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The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
TIE pEERINo FAIR.
The Exhibition Formally Opened
Last Evening.

The fair of the Deering Village Improve
ment Society met with deserved success YES
terday, great many people taking advan-
tage of the beautiful weather to visit the ex-
hibition and testifying their appreciation of
the goods offered for sale by liberal pat
ronage.
The managers of the fair acknowledge do
nations of hardware from King I& Dexter,
lumber from Legrow Bros, for use in con-
structing the booths; A. Little q Co., for
their kindness in furnishing decorations,
and Charles Day, Jr., for flags; Mr.. l.. p.
Hunter for fancy letters for use in decorat-
ing; ID. w. Warren for coal, and Twitchell.
Champlin q Co., for donation of fine iel-
lies. Mrs. Fred Randall, who had charge of
the sale of tickets for Miss Clapps picture
deserves credit for her efforts, having dis
posed outside of the hall of sixty-two
tickets.
In the loan exhibition DR.. Pendleton's col
lection of valuable Indian articles has been
added to the exhibit, and Miss Bessie Brown
has loaned a figure of Chinese mandarin
and stock from Germany. besides num-
Der of German caps and and gourd used in
crossing the desert.
LAST EVENINGS EXERCISES.
AT the formal opening exercises last even
ing, Andrew j. Chase, Esq, the president of
the society, presided. After selection by
the Deering Centre band, Mrs Gardiner
sang TELL Me, My Heart" and the selection
was received with great applause.
Mr.. Chase then introduced E. H. Elwell,
ESQ.,, as the speaker of the evening Mr..
Elwell spoke pleasantly, taking as his
theme the utility of the Beautiful" he
referred to the use of 1.-THE beautiful in in
creasing happiness, refining and ennobling
character and enhancing the value of what
| ever it adores. Mr.. Elwell then spoke of
the objects of the Village Improvement So
ciety in the Improvement of roads and side
walks and public buildings, and the good
work it is doing in bringing into closer re-
lationship the people of the different sec
lions eff the town. He alluded to the bene-
fits of such organizations in Connecticut and
Massachusetts, and said it was the aim of
the Deering society to introduce improve
ments as rapidly as could be done with the
means at their command.
Miss Durham and Miss Emma Durham
followed in duett. "The Land of the
Swallows" and responded to an encore, af-
ter which Mrs. Gardiner sang "Only for
Thee" repeating the last stanza as an en-
core. Then in few happy remarks Presi-
dent Chase formally opened the fair and
said that he thought through it the people
would become more united, courtesies would
be extended between the residents of the
different villages, and a fund for the society
would be raised. In closing he announced
that the vase contributed by the Portland
Stoneware Company and filed with flowers
by Mr.. Ramsey, would be awarded by vote to
one of the scholars of the town.
This evening the Mother Hubbard Drill
will be given and there will be an excellent
musical programme. The fair will continue
through the week.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
The Cumberland Club.
The Cumberland Club, at meeting held

The Cumberland Club, at meeting held
Monday last, took the following action:
In view of the death of Mr.. Charles G. Haines
late Secretary of this association which occurred
IN this city on the LIST inst, the members OF the
Cumberland Club desire to place upon record
their sense of the loss which this community sus-
talns by his untimely demise and their apDrecia-
ton OF his sterling and honorable character
Mr.. Haines was one of the foundation members
OF this club and always took deep interest in its
prosperity, lending ready ala to all measures
designed TO promote its growth and usefulness,
and performing his official duties as Secretary
with strict punctuality and fidelity. To a genial
kindly nature, devoid of ostentation and malice.
he added the more stalwart virtues of strict in
tegrlty and straightforward, manly dealing and
while bearing himself in modest and courteous
manner was never found wanting in the courage
of his convictions
He performed more than his share of those un-
remunerated ldbors on which the organized forces
OF society depend for their successful operation
and his faithful, efficient services will be greatly
missed in the many public and benevolent organ
iZationS with which he was efficiently connected
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
DEATHS.

