The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01
MAINE.
August TrottIng Meetings.

AUGUSTA, June 29.-Mr A. F. Gerald has
arranged for an August meeting to occur at
Fairfield Park, Aug. 1, 2 and 3, for which he
offers the following purses:
First day-3.0O class, 5000; 2.sO class, $500.
5000
Third day-2.5O class, 5000; Free-for-all,
$500.
There will be running, wagon and other
smaller races.
The Augusta Park Association has also ar
ranged for an August meeting at Capital
Park, to occur ON the 9th, 2Sth and Goth Of
August. and $500 in purses are offered.
First day-300 class, 5000; 2.27 class, $500
gents wagon race, $50.
Second day-2.4O class, $500; 233 class,
$500; running race,
Third day-2.5O class, 5000; free-for-all,
Entries close Aug. 10th.
Father and Son Arrested.
HALLowELL, June 29.-Detectiye Ira
True has been investigating the fire In the
Godfrey house Of this place and his efforts
have led to the arrest of Godfrey and his
son. The charge is that of incendiarism,
their object being to obtain insurance money,
which has already been effected through
Examiner Macomber of Augusta. The trial
took place Saturday morning before Judge
Spear. Father and son were committed to
jail to appear before the next session Of the
grand jury in September.
The Bar Harbor Season.
BAR HARBoR, June 29.-Rev. III. Bernard
Carpenter and Hon. Frand Jones and party
arrived at the Sorrento today for the sea-
son,
Steamer John Brooks" of the new line
from Boston to Bar Harbor, arrived here on
her first trip today.
The Green Mountain Railroad will begin
running trains Monday, July 1st.
The new time table on the Maine Central
goes into effect Monday, after which five
trains per day will arrive at Bar Harbor.
RochIsaSg,s 9 sasg sy4hs Club s4syae, Bay aius oruv
House at the Rockland breakwater opens to
the public on the 10th. Many distinguished
gentlemen are to be present, including Gov.
Burleigh, staff and council, Congressman
Reed and Dingley, VIM. II. Smith and fani-
ly and others. The club house was built at
an expense of 100000. Broad boulevards
have been laid out, attractive cottages built,
and large sums expended in beautifying.
Instantly Killed by Lightning.
BANGOR, June ga heavy shower
passed over the town of Sangerville about 4
p. m. yesterday. The lightning struck the
house OF Samuel Farnham, tearing 1t to
pieces but not setting it on fire. Mr.. Farm
ham, who was sitting near the window, was
instantly killed. His wife and son, who
were sitting near by, were not seriously in
jured. Mr.. Farmham was "a years of age.
Seized for Smuggling.
EAsTPoRT, June 30-Special United States
Treasury Agent R. M. johnson seized the
schooner Edna May and her cargo of wool
here yesterday, for alleged smuggling. The
seizure is considered very important. The
vessel and cargo are owned by E. 81. Sprague
d Son of Pembroke.
The Sheriff Sues the Marshal.
WATERvILLE, June ga law suit will
grow out of the rumpus between Sheriff Hill
and City Marshal Bunker over box of
liquor. Mr.. Hill says that Bunker made an
outrageous assault on him. He has retained
Hon. E. F. Webb as counsel, and will prose-
cute Bunker.
Runaway Accident.
BIDDEFoRD, June 29.-Frank Roberts and
wife of WATERFORD, while riding near Bidde-
ford today. were thrown from their carriage
and seriously hurt. Mr.. Roberts had both
legs injured. A broken harness caused the
accident.
Tired Of life and Disease.
PHILLIPS, June 29.-Daniel Billingtcn, an
aged resident of Phillips, hung himself this
afternoon. He had been despondent for a
long time on account of cancer.
KilIe by Saw.
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