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A NOBLE EDIFIcE.
The Epworth Memorial Methodist Epis-
copal Church.

The Epworth Memorial Methodist Epis-
copal Church.
Especial Correspondence.l
CLEVELAND, May Flour years ago
May Is in the little side room of the Cen
trail M. E. church Of this city was found
ed what has since grown into one Of the
greatest religious societies Of the world.
The Epworth league was the crystalliza-
ton Of five feeble societies Of the Meth
odist Episcopal church into one. When
organized, it had scarcely 1900 chapters
and 10000 members. Today its chap
tiers exceed 5000, it's membership ap-
proximates 100000, and in every state
and territory Of the Union as well as in
many foreign lands itz significant Greek
cross is proudly worn.
On the site of the old frame church.
where the Epworth league was organ
lied May 14-15, 1889, will be dedicated
a week hence the handsomest church
structure in northern Ohio and an edi-
fee that is excelled In completeness and
perfection Of arrangements by few
churches In the country. It is to stand
as the memorial Of the organization of
the league and will bear the name, "Ep-
worth Memorial M. e. church" The
dadicatory services will extend through
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EPwoRTH MEMORIAL NJ. e. CHURCH.
an original manner, and was designed
by Architect S. R. Badgley of this city.
The effect is an admirable arrangement
of space for all the numerous depart
ments of modern church work and a
building destined to attract wide atten-
ton for architectural beauty. The walls
are of gray st. Lawrence marble in rock
faced, irregular asher blocks and are
surmounted by magnificent dome 1876
feet high. The site is the corner of
Prospect street and Wilson avenue in
the center of a very choice residence dis
trict and has frontage of 140 feet on
Wilson and 115 feet on Prospect.
The main auditorium is II feet square,
with the splendid great dome for it's cell
ing. 1t is finished in oak, seated with
opera chairs and has accommodations
for 1,052. The pulpit is in one corner,
with a large organ in the rear. The
most notable feature of the room is the
beautiful Epworth league window in the
west end, 16 by 80 feet in size. The de-
sign is the Epworth wheel, with en-
blems of the six departments into which
the society work is divided. The upper
scene is the Mount Of Ascension and
represents the spiritual work of the
league. Next is the Good Samaritan,
emblematic of mercy and help. Christ
and the doctors symbolic the literary.
the home at Bethany the social side of
the league, John on Patmos the CORE
spondence work and Christ and the trib-
ute money the financial. In the center
is the Greek cross and in small circles
portraits of John and Susanna Wesley.
The workmanship is as finished as the
design is elaborate. Few more beauti-
full and artistic windows can be found in
America.
The Sunday school room has capaci-
ty Of 1900, and its 20 classrooms are
shut off by sliding doors, which operate
by hydraulic rams directed from an cleo
trio keyboard. The finish is Georgia pine
and the ceiling paneled glass, like an art
gallery. The Epworth parlor seats 300
and the ladies' parlor the same number.
These can all be thrown together into
vast audience room, seating over $500.
Besides these there are the pastors Office,
library for young men, to be open day
and evening, and kitchen arrangements
for serving refreshments. The ventila-
ton is by means Of a great blower in the
basement and is the best possible.
The church society has membership
Of 800. Rev. B. F. Dimmick has been its
pastor during this construction period
and has done much to stimulate and di-
rect the work, of which every lover OF
fine architecture in the city is proud.
SAsIUEL Ct. MCCLURE.
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Suddenly great cry went up from the
shroats of the natives, and the canoes sat
motionless on the CLASSY water, while the
black faces of their inmates were turned
upward
Great God Look thereP
"The sailor who uttered the cry pointed
almost directly overhead, and there we saw
most astounding spectacle. A 2-masted
schooner turned bottom upward seemed to
hang suspended in the air amid the blush
haze that overspread the skyl Every sail
was set, but they hung idle like our own,
as if she were also becalmed. We could
look directly upon the deck, but not a liv-
ing thing seemed stirring about her. She
was deserted
But the most singular part of it all is
that | could read her name, and swear she
was the lost schooner Ella Noble of New
Bedford, Mass
IN few moments she began to fade
from view. DINNER and DINNER grew her
outlines, and she was finally swallowed up
and lost in the haze. When we looked at
the cannibals, every canoe was scooting for
the shore as fast as paddles could send them.
Those natives were the worst scared lot you
ever saw, and we had no more trouble with
them.
II suppose it is easy enough to account
for the vision of the vessel in the sky by
calling it mirage, but sailors are mighty
superstitious, and there were some sober
men on the Swallow after that. No further
offer at mutiny was made, and everything
| moved smoothly to the end of the voyage.
But we didn't find the Ella Noble, and
she has never been heard of since"
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Preventing the Cattle Plague.

