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The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
An OLD ORGANIZATION.
The Ocean Insurance company-its
History and Condition.

A full meeting of the stockholders of the
Ocean Insurance Company was held yester-
day afternoon, President Wright in the
chair.
The directors and treasurer made their an
nual reports, which were accepted.
President Wright and Hon. W. G. Davis,
who is one of the directors, declined to be
candidates for reelection.
On motion of Mr.. Thompson, of Woodman
q Thompson, it was voted that the directors
of this company be and are instructed to
Immediately take steps to wind up the bust
ness of marine insurance if in their judg-
ment it is deemed advisable.
1t is understood that within the past few
years the losses have been about $4,000. a
shrinkage of real estate and marine losses,
leaving about $4,000 of capital
The following directors were chosen and
the meeting adjourned two weeks:
BENJAMIN Webster, George p. Wescott,
Mark p. Emery. John FL. Humphrey, Ma
than Cleayes. Charles III. Chase, Frederick
Fox.
The Ocean Insurance Company was incor-
porated in 1882. and the first meeting was
held at the Exchange Coffee House January
10th of that year. Judge Preble was chosen
president, and S. II. Nudge secretary, and
the following directors: Major William
Woodbury. j. G. Churchill H. Winslow, p.
Greedy, N. F. Deering, Benz. Knight, Geo.
Bartol, were chosen, and were ordered to
prepare a code of bylaws and choose place
of meeting. In 1888 Philip Greedy was
chosen president, and w. II. Wood secretary.
The first dividend of SO share was declared
January 9th, 1884. In 1887 George Bartol
was elected president, and he resigning in
1870. Philip Greedy was again elected presi-
dent. In 1852 Henry b. Wright was chosen
president, and T. b. Gilman secretary. In
December. 1853, Henry b. Wright died and
the company was without president till
January 9th, 1855, when W. w. Woodbury.
was chosen president. In 1854 George A.
| Wright was elected secretary and filled the
berth until January Sd, 1877, when he was
elected president and filled the Office up to
the present time In 1870, January 18th,
Capt. Charles M. Davis succeeded Mr. Wood
bury as president and held the Office until his
death in 1876. Mr.. r. o. Conant was elected
secretary in 1877 and filled the Office until
+. Flagg, who now holds the office.
The company after leaving Exchange Cot
fee Hall was located in the upper story OF a
building where the Merchants Bank now
stands; thence 1t moved to the spot on which
the Merchants Exchange is located, then to
streets, and after the fire built the block
where its office now stands, corner OF Ex-
| change and Milk streets.
For years the company's business was
prosperous and it paid good dividends. The
| last few years have been hard ones for all
| preston of business and the fact that Ameri-
can shipbuilding has been so small
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
WHAT FARMERS SAY.
Interesting Institute Held at Walnut
Hin.

