The Portland daily press., 1884-10-16
MAINE.
A Pastor Ensta,Ied. |.

IohIsMoUIHi N. H., Oct. 10 -lSeY. AlIreu
Gcoding of Brunswick, Me-, was installed
tonight as pastor Of the Unitarian parish of
this city.
sngadahac County Fair.
BRUNSWICK Oct 10 the second day of the
Sagadshoc county fair passed off we'll Large
additions were made to the exhibits in the
halls, making it altogether one OF the best in
the history OF the society. The attendance
has been large, notwithstanding the cold aud
uncomfortable weather TIE receipts were
over $3.50. The only race finished was the
three-minute class, which was won By Mag
nolia; TINA, 481.
In addition TO tbs races provided for to NOR
roT, for which some large purses are offered,
the officers have arranged for grand bicycle
race in the afternoon. Twelve wheelmen
from Portland will compete, making one of
the best contests OF Nheelmeu ever seen in
Maine. The IA viii cios9 Thus lay after
moor.
The sVaIher Murder Trial.
SKoU HE0AN, Oct l5.-The testimony in the
Walker murder trial closed to-day. Tenor
row S j. Walton wall make the closing argu-
ment for the RESPONDENT, and J. .. Bradbury
for the State. The arguments will consume
the entire day, ard The case be given to the
jury Friday morni g. Poblic opinion seems
divided as to the result of the trial as between
acquittai, manslaughter and disagreement.
Killed the Maine Central Railroad.
BANGOR, Oct. l5.-An Italian laborer was
killed at Rsed's Pond, on the Mount Desert
branch of the Maine Central railroad, late this
afternoon. He was Standing on the end of q
fiat car hen the train started suddenly. He
was thrown off and the train passed over him,
killing him almost instantly.
BANGOR.
During the shower Monday barn on the
Levant read Was struck by lightning, aud
taking fire, was burned to the ground.
Monday afternoon a house occupied BY Ed
win Kenney took fire, the fire being caused by
children playing With m Atches in bed. The
bedding was burned, but the rest of the house
was saved.
Last Friday afternoon, Henry Armon (col-
oreu) as arrested and lodged in jail for break
ing into Q Ell. Wilson's Store and robbing the
money drawer of $26 $50 IN silver He
made all unsuccessful attempt to break away
from the officers, Saturday, but was detained
by Constable Speirs. He pleaded guilty, and
was put under $4,000 boncs for his appearance
able to furnish surety, he was committed.
LEWISTON.
The Msthodsts of Lewiston were disap-
pointed in their speakers Wednesday and gave
up their celebration in that city.
Forest Grange met in their new hall the
II tn inst for the frat time. The store is
yearly completed
The reunion of the students of Lee Normal
Academy took place at Lee. Oct 11th About
3OO persons were present In the absence OF
the president, Hon. Hiram Stevens of Carroll,
called to the chair. After a few remarks
by the PRESIDENT, prayer YVES offered by Elder
Chipman Of Lee. This Sas followed by music:
Grafton by Gen. Charles Hamln of Bangor :
noen by Anna Bean; chronicles by Jaia A.
Reed Dinner was next in order After
diunsr the tfisers were elected as follows:
President, e. A. Reed; vice president. Harold
Dow; secretary, Miss LIZZIE Hanson; treasurer,
Mrs Ella Barnes; marshal, M, d. Barnes.
A move ment ia on foot in Eastern Piscata-
quis to place steamer upon Schoodic Like. A
subscription paper has Oeen started and SO lib
orally have the people responded that it may
be regarded now as almost rainty The
boat is To be owned and run By MIR. 4bulou
Sanchfield he giving a season ticket for every
subscription of five dollars and over aud to
make up the alsnce of what caunot be raised
in this manner.
STRONG.
Mr.. John Mitchell, of Strong, an old gen.
tlemap, 81 years of age, received a severe fall
Saturday. He fell down his stable stairs It
is thought he will recover.
vASsALBoRo.
The barn of Edwin L. Blackwell of Winslow
was struck by lighting during the shower
Monday forenoon and burned with the hay and
grain. Insured for $500
VIM.
Jerome Butterfield of Kingman has built a
steam saw mill on the Molunkus stream, near
the edge of Macwahoc Plantation and the
town of kingman, writes correspondent of
the Bangor Wing.
The afternoon mail train OF Friday ran into
horse of William II. Gordon's of Winn, just
above the Winn depot, brsaking the animals
hind legs
IN GENERAL.
The Eaton Family Association will celebrate
its second anniversary or Tuesday, Oct 81, at
10 a. M, at the Meonian, fremont street, Ros-
ton. All intending to be present will notify
Mr.. Chas. W Slack, % Bromfisld street, Bos-
ton, as early as the day before the meeting.