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PERSONAL.

Mrs. Mary Batchelder has been appointed
postmistress at Windsor.
Mr.. Simon Dyer, the veteran cabinet maker,
is lying very i'll with stroke of paralysis
which he received Saturday night.
Hon. w. w Rice, formerly Warden of the
State Prison, but now resident of Massa-
chusetts, goes to California this week for a
visit of seven months.
Hon. Buel G. Carter, who died at his home
in Rollinsford, N. a., last week, graduated
from Bowdoin College in 1862. He was 46
years old, and died of disease contracted in
the civil war
O.S. Barron. one of the proprietors of the
Fabyan, Crawford, Tip Top, and Twin
Mountain hotels, has gone to Florida, where
he will have charge of hotel during the
winter.
Miss Ella NJ. Boyce, of Bangor, who went
to Bradford, Pa, as principal of the high
School some time ago, has been chosen Su-
peryisor of Schools in that city at salary of
$4,000 per year.
ID. I. Mills. Dayton, Ohio; Jas. Ross, Mon
treal; w. E. Mann, j. n Bragg, Bangor; Fl.
H. Mclean, st. John, n. B.; S. S. Marble,
Waldoboro; w. W. Wright, Geneva, N. Y. i;
Gov. Robie, Gorham Hon. j. w. Bradbury,
Augusta, were among the guests last night
at the Falmouth Hotel
Hon. Mortimer Whitehead, National Lee
turer of the Oranges will pay visit to his
Excellency, Worthy State Master Robie,
next Saturday and Sunday. Arrangements
have been made for him to deliver free
public address to the farmers of Gorham and
surrounding towns, to which all are invited,
at p m. Saturday. In the evening he is to
address the Changers and instruct them in
the secret work of the order. Monday he
and the Governor will go to Augusta.
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RaIley,s Praying Band.

The Friends Society at Baileyville, Mr.. c.
M. Bailey..s home, have for long time been
very desirOus that the Praying Band should
hold series of meetings at their church.
Although the band has many pressing calls
from churches in different parts of the State,
Mr.. Bailey yielded to the urgent and persist
ent requests of his neighbors, and meetings
were commenced at Baileyville. During the
progress of the meetings the interest has
steadily increased. The church is fully
awakened, and many conversions already
crown the labors of the Praying Band. Mr..
Bailey opened the doors of his spacious and
elegant home to the members of the Band.
and also to all who visited the meetings
from abroad. The Bailey Praying Band will
commence series of meetings at Morrilps
Corner within a few days. Messrs. Allen
and Jones, the well known evangelists, are
thoroughly devoted to their calling, constant
ly endeavoring to persuade men to become
Christians, and their success is truly won
derful
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New cornorations.

The New England Terra Gotta Lumber
Company has been organized for the purpose
Of carrying on the business of manufactur
ing Terra Gotta Lumber for building and
other uses.
President-J0seph j. Durham.
Treasurer-Eliab Parker.
Directors-Joseph j. Durham, Eliab Parker and
Samuel A. Walker.
Capital stock 100000; paid in nothing
The fremont Foundry and Machine Com
pany has been organized for the purpose of
carrying on the business of manufacturing
and selling iron castings and constructing
aud operating buildings and machines for
the manufacture of castings.
President-W William j. Corbett
Ireasurer-ElIsha p. Cutler.
DlrectorS-William j. Corbett, Elisha 2. Cutler,
Clarence W. Reed
The Salter Silk Company has been organ
izing for the purpose of carrying on the bus
mess Of manufacturing and dealing in silk
goods.
President-Samuel Victorson.
Ireasurer-MOses Vict0rson.
Directors-Samuel w. Victorson Moses Victor
son and George A. Bynon.
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bonds for the amount. On motion Of Mr..
John E. Warren, one of the building COM
mittee. it was voted to raise s225O to COM
plete the new school building on Brown ST.
The Selectmen and Treasurer were author
lied to procure money in the same manner
as before stated.
The petition of Messrs. Woodman and Foss
was granted to lay track from the Portland
and Rochester coal shed to the new furni-
ture factory, on condition that they shall not
employ steam power on the track; also that
they give the right of way to any other man
ufact1ring company that may hereafter build
on the lands adjoining their mills; also that
they be held responsible for all damages.
There were some two hundred of the lead
ing citizens present at the meeting.
A special meeting OF Temple Lodge, +. A.
NJ, will be held this afternoon to attend the
funeral of the late Edmund Nj. Woodbury..
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EOR sALE-Sehr. Forest Maid; 43 tons.
II bnilt In Newburyport 1877; Is In good order
and well found. Enquire Of W. s. JORDAN
& %. 2O-4
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THE BLACKSTONE CASE.
The Ultimate Loss to the Bank
About 500, 900.

