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The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
Valuable Farm for Sale {!

The well known Mcintosh Farm
B an ~ situated in the town of Windham,
EgEsssa-4L near head of Duck Pond, and about
E iiaSElI@ ten miles from Portland. This farm
e sEll.-@ssE contains about one hundred acres
conveniently divided into moving tilage and pastur-
10 tons of hay per year, and with small outlay can be
made to cut $50 tons. Connected with it is hun
dred acres of wood and timber land. There is an
orchard of $50 apple-hess, old and young on the
place. The buildings nearly new, the house hav-
ing been built in 1866, at cost of nearly $4,000 it
is large two story house with addition, in perfect
order and condition, with convenient outbuildings,
excellent cellar, well of good water, and spring
good repair One side of the entire farm is fenced by
the Duck Pond and most of the remainder by per-
manent fence. Every rod of field can be moved by
machine. This is one Of the best and most desirable
farms in Cumberland County, and there is none more
valuable farm in Maine for stockraising purposes
This farm will be sold for one half its value about
the cost of the building will buy it.
For particulars term of sale, &C., apply to COBB
& RAY, Attys. at Law, No. 42a Exchange Street,
Portland Maine, fe9d&wtf7
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

DOES ADVERTISING PAY?-There Is no in
stance on record of a well sustained system of
judcious advertising falling of success.
my success is owing to my liberality In I'D.
vertisng "-Bonner.
Il advertised my productions and made mon-
ey."-Nicholas Longioorth.
"Constant and persistent advertising 10 sure
prelude to wealth.-Siephen Girdrd.
'He who invests one dollar in business should
"A. T. Stelcdrt.
without the aid of advertisements / could
have done nothing in my speculations. have
| the most complete faith in printers ink. ~
vertising is the royal road to busnsss.-Dar-
nam.
advertising has furnished me with a COM
petence. Amos Laurence
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

RETWEEN the Eastern Railroad Depot and Mid
y die St., Wednesday, the oath Dec, a wallet
containing from eighty to ninety dollars. The find
Office dc3O
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

III ieHptdTS dat, NO. lOO ErchQDe Street.
CoUNcIL-Maine, first and third Mpndays in each
TEMpLE-Forest City, No. l. every Wednesday
evening.
MAINE CHARITABLE MECH kSIc ASSOCIATION
corner OF Congress and Casco steets. First thurs
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssocIa..oS- Corner
Congress and Casco streets. Every evening. -
PORTLAND FRArERNIr-->.'o. oooa congress slrs~t-
Every evening.
KNIGHTS o-rYrHIAs-Bramhall Lodge, No. 8,
day eyerisS AT 'ne'r h"'' o'app BLOCK Market
= PORTLAND ARMY AND NAVY UNION Corner
Congress and Brown streets. First Tuesday in each
morfsh.
SoNsoF FTEMpERANcE-Portland Division, No 95 (;
Sons of temperance Hall. Friday evening.
lNDEPENbENT ORDER OF COOP TEMPLARs-Ar-
cana, Monday; Mission, Wednesday; Forest City
Saturday-in Williams block, Congress street. Mys-
tic, Thursday; Atlantic, Tuesday at Sons OF Tenn
Derance Hall, Congress street. Iron Clad, Thursday
ner Congress and CascO streets. Second Saturday in
each month.
PAYsON LITERARY SoCIETY.-Meetings ever
Monday evening, Browns Block, cor. Brown aId
Congress streets, at u O'Clock.
BoswoRTH PosT G. A. R.-Meetings every Friday
evening in Mechanics Hall, corner Of CongIes ana
CascO streets.
1 convenes at Arcana Hal, Williams blor, corner
of Congress and Chapel Sts., Tuesday eymng No
at School House, Turner's Island, Cap EizaDetn,
Friday evening; No. on WednesdayeVening ant.
No: 4 on saturday evening at Tempernce Hail. NO.
351a Congress street.
Hall Bio k. Second Monday j. each month. Deliv-
cry 4 books, to 9, to 9. d,y and aSs''''s'
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
FOR SALE.
Little Chebeasue-Ih he Most Beautiful
Of all the Islands of GaseO BAY.

