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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26
THE WALLA wALLA PIONEER
ASSOCIATION,

I With the view ofcollecting from Twin,
witnesses "reminiscences relating to tn,
pioneers and early history of what wa.
known in pioneer days as the Wall,
Walla Country, and believing it to BE-
eminently proper that the men and
women who braved the pcrils Of pioneer
life should meet at stated times to renew
the friendships, in many instances formed
while crossing the plains which then sep
Grated the western boundary of civiliza-
ton from the land they had resolved to
reclaim. and to promote neighborly com.
munion among those who planted the
banner Of civilization in the Inland empire
: number of cur early immigrants met in
the Court House in Walla Walla CITY.
june 18th, 1886, and organized "The
Walla Walla Pioneer Association"
The Jurisdiction Of ths Association
embraces all that Territory in Washing
ton, Oregon and idaho, lying east Of the
Cascade mountains and the membership
ID composed Of persons, male and female.
who settled in the country included in
these boundary lines prior to January /.
1863. Persons who came between Jan.
nary !, 1863 and January I, 1866 are
eligible to honorary membership and are
accorded al the privileges incident 10
such an organization save those Of voting
md serving on committees.
An earnest invitation is extended to |
III who possess thenecesary qualifications
o unite with this Association. Those
Unable 10 personally register are cordially
invited to send their names to the Secre.
airy, who will furnish them with the
leoesary blanks, The admission fee is
no dsllar ($l) and there is yearly due
{ like amount, payable at the annual
Meeting which takes place June 18th Of
ach year. The present membership Of
he society is fifty five, and active endea-
ors on the part of our pioneers will find
at our first reunion numbering over
NO hundred. HENRY KEELING, K
Secretary. Ii
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26
NOTICE For HOMESTEAD ppoor
LAND OFFICE An

Lewiston, I. T., Aug 4 1899
JONAS A. LATHROP Homs 400
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TiIArrou
~ following named settler has fled .o,;..
of his intention to make FINAL proof in s.sn.'.
of his claim and that said proof will b. IA.
at this Office on Sept. 1lth, 1885, Wis; lon.
A. 1.athrop. for the swla nwA sec SO and ~
neA and eN sea sec 81 tp "a nr4w,BE
continuous residence upon aud cultxst;o. -.
said land, viz: A. j. Glass, VIM. Fee. s L;ts.
and j. Lambert. all of Waha, P. 0: Idaho IA
p. Ii. WINSTON, in.
IT Registsr
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26
THROUGH THE WHIRLPOOL.

NIAGARA FALLS, Aug. 23.-William
J. Kendall, an ex-policeman of Boston,
successfully swan the whirlpool rapids in
a cork vest. His swimming abilities
availed nothing and he never expected
to get out alive. He said that there was
not enough money in the world to induce
him to repeat the experience.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26
PROM LEWISTON,
Lxwlsrox, I. T. Aug. "a 1886.
eDl7oa TELLEs:

4 recent trip to Pierce City, after 4,
Adssass Of ten years. revealed man,
shasees % tho writer and suggeste,
ssas thoughts with regard to the futur,
sfeAs iassessting region passed through
- Dirt thing noted was the very Sigh
Dsosfss made By the Nez Perce Indian,
= ~ WY Of farming, etc. True, some
- dssllisgs and fields hare been added
esiag these ysars. but there is the sam.
osnsfal evidence Of the lack Of thrift and
Saow adaptation to the requirement,
= savascing civilizatios. Chanting al
- ~ bssa aid in favor Of these In.
diaas 4 b perfectly clear to an Impartial
- saprSudiced observer that they will
essss make any rational use Of tho one
AasdssdtA part Of tho rich and extensive
dsaas which : too paternal government
aaistaia them in possession Of. The
dzaAeess thing On earth is that the goy.
ssansat cannot DO induced to zee the ne.
10y ofseadusting its method Of deal.
- With Indians and Of doing what
sssd b 3uss and right with all tho vast
1fsas y lands JET lying idle within tho
bssAdasiss Of Isdisn reservations. Leay.
~ LApssi valley 1t the beautiful
~ ~
es1s q ". 4. Caldwell, Esq, the road
ssads some 1900 fest above the valley
= - tiabefsd plateau known u Craig's
AsaAsAia; thence to Cold SPRING. 4 dis
anass 4 ten miles the road passes over
: ssaAy rolling country among . growth
= scaktsrsd pine trees Of line sine md |
s.aheys With numerous open places; the |
vAsss covered with . luxurisnt growth
sesat1res grasses, al yes green and sue. |
ss'saA, b spite Of the unprecedented dry |
ssasos TAi wonderful grassy bels OK. |
49, eastward from Snake river to the
OseRsatse, distance u some forty
n8ss ~ whole farming we'll timbered
- Usl Waesfed region, where thousands
= gao1 honn could be made and count.
- Aasds Of stock pastured the year
'osad At Cald Springs the road emery.
= ssoa tAs timber and here the almost
laassess sxpanas Of open prairie greets
- view. Thence eastward o,er this ,
|ssstlsl and fertile plain, ride Of thir.
, miles more brings ~ to Greer's ferry, ,
= tAe sosth branch Of the Clearwater ,
~ usiiss had travelled across this plain :
~ tiaes 10 former years but could !
'sly say that he had never really seen '
be1ose, % changed had been his con. u
lpeiss Of the capabilities Of the country, t
- vAas ~ had recently witnessed in
~ ssetioss Of Northern Idaho. The
- saaaot b far distans when this vast '
Nsffs lands viii BE- dotted with il
'aabdJ homes aud covered with zelda 4
vavhg grain. CrOssing the river and .
'Ae'se the mountain on the eastern cl
= 70 came to the tinbered plateau 70
l'sA extends 'ops aflssn nilss to what dr
kssva y the: Weipe psairis. This GO,
: ~ region which Ne had always BE-. ca,
- = belong, sgricaltur.lly, to the 10,
ssan Of Jack Frost, but the stur. w,
sEns Of the settler and > few years Of tn
scseSe mae crops 6f grains and .vege. thu
= hare brought q "change over the fro
Z q our dream. A few years more bee
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26
NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF
JAMES NJ. CHAMBERS Fl, 1870
LAND OFFICE AT

JAMES NJ. CHAMBERS n 1ken
LAND OFFICE AT
Lewiston, I. T. July 21. 1893
Office Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT run
~ following named settler has fled pot;cs =,
his intention to make final proof in support ~
his claim, and that said proof will be- rsds
at this office on August Both, 1885, viz: J.r.s
NJ. Chambers. Home 1880, for the NV \ 50,
tp 81 B W, BM. He names the follori,s
witnesses to prove his continuous residsncs
upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Perry
Ihomas, James Tabor. Louis Tabor, Ssui
Tabor Of Julietta, Idaho, Ter
p. II. WINSTON, in.
- Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26
Estray.

On August 10Th, 1886, l caught u1, on the
Lewiston range, one roam horse branded p On
the left shoulder, has saddle Inarks. ANYONE
claiming the said horse will call on me and
pay charges and take him. away.
G. II. WIGGIN,
Lewiston. !. T. A.ag 25th 1886. 47-2v
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26
NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD Prone
LAND OFFICE AT
IeXistnn Ilahn Ar o.

IAN UUFFICE At
Lewiston, Idaho. Aug. 2ud 1894
CHARLES Z. THATCHER Uoms NJ ,oou
NOTICE is hereby given that tho t,u.. ''
named settler has filed notice of b, ;..e.Ag
to make final proof in support of hi. ci.i.s auea
that said proof will be made at this 80. sAd
Saturday Sept. 18th 1886, viz; Cb.,,.. 81
Thatcher. home No. 1907 for the net -. .. :.
30 r ". b. NJ. lie names ths faI,.HA.P
witnesses to prove bis continuous re,id....ss
and cultivation Of said land, via. Jpoa
Rand, J. W. Rigby. Jackson Esds ..a VT VT
Jennings, all of Lewiston. p. O.,
p. II. WINSTON, ya
"a Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26
NOTICE

