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Personal,

E. G. Chamberlain of Bridgton is at the City
Hotel.
Hon. S. E. Spring has presented the Maine
General Hospital with his annual gift of free
bed,
The Augusta Journal hears on good authori-
ty that Rev c. A. Hayden, pastor of the Uni
versalist parish of Gardiner, has refused an
earnest invitation to take charge of the Second
Universaist society of Portland, and will re-
main in his present field of labor
AT the adjournment of the court Wednesday,
Hon. A. G. Jewett, on behalf OF the Waldo
bar, rendered to Judge Symonds thanks for the
civility, courtesy and ability with which he
had presided at the present term Of the S. J.
Court in Belfast. The Judge feelinsly re-
sponded.
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BATH LOCALS.
THURSDAY, Jan. %.

THURSDAY, Jan. %.
Almost a thaw.
Interesting meetings continue each evening
at the Beacon street church.
Friends are pleased to note the temperance
on the street in greatly improved health, of
Mr.. W. G. Duncan, Esq.
Rev. A. S. Ladd Of Portland, recently of this
CITY, made flying visit hers yesterday.
Rev. A. W. Pottle of Wesley church, will ex-
change with Rev. R. Day of Ches nut street,
Portland, the third Sunday of Fe bruary.
A student friend in this city is a smoker. He
has scientific, historical, PHILOSOPHERS al, legal,
metaphysical and other pipes-one for each
study. For papers, cigars.
The second of the new church assemblies
will take place on Friday evening, at Music
Hall.
The Carrie S. Bailey arrived from Virginia,
yesterday, with a cargo of hard pine decking
and ceiling Had pleasant voyage, no bad
weather.
Mate G. E. Fields ofithe schooner Berlin of
Kennebunk, arrived home Wednesday. He
was wrecked in Chesapeake bay, had his hands
ADD ears frozen, and a rough experience gen.
orally.
Bath Gas Co. holds its annual meeting Feb.
1st.
A very pleasant juvenile party was held at
Capt. Wentworth's residence on Washington
street, Wednesday night
One tramp at the Paas last night.
Master l.. P. Blair, son of Lima A. Blair of
this city, has recently arranged in his fathers
Office fine meteorological collection gathered
in Rhode Island, where he is attending school.
The Sagadahoc billiard room was crowded
last evening with those Interested in the game
co witness the match between Dan of the CO.
lumbian Fl ,use room, and "BiIly" of the Saga
tahoc. Game began at ITO, lasting two hoors
Billg-32, 10, 15, IA. Game was for 800 points :,
won by Billy By 81 poinss. Winners average
81 loser'st3. Misses-Bily 20, Dan o. The
game was interesting throughout, and round
Of applause was elected by the final carou.
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Accidents.

Just as the engine attached to freight No. "a,
was about leaving the Grand Trunk station,
Wednesday night, the steam gauge broke and
filed she cab with steam. The engineer, w.
G. Tobey, while attempting to repair the dam
age burned one hand very badly.
faucet left running in the second story Of
Casco Band building, over Goes hat store.
Wednesday afternoon, caused the water to leak
through the ceiling and ipjure Mr.. Goes stock
considerably.
The same trouble in the post Office building
yesterday, moistened the plaster of the ceiling
of the post office proper.
A little daughter of A. @. Leach, while
coasting on Mellen street, was run into by a
sled and considerably hurt.
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STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, SIS: January "a, A. D., 1879.
This is to give notice, that the twentieth day OF
January, A. D 1879, Warrant in Insolvency was
issued by Nathan Cleaves Judge Of the Court Of In
sovency for said County Of Cumberland against the
estate of Henry b. Bennett, of Portland, in said
County, and against the estate OF III B. Bennett 81
Co., composed OF said IL. b. Bennett and George L.
Folsom, Of Dover, New Hampshire, a0juIged 10 be
nett, filed the eleventh day OF January A. d. 1879,
to which date interest on claims is TO be compued
That the payment OF any deots and the delivery and
transfer of any property belonging to said DeoIoTs
them or for their use, and the delivery and transfer
OF any property by them are FORBIDDEN by laws that
their debts and OF said partnership creditors to
choose assignees of their estate, will be
held at Court Of Insolvency 10 be holden at the
Probate Court Room in Portland in said County. on
MONDAY, the third day of February, A. d. 1879, at
eleven O'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
E. r. BROWN,
Deputy Sheriff. as Messenger Of the Court of Insol-
vency for said County OF Cumberland.
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STATE NEWS
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

