The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-06-03

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Mr.. John Ham has sold house No. 80 Pike
ST., to Mr.. Ira W. HayfOrd.
Mr.. J. II. Fosy has sold large lot OF land
on Foss 81. near Birch. to Mr.. Joseph Etchells.
We learn that Mcssrs. Justin Lord and Dan
icl Hooper contemplate establishing carriage
repository and sales rooms in the upper floors
Of the three story building corner Of Alfred and
Bacon Streets.
Monday. dsmsei answering to the name oil
Georgia Frost was charged in the Police Court
with larceny Of a gold chain and other articles
from boarding house on the Laconis Corpora
ton. In default Of Eve dollars with the neces-
sary costs, she took trip to Alfred.
The change Of morning school hours mention
ell in our last issue As contemplated have been
adopted. vi. : from to II .. m. instead Of y to
pa
The prize candy company have taken store
at No. II Main st. and as an inducementt to pur-
chasers, two gymnssts give an exhibition daily,
consisting Of feats on the trspere, and on tight
rope stretched across the st.
Bean ut ITO Main St. who Is continually
making improvements has now 30 arranged and
renovated his store that there Is little room for
improvement, and his rooms are undoubtedly
the best In the two cities, and also as all our
citizens are well aware presents every good
thing in the shape Of boot, shoe and slipper,
and boot and shoe trimnings. He has removed
his work shop up one fight Of stairs, thus en-
iarging his store. and Is to have an elevator or
damb waiter to convey goods between the two
floors. More than this he has newly painted,
papered and earpeted the salesrcom. The latest
style OF boots and shoes. some Of which are de-
cidrlly no66y. have arrived the present week
in large variety, 50 that the most fastidiOus Gus
toner can be sure Of finding just such an article
as be may wish. Beans custom made boots
are obtaining an envable notoriety In this Ieini-
". and they should, as none but skilled work
men and the best Of materials are employed.
We advise our readers TO give Bean call, who
will gladly exhibit his stock, and-certainly sell
them some Of his goods.
Dir. Prentice NJ. Hill Is making considerable
addition to his house. No. "a Washington st.
The second nine Of the "Dirigs base ball
club played match game with the Liberty
club Of "Pive Points" Monday afternoon, re-
sulting In . score for the Dirgoes Of u ios.
workmcn are engaged removing the former
parsonage Of the Methodist society, corner OF
Foss and Pool sts., TO secure room for the build
ing operations OF the society.
Mp. Y. johnson at his stand at f9l Main
., IL doing a large business In supplying the
nnblic with early fruit and early vegetables.
lie Is prompt in getting the earliest varieties IN
the market and his fruit Is always fresh and
nice.
Tv,mb,y a. Cleaycs are doing a heavy busi-
mes, in the iewelry line at $50 Main st. We
have carried one of their Swiss watches made to
their order, for the last sir months, which has
not varied in true time Eve seconds month.
In Joint Convention John A. Staples WAS
electci city clerk. The following are the reso-
buttons adopted by the city council;
IL BOARD or ALDERMEN, !
Diddeford, May 80, 1870. \
Whereas, The City Council OF the City oil
u;Jleford. has heard with emotions OF deep
regret the announcement Of the death OF their
esteemed City Clerk, Frederick ID. EdSerly,
therefor, he IL
Rr,oired, That while we recognize the hand
of Divine Providence in this dispensation, We
.lo most heartily testify our great respect for
the true friendship ever exhibited by our de-
ceased friend "
Rc,olred, That the repeated call Of his Eel.
fow citizens To position OF Official trust and
distinction bears sufficient testimony To his
SUPERIOR qualifications for the Office which he
has 80 faithfully filled for tho past fifteen
ysars.
TO the wife and family Of the deceased its pro-
found sympa,hy Ina this our mutual bereave-
ment. assuring them that in his death we
mourn the loss of true friend and valuable
Rs,oired. That these Resolutions be entered
ON the Records Of the City Council and the
Ci.rL be directed To transmit q copy To the
family of the deceased.
FERGUSON IIAINEs, J
l.. W. STONE, Committee.
GEO. \. GOOGINS.
The Democrat say that the interest in the
Jefferson street Free Win Baptist church still
continues. New cases Of interest every meet
ing. Mr.. Boyd baptized eight persons last
Sabbath, and quite number viii 10 forward
sometime in June. Also ON the same day, five
persons Of the Advent church, were baptized.
Bro. Shaw Of the Democrat in giving an ac-
count Of Memorial Day." has the following
Pun-ent sentences:
A great crowd hsd already assembled, but
through the politeneSs Of an officer soldier we
were provided with one Of the seats Gin 'front.'"
reserved for sgcd and veteran gentlemen. We
gladly accepted the situation" and felt quite
venerable aud highly honorci in our position.
We had fair view Of the hvoresl gentlemen
on the elevated stand, and could distinctly hear
all that was said. This was all We could reason
ably expect, for on such occasions nothing Is Ne
auircd Of an editor Of . newspaper, but to re-
cord the patriotic deels aud wise sayings Of
others In this situation We were perfectly cou-
tentsi. True, VIC hal the "lowest scat" but
we were consoled with the rejection that some
time the master Of ceremonies might happen
that way. and "pass the order"-"iriend q
up higher"
Our case Was exactly the same. When W
entered the hall police oficer kindly SUGGESTED
that he guessed We could get . seat by going NJ
In front, in the seats reserved for aged and vet
Gran gentlemen; but not feeling very aged jus,
at tina, moment We concluded TO stand. The
Dsmoerai will do well 30 let severely alone al
meetings, festivals. concerts. lectures or other
public assemble, where proper respect Is mo-
paid to the entire press Of the city. This paPel
viii follow suit.
Some one hands rs in the important fact tha
the Diriso- Base Ball Club have organized fO'
the season, and still live. They are open
challenges from any junior mines, and viii soor
challenge some Of the "crsck mines" OF the
State Also that . game Of base ball wa