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The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
ALLEN & co.
Manufacturers and Dealers in Fine Cloth
ing,


In conveying to our readers some information
with regard to the mercantile resources of Port
land, dwelling the peculiar manifestations of its
business enterprise and directing especial attention
to its numerous points of trade supremacy some
marks with reference to the manufacture of cloth
ing here are not Inappropriate which is ably rep
resented by the well known house of Allen s. Co.
This firm have reached prominence as whole
sale producers of clothing that deserves than
ordinary mention. The house established
thirty-four years ago at Hilam in this State, by
Mr.. Allen, and in 1872 it was removed to Portland
the present firm comprising Charles G. Allen, BENZ
r. Haskell and Hiram L. Jones' The house now
ranks among the largest of its kind in Eastern New
England and its traue is wide and extensive one,
ranging throughout Maine, New Hampshire and
Vermont. In addition to being heavy manufac-
turers of rea y-made clothing they have also built
up an unexcelled reputation for the production of
custom-made garments, counting among their Gus
toners in this department many of the best known
citizens of our CITY, The premises of the firm are
the largest and finest of their kind in the State and
comprise five floors, with aggregate capacity Of
10000 square feet.
To the care which has been exercised In the selec-
ton of the choicest and most popular styles only
aud the close attention given to all the details of
the workmanship and makeup of their goods no less
than by their square and upright treatment of
toners is to be attributed little of the of
this house.
Certainly no firm in this city occupies fairer or
more unquestioned position before the public, and
from knowledge of the manner and character of
their business policy may say freely that those
who establish relal ions with their house may de-
pend upon receiving treatment as honorable it is
liberal and satisfactory
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
MORSE & BUNCE.
Undertakers.

The undertaking establishments of Morse &
Bunce is justly entitled to prominent recognition in
this review being of the best known and most
extensive of the kind In this section of the
proprietors have during that period acquired ce-
lebrity extending throughout the city and county.
The premises occupied by the firm consist of the
double store having two floors at 189 and 81 Fed
eral Street. The stock of caskets, shrouds etc.. to
be found here is Of the largest in the State, and
This firm have always been noted for the personal
interest they devote to the prosecution of the bust
ness well as the great care taken by them in
Quoting all the preliminaries of funeral burial
in an transformations manner.
The influence exercised by this house in the in
terests of good taste in all matters relating to the
burial of the dead has been of the most salutary and
useful character, and the prompt and efficient man
ner in which all services of this nature have been
rendered, has been the chief cornerstone upon
which has been erected its present success prosper
ity and high standing in this community.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
T. F. FOSS & SONS.
Furniture. Carpets, Crockerv. Etc

In community embracing all classes, which is
to be found in Portland well other large cities
there are establishments that take q prominent
lead In catering TO the wants Of the population in
general, and supplying class Of goods suitable
not only to the use of the most humble but to the
fastidious tastes and requirements of the opulent
In making. therefore, a detailed resume of the
business Industries of our city, house in parti
cular requires something more than passing
notice at our hands, occupying as it does prom
inent position in supplying class of goods suitable
for people in every grade of life, and absolutely
necessary for everyday wants. The house al
luded to is that of L. f. Foss & Sons, whose ware
rooms are at the corner of Federal and Exchange
streets.
Here may be found at all times full and COM
plete stock of furniture of all kinds, carpets
crockery, window shades and house furnishings in
great variety, all at prices that for reasonableness
cannot be surpassed by those of any similar con-
Germ in New England.
The firm are most favorably known In this COM
munity, upon which their enterprise and success
has conferred many advantages and their house
occupies position to which it is Justly entitled by
force OF an enlightened business policy, and those
principles Of fairness and integrity without which
no prosperity is complete.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
E. N. PERRY.
Dealer in Hats, Caps, Etc.

