The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-23
BRIEF JoTTlNGs.

The tides now are very high and delay
somewhat the building of the CONNER
cial street sewer.
A man by the name of Edward Mckay,
living on Deer street, complained at the
station Saturday night that some one
had entered his house and stole his
coat, in the pocket of which was S26,
and also took wallet belonging to his
wife containing about $40 He made no
statement to the police
There were 60 arrests last week, OF
which SO were:for drunkenness
A special meeting of the clubEdelegates
of the W. L. U. will be held this after
noon at O'Clock in the Second Advent
church, 20 choose a delegate to represent
the union at the Federation October 9,
10, II. Mrs Henroten, the president Eof
the General Federation of Women's
Clubs, will deliver the address of well
come
Danny Friel, made a complaint against
a boy named King for throwing stones
at-him Saturday. Judge Robinson told
Friel that as he produced no evidence
and as the boys denial was as good as
his affirmation, he should discharge the
boy.
EThere was a large excursion of engi-
all over the state to Bar Harbor yester-
day; about..300 participated.
The N. E. Telephone and Telegraph
Company have petitioned for permission
from the South Portland selectmen to
erect poles and wires on Bridge street
to Cape Cottage road.
Annie lies, while working on corn
in the Twitchell- Champlin yard Satur-
day, had two fits, caused by the heat
j. r. Mckay of South Portland, has
bought the three masted schooner Nellie
Dinsmore, that has been laid up at that
place for years, and it will be used for a
wharf foundation.
The steam yacht Nathaniel sailed Sat
urday for. Boothbay.
The steamer Eldorado was purchased
Saturday by the Casco Bay Steamboat
Company. She will.besput on the route
to Peaks island early next spring
Marshal Tricky made a seizure1 at
Barney Devines Saturday. 1877 CONNER
cial street.
The Sheridans will not make a trip to
Boston, but will probably go to Lawrence
or::Natick.
Mrs. o.. B. Winslow, late with Rines
Bros, who is going to Bangor. was pre-
sented an elegant banquet lamp by. her
fellow employees.
The contract for the new armory will
be signed this noon when the name of
the successful bidder will be made pub
lie.
A man fell from the fire escape at the
Shaw-Goding factory Saturday and was
badly bruised.
W.T. Bennett & Co., will commence TO-
day to drive piles for the dolphin at
Portland bridge, which will make the
piers 60 feet longer, SO that golfers will
have no more trouble in getting through.
General Neal Dow is considering the
advisability of calling temperance mass
meeting at about the time of the mayor
atty campaigns next season.
The Merryconeag, the Harpswell steam
or, took about $50 on her sailing trip
yesterday.
The steam yacht Jathniel, sailed from
the harbor Saturday forenoon for Boston.
Mr.. Eva Bachelor made complaint
Saturday that = her little boy had been
bitten by cross dog owned by man
named Tuttle, on Fore street. The boys
wound were cauterized.
The boat from New York last evening
brought 100 italians, 80 destined for
Oldtown and the balance for Pittst1eld.
To any one wishing an attractive and
modern residence, we refer the adver-
tisement of the property 81 Oak street,
to be sold next Tuesday at p. NJ, by
auction. This is one of the most expen-
sive and completeIin Deering, was de-
signed by Fassett, and is modern in
every respect; plate glass, open fireplaces,
natural wood finish, expensive decora-
lions, steam heat, in fact the owners have
spent money freely to make it as near
perfect as possible; large lot fruit, ber-
ries, asparagus, etc., fine stable. Don't
forever regret because you was not at
the sale, but be there