Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-02-16
state News.
ANpRoscoG0Is.

Janitor O'ConneIl of the Lewiston city
bsilding is having his actions Investigated by
. committee of the city government
The new steamer which is being built for
the Lake Auburn Mineral Spring company by
Messrs. Perkins Z Blaisdell of Baths nearly
completed. II 10 go feet long and Is feet
vide and will seat $50 passengers.
Mr. j. B. Mason of Mechanic Falls has
fitted up shop for the manufacture of frames
and bee hives. He 10 now wintering so
s~arms Of bees. He expects to sell some
two tons Of honey this season.
The unusual sounds reported as being
heard in the air Saturday night between 3
and ii O'Clock, in the vicinity of Wayne,
were distinctly heard by . number Of people
around North Livermore. Several men sup
posing there Sss trouble ut the stable or
barn. rose and dressed themselves, but found
all serene.
Hay and potatoes in Aroostook County are
very low, and the farmers there have large
surplus on hand. Potatoes are bringing but
IS or so cents per barrel, and hay only S6. so
per ton, hardly enough to pay for hauling to
the station.
CUMBERLAND.
The Republican District Commute of Cum
berland. have organized with Hiram Knowl-
ton as chairman, Andrew Halves secretary,
and J. F. Bracket, treasurer.
Mr.. George w. Curtis has. sold Eagle
Island situated about six miles southwest Of
the lower end Of Hsrpswell Neck, to parties
Who intend to build cottages the coming
season. and make it q summer resort
Judah Morrison Of Deering attempted sui
eide by hanging on Wednesday night but
was discovered and cut down in time to save
his lite Dependency is supposed to have
been the cause.
About 3 o'clock Saturday morning, Feb.
9th, fire broke out in the dwelling- house
owned by DIR. John I. Sturgiss, situated at
his mill, West Gloucester, and occupied by
w. Hulet. The building was entirely de-
stroyed, together with the household furni-
ture and chest of carpenter tools belong
ing to NJ. 4. Holt. valued at $3.50. There
was al insurance on the building Of $3.50.
FRANKLIN.
Rev. o. II. johnson, Of Jay, who has oc-
cupied the Universalist pulpit longer than
any other minister of the Uuiversalist de-
nomination in this State. has conducted about
1000 funerals during the forty-fve years of
his ministry.
HANCOCK.
Frank Bridges, who stole twenty five dollars
from the Maine Central station at BuckspOrt
Wednesday, is an old offender About two
years ago he robbed the Elm street church OF
thirty dollars and about year ago he was
caught robbing the postofice.
KEssEBEc.
Master Levi Ellis of Rome broke his leg
below the knee while sliding. Thursday even
ing of last week There has been 80 foxes
killed in Rome since Nov. let.
The National Soldiers Home, Togus. will
celebrate Washington's birthday with grand
ball in the evening. The old soldiers have a
reputation second to none in furnishing en-
tertainment of the loyal as well as the enc
mics Of the old flag.
Nothing has yet been done in regard to a
reduction of wages in the Lockwood Cotton
mill of Waterville although the employees
have been expecting it for some time.
KNOX
On Lincoln street. Rockland, there lives
one Simon Trueworthy, in little yellow
shsnty near the schoolhouse. For the past
four or FIVE years a woman has made her
home with him. ostensibly as his wife, al
though they have never been married so far
as the records show. Three years ago girl
baby WAS born unto the pair. This child 10
tortured by the woman. according to the
neighbors and passefs-by, who often hear
her screams The Courier Gazette thinks
that the matter should be Investigated before
tragedy takes place.
PENoBscor.
The next meeting of the Penobscot County
Pomona Grange, will Be held with Pine
Grove Grange, Brewer, the fourth Saturday
in February.
A kerosene lamp was broken in the store
Of Mr.. Jason A. Crowell. Oh Main street,
Bangor Wednesday afternoon. The damage
10 estimated at about $500.
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