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The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28
THE HALF MOON.

2
Hudson left Amsterdam in the Halt
Moon on April 4, 1909, under commission
to the Dutch East Indies company to seek
out more direct route to their eastern
possessions. When he sailed inside of
Sandy Hook on Sept. of the same year,
he thought he had found the western
passage he was seeking, and his hopes
ran high for the next two weeks as he
continued his exploration Of the pictur-
esque "River Of the Mountains" as the
Manhattan Indians then called the Hud-
son. By Sept. 10 he had reached a point
opposite the site Of the present city of
Albany, where he lay at anchor for four
days, going ashore in the canoe of an old
Indian chief and visiting his tribe.
On Sept. 28 Hudson, realizing that the
great river he had discovered was not the
westward passage he had imagined, be-
gan his return trip to the ocean and back
to Holland, where he arrived in Novem-
Der. Sailing again in the following year
he discovered the great bay which bears
his name, in what is now British North
America, and there he was set adrift by his
mutinous crew with his son and five or
six seamen disabled by scurvy, none of
whom was ever again heard from.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28
The Watch Trick.

Here is puzzle very entertaining and
used to some extent as an evidence of
mind reading. Take the dial Of watch.
Let your friend think of any number
from 1 to IL, keeping the same to him
self. With the point of your pencil tick
at random upon any figure of the dial
and let him mentally. add one to his
number for each tick. When he has
counted to 81, let him call "Stop," and
-FOUR pencil will be found to be on the
very number he had chosen. AS you had
no previous knowledge of this number
and as your pencil slips about at ran
dom it provokes establishment to find
that you unerringly strike his number
as soon as he has reached 81.
The explanation hinges on the powers
Of 8. The highest figure on the dial is
II. Add to this and you have 81. Count
your ticks (Which, as stated, may be at
random) and be careful that at the ninth
count your pencil is on 10. Ifyour friend
has chosen 70, he will say 'Stop!' hay
ingon his part counted to 81. Should he
have selected another number keep on
ticking in regular rotation to the left,
and your pencil will inevitably be on
the correct number when he cries halt
Philadelphia Times.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28
Ths Presidents Landau.

Strength, roominess and freedom from
conspicuous ornamentation are the char
acteristics Of the new carriage which
the president has recently received from
New York for use in Washington. It is
a big landau, of the round bodied kind
in use % years ago. The body is dark
olive green, with black holdings, picked
out with fine lines of apple green, and
the wheels are black striped with apple
green on spokes and hub. On each of
the doors and on the rear panel is the
monogram "a. c." in apple green letters
not over an inch long. The top of the
landau is of enameled leather and can
be folded down to make an open car.
rage for the summer weather. The car
riage is nearly feet wide inside.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28
cRoCusEs.

am little crocus, don't you see!
And all these fellows that come with me,
Why, they are crocuses too l say.
we come to tell you that Sometime-to-day
Or tomorrow, we can't say just when
My Lady Spring will be with you again.
We are brave little messengers; that knew.
What other fellows would dare to show
Their faces in such a Wintry air?
They're afraid of the cold, but we don't care;
For we wish to be first to bear to you
message which may or may not be true.
But we're prudent; we wear our coats of full
For, to tell theatruth, though we're fond of
her,
We can't always trust My Lady's word.
just the other day l heard a blueblrd
Declare that he'd sung. 1.-THE Spring is here!'
A thousand times, before she'd appear.
My Lady whispered to us in our sleep,
And walked us out of our slumber deep.
How we did hurry! We thought. Were late,
And our message will be quite out of datel"
So we dressed In haste, and here are we
But whatIof My Lady,-where is she?
P. S.
Some of the fellows are awfully cold.
And say that they think they are rather Sold."
See that small crocns, he's almost dead,
And he's drawn his fur coat over his head!
st. Nicholas.
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The doors are of more than the ordi-
nary width and have silver handles and
hinges. There are silver guards to the
steps and silver bands about the stems
and tops of the lamps, which are of the
cylinder style, with beveled plate glass
lanterns. The fifth wheel is made dou-
BILE to increase it's strength, and the
springs are also made extra strong and
padded with rubber to reduce the amount
Vt noise and Earring. In the interior the
same dark green color prevails in the
morocco cushions, the edges of the seat
cushions being faced with apple green
silk. The front and side windows are of
quarter-inch plate glass. The. cost of the
carriage was 81 800
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28
HENDRIX AND THE HALF MOON.
Hudson's Life and Voyages to Be Illus
treted at the Worlds Fair,

