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The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30
Sons of Veterans.

The Portland Sons of Veterans enter aimed WIS.,
iting members of the order from SAGE and Bdde-
ford last evening. Guilford Camp, 10. -, of
Saco and Francis G. Warren Camp, No. 20, of
Bddeford, to the number of fifty, arrived IN the
o'clock train and were escorted to G. A. r.
Hall by the Maine State Fife, Drum and Bugle
Corps and Shepley Camp No. A, where plates
were laid for eighty persons After the supper,
which consisted of baked BEANS etc., the visitors
were entertained with music by the Fife, Drum
and Bugle Corps; singing by Messrs. Fagin.
Judge, Morse and McMann; bugle solo by Mr..
Whitcomb recitation by Mr.. Brewer, and a pic
colo solo by Master John Barrett. The visiting
camps returned home on the Pullman train.
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rrottlng at Presumpscot Park

An association has been formed among Portland
people who are interested in horse trotting called
the Portland Trotting Association and the asso-
citation has entered the National Association. 1t
is proposed to have two days of trotting at Pre-
sumpscot Park on the 9Th and 9th of July next,
when the leading horses of Maine and very likely
some of the best Massachusetts trotters will par
ticipate in the races 1t is also proposed to have
weekly meet at Presumpscot Park, during the
summer season, for horses owned in Portland.
This, it is thought, will give horse owners an
opportunity to show horses they wish to sell, and
also afford equal opportunity to BUYERS
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The prize contest of amateur singers in Music
many novelties. Two sackbutters, sackbutting
with their sackbuts will enter into spirited con-
test. A performer upon, the psaltery will appear,
and one duet by Sackbut and Psaltery will be
given-a genuine novelty. The pipes and "high-
sounding cymbals' will also be introduced. One
of the features of the contest will be the grand
trial of skill between Signors Giuseppe Domiani
and Fabric Mardo, both Italian organists.
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1t comes up anew as we sit round this board
With the proofs of good cheer so lavishly stored
Who summoned us here? By whose kindly invite,
Have we met to renew the late festal night?
Or, to put it in language plain and more meet
Which of you fellows must we thank for this treat.
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pEnosscor COUNTY S, j. COURT
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.

BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.
BANGOR, Wednesday, April 2S
PenobscOt Railroad Company VS.. James Page
An adjustment was effected between the parties
and the case was this morning withdrawn from
the jury and entered neither party.
n. Wilson and Davis g. Bailey, for pltff
Barker, VoSe & Barker, for deft
Willis NJ. Fogg VS.. Edwin O. Stinson. An ac-
ton of assumpsit. The plaintiff claimed to recov
er the sum of $163.79, alleged to have been over
paid to the defendant on a contract for hauling
logs to the Passadumkeag stream in the spring Of
1885. Verdict for the plaintiff for $73.15.
w. c. Clark, for pltff.
A W. Weatherbee, for deft
Charles b, Abbott VS.. Josiah G. Towle, appel
liant. An action to recover the sum of $40 fol
freight upon certain merchandise shipped from
Boston TO the defendant at Bangor, in June, / SS5
by the schooner Delaware, of which vessel the
plaintiff is owner. On trial.
Barker, Vose g. Barker, for plaintiff.
+. H. Appleton, for deft.
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Harry r. walker.

Mr.. Harry L. Walker, manager of Tucker
Printing House, died in this city yesterday, after
two weeks Illness Mr.. Walker was about 80
years of age, and leaves widow and three chill
dren. He acquired part of his trade from the
Tucker Printing House, and then went to Long
Island, N. Y, where he completed his knowledge
of the craft. Then he returned to Portland and
for a time was with George A. Jones on Middle
street. Later he returned to the Printing House
and was foreman there until the death of Mr..
Kimball when he became manager and so contin-
ued until his DEATH Mr. Walker was good
workmen and was much liked by his many friends.
He was member of the Typographical Union,
and the Citizens Relief
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The Associated Charities.

The sale of the Associated Charities will con-
tinue two days longer closing on Saturday eve
ming.
Many of the most desirable articles remain UNI
sold and any one desiring night shirts dresses and
underclothing for women or children, bedding,
&C., will benefit most worthy charity by calling
and purchasing.
The ladies engaged in this charity would call
attention to the fact, that though they may not be
able to compete with work done at starvation
prices this that they offer is better made, of bet
ter materials and is worth much more in wear.
They pay the needy women more for the work on
one garment than is paid in larger cities for sour
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LINCOLN COUNTY S. J. COURT.
(Reported for the Press.l
nEroRE JUDGE FOSTER.