In this city, Dec. 8. Anna L., daughter OF Geo.
w. ana Hannah M Adams, aged "a years.
rs Cross street. Wv 10
McGrath, aged IS years ia'e nu"'
Notice Of funeral hereafter
months. ~ AieAahuef, aseu
% Ennera THIS morning at 10 O'Clock from No
In aL LYMAN Nov 81 Sally Smith, aged Sc years
ahan At15inreo Dec. 4, suddenly James Mason aged
bddeford, Dec. 4. Lydia j., wife of Charles
"nltney. aged SO years months
IN Saco. Dec. 6, Jane M Bradbury. aped 10
years months. "se" -
=, Inc funeral service of the late Hon. Charles
az cLaugnln VIII take place on Friday afternoon
az Or clock, at his late residence, No "a Sprino
sLreet. The burial will be at the convenience OF
Ine iamily. Friends are requested not send flow
The funeral service of the late Mrs. Ham
nan s Coster VIII be held this Thursday afternoon
Brooklyn N. Y. "' az
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
chIIdren,s Christmas Club,

| A meeting of the G. G. G.. was called fol
Wednesday afternoon but through some mis-
take Reception Hall was occupied. Such an
| eager throng gathered in the corridors as
| has not been seen since the first year of the
Club. There were most heated discussions
in groups here and there, and as the ward
room was offered an informal meeting was
held there.
President Mcdowell called the meeting to
order and introduced Miss Sargent, who
began to speak Of the proposed change in
the programme for this year. But such in
tense opposition was not expected. 1t had
| been thought wise by the older friends of
the club to omit the dinner this year from
the festival spending the equivalent of the
dinner df grown people would contribute til
in clothing for the guests; providing more
amusement, and instead of presents of toys,
| to give from the tree a frosted Christmas
cake to each child. with candy and fruit.
Miss Sargent asked the children to be
wise; not to vote for what would give them
pleasure themselves, or would make their
guests happy for few hours, but for what
would do the most lasting good. The chill
dren were eager for clothing, but dinner
| too" was the cry.
The Oldest boys of the Club would not
abandon the dinner question, and thought
that they could find enough grown persons
who could and would get up the dinner with
them and make it a success. aside from the
clothing.
"The clothing we must have, the dinner we
will have if possible" was the closing de-
cision, and the Club adjourned till Saturday
afternoon, at 2 o'clock promptly, to cast the
deciding vote. At that meeting all members
of the Club, and tall grown persons inter
ested in this question. are invited to ex-
press their opinion.
Miss Sargent, Mrs. Fallon and the ladies
present assured the children of their hearty
cooperation if they could get up the dinner
and that they would help in every way--that
their desire was to have no change ever made
If the old plan could be carried out in the
generous and liberal manner Of the first two
years.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
He Paid Up.

merchant Of this city sold two years ago
u bill of goods amounting to some $50 to a
man who left soon after, leaving this unpaid
as well as a number of other bills. The mer-
chant gave up all hope Of ever again hearing
from the delinquent but within week was
agreeably surprised by the receipt of letter,
or rather an envelope, from Cincinnati, Ell
closing certified check on New York City
bank for the face of his claim, $50. There
was nothing beyond the postmark to show
whom or where the money came from,
though there can be but little doubt that it
came from the debtor.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
imp rovements at civ Hotel.

Messrs. ]. w. Robinson & Son are bound
to keep up with the times, and are continual
ly making improvements in their popular
house-the City Hotel The latest improved
annunciator has lately been added, and the
guests can now announce to the office from
their rooms that they wish for certain arti-
eles, such as towels, writing materials ETC.
This is great convenience to guests, and
also to the clerks and bell boys. New furni-
ture has recently been put into the house,
and other improvements and additions will
probably soon be made.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
The WheeImen's Ball.

The fact that the Society of Little Women
will have charge of the refreshment tables in
Reception Hall, on the occasion of the
Wheelmen's ball next Monday evening, will
be pleasant news to all who intend being
present at that event. The society do not
expect to reap much financial benefit for
their trouble, but are actuated by desire to
reciprocate the good turn done them by the
club, whose drill team has performed for
their benefit on several occasions. The re-
served seats for the ball went off rapidly yes
terday morning, and indicate that the sue
cess of the affair is assured.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
Portland Club.

