The Portland daily press., 1897-06-15

widow of the late John Edgecomb, sui
fered paralytic shock, and Is quite
sick.
Miss Ruth P. Stanhope, who has been
stopping with friends in this vicinity, re-
turned to her home in West Stoughton,
Monday.
A great many from this place attended
graduation at Buxotn Centre last Friday
The students of Hollis High School went
as a school.
Mr. and Mrs. Wentworth and son; OF
Saco, were the guests of her sister, MIS-.
H. G. Warren, last week.
Mr.. James H. Towle had narrow es-
cape from drowning while fishing.at Sc
bago Lake last week. His boat was cap
sized during the storm, and he was IN the
water an hour before he reached shore,
The children's concert occurred last
evening and passed off very pleasantly.
All the little ones did well.
Mr. George Elwell is quite sick at his
home in Buxton.
Quite a number attended the baptism
at Pickerel Pond in Limington Sunday
afternoon.
The rainy season is interfering with
almost every kind of business here The
farmers are feeling quite discouraged.
BRISTOL.
Bristol, June 14.-Mr. James H. Little,
who died here last week, was a citizen
who had been connected with most all
our public enterprises and was valuable
man in the community. He was one
Of the organizers of the Bristol Farmers
club nearly SO years ago, and ever its
staunch friend and supporter. He was a
progressive farmer, having given much
time to improving his stock. He was rs
years of age.
Manley Bryant, aged Is years. son of
E. Y. Bryant at Round Pond, died last
Sunday of typhoid fever
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Nichols and Her.
bert Poole attended the Universalist con-
vention at Rockland last week
Menhaden have appeared in our bays
and rivers and the fishermen are prepar-
works has started. Their steamers went
out on Tuesday. Should fish be plenty
1t will give business great start in this
town as several hundred men would
find employment.
AT Long Cove Point, Elliott & Carter
are about completing fine cottage for
Mr.. Charles II. VIM of Boston, This
is the largest cottage yet erected at this
growing summer point.
Miss Hattie Rhodes, who graduated
with such high honors at the seminary at
Bucskport last week, was born in this
town and lived here until recently. Her
many friends are gratified at her success
The farmers in town are well nigh
discouraged at the continued wet and
dark weather. Very little seed has yet
been planted. Grass is growing well,
but unless the sun shines soon, the hay
crop will be poor, as the grass lacks
sweetness and solidity.
Hake, cod and other fish have struck
in and the handliners are jubilant.
vINALHAvEN.
Vinalhaven, June 13-Canton Vinal-
haven, I. o. Q. F., arrived home on the
Gov. Bodwell Friday night Despite the
weather they report a very enjoyable
time.
While Quincy Maker of this place, was
riding with his little girl on last Friday
evening evening, one Of the bolts that hold the
thllls came out, letting them drop on
to the horses heels, causing the horse to
jump, throwing Mr.. Maker and the girl
out and breaking his leg badly near the
ankle joint. The girl escaped without in
jury.
J. W.. Grey went to New Hampshire
this week for his health.
The arbitration committee to settle the
dispute between the Bodwell Granite
company and their employees, met here
Monday. They consisted of three from
the local branch of the N. G. G. u,
and three from the Granite Manufactur-
ers' association.
The National Granite company has
shut down their works here except that
at Dark Brook.
DIR. E. H. Lyford has been confined to
the house this week by illness.
Collector L. W. Smith is now making
our citizens happy by presenting them
with their tax bills for collection.
John Barter, his mother and Mrs.
Weeks, Mr.. Barter's sister, will start for
Wisconsin this week.
Mr.. Dair,o, IF TQocto,, hos J,aop homo xrr;+I,
Mr.. E. r Roberts this week at the net
factory getting up samples for the sea-
sons work.
Chas. Robinson is building new house
for his own use near his place Of bust
ness.
Quite number of Adventists went
from here to Swans island this week to
attend conference there.
WATERFORD.
WATERFORD, June 13-C. W. Smiths
mill dam started in Thursdays rain.
A small hole started at the east end and
it kept growing little by little until Fri
day night it was as large as a barrel. He
was at work with a crew of men and
teams Saturday and Sunday. 1t took rs
bags of sand to check the flow. This
The South WATERFORD grain company
has completed their 40x60 store house, and
have already put seven cars in.
Mr.. F. W. Littlefield cut his foot quite
badly while clearing a lot back Of his
house in which he intended to build
stable. Mr.. Littlefeld is getting along
as well as can be expected
Clara, wife of 6. E. Durgin, died Sat
urday morning of heart failure She did
her work Friday as well as usual.