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The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
Prompt Payment by the Union Mu'
tuaI,

The following letter is another evidence OF
the promptness with which one of our home
institutions, the Union Mutnal Life Insur-
ance company, pays its obligations, and is
the best kind of evidence that policy in
that company is a paying investment:
Worcester, March %, 1885.
j. G. CLARK, ESQ.,, Manager Union Mutual Life
Insurance Company, Springfield, Mass:
Dear Sir-It gives me great pleasure to ackn0wl
434.46, paid to me as trustee for the family of
the late William S. Davis This action of your
company is entitled to most honorable recOgnl-
ton, in view of their promptnesS and their l1ber-
ality. The policy gives three months after filing
of proofs, in which to make the payment; yet,
the loss is already paid, and without any discount
whatsoever
The face of the policy aUdS $4,000, and the dd-
CJitionGL sum of $43440 sI.olOs the large dtUided
paying polCeT of yoatr company, for the Snnl rep
aresentS only the GccanlaLdtioaas Of the last sia
all former gears Thus it seems clear that the
company returns ouer 25 per cent OF the pfentt-
ttr1ls paid the last sic gears.
Mr.. Davis was thorough underwater, vice
president of one of the largest insurance compa
nies in the country. He selected the Union Mu-
tual for the only company in which he would car
ry policy on his life, and the result has shown
that in so doing he has acted wisely and with dis
eliminating judgment.
You will permit me to add that the very gentle
manly tone which has marked the correspondence
of both yourself and Mr.. Drummond the eounse
for the company, has made my presentation o.
this claim most pleasing duty. am truly yours
*Insurance Company of North America. Philadel
Dhia. Pa.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
PERSONAL.

Mr. John E. Dow will remove to his resi-
dence on Middle street Thursday.
Mr.. Philip H. Brown and family have gone
on trip to Washington and the West.
Hon. Neal Dow, Hon. John B. Finch. and
Miss Frances E. Willard will soon visit Nova
Scotia in the interest of temperance.
Reasons of Being Churchman," by the
Rev. Arthur Little of st. Paul's church OF
this city, has already reached second edi-
ton, and is now ready in an improved form.
c. Mcintyre, Boston; E, A. D. Ossone'
New York H. H. Batchelder, Chicopee; u.
S. Gray, Fort Edward; George A. Rlchard-
son, Haverhill; II. T. Hartley, New York,
were among the guests at the City Hotel last
niubf
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
w. r. kiIhorn & Co.

The many friends of Mr.. James S. Marrett
of this city will hear with pleasure that he
has associated himself with the old and well
known carpet firm of W. I. Kilborn O. Co,
Mr.. Marrett was, until recently, the senior
partner in the carpet firm of Marrett, Bailey d
Co.,-now H. j. Bailey & Co.,-and 1t is due
tohis admirable taste, genial manners and
strict attention to business that the firm took
stand second to none in New England.
His association with the firm of W. T. Kill
born Co. will be a strong element in what
was already business house of great re-
p,,4a
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers OF real estate in
the county have been recorded at the regis
try of deeds
Westbrook-Edward N. Morse to John w.
Wood, land and building. $4,000:
BrdgtOn-David N. Scribner to Horace D. Lar
rabee, land. 1926
Standsh-Abiah Usher ct al. trustees to Mar
esha S. Spear land. S35
Portand-Gardiner Floyd to Hannah s. Floyd,
land and buildings. $622.S5.
Emma F. York ct al to Violet Z. Whatley, land
and building on Peaks Island $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
THE FREE STREET FIRE.
Witnesses to be Summoned by the
Fire Jury.

