The Portland daily press., 1889-09-02
MAINE.
Drowned In the AndroscoggIn.
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AUBURN, August 31-This afternoon a
boy who was walking along the river bank,
about two miles above Auburn ON the Au-
burn side, after his cows, saw man bathing
In the river. When he came back with the
cows about half an hour afterward, he saw
the mans clothes on the bank. but the man
himself was missing. Fearing that he had
met with harm of some kind, the boy raised
an alarm and soon search party was at
work dragging for the body, which was
found at s o'clock. 1t proved to be German
operative In the Bates mill whose name
could not be learned. He came to Lewiston
few months ago from Clinton, Mass. He
was about 45 years old and is supposed to
have left family In the pockets of the
watch and a purse containing two cents.
Owners OF Jersey Cattle.
WINTHROP, August 31.-The Maine State
Jersey Cattle Association held its annual
meeting here this afternoon. The meeting
was called to order by President Gilbert at
o'clock with an average attendance and
good degree of interest. Several important
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by various members. Some needed reforms
were agitated. President Gilbert urged the
necessity of having good animals as we'll as
pedigree. The day when pedigree made the
animals has passed. Secretary Pike discussed
the need of keeping and publishing test rec
ords of registered animals that their valuable
merits may be more widely known. The fo,-
lowing officers were elected:
Presdent-Z A. Gilbert, Greene.
Vice Presidents-O. Gardiner, Rockland; b.
secretary and Treasurer-N. R. Pike, wir-
tr0p.
Directors-s. T. Floyd, ]. E. Brainard, Win
thrOp; w. G. Whitman, Turner.
Pedigree Committee-P. H. Smell, d. W. White,
winthrop.
Augusta Notes.
AUGUSTA, August 3l.-The Governor, his
staff and executive council, have decided to
accompany Gen. BeaPs party on the Gettys,
burg trip. The Baltimore s. Ohio Railroad
has very kindly placed drawing room car
II the Governors disposal from New York
and return, which, of course, will be very
acceptable. Nearly all the members of the
staff will be accompanied by their ladies,
Mrs. Burleigh and one of her daughters be-
ing with the Governor. One reason why the
Governor and his party take this route in
stead Of going with the excursionists is be-
cause of the length of the trip. Gen. Beals
company occupy nearly two weeks. going
beyond Gettysburg and visiting numerous
battlefelds and the National Capital while
the other excursionists 90 and return with
out any stop to speak Of.
Mr.. d. w. Emery Of Augusta, has been
appointed clerk In the State Treasurer's of
fee to fill the vacancy left by the resignation
of Mr.. Hill. He will be employed on the
wild land accounts.
Unconscious on the Train.
BIDDEFoRD, August 3l.-Among the pas
sengers on Conductor Cousens's train from
Portland this afternoon was a neatly
dressed lady on her way to Saco. Before
arriving at her destination she became un-
conscious. She was not removed from the
train until it arrived In Biddeford. DR..
Lord was summoned. The attack seemed
to be of hysterical nature. Her teeth were
tightly closed, and her limbs very rigid. She
appeared to be in a critical condition. In
bag beside her was found a card bearing the
name "Hattie Z. Green, White Rock" White
Rock is small village in Gorham. Her
trunk was checked for Saco.
Deaf Mutes In Lewiston.
LEWISTON, August 31.-The 11th annual
session of the Deaf Mute Mission opened
today with So present. Reports show the
mission in prosperous condition. The Of
ficers are: Hiram Hunt of Gray, president;
John w. Page Of Biddeford, secretary; Au-
gustus Titcomb, treasurer. The deaf mutes
will attend church on Sunday and 90 on an
excursion to Lake Auburn on Monday.
Winners In the Team Shoot.
AUGUSTA, August 31.-The following are
winners of the prizes in the company team
matches shot during the muster:
First Regiment-First prize. Co. q, Biddeford,
ssqS pros ago second % dTsay RFTs e.
1857 second priHs. Co. T. skoWhegsn, is2 third
prize, Co. b, Lewiston, l6O.
A Sea Wall for Bar Harbor.
BAR HARBoR, August 3i.-George w.
Vanderbilt of New York, who has bought
what is known as the Ogden Point, has al
ready commenced the improvements on the
grounds and has contracted with George Do
liver to grade the grounds and build sea
wall which is estimated to cost some S2o,-
600.
Arrested for Using Bad Language.
BIpDEFoRD, August 3i.-Tax Collector
George A. Berry was arrested tonight on
charge of using abusive language and for the
false Imprisonment of Philibert Dumont,
against whom the collector had tax bill.
Berry pleaded not guilty and gave bonds for
his appearance at the trial.
AdIoured to September 27th.
AUGUSTA, August d.-The Governors
Council has adjourned to meet September
27th.