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The Portland daily press., 1886-05-06
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

There was slight fall of rain yesterday morn
iag, the first since April 9Th.
Thatcher Post anniversary will come off Tues
day, May 18th. Thatcher Relief Corps will have
a dance tonight.
Officers Harris and Lawton seized five or six
dozen bottles of lager beer at No. 479 Fore street
last evening.
The insurance on Mr.. Wilbur Andersons house
and furniture, destroyed by fire at Falmouth Fore
side was $1,000, with PrentiSs Loring
1t was reported in town yesterday that Depu-
ty Sheriff Despeaux was thrown from his horse in
Brunswick and badly hurt yesterday.
The executive committee of the Woman's Aux
Hilary to the Y. M. c. A, will meet at the rooms of
the association on Friday afternoon at O'Clock.
Charles E. Chase, hotel keeper, Waterville,
has liabilities of about $1,000, of which $3.50 is
secured. The nominal assets are $1,000 and ae
tual assets about 5000.
The "Baptist Hymnal" will hereafter be used
. at the Free street church. The new books
will be ready for distribution at Loring, Short s
Harmon's this morning.
The treasurer of the Portland Widows Wood
Society, Mr.. Samuel Rolfe, acknowledges the re-
ceipt of 500 from Hon. Charles +. Libby, execu
tor of the win of the late Hiram Beale, ESQ.
A horse attached to a provision wagon, ran
away near MlllerS pumping establishment OH
Federal street. yesterday, and was stopped al
Market Square, with a broken harness, dash
board and thill.
The PRESS and Argus offices will be lighted
with the incandescent electric light. The fixtures
for the PRESS office are not quite ready. The Ar
gus Office was lighted last evening and the lights
gave great satisfaction.
Rev John M. Lowden will conduct the Bible
class at the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms ON Friday after
noon at 43o O'clock. Subject, Slowing ant
Reaping. 4;27-42. All interested in Bi
BILE study are cordially invited to attend
The train which left Boston for Portland Tues
day afternoon at 1890 on the eastern division o.
the Boston g. Maine road was detained for half an
hour at Mousam river, by an accident to the EN-
CINE. The eccentric was broken.
1t is thought likely that the boilers Of the steam
er Cambridge, wrecked on Old Mans ledge last
February. will be saved, and the Internationa
Steamship Company have purchased them tc
place in the steamer New York They are to be
landed in Portland. These boilers had been il
the Cambridge but short time when she was
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LOYAL LEGION.
Annual Meeting at the Falmouth
Hotel.


The annual meeting of the Commandery of the
Loyal Legion for the State of Maine was held at
the Falmouth Hotel last evening. There was a
full attendance of members of the order including
many prominent military men from all parts OF
the State.
The following officers were elected:
Communicating Gen. Selden Connor, U.
Senior Vice Commander-Lieut. Col. Charles B.
Merrill, U. s. v.
Junior Vice Communicable. Brig. Gen. John
Recorder-First Lieut.. Edward M. Rand, U.
S. V.
Registrar-Lieut Col Joseph W. Spaulding. U.
S. V.
Treasurer-Capt Thomas J. Little, U. S. v.
:, Cnancellor-Byt. Maj. Henry s. Burrage. U.
Chaplain Chaplain Hiram A. Philbrook, U. S.
Couneil-Paymaster VIM Henry Anderson, y.
8: N; Surgeon Seth c. Gordon, U. ). y; Major
sidney w Thaxter; u Vi Byt; T., Big, Cen;
Q. Hamlin, U. S. v.
Commander Oliver A. Batcheller, U. S. N, COM
manding the First Lighthouse District, Lieut..
Hollis B. Hill, and Charles ii. True, were elected
to membership. the latter gentleman member OF
the second class, composed of the sons OF the Of
fcers of the late war who have deceased
supper was served by Mr.. j. *. Martin, the
proprietor of the Falmouth, which was credit
to the and style of this celebrated hotel
and which was admirably served as is usual at
this house.
About 80 members were present last evening,
including Gov. Robbie, DR.. A. G Hamlin OF Ban
gor, Ex-Department Commander Hall of the G.
A. R. of Maine, S. w. Lane, Department Com
mander of Maine, G.. A. r., and Gen. Seden Con-
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Amusement Notes.

MAY Blossom drew second good audience to
Portland Theatre last night.
The grand Mikado performance by Stetsons
company will be given at City Hall May 18th and
18th. The seats will be sold at Stockbrldge's
next Saturday at 0 a. m.
The tickets for Beecher's lecture should be
secured at ence at Stockbridge's Special trains
will be run and half fare obtanable over the
railroads.
Mouton g. Baker proprietors of the Bennett q
Moulton Opera Company, are TO bring out the
Black Crook in this city next September
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New Jerusalem Church.

