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WHEN GREEK MET RUSS.
The Czar's Subject Was Almost Caught,
But Found y Way Out.

The Czar's Subject Was Almost Caught,
But Found a Way Out.
A Greek vessel was lying at anchor
not long since in harbor in the Black
sea, and being a rather suspicious craft
an excise officer was ordered to keep
watch on it's movements.
The captain was anxious to perform
some Illegal operation with his ballast,
but he found it impossible to escape the
vigilance of the officer, 80 he deter
mined to make worth his while to wink
both his eyes.
AS, however, the Russian understood
no Greek, and the Greek was quite ig-
norant of Russian, the proposal had to
be made in dumb show. After indicat-
ing in pantomime what he wanted to do
with the ballast the skipper wrote
down on a piece of paper: 'sTen rou-
bles.n
The excise officer read the paper and
then promptly wrote underneath it;
zone hundred roubles." This was more
than the Greek felt inclined to pay, and
the negotiations fell through
The affair, however, reached the ears
of the authorities, and the Greek was
arrested. In court he rounded" on
his accuser by producing the document
which had been the medium of negotia-
ton between them.
ibid you write this?" asked the judge
Of the witness, as he pointed to the
words: "Oue hundred roubles."
81 did," stolidly answered the officer.
''Then you demanded q bribeY' re-
torted the judge, in his severest tones.
'sBy no MEANS" answered the astute
Russ. 'The prisoner offered me ten
roubles and I told him I would not do
what he wanted for one hundred rou-
bles. Boston Herald.
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surprised, If you enter the shops, to find
them crowded in spite of the summer
exodus. This morning entered one to
find extraordinary confusion, and more
reckless pushing than usual. For,
though New Workers are proverbially
good-natured and obliging in a crowd,
think the New York shopper must be
exempt. For she has absolutely no con-
science and no feeling of any sort. She
simply steps over her victim, and never
so much as casts a backward glance to
discover the extent of the damage
wrought. After had succeeded in max
ing my way past a great number OF
these heartless beings with only few
unimportant injuries, discovered that
the center of interest was table piled
high with soft wooden checks and
stripes, marked at 20 cents yard, worth
65 cents. How easily we are all taken
in! Anything marked at 50 cents and
worth go is passed by with perfect in
difference, but something marked exact
" the same, but with the estimate OF
90 cents or 81 put on it, is snatched at
by all of the women, in a truly hawk
fashion. 1t is certainly most harrow.
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The antiquity of the umbrella is undis-
puted. The Chinese, who in their lavish
notions of antiquity credit their institu-
lions with centuries galore, think moth
ing of dating the first umbrella back to
1900 or 5000 years anterior to the Mo-
sale date of creation. Many distin-
guished scholars have claimed to dis
cover in the Bible reference to the exist
ence of q shield against sun and rain,
whiles the Sanscrit poets, writing when
Latin was young, are full of illusions to
it. Various have been the speculations
as to the origin of the umbrella. Some
say that the introducing of leafy
branches into sort of bower first
suggested it, as the fig leaf of Father
Adam gave the first mighty impulse to
the clothing trade. Others that the no.
madic tent was the only natural proto-
type Of what so strongly resembles it in
miniature.
In the Chaldaic sculptures of Nineveh
the umbrella is of frequent occurrence,
as shown by the excellent reproductions
of Layard, who wrote concerning it.:
.'The umbrella or parasol, that emblem
of royalty SO universally adopted by
eastern nations, was generally carried
over the king in time of peace and some
times even in war. In shape it resem-
bled very closely those in common use,
but it is always open in the sculptures
It was edged with tassels, and was usu-
ally ornamented at the top with flower
or some other ornament. "-Clothier and
Furnisher.~ -
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considerable quantity on the round