A special meeting of the Portland Club
was held last evening to take action on the
death of Hon. Charles Mclaughlin, Presi-
dent Dow in the chair.
committee of six consisting of Col. Fred
N. Dow, Hon. II. b. Cleaves, George S.
Hunt, w. f. Milliken, W. w. Latham, and
Lyman M. Cousins, was appointed to pre-
pare suitable resolutions.
A committee of six consisting of George S.
Hunt, w. F. Milliken, Fred E. Boothby, Ed
win Clement, Ii. B. Hill and II. p. Cox was
appointed to attend the funeral.
The club then adjourned out of respect to
the deceased without transacting any further
huSinacc
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
SUBURBAN NEWS.
sAccARApPA,

The warrant is posted for special town
meeting to be held on Monday, December 10,
at p. m. 1t contains three articles First
TO ascertain If the town viii appropriate the
sum OF $4,000 to complete the new high
school building and how the money for that
purp ose shall be raised-whether by loan OF
otherwise. Second, to ask an appropriation
OF $4,000 for completing the Brown street
school house. Third, to see if the town will
grant permission to MessTs. Woodman & Foss
70 lay side track from the Portland q
Rochester railroad across Main street To the
grounds Of the new furniture factory
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
For Christmas Gifts.

No more satisfactory article can be given
to another as a Christmas gift, nor can one
be more appreciated by a recipient than some
good article of clothing which imparts
warmth and comfort to the body. The Bos-
ton and Portland Clothing Co., 255 Middle
street, who make a speciality of these goods
are offering some unusual bargains just now
preparatory to stock taking January first,
and we would suggest to those who desire to
give, or are charitably inclined, to look over
their stock
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE LunGE RoNNrx.

WEDNEsDAY.-C. II. Boothby, appellant, VS..
Action OF trover for a cook stove of the alleged
value Of SIS. Plaintiff boarded at the United
States Hotel. Hamlin carried on the kitchen and
dining room of the house under verbal lease
from Lane. Boothby loaned Hamlin the stove in
suit, and 1t was set up in the pastry room. After
Lane sold the furniture and fixtures Of the house
to j. H. Martin, Boothby says he demanded the
stove Of Lane, and Lane told him that Martin
claimed 1t and he would have to replevy it..
says he does not claim the stove and never did I;
that he never had it in his possession and never
assumed any control over II. Hamn and his
wife testified that Lane told them he had sold
everything in the house to Martini and that that
remark was made after they asked him If he had
sold their property and Boothby's stove. Mr..
Lane denied that he ever made any such remark
The jury, after being out two hours and half,
reported that they could not agree and were ex-
cused from further consideration of the case.
ID. A. Meaher for plaintiff.
q w Gnddard for defendant
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
Public Library.
Librarian Watson has received the follow.
ing communication from an old Portland

LIBRARIAN watson mas received the follow
ing communication from an old Portland
boy:
BOSTON, Dec. 1, 1885,
To theiLibrdrion Of the Portland Public library.
Please find herewith the Writings of FredeT-
lex H. frederick the Great of Prussia" in
thirteen volumes, which bought many years ago
In England Being now inthe autumn OF life wish
to present them to the Public Library of your CITY,
Portland was the home of my boyhood and man
hoods early days and being q denizen Of the sea,
sailed for many years from its noble harbor to
other parts of the world My father was we'll
known practising physician and surgeon there in
bygone days, and my two grandfathers were in
ha6itants there when the town was bombarded
and burned in the war of the Revolution. For
these and other reasons the beautiful city holds a
choice corner in my memory. OF all the various
scenery that fell under my observation abroad.
none equals that as seen from ''Munjoy's HIP
Tower'D inland and outland. The extended view
over the city-the harbor, bay, islands, the broad
blue ocean, and the varied landscape stretching
far away in the distance. is a panoramic view that
can hardly be eXcelled Those who would enioy
feast for the eye when in Portland should not
fail to look out upon the grandeur and beauty
Of this scene. Hoping the books will be accepta,
Bile, am respectfully yours, JOHN l.. LITTLE
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
A Conductor Injured.

Conductor Dean, of the Congress street
line OF horse cars, in reaching over the
forward dasher of his car, yesterday morn
ing, to slap his horses, slipped and fell in
front of the wheels. He had a narrow es-
cape from being run over but escaped with a
wounded hand and several bruises on differ
cnt parts of his body. He lives on Chestnut
street and was attended by DR.. Gordon.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
An Exciting RUNAWAY.