The farmers evidently don't propose to
get left in the educational work of today,
and the State Board of Agriculture, through
its efficient secretary, has been holding
farmers institutes in each county of the
State. The appropriation is small and the
work necessarily hampered, but by the exer-
else of the closest economy one or two meet
ings are held each season in every county in
the State, speakers being provided who are
specialists and so eminently qualified for
their work, The local member of the Board,
Hon. w. w. Harris, of Deering, assigned
the meeting for the eastern portion of Cum
berland county to Walnut Hill, in the midst
of awell-to-do farming section. The large
church was opened and good audience
was in attendance when the hour came for
the morning session.
Secretary Gilbert briefly outlined the
work of the Board, followed by Prof W. II.
Jordan, director of the Maine Experiment
Station, his subject being, "Cloyer; what 1t
is and how to grow it," The address was
clear exposition of the clover family-habits,
growth, value as fodder, and adaptability to
various kinds of soil. The special advan-
tage of the Alsike over the common red va
riety was noted, also the fact that it remains
in the soil longer, does not run out as quick,
and is more hardy. Clover is a feeder for
successive crops. Turn clover sod and
your corn or wheat crop following will be
heavier than on dressing. Clover hay is the
most valuable fodder produced on the farm,
but to secure this value it must be cut at
the proper time, which is before the lower
leaves begin to drop from the stalks. As
plants mature they decrease in digestibility.
Glover cut when in full bloom will be most
valuable for food. 1t will pay to work
land frequently. Glover is not a poverty
plant, but belongs to system of farming.
A paper by r. w. Murch of Hampden on
more Flowing and More Crops" empha-
sized the necessity of thoroughness in all
farm work, blowing, planting, hoeing and
cultvating. In addition all work must be
done at the right time and in the right man
ner. Systematic farming is the line of work
that will give success in years to come. The
advantage of Maine as State was clearly
set forth. The discussion on the topics
clearly indicated the interest of the audience
in these subjects.
The afternoon and evening sessions were
largely attended, the church being well
filled. The evening address by DIR. George
A. Bowen. of Woodstock, Conn.,, was fine
production, his subject being 1.-The business
side of farming and value of association"
1t was one of the best lectures ever given
before Maine audience, and there must be
higher estimate on Grange work and the
value of association as natural result.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
BRIEF JoTTiNcS.

Cold, clear and pleasant yesterday.
Cornish Bros. send us very handsome
calender for 1888.
A heavy gate set up by the Maine Central
at the county road crossing in Deering was
wrecked by Thursdays gale.
Mrs Newell NJ. Kicker in returning from
the Golden Cross meeting Tuesday night fell
on the ice and badly sprained her wrist
We have received very handsome and
unique calendar from the Smith & Anthony
Stove Company of Boston, Mass.
Business at the fish receiving houses was
quiet yesterday, there being no arrivals Of
fishing vessels.
Mr.. Gordon, the diver, and others, have
been graphing for the lost anchors and
chains of the schooner A. Il. Weeks.
We have received from ID. q L. Slade of
Boston, proprietors of Congress yeast, a
handsomely Illuminated calendar for 1888.
The exports of lumber from this port for
December was 1876 thousand feet valued at
S23,534.
At meeting of Longfellow Lodge held
last evening, l.. p. Roberts was elected trus-
tee for one year in place of w. III. Sanborn,
deceased.
All persons interested are asked to remem-
Der the meeting Of the Associated Charities,
to be held this Thursday afternoon at p.
m. in room IS, City Hall.
There are now SIG members of the Maine
Central Relief. The treasurer's fund shows
$1,000. and $500 for the permanent fund, and
$500 for sick benefits.
The Boston & Maine Railroad Company
has just contributed $3.50 to maintain a free
bed at the Maine General Hospital for the
ensuing year.
The Toronto, Captain Bouchette, of the
Dominion Line, sailed for Bristol, England,
yesterday. She is the last steamer of the
season. Her cargo was valued at 100000,
and she carried 300 cattle and 200 sheep.
The dangerous obstruction to navigation,
in the shape of mast hanging to sunken
vessel, in the the main ship channel to Port
land, he's been removed by the revenue
steamer Dallas.
Special meetings are being held at the
First Baptist church each evening of this
week, the meetings thus far have been of in
creasing interest. All are cordially invited
To attend
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
sTocKBRIDGE COURSE.