cOElSiuSIdulS doohtiCy Oh OAAO iN~AA~
bodice as well.
also liked blazer suit that is going
away This week, OF q deep ricii LAVA,
speckled all over with pale turquoise
dots. A turquoise silk waist matched
the dots, and the jacket fronts were
made very short SO as to display good
deal of the pretty shade.
The girl that wears this has one ct
the airiest and most exquisite summer
gowns I have yet seen. 1t is made OF
pure white gauze over delicate mauve
silk. I think it is the prettier for its
perfect simplicity. The skirt is gath
cred one, and has something of train.
The bodice is simply shirred on stand
ing collar, and gathered in at the waist
under a silver belt. She will wear an
all black hat with this gown and white
gloves and shoes.
A quaint gown for afternoons is made
of pink crepon, and has for trimming
on its close fitting skirt two rufaes at
the edge, then three bands of black vel
vet ribbon quite far apart, and then two
more rufaes, so that the trimming comes
almost half way up. The bodice is per-
fectly plain and tight fitting, and Is
trimmed with lace about eight inches
deep, which starts at the collar in the
back and is carried down in an inverted
v to each side under the arm; then it
goes round straight till the two ends
almost meet in front, where they both
stop, and being like a genuine petit
coat, while little black velvet bows
stand over them like sentinels.
Or do you like white linen? That
makes charming afternoon gown, with
the skirt embroidered in a pretty vine
pattern all around. and edged with a
narrow aounce of white mousseline de
sole, and bodice of the same, simply
plated.
A fishing party that starts out next
week will include at least one very
pretty and rather daring costume. The
young maiden that will wear it is going
in for genuine work; she's bound she'll
catch something, and that her costume
will not interfere with free indulgence
in the sport So her slightly-draped
skirt of dark blue linen reaches only a
little below the knees. Her waist Is OF
ecru linen, tight fitting, trimmed with
deep lace collar. The collar is kept
down, so that it can't fly or become
troublesome, by dark blue straps over
the shoulders which are fastened at the
top of the skirt by big buttons. Her
bag is slung across her shoulder, she
carries her net in her hand, and with
her broad-rimmed hat of the same
heavy lace that trims the dress, shading
well her face, she is ready to battle
with wind and wave, and even fish
Ribbons do not seem to be falling
from grace. They still have the smile
and favor of the feminine public. Why,
I saw one dress the other day that was
one mass of little black velvet bows,
scattered all over. And the hat
worn with 1t was truly imposing. 1t
was broad-rimmed, dropping leghorn,
with three long loops of palest yellow
laid fat upon the wide brim in front.
Edging the two outer loops were two
black ostrich tips also fastened down
tight, and where the three yellow loops
Joined sprung three more stiff black
tips. EVA A. SCHUBERT.
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RHEUMATISM
BOTH ARMS.
thought Disease lncurable.
No Other Remedy
Gould Do The Work.
KEENE, N. H.

kEENE, M Ii.
GENrLEmEN:--I deem it my duty to in
form you of the great benefit l derived from
the use of Strout's Rheumatic Ellxir lmp1oYeu.
I suffered with Rheumatism in both arms ior
several years and tried about every known
remedy both internal and external, Watnoub
effecting cure.
After years of suffering, the expenditure OF
large sum of money and my whole STOCK OF pa
tience had about reached the conclusion that
the disease was incurable. was rapidly grow
ing worse and my arms were almost useless. l
could not use them without excruclat1ng PAIN,
could not comb my hair or dress myself; HAD
severe attack of Rheumatic Fever, with tne
A 9friend recommended Strout's Rheumatic
Elixir Improved, and although had no faith
in it consented to try bottle, and com.
menced to improve Immediately, and In snort
time was able to go to work. continued It's
ase until I had used two bottles, and 1t drove
the disease entirely from my system.
In nv estimation there is not another rem
edy on the market that will do the work as
quickly and effectually as Strouts Rheumatic
Elixir Improved, and / do not hesitate in the
least in recommending its use to all who are
suffering from Rheumatism. You may use this
testimonial for the benefit of suffering human
ity and I will back up my statements by cred1-
bic witnesses VIII also answer any inquiries
from doubling parties. Iremain
Yours truly, n AI
Lk1EyH N2ESzk%
jy4 d1mynrtc
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Steamboat For Sale.