WIsCAssET April 20.
Actions of Assumpsit.-Wm. B. Pike and other
boro, VS.. Augustus H. Flynn. Cause of action
Ist note, S25; note, 1874; E. L. Pike, endorser
note, joint and several, $50. sE. L. Pike, bearer
and al, administrators VS.. Geo. L. Marshall; note
$53, Aprils1st, 1879 VIM. b. Pike and al, adj
ministrators, vs. Arthur Trowbridge; note So ;
Nov. 10th, 1881. Judgment on default. Rubber
Clothing Company VS.. Borland. Continued for de-
fault. Charles Fisher for pltff; R. X. Sewall fol
diff
Freeman H. Davis VS.. Mary A. Davis, real ac
ton. The case was given to the jury at $40 D.
M, and verdict returned at 6.20 in favor of the
plaintiff. Nothing was allowed for improvements
This case is repete with intricate points of law
difficulty the jury found hard to overcome. Hill
ton and Huston, for pltff; Gilbert and Fisher fol
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The Primary Cadets

The Fraternity Primary Cadets will give at City
Hall next Wednesday evening reception. exbi-
billion, prize drill and ball. The Light Infantry.
Mechanic Blues, Montgomery Guards and Port
land Cadets will take part in the exercises.
Chambers BanG will give concert from to
o'clock. The entertainment concludes with a
promenade concert and ball under the auspices of
the four military companies, Chambers orchestra
furnishing the music. The Fraternity Primary
Cadets deserve good benefit and should have a
crowded house.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in the
county have been recorded at the Registry of
Deeds:
Portland-W. r. and Alice R. johnson to Caro-
line j. Dyer, land. 81 and other consideration
Gray-John w. Grant to ThomasL May, land
$12.
Westbrook- F. Quimby to John ]. Skill
lings ct al, land. S44S.
Yarmouth-Giles Loring to William N. Rich
ards, pew in meeting house. $50.
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SUPERIOR COURT.


THURsDAY.-Willam f. Knowles VS.. Samuel
g. Lane and the Bernstein Electric Light Compa-
ny, trustee. This is an action on several notes
amounting in all to about $500. The defendant
as well as the plaintiff, are residents of Boston
The plaintiff undertakes to give this court iuris-
dictlon of the case by attaching fifty shares OF
stock in the Bernstein Electric Light Manufac-
turing Company, corporation organized under
the laws of Maine.
The defendant filed plea in abatement, alleg-
ing that the shares of stock so attached are not
his property, and never were; that they were
purchased with trust funds, of which he is trustee
and one Josie f. King is the cestui que trust that
although the stock stands in his name ON the
books of the company, it was through mistake
that the word trustee" was omitted.
The plaintiff Joined issue upon this plea, hear
ing was had and decision reserved.
G. A. True for pltff.
II. R. Virgin and Geo. j. Tufts for deft
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BROWNS
SARSAPARILLA

and it helped him more than anything he ever has
When he went to sea a few days ago he bought a
large supply and said he should come home well
man.
MIR. FRANK CURTIS, the well-knOwn boot and
shoe dealer in Bangor, had trouble with Canker in
Mouth and Stomach. This caused constant sour
stomach indigestion, etc. Mr.. Curtis has for
years tried to get rid of this humor and only sue
ceeded when he began the use of Browns Sarsa-
parilla Mr. Curtis authorizes the use of his name.
He is in better health than for years. He says
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Concert at CONGRESS Han.
GEORGE r. ShenIev corps.