STOCKBR1DGE COURSE.
For concert the entertainment in the
Stockbridge course last evening, was as good
one as could have been asked for. The
artists were of the best, and the selections
were admirable. Mr.. Whitney Mockridge,
the tenor, created great enthusiasm by his
magnificent rendering of Celeste Aida,"
and 'Come Into the Garden Maud" Miss
Edmund's pleasant contralto was heard in
several selections. Mr.. Lichtenberg, car
ried his audience with him by his expressive
and artistic violin playing, and all of these
artists were several times encored. The
trombone quartette played with much feel
ing showed wonderful command of their
instruments, and Mr.. Mollenhaner accom-
panied delightfully."-. Next to good opera
last nights recital was as satisfactory as
could be desired.
ARMANDs BENEFIT.
Ed Armand had good audience at his
complimentary benefit at Mechanics Hall
last evening and all acquitted themselves
we'll. There were solos by Armand, club
exercises by Prof. Lee, impersonations by
Ed Roach. Irish comics by Billy Brigham,
challenge clog by John Greedy, Tommy
Glynn, the boy wonder, Billy Evans, serio-
comic, Prof. Page, magician, Victor Ney,
acrobat, Ed Hickey. club swinger, and the
two Portland light weights.
GILBERT & sULLIvAN's co.
The Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company
will include people well known with the
Boston Ideals, McCaull Opera Company.
Hess & Stetson Opera Company.
PARK GARDEN.
Last evening the Brennan & Quinn Ora
matte Company produced at Park Garden
the sterling drama 1.-THE Silver King" with
beautiful costumes and new scenery.
NOTES.
The second of the Rossini recitals will be
this morning at IL o'clock, at Rossini hail.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
Accidents

Mr.. Ansel G. Sawyer's sleigh tipped over
near the corner of York and Bracket
street, Tuesday evening, and Mr.. Sawyer
was thrown out and slightly hurt.
Mr.. John Shorey was thrown from his
team in Gorham and his shoulder was dislo-
Gated.
Bridget Finnemore. living at No. 80 Lin
coin Street, fell down flight of stairs. cut
ting a severe cash in her head.
A man named Nolen. living at the corner
of Spring and Centre streets, fell on the ice,
breaking his wrist.
George Leopold was knocked down
by boy coasting ON the sidewalk On Tying
street, and his wrist sprained.
Mr. A. g. Schlotterbeck, the well-known
druggist, was riding horseback on Free
street, yesterday morning, when. opposite
DR.. Thayer's house, his horse slipped and
fell on Mr.. Schlotterbecl1s right leg,
breaking one of the small bones. He was
carried home, and Drs. Thayer and Carter
set the bone.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
Diamond Island Association.

The annual meeting was called to order
last evening by the secretary in the absence
of the president, and Mr.. Seth l.. Larrabee
was chosen president pro tenn. The directors
submitted their report, showing conserva-
tive management of the corporation and rec
ommending a continuance of the same pol
icy. Nine new cottages have been erected
during the past year, all of commodious ap-
pointments and attractive design. Water
has been carried to all the cottages where
the owners have desired it and system of
drains and sewers established.
The association has been able to meet all
demands upon its treasury without disturb
ing its regular invested fund, and enters
upon another year with very fiattering pros
poets.
The annual election of officers resulted as
follows:
President-Seth l.. Larrabee.
Treasurer-George II. Libby.
Secretary-Philip J. Larrabee.
Directors-George W. Beale, Franklin M. Law
renee, Edward W.. Corey, Edwin L. Cooling,
James P. Baxter, Edward H. Elwell.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
starLIne steamboat Company.

At meeting of the stockholders of the
Star Line Steamboat Company held at the
Preble House, Tuesday afternoon, it was
voted to authorize the directors, if they saw
fit, to combine with the Forest City Com
pany in the formation of the Casco Bay
Steamboat Company, BY the combination
it is believed the public will be served better
than before and as cheaply. The boats
time table will better accommodate every
body. The Express and Minnehaha will
probably be sold
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05

Every year Hoods Household Calendar
takes step forward, as its ingenious pub
fishers strike some new thought in style and
arrangement. For 1888 Hoods Calendar has
the ''cut-out" head of young girl surround
ed by blue hood, making very beautiful
and attractive picture. The coloring is
wonderfully well done, and the pad, also
printed in colors with special design for
every month, helps make up very artistic
calendar. Three millions of these Calendars
are issued and all our readers should have
one. Ask your druggists, or send six cents
in stamps to c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
Possible Infantlcide.

