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The Portland daily press., 1890-10-20
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PORTLAND. October 20, 1890.
NJ OTHING that goes
~ into the furnishing
of a room has a
greater influence in max
ing it beautiful or ugly
than the draperies.
Taste and judgment in
the selection of the cur
tains and portieres will 60
a great way towards max
ing up for errors in the
furniture and carpets or
the other things that are in
it.
1t isn't always the most
expensive things that are
the most satisfactory. A
few dollars spent judicious-
ly, a mixture of care and
thought and an apprecia-
ton of the fitness of things
will go further and better
than hundreds thrown in
hit-or-miss.
Our aim has been to
make the Draperies De-
partment instructive and
entertaining, and useful,
too. We are as "close" to
first hands (the makers or
importers) as dealers in
larger cities are, and we
make it a point to have as
complete a line of the new
things and desirable things,
the odd and unique things
as soon as they're to be
had anywhere. Our prices
are usually lower than
those of exclusive drapery
stores.
Perhaps you are think
ing of refurnishing the par
lor or some other room in
the house.
This is a good time to
look at what we have to Of
fer and we'll be glad to
have you see the immense
line of rich, tasteful and ell
egant fabrics which have
recently arrived.
We make a speciality of .
shade work, too, and are
prepared to make close es-
Inmates on small or large
jobs. Better get our prices
before you decide.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-20
MAR RAG ES.

25 trade marks from wrappers around j. G.
Davis Old Soap brings a..beautiful picture
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-20
The Ueafh Rate.


The whole number of deaths in the city for
last week was ~. from the following
causes:
-wARDs-
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-20

We're about to have a NOV
ing in our store.
We invite you to be In IT,"
We're going to move twenty.
five thousand dollars worth Of
surplus stock of clothing In
to the va rious homes in and
about Portland within the
next few weeks.
It's a little shock to our
modesty to be obliged to tell
you we're going to sell
clothing cheaper than any
body else until this surplus
stock is close out, but JUS
tice compeIs us to tell you
facts about our store and
business.
We inaugurate the sale this
week by a grand mark.down
sale of winter suits.
Well tell you more about
the prices as the sale ad-
vances, but you'd better
come right here and see the
goods.
Store open every evening.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-20
.cU .DyERTHsEmENTs TODAv

NEW ADvERTHsEmkNTs TOOAs
ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland theatre.
allan theatre-Congress street.
.FOURTH PAGE.
owen Moore & Co.
Clothing-Farrington Bros.
Atkinson House Furnishing Co.
William Graham.
City of Portland.
Messengers notice.
Libby and Larrabee.
RInes krotherS-2.
For sale-Hens.
For sale-Hot air furnace.
Instruction in French.
1856 Cont ess street,.
Tenement to let.
For sale-House.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-20
B l. A N K e = S

at wholesale prices during this six days sale hundreds
69c 7bc, CSC, SLID, S1.S9 $780, S175, $500. $3.50,
$500 and So Grey Blankets, at this sale of whole
Scarlet Blankets at Csc pair ia very heavy, $213,
our own make. Sateen covered COmfOrters, $1:75,
$500, 1926 and $3.50. Chintz covered COmfOrters
75c, $1OO, $1.25 and 81 So Forty pieces Stripe and
Check Shifting Flannel 81 inch 25c yard; agents price
for this Flannel today is 81 12c We ask examna-
tiOn Of Basement stock of COtOns Linens, Blankets
Fannes and Printed Dress Fabrics at wholesale prices
FOR ONE WEEK. CONNECTING MONDAY, OCT. TO-
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-20
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice Of Hearing.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

gUyHE Joint Special Committee of the City Cour-
Il ell, to whom was referred the order to take
into consideration pettioning the Legislature to
create Board OF Public Works for the City OF
Portland, will hold public session at the room Of
the Common Council, City Building, on FRIDAY
EVENING, October Gath, 1890, at I. so O'Clock,
when all persons desiring TO be heard In relation
to the above matter may appear
By Order Of the Committee.
JOHN f. RAND. Chairman;
Portland, Oct. 20, 1890. oct20dtd
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-20

OWEN, MOORE & co.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-20
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

