The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-09-12
SUBURBAN NEWS.
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Wednesday evening as Harlan P. Murch,
of No. so Mechanic street, was about to re-
tire, he saw man on the piazza, peering
into room occupied by his daughter. M.
Murch seized his revolver and started for
the door, but was overheard by the sneak
who took to his heels, followed by three
random shots.
There is big force employed on the new
sewer and excayating is progressing salts
factorily, while those engaged in the con-
struction of the sewer are making commend
able headway. The place at the corner of
Main and Central streets which caves in
with every rain storm, and is now in such
condition, will be permanently fixed when
the workmen reach that point.
CUMBERLAND MILLS.
Geo. Wheeler had the misfortune to take
header on his bicycle a few days ago, receiy-
ing severe injuries thereby. He was racing
with carriage, when the tire of the larger
wheel came off with the stated result. y
Mr.. Will Aver let bicycle throw him in
such way that his ankle was badly sprain-
ed.
BowERY BEACH.
Presiding Elder w. S. Jones with party
of church people from Woodford's enjoyed
an excursion to the Lights, and picnic din
ner on the grounds Thursday. The new
barge May Flower brought the party. Elder
Jones preached an able and interesting ser
mon to the Bowery Beach people last Sun
day.
Richmond Island breakwater sheltered up
ward of 80 sail of coasters and fishermen
during the recent southeast storm.
Jack Frost has opened his dye house for
the season and his first customers are the
maple, birch and sumac families, whose
summer costumes of green are being chang
ed to crimson and gold
Wild cherries, now dead ripe, never were
known more plentiful, and the small birds
other in deyouring them. Children Of older
growth gather these cherries and preserve
them in Medford rum for sickness.
GRAY.
The Gray Park Association will hold their
first annual exhibition on their grounds Oct
9Th, 7th and Sth- The grounds cover an area
of.22 acres, situated on the Shaker road,
within three minutes walk of the village
proper, and are acknowledged by every one
to be the best located for fair ground to be
found in the county. A half mile track is
complete which is pronounced by judges of
horse races to be in excellent condition.
Suitable arrangements are being perfected
for caring for large amount of stock which
is already entered for exhibition, not only by
this, but the neighboring towns. Fifteen
hundred feet of cattle and horse stalls are
now being finished together with large
number of pens for sheep and swine. A
small hard pine grove shades the grounds
between the horse sheds and the track The
| judges and grand stands are already COM
| pleted, besides new two story exhibition
| building 32x6O feet for the display of farm,
dairy, agricultural products and household
articles. Ample accommodation will be
made to furnish stock with food and pure
water on the grounds. Last but not least the
hungry man shall go away filed. The
! coaipfV have finished two story dininO o.
| hall ON the grounds which will seat nearly
| 200 persons. 1t will be under the personal
| charge and supervision of that veteran of
| hotel keepers, VIM. Smith of Raymond
village, assisted by S. L. Adams, proprietor
| of the Mountain View House. The directors
| will endeavor to perfect all arrangements on
the grounds for the pleasure and comfort of
| those who NAV attend