For some days very bad odor has per-
vaded the large boarding house corner of
Congress street and Quincy Lane. 1t was
thought that rats had died in the walls.
Finally Mr.. Taylor, whose father owns the
house, got some men and made thorough
examination. In an unused furnace was
found the partially decomposed corpse of
child probably prematurely born. The
county attorney and coroner were notified,
and jury impanelled. The jury then adj
journed until next Friday.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
SUBURBAN NEWS.
YARMOUTH.


The members of ''Pumgustuk" Engine
Company gave their first annual ball at
Masonic Hall Monday evening, which called
out seventy-six couples of dancers,and large
number of spectators. Blake's orchestra
furnished fine music for choice order and
the thirty fire ladies in their flaming red
shirts kept it up till morning. Excellent or
der was maintained aud ''all went happy as
a chestnut bell" Foreman Libby oficiated
as floor manager, ably assisted by E. I'll.
Loring, Geo. f. Libby and W. o. Jordan as
aids.
The most interesting social event of the
season was the silver anniversary of Mr..
and Mrs. James B. Dennison which was duly
celebrated at their pleasant home in mo. 9, "
Tuesday evening. The house was filled to
overlooking, some two hundred guests be-
ing present. AT an appropriate hour an ele-
CANT collation. was served, followed by the
intellectual feast, an appropriate and plthy
original poem by Rev. William Brunt0n,
pastor of the Central Church, after which
Master BERTHE Brunton recited the "Village
Blacksmith" in honor of our host. After
an evening of much social enjoyment the
guests departed at a late hour, leaving a
large and handsome array of friendly
tokens, principal among which was rich
and elegant frosted and chased silver service
of nine pieces, fine silver ice pitcher, and a
cosy rattan easy chair, beside other valu-
able gifts too numerous to mention. That
the recipients may live long in happiness
and prosperity to enjoy them is the earnest
wish of all their friends. w. Il. A.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
Fire Last Evening.

A sofa in the house of Mr.. Whittier, who
resides on Merrill street, was set on fire by
the overturning of kerosene lamp last eve
ming. and engines Nos. and 5 called out. No
water was used, however, for Engineer
Gushing rushed into the room and removed
the burning sofa before the fire spread 1t
is owing to his bravery that no more damage
was done.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05

let that cold of yours run on You think it is a
light thing. But 1t may run into catarrh. Or into
pneumonia. Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia is dangerous.
Consumption is death itself.
The breathing apparatus must be be kept
healthy and clear of all distractions and offensive
matter. Otherwise there is trouble ahead.
All the diseases of these parts, head, nose,
throat, bronchial tubes and lungs, be delight
fully and entirely cured by the use of Bosehee's
German Syrup. you don't know this already,
thousands and thousands of people can tell you.
They have been cured by it, and "know how it is
themselves" Bottle only 70 cents Ask any
druggist.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
MerrIman-sylvester.

Tie wedding Of Miss Mary NJ. Sylvester,
daughter of DR.. Sylvester, to Mr.. William G.
Merriman. of st. Paul. took place at the res
idence of the brides father on Brown street,
Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. w. B. Hayden. There were
many elegant and valuable presents. Mr..
and Mrs. Merriman left last evening for their
new home in st. Paul. They will stop at
Niagara Falls, Chicago and other places on
their vyaV
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
John r. Anderson,

The Board of Railroad Commissioners
have organized by the choice of d. N. Mort
land, chairman, and passed the following
resolutions:
Resolved, That by the death OF our associate,
Hon. John +. Anderson. this board has lost a
friendly and cheerful companion; the State an
excellent Citizen and faithful and efficient ofc-
ia.
Resolved, That in our intercourse with him. in
the.discharge of our official duties, we admired
his quiet independence; freedom from self-asser-
ton or pretence, and his contempt for all that
was unreal and artificial. That by his kindness
of heart cheerfulness of disposition, honesty
and uniform courtesy he endeared himself to us
and to all who knew him
Resolved, That to his bereaved family we hereby
express our sincere sympathy.
A. w. WILDES,
ID. N. MoRTLAND,
Railroad Commissioners of Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
A Notice to the Competitors for the
Atkinson House Furnishing
Commands prize

