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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-23
MARTIN, PENNELL & co.
Manufacturers of Fine Carriages.

In writing up the interests Of the manufacturing
concerns of Portland it is endeavor to present
only such houses have, by perseverance, energy
and skill, obtained a high position in the special
fields represented by them, and whose names are =
sufficient guarantee for the excellence of their pro
ductlons, and the honorable and liberal manner
in which they conduct their business.
Chased among the best of their kind in the State
we find the old and reliable firm of Martin, Pennel
g. Co., concern long established and widely and
favorably known for the good workmanship and fine
quality of their products. They are manufacturers
If fine carriages, keeping constantly on hand a
large assortment of cabriolets, phaetons beach
wagons, top and open buggies, and paying part
eular attention to repairing.
Since the establishment of the business Of this
house many years ago. it has continued In success
full operation, and the productions Of the hrm bear
today as high reputation those Of any similar
engaged c,ncern in the United States.
Their trade is large and constantly increasing
while their large factory, at the corner Of Elm and
Cumberland Streets is well arranged, and contains
all the modern facilities for conducting operations
to advantage. The members of this firm are praett-
cal and experienced business men, who exert q
general supervision over all the important details
of the business and have justly merited the
which has crowned their efforts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-23
THE SAN mol HARPsNELL.

One of the most delightful excursions that can be
taken from Portland by the seeker alter refresh
ing breeEeE and delightful scenery is to Harpswen,
fourteen miles down the Bay. Taking the staunch
little steamer Gordon, under the efficient care of
Capt. Scott b Oliver, at Custom House W hart, we
steam down the harbor leaving behind us the
pass the breakwater light with Fort Preble and
Fort Scammell on the right and the granite walls
OF Fort Georges on the left, and enter the passage
between Peaks and Diamond Island. Passing the
harbor steamers, with their decks crowded wi b
merry pleasure seekers, and scores of yachts and
afternoon sunshine, we coast along the rocky wall
OF Great Diamond and come in sight of the beautiful
Diamond Cove, opposite which be seen Ever
green Landing, with its village of tents and cot
tages. Crossing Husseys Sound we touch at Long
Island, then across to Little Chebeague, Great
Chebeague, passing between Little Bags and Stave
Island, across Broad Sound following the winding
passage to Potts Harbor, and land on Harpswell
Neck. Here are two we'll kept hetels, and refresh
ment saloons bowling alleys and other amusements
for the visitor while fishing, boating and bathing
may be enjoyed to the he arts content.
This locality is rich in historic ami literary
Citations, and Whittier, Mrs. Stowe and other au
thnrs have preserved 10 their works legends of the
islands clustered around. 0rr's Island, near by,
presents quite populous appearance, and is
the grotto described by Mrs. Stowe in her
pearl of 0rr's Island," where the smooth floor
of shells and many colOred pebbles never wet
by the rising tide Whittier also tells us of these
isles in his Dead Ship of Harpswcl' that comes
driving in as an omen OF DEATH but never re aches
land
After refreshing sleep of cool and restful
night at one of the hotels, sail back the city
brlpging with renewed vigor and vitality OBJ
tanned from this enjoyable trip.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-23
THE DIRIGO MINERAL WATER.

