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The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20
Beecham's Pills cure bilious and nervous ills,
MAR RACES.

In Deerng, Feb. Is, by Rev. Edwin p. Wilson.
Fred l.. Harris and Miss Jennie Brooks, both OF
Deering.
In Brunswick, Feb. IA, Thomas WEIGH of Bath
and Miss Mary M. Durgin of Brunswick.
In Brunswick, Feb. 10. Charles A. Morrison of
Clinton and Miss Georgia Z. Grey Of Brunswick.
In Casco, Jan. 81, Geo. A. Murch of CascO and
Miss Anna s. Jorean OF Raymond.
In Newcastle. Feb. 16, James ID. Lawrence of
Arrowsic aud Miss Sarah F. Cove OF Newcastle
In West Mills, Industry, Feb. IL. Henry Oliver
and Miss Amy A. Norton.
In Norridgewock, Feb. z. David Creighton and
Mrs. Eunice A. Clark, both OF Madison.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20

A party of 40 from Mt. Vernon Lodge of
this city went to Saccarappa Wednesday
evening, and were royalty received by Pre-.
sumpscot Lodge Of that place, who had a
nice supper in readiness for the visitors
who did ample justice to it. A jolly good
time was enjoyed, and the party returned
home about midnight
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20
Little Women.

The time for the Little Women's ball ia
approaching, and everyone should be max
ing arrangements to attend. 1t is expected
that this will be the most successful ball In
the history Of the association. Remember,
Monday night, at City Hall.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20
Intef-CIub Tournament.

On account OF the banquet Of the Young
Mems Democratic Club, February 23d, the
tournament games scheduled for that even
ing between the Y. M. ID. and Falmouth
climbs will be played Saturday evening, Feb
ruary 21st.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20
CITY ADvERTIsEmENTs.

DURSUANT to warrants from the Mayor and
Il Aldermen of the City of Portland, / here
by warn and notify the inhabitants Of said City OF
Portland, qualified according to law, to meet at
their respective Ward Rooms, ON the
first MONDAY Of March, being the
second day of said month, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon. then and there TO give in their votes for
Mayor one Alderman. three Common Councilmen,
a Warden, Clerk, and two City COnstables, resi-
dents of said ward Except the Island Wards
which may each elect one Constable).
Also In Wards Two, Four, Six and Seven, TO
give in their votes for one member of the superin-
tending School Committee, resident In said
Wards, to serve two years.
The polls on such day of election to remain
open until four O'Clock In the afternoon, when
they shall be closed.
also give notice to said inhabitants that the
Aldermen of said city will be in open session at the
Aldermen's Room, In City Building, from nine till
twelve O'Clock In the forenoon, and from two to
hve O'Clock in the afternoon, on each of the four
secular days next preceding such day of election,
for the purpose of receiving evidence of the quail
hcation OF voters whose names have not been en-
tered on the lists oil qualified voters in and for the
several Wards, and for correcting said lists.
GEO. @. BURGESS, City Clerk
City OF Portland, Fr bruary Is, 1891. feblSdtd
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20

We'd like to impress it
on your memory that a
speciality with our house is
the making and hanging
of Window Shades.
Every day we're asked
the question, every day we
find somebody who doesn't
know yet that this is a cur
tain store and that we
make Window shades to
order in the shortest posi-
BILE time and in the best
manner.
This is the time for buy
ing new curtains.
Make a note of the fact
that there's money to be
saved by buying here.
nyxrENr HHnnDE O. rn
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20

F. o. Bailey s. Co. will sell at 10 and 2.8O TODAY
at store No. l24 Exchange street, very large
invoice of household furniture, carpets, etc. This
sale will offer grand opportunity to returnish
hotels. cottages, etc.. as the entire stock is to be
sold without regard TO cost
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20
NEW AByRRTIsRMENTs

me soeather today
Is likely to be
stormy.
PORTLAND, FEB. 20. 1891.
n CASUAL glance
~ gives no notion OF
the vastness of our
curtain stock.
We've written it down
"hrst in everything" not
only in the size of the as
sortment but the latest and
best from everywhere and
we mean that it shall be
satisfying in all that you
can ask of it.
Think of what you want.
We mean that you shall
find it here.
There's enough new to
see now among the draper
les to arouse your buying
ambition if nothing else
will. Every conceivable
fancy; colors old and new,
designs perfect it their way
and such a broad variety
for choosing.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20

Edison's monograph speaks for itself, so does
White Beavers Cough Cream" Every bottle is
warranted by the manufacturer. octIdem.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20
LIQUOR Seizures.