inn nrem;... 70 al persons occupy
-s,sr IT. "s ing line OF the Levi ton
cls.n;r. va .na' nave now finished the
ns,.an. ePan.hg 81 SAID ditch, and all
anv oga, S,.h sisoy forbidden to throw or dump
ecr'phon, into said ditch, and all person, 90
cut.S =. ~. a.m Ae' inns date viii be prose-
te,m;n.s r.. ui. oAent D, the law, as am de-
Kent fresh ana "a. "aser ~ TINS ditch shall be
ira SAM P"'s ,or nose desiring to use
ns' bENJAMINE BOOTH,
Dated, Lewiston, I. 7. July 9th, lss5 Ao.f
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26

THE assessment roll Of this county is now
IN my hands for the collection of taxes levied
therein. which ATE now due and PAYABLE Al
county treasurer's Office in this city. Taxes
will become delinquent Monday the sth day Of
November, next. p, M. DAVIS.
Treasurer and tax collector,
Lewiston I. T. Aug. 10Th 1885, 47.4v
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26

What's the matter now! The D. r. 4 N.
Elk. is the only house in town that keeps
the Jessie Moore Whisky.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

Territory Of Idaho,
County Of Neg Perez.
NoIlcEis hereby given that the CO partner.
ship heretofore existing between q. Gray and
VIM. Hunter, and known as S. GRAY L Co.
deing business In the city Of Lewiston. county
OF Nes PIERCE, Territory # Idaho, 10 this day
dissolved by mutual consent, said WIN. Hunter
retiring from said firm. and all bills due said
hrm must be paid to sal S. Gray. aud ali bill,
Gray. S.GKAY.
VIM. HUNTER.
Lewiston, I. T. July 10, 1856, 4l.s
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate Of Martha Willis. d.o.....

Estate Of Martha Willis, deoesa.a
Notice is hereby given BY the upds,.;.
administrator Of the estate Of MARTA u.k9nsd
deceased, to the creditors of and Al, , "Iim
having claims against the said dece,s.at .'ons
hibit them with the necessary voucher. ~ e.
ten months after the first publcstion - ~s"sin
notice, to the said administrator nj =. tnis
Idaho, in the county Of Nee Perce. 'sa
p. M. DAVIS,
administrator, estate of Martha Willie. S>...,
Lewiston, l. y. Aug. 2ud 1886. ~
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26
Notice to Stookgrowers.

All persons engaged In stock raising seuth Of
Clearwater river and east of Snake river. ara
requested to meet at tho court house in ths
city Of Lewiston. on Saturday. September the
4th. at tive o'clock. r. NJ. fos the purpose of
forming stock growers association. and Tor
the enactins Of such rules and regulations a.
WV % deemed necessary for the protection Of
stock In said district.
II. c. KETTENBACH.
ROBERT iNGHRAM.
N. n. HOLBROOK.
JASPER RAND,
SHISSLER a SIEREs,
Lewiston, I T. August 9th, 1885. AKA
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26
NOTICE.
FARMERS AND MECHANICS.

Save money and Doctor bills. Relieve vour
.oehsrs. wives and sisters BY timely purchase
OF Ds. Bosankc's Cough aud Lung Syrup, beat
aaovn remedy for Coughs. Colds, Group and
nsoechisi aaectiOns. Relieves children of
group n sns sight, may save yoa hundreds Of
So,lsts. Prics 6cts and 81. Samples free.
FOh DYSPEPSIA and Liver Complaint.
yoe have pristsd gusssntse on svsrv bottls
ofshiloh's Vitalissf, Il never fails 70 erYs.
Oregon Kidney Tea is natures ovn
remedy.
y yos vast e 81 tAe best Wagon IN the
10y e 10 . =. I3ssiss agsat fe
S''~ 1'0''.''' Co. *
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-08-26