This spring is situated in Cape Elizabeth, about
two miles from the City of Portland, on the old
road to the Ocean House or Two Lights. and about
three-quarters of mile from Pond Cove by pri-
vate road, which will sooD be made public The spring
property is most desirable location for summer
boarding houses or first class hotel, where The
guests could enjoy the pure, invigorating and
notwithstanding water, in conjunction with the
benefits and pleasure of sea bathing fishing boat
ing and hunting. The surrounding country is
largely of dense forest growth in a Wild and rough
state and the ocean is but three-fourths of mile
away.
The beneficial results from the use of this water
have been known for the past 40 years. but as no
sound title to the property could be obtained the
water has until recently, been known only to those
who have sought 1t out for its medicinal qualities
alone. About year and half ago the Messrs
kundlett Bros. obtained deed from the town. and
they are now pushing the water with energy and
success. Ihey have already large daily demand
in Portland, notwithstanding Sebago is considered
fine water (and 1t is fine for washing purpeses) and
are also shipping quite extensively to Western
cities, as well as to Philadelphia, New York and
6ostOn. The cooling apparatus with which the city
trade is supplied is of ingenious construction, and
Will keep the water In perfectly cool state in the
hottest weather for "a hours.
The water gushes up from the spring pure clear
and cold, through the solid ledge, and its taste is
agreeat le, refreshing and appetizing.
It's solvent and healing qualities in all affections
OF the Kidneys, stomach and bladder, as well as in
building and Strengthening the constitution is fair
~ acknowledged by hundreds who have given il
thorough trial. Is is slightly cathartie and it's
tnued use imparts to the weakened constitution the
glow of health elastic Vgor and feeling of buoyancy
almost miraculous.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-23
L. A. GOUDY & co.

Manufacturers of Bread, Crackers, Etc.
Even in what formerly seemed small item, that
of bread and cracker making, the utmost modern
improvements now necessary to carry on the
business with regularity and success. This bust
ness with Others has grown to be of value and i'm
portance and great skill and good Judgment are
required to secure extreme perfection.
The industry is ably represented here in Portland
by the well known firm of l.. A Cloudy Il Co whose
Wholesale department is located at % and 80 Pearl
ST. and branch for fine retail trade at 18l Bracket
Street. They manufacturers of all kinds of
bread, pastry, crackers and biscuit, which are
thoroughly reliable in every respect, and in their
production they have built up large and constant
y Increasing trade and this trade has been gained
and is now held in the face of active competition,
solely the merits of the goods their superior and
excellent qualities and moderate prices. Especial
is taken in the purchase of flour and the sever
al ingredients used, so that the articles aimed at
shall be little better, if possible, than those pro-
duced elsewhere.
Their workmen are experts at the business, of
long experience and take decided interest in their
labors as conducting to the welfare and prosperity
of the establishment, and they are aided in their
labors by the latest and most mpro we'd facilities, it
being the endeayor of the prOprietors to keep up
with the in this particular During the period
which this nrm have been in business they have
earned for themselves justly enviable reputation
for integrity energy and enterprise while their
ddctions are well known as among the best made in
New England.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-23
THE GREAT EASTERN TEA co.

1t is fortunate for the teadrinking world that the
prices of their favorite beverage have been so ma
terially reduced within the past few years. The
range of prices which prevailed ten to fifteen years
ago made the better class of teas unattainable by
the general mass of tea drinkers whereas nearly all
grades brought within the reach of tn in
moderate circumstances.
One of the principal and most reliable establish
ments here in Portland making specially of teas,
coffees etc., is that of the Great Eastern Tea Co..
at 259 Middle Street. Here may always be found
the finest quality of Formosa, green, English break
FAST black, and Japan teas, mocha, old government
Java, Maricaibo and Rio coffees. This company OBJ
tain their goods in immense quantities, for cash,
direct from producers in foreign lands, exercising
the utmost care and attention in their selections
they dealing in none but the purest articles, and
those which they know to be genuine.
Their experience has taught them to be judges of
these goods, and the character of their custom
would make it adverse to their interests to sell
other than the best, even if their own good name
for integrity and fair dealing were not at stake.
The superior merit of their goods, reasonable
prices, and courteous treatment of customers have
secured for this company liberal trade, and their
establishment is one that confidently recon-
mend to all who desire any goods in this line.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-23
J. t. STUBS.
Fine Art Rooms.