Yesterday the deputy sheriffs made seiz-
ures at II Centre street; at the Forest City
saloon and arrested Mccarthy the bar-tend-
er; and at P. F. Connor's on India street.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20
TO LET.

TO LET-Rent of rooms, 10 Green street;
Il. HASTY, IL Green street. 1871
FTO LET AND FOR SALE-To Iet-tenements
Il of 3, and IL rooms; prices si2 to $40 per
month. For sale-six houses near Union Station,
two with stables. j. @. WOODMAN, 1854 Ex-
change street. 1922
ITO LET-A desirable rent Of z rooms with
i modern improvements at 406 Cumberland
street. Inquire Of GEO. F. JUNKINS 80 Ex-
change street. 1871
MOLE Two rents Of five rooms each, LIST and
I'd fats, No. 20 sheridan street; water clos
cts, OF and cold water ON each tat; good chance
for wood and coal; cement cellar; laundry In eel
lar; price $500. N. s. GARDINER, Oxfor1
building, room L. 1872
TO LET-Two firstcIass tenemepts with
Il rooms and bath In each, fine central location
on Cumberland street, within minutes walk Of
City Hall moderate rent to small families. w. Il.
WALDkON, $50 Middle street. Ill
Two LET-Lower tenement Of six rooms, house
Il No. 81 Cotton street, rent S12 per month.
Apply to VIM. NJ. MARKS, 971a Exchange street.
III
Two LET-Premises 255Is Middle street, re-
l. Gently occupied Dy The Dressyft Co.
Possession at once. Apply to +. D. WATER
HOUSE, % Exchange street. dec3U-tf
UyO LET-Tne spacious store and chambers
u recently occupied by Woodman True Co,
corner OF Middle and Pearl Streets; one Of ne
largest and best In the city; well arranged for
particulars apply to GB0. W. WooDMAN.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20

MOUND that we have sold over half that car of
wheat for poultry that arrived a week ago.
n anv of our customers want a good trade In
clear. clean plump wheat we would say come in
at once before 1t Is all gone. G. b. DALTON &
CO.. I22 Green street. ZO-l
TSOR sALE-E. B. ROBINSON & co. have re.
street. and offer the strongest inducements TO
purchasers; best high grade pianos at lowest
prices; piano tuning attended to. 2O-4
VEyANTED-A competent and experienced
w woman would like to take young chic 70
board can furnish the best of references. Ad-
dress, MRS. w. M. j., this ONCE. 2O-l
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20

our ieauers were surprised to see us wear
ing clean shirt today. Brussels soap was
what we washed it with.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20
M y Daughter

Whose life was saved as we believe, by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, was six months old when scrofula
sores began to appear on different parts of her
body, and In short time she had running sores.
physician advised The amputation of one of her
fingers, to which we refused assent. Our atten-
ton was called TO Hoods Sarsaparilla, and we
began giving 1t to her. A marked improvement
was noticed after she had taken only one bottle.
and by continued use Of it her recovery was
complete. And she is now, being seven years
old. strong and healthy" B. B. JONES, Lincoln.
Co., Alma, Me. Be sure to get
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20
LOST AND FOUND.
E0QND-A sleigh robe which the owner can
Il have by calling at SO OAK ST., Deering.

II HAVE found the Greatest Cure on Earth, for
Il rheumatism and Neuralgia In their worst
chronic FORMS suffered twelve years and tried
every known remedy. Sufferers write TO me and
enclose stamp. MISS K. s. ORR, East Harpswell,
Maine. fep2d&wIm
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20
NEW aDvKRTIsKmENTs TODA

FIRST PAGE.
Railroads, telegraphs and expresse'-
FINANCIAL.
Swan and Barrett N
Colorado Mining Investment. w
ADJUSTMENTS.
Home talent course City nan.
FOURTH PAGE.
Owen. Moore 8 90.
UymntInino-Farrington BIOS.
xGtrinson House Furnishing Co.
xxaaaseneer,s notice. y
Tnr sssIs-E b. Robinson & Co.
vWanfed-Child to board. ~
Fnuud-C. b. Dalton g. Co.
AUCTION SALES.
+, O. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20
"Mrs. wInsIow's Soothing Syrup"

