Morning journal and courier., 1893-03-02
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News From all Parts OF tho state.

News From all Parts OF the State.
THoMAsroN, March About neon to-
day fire was discovered in the feed mill
and store of William J. Munson, located
near the Nsugstuck railroad station at
Watertown. The fire burned ferosly for
about two hours, and completely destroyed
the mill The railroad station had q mar
row escape from destruction, and was
saved only after the hardest work. The
FIRE originated In the boiler room and had
gained great headwsy when discovered.
Owing to the oombustible nature of the
stock the mill was quickly in flames, and
all Ell .rts to save It were fruitless. The store,
which was located at the western end Of the
building was also consumed. The stock was
taken out of the store, but the contents Of the
mill went up In smoke. The flames leaped
dangerously near the railroad station, and water
was thrown on 1t by . bucket brigade which had
turned out to fight the fire. The loss is about
$4,000. partly covered by insurance. The mills
VIII be rebuilt at ence.
DIED IN ROCKVILLE.
ROCKVILLE, March John N. stickney, one Of
the most prominent citizens Of this city, died
this morning aged seventy-flve. He Is well
known throughout this section and has held
many responsible positions. He was treasurer
s the q hOckEs Gas from @ e the
National bank, and one OF the most prominent
Oongrs gstionaiists in the state. Mr.; stokney
a member Of The general conference, director
Of the State Mission society, a deacon Of the
tee Of many public funds. In 1887 he married
Mary s. Hale, a daughter of the founder Of the
three daughters and one SON, who will inherit a
large estate.
t THE RoxnURY POISONING CASE.
WNsrED, Mar. 1.-Coroner =. ggins, who has
In charge the Investigation Of the MannerinR AZ
fair in Roxbury, to-day stated that there were
as yet no developments in the case not yet pub
lshed, and he was awaiting the report Of the
chemist who is examining the brain and stomach
OF the dead man. The coroner said there are
many circumstances surrounding the death of
Mannering which give rise to the suspicion Of
the bottom. The coroner is not disposed to dis, |
close public business and Is rather reticent on all
matters OF public business, but admitted that his
had brought to light some strange
facts IN connection with Mannering's death. |
Coroner Higgins inclines to the belief that Man
The exact nature Of this poison is as yet uncer.
tain. He expects that the chemist will finish his
analysis within few days. and on the result Of |
this analysis further proceedings Of the authori |
ties depends.
THE MASNERINa AFFAIR.
A dispatch from Woodbury. says: On further |
of the Mannering affair in Roxbury
1t is learned that Mannering with his wife and |
Whitman, were In Woodbury. on the day before |
Mannering's sudden death and that they pur-
chased large quantity Of liquor. Whitman, 1t |
neriug again, his wife, it is alleged having recon-
ciled Whitman and her husband. Whitman "a
still under arrest but refuses to talk concerning
the tragedy. The stories he has told concerning
the matter do not agree with those Of Mrs. Man
nering. |
FOUND DEAD ON THE FLOOR.
BRIDGEPORT, March Mrs Lacroix, on going
to the room of Mrs. Mary Averlll shortly after |
midnight this morning, found her dead on the |
foor. The body was cold, and she had evidently |
been dead for some time. The cause of death is
but IS Mrs. Ayerill was eighty nine
years Of age, 1t is believed that her sudden de-
mise was due to natural causes. Mrs, AyerilI was
very eccentric and preferred living almost in
poverty and earning her own living to being sup.
ported by her son and daughters who live here |
and are well to do.