In conversation with director of the
Canal Bank yesterday he said he did not
think there was anything more that could
be said, additional to what had been pub
lished in the PRESS, in relation to Mr..
Blackstone's methods, neither did he think
that the bank officers would made any public
statement until the annual meeting of the
stockholders January 11th. The loss to the
bank win be between fifty and sixty thou
sand dollars. 1t will be borne in mind that
the bank will save $4,000 on the house decided
to them, and $4,000 on the bonds, a total of
$4,000 The market value of the Diamond
Wrench Company stock cannot be given,
but as the company has profitable contracts
1t is thought the stock may have consider
able value.
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Bowdoin College.

AT a meeting of the Athletic Association,
it was decided to join the New England In
ter-collegiate Athletic Association, ana a
committee of five were appointed to revise
the constitution.
Quite number of the students who had
hitherto kept their dramatic talent wrapped
in napkin, were induced to display it at the
recent entertainment given by the Uniyer-
salist society of Brunswick.
The last recitation of the term was held
Saturday, and this week will be entirely TAX
en- up with examinations.
There was concert Saturday evening for
the benefit of the Hawthorne fund.
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IvOR sAl.E-Trayerse runner pungs, roll and
- square dashers, light and medium weight
double sleighs, comfort and single slelghs. Cheap
81
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The ST. stephen,s Fair

The ladies of st. Stephens parish are in
defatigable, when they undertake to give
fair or furnish any sort of entertainment for
the public. This afternoon and evening at
I. M. c. A. hall they have arranged for a
Christmas sale of useful and fancy articles
Those favored persons, who have had an op-
portunity to inspect pretty things, say there
Is as attractive and varied stock offered as
they ever saw. Besides the sale of articles
for presents, an excellent supper will be
served
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BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Thatcher Relief Corps will give masoue-
rade party at Thatcher Post Hall Thursday
evening.
z. ). Partridge, breakman on the Grand
Trunk, lost a finger while shackling cars at
South Paris, Saturday night
At the First Parish meeting yesterday
afternoon Augustus Cummings was elected
treasurer in place of c. G. Haines deceased.
Steamer Sarnia of the Dominion line is
due here to-day or tomorrow. The Poly
nesian of the Allan line sails Thursday.
The drlzzling rain yesterday froze Oh the
sidewalks and made walking dangerous.
A horse belonging to j. H. Groves, the
grocer, fell in front of Frye's apothecary
store yesterday morning and broke his leg,
necessltating his being killed.
The shoe dealers of this city commencing
wednesday will keep open evenings until
after Christmas, according to their usual
custom.
Yesterday noon Mr.. Horace Anderson, of
the firm of Palmer 81 Anderson, slipped on
the icy sidewalk on Exchange street, and
fell striking his head against a step, cutting
it quite badly.
Mission Lodge, IsO. G. t. have removed
from Thatcher Post Hall to the hall No. 100
Exchange street, and will give an entertain
ment in their new quarters Wednesday eve
ming.
The case of Marcus Norton VS.. the Euro
pean and North American railway is set
down for argument before Judge Colt, in the
United States circuit court at Boston, the
2lst inst
Messrs. Foss & O'Connor, the new pro-
prietors of the United States Hotel, have
taken the store on the Federal street corner
and are fitting it up in fine style for gentle
mems parlor
The Longfellow ChautauQua Circle gave
Milton day entertainment and reception to
the other Chautauqua Circles of Portland, at
Miss Helen Emery's, No 1876 Park street, last
evening. The programme for the evening
comprised readings from Milton's work,
essays upon the blind poets life, and his
literary contemporaries, music, tableaux,
etc., and most enjoyable gathering result
ad
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
KARL THE pEDDLER.


