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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-18
OWEN, MOORE & co.
OCEAN PARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT MEETING

TTNHE members of Ocean Park Association, are
Il hereby notified that the annual meeting of
said Association. will be held at the Chapel of
said Association. at Ocean Park, Old Orchard
Maine, ON SATURDAY, Aug 4th, A ID. 1888,
at 2. 80 O'Clock p. M, for the following purposes:
To choose the officers of the Association.
To see if the Association will vote to amend
article first of its bylaws that any corporation
or society owning property at Ocean Park may pc
represented by one or more persons as members
of the Association.
To act ON any other business that may legally
come before the meeting.
LINDLEY M. WEBB, Secretary.
Portland, July Is, 1888. jy1Sd1aw3wW
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Political Notes.

The Androscoggin County Prohibition
Convention at Lewiston made the following
nominations: Senators, Henry Reynolds of
East Livermore and II. II. Dorman of Au-
burn Commissioners, J. w. Jordan of Lis
bon and j. W. Harris of Auburn; Treasurer,
Rand of Lisbon; Attorney, N. f. Woodbury.
of Auburn; Judge of Probate, A. K. p. Ed
wards of Lisbon.
The Republicans of Millbridge are prepar-
ing to raise campaign banner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-18

The New England Order of Protection
will have a branch established in this city
tomorrow evening, July 18th, not Friday, as
heretofore reported. The meeting will be
held at Browns Block, Room No. 6. Su-
preme Warden w. H. Martin and Deputy
Warden ID. M. Frye will be present.
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The Tippecanoe Campaign Club.

A new Republican campaign club was
formed last night, to be called the "Tippe-
canoe" Guards. Their uniform is to be the
Old Continental style. Their officers are:
Captan--George A. Dow.
First Leutenant-F. j. Walden.
Second Lieutenant-F. S. Freeman.
There were % mustered last night, which
was the first night. Other recruits are COM
ing in, and the 'Tippecanoes" viii be one
of the largest clubs in the city,
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ATTENTION HARRISON GUARDS.

Every member of the Harrison Guards is re-
quested to meet at Headquarters, Park Garden,
Federal street, THURSDAY EVENING, July 10,
at O'Clock sharp, to be measured for uniforms
and to drill. Let all be present. Per order,
j. d. PRINTABLE,
Capt. Commanding Co.
L. III. TIBBETTS, Clerk.
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HARRISON PIONEERS ATTENTION.

Every member of the Harrison Pioneers, is re-
quested to meet at headquarters, the Park Garden,
Federal street, WEDNESDAY EVENING, July
forms, and for drill.
Per order A. H. SPEAR, Clerk.
f. II. WEBSTER, Capt.
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A Bitter.

Last night, officer Hugh McDonough found
a coal heaver-who gave the name of Harris
who was intoxicated, creating disturb
ance on Franklin street. He fought Nc
Donough hard, and finally nearly bit his fin
ger off. Officers Webster. Riley and Miles
came to McDonough's assistance, with the
patrol wagon, and took Harris to the station.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-18
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Prides bridge, in Deering, will be closed
for repairs today.
Small boats landed 1000 pounds of fish
yesterday, other than which there were no
arrivals.
The clothiers will 60 on their first annual
excursion Thursday, to Great Chebeague.
taking the steamer Merryconeag at O'Clock.
The committee of arrangements for the
brushmakers picnic have decided to post
pone it until Sept. 9Th.
j. w. Burrowes Camp, No. II. S. of ", of
Union, has been mustered with twelve char
ter members, by Lieut. Col. ID. A. Friend.
National Aide-de-Camp; Capt j. w. Sleeper,
The grocers and provision dealers of this
city will meet at Falmouth Market today, at
s O'clock, to make arrangements for their
annual picnic.
L. K. Lunt & Co. have completed the mon-
ument which they contracted to make for
the government to be erected in Belfast har-
Dor.
Mr.. John Mcleod, employed in Brackets
mill by J. W. Burrowes, and residing in
Deering. had three fingers cut off by ribbon
saw yesterday.
The Masonic Token for July, from the
press Of Stephen Berry, the Odd Fellows
Register for July. and the Masonic Journal
for the same month, from Smith & Sale,
have been received.
A Knights of Pythias excursion over the
Grand Trunk railroad, from South and West
Paris, Norway and vicinity. will 60 to Green
wood Garden, Saturday, over the Casco Bay
steamboat line.
The Second Division of the Ancient Order
Of Hibernians went to Long Island yester-
day on their annual picnic. There was
dancing in the evening, and the party re-
turned at o'clock.
Olof P. Stenbon, employed in Shaw, God
ing & Co.'s shoe shop, caught his hand in a
cog wheel yesterday morning, decorating the
flesh badly. The wound was dressed by DR..
Cammett.
We have to express our thanks to the Day
Challenge Band, led by Mr. Stubblebine. and
now connected with Greenwood Garden, fol-
an excellent serenade yesterday morning.
Our island friends are to be congratulated on
having SO fine band in their midst.
Officers Skillings and Hussey discovered a
large quantity of groceries ON Custom House
wharf. Monday, apparently awaiting an own
er. The goods were marked yacht Comet
but no mark as to what store they came
from. There was about months supply.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-18
mr.. uaIIook,s Narrow Esoano

