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The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
Grand Promenade Coucer,

On Tuesday evening, Jan. 18th, the Grattan
Literary Association will give a grand enter
tainment at City Hall, consisting of promen-
ade concert and coffee party for the purpose Of
raising funds for reference library for society
use. The Grattans have taken rooms in the
Brown Block which they have fitted up very
Hastily. We know that the people of Portland
will cordially assist the association which has
for its sole purpose the intellectual improve.
ments of its members. Chandler will furnish
some Of his best music for the occasion and
the lady friends of the association will furnish
refreshments in the reception room during the
evening. Further particulars will be given in
our advertisement columns in few DAYS.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
Class Re.unian.

The class 81 P. Fl. s., held their third annu.
al reunion at Rossini Hall last evening. About
thirty were present and very pleasant even
ing was enjoyed A spirited recitation was
given by Miss Thompson, followed by banjo
solo by MIR. @. D. Alexander, after which the
amusing farce "Lend Me Five Shillings" W as
presented by members of the class. After the
farce, refreshments we're psrtaken of followed
by dancing which was continued until an early
hour The present officers we're reelected for
the coming year. The following executive
committee were chosen: Messrs. Freeman.
Farr and Flagg and Misses Stevens, Schryver
and Thompson. W.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01

Yesterday morning, as the early train over
the Rochester, from Portland, was approach
ingithe station at Buxton Centre, an old gen.
tleman was standing on the station platform.
A horse standing near took fright at the On.
CINE and sprang on the platform, knocking the
old gentleman off the platform on the track in
front of the advancing train. The engineer
put on the brakes and stopped the cars just as
the wheel of the locomotive touched thu mans
shoulder. 1t was a close call.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
The Ocaan Tramn

The steamer Nestorisn, Capt. James, of the
Allan Line, arrived from Glasgow yesterday
morning. She brought 10 passengers and a
light cargo.
Steamer Ontario, Capt. Couch, of the Do
minion Line, arrived yesterday morning from
Liverpool. She brought 80 passengers and
l4oO tons OF cargo. Among her freight were
oranges for I. S. Bean & Co., and croekerv for
@. e. jose 81 Co.
Steamer Brooklyn, of the Dominion Line, is
expected to sail to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
, elal, B. Coyie.

AT meeting held yesterday the following
resolutions were passed:
The directors of the International Steamship
Company desire to place upon record their
sense OF loss in the recent death of their ssso-
clate, Capt. John B. Coyle. For many years
the influence of the deceased has been of the
gfestest assistance in the management of the
affairs of the company.
He has always been high minded able man
OF the kindest spirit and strictest integrity,
with whom it has been a pleasure TO be- asso.
ciated, and now in the hour of sorrow his COM
panlons OF many years desire to express their
sympathy with his family and their own feel
ing OF personal loss
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
Narrow Escape.

The horses on one of the horse cars running
on Congress street, became frightened by the
drums of the Salvation Army last evening,
and knocked down boy named Fred Barker,
who came very near being run over, but es-
capped with slight bruise on the face. He was
taken into the horse railroad station and cared
for and then taken to his home on Chatham
street
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01

Today being legal holiday the post Office
will be open only from to a. m. and to 8
p. N. The carriers will make delivery to all
parts OF the city in the morning and another in
the business portion at u 80 pm. The win.
dow in connection with the carriers depart
mt will be open for the delivery of mail
-19a. m. and 2 to p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
AT Home

without it. As liver medicine and
general purifier of the blood, it has no
equal" Mrs. A. B. Allen, Wmterpock,
Va, writes: My youngest child, two
years Of age, was taken with Bowel Com
plant, which we could not cure. We tried
many remedies, but he continued to grow
worse, and finally became so reduced in
flesh that we could only move him upon
apillow. 1t was suggested by one of the
doctors that Scrofula might be the cause
of the trouble. We procured bottle of
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
sUBURBAN NEWS.


The fifth entertainment in the Odd Fellows
course was given last evening by Miss Jessie FL
bridge of Lexington, Nass. who recited several So
lections and read to the great delight of her audi
ence. She has a nice voice and uses it well.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
Portland, Bangor 81 machIas Steamboat
Company.
The following order has haan issnad.