One of the Oldest and best known houses in Port
land engaged in the trade of hats caps and kindred
articles is that of E. N. Perry, at 245 Middle
Street. The display which Mr.. Perry is now max
ing in these lines of goods for the coming seasons
trade cannot fail to attract the favorable attention
of our readers for in fine finish, elegant designs
and Styles and superior qualities, this stock
be surpassed by that of any similar establishment in
the State.
Every article is fresh and new, direct from the
best manufacturers of the country, and the fact
that they were bought for cash from first hands is
very important to the patrons of this house. as
it Indicates that they will have the direct advant-
age of the transaction in low prices and superior
goods.
With the widely extended trade that this house
now controls it may Justly be regarded as repre-
sentative one and justly entitled to the esteem and
support of the large circle of customers who favor
it with their patronage.
1t is not going far to state that those who have
business relations with Mr.. Perry may depend upon
that Just and considerable treatment, in all respects
which so greatly adds to the good name of his es.
foh1i
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
MOTLEY & co.
Produce and Commission Merchants


The admirable facilities for cheap transportation
by water, and the many advantages afforded by an
extensive and complex system of railways, have
contributed in no small degree to make Portland
an active market for the disposal of all kinds of
country produce and food supplies.
Among the reliable houses in the produce COM
mission trade of Portland is that of Motley g. Co.,
whose premises at No. 205 Commercial street are
especially well adapted for the business being
spacious and convenient in all respects.
Besides dealing in country produce of all kinds
on the basis of commission, the firm make a spec
ialty at this season of bananas, oranges, lemons
and fruit of all kinds. In the matter of produce
their favorable connections with producers are such
as to enable them to supply the trade in these lines
with fresh and choice goods at the lowest market
prices In all respects the facilities of the house
are equal to those of their contemporaries, while
their experience in the trade enables them to offer
certain inducements difficult to procure elsewhere
The individual members of the firm are f. A.
Motley and w. j. Shaw, both of whom are we'll
known in business circles. The manner in which
their trade is conducted is such as to inspire the
confidence of those with whom they entertain bust
ness relations, and entities them to more common
daioH than the character of this review will pc rmit
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
n. G. FESSENDEN,
Bookseller, News Dealer and statioper.

While reviewing the commercial interests and en-.
terprses in Portland not fail to do Justice
to those establishments that do so much towards
disseminating the products of the press. The larg
est of these is that conducted by n. G. Fessendea
In the Horse Railroad Station, at 4S4 Congress
Street.
Mr.. Fessenden has been engaged in this business
man and boy, for more than 20 years and the fact
that he has given the most complete satisfaction to
his customersis too we'll known to our readers to
need any comment from us. He carries the largest
stock of this class in the city, embracing all the
standard daily and weekly papers, magazines libra
RES guide books and sporting literature of the day
such places.
The enterprise here conducted by Mr.. Fessenden
has not only been highly promotivc of the welfare
of the community but has been managed upon bust
ness principles liberal and straightforward as to
have secured for the house an esteem and consider
alton as well merited as it is rarely acquired
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
BRIEF SKETCHES
OF SOME WE'LL KNOWN
PORTLAND
BUSINESS HOUSES.

In placing the second number of our business
review before our readers, we can assure them
that in its columns will be found editorial mo-
tees which represent many concerns that can
not fail to be regarded as embodying the pub
lie spirit, progress and success of this commu-
nifty.
No effort has been made to depict the advan-
tages of the city as being greater than they
really are, as we have studiously adhered to
facts in all cases, and we can conscientiousy
assure those of our readers in other localities
who are unacquainted with the true magni-
tude of our city and its trade facilities that in
no market of the country will they find a
more liberal and energetic spirit pervading all
branches Of trade and traffic, or better goods
manufactured or sold than here in Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
WASHBURN & FOSTER.
Wholesale Dealers in Fancy Goods

