The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-06
MAINE.
Death of a Respected Citizen of North Ber-
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Death of n Respected Citizen of North Bier
wick.
NORTH BERWICK, Sept. 5.-Mr. William
Hobbs, highly respected citizen of this town,
died at his home this morning, after an illness
OF moro than nine years, his death resulting
from paralysis Mr.. Hobbs was native of
the town. and was born Oct. 80, 1929. He was
identified with the local interests of the place
throughout his life, and was many years con-
nected with the North Berwick Company, a
manufacturing corporation, of which he was
treasurer long period. He held the Office OF
town treasurer also, and had been a representa-
tive in the State Legislature. He leaves a
widow and two daughters.
Capt. Traynor Heard From.
ST. JOHNS, N. F., Sept. 5.-Capt. Traynor,
in his dory, arrived at Trespassey yesterday,
in good health. He intends to proceed upon
his Atlantic voyage.
The Eastern Railroad.
BOSTON, Sept 5.-The numerical and finan-
cial returns from all of the ticket agencies of
the Eastern railroad for the fiscal year begin
ming Oct. list, 1883, and ending Oct LIST with
the unexpired part of the September estimates)
show that during the year $780, 900 passengers
will have been carried by that line, the num-
Der exceeding by half a million that of the
preceding year. This would Indicate that the
present season in the White Mountains and
summer resorts of Maine has. been one OF un-
usual success.
PenobscOt Criminal Matters.
BANGOR, Sept. 5.-The criminal term of the
Supreme Court adjourned today, after a ses-
sion of 16 days. There have been but five jury
trials, two OF them occupying Il days. The
jury disagreed in the case of Frank Hersh for
arson, and Hersh was held in his own recog-
nizance, in $4,000.
Daniel Hall was sentenced to nine years in
the State prison, for assault with intent to kill
Mrs. s. Mullen recently
One hundred and fifty naturalization papers
have been issued, and 81, 100 collected in
liquor fines.
Postal Changes.
WASHINGTON, Sept 5.-The following postal
changes in Maine have been announced:
Columbia Falls to Jonesport-Leave Columbia
al OF mail from Machias. Arrive at Jonesport in
four hours. Leave Jonesport daily except Sundays,
at a. NJ, or in season to connect with mail for Ma
chias. Arrive at Columbia Falls in four hours.
CALAIS.
Mr.. j. W. Stetson has resigned his position
as teacher of the Calais grammar school. He
will go to Manchester, N. H., says the Times.
DANFoRTH.
Hugh Frasier started to walk from Bancroft
to Danforth, to see physician, short time
ago. When he reached Clark's camp, four
and remained there without food for two days,
when be was found by the section mon and
sent to Danforth. The Calais Times says he is
now very low.
LEWISTON.
Busy preparations are going on at the State
Fair grounds for the coming exhibition, which
is close at hand. New lunch booths are being
erected and old ones enlarged. Mr.. E. f.
Field will set up the 20.horse power engine,
Friday, which will be used in ths exhibition
building for light running machinery. This
engine is only temporary, and will be replaced
by forty horse power engine next year for
permanent use. Toe track at the grounds is
in splendid condition. A handsome gateway
is being built at the terminus of the new Fair
street.
RoCKLAND.
President Arthur has sent gold watch and
chain to Capt. Brien, commander of the bark
ent,ne Susan, in recognition of his bravery in
rescuing the officers and crew of the schooner
Tennessee, Capt. Philbrook, of Rockland,
while that vessel was burning at sea.
PALERMO
On the Goth of May last, L. l. Howard of
Montville, committed suicide, and it was al
legged that the act was caused BY financial diff
fcuties arising from business relations with
Rev. S. o. Written. The First Baptist church
in Palermo fiually called a council to investi-
gate the matter. The committee have made
an Investigation, and the Belfast journal
prints their report, indicating Rev Mr..
Written, but the Journal thinks the matter is
not yet ended, bat is likely to result in further
controversy.