The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-06
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Levi Cleveland, residing in South Bel
chertown, Mass, was struck and instantly
killed by a train while walking on the track
OF tho New London Northern railroad few
days ago. He was about 80 years old.
A runaway horse plunged down Water
man street into North Main street, Provi-
dence, and collding with tho iron posts in
front of Arnold block, was killed. The horse
belonged to Caterer Tillinghast The driver
jumped and was unhurt The street is very
steep, and has been the set ne Of other sim
liar accidents.
Alopzo P. Moore Of Maiden, Mass, for
merly business manager of the Boston Post,
and now special agent Of the National Life
Insurance company OF Vermont and well
known in Boston business circles, was
stricken with paralysis, which affected his
residence on Maple street, Maiden. He is
now in comfortable condition, having re-
gained the partial use Of his tongue.
Narragansett tribe As of Red Men Of
Gardner, Mass, gave masquerade ball a.
town hall last week. There were 100 invi-
tations sent out, and the hall was crowded
1t proved the grandest event Of the seasont
A concert was given and music for dancing
furnished by Kendalls orchestra, the con-
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capture of Capt. John Smith.
The WiIliamsvie Manufacturing Co.,
Killngly Ct, has just started up patent
self. acting cotton mules made by Asa Lees
&c Co. of Oldham, England, and supplied by
Riley & Gray, Boston, Mass, the sole i'm
porters.
The New England Brown Stone company
of Cromwell, CT, have shipped large quanti-
ties of stone to Chicago parties, who consider
it the best stone they have been able to pur-
chase. For color, grain and texture it is
unsurpassed.
The little son of Nathan Spearing of Ban
gor, Me-, was hit in the neck recently with
a shot from one Of the rubber snappers usei
by the boys generally about town and quite
Ser ously injured. He was taken to a physi-
clan, and the latter said if he had been
struck one inch higher up he would have
been killed. This method of singing
shot is nuisance. and should DO
stopped before serious injury is done to some
one.
Many shoes are made in Lynn, Mass, for
the South American and Mexican trade.
The sales, in some instances, are made di-
rectly by the manufacturers, but largely by
jobbing houses, principally of New York,
but some of Chicago, the Texas merchants
taking the Mexican traffic. One manufac-
turer estimates that one third Of his product
will be taken for South America and Mex
leo.
An item cabled from London, stating that
''the boat race between Cambridge and Yale
university has been fixed, approximately for
April 15n is denied absolutely by Yale's
boating officials. President Snipe and Capt.
Woodruff have stated in the most positive
manner that Yale had not challenged the
English university, and that there was no
truth in the story.
Mr.. Benjamin F. Perry, an old and
esteemed citiz n of Revere, Mass, COM
mitted suicide at his residence on Winthrop
avenue, near the Boston & Maine railroad
station. The family had just finished their
Thanksgiving bre ,kfast when Mrs. Perry
entered the chamber occupied by Mr.. Perry,
and was Mortified to find him upon the bed
dead, from a self Inflicted pistol shot wound
in the temple. Mr.. Perry was well Ito do
citizen, about 10 years of age but his enjoy
ment Of late years has been lessened by dys-
pepsia, which caused him great anxiety.
The Grinnell Manufacturing Co., New
Bedford, held its annual meeting Tuesday,
and declared quarterly dividend of 81 per
share. The old board of directors was re-
elected, and Edward kilburn was dected
president and o. N. Pierce cleFk anat-eas-
urer.
Certain alleged peculiar circumstances con-
nected with the death of Mrs. W. F. Hut
crimson, the Bridgeport tJtl chemist, led to
an investigation by the police about three
weeks ago, but, although foul play WAS sus-
pected, State Attorney Fess enden decided
against having an autopsy made Now there
is unwillingness on the part of the officials
of the Order of Chosen Friends to pay an in
surance of $1,000 on the life of the woman.
The grave has been watched to prevent re-
moval of the body, in case such move
should be attempted in hopes of concealing
| crime.
The water in the Androscoggin is going
| down. The bridge across the riverat Jay
| Bridge, Me-, which has been jmperillcd for
several days, is thought to be safe for the
| present.
The Massasoit bank of Fall River, Mass
has acquired the land on the corner Of Bed
| ford and Second streets in that CITY, and will
put up fine bank building The land cost
them 100000.
The governor and council Of New Hamp-
shire have completed the work of canyassing
the votes for presidential electors and con-
gressmen. No errors were discovered to
effect the result as already announced
| Edward Cunningham, brakeman on the
Boston and Maine railroad. in some way fell
| from the top Of box car in Worcester and
was run over. Both legs were broken. He
was taken at once to the city hospital. He
is about % years DID,
Thirty-five students of the Holierness
School for boys and members Of the choir of
Holderness Episcopal church went 10 Man.
the exercises commemorating st. Andrews
day at the Manchester Episcopal church.
Investigation has proven that the fish traps
Sandwich and Barnstable, have been serious
ly damaged and are about total loss. Many
Of the poles were carried away. The COM
pany's loss at both places in the gale Of Nov.
&c was heavy, and owing to the lateness of
the season they will not be repaired.
A stockholder stated recently that the war
between the Nashua Electric Light company
and the Heat, Light and Power company,
which has been going on for three years to
control the lighting of the streets, has closed
by the former company getting control Of
a majority of the latter's stock.
Charles E. Dryer of South Boston was
accidentally shot while taking loaded shot
gun from wagon in Ssco Nov. GOTH He
died in less than an hour He had been gun
ming on the beach. He was keeping company
with Saco young lady. He was about q
years old.
George w. Russell of Wilton, Me-, wal
given a hearing in the municipal court on q
charge of forging the name of Oliver Ames
q Sons as surety to note for SiOUO Iest1
mony was introduced 10 prove that Russell
confessed that the Endorsement was forg-
cry. The defence contended that this evi
dence was not sufficient in law.
Jeremiah Power, aged 10, while playing
on the coal sheds of the Boston q Albany
railroad at Boston, fell to the ground. a dis.
lance of IA feet, and injured his right leg 81
that he had to be taken to the city hospital
Charles b. Day, aged 6S, wellknowr
street car on the East Middlesex line. b,
was soldier of the late war, being mem
| bar Of Couananu II Txrantx.