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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-04
MRS. MERRIMAN's WILL.
A Probate Court Case Which is Ex-
citing Much Interest.

A case involving some nice legal questions
came up in the Probate Court yesterday.
Nancy L. Merryman, of Brunswick, widow
adv aged about 60 years, while on visit at
the house of Nathan Buchanan OF Lisbon,
was taken ill about the 9th and died on the
18th of September.
On the 18th of September her attending
physician, Dr. Potter, at her request, wrote
down statement of her wishes respecting
the disposition of her estate and, calling in
two witnesses, read over the paper which he
had written, which was pronounced to be
according to her wishes by Mrs. Merryman,
and the same was signed by the three per-
sons there present.
After the decease of Mrs. Merryman, on
the 10Th of September, formal document
was drawn up by E. N. Chamberlain, Esq,
of Lisbon, covering the same words contain
ed in the papers made and signed on the 18th
of September, and the same w"s signed by
the same three witnesses as the nuncupative
will of the deceased, and was duly presented
for probate as such. Mr. Chas. E. Webb of
Bangor, brother of deceased, appears to OBJ
ject..t the allowance Of the alleged will.
ue eSbdto VI ucCcdStu 10 cotllldIcu dU
$1,000, and we give the provisions of the will
as presented
1. / wish to give Mr. and Mrs. Nathan
Buchanan $50, besides proper pay for my care;
also Dr. Lincoln's picture
2. / wish to give Mrs. John Blaisdell of Bruins
wick, $685. also my extension table, half dozen
dining chairs and rocking chair.
8. Asa G. McManus, of OcOnto, Oconto county,
Wis, / wish to have $40.
4, give all my clothing to my niece Lizzie
Webb, of Bangor, Me.
8. l wish all my bedding rest of my furniture,
ETC., to be sold at auction and proceeds to be used
with my other money.
9. After paying all my bills and the expenses
incident to my sickness, / give the balance of my
property to the Seventh Day Adventists of this
State to be used for the promotion of the cause of
Christianity according to the belief of this society
and for the best interests of the cause of Christ
7. wish Mr.. Geo. Danforth to furnish stones
for my grave similar to those in my lot
Witnesses: A. W. POTTER, M. D.,
G. W. BUCHANAN,
MRS. L. HI. BUCHANAN.
The hearing of the case, so far as testimony
of the witnesses to the will, was had, and
the final hearing was fixed for Thursday,
Nov II, at p. m.
Messrs Mattocks, Coombs and Neal ap-
pear as attorneys for the petitioner, and
Clarence Hale, Esq, for the contestants.
The decision of Judge Peabody will be
eagerly looked for by the parties interested.
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a DESPERATE sMUccLER.
U. S. Deputy Marshal Marbles en-
counter with Hamilton Yerxa.