Hudson's Life and Voyages to Be Illus
treted at the Worlds Fair.
New Workers love to honor old Hen
Dirk Hudson, the intrepid Dutch navi-
gator who discovered, explored and
stood sponsor for their great and pictur-
esque river, and they will see to it that
in the glorification of Columbus greater
and earlier discovery of new world
Hudson's lesser and later discovery of
their particular part of it is not over
looked. They have bronze statue of
him in their state building at jackson
park, and on the walls thereof are to be
seen large pictorial representations of
notable incidents in his life. One of the
scenes chosen shows Hendricks Cotton
ship. the Half Moon, at anchor off the
highlands of the Hudson. The painting
is an enlargement Of an old wood cut,
and the picture of the old round proved
Dutch galiot is said to be authentic.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28
The Honest Man.

The Heiress-Am the only girl in the
whole wide world you love?
He-No, dear, but you were the only
girl knew who could afford to marry
me.-Life.
Watts-You say that you can't tell me who
is in with you on this little wheat deal of
yours?
Potts-No, indeed. 1t is something would
not even tell my wife.
Watts-That's nothing. You have told me
lots OF things you would mot tell your wife,
Indianapolis Journal
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WANTED-Iwantt to sell youyour Kerosene
W Oh. will lend you a five gallon can
and MI 1t with the best white oil at SC per gal
it and you will never use any other If you
have any use for Gasoline buy of me, make
q speciality of it and handle nothing but the
647-4. NEAL D. WINSLOW, Oil dealer. 80
treble st. 27-1
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Danced From London to Norwich.

The longest dance on record is prob
ably that of William Kemp, an actor of
some celebrity in the reign of Queen
Elizabeth. He was a comedian and
danced all the way from London to Nor
wich in week. He was attended by q
tabourer, a servant and an oyerseer.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for photographs and
w tintypes. A. S. DAVIS, the Photographer,
can be found at his gallery. 1907 Middle ST.,
every day until fur her notice, where he will be
lieving that quarter in the pocket is better
than dollar some one owes you, My prices
will be most reasonable for cash. Canaries,
fine singers, for sale at the same place. 26-1
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FIRE and SMOKE SALE.
. GO.

shall commence to SELL ON Tuesday
April 4th at 9 "a. sn. at lSA Middle ST. the
entire stock of Clothing and Gents fur-
nisHling goods lately damaged by Fire and
Smoke. These goods must be sold at once.
Look out for bargains. Greatest Slaughter
Sale ever held I'm this city. Remember
Place and number.
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WANTED.

WANTED-Horses and colts to put in a fine
" pasture, on futile road in Cumberland.
or apply to A.iC. STUEDIVANT, Cumberland,
Me. One mile from G. 7. r. r. Station.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

WANTED-All persons in want of trunks or
w bags to call at E. d. REYNOLDS, 556
and 558 Congress street. corner of Oak; as we
manufacture our goods, and can therefore give
you bottom prices; trunks repaired; open eve
nings. 24-1
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WANTED--A young widow would like to
w make the acquaintance of some widower
or old bachelor; can give best of reference as
competent housekeeper. Address by letter,
/. M, this office. 25.1
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WANTED--To hire $270O dollars
w for term of years at per cent interest,
security on first-class real estate in city; value
more than double loan asked. Address LOAN,
this Office. 26-1
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EOR SALE-14 of a double 211a story house,
n very pleasantly situated No. 8I8 Congress
street; contains Il finished rooms and Bath,
has all the modern improvements; price rea-
sonable. Inquire of A. G. LIBBY, 421a Ex-
change street. 27-1
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WANTED-A situation as engineer by a
w strictly temperate and competent man.
Stationary, tug and hosting engineer Satisfac-
ton guaranteed H. E. ROBERTS, Island
Pond, Vermont. 25-1
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NOR sALE-2 story house with nine rooms.
Il bath, furnace good cellar, perfect drain
age, pleasant, sunny exposure; Winter street;
upper end of Congress street; double parlors,
open places, fine western view, very desirable.
N. s. GARDINER, 1876 Middle street. 27-l
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"ANTED-By young man of experience,
w situation as bookkeeper; single or donbIe
entry; best references. Call on or address G..
ii. ALLEN, 80 Exchange street. 26-1
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The Queens Vacation.

