The Portland daily press., 1884-11-04
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RocKLAND, Nov. 3-Capt. Thomas Seavey
OF Port Clyde, aged 10, in temporary fit of
insanity committed suicide by hanging in
chamber of his house Saturday.
Did Not Know Ii was Loaded.
BANGOR, Nov. 3.-The five year old child OF
Joseph Seger of this city was accidentally shot
by her brother, three years older, last night
The latter had 80 calibre revolver, not sup
posed to be loaded, which he pointed at the
little girl and pulled the trigger. The ball en-
tered the body above the collar bone and it
has not been found. The child is still alive
but little hopes are entertained of her recovery.
"And in Their Death They were Not
Divided"
HoLLIs CENTRE, Nov. 3.-James Benson
and Abigail, his wife. two very aged people,
died within the past few days, the foraer yes
terday and the latter Friday night of last
week. They resided on the Cape road, about
mile from the village and wers much respec-
ted by their fellow townsmen. She was II
years of age and be about so. Three of their
children live in Biddeford Their funeral will
take place tomorrow.
Bad FALL Through n Bridge.
SOUTH BERWICK, via Salmon Falls, N. H.,
Nov. 3.-Ed Goodwin fell through the Great
Works Railroad bridge while returning from
the Republican rally at Dover on Saturday
night. His back was seriously injured and
the pelvis bene broken.
The Closing Rally at Bangor.
BANGOR, Nov. 3.-Ths Republicans of this
city h eld their closing rally in City Hall tc-
night. The hall was packed and much en-
thusasm wss manifested. Ex-Chief Justice
Appleton presided and speeches were made by
ex-Vce President Hamlin, Mr.. D. F. Kelleher
and Congressman Boutelle who had just ar
| rived on the train from campaigning tour
The applause and cheers which greeted him
were immense. The speakers were very hope
ful Of the outcome Of to-morrow's election and
the enthusiasm of the audience showed the
hopeful feeling Ex-Chief Justice Appleton
in introducing Congressman Boutells said /:
"Permit me to introduce to you the dis
| tinguished representative Of the district whom
you have honored by your votes and who has
honored you by the ability, integrity and
eloquence he has displayed in the political
arena.
| The Congregational Society has sent 500
| box of books and clothing to lady missionary
| in Teuas.
BUXTON.
The Springvsls Advocate lays between
| Tuesday and Friday nights OF last week, 20
| less than four COWS belonging to parties living
| within radius of two miles of Buxton Centre
were choked to death while eating apples.
FARMNGToN.
| Thursday evening by invitation of Mai. S.
| Clifford Belcher of the class of 57 the Bow
| doin College alumni of Pennington enjoyed a
| very pleasant annual reunion at his resid ence
| The alumni present were Rev. Jonas Burn
ham, class of '22 Maj. Belcher and Rev. Cyrus
Stone, class of ~, Rev. Chas. Fl. Pope, D.
| Fl. Knowlton, Geo. G. Puripgton and W. FL.
Cothren. A few other invited guests were
| present.
| HALLOWELL.
Friday forenoon, Mr.. Joseph E. Bean OF
| Augusta was driving up Winthrop street in
| Hsllowell, when his horse took fright and the
| wagon was overturned. One wheel of the
wagon passed over Mr.. Beams breast, break
| ing two ribs and otherwise iDjurlng him.
| Serious results are feared.
| RANGELEY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Haines of Rangeley
celebrated their golden wedding, Oct. 2Sth
FIfty-six relatives aud friends were present.
| The presents accounted in value to $50.