The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-14
MAINE.
DESTROYED Inv Fire.

1HOMASTONs NOV. lo.-Duflng the gale az z
o'clock this afternoon fire broke out in the
Jsrius Monroe house, occupied by Stephen
O'Brien at the Meadows in this town, which
soon communicated with another house, the
property of Mrs. Monroe, occupied by Mrs.
Asa Ulmer. Both houses were destroyed and
the old Bentley house opposite. Mr. O'Brien
and Mrs. Ulmer lost all their furniture, and
that of Mrs. Monroe was also burnt up. Mrs.
John O'Niell's house caught fire, but was
put out The Monroe house, occupied by Mrs.
Ulmer, was insured. Rockland and Thomas
ton fremen were promptly on hand.
BANGOR, Nov. 13.-By fire OF the Katahdin
Iron Works at o'clock this morning, in the
casting house, the machinery building, tap
house and elevator and one shed were totally
destroyed. Loss, $4,000 to $4,000; insured
for 81 800. A large number of workmen are
thrown out of employment.
A Guilford special to the Commercial says
that about 6 o'clock this morning the house of
Fred Stevens, opposite the depot, took fire
from sparks. In brief time that house and
David Steveps's buildings were in a sheet of
flames and totally destroyed. Fred Stevens
lost everything, even the clothing for his
amount of furniture in a damaged condition.
His loss is $1,000; insured for $500. E. Hussey
lost $500 on lumber; no insurance.
EAsTPoRT, Nov. 13.-The old Treat house
aud barn on Treats island were burned last
night. Loss, 5000; half covered by insur-
ance.
injured by Premature Blast.
BAR HARBoR, Nov. 13.-At Halls quarry in
Otter Greek Charles Hardison, aged 81 years,
poured powder on blast which missed fire,
when the can exploded, blowing his hand eff
and shattering the arm. He will probably
lose both eyes. He has wife and three ch il
dren.
Results of the Gale.
WINTHROP, Nov. 13.-The gale was the
heaviest known here for years and did con-
siderable local damage of various kinds.
At Kent'S Hill this morning it unroofed
Sampson Hall, the property of the Maine
Wesleyan Seminary and Female College,
tearing down three chimneys. Fire caught in
the building, but was extinguished. The dam
age was nearly $1,000.
PHILLIPS. Nov. 13.-The gale of last night
was the severest ever known here. Barns and
other buildings were demolished outside of the
village, and trees in n'exposed places were torn
up and destroyed. Telephone wires were
blown down and roads were blockaded by
fallen trees. The railroad bridge was dam
aged, but not seriously. No dwelling was de-
stroyed and but ore person injured as far as
known.
PenobscOt Medical Association.
BANGOR, Nov. 13.-The thirtieth annual
meeting Of the Penobscot County Medical
Association was held this afternoon. The
election of officers resulted in the choice Of
DR.. VIM. c. Mason, President. and DR.. D. A.
Robinson, Secretary and Treasurer. A BAN
quet was held in the evening.
Postal Matters.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-Mail messenger SER
vice in Maine has been discontinued on Route
60,052, Old Orchard, York county.
AUGUSTA.
The celebrated case of Charles Gilman vs.
Edwin Noyes is again before the courts. Mon
day hearing on petition for review of the
case was commenced before Judge Virgin at
the Court House, Potter, Moody and Foster
appearing as counsel for the plaintiff; Webb
and Baker for defendant. The time was
mostly occupied in the reading of depositions,
SO of which tho plaintiff will present in all.
The judge went to Waterville Monday fore
noon and viewed the land in controversy,
which is but 120 feet long by wide. 1t is
expected that from two to three days will be
occupied before the hearing is closed. This
case has been on trial twice. The first time
there was a disagreement of the jury; the
second it was decided in favor of Noyes.
1t will be remembered that some two weeks
ago Judge Virgin rendered decision in the
case of Powers vs. MITCHELL carrying the case
to Sspadahoc county for trial. Upon this
.Iudoa GO0dard- nouOcnt fnr tho r10inf;ff do
a motion for a rehearing on the change of
venue, and Monday afternoon, operations on
the Gilman VS.. Noyes case having been sus-
pended, the motion was argued before Judge
Virgin at the Court House by Judge Goddard
for the plaintiff and Orv lille ID. Baker, Esq,
for the defendant. Judge Virgin intimated
after the hearing that he should not alter his
previous decision.
E. @. Allen Esq, of Augusta, sails next
Saturday on two months trip to Europe.
He will be accompanied by his sister, Miss
Florence Allen, who will remain in Europe
three years, pursuing an extended course of
studies in Germany.
There is a notable religious revival in
progress In Groveyille, in this town.
BANGOR.
AThe river is still falling. Water mills will
all be shut down in few days. They have
sawed about all their logs. The steam mills
will continue week or two. Freights advanc-
ed this morning to $262 Sound ports, $2.87
New York. 1t has been good season in all
respects, except low water A large steamer
and several square-riggers are yet to 60 to for
eign ports.
BRUNSWICK.
Brunswick's new town hall will be complet-
ed by the first of March. The building is 72
feet in width by 1862 in depth, with a tower
over 100 feet in height. The main hall is ii
x62 feet, with stage "a feet iu width. This
is the fourth hall in size in the State, and will
| have seating capacity of 1900. The building
| in addition to the town offices, will contain
the post office, coart room, large store and