Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-01-01
State News.
ARoosrOOK.

ARoosrooK.
The Times SAYS At a regular meeting of
Eastern Frontier Lodge f and A. NJ at Fort
Fairfield, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Joseph S. Hall. NJ. +;
]. S. Stevens, S. w; j. l. CHM. J. W.. H.
c. Collins. F. w. C. Burpee, Sec'y; A. w.
HOyt, S. D.: A. E. Stevens, j. D.-kilpatrick
Post, G. A. r. elected for officers the coming
year H. o. Perry, Com; ]. A. Bridges. S.
V. c.; A. Wentworth, j. VIC; George w.
Hilton, o. D.; C. c. Pomeroy, o. G.. James
j. Gray. Q. NJ.
CUMBERLAND.
The Argus says: Friday, Marshal Bridges
received from Boston by express a lot of the
goods stolen by Winthrop Morrill, in this
vicinity. 1t seems that Morrill, went to Bos-
ton with one lot of stolen goods, and returned
and stele some more, those which were found
in the bag with him. Among the goods re-
covered Friday. were two pairs of nice white
bed blankets, one pair of dark ones, two
hammocks, fine carriage robe, a silver
watch, bag of tobacco, coat and vest. and
several other things. Some of the articles
were the property of Mr.. Clifford. some of
Mr.. Brown, and the other things were prob
ably stolen in this vicinity.
The death of BERTHE G.. only child of Isaac
nut street. Portland. occurred a day or two
ago under peculiarly distressing circum-
stances. Mr.. Hughes has been accustomed
to use pills containing phosphorus and by
some mischance, after taking the customary
dose. left the box within the reach of the
little boy. The child climbed up to a shelf
in the closet and got possession of the pills.
He ate number of them. This WAS about
10 o'clock Wednesday evening. The boy
was soon after taken sick, and a short time
after went into commissions. DIR. Chase was
called. and an emetic and hot baths were pre-
scribed. DR.. Bray arrived at about o'clock,
but it was too late to do anything further for
the boy, and he died about twenty minutes
later.
Over 5000 tons of last seasons ice are
still stored in the ice houses in Biddeford and
Saco.
Mr.. William Todd died at his fathers
residence on Cross street, Portland, Friday
evening He had been in poor health for
some years but was not obliged to take his
bed until Thank. giving day. Deceased was
glider by trade and a mechanic cf ider-
able ingenuity. He was the in, ,ntor of
Todd's non-freezing hydrant and other
mechanical devices of much merit. His age
was about fifty years and he leaves a family.
KNOX.
The Rockland Free Press says the contest
over the will of the late Edward P. Morse of
Union, in which case appeal was taken from
the decision of Judge Wood of the Probate
Court affirming the will, has come to an end.
The contestants, Mrs. Emma f. Young,
daughter of the late Mr.. Morse, and her hus
band, ID. M. Young, make written re-
traction of all charges against Mrs. Mary j.
Morse, the second wife of Mr.. E. p. Morse.
1t will be remembered that the contestants in
this case, undoubtedly encouraged by others,
caused suspicious to rest upon Mrs. +. =.
Morse of having produced her husbands
death by poison. His body was exhumed,
submitted to analytical tests, and no trace of
poison found.
The American says the campaign against
the forest in Amherst has already begun with
4 large army of men and horses at the scene
of operations. The lumberers are every day
busy hauling large quantities of supplies to
the front and enlisting able men for the
service. The weather is delightful, with
just enough snow to make business lively.
Wages are running considerably higher than
they have for few years past, and on the
whole the men are much encouraged and
think their winters labor will be successful.
Bark hauling is one of the principal enter
prises to attract the attention of the transfers
here. and about 100 horses have already been
engaged by the several concerns.
Merrill Richards, WHO. works in the Anchor
Works, in Camden, had his foot badly
jammed Tuesday, by heavy bar of iron
which fell on it from the anvil, says the
Herald.
Sanford Dyer, ship carpenter, had his
legs caught between two planks, while at
work in the yard Tuesday, at Camden, and
H. IL L.,
for repairs. He is son of Walden Dyer,
who cut his foot SO badly, in the ship yard,
some weeks ago.
PENoBscOr.
The Dexter Gazette says that 100 new
volumes will soon be added to the town
library. The library is steadily increasing
in size, and before long better accommoda-
lions will have to be provided for it. 1t
wouldn't surprise us much to see a building
similar to Bank Block put up for it in few
seasons hence.
l.. ID. Edgerly OF South Sangervile, has
recently purchased six ewes-full- blooded
Spanish Merino-at a cost of Sl20.
f. NJ. Frost, Palmyra, has shipped to the
Boston market during the past six weeks
more than $1,000 worth of eggs.
b. II. Beale Post. No. II, G. A. R., Ban
gor is the largest Post in the Department of
Maine. The Adjutant says that it numbers
332 members in good standing. During the
past year 40 have joined the Post and have
died. During 1882 there have been expended
for the relief of sick and disabl e6soldiers and
their families S479.75.
The Wing SAYS Howard Buzzell, a son of
Nr. John A. Buzzell, suffered compound
fracture of the right arm at an early hour
Friday evening while scuffling at the hard
ware store of j. C. Buzzell.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee has been invited to
lecture before the Grand Army boys of
Bangor.
The Wing says: The benefit ball to be
given by the Bangor policemen will come
off in Music Hall this evening. Elaborate
arrangements have been made and a success
full and happy gathering is to be expected.
The music will be furnished by Andrews
Orchestra Supper will be served at the
American House. The floor will be in