Ihe following order has been issued:
PORTLAND Dec. 81, 1884.
The resignation of E. Cushing as general
superintendent, and that of George T.. Day as
treasurer and general ticket agent of this
company is hereby announced.
The duties of the general superintendent
will hereafter be merged with those of the
general manager. Mr.. Geo. W. York has been
elected treasurer, and all remittances or drafts
for balances should be sent to or drawn on
him. Mr.. f. E. Boothby will assume the
duties of general passenger and ticket agent of
this company, and Mr.. w S. Eaton those of
general freight agent, and all correspondence
relating to the business OF their several depart-
ments should be addressed to them and their
orders obeyed.
All reports of sales Of tickets should be sent
! to Mr.. Boothby, and all freight reports, ex-
cepting such as are required by the general
freight agent, to Thos P. Shaw, freight audi
tor. PAysON TueKUp
General Manager.
Mr.. York, promoted to treasurer as above, is
Portland boy. He first went into the Office
OF the general ticket agent of the Maine
Central railroad as clerk, was then promoted
to assistant treasurer and afterward auditor
He is good business man.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
N AND VICINITY.
ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

FINANCIAL.
nvestments-H. NJ. Payson & Co.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
1T Books-Loring, Short g. Harmon.
la Swift's Specific.
q Maine r. RIO Shippers.
ed Partner.
firm Name-Tenuey IL Durham.
ncia Oranges-I. s. Bean.
Sale-J. r Ferris.
lsolvenoy.
Sale Manufacturing Business.
1et-Tenement.
port-Merchants National Bank.
Sale-Art Store.
.und--Anchor and Chain.
ss-Paisley Shawl.
$50 Hoods Sarssparilla.
itsInational Steam hip COMPANY.
iaine Benefit Association.
otice-D. K. Cornish.
". E. Carruthers 4 Co.'S.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01

The following is the list of officers elected at
Longfellow Lodge, X. of P, meeting last eve
ming:
C.C.-Herbert f. Libby.
V.C.-John F. Barrett.
Prelate- Louis P. Clark
NJ. at A. Charles NJ. Illsley.
NJ. of E,-Wm. S. Banks.
M. of F.-Norman True.
X. OF r. & S.-Stephen Marsh,
Trustees for years. A. Could
Representatives to Grand Lodge-Luther B.
Roberts for year; Leroy S. Sanborn and Enoch
Knight for 2 years.
Representative to Pythian Hall Association
John Williamson.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
BramhaIl H,odye

Bramhall Lodge, Knights of Pythas, has
elected the following officers:
c. CHI. II. Crandall.
wa. Il. Moulton.
Prelate-Elliot King.
X. of X. q S.-H. hight.
NJ. of F.-F. S. Waterhouse.
NJ of E.-S E. Sylvester.
M at Al. burleigh
Representatives to the Grand Grand Lodge
Seth l.. Larrabee, Ardon W. Coombs.
Trustee Perclval Bonney.
Representative to Pythian Hall Association-W.
H. Mcdonald.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01

STATE OF MAINE. County OF CUMBERLAND 50
/, Charles Payson, Cashier of the above named
Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
Is true, to the best of my knowledge and belief
CHARLES PAYSON. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3lst day
of December, 1854
CHAS. Q. BANCROFT, Justice of the Peace.
Commentaries:
JACOB MCCLELLAN,
GEO. S. HUNT. Directors
S. w. KENSELL,
iyl do+
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01

great relief. 1t has entirely restored me to
health" James French, Atchison, Kans.,
writes: "To all persons suffering from
Liver Complaint, would strongly recon-
mend Ayers Sarsaparilla. / was afflicted
with disease of the liver for nearly two
years, when friend advised me to take
this medicine. 1t gave prompt relief, and
has cured me-" Mrs. II. M. Kidder, Al
Dwight St., Boston, Mass, writes: ''For
several years 1 have used Ayers Sarsa-
parilla in my family. never feel safe,
even
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
NEW ADyRRPIsEmENrs.
Happiness

results from that true contentment which
indicates perfect health of body and mind.
You may possess it, if you win purify and
invigorate your blood with Ayers Sarea-
parilla. E. NJ. Howard, Newport, N. H.,
writes: :" suffered for years with scrof-
ulous humors. After using two bottles of
Ayers SarsapariIIa, I
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01

It IS Impossible to put In statistical form the
amount of good accomplished by this excel
lent institution through it's m1ltiform sger-
cies. In the spiritual work there has been
great prosperity. Numerous requests for pray
er have have been received, and there have
been many hopefnl conversions TO this or
ganization we are indebted for the successful
Moody meetings at City Hall last October.
Another important union effort, now in pro-
gress, is the Bible class for the study of the
lnternational Sunday School Lessons, con-
Quoted by different clergymen on Friday after
moons. Rev. Frank 4. Bayley will conduct
the class tomorrow afternoon at 80. The as
ISOLATION will observe the week of PRAYER bv
the holding of union meetings every day at
80 p. M, beginning Monday, Jan 5ih, with
Rev. L. H Hsllcck as leader. Other clergy-
men are assigned for the remaining days.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01