The sound and serviceab1e steamer
the ''City Of RichmOnd," 600 tons,
and having 81 stater00ms,. now rum
ming between Portland and Machias,
on The route of the Portland, Mt. De-
sert & Machias Steamboat Company, is
offered for sale, delivered at either
Portland or Rockland, after July LIST
next. She may now be seen ON her
present route. For description and
terms apply to PAYSON TUCKER, Gem
Machias Steamboat Company, Port
land, Me.
may3-dft
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AGENTS.

WTANTED-A good soliciting agent for the
w safest, best and cheapest pure life insur-
ance No "endowment' schemes. State insti-
tuition with reserve guarantee fund in State
treasury. Responsible management. Only %
assessments total since 1885. Correspondence
invited, PROVIDENT AID SOCIETY, SO
Exchange street, Portland, Me. aug3-S
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LITTLE FISHER MAIDEN.

price. So that it wouldn't be a very
difficult matter to get up summer out
fit at low cost. Ginghams make very
pretty, indeed, with the addition of a
little fine white embroidery, and then a
bingham washes so well that it can al
ways be kept fresh.
A pretty challie which I have just
been admiring is Of very deep shrimp
pink. The left side is caught half way
up and bordered and hung with narrow
black velvet ribbon Of which there is a
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ing sight to watch them swoop down
upon the salesman, and snap their
prizes before some one else shall inter
pose.
But when woman can buy gauze
shirts for nineteen cents apiece, in all
the dainty colors; stockings all sizes,
and styles and colors for the same price;
ten ties for ninety-eight cents, white
shirts forTforty-nine, gloves for nine
teen, daZk blue skirts from two to three
dollars. sl1irt-waists for sixty-nfne cents,
blazers for two dollars and a half, sailor
hat with ribbon band for twenty-five
cents, and last. but not least, shot silk
parasols for forty-nine cents, it seems
as though no woman could possibly
have any trouble in procuring summer
outfit for next to nothing. Then ging-
hams can be had for five cents a yard,
outing cloth for eight cents, dimities,
fresh and sheer, for twelve cents; shirt
ing canbrics for four, aud a great many
other materials for about the sapa
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NOR SALE-A primeval island of about 30
4 acres in path Of pleasure steamers in Casco
Bay, one hours sail from Portland, well shaded
and watered by living springs, nice bathing
beach and fishing grounds, splendid ocean
views, elegant place for a quiet colony of
friends a forced sale. w. H. WALDRON, $50
Middle st. 2-1
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NOR SALE-Farm of 100 acres in City of
4 Westbrook, on Cumberland street; one
mile from East and West End; known as
Hussey farm Inquire of G. E. GRIFFIN,
Cumberland Mills. Me. 14S
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CLOOP YACHT FOR sALE-3o feet long,
~ II Ieet beam, Sls Ieet draft IRON Keel.
moorings and cradle. complete set of sails and
kites. Address ARTHUR B. HOMER, ProutS
Neck
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DOR SALE-From 10 to to 80 acres of nice
land about 3 miles out on the line of the
electric road between Cumberland Mills and
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NOR SALE-A four ton Fairbank hay scale,
u nearly new, sell for half price; also an up
right refrigerator, inside measure about six
feet square; to be seen at PREBLE HOUSE.
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WANTED.