Rev. L. Fl. Hallock, while riding on dis
bicycle on Commercial street last night had
very narrow escape from death. By some
means he got onto the Grand Trunk track in
front of train that was coming along. By
throwing himself off his machine he man.
aged to clear the track, but the bicycle was
run over and demolished
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-18
ATTENTION ARTILLERY,

There will be a meeting at the Park Garden,
Federal street, WEDNESDAY, EVENING, July 10
at 7.30 O'Clock. All old members, from 1860 to
1888, are requested to be present to complete the
organization.
Per order of Committee,
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The Union Station Cafe.

Messrs. George Woodbury. & Son, TIE
proprietors Of the Union Station Cafe, have
made arrangements to keep this elegant es-
tablishment open evenings for the benefit of
those who desire not only an icecream or any
of the luxuries Of the season but also to give a
spread to their friends combining any, or all
the delicacies of the table. ALI orders will
raeeive careful attention
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ATTENTION TIPPECANOES.

The Tippecanoe Guards will meet at Headquar-
tiers, Federal ST., FRIDAY NIGHT at 8 o'clock.
for drill. Per ORDER
G. A. DOW. Captain
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DEATHS.

In Saco, July 10, Parker NJ, only son of Mrs.
A. M. Edgerly, aged 81 years.
In Biddeford, July 10, Henry Ferdinand, fourth
son of DR.. f. Bernier, aged years months.
In Southport, July Q. Christopher Lewis, aged
&c years.
In Cornish, July 10. Mrs. J. t. Aver, aged "A
years.
In Dresden, July II, Wesley Hall, aged 76 yrs
In East Pittston, July 8, Alfred Stilphen, aged
So years.
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Shooting and Fishing Publis
Company.

The Shooting and Fishing Publishing
Company has been organized in this city for
the purpose of carryingon the business of
printing and publishing such business as is
incidental to the purposes hereinbefore
mentioned.
President-Arthur c. Gould.
Treasurer-George Russell.
Capital stock, $4,000; paid in, $40; par
value shares, $40
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IT'S economy to use Index Soar.
MARRIAGES.

In Saco, July u, George Dolby of Saco and
Miss Fannie Armstrong Biddeford.
In KeaZer Falls. July H. Geo. K. Davis of Par
sonsfeld and Miss Ida K. Berry of Waltham.
In Gardiner, July IL, Millions Briery and Mrs.
Alice M. o. Brien.
in Boothbay June 2s, c. F. Remission and Miss
Nellie A. WinslOw.
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% Cents a Piece.

Sd verse-COmmences very high;
L lot Ladies' French Balbriggan
vests, regular price SI.0O, but the
Key changes and the song runs
low, and triiis the price mt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-18

The following cases were disposed of:


The following cases were disposed of:
Pratt VS.. Getchell. Continued.
MiletJ ct ais, appellants from a decision of
county commissioners. To be argued in writing
Stoyell VS.. Sandy River Railroad Company. 10
be argued In writing.
Harvey vs.. Harvey, motion overruled for want
of prosecution.
Phillips VS.. yose and certain lumber. To be
argued In writing
Winter VS.. Gilbert ct ais, motion overruled for
want of prosecution.
Kershner VS.. Wood. To be argued in writing
Stinchield VS.. Twaddle. To be argued in writ
ing.
Stinchield VS.. Twaddle. To be argued in writ
ing.
State VS.. Carville Execution overruled for
want of prosecution. Judgment for State.
French ct al VS.. inhabitants of Kmgfeld. To be
argued in writing
Following cases were argued orally:
Croswell ct al VS.. Larrabee.
Undertake VS.. Crosby.
CoOlbridge VS.. Allen
Stinchfield VS.. Twaddle.
Wheeler VS.. Sawyer, administrator.
State VS.. the Maine Central Railroad.
State VS.. Joel Dunlap.
This disposes of all cases from Franklin, and
Oxford County will be in order this morning.
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az Cents a Piece.

4th verse-WiII be sung by male
voices; Gents Balbriggan Under
vests and Drawers; the first strain
I'm allegro movement sings the
price mt 81 LIZ cents, but suddenly
changed 20 moderate and sung by
1000 male voices mt
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20 Cents a Piece.

I'd verse; lot of Ladies' full
fashioned French Cut Vests; IN G
price has been sung TO you all this
seas0n at so cents; we sing IL 20
you during this sale one octave
lower,
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

Headquarters Grand Canton Ridgeley !
No. 2, Patriarchs Militant, |. o. o. f.
Portland, Me-, July Is, 1888
GENERAL ORDER No. i.
A Ii MEMBERS of Grand Canton Ridgely No.
"A 2, are hereby ordered to assemble at Odd
Fellows Hall, on THURSDAY, July 10th, at Z. 40
a. M, in full uniform, to do escort duty to the
Portland Encampments on the occasion OF tile
ter, Mass, to this city. BY command of
CHAS. +, T0BIE, Commandment.
Offcial
ALFRED II. THOMPSON, Clerk. jy1sd2t
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Band Concert in Lincoln Park,

The second open air concert will be given
this evening at Lincoln Park by Chambers
First Regiment band. Frank T.. Collins con-
ductor. This will be the programmes:
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PORTLAND AND VICINITY.
ADvERTEsEMENTs To-DA
Advice 10 morhers. MRS wINsInw


Advice 10 Mothers. = MRS. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; 1t produces natural, quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain, and the little
cherub, awakes as "bright as button" 1t is
very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the child, soft
ems the gums, allays all PAIN relieves wind, regu-
lates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
ior diarrhea, whether arising from teething or
other causes Twenty-Five cents bottle.
lan16 FM&W&w1y
A sound mind goes very seldom without sound
digestion, and nothing contributes toward 1t more
than the use of Angostura Bitters, the world
renowned appetizer and invigorator, manufac-
tured only by Dr.J. G. siegert g. Sons.
july16 eod&w1w
Have no equal as prompt and posi-
tive cure for sick headache, blliousness, consti-
potion, pain in the side, and all liver troubles.
Carriers Little Liver Pills. Try them.
iulVlT dRyv1xv
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ANNUAL MEETING.

NNHE Stockholders Of the Atlantic and St. Law
Il renee Railroad Company are hereby notified
at tneir annual meeting, for the choice Of Direc-
VIZ LvI ue ensuing year, ana fOr tne transaction
OF such other business as may legally be present
ed, Will be held at the office of the Companv IN
Portland, on the first Tuesday, the seventh dav 81
August, 1888, at ten o'clock IN the forenoon. -
II. II. BARRETT, Clerk Of the CORPORATION
Portland, July 16, 1885, ilyIeeodtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-18
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT,
LAW TERM -wEsrERN DISTRICT.

LAW TERM WESTERN DISTRICT.
TUEsDAY-The July term of the law court be-
gan this morning, Chief Justice Peters and
Judges Walton, Danforth. Virgin, Emery and
Haskell bein5 present. Prayer was offered by
Rev. Marion Crosley, of the Church of the Messi-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-18

The Republicans OF the town Of North Var
mouth are requested TO meet at the Town House
on Saturday, August 4th, at 3 o'clock d. m Tor
the purpose Of eecting two delegates 10 attend
the County Convention 10 be holden at Portland
August 9Th. Per order Town Committee.
Falmouth.
The Republicans OF Falmouth are reopest.a A..
meet at at the Town House in said town. on sat
urday, July 21st, at o'clock D. m 10 choose AL
egates 70 attend the,County Convention. holden at
Portland, August Sth, 10 nominate Conntv oficers
Falmouth, July IA, 1883. " N''''''"''e''
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20 Cents a Piece.

