is to let go, like the man who caught the bear
We advise our readers to keep bottle of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup handy.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvmaTIsmMaagqs go-DAx

NEW ADVnETI5MMReSTs TO-DAY
ENTERT AILMENTS.
Chambers Band Steamer Gazelle.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Special Sale--Oweu, Moore & Co.
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Annual Meetirg-Miller Coal Mining Company.
Wanted 80 First Glass Steam Filters.
Boat Lost William Z. Carter& Co.
Girl Wanted.
Miss A. G. Morgaus-School For Young Ladies.
Notice is Hereby Given.
The Best Yet-Millett g. Little.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
sep4d2t

Or rich and poor, if you're not won
To brush your teeth with SOZODONT.
You'll one day suffer deep remorse,
For soon they'll crumble in decao,
And soon you'll cry, ''Oh, lack-a-day,
That had never changed my curse.
sep11 MW&F&w
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15

Special sale Saturday. English hosiery for
children at half cost of importation.
sep15-d2t OWEN, MOORE & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15

Make yourself healthy and strong. Make
life happy by using Browns Iron Bitters.
sep11 MW&F&w
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
American Board

American Board.
Families intending to entertain guests dur
ing the meetings of tho American Board, can
be supplied with Blankets Comforters, Sheets
Pillow Gases, &c. Also Table Damask, Nap
kins, Towels, &C., at special prices by
HoRATIo STAPLES,
sep462t DAG Middle Street. Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.


OLIVETTE.
Tonight the Wilbur Opera Company make
their first appearance in this city, this season
at Portland Theatre, and will produce "Oli-
vette." The company arrived yesterday morn
ing and the orchestra, reinforced by Chandler,
will have had two days rehearsal of the music
rhe company is very strong one and pre-
sents, for principals, the same people as last
year with the exception of Mr.. MacCollin lin
place of Mr.. Brown and Miss Ray Samuels
who was here with the Troubadours. Their
performance of the Mascotte is admirable.
The Chicago Tribune said: "The piece was Civ
en- in very creditable manner. Miss Kerwin,
who is we'll known on our boards, sang the
part of Bettina with much melodious power,
and evinced constant improvement in voice
and power. Pippo was taken by John Brand,
who has an especially fine voice, which he
uses with good effect. The Prince Lorenzo of
Mr. MacCollin was capital piece of acting,
and Mr.. Chapman Rocco was good.
The chorus does its work in an unusually neat
manner"
The following will be the cast for coli
vette:"
Oliyette ..,,.... ..,..... -. Miss Susie Kerwin
Countess. Miss Ray Samues
De Merrimac. ....... ..... "A. w. F. MacCollin
Due les IFS. ...John n BRAND
Valentine y. y. Conly
Coquel1cot. Eu Onspinaii
MarveJoe. Nv. IL. NeWporouSn
Velontlne. MISS annie nan
Noust1que ..... ....Mlss Annie oolherFns
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15

The Auburn shoe business holds up well
1911 cases were sent off this week. The new
shop of j. o. Foss, Sons & Co., is making reg
ular shipments.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-15

Following is the vote cast Monday by Shap-
leigh and Newfield hapleigh-Robie, Isl;
Plaisted, Ill. Newield-Robie, 155; Plaisted,
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1882-01-12
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Rochester, N. Y, Dec. 80, 1881.

In recent suit before jussioe a
lady reluctantly testified that she
thought that another lady might be a
good enough nsighbor in locality
where the houses were twenty-five
miles apart, and was so crippled that
she couldn't come over to gossip or
borrow.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1882-01-12
Betting for machinery is success
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