The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-04-20
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Rockland happenings.

Especial to the Press.
RoCKLAND, April 1S.-An accident at
tended with serious results occurred at Hur-
ricane Island yesterday afternoon. One of
the derricks in quarry in some manner
gave way, striking in its fall quarryman
named W. FL. Adams. One arm was badly
fractured, two ribs broken and serious in
juries about the head were also sustained.
The foreman, who had seen the break gave
warning TO the men, all of whom W ith the
exception of Adams obeyed. Why he did
not make an effort to get out of the way is
not understood.
A detachment of about % members of the
Order of Redmen from Portland are to be
here Friday night of the coming week to
work degrees on several candidates and give
an exemplifcation of the work. R0ckland's
order is the largest but one in the state, num-
Portland brethren is eagerly looked forward
to.
Funeral of Captain Gregory.
Especial to the Press.J
RoCKLAND, April 19-The funeral SER
vices of Capt George Gregory, Rockland's
ex-mayor. occurred from his late residence
on North Main street at 2 O'Clock this after
noon, the sermon being delivered by Rev.
w. M. Kimmel of the Universalist church.
The Masonic service was conducted by
Claremont Commandery, K. T., Eminent
Commander w. A. Albee of Camden Off
ciating. There was large attendance, in
cluding many prominent persons.
For Bangor odd Fellows.
BANGOR, April 1S.-John T. Rines, lead
| ing dry goods merchant, has submitted a
| proposition to the Bangor Odd Fellows,
1 which is being considered. Mr., Rjnes owns
| land on Columbia street. Here he will build
/ magnificent block, the lower story to be oc-
| cupied by stores, and all the upper ones to
| be finished in such manner as the Odd Eel
| lows may direct and to be devoted exclusive
| ly to their use.
Hancock County Offenders.
ELLSWORTH. April 1S.-The report of the
| grand jury in Hancock county was mada
public yesterday. Forty-three indictments
were found, thirty-four Of which wers
against rumselers, all in Ellsworth. Fifteen
sellers were indicted; against each in nearly
every case, three indictments were found.
Found TWO Thous and Dollars.
BANGOR, April Is-Walter Mills, bov
employed in Adams Brothers shoe store
picked up package on State street TODAY
which he found contained big roll of hilIs
/ Just ahead was stranger and young Mills
asked him If he had lost anything. 9Ths
| hanQS Oh Ln6 StrduB6T u6W TO DIS pockets and
his face paled as he explained, "Great Cod
have lost $1,000" 0''
The gentleman proved to be Ira w. Davis
ESQ.,, of East Corinth. Mills refused Is,
take any reward for the return of the monaw "
The $4,000 consisted of funds held in trust hv
Mr.. Davis.
Joseph varnum's injuries,
BELFAST, April 1S.-Joseph B. Varnum.
ship joiner, fell through the hatchway OF a
new vessel today. His leg and three ribs
were broken and there are internal ininries
He may recover.
Wrecked on Stratton Island,
BiDDEFoRD, April 19.-Schoone, J. 8
Lane, Capt. Baker, Deer Isle to Boston
loaded with granite, went ashore on Strattop
Island, off Old Orchard, late Friday NIGHT
THE crew reached the island and were i;o
covered by the Biddeford Pool life saving
| crew today and rescued. The vessel will he
| total loss.
Lewiston Has a HeaIer.
LEWISTON, April Histories of marvel.
lous cures are matched by one printed by the
Journal tonight. The Journal has long ar.
ticle describing the cures Said TO have haap
effected by Mr.. Oscar Whitman. who nos.
sesses peculiar power which he does moi
| attempt to account for. He first attracted
| attention by his ability to lift heavy weights
| by placing his hands upon them He was