The time set for the presenting of adver-
tisements was decided upon Monday, the
10Th, that the children might have their mo
school, day Saturday to visit our store, and
obtain such information as is necessary in
writing their advertisement. To those who
have sent in their advertisements, we will
allow the writing of another if they wish to
visit our store, as we propose. Inquire for
Mr.. Daniel and he will show you around.
Come in the afternoon, if possible.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
OFFICERS ELECTED.
AocInENr AssocIATIoN

MUTUAL ACCIDENT ASSOCIATION.
The annual meeting of the Mutual Acct
dent Association was held at their new OF
fee in Jose Block, yesterday afternoon. The
following were elected as officers for the
ensuing year:
President-Hon George d. Blsbee, Buckheld.
Vice President-Gen. Charles Hamlln. Bangor.
Secretary-Charles III. Boothbay, ESQ., rort-
land. 49,, 49,. c,,oo
Hamin; Hon. A. r. Savage, Auburn; A. X. MIL
lett NJ D., Liverm0re Falls; A. +. MoultOn,
ESQ Portland; c. ii. Boothby, Esq.,, Portland
John j. Gerrish Esq, Portland; A. nj; Austin,
ESQ., Portland; NJ +. Kicker, ESQ.,, Auburn.
NORTHERN BANKING co.
At the annual meeting held yesterday the
following directors were chosen:
selden Conner, j. w. Spaulding, Francis Fes-
senden q. G. Totman, +. f. HEATH w f. MILF
KEN w f. Lunt, Nathan Cleayes, II. b. Hill,
Edwin Stone, Frank G. Crocker, Samuel Tit
comb, Josiah S. Maxcy Charles S. Fobes, Henry
p. Cox.
FRANKLIN WHARF co.
At the annual meeting of the Franklin
Wharf Co. these officers were elected
President Charles Fobes.
Secretary and TreaSurer-L. w. Fobes.
Directors-Charles FObes, w. q. Davis, j. H.
Curtis, G. s. Fobes, A. A. Streut
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
Patriotic order Sons Of America.

Camp No. 1. P. 0. S. of A., will give a
public installation of officers on Tuesday
evening, January 10th, when the following
officers will be installed:
President-W. ID. johnson.
Vice Presidents. +. Hatch.
Nj. of II. and S.-B. Rand.
X. of Rs ID. Seabury.
Il. X. of RI. l.. Gibbs.
Treasurer-V. Richards.
Conductor-.J. w. Lincoln.
Inside Guard-A. Tuttle.
Outside Guard-E. X. Young.
Trustee-C. w. York.
After the installation there will be an
oyster supper
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
ShepIey Camp.

At a meeting of Shepley Camp, No. a.
Sons of Veterans, held last evening, the fol-
lowing officers were installed by Lieutenant
Colonel Waldo II. Perry
Captain-Robert L. Whitcomb.
First l.ieutenant-Lewis w. Whitcomb.
Second INSTRUMENTATION Z. Bradish
Captain Whitcomb appointed the follow
ing staff officers
Chaplain-William L. Dickcy
First Sergeant-Edgar Z. Austin.
Ouartermaster Sergeant-Fred b. Wiggin.
Color Sergeant-Harry III. Miller.
Sergeant OF the Guard-JOhn II. Lowell.
Principal Musician George H. Beal
Corporal of the Guard-Harry +. Cummings.
Camp Glard-WeSley l.. Gribben.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
New Years Presents.

