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The Portland daily press., 1882-04-04
BRIDGTON ACADEMY.
A Word to the Alumni.

No. BRIDGroN, March Both.
The wish has been so often expressed by
former students of Bridgton Academy for re-
anton or gathering of its old pupils, the people
Of that locality feel it their duty to make such
inquiries as shall inform them whether an eff
fort to crafty that wish would meet with the
approval and corporation of sufficient num-
Der to warrant it success.
For this purpose q committee has been ap-
pointed to communicate with former pupils
and teachers to the extent of such desire and
the number that would probably be present on
such an occasion. 1t is thought that the period
of the graduation exercises of the Academy
between July 9th and 18th would be fit time
for the assemblage. Will you be kind enough
as an old pupil Of this Academy to inform us
at your earliest convenience whether such a
meeting with our old school mates would, did
opportunity permit, summon you here and to
give us such suggestions and information as
you may think proper to aid us in our decision
and give to the event, should it take place, the
full measure of success.
The Academy is now in furnishing condl-
ton. Its trustees, pupils, teachers and the
people here and in the vicinity will gladly
welcome the scholars and teachers of the old
times to the scenes of their youth.
Should the response to our communications
be favorable, and a decision in favor OF the
reunion made you will be notified of the fact.
Very truly yours,
ISAIAH s. WEBB,
Chairman of Committee.
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STATE NEWS.
ANDRoscoaa1N COUNTY


Saturday the Journal was shown long and
interesting letter written to, Hon. j. B. Ham
of Lewiston, in remarkably round and well
preserved hand by gentleman 95 years of age
Hon. Mark bennett, of Kittery Depot, Me-,
who Is relative of Mrs. Hams.
A successful operation for contracted leg
for an old Danish soldier named Nelson, who
resides in Lewiston, was made few days ago.
The injury was caused by q gun-shot wound In
the Danish army eighteen years ago. The OPP
GRAFTON consisted Of a dissection of the mus
cles.
"Drew knox," the $1,000 horse owned by P.
M Thurlow, Esq, has been killed. His suf-
ferings became so great that there was no hope
for his recovery, and speedy end was given
and one of the horses kidneys was found to
have been nearly destroyed by an ulcer.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
A little girl at Winslow was recently struck
by q SNOWFALL while playing, and as result is
totally blind. One day, recently, she attempt
ed suicide oy taking laudanum, but an over
dose was her salvation.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Miss Emeline Tibbetts of Edgecomb, was Sc
verely bitten by cat, while attempting to re-
move something from its mouth. Pain and in
fiamation resulted; but timely treatment saw
ed her life.
Diphtheria is raging in Edgecomb and sever
al cases have resulted fatally.
KENNEBEC COUNTY
Our correspondent Pen writes: VIM. Morton
while walking on the track near the station at
Richmond Friday afternoon, was struck by the
afternoon train from Boston and knocked to
one side rendering him insensible. He recov-
cred shortly sufficiently to be carried home, and
will fprobably escape with no very serious
effects. The train was running slow on ac-
count of a moving freight train on side track
otherwise the accident would probably have
been fatal.
IN GENERAL.
j. NJ. Thompson, publisher of the Maine
Horse Breeders Monthly at Canton, reports
that the series of colt races for foals Of 1878,
1879 and 1880, open to all colts and fllies own
cd or bred in Maine, closed their entries on the
LIST instant with nominations, every race hav-
ing filled. The races will be trotted in Sep
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days, of five hours day, was little enough for
children who could not have. and did not ex-
pect High school education. He might not
oppose the petition if it referred only to the
primary school children.
Mr.. Hawkes. thought refere noe to the citi-
zens, and that they vote on the matter at
special election might be the best plan to get
at the sense of the citizens.
Mr.. Noyes then withdrew an order he had
proposed, of the same tenor as the petition,
and moved the reference of the petition to the
committee on public instruction, with instruc,
ton to confer with the Superintending school
Committee. The committee will probably
report back at the next regular monthly meet
ing. In the upper board concurrent action was
taken.
In Joint Convention.
The following subordinate municipal officers
were elected:
Measurer of Wood-A. Ell. Purinton.
Constable-Samuel johnson.
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Railroads.


