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The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
A Veteran Engineer.
TFairfield Journal

The notice of the Journal last week of the
death of one of the Oldest employees Of the
Maine Central recalls the fact that there are
several survivors of the first crews that ran
the trains over what is now the Maine Gen.
trail railroad. One of the Oldest and best
preserved is William G. Penny, who has
charge of the oils at Waterville. In 1S49
when the road was opened from Danvllle TO
Waterville he went on construction train
as engineer. He had formerly run a steam
boat on the Kennebec to Waterville and was
fine engineer. AS soon as he learned the
road he was given train, 9. M. Barrel, now
living at Waterville, was his conductor, and
Conductor Bodge was baggage master. he
ran an engine on the road until eight years
ago when he was given spare work to do.
He is now hale and hearty and recalls the
much satisfaction. He says there is no COM
parison between the storms we have now
and what they had in Maine 30 years ago.
In the winter of 1852 they were three days
with five engines getting from Wateryille to
Danville. In many places in Belgrade all
that winter the snow was three feet higher
than the tops of the cars and train was in
constant danger of being buried at any time
by the snow slides from the high drifts
above. The engines were light and carried
but little water and fuel and had to be con-
stantly replenished.
An idea of the growth of the road is now
easily seen by glance at Mr.. Penny's pre-
sent duties. He has charge of the oil used
all over the road from Bangor to Portland
and the various branches. Some % barrels
of kerosene are used alone for illumination
every month, while it takes five barrels of
lubricating oil to keep things running
smoothly. These figures do not include whal
is used in Portland or Bangor, or on the roat
east of Bangor.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

The steamer Gordon was repaired yester-
day, and will soon make her regular trips.
The Ciceronian Debating Club, consisting
of classical scholars Of the High School,
have presented bust of Cicero to the school
and have had it placed in the classical room.
At 7.30 o'clock this evening, there will be
a meeting in the vestry for converts, for
those who have been reclaimed, and for en-
quirers. Mrs. Van Colt will speak,
There was a slight fire in the upper story
of the house occupied by N. S. Heseltine, at
No. 2673 Congress street, yesterday. The
flames were extinguished before much dam
age was done.
The steamer Winthrop, of the New York
line, due here yesterday morning, had not
arrived last night, at o'clock. The Eleano-
ra passed Chatham at 2.3O o'clock p. M
Thursday, all right, and was probably not
affected by the storm.
There will be meeting under the auspices
Of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union on Sunday afternoon, at o'clock, in
the Chestnut street church. The address
will be given by DR.. Charles Crandall. Sub
ject, The need of temperance instruction in
our public schools. The public are cordially
invited
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28

We take pleasure in calling attention to
the statement of the Liverpool & London &
Globe Insurance Company in another column.
This company is represented in every bust
ness city in the Union, and its policies are
sought after by men in every business and
profession. Having the largest assets, the
largest income, and having paid the largest
loss ever paid by any company ON a single
fire, it stands unrivalled as the largest Fire
Insurance Company in the world. 1t has
paid SIS, Zoo, 600 in losses in the United States
alone, and has by its manner of meeting
claims gained for itself a reputation fol
strength, liberality and promptitude, une.
qualled by any other company in the world
The Liverpool & London & Globe, besides
being the strongest company on the globe
is also the most liberal. Its claimants are
not required to wait sixty days for settle
ment of loss. In case of loss or removal
this company pays the full amount of loss in
cash without discount. Fire risks are taken
exclusively. Its credit is stronger than that
of many governments, and its stock COM
mands over 1000 per cent premium.
Dow g. Champlin are their representatives
in this city, at their new Office, No. 60 Elk
change street, opposite the First National
Bank, where they are prepared to insure al
classes of property at current rates in the
above and other well known companies.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
Peeps Behind the Throne.

Something not in the books, was the re-
mark made by one of the hearers of Hon. w.
W. Thomas, Jr.'s, lecture at High street
church last evening, and that expressed 1t
we'll. His address upon Peeps Behind the
Throne" revealed to his audience facts in re-
gard to the Court of Sweden which are not
generally known. His listeners were inter-
ested throughout and applause was frequent.
Perhaps the most interesting portion OF the
lecture was that describing Mr.. Thomas's re-
ception upon his appointment as Minister to
Sweden. The description of the pomp and
glittering elegance of the vast retinue of the
King, the magnifcence of the royal palace,
the King himself, noble, courteous, liberal
man. held the closest attention of the audi
ence.
The minister presented his letters from his
own government, and, having made his little
speech of good will, was replied to by the
King as follows:
Mr.. Minister: am happy to greet you as the
departments oflhuman activity has achieved pc
sition OF first rank. am also happy to receive
the greetings you have brought frOm,tthe Presl-
dent of the people Of the United States, that land
which takes TO itself SO many of the sons and
daughters OF the Scandinavian Peninsula, and
which has also special claim upon our interest
and regard.
Mr. Thomas spoke in high terms of the
King as a man, and closed his very interest
ing lecture with vivid comparisons of mon
archical and republican forms of government.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
GILMoRE's BAND.