AT the annual meeting of the church and parish
of the Portland Society of the New Jerusalem
held Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, May 4th
and 9Th, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
Moderator-Benj. Kingsbury:
Secretary of Church and Clerk OF Parlsh-D L.
Perkins.
Treasurer-Geo NJ Thomas.
Church Commttee-C d. Lyermore, s. e.
Sylvester, Geo. M. Thomas. Benz klngsDury,
Henry III. Hay, Alphonzo j. Davis.
Parish Commttee-Wm. G.. Davis, Chas. Walker,
Howard M. Breen.
Auditors-C. d. Lvermore, Geo. A. Randall
Committee on Music-W. w. Roberts, Carl
Weber, Edgar II. Paine.
Ushers-A. w. Lowell ii. G. Stockwell Wal
Cabull Edward A. Hay.
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VALUABLE FARM NEAR PORTLAND,
BY AUCTION.

AN WEDNESDAY, May 12, 1886, at 2.30
" O'Clock p. m, the N. l.. Woodbury. farm. oe-
cuped by L. b. bennett, Esq, located in Deerlng,
about three miles from Portland, and less than
one mile from Westbrook Junction, on the Maine
Central and Portland g. Rochester Railroads, and
same distance from the horse cars running to
Portland and within walking distance of the Deer
ing High School and Westbrook Seminary, situa-
ted ON Windham street, which is being built with
houses both along side said farm and beyond 1t,
thus giving the farm prospective value as an In
Vestment in addition to its present great agrtcul-
tural value. Said farm contains about one hun
dred acres OF land, ninety acres OF which IS excel
lent grass land and ten acres excellent Tor early
gardening. There is an asparagus bed OF sixty
eight square rods, which last year gave an income
of more than one hundred and fifty dollars; Dhere
is an orchard of seventy apple trees, all grated
with the best standard varieties, and beginning to
bear. Also cherry and plum trees, all in healthy
condition. There is grove of handsome oak and
pine trees, and in addition, wood both hard and
soft, sufficient for home use for many years. An
excellent PASTURE newly reclaimed from wood
land, and Watered by a never failing brook. SeV-
enteen acres were in sweet corn last year., with
the whole field in grass, seventy-hye tons OF nay
would be harvested in average seasons. l. me
buildings consist of two story frame mouse WIN
addition containing II rooms. Barn 1OOX47 feet,
with cellar under whole and granite ana prick
wall, with cistern 19x13 feet ana 2 ieet f ueePi
filed with ice, and refrigerator In same 5Xo leet
and feet high. Hen house 24x12, with ample
yard set to plum and cherry trees. Greehnou Jus
35x13 with large cistern. Land free OF rocks ana
easily worked. 1t is believed TO be the pest farm,
the best located, and worth the NEST money OF
any farm in the State OF equal SIZE dmmeda a.
farm. Terms very easy and made known az the
sale At the same time and place viii be sold the
Rake. Moving Machine, Tedder, Farm Wagons,
HAY RakeS, Plows, HarrowS, SledS, Seed Sower,
and other farm utensils, with one or two horse 8.
Further particulars can be obtained from
n. o. BAILEY 81 co., AUCTIONEERs,
1SExchange St, Portland, Me.
,ove div
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New Detective AGENCY.

Mr.. Ira M. TrIie State detective, has opened an
Office at No. 1441a Exchange street, and Will
make this city his headquarters for the future.
Mr.. True has the reputation of being one of the
most efficient detective officers in the State his
services having been called in requisition in some
OF the most difficult cases, and in which he has
been uniformly successful. His list of references,
published in another column, is particularly
strong, embracing, as it does, many of the most
distinguished men in the State
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Ordination.

A council of Congregational churches was call
ed by the church at Scarboro yesterday afternoon
to ordain Mr.. Arthur Smith to the gospel minis
try. Rev. C. II. Daniels of this city was the mod
orator of the council. The examination of the
candidate as to his religious experience, and doc
trinal beliefs, was quite extenaed, and was voted
satisfactory. Mr. Smith is a graduate of Amherst
college and Andover Theological Seminary. He
showed a clear mind and honesty of purpose
The public services omitted the usual sermon
The other parts were ordaining prayer by Rev
L. H. Hallock. charge to the minister by Rev. w
H. Fem, d. D.. Right hand of Fellowship by
Rev. A. H. Wright. Other parts by Revs. s. X
Perkins and James Atkins. Mr.. Smith is the pre-
sent stated supply of the church at Scarboro.
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DEATHS