1t is estimated that Queen victoria's
continental trip will cost about $50 900.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

NOR SALE-The long established residence
Il of one of the oldest physicians in Portland
who has arranged to leave the state, now offers
to sell at great sacrifice his house that cost
$4,000. Apply to w. Fl. WALDRON, $50
Middle street. Dol
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WANTED-Position as housekeeper in a
w widower's family by one who is young,
capable and experienced. Call or address III
ST. JOHNS STREET, G.. M. PAL
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of High street, one or two
w unfinished sunny rooms. Address
III. p" Press Office. 25.I
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ENOR SALE-One square hack, two claren-
u ces, one handsom, two extension top carry
alls, top puggies, one and two seated beach
wagons, one Concord wagon, all in first class
order For sale at Stables, 697 Congress ST.
FERNALD & SAWYER, the Stablers. 1872
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NOR sALE-In one of the best locations in
n the city. small fresh stock of groceries
and fixtures pertaining to the business; horse,
vehicle, harness. &C., &c. The rent of store is
reasonable. BENJAMIN SHAW, 5119 Elk
change street. 25-1
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FOR SALE-Brick house, distorted with IA
rooms, bath, hot and cold water, and all
which I am instructed to sell at $4,000. W. II.
WALDRON, $50 Middle street. 22-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

WANTED-People to know the MUTUAL
w RESERVE FUND LIFE ASSOCIATION,
1761a Middle street. Free policies. Cash sur
age cost SIG per 1000. 31s millions surplus
Call and see our ten year policy. Smart agents
wanted. Bigmoney. 19-u
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

FOR SALE-Ata bargain, four lots of land,
n each 40x80, running from Morning street
to Vesper street, about 200 feet from Congress
street. Total square feet in the area 1890.
An Investment sure to pay. BENZ. SHAW,
5112 Exchange street. 25-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

WANTED-To call at your store or house
w and pay you cash for old rags, barrels
iron, rubbers, bottles, metals of all kinds II
you have any of the above please drop me
postal. Address c. B. WISH, 131 Green
street. CITY, 1l-1tf
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FOR SALE.

HENRY NUTTER HOMESTEAD Fer
LII SALE-For sale, the Heny Nutter Hone
stead, located within about two minutes walk
of the depot at Pleasantdale in Cape Elizabeth;
this property consists of about Is acres Of Land,
with a nice two story frame house finishd
a g God barn with celler under tie
same, and other out buildings. There are q
number of fruit trees of different varieties IN
bearing condition and the place is well adapted
for market gardening and the raising OF Ill
kinds of fruit and Vegetables. Inquire If
LOCKE & LOCKE, $50 Middle street, Polt-
land Me- 28-l
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

CARRIAGE FOR SALE-An elegant two.
~. seated surry shafts and pole, fine Innings,
spring backs full wings, leather top. first class
job. Run not over 200 miles. Price low if
taken soon. Inquire at SAWYER'S LIVERY
STABLE, Federal and Markets sts., Portland,
Me. 24-1
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The PRESS is delivered mornings in Portland
and Woodfords at so cents a month.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

EOR SALE-Farm in Cape Elizabeth, 21s
- miles from Portland, on road to Pleasant
Hill, contains 80 acres tillage and wood lanl,
2 story house, shed and barn, all cemented, very
pleasantly situated, commanding fine view of
tort cortland and It's harbor. Apply A. W. FICX-
Exchange ST. 27-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

FOR SALE-Retail Boot and Shoe Store in
thriving city in Maine; good stock and To-
for selling Ill health. Address 3D." r o. Box
49, Portland, Me. PAL
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

WORLD'S FAIR-Only 20 minutes by cleo
w trio line to grounds. A few desirable
rooms with board. reasonable to good parties.
Private N. E. family. EDWARDS, 6847 Went
worth Avenue, Chicago. 25-1
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EoR sALE-A steam launch, 80 feet long. 6
feet beam to be sold at a bargain. Licen-
sed to carry II. Fully equipped with life pre-
servers. signal, lights. flags, etc. Wooden
topped awning. House over engine and boiler.
For particulars inquire at BELKNAP MOTOR
CO., corner Cross and Fore SITS. PIP
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

NOR SALE-Nice light express wagons, fit
improvement in style and durability. viii war
rant them to give satisfaction. Call on E. NOR
RlLL, Horse Sheer, cor Preble and Oxford
streets. 24-1
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FOR sALE-A new and pretty two story
frame house. seven rooms and bath, all
well arranged; lot 5Ox9O. BENZ. SHAW,
511a Exchange street. 25-1
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TITO LET-At Woodfords, a convenient rent of
Il eight rooms, and with or without stable.
Three minutes from electric cars, cemented eel
lar. Terms reasonable to the right party with
small family. Drop postal to f. E. LEIGH
TON, WOodfords Me. Box 252 25-1
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Two women who were acquainted met on the
street recently, and one of them said looking
at the others dress, 81 see that you have given
up mourning!
'sNot So" replied the other quietly. 81 have
taken off black, but not given up mourning
And a very good answer, too, thought
Chicago Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