our telegraphic columns yesterday con-
tanned brief notice of the encounter of u.
S. Deputy Marshal Marble of this city with
a smuggler in Aroostook county last Satur-
day. On the arrival of the officer in Bangor
with his prisoner Sunday, he was inter
viewed by Wing reporter, and the partic-
ulars of the affair are printed thus:
Deputy United States Marshal H. D. Marble
went to Houlton on Saturday, armed with war
Yerxa OF Hodgdon on the charge of smuggling.
Yerxa lived about six miles from Houton, and
Mr.. Marble, obtaining the services of two assist
ants, proceeded to his house in the evening to
effect his arrest. Before going there he was
warned that the man was desperate character
and would undoubtedly make trouble, but he
thought there would be nodifticuty. clarifying at
the house entrance was obtained with difficulty,
when Yerxa seized a heavy wooden chair, and
said that if the officer approached him he would
split his head open. Mr.. Marble made a spring
for him and received blow from the chair full
upon the head cutting open his forehead in two
OF three places He had on cap with a heavy
visor which warded off the blow and probably
saved him from having his head split open. Mr..
Marble at once seized the man, when struggle
-ensued and 1t was fifteen minutes before with the
aid Of his assistants he able to secure him and
get the irons on his wrists, Yerxa in the struggle
having ms sR d 5e only he had on
clothes to be put on and in this condition was
taken to the officers carriage, snow lying upon
Yerxa all the time called upon his wife and
daughter to kill the officer, and the latter, girl
Of fifteen, who fought like wildcat, strnck MI.
Marble a heavy blow across the arm with an iron
bar, tanning it severely. After getting their pris-
oner secure in the carriage the mans clothes
were brought out to, him and he was taken to
Houlton and lodged in jail Monday morning
they brought him to Danforth and taking the
train stated for Portland.
Deputy Marshal Marble and prisoner ar
rived here yesterday noon. Yerxa was ar
raigned before U. S. Commissioner Rand in
the afternoon. Mr. Coombs appeared as
his counsel and District Attorney Bird for
the government. Yerxa pleaded not guilty.
waived examination, and was bound over in
$500 to the December term of the United
States District Court and was committed in
default of bail. In day OF two. he will be
brought up for assaulting an officer. He is
short, sturdy man, about 40 years old, and
weighs some 1870 pounds. His record is said
to be unsavory
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mind! How infinite the scope of
mans power if his faculties are
well preserved. Nothing, short of
creation, is to him impossible. Our
soul is lost in admiration when we
contemplate the possibilities of this
greatest exhibition of Infinite Pow
er. Yet what is this ''quint-essence
of DUST when blasted by disease
his noble functions perverted or de-
strOyed?
As ''all men are born free and
equal" as far as moral rights are
concerned, so likewise we hold they
should be born physically, but as
long as children must suffer for the
sins of their parent this cannot be.
That the human race has deteriOr-
ated physically is conceded ques-
ton. To restore it is an impOssi-
bility, as long as people persist in
immortality and indulgences which
are in disregard of natures laws.
The most we can do then is to
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disease in individuals.
To this end we offer to the pub
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results in OverthrOwing disease
than any others which have been
discovered up to the present time,
viz:
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NERVE PILLS.
The former is an infallible rem
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These remedies are extensively
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and command at the hands of the
druggists in New England larger
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IN HUNDREDS OF THOU
SANDS OF BOTTLES SOLD,
THERE HAS NOT BEEN A SIN
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CLAIMED FOR THEM. This we
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Boston, Mass.
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LhC pCA tCtlps VI dtbCIuttliCC VI tilO oCllOOlo
was 81.
The instruction in physiology of the prim-
airy and grammar schools is fayorably report
ed on.
Notice was given of the next meeting of
the Maine Pedagogical Society to be held in
connection with the American Institute of In
struction at Bar Harbor the first week in
July next, as is expected. M
Notice was given of Prof. Faulhaber's pro-
posed classes in grammar and the terms Of
fered to teachers in classes.
A short discussion on the improperly of
pupils being allowed to absent them
selves from school on frivolous preteXtS was
participated in by Principal Chase and
others.
After the above reports of the secretary,
President fash introduced Prof Faulhaber
as speaker of the evening. He chose for his
subject music, and handled it in manner
that must have pleased all. He spoke first of
music as enlivening not only men, women
and children, but beasts also. Savage beasts
are often made harmless by sweet strains of
music, but, unlike man, they are unable to
reproduce what they have heard. In the
school room he claimed that music should be
the first requisite, since it enlivened the
spirits of children and made them more will
ling to do the bidding of the teacher. In this
respect he thought the German children had
the advantage over American children. They
pay more attention to music, and it is almost
impossible to find child who cannot sing
and play some kind of an instrument He
thought that every child, if properly trained
when young, could be taught to sing. Music
has this enlivening influence not only among
children, but among men of maturer years,
of whatever occupation-es especially the sol
der. Although he may be timid and lack
courage, yet when some national hymn is
sung IS fear is dispelled and he has the cour-
age of twenty men. Our choirs, he thought.
were very good and pleased the ear, but are
not so penetrating and effective as the con-
gregational singing of the Germans. He said
that the development and perfecting of music
commenced with Christianity.
The lecture was very interesting and thor
oughly appreciated by all the teachers, and
we hope the executive committee may be so
fortunate as to secure him again.
After extending the speaker vote of
thanks the meeting was adjourned.
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PORTLAND AND VICINITY.
the BEST INTERNAL REMEDY.