Yesterday morning, members of the Board
of Fire Underwriters made a request of
Mayor Chapman for an investigation into
the causes of the fire on Free street, and af-
ter consultation with Chief Cloyes of the
fire department, the Mayor decided to issue
an order to the Sheriff. in accordance with
the statutes, to select jury of three men to
make a thorough investigation. Sheriff
True received the order, and selected as his
Jury Stephen Marsh, A. S. Mitchell and Ma
hum Littlefeld. The committee viewed the
premises yesterday afternoon, and decided to
summon witnesses and hold hearing in the
jury room at the City Building, Wednesday
morning, March 1st, at 10 a. m.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
Lost at Sea.

Capt. Teele of schooner C. NJ. Gilmore re-
ports ten miles east of Halfway Rock, lost
William Marshall, aged 20, of Port Clyde,
overheard. The schooner arrived here yes
terday. The foot rope on the bowsprit gave
way, causing the accident There were
three men on it at the time but the other
two hung on and kept on board The
schooner was brought to and a boat was
lowered but the men failed to find Marshall.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
Save Your Wrappers
A SOAP
Buffalo, N. Y.
OUR GUARANTEE.

The fact of our name being connected with this
enterprise, is sufficient guarantee that this dis
tribufiOn must be HONEST and LEGITIMATE,
and all matters transacted In business-like man
ner.
If you do not know the r. w. Bell Mfg. Co., ask
your banker, your grocer, they will any OF them
tell you that we are among the Oldest Soap Man
ufacturers in the United States, and stand today
superior to all others in our line of business.
Is it not guarantee to see such names as the
celebrated Nchaud Fills Freres, of Paris,
France, the largest soap manufacturer In the
world; the Meriden Britannia Co.. OF Meriden,
Conn. the largest silver plate company In this
country; the Word-renowned White Sewing Ma
chine Co; the noted Wilcox & White Organ Co..
of Meriden, Conn.,; the Kurtzmann Piano Manu-
factuTert, of Buffalo.
Weare using all these manufacturers goods.
By addressing any of the above Companies. you
can obtain any information as to quantity, quality
and price of our presents.
In making the contracts for, and selecting our
presents, their standard of merit and qualities
were more largely considered than their cost 10
us, and our arrangements with the makers in
every case, are to furnish none but FIRsT-cLAss
GOODS.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
DEATHS

In East Deering March 20, George Pollister,
aged rs years 10 months
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon O'Clock, at
his late residence, East Deering
In North Yarmouth. March %, Mrs. Sarah Ash,
aged Sc years L months.
funeral this Tuesday afternoon. at 2 o'clock ]
In Fayette, March 27, Andrew j. Wright, form
ery Of Portland, aged 50 years. [Boston papers
please copy]
The funeral service of the lac Mrs. John E.
Oxnard will be held at No 30 Carlton street, at
2 80 O'Clock this afternoon. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend Burial at convenience of
the family.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
Rosworth Posi-. Mo. 2 C. a. r.

At the meeting of Bosworth Post last Fri
day evening it was voted to attend the lee
ture of Comrade Jackson next Monday eve
ming in body. An invitation has been ex-
tended to Thatcher Post, No. Ill, of this
city. and also to Cloudman Post of Sacca-
Kappa. and it is expected that they will
aooaOt
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
MAR RACES.

In Saco at the residence of Herbert Sawyer, by
Rev. E. c. ingalls,, Edward W. Goldthwalt OF Bid
deford and Miss Lydia M. Smith OF Dayton, Me.
In East Hebron, March 49, Sherman IL. BoIney
In East Hebron. March 1s, Melvin j. Berry and
Edith NJ Bonney.
In East Summer March II, Wm F. Russell of
Buckfield and Eta A. Lucas OF Hartford
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
DEPUTY U. S. Marshal.

