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The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
A Cifr From Portland

The Rev. J. S. Cogswell breaches at
Standish Corner in the forenoon and at Seba-
60 Lake Congregational church in the after.
noon. Last Sabbath afternoon Mr.. Cogswell
and bis wife went to the Sebsgo Lake church
at an early hour, and arranged new and
beautiful communion service upon the plat.
form. near the pulpit. As the people came
In they looked aud wondered. Soon it was
tOld them that Hon. Mark P Emery of Port.
land was the donor. Then Miss Abbie Smith
presented this resolution to the congrega-
tion:
Whereas, the Hon. Mark p Emery has pre-
senttd to our chuIcD, this new and beautiful com
muDiOn servIee, there ore,
hesotped, That We tender to him our sincere
anu h.aits thanks.
The pastor called for a rising vote. and all
the congregation rose to their feet and thus
gave assent to the resolution. The pastor
read letter from VIM s. Corey, Esq, who
had sent oh eek for $3.50, donation from
State street church to Sebago Lake Copgre-
gational church. A vote of thanks was then
given by the church for this pleasant interest
manifested by the Portland church towards
their church.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
DEATHS,

In this city, Nov. "a, Mary Johnston, widcs11- -
the late Daniel Johnston, aged 7Z>vears" Il n
months. years IL
Funeral services wednssSsy afternoon a, .
O'Clock at n6o Clark Street. Burial at Convent.
.ence OF famly,- ''' ~ ooA' oA'i-
In this city. Nov. "a. Nellie E., daughter OF the
late benjamin and Mary Thurston. aged IL years
z months,
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock,
from her late residence. No IS Waterville street.
In this city. Nov. "a, Walter, son OF Daniel and
Jessie A. Brundage. aged months.
his parents residence. No. Stevens Place, Park
stree.
In DeerIng, Nov. "a. Miss Mamie E. West, aged
81 years months
Funeral o. Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock.
In Freeport. Nov. "a, Arthur Ellwell, only child
OF William @ and Annie l.. Anderson, aged 2
years months.
Funeral this Tuesday afternoon at 1 o. clock. ]
In Augusta, Nov. "a. Charles W., son of the
IL months.
Notice of funeral hereafter.1
In Saco, Nov. 20, Willis McKenney, aged So
years months.
In BiddeioTd, Nov. 81. Eben Chapman. aged es
In Bddeford Nov. 20. Mrs. Daniel Leary.
In oxford, Nov. IA, Sarah, wife of Daniel F.
Whitehouse, aged 55 years.
In Oxford, Nov. IA, G. Wesley Bowie. aged
about go years.
In Poland. Oct. &c. Freeman Brown, formerly OF
Raymond. aged SO years.
In Otisfield, Nov. IT. Benjamin Stone, aged IA
In Denver. Col, Mrs. Mary NJ, wife of M. R.
Wooo' formerly OF this city, aged 81 years.
1.-THE funeral of the late Mrs. @. A. Donnell
Will take place this Tuesday afternoon at o'clk
from No. go Elm street.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
Second Parish IndustrIa, scn..,

The Second Parish church, with a desire
30 be Of service to the portion of the CITY In
which it is placed has fallen into line with a
few of the churches in the large centers in
an attempt to apply Christianity by means
Of an industrial department. Its aim is tc
afford to young women instructions in cook
Ing, dressmaking, stenography and crayon
1t hopes to bring together those who are
competent to instruct in these branches and
those who do not feel able to meet the
ordinary expense of instruction.
ANY persons DESTROYS of joining either of
he above classes can learn all particulars by
Hing this or tomorrow evening between
20 and 715 o'clock on Mrs. j. g. Merrill,
90 Cumberland street.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
ACTIVE LIQUOR WAR