AS our tarantass approached small Rus
sian village on the river Ishim we observed
signs of unusual excitement. Coming near
er, saw a large number of cattle within
the limits of the collection of huts and poor
houses, while a strange procession was max
ing it's way laboriously and noisily in cir.
Gle around the town.
First came haglike woman who must
have been at least 80 years Of age, and to
my amazement saw she was dragging a
pillow, while other women were beating her
and goading her on with sticks The en-
tire female population of the village was
following in a long line, carrying pieces Of
iron which they clanked together, beating
on tin dishes and chanting in weird and
doleful manner.
But what astonished me most was the
sight of woman who kept pace with the
one who was dragging the pillow. She was
stripped of every shred of clothing, but
about her neck she wore horse collar. A
bowling dog, evidently having espied us,
darted out Of the town and attempted to
cross the mark made by the pillow, but he
was Immediately caught and instantly
killed.
Turning to my companion, asked what
they were doing.
s.They are taking precautions against the
cattle plague" he replied. 1.-THE woman
who draws the pillow is the oldest female of
the village. The one wearing the horse
collar is widow. All their cattle are with
in the circle they will make with that pillow.
The dog they just killed was supposed to
be possessed of the plague, which caused
him to try to escape from the circle"
They did not seem to notice our appear
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procession throughout the world are well
aware OF their reliability and excellence. /
silail always recommend it, not only to break
up colos, but as useful in allaying pains IN tne
cnest and In the back. 1t is preparation Wor-
thy OF general confidence"
Works Both Ways.
bioobumper (who has been inveigled into go
ing shopping with his wlfe)-This fabric will
make yon nice dress.
now.
Bloobumper-Then how will this suit?
Mrs; Bloobumper-Oh, that won't do at all.
EVerypodys got something like that.
Too Late.
Perhaps Tennyson has written nothing which
appeals to the hearts of all who read his poems
more than the lyric of 1.-TWO Late" The bur-
den OF the sad refrain comes home with telling
force to the hearts of those who have lost friends
by that dread se-consumption. They re-
allZe, too late,o the result of neglect. They
feel that the dear one might have been saved if
they mad needed the warning OF the hacking
cough, the pallid cheek and weakening system,
They feel this all the more keenly because they
see Others being rescued from the grasp of the
destroyer, and they think what is saving others
might nave saved their loved one, When the
H t sgna 81 danger i seen take steps to avert
Golden Medical Discovery, will drive away con-
sumption Do not wait until too late before put
ting, its wonderful efficacy to the test. 1t sue
ceeds where other remedies fail.
Intellectual
Husband-You have been worrying me for
five years because you were not as well
dressed as Mrs. Nexdoor.
Wife-Well?
Husband-Hes failed-can't pay his debts,
Wife-Did he owe you anything?
Husband-No
Wife-Humphl Icant see what that has to
dowith my clothes, then.-I indianapolis Jour
nal.
His Sense of Duty.
Hotel Clerk. to new bell boy-Did you wake
up No. a?
Bellboy--No sab: cuddent wake him, sab /;
but did the best cud, sah
Hotel Clerk-What was that?
Bellboy-I walked up No 40, sah.-Harper's
Bazaar.
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The Leap of tho Puma.

We were following the mule path that
winds over the Andes from Santa Rosa,
Chill. to Mendoza, in the Argentine confed-
Grafton. We had left the Rio Blanco behind
us at midday, and now with the declining
sun turning the snowy SUBMITS above us
to molten gold we paused and gazed upon
the awe inspiring masses of mountains
piled on every hand, below, about and above
US. 1t was scene that struck me dumb
sight never to be forgotten.
Suddenly the gaucho touched me lightly
on the arm and pointed far down the trail.
Look, senori" he said excitedly.
saw dark, crouching figure climbing
steadily and swiftly up the trail. steep and
difficult though it was. There was some
thing familiar about that form, which /
perceived to be man.
who is he?" asked in Spanish.
"A ladrone mountain robberl Wesaw
him at the Rio Blanco. He seemed to be
sleeping in the shadow by the station"
I remembered the fellow, although had
scarcely given him a second look as he lay
curled up by the mud wall of the mountain
station, apparently sound asleep. Now it
was plain he had been shamming slumber,
and he was following us with evil intent.
When we were sleeping soundly at night,
it was his thought to creep in upon us.
With swift and deadly thrusts his keen Gu
chilla would steal away our lives, and then
our mules, our packs and all we possessed
would be his
He had not seen us, and SO was uncon-
scious of being watched.
All at once low cry left my lips:
what is that2"
/ had seen huge, tawny, catlike figure
that crept swiftly to the brink of an over
hanging rock and crouched close on its
belly. My companion saw it also, but be-
fore he could answer my question the beast
shot through the air.
Fairly on the shoulders of the mountain
robber landed the great cat, knocking the
man fat in an instant. Over and over they
rolled, fighting fercely. The struggle was
brief and terrible, being brought to ter
mination in an unexpected manner. Over
the brink of great precipice plunged the
combatants, disappearing in the unmeasur-
ed depths of mighty abyss, the death cry
of the doomed man mingling with the howl
ing snarl of the animal.
''That was a puma" said the gaucho
calmly. "The ladrore will not trouble us
tonight, senor."
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do weeks and be- the most elaborate