A good farm of 80 or rs acres in the vicinity
of Portland and Yarmouth, bordering on the
sea. M. F. D., 16 Summer St., Everett, Mass.
jy29 eod3w
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LHOR SALE-Mason & Lightning fruit Jars in
i, pints, quarts and half gallons at prices that
will suit customers at r. S. DAVIS & CO.'S,
108 Exchange ST., corner Federal, Portland
81
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NTOTICE-Headquart for Ladies' Russell
IN Oxfords and Russell Balls; A, B, G and D !;
Sign of Gold Boot. BROWN. 81
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WOMAN OF FASHION.
Bargains to Be Had in Summer
Wear.
Cheaper Ginghams and Dlsnities-A Little
Fisher Maiden - Some Afternoon
Gowns-Seen by the Seaside
Cool and Dainty Eroclks.
[oopyn1eHr, 1891

[ooPYR1GHr, 1891
Surely one can buy almost everything
for almost nothing these udays. The
bargain counters in the city stores are
vieing with each other in prices that
are very low. just take a run into
town for day or two, and you will be
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MALE HELP.

UTANTED-A carpet and drapery man,
w store in a town of about 5000 inhabitants
this State; must understand laying carpets
good wages to the right man; a married man
preferred. Address N. S. Y, this office. 81
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EOR SALE-A house on Munjoy Hill suitable
L for one or two families, all modern improve
ments. Apply to c. w. GUSHING, 81 Mum
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DOR SALE-Florida Orange Grove OF 300
Il seeding trees 25 years old, in full bearing
excellent land in Mandarin on the banks OF the
st. John river near daily steamer landing and
handy to schools church and post office; photo
at office; a great bargain. w. I'll. WALDRON,
80 Middle street 6-1
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EyOR SALE-300 bushels oats for poultry,
Il only slightly colored, also 5000 pounds of
wheat and 10 900 pounds of mixed grain (bar-
ley oats, wheat and CORN at very low prices;
this grain is sound and all right for chickens or
poultry OF any kind come in and see it. PEN
NELLS GRAIN STORE, 81 Washington
street. jy25dtf
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"ANTED-To call at your store or house
iron, rubbers, bottles metals of all kinds. If
you have any Of the above please drop me
postal. Address C. B. WISH, 131 Green
street. city. 11-1tf
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Take the PRESS for the Campaign.
Only 30 cents month
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NOR SALE-Ata reasonable price and on
IL favorable terms fifteen or twenty acres of
land situated In Cape Elizabeth, 21a miles from
Portland on the road leading to Pleasant Hill,
part of the late Eben Pickett farm, has
never failing spring on same. Inquire of A.C.
LIBBY, 421a Exchange st. %
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LOST AND FOUND.

E,OUND-"That truth is mighty and will pre-
II vail" 1 wrote to Miss E. s. Orr, East
Harpswell, Maine. The grip left me a hopeless
and helpless rheumatic cripple. Through her
advice 1 was quickly and permanently cured.
CAPTAIN M. A. HALL, Boothbay Harbor,
Me- 6-4d&yW
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NTANTED-People to know the MUTUAL
w RESERVE FUND LIFE ASSOCIATION,
1761a Middle street. Free policies. Cash sur
render Paid up value. Incontestable. Aver
age cost SIG per 1000. 31a millions surplus.
Call and see our ten year policy. Smart agents
wanted. Big money. 19-tf
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NOR SALE-Houses for sale. Prices $500,
L $1,000, .$11oo. $1,000. $14OO, $500,
$500. $500, 5000 $1,000; $500 $27oo,
street. 81
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r OST-On Saturday afternoon, July 3d.
~ light tan colored terrier dog, smooth-coat-
ed, had collar on with name plate; missing sup
day day. Finder viii be s Suitably rewarded by re-
turning to A. L. NEWHALL, Trefethen's Land
ing Peaks Island Al
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r OST-A Spaniel dog, last seen at Cleaves'
IL Restaurant, Old Orchard, Saturday, $50
D. m. Answers to the name of Jummy. Can
be returned to T. f. KEEFE at Whittier's
stable. License number on collar 60. al
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EOR SALE-A fine water privilege with
Il brick factory, stone dam has about 100
horse power with wheels and shafting, near
railroad, exempt from taxation for five years,
or will lease. A. C. LIBBY, 421a Exchange
ST
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NTANTED4First class solicitors immediate
Ny ly. Exclusive territory. Address j: M.
CUMMINGS, Portland. 81
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E,OR SALE-Excursionis and visitors to
Il the city please call at HAWES'S Music
Store, Ala Congress street, and select music
book or some sheet music; fine musical lnStru-
ments; superior violin, banjo and guitar stTings
specially. Orders BY mail solicited. o-2
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NOR SAEE-In the village of New Gloucester
Il Iower Corner, the nice residence of he
late Mrs. 1. H. Keith. Buildings in good re-
apples and some small fruit. This place is
pleasantly located and would make nice home
or delightful summer residence; fine schools
short distance to Maine Central and Grand
Trunk Railroad depots. Will be sold cheap to
close the estate. Enquire of ANDREW G.
CHANDLER, near above. residence j. M.
L. j. STROUT, Administrator, Limington, Me.
I-tf
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MISCELLANEOUS,