9Th verse-l lot of Gents Blue
Mixed Gossamer shirts and Draw
ers; the best yet, because IL Is sung
so easily; IL Is pitched low from the
nrst and sung through mt this very
low price,
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N. G. N. A.-LlBRARY NOTICE.

I'm and after the 22d day OF July. the Library Of
" the M. Q. M. Association VIII be closed and
remained closed for two weeks. Members are re-
quested to return all books now out before the 22d
Per order OF Committee
ty16d1w r. l.. BRETT, Librarian.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-22
Crazy about WitChCraft.

William Esmond, one of the
wealthiest farmers of Murray
county, Ga, and a man of cOnsid.
erable intelligence, has gone per
iectly crazy over witchcratt. lie
employs a number OF hands, and
has never shown a weakness ex-
cept on this one subject. lie
came home few evenings ago
and discovered a green stick stand
ing against his door, which some
one left there on purpose, and be-
fore it could be moved he went
into commissions. It is said that
a few marks made on the ground
in front of his door, if given a pecu-
liar turn, are sufficient to keep lin
from entering by the frOlt door
for two weeks. His family are
intelligent, well educated people,
and it is a continual source Of
modification to them to see the
head of the house acting in such a
manner. 1t is said that when he
was a child, being an orphan, he
was cared for by an old negress
who for a long time had lived on
his fathers plantation and who
imbued his mind so thoroughly
with the superstitions OF her race
that he has never been able to
overcome her early teachings. He
is a good conversationalist, pre-
sents a splendid appearance when
diScharging the duties of a host
unless the conversation happens 20
turn on signs and Omens, when he
Immediately evinccs such an in
terest, becomes so nervous and
talks so fast and incoherently that
it is painful to witness him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-22
The Free Trade Folly.

And you are asked to give up
such a market for the markets OF
the world Why history of such a
transaction was told twenty'four
hundred years ago. 1t is a classic.
You will find it in the works of
Esop, the fabulist.
Once there was a dog. lie was
a nice little dog. Nothing the mat
ter with him except a few foolish
free trade ideas in his head. He
was trotting along, happy as the
day, for he had IN his mouth a nice
shoulder of succulent mutton. BY
and by he came to a stream bridged
by a plank. He trotted along, and
looking over the side of the plank,
he saw the markets of the world
and dived for them. a minute
later he was crawling up the bank
the wettest, the sickest, the nasti-
est, the most muttonless dog that
ever swan ashore Hon. ThOS. b.
Reed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-22
Wonderful Cures.

w. ID. Hoyt & Co., wholesale and
retail druggists of Rome, Ga, say t:
We have been selling DIR. Kings
New Discovery, Electric Bitters and
Bdcklen's Arnica Salve for four
years. Have never handled RENE
diesdbat sell as well, or give such
universal satisfaction. There have
been some wonderful cures effected
by these MEDICINES in this city,
Several Sases of pronounced Con
sumption have been entirely cured
by ussVEs few bottles of DIR. Kings
New, iscovery.taken in connection
with Electric Bitiers. We guaran-
tee them always. Sold by b.
Schmitt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-22
A NeurO Cr ank,

CHATTANOOGA, jane 13.-SOme
weeks ago Andrew j ackson Brown,
a negro, came to the mining
village of Soddy and announ ced
that he was Christ. He retrea ted
to the mountains and pretended to
fas for forty days. Then he re-
turned TO the village and said that
he had entered upon his kingdom,
and that for one thousand years
the world would be at peace. lie
was to have come naked, but made
concession to popular opinion,
and his loins were girded about
with trousers cut off at the knees.
His appearance was the signal for
singular demonstrations. An i'm
mense crowd met him. The cOlOred 4
members thereof and many white
women fell on his neck and kissed
him, and a verItable love feast
reigned. This state Of affairs pro-
voked antagonism, and threats
were made against the sable divine
and his white Bishop, one G.. w
Patterson. An ill-speIled warning
with a coffin rudely drawn thereon
gave the followers of the new re
ligion ten days to leave town fail
iug in which they would 'tcatcl
hell" The Sheriff and deputies
are on the ground to preserw5 th'
lJl e. J 81 ftii - %
PS@ce' 81 lG4l 1tA 80 DH
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-22
Killed by His Fifteen-Year r-0Id Son.

