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The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28
sLOPED.
Two Debtors Leave Town.

Mr.. H. w. Ellis, late manager of the Mus
cum, left town Saturday morning, leaving be-
hind a number of anxious creditors. AS his
family has been in Montreal for some time
past. it is thought that he has followed them
Mr.. Ellis may intend to return and adjust his
little accounts, but as he left very unceremon
iously it is thought that his creditors will have
to "wait'' some time for him. The debts only
amount to few hundred dollars.
The other man who has taken abrupt leave
went in heavier, and it is thought that he has
taken about $4,000 belonging to others. His
name is Thomas Markey, and he formerly
lived on Washington street, where his wife
kept grocery store. He was engaged in vari-
GUS kinds of business. He used to peddle to
some extent in the eastern part of the state,
where it is said that he has a large number of
debts. His debts here are among certain auc-
tioneers, dry goods dealers and his personal
friends. Some of the latter class will mourn
his loss deeply. Mr. Marley has not been
around town for some weeks, but as he is in
the habit of being away nothing was thought of
his absence until recently, when his family left
town in a mysterious manner. The building
occupied by him on Washington street has
heavy mortgage on it. Marley was special pc
liceman, and at one time was detective for
the police department 1t is thought by the
movements of his family that he has sailed for
EurOpe
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Personal.

Mr. Fred Lane has resigned his position as
organist at the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception. .....-.......
Mr.. Joseph Smith and wife celebrated theil
golden wedding at the residence of their son.
Robert E. Smith, on Clark street, Christmas
eve. ...s. .r..-..s
Miss Laura e. Hovey, former assistant prin
cipal of the P. H. s., has accepted position
in the Boston High School at a salary of $1,000
She enters on the discharge of her duties
January 4th.
A Mr. Fiske of this state, lost largely by fire
in the Hoiyoke lumber works at Holyoke,
Mass, Monday last. The mill burned was,
with the exception of the Basin Mills at Orono,
the largest in New England.
The Bates family give concert this week at
Memorial Hall, Waterville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Maynes of Bath, cele-
brated the, 18th anniversary of their marriage
Christmas evening.
Capt. Pat.en of the Bath barque Amity,
which recently foundered at sea, belonged IN
Bowdoinham, where he leaves family.
Mr.. Arnold of the Museum, sang at the First
Parish church last evening.
Intelligence has recently been received of the
death of Mr., Thomas Edwards son of VIM. E.
Edwards, at Pittsburg, Pa, on the 18th OF last
October. Mr.. Edwards was at one time
printer in this city. --..s Ea
Congressman Burleigh was in town Satur-
day. He is in excellent health and his friends
were never more glad to see him.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28

RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL accident hap.
pened to the freight train which left here Sat,
urday morning at o'clock over the Rochester
road While running down Emery's grade
near East Buxton, the forward car was thrown
from the track and seven or eight Others, out OF
train of Is. followed it, and were badly
smashed. A broken axle was probably the
cause of the accident as the track was in good
condition, and the engine passed over all
right. The damaged cars were empty, while
those which remained on the track were loaded
with grain The first through passenger train
ran out as far as the wreck and the passengers
were transferred to the other side. The track
was cleared so that the afternoon trains ran as
,,cuaI
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Rrief JOttings.

