Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-18
State News.
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The Journal says Mr.. L. A. Pendleton OF
Lewiston. burst blood vessel in his head
last Monday. He bled at the nose profusly
at times. for two days, remaining at the house.
Wednesday he went to his sewing machine
rooms, and there the bleeding began afresh.
Since that time the doctors have made every
effort to stop the bleeding, but have been only
partially successful. Mr.. p. now lies in q
critical condition.
Mr.. James W. Scott. of Castine fell dead
at bis work last FRIDAY, the Sth; cause dis
ease of the heart. Deceased was a member
of Amity Lodge and was buried under ma
sonic honors; over one hundred Masons fol-
lowing him to his last resting place. There
were representatives from ten different
lodges, present at his funeral.
The success of the Bluehili Steamboat
Line, plying between Rockfand and Ellis
worth, is assured. Last year during the nine
months the boat was able to run, the net
earnings, over the expenses, amounted to
81. 309.67, and this year abe indications so
far are more fiattering than ever. 1t is pro-
posed TO get a boat of lighter draft on ac-
connt of the bar at the month of Ellsworth
river.
PIsCATAQUIs.
The Observer saws Messrs. Mayo & Sons
contemplate this season to double their
present capacity for the manufacture of cloth,
and that work on the new mill will be COM
menced at Foxcroft as soon as arrangements
can be made. The building is to be a wooden
structure about S0x45 feet, three stories high
and to be located between their present mill
and the foundry in Foxeroft village This
enlargement is made on account of the
demand for the class of goods manufactured
by the firm. At the present time the num-
Der of hands employed at the mill is about
20, and the monthly pay roll averages not
far from 81 800, which will be doubled when
the new mill is in operation. This enterprise
is one which the people of Foxcroft and
Dover will highly appreciate, as it will tend
to increase the population considerably. en-
nance the value of property, and will, Of
course, increase the business of the place.
SAGADAHoc.
The Times SAYS that serious and nearly
fatal accident occurred Thursday afternoon
at the residence of Mr.. George King, Center
street beyond Lincoln. Nellie. daughter of
Mr.. King. while Discerning flight of stairs
with child eight months old, stumbled and
child was injured considerably about the side
of the head, and it was some length of time
before it was restored to consciousness, and
it was not until morning that the child was
pronounced out of danger. Miss Nellie,
who is about IA years of age, sustained
severe injuries about the head.
The Bee says the funeral of the late Saml.
Sparks, which took place at Bowdoinham
Ridge on Tuesday last, was attended by cir
cumstances very unusual. The deceased
arose at his usual hour, Saturday morning,
June 9th, and, without complaining Of ill
health, went to the barn to take care of the
stock. He was gone so long that his wife be-
came alarmed, and finally, went to look after
him. When found, he was lying dead
in the barn, having. to all appear
ance, passed away without a struggle.
After the funeral service when the procession
reached the cemetery, which is situated
some two miles and half from the house,
a team belonging to Coroner Hodges of Rich
mond, was seen standing near the entrance.
After the undertaken had left the body beside
the grave, and had conducted the mourners
from the burial ground, Coroner Hodges sud
denly appeared upon the scene, and took
charge of the remains Drs. Irish and Cheney
two practicing physicians of Bowdoinham
then proceeded to hold a post norton ex-
animation. The result of their investigation
is embodied in their sworn statement that the
deceased died of heart disease.
SOMERSET.
The Maine Manufacturing Co. of Fairfield.
shipped to Liverpool. England. 600
folding chairs. They frequently have orders
from England for goods, and are building up
a good European trade.
At town meeting in Madison, May 81,
the vote to build town house was rescinded.
and voted to expend $500 in repairing the old
one. A lot had been purchased and a con-
tract made to build the new one, so things
are somewhat mixed.
WASHINGTON.
The value of farms in Washington County
land. fences and buildings, is 49,,
267, 767; value Of farming implements, $780,
O4s; value of stock, S5Ss, 6Sl; cost of build
ing and repairing fences, 1879, S2S, 260; cost
of fertilizers purchased, 1879, 50, AL. Esti-
mated value of all farm productions. (sold,
consumed or on hand for 1879, SS50,045.
Number of farms in the county, 1902. The
number of bushels of potatoes produced in
1879, was SOC, 646 Tons of hay, 40,413.
Number of horses in the county, 3, lS6; cows,
.379; sheep. 1903. Butter produced, 1885,
81 lbs. wool raised, 81, Sl7 lbs.