In the event that the Massachusetts, General
Court sanctions the scheme of the Boston and
Maine to elevate the passenger tracks from
Mystic river to Haymarket square, Boston, a
very extensive remodeling of the present Hay
market square station of the railroad will be
necessary.
The Canadian Parliament is considering a
bill to incorporate the Ontario Pacific Railway.
The bill gives the company power to construct
and operate line of railway from point at
or near the town of Cornwall, rui ming thence
through the counties of Stormont, Russell and
Carleton to Ottawa; thence through Carleton
county at point at Or near Arnprior; thence
through Renfrew county to the village OF Egan-
vile; thence by the route which may be found
most directly available by the way OF Lake
Nipissing to Sault Ste. Marie. 1t is claimed
that this line will be the shortest line from the
West to Montreal and Portland, being 464
miles shorter than the line via Chicago through
American territory.
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ARE
CUSTOM CLOTHING DEPT.
LIST Floor Rear.

Our stock OF Fine Cloths for GEN
tlemen'S Wesr was never more
complete than now. We show a
large and varied line Of French.
English and German Fabrics,
scotch and English Fancy Mixed
Suitings. London StOckinelles in
elegant cOIOrings being a most de-
sirabIe cloth for a genfleman'S
light weight Over Sack. English
and French WOrsted COatings and
n carefully selected stock of fine
Paintings. BY our system OF cut
ting we claim and positively
guarantee a fit.
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CITY GOV ERNMENT.
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
The School Vacation Petition Referred to
Committee.

The regular monthly meeting of the City
Government was held last evening.
In Board Of Mayor and Aldermen.
The following business was transacted;
ESTIMATES FOR 1SS2-S3.
The Mayor stated that he had requested the
City Auditor to prepare a list of estimates
earlier this year than usual that orders might
be made understandingly. The estimates were
presented by Alderman Melcher, who moved
that they be referred to understanding COM
mittee consisting of the Mayor and members of
both Boards.
Aldermen Melcher and Winslow were APP
pointed on the part of the board.
The pctiyn atoo ara fol1nwa.
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society Of Natural History.

Prof. Morse lectured last evening before the
Society of Natural History on the comparison
between the ancient and recent molluscan
fauna of New England. The lecture though
strictly scientific was made interesting to all
present.
The Professor first gave description OF shell
heaps. They are found and have been stadied
in Europe, Asia and America. They were
first supposed to be ancient sea beaches raised
by uyheaval; but Steenstrup, Dane, first de-
monstrated that they were deposited by race
of rude men and the name Kitchen refuse
described them we'll
Steenstrup noticed that the shells in the
heaps on the shores Of the Baltic were larger
than the same species now living in that sea.
OYSTER shells are found in great abundance In
the heaps but the living oyster is not found IN
the sea. He supposed these changes might
have been made by tho freshening OF the
water of the Baltic. He also pointed out the
| fact that the heap had bones OF a bird which
| lived ON the buds of pine not existing around
the Baltic now.
| Prof Morse also had himself, fifteen years
AGO. called attention to the fact that certain
| land snail shells which live in hard wood
| growth were found in great numbers In the
| Casco Bay heaps although the trees imme-
| diately surrounding the heap are spruce.
The late Prof Jeffries Wyman noticed that
| the Florida shell heaps contained larger shells
than those in the adjoining ocean, but Prof.
Morse appears to be the first who has made a
studied comparison Of the differences between
| the ancient and recent forms
He states his results as follows: Changes
have taken place first in the relative abundance
of Individuals of certain species; second in the
relative size of certain species third in the re-
| ,ative proportions of the shells OF certain
species. and fourth in the extinction OF certain
species.
Some of the facts from which the above has
been deduced are that shells of the quahos
which is now found very rarely north OF Cape
| Cod exist in great abundance in the Casco Bay
heaps.
AS for the difference of measurement the
common clam of the shell heap is proportion
alely higher than the she'll OF to-day But ID
the Mactra (hen-clam) of the she'll heap the
reverse is true; whether we consider those OF
Casco Bay or Japan
Existing specimens of the Natica (beach
cockle) are wider in proportion to their height
than the most ancient Of all she'll heaps here
and Japan.
In the Nassas, Purpureas and the Buccinum
cnerium the ratio Of height to width OF the
recent shells is greater than in the ancient.
! Prof. Morse did not advance any theory Of
cause for these differences; wisely contentins
himself with studying the facts at present.
trusting that knowledge of the cause will come
in due time.
paper of interest on rare birds found IN
Maine was presented from N. Clifford Brown
and will be published in the proceedings OF the
Society.
DIR. D. W. Fellows and Miss Holt were pro
posed for active membership.
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From w. w. Morland, M. D.,