Little Chebeasue-Ih he Most Beautiful
OF ali the ISLANDS of CaseO Bay.
1t contains one hundred and for
aE<f.sA y tv acres OF land, thirty of which is
III EYEtf5sylA covered with beautiful Grove
@ II5IasnIkN The ba ance i; the very best of TIL
ssL.szG-3z lage land. The buildings consist of
The Sunny Side Hotel,
large, new house, completely finished and furnish
ed throughout; large barn and farm house, bowling
alleys, ice house, and dancing floor in the grove;
never failing well of good water. The location of
this Island with its advantages for fishing and boat
ing, its beautinl grove and building renders it one
Of the most desira le places among all the Islands
for picnics and parties.
For further information amply to WIN, SENTER
No. 81 Exchange St. Portland. mc9eodtt
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TEMPLARS OF HONOR.

At Iemptars' Hall, No. 100 Erchanye Street.
CoUNcIL-Maine, first and third Npndays in each
month.
TEMpLE-Forest City, No. l. e~ry Wednesday
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES

IT HAS BECOME NOTORIOUS that no. cough,
cold, influenza, or bronchial inflammation can
resist the healing, Strengthening, soothing op-
GRAFTON OF HALE's HONEY OF HoRKHoUND AND
TAR.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
Mar9-eodw1w
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

A Mrs. Outlan, at Little Rock, Ark, at
tempted to kindle fire in her stove Sunday
night. She used coal oil. Her children
have been adopted by an uncle.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

Booksellers and StatiOnerS.
S, FOGG & BREED, No. Of Middle
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
A Good Farm for Sale.

In New Gloucester, only half mile
&EfN n from the Corner, 30 acres good land,
HTII wAZ 1000 bushels apples and pears gather
NallliAH ed the last fruit season. A 2-storv
Assll.3szs1 Asla@ll.3szs1 house barn and wood-house. pae
mile to TWO depots. Price only $3.50, easy pay
ments. Apply to VIM. H. JERRIS, Real Estate
Agent, Portland. me5MWk F3G&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

Wanted.
SMART, active Woman to take charge of house,
~ hold duties in boarding house. Address
HOUSEKEEPER,
del7dH Post Office. Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

At San Francisco the other night at a
grand masquerade ball, the judges awarded
the first lady's prize to the Begger woman"
who PROVED. TO he man.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

TENHE well known Broad Farm, adjoining the Re-
Il form School grounds, consisting of 27 acres, two
good orchards, &C., two story House on the prem
ises, rooms. and large new barn. Price $4,000.
Terms cash, balance on time. Apply to F. G. PAT
TERSCN, 13 Fluent Block, or on the premises.
mh12 eod2w
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For Sale.

fNHE pleasantly located $50 called Chase place. at
Il Buxton Lower Corner 1t forms the base of
the Village Common, and contains about 81 acres,
which is two story house good repair, containing
II large, peasant and convenient rooms with
and barn adjacent. Also story and half house
with barn, now under lease. The water is excellent.
Will be sold at bargain. Apply to
CHASE BROTHERS,
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
For Sale.

A SMALL place, three miles from Portland, pleas
"A antly located on what is known as the Fore
side road, consisting of story and half House
with ell, good barn with sheds attached, together
with ten acres of good land. Said buildings are in
good condition as to wood work. The above desira-
BILE property will be sold on easy terms. For partic-
uars inquire at 21 Merrill corner of Turner street,
Portland. j. A. WEIGH.
mill eOdlm*ttf
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

That was a very singular mistake made by
Digg al wedding, who, when introduced to
the bride, wished that she might enjoy many
returns of the present happy occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
MAGNUS A. r. LINDBERG,
Vice Consul Of Sweden & Norway,
Office, No. 30 Middle Street,
Portland Tea Store, Portland, Me.
2tawtf mcb7
Chance for a Bargain.

vuyHE stock and fixtures of the Chinaman's Tea
,aoi =; tresh and of the very best quality, having
e.n Selected by the proprietor especially for This
b.. -. and will be sold at a great bargrn as the
mark. : has businesi which requires his immediate
proprieto. sra For terms &C., apply at the store.
return to CHI. diff
t,nb1
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

A CONVENIENT RENT of ( or rooms, for a
"A small family-man and wife, References given.
Address "P, ," Press Office. mc4tf
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

For SALE on favorable terms, a valuable
slate property, partially developed, with most
tIS..ng .I,e Co.. prospects, in the eastern part of
PRESS Office. " " - iI, ~
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

A Kentucky paper apologies for having
spoken of the "red-headed, malignant mule
who dispenses the county money" by saying
that it wrote: "Big hearted, valiant SOUL"
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

don -PaISTING.-Every description 10 J.l
Printing executed pTor~fssv and at the lowest
prices, at the Daily PRESS Pruning u~~.e. lO9
Exchange st. WIN. M. .MARKs.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

A Brooklyn man who has just buried his
fifth wife, thinks he is now qualified for
fashion writer ON some lady's magazine.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
Cossjs and Gleanings.

pof an English sixpence and handful OF
powder one can buy wife in Ashantee.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

An Arkansas man is travelling around de-
lvering a lecture composed of eight chapters
of the Bible, and none Of his hearers have
detected tho literary theft.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
Notice..