ACTIVE LIQUOR WAR.
The earnest and efficient manner in which
the crusade against the rum traffic at South
Paris has been carried on and the happy re-
suit which meets the universal commenda-
ton of the entire respectable community has
carried its influence to most of the larger
towns Of Oxford Co. Norway is waking up,
and several seizures have recently been
made. All persons found intoxicated are ar
rested at once. A few days since a tramp
named Harry Downs, who has for several
years Travelled throughout Oxford county
peddling liquors from his pockets came to
oxford stopping with one Lewis Smith, A
large case Of quart bottles was dropped at
the depot. directed to Smith. Officer Farris
followed the package to the house of Smith,
where he detected Downs 10 the very act of
dealing It out to his anxious customers.
Downs was arrested, found guilty and SEN
fenced to a fine of fifty dollars and thirty
days in jail.
Norway.
Scarlet fever and rash are prevailing at
North Norway. Some of the schools have
suspended in consequence.
One of our most enterprising and highly
respected farmers came to the village last
week and was detained till after dark His
many articles of merchandise were not ex-
amined until next morning. when he was
surprised by finding box containing several
gallons of whskey. which had been placed
In his wagon by mistake.
Two search and seizure warrants were is
sued on Friday against suspected parties at
Steep Falls. A small quantity was found in
q hay loft.
An effort is being made to secure the par
ties who have been passing from town to
town obtaining money under false pretences.
detectives are now on their track.
Traders report business uncommonly live
ly for the past few weeks, especially in
clothing, boots. shoes and hardware.
Mrs Micah Upton, while visiting her son
at Auburn a few days ago, was stricken
with paralysis. and is now in feeble cohdi-
ton.
otIsfIeId.
Mrs. Albert f. Nuttings, who is In poor
health. is going to Pennsylvania to spend
the winter
A. lodge of Good Templars has been or
gained at Spur Corner.
Roscoe Edwards is very sick with typhoid
fever at Norway with but small hopes of re-
covery.
Benjamin Strong, who has been helpless
invalid for several years, died November II,
aged about 70 years.
The Grange hall on the Gore was dedicat-
ed last week with appropriate ceremonies.
Ex-Governor Robbie. for whom the grange is
named, was present, by invitation.
Corham.
Gorham High School, fall term, closed
Saturday with interesting exercises. The
Presidents Thanksgiving proclamation was
read, and very interesting notes of Thanks
giving were given by scholars. These exer-
cises were accompanied also by calisthenics
and singing. The school has improved n0ta-
bly, under the guidance of its popular princi-
al, Mr.. W. W. Woodman
DR.. Ridlon has returned home after his
visit to New York.
Hon. Isaac Dyer and family will spend the
winter in Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
The Union EyaneeIIs,Ic oaa,,n.s

Following the tremendous audiences that
greeted Rev. Mr.. Inglis's first sermons IN
sunday the two meetings of yesterday gave
evidence that the work so hapoily bepun
mas taken strong hold upon our people I'll.
ready. The afternoon Rih,s a.,
Chestnut street N T -o'e readings In
esr~~ Bible readings are intended
:---s'ocially for Christians and are certainly
well adapted to be understood and to instruct,
Mr.. lnglls has wide and deep knowledge
OF the Scriptures and unfolds the truth In a
way which Is intensely interesting His
Bible reading yesterday was an alliteratiye
description OF the ideal Christian who was
described as saved. seated, surrounded, etc.
He was listened to with deep attention.
In the evening the Second Parish church
was filed. Mr.. Inglis spoke from the
words:. Strive to enter at the narrow gate"
and divided his remarks under three general
heads the first, God commends earnestness
strive. Second, God provides way-the
gate. Third, the door is finally closed
shutting In the saved and shutting out the
lost. He described the lost as the seekers.
professors and privileged classes, who after
getting very near, failed to obtain an en-
trance. Mr.. lnglis is thrilling and graphic
speaker and draws upon his wide and varied
experience for his unusually vivid illustra-
lions.
The after meeting was we'll attended and
several have already professed to have fonnd
the way to salvation,
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate In
the county have been recorded at the regis
try Of deeds:
ct ais, II.
Pownal-Nathaniel s. Mayberry to Hannah
Mayberiy. 81.
LeeTing Carrie A. Becher ct al TO Benz. F.
CroSsman. 81.
Harpswel-Paul s. Merryman to Benz. Thomp-
son. 81.
Casco-John M. Lombard to James Small.
$50.
.Gray-Cbarlotte Gibbs to Henry c. Doughty.
Windham-Edward F. Anderson to Eugene s.
Sawyer. 81.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
PERSONAL.

Hon. Thomas B. Reed left for Washing
ton Sunday evening.
Captain Augustus 7. Smith +raasr--- :
-os--S 40 ..s-I, Csuaouf6r OF
the Iogus Home. was in town yesterday, on
his way from Washington to Togus.
Colonel Lewis b. Smith. ex-deputy COL
lector OF this port. is seriously i'll at his
daughters residence in Maiden, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
A Be autlfut sIon+

Dennetf, the florist, at No. $40 Coneress
street, makes a splendid display of crvson
snemums, me Of the finest ever seen in
Maine. About all of the various species
usually to be found at the florists are nm
sale. and many others, seldom, IL ever no
fore seen in this vicinity. Mr.. Dennett o.
&C. Keeps the freshest and choicest flowers 80
- descriptions furnished from hot bonsoa
In the suburbs, and also by well known Re-
ton dealers. Doo
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
MARI RACES.