The d. S. DIS give their second entertainment
tonight If they do as well as usual it will
nav all their patrons to turn out. The plays
are frst-class.
The ladies of the Temperance Praying Band
held their meeting as usual at the station on
Friday evening A goodly number of men
were present and listened attentively, and it is
hoped good impression was made.
The Press recently stated that the fruit store
under the States would be converted into
reading-room for the hotel, Work has just be-
yup. and the room makes very pleasant one.
THE ladies' entrance will also be on that side
the building
The Woodfords Corner dramatic club viii
rive dramatic entertainment on Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings
Alta regular session of Pine Tree Lodge, No.
IL, X. of p, held Friday evening, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing term: o.
w. Eldridge, G. c.; c. A. Robinson, V. c.; A.
T. Cummings, p; II. II. Mcdonald, X. r. S.;
ID. w. Nash, M. E.; j. II. Russell, M. F.; j
V. Bradley, M. A.
A young man named Green, residing at Cum
berland Mills, in attempting to jump upon
nassipc train at that place, Thursday evening,
slinned and the train passed over one of his
feet. crushing it so severely that amputation
was necessary.
A valuable painting was stolen from Bailey s
auction rooms, on Exchange street, Thursday
afternoon. s-t
The four Allan steamers lying at the wharyes
in this CITY were decked with flags from stem
to stern Christmas.
To ,o,v c.rs from The Pattep Works at Bath
passed over the GRIND Trunk Saturday for the
St. Francis and Magantic International road.
The st. Stephens church gave their Sunday
school and society Christmas festival Satur-
day night, in the form of numerous presents
from finely arranged tree.
II is said that after the departure of the last
steamer of the Allan line from this port in the
sprinr, new offices are to be erectelhy the COM
nany on the site of those now occupied by Mr..
Farmer. their agent, near the foot of Innia
street.
The employees of the Forest City Sugar Re-
fnery were each presented with a turkey
Christmas day.
Mr.. George Beck, OF the Cumberland House,
received shower of presents Christmas from
the guests of the house.
Two fellows we're arrested last week for al
tempt at highway robbery.
Small 81 Knight, the organ manufacturers,
presented their employees with turkeys Christ
mas.
The Allan steamer PrussiaD, Capt. Richie
sailed for Liverpool Saturday night with "a
cabin and 50 steerage passengers, and full
argo.
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RuSinnoc N0fas.

The Eastern Railroad took west from Port
land last week, 431 carloads of freight, and the
Maine Central 429 carloads east.
The Foxcroft Spool Works will soon receive
new forty horse power engine. 1t will be
placed in the new mill near Sebec Lake.
The Goodall Mills in Sanford are running oE
full time, manufacturing many carpets and
robes, all of which find ready sale. Mr..
Goodall is filling up his third mill with ma
chinery, which will soon be in full opera
ton.
The Pondichery Co., since their purchase of
the Poncherry Mills, have made many i'm
provements in the building and machinery.
The latest movement in this direction was the
recent introduction of five 'self-feeders'' for
the cards. ~ rr, 8 Tru-5-z- .a l.gN ,s.s
The shipments os boots and shoes from Au-
burn and Lewiston the last week were SOL
cases, and the receipts of leather 110,64O
pounds. The shipments last week were 796
cases,and the receipts of leather 1862 pounds.
The shipments one year ago for the week end
ing December Oath, were 253 cases, and the re-
ceipts of leather "a, ia pounds.
The production of iron at the Katahdin Iron
w OrKS mas reached Cne unprecedented amount
lat this furnace) of eleven and a quarter tons
per day of No. 1 iron. This iron is of superior
quality, and is taking the place Of the best
brands of Scotch iron in many New England
foundries Woodcutting at the Works is live
ly; about one hundred cords being received at
the coal kiln daily.
Last week the hop-growers of Farmers Hill,
Andoyer delivered their hons TO N L. Mar.
shall for So cents per pound, bringing over
$4,000 into the district. This, with several
thousand bushels of potatoes drawn to the
starch mill for 80 cents per bushel, is quite an
item for one small reighborhood.
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Christu,ns i'm Portland.

Christmas morning dawned bright and clear,
and the weather during the day was all that
could be desired. The sleighing was not as
good as could have been wished, and conse-
quently the stable keepers did not reap great
harvest. The places of amusement were well
patronized, both afternoon and evening. The
Wallace sisters had crowded house and gave
a good entertainment. The Museum sold every
seat and was obliged to put in chairs The
Christmas carnival at City Hall was not so
marked a success as it might have been. The
galleries were crowded, but the maskers on the
floor were rather scarce. The hall was deco
rated by Charles w. Bean who displayed excel
lent taste in the arrangement of the bunt-
ing. .s
The Episcopal churches all held services and
they were well attended. st. Luke's Cathedral
was finely decorated in green. The gas jets
were hung with wreaths and the windows were
decked in green. The altar cloths were white.
The music was very fine.
st. Stephens church was decorated in very
tasty manner. From the centre of the chancel
arch depended a large cross. The reading desk
and pulpit were trimmed with evergreen.
The Cathedral of the Immaculate COncep
ton was decorated tastefully and the music
very impressive, The opening service was held
at 8. 30 a. m. Mass was celebrated at 1870 a.
m. The church was crowded and the services
were very imposing.
st. Dominick's church was very finely deco
rated by the young people of the society, and
the music was fine. Services were held at 1890
Q. m.
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Allen Mission was crowded last evening. The
Rev. Zenas Thompson delivered an effective adj
dress, and about twenty signed the pledge. A
meeting will be held this evening. eze
ST. Stephens church was crowded last even
ing on the occasion of the Sunday evening tenn
perance meeting. Addresses were made by
Rev. DIR. Champlin, Messrs. A. Little, j. B.
Coyle, H. NJ. Bryant, M. G. Palmer, the pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Dalton, and others. Meetings
will be held at the Chestnut street vestry every
evening this week.
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Woodford's Corner.