MFss WHISW SUotIIHS syrup
has been used over Fifty Years by millions Of
mothers for their children while Teething, with
perfect success 1t soothes the child, softens the
Gums. allays Pain, cures Wind Collie, regulates
the bowels, and is the best remedy for Diarrhea,
whether arising from teething or other causes.
For sale by Druggists in every part of the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup. 25c bottle. feb6MW&F&w1y.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20

tfyou had taken two Of Carriers Little
Liver Pills before retiring you would not have had
that coated tongue or bad taste in the mouth this
morning. Keep a vial with you for occasional
use. feb16d&w1w
Very Superior for catarrh and bronchitis, is the
,nordint for Iohnaon,s Anndvna Iinimenf
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20

NOR SALE-Flowers at low prices for lunch es
teas, weddings, birthdays; funeral work
speciality and prices moderate; orders by mail or
telegraph receive careful attentions see slso our
florist, telephone l75B, No. $40 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20
MALE HELP.

vNANTED-An experienced man to travel In
w Northern Maine, In the grocery business
must be well recommended. Address Box 1913,
Portland Postofice. 16-1
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-20

XXTANTED-At once, a Vamper, eloser-on and
w experienced turner. SHAW, GOD1NG
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Monroe CITY, Mo.

Go to Bars & Marshall's for furniture
for they carry: everything. ~ 49, :
Balzer and Stephens have the largest
packing house III N. E., Mo. s,-
Prof. w. G. Thompson is building a
new house and so many have asked
Why is he building?-
Geo. w. Tompkins the genial druggist
is always on hand, no trouble to show
goods and above all he reads THR APPEAL
w. L Reid, editor of the Monroe City
News is young man the architect of his
own fortune, and by his standing MP for
the right, for he had rather be defeated
in attempting to do the right than to
succeed in doing wrong has made Mon
roe City what it is to-day, the queen city
ofN. E Mo.
The glorious 4'h was celebrated in
grand style. Quite number of visitors
were present. Among the distinguished
viz Miss Alma P. Smith, End assist,
teacher, Miss Lizzie Smith, Mr.. R. Wells
Miss Matte B. Smith, Mr.. B. Wells,
Miss Cora Lasley, Mr.. John R. Carter,
Prof. Horace Stone, Mr.. William Brown,
George Donaldson and others from,
Paris. Mo. George Donaldson is the
noted tenor singer and John Tut bass
singer.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-07-11

died last Saturday took place on Tues
day.
Elder W. A. Burch preached at Union
Baptist Church Sabbath morning and
evening. H.. ......
The installation services of Rev, A.
w. Fuller will take place at Zion Baptist
Church on the 10th, at 8 CLOCK. :
We are pleased to notice a lavoroble
mention of the American in SUNDAYS
Commercial newspaper Lately started
by some of our ablest Colored men to
be devoted entirely to the interest of the
Colored race. <
How seldom life reaches farther than
three sore, yet there has lately died a
venerable old man who has lived to the
very remarkable age of lCS years, he be-
ing the father Of MrsF ount tain Louis ST.,
of our city.
The Orphans picnic on the 4.h was q
success as far as attendance was concern
ed, and highly enjoyed by those whose
dancing proclivities kept them busy fol-
lowing the sweet strains of Prof. Ham
iltons famous band.
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Portland, Ore.

Mr.. Eugene Galloway is still at the hos
pital quite sick.
On Tu saday evening at Bethel church
Rev. Green will give lecture.
Mr.. R. F. Taylor after an illness of sew
eral months is out among his friends
again:
Prof. John Williamson of San Francis
co after visit among old acquaintance,
left for his home on last Monday even
ing. He expects to return to Portland
in September and permanently reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Sanders gave
the first of their series of entertainments
on June 30th at their residence Goth and
G. Ste. Music was furnished by Rooee.
Among those present we're: Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Ritter, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lamott, Mesdames Clipper; Colbert,
Cowes, Meredith, jackson, Whitefield.
Webb, Newman, Misses F. Dabney, A.
Meredith. Messrs II. Woodson A. Reid.
". Hardy, T. Frazier, w. Glasco, g.
Brown, 8. Fields, ]. Williams, s. Barnes,
and R. Woods.
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Tacoma, Wash.