A horse belonging to Mr.. George Tolman
ran away on Commercial street yesterday
forenoon as a freight train was passing
through the street. The sleigh was tipped
over so that one runner rested against the
cars, and there seemed to be imminent danger
of horse and sleigh getting under the wheels.
The train was stopped and the horse caught,
however, before any extensive damage was
done.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
WEDNEsDAY-Daniel Waszummett ntoxca-
ton five days in county jail.
Mary Curren, search and seizure fine 500 and
cost
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
MARRIAGES..

IN Saco, Dec. 2, Remembrance Leighton of Bid
deford and Mrs. Olive A. Lombord Of Saco
IN Vienna, Dec. L. Eugene A. Merrill and Miss
Ellie NJ. Hall, both of Auburn.
=, In Southport. Nov. 81, Merritt T. Pinkham and
Miss Mary c. Mari.
In Damariscotta Mills, Nov %, Charles II. Nor
NobeborO. "
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09

Prof. Brown, the optician, takes this op-
portunity to thank his many friends and
patrons for having made this one of his most
successful visits to Portland. He will re-
main but few days longer.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09

Mrs. Chas. Smith, of Jimes, ohio writes: 81
have used every remedy for Sick Headache l
could hear of for the past fifteen years, but Car
ter's Little lAser Pills did me more good than
all the rest dacT ds,,y1xy
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09

THE BOSTON AND SAVANNAH STEAMSHIP LINE
having recently passed under the management Of
Messrs. Richardson & Barnard, the name of Nick
ersons Wharf, from which the steamers leave
Boston, has been changed to Savannah Pier. The
line viii remain as heretofore the fayorite route
TO Florida and all points South and Southwest.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
Ringing Noises

on swapping like the report of pistol, are caused
ny eatarrh, that exceedingly dis agreeable and
very common disease. Loss Of smell or hearing
also results from catarrh. Hoods Sarsaparilla'
Ine great blood purifier is a peculiarly successful
nemeuy Tor TINS disease, which it cures by purify
i I1g me blood II you suffer from catarrh, try
hood Sarsaparilla the peculiar medicine
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
Pains in the Head

ceived great relief and benefit from If The
catarrh was very disagreeabe, especially in the
WINTER, causing constant discharge from my nose.
ringing noises IN my ears, and pains in the back
OF my mead The effort to clear my head in the
morning by hawking aud splitting was painful.
Hoods Sarsaparila gave me relief Immediately,
without the medicine in my house as think it is
worth It's weigh IN gold.'' MRS g. b GiBR
lO29 Eighth Street, N. W. Washington ID q
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09

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AppletOns CyclOpedia with ANIMALS 70 1850.
Histories. Books Of Travel, Sermons NoNelsy
Bound Magazines, Art Periodicals, MUSIC VOcal
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The above books will be sold at auction az the
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The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
PORTLAND AMP VICINITY.
rnw ADvERTIsnmENrs TO-DAY
No Wonder They Asked.

Liza, do you think they stole it?r was the ques-
which man asked his wife the other Gay after
they had thoroughly examined one of the eight
dollar overcoats which Clark the clother, is SELL
idg at s2.72. So accustomed have the people be-
come to high prices and bargains on paper, that a
genuine bargain like the above seems incredible.
Yet this is only one of many. Mr.. Clark buys for
"spot cash." which means the bottom price every
time, and he is giving his patrons the benefit of
these low prices. A nimble sixpence is great
deal better than a slow shilling. dec9mnd3t
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09

dissolution OFCO-PARTNERSHIP-
~ firm OF Shaw, Cooling 4 Co., L. Is day dis
solved by mutual consent, George e.. Powers re-
firing on account Of III health. Horace III. shaw
and Edwin L. Cooling will continue under the Old
style, and are alone authorized 10 sign In iIulda-
GEORGE G.. POWERS. decid3ws
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09

Our entire wholesale stock comprising ChncIa
myan and Moscow Beaver OVERC0AT USTERS and REFERS
D closed out by January M at prices that will show
educon OF 40 cent from early figures this season.
me These been distributed
MAINE to CONNECTCUT and genuine bargains will be
all TINS MONTH No cheap sh0ddy trash at
tract attention. but the finest goods made this
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09

TE1HE cO-partnership heretofore existing under
Il the firm name and style Of Nutter, Kimball Il
Co, Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, Mr..
.Just0 NJ. QuinterO having Withdrawn. All affairs
OF the late firm be settled by Mr. n. T. Nutter ana
MIR. George l.. kimball, who VIII continue tho
business under the same firm name, a AIS Fore
street.
NUTTER, KIMBALL & co.
Portland, Nov. l. 1886. nOvlidim
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09