Sol1 py AZ druggists. 81 six for S. Prepared only
Dy y. j. HOOD g. CO., Lowell, Mass.
.nrIl4o 100 Doses One Dollar
aprz1 d&w1y
The Press., 1890-12-18
COVENTRY.
sourHs coyENsRY

| A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business MaRage of Coventry Local Register.
 Owing to the illness of the teacher. Martin Parker, the opening of the school in Diat. 2 is pcs.poned till next week.
 Mrs. Esther, wife of the late Win. Babcock of South st., died at her home Friday, and was buried in the Nathan Hale cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Babcock has for years been an invalid, during which time she has been tenderly cared for by her children, Mrs. J. W. B. Prince of Brooklyn, N. Y, her younger daughter, with family, having been with her mother the greater part of the last two years, former years having been spent with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. H Yeoma. s, of Columbia, and. her son, William, now resideufsof Cleveland. o.
 >-B ah the Methodist and Congrega- tionaI churches .ara preparing Christmas entertainments for their respective Sunday schools
 ----Ehe last ert gllar eral gs meeting of the year will be. .ne.d at tie school house hall in-D Dast. ! next Moaday evening. :. "A large party iskated on the lake Sat nrdav. Ths7 lakes:is frt zen over, yet very unsafe in some. places. A dare to skate near dangerous place cansed Dwight Lsdoyt to take @ -ducking.
 -Hattie.M M Wilson has been spending soms fidse h Bridgeport as
 Special C,ngregational church meet ing this eyeninR. .s.-..: .:,.. .l..
The Press., 1890-12-18
WILLINGT0N.
.{CorreNpondence.l

Rev. Chas. Fl. Brown is waiting hia parents in Newtonville, Mass.. this week.
 - The Congregation hold their Christmas festival, mentioned last week,
 Ed. Frost has left the Tyler place. and gone into the house acr6ss the road iron, Rufus Robbins, lately occupied by Alonzo Boswell. The latter has moved into the s..glaps factory store" !" where he keeps . line of goods. chiefly groceries.
 We have received words commenda: tory from various points, Hartford and elsewhere, as to the information contained in, last weeks Press concerning the old folks in town. We notice that the Cour. ant copied the item. .
 --Oficers are to be chosen at the meet. ing of the Y. P. s. o. E. next Saturday evening in the vestry of the Congregation. al church. A full attendance is desired. During the winter all the meetings of the society are to be held at the above-men. toned place. :.
 70. T. Preston is fitting up . tenement under the tin shop.
 tFrom occasional Correepondent.)
 The Congregationaiists propose to have oneeor more Christmas trees in their church on Christmas eve. A program is being prepared of exercises appropriate, and which it is expected will be both entertain. ing and instructive. If Very stormy the exercises will be deferred until the follow. governing
 The Y. P. s. 0. E meet every Satur- day evening in the Congfegational chapel at 7.49.
The Press., 1890-12-18
The poet Whittier passed his s3d birthda. yesterday. $a' ;:

The poet Whittier passed his ssd birthday yesterday. ';s..' <
 -Japanese Napkins for sale at The Press office >Ss'5-s>
 sfskets to all points west for sale at the ofice'of the N. l.. N. R. R. Stafford Springs. J. Vs Squier, agent.
 Ike Common Sense Music Binder keeps your sheet music in convenient and durable manner. Fer sale at The Press office. Call and see it.
 Preserve your illustrated papers, naga- zines, etc., by using..the Common Sense Bind CT. For sale at The Press office. t~ Regular meetings of Winter Post, @. .A.R<, on the 1st and 3d Monday evenings of each month.
 By having you address printed on your envelopes, for private or business correspond enoe, you can be sure of having your letters reach their destination or returned Co you. Envelopes of all kinds furnished and printed at The Press office.
The Press., 1890-12-18

An ounce es revensien is worth a
 Pound of OuRos Chest Protectors prevent colds, pnenmonia, a-d all lung diseases. large assortment at
 LATHR0PS DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1890-12-18
ELLINGTON.