The tickets for the performance of "Karl
the Peddler," to be given at Portland Thea
tire, next Friday and Saturday, by Mr..
Charles A. Gardner, will be ready at the box
Office tomorrow. The piece is of the sensa-
tional, melodramatic kind, but it has an in
teresting story, many good situations and
lively incidents, and it has elements which
should secure for it a great popular success.
Mr.. Gardner is a clever German dialect
comedian, and the specialties which he in
PRODUCES into the drama are fully as enjoya-
pie as anything contributed by the author.
The new songs which the star sings are par
ticularly pleasing The company give ade-
quate support.
THE sToCKBRIDGE COURSE.
Henry NJ. Stanley will not lecture in the
Stockbridge Course tomorrow night. j. b.
Pond telegraphed Mr.. Stockbridge, yester-
day., "King of the Bulgans has ordered
Stanley to Africa by first steamer. All en-
gagements cancelled"
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A New System.

AT the Boston g. Maine station hereafter
the hackmen will be obliged to take their
places behind the rail at the side of the
building when two strokes of gong are
sounded before the arrival of each train.
The drivers will remain behind the rail until
time has been given for the passengers to get
out of the cars, when the gong will be sound
ed again and the hackmen will then be
allowed to step out on the platform. Loud
calling of "hack" and 'herdic" has been
forbidden.
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open Every Evening.

The Boston & Portland Clothing Company,
255 Middle street, are having such success
with their special holidy sale of overcoats
for gentlemen. young men and boys. that
they win keep their store open every eve
ming from now until Christmas to accommo-
date those who cannot find it convenient to
make their holiday and other necessary pur-
chases during the day time. Their entire
stock of overcoats, as well as many lines of
suits, have been reduced to exceedingly low
prices.
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Bates college,.

The spring term at the Nichols Latin
School opened yesterday with several new
students. The spring term at the college
will open Jan. 4th.
Very few of the students remain in town
during the vacation.
The December number of the Bates Stu
dentis nearly ready, after which the maga-
zine will pass into the hands of the Junior
Glass. The retiring board of editors have
made the volume for 'S6 very successful
and interesting one.
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Bath Matters.

The New England Shipbuilding Company
are to build side-wheel steamer for New
York party. Her hull will be 15o feet long,
and her engines viii be 800 horse power. She
will carry 1900 passengers, and will run be-
tween New York city and summer resort
in Long Island bay. 1t is expected the
steamer will be finished about the first of
June.
The G. A. r. fair was held three evenings,
and was largely attended each night. Gross
receipts 5000. net receipts $500.
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Fire at srackett Street school.

Yesterday morning, about 7.So o'clock, fire
was discovered in Bracket street school
house by the janitor, who notified Cumber-
land steamer company, No. 8, without giving
general alarm. The heat from the furnace
located on the first floor, had been too much
for the timbers over the furnace flue in the
second story, and smouldering, had burned
one of them partially off, and burned in be-
tween the sills on two floors. The fire was
quickly extinguished with loss of perhaps
fifty to one hundred dollars to the building.
Owing to the fire, and to the smoke that had
peryaded the building, and had not entirely
dispersed, there was no school held yester-
dav
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ARRiACES.