The following is partial list of presents
given by Morrison g. Co., jewellers, January
1st, to their customers:
1877, ladies gold watch, Mrs. T. II. Winsor, Al
Green street.
73s, silver desert set, Ardon w. Coombs, 10
Mellen street.
TOT, cake basket, John Williamson, Paris
street.
1853, silver castor, Giles o. Bailey, Sunday
Times.
b69 Aztec vase, Mrs q. J. Walker Pine street.
49, pickle jar, Mrs. Sarah c. York, South Port
land.
2O.037, oil painting No. /, Mrs. W. A. Pagan,
Danforth street.
There were other presents too numerous
to mention. A list will be furnished at the
store A diamond ring will be the leading
present this month.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
william Hammond's Death.

Coroner Gould yesterday conducted an
inquest on the death of William Hammond,
the Maine Central engineer, who was run
over at Brunswick Tuesday evening. The
Jury found that the deceased met his death
in attempting to board the train and that
no blame attaches to the road or its en-
ployes
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
MARE RACES.

In this city, JAN 4, by Rev. C. II. Daniels, Will
liam Moses of Portland and Miss Ella w. Jordan
of Cape Elizabeth.
In Gorham, Jan l, by Rev. II. II. Huntington.
assisted by Rev. Geo. W. Reynolds, William K.
Strout and Miss r. A. Fisher all of Gorham.
In Hollis, Jan. /, by Rev. Robert l.. Duston,
Edw G. Thompson and Miss Mary E. Gew, both
of Hollis.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
DEATHS.

At Rocky Hill. Westbrook, Dec. %, John Frank
lin. infant son of Franklin and Louisa Andrews.
In Buckfeld, Dec. %, Mrs. Fanny S., wife of
Isaac Shaw, aged II years.
In Hiram, Dec. 10, Mrs. Mary Ann Davis aged
SO years.
In Hartford. Dec. 81, Mrs. Mercy Harris, wife
OF Azel Alden, aged nearly 81 years.
1.-THE funeral service OF the late Miss Joanna
Adelaide Griffin win take place this morning at
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
A Card.

The managers OF the Female Orphan Asy-
lum of Portland return hearty thanks TO the
firms and individuals who have remembered
the Home during the holidays. Their gifts
of money, toys, books, useful articles, nice
food, fruit, candy, other dainties, and q beau
tiful tree, have rendered this Christmastide
one of the brightest the children have ever
known.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
WEDNEsDAy-John H. Doyle; intoxcation.
Fined So and costs.
Frank Frubag aud Patrick Murphy; intoxica
ton. Each 80 days in the county jail
Dennis Fay; ntoXication. Fined SO and costs.
Dennis Fay; resisting officer. Fined $50 and
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded in the Regis
try Of Deeds
Portland-city Of Portland to John c. Roberts.
S6Q6
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05

Rackache Is almost Immediately
relieved by wearing one of Carriers Smart Weed
and Belladonna Backache Plasters. Try one and
be free from pain. Price 25 cents.
ian3 d&W1W
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05

what light through yonder window
breaks?" 1t is the east, and Index is the
sun-(Adapted)
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
nSw ADvERTIsEmENrs TODAY
Thou Shalt Not covet

thy heighbor's box OF Hop Ointment Go to thy
druggist, buy box for.25 cents. Take no other.
Insist on having it. Never fails. Try it. You
will praise il. dec3leod1w
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05
Last Nights Meeting Of the Young
Mems Republican Club.

The Young Mems Republican Club last
evening held the regular annual meeting
specified by the constitution for the election
of officers to succeed the board elected
temporarily at the formation of the club.
The election resulted as follows:
President-Edw. w. Kent.
Vice Presidents-E. +. Tompson,, Alfred King,
NJ. d., Henry S. Payson.
Secretary-Richard Webb.
Treasurer-Charles A. Strout
Executive Committee Walter G. Emerson, A.
T. Laughln, A. G. Rollins Chas. A. True, Chas.
S. Cook.
Committee on Membership-Wilford q. Chap
man, sam Stark, VIM. s. Corey, Geo. III. Owen,
Geo. w. sylvester.
The following new members were admit