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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-03
ST. CLOUD, Mimi, Sept. Q.

ST. CLOUD, Mimi, Sept O.
67HE first report of the terrible loss
OF life at Hincklsy was received
here early this morning from
u Pine City and a message to the
Great Northern officials here said that
Hinckley had been burned. the Great
Northern round house being the only
building left, and that thirty lives had
been lost, and at noon a second tele-
gram placed the dead at nearly 200, and
word was also received to be prepared
to render assistance.
So far as can be learned at this time
from the devastated district, the follow
ing towns have been destroyed and the
following are dead in numbers:
HINcKLEY. Minn., 1000 to 1000 inhab-
itants, $50 to 800 dead; 500 to GO homeless.
PoKEGAMA, Mimi, next station south
east of Hinckley, 500 inhabitants, so dead.
MISSION CREEK, next station south Of
Binckley, on the st. Paul and Duluth road,
10 dead.
SANDSTONE JUNCTION, Minn., next
station north of Hinckley on the st. Paul
and Duluth road, twenty six dead.
SANDSTONE, second station north of
Hinckley on the Eastern road, fifty dead.
CROMWELL, Mimi, Carlton county, dead
unknown.
MILLER, Minn., near Hinckley, off rail-
road line, dead unknown.
SHELL LAKE, Baronette, Granite Lake,
Cumberland, Pineville, Comstock and For
est City; lumber towns in Wisconsin be-
tween Chippewa Falls and Superior. The
number Of dead in these Wisconsin towns
and in other parts of the country between
Chippewa Falls and Superior is estimated
at 100.
The Great Northern is doing all in
ts power to reach the fire stricken
town. Ever since yesterday afternoon
work trains have heen engaged in
1e-building burned bridges, all the
men that can be used being rushed to
Shs front. Three large bridges are
lown. At 6 o'clock the road is clear to
q point four miles west of Mora. and
within about fifteen miles of ainckley,
but the officials do not expect to get
Nnto Hinckley until tomorrow. 1t is
Thought here that the town will be
reached quicker from Pine City.
cREMATED ALIVE
The scenes at the front where the
work trains are engaged are frightful.
One crew reported thatthey saw flames
sweep down on a house close to the
track. The place was snveIoped in fire
before the people could escape. The
worKmen were powerless to render any
assistance, although they were SO close
that they could hear the people scream
!. ing as they were being cremated.
Newspaper men are trying to reach
nckley over the Great Northern from
IRE, but it is not thought that they
i'll get there before tomorrow. All
egraphic communication is shut off.
Eastern Minnesota train which
ne here from Princeton last evening
till in the Great Northern yards,
company keeping the passengers at
otsl. They will not get away be-
tomorrow.
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The TRIBUNE HAS LARGER BONA HE CIRCULATION SCRANTON BUSINESS MEN THAN ANY OTHER MORNING PAPER

Postal Clerk" at the opera house. In
the play it becomes necessary to use a
pistol In the DRESSING room of Will
liam Gibbs were tao pistols, one
loaded with blank cartridges and the
other with bullets. During the act
Gibbs fired at J. p Lstherman, an op.
orator for the Missouri Pacific rail way,
who was playing an important part.
The audience was Mortified to see
Latherman fall to the floor with a
stream of blood squirting from ghast.
ly wound over his left eye. He cannot
recover, Gibbs is almost crazsd with
grief. as the men were warm personal
friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-03
0leAs GAUNTLET OF FLAME.
Terrible Experience Of Mrs. Lawrence on
the St. Paul and Duluth.