ELLaNGT0Ne :
 .s-tCrystai Lake Correspondence.) 1.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Chaffee attended church here centennial Sunday, going to Moodus early in the week. They have re- turned to Albany.
 Mrs. Milo Gold has been from home thespast week, visiting frinds in Hartford.
 Very interesting to all present was the examination of the school in West Stafford, taught by Miss Josie Dimock, which closed the 18th inst. All the exercises were excellently rendered, very fully satis- lying the visitors present.
 -BeEtie Curtis cut his foot SO badly that he has been kept from school.
 We hope to resume our Union prayer meetings next Sunday, at the house of Mir. Lewis. s s2 .s ;...a..-... ~.
 William Streeter, who has lived some. time here, has been waiting acqnaintances in various places, and is now stopping at Edgar Smiths iu West Stafford.
 -Christmas tree at the Methodist church here, Christmas Eve, if stormy, then the evening following. All of both schools, and any others who will, are cordially in. vited to "lend a. hand" in an effort for . good time .-r:4- s4ga .a.f .,.s:
The Press., 1890-12-18

For shedding lustre about the bath and wash, tubs, Brussells soap is unequalled, No rosini in it
The Press., 1890-12-18

ssaTs ss4:ss. Hands aud Lips.
 Softine, Cold Cream, Camphor Inc, Fra grant Frostilla, Todd's Emolient, vaseline, and lots of other things.
The Press., 1890-12-18
WEsTElIELn WEST REAL ESTATE

am selling the cheicest lofs on the line of the Ceptral Railroad of New Jersey, at the lowest price, and allowing from 25 to 33a per cent oH to those who will build at once. I propose to sell 5O8 lots and plots during the present year. Apply to L. M. Whitaker, Postmaster. CHAUNCEY 3. RIPLEY. Dated: November 12, 1890.
The Press., 1890-12-18

LNOR SALE-The Brady Property In West " Stafford, Conn.,, consisting sfane Frame House, iH story, and garden. Rich meadow land adjoining, in grass, about acres. One Frame Honse, story, stone cellar. One Frame Store Honse.s Water Pow CT, stone dam, 16 feet fall with m site and founda- ton, tail race, Sc. Sold whole or separately. Price reasonable. Terms to suit.
 J.W. CHANDLER Stafford Sprinxe Conn.
The Press., 1890-12-18
ANMEORW W. WESTFORD.

-E 4stford and Ashford were visited by a gang of hen theives one night last week evidently professionals. =. About 75 fowls it is estimated were stolen in the raid Among sufferers in the vicinity of West. ford were Frank Sealey, Nehemiah Clapp Reuben Barlow, Albert Squier, Noble Royce, Royal Chapman and Andrew. g. Smith. A buffalo robe was taken at one place.
The Press., 1890-12-18

nSTRICT of Stafford, ss, Probate Court, AV December 4th, 1890.
 Estate of John A. Smith, late of Wales, Hamp- den, Co.,, Mass, deceased.
 Upon the application of Sara \. Smith, praying that pcant aforesaid. as per application file more fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate Office in Stafford, in said District, the Ed day of December A. D. 1890, at
 o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in The Press newspaper published in Stafford, public sign-post in the town Of Stafford, in said dis trict, and by mailing copy of the published notice to Mrs. Emmogene Colburn, Stafordviie, Conn
 JAMES F. CHAMBERLIN, Judge.
The Press., 1890-12-18
UNION l.


 Seth Clapp of Union, 70 years of age, and cutter for thirty years in the employ of Marcy Bros, shoe manufacturers, died very suddenly in the ofi @ of that firm in Hartford on Saturday last. Mr. Clapp was skillful workman, and an intelligent gentleman, well liked and respected by all with whom. .heeeme in contact. His work was done aE sae atate prison at Wethers. field. He had been for some years troub- led with difficulty of tue heart, but no se- irons result was anticipated. He entered the office of Marcy Brothers Saturday morning about 9 o'clock, and seemed in his usual good spirits although he had previously told an acquaintance. whom he met on the street, that his heart was troubling him. While conyersing with w. P. Marcy, he suddenly gasped for breath, and expired almost instantly. An exami. nation proved the cause of death to be heart disease. The body was taken charge of by an undertaken, and sent to Union. A wife and three children, all grown, sur. vive him.
 l tCorrespondencs3 Mrs. A. A. Bntterworth. an old lads living alone in Holland, fell and broke hei leg last week. She is attended by Dr Reed of Sturbridge, and is doing well a can be expected.
 1 M. c. Smith and G. w. Crawford ars taking orders for nursery stock for Browr Brothers and are meeting with fair sue Ceaa
The Press., 1890-12-18
'l.mANsFsEED.