In this city. May 5, Miss Jeanette Haley, aged
65 years months
Funeral on Friday afternoon at O'clock
from her late residence. No. 80 Pine street.
In this city, May g. Mrs. Mary, wife of Patrick
OD0nnen, aged OIL years.
Funeral service Friday forenoon at $50 o'clk,
from her late residence.
In Pittston, May l. Isaac G. Bickford, aged GA
years.
In Cape Nedick, April IS, Henry W. Donneil,
aged % years IL months.
In Elliot, April Is, Sarah E. Knight, aged 16
years.
In Poland, April IL, Mrs. Srague A. Keen, form
erly Of Bridgton, aged 20 years.
In Mt Vernon, April %, Mrs. Anna, wife OF
Thomas Robinson, aged about 40 years.
In Auburn, April IA, Minnie B. Wilson, aged 20
years.-formerly of Bethel.
aged IL years.
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Grand Excursion to California

THos Cook g. Son, Tourist and Excursion
Agents, 2e1 Broadway, New York, announce in
our advertising columns Grand Excursion to
California, leaving New York May 20, and visit
ing Colorado, Salt Lake City, and The Yosemite
Valley, returning via the Northern Pacific route,
including the Yellowstone Park, st. Paul. etc.
Pullman Cars and everything firstclass at re-
duced fares. Address them as above for Pro-
gramme
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His Hat and Wallet.

A bare-headed man hailed officers McDonough
and Frank at about half-past IL o'clock last
night, and said that he had been robbed. He
gave his name as Delaney. He was met on Mid.
die street by two fellows, who, after talking with
him for while, induced him to enter an alley.
Here he was prevailed upon to give them fifty
cents Mr.. Delaney says he carried his money in
his hat aud when he took his wallet out the fell
lows seized it and made off, taking his hat with
them The wallet contained about three dollars.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-06
Plymouth Sunday School.

A meeting of Plymouth Sunday School was held
at Mr. Edwardss, No. 116 Free street, last night.
The following communication was received
from the West Congregational church:
To the Plymouth Sunday School:
Dear Friends Wishing to show our apprecia-
ton of your kindness to u.s. the church has
adopted the following resolution:
RESOLVED, That the members of the West Con-
gregational church dc herewith return grateful
thanks to the Plymouth Sunday School for their
gift of S43.S5 to aid said church in its pew fund
CHAS. F. BOLTON, Clerk.
1t was voted to disband the Sunday school and
to place its records on file with the records of the
church
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f. o. Bailey s. Coz.

A rare opportunity for dealers and smokers
the great auction sale of Imported Key West and
Domestic Cigars. The finest brands will be sold
in lots of one box and upwards, commencing
Thursday evening at O'Clock, and Friday and
Saturday at 10 a. M, 23o and p. m., at store
No. $50 Middle street. We advise the trade aud
consumers to attend this sale.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-06
Second Parish Sewing schoo,

The sewing school connected with the Second
Parish church went to Great Diamond Island
Tuesday, and were entertained at Mrs. William
Smiths cottage. They had splendid time, sixty
in number, enjoyed picnic dinner, and, by the
kindness of the Forest City Steamboat Company
had delightful trip down and back onEthe Elk
press. Many of the children enjoyed the trip to
the islands for the first time.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-06
cIedhiIl,s Case.

1t is stated that Fred I. Gledhill, the young
man who embezzled S4,7O0 OF the funds OF the
Citizens Mutual Relief Association, has told the
whole story of his defalcation tohis employers IN
Winnipeg, Canada, and that they have allowed
him to retain his situation. 1t is understood that
Mrs. Gledhil who is with her husband, joined
him upon the condition that he should live under
his own name.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-06
U. S. CIRCUIT COURT.
REFORF JUDGE WEIR.

BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
WEDNESDAY,
Chas. G. Nickerson ct ais VS.. Seth I. Woodward
Plaintiffs are bankers in Baltimore Defendant
who lives in Bath, Me-, was in partnership with
one Gogel doing business at Baltimore as Gogel
& Woodward until Aug. A, 1882, when the firm
was dissolved. Verdict for defendant. Motion
for new trial filed by plaintiff.
Trott, Weston Thompson.
CIV. Larrabee. Symonds.
Adjourned to Thursday 10 a. m.
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a Pleasant Time.