In this city. Dec 13, by Rev. NJ Crosley. Albert
=; Caswell OF Harrison and Miss Amanda M.
Weeks OF Denmark.
In Groveyille, Dec. 8, by Rev. Robert LsDus-
ton, Ehjall y. Waterman and Miss Addie NJ.
Blake. both of Groveyille
In Buckield. Nov. 81. Chas. W. Lowe of Buck
field and Sarah j. Smith of Stow.
In Liyermore Falls, Nov. 26, Horace E. Gibbs
and Miss Stella M. Cooling.
In Brooklln, Dec. 5, Fred w. Paterson and Miss
Louise A. Tibbetts.
In Vinalhaven, Dec. 5, Percy X. Richards of
Rockland and Addie NJ Garrett of Nnalhayen
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A Handsome Vessel.

The new three masted schooner Childe
Harold, built in Bath, arrived here yesterday
and attracted considerable attention among
vessel owners and seamen. The schooner is
OF 900 tons burden and is one Of the finest
ana handsomest of the vessels recently built
IN Bath. She is owned principally in New
Haven.
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Plymouth Church.

At the annual parish meeting held last eve
ming the following officers were elected:
President-Hiram Knowlton.
Secretary-Levi j. Jones.
CollectOr-C X. Tobey.
IreaSurer-RufuS Deering.
Business Committee-O. w. Fullam, c. T. Nc
lntire w. Y. Orr
Orr "
Auditor-C E. Bean
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EntertaInnent at Pine Street church

fine street has always held prominent
posi'lon among the churches of this city for
the quality of its entertainments. Thurs
day evening the young people connected
win this church propose giving one of their
pest concerts, In which they will be assisted
by Mr. hyerson, elocutionist, of Boston, and
Miss Eta Sterling, soioist, of this city.
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Silver wesfdInO

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hodges were sur
prised at their residence on Green street last
evening by large party of their friends who
met to celebrate the twenty-ffth annlversa-
ry of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs Hodges.
The evening was very pleasantly spent
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suRURBAN NEWS.
YARMOUTH.

John Cobb, carpenter employed in the
Forest Pulp Mill had three fingers on the
left hand cut off at the first joints last Satur-
day, bs catching them in the buzz planer
which he was running.
sACCARAPPA.
A special town meeting was held at Odd
Fellows Hall yesterday afternoon to appro-
PIRATE money to complete the two school
buildings now in progress of construction.
Mr.. W. w. Cutter was chosen moderator.
On motion OF Mr.. B. f. Roberts it was voted
to raise the sum of $4,000 to be expended on
the High school building on Main street.
The Seleetmen were authorized to issue
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DEATHS

In this city, Dec. 13, Mrs. j. Amanda Downey,
aged 81 years.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at o'cloc' ,
from her late residence, No. 238 Spring Street.
Burial at convenience of the family.
In this city, Dec. IL, Mrs. Rebecca, widow of
the late Daniel Freeman, of Minot. aged 81 years
8 months.
at the residence of j. L. Chandler. LA Federal
street. Relatives and friends are invited to attend
Burial private.
IN 90, lsss. ., Lsala L.. wi e Of capt.
n. u Jordan.
In Damariscotta, Dec. o. othello Hail. aged 81
years.
In West Paris, Dec. 4, Mrs Almira Swan, aged
3S years.
III Dresden, Nov "a, Bertha A. Hodgkins aged
16 years.
In East Pittston, Nov. 20, Arthur M lawson
aged years.
In Pittston, Nov. 81, Hannah, wife of Caleb
Hunt, aged 81 years months.
In East Sumner, Dec. 2, Daniel B. Robinson
aged II years.
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In Insolvency.