In this city, Nov. %. by Rev. Mr. Southworth.
Portland. ~ ~
In Freeport Nov. 8, Howard V. Curtis of Web
ster and Miss Perss Ward OF Freeport.
In Norway. Nov Is. Albert N Rowe and Hat.
tie K. SkilliDgs, both Of Oxford.
In Welchyli'e, Nov. 13: Alison Libby and En-
ma Leavitt, beth of Edes Falls
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
A Card.

Will the friends who intend TO assist me In
the Thanksgiving dinner at the Gospel Mis-
sion for the needy and unfortunate please
send their donations in by Wednesday, that
l may know just what have to provide
with. 1t will take quite large amount of
food to furnish three hundred dinners. /
can only give what receive.
S, f. PEARSON
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25

DIR orrin Fitzgerald of the Medical Home, ALI
sion, Mass, will again visit Portland. Nov. 20,
and examine all who call on him free OF charge at
the treble House nov "a st
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
Or. BIapCnard'a ler&,,.

Rev. d.. Blanchard will deliver his fonr,h
historic lecture in the vestry of Conyres.
Square church this evening at 7so o'c1ocs
Subject: Cardinal Richeleu" All person.
interested are cordially invited to attend,
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
Mu N,CIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
MoNDAY-John McNeal and Coleman Mi
Ian. Vagabonds; each 80 days in county
1all.
Charles Schroeder. Intoxication; 80 DAYS
Ia county jail.
Charles Smith. Intoxication; fined SO and
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
CoIbv urtveysIfv.

The appointments for the senior exhibition
are announced. A II. Chapman E. B. Math.
ews, F. W. johnson. E. G. league, Fl. r.
Purington, Miss M. S. Morrill,,
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
Catarrh

For several years have been troubled with
that terrible disagreeabe disease. catarrh. 1
took Hoods Sarsaparilla with the very best re-
suits. 1t cured me of that continual dropping in
my throat, and stuffed-up feeling. 1t has also
helped my mother. who has taken it for run down
state Of health and kidney trouble" MRS. S. D.
HEATH, Putnam, Conn.,
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25

Mann.
new MT. Caldwell of Ipswich. Mass, has
been holding Bible readings at Union church
the past week.
A nice fence has been put around the
church lot in place Of the old tumbled down
wall which was taken away last spring.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25

NOT one In twenty are free from some
little ailment caused by inactlon of the liver.
Use Carriers Little Liver Pills. The result will
Do pleasant surprise. They give positive relief.
nov "a d&wlw
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25

Is complaint which affects nearly everybody,
more or less. 1t originates in cold, or success
sion OF colds. combined with impure blood. Disa-
greeapie now from the nose, tickling in the
throat, offensive BREATH pain over and between
the eyes, ringing and bursting noises in the ears
are the more common symptoms.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
Catarrh

Doing unconstitutional disease cannot be cured
by local applications. 1t requires constitutional
remedy like Hoods Sarsaparilla, which strikes
directly at its cause by removing all impurities
from the blood, building up the diseased tissues
and giving healthy tone to the whole system.
N. B. If you have decided to try Hoods Sarsa-
parilla do not be induced to buy any other.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
HARRINGTON BROS.
Rines Building,
No To-. s42 CONGRESS STREET.
GIVEN AWAY.

GIVEN AWAY.
Since our liberal Of
fer of yesterday to give
away such a nice en-
craving to those that
will buy a frame for the
same, we have had a
number ask us how we
can afford to do it. This
answers that question:
1t gives us 20 to 80
frames a day to make
where we wouldn't
make more than 8 to 10,
and we can afford to
make a discount of SOC
on each. We have the
mouldings and we want
to cut them up. We wish
to call your attention to
our rs ct. Proof Etch-
inss. Sl.25 and and $3.50
all framed. Little gems
OF art. The largest and
best selected line of Art
Goods ever shown in
Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
aNhite aeaXera''

Slough Cream" cures complicated colds. chaotic
coughs Gains Group, conquors consumption
Costs 90 cents. Call chemist oc1d6m
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25