No traveller coming to Portland should fail to visit
the fine art rooms of j. T. Stubs, at 400 and 593
Congress Street, for there are to be found enc of
the most attractive collections of articles in this
line, combining richness beauty and utility, shown
in this section of New England.
The stock embraces everything in the lire of
paintings by prominent artists, steel engravings,
Photographs, fine etchings, choice bric-a brac of
various kinds frames of every description, and
lists materials, of which he carries the largest
variety in the city, Mr.. Stubs stands unquestion-
ably at the head of this brar oh of business here in
Portland and no one has done more to foster and
improve the increase Of interest in art in city.
That his efforts have not been unavailing may be
plainly by the large and antly increasing
business which he controls and the great favor
with which his goods are received by the public. A
decided specially is made of the manufacture of
portrait and mirror frames, and framing in all its
branches.
Mr. Stubs has also introduced to our people the
works of some of the best artists of the country,
and in various ways he has catered to the tastes of
the art-loving public in a to have gained
the appreciation and good will of our citizens.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-23
GREENWOOD GARDENS.

Peaks Island will present to visitors the coming
season many and novel attractions, none of
which will receive more attention than the Green
wood Gardens. Attractive as they were last year,
this they will be doubly So and under the
ergetic management of G. H. Knowlton-than whom
no one man has done more to develop and increase
island trade these Gardens will be resort where
the stranger the citizen, with his friends or his
family, can while away the hours of suMmer day
or evening in round of pleasure varated by every
attraction that experience can suggest or money
command.
These grounds, covering seven acres, is the garden
spot of our harbor. and but short walk from the
landing places of both lines of steamers. Fronting
directly on the water, and fringed with the foliage
of sheltering trees, shored by rugged rocks and
carpeted with grassy slopes, we can say without
fear of contradiction that these G srdens will con-
tain attractions for the price charged than any
similar resort in the United States.
Among the many amusements here to be enjoyed
mention may be made of the mammoth skating rink,
with its 5000 square feet of CLASSY surface; Punch
and Judy show, Bohemian Glass Blowers, perform
ing monkey show, camera obscura. swings, filters
a. borsas ,,,arry IN rornds houoe oo,rsa NO.
hall, and the wonderful menagerie Of wild beasts,
birds of the air, and fish of the sea.
On the highest ground the new Observatory rears
its giant proportions $50 feet above low water
marx, and through one of the eight powerful field
glasses that hangs from the ceiling of the look out
one may command magnificent views that are
worth coming miles to see.
Mr.. James w. Bracket, who is so pleasantly
remembered for his genial and accommodating
qualities by all who have visited tue island, will
have charge of the restaurant department which
viii include besides the large eating-room, re-
freshment stand in the rink. fancy luach counter
outside and ornamental tees and tables scatter
ed around under the shade of the apple trees whore
one may enjoy his ope-air lunch and the beautiful
views Of city and to his hearts content. MIR.
Bracket also has charge of the flying horses,
bicycle course, patent swings and other light
amusements.
special police will patrol the grounds at all hours,
ana at evening they will be beautifully illuminated
No cost or pains will be spared by Messrs Knowl-
innocent pleasure to all who enter Them and where
nothing will be heard that will be objection
efforts will be made to please the ladies' and
children, and give them enjoyable experience
long to be remembered.
The admittance fee to all parts of the grounds
including the rink will be ten cents and there is
doubt but that the enterprise of these gentlemen
will meet with the most hearty support and encOur
agemedt of our citizens.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-23
PORTLAND
BUSINESS HOUSES.
SMART & HOBSON.

Lumber manufacturers and Dealers.
The lumber interests of this country are some
thing enormous and equalled by but few trades,
either in the vastuess of the capital invested in
the annual value Of the productions handled. The
trade in this commodity here in Portland is very
important part of the business interests of city,
and we only repeat well known fact in stating that
among the concerns here engaged in the traffic
there are none better known or more reliable than
thai of Smart g. Hobson, who are located at 1865
Commercial Street, B. & NJ Railroad Wharf
They manufacturers and wholesale and retail
dealers in pine, spruce and hemlock lumber of all
kinds, together with laths, clapboards shingles,
spars and last blocks, all of which they supply
in any quantity to suit the customers and at low
figures as can be had from any similar concern in
the city.
This firm control large and constantly increas-
ing business and they well and favorably known
to buyers on account of their enterprise and most
excellent facilities in every department. which are
frstcass in every of The word. In their bust
ness policy they are prompt and upright and it is
without fear of contradiction that say to those of
our readers who interested in the trade that
business relations entered into with them will bs
found peasant, profitable and permanent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-23
CLEVELAND & MARSTON.