HI insolvency.
Court of Insolvency for the County of Cumberland,
State OF Maine. December Is. A. ID. 1886.
In case of REUBEN S. SNOW, Insolyent
Debtor
fGIHIS Is to give notice, that on the thirteenth
IL day Of December, A. ID. 1886, a Warrant In
Insolvency was issued by Henry G. Peabody,
Judge of the Court Of Insolvency for said County
of Cumberland, against the estate OF said
REUBEN S. SNOW, of Scarborough,
adiudged to be an lnsolvent Debtor on petition OF
said Debtor which petition was filed on the thir-
teenth day Of December A. ID. 1886. to which date
interest on claims is TO be computed.
That the payments Of any debts to or by said
Debtor, and the transfer and delivery OF any prop
erty by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting Of the Creditors Of said Debtor.
to prove their debts and choose one or more as
slgnees of his estate, viii be held at Court Of
Insolvency to be holden at Probate Court Room In
said Portland, on the third day OF January
A. d. 1887, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
en-. II. X. SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court of In
solyency for said County Of Cumberland.
dec14&2l
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Ringing Noises

In the ears, sometimes roaring, buzzing sound.
or swapping like the report of pistol are caused
by catarrh, that exceedingly dis agreeable and
very common disease. Loss of smell or hearing
also results from catarrh. Hoods Sarsaparila
the great blood purifier is peculiarly successfui
remedy for this disease, which it cures by purify
ing the blood. If you suffer from catarrh fry
Hoods Sarsaparilla the peculiar medicine
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n. O. BAILEY a. co. AUCTI0NRERs
VALUABLE LIBRARY At AUCTION.

Consisting OF works Of general literature and Of
religious AMI theological books among which are:
Isnee's Critical. DOctrinai and H0miletieal
Commentaries; BlbllOtheea Saerai Exeter Hall
Lectures. -. -
Histories Books Of Travel, sermons, Novels,
Bound Magazines, Art Periodicals. MUSIC vocal
seOrcs). etc, etc ~.
rooms Of n. o. Bailey 4 Co., Exchange ~, on
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10. 1886, commencing at Yen
o'clock In the forenoon, and may be examiner thc
day before the sale. decJdlW
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ITO LET-New brick house with all modern
Il conveniences. Brick house with stable If
wanted. The above are pleasantly located west
end of ei y; also several rents varying In price
from So to S25 per month. N. S. GARDINER,
45 Exchange ST. I4-1
GALEsmAN yvANTED-A young. eapa-
- bic man to travel In. the West L. T. b R.
ROWES s. co. I4I
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SAVINGS BANK BOOK LOST.

WE have been notified In writing by Benz. y.
w Mckusick, Portland, Me-, thafhis book
No. "a, 1888 Is lost, and that he wishes duplicate
issued 70 him In accordance with the State Law
MAINE SAVINGS BANK
by ALPHEUs G.. ROGERS, Treasurer
Portland. Nov. A, 1856. nOv23di iaw3wTus
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Pains i'm the Head

used Hoods Sarsaparilla for catarrh, and re-
ceved great relief and benefit from IL The
catarrh was very disagreeable, especially In the
winter, causing constant discharge from my nose
OF my head. The effort to clear my head in the
mo ning by hawking aud splitting was painful
Hoods Sarsaparilla gaKe me relief immediately
wnile IN time was entirely cured. | am never
without the medicine in my house as think it is
worth its weigh IN gold" MRS G. b. GIBB.
lO29 Eighth Street. N. w. Mashngton b. al
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MEscRLLANE0Us.