ITO RENT-A Cottage of six rooms, nicely
IL furnished, and pleasantly situated with
large vegetable garden ON Great Dimond
Island, Drainage perfect Enquire .of S. A.
ANDERSON, 264 Cumberland ST., Portland,
Me. 26-2
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

ITO LET-House Al West street, finely and
Il pleasantly located, containing ten finished
improvements. Inquire of D. NJ. c. DUNN,
2681a Middle street, or at house. 2S-1
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Il of good picture, for a small amount OF
money would do well to caIl on US. Pictur es
framed to order; moulding for sale; picture
wire and moulding hooks. E. D. REYNOLDS,
corner Oak and Congress streets. 24-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

ITO LET-Corner of Congress and India Sts.,
IL 112 India, seven rooms, light and pleas
ant. Good drainage. Inquire on premises or
at lO8 NEWBURY ST. OIL
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

ENARM FOR SALE-In Falmouth, six miles
IL from Portland, one mile from Maine Cen
Their particulars inquire on the premises
BRADLEY j. ADAMS. 1872
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To LET.

THNO LET-Up stairs rent of rooms in house
= NO. 254 Danforth ST. Sunny house with
large yard. Apply at 246 Spring Street. 2S-1
w private family, living on a quiet street,
convenient to the grounds. Terms moderate.
Portland references. Address No. 1862
Princeton Avenue Chicago Ill 2S-2
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NOR SALE-The residence of the late John
IL E. Dow. No. 13 Myrtle street House is
in perfect repair and can be seen each day this
week from 10 to IL O'Clock a. m. 1872
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EOR SALE-The residence of physician of
IL long practice in Portland, who has arranged
to leave Maine; one Of the very best locations ;
built at cost of $4,000, sold later forS 81 900.
Price now $4,000; rare opening for doctor.
w. II. WALDRON. $50 Middle st. ISL
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

ITO LET-On Grant street, near High street.
rooms, arranged for one family, with all mod
ern improvements. Furnace, modern plumb
ing; set tubs in laundry E. G. S. KICKER,
room 49, First Nat. Bank Building. 25-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28
The One-hoss Shay.

The peculiar feature of the 'one-hoss shay
was, that it was "built in such wonderful
way that it had no weakest part.'' The
weakest part' of a woman is invariably her
back, and "fema1e weaknesses are only too
common. With the use of DR.. Pierce's IFayorite
Prescription this may be avoided, and women
may be comparatively as strong as their broth
ers. Prolapsus, Inflammation, alterations, peri
odical pains, leucorrhea, dragging-down sensa-
tons, debility, nervousness, sleeplesSneSs, deS-
pondency, are only a few of the symptoms of
weakness of the female organs which the ga
vorite Prescription is warranted to remove.
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NOR SALE-Second hand so light dynamo
Il in good condition. The cost of a new MAO
chine this size is $240. l will sell this one fG&
500 and guarantee it to run perfectly. Arc or
incandescents can be run on it, G. B. DALI
TON, No. 5 Preble street. CITY, 26-1
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nor SALE-A small farm of 1914 acres.
= buildings small, but in good repair. Fruit
into bearing. Plenty OF water. Address M. V,
ROBINSON, West Scarboro. 1874
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FOR SALE-The stock and trade of variety
store in one of the largest and most thriV.
ing villages in Oxford county. viii sell such
will sell or lease the store for term of years.
Possession given Immediately. Inquire Of c. j.
WALKER & co. 3-tf
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TITO LET-The three story brick house II
IL Pine near State street, 10 large rooms, in
perfect repair. All modern improvements, dry
cemented cellar, bath room, hard wood floor in
kitchen. sun nearly all day. N. S. GARDINER,
1856 Middle street. PAL
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LOST AND FOUND.

