The Republican journal., 1903-07-16
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ARA CUSHMAN II co. ASSIGN.
The large boot and shoe manufactur-
ing firm Of Ara Cushman Il Co.. OF III
Lincoln street, Boston, and Auburn,
Me-, made an assignment@uly Sth
to E. S. Paul, merchant and bank al
rector of Auburn. The firm did buSl-
ness of $1,25O,OOO per annum and has
liabilities estimated at between $780,
600 and 100000. The firm OF Ara Cush-
man & Co. is Maine corporation and
stood high in the shoe industry. 1t was
incorporated in 1888 and had capital
of 100000. The assignment is attrlbut-
ed to the inability of the firm to secure
sufficient bank accommodation. The
head of the concern is Ara Cushman OF
the National Shoe and Leather bank OF
Auburn. He is also interested in
several large enterprises in Maine. IT
is thought the assets of the firm will
eventually be found to be considerably
in excess of the liabilities. The assign
ment tame as surprise to Boston shoe
men. At the Boston office it was said
that the firm was confronted with a
large bill which up to Tuesday night it
had hopes of finding the ways and
means to meet. 1t was then decided
that the best thing to do was TO make
an assignment. The firm expects to
resume business in few weeks.
PORGIES AT ROUND POND.
A large quantity of menhaden or por-
gies were brought to Round pond last
week and crew of seventy-five men
is now at work at the Moxie Cove Oil
works. The factory has been shut down
for several years owing to the fact that
the menhaden did not visit this coast.
Among the arrivals were the following
Steamer Portland, Captain Henry Tarr,
1,2OO barrels; steamer Sterling, Captain
Frank Thompson, 1000 barrels; steamer
Joseph Church, Captain Martin Lee
man, 100 barrels; steamer George Cur
tbs, Captain Bradford Murray, 1000
barrels.
MAINE CROP RETURNS.
The Maine Farmer of July 9th con-
tanned returns from all parts OF Name
giving the crop conditions to July Z.
The following is a summary: Haylng
will not begin in earnest until next
week and the crop viii be about 10 per
cent. of the average. Potatoes Will be
fully 100 per cent. and are growing rap
idly. Grain, especially oats, reported
good with full yield indicated. Fruit
very uneven, dropping, and the general
condition not over 60 per cent. Pastur-
age is excellent and stock in fine con-
dition. Mich cows lower, dairying in
creasing in nearly every locality and
fodder crops greatly increased.
PINE TREE CHIPS.
1t has been decided by the school board
to change the length of sessions at the
Bath high school from - hours to >
hours each day.
The summer festival which Director
Chapman plans for Old Orchard will be
second only to the big festivals Of the
fall at Portland and Bangor.
Right on the heels of the two circuses
which have toured Maine comes the
cheerful rumor that the great Wild
West show may be along in August.
Mrs. Fred circuit of Sedgwick, in fit
of mental alteration, committed suicide
by hanging on the early morning OF
July ). She leaves husband and a
little daughter to mourn their loss.
A petition has been received at the
fishery department from the Springvale
fish and game club asking for close time
on several valuable ponds in York coun
ty. The petitioners ask Tor immediate
attention.
Bv the overturning of canoe on lake
Cobbossee, July 18th, Mrs. Harry Reio
and Mrs. Everett Stone of Augusta
were drowned. Mr.. Reid reached shore
in an exhausted condition.
The 14th Maine Regimental associa
/ ton will hold its 18th annual reunion
at it's headquarters on Long Island
Portland harbo1, the week commencing
Monday. August 8. The business meet
ing and election of officers will occur
directly after dinner on Wednesday OF
that week.
The Old Town city council at theil
regular meeting July 18th voted to es
tablish city liquor agency as soon as
possible. Ernest G. Berry was appoint
ed liquor agent and Especial committee
appointed to procure stock OF alcoho
and liquors from the State agent.
DR.. Charles A. King of Portland, q
well-known physician and surgeon, dice
July Sth, aged 50 years. He graduated
from Bowdoin college in 1872, after re
ceiving the degrees of A. B. and A. M
He was a member of the Grand Army
having served SnOrC llne III Iue ClVl
war with Co. B, 25th Maine Regiment.
One of the most remarkable ship
yards in this country is located OF
Pleasant river, Vinalhaven. 1t is
several miles from the ocean, practical
ly in the midst of forest, and the yes
sci which is now on the stocks there, III
course of construction, sits on the
verge of granite quarry OF consider
able depth.
Gov. Hill has received an invitation
to be present at mass meeting for the
cause of good citizenship which will be
held at Old Orchard, July 10, under the
auspices of the Orchard Beach Camp
meeting association. 1t is announced
that Gov. John L. Bates of Massachu
sets will be present. Gov. Bates faith
er, Rev. DR.. Batessis one OF the officers
of the association. On account of bus
mess matters Coy. Hill will be unable
to attend.
Catarrh of the Stomach.
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