Last night, after the sessions of the Grand
Commandery, number of the members enjoyed
a social time at the Falmouth Hotel, where they
were entertained most royalty by members of the
Portl and Communicates. 1t is unnecessary to
state that, notwithstanding the house has been
severely taxed the past few days, none would
have known it who were participants in the hos
pitalities of last evening.
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PENosscor COUNTY S. J. COURT
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.
iReported for the Press

BANGOR, Tuesday, May 4.
george A. Tibbetts VS.. Joseph D. Robinson. An
action to recover damages for alleged malicious
prosecution. The plaintiff claimed that in May,
1886, the defendant sued out a writ against him
upon an account amounting to S55.35, alleging in
believe that he, plaintiff was about to depart and
reside beyond the limits of the State and take
with him means of his own beyond the needs OF
his immediate support to which allegation the
plaintiff claimed that the defendant made oath,
knowing the same to be false. Upon this process
the plaintiff was incarcerated in the Bangor jail
= for period of several day.
The defendant claimed that he had been inform
ed, and in truth believed that the plaintiff was
about to leave the State gto reside in the West,
and that he had acted solely with the view to Sc
cure the payment of his debt before plaintiffs
departure.
at the conclusion of the testiment settlement
was made between the parties aud the case was
withdrawn from the jury and entered neither
party.
Barker, Vose s. Barker for plaintiff
C. A. Bailey for defendant
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LiMcoLM COUNTY s. j. COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE FOSTER.
(Reported for the Press.)

(Reported for the Press.)
WIsCAsSET, May 4.
j. A. Jewett VS.. Geo. E. Bailey, action>of as
sumpsit on an account. The jury returned a
verdict in favor Of the defendants allowing him
s193. The plaintiff Immediately files motion to
set the verdict aside. The case will stand in or
der for trial at the next term of coult.
r. X. Sewall for plaintiff.
Geo. ID. Sawyer for defendants.
Trask vs. Wadsworth Action for damages
against the sheriff of Hancock county tor the mis-
conduct of his deputy and confinement of four
teen days in jail Court ordered a non-suit after
the evidence of the plaintiff was all out.
Staples for plaintiff.
VIM H. Foger for defendant
The plaintiff claimed ten thousand dollar dam
ages. The case goes to the law court on excep-
tionS.
r. Manchester Haynes vs. Martin E. Beal and
trustee Action upon an account annexed and
also to contest the validity of discharge in in
solvency granted to said Beal The case was
heard upon specification containing long list of
objections, charging fraud, concealment and irreg
ularity, of proceedings lin insolvency. court. Now
on trial. The testimony is being taken before the
court without jury. When all in the case win go
to the law court upon report
Sawyer for plaintiff
Fisher for trustee.
Hilton for defendant
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Accident on the Grand Tr,,nk

Tuesday there was collision between TWO
freight trains on the Grand Trunk railway at
West Paris. One train was standing on a siding
and the other ran into the rear of the train, the
brakes refusing to hold. The rear car was pretty
badly smashed and the locomotive damaged some
what. No one was hurt and no further damage
DONE
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-06

MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
wEDNEsDAY-James Cosgroye. Intoxicaton;
ten days in county jail
Sylvester Lincoln Ray. Not having number
placed on his cart; fined So and costs.
Patrick Harrahan Illegal transportation; fin
ed $50 and costs Appealed.
James Cochran. Search and seizure; fined
500 and costs. Appealed.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-06
RAILWAY MATTERS.
MAINE CENTRAL.

The Maine Central Railroad will change time
on the Mt Desert Branch of their road on May 10.
There will then be through cars between Boston
and Bar Harbor, leaving Portland for Bar Harbor
at 1925 and 11.15 p m. The general change of
time will take place June 28th.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-06
A Pretty wedding.

very pretty wedding occurred at st. Domi-
MICS church yesterday morning, the contracting
parties being Mr.. John M. Burke and Miss Della
M. Flaherty. Rev. G. W. Doherty performed the
ceremony. After the wedding a sumptuous break
fast was served at the residence of the brides
mother. The happy couple left on the morning
train for New York.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-06

Why don't you try Carriers Little Liver Pills?
They are positive cure for sick headache, and
all the ills produced by disordered Liver Only
one pill dose. maya d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-06
MARRIAGES.

In Cumberland Mills, May 1, by Rev. E. NJ
Cousins. Lionel Leighton and Miss Minnie E.
Webb both of Windham.
In Cumberland Mills, May A. by Rev E. M. Cou-
sins, VIM. w. Hueston and Miss Alice M. Rowe,
both of Deering.
In Gardiner, April %, B. F. Meader and Miss
.Inla Swift
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5000 in Presents.

| Ira f. Clark, the clothing dealer, 4s2 Congress
street, gave away the first lot Of % presents yes
terday, the next 20 will be given away on June
| 9th also % more on July 14th and 18th and aug
4 oEf
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AUCTION SALES.
F. o. BAILEY s. CO., AUCTIONEERS
100, 900 CIGARS.
The Finest Brands, Imported, Key Yves
and Domestic.