Brandeth's Pills, the best medicine known for
all diseases. They are purely vegetable The same
dose always produces the same effect; other purg-
atiyes require increased doses, and finally cease
acting, The ypurify the blood. They inyigorate
the digestion and cleanse the stomach and bowels
They stimulate the liver and carry off yitated bile
and other depraved secretions. The first two or
three doses tells the story. The skin becomes
alear; the eye bright; the mind active; digestion
is restored costiyeness cured; the animal vigor is
recruited and all decay arrested.
,,o. aOdXyw
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steamer Notes.

Steamer Secret, of the Nova Scotia Steam
ship Company, which arrived Sunday, has
for two months been undergoing repairs by
the New England Shipbuilding Company
at Bath, including eight streaks of planking
around the water line and repainting.
The Maine Central steamer Sebenoa left
Bath for Bar Harbor Sunday, after receiving
repairs, boiler and engine.
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DEATHS.

In this city, Nov. 3. Nellie NJ, wife of the late
Chas. N. Davis aged SO years.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
at No. 112 Salem street.
In this city, Nov. 8, Miss Carrie Isenow, aged
80 years months.
In Boothbay Oct. %. Mrs. Frank Carlisle, aged
81 years 2 months.
lii Bristol, Oct. 16, Mrs. Margaret Torrin, aged
~ years II months.
The funeral service of the late Mrs. Ellen Laura
Fernald will take place this "wednesday after
Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
The funeral of Mrs. Catharine Devine King
will take place Thursday morning at $50 o'clock,
at her late residence, No. 8 Anderson street.
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PIT penner on the Stove.

Edward Logan, Charles CrOgan, John Tay-
lor, William Fitzgerald, John Kaler, John
Riley and Martin Kay, went to the Mount
fort street church prior to service Sunday
night. They put pepper on the stove, stamp
ed, sneezed, whistled and had big time gen.
orally. The pastor became angry and made
for the door which he held closed until the
arrival of the police. Yesterday morning
the boys were fined S. and one-seventh costs
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Cumberland county Liquor Cases.

The disposition of all appealed cases and
indictments for violations of the laws regn-
lating the use and sale of intoxicating
liquors in the Superior Court for Cumberland
county was as follows; Dismissed, 81; de-
faulted, 1; continued, II; committed, AZ;
continued for sentence, SO; carried to Law
Court, So fines and costs, $9,744.94.
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sudden Death,

Chas n. Davis, who was killed in the
Maine Central yard Sunday morning, was
buried yesterday, and at 10 O'Clock in the
evening Mrs. Davis, who had attended the
funeral in the afternoon, gave way under
the shock of her husband S terrible death and
died suddenly of heart disease. She was &c
years of age and leaves a daughter. The
funeral will take place Thursday afternoon
~ o,o1nnl1
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Masonic Installation.

The Richmond Lodge, No. So, held their
annual initiation Monday night. Owing to
the severe storm few were present The fol-
lowing officers were installed by j. w.
Spaulding, ESQ.,:
Worshipful Master-W. H. Whitney.
Senior Warden--C. H. Jackson.
Junior Warden-W. S. Hagar.
Treasurer-W. r. Fairclough.
Secretary-A S. Alexander.
Chaplain-Abiah Libby.
Senior Deacon. c. Bailey.
Junior Deacon-M. g. Buker.
Senior Steward-J. NJ Pratt.
Junior Steward-F. B. Stetson.
Tyler-Daniel Clark.
After the installation remarks were made
by Mr.. Abiah Libby, the Oldest master
present, Mr.. Spaulding, Mr. Bailey and
others.
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
TUEsDAY.--Jolln O'Brion, intoxioation; S days
in county jail.
John Cahill; fined $50 and costs
John Cahill, intoXisation 15 days in the county
John cahill, assault; 80 days in the county
jail
John w. Davis, resisting officer; discharged.
discharged
John Nally, assault; discharged.
James Brennan, common drunkard; months
in county jail. Appealed.
Edward Logan, Charles Brogan, John Taylor,
VIM; Fitzgerald John Kaler, John Riley and Mar
tin Keefe; disturbing religious meeting; each
fined So and one seventh costs.
State VS.. John w. Davis, obstructing an officer:
bound over To the Grand Jury In the sum of $500
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e.. pa,,l,s Guild.