DETER A. McISAAC, painting granting,
Il glazing. water coloring, hard wood finish
Portland. Me-, shop Is Cotton street. Furni.
ture polished or re-painted. 1873
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ENOR SALE-The Perfect Filter Ifyou wan
l. good health drink pure water. and # you
want pure water, use the Perfect Filter The
Filters are receiving the highest commentators
wherever they are used. For sale BY A. r.
ALEXANDER, % Monument Square.
Mar 27 If
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

LyOR SALE so mattresses Slightly damag-
IL ed, at less than half price. Also LOS Of
good End Hand Carpet at very low price, at
private sale. f. o. BAILEY & Co., Is Fx-
change St. 26-1
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WANTED-Girl for second work. Best
w references given and required. Apply
from 8 to 10 a. m to 7 p. m., 145 DAN
FORTH ST., Cor of State PAL
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

T,O LET-An upper tenement of six rooms
Il and bath room, in the western part of city.
Very pleasantly located, sun all day. Apply at
Bill SPRING ST. 261
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Il late Eben Pickett, Cape Elizabeth; this is
al tillage land and has an excellent spring
OF water Inquire of j. T. FfCKETT, Adm,
51:Llncoln Street, or A. G. LIBBY, 421a Ex-
change street, Portland. 27.1
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Baby cried,
Mother sighed,
Doctor prescribed I: Castoria!

SOMETIMES,
Sometimes we feel that thoughts are not worth
thinking;
Sometimes that laurels are not worth the
wreathing;
Sometimes it seems that wine is not worth
drinking.
Sometimes that air is scarcely worth the
breathing.
Sometimes no friend seems worthy to be
trusted
Sometimes on pessimism deep we border;
Sometimes with life we are very much dis
gusted-
Sometimes our livers badly out of order.
Kansas City Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28
MALE HELP.

WANTED-Young man about 1S years of
W age, to run milk wagon. I. II. JOHN
SON, Deering Centre. 26-1
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ITO LET-Upper rent of six rooms, so Han
Il over street. Sebago closet cemented
cellar, good yard. sunny exposure; rent in
IL Green St. PAL
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ITO LET-A rent of five rooms. ENQUIRE of
Il B. F. STRICKLAND, 1856 Oxford street.
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DARTNEK WANTED-With capital in a
Well-established business. Address L.,
this Office. my14-tf
MUNICIPALITIES of experience Refer
w ence required. MRS. S. E. PERCIVAL,
Waterville, Me. 24-1
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WANTED-A girl to do general homework
" at 1877 VAUGHAN ST., next to corner
of West. 25-1
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ITO LET-On Forest Avenue, Woodfords, a
Il new house with 9 rooms and all modern
conveniences; also q house on Park street, city,
with all modern conveniences. Immediate pos
session OF both after May LIST. N. s. GARDI-
NER, 1856 Middle street. 22-l
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E,OR SALE-The Longfellow Place in the
Il city of Deerng. Six acres, good buildings,
Sebago and perfect drainage. Inquire of A. G.
SCHLOTTERBECK 25-tf
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ITO LET-Tenements in various parts of the
Il city. One with stable. Prices from SIS to
ST. per month. Also for sale houses in Port
land Deering and Cape Elizabeth by j. c.
WOODMAN, 1861 Exchange street. 1872
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rHlO LET-Store on Commercial Wharf for
Il merly occupied by the late c. p Ingraham
and lately by Gushing B McKenney; one of the
ship stores and groceries and fishermen's out
fits. Apply to B. w. JONES, 50 Commercial
street. marS-tf
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ITO LET-Brick house, No. 14S Spring street
h corner of Park Lane. Has all modern
eonyeniences; suitable for private residence or
hrst-claSs boarding house. Apply to A. G.
LIBBY, 421a Exchange street. PAL
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-28

ITO LET-Double house 249 Spring street,
Il nearly new, nice and convenient, steam
heat bath rooms, cement cellars, all modern
improvements, one or both tenements. Also
tenement of or rooms 2281s Middle street.
26-1
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WATCH REPAIRING.

NEW Resilient Waltham Mainsprngs only 7bc.,
~ Warranted cleaning and handspring only
$3.50; cleaning S1.oo All work strickly ffst-class
and warranted. Twenty-Five years watch maker.
MCKINNEY, the Watch Maker, IS Free St. near
Mludle. mar16dn
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FOR SALE.

NOR sALE-Estate of James H. Baker.
II The three story brick house. with 6,737
square feet of land herewith connected, as per
ant Street, No. SO to rs, Portland, Maine. This
is a good piece of property for investment. and
must be sold to close up the estate OF the said
James H. Baker, deceased. Inquire Of JOSEPH
A. LOCKE, Administrator, .deibonis non, 1870
Middle Street., Portland, Maine. 28-1
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EOR RENT-Lower tenement in two-storv
u house situated near Congress Square; I
rooms. BENZ. SHAW, 511s Exchange street.
22-1
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NOR sALE-Houses for sale; prices $500.
$1,000 $500 ss0So $780, s1aoo $500
$4,000. By j. G. WooDMAN. 1861 Exchange,
street. 1850