NOR convenience of sale, will be sold at public
IL auction, at Ne. $50 Middle ST., store form
eriy occupied by Nj. G.. Palmer; sale to commence
day at 10 a. M, 21s and p. m; we respectfully
inform the public, dealers and smokers that the
above stock Is OF superior excellence and the fin
est finish; ample time for inspection will be given
previous to the sale; these goods will be sold in
lots of one box and upwards; the following are
some of the brands which will be offered: Parti-
gas Upmans, Regaias, lnfantas. Our Own, Oper-
as, Manillas, Londres, BALTIC Bellies, La NOrlnas,
Breyas, Principles, Vistas, Conchas, Henry Clay,
Corolinas, Queen City FayoriteS my6d3t
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Cowdreys Salad Cream will not please where
delicacy of favor is not appreciated. my4eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-06

Ssu ADyERTsaEMEST TG.DAx.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Centennial Celebration Procession
ADJUSTMENTS.
City Hall-The Mkado
Cooks Grand Excursion to Califsrnia.
Portland Base Ball Grounds.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Important Sale -Millett g. Little.
Storage for Furniture.
Just Received irving j. Brown.
TO Let-Rooms.
Special Sales-0weD, Moore g. Co.
Home For Aged Men.
Budd-Spring and Summer, 1856.
Found-Information
Wanted-0ld Gold and Silver.
Il. o. Bailey & Co...
Temporary Home for Women and Children.
Wanted-Everybody to Know
New Ponce Porto Rico Molasses.
Rare Opportunity.
Maine state Detective Agency.
Sale or Exchange-Farm.
AUCTION SALES.
f. o. BAILEY 81 Co.-2,
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CTORAGE FOR FURNITURE--Th
- skating rink in Storer Block has been fitted
ub expressly for this purpose divided into rooms,
so parties can have their furniture in clean, safe
place, under lock and key at reasonable rates
insurance low, and use of elevator. STORER
BROS. 81
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-06

WANTED-Old gold and silver, for which
w highest cash prices will be paid. or taken
in exchange for watches, jewellery, silyerware,
ETC., etc., at the NATIONAL LOAN OFFICE,
496 CONGRESS st. S. Sehryyer, Prop. 81
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-06

EyOUND-The party who wants information
E about ID. w. HOWLEN, can obtain full par
ticulars by calling at the address of former COM
muncati0n, from to p. M. 6-1ts&
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OUR GREAT SPECIALITY.

Ladies' warranted $500 boots we
have them In both common sense and OPP
era styles; we claim for this boot that it
Is the best that can be sold for the price;
all widths, sizes and half sizes.
Gents, Hand SeWed Congress, Gents
Hand Sewed Balls, Gents Hand Sewed
Buttons.
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JUST RECEIVED !!

DongoIy Seamless Boots for your wide
troublesome joints, French Kid Button,
Old Ladies, Common Sense Boots, La
dies Straight Goat Walkinfasts, La.
dies, fine NeWports and Oxf0rds, Ladies'
Stylish Slippers, Ladies' Side Lace Boots
speciality.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-06
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
TRADES PROCESSION

A Ii persons interested in the formation of
IA Trades Procession for the parade ON July
9Th next are requested to meet at the Aldermen's
Room THIS Thursday EVENING, at TIA
O'Clock: full attendance of parties representing
the various trades and business occupations of
our city is requested. Per order of committee,
my6sn1t JOHN 7. HULL, Clerk.
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HOME FOR AGED MEN.

THE annual meeting of this corporation for the
business will be held at the Home Thursday
evening May 18th. at 7.3O o'clock.
III. f. FURBUSH, Secretary.
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BUSINESS CHANCE

For Sale-well established ana IA
yOrably known, Will bear inyestiga-
ton, REQUIRES some capital to develop
1t. Address, BOX 36l7,
Boston.
mav1 eod3t
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GALE OR EXCHANGE-Farm 100 acres
- good soil, situated near Bath, good house, 2
story, barn and other outbuilding, cuts 60 tons
hay good timber, " mile from Railro ad Station,
fine place, selllo low, small amount down, balance
easy. MAINE REAL ESTATE AGENCY, 40
Exchange st. 81