tt;r .tGeRREsRONDBNCE.)
 Arrangements are being made for a Christmas tree at the Baptist church. The older ones are interesting themselves for the little folks and it cannot fail to be . pleasant affair.
 A petition hassbeen for some time in circulation to be presented to the legisla ture asking that Mansfield be set of to Windham county, from which it was for. merly taken. A town meeting is to be called to take action in the matter, and the way the petition is being signed it looks as though the voters of the town are nearly nnani1nous for tha setof. There is scarce ly person in town that has any business to do but what can reach W illmantic easi CT than any other place of business and those that have court business are tired of travelling oyer the rugged. hills to Holland, when they can reach Willimantic in 8 short drive, over good road, which is seldom enjoyed in going to Holland. The present county seat is an out of -the-way place and there is no good reason why those that are obliged to attend court shonld be com pelled to go so far when their business could be done at Willimantlc with much less trouble and expense.
 It is not always the case that two dep Uty nACAAAo hAO uPPOAAtOO 1A U hOWA O1 1cs3e than 2, 900 inhabitants, but such is the case in this town, and there is not business enough to induce even constable to take the oath of office. We trust the incoming sheriff will see there is little need of dep- uty in this town and give us the go by.
 But few people are probably aware, or think to inquire, where all the soda comes from that is consumed in this coun- try. The consumption is said to be up wards of 25O, ,0O0, 900 pounds per annuna, mostly imported at cost of $50 to $6O per ton. In Wyoming and other sections of the New West there are vast beds of solid flied soda covering hundreds of acres. Emigrants in passing over the Laramie plains used to find it on the surface and used it in crude state in lieu of saleratus Why those deposits of soda are not more extensively worked instead of importing it is not understood. Perhaps the inexhaust- able mines of gold, silver, copper, iron and IL ~1- \.
The Press., 1890-12-18

Royce, Royal Chapman : and Andrew 8. Smith. A buffalo robe was taken at one place.
 MONSON.
 lcoRREsPoNDENcR.l ?,
 "A dog belonging to Farley Anderson ran mad short time ago, but was killed before it had done any damage.
 A short time ago John Royce slipped on the ice, while endavoring ,to catch . chicken, and in falling hit cart wheel and broke thteeof his ribs. sx.
 Springfield Republican: Paddy" Div. yer as police justice so perfectly illus lightful to.record his appointment to that office by Mayor Grant yesterday. He is a saloon keeper, proprietor of a sailors boarding house, and owns interests in sev- eral saloons besides the one he runs on Chatham street, now known as Park Row. Born in Ireland, he was early transplanted to New York, and has passed through the usual steps of worker 7 leader, alderman, with minor office or two along the route, and, his name being Patrick, he has been fondly oreotherwise known as Paddy" 1" or Patsy" and is general favorite in Tam. many hail.. Mayor Grant perhaps deserves credit for not appointingihim excise com missioner, as he desired in consequence of the refusal Divver was out with Grant, and it is believed his support in the late election was bought with the promise oi the jnsticeship now given him. John 8. Ryan, whom also Grant has appointed to a police jnsticeship, has been an alder, msn. and is an undertaker he is truck, and-dicker politician, but seems to be com. paratively respectable. But what an out rage it is that such fellows as these are sci tn administer MinafiNa' in q great cifx
The Press., 1890-12-18

