The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-21

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of diphtheria for the week, ten in CABOT
houses, one in E. ID. Morin's and one in Pete
Morin's, There have been one hundred and
forty-two cases since May 1st, and there
have also been two cases of typhoid fever
for the week in the village.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The Waterville Sentinel gives this account
the Maine Central is erecting the new shops:
'When the Maine Central decided on the
present location for their new shops the citl-
zens of Waterville agreed to furnish
the land, and so they set about getting
title to it. large portion belonged to Fra
zier Gilman of Eden, Lincoln county, Dako-
ia. After considerable backing and. filling
title was secured from Mr.. Gilman's attor-
ney in accordance with telegraphic ihstruc-
tions from the owner OF the land. Inc
Maine Central having been thus given title
to the land commenced work. The next
number on the programme was the appear
ance of Mr.. Gilman on the scene claiming
that his attorney had exceeded his inStruc-
tions and that the railroad had no good title
to the land. The Maine Central, although
believing they had clear title to the land,
to make assurance daublyy sure sent Mr.
Webb, attorney for the road, out to Dakota
to try and purchase the land. Mr.. Gilman
was willing TO sell, but asked $4,000 for the
land ON which the shops are being bMlt ana
0,OOO for a strip 80 feet wide west of the
track, which the road needed. The road con-
sidering the price exorbitant, decided to
leave the matter to the railroad commission
ers.'' The Fairfield Journal says it is ru-
mored that the commissioners have refused
to condemn the land.
Abram Rich, Esq, the extensive ice deal
rais 81 ff IA has fails9 and Af
known.
The Norway Advertiser will soon issue a
centennial edition. 1t will give sketch OF
the history of the town, its progress and de-
yelopment, prepared by Judge c. F. Whit
man. 1t win also contain Geographic
sketch from the pen of Col. Houghton OF the
business men of Norway at the present time.
There will be numerous illustrations also.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
Sailors are reported as being very scarce
in Bath and the demand at present is quite
large.
The Fairfield Journal says that there are
now about 800 hands employed az tde ON
| charge of the shop, work has been grauually
| lessening, and some fifteen hands VINO Went
| there for work have been discharged; III
| will take about three weeks more to work up
| the stock on hand.
| WALDO COUNTY.
A boat load of people, including summer
| visitors from New York and Boston, met
| with a perilous experience on Sunday morn
ING off Iincolnville William Pfaff, son OF
| W. c. Pfaff, of No. II West Rutland Square,
| and Russell S. Holt, son Of j. 5. Holt OF
| Egleston Square, Boston, were among the
| party, which numbered nine in all, including
| two or three children. They started from
| Northport in large sail boat, and when
about a mile off Knights Point squall
| struck them, and the boat heeled over so that
| the standing room filled with water An
| other squall struck the sail, the boat caleened
| and the stern sank beneath the SURFACE. The
bow did not go down, however. and young
| Pfaff obtained a secure hold at point above
| water, while the ladies clung to him, and the
| Youngest child was placed on the roof of the
! cabin. Young Holt boldly started to swim
| to the shore, mile away, to procure aid
| and he accomplished the difficult task in the
| face Of a rough sea. But meanwhile the
| half drowned people clinging to the swamped
| boat had been rescued by the crew OF pass
| ing schooner and kindly cared for.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
| On Monday afternoon a large number OF
| those interested in the establishment OF tne
| shoe industry in Calais assembled In the Guy
| rooms to listen to the report OF comml%e;tt
| appointed at previous meeting 10 soiiclt
subscriptions for the required amount % "
$35, 900 to insure the success OF tne eItei- 1a
| prise. The committee reported that i tney ltt
had secured $19,400, with faVoranie OUT
| Jo0lz for ba ron, ainipo $4,000 Alter QlS-