United States Marshal Harmon has ap-
pointed Richard M. johnson of Biddeford as
one of his deputies. Mr.. johnson will com
mence his duties next week.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
Spring Medicine

Everybody needs and should take a good spring
medicine, for two reasons:
lst, The body is now more susceptible to benefit
from medicine than at any other season.
I'd, The impurities which have accumulated in
the blood should be expelled, and the system
given tone and strength before the prostrating
effects of warm weather are felt
Hoods SarSapariIIa
Is the best spring medicine for everybody 1t
purifes the blood. 1t sharpens the appetite 1t
tones the digestion. 1t oyercomes debility 1t
builds up the whole system. Try it this spring
"When l bought Hoods Sarsaparila made a
good investment of one dollar in medicine for the
first time. 1t has driven off rheumatism and i'm
mistress says must keep it locked up she will
be obliged to raise my board with every other
boarder that takes Hoods SarSaparllla." THOMAS
BURRELL, SO Hillary St. Brooklyn, N. Y.
Tones and Strengthens.
when in the spring felt all run down and
debilitated, found Hoods Sarsaparilla Just the
medicine to build me up My wife also, after
much physical prostration found in its use new
life and lasting benefit. Upon our little girl who
had been sick with scarlet fever, its effect was
marvellous, entirely removing the poison from her
blood and restoring her to gGod health" K. Il.
SITUATION, Swampscott, Mass.
Hoods SarSapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S. Prepared
by G. /. HOOD s CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
april d&w1ynrm
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
HOW We DISTRIBUTE
THE
Following Articles!

Our next GRAND Distribution will take
place on the 3uth of October, 1886, when we VIII
give gratuitousy to the customers OF "FRENCH
VILLA" the entire list of presents on this page.
We make the distribution according to this list,
commencing with so Pianos, so Organs, &c. You
will find printed on the inside of each wrapper
around every bar of soap you buy a CONSUM-
ERS CERTIFICATE. Save these certificates and
send to US to arrive any time BETWEEN SEPT.
80 AND OCT. So inclusive, 1886.
Each package received is counted and num-
Der d according to the order Of the receipt. The
list is made up according to the number OF eertlf-
Gates each party sends-the greatest number
taking the lead, the next greatest following, and
so on down.
You see complete list of what we give away.
1t commences with 80 Pianos, 60 Organs, 10 Par
lor Suits, &C., SC. The party who sends the
greatest number of wrappers will be given the
first Piano; the next greatest number the sec
ond Piano; the third greatest number the third
Piano and so on until the remaining Pianos have
been distributed. Then comes the so Organs.
The next highest number of wrappers will take
an Organ and so on until the Organs have been
distributed. Then the 10 Parlor Suits, and so on
down until the balance of the complete list has
been distributed. ,.
These presents are given GRATUITOUSLY to
only the consumers of our celebrated
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
Mccobn & Lord

will open at Al Free st. wholesale and re-
| tail establishment for the sale of butter,
cheese, and other farm products.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Assessors Notice.

THE Assessors of the City of Portland hereby
said city that they win be in session every secular
day from the first to the fifteenth day of April
inclusive, at their room in City Hail. from nine to
twelve O'Clock in the forenoon and from two to five
O'Clock in the afternoon for the purpose of reeeiv-
ing lists of the polls and estates taxable in said
city.
And all such persons are hereby notified to make
and bring to said Assessors, true and perfect lists
of all their polls and Estates real and personal,
held by them as guardian, executor, administrator,
trustee or otherwise, on the first day of April,
1866, and be prepared to make oath to the truth
of the same.
And when estates of persons deceased have been
divided, during the past year, or have changed
hands from any cause, the executor, administrator
or other person interested. is hereby warned to
give notice of such change, and in default OF such
notice will be held under the law to pay the tax
assessed, although such estate has been wholly
distributed and paid over.
And any person who negleets to comply with
this notice will be doomed TO ajax according to the
laws of the State, and be barred of the rights to
make application to the assessors on the County
Commissioners for any abatement of his taxes,
unless he shows that he was unable to offer such
lists within the time hereby appointed.
Blank schedules will be furnished at the Asses
ors' Office on application.
ESE@In no case where the Assessors have been
put to the disagreeable necessity OF making doom
will the possession of Government bonds or de-
posits in the Savings Banks be allowed as a plea
In mitigation of such doom.
JOHN w. YORK,
VIM. o. FOX, \ Assessors.
STEPHEN MARSH,
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30