A subordinate corps of the Woman's State Re
lief Corps was organized at Gray last Wednesda,
evening. The corps is auxiliary to Post rs, G. A
R. The name and number is George F. Shepley
No. 80. The following are the list of officers:
President-Mrs. E. II. Starbrd
Vice President-Mrs. Albert Colley.
Chaplan-Mrs. Martha MARI
Secretary-Miss Laura Thompson.
Treasurer-Miss Marcia w. Andrews.
Conductor-MisS Anna Dolley
Guard-Miss Sadie Van Buskirk
Past President-Mrs. Matthew Morrill,.
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a Successful Fair.

| The First Free Baptist society closed their very
successful fair, in Y. NJ c. A. Hail. last evening.
with an entertainment consisting of solos by Mrs
| Pratt, Mr.. and Mrs Bowdoin and Mr.. Colby, Mr..
| Jones presiding at the organ. Mr.. V. Richard
| Foss read two selections and was twice encored
1t is said the gross receipts of the fair are about
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30
plymouth SUNDAY schooI.

AT a meeting of the Plymouth Sunday School
held Wednesday evening, April 2Sth, it was voted
to donate the balance of its funds amounting to
$43.S5 to the West Congregational church to-
ward purchasing pews for that church. An ad-
journed meeting will be held Wednesday eve
ming, May 9th, at the house of B. M. Edwards,
116 Free street, to take action in cegard to dis
banding this school.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT,
BEFORE JUDGE WALTON

BEFORE JUDGE WALTON.
THURsDAY.-George w. Cobb vs. James L.
Marston. Account annexed for support of Eben
c. Graves 80 weeks, at $40 per week, and 25
weeks at $12, $500. Credit by cash, 1903; bal
ance claimed to be due, 1857. The defendant
was the executor of the will of Crispus Graves,
the brother of Eben c., and the plaintiff was the
guardian of Eben C. The plaintiff alleges that the
defendant agreed to pay him the prices charged,
but paid him in fact only 81 and Sc per week,
promising to pay the balance after his accounts
mad been allowed by the judge of probate. The
plaintiff claims that the accounts have been al
lowed and include the items as sued for.
Goddard and Redon. Lunt.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30
Patents Granted

The following patents have recently been
granted to Maine inventors:
N. G. French, Norway, valise &c.
A. A. Hawley, Kennebunk, making felt foot
wear.
G. w. Manson West Buxton, spring motor
H. A. Robinson, Foxcroft, tricycle..
). n. Silver, Auburn, belt catcher and support.
j. L. Walgren, Orono, stove polish.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30
w, C, T. U.

Miss Henrietta Moore, of Ohio, will speak in
Chestnut street church, Sunday afternoon, at
o'clock, and in the evening, at 7.3o, in Congress
square church. Miss Moore is one of the most
eloquent advocates in the ranks of the W. c. t.
U. The public are cordially invited to be present
at the meetings.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30

The regular monthly meeting of the Portland
Young Mems Christian Association occurs next
Monday evening, at 730 O'clock on which ocea-
sion, in addition to the business of the meeting,
there will be a very interesting entertainment,
consisting of vocal and instrumental music and
readings.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30
DEATHS.

In this city, April 90, Harry t. Walker, aged So
years months
Funeral on Saturday afternoon at o'clock,
from his late residence, at No. 81 CaSc0 street.
In Jacksonville, Fla, April ID, j. B. Sweetsir,
aged ~ years, = formerly resident OF Sacca-
Kappa.
1.-THE funeral service of the late Mrs. Margaret
Deehan will take place this Friday morning at
900 O'Clock at st. Domnc's church.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
THURsDAY.-Patrick Fay, John Williams, and
Michael McDonough. Intoxication Each ID
days in the county Jail.
William Rush. Intoxication; second offence
Sixty dayS in the county iai
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30
MARRIAGES.

In this city, April %. by Rev. Henry Blanchard,
John s. Tennant and Miss Minnie e. Dodge, both
of Portland
In this city, April 20. by Rev. Mr.. Daniels, b.
Frank Andrews and Miss Alice Mosher, both of
Saecarappa.
In Saco, April 81, John Hone OF Biddeford and
Miss Catharine Williams of Saco
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30
BROWNS
SARSAPAR| ILL A

is a wonderful medicine for humor.
w. A. JOHNSON is clothing dealer on Pickering
Square, Bangor. 81 have had," said Mr.. johnson,
"a canker or humor about me for long time,
which showed itself in my stomach and mouth and
had feeling which L can best describe as gen.
eral ability. Have tried many remedies, and at
last bought Browns Sarsaparlla 1 am free to
say that, so far as my experience goes, it is the
best thing for purifying the blood known"
If you have any disease arising from impure
blood, no matter how serious, you may be sure
that Browns Sarsaparilla will cure you. If notd
No
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30
Ok Nice presents-

Only one week more remains in which to pur-
chase 80 cents worth of goods of Clark, opposite
Preble House, and have guess on the solid silver
watch to be given away May 5th twenty-five
nice presents are to be given to the % persons
making that number of nearest guesses.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30
An Old Time Lecture.

