The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-03


they could not get near her, and before rope
could be got on board of her hole was
knocked in the bottom and she rapidly filled.
The captain, his wife and the crew imme-
dately left her, and not moment too soon.
They were carried to Brunswick.
saIne United Friends.
NEWPORT, October 2--The State Grand
Council of the Order of United Friends for
Maine held their annual session at Meridian
Ball, Newport. on Tuesday, October 1st,
Grand Councillor r. b. Miller of Rockland in
the chair. Twelve councils were represented
by about twenty-five delegates, and the order
throughout the State was reported to be in a
flourishing condition. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Grand Councillor-F. G. Morrill,. Bangor.
Grand Vice Councillor j. e. Friend, Etna.
Grand Recorder-M. G. Prentiss, Brewer
Grand Guardian F. starRie, Etna.
Grand Sentnel-W. M. Stewart, Newport.
Prelate-A. Bourne, Bangor.
Grand Marshal-H. s. Marden, Augusta.
Grand Medical Examiner-G. ". Martin, NJ. D.,
Augusta.
Tfustees-E o. Butler, Rockland; G. F. Pond
Bangor; w. ii. Pierce, Augusta
An Old Offence Recalled.
GREENWOOD, October about one year
ago Frank, son of Nathan Small of Green
wood, started near nightfall for West Paris,
distance of four miles, with horse and
wagon, but soon returned in a most pitiful
condition, stating that he had been attacked
by robbers and beaten in a shameful man
ner. A physician was sent for, who, finding
no marks of violence, pronounced him In
sane. Since then he has remained IN a feeble
condition, and entirely incapable of business
or labor. A few days ago, yopngster living
his and chum's meeting young Small, not
far from his home, where the chum made an
unprovoked attack on Small, dragging him
from his wagon and beating the back of his
head against pile eff stones until senseless.
a Barring Merchant Sued for DAM
ages.
Barring, October 2.-Some excitement was
caused in Barring day or two ago by the ar
rest of a citizen who has for many years past
kept store here. People from across the
ST. Croix have been in the habit of purchas-
ing their provisions from him in spite of the
vigilance of customs officers. A man from
over the line, after goods from the store the
other evening, fell through an open trap door
while bringing goods from the cellar, and
was much injured, perhaps fatally. His
friends have sued the merchant for damages
to the amount of $1,000 and attached the
stock; but bonds have been given and he
will continue to carry on his business, The
case will probably be tried in the January
Court.
A Peculiar Case.
BIDDEFoRD, October 2.-About 9 o'clock
Saturday night, while driving on Spring
street, Saco, near the new school house, Jere
Hearn, blacksmith, was thrown violently
from his wagon, the result of collision with
a vehicle belonging to NJ. Quarter of Bidde-
ford. Mr.. Hearn struck on his back and
head. He was taken to his residence on
Bradley street, where he now lies unable to
move limb. Even his fingers are badly
swollen and it is feared that the accident
will prove serious. 1t is peculiar case and
the injury has not as yet been satisfactorily
located.
Struck BY Lightning.
OLDTowN, October 2.-The Union meeting
house, used by the Methodists and Congrega-
tionolists of Saltwater, was struck by light
ming at o'clock this morning during heavy
shower, and was badly damaged. The build
ing had just been repaired at considerable
expense and the people can i'll afford the loss:
Inere was heavy shower in progress, and
considerable damage was done by the. wind
, which accompanied the storm. 1t Is til ought
that the church can be repaired
BANGOR, October 2.-Orland was visited
by thunder storm this morning. The stable
of William French was struck by lightning,
which killed cow. Lightning also struck
the stable of Armenus Hartman.
Franklin Horse Breeders.
FARMINGToN, October 2.-The Franklin
County Trotting Horse Breeders Association
was organized at Pennington this afternoon,
at a meeting presided over by Samuel Farmer
Of Phillips. The officers are:
President-James w. Wlthee, Pennington
Vic Vice presidents5Samuel Q; Tarbox, Farming
ton u. French, Phillips; Gilbert Miller, Wilton.
Secretary-George M: Hatch, Farmington
Treasurcr-Charles f. Smith, Pennington.
BeIknap- HAIL.
DAMARIscoTTA, October 2. - The only
daughter of Gen. James A. Hall was married
this evening to Samuel G. Belknap of CouEl-
bus, Ohio. The ceremony was performed by
heY. =. y: Hanson OF Skowhegan, formerly
pastor OF the Baptist church here, assisted
by Rev. z. ID. Crane of Newcastle. A large
and brilliant assemblage of friends were In
attendance. The couple received many val
liable presents.
A Portland Man Sentenced.
ALFRED, October 2.-In the Supreme Ju-
dicial Court today, George Foster and Frank
Parker were each sentenced to twelve years
in the State prison upon three indictments,
two of compound larceny and one of burglary
Foster claims residence in Portland. Par.
ker in Boston, Mass. The trial of Brice X
Smith! for murder will commence tomorrow
morning.
Welded Half a Century.
BERWICK, October 2.-Hiram Clark and
| wife Of Berwick celebrated their golden wed
ding last Monday. Mr.. Clark has long beer
| prominent and highly respected citizen Of
| the town. The occasion was richly enioyed
by the large number present, and the gift:
were numerous and very appropriate. amonp
them being an elegant gold watch.
Ben Bunker Acquitted.
AUGUSTA, October 2.-The verdict in tn,
case of City Marshal Ben Bunker of Water
VILE for assault was rendered this morning
There was large crowd in the court room
Inc jury came in at $50 and the foreman re
ported that the verdict was not guilty.