The Portland daily press., 1886-09-01
Death of Converse Purington.


of Mrs. Joseph Graffam, of Saco, located in
WATERFORD, and valued at $1,000, were burned
last night They were insured for $500
Death of Converse Purington.
BRUNSWICK, Aug. 31.-Converse Puring-
ton of Bowdoinham, died today, aged 63
years. He represented the town in the leg
islature for the year 1880, and was director
of the National Village Bank The,cause of
his death was heart disease.
Accidentally Shot.
BATH. Aug. 31.-While firing at mark to-
day, William Mains of Georgetown, acci-
dentally shot his brother, inficting danger
GUS wounds. The charge took effect in the
head and left side. His recovery is doubt
full.
Campmeeting at Machias.
MAcHIAs, Aug 31.-The Methodist camp
meeting on the grounds in East Machias
commenced this morning. There is larger
number of tents, and the prospects are there
will be larger attendance than in years
past.
Fire at Lewiston.
LEWISTON, Aug. 31.-This morning, a
building owned by j. ]. McKenna, and oc-
cupied by Thomas Roach, was damaged by
fire. Loss $500. An hour later three alarms
sounded in Auburn. The fire was found to
proceed from the stable connected with the
Estes tenement block near Barker hill. Loss
$3O0O The fire extended to three other
houses and stable, all of which were con-
sumed. The losses are Dominique Connors,
dwelling, $1,000; Sivesen Labante, $1,000;
ID n cfo
$400. Two horses, several carriages and
harnesses were burned. The burned prem
ises were occupied by ten families, all of
whom barely escaped. No furniture was
saved nor scarcely any clothing
Regim entail Association.
ELLSWORTH, Aug. 31-The Sth, 9th and
11th Regimental Association reunion was
held here today. About 100 people were
present from other towns, among them be-
ing Col. William Macarthur of the Sth, OF
Limington; Col. r. F. Campbell of the 18th,
of Cherryfeld; Adjt. Shepard, of the 9th ;
Sergt. Major Morton. of the 18th, and Com
missary Sergeant William Wiley of Gardiner; !;
President T. T. Tabor, of the 18th, of Ban
gor; J. Frank Arnold, of the 18th, of Au-
gusta; Capt. G. W. Brown, of the 9th, Ban
gor Dinner was served at Hancock Hall by
the Woman's Relief Corps. Addresses were
made by Rev. V. P. Wardwell, President
Wyley, Adjt Shepard, Hilman Smith, Col
Macarthur and others. The general associa-
tion elected officers as follows:
President William Wiley
Vice Presidents-Harry Hopkins, Col. McAr-
Secretary and Treasurer-T. 7. Tabor of Ban
gor.
1t was voted to hold the next meeting at
Old Orchard.
Verdict of a Coroner's Jury.
FARMINGToN, Aug. 31.-The jury in the
coroner's inquest over the body of Lawrence
J. Garcelon, found lying upon the Maine
Central railroad near North Jay, has rem
dered the following verdict: THAT Law
renee J. Garcelon came to his death by
wounds received in falling from a train on
the Maine Central railroad between Jay Hill
crossing and Jay bridge station on the night
of Aug. 26th, 1886"
A Pardon Granted.
AUGUSTA, Aug 31.-The Go ernor and
Council were in session today, and pardon
was granted to Sanford Rackliff of Bath, in
the State prison under one years sentence
for larceny. on the ground of a serious and
long continued illness.
Republican Rally at Bath.
BATH, Aug. 31.-The first Republican raj
| ly of the campaign in this city was held to-
| night at Columbian Hall. Joseph M. Hayes
| was president. Roswell K. Horr of Michi'
| gan and Col Plummer were the speakers.
| A Schooner Burned at Sea.
PROVIDENCE, Aug. 31.-New York pilot
boats at Newport report the schooner Abbie
| Dunn of Thomaston, from ST. John fol
| Washington, abandoned and burned at sea
| on the morning of the 30th.