two weeks and be the most elaborate
ever conducted in connection with a
Methodist Episcopal church dedication
in this country. Three bishops of the
church, besides such eminent representa-
tives Of other denominations as Hon.
John Wanamaker, will deliver addresses.
The church structure departs from
many of the traditional lines of Ameri-
can church architecture, being a combi-
nation of Byzantine and Romanesque in
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By the greenness of the growing grass,
The budding of the trees,
The gay attire of lad and lass,
The hummng of the bees,
By the soft south winds which round us blow
The scent of blossoms sweet,
The flight of birds which northward go
On wings which joy made fleet,
By the way inaVhich the sun doth beam
Upon the field and lawn,
And by the janitor's red-hot steam,
We know that winters gone.
Troy Press.
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EOR SALE-I am going to have big special
sale and se all my s}oss
am going to make the second and third stories
OF my new building into four nice offices, so
want to sell tile stock to get the room. Books
see my sc. room papers and loo. gold embossed
papers with borderings to match. COLES
WORTHY BOOK STORE. 80 Exchange street.
80
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FOR SALE.

Electric Coffee Mill, Fine Tea Cans.
Safe, Show Cases, Fine Butter Cooler
and other first-class store fixtures at
great bargains at Mariner & Co.'s
store, 222 Middle street.
GEO. III. ALLAN, Assignee.
may15-d1w
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EyOR SALE-The Hotel Property situated on
IL Peaks Island. near the steamer landing,
known as the Bay View House containing some
35 rooms. Can accommodate 80 boarders and is
now ready for summer business. Price low.
Inquire of A. G. LIBBY, 421a Exchange st.
go
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WIT AND WISDOM.

Mrs. Bingo-Oh, dearl Charles, wish
/ could find good name for baby.
Bingo-Why not call him Atlantic
Ocean?
Mrs. Bingo-What for?
Bingo (wearily) because he never
dries up.-Truth.
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ALASKA.

.
The outward route is to be over the Pictur-
esque Canadian Pacific Railway, through
Montreal Winnipeg. Banff Hot Springs. the
grand scenery of the Selkirks, and Victoria;
the hOmeward route after the Alaska Voyage,
of Twelve Days, V6d Tacoma. Portland etc, and
the Northern Pacific Railroad, with Week
in the Yellowstone National Park and a
Week at the Worlds Columbian EXPOSE
ton.
Magnificent Trains of Palace sleeping and
Dining Cars, with every firStclaSS appoint
ment. are to be used in crossing the continent.
The Alaska trip will be on the favOrite steamer
"Queen."
Colorado and the Yellowstone National
Park: Two 39-day Excursions. leaving BoS-
ton July 10, and August It'll
Colorado Tours: Five Excursions to the
most famous Rocky Mountain Resorts. leaving
Boston June 5, July IL August %, September
IL, and October 9th.
The Yellowstone Park and California: A
72-Days' Excursion, leaving Boston August 80 !;
also 27-Days Excursion to the Yellowstone
Park and return.
Each Of the above parties will have week at
the Worlds Fair
The Worlds IL Columbian Exposition
Special Pullman Vestibuled Trains with Dining
Cars leave Boston for Chicago daily. A week
at the Raymond & Whitcomb Grand Hotel OPP
posite the Fair Grounds, is included in the
tickets.
DgSend for descriptive book, mentioning
the particular tour desired.
RAYMOND g. WHITCOMB,
296 Washington Street Opposite School
street,, Boston, Mass.
may13 16 IS
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NOR SALE-A house on Chestnut St., on
easy terms Let to two families. Sebago
water &c.. Inquire of IRVING PARKER,
Exchange st. 12-1
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WANT A WATCH.