rhANhLiN COUNIY.
Correction BY the Pennington Chronicle
In the article from East Wilton, last week,
stewm made our correspondent say: Steam ing
too NM iyalves, rum cakes, pies and toasts
ing stews, and Rmention.' He said: Steam
tarts too numerous to aa raw, cakes, pies and
This is the hardest cat storyy~
from West Pennington, and runs int T.. comes
MIR. Wade had daughter married few ye ese
ago, who moved to Weld village. She being
very partial to house cat of her father, be box.
ed up the cat and carried it to Weld, 20 miles
from West Harrington, and let it out Of the
box; phss had not been seen by either party
for three years until last Friday, when she an
peared at the door of her old home and seemed
highly gratified to gee her old friends
HANCOCK COUNTY.
Herman D Emery, son of Cyrus Emery OF
Sullivan, committed suicide by taking strych-
nine on Friday afternoon, 18th inst, There
are indications that the young man had care
fully considered and matured his plans for TAX
ing his life, though no cause can be assigned
for the rash act. He simply stated that he
twas tired of life,' and although medical aid
was at hand, he would allow Lothing to be
done for his relief. He was about twenty one
years of age, had nearly completed course OF
study in the Castine Normal School, and was
regarded as young man of unusual promise.
He left three letters, one to his father and
mother, and one to each Of his two brothers,
Tue letters give no cause for his act, other than
the one given above.
OXFORD COUNTY.
It is rumored now that Mr.. Albion Ed
wards, who was injured at Oxford station Tues-
day, cannot recover. One leg is broken in
three places. Mrs Edwards is likely to re-
cover
PENOBsCoT COUNTY.
The annual reunion of the Alumni of Bow.
doin College of Bangor and vicinity will be
held at the Bangor House, Bangor, Thursday
evening, February 10. T. r. Smonto ESQ ,
is the orator this year and Charles P. Roberts,
Esq, of Boston, the Poet. Arrangements will
be made by the Executive Committee for an
address in memory of the late ex-President
Woods. 1t is expected that President Cham
berlain of the College will be present.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
George Sawyer uf Millbridge was lost over
board from the brig Shannon recently He
leaves a wife and two children.
YORK COUNTY.
A. B. Ross & Son have bought the store at
Ross Corner, formerly owned by A; E. Ross.
They are now fitting it up in frst-class manner
and will open about the first of February with
an entire new stock of dry goods, groceries,
&C., and such goods as are usually found in
first-class country store.
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Brief Juffluga.

The Grace Davis arrived safely at Ham pton
Roads yesterday.
There were 100 passengers brought to this
port by foreign steamers the past quarter.
Rain early In the morning yesterday then
snow. Mercury $50 at sunrise, 27o at noon !;
wind north.
The Diet Mission has list of Is or 25 pa
tients all the time and when they have no one
to come for the nourishng food, the visitors
carry it to them.
Eastern Star Eacampment has voted to
change the evenings of their meetings to the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each month be-
ginning the second Tuesday of February.
q There Were 160 teams passed the United
States Hotel on Congress street, yesterday (by
actual count from the reading room) in 80 min
utes The lowest number in any one minute
wa /, and the highest 8.
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MUSIC AND THE DRAMA,

NOTES.
on Stey ys pPPa Of the Universaist Society
ut the vestry Of their present this evening,
they have had for several weeks n 9s r WHICH
Stevens orchestra will make the evening e
grsmme pleasant one.
"Cupid" will be presented next Tuesday and
Wednesday, and Wednesday matinee, at Port
land Theatre, by the Warwicks. A great deal
of new mus will be introduced Parker will
be the prima donna.
The Centennial Jubilee Singers are to give a
concert at City Hall, Monday evening, Jan.
9th. They come highly recommended and
should have good house, as they are singing
for Storer College, Harpers Ferry, West Vlr-
GINA, an institution founded by the late John
S,orer of Sanford Maine.
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SACO AND BIDDEFORD LOCALS.