The baby boy of Mrs. G. E. Mitchell,
is recovering rapidly.
Mr.. w. H. Clay after short visit to
our city left for parts unknown.
Puget 81 und Lodge anticipates giving
it's friends dav of pleasure shortly.
Any one wishing to subscribe for THE
APPEAL, or to purchase it weekly, should
apply to Mr.. Frank Dishmore No. 423 D
street.
The choir is getting on very nicely.
Mrs. William Rudd's soprano is i'm
mense; Mrs. Anderson's contralto can
not be excelled; Miss Mable Clark's alto
is as good as the best; Mr.. J. M. Smiths
bass is just as melodious as need be and
these four can make music enough to
suit the most fastideous.
The Feast in the Wilderness though
not so successful, financially as expected
netted a small profit. The church choir
was present two evenings and rendered
selections which we're highly appreciat-
ed and warmly applauded. The literary
part under the direction Of Mrs C. V.
Watson, including dialogues, ora,ions,
tableaux, etc., was an entertaining fea-
ture.
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oA1NIPAOL AND MINNEAPOLIS MIMI.

ing, July 18th. Prof. Price is the great
est Negro orator of the country. He
will present the claims to the Raleigh
Industrial Exposition. e..
The Afro. American printers and re-
porters gave grand ba, quet at No. So2
9th street on last Thursday night which
was one among the grandest events of
the week. Among those present were
as follows: Hon. Albert S. White, J. w.
Russell, Richard Taylor, G. R. Carmich-
ael, John Allen, Louis Dell, Royal
Moodey. D. D. Hunter, Sherman Bone.
J. B. Harrison and w. G. Moore.
Misses B. M. Jackson, Mary Simmons,
Lizzie Chandler, NJ. Churchill, S. J.
Seals and P. j. Cooper. Toasts were
made by ]. w. Russell Spartacus to the
Gladiators. Miss Susie Hues-Solo That
is Love. Farewell address by Hon. J.
B. Harrison. L. Dell's string band fur
nished the music for the fantastic step.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-07-11
SAINT LOUIS.
Social Matters, Gleanings of News
Condensed Into Small Space.
For the BENEFIT Of our Thousands Of Read.
ers-Au Sorts Of News Items from
the City by tho Big Bridge
The Future Great.

Miss Melanie Macklin has left the city.
Mr.. Bella ORGY of Wichita, Kans., is in
the city.
Don't fail to attend St. Paul Chapel's
boat excursion.
It is whispered that the Imperial's
will give lawn party soon.
Leave orders for THE APPEAL with J..
H. Harrison, St. Louis Manager, 1925
Mills street.
The Misses Brent OF Quincy, Ill.,. are
the guests of Miss Minnie Stokes,
daughter of J. M. M. Stokes.
A number of our Society bellies gave a
select picnic at Carondelet Park, Mon
day. 1t was very pleasant affair.
The st. Louis girls are becoming quite
expert at Croquet. Some of them are
handling the mallet with great skill.
w. H. Farmer, Counselor and Attor.
ney at Law, and Solicitor in Chancery,
will practice in all courts. Office, I'LL
Clark ave.
To the Editor of The APPEAL (confi-
dentially) Mr.. Alonza Beener and Miss
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-07-11
Richmond, Ind.

William Scott has returned to the CITY.
William Warren of Chicago Sundayed
in the city.
Mrs. Frank Carter of Logansoort, is
visiting her parents.
Sam Milton came over from Dayton to
see his parents the 4th.
Mr.. Will Coggips of New Castle, is in
the city visiting his brothers.
Dick Richardson of Anderson came
over to see the races on the 4th.
One of Indianapolis Lodges will run
an excursion to this city Aug 4th.
Joseph A. Kelley the champion de-
bator Of Indiana will be in the city Mon
day. -...s
Mrs. Clara jackson of Hamilton. O.,
is in the city visiting Mrs. and Mr.. DR..
White. ss,s
Miss Dora Prichard of Dayton, Ohio,
was the guest of Mrs. Rufus Milton on
the 4th. -:
AAo' HAlly milCucll IL III Tie Guy ana
is the guest of Mrs. Mary Jones North
G street No. 1926.
John Anderson an intelligent man
from London, o., was in the city last
week, prospecting.
Cora Robinson, comedy young lady
of New Castle, was the guest of Mrs. w.
Coggins, at Forest Home Place.
Miss Stella Brooks and Mr.. Harry
Taylor of Knightstown, were the guests
of Mrs. Grovell Bundy, Sunday.
The Indianapolis Sentinel and Chicago
Herald of last Sunday said, the Col
ored men were waking up, and that An
ii Harrison clube were being formed in
Richmond, and other cities, for this spe-
cial business in the interest of Gresham,
and that one.eW. Allison Sweeney a
tricky politician and Edward Cooper,
editor of the Freeman were the origiDa-
tors, and the movement had gained deep
foothold in this city, but such report is
false. After a.careful pole of influential
Afro-American men, it can be said there
is not Gresham man in this city, or
county. Some prefer Blaine, but as 9
whole Harrison is the choice.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-07-11