Terrible Experience of Mrs. Lawrence on
the st. Paul and Duluth.
M1NNEAPoLIs Mimi, Sept. 2.-The
irst train over the st. Paul and Duluth
road, direct from the scene of the great
fire, reached Minneapolis at 12 45 this
afternoon. There were about dozen
persons on board, including Mrs. Law
renee, the only one Of the passengers
on the 'limited," which started Satur-
day afternoon from Duluth who has
yet reached Minneapolis The other
passengers were those who went up on
the limited yesterday afternoon from
this end OF the line. and finding that
they could 90 no farther they stopped
at Pine City and returned to Minneap-
oils on the first train. Mrs. Lawrence
says the first evidence of the fire was
noticeable about ten miles north OF
Hinckley, when the air became almost
suffocating.
One mile north OF Hinkley a number
Of persons, Mrs. Lawrence estimates
the number at fifty, rushed toward the
train screaming frantically. The en-
gineer, seeing the danger they were in
II they remained. stopped the train to
let them aboard The heat became in
tense and the whole volcano of fire
seemed to burst out in a mighty effort
to wipe the train and its occupants off
the face of the earth.
MRS LAwRENCE's STORY.
Mrs. Lawrence describing the scene,
said: "At the first rush of the flames
toward the cars. the window panes
went out with a crash and the train
began slowly to return to Skunk lake
People screamed and men Jumped
through the ear windows. The wild
panic was horrible. There was no
humanity in it Every fear-crazed
person was for himself and they did
not care how they got out of the swirl
Ing, rushing avalanche Of fame. My
dress caught FIRE but extinguished
the flames.
Il saw two Cinnamon. They were
paralyzed by fright and made no ef-
fort to get away, but simply hid their
heads under the seats and were burned
to death. / stood 1t long as l could
and then ] rushed out Of the car, jump
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-03
MANY PEOPLE
CREMATED BY
FOREST FIRES
Horrible Fate Of The Inhabitants Of HlnCkley
and POkagama.
TWO TOWNS entirely WIPED OUT

Hundreds of Unfortunates Made
Homeless by the Flames-One Hun
dred and Forty-eight Dead Bodies
Already Discovered in the Ruins.
Exciting Experience of the Passen-
sengers Upon a Train on the St.
Paul and Duluth Railroad-The
Train Compelled to Back Away
from the Fiery Furnace-A Brave
Woman's Struggle for Life-Rescu-
ing Parties Fastening to the Scenes
of Disaster, Rebuilding Burned
Railroad Bridges Before Them,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-03
REAR END COLLISION.
A Fast Express Dashss Into an Excur-
sion Train.

CAMDEN, N. J., Sept. Am express
train from Ocean City. N. j., ran into
the rear end of an excursion train from
Atlantic City on the West Jersey rail-
road in this city at 745 o'clock to-
night. Two passengers on the excur-
sion train, Thomas Carter, aged 45
years, Of Philadelphia. and q boy, were
killed outright.
The name Of the boy who was killed
is Edward Van Lieu. The lad was 6
years of age and lived at Trenton. N.
J. He was with his father, Jacob s.
Van Lieu, and the latter had his leg
badly hurt.
Several other passengers on the lat
ter train were slightly injured. but all
were able to walk away and have their
injuries dressed. The rear car of the
excursion train was badly wrecked
Conflicting train orders is said to haYe
been the cause Of the accident.
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ing over one or two persons who were
lying on the ground injured. Some Of
the people jumped into Skunk lake, but
| simply ran along the ties, The FIRE
had burned away, and after running
until my strength gave out | fell down
between the rails. / expected every
moment that my dress would be burned
from my body. put out flames on my
dress half dozen times and / had to
hold my hands over the baby's face In
order to keep 1t from suffocating."
This morning Mrs. Lawrence was
picked up in the middle of tho track
about two miles north of Hinckley by
relief party from Duluth, which
made the trip on hand car.
HINcKLEY BLACKENED WASTE.
The site of Hinckley, says Mrs. Law
renee, is nothing but blackened
waste, with the bodies Of dead and in
jursd persons lying everywhere. There
were fully 1875 persons aboard the "lim
ited, but only two were burned out
right. These were the Cinnamon men.
toned. About dozan persons. accord
lug to her story. We're injured in the
panic which resulted when the people
tried to escape from the ear. SomH
rushed to the platform and jumped off
while the train was moving, while
Others fought their way through the
struggling, frantic passengers In an
effort to get away from the scene. In
this way many persons suffered severe
injuries such as broken bones and
limbs
Mayor Eustac received a telegram
from a citizsns committee at Rush City,
Minn., this afternoon. stating that $50
lives had been lost at Hnckley and the
situation was horrifying. A carload
of provisions was procured. but no en-.
gine could be secured to take 1t to the
sufferers. 1t will go out in the morn
ing, however. and tomorrow meetings
Of the business men of Minneapolis and
st, Paul will be held to provide relief.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-03
Mr.. eLaDsToNE'S GIFT.
His $500 Contribution will be Of Doubt
full Service.