Henry Ward Beecher, the veteran lecturer, has
not lectured here for number of years. In old
Mercantile course times he was the great drawing
card of the season. The sale of tickets at Stock
bridges yesterday was good and the prospect is
that there will be crowded house. All who de-
sire good seats should call eary
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30
WHO is 1T I?
A Momentous Question to the v. C.
a. and p. C.

Who is it? For some time past the members
of the " c. A. and P. c. have been exercised over
this question: from the fact that their secretary
had notified them that by the kind invitation of
Who Is 1t? there would be special meeting of
the club on Wednesday evening" April 29th, for
the purpose of sampling the Falmouth Hotel
Frtters. 'Who is it? was the first question pro-
pounded when the members CHANGED to meet.
There was mystery about the affair, which as
sured full attendance on the evening mentioned
There were no outsiders present, the ubiquitous
reporter being especially interdicted. But report
ers, as everybody knows have way of worming
themselves into the most secret and forbidden
places, and ours has special gift in that direc-
tlon. He has given us partial report of the pro-
ceedings of the evening, but from his uncomfort-
able position under the table it is somewhat dis
jonted. He cannot speak as he would like to, OF
the deleetable dinner, which was served up in
style for which Martin is famous. The menu con-
sisted of fifteen courses. which the members
leisurely sampled" All that the reporter can
say of the viands is they sn,elt we'll
After the dinner was fully discussed, came the
reading OF letters from abroad, one of which,
from Ross of Philadelphia, abounded in wit and
provoked roars OF laughter. Then Shaw was
"Who is hep 1t was full Of happy hits, as he
put the question to each of the members, and was
received with unbounded applause. He cons
cluded by exclaiming, at is you,' but being un-
certain as to who really was the giver OF the
feast he pointed his finger to each of the members
around the table.
:, Pic" who came from Cambridge especially for
the occasion, was finally called upon. He re-
Sponded, as did the others called on, in rhyme.
HIS theme was "Who Is It?" We give its open
ing:
WHO struck Billy Patterson?' once was the cry;
though years have elapsed there's been no reply.
That Billy struck there's not the least doubt,
But who gave the blow not soul has found out.
A query of late has been bruited around,
Not so widespread, perhaps, but quite as profound
You have heard it repeated, day after day,
When the Gunner Boys met by chance en- their
way.
II comes up anew as we sit round this board,
With the proofs of good cheer so lavishly stored;
Who summoned us here? By whose kindly invite,
Have we met to renew the late festal night?
Or, to put it in language plain and more meet,
Which of you fellows must we thank for this treat.
Our reporter was getting along swimmingly.
when he was. unfortunately seized with a fit of
sneeZing. This brought on an exposure and he
was summarily elected from his burrow and hus-
tied from the room in a very gentlemanly way
he is free to confess. But for that confounded
sneeze he has no doubt he would be able to I'M
ravel the SWho is it?n mystery which bids fair to
be as mooted question as the famous ssWho
struck Billy Patterson" for it was limited that
"Pic'' would let the cat out of the bag.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30

j. L. Norton, residing at Far Rockaway Queens
Co. N. Y, was so crippled with iniammatory
rheumatism. of ten years standing, that he had to
use crutches. He was completely cured by TAX
ing two Brandreth's Pills every night for thirty
nights, and viii answer any written or personal
inquiries.
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important to Buyers of Hats

