The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-19

Mr.. Newton P. Gibbs, of Bridgton, lately
deceased at the age of 20 years, was one OF
the Oldest citizens of the place and the son
of one of the early settlers.
The recent census Of the school children of
Brunswick has shown that the whole num-
Der is 1888. Americans, 736, French Cana
dians, 662
HANCOCK COUNTY.
1t is said that the necessary titles to all the
three mining properties, the Bluehlll, Dou-
glass and Stewart, at Bluehill, have been OBJ
tanned by syndicate and that work is to be
resumed Immediately.
The livery stables at Bar Harbor are suf-
fering from "pink-eye." Cleaves Brothers
& Gould have lost one or two horses from
the disease and have some very sick with 1t
now. Mr.. Clark's new stable on High street
is mostly hospital now, but none OF MS
stock has been seriously affected. IL is for
tunate that tina distemper struck the place
early in the season.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The Waterville Sentinel hears the report
that the Hubbord 81 Blake Manufacturing
company of Oakland have voted to suspend
business for year.
KNOX COUNTY.
1t is reported that the lime manufacturers
have formed new association.
f. A. Spratt has declined the position of
superintendent eff schools In Rockland, and
will remain at Hampden Academy.
Capt. E. Burpee of Rockland, late of the
Nineteenth Maine Volunteer Infantry,
while making the charge with Gen. Han
cocks corps, upon the Confederate works at
Spottsylvania, on May u, 1864 received from
a major of Confederate regiment, who sur
rendered to him, sword. Engraved upon
s Isy iTSla aer was 5h Pa Wos Pro@pted
by desire to learn Of the owner and his
fate, Capt Burpee entered into corresp0n-
dence with the Adjutant General of Penn
sylvania and learned that Lieut. Quier is
alive. The two veterans are now correspon-
ding and telling each other the eventful his
tory of the sword, which was taken from
Lieut.. Quier by the Confederates.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
For some time past considerable ill-feeling
has existed between b. L. BurnheimeT,
postmaster at North Waldoboro. and War
rem III. Sidelinger, a well-known citizen. On
Sunday it eliminated in an assault upon
Burnheimer, who met Sidelinger as he was
passing along the road. Sidelinger was ar
rested Wednesday and brought before Trial
Justice, A. l.. Soule at Grange Hail. After
preliminary hearing Sidelinger was ordered
to recognize in $500 for his appearance at
court, and in an additional sum to keep the
peace, which he did.
OXFORD COUNTY.
The Hillside Cemetery Corporation at Par
is Hill is to have a receiving tomb. Hon:
Hannibal Hamlin has given three hundred
dollars toward 1t and Mrs. Anna Brown four
hundred and twenty-five.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The officers of the Skowhegan Bicycle club
Area. G. Houston, President; G. III. At
kinson, Sec'y and Treasurer; r. II. Patten.
Captain; j. III. Holt, Lieut.. The club con-
sists of twenty-one members at present.
Skowhegan has very successful woman's
club known as the Sorosis. Wednesday they
had picnic supper and annual election Of
officers. DR.. Cora johnson was chosen
chairman to preside over the meeting, dur
ing the election. On the first ballot Miss
Kathleen L. Eaton was re elected President,
tothe satisfaction of ALL After balloting twice
Miss Mary Bailey was chosen Vice-Presi-
dent and the other officers were: Mrs. Edith
u: Goodwin. Secretary; Miss Lillian T.
Russell, Mrs. Laura Dinsmore, DR.. c.. nj.
johnson, Miss Grace Colby and Miss Lizzie
Webb.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The Calais Advertiser says that Game
Warden French has again been arrested for
drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Miss Houphton of New York, the Queen
of the roller rink" will give an exhibition in
Eastport sometime next month. She is ma
tive Of Eastport and Houghton is only her
professional name.
YORK COUNTY.
Charcoal burning is an industry in York
county of no small dimensions. There are
about 75 charcoal burners in the county each
of whom handles from 1000 to 5000 bushels of
charcoal yearly. AS cord of wood makes
about 80 bushels, large amount of wood is
consumed. The charcoal retails at IL IL
cents.
IN GENERAL.
The Bodwell Granite Company have Sc
cured the contract to furnish the granite for
the Methodist Bible House to be built on the
corner of Fifth Avenue and Goth street, New
York City. The granite is to be of Jones'
boro red, first two stories rock face and the
remainder hammered.