After daily trial, under your directions, OF
III eHealth-Lift, during two months, it gives
me great pleasure to express to you the very
favorable impression it has made upon me
Lifting, as now do, five hundred pounds,
have never felt the least strain, nor any other
injurious effect. On the contrary, the sensa-
tions after lifting. are only those Of exhilara-
ton, lightness, increase of muscular force, and
a pleasant acceleration Of the circulation.
Those whom have sent to you bear the same
testimony. In fact. every one who gives the
Reactionary LITTER fair trial becomes fasci-
mated with it. Heaith-Lift rooms, POI Middle
c. rnar20dtf
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Fr60pOrt
Sunday morning about 1890 as people were
beginning to go to church, low rumble OF
thunder was heard, followed almost imme-
diately by sharp, snap-like report, and it was
soon discovered that the Masonic building was
struck. The bolt first struck the north end OF
the ridge pole, tearing up the shingles and
raising the rafters, then followed the rafter
down to within three feet of the caves, where
it went through the ceiling, tearing of the
plastering and scattering it over the carpet the
whole length of the hall. After coming
through it knocked the corner from large
picture, smashing the glass and blackening the
frame and picture thence passed out through
the end of the building doing no further dam
age than staving off three or four clapboards.
The club room in the lower story was uninJur-
ed.
The Freeport Lodge. K. of P. will not be
instituted Wednesday evening, owing to the
illness of one of the Grand officers. The char
ter members number about forty. w.
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The Crew of the James MCCARTHY.

Charles P. Knapp yesterday morning re-
ceived telegram saying that the Norwegian
bark Hereward arrived at Philadelphia Sum
day having on board the entire crew OF the
bark James Mccarthy lost at sea last month.
The relatives of the crew had given them up
for lost and the news of their safety will be
glad tidings indeed Bark James Mccarthy
was abandoned at sea March I'd. Her crew
were picked up at sea by the bark Billy Simp-
son and transferred to the bark Hereward.
The members OF the crew are all we'll and
hearty and will arrive home at the earliest op-
rortnnitv
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Yesterday morning by order OF the County
Attorney the Marshal directed Officers Han
son and Sterling to arrest Dr. Oren Murch, on
a charge of murder, it having been alleged
that he had performed an abortion on the per-
son of Mrs George G. Felt, who died Satur-
day from the effects OF the operation. DE-
Murch asserts his innocence. He is man
past middle age, and lives on Washington
street Gen. Mattocks is counsel for Dr
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Plymouth Parish,

The annual meeting was held last evening
and the following officers elected:
Clerk-N G. Cummings ~
Assessors and Parish Committee.
Whitney, Rufus D. Bean oac45 WI nSo rD,o.
mings.
There was s4,70O appropriated for church ex
penses, salaries, &c., for the coming year.
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Rough Fishing.

The experiences of the fishing vessels on this
coast lately have been very trying. The Fl. s.
Rowe, which arrived yesterday, had her fore
mast taken out of her by gale, and as it went
it took topmast along with it.
The Julietta, of Harpswell had man out in
a dory setting travis, in the same manner as
Capt Greenleaf. His dory capsized, but he
managed to hold on and got astride the keel.
When the seas would sweep over the vessel he
laid down fiat and chung with all his might.
He was finally seen by man at the masthead
of schooner, and a boat put out and rescued
him. He was most frozen. His name was
William johnson. He lost his boat and travis.
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Furnishing Dept.
LIST Floor Left.

The reputation we have gained
i'm the past three years for a fine
grade of Mems Furnishings Will
be fully sustained i'm our new
place of business. We shall show
az all times a well selected stock
OF Gents Neckwear, Gloves, Hos
iery, etc., i'm medium and fine
grades. We shall display at our
opening the most magnificent line
of Fine Imported Neck Dressings
ever shown i'm Portland. Latest
effects in Gloves, Silk Braces, SILK
Hosiery, Brettells, English Under
wear, Plain and Striped Balbrig-
gan. Mode shades i'm Fancy Lisie
Shirts, ETC., etc.
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DEPARTMENTS
Ready Made Clothing Dept.
LIST Floor Centre.

In this department we claim am
enviabIe reputation for fine cloth
ing, finely made. Being makers
of our own goods, we produce
styles not shown by other dealers.
All goods are representcd ms they
are and always warranted. A
prominent feature Of this Depart
ment is a class of fine Custom
Ready Made Garments which
rank well up to the best OF Custom
Work. We Shatl show new styles
i'm spring Over-Sack Suits and
Plantations throughout the sea-
SON which may be relied upon as
correct i'm style and fit.
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The Proper Caper.