Reform Club.
The Reform Club has elected the following
officers:
President-W, Merritt.
First Vice President g. W. Brewer
Second Vice President -. Holbrook.
Recording Secretary-Edwin H. Pearson.
Financial oecretary-W. ID. Phillips.
Treasurer. A. Kennedy.
Steward-Thomas Cakes.
Sergeant-at- Arms-M. G. Loveioy
Trustees-Nlessrs. Merritt, Towle and Sheldon
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01

The following is the statistical work of the
Portland Young Mems Christian Association
for three months ending Dec. 3lst:
Religious meetings held at the rooms OF
Religious services at the county jail. 8
Average attendance at Sunday evening meet.
lngs.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 400
Religious aud secular papers and magazines
distributed. 60. $500
Bibles and Iestaments given away. ........ so
Meals aad lodgings furnished worthy young
neh... ..-.--........... %
Young men and boys helped in securing en-
plOymSDC... ......-..,.............. 20
Meetings of the Boys Literary Society -
Meetings of the boys department. Saturday
aIIornOOns -
Association, board and committee meetings., l3
Social gatherings, 2; average attendance -. 400
entertainments at City Hall and rooms. ....... 5
New members q sustaining) ................. 263
Books drawn from the adult library - 1000
Books drawn from the boys library....... 45O
Addresses by the general secretary at different
Christian workers furnished for church and
mission work outside the rooms...,........, 12
Letters o introduction given to young men
to secretaries of associations in other cities -
Young men directed to boarding houses. SO
Entertainments for boys. ..............,. 10
Suppers Board of Managers 81 Boys Literary
Society. 2; Boys Legion of Honor, 2.......
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
HEA III -E
Benefit Association,
OF AUBURN, MAINE.

OFFICERS:
&c. F. PACKARD, President.
HON. FREDERICK ROBBIE, Vice Pres
WALLACE H. WHITE, Vice Pres.
GEO. @. WING, Treasurer.
S. A. LOW ELL, Secretary.
S. CAKES, M. D., Medical Director
M. F. KICKER, General Manager, Auburn, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01

The following ara the deaths of we'll known
citizens for 1884:
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
Bank Dividends.

The following semi-annual dividends have
haan daclarad.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
Y. M. @. A.

The following is the statistical work of the
Portland Young Mems Christian Association
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-01
The firm name Of Tenney & Leighton Is
this day changed to Tenney & Durham.
NELSON TENNEY,
FREDERICK DUNHAM.
Portland Me-. Jan 1 1879 ianIdIu

EOUNp-In Richmond Island Roads near the
e bIeakwater, an anchor and about thirty faith
oms of chain attached, supposed to belong to the
Schr. Express; the owner have the same by
proving property, paying charges and applying to
ID. 6. TRUNDY, Bowery Beach, Me. iani-l
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18
Mrs. BueI!'s AppOIntments--Ca Cause
OF Change of Dates.

Last week we published list of
Mrs. Bueli's appointments, giving
places and dates, beginning with
Elizabeth to-day and running to
Martinsburg Dec. 10Th.
While in Parkersburg conducting
the W. G. T. U. Convention, Nov.
1918, Mrs. Buell. received tele-
gram from Publishing Head
quarters in New York, requiring
her immediate return on business
that could not be deferred.
This necessitated a change of all
dates prior to Nov. Fl, at Grafton.
And then to accommodate other
places asking for Mrs. Buell., and
have her fill the postponed engage
ments, further change of all dates
after Wellsburg Nov. 80, became
necessary. We publish to-day the
revised list with the new appoint
ments added.
1t will be noted that Dec. 4 and
Dec. 8 are open for engagements to
any places within reach from the
previous appointments.
Those interested, very much re-
greet the necessity, of these changes,
knowing full well, the great trouble
and annoyance such changes al
ways cause; but this was one of
those unfortunate contingencies
that could not be foreseen and pro-
vided against.
Please note that all dates are
correct in this FREEMAN of Nov. IS.
We hope our friends at every
point will set to work at once to
make every meeting grand sue
nPEl
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18
MRS. BUELL.S ADDRESS.
At the Baptist Church, Thursday
Evening.

