The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-10

NOhNA1, Otpl. 9.--Iu6r6 was all dcciuoll
during the celebration at Norway, Wednes
day, which came very near resulting fatally
During the musical exercises wires were rui
from battery to the place occupied by the
musicians, and at appropriate places a knoll
would be touched and gun fired. By mis-
take wrong knob was pressed, and tn,
wrong gun fired. Fred Getchell of Bruins
wick was so near the gun that his coatsleev,
was blown to shreds and his arm badl,
burned. This morning he was comfortable
and it was thought he would get along vel
if inflammation did not set in. A purse O.
$136 was raised for the young man.
Meeting Of Baptists.
Special Dispatch to the Press)
SANFORD, Sept. 9.-The members of thu
York County Baptist Association met a
Springyale today.
a Religious Meeting.
LEWISTON, Sept. 9.-The Maine Centra
yearly meeting closed its session in this city
Rev. j. B. Jordan clerk and treasurer. Del
egates were chosen to the triennial genera
conference which convenes in October al
Marion, Ohio, as follows: Rev. Messrs. O.
B. Cheney, d. D., C. E. Cate, Lewiston; j
b. Jordan, Augusta: A. W. Drew, Tops
ham; F. E. Freeze, Anson; G. w. Foster
Phillips; L. II. Winslow, Edgecomb. The
following were elected to the yearly meeting
of the executive board: Rev. Messrs. j. b
Jordan, Augusta, chairman; L. Hutchins
East New Portland; G. C. Haynes, Oak
land G. W. Foster, Phillips; T. F. Maxim
Woolwich. The next meeting will be held
in Pennington.
Fire at Saco.
SAco, Sept "a spark from a chimney
caused the destruction of Robert B. lounges
house and stable today. The loss was about
$1,000; insured for $1,000.
The Maine State Fair.
LEWISTON, Sept. 9.-The pacing purse Of
the State Fair that did not fill is reopened tc
close Monday, the 18th at o'clock waving
distance open to all.
Reunion of Old Soldiers.
LAKE MARANocooK, Sept, 9.-The
Grand Army reunion occurred today. The
Yarmouth band furnished excellent music
The forenoon was spent socially, old COM
radessrelatingswar "reminiscences. A meet
ing was held at o'clock, J. F. Lamb of Liv-
ermore Falls, S. U. G. of the Grand Army
of Maine, presided. The speakers were, DR.
A..C. Hamlin, Bangor; A. S. Twitchell, Cor
ham, n H.. Mrs. Sawyer, Portland, expires
ident of the State Relief Corps; Mrs. LIE
grow of Portland President State RELIEF
Corps; Daniel Staples, Dexter; G.. M
Brown, Bangor, chief mastering officer
Among the other prominent members present
were DR.. W. b. Lapham, Augusta; Geo. NJ
Twitchell. Bangor, Of the council of admin
istration. The Seventh Maine Battery hat
reunion and election Of officers, twenty
four members were present. A. 5. Twitchel
of Gorham, N. H., was elected president
Albert Towle Of Bangor, secretary; Over
Legrow of Portland, treasurer
Nominations for the Legislature.
DOVER, Sept. 9.-The Republicans have
nominated Jno. II. Chase, and the Democrats
Geo. H. Weeks representatives to the Legis
lature
BELFAST, Sept. 9.-At Democratic eau
Gus Jefferson f. Wilson was nominated fol
representative. He is also candidate o.
the laboring men.
RocKLAND, Sept. 9.-The Republicans
nominated as candidate for the legislature
Chas. E. Littlefeld, and William II. Glover
LEWISTON, Sept. 9.-The Democrats havt
nominated for representatives f. A. Conant
F. X. Belleau, J. P. Longley and S. FL. West
BANGOR, Sept. 9.-The Democratic caucus
tonight nominated as candidates for Repre-
| sentatives, William H. Strickland, Thoma
| White and Wellington Clark.
BRUNSWICK, Sept. 9-The Democrats hav
nominated A. G. Poland for Representative
| to the Legislature
Attempted Suicide.
SKowHEGAN, Sept. 9.-Mrs. Robert Davi
| of Skowhegan, residing three miles from tn
post Office attempted suicide Thursday morn
ing, by cutting her throat. Cause, INSANITY
| She was alive at last accounts
Mr.. ManIey Nominated for the Leg
isIature.
AUGUSTA, Sept. 9.-At one of the larges
| Republican caucuses ever held in this cit
| city, Ira H. Randall and Joseph FL. Mamie,
| were unanimously nominated candidates TO
| the legislature Mr.. Manley is chairman o
the Republican State Committee, and in
| brief speech accepting the nomination h
said speaking of the campaign: 1.-The car
vass is completed it has been made wit
great care and accuracy and can with con
fdence predict that the Republicans will WI
| on Monday next a decided, sweeping Viz
tory"
Mckinley at Bangor.
| BANGOR, Sept. 9.-Hon. William McKir
| lev of Ohio, addressed Repu blican mas
meeting at Norombega Hall, this evening.
Dedication of a New Uniyersalis
Church.
BRUNSWICK, Sept. 9.-The new Unlvel
| salist church here was dedicated tonight Ire
from debt. 1t cost $4,000, is of Queen Ann
style of architecture, 40 by 60, and an aud
ence room of seating Ecapacity Of 200
memorial window costing upwards OF SIC
was presented to the society by the gran
| children of the late Andrew Dennison.
| beiI was presented by the children
the late Andrew Dennison. The builder
were Philbrook Brothers of Llsbo
Falls. Following is the order of exercises;
Anthem - ,aay
INVOCATION IeE. L. L. n T,
Scripture Rev. E. q. en- Cn
| AntieIu - ,SSn,,S
Sentence of Dedication. Rev, " II. frS.. sV
Dedication Prayer, Rev. j. s. Gledhlll OF TarIti
Sermon Rev. Marion Crosley OF Portaaa Uad
| Anthem
Address to the Society .,i
| ............ Rev, Henry Blanchard OF forti'i
Hymn-Nearer My God to Thee .....-..'.''
|
Corporation Officers Elected.
BDDEFoRD, Sept. 9.-The Biddeford co
porations held their annual meetings Iooa
and elected the following officers:
PEPPERELL MANUFACTURING CoMPANh'
Clerk-Burton p Winslow Saco.
Treasurer-George Dexter, Boston. ,os T on
Directors-Thomas Wiggleswortn, an 1a.hecS charI n
ley, George f. Fabyan, George DexLggr,, xg,,oT Ti"i
p: Bowditch, Henry S. Grew, W. L. "aiio9' q
| of Boston. =,
The Laconia company are the same as u
Pepperell.
sAco WATER POWER COMPANY.
Clerk-W. S. bennett, Saco.
Other officers are the same as Feppeleii'
cAco WAFER POWER MACHINE SHOPS.