The two concerts to be given at City Hall,
this afternoon and evening, by this cele-
brated band will no doubt, as it should pack
the house. What can be said of this cele-
brated band Of fifty musicians more than is
already known. The name Gilmorei is house,
hold word among all lovers of music for the
celebrity of his band has been re-echoed from
foreign shores. His list of solo performers
is remarkable. Miss Letitia Fritch, the
prima donna vocalist, is ST. Louis girl who
won the gold medal at the st. Louis con-
servatory. She is pupil of Randegge and
Vanucini, has sung at the Damrosch,
Wilhelm and Joseffy concerts, and been
prima donna for Gilmore's band, the Strak-
osch and Hess opera companies Tickets
can be secured at Stockbridge's.
JOAN OF ARC.
There was a good advance sale of seats for
Miss Maude Banks performance of Joan OF
Arc at the box office yesterday. The play
will be given at Portland Theatre next Mon
day evening. The Chicago Daily News says
"The role of Joan, the maid of Orleans, is
impersonated by Maude Banks, daughter OF
General N. P. Banks, and this is her first APP
the medium height, with slight and very
graceful figure. Her elocution is admirable,
and she acts with force and intelligence.
BEwITCHED.
Sol Smith Russell will appear in ,"Be-
witched" at City Hail. in the fourth Stock
bridge popular next Monday night, and those
who have not procured seats should get them
at once at Stockbridge's for this will be Mr..
Russell's last appearance here. ''Mr. Rus
sell is a host in himself, of course, and fur
nishes the major portion of the fun, but
there are other characters that have snap
and dash as well. The cast was very capa-
BILE one. Mr.. Russell introduced sew eral
new songs and specialties."
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
Reception to Rev. MIR. stackpoIe.

Rev. E. S. Stackpole, who has recently
been appointed missionary to Italy by
Bishop c. ID. Foss, was rendered a farewell
reception by the M. E. church at Lisbon,
Wednesday evening. He was pastor of this
church in 1879 and 1880. The present church
edifice was built during his pastorate, and a
deep and abiding work of grace was wrought
in the hearts of his people. Since his re-
moval to other charges, he has repeatedly
assisted the pastors at Lisbon in revival
work, especially the present pastor, Rev. L.
S. Record, SO that the attachment between
this people and himself has been steadily
strengthened. A purse of $40 was present
ed to Mr.. Stackpole by the people present, as
a substantial evidence Of their esteem and
love. The people from Lisbon Falls pre-
scented him an autograph album, in which
the names of the church members were
written. A bountiful collation. was served
in the vestry of the church at the close of
the recaDtiOn.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
OFFICERS ELECTED.
MADISON WOODEN co.


The Madison Wooden Company held its
annual meeting recently and elected the fol-
lowing officers:
q President-J. P. Baxter, Portland.
Secretary-A. r. Small, Oakland.
Directors-J z. Baxter, Ii. j. Libby A. Z. Ben
iamin, G. H. Bryant, w b. Snow, b. p. j. Yves
ton, Nathan Wood
The report of last years work was very
favorable one. The sum of $S2,527.S1 was
reported as the net earnings for the year. A
semi-annual dividend of 81 per cent. was
declared, beside paying $7571.43 floating
debt.
INDIAN SPRING wooLEN co.
At the annual meeting of the Indian
Spring Wooden Company held recently the
following officers were elected:
Directors-T. II. Weston, Fl. Q. Libby. A. z
Benjamin, R. T. Jones, b. p. j. Weston, Elmer Il
Rideout
Treasurer. b. Libby.
Clerk-K. O. Gray.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28

postmaster by President Cleveland, not long
after the President was inauguarated;; he
was a native of Topsham, born in the house
now occupied by the Franklin school, where
his father, Nathaniel Green, kept "a tavern
for number of years. Subsequently the
father removed to the Green house, SO called,
ON the island, the second house north OF the
paper mill. where another son, George,
kept it as a tavern. Henry, fancying, a
sailors life, went to sea, rose. through the
regular grades of office, until he got com
was in the employ of the Patten Brothers OF
Bath He also served on board naval YES
sells during the rebellion.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Hon. Dennis Moore, prominent and
much-respected citizen Of Arson, died Tues
day morning, aged nearly So.
Mr.. Lawrence returned from Boston
Wednesday night and reports that there is a
good prospect that lotion bisulphate pulp
mill will be erected at Somerset Mills this
season.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
Mnnteomerx Guards.