A good audience greeted Mrs. C,
B. Buell., of New York, at the Bap-
tist Church, last Thursday evening.
Miss Lucy Shaw, President of the
Parkersburg w. C. T. u, presided,
and the excellent Temperance mu-
sic was led by the inspiriting notes
of Mr.. Frank Devol's cornet.
Rev. J. M. Carter, of the NJ. K.
Church, South, made brief intro.
ductory address, paying an eloquent
tribute to the Home as the type of
Heaven, and to Homes earnest,
devoted and sacrificing defenders,
as found in the w. G. Il. u, closing
by presenting the speaker of the
evening, Mrs. C. B. Buell., Of New
York.
Mrs. Buell's address was espe-
cially earnest, practical, logical.
There was no gainsaying the facts,
propositions and arguments so elo-
quently presented. She consider
ed the controversy between the
people and the liquor traffic as,
A question fer Christians,
A question for philanthropists,
A question for taxpayers,
A question for business men,
A question for professional men,
A question for educators, minis
ters, patriots, and above all, it was
pre-. eminently 4 Woman's Question.
1t is woman who, more than all
others, must bear and suffer the
burdens and agonies the liquor
traffic brings.
She appealed to the audience to
know whether this monstrous
wrong shall be perpetuated. "Is
it your WILL" she plead, "to perpet-
uate this terrible foe of Church,
Gospel, Home, Children and all
that is sacred and dear to us all ?"
We say, Root 1t up! Prohibit 1t"
The speaker then answered the
fallacious objections to Prohibition,
showed the vast difference between
civil liberty" and personal liber-
ty," pictured the shame of a nation
where the saloon" was the pioneer
of civilization, and closed with an
eloquent prophecy of the happy
time soon coming when King AL
cohol, PROSTATE and helpless, under
the foot of universal Prohibition,
shall cry out, "Gallileam, thou has
conquered "
1t was good meeting, and good
fruits will come of it.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18
Thanksgiving Turkey.

The B. & O. with it's usual Gus
tom will extend Thanksgiving
Greetings in the shape of Round
Trip Tickets at greatly reduced
rates over their entire system; ex-
cept, between Baltimore and Wash
ington. The low rates 60 into eff
feet at all stations east of the Ohio
river, including the Pittsburg Di-
vision, on the 25th and 10Th of No
vember, good to return until No
vember 28th inclusive.
For further information see large
posters or call on Station Agents.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18
Mrs. Buell. Coming TO Grafton.

Mrs. Caroline B. Buell., of New
York, the National Secretary of the
Women's Christian Temperance
Union, will deliver a lecture on the
subject of Temperance in the M. e.
Church, Saturday, Nov. 81, at u
o'clock. Mrs. Buell. is one of the
most earnest and brilliant workers
in the temperance field. Her we'll
known reputation as lady OF
great intellectual activity insures
the Grafton people a treat. The
public is cordially invited to at
tend Grafton Eagle.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18
Freeman Contents.

Inside Pages are full of life and
variety this week.
W. c. t. U. Department has the
Convention Addresses, Welcome
and Response, Our kindergarten
Workers, by Mrs Dougherty, Our
Girls, How the Apostles Died, Prob
lem of Two Cities, DC.
Notes of Convention and Mrs.
Buell's Address, local page.
On the other inside pages read,
Wheeling Prohibition Club,
Catholic Church and Temper
anoe.
The Liquor Dealers Sumpter
Gun.
A New Trick of Swindlers.
Ohio's Banner County.
What We License.
Canon Farrar's Great Lecture.
Along The Prohibition Lines.
Why Vote for Prohibition
Apple Wharf, Sumach Gathering,
Oranges Plenty, Bargains in Bag
gage, A Correction, &c, &c.
On outside Pages, note first Mrs.
Buell's Appointments, and then
gather in all you can find that's
fresh, interesting and profitable.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18
The Cochran Reunion.

Hon. Jno. A. Hutchinson and
family spent last Saturday and
Sunday at the Cochran homestead
in Peasants county, attending the
birthday anniversary OF the veneer
able head of the family, Mr.. Friend
Cochran.
There was general reunion Of
children, grandchildren and friends
making the large company, who
toasted together, reviving home
memories and having a most plea
SAINT and profitable social meeting.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18
Arlington House, Grafton,

We can most heartily commend
all FREEMAN readers to the Airing
ton House, Grafton. The hotel is
commodious and home-like, with
excellent table and everything
we'll ordered and to the credit of
the proprietor and comfort of all
the guests, no liquors are dispensed
nor drunkards tolerated about the
house.
The FREEMAN votes for the Ar.
lington.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18
$40 Reward.