On Friday evening the "Old Folks Concert
came off in the Congregational church al
Woodford's. Owing to numerous sociables
and family gatherings, incident to Christmas
the audience was not large, but the entertain
ment was of such a character as to deserve g
crowded house. The music was under the d.
rection of Mr.. James S. Staples of this city
who acquitted himself with his usual good
judgment and ability. Besides the grand OLD
tunes, which were sung with spirit and pre-
cision, several songs and duets were finally rem
dered by volunteer talent from this city. A
desire was generally expressed to have the con-
cert reneated at an early day.
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s0rham.

The Christmas eve entertainment at tn e
Methodist church, Gorham, will be long re-
membered by the participants. officers, teachers
and scholars of the Sunday school. The sing
ing and playing on the occasion were excellent.
Miss johnson, twelve years of age, performed
on the piano with much taste and fine effect
The "twins" elected applause by their music
and recitations. Two very handsome Christ
mas trees were much admired, and when the
time came for the distribution of the presents,
feeling of exuberant excitement marked the
faces of the little innocents, and none were
disappointed, al being well remembered by
the genial Mr. Cleaves, through their respective
and respected parents and friends. Unalloyed
JOY ruled the hour.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28

FIRE IN BIDDEFoRD.-Friday evening fire
broke out in the frame buildings Nos. 80, 90
and SO Main street, Biddeford, belonging to the
! Hooper heirs. The building was occupied by
R. Phillips as boot and shoe store, Hook
Hills as fancy goods store and Mrs. J. R.
Sweetser, Miss Mary j. Davis and Miss Olive
Gould for lodgings. The building was but
slightly injured by fire, but was thoroughly
drenched with water The buildings and stock
were fully insured, and the loss was not large
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28

Criminal NoTEs.-Jerry Reagan, who was
indicted.as a common thief over year ago
and sentenced to the state prison, and who es-
capped from the county Jail just before being
taken to prison, has returned to this city. He
has stopped in Boston since he left here, and
Thursday night returned home to spend Christi
mas. A friend of the law was at the depot
and informed the police of his arrival. The
next morning officers Sterling and Slower visit
ed his residence and took him out to walk. He
wishes now that he hadn't come home to spend
Christmas
Thompson's cigar store, near the corner OF
Middle and Franklin streets, was broken into
Thursday night, and quantity of cigars stol-
en-. The entrance was effected by removing
pane of glass from the window.
Officer Horr arrested a man Saturday night
for stealing from vessel lying at one of the
wharves
Officers York and Hicks arrested a man
named Connolly, last evening. for resisting the
officers a week ago. a.e -..#
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A HAND TO HAND FIGHr.-Chrstmas
morning three police officers went down on
Central wharf to pick up a man lying on the
snow drunk. When they arrived there they
found big dog standing over the man and the
beast refused to let the officers touch him.
After while they got the man into hack
when the dog jumped in with the officers and
started for the station. After going a short
distance the man reused himself and began an
attack upon the officers, and with the help of
his dog nearly overpowered them. 1t was a
hard fight and the officers were glad when they
arrived All the station
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28