AS will be seen by reference to the adver-
Using columns, the Montgomery Guards are
to give grand military ball at City Hall on
next Tuesday evening, Jan. 31st. There has
been already very large sale of tickets by
the members of the company and the floor
and balconies of City Hall will undoubtedly
be crowded. The company have decided to
give away a number of valuable gifts to
those who buy tickets. The most desirable
of these gifts, an elegant steel engraving OF
"The Battle of Gettysburg" can be seen in
the window of w. W. McIntyre's clothing
store on Middle street
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
j. NJ, Dyer & Co.

This we'll known dry goods firm located at
No. 511 Congress street, will hold their grand
annual sale of silks, French dress goods.
table linen, and housekeeping goods. COM
mencing Tuesday. January 3lst and ending
February Sd. Tuesday will be devoted to
black and .colored silks, Wednesday to silks
and dress goods, and Thursday and Friday
to table linen and housekeeping goods in adj
dition to the silks and dress goods. The
firm claims that they will give the public
such bargains as have never before been
equalled in Portland, and as proof of this
they publish in their advertisement list OF
prices. If Tuesday should prove stormy, the
sale will begin the first pleasant day there
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
Marrow Escape of the EsteIIa's Crew.

Captain Barter, Of the schooner Estella,
which went ashore at Cape Elizabeth,
Thursday, gives an account of the accident,
which shows that at one time the vessel and
crew were in great peril. The Estella is a
small vessel of only AZ tons. Wednesday
night she anchored midway between Dia-
mond and House Island. Ice was all around
her, and she could get no further up the
harbor. About II o'clock Wednesday night
the chains parted and the schooner began to
drift to sea. OFF Fort Preble Captain Barter
then set the flag at half-mast with union
down, as signal of distress, for he knew
that to go to sea meant certain death. The
people of the Cape saw the flag but could
not get to the Estella, until her captain
managed to run her through the ice into the
cove. Then men from, the shore came off
with a life line, took the hawser and pulled
the Estella ashore. Captain Barter wishes
to express his thanks to Capt. FL. E. Willard
and his neighbors who rendered this service
in his time of peril. Divers will go this
morning to look for the Estella's anchors.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
z 8. HamIen g. Co.

meeting of the firm of E. S. Hamlen &
Co. was held at the Office of Symonds 81 Lib
by at2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The com
mittee appointed at the first meeting to in.
vestigate the books and affairs of the firm
submitted its report which report was ac'
copied. A majority of the unsecured credi-
tors present voted that if Mr.. Hamlen should
make an offer of so per cent to accept the
same and to allow him thirty days in which
to make said offer. 1t was also voted that
the committee already appointed continue
to act as an advisory committee with the as
signee. Voted to adjourn to the call of the
committee
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28

let that cold of yours run on. You think it is q
light thing But il may run into catarrh. Or into
pneumonia. Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting Pneumonia is dangerous.
Consumption is death itself.
The breathing appal atus must be be kept
healthy and clear of all structions and offensive
matter. Otherwise there trouble ahead
All the diseases Of til se parts, head, nose,
throat bronchial tubes ana ungs, can be delight
fully and entirely cured by the use of Boschees
German Syrup If you don't know this already
thousands and thousands Of people can tell you.
They have been cured by it, and 'know how it is
themselves" Bottle only 75 cents. Ask any
drnppist
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
The Salvation ARMY.

The Salvation Army will celebrate their
third anniversary on Saturday, Sunday and
Monday, led by Marshal Booth. assisted by
Major Bryant, Adjutant Bovill, and officers
and soldiers from the surrounding corps. On
Saturday evening grand reception will be
held in their barracks. On Sunday morning,
afternoon and night the meetings will be
held in the Park Garden Theatre. Monday,
great anniversary feast will be given, fol-
lowed by march, headed by brass band.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
SUBURBAN NEWS.
DEERING.

