The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-12-21


oil completed. and every stors. sihcs. and hell
IL let to good business men. As thx building
WAS not commenced until the first Of last Aug
ust II has been completed In good season. The
building 10 50 x-7a ret, u stories high. with
four stores below. seven Offices in second story
snd there ia yhrgs eommodloSs hall In the
third story. The block Is m ornament to the
place. Success to L.
N. E. Mutual LIFE Insurance CoMrASr -
The members Of this Company held their TWEEN
Ace.
From the annual report II appears that the
asssts of the Company amount TO S4,7oo, 600,
Of which 81, 080. 900 are reserved rs the valua-
ton OF the C0mpsnys policies. The accumu-
laton for tho year % 81 200 900 net; the num-
Der OF policies issued and paid for In 1866 Is
1850, and the amount insured therein $i3 ,30o.-
600; the whole number Of policies outstanding
70 Il. 900. insurlng SIS. ooo, 900; the losses 10
1865.
The following were elected Directors. viz. /:
Sewell Tappau, Marshall p, Wilder. Charles
Hubbard, Geo. II. Polger, Francis 9. Lowell,
James s. Anory, Homer Bartlett James Stur-
gis. John A. Andrew, Benz. y. Stevens.-Bos.
ton Journal. H....
Rufus Small 4 Son are State Agents.
We are glad to know that the Writing Acad-
envy In Adams new block, Is to be q permanent
institution. Those who wish to improve their
hand writing should not fail to attend two or
three afternoons or evenings week. Prof
Nusent has q good reputation As Q te,cher. and
We wish him success. -.....r. ..I.gr'. a,
On Saturday last as Mr.. Aaron Wsbber. was
driving down Alfred street. Biddsford, his
horse become unmauageable and run against
stone post at thu corner Of L,conia and Main
st., throwing Mr.. webber from the wagon and
injuring him severely in the back, and infict
Ing frightful wound In the breast OF the
horse. Saeo Democrat. 400 o.
The valuable horse belonging to James H.
Mcmillan, Esq, became frightened last Fri
day noon while standing at the depot, and run
down Main street, and while turning into
Warrington street. slipped. and 1t is feared
ruined him. The carriage Was demolished.
Yesterday morning the horse Of Chase &
wentwotth Of Saco, ran away down Main ST.,
swung around the circle In Peppcrcll Square.
thence around the grist mill, back into Main
street, leaving the constitution and the flag In
the peoples hands. but brought up all safe In
his stable. .,afI Eu 100 .'uo' ,f.r'li co..
We are indebted TO Mr.. Chas. II. Milliken.
the popular proprietor Of the Portland and
saco Stage, for special hvors. ipl. Tah
pnN. 7. Truss lecture Lest Wednesday evening gave
unboupded Satisfaction. We hope the DR.. viii be secured
BY The Institute deliver OF lectures, In BddeO
At the cls 81 the present course. Next lecture by Dr.
L. Gooale Of Portland Formerly Of saco wednesday eve
ming, Dec. 20. One ticket, Is cts--,Wo, 10 cts.
Business NOTICES. A fine ID assortment OF
books, photographs. albums, portfolios writ
ing desks, and numerous other articles for
holiday presents may be found Mt Piper's book
store. ..tf.... ....
The Messrs. Henderson advertise a superior
article for boots. and that Is COunihan's black
ing. We have tried It and find it the best ar!i-
Gle We ever used for makiug leather pliab'c and
rendering Il waterproof. ''.' '. '> .
Twauibley & Cicsves have a beautiful stock
OF splendid gold aud silver presents for the
holidays. Their stock is = credit TO the city.
and consists Of 6ne assortment. s
Durham Of this city, and Locke OF S@co.
have just returned from the Hub" londel
down with elegant Christmas and holiday pres
ents. With good taste In selection. each pres
ent Is just the article you wish to buy.
Our friend Atkinson Of the Biddeforl House
has commenced series Of social assemblies a.
his House, the first OF which came of last Fri
day evening, and afforded much social enter
taiumcnt to the invited guests. The second OF
the course will be next Friday evening, the
28th. .n-. ''. -
The success which has attended Mrs. Man
chester offers strong inducement to the afflicted
to try her method Of cure. N.- ,r
Don't forget the Ball Of the Hook & Lad.
der boys on Christmas Eve. Dsc. Oath. ,.