Mooney TO LOAN-On 1st and I'd mort
IXI cages, Life Insurance policies not less
than years old. and any good collateral secu-
st. 5-2
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EOR SALE-The best 81 seat road wagonfn
black BODY and carmin en und s VII ' BE-
sold at a bargain as owner has no use for it.
Can be seen at stable of FERNALD g. SAW
YER. Congress- ST. 81
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WANTEDT7Light machinery and models to
mill, grist mill and moving machine repairs !;
keep pipe and fittings in stock. HOLLIS CEN
THE MACHINE SHOP, Hollis Centre, Maine.
June 28th, 1892. ju29-8
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TO LET.

TITO LET-Two tenements of five rooms each,
Il including Sebago water and bath room, in
the rear of l39 Bracket street. Inquire of
LOCKE & LOCKE, $50 Middle street. 81
THO LET-A good rent of six rooms with
Il modern Improvements at 1877 Cumberland
street. Call Wednesday, Thursday or Friday
evenings. 81
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DARTNER wANTED-With capital in a
i well-established business. Address L.,
this office. my14-tf i
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WANTED.

WANTED-To loan $40, $50, $50, $50,
w 500 to $4,000, in city and vicinity, on
furniture pianos, organs, libraries, horses, car
and pay off furniture leases. Business confiden-
tial. PORTLAND COLLATERAL LOAN
CO., 1S5 Middle street, room 6, second floor.
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ITO LIGHTHOUSE 6O6 Congress street, Con-
j. gress square. containing nine rooms. APP
ply to JOHN F. PROCTOR, Centennial Block.
al
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Squire Littlefeld lat window, 1:3t
a. m. )-Hullo, therel Who is making
that uproar at this time O. night? Speak,
or I'll shootl
Uncle Toby-Dun shoot, Mars Little.
fell; it's only Toby. 70 dun say de
odder day lat yo' tink de chic'en house
need whitewasfin, an cum down sees
it did, dat 'l.-Jester.
A beautiful head of hair can be retained in.
definitely by using Halls Hair Remover.
The Fatal Umbrella.
Wife-My goodness! How did you lose your
eye? Was it one of those horrid boys with an
air-gun? There is a law against
Husband-No; this was all right and legal.
1t was woman with an umbrella.-Puck.
Baby cried,
Mother sighed,
Doctor prescribed: Castoria!
A Sensation.
Diggs-I shall make a sensation among the
dudes at the mask ball.
Figgs-What will be your disguise?
DiggS-I am going as tallor'S Dill colector'
Truth.
Ease and Comfort from Pain of all kinds.
Send for Ponds Extract Co.'S Nea0 book, 70 9th
Ave. NJ Y, mailed free. DO not bedecesoed 6y
counterfeit preparation.
Just as Good.
Tommy Fauntleroy with scorn)-Ah, ha!
YOU amt seen the circus IN have.
Willie Jonesy-That's all right. l amt been
to the circus, but I'm goin to hide N yer wGoa
shed Wen yer pa finds out about them WINDY
Danes yuse bruck.-Chicago News-Record.
To invigorate the system after illness, Ayers
sarsaparilla is highly recommended.
"Tm very glad to have been Of any comfort to
your poor husband, my good woman. But
what made you send for me, instead OF your
own ministers"
"Well, sir, it's typhus my poor husbands
got, and we dinna think it is just RIGHT for our
ain dear minister to run the riSk."-Exchange.
Ayers Ague Cure never fails to cure fever
and ague and malarial disorders. Warranted.
Husband-I think there must be hole in my
trousers pocket as never seem to be able to
keep any lose change in them.
