The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-08-12


upset four hives of bees. The bees i'm
mediately fastened themselves upon him
with fatal result.
The contractors on the Aroostook bridge
at Caribou, say they will be ready to throw
the bridge open to travel on contract time,
Sept. 10Th.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
The handsome steam yacht Athlete. be-
longing to Mr.. j. j. Richards of Boston, is
attracting much attention in the Kennebec
river.
Frank Mayo and Frank Bntler had stab
bing match at Augusta Saturday night, and
blooded each other. The parties were
brought before Judge Andrews, Monday
Mayo was fined So and costs, and Butler was
given ten days in Jail.
The Salvation Army drummer who was ar
rested Friday night at Augusta for beating
the drum ON the street without permit
from the mayor, was arraigned before Judge
Andrews Saturday morning and fined So
and costs. He appealed. The officers of
the Methodist church, who had allowed the
Army the use of their vestry, have become
disguised with them since their recent ex-
hibition of the free and easy way they have
of breaking solemn promise. and turned
the key against Them
Mrs. Herbert Maxim of Wayne attempted
suicide Friday, Aug. 18th. She took large
amount of Paris green. DR.. A. L, French
was called at once and administered rene
dies which saved her life.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Capt. VIM. s.. Humphrey has contracted
to carry the mail from Monhegan to Booth
bay for the next four years, according to the
Damariscotta Herald. He goes Tuesdays
and Saturdays, and returns the same day to
Monhegan
PENoBscoT COUNTY,
The poultry exhibit at the New England
Fair this fall is destined to eclipse anything
of the kind ever seen here. Applications
for entry are being received in such large
numbers that the officers have found it
necessary to enlarge their accommodations
Poultry in large lots is to be brought from
Massachusetts and the Maine fanciers may
expect a nice treat.
Monday was pay day for Maine Central
employees in Bangor The company dis
bursed over $4,000 to their men there. The
same. amount is paid out and placed in cir
culatlon in Bangor every month.
There seems to be some doubt about the
shooting of young Rowell at Orono, the pistol
not having been found. Physicians in at
tendance say there was no powder on the
face near the wound, and from other indica-
tons it seems as though the shot might have
been fired from the hands of another.
sAGADAHoc COUNTY.
This is campmeeting week at Richmond
Sagadahoc Grange will hold its next meet
ing with Topsham Grange on Wednesday,
the 25th inst.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Mr.. Avery Allen, well-known citizen of
Skowhegan, died at his residence on East
Front street, Friday, Aug. 18th, the result of
a paralytic shock sustained two week ago.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
On Tuesday at Calais, Gordon Motifs
little twelve year old daughter fell off an
edging pile, striking a short stick which
penetrated her abdomen, inflicting a serious
wound. The doctor who attended her says
the cut is an ugly one, and that the child S
recovery is doubtful.
Mr.. Dennis Collins of Pembroke is bend
ing his energies towards the organization of
company to operate in the Pembroke Iron
Works
WALDO COUNTY.
Our Freedom correspondent writes A
Grant memorial service was held at the vii
lage church Sunday evening, under the direc-
ton of Carter Post, G. A. r. The house
was filled to overlooking, and the service one
of the most impressive ever witnessed here.
Mr.. Gardeners address was a truly eloquent
and fitting tribute to the fallen chief.