The Portland daily press., 1884-09-17
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PARIS, Sept. 16. The September term of
the Supreme Judicial Court for this county
opened at Paris Hill this morning, with prayer
by Rsv. j. e. COchrane. Hon. Thomas A.
Haskell is the justice presiding. J. "A. Hay
den. stenograDher. The grand and traverse
juries we're empaneled, and the grand jury el-
tered upon its duties A large number of civil
cases are marked for trial at this ts~m but the
criminal business will be light
Burglary at OLD Orchard.
OLD ORCHARD, Sept. 16.-The Bernier
House, Joseph Bernier, proprietor, was enter
ed last night by burglars, and 5000 in cash ,
with gold watch and chain, were taken
from the safe. A man named Donovan has
been arrested on suspicion.
BowdOiu College.
BRUNSWICK, Sept. 16-The fall term began
this morning with prayers in the chapel Prof.
Chapman conducted the exercises, and gave
an eloquent eulogy on the late Prof Packard
Prof. johnson has returned from abroad where
he has been studying for two years, and will
resume the professorship of modern languages
Mr. Moody, of 49, will take charge of mathe-
MATES, while Prof. Smith will have classes in
history. About thirty-6ve freshmen have
been admitted.
A Pastoral Call Accepted.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Sept 16.-At a largely
attended special meeting of tho South (Uuita-
rian) parish, beld last evening, in the chapel,
Gel. Willi4m Il. Hackstt, as ch airman of the
committee on beh ali of the church, TO extend
an invitation to Rev. Alfred GocdiDg, of
Brunswick, Me, to become pastor, read the
letter of acceptance from that gentlemaa. The
installation will probably take place on Oct.
18th. The South church is the largest and
wesltbiest Protestant church in the city.
A Pastor Installed.
BATH, Sept. 16.-Rev. Omar W. Folsom, for
merly of Newbnry, Mass, was installed pastor
of the Winter street Congregational church
this morning. The services were q sermon by
Prof. G. f. Harris, of Andover, Mass, INSTALL
ing prayer by Rev. II. G. Westwood of Au-
burn; charge to the pastor, by Rev. G. q.
Daniels Of Portland; right hand of fellowship,
by Rev. G. W. Howe, of Lewiston; address to
the people. by Rev. L. FL. Hallock, OF Port.
land. A large congregation was present.
MIR. BIaine's Movements.
AUGUSTA, Sept 16.-Mr. Blaine will Depart
from Augusta, on his western trip on the 4
O'Clock train tomorrow afternoon. Senator
Hale will accompany him as far as New York
Mr.. Blaine will spend Wednesday night ia
Boston, at the Revere House, and On the fol-
lowing day will attend the Massachusetts
State Fair at Worcester. He will arrive in
New York Thursday night, remaining there
several days, after which his route will be
westward, but as to how far has not been de-
cded yet. He will certainly visit Ohio at all
events. Walker Blaine will probably accom-
pany him during portion of the trip. Mr..
Blaine today has received many kilograms as
suring him of the harmless consequences of the
latest edition of the Mulligan letters, and that
their effect has rather been favorable than
otherwise.
AUBURN.
An attempt was made Sunday to rifle the
trunks in the baggage room of the Maine Cen
trail station at Auburn AS Mr.. Rogers, the
Waterman, was passing the baggage room, he
saw the lock was forced. He entered and
founo man at work on the trunks. The man
bolted through the door, around line of cars,
and across an open field and escaped. The
Waterman fred one shot at him. The burglar
was disturbed before he had secured any prop
erty.
BANGOR.
Hon. Spencer "A. Pratt, one of the Oldest
members of the Penobscot bar, and for many
years judge of the Police Court, died on SUI
day at the age of nearly II years.
The thirty-sevehth annual session of the
Penobscot Musical Association will be held in
Bangor, October 7th, Sth, 9th and 10th, under
direction of Mr.. j. @. Bartlett of Boston. The
association will be assisted in their concerts by
Mrs. II. f. Knowles, soprano; Miss Alta
Pease, contTalto; Mr.. j. G.. Bartlett, tenor;
Mr.. A ID. Saxon, baritone; all of the English
Ballad and Concert Company of Boston, and
by Andrews Orchestra.
CALAIS.
The prospects for a soldiers monument in
Calais are looming up, and it is believed that a
sufficient amount for the purpose will soon be
subscribed. E. a. Barnard offers to be one of
ten to subscribe the necessary amount, but it is
doubtful If nine others can be found to SUBJ
scribe so generously. The monument as now
planned will cost about $4,000.
Work on the foundation wall of the new con.
vent building and Catholic school has been
commenced, and the building will be pushed
to completion with all possible speed.