St. Paups Guild will give an antiquarian
supper and entertainment at 7. NJ. c. A.
Hall tomorrow night, There will be excel
lent singing by ladies and gentlemen attired
in old fashioned costumes, violin playing by
young lad Of twelve years of age, songs by
young miss, and little comedy entitled
''How they kept the secret"
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ADVICE to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should always
be used when children are cutting teeth. 1t re-
leves the little sufferer at once; it produces nat
raj, quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain,
and the little cherab awakes as 'bright as but
tons 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums allays the pain, re-
leves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for diarrhoea, whether arising
from teethng or other causes. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle.
dppI0 WS&M1yr
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C. L. A.
Celebration of the Associations
Eighth Anniversary.

The eighth anniversary of the Grattan Fl if
erary Association was pleasantly commem-
grated last evening by the members and their
friends, Gilbert's hall being well filed when
the first part of the evening programme was
commenced by President t. J. Feeney, who
in an excellent address reviewed the founda-
ton of the association in 1877 and its history
through succeeding years until now, at the
beginning of it's ninth year, the is a member
ship roll of nearly 100, the names of % new
members having been added to the list dur
ing the year. The numbers of the pro-
gramme which is given below were accepta-
bly, rendered with uniform degree of excel
lence. The piano solo to have been given by
Mr.. C. II. O'Brien was omitted owing to the
necessary absence Of that gentleman.
PROGRAMME.
Address, by President. ...... y. J. Feeney
DnetmSaiiors; Life for Me-" BrimmeT
Messrs. Jas. Watts and I. j. Lsppin;
songmGai1y Chants the Summer Maiden. 'pns
Miss Minnie Burke.
Essay d. j. Ahern
Comic Recitation. ........ ............M Manning
Song-aBid Me Discourse" ......... -. Bishop
Miss Nellie Lynch
liCCltsttiOu 80 N
Song s. Rocked Rocked in the Cradle Of the 'Ns'
M. James James Watts. : ISM
Accompanies, Miss Fannie Egan.
At the conclusion of the literary exercises
President Feeney invited the company to adj
journ to the Preble House where a repast
gotten up in the accustomed style of excel
lence for which the house is noted, was
awaiting them. After all had discussed the
viands, Mr.. R. III. Parker, the toast master,
for the evening, called the party to order and
conducted the post .prandial exercises in a
satisfactory manner. The following were
the toasts, the responses being made by the
gentlemen named;
Our .Societa-W. w. McIntire.
The Day sUe Celebrate-J. j. Lynch.
The Lddies-J. Z. L0wery.
Or Sister Societies.. A. Gallagher
A vote of thanks was passed to Landlord
Gibson and his assistants, Messrs. Pooler
and Coleman as expressive of the apprecia-
ton of the association for the excellent re-
past prepared for them.
After the convivial exercises at the Preble,
the party once more assembled in Gilbert's
Hall where the devotes of Terpischore had
an opportunity to enjoy themselves in well
arranged order of twelve dances. Mr. John
P. WEIGH as floor director, assisted by Messrs.
]. E. Butler, 7. HI. Deehan. p J. McCallum,
W. j. Bresnan, E. B. Parker, ]. H. Conway
and j. d. Dolan-attended to their duties in
a manner acceptable to all
At the conclusion of the dancing the COM
pany dispersed, the members OF the associa-
ton receiving many assurances of the en-
joyment of their guests and well wishes for
the continuation of the successful career of
the association. The following committees
had charge of the exercises:
Anniversary Committee-R. Fl. Parker, T.
]. Lappin, w. III. Heating, I. E. Coyne, j.
Z. LoWery.
Reception Committee. A. Gallagher, I.
]. WEIGH, T. F. Heating, J. j. Lappin, j. b.
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police Examining Board.