O0d10L5 IL Goo H1AbAT0S anu AhLIp 6OOQ5
The leading house engaged in the above branch Of
trade here in Portland is that of Cleveland & Mars
ton, at 100 Exchange Street. opposite the Office Of
this paper, and we venture to say that no concern
has done more to foster and enhance the public
taste in this direction which object they have sue
cessfuly accomplished by placing before their Gus
toners goods in these lines of the finest artistic
workmanship and design, and giving them oppor-
tunities of as great variety, in conjunction with
moderate prices as can BIZ obtained in many Of the
larger cities of the country.
This firm represent at the present time to o
greater extent, perhaps, than any similar house In
the CITY, the radical changes and improvements that
have taken place in this class of goods within the
past few years The styles during that period as
the case Of wall papers, furniture, etc., have en-
tirely changed, and comparison of the eumbrous,
plain and unsightly fixtures of some years ago with
the beautifully designed symetrieal and artistic
ones showed in the varied and comprehensive stock
of this establishment plainly shows the great ad-
vance which We have made as people in the furn-
ishing of our dwellings.
1t will be we'll worth the attention Of our readers
to examine the fine stock held by the shove house.
and if they wish to buy we can assure them they
find no more upright concern to trade with than
Messrs. Cleveland & Marston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-23
L0RING. SHORT & HARMON.

Visitors to our city, whether on business or pleas
ure should not fail to inspect the handsome estab
lshment of Loring Short & Harmon. Occupying
as it does spacious quarters in the new Lancaster
Block, opposite the Prebe House, it presents to the
observer one of the finest book stores in Eastern
New England The premises of the firm embrace
three floors and basement, with an aggregate
SPACE of nearly u 600 square feet.
These were designed and htted up expressly for
their The spacious salesroom on the first
floor with its large plate-gla show windows and
its elegant highly polished, cherry finish, lined on
b,th sides of its los feet of length with SPLEEN
did stock in each department. would make one
think that he was in metropolitan city instead OF
i'Way dow n in Maine" The retail book department
occupies half the length of the right OF the store
one enters the mann doors, while hey ond, on the
same side are the wall paper samples. On the left
the departments OF blank books, law and school
books ETC., and the upper Shelves reached by a
handsome balcony. contain the blank books manu-
featured exclusively by the firm.
Down the centre of the store is double row of
brilliant show cases, filed with fine cut glass, fancy
stationery, costly leather goods, and kindred ar
ticles.
Ia the basement, which is well lighted and ven
tilated are the storage and packing rooms, well
sample rooms for the accommodation of whole
sale customers.
On the upper floor of the building which is reach
ed by elevator busy scene presents itself to view
Here manufactured the fine blank books in the
production OF which the firm have achieved such an
enviable reputation throughout the country. In
the binding. ruling and stock rooms every modern
facility is bad for the successful prosecution OF this
branch of the bus mess and many skilled hands here
find remunerative employment.
MessTs Loring Short 81 Harmon may well feel
proud of the widely extended and growing trade
which they have built up from comparatively small
beginning and that their estabish ment is an
honor to city, well as to themselves, cannot
be deniel by any one who will give it even the most
casual iusDectiOn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-23
EDWARD C. CHASE,
Produce Commission Merchant, an