WARDS OPERA HoUsE.-The managers Of
Wards Opera House announce heavy bill for
this week. They have engaged eighteen new
artists, WHO will appear in their specialties
Among the stars engaged we notice the we'll
known Jackley troupe, eleven in number, who
appear in acrobatic and gymnastic feats; Miss
Ella Arnold, serio-comic vocalist; Joe Lang
Ethiopian comedian; Austin and Hess. the
champion skaters:J Fl. Jeffrey, contortionist
and juggler, and the celebrated Irish comedians
Murphy and Morton. The Devere brothers
will remain another week in their song and
dance This is the best bill that has been Of
fered at this house for long time.
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The MUsEUM.-Mr. Rowe closed his sue
cessful engagement at the Museum Saturday
evening" He was twice called before the cur
tain at the close of the play. and the audience
would not let him go until he made a little
speech. Strong hopes are entertained that he
will visit the city again soon.
This evening Mr.. James A. Arnold appears
in his speciality Behind Mask In this play
he appears in five different characters, introduce
ing selections of operate songs. Those who
saw him IN Fra Divolo, at the opening of the
Museum will be re1oiced to welcome him ba OK,
and a warm greeting is anticipated.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28

IT Is never too late to use Hae's Honey OF
Horehound and Tar as Cough cure, but it is
best to have recourse to it in the early stages of
pulmonary disease, so as to secure immediate
and permanent relief and avoid danger. Crit
tenton's 9th Avenue. Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute.
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Municipal Court.


SATURDAY.. John McGoveran. Intoxication.-
Thirty days.
Peter Barrett Intoxcation. Fined S. with costs
Paid. ..s-. g.
Samuel Furgurson. Vagabond. Thirty days.
George W. Dwinel. Larceny. Sixty days.
James Mclaughlin. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Paid.
Libby. braoD'iiys.
James F. Sheldon. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Appealed. Bradburys.
Hugh Cheshom. Search and seizure Fined $50
with COSTS Paid.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28

CENTENNIAL MEETING.-At the meeting of
the Maine Central Board at the Falmouth, Fri
day, number Of important subjects were dis
cussed but no action taken. The Board
adjourned to meet at the Augusta House,
Augusta, on the evening of the goth proximo,
when general financial agent will be chosen.
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A Card.

4" ~ DECEMBER, rs, 1874.
Godfrey Massey desires to return his sincere
thanks to the principal and teachers in the
High School building for their generous gift on
Christmas For the we'll selected and bounte.
GUS gifts received by him from the class OF
"'75' he returns to them his grateful acknowl-
edgments
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A CARD.-I hereby return thanks to Mr. Fox
School Agent, and to the principal and class
teachers of the North School, for their kind
remembrance of me in the shape of valuable
Christmas presents. PATRIC KARwN,
Janitor North School.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28

10. o. FAT the regular meeting of Lii
gouia Lodge, No. 8, held Friday evening, the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
term: Samuel c. Frost, N. g.; Asa. b. Rus
sell, V. G.; Chas. e. Pierce, Recording >-Secre-
tary; William X. Neal, Permanent Secretar. ;
Francis w. Buxton, Treasurer; S. b. Beckett,
Alfred Woodman and F. Frank Jones, Trns-
tees,
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MAsoNIc.-Greenleaf Lodge, No. 11S; of Cor
nish, elected officers Dec. 18th for the ensuing
year, as follows: John Bradley, W. NJ; Pres.
ton Durgin. S. W.. Charles G, OBrion, j. W..
Cyrus G. Mari, Treasurer; Roscoe G. Smith
Secretary; George FraRk Merrill. S. D.; Le'
Roy:F. Pike, j. D.; A. H. Mari, c. c. O'Brion
and VIM. IT. Nevens, Committee of Finance.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28

10. o. FAT the regular session of Sac
carappa Lodge, No IL, held Friday evening,
the following officers were elected: N. Co. VIM.
Fl. Neal; V. g., W. P. Aver; Sec, F. A. Bet
tbs; Treas, L. G. Quimby. They have public
installation at Browns hall, Cumberland Mills,
Friday evening Jan.1
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28

THE GATES OF PEARL through which the
human voice issues should never become rusty.
To keep the teeth forever from blemish, to rem
der their decay impossible. it is only necessary
to use Fragrant SOZODONT. 1t is antiseptic
and supremely wholesome. dc2Sd&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28

FIRE ALARMs.-At about half-past seven
o'clock Saturday night, an alarm was sent in
from box 81. The steamers were promptly on
hand but failed to find the fire. II was ascer-
tanned that parties were passing the new car
rage factory of Martin. Pencil & Co., when
they saw light and struck the alarm. The
light was from fire used in drying the plas-
tering. ....-
About eleven o'clock the same night, officer
Jackson discovered fire in the large dwelling
house on Franklin near Newbury street. He
struck the alarm and the department were
soon on the ground. The building is owned by
the Williams heirs and is occupied by several
families. The fire caught in a closet in the
rear part of the house, but was extinguished
before great amount of damage was done.
The.house was insured at the agency of Joseph
Read. The following companies have $4,000
each Hudson of Jersey City, st. Paul of
Minnesota, and Hartford, of Hartford, Conn.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28