Notice.
TayHE stockholders of the Peaks Island Steamboat
l. Company are hereby Dotified that by vote OF
the stockholders at meeting March T. 1874, ten days
from March 9th will be allowed for the stockholders
to subscribe the additional stock voted at said meet
ing, after which the balance of stock will be open to
the pnblic. Subscriptions to stock will be received
by the Treasurer, at No. 6 CONNER cial Wharf.
Per Order
GEO. TREFETHEN, Treasurer.
Portland, March o. 1874. mc10d1Ot
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

NOTICE
fENHE copartnership heretofore existing under the
n firm name of MCCORRISON g GREENE is
this usiy utssoVeu Dy 1uruuu1
to be settled by Wyer Greene, who will continue the
business under the name of WYER GREENE 81
co. at the old stand, No. ZSS Cor gress Sgreet:
CHARLES A. MCCORRISON.
WYEk GREENE.
Portland, Feb. 90 1874. te23d3w
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

WOOdfOrd'S Corner.
GAID property is situated corner of Grove and
- Dalton stree s,about mile from Portland,
consisting of d story house, with en piazza
'front.' and containing IL finished with an
abundance OF closets, cemented cellar cistern water
and best kind of fdrnace. A new stable, very con-
venient, 22x30. acre land well cultivated and fine
ly arranged with shrubbery, Crane, and strawberry
vines and different kinds of fruit trees. Enquire of
d. M. G. DUNN, 227 Middle St., Portland. fe18dim
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

MASONIC
At Masonic Hall, No. 95 Exchange Street.
YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGEs-Ancient Land Mark, first Wednes-
day; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CnApTERs-GreenleafR r. A. c., first Monday; Mt.
vernon, X. A. c., third Monday.
,CoUNcIL-Portland c. r. & S. Masters. second
Monday.
COMMANDMENTS OF K. T.-Portland, fourth Mon
day: st. Adams, second Thursday
GRAND BoDIEs-Grand Lodge first Tuesday in
May; Grand Chapter, first Tuesday evening in Nav
mandery, Wednesday evening
J.. MASONIC RELIEF AssociATIoN-Fourth wednes-
day In every month.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITES.
LoDGE-Yates Grand Lodge of Perfection, frs
giday.
CoUNciL-Portland Council P. of j., second Fri
day.
,CHAPTER-DunlapC Chapter Rose Croix de third
CoNsIsToRY-Maine Consstory S. p r. s.. fourtb
frluay IN Malch June, September and Decen,har
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
CCDartmersIsiD Notice.

CCpartmerslip Notice.
We the undersigned have formed a copartnership
this day Feb %, 1874 under the firm name and style
OF HOVEY & DEAN. to carry on the business OF
Carriage, Sleigh and Sign Painting in all its branch
es at shop 40 Prebe st. Grateful for past patronage
they would solicit continuance. All work warrant
ed to give satisfaction. W. s. HOVEY
fe25d3W S. DEAN
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
ALL OUR STOCK OF
SPRING DRESS GOODS
At Very Low Prices.

AAO" = ACOcs
We quSte few:
Some mt l2 IA ce.is per yard.
One lot Light Mohnirs 81 cts. Former
price 60 4 = cents.
Ore lot Striped NJ chairs rs cents.
Small lot Silk and Wool Erpanis at Is
cts. Former price SJ.S5.
Black and White CLeck Silks Csc.
Black and White sr,pcd Silks IS Gems.
Better Grn,ss at 81 per yard.
A s'UIIL LINE
Black Lpacas and Brilliantines
JUST OPENED,
nt3J cents to 81 90 per yard.
PLEASE EXAMINE OUR
90 cent Brilliantine
BEST UALITY
Turkey Red Damask ST. 90,
NAPKINS TO MATCH.
One lot all Linen Towels 10 cents
{" IS Damask s. 20
:. Bale Russia Crash 10 "
So s. IS Is IL 1.CC
W-Please call and examine our. Stock. No
rouble to show goods.
& COMPANY. Agents,
Congress, cor, Brown SIS.
mar3TT&Stf
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

A patriotic woman in Burlington, reading
in the papers that some woman in Daven-
port had hair thirty-one inches long, imme-
mediately sent to Chicago for some thirty
three inches long. Burlington isn't going to
be beaten on long hair if her daughters know
themselves.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
COPARTNERSHIP.