There's the right ring to
this frosty weather.
We've got the right sort Of
clothing to keep you warm.
Overcoats demand our
strict attention now and
we're ready to help you to Sc
lect the kind you want.
lfyou haven't but $40 to In.
vest, here's your store.
ifyou choose to pay SI5 you
can get the best value here.
ifyour taste leads to a black
frieze ulster, or a black cape
overcoat for $25 there Is no
other store.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25

II
AMUsEMENTS.'
stoddord lecture course.
Strauss City ball
Football-Thanksgiving day.
stanley-City hall.
Stockbridge entertainment.
FOURTH PAGE.
Owen Moore & Co.
Clotning-rarringt0n Bros.
Eastman Bros Bancroft.
Milett Ev ms Il Co.
Libby Larrabee. Middle street.
Brown the shoe DEALER.
Dominion line.
To dairymen and stock feeders.
For sale Bay mare.
For sale Carriage horses.
For sale-Stable.
For sale-Hsck horses.
Wanted-CaSton clothing.
Rooms to let
Capable girl wanted.
Horse for sale.
Lounge b. d-tiraves' patent
For sale-W. II Waldron
Trneme To let.
Stubbs' art store.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25

When BABY was sick, we gave ner Oastoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
decY d&wly
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
STUBBS' ART STORE,
1t 438 Congress st.

The soeather today
Is likely to be
fair.
PORTLAND, November "a, 1890.
|\HE weather is a
Il good enough re-
minder of the
need of getting worsted
things at once.
It's hood weather, and
mitten and scarf and shawl
weather-all these things
are ready here in immense
variety and uncommon at
tractiveness.
A timely bargain in this
department is the lot of
wool skirts (women's) at
SI.oo-worth $3.50, grey
and white.
Our complete new line
of Smoking and Lounging
Jackets, House Coats and
Blanket Bath Robes is
ready today.
The holiday stock of
Neckwear will be displayed
this week and will include
all the latest novelties.
We've just opened
fresh lot of Down Bed
Comforters, Pillows and
Cushions.
OWEN. MOORE & CO.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25
vinaIhaven.

The Bodwell Granite Company surprised
their workmen Friday last by commencing
to discharge some of their stone cutters and
blacksmiths. Nothing had been said about
cutting down their force until they COM
menced to let them Co. The company say If
back to work again soon.
The stone cutters here will hold a meeting
soon to consider what changes, ii any, is
necessary In their bill Of prices for the con-
Ing year. According to the agreement it re-
quires four months notice before any change
can take place in the bill now In force.
"A very brilliant wedding took place at the
Uui0n church at ten o'clock Monday fore
noon. Rev. W. 81. Littlefeld performing the
ceremony. The contracting parties were
Mt Charles Edgar Perkins. principal of the
high school here, and Miss Jennie W.,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben G. Smith
OF this place. Numerous and costly pres
ents were received, consisting chiefly of sill
yer.
IA a very pretty, Wedding occurred at the
morning, when their daughter Maggie was
married to Mr.. Walter Grant of Newton
NM1lie, Mass They take the first boat for
., R1y. 9. M; Perry from orono. preached at
the Union church Sunday, November %,
90 n. Hartwell died suddenly November
three days. onis aoous
orni /, n. a. Underwood Is In the Maine Gem
5iai hospital, Portland, where he eXpects tn
nave W undergo surgical operation.
Casco.
.d 66uinnam and Morrill, are putting ON an
aoaitlon TO their corn shop and confe@nista
I ,hang a. large business the coming season
for corn. ou' ior signers
The school 10 district No. (village, oo,,
meDced last Monday with w. . HoIEd com.
South Windham teacher. iAoiueh Oh
Mrs. CathaTine Mayberry has gone tn
Lynn, to spend the winter with her sons W
Quite business has been done this foil
at Mr.. I. b. Nichols mill saving and MAXIM
corn boxes. He has made 10000 corn bnxes
and 1000 crates for apples and is now filling
a large order for cloth boards.
Mrs. Louville L. Curtis has gone TO Chel-
sea, Mass, to visit her parents. and expects
to be away the most of the winter
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-25