DEERING.
There will be no session of the Deering
high School today on account of the snow
blockade.
YARMOUTH.
The employees in the cutting and stitching
rooms in Hodsdon Bros. & Co.'s shoe manu-
factory, have presented Mr.. Edward A.
Loring with an elegant easy chair as token
of their friendship and in honor of his re-
cent marriage.
James P. Baxter, Esq. of Portland, deliv-
cred the third lecture in the Young Mems
Course at the First Parish church last eve
ming The proceeds will be used for replen-
ishing the First Parish Sabbath School Ii
brary.
sCARBoRo.
A fine entertainment was given at the
Good Templars' Hall at Dunstan's Corner,
Tuesday evening. The drama, "The Little
Brown Jug" was the principal feature Of
the entainment, and was given in very
pleasing and satisfactory manner to large
and appreciative audience. The music and
songs by the Snow sisters were well rem
dered the tableaux pleased all, likewise the
farce 1--WE are All Teetotalers." The enter
tainment was given for the benefit OF the
Stephen Sewall Lodge, j. o. G. t., and it
proved to be successful affair, and credit is
due the young ladies and gentlemen who
projected it. u.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
Messengers Notice.

ONCE of the Sheriff of Cumberland County. State
of Maine, Cumberland, S., January "a, A. d.
1888.
THIS is to give notice, that on the twenty sixth
day of January, A. D. 1888, a Warrant in
in Insolvency was issued out of the Court of Inso
vency for said County of Cumberland, against the
estate of said
THOMAS L. KIMBALL, of Deering,
adiudged to be an Insolvent Debtor, on petition
of said Debtor, which petition was filed on the
twenty-sixth day OF January, A. ID. 1888. to which
date interest on claims is to be computed
That the payment of any debts to or by said
Debtor and the transfer and delivery of any prop
erty by him are forbidden by law.
That a meeting of the Creditors Of said Debtor,
to prove their debts and choose one or more as
signees of his estate, will be held at Court Of In
solyency to be holden at the Probate Court Room,
in said Portland, on the sixth day of February,
A. ID. 1888, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten ii. r. SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger Of the Court of In
solyency for said County of Cumberland,
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
Real Eatata Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded in the Regis
try of Deeds:
Gorham-N. Z. Murray to r. B. Meserye, wood
land.
Falmouth-C II .sBucknam to Lucy 7. Bucknam
81 and other considerations.
Bridgton- Loretta Simpson to Mary j. Fogg
$3.50. -
Naples-Sophronia Hall to Enoch Cannon. 81
and other considerations. e.
GraY~A 81 Foster TO Curly NJ Sawyer. $3.50
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD
Lee Carlson. Intoxication. Twelve days in
unity jail.
Lee Carlson Malicious mischief. Fined SO
d COSTS
Michael Crowley. Intoxication. Fined So and
rs.
Edward Brown. Larceny. Fined $40 and
costs.
Henry Davis Larceny Fined $40 and costs.
Edward Greer. Larceny. Fined $40 and costs.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
Messengers Notice.


Office of the Sheriff of Cumberland County, State
of Maine, Cumberland, S., January 81, A. d.
1888.
THIS is to give notice that on the twentyseventh
IL day of January, A. ID. 1888, Warrant in
Insolvency was issued out Of the Court Of Insol
vency for said County of Cumberland, against the
estate of said
HORACE II. WALTON, Of Westbrook,
adjudged to be an InsOlvent Debtor, on petition
of said Debtor, which petition was filed on the
twenty day of January AID. 1888, to which
date interest on claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said
Debtor, and the transfer and delivery of any prop
erty by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the Creditors of said Debtor,
to prove their debts and choose one or more as
signees of his estate will be held at Court Of In
solvency to be holden at the Probate Court Room
in said Portland on the twentieth day OF February,
ID. ID. 1888, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. ii. r.. SARGENT.
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court of In
solvency for said County of Cumberland.
ian2S&feb4
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28

AT Peaks Island, Jan. 90, William w. Randall
aged IA years.
Funeral this Saturday afternoon at O'CLOCK
at Peaks Island.
At Peaks Island, Jan. 90, Elizabeth Cudworth
widow of the late Luther Sterling, aged 81 years
months days.
burial service Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clk
at the Church. Eastern papers copy.
At MorrillS Corner, Dcering Jan. q, DaViC
Torrey, aged sc years
Funeral on Monday afternoon at O'Clock, al
his late residence.
In Bath, Jan. 20, Lizzie A., wife of George
burlington, aged "a years i months.
In Chelsea, Mass, Jan. 81, Mrs. Mary Q. Ken
dali, daughter of the late Capt. William Norris o.
Portland.
The funeral service of the late Ellen f. Nil
Ter will take place this Saturday afternoon at 80
O'clock at the residence of Miles 7. Libby, No. 81
Pine street.
1.-THE funeral service of the late Charles II
Thorpe will take place on Sunday afternoon al
O'Clock at his late residence, Ocean street, Deer
ing.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28