Dissolution of COpartnership.
TTiHE subscribers heretofore doing business under
Il the firm name OF M. HOVEY & CO., Carriage
Sleigh and Sign oainters 45 Prebe Street, has been
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
NJ. HOVEY,
WIS. HOVEY
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
FOR SALE.

=
LOT of vacant land, situated on the west side
IA of High, between Pleasant and DanfOrth SITS.
This let has front of about 81 feet and is about 1914
feet deep, and plans have been drawn b How, for a
block of seven nine genteel and convenient resi-
dences, and adapted for the same. Enquire of
EDWIN CHURCHILL,
No. Portland Pier,
mar28 From 12 to O'Clock. P. M.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

At Odd Felio,cs Hall, No. ss Exchange Street
.LoDGEs-Maine, on Monday evenings; Ancient
nrotners, on Thursday evenings; Ligonia on Friday
K, second and fourth Saturday
ENCAMpMENTs- Machigonne first and third We'd
iesdays; Eastern STAR second and fourth Wednes-
days; Portland, first and third Satui avs
RELIEF AssocIATIoN-Every third Tuesday in the
month.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

A Boston paper tells of a man who adver-
tised for housekeeper about month ago.
He received thirty five answers. The thirty
sixth applicant distanced the others by taking
possession of the house and marrying the
man.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

In the window of grocery store on Plane
street, almost under the shaCow CT the splen-
did new schoolhouse, is the following pla-
card: "Eges % Adussen-Carosene centes
pinte. e."-Proridence Journal
A Saratoga belle, who couldn't support
herself six months ago, can now throw an
eight-pound fat iron at her husband and hit
him every time. He says that his second
wife shall never use health-lift.
At recent meeting of society composed
of men from the Emerald Isle, a member
made the following motion: ''Mr. Prisidini,
I move yees that we whitewarsh the ceailing
grean in harnor of the ovid flarg."
An eccentric old fellow who lived beside
graveyard was asked if IL was not an unpleas-
ant location. mo-" said he; II never jim
ed places in my life with set Of neighbers
that minded their own business so stiddy as
they do"
A Boston paper tells of a man who adver
tised for a housekeeper about month ago.
He received thirty five answers. The thirty
sixth applicant distanced the others by taking
possession of the house and marrying the
man.
A patriotic woman in Burlington, reading
in the papers that some woman in Daven-
port had hair thirty-one inches long, imme-
mediately sent to Chicago for some thirty
three inches long. Burlington isn't going to
be beaten on long hair if her daughters know
themselves.
One of the chubby class of four-year-old
Sunday-school scholars, when talked to by
| his teacher about the sins and frailties Of the
body, was asked: swell, my son, what have
| you besides this sinful body?" Quick a
thought the little fellow responded: "a
clean shirt and nice new pair of breeches."
The king of Masindy, in Upper EgyFt
having died, was lately buried, his wives De
ing inferred alive with him. A number
prisoners OF war were taken to the Immense
gra 5e their limbs broker and their mutllate'
bodies flung on the dead king and his wretch
ed widows. The present king of Mas;nd
looks forward with complacency to the tim
when he too will have similar funeral,
is certainly style of obsequies calculated t
make family desire the prolonged life OF il
head.
The story is told of a woman who freei
used her tongue to the scandal OF others' an
| made a confession to the priest oil what 81
had done. He gave her ripe thistle to
and told her to go about in various direction
and scatter the seeds one by one. Wonde
ing at the penance, she obeyed, then re.ur
ed and told her conEe.sor To her ama7
: ment, he bade her go back and gather t
scattered seeds; and when she objected, tb
it would be impossible, he replied that
W would be still more difficult to gather up a
destroy all the evil reports, watch she b
circulated about Others. Any thousnue'
+. +. careless child can scatter handful Oh LIE.
seed before the wind in a 'nomeh'' .,
: strongest and wisest man cannot s"'De' '''>
again.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
American Printers Warehouse,
10 SPRING LANE.
c. C. KIMBALL, Boston.

