The Portland daily press., 1885-06-04
MAINE.
HOTEL EN RUINS.
The Waterford House at Waterford
Bnrned-AOss About 81 ,OOO.
special to the PressD

The Waterford House at Waterford
BRrned-AOss About 81 ,OO0.
Special to the Press)
WATERFORD, June 3-The large three
storied hotel in this village, known as the
Waterford House, was discovered to be on fire
about O'Clock this morning and by $50 it
was heap of smouldering flames The furni-
ture in the two lower stories was saved. The
family had been making soap the day prev
ious and used the large arch kettle in the
work, and it is supposed there was q defect in
the fue. The Waterford House, which was
OF wood, was built about eleven years ago by
a stock company at cost of $4,000. a few
years ago, Capt. Henry o. Appleby OF Sesrs-
port came into possession of the property and
his son, @. L. Appleby, has run it as hotel
since, having large number Of boarders every
summer.
The Artemas Ward homestead is very near
the hotel. and az one time it was thought the
house would be consumed, bat it was saved
by the great exertions Of the citizens.
The loss will be about $1,000; partially in
sured Capt. Appleby will probably rebuild
at once.
"A DepHty COllecteE kseszSNs
RooKLAND, June 3--J. W. Crocker, deputy
collector OF the port of Rockland, has accept
ed an important position in the Camden and
Rockland Water company, and has resigned
the collectorship, which Office he has held
fourteen years. He was appointed by General
James A. Hall, then collector of the then
Waldoboro district, and he has sinced served
under diffaranf collaotors Ho hoo hean q
very efficient officer, of integrity and ability
conceded by all irrespective Of party. His
resignation is to take effect as soon as his sue
cessor is appointed.
Swell Wedding in BnIh.
Special to the PREss9
BATH, June 3.-At $50 last evening, Rev.
o. W. Folsom of the Winter 5treet church,
united in marriage Mr.. Frank Percy and Miss
Nellie Watson. The event was one Of con-
siderable social Importance and many friends
of the happy couple filed the elegantly decor
ated church. The bridesmaids we're Miss
Sadie Watson and Miss Mary Dyke, while the
little misses Cinnie Worth and Jennie Whit
more walked before the bride with flowers.
After the ceremony at the church, a select few
enjoyed o reception at the HOUSE of the bride
and wished the newly united pair bon voy-
age as they we're carried off by the hack to
Brunswick to take the Pullman at that place.
After enjoying tour of New York, Boston,
etc., they will return to live at Mr.. S. J. Wat
sons.
Examination Day at CRstine.
CAsIINE, June 3.-The examination OF the
East Maine Normal School occurred today.
Thera mos q elina a+tapdapea of ont of toup
people owing to the storm yesterday. There
were present Messrs. Locke and Bolster OF the
Governors Council, N. a. Luce, State Super
intendent, and Messrs. Merrill, Richardson,
Hinkley and Philbrook of the trustees. The
examination was exceedingly creditable. The
class parts were given this evening instead of
on the last day as heretofore. 1t is expected
that the trustees will re-eleet r. Woodbury.,
principal OF the school. His health is stated to
be better
Supposed Suicide of an Allan Lime Officer.
LIVERPOOL, Eng, June 8. Steamer Cas-
plan OF the Allan Line, from Baltimore has
arrived at this port. Her captain reported that
chief engineer Bourne was missed during the
voyage and it is supposed that he committed
suicide by jumping overheard in the night.
Decision in N Noted Case.
AUGUSTA June 3.-The law court aunounc-
ed decision on Wednesday in the case of
Serena L. Powers vs. Thomas Mitchell, over
ruling the motion and exceptions OF the
plaintiff and rendering fhal Judgment for the
defendant. This puts an end to one of the
most noted cases ever tried in the State. The
suit was brought by the plaintiff January 9th,
1880, for personal injuries claimed to have
been sustained in consequence OF the defend
ants alleged negligence, by causing collision
OF the sleighs ,in which the parties
were riding on State street, Augusta, on the
29th day Of December, 1879 The case has
been pending in Kennebec, Cumberland and
Ssgadahoc counties, bseE tried four times be-
fore a jury and been three times before the
law court, The litigation extending over
period of four years.
still Drumming,
AUGUSTA, June 3-The Salvation Army
again came out tonight with drums and we're
arrested but not locked up, being allowed their
liberty. After being shut out of all the halls
in the city, the members held an open air
meeting. One citizan offered TO contribute
$50 towards new barracks.
Bangor Theological Seminary.
BANGOR, june 3.-The anniversary exercises
of the Bangor Theological Seminary continued
here today. The morning was occupied in
examinations. The alumni dinner was largely
attended Professor Barbour of Yale presid-
ed. Interesting remarks were made by sever
al visiting clergymen as well as professors of
the seminary. The neurology shows ten
deaths for the past year. A business meeting
of the alumni was held and the following off,
GERS elected:
President-Rev. j. E. Adams, Bangor.
Vice Presdent-ReY. II. A. Freeman, Bluehill.
Secretary and Treas.-Rev N. II. Hartman,
Bangor.
Necrologst-Prof. John L. Sewall of the Semi
nary.
Executive Committee-Rev. D. A. Moorhouse,
Foxcroft; Charles b. Wathen, Orono.
In the evening the graduating exercises oc-
CURED. The class numbers ten members.
The anniversary exercises were all interesting
and passed Of successfully.
Corporate Existence Extended.
WARRINGTON, June 3.-The Comptroller OF
Currency today extended the corporate exis-
tence of the National Bank of Watervil le,
Me-, for twenty years
AUGUSTA.
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