NOTICE-Allp persons are hereby warned not
~ 70 trust any person on my account, without
my written order. JAMES DUNPHY. i'll
THBIsTuAs APRONs-A large variety
~ for the Holidays; all kinds and cOlOrs; come
and see them L. ID. STROUT. ILL
A TTENTsON FARmERs-Flrst quality
"A Wool Boots and high Rubbers 10 fit at 81. 90
per pair; regular price $3.50. BROWN, 421 Con
gress 81. 0l
HORsEs BOARDED HAY and grain;
HI $40 amonth, s2.26 week. Best buildings In
county, large enclosure for exercise, SebagO wa
ter, box stalls. II. g. THOMAS, Saccarappa.
17-4
INAEMEKs, Lumbermen and Railroad Men
IL You can get Wool Boots first quality, and
low buckle kubbers, for sl.75 per pair. BROWN,
42l Congress st. o.
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SO inch Afghan Homespun. so cents. These
goods cost the jobber from whom we have just
purchased them, So cents.
Illuminated Camers Hair 90 aud 75 cents, re-
duced from 75 cents and 81 90.
One more lot s1.25 Black Satin Rhadames for
sI00.
Seal Plush Cloaks, aud all of our Newmarkets,
Wraps and Jackets at special prices.
Odd lots of Ladies' and Misses Garments at
just half price.
The display of Lace, silk and Fine Embroidered
Linen Handkerchie.s is very large and attractive.
Some special lots from the Great Auction Sale at
about half their value.
Choice assortment Of Fans in the new styles
Exclusive sale of the famous Centemeri Kids.
Full line of Gloves and Mittens.
Ladies' Double Mittens 20 cents very cheap.
Fine line of Leather Bags and Pocket Books.
Two lots of Pocket Books at 20 and 90 cents,
about two thirds the usual price,
Mnffs from S1.0o to $1,000.
Bargains in Table Covers, Napkins and Towels.
so pairs S4o0 Blankets at S3.25.
Demorest Sewing Machines $3.50.
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Hurrah for Hoods

II have been troubled with that ANNOYING dis
ease, nasal catarrh, and have taken all kinds of
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which am confident will do
al that Is claimed. Hurrah for Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla!n j. L. RoUTT, harrisburg, Ky.
N. B. III you have decided to get Hoods Sarsa-
parilla do not be induced to take anY nther
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70 can and be convlr

"ANTED-All who are thinking Of going 10
w Florida for health or pleasure to send their
address to +. o. TOBEY, 1O4 fremont ST., Bos-
ton, Mass, and learn something to their advan-
tage 27-4
VNANTED-Six thousand dollars at five per
w cent. for fve years on real estate In Port
land. Gilt Edge security. For further partieu-
lars enquire Of o. d. RICE, 251 Commercial 81
12-d
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FOR SALE.

Bearding and Lodging House In Bo-sen.
A NICELY furnished house Of 12 rooms, (bath
"a room, hot and cold water), located at the
South End, on Washington, near Franklin Square
Rooms, all let, and the diningToom has 36 board
ers. For particulars address
g. W. L., Gil Washington Street, Boston
uecll div
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RARE BUSINESS CHANCE

A RARE BUSINESS CHANCE-A first
"A class retail and fancy grocery store, in the
best part OF the city; has the name of being one
OF the neatest and most attractiveistores In Port
land and first class run of customers; owner can
show a ledger without bill he would sell less
than its face value; cause Of selling, owner leaving
city TO accept larger business. Address X, Press
ONCE. I4-I
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Hoods SarsapariIIa
100 Doses One Dollar

Sold by all druggists 81; six for So. Prepared
oy Z. HOOD CO., Apothecaries, Lowell
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nN THURSDAY, Dee. 10. at 3 o'clock p. m we
" shall sell the property No. 10 and II VINE
street, consisting Of two French roof cottages,
seven rooms each, which rent for $40 per month;
lot about 1880 feet. This Is desirable property 70
rent as Il Is situated In the centre Of city In close
proximity 20 Middle street. Sale positive. 90
dee9. rs, ,1415,16
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LOST AND FOUND.

EOUND-Ladie's felt boots and slippers, ex-
= ~ tension and protection heel rubbers, wool
lined oyershoes, light or heavy; mems kip grain
calls and rubber boots; felt slippers TO wear in
side rubber boots, at j. w. TURNER'S, 553 Con-
gress, Corner Oak st. III
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ITO LET-Three well furnished rooms 20 let
IL at 81 per week each. Also one large front
room on second floor, suitable for two persons
Board II wanted at So per week. Apply az 81
SPRING STREET. 81
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mALR HELP.
ROOMS.

rJtO LET-A large room at 4931s Congress ST.,
Il up one flight lifted for sample room, two
closets, Sebag0 water gas and stove, will let BY day
week or month. Address Q. G. BlCkFORD,
403lz Congress st. OIL