The wholesale fancy goods business, without
question, calls 10 its successful prosecution large
an amount Of special experience and the exercise of
great taste, and appreciation of the wants of the
trade, as any other branch of commercial industry
Fashion as well as durability moderation of price
and season ableness, must receive the highest at
tention, all combined being of the greatest influence
In retaining that patronage so difficult to secure.
The new establishment of Washburn & Foster at
231 Middle street, is model of its kind in these re-
spects, and is completely stocked with elegant
and comprehensive assortment of goods consisting
Of laces and embroderes silk, threads corsets and
gloves, buckles, buttons and fancy goods generally
In all the fashionable novelties of the season.
Although recently started the members of this
firm have thorough knowledge OF all the details of
the business and their good facilities for buying in
sures the possibility of offering goods at the low
est sttanable price, and the receipt OF everything
of the latest and most fashionable styles Every ar
tcle in their stock is fresh and new and from the
display they are now making for the coming seasons
trade, We must give them the credit for undoubted
skill and TASTE and for possessing one of the bright
est and best assortments of goods in this line that
we have seen in any establishment in the city.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
II. s. KALER & co.
Wholesale and Retail Millinery and Mil
linery Goods


Among the old established and reliable houses of
Portland, the extent and character of whose bust
ness entities it to favorable consideration at our
hands. we note with pleasure that of H. s. KaIcr &
Co., wholesale and retail dealers in millinery at
463 Congress Street.
The trade in millinery is an industry upon which
the influence of fashion has a special bearing and
the experience and intimate knowledge of the de-
mands OF the trade possessed by Mr.. Kaer are suf-
fcent guarantees that the stock contains none but
the freshest and newest patterns and desirable
goods, and this fact may be verified by even the
most casual inspection of the fine stock which is
now on exhibition at his warerooms.
MIR. kaler has unequalled facilities for obtaining
complete line of the goods he deals in from first
hands, and is consequently enabled to offer the
trade most favorable terms and other advantages
equal at least to any of his contemporaries in the
larger cities of the country.
Identified for many years with the interests and
business developments of this community the eff
forts OF Mr. Kaler have always been directed to the
promotion of industry and the advancement of
trade. His establishment is in every respect a
model one; his goods always reliable and in great
favor with the trade, while the liberal methods up-
on which his business is conducted tends no little
to increase, from year to year, the influence and
popularity of his house.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
M. L. WILLIAMS,
Railroad Ticket Agency.

There is no greater boon to the travelling public
than the establishment of reliable and responsible
ticket agency. Such a one is that OF M. L.. VIII
liams, of this city, who may be depended upon Tor
giving impartial information to routes, rates OF
fare etc, and his facilities are such that he can
expedite his patrons to any point to the west or
South with minimum of annoyance and trouble
Mr.. Williams has for many years been the ticket
agent at the Boston Maine railroad depot in this
city, which responsible position he has filled to the
his experience In all matters pertaining to the in
terest of the travelling public may be implicitly
in the United States at as reasonable price any
agent in the State, aud will also procure Pullman
accommodations we'll the checking of baggage
through to destination.
Mr.. Williams facilities and practical knowledge
of these matters gives him unexceptonal advan-
tages, which travelling people will do well to profit
farAafRd
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
s. A. g. J. H. TRUE.
Wholesale Dealers in Flour and Grain


To follow up the lines suggested by the above cap
ton would indeed, be a work of magnitude They
may, in fact, be said to be the bulwarks of the
terial prosperity of the country Of its wealth and
progress and of its future Large these interests
now are, they are annually becoming more import
ant, largely made so by the influence and enter
prise of our Wholesale dealers in opening up new
markets for their outlet and in providing The faci-
ties for their movement.
In Portland the -four and grain business is well
represented by a number of firms composed of ac-
tive and energetic business men; among whom a
leading position must be accorded to Messrs. S. A
Commercial Street. where every facility is enjoyed
for receiving goods and prompt fulflment of orders
The trade of this house, which has been built up
on the basis of extended reputation for reliabi
ity of goods ana straightforward and honorable
dealings, has wide extension and is annually in
creasing in volume.
The members of the firm comprise Samuel A.
True and John H. True, both gentlemen attending
personally to the details of the business and guard
ing with jealous care the interests of all their pat
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
PLUM STREET BOOK BINDERY,
E. Small, Proprietor.

