The Portland daily press., 1884-08-11
MAINE.
Body Found.

AAAN"AhoASNJ aug Os-AuO DOuy VI OIndr
Lermond of Warren was found floating in the
water at Towards Head, st. George, yester,
day afternoon. About six weeks ago Lermond
who was employed in a porgie factory at Port
Clyde, was missing in the morning, when it
was found that he had taken boat and rowed
away. Around his body was found rope, to
which had been tied large rock, but had
slipped off. Thh body was much decomposed
Coroner Otis viewed the remains, but no in
quest was held. The body was brought here,
to be inferred in Warren.
Bar HarbOr Gossip.
BAR HARBoR, Aug. 10.-Mr. Blaine had
many callers today, among them being A. L.
SEowden, director Of the mint at Philadelphia,
r. W. Patterson of the Chicago Tribune, and
Alfred Oonkling, nephew of Roscoe Conk-
ling.
Phillips Brooks preached at St. SaYiour's
Church this morning. The church was
crowded
Jordan. Marsh & Co.'S Employees Camping
RocKLAND, Aug. "a party of eight young
men, consisting of Messrs J. A Hamilton, j.
Carroll, W. M. Murphy, F. o. Morse, f. B.
Sharp, n. N. Kelly, G. A. Quint, A. A. Has
son, from Jordan, Marsh & Cos, are now
camping out on Eastsr's Cove, Rockland Har.
Dor, for two weeks. They have named the
camp, Camp Hamilton, in honor of Mr.. Ham
ilton, superintendent at Jordan, Marsh & Co.'S.
BELFAST.
Mrs. Horatio WEIGH was found dead in her
bed Friday morning. Although in poor health
she had not complained of any unusual sick
no 10 a hF71h nro nd &hron all
dren, the youngest being a baby at the breast.
BREWER.
A horse, wagon and harness, supposed to
have been burned with the barn of Mr.. John
Wight of Brewer, Thursday night, were found
in the road near Georges Corner, in Holden,
Friday, thus making it clear beyond reason
able doubt that the property was stolen and
the buildings set on fire.
HARRINGTON.
An attempt is being made to obtain a pardon
for John +. Robinson, who was convicted at
the February term OF court of forgery, says the
Chronicle. New evidence has been obtained
BY his attorney, which, it is thought,will estab.
lish his innocence.
FORT FAIRFIELD.
The church at Fort Fairfield has received a
library of more than 100 volumes for its Sun
day school from the Williston and Plymouth
churches, Portland. -Four friends in that city
have also contributed $40 toward a carpet for
the meeting house, and the Fort Fairfield PEG
pie themselves have raised $65 for repairs.
HoULToN.
The commencement of the fall term of Houl-
ton Academy has been postponed to Septem-
Der lst This is owing to extensive repairs
which are being made on the academy build
ing.
G. B. Caldwell, foreman in the railroad
quarry at North Jay, was blown up Saturday
morning while blasting in the quarry. The
extent of the injury is not known.
LIMESTONE.
Fl. S. Mansur and Royal s. Clough are to
build starch factory at Limestone this sea-
son. Six new starch factories will be built in
Aroostook county the coming season.
NAPLES.
The annual excursion of the Methodist Sun
day School at Naples took place August 9th,
Crooked river.sA grand time was enjoyed and
many of the Union Church people were in at
tendance by special invitation.
The hay crop is secured and is better than
was expected. Farmers are getting in their
grain which is excellent Corn and every
thing in that line looks exceedingly we'll.
wEsTPoRT.
Saturday forenoon as the yacht Eta, of the
Fire Island Association, was bringing up
parry w Oa0nj ~nou oppoSlto W0SGp0rJ Y ppef
Landing, one of the tubes of the boiler com
menced leaking and the water went into the
furnace, blowing open the furnace doors and
burning and scalding the engineer, Ralph
Trim. He, with great presence of mind, shut
off the engine and staggered up to the pilot
house and said, "There is accident in the en-.
CINE ROOM" and then fell senseless upon the
floor. The anchor was Immediately cast and
the flag hoisted. The Sassanoa, which was
near, came and took off the passengers and
brought them to Bath. Engineer Trim was
badly scalded and burned by the gas upon the
legs, arms and face. He rescued two ladies
Sunday night, August I'd, from drowning at
Five Islands at the risk of his own life. He
belongs in Boston. The Sassanoa Swent down
Saturday noon and towed the yacht to Bath,
where the repairs will be made.
IN GENERAL.
The Maine Veteran Association of Massa-
chusetts, and the comrades of Post 7, G.. A. R.,
will meet at No. GIG Washington street, Bos.
ton, this afternoon. The post preceded by
Post 30 drum corps, will escort the association
to the boat; and they will leave for Bangor at
$50. They have grand reception, take part
in parade, banquet, excursion, and return
home later in the week. There will be about
200 in the party, including ladies.