RUY the Elgin, it's the king of all Watches
I'D "a. so to so, $3.50 Is year filed case stem
winder. s23.75 B. W. Raymond nickle 15 year or
Silver Case 15 to % per cent lower than other deal
erS all watches. McKENNY the JeWeler. Open
evenings. IS Free ST., near Middle. mar31dtf
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CLOCK REPAIRING,

/ HAVE made speciality of clock repairing for
years and am familiar with all its branches,
My prices are reasonable, my work strictly rstclass
Drop me postal and will send for your clock.
Middle St. marl6dtf
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WANTED-In the early fall, by family of
w two adults. A rent of four or five rooms
for light housekeeping. Must be on the west
side we'll located, and in good order. Address
A. B. Press Office. 1871
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NOR SALE-The Perfect Filter. If you wan
n good health drink pure water. and If you
want pure water. use the Perfect Filter. The
Filters are receiving the highest Communications
wherever they are used. For sale by A. r.
ALEXANDER, % Monument Square.
Mar 2Ztf
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ENGINE AND BOILER COMBINED
II Two horse power upright engine and
four Fl. P. boiler. Also several coils of
pipe for steam heating All used but little and
in good condition. Call on or address E. L.
COOLING, Treasurer Casco Paper Box Co.
ian13-tf
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WANTED.

WANTED-:A thoroughly competent job
~ printer of several years. experience who
can take charge of large office as foreman if
a9slred. one who has a taste for nice work.
Also competent lady compositor who is rapid
Exchange street. 1871
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RAYMOND,S
VACATION
EXCURSIONS.

ALL EXPENSES INCLUDED
Parties will leave Boston July 8 and 20 fo
Two Grand Excursions OF Fiftysix Days to
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AT THE STREET CAR CO.'S. STABLES,
500 HORSES
FOR SALE

balance to be closed out at auction at 10 O'Clock
Tuesday, May 23rd, to the highest bidder. Rain
or shine we will sell at private sale every day
tlll the day OF the auction sale at the Street Car
Co.'S. Stables in rear of 1904 Washington street
nearly opposite Washington Market Boston.
Mass. Take any Washington street car.
maY9d2W
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FOB SALE.


IL horse power boiler; engine as good as
new, boiler been used two years. Address
f. j. LEAVITT, Hollis, Me. 1872
EOR SALE-One of the finest residence lots
in the western part of the city. Large
part of purchase price can remain on mortgage.
Near street cars. just the right distance from
Congress Street. Apply to A. r. & E. A. Doten,
SO Exchange ST., Room 20. 12-1
EOR SALE-Low, for cash, or will exchange
IL for a good team, oil bnrning steam
launch, 20 feet long. nearly new, supplied with
all appliances required by law for life saving,
fire. etc. Apply TO Ell G. SHERRY, SO
ExchangeStreet, Room 25.' 12-1
NOR SALE-The hotel property called the
IL Royal River House, beautifully situated
in Yarmouth, Me-, containing thirty sleeping
rooms, two parlors, dining room. office and
Kitchen. completely furnished. Good stable
attached. Price very low to close an estate. A.
c. LIBBY, 42A Exchange street. 1872
FOR sALE-New top buggy, latest STYLE
IL best make: VIII sell at a low price. In,
quire of f. P. TIBBETTS & CO., 4 and 6 Free
81 12-l
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NOR SALE-Farm in Cape Elizabeth. 21a
T. miles. from Portland. on road to Pleasant
2 story house. shed and barn. all cemented, very
pleasantly situated, commanding fine view Of
Portland and its harbor. Apply A. W. flick
EFT on the premises or A. G. LIBBY, 421yz
Exchange st. So
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WANTED-All persons in want of trunks or
w bags to call at E. d. REYNOLDS, 556
and 55S Congress street, corner of Oak, as we
manufacture our goods and can therefore give
you bottom prices; trunks repaired; open ev-
enings. 2-3
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FOR SALE.