In the District court of the First Judicial Dis
trict OF Idaho Territory, Nez Perce county.
A. W. ocobock, plaintiff. VS.. Neils II Olson
ana Anne Olson, his wife, defendants.
To Neils II. Olson and Anna 0lson a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
AUCTION SALES.
fIRUSTEE'S SALE


Of
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
by virtue Of two deeds Of trust executed by
Samuel J. Reed and wife to Edwin e. Carlin, bear
ing date on the 18th day of December, 1873, and
the 10Th day Of August. 1892, respectively, and
Of record in tho land records Of the city of Alex
andl ia, Virginia, in deed books No 7, folio 452,
and No. l ; folio 5G5, the subscriber, who by an
order of the Corporation Court for tho said city of
Alexandria, made at the April term, 1886, of
said Court, was substituted and appointed as
trustee In said deeds of trust in tho place of the
said Edwin E. Carlin, who has departed this life
(being thereto required by tho beneficiary in tho
said deed Of trust) will proceed to sell at public
auction, on SATURDAY, tho Tth day of August,
1886, at 2 M, in front Of tho Market Building,
on Royal street, in tho city of Alexandria, Vir-
ginia a LOT OF GROUND with large BRICK
STORE, - comfortable FRAME DWELLING and
other improvements thereon, situated at the
southeast intersection of Duke and Fairfax
streets in tho said city of Alexandria, in front on
Fairfax street So feet inches, aud extending
castwarlly in depth 81 feet. moro less, to
loves line. Tho property will bo offered for sale
in two separate parcels, rs per diagram to BIO
shown on tho day of sale.
Terms of sale. as provided by tho docd of trust,
cash. WORTH llULFISH
Substituted Trustee.
N. Ban arrangement can DO made with the
beneficiary in said decd of trust for an extension
of time for tho payment Of part of tho purchase
money. iyS cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
LOCAL BREyITIEs.

The schooners Howard n. Johnson anc
Jeanette are at the ship yard for repairs
and the steamer Mattano will 60 on the
ways there tomorrow.
DR.. J. B. Johnson'a ten year old son was
badly burned in Washington, on the 4ih in
slant, by lighted squib getting into his
pantaloons pocket.
At the Queenstown cattle market ycster'
day Mr. j. T. Moflett, of the Plains, tau-
quier county, sold 10 head of cattle ayerag'
ing 11G0 pounds weight at 1851 per hun
| dred
| The official account of the proceedings OF
the democratic meeting held at Falls Church,
received to-day, were anticipated by cor
respondent of the GAZETTE, whose COM
muncation appeared yesterday.
A leak in the water main on Royal street,
between King and Prince, necessitated the
cutting off of the water supply i'll that part
of the city to-day. The leak, it is expected,
will be repaired by tomorrow.
Train No. 50, on the Virginia Midland
road, from Danville, duo here yesterday
evening at 2:23, was delayed about two
hours in its arrival by the breaking OF one
of the side rods of the engine near Fairfax
Station.
The taking up by the police of simple
minded colored girl who was wandering
about the streets last night, frightened her
so much that she alarmed the neighborhood
by her cries. She was released on the
promise to go home at once.
The stockholders in the telephone line
between this city and Broad Run, at their
meeting at the Commercial Exchange this
morning, without transacting any business,
adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at
9:l5 o'clock, at the same place.
At meeting of the standing committee
of the Episcopal diocese Of Virginia, held
on Monday, Walter Lewis Burwell, VIM.
Patterson Burke and George Edward How
ell, Of the Bishop Payne Divinity School
Petersburg, were recommended for deacons'
orders.
The work of laying the concrete floor at
the Relief Hook and Ladder house, has
been finished and the other improvements
being made to the building are so fast ap-
preaching completion that the company ex-
pect to reoccupy their old quarters in
short time.
1t has been decided to keep up the Grace
Church lawn party one night longer. This
is the last night of the entertainment. The
success thus far has succeeded all expecta-
ton. All the good things are really of first
rate quality, and the charges are as low as
in any of the stores. The Alexandria Light
Infantry have been invited to attend the
lawn party tonight.
Mr.. G. E. Price will have for sale in the
market tomorrow some fine tailors, butter
fish and porgies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
BOOkS AND STATIONERY.
NEW BOOKS FOR SUMMER READING
IN AT
French'S, % and 95 king street.