At1oa. M today F. o. Bailey s. Co. will sell at
rooms. 1s Exchange street. bankrupt stock OF
clothing, consisting of overcoats suits, pants, etc
See auction column.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
a New Lodee of odd Fellows.

l.
Crane Master r. B. Capen, assisted by
subordinate officers Goss, Davis, Merrill,
Blackwell, Dyer, and appointed officers, in
stituted Fraternity Lodge, No. 6, at Wood
ford's Corner, in the Knights of Pythias
Hall, Monday afternoon, with the following
charter members: Joseph S. Dunhanl, c. A.
Woodbury., E. E. Adams, A. F. Hill and
were initiated and received the honors of the
three degrees, Edward E. Benson, Ellis NJ.
Sawyer, Charles A. Dow, Geo. B. Crocker,
Geo. A. MoulGon, W. E. Willard, VIM w.
Mitchell, VIM. T. Sawyer, and Stephen W.
Elder (by card. Some fifty names were pre-
sented for membership, and their applica-
tions acted upon. There was a large attend
ance at the evening session. Thirty three
persons were instructed in the initiatory de-
gree. The following are the officers for the
current term
N G.-Joseph S. Dunham
V. &C. A. Woodbury.
Sec.-George MoultOn.
Per. Sec.-E. E. Adams
Chap.-A. F. Hill.
There were a number of prominent men,
bers of the order present, and they took a
lively interest in the proceedings. Promi-
nent among the number were Representative
I. R. Kicker of Illinois Grand Lodge, Past
land, and Grand Patriarch Milton Higgins of
Portland.
The new lodge starts out under favorable
auspices, with good territory from which
to work up a large membership.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
Every First Class Grocer Keeps 1t.

We Warrant it to be ABSOLUTELY FREE
from ANY ADULTERATIONS, and being made
of the very best and cleanest materials known In
the cart OF sOap-making," we commend it to the
families of America for adoption, with the asSur-
ance of its being saving OF many times its cost,
at each washing, in clothes
The splendid effect upon the hands, after its
use for short time, will be readily observed.
Never failing to cure and prevent chapping.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30

PROMPT relief In sick headache, dizziness, nau-
sea constipation. pain in the side etc. guaranteed
to those using Carters Little Liver Pills one pill
a dose. 25 cents.
oI,oo d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
Owen, Moore { Co.

Seven styles Pure Linen Mourning Handker-
chiefs, 20 cents
White Hemstitched Handkerehiefs, very fine
and sheer, 10 cents.
Ladies' White Hand Wrought Sheer Linen, sew
eral styles, in fine quality, at 80 cents.
One Hundred pieces more wide HamburgS to be
sold at IA cents per yard.
New designs in Mems Fancy Border Linen
Handkerchiefs, o. 81 and so cents.
Silk Pongee i'll fine quality, natural color, to be
sold at $500, piece of twenty yards
New Silks, Madras and Turkish material for
Sash Curtains.
New Poles, Rods and Fixtures for Window and
Door Draperies
All colors in Feather Trimming at so, 70 and
98 cents.
Colored.Beaded Trimming.
Black and C0lored Marabout Trimming.
New Upholstery Fringes.
Tapestry Table Covers.
New styles in Plain and Fancy Jerseys.
Another lot Ladies' ChemiseS with linen medico
lace yoke to be sold at rs cents.
Ladies' Open Yoke Mother Hubbard Night
Dresses at $147.
Wide Lace Flouncngs in Cream White and
Ecru, S1.00 per yard.
Corsets ranging in prices from 20 cents to
$1,000 per pair. The most complete assortment
in Maine from which we guarantee to fit any lady
or child satisfactorily.
About fifty pairs more of the Damaged Kid
Kloves, desirable for Ladies, Children or Men TO
wear just now. They are much better than the
cheaper grades of gloves offered al low prices
New Goods in Infants Wear Department.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
FRENCH VILLA SOAP"

No Lottery Methods or Devices of Drawing are
adopted but the strictest impartality will be OBJ
served and the list distributed exactly in the or
der it is arranged.
SAVE YOUR WRAPPERS.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
BRIEF JoTINcS.