Wife-No, my dear, there isn't, fol. I have
carefully examined them every morning.-De-
troit Free Press.
What Shall the Harvest Be?
Why! What can it be, but suffering and sor-
row. disease and death. if you neglect the
symptoms of disordered liver? Take DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. 1t outsells
all other remedies. Sold under condition that
it must either benefit or cure the patient or the
money paid tor it will be promptly returned.
1t cures all diseases arising from deranged liv-
er. or from impure blood, as biliousness, liver
complaint,' afl skin and scalp diseases, salt
rheum, letter, ScrofulouS sores and Swellings,
fever sores, hip-joint disease and kindred all
ments.
81 believe him to be remarkably truthful
and high-minded gentleman"
"On what do you base your belief?"
"He has been up in Wisconsin for two
o,,d 10 told mo DavcOna1IV that ha had
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ENOR SALE-At at bargain complete Job
Il printing office. MITCHELL, % Free ST.,
or box 1919. Al
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NOTICE-Wanted to buy from $1,000 to $15,-
highest cash price for ladies' dresses, gents
and children's clothing, and gents winter over
coats; call, or address letter or postal to s.
LEVI, 81 Middle street. aug1Otf
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FOR SALE.

NOR sALE-A2 story brick house No.
T. Gray street, compact. thoroughly built
and near 1.-THE Sherwood is offered at re-
duced price. BENJAMIN SHAW, 6l1a Ex-
change street 81
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EOR SALE-At Spurwink, Cape Elizabeth,
Il farm of so acres, stock and tools, one
half tillage home farm cuts 80 tons of English
and 10 tons of salt hay, fine sea view. For
particulars inquire on the premises or address
EDWARD P. CARMAN, Portland. 81
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EOR sALE-A nice driving mare, phaeton,
Il road cart and harness. Can be bought
now at bargain. Address "B." Box 1913
WOodfords, Me. 81
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WANTED j. H. Blake, Wharfnger,
w Widgey's wharf, and agents Eastern
Packets, Widgey's wharf. Portland, Aug. 1,
1892 Telephone 1868. 81
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DESIRABLE HOUSE FOR SALE-The
~ three stored French roof wooden house
situated at No. IS Spruce street, Portland, con-
tanning 18 rooms besides bath rooms, new fur
thoroughly modern in every particular and in
perfect repair Upper tenement already let.
Price $4,000. Apply to owner on the premises,
MRS. DORA A. FULLER. AZ
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EOR SALE-One of the best houses in the
Il western part of city, Congress street; also
two desirable summer residences, Falmouth
Foreside, and Cape Elizabeth. extensive water
frontage at each place. Buildings lots at South
Portland. F. q. HARTFORD. 1874
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VNANTED-Charter allowing loan and trust
w or general financial business In answer
ing enclose copy OF charter. Address T., this
office. 81
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NTANTED-As small farm of or 10 acres in
w the vicinity of Portland. Address stating
terms, etc. J. BURGESS, Monmouth ST.,
E. Boston, Mass. 81
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THO LET-A rare opportunity to obtain a
IL large and convenient furnished house on
Casco Bay. Price $4,000 for August and Sep
TRICKEY, No. Exchange st. 81