BALTIMORE, June 12.--Peter Alt,
proprietor of the Arlington House,
was shot and almost instantly kill
ed last night by his son William,
aged Is years. The shooting took
place IN the kitchen. Ats wife
saws the shooting was done in her
defense. Her husband had been
on a spree for some time, and just
before the tragedy he came into
the house, and after breaking a
heavy cup and saucer on her head,
began to beat her. She struggled
with him and they both fell on the
floor. He got a hold on her throat,
and she thought that he meant to
kill her. She was almost insensl'
BILE when she heard the report OF a
gun. Her husbands grip on her
throat relaxed and he fell over on
the floor. Young Alt. who Is a
bright looking boy, was arrested
and locked up after an affe ctionate
parting with his mother.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-22

Ayoung and enthusiastic kinder
garten teacher, who believes that
much repetition will fix ideas firm
ly in Youthful minds, usually be-
gins her lesson on the ideas Of
form by holding up a rubber ball,
and asking. "Now, children what
IS this ?" "a globe" is the reply,
piped out in childish treble. The
other day she began, as usual,
with the ball. "NOw, children,
what do | hold in my hand ~
"Chestnutw yelled a prompt and
cheeky small boy from back seat.
That's the sort of thing, the teacher
SAYS, that discOurages her.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-22
SHE MADE A SALE.
THE FAIR BOOK AGENTS TRIUMPH
OVER A POOR, DEFENSELESS
MAN

She was pretty woman, and she
bowed to me bewitchingly as she
came in, says a writer in Tolcn
Topics. She held up one finger
archly, and said, impetuously:
Snow, sir, | want you TO stop
your writing and look at my book
Then she blushed charmingIy, as
If embarrassed at my look OF amaze
ment. said:
"My dear madam, | am busy to-
day, and beg you will excuse me-"
She sat down beside me and
made herself comfortable at once.
"Now, don't let me hear another
word about that you are going 10
buy book, of course"
"But, my dear
She took my hands gently but
firmly in hers.
81 know you are a busy man
you write all day and are too tired
to read-you hardly find time to
look at the paper-you-"
eyes, madam; that's precisely
the case"
She chucked me deliberately un-
der the chin.
"Do you mean to say that you
are going to refuse me miserable
little dollar for this beautiful book ~
gasped feebIy at my office boy.
He was evidently interested. l
said:
"YOu must be successful book
agent; you have the most fetching
qualities / have ever SEEM
Rash words
She rose at once, and sitting
down upon the arm of my chair,
threw one arm around my neck,
and, bending down, looked tender
ly into my eyes.
"Now, you know, darling, you
are going to do just what / say
you are going to buy"
heard my oflice.bny chuckie to
himself. / protested. / said:
"My dear madam, this is really
embarrassing-do you know am
a married man-that /"
She replied 81 have nothing
to do with that F; | am here for bus
mess"
| replied: "That statement i:
unnecessary; the fact is quite ap
parent. But l am really fond o.
my wife. You've got hold of thu
wrong man."
She seemed a trifie hurt at this
but she did not take her arm from
my neck. She remained in thi'
composing attitude apparently los
in thought. | broke into a COLI
sweat.
"rll tell you what I'll dO,' sh'
said, Suddenly, bringing her fac
dangerously near my own: 81
you'll take a copy of that bool
. III promise not to kiss you before
leave the oflicew
/ bought the book.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-06-22

The Courier OF Hickman, KY,
which ought to know what it's
talking about, has a lively de-
scription of a Hickman girl chew
ing gum. It says; "She keeps time
to the music at the theatre; chew
ing hard and swapping her jaws
together when the villain is in
sight, chewing softly when the
hero is on, but stops short at all
love scenes, and gently Dolses the
Black Jack and Tutti Frutti on
her finger tips, but when the Or
chastra strikes up it is thrown
back into the cavity, and gee whiz
now her Jaws fly"