full Service.
LONDON, Sept. 2 Mr.. Gladstone has
done the Irish Nationalist party a
doubtful service by bis somewhat os-
tentatious gift Of $500 to the parliG-
msntary fund. The PsrnslIites are a.
ready turning it to political advantage
and, from now until after the general
election, every constituency In Ireland
will ring with dsnunciations Of patriots
corrupted by English gold.
II has been unkindly suggested. too,
that the money was sent In response to
a begging appeal to English politicians
generally, but this Is entirely unfound-
ed and an insult to the common sense
of the Nationalist leaders Money is
wanted badly enough, but the party is
not in such financial straits as to in
duce the managers to send the hat
round England
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-03
oulNE BADLY INJURED.

Thrown TO the Ground Distance of
Thiry-fivs Fest.
John Quine was received at tie
Moses Taylor hospital yesterday. He
is suffering from severe scalp wound
and the doctors are not yet able to de-
termine whether or not his skull is
fractured.
Quine is 36 years Of age and resides
at Patterson. N. ]. He was injured
while at work on bridge at Nicholson.
He stepped on the end of a board which b
threw him to the ground distance of
thirty-five feet
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-03
EksroN CLUB oIssaNps.

During Its Existence the Team Did Not
Win Game.
READING. Sept. AT a late hour
last night Manager Zsrr OF the Read
ing State club, decided to disband the
Easton niue, which no was also run
ming Cause, small patronage.
During its existence Easton did not
wi n a game.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-03
MOODY IS NOW
IN COMMAND
Assumes Personal Charge Of tho Campaign
Against Sin.
He DELIVERED TWO SERMONS

One Was at the Elm Park Church in
the Morning and the Other Was in
the Gospel Tent Last Night-What
the Famous Evangelist Had to Say.
Mr.. Bliss Delivered an Earnest Ad-
dress in the Gospel Tent in the
Afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-03
THE a. o. H.'DENoUHcEo.
Father spalding Declares the Society an

Father spalding Declares the Society an
Enemy TO Church,
WEST CHESTER. Pa, Sept. 2.-Rev.
Father Spaldiug, of st. Agnes Cath
olic church. to-day declared the recent
ly organized brRncI of the A ncient
Order Of Hibernians an enemy Of the
church, and forbade the male mem.
bers of his congregation to give t any
encouragement.
A week ago he ordered the members
of his church who belong to it to resign,
but they all declined to do 80, and
there is bitter fight on betweenthe
order and Father Spalding.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-03
REALISTIC DRAMA.

Buzz Saw and Tank Plays outdone at
Ssdalia.
SEDALIA. Nc, Sept. 2 An unfortun-
ate accident occurred at Lees Summit
last night. An amateur theatrical
company composed of young society
people was presenting the play, "The
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-03
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, Sept. g. For
eastern Pennsylvania, fair; f,rol
ably slightly cooler, emcept in
ricinity el Atlantic CitH; variable toinds.
For western Pennsylvania, generally Jdir;
probably cooler; vaIiable ptnds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-03
WHERE SNUFF IS UNPOPULAR.
a Circumstance That Recalls the Law of

Crcumstance That Recalls the Law Of
1894
BERLIN. Sept. "A mechanic named
Dettloff was sentenced to pay three