The book-biDding interest Of this country has of
recent years received a valuable impetus owing TO
the energy and enterprise of individual Arms in
the better character of the work done, and in the
utilization of improved appliances.
The well known Book bindery of Edward Small,
at No. 30 Plum Street, is the largest and best APP
pointed Of its kind in Eastern New England, and
the mechanical appliances contained therein are a.
perfection as possible embracing every modern
facility known to the trade. Mr. Small executes
book-bindiug of every description, paying partcu-
lar attention to the binding Of music and the
numerous periodicals published in numbers, also to
the repairing of libraries, and all kinds Of cloth
work.
Mr. Small has long been well known resident Of
Portland and by energy, industry aud upright man
agement, he has succeeded in bringing his enter
prise the important position it occupies. In
concluding our remarks. we can but do Justice to
this establishment in stating that those who intrust
work to it will find that it will be turned out In
manner that will Withstand any scrutiny that may
ly any legitimate competition with which 1t may
come in contact.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
HALL L. DAVIS.
Bookseller Stationer and Blank Book
Manufacturer.


Manufacturer.
One of the oldest and best known houses engaged
in the book and stationery trade here in Portland is
that of Hall L. Davis, at 40 Exchange street. This
establishment contains stock of goods in every de-
partment that is always noted for its freshness va
riey and standard quality as well for its moder
ate prices.
This stock consists partly of books of every pos
sibe kind, stationery and stationers specialities,
and all the fancy goods usually found in such places
The wall paper department is one of the most com
pete in this section of the country and contains at
all times full line of common, medium and high
grade papers, of the very latest designs and styles,
from the best manufacturers of the country. A
great specially is made in the production of every
kind of blank and memorandum books for the use
of banks, mills corporations and merchants gener-
ally and in this branch of the trade the house has
long been noted for the perfection of its workman
ship-so much so as to need no words of praise from
us. Orders for printing and lithographing of every
description are also promptly executed.
This house has reliable business record behind
1t, and to those of our readers desiring anything
in the above lines give the advice to patronize
it, and they will Gel tainly find by experience that
the most perfect satisfaction will be the direct re-.
suit of any purchases made from that establish
m
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
L. ]. PERKINS & son.
Manufacturing Confectioners, and Whole
sale Dealers in Fruits, Nuts, Cigars
and Tobacco.

sale Dealers in Fruits, Nuts, Cigars
and Tobacco.
In 1860 MIR. L. j. Perkins, the senior member of
the present frm of L. j. Perkins g. Son. started in
small way the manufacture of confectionery. IN
an old building on the same spot where he is now
located, the present block having been built some
~ years ago. He did his own work. and his facilities
and resources were very contracte but il was not
long before his goods began to have reputation
and year after year his facilities increased and his
business expanded until to-day the concern is one
of the largest of its kind in the State giving en-
ployment to 10 practical men, and controlling a
trade that extends all through Maine and northern
New Hampshire.
The junior member, Mr. L. j. d. Perkins was
admitted to the firm in January, 1888. The prem
ses occupied by them, at 4S9 Congress street con-
sist of A floors and basement, with an aggregate
hoorage of nearly 10 900 square feet The basement
is used for the storage of fruit and peculiarly adap
ted for its preservation the stock therein being at
all times as large that of any dealer in the city
On the ground floor is the retail department and
office. The second floor is the mandatory of stick
and hard candies and the third for lozenger waters
etc. and fourth for chocolate and cream goods of
all kinds and descriptions, every room connected
with the cellar by an elevator. Each department is
furnished with all modern appliances and facilities
for the successful prosecution of large and grow
ing trade and the conceded success of the firm may
be attributed to strict adherence their represen
tations as well as liberal policy which promotes
the interests of tn cir customers in every Just and
available manner.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22
INDUSTRIES OF BRACKETS MILL.

One of the busiest places in Portland is Brack-
etts Mill located the Cove lands, at the foot of
Preble Street. 1t is owned by Mr. j. L. BRACKET,
of the well known trunk firm of j. l.. Bracket &
Co., who also furnishes the power, and is occupied
almost exclusively by workers in wood. Every room
in the building is filed with active industry, and
the whrr of the saw and lathe and the cang of the
hammer is heard on all sides.
Among the busy men there to be found is
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-22

Concluded on Fourth Page.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-27
Table ETIQUETTE.

