The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-01-07
Lot of Binds and pog.


A Lot Of Birds and Dogs.
LEWISTON, January 6.-The Androscoggin
Poultry and Pet Stock Society opens its ex-
hibition tomorrow. About six hundred birds
have been entered sand one hundred dogs.
The principal breeders in the State will be
represented. Experts have been selected as
judges in each class. 1t will be a fine exhi-
bition.
Failure of 9. =. Hayden.
SANFORD, January 6.-The stock of B.
Frank Hayden, dry and fancy goods, San
ford and Springvale, has been attached. His
liabilities are heavy. A. Little & Co., Port
lard. are said to be the largest creditors.
Burglars attempted to enter Hayden's store
last night by smashing the Office window.
They were frightened away before accom-
plishing their purpose.
Augusta Wants Building.
AUGUSTA, January GA city building to
be erected on the city lot at the east end of
the Kennebec bridge is the latest scheme
heard from. Something of the kind is needed
The city governments rooms are in one part
of the city, the municipal court room in
another, and the lock up in still another, in
dark cellar under store. The overseers
Of the poor are "in the saddle" most Of the
time. Judge Andrews says that If he is re-
appointed judge Of the municipal court he
shall fit up court room where justice can be
administered amid inspiring surroundings.
Rev. Mr.. Waite's Escape.
BRUNSWICK, January Grew c. l.. Waite,
the Universalist minister of Brunswick and
Freeport, while making his weekly trip to
Freeport. Sunday, met with severe accident
at Oak Hill, which is about midway between
the two towns. The railroad crossing atthis
point is very bad one, as 1t is impossible to
see train until one is almost on the track.
Mr.. Waite was In a covered carriage, and,
looking out, saw the smoke of the approach
ing train long vistance away, but as be
could not hear the train, thought he had
ample time to cross. He almost succeeded,
but the engine struck the rear Of the carriage
badly demolishing it. Mr.. Waite, although
badly shaken up, succeeded in holding his
horse till help arrived. No bones were
broken, and he will probably be out again in
a few days.
Kennebec Farmers Society.
WINTHROP, January 6.-The fifty-ninth
annual meeting of the Kennebec Agricultural
Society was held at Readfield today. The
attendance was large. The following officers
were elected:
President-George L. Minot, Belgrade
Vice Presdents-J. K. Brainard. Winthrop:
Geo. Keith, Fayette; J. II. Yeaton, Mt. Vernon.
Secretary-H. Q. Nickerson, Readfeld
Treasurer-C II. Slavin. Readfield.
Collector-M, I. Jones, Fayette.
TruStees-B. Il. Maxim Wayne; Horace Carson
Mt Vernon; Geo. A. Cony, Augusta; A. Il, (iile
Fayett9; E. A Bailey, Winthrop.
The reports were favorable to the success
Of the society. The improvements will be
be continued by building large grand stand
and otherwise.
Rev. =. A. Dillingham; Called.
BANGOR, January Ga meeting of the
Universalist parish tonight voted to extend
call to Rev. +. A. Dillingham; of Dover, to
succeed the late Rev. Z. E. Pick.
Augustus New Building.
AUGUSTA, January 6.-Col. Thomas LAM
bard, superintendent of the new public build
ing, today turned the building over to the
custodian and postmaster, Hon. Joseph III
Manley, and it is now in his care. The post
Office will be removed to its new quarters in
about one week. The total appropriation
for the building was S197,OOo the sum Of
SIS, ,205 was expended for the site; $155. .933-
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