If you don't feel well, go to 2o3 Middle street
and try the Health-Lift. mar20dtf
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
The Silver Plated Ware
DIR MACHINE.

Our celebrated White Sewing Machine is ac,
knowIedged to be the best and highest priced
sewing machine in the world; the mere mention
Of the fact that we are giving the highest priced
machine to be had is a guarantee that our list
comprises only the best manufacturers goods.
This machine is beautifully ornamented, and mas
an the attachments usually accompanying a first
class machine; also, a FIVE YEARS WAR
RANTY. The list price, $52.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
Save Your Wrappers
Our Complete List Of Presents.
10000 ARTICLES
ACTUAL VALUE OVER
$l25,000.00
GIVEN AWAY GRATUITOUSLY.

55 Upright, Concert Square and
Grand Pianos, worth S400.. $22 100000
100 Magnificent Organs, worth $3.50 100000
25 Elegant ParlOr Suites worth $65 1,625.00
20 nil S5o'. 10 .......,...... 1,25ooO
200 Solid Gold Watches, worth $75 100000
100 Diamond Ear Drops and Rings,
worth S75................ 100000
1o0 'irTi price s55. s5Seu e% o... - 1475ooo
100 Silk Dress Patters Us yards),
value S27...... s.-.-..-..... 2,Io0.OO
30 Sewing Machines, list price $52 2,6OO.OO
200 Tilting Ice Pitchers, list price 800
$27.. .................-. 5,400.00
100 Ice Pitchers, list price $16.... 100000
100 Student Lamps price list $40. 100000
100 Clocks, list price SIC ........... 100000
500 Cake Baskets, Gilt, Gold Lined,
list price $1A........ 100000
400 Butter Dishes Gilt, Gold Lined,
list price S7.50.....-t ...:.: 100000
1000 Dozen Knives (Rogers's), list
price $3.50 per dozen. 100000
1000 Dozen Teaspoons, list price
S410 per dozen ...,...... $4,000
500 Dozen Table Forks, list price
$3.50 per dozen. 3,25o.oO
oo
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
YOUR GROCER SELLS FRENCH Will
Our Articles To Be Given Away.

nmaklng the contracts for and selecting, our
presents, their standard of merit and qualities
were more largely considered than their cost 70
u.s. and our arrangements with the makers IN eV'
cry case are to furnish none but ttrstctdSs goods
The Upright Pianos,
The Concert Square Pianos,
are made especially for US. We use both the
Steinway and Kurtzmann's. They are rosewood
eases, richly carved. Retailed by all dealers for
$4,000.
The Magnificent ParlOr Organs
are from the celegrated Wilcox & White Organ
Co.. solid black; aUdJalut cases. beautifully Orna-
mented accompanied by the manufacturers acGf-
rdntv This Organ is sold at retail by your dealer
for two hundred and eighty dollars The name
Wilcox & White, alone, is its guarantee
THE DIAMONDS
we will warrant to be genuine Diamonds, in gold
settings. -
are handsome hunting case, stem winding, solid
gold and warranted.
The Silver Plated Ware
is all of the well known '1847t' ROGERS and
MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO.'S make, and war
ranted by these manufacturers
AS before stated, we have endeaVored 10 seiee6
none but tirSt-claSs articles.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30

Kurtzmann Concert Square and Up
right Pianos, the magnificent Wilcox
& White Organs, the world reneMneu
ware was all of The we'll known "1S47"
Rogers Bros, and the Meriden Britain
mia Company of Meriden. Every article
we presented to our patrons was the
best that could. be procured, and for
years to come will remain in their
hands as a souvenir.
Now Comes Our Srd Grand Distribution
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30