Produce Commission Merchant, and
Dealer in Hay, Straw, Grain, etc.
The immense number of transactions between
buyers and sellers of merchandise in business
tres makes the existence of commission merchants
as operators between parties of paramount neces-
sity One of the chief functions of tt q commission
merchant is always to be posted as to the temper
and position of the market and the prices of goods
and to succeed at all in the sale of pershable goods
he must be active and up and doing
Judging from what we can see and hear, Mr.. Ed
ward Q. Chase, of IL Moulton street, is particu-
larly live and wide-awake wholesale commission
merchant, who does square, straightforward bust
ness, and knows he furthers his own interests by
doing the fair thing with his customers. Parties
entrusting consignments to Mr.. Chase can depend
upon it the same will be converted into cash at
good prices and the proceeds promptly forwarded.
He has every facility for doing large business in
the selling of hay, straw graln eggs, and country
produce generally which he is able to dispose of
the most favorable terms.
We assure our readers that they will find in
Mr.. Chase pleasant gentleman and good business
man, prompt and efficient in all commercial trans
actions, and thoroughly posted in all the details of
his special business
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-23
ALBERT DIRWANGER.

1t is a marked feature in the growth and develop
ment of every community, that as wealth. educa-
ton and refinement increase, so, also, keeping pace
with its progress in this direction springs demand
for the natural decoration Of flowers and the work
of the florist passes from pastime into a serious
though delightful industry, engaging large amount
of capital, and involving the labor of numerous
workmen in its several branches.
This reflection is particularly true with reference
to Portland, where several individuals are in pos
session of large for the supply of the
popular demand, and of such Mr.. Albert DirWan-
ger, of 544 Congress Street, may be considered one
of the most successful, which a view Of his extern
sive establishment would readily warrant. Mr..
Dirwangers Conservatives, at 80 Montreal Street,
contain some very and most beautiful indigen-
Gus and exotic flowers and plants, as we'll as some
rare specimens of tropical origin, besides all the
ordinary plants necessarily kept for market pur-
poses. He is now erecting another large conserVa-
tory which will be devoted exclusively to the cul-
tivation of roses.
In the furnishing at all season of the year of
beautiful floral designs for funeral offerings bridal
decorations receptions, banquets, and for all occa
stems where flowers are in requisition Mr. Dir
wanger may be relied upon to supply the choicest
aud most tasteful embellishments at prices that will
ensure continuance of pleasant relations between
himself and his customers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-23
UNION STEAMBOAT 20.

The organization and successful conducting of
the Union Steamboat Co., of which John B. Pike is
president, and Chas. A. Sparrow, treasurer and
general manager, is largely due to the energy and
enterprise of Mr.. Sparrow, whose personal endeay-
for the past few years have been devoted to the
building up of enterprise Of this nature that in
all its appointments would be strictly rstclass and
one that the people of Portland would take pride
in.
that this has been accomplished is evinced from
the fact that the "Emita and "Cadet' of this line
are two of the handsomest and fastest pleasure
steamers of their size on American waters and offer
to their patrons the attractions of ample
cleanly and capacious saloons, and polite attention
from all connected with the line. The "Emita" IS
commanded by Capt. j. L. Sterling, and piloted by
John W. Craig, who has seen extensive service in
the same capacity the English steamers. Byron
and most careful in the country is both captain
pilot of the Cadet
These steamers start from Franklin Wharf and
rln to Jones' Landing Trefethens, Little Diamond
and Long Islands, the tickets for the round trip be-
ing 20 cents, with free admission to the Greenwood
Gardens. They will also make excursions down the
Bay occasionally, and probably give sailing trip
each Sunday afternoon.
AT Long Island the company have fine restaur-
ant, under the management of w. W. Ruby, where
parties of any size can be accommodated with
clambakes and other refreshments. There are fine
facilities here for boating bathing and fishing play
ing base ball and other games and the air is always
cool and refreshing in the hottest weather.
This company intend, by every means in their
island traffic which cannot be surpassed, and as
their former efforts have met with the hearty ap-
proval of the community, we can predict for them
largely Increased patronage in the future.