Don't Marry" 25c
A Struggle, 25c.
Old ST. 25c.
The House on the Marsh, 25c.
Wife's Honor, 25c.
yagrant Wife 25c.
Prince of Darkness, 25c.
Tho False Vow, 25c.
Railway Fun. Csc.
Midnight Marriage, 25c.
At Bay. 25c.
Chain Lightning 25c.
Hilda's Lover, 25c.
Woman Against Woman, 25c.
Broken Heart, 25c.
In Prison and Out, 25c.
Fallen Idol, 25c.
Perdita, 25c
Bcaton's bargain, 25c.
Married in Haste 25c.
The Marriage Ring (Talmage), 25c.
Only Woman's Heart, 25c.
pomfrot Mystery, 25c.
Just received another lot of Art Novelties in
Wood, Mexican Hammocks and Croquet, the
cheapest over offered.
Tvs GEO. E. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

AS ADMINISTRATOR OF CIIAS. ]. HOUGH,
~ l offer at private salo until SATURDAY,
August It'll, 1856. tho CONTENTS OF THE
PRINTING OFFICE of the said &. J. IIough in
the building ~ Z. corner of Lee and Prince sts.,
Alexandria, Va; and if not sold by then, will
sell tho samc at public auction on said day, ccm-
mencng at 10 o'clock a M. on tho said premises.
There is in said office one Liberty Press No. .,
two Baltimore Johbcrs. Nos 5 and 6, Typo fonts,
Rules and all other appliances usually found in a
lirstclass job printing office.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
WbI II. SMITH, Sergeant
Administrator Of c. J. lIough, decd.
All persons having claims against tho estate of
C. J. Hough arc hereby notified to present them
to NO. duly authenticated, within 80 days.
w. Ii. SMITH, Sergeant,
jy1 I'd Administrator of G. ]. Hough, decd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was clear
ard mild, with no prisoners and one lcdg'
er at the station house.
The only case before the Mayor this morn
ing was bat of five young men, arrested on
the charge of disorderly conduct at the
lawn party of Grace Churuh on Tuesday
night. They were dismissed for want oil
evidence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

WE HAVE just received large lot of UN-
w BLEACHED PEPEREL JEANS DRAW.
ERS, patent stay sizes % to 4G; goods that have
al ways sold at SOC; are now selling at 4Oc at
my14 AMOS 3. SLAYMAKER'S,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
Alexandria Gazetfe.
THURSDAY EVENING, JULY s.

Persons Tearing the city can hare the Ga
zErrE mailed to any address, postage prepaid,
for any length of time, at the rate Of fifty cents
per month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Harrison Jacobs, who
has been quite i'll for some time past, has so
far recovered as to be able to be about
again.
Hon. Z. E. Meredith, of Prince William
county and Gen. VIII. F. Lee, of Fairfax
county, were in the city to-day looking after
their Congressional interests, they both hav.
ingreceived the endorsement OF their c.pec-
tive counties for Congress.
Among those in attendance on the U. 8. Court
to day were District Attorney J. G. Gibson, AS
sistant Attorney James Lyons, Marshal Thomas
Scott, Clerk NJ. F. Peasants Messrs S. ii. Now
house D. A. Grimsley and Others,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

COLUMBIA FIRE CoMPANY.-The regular
monthly meeting of the Columbia S. +. E.
Co. was held last night at which one appli
cation for membership was received and the
usual routine business transacted. The
president OF the company has received a
letter from James Cochran, of Philadelphia,
stating that he has silver trumpet, which
formerly belonged to the Columbia engine
company, when it was in service in Phila-
delpha, which he would like to present to
the company in this city. MIR. W. A. Smoot,
the pre- ident has officially replied to the
letter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