Every Kind OF Printing Material on hand or made
70 ordet; Every thing used in the art of printing
furnished at short notice, and at the lowest cash
prices. fe13d6m
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 10, 1874
Stated Meetings.
CITY GOVERNMENT

The regular meetings of the City Council take place
he first Monday evening of each month.
The School Committee meet the fourthMonday eve
ming of each MONTH
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

One of the chubby class of four-year-old
Sunday-school scholars, when talked to by
his teacher about the sins and frailties of the
body, was asked: swell, my son, what have
you besides this sinful body?" Quick as
thought the little fellow responded: "a
clean shirt and nice new pair of breeches."
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Bakers.
W. DEB, Nos. 2S md 30 Pearl Street.
IN direct route between New Custom
o"se and Post Once, near the Market.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

An eccentric old fellow who lived beside
graveyard was asked if IL was not an unpleas-
ant location. mo-" said he; II never jim
ed places in my life with set Of neighbtrs
that minded their own business so stiddy as
they do.'
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

In the window of grocery store on Plane
street, almost under the shaCow Of the splen-
did new school-house, is the following pla-
card: ''Eges 25 Adussen-Carosene6 centes
a pin Providence Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
INSJ RANCE.

$23,761 ,O937S
DISBURSEMENTS.
Losses by Death, 81 $50, ,465.c4
Purchased Policies,... 9445O71O
Matured Endowments,. 107572OO
Dividends, and returned
Premiums, Cancelled
policies. ,............... 1,456,576.20
Amount paid for Re-Insur-
ance,. :,....... ............. 102,75164
Commissions, Agency and
all other Expenses, 80. 5046S446
Physicians Fees. ..... 292l6I9
Taxes, es,.................. 122,295.79 1924, ,068.42
Net Assets January 1st, 1874 $685. OPS SO
Add Market Value of Securities over
cost. Accrued Interest &c., 214,561.66
.s19,15 5s7o2
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

At recent meeting of society composed
of men from the Emerald Isle, member
made the following motion: ''Mr. Prisldini,
I move yees that we whitewarsh the ceailing
grean in harnor of the ovid flarg."
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13
A Boy Wanted.
Rent Wanted.

A SMART, reliable boy about 16 years old, can
"A have the opportunity to learn the Job Print
ing business at this office
The Portland daily press., 1874-03-13

A Saratoga belle, who couldn't support
herself six months ago, can now throw an
eght-pound fat iron at her husband and hit
him every time. He says that his second
wife shall never use health-lift.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-03-11
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

~, Matthew'S Episcopal chureh-romer In,
mar and Elm streets, Rev, 4, d, Davenport,
Rector sunday School NJ 81 am, services
~ lOi. am, ana ~ Pm,
Catholic uhnroh-liYan street new hulld-
lng-l.oy, Father Maltlnier, Pastor, Ser
Vices Low mass, ami high mass, TO- ami
yesper,, ip,m,
Christian Church Elder h, NJ, Gano, Pastor,
Services every LoW's day At II u, M, and ~
pan. sabbath school NJ Vi am,
Methodist Episcopal Church south-Coner
Commerce and Lamar streets, Rev. Dr. w,
T. Easenlng, Pastor sunday school AT o
ami Seryicesnl II a. N, nnd ~ pm,
Cumberland pre,b, terlan Churcl--Jentrson
street sunday school AZ s.. am, Services
at II u, ~, undSp, IN,
Missionary baptist Church-polierson ave-
nue., Rev, AhrNm Weaver, Pastor, sunday
School NJ 81 am, services NJ lO's am, and
so pm,
Presbyterian Church-Elm street, Rev A.,
=. smith, DDo Pastor, Services every Sab
bath ut lOls AIM, and PIN. Weekly prayer
meeting Wednesday at pm, sabbath
school sabbath morning At . O'Clock,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-03-11

The great cough remedy. Marsden.s Pecto'
raj Balm is considered by all who have tried
1t the ne plus ultra of medical discoveries.
Testimonials pour in from all classes, eX-
pressing the gratitude of the thousan swho
have been relieved and cured. Want of
SPACE prevents our publishing in detail me
many cures Il has effected. Physicians pre-
scribe it in daily practice as the best expecto-
rant known, and unhositatingly recon-
mend II to their patients in bronchial dis
eases.
The proprietor can, with the greatest Ger.
talnty, aliirm that all the FACTS stated with
respect 10 the efficacy Of this invaluable REM
edy are fully established in every class OF
cases for which tits recommended, by body
of evidence which will carry conviction to
the most skeptical mind and the medicine,
although highly effectual in its remedial
character, is, in the highest degree, innocent
in Its composition, and may be taken with
great benefit by the most delicate. Mars.
denis Pectoral Balm can be purchased from
all druggists at fifty cents small, or one dol
lar large bottles.