The Portland daily press., 1890-06-19
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Shoe Trouble Brewing at springvaIe.

Shoe Trouble Brewing at SprIngvale.
Especial to the Press.l
SPRINGvALE, June 18.-There is consid
cradle indignation expressed by the citizens
here who helped to build the Nudge shoe
shop over the probable outcome of the labor
trouble here. The International Boot and
Shoe Workers Union have organized local
union which is bringing strong pressure to
bear on the employees and the firm to have
the shop made union shop. The firm pre-
fers to do its business in its own way and
has so notified the officers of the local union
who threaten to call out the operatives un-
less their demands are acceded to. The shop
is doing good business and if it is shut
the loss to the tow will be large. 81. G.
Moulton, the organizer, has been here in
consultation with the local union.
Diphtheria at Curtis Corner.
LEEDS, June 1S.-Diphtheria has again ap-
peared at Curtis Corner, Leeds. June 9th
Ethel, little daughter of Frank Drake,
went into Mr.. Borneman's house where SO
many died of diphtheria last January anu
last Monday she was taken sick in school
and DR.. Blake pronounced 1t diphtheria. She
is now dangerously sick. The house has
been placed under quarantine restrictions
by the local board of health.
New Vessel Ashore.
RocKLAND, June 1S.-The large four
masted vessel Carrie Donnell of Bath, re-
Gently launched, went ashore on Harris ISL
and, about mile from Marshall Point Light
last night at high water. She was bound
for Ranoor m lnad ina for Paltinonro tuo
from Bath arrived this morning and tried to
pull her off, but the tide having turned put
stop to further developments.
School House Struck by Lightning.
NEWPORT, June 1S.-During a heavy
thunder shower this afternoon lightning
struck a schoolhouse in Newport village,
coming down through the chimney into a
room full of scholars, doing considerable
damage, but luckily injuring no one.
Died of His injuries.
SEARSPoRT, June 18.-James NickersOn
of Searsport, who was run over by his team
June 10th, died of his injuries this morning
at 10 o'clock. He leaves widow and one
son, Prof. F. 81. Nickerson, principal of the
high school at Saccarappa.
At Corham Normal School.
GoRHAM, June 1S.-Rev. Mr.. Clifford of
Boston, addressed the students of the Cor
ham Normal School at the Congregational
church this evening. Tomorrow occurs the
examination of the school during the day
with graduation exercises in the evening.
On Strike at CIark's Island.
RocKLAND, June 18.-The paving cutters
at Clark's Island struck Monday. A con-
tract had been made for certain size block
which has been increased in size. Now they
are waiting for advance pay or to cut the
same size block.
The Bowdoin Mathematical Prize.
BRUNSWICK, June 1S.-The Smyth mathe
matical prize, 5000. has been awarded tt
Thomas f. Nichols of South Freeport; hon
orable mention, Henry c. Emery of Ellis
worth.
Found Drowned.
GoRHAM, June 1S.-A child of Patricl
Foley, year and a half old, was found
drowned in spring near the railroad at six
o'clock this evening.
Jacob French's Buildings Burned
NORWAY. June 1S-Jacob French's build
| ings at Albany were burned last night. Los
| $500; insured. The cause is unknown.