Macaroni should be cut into short
pieces, and eaten with an even, graceful
motion-not absorbed by the yard.
Oranges are held on fork while being
peeled, and the facetious style of squirt
ing the juice into the eye Of your host is
an revOir.
Stones in cherries and other fruit
should not be placed on the tablecloth,
but slid quietly and unostentatiously
into the pocket of your neighbor, or
noiselessly tossed under the table.
If by mistake you drink out of your
finger-bowl, laugh heartily and make
some facetious remark, which will
change the course Of conversation and
renew the friendly feeling among the
members Of the party.
In drinking wine, when you get to the
bottom of your glass do not throw YOU
head back and draw your breath like the
exhaust of bath-tub in order to get the
last drop, as it engenders a feeling o.
the most depressing melancholy among
the guests.
II you cannot accept On invitation Il
supper, do not write your regrets on til,
back of pool check with a blue Leaf
pencil. This is not regarded as rico
Chef. A simple note to your host in
forming him that your washerwomal
refuses to relent is sufficient.
On seating yourself at the table draw
off your gloves and put them in your lal
under your napkin. Do not put then
in the gravy, as it would spoil the glove
and cast gloom over the gravy. l
you have just cleaned your gloves witt
benzine, you must leave them out in tn
front yard.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-27
The New School Law.

The common school law Just en-
acted by the kentucky Legislature
contains several new provisions of
importance. 1t adds to the common
school fund the tax of twenty-five
cents on every 500 worth of railroad
property and such a share of the
special taxes paid by turnpike com
panics, banks and other corporations
as twenty-five cents forms of the
State levy of tifty-two and half
cents; also, the entire annual tax OH
certain banks in which the State has
an interest. The effect of this, &C.
cording to an estimate by Auditor
Hewitt, will be to increase the school
FUND by $4,000 per year.
INSTEAD of Common School Com.
missioners the are to be in futur,
County Superintendants, elective by
the people, and to be paid out of the
levy. The common school Commits
sloners in 1881 received from thu
State fund $4,000, and since then thu
amount has been greater. This is so
much added to the fund for teachers
salaries, and lded to the amou
above it will make the increase foI
the first year at least $20S,099,
Local taxation is to be voted upol
by the people of an entire county in
stead of single districts, and any ta1
votcd-not to exceed twenty-fv,
cents on $100-is 10 be collected al
other county taxes are.
Trustees of com non schools in eacl
district shall select a list of text
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-27
FACTS NOT Generally KNOWN.


A high Leaf opens the grain of steel
and prevents refining.
Saw mills were first used in Europe
in the fifteenth century.
The Chinese written language consists
of 100, 900 characters.
The temper of steel is regulated by
the percentage of carbon.
Brass castings shrink one-eighth inch
to the foot in cooling.
Libraries existed in Egypt contompo-
raneously with the Trojan war.
AT Pompeii combs have been found
exactly like the modern tine-toothed
kind.
Stamps for purposes of taxation were
invented in Holland in the seventeenth
century.
Chaucer received pitcher OF wine
every day, from the cellar of Edward
III.
In the seventeenth century, on the
continent, boots were never worn with.
out spurs.
The New York, Chicago and st. Louis
railroad uses a steam shovel that hits
about eighteen tons of gravel at one
scoop.
The strength of 40 pounds is required
to tear asunder an iron wire one .twenty.
fifth of an inch in diameter.
The most ancient of all recipes known
to us comes from Egypt, from an an
cient papyrus roll, and it is recipe fol
hair-dye.
DR.. Brehm, manager of the Hamburg
Geological Gardens, notices that the
monkeys kept in the happy family
department outlive the solitary prison
ers.
An English horticulturist, who is q
careful observer of insect life, has no.
ticed that honey-bees rarely go neal
those flowers which bumble.bees seem
to like best.