PROPERTY SALE.-Mr. Lewis Mckenzie,
of this city, on Tuesday last, sold to James
F. Keenan,, forty-two lots in Washington,
making a total of about 345, 900 square feet
of land The property lies in northeast
Washington, near Fifteenth aud streets,
and the consideration named was $50 $50.
This ia said to be the largest number OF city
lots sold in Washington this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

CONGRESSIONAL NOTES.-The democrats
of King George county met at the Court
house on Thursday last and chose delegates
to the congressional convention, which is to
meet in this city on the 5th proximo, among
whom are the following: WA. ]. Potts, 81.
G. Rowland, c. H. Ashton, T. T. Arnold
aud A. Pratt. The delegates, it is under
stood, favor the re- nomination of Mr.. Bar.
bour for Congress, but in case his name is
not before the convention. then it is said
they will support Gen. w. II. F. Lee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
FOR SALE AND RENT.

Sr=s FOR SALE, in desirable locality, TWO
sa:i STORY AND-A-HALF FRAME HOUSE, con-
tanning ten rooms. besides large bath room and
pantry; q large, dry cellar hot and cold wator on
second floor and gas in third story all modern
convenienc some choice fruit in the yard. For
particulars enquire at this Office. mh15-eotf
n=. FOR SALE Or RENT.
The TWO-STORY and ATTIC BRICK Dwell
LING HOUSE. situated on tho N. w. corner OF
Wilkes and Royal streets, the residence OF the
lato g. G. Smoot. 1t has largo back building,
all modern improvements, stable and largo lot
attached Posse ssion given at once.
fcbl2 cotf G. c. SMOOT SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

The schooners Howard n. Johnson and
Jeanette are at the ship yard for repairs
and the steamer Mattano will go on the
NO un thara To. nnnrrnW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08
LOCAL NEWS.

For Friday generally fair weather and
stationary temperature are indicated Tor the
Middle Atlantic States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-08

AssIGNMENT.-D. r. Stansbury, doing 3
stove and house furnishing goods business
on King street, near Washington, to-day
made an assignment to Mr.. A. w. Arm
strong for the benefit of his creditors. His
liabilities are estimated at $1,000, and his
assets about $500. MI. R. w. Avery is
made preferred creditor for about $780,
and Mr. J. A. Marshall for $751; The as
signee is empowered 10 dispose of the
stock of goods. Mr.. Stansbury failed a
short time since, but by an agreement with
his-creditors was allowed to continue bust
ness up to the present time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-10-19
The Portland Fraternity.

The adjourned annual meeting of the
Portland Fraternity was held last evening at
their rooms on Free street, and the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year we're elected :;
President-Col E. C. Harrington
Vice President-E. G. Jordan.
Secretary-Arthur S. Gibson.
Treasurer E. d. Moves.
Direct0rS-W. W. Thomas, Sidney W. Thaxter,
Alfred Woodman, Charles F. Libby, James p.
Baxter, Charles Mclaughlin, Stanley I. Pullen,
Rev. Henry Blanchard, Rev. Asa Dalton, Rev.
ii. G. Dunham. Mrs. Fred. Storer, Mrs. Frank
Spring, Miss Mabel 81 Dayeis.
All of the committee reports were not in,
but they will be presented in conjunction
with the others at the public meeting soon to
be held.
The most interesting feature of the evening
was the announcement by Mr.. E. H. Dayeis
of the finance committee of donation of
$500 by Mr.. Ira F. Clark of this city for the
fresh air fund. All who have known any
thing of the operation of the work under
that heading in the New York and Boston
societies cannot fail to especially commend
this additional donation of Mr.. Clark's.
There exists many child in our midst that
week in the country or on one of the
islands of our bay will be the bridge to a
life of usefulness. We trust that it will be
the nucleus of fund that will enable the
Fraternity to send scores Of children each
summer for the one week in the country.
The society extended vote of thanks to
the corps of volunteer teachers who have so
efficiently served during the year.