Alice Dye will be married at no distant
date.
First class job printing of all kinds
done At Tn APPEAL Office No. 100e
FRANKLIN avenue. Rates reasonable and
satisfaction guaranteed.
we are about to have a lawn tennis
club: Some of the young ladies and
gents have already taken steps towards
organizing one. The idea is good ona
and should not fall through.
Miss Norsissa Dorsey has just gradu.
ated from Fisk University and has re-
turned, to be among her friends again.
She was formerly a resident of this city,
out left to attend college at Nashville.
She will shortly leave for Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Scott of 26O7 WASH
lngton street entertained at dinner on
Sunday last. Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Lapps.
tone, Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Cole, Mr.. and
Mrs. ". Wilkinson and daughters Car.
RE and Nettie, Mr.. Bertha, Mrs. Joe
Reynolds. s-..-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-07-11
Duluth, MINI.

Mr.. John Smith is in the city a guest
of Mrs. F. Hodges. s....~. j.. ~. ..-.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. Williams are in the
city the guests of Mre. w. H. Bryant.
Miss NJ. Wright who has been i'll for
some time is up again and her sweet
voice was heard in the church last Sun
day night. .'., .%7s. ~.'s
Mr.. Perry Nichols and Miss Bessie
Oklestrom were joined in wedlock Mon
day evening, at $50, at the resid ence of
Mrs G. Mccoy, Rev. R. Taylor perform
ed the ceremony.
AS the conference year closes there
seems to be more interest shown by the
people in the services of the church.
Last Sunday young men who have never
attended before were pre- sent. Surely
the Good Spirit is at work among the
people, and they are beginning to think
more about their souls. s.'&
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-07-11

Miss Sallie Rather, of Holly Spring, is
visiting Mrs. A. M. Trotter.
Mrs. Thos. Shaw has gone to Toronto.
Canada to spend the summer.
Miss Mollie Luckett of New Orleans,
is the guest of Mrs. A. w. Williams,
A delightful soiree was given last week
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. H. HI.
Harris.
The nine hour system now stands like
the Roman God of the Gates, gazing
both ways.
Master Geo Miller Jr., left the city
last week, to pass the glorious 18th with
relatives and friends.
Sweet Miss Carrie Chalmers was con-
spicuous at the entertainment last week
for her piety and hospitality.
Prof. W. H. Reynolds of Vicksbure
and Rev,. Anderson and Green of Lex.
lngton, were in the city last week.
Mrs j. J. Williams, was very hospit-
ableat the entertainment last week. She
is perfect fortune for the Home circles
The remains of the late Tom Jones are
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= - IS.
loved her, as being one of the Hottest
type of pure womanhood. Her many
warm friends are only reconciIed to her
departure from this her old home, in
their kind wishes for her future happi-
ness. Mr.. Small is a prominent citizen
of Greenville, and, though not person.
ally known in Jackson, he has our kind
est wishes, and will be always welcomed
where his bride is SO generally beloved.
The brides costume was a beautiful
cream serge, with ribbon and lace trim
minge; groom full dress. Their best
gentleman and lady were Mr.. A. M.
Wilson, Jr., and Miss A j. Henuines.
The presents were all beautiful: and
costly. The happy couple have gone to
Greenyille where they will in the future
reside. a..
E. A. GRAY.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-07-11

Mrs. JANET Roach visits her friends at
Holmes county very soon.
Watermelons are very high, so boys
stick to your soda fountain.
Mr.. S. J. Powell is the manager of the
excursion to Aberdeen July 24th.
The young ladies of Canton, are loving
the young men of the knights rank.
Vestal Lodge No. 30, K. of P, will
knight two seuires next TUESDAY, night.
Elder D. J. Adams, the we'll known
divine is doing good work in the A. M.
E. Zion Church.
The Grand Lodge officers of the K. of
P, are preparing for the grand lodge to
be held in Natchez, July 18th. T. N.
Vestal we'll known young man is G. V.
g. Ed Jones is G.. NJ. A.