Perry has all of the latest styles.
Perry has just what you want for spring and
summer ware.
For children's hats go to Perry's
Take look at Perry's goods.
245 Middle Street
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30
Purify Your Blood

q
Your blood may be full of impurities, but Hoods
Sarsaparilla will thoroughly cleanse, enrich, and
vitalize it, The most severe cases of scrofula salt
rheum, boils pimples,-in fact all affections aris-
ing from impure blood yield to HOODS Sarsapar-
la 1t also cures dyspepsia, biliousness, sick head
appetite, and builds up the Whole system.
Henry Biggs Campbell Street, Kansas City, had
serofuous sores all over his body for Is years.
Hoods Sarsaparillas completely cured him.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Wallace Buck of North Bloomfield N. Y, suffer
ed eleven years with a terrible varicose ulcer on
his leg, so bad that he had to give up business He
was entirely cured of the ulcer and also of catarrh
by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
81 was troubled with boils having several of
them at a time. After suffering about all | could
bear, took Hoods Sarsaparilla which entirely
cured me. Icheerfully recommend Hoods Sarsa-
parilla to all like afflicted, being they will find
relief" L. N. NIGHTINGALE, Quincy, Mass
PurifieS the Blood.
II had been troubled with hives and pimples for
some time. Other remedies having failed l was
advised to try Hoods Sarsaparlla / have taken
two bottles, aud am entirely cured l think Hoods
Sarsaparilla has no equal as blood purifier" Eff
FIE M. PETRIE, Portsmouth, Ohio.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by druggists, 81; six for So. Prepared only
by C, 1. HOOD s. CO., Apothecaries, Lowell Mass
100 Doses Ore Dollar.
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NEW ADvERrEsEmENTs To-DAl

NEW ADVERTEsE MENTs TO-DAY
ADJUSTMENTS.
D Grand Concert-St Lawrence st. Church.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Hosiery Sale To-day-Rines Brothers.
Speciafties-0wen. Moore & Co.
Bargains-Frank b. Clark.
For Sale-Goat and Two Kids.
Sheriff's Sale
Maine Commercial Travellers.
Wanted-Man.
Wanted-solid Men of Portland.
Wanted Girl
One Dollar Reward
For Sale-Clear Wheat
For Sale-Shaw Seamless Hose.
Wanted-Agents.
For Sale-Land
For Rent-Store and Basement.
Gents SoX-Millett g. Little.
For Rent-HouSe
Insurance--Warren Sparrow s. Co.
City of Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30

Pain from indigestion, dyspepsia, andtoo hear
eating is relieved at once by taking one of Car
ter's Little Liver Pills Immediately after dinner.
Don't. forget this.
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+. o. Bailey s. Co. will sell at 10 O'Clock this
morning at Grand Trunk shed No. 1, IS boxes
damaged tin.
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very Respectfully yours.
(Signed) CHAS. j. CHAPMAN, Mayor

ON the above application it is ordered that a
" hearing be appointed for May 9Th next, at 4
o'clock P. M, at the office of the City Engineer,
is further ordered that notice of the above ap-
plication, together with this order thereon be
given by publication in two of the daily papers
published in Portland for seven days at least prev
ious to the hearing.
JACOB MCCLELLAN, Harbor
CHARLES MERRILL, Commits
c. H. FARLEY, sioners.
Portland AnriI % 1898 anr2Odfd
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Sale Of GENTS WHITE SHIRTS will
be continued same day.
M U! &LITTLE::.
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CITY OF PORTLAND.
MAYORS OFFICE, April 20, 1856.
T0 the Honorable Board of Harbor Com

TO the Honorable Board of Harbor Conn
missiOners.
Dear Sirs-In view of the contemplated changes
and improvements on the North side of the city,
| as in behalf OF the city that you will establish
the following .Harbor Line on that side of the
city and have the same duly confirmed by Legis-
latiye action so far as it may be found necessary
and fix the same.
Beginning at point on the Northeasterly side
line of behring's Byidge, distant two hundred
5000 feet Northwesterly at right angles from the
Northwesterly side line of the Marginal Way;
thence running Northeasterly and Northerly on a
line paraliN with said side line of said way, and
distant two hundred goo feet Northwesterly and
Easterly therefrom, to point four hundred and
eighty (4S0) feet Northerly from the Southerly
point OF the curve on which the said Way passes
around Sandy Point and crosses Washington
street; thence. on curve to Eastwood with a
radius of nine hundred thirty-five (935) feet, to
the Southerly abutment of Tukey's Bridge.
This line has been determined by Mr.. Goodwin,
the City Civil Engineer, in conference with Maj.
j. A. Smith, U. S. Engineers, and plan of the
proposed line accompanies this.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-30

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80 meanest man in town. said a
g Philadelphia, one day retcnt-
lawyer VINO viii come III one
\. .ayed and come ia 1, day OF
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