TN Gorham, Maine, the attractive, modern
Il residence of the late G. H. Cram, with
stable and extensive grounds delightfully."- locat-
ed on South st. The house contains 12 rooms
and bath room. with an exceptionally fine dry
with its superior educational advantages and its
proximity to the city Of Portland commends
this property which will be sold at a bargain, on
easy terms. BENJAMIN SHAW, 511s Ex-
change ST. may6eodtf
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NOR SALE-Twenty acres of the farm of the
all tillage land and has an excellent spring
of water. Inquire of j. T. PICKETT, Adm,
81 Lincoln street, or A. G. LIBBY, 425a. Ex-
change street, Portland. 5-2
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"ANTED-People to call at PONCE'S CT
w GAR STORE, 1O4 Exchange street, and
see the new horse. hammock and clothes line
hltching device. Latest invention out Exclu-
slve territory given to parties wishing to handle
them. 12-1
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WANTED-By young Dane, a situation to
drive team for a private party would
a accept other employment; not afraid to work.
Gall at 36S Fore street. A. LAWSON. III
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ITO LET = At Peaks Island, the Sterling
Il homestead house, containing two newly
finished rents with water in each. INQUIRE of
SETH STERLING, Sheriff's Office, City Build
ing. nIay2-4
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MONEY TO LOAN-On first or second
I've mortgages, on real estate, life insurance
policies, commercial paper or any good collater-
al securities. Inquire. of A. G. LIBBY 421a
Exchange st. may9-4
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THO LET-Unfurnished 2 large second story
i rooms, front one with alcove, SO per week
and back one 81. Both bright and airy. No. A
VERNON PLACE. 131
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MATCH REPAIRIMc.

NEW Resilient Waltham Mainsprings only 75c.,
HW warranted; cleaning and handspring only
81 .50 cleaning 81 90 All work stricky frst-class
and warranted. Twenty-Five years a watch maker.
MCKINNEY, the Watch Maker, Is Free St. near
Middle. mar16dtf
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ITO LET-Store on Commercial Wharf, for
Il merly occupied by the late G. P. Ingraham,
and lately by Cushing & Mckinney; one of the
ship stores and groceries and fishermens out
fits. Apply to B. w. JONES, 95 Commercial
street. mar8-tf
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ITO LET-Near Hotel at Pond Cove, Cape
Il Elizabeth, furnished Cottage, z rooms,
broad piazzas stable, excellent water, large
garden, etc. Pleasant view of ocean and road.
Also desirable cottoge lots for sale at Pond
Cove and Peaks Island. A. P. WEIGH. 90
Exchange St. 12-1
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MONEY TO LOAN on 1st and I'd mortgages
4xA Oh real estate, life insurance policies
when three years old and over, and any other
go9d collateral security; We also buy secured
CARR, Room 6, Oxford Building, End floor, 1856
Middle Street. may17-4W
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FOR SALE.
cROcER's ATTENTION.

FOR SALE-To close an estate, two-story
frame house and barn, situated two blocks
south of State street. Sunny exposure, lot
70xs0. BENZ. SHAW. 511a Exchange street.
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WANTED-A situation as office manager,
w book-heeper or salesman by capable,
experienced man. Would travel and can fur
nish good references. Address tx" ssPress
Office iii
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EOR sALE-3Oo more second hand wool
Il lined Concord horse collars, 25 sets second
hand double farm and work harnesses. Will
be sold low to close out. 10 SILVER ST, city.
16-1
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SUMMER BOARD.
MISCELLANEOUS.

NOTICE-Parties wishing to have their
IN lawn or garden taken good care of will find
agood hand at the DOMINION HOUSE, 179
Fore st. B. Thomson. 1911
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EOR SALE-A Century Columbia bicycle,
IL 1898 pattern, bran new, never ridden. In
quire at 81 PLUM ST. 16-1
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TITO LET-2 story brick house No. LAT Con-
Il gress street, opposite Observatory, 8
rooms, bath room, furnace, large lot with fruit
trees, desirable rent and location. N S. GAR
DINER, 1856 Middle street. I'll
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NOR SALE-Lodging house Is rooms, well
IL furnished, in best location in Boston. pay
ing well, low rent, big bargain. Address or
apply to H. M. BULLOCK. & co.. 1926 WASH
ington ST., Boston. dealers in first class houses.
1911
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ITO LET-Smith, Premier s. Remington Type
Il writer's. Address T. ERNEST HARMON,
80 Exchange street, Portland, Me. 1871
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ITO LET-A furnished cottage situated on
Il Cushing's Island near steamboat landing
and Ottawa House, convenient for table board
at same If desired One of the, most desirable
cottages on the island, good bathing accommo-
dations near, immediate possession. N. S.
GARDINER, 1876 Middle street. III
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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 a
postal. Address G. B. WISH, 131 Green
street. CITY. 11-1tf
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DARTNEK wANTED-With capital in a
Il well-established business. Address L.,
this office. - $50 my14-tf
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WANTED-A lady would like pleasant I'M
w furnished room with board. Western part
OF the city preferred. Call or address "H. F.
By 7S4 Congress street city. 16-1