The annual meeting of the Woman's Aux
Hilary to the Y. NJ. C. A., for the purpose of
electing officers and the transaction of what
ever other business may come before them,
will be held next. Monday afternoon, Jan.
q, at p. m. Afull attendance OF the Aux
Hilary members is desired
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
THE STATE.
HANCOCK COUNTY

HANCOCK COUNTY.
BY the recent changes made by the Treas
ury Department in the custom house at
Ellsworth, Levi B. Wyman, deputy collector
and inspector, has his salary reduced from
$1,000 per annum to 5000; Richmond l.
Wooster reduced from SO per diem to 500
per annum; William w. A. Heath, reduced
from SO per diem to $500 per annum. SAM
uel N. Higgins, deputy collector and in
spector at Bar Harbor, and Charles Ill. Eppes,
deputy collector and inspector, are dropped
from the list of officers.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The will of the late Gorham L. Boynton is
on file at the probate Office in Bangor. By its
provisions his sons, G. W., A. g. and +. G.
Boynton, and Levi Bradley, Esq, are ap-
pointed his executors. The house, with its
contents and $1,000, are left to Mrs Louisa
M. Boynton Mr.. Fred G. Boynton receives
$1,000 and his gold watch as keepsake.
Quite number of requests of a few hun
dred dollars each are bequeathed to num-
Der of relatives. The remainder OF the
large estate is divided between his daughter,
Mrs. Charles III. Wood, and his three sons,
each receiving the same portion.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
Rev. J. L. Hill, of the Bath Law ana
Order League, writes letter to the bath
Times in which he says he and his associates
are perfectly satisfied with the State cOnsta-
bles appointed for Bath by Governor Marble.
Capt Henry w. Green, postmaster of
Topsham, died on Tuesday morning Janu--
airy oath, aged GA years. He was appointed
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
shaw's business College.

AT the regular monthly meeting of the
stockholders of Shaw's College Bank. the
following board of directors was chosen
Miss Alice G. Kennard, Geo. l.. Witham,
Chas. w. Thorpe, Frank l.. Starbird, W. h.
Mari; President A. G. Kennard; Cashier.
G. w. Thorpe.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
irish National League.

The severe storm prevented the contem-
plated meeting Thursday evening to form
branch of the Irish National League. A
meeting for that purpose will, however, be
held in the /. A. r. A. hall tomorrow Sun
day. afternoon, at O'Clock. All who are in
terested are cordially invited to be present.
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In this city, Jan. 25 by Rev. Henry Blanchard
James GIL and Miss Elizabeth Pengiley, both Of
London, Eng
In Falmouth, Jan. "a. by Rev. @. IL. Shinn,
Frank fl. Butler and Mrs. Velma +. Valpey, both
of Falmouth.
In Mt Vernon, Jan. IT. Daniel S. Newton and
Mrs. Ellen r. Williamson of Readfield.
In Skowhegan, Jan. 81, Herbert II. Berry and
Miss Mary L.. Quincy
In Athens, Dec 25 Robt Hayden of East Madi-
son and Miss Maria l.. Bixby of Athens.
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Gospel Mission.

BY special request Rev. S. f. Pearson will
preach series of temperance sermons COM
mencing tomorrow at o'clock p. m. The
subject will be the EFFECT of Alcohol Inter
nalIy and Externally" illustrated by oil
paintings. All interested are cordially in
yited to be present.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28

PURSUANT to license TO me granted bv the
IL Hon. Judge Of Probate for Cumberland
County shall sell at public auction, at the prem
ises on the 25th day OF February, A. ID. 1888, at
ten O'clock a. m, the following described Real
Estate situated in North Yarmouth "A certain
parcel of land with the buildings thereon, contain
ing twenty-one acres more or less, situated in
North Yarmouth, and bounded as follows, viz
On the East by G. I. Railroad and road leading
to John Young's, ON the South by land Of John
Merchant. on the West by land OF Alfred N. Tit
comb, and on the North by the road leading 10
the Smith SchoolhOuse.
JAS. LAWRENCE,
w3w4 Guardian Of RUFUS b. RICHARDS.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-28
MARRIAGES.

80 my prophetic soull My unclew Put
thy clothes sin soak" with Index Soap.