OWEN, MOORE & co.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1890-02-22

Building and loan associations are
becoming quite numerous and are
very popular in all the Southern
cities. They have proven q blessing
to many a wage-worker in more ways
than one. In the first place, when
ever a wage-worker is convinced that
by placing Il part of his weekly or
monthly salary in a fund to be ap-
piled t. the purchase of a home, it
gives him a. extra inducement to
save his money, makes 4 better en-
pioyee and citizen ofhim.
While it is very true that homes
a he bought for spot cash for about
one half what it will cost on monthly
payments. there are so many who
never can accumulate enough money
to get the advantage of cash payment
~ho en- pay something every msntli.
1t is simply paving Il little higher
rent, but the rent is applied TO the
purchase of the home. None but 4
capitalist with Il long purse a afford
to sell houses and lots on monthly
payments, but anyone with a steady
job can afford to buy on those terms.
1t misfortune uyertakes him. and
through failure to make final pay
ments forfeits what he has already
paid, he has the Satisfaction OF know-
ing that, after all, he has only paid i
little higher rent than he otherwise
would have done. A gentleman re
marked 70 us recently Yes: | reck-
On | have paid in all twice as much
for my house and lot as | cal sell it
for i'll cash, but it is mine.
and it is paid for, and it is ad-
vancing in value every day" His
manner showed that he was perfectly
satisfied, and we think that he is
really proud of his trade.-SoutherM
Lumberman.
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One way to amuse the baby.

Walbridge surprisedhis baDy Sunday
night. He didn't intend to surprise il !;
he intended to amuse He had leon
to church, and on reaching home drew
his revolver from his pocket to put il
away. The baby reached for The
weapon IA double action Wesson-anl
il the baby wanted it the baby must
have it. Realizing that it was a peril
GUS %plaything WaIbridge drew tie
cartrldges-everyone of them from,
the artillery, and then to show the
baby how TO operate the toy he pulled
the trigger. That was where the baby
was surprised! 1t would surprise any
baby to see its papa shoot the cook
stove on q quiet Sunday night with an
| unloaded revolver when the cook stove
was quietly pursuing its vocation and
digestiRg hard wood at the rate of al
armfnl . minute! The gun that VA.
empty went off, and didn't go of
silently, either.-Keut advertiser.
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Legal Advice.

What are you asking u month for
the rent Of this rooms" asked a your.
New York lawyer of the proprietor Of
All exceedingly small room. TEN dol
lars a mosth,, invariably III advance"
"Whew! That's steep. You have u"
ventilation and very little light
'.That's 80, but you seem to ov-rln,k
the advantages tiis room has for !.
young lawyer what are they 2
"In the first place you are near The
courthouse, and there are two pawn
broker establishments and several
free lunch stands within a block aud
. half.-Texas Siffings
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A Free and Honorable Man.

Magistrate Were you ever arrest
ed before, Uncle Rastusf
Uncle Rastus-Yes, sah, | tell 80,
Your Hnnah, dat | war nebber -
proud in my life as when l walked
down dat Court room Q free and hon
0rable mar.
"fhen you were not proved guilty.
Uncle Rastus!'
mo, sab dere was a flaw in the in
dicsment, sah."-Boston Gazette.
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lyor'ss SarsapariiIa,

PREPARED HT
D. :. {. kycr & Co., +~.el. nass.
i'i.ys j. ak hotter. 81 Worth 5. q bottle.
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Brought Him Out in Debt.

Thefollowing queer story of a trans
action between a farmer and a butcher
in one If the counties bordering on
San Francisco bay is told by the
Butchers and Lirc Stock Gazette:
Mr.. Jones sold a bullock to Mr.. Lac
arus for SIC, to he taken anG paid for
when fat. When Mr.. Lazarus came.
for the animal, Jones said he would
like to have a fore-qnarter for his
use. Mr.. Lazarus willingly accepted
tho order, and after the bullock was
slaughtered, delivered the meat. A
few days later Jones went to towa,
called on Lazarus, and, as Il prelimin-
AIRY to a settlement, asked for his bill.
Dots all right, Mr.. Jones, | laf the
bill already made out; here you are"
Mr.. Jones read:
Mr.. Jones, Dr., to Jacob Lazarus
To one-quarter of beef, lS5 pounds
By credit, 0ne bullock ----..... 16 90
Balance 80
Good heavens, Lazarus, you get
three-guarters of the beef, the hide.
tallow, and ofEal. and bring me in
debt $3.50! How's that, old maj !"
'.Ah, Mr.. Jones. that beef was sheap
at 10c per pound"
"But, Lazarus, you only gave me
S16 for the whole bullock"
''Ah, hut, Jones, dots pizness. do
yon see r
well, Lazarus, next time | have i
fat bullock I'll kill it myself, usc one
quarter and throw away the rest, and
then | will save $3.50. You seer
"Ah! ali. bnt diets not pizness:
farmers should not be butchers-dot'>
bad