All red Cow, slim neck, crop out
Of underside of right ear, six year
old, giving 3 gallons of milk day.
A man was seen driving her out of
Parkersburg on the 10th inst.
| will pay 80 reward for the
Cows recovery and return.
G.. HoLLERN.
Pardersburg, w. Va, Nov. Ia,
1885.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18
A Lost Cow.

I have taken up and have in my
possession red COW, giving milk
looks very like my own COW which
strayed away or was driven off
few days ago. If the owner has my
COW by mistake please bring her in
tor exchange. Call on
G. HoLLERn.
Parkersburg, w. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18
Personal.

By special invitation, Hon. T. r.
Carskadon will address Prohibi-
ton Mass meeting in Baltimore,
Friday evening, Nov. 20.
DR.. A. B. Leonard, of Ohio, viii
assail The Liquor Crime in Parkers-
burg, Tuesday evening Dec. 20.
Let the Commercial Gazette take
due notice.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18

Ayers Sarsaparilla works direct
ly and promptly, to purify and en-
rich the blood, improve the appe-
tite, strengthen the nerves, and
brace up the system. 1t is in the
truest sense an aLterative medicine.
Every invalid should give it a
trial.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18

The saloons of Parkersburg ere
still prosperous and defiant in
their work of death. An OCCASION
al confession and $40 fine, simply
serves as cheap advertising for
them.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-11-18

the w. C. T. U. for the Fourth con-
gressional District, was held in the
Baptist Church of this city, last
Thursday and Friday, closing with
q public reception on Friday even
ing.
The work of the Convention was
much better than the attendance.
1t is shame that many of our Tenn
perance friends, both women and
men, who would have been inter
ested and profted, were only i'm
pressed with the value of the meet
ings after it was too late to enjoy
tho12.
The excellent addresses of Wei.
come and Response, will be found
on W.C.T.U. page of this issue; and
now, without any pretense of Civ
ing connected report of the pro-
ceedings, we propose simply to sub
NIT some running notes, jotted
down, as we were able to attend,
which may indicate something of
the good work that was done, and
the misfortune that more were not
present to benefit by Mrs. Buell's
excellent lectures and instructions.
THURSDAYS SESSION.
The Convention met Thursday
morning and was led in devotional
exercises by Mrs. J. w. Carter who
read the 7th Chapter of Judges.
Rev. Thomas of the Colored Bap-
fist Church led in prayer, after
which brief conference meeting
was enjoyed.
Mrs. Buell., of New York arriving
from the train, was introduced ard
warmly welcomed. She responded
in happy words, saying she brought
greetings from many, busy, earnest
W. C. I, U. workers all over the
land.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Mrs. G. B. Buell., was elected
President of the Convention, with
Mrs. Frank Devol Secretary.
The following committees were
appointed. "
On Resolutions, Mrs. R. l.. Ken
dali, Mrs. C. D. Merrick, Mrs. D.
M. Sleeth.
On Pan of Work, Mrs. J, W. Car
ter, Mrs. l. H. Johnson. Mrs. S. M.
Pollock, Mrs Frank Devol.
On Finance, Miss Lucy Shaw,
Mrs. w. B Caswell, Mrs, M. Snow,
Mrs. Z. Warner.
Mrs. [. II. johnson explain the
objects and aims of these District
W. G. T. U. Conventions, or Insti-
tutes, as she preferred to call them.
They were w. c. T. U. Schools,
where Temperance workers may
learn avhdt to do and hoao to do.
The afternoon session opened
with the addresses of welcome and
response, which see on W. G. L. U.
page.
QUESTION BOX.
The "Question Box" was really
the interesting and profitable fea-
ture of the sessions. Among the
many queries sent up in the baskets
during the Convention, and clearly
and pointedly answered by Mrs.
Buell., we note the following:
What is the best way of teaching
children Ans. Get them into
Bands of Hope and Sunday Schools.
When woman's time and
strength is in the home and her
heart in the work, how shall she
decide where duty lies?
How select Finance Commit
tee? What the necessary qualifi-
tons?
What Department of w. C. T. U.
work yields best returns? In an
swering this, Mrs. Buell. said, every
Superintendent thinks her own
department brings best returns!
From the advance of last year,
when will Temperance triumph ?
Being called on to answer, Rev. T.
G. Johnson said, we may look for
success in geometrical progression.
1t is much nearer than many think.
Mrs. Buell., said she looked for the
Liquor Traffic soon to do something