At the monthly meeting of the Police Ex-
mining Board held last evening, only one
applicant, Mr.. W. H. Phillips of ward seven,
appeared. If the medical examination is
satisfactory he will then pass the mental ex-
animation, when his success or failure will
be duly chronicled.
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AHappy Return Of the Day.

A very pleasant company assembled at the
resi- dence of Mr.. Albert Dirwanger, on Wal
nut street, last Monday to celebrate the
birthday of his daughter Isabelle. During
the evening the company was entertained by
music and games. After refreshments were
served, the company withdrew, wishing
Miss Dirwanger the happy return of many
such days.
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Josiah Allen, Falmouth
Moses NJ. Chapman, Westbrook.
Alfred Fl. Cloudy, Decrrg.
Wesley Jones, Portland.
Jason g. Knight, Windhani.
Seth L. Plumner, Scarboro.
Grin G. Plummer Bridgton.
Edward Seabury, Yarmouth
Levi G. Small Gray.
Edward H. r. Smith, Gorham:
George w Sweetsir Freeport
SupeTnumerary- Richard orr, harpswen.
Hamlin, Standish; Samuel Knight Jr., Bruins
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FIoated Ashore.

The seine boat lost off Trundy's Reef in
the gale Monday, by the schooner Ellen w.
Sawyer, came ashore at Zebbs' Cove, Cape
Elizabeth, on Mr. W. G. Robinson's proper
ty. Che boat was 33 feet long and was unin.
jured. The oars, nine in number, were found
mn on the hank
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
the county have been recorded at the regis
try of deeds:
Bridgton-Wm. II. Lambert to Henry A. Shorey
land $50 and other consideration.
Brunswick George w. Wagg to Edwin j. Morse
and IOSenh NJ Johnson. land. S2bO.
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IndefiniteIy Postponed.

The balance of the races in the trotting
tournament at Presumpscot Park are indefi-
nitely postponed on account of the condition
of the track anc unfavorable weather.
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MARRIAGES.

In Mechanic Falls, Oct 81, by Rev. G. F. Cobb
Frederick H. Griffin of Poland and Miss Mary E.
WinsloW of Oxford, Me.
In Rumford Centre Oct. %, Chas. +. LovejOy of
Andover and Miss Rebecca Swain of Rumford
In West Paris, Erlin w. Dutton of Norway and
Miss Lizzie E. Marshall of Paris.
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d&w1w

Give your children b. II. DOUGLASS s. SONS
CAPSICUM COUGH DROPS for their Coughs
Colds and Sore Threats; they will cure speedily
are harmless and pleasing to the taste
nct21 MW&E
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Why don't you try Carter's Little Liver Pills?
They are positive cure for sick headache, and
all the ills produced by disordered Liver. Only
one pill dose.
nov 3 d&W1W
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ws&M1yr
Kearney says the Chinese must go;

but, before they go, we wish to inform them and
everybody else that Adamson's Botanic Cough
Balsam continues to win tho day in curing coughs
colds, and all difficult breathing Price So and 70
cents. Trial bottle 10 cents.
nov . NIXV8-Is8rw
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A LECTURE
ON MAN.

What piece Of aoork is mani ho'o noble IN
reasonl hOao infinite in faculties! inform and
moving ho,c cypress and adaira5lei in action
Aoso like an angel in apprehension Aog liked
god! the beauty Of the aeorld the paragon Of
anin,dlsi-
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SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.
TUEsDAY.-The November civil term was
opened and new traverse jury was impaneled as
follows:
Luther f. Pingree, foreman, Cape Elizabeth.
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Burglars Caught.

Detective Robert A. Davis of Portland has
captured the three men that robbed the pro-
prietor of the Mount Abraham house at
Kingfield a short time ago. Mr.. Davis has
not vet returned to Portland.
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Fine Vermont Butter,

in small packages, just received at w. L. WILSON
g. Co.'S, cor. Exchange st. oc23du