8OGMVRLLEe W. Frank Fay, of Rockville, has been deposed as prosecuting agent by the coun- ty commissioners.
The Press., 1890-12-18


 eratiQn performed on his throat.
 Several from this place were sum. moned on the Talcottville bridge Case as witnesses. =
 -Blacksmiths are having harvest. L.. day. < 7-
 The s. of T. gave 8 public entertain. ment in thestown hall on Friday evening. Miss Linda Kimball of Ellington gave several recitations. Miss Miriam Under wood was the pianist of the evening, and Louis Underwood played on his violin. Altogether very pleasant time was en. joyed. | Bradley of Rockville has established . grocery route through this place.
 The Underwood Mfg Go. have an order for two large belts from Chicago. <:-There was mistake in last weeks is. sue in regard to the whist party given by Ma. R. 0. Tongue. There is no such per son as Mrs. Robert 0. Tongue, and the party was given by MT. Tongue.
 School in district No. began its win. ter term on Monday.
 The Holland grange has new set of officers, David Brown being master grange,. Ice harvesting has commenced. J.W. Edgerton cut some last week 8 inches thick, and it is thicker now. ~ The Methodist Sunday school is to have-a Ohristmss tree this yearr. =
 Miss Sarah Meacham of Monson was in town a few days last week, also Mise Annie Hnngerford of Hadlyme.
 Miss Clara Cole has just returned from Boston, where she has been spending some lime. FLORA.
The Press., 1890-12-18

A LEGAL Investment for Trustees, Guard "A dians or any trust funds, paying per cent. Qess mills ycar) For sale by ~
The Press., 1890-12-18

Thomas Old Farmers Almanac for 1881. now on sale at LATHROP'H Drug Gtores5
The Press., 1890-12-18

fore installation of officers for the next year.
 The Congregational Sunday school exercises in connection with the tree of presents on Christmas evening are to be more elaborate and interesting than usu. al. Santa Claus, himself has agreed to be present, and there will be special exercises in his honor, including the oantata, "Santa Claus" It is promised to give the best entertainment ever given by the school on 6 Christmas eve.
 Peter BondviIle received fracture of right arm Monday while chopping for Mir. Powers. In falling a tree limb struck his arm, just missing his head. He was treated by Dr. Newton.
 At the glass blowers exhibition held last week prize was awarded by vote to the babe of Robert Hampston as the handsomest baby, and by committees to Napoleon and Esther Comfort as the best lady and gentleman dancers, to Agnes Hampston as the hand. somest lady. That awarded to the homeliest man was SO manifestly an error of judgment on the part of the committee that we shall moi give the name of the recipient.
 fContributed)
 A while ago spaniel came to Luciuf Blodgett's and bit his dog. The family saw him do it, but not knowing that he was mad let him ge unmolested. He af forwards went to Charles Hancock's and went into the house. Mfr. Hancock took him by the collar and looked to see if any name was there, but finding none he then kicked him out of doors. He was last seen in Hampden, Mass. Mir. Blodgett'a dog has since run mad and after biting two of his- eats- has gone, no one knows whither.
 Mir. and Mrs. William D. Johnson of New Haven have been visiting in Stafford and Hampden recently.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-12-04
SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE.

"Japonica," written by Sir Edwin
Arnold and illustrated by Robert Blum
an article which appears in the Decem-
Der number of Scribners', will enlighten
many people as to the manners and
customs of these Eastern folk. By
William 81. Rideing there is delightful
contribution about "Amy Robsart, Ken
ilworth and Warwick" Any one who
has visited the place, and, indeed, those
who have not, will be interested, in the
account of the great London auction
rooms, "Christie's," by Humphrey Ward.
'Neapolitan Art-Morelli' is the title of
a paper by A. f. Jacassy, and there are
verses by Richard Henry Stoddard, J.::H.
Morse and Duncan Campbell Scott.
The short stories are "My Disreputable
Friend, Mr.. Raegen," by Rebecca Hard
ing Davis: "As the Sparks Fly Upward" !"
by George A. Hibbard, and 1.-The Plumb
Idiot" by Octave Thanet. The transla-
ton appears of Horace's thirty ninth
ode (book ILL, by Ellen Leah Reed
which won the Sargent prize at Harvard
a few months ago, and Howard Pyle's
"a Pastoral Without Word" twelve
drawings) is not the least attractive
contribution of this holiday number.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-12-04
THE general opinion is that President
Harrison's message was considerably
above the average Presidential message.
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