Those refurnishing will do well to examine our
stock and make sure of getting the best at the
lowest prices.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30

xxTANTED-Ladles to know that Mrs. DR.
w Sherman still remains at AZ South street,
in treatment of eorns, Outgrowing joints and in
growing nails. 0utgroWing Joints q specially.
1yill cali at residence II desired without extra
charge. Corns removed for 25 cents. mar3O-1
x1OR sALE.-A good horse, five years old
n fhis spring; all sound and kind good style
- :. lrnnh rnadar For fnrfher nartic1llnrs in.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-30
What We Have Done,
What We Are Going To Do,
What We Did /!
4QQ6 March and iQQ5

Our First Distribution took place. ON
the 18th of March, our Second Distri6u;
tiOn, Dec. 10, when we distributed
among our patrons throughout the
United States VALUABLE PRESENTS.
Four families out Of every five who
adopted ''FRENCH VILLA" into their
households were rewarded.
Nevada County picayune., 1886-10-13
A Recipe for Happiness.

Sidney Smith, it is said, read the following recipe daily, and found, as many another has also found, that happiness depends largely on self-forgetfulness and in cultivating the habit of being happy. There are, however, large number of per. sons who if they had health would be happy. A gnawing dyspepsia or twinging rheumatism may so affect naturally good disposition that happiness is out of the ques. tion. Banish these demons and destroyers of physical well-doing, and the same person who has been irritable and blue will charm you with flow of humor and good ma ture. 1is.5 poet told the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth when he said:
 Health is the vital principle of bliss" But even without health it is best to forget as far as possible all these racking pains and aches of the flesh; and the following re cipe will certainly help one to do it: When you rise in the morning, form the resolution to make the day happy one to a fellow creat. ure, It is easily done; left off garment to the one who needs 1t; a kind word to the sorrowtul; and encouraging eX pression to the striving light as air m themselvcs-will do at least for 2i hours. And if you are young de- pend upon it, it will tell when you are old, rest assured il will send you gently and happily down the stream of time to eternity. fly the most simple arithmetical sum, look at the result. If you send any one person, only one, happily through each day, that Is 365 in the course of the year; and sup pose you 40 years only after you commence that course of medicine you have made l4,600 beings hap py, at all events for a time. ."-The Laws of Life.
Nevada County picayune., 1886-10-13

Grace stole away, followed hy Katie, whose young heart was light agaln, and left her with Mrs. Hard ing, who was very thankful for the timely help.
 "Harryl dear Harry. there, sit still in your chair Let me be at your feet. Can you forgive your unworthy little wife?' Grace said.
 "Why, Grace, child, what do you meanW Harry asked, raising her to his lap.
 "Harry, don't want that money. 1 only want to be worthy of my noble and just husband. l want to help you in all your good acts, not retard them. know now why l could not have the ring. Ah, there is my sweet little boquet! l will keep it forever to remind me of my naughtiness that day.
 No, no, dear wife; only as re- hinder of your husbands love-" Harry said, caressing her.
 "Oh, Harry, Fve heard blessings enough on you to-day, aud almost curses on another. l would not wear that cross of Linnett's for all the world. How much suffering, how many tears has every one of those pearls cost! Oh, il is heavy, heavy cross she wearsW Grace said.
 "Yes, dear; if had given you what l wished so much, my men some of them would have gone un- paid. l was only just, my wife"
 And 1 was just spoiled child, as you said. Butuow, my husband, l am going to try to be a true wo- man." Grace answered.
 That's my own darling, my precious wife. l have been rather Respondent for a few days, but with your dear help think we'll stem the tide-at any rate we will do the very best we can. And If my little wife has fewer diamonds, she will have more blessings Harry said, his eyes filed with more than admiration and devo- tion as they rested on her.
 A week after Grace had a letter from Dr. Mason, giving good hope of Maggie's eyes being again as well and strong as ever.