CLOSING SALE.-This evening at the rooms,
SO Exchange street, will be made the final sale
of oil paintings. These paintings are OF high
class, and the opportunity to purchase one that
should be imnrOyed
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28
STATE NEWS.
ARoosTooK COUNTY

ARoosTooK COUNTY.
Thomas Crudden of Benedicta, committed
suicide on Friday, 18th inst, by hanging him
selfin his fathers barn. Cause, insanity.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Barnard Usher's cooper shop in Bridgton,
was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening. Its
contents, except few tools, were saved. The
fire is supposed to have originated from de-
fectve chimney.
KENNEBEC COUNTY. ..
About seven-eighths of the fines paid into
the treasury of Kennebec comes from rumsell-
ers; last year the county derived from that
source a revenue OF about four thousand dol
lars. III I'D"
A little son of S. S. Brooks of Augusta, aged
nine years, was coasting on the east side of the
river Wednesday morning, and ran directly in
to team which was passing down Arsenal
street, The boy was thrown under the horses
instantly killed. The horse inflicted severe
wound on his forehead and the runners passed
over his leg, bruising it very badly.
George vining of Gardiner, was badly injur-
ed last week by a kick from horse.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The Bangor Reform Clubs Christmas pres
ent was reading room, with rent, fuel, light
and papers paid for for one year, The Ladies
Crusade Club was the giver.
Rev. Mr.. Fay OF Bangor, was presented Win
an elegant Bible, Christmas, by Capt. Charles
B. Sanford.
A Corinth farmer named Eveetb,is supposed
to have been drown on Wednesday, while
crossing the ice nth his team, near S.etson' s
lumber works, at Bangor.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
The house of Capt. w. P. Anderson of Bath,
caught fire Friday evening in the ell, and was
damaged to the amount of about $1,000 fol
which sum it is insured.
A meeting was held in Phipsburg, Saturday
evening, Dec. 18th, to consider whether capital
punishment ought to be abolished or not. The
majority were in favor of continuing the
present law.
While Mr. Harvey Thompson of Topsham,
wac chopping wood for MIR. @. +. White on
Wednesday tree fell on him and confined
him to the ground 30 that it was necessary to
use levers to free him. He was badly injured,
and is man 70 years of age.
WALDO COUNTY.
Tie Oldest resident of Belfast, Mrs. Jane
Ferguson, died Wednesday night in her 99th
year.
Wednesday night burglars entered the resi-
dence of BENJAMIN and Charles Colson at Win
terport, chlorofor med and then robbed them OF
$3.50.
A man named Croker of Stockton, was as
| saulted by two men Wednesday night on the
outskirts of Belfast, tel, gagged, beaten and
| robbed of his watch and money.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28

HARPER's BAzAR.-This beautiful weekly
publication is a welcome visitor to the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by Fessenden Brothers, Lancas-
ter Hall, land d. Wentworth, 553 Congress, cor
ner of Oak street.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28

For a present, a handsome toilet set or work
box, gentleman's toilet set or smoking set, all
to be found at j. E. Sturgls & Co.'S.
dec9eOdtf
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-28


NJ. G. NJ. LEcTUREs.-The fourth lecture of
this course is to be delivered tomorrow evening
by j. S. Palmer, Esq Subject-'The Changes
Wrought by Modern Discovery in Scientific
and Religious Thought" The speaker on this
occasion is nearly if not quite new to a Port
land audience, graduate of Bowdoin in the
class of Al. He took high rank in his class,
graduated with honor, and, though devoting
himse If mainly to business since, IS recognized
as gentleman of the incest literary taste, a
singularly beautiful writer and an accom-
plished critic.
These lectures are growing in favor with the
public, and are pronounced thus far, to be
among the best of the season. The one Of to-
morrow evening cannot fail to be one of the
most interesting of the course. We hope the
speaker and the association will be compli-
mented with full house.