THURSDAY, Jan. 90.
Rain. hail, snow, and sun-34o above at
noon.
A woman stepped into grocery store yes
terday land asked for five pounds of adulterated
(granulated, sugar. 1t is needless to say she
got it,
Something new-a bob-sled with shifting
top.
The York County Agricultural Society is
about 5000 ahead, instead of $50 bshind.
The following communication explains it.
self:
KENNEBuNK, Jan. 23d, 1879.
Frank r. Fields of SAeo, the champion walk
er of York county, which name he we'll de.
serves, walked % miles at Mousam Hall, We'd
nesday, Ian. 23d, in four hours, thenty min
utes and six seconds, and will 10 few weeks
return and walk fifty miles in eleven hours, at
which time his many friends of this place will
make him handsome present VIM. Tawne,
Geo. K Hamilton and d. Perkins we're the
judges.
The water in the river is so low that, If we
do not have rain in the course of week. a
number of mills will bs obliged to shut down.
The Choral Union met last evening and de-
cided to hold their rehearsals Monday evenings,
for the present It is reported that they are
soon to give concert for the benefit of the 7.
NJ. @. A.
Mr. Geo. Smith of Biddeford, hired horse
at Governs to-day, and driving to bis residence,
left him few minutes unhitched. When he
got back the horse was gone. He had run
back to the stable, causing quite an excitement
> but doing no damage
There is considerable talk of backing Frank
Fields of Saco, against John Meagher of Bid.
deford, for fifty mile jaunt.
The funeral of the late Geo. Sutherland will
take place from the family residence, s Sum-
mer street, Saco. tomorrow afternoon, at half
past two o'clock.
Mr. Geo. X. Hamilton will soon remove,
with his family, to Kennebunk. He has charge
of the new store there.
Our church-g0ers are calling for more light.
Prof G w. Shannon will open his new sing
ing school for beginners, next Monday evening,
Jan. 9th.
The Triumph Engine Company Association
are to have grand time on their next anniver-
sary, F bruary 21st
Candy pull at the Second. Congregational
vestry, Blddeford, last evening. Two hundred
pairs of hands in molasses.
Peace and quietude remain in Saco, now that
court has adjourned.
Mr.. P. j. daley begins juvenile dancing
school Saturday.
Royal Lodge, K of P. meet, hereafter, on
the second and fourth Mondays of the mon til,
in x. of P. Hall, Saco.
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The Holman Liver Pad Co.. III and 119
Middle street, are meeting with fattering sue
cess. Many grateful letters speaking of cures
are being received. A letter received yester.
day from lady says: "The Pad has saved nv
life " There are thousands today suffering
from dyspepsia. sick headache and nervous de-
blity, who, if they would adopt this simple
ramedy, would have immediate and permanent
raliaf
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THE SURVEY OF MT. DEsERT.-The most
expensive piece Of topography executed by the
Coast Survey for many years was that of Mt.
Desert and the adjacent islands ION scale of
10000 of nature or 81 inches to statute mile)
on the coast of Maine containing varied surfaces
with ridges of mountains extending in one case
to height of 1900 feet, with great ntricacies
of shore line, surface much wooded, and many
details. The horizontal carves we're determine
ed for every 20 feet of elevation, with many
subsidiary curves; but the cost of that topogra-
ply, including the smaller triangulation re-
qusite, with salaries and all expenses to the
completion of the drawings, was $97 per square
mile.
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THE PENSION FkAUDs.-An officer arrested
truckman by the name of Burgess 10 Bath
yesterday and brought him into the Prince
affair. Officer Rldlon of Bath is making in
vestigatioos into the Prince matters. We un-
derstand that it is not probable that the
relatives of Prince will bail him but leave
matters to take their course. 1t is stated that
some years ago Capt Prince was an officer
of Board of Underwriters or insurance COM
pany, and that he was an admirable &C.
couotant. After he left his position it was dis
covered that, by changed footings, there was a
deficit in the accounts of the company of
81, 100 The mater was settled and forg \.
but the arrest CT Capt. Prince has broust. the
circumstance to mind.
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STATE OF MAINE,

CUMBERLAND, SIS. January 81, A D. 1879.
This is give notice, that the twentieth day of
January, a. d. 1879 Warrant IN Insolvency was
issued by Nathan Cleaves, Judge of the Court of
Insolvency tor said County OF Cumberland, against
the estate of Enos l.. jordan Of Cape Elizabeth in
said County, adudged to be lnsolvent debtor on his
own petition, filed the seventeenth day of January
A. D. 1879 to which date interest claims is to be
computed; that the payment of any debts, and the
delivery and transfer of any property belonging to
said Debtor to him or for his use and the delivery
by law; that a meeting of the Creditors of said
Debtor, TO prove their debts and choose more
assignees of his estate, will be held Court of In
sOlvency TO be holden at the Probate Court Room in
Portland, in said County, on MONDAY, the seven
teenth day of February, A. D. 1879, at ten o'clock
IN the forenoon.
E r. BROWN,
Deputy Sheriff. as Messenger of the Court of Insol-
vency for said County of Cumberland.
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Superior Oourr.

