The Portland daily press., 1890-07-15

Funeral Of Captain Noyes.

0OKHAM, July lts-1uG VI NdY-
tain Warren Noyes, for many years master
mechanic at the Grand Trunk railway shop
here took place this afternoon, and was one
Of the largest ever in this section. 1t was
held in the Congregational church. There
was large procession Of Odd Fellows, Ma
sons and G. A. r., mao being present from
abroad and surrounding towns. Among
them were j. Y. Lloyd and T. Clark OF
Richmond, L. Z. Gilbert OF Canton, w. g. G.
Cobb and wife of South Paris, d. f. Corser
and wife, E. M. Conley, James Dobson, j.
Hall Boyd. T. B. Davis, A. F. Berry, j. n.
Martin and j. j. Gerrish Of Portland. and G.
NJ. Wormell of Bethel Large and beautiful
gifts Of flowers were made. The Grand
Trunk railway shop and business places
were closed in respect to the memory OF the
deceased.
Eastern Yachts at 6oothbay.
BooTHBAY HARBoR, July 1.-THE East
ern Yacht Club fleet, on their annual east
ward cruise. arrived here this afternoon.
from Portland, for an anchorage tonight.
They report fine sail, the schooner Gnone
leading the fleet. beating the schooner May
flower two minutes in today's run. The 9TH
er yachts in the feet are the schooner Mer-
lin, Gitana an Sea Fox; the cutters Medu-
sa, Bayadere and Huron; the sloops Alga,
Hawkuphawk, MiIicite, Pappoose and Ven
tura. The schooner Miranda has not yet ar
rived. They are accompanied by the steam
yacht Wanda Of New York.
Meetings at Old Orchard.
OLD ORCHARD, July 14.-The seven days
meeting of the Free Baptists opened at
Ocean Park today. The prospects are very
promising. A large number of clergymen
are here, and others are expected later in the
week. Among the prominent workers are
Rev. A. B. Simpson Of New York and Rev.
II G. Mcbride of New Jersey, who will
conduct the Christian Alliance meetings at
Old Orchard campground next week.
Nelson on the Western Circuit.
WATERvILLE, July 14-Mr. c. II. Nelson
of this city takes eight or ten of his trotters
to the western states this week, where sew.
eral of them have been entered for races
upon the American Association tracks.
Among them is the twc-year-old stallion by
Dictator Chief that Mr.. Nelson recently
bought Of j. A. & Z. A. Cilley of Fairfield
He has already paced quarters in S5 seconds,
go clip. This colt win enter the $50 list
later in the season.
The Fleet at Bath.
BATH, July 14.-This morning, the Admi-
raj with his officers were given carriage
ride about the city. During the afternoon
public reception was held at City Hall. This
evening grand reception and ball was ten
dered the officers at the Alameda, and to-
morrow they will be given clambake at
Fosters point by Hon. Arthur Sewall,
The Press Excursion.
MAcHIAs, July 14.-Thirty oil the Maine
Press Association left here by the steamer
City Of Richmond for Bar Harbor this
morning. reception Saturday evening
was given TO the members OF the excursion
party and citizens by Il. l.. Keith Of East
Mach as. The whole party goes home hap
| py
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., July IA woman
named Mcdonald, residing in kittery, at-
tempted suicide early this morning by TAX
ing two ounces of laudauum. After several
hours work by physicians, she was Drought
out of the stupor.
Fire on the Belmont Road
Rr1FAsr. July 14.-The dwelling house
and two barns Of Warren ii. Paui Oh BEL
fast, on the Belmont road, burned at noon.
Loss, S25O0; insured for $500.
Killed by Fall.
THeMAsroN, July 14-Edward BalkE
fell through a seuttle at Cartland's sta