The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-12-27
BRIEF JoTTINes.

5 Among the immigrants from Sweden
that settled in this State, many years
ago, in Aroostook county, was a clock
maker who made what might be called
q watch or clock about two inches long,
that had pendulum. 1t could be placed
on shelf OF carried in the vest pocket,
as desired. 1t is said that one of our best
known citizens has it in his possession
today.
The Unitarian Women's Alliance will
meet at the parish house tomorrow after
noon at O'Clock.
Yesterday was cold and raw like the
few days that have preceded it.
An important patent was issued this
week to Mr. G. A. Davis of the Davis
Car Shade Company. The patent is an
Improvement on the pinch handle cur
train used by the company by whom the
handles are adjusted to windows of differ
ent widths.
Councilman Mcdonald was presented a
fine copy of Webster's unabridged die
tionary by his men Christmas.
The ladies' auxiliary will furnish re-
freshments at the New Years reception
of the Y. NJ. G. A.
The committees on public works and
lights met and approved bills yesterday.
A hardwood floor is being put in the
engine room at the Portland Railroad
Co.'s new power house, and electric
chandeliers also.
Manager Farnham of Rigby Park says
there is no truth in the report that a
circuit of the four big Massachusetts
tracks had been formed.
The street department. had a gang of
sweepers out yesterday morning and put
Congress and Middle street in fine con-
dition.
A new boiler has been set up in the en-
CINE house of the Portland & Rochester
railroad. 1t was manufactured by the
Portland Company.
In the window of Hamel's drug stree
is displayed handsomely mounted
eagle, which was shot by Mr.. Charles
Bailey Of this city at Rocky Hill. The
bird measures seven feet and ssseven in
ches from tip to tip Of it's wings. 1t was
mounted by Limo Daniels.
land Republican club will dine on that
20-pound turkey.
The Western Union Telegraph company
are stringing new wires from this city to
Rochester, n. H., over the line of the
Portland g. Rochester road.
De. Way has removed his Office to 472
Congress street, over Loring, Short &
Harmon'S Residence same as before.
The children at st. Stehpen's church
enjoyed their Christmas tree and oqrcls
very much yesterday afternoon.
A brick fell from the top of the Baxter
Block On Congress street. yesterday and
just gEazed one Of the drivers Of the Whit
man Sawyer & Co If it had struck him
fairly he would never probably have
known what hit him.
ManuiK Brothers are cutting the stone
for tbs bronze tablet to be place on it,
indicating the spot at the Oaks where the
cid mill was in 1745.
1t is reported that a young lady living
of Middle street, became jealous of her
gentleman, who was paying. her attention,
bought a dose of carbolic acid in Frye's
and took it. She wrote letter to her
over and placed herself dressed on the
bed Christmas morning and took the
poison. g Her brother discovered her, got
Dr.. Baker in time and now she is out of
eangsE.
The board Of public works held meet
ing yesterday afternoon to approve
monthly bills.
Mrs- J. j. Blom, who lives at No. 60
Anderson street, was surprised to find
on Christmas day that in her garden
there were enough flowers in full bloom
to make fine bouquet.
During last evening the wind began
TO blow quite hard and cool, and there
vas soma rain recommending it.