JANUARY CRIMINAL TERM. 1sl9-BoNNFy T. PRE-.
SIDING.
THURsDAY.-State VS.. John Breslin. appPt. Search
and seizure The jury, after being out five hours re-
ported that they could not agree and were dis
charged.
Haskell, County Attorney.
II. B. Ceaves for defendant.
State VS.. Margaret Dennis, appl't. Search and
seizure. Defense-that daughter kept the shop and
was the owner of the liquors seized. Jury out.
Haskell, County Attorney, for State.
Fl. B. Ceaves for defendant.
Andrew McGiincby, On complaint for seach and
seizure, was sentenced to pay fine of fifty dollars
and costs and to thirty days in the county Jail.
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The violation of any of natures laws brings
its warning by the feeling of discomfort Ex-
posure will induce colds, throat diseases, con-
sumption, ETC., all of which give warning by q
troublesome cough. Use DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup in time, and remove both the cause and
effect of your discomfort.
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Mr.. n. W. Ham, the we'll known Bath mer

Mr.. n. W. Ham, the we'll known Bath msr.
Frank Mitchell, smart Young fellow who hat
been advertising agent of Dr.. Fitzgerald one
season, and news boy on the Star of the East
Two years; also serving as junior clerk at the
Samoset House last season. Mr.. Ham still
continues on the M. @. R. R. but will probably
Leave IN the spring to pursue legal study in
Germany.
The Ida Lily has put in about half her car
60 of ice.
Afternoon and evening meetings at the Elm
street church continue well attended and inter.
esting.
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PERIODICALS. - Scribner's for February
has been received and is for sale by the fol-
lowing news dealers: Hall L. Davis, Exchange
street, at the book and periodical depot of
Messrs. Fessenden Brothers, Lancast er Hall
Also at the newspaper and periodicaldepot of
Geo. FL. Marquis No. 80 Exchange street, and
at the book, periodical and newspaper estab-
lishments OF @. r. Chisholm & Bro, in the
Eastern and Grand Trunk depots
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THERE is no article of household use which
it is so important TO obtain genuine as Pratt's
Astral Oil, as it is question of safety to life
and property. The public are generally
familiar with the sealed cans of the manu.
facturers, but the utmost caution is advised
when buying from the barrel. W. W. Whipple
& Co, 81 Market square, Portland are the
aoants
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NEW EXCURSION TO THE TRopIcs.-Steam-
ers leave New York every two weeks calling at
Havana. Pregreso aud Vera Cruz, and from
New Orleans every three weeks for Vera Cruz,
SEND for circular. L. Alexandra & Sons, 80
Broadway, N. Y. City.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTIsEmENTs T0-DA,

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
City Hall-Jubiee Singers
Grand Concert and Social Complimentary Benefit
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
b. G. Bean.
The Holman Liver Pad Co.
New Excurs Jon to the Tropic.,
Slippery Elm Lozenges,
Pratts Astral Oil.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Sheriff's Sale.
Probate Notices
Insolvency Court.
Il. ID freeman Attorney,
Read Ihis-William Weeks
General Agency-Murch 81 True.
GreeDback hee,ing-Congress Hall.
An Adjourned Meeting-Samuel Dingley,
Special inducements C. D. b Fisk & CO.
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GREENBAcK MEErING.-There will be a
meeting of the National party at Congress
Hall at T. 80 o'clock to night. Good speakers
will be present ard any one opposed to ,he
views OF the speakers is invited to take part in
the discussions.
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Through the long twilight of all time" the
people will use Caswell & Co.'s SLIPPERY
ELM LOzENGES, for Coughs. Prepared
only by Csswell & Co., of Boston; proprie-
tors of CaswelPs "NEW" ELIXIR, for
the Blood, and the beautiful WAX FLOSS
hair dressing For sale by all druggists.
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TIE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING. JANUARY "a.
THE PRESS,