What with painters, and paper-hapgers and
upholsteIers, with electric lights and fresh fur
nishings throughout, the Merchants Exchange
Hotel has put on new appearance, and offers
fair face to visitors. Its proprietor, that vet
cram landlord Mr. George Waterhouse, has
been refitting the house and intends to make it
one of the cosiest in the city.
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L O. O. z.

Portland Encampment No, 10, 1. o. o. F.,
will celebrate the sixty-third anniversary OF
the order by a grand promenade concert and
dance in City Hall, Wednesday evening,
April 26th Chambers band will give con-
cert previous to the ball, and his orchestra will
furnish the dance music. 1t will prove SPLEEN
did affair
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Hall P,,hhar Mills

This company has been organized for the
purpose of manufacturing clothing and other
articles from rubber. Capital stock $4,000.
Stock paid in $50. Par value shares $40.
President-Joseph B. Lincoln.
Treasurer-Frank e. Hall.
Directors-F. e. Hall, j. B. Lincoln and
Harry B. Hall.
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Owen, Moore & !! Go.
ap4 dot

En Insolvency.
Court of Insolvency for the County of Cumberland
State OF Maine. April 4th, A. ID. 1882.
In case of EDWARD B. CRAM, Insolvent Debtor
yEyHIS Is to give notice that on the third
i day Of April, A. D. 1882, warrant In inso.
vency was issued by Henry @. Peabody, Judge OF
the Court of Insolvency for said County OF Cumber-
land, against the estate of said
EDWARD b. CRAM of Portland,
in the county of Cumberland, sdjudged to be an
Insovent debtor, petition of said debtor, which
petition was filed on the third day OF April
A. D. 1882 which date interest on claims is to be
computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said deb
tor and the transfer and delivery OF any prop
erty by him are forbidden by law;
That meeting of the creditors of said debtor to
prove their debts and choose one or more as
signees of his estate, will be held at Court Of
Insolvency to be holden at Probate Court room in
said Portland on the seventeenth day of April,
A. d. 1882 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written
GEORGE w. PARKER,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court Of In
solvency for said County Of Cumberland.
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Portland Disnansarv.

The annual meeting of the Portland Dis
pensary was held yesterday afternoon, and the
following officers were elected:
President-T. G. Hersey.
Secretary-Dr. G. A. Ring.
Treasurer-Dr. c. E. Webster.
Consulting Physicians-Dr. G. E. Webster,
DR.. s. FL, Weeks.
Attending physicians-Dr W. II. Stephen
son, DIR. c. T. Smith. DR.. j. E. Kimbal.
Ophthalmic Surgeon-Dr. j. A. Spalding.
Dental Surgeon-Dr. D. W. Fellows.
There were LOO patients attended, includ-
ing 70 ophthalmic, and $500 prescriptions
given.
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From Edward q. Newell. Chicago.

ST consider the Health-Lift one Of the
worlds greatest blessings" Commencing its
use in January, II, for dyspepsia and severe
headache, and weighing 115 pounds found
myself, in less than year, entirely free from
disease and my weight increased to $50 pounds.
continue its use daily. Health-Lif5 rooms,
POI Middle St mar2Odu
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OUR
Wholesale Clothing Dept.
End Floor.

Doing the large and constantly
increasing wholesale business
that we are, affords us an OppOr-
tunity to show many times the
amount of clothing carried by
smaller concerns. This depart
ment occupies the whole OF the
second floor, a most elegantly
lighted room, easy of access by
elcya tor or stairs.
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Easter Offerings.

1t is really worth the time to go Into Owen,
Moore & Co.'S and see the elegant display OF
goods for Easter gifts. Many of these beauti-
full articles are designed and made by ladies in
their employ.
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Narrow Escape.