To every gentleman in the State of Maine, we
would say, if you have waited for the most favor
able opportunity to purchase an OvERCoAT this
winter, now is the time.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
Hurrah for Hoods

u have been troubled with that ANNOYING dis
ease, nasal catarrh, and have taken all kinds of
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which am confident will do
az tnat Is claimed. Hurrah for Hoods Sarsapa-
riila!n ), L. RoUTT, harrisburg, Ky.
N. B. Ii you have decided to get Hoods Sarsa-
parllla do not be induced TO take any miner
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09

400 Mems All Wool overcoats, comprising Whip
cords, Cassimers, Fancy Mixtures, Mellins and
Elysiars, all fine goods, and thoroughly reliable,
reduced in price from $1,000, $500 and $500,
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
Only $40 each, all sizes.
LOT NO. 3.

1877 Young Mems Fine Melton, Kersey and Ely
sian Oyereoats in Blue, Fancy Mixed and Brown
reduced in price from $500 and $500,
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
LOT NO. !.

200 Mems All Wool Black Chinchilla Beaver
Oyercoats, goods made by best mills in the coun-
try, and made and trimmed in our best manner in
our own workshops, and retalled during October
and November for $500, now offered at only
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-09
Hoods SarsanariIIa

Sold by all druggists. 81 six for So. Prepare
by Z. l. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell
100 Doses One Dollar
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-30
"NISCH-MASCH.'

To the Editor Of the Eagle.
ITEM l. p o. sidewalk.
ITEM g Market house.
ITEM 8. Double brigade on Douglas avenue.
ITEM 4. Public park.
ITEM l. Now that the postolice is settled
for a brief season at the corner of First and
Water streets in the building known as the
G. A. Il. building in the rear OF Masonic
Tempe, directly west of the great carriage
works of Dan McKinzie and south of the old
rink building, now occupied by DR.. Snooke
as livery and feed stable, I've trust the 10
cation OF the poStoilice is sufficiently dc
scribed to enable the weary paSsar by" 10
find it. What we started out to say was
that in view OF the settlement Of the post
Office location the city should now see to 1t
at once, Immediately, without delay, pro
crastination or neglet-that good sidewalk
ten feet wide from Main street to said build
ing be put down, and that another sidewalk
ten feet vide from Douglas avenue to FIRST
street on east side of Water street be put down,
the idea OF said sidewalks being to have them
to walk on to said postofiice, from both
Main street and Douglas avenue. Winch
councilnen viii at once seize the golden OPP
| portunity to re-elect himself OF the sidewalk
| issue?
ITEM g Idiotic as l may seem, Wichita has
gradually permitted land to rise from fifty
dollars to fifty thousand dollars per acre
| without making any provision for market
house This should now be attended TO by
the city council before another year. Which
councilman will inmortalize himself by see
ing to thiss
IrEM3. ANY one who attended the late fair
| canuo. but have observed that one bridge
across the big river is not sufficient
to accomodate the needs of the travel from
east to west Douglas savenue.--First. IT Is alb
solutey necessary to have better bridge Ia
ci,ities from. the east to the west side. Sec
ond. 1t is oniv Justice to the west side that
having brought them into the city, that they
have easy means of going from one part tf
the other part of the city. Tne west side Is
now Wichita, ard every means should be CIV
Ell 10 enable trade from both sides 10 go bach
and forward. Third. Another bridge OK
! Douglas a. enue-oiie 10. ees>O podhG ''h' YIN
for west bouni travel, viii MAKE the eas
AMI west sides nearer each other, and preven
accident and delay. Fourth. The west s-i'
viii be needed TO help eject counciimen o.
east side before long, and We give this as =
pointer1 to soale ambitious councilman, 81
,hat he can get his work III on this douoi
bridge scheme.
TEEN i.-Oh, fog a park, public park, 70
the public. owned and main5ainel by th'
pu' die, easy OF access by street cars, and Sat
ur.lay afternoons and Sundays set apart 70
the bread winner and ais family, where the
can have room to turn around aud breath
air untaiutci by sinking alleys and tn
stencil OF garbage ior the brief season OF q
i.aast onca q week