May be obtained at the Period Depots of n. G.
Eessenden, Marquis. Brunei & Co.. Andrews
Armstrong. Cox, Wentworth. Hodsdon, HAYDEN,
waterhouse, corner Exchange and Fore St.: Weian.
der. Boston & Name Depot, and Chisholm Bros,
on all trains that run out of the city.
Saco, of L, Hodsdon and H. B. Kendfick,
Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
Lewiston, of Stevens & Co.
Biddetord, f. M. Burnham.
Brunswick, B. G Dennison, and W. III. Marrett.
Richmond. G. A. Beale
New Castle A. W. Southworth,
Woodford's Corner, HI. Moody.
New York, Brentano's Literary Emporinm. 20
Union Square. ~
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, IS: January "a, A. D., 1879.
HIS is to give notice that the seventeenth day of
l. January, A. d. 1879, warrant in Insolvency
was issued by Nathan Cleaves, Judge OF the Court
OF Insolvency for said County of Cumberland against
the estate of Abbie, K. Nash of Raymond,
on her own petition, filed the fourteenth day of
January, A. d 1872 10 which date interest on
debrs and the delivery ami transfer Of any property
belonging to said Debtor, to her for her use and
the delivery and transfer of any property by her are
said Debtor to prove their debts and choose one or
more assignees OF her estate, will be held at Court
in Portland, in said county, on Monday, the third
day OF February, A. D. 1879, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
E. r. BROWN,
Deputy Sheriff, Messenger Of the Court of Insol-
vency for said County OF Cumberland.
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Deering.

The ladies of the M. E. church, at Wood
ford's Corner, held their fair and supper last
evening, at Lewis Hall. A goodly number
were present and an excellent collation. spread.
All seemed to enjoy themselves exceedingly.
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Nafurnl History Saciefx.

Mr.. EDIToR:-A lutte ioadvsrtency 10
writing has made in two places in the Natural
History article of yesterday mornings issue,
the name of Marlborough to be used instead
of Damarscotts, in speaking of the locality Of
the great heaps OF oyster SHELLS.
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G. BEAN, state agent for the Union Mu-
tual Life Insurance Co., has just forwarded the
compapy's check for $3.50 to pay the loss on
two policies, on the life of the late Edwin E.
Emerson of Calais, Maine. The loss is not due
until the I'd of February, but has been paid a
few days in advance. jan24-1t*
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"Oh, bow do wish my skin was clear and
soft as yours" said lady to her friend. ''You
can easily make it so," answered the friend.
NHow?' inquired the first lady. by using
Hop Bitters, that makes pure rich blood and
blooming health. 1t done it for me, as you OBJ
serve" isn2od1
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agents.

THE best of Prints five cents per yard; in
remnants four cents per yard.
ja23-4t STUDLEY's, 253 Middle st.
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UNBLEAcHED COTTON REMNANTS, from
three to six cents per yard. These are the best
bargains yet
JAMS At STUpLEY's, 253 Middle ST
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STATE OF MAINE.

sIHIS is to give nouro..Ja January "a, A. D 1879.
l. day of January, A. D. 1879, a ON the twentieth
vency was issued by Nathan Cleaves, J0td in Insol
CouIt of Insolvency for said County of Cumber lad
against the estate of Herbert Knowland, Of Port
land, in said County, adjudged to be an Insolvent
Debtor on his own petition, filed the fifteenth day of
January, a. d. 1879 to which date interest on
claims is to be computed, that the payment Of any
debts and the delivery and transfer of any property
belonging to said Debtor, to him for his use and
the delivery and transfer of any property by him are
forbidden by law; that meeting of the Creditors of
said Debtor, to prove their debts and choose one or
more assgnees of his estate, will be held at Court of
Insolvency to be holden at the Probate Court room
In said Portland, on MONDAY, the seventeenth day
of February, A. D. 1879 at ten O'Clock in the FORE
noon
Given under my hand the date first above written.
e. r. BROWN,
Deputy Sheriff. as Messenger of the Court of In
solvency for said County of Cumberland
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CHnDRENs VESTS slightly damaged by
smoke, at about half prize, at Studley's, 253
Middle street. ian234t
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THE Maine Central Railroad will not receive
freight at freight house in this city after five
O'Clock p. m. is16.tf
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A LADR,S WISH

READ STUDLEY's advertisement of Ham.
burgs. a234t