Two ladies from Skowhegan, who are
unused to coal stoves. were asphyxiated at a
house on Silsbee street, Lynn, Sunday morn
ing. The case of one of them, who has heart
trouble, was very serious, and DR.. Brown was
obliged to use extreme means TO restore circu-
lation.
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TENDER probably at the Maine State far
grounds, Lewiston

He had just returned from bis summer vaca-
ton, and describing the beauties OF mountain
scenery to lady friend, he asked: "Have
you ever seen the Cats-kill mountains" and
she answered. "Nol but have seen the
Extraordinarily"
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rather than have them pulled. Lot your den
list save all he can. You desire to have trou-
BILE, because you have not used SOZODO Mt.
When properly fixed, then rub on the SOzO-
DON'T, and keep them all right for time to
come. ap3eod&w1w
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From Gen. A. B. Nettleton, Philadelphia.
Having used the Reactionary Health Lift
several years, would not dispense with it for
any consideration. 1t is the condensed milk
of physical exercise Health-Lift rooms, 201
Middle St. mar20dtf
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-04
AUCTION SALES.

f. o. BAILEY & CO.,
AuctiOneers and Commission merchants
saIesrosra as Exchange 80.
e. %. BAILEY,
sasr,er sale OF Furniture and General Mefehanr
Az saosrv saturday commencing az 10 ooloch =
m. Consignments solicited. oes0o~
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ys,HE James Phinney farm, near Gorham village,
is offered at bargain. 1t contains nearly one
hundred acres of land, with house and two barns.
Has Valuable orchard, and wood and timber on l..
The Mace is very conveniently situated in reference
to churches schools post office, Il. R. station, tele-
graph and telephone lines. Good markets near, az
siorham Saccarappa and Cumberland Mills villages.
Apply to JohN A. MALEhmAar;
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
EASTER GOODS

We are now showing an
elegant assortment of
choice novelties for Eas-
ter Offerings which cannot
be found elsewhere in the
state.
Our Cards are from the
best English, German and
American makes and very
reasonable in prices.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
ENTERTAINMENTS.

ENTERTAINMENTS
Ia II. Annual Ball.
Grand Assembly-C Cumberland Rowing, Association
Notwithstanding Academy.
Grand Montgomery Guards.
Popular Lectures-Abyssinian Church.
Loan Exhibition-High Street Church.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Turner Bros-Garments.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Grand opening-Allen g. Co.
A Card-F o. Thomas.
Spring Styles-Wyer Green & Co.
A Card-J' #. Ferris.
In Insolvency.
Easter Go )ds-Owen, Moore g. Co.
For sale-John A. Waterman.
NJ. G. M. A-annual Meeting.
Joiners Wanted.
Wanted.
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How Now2 What Is It?

BLOOD BrTTERs. Try it and be convinced.
Price $780, trial size 10 cents. ap3d1w
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Manufacturing Dept.
3rd and 4th Floors.

An indisputabie advantage is
gained i'm the fact that we are sole
manufacturers of all clothing sold
by us, each yard of cloth is well
sponged and thoroughly inspect
ed before placed i'm the hands Oh
our competent cutters. The man.
ufacturer's cost always being the
first and least, enables us TO name
as low prices for honest goods as
any competing house.
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From John D. Rockefeller, ESQ

have used the Health-Lift you represent
for about three years at my home, and it has
been great benefit to my health. cheer
fully recommend it, and could not be induced
to discontinue its daily use. Health-Lift
rooms, pol Middle st. mar20df
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REVISED ORDINANCES

The committee on engrossed bills, to whom
was referred the ordinance on finance, and al
so the one in relation to Evergreen cemetery
reported that they had found them correctly
engrossed. These ordinances were both passed
to be enacted.
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Off for Lewiston.

The grand excursion of tho Montgomery
Guards to Lewiston, Monday, April 10th,
promises to be well attended. The boys have
made out an excellent programme of amuse-
ments and have fixed the price of admission at
very low figure.
The obliging Superintendent of the M. G. r.
r., over which the excursion is to take place,
will do allin his power to make the trip sue
cess. The train will leave the Maine Central
depot at o'clock Monday afternoon, April
10th.
The tickets for the excursion. drill, band
concert and ball have been placed at the very
low figure of S1.50 Tickets are now on sale at
P. J. McCallum's, $50 Congress st.
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a SITUATION as saleswoman or cashier, Ad
n dress Z. H., Portland p. O. ap4d3ts
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"A CARD.
r. O. THOMES

r. O. TH0MES
Would return his thanks for the liberal
patronage received during his short stay
in Portland; and being obliged to leave
for the West for short time will leave
his business with DIR, Dana, at sos Con.
gress ST., who is one Of the Oldest Drug
gists In the city, and whose experience
In fitting Of Trusses Is second to zone In
the city, will ne q sure guaranty OF
fair and honorable dealing, and will In
sure large share Of patronage. While
guarantee to hald all cases treated by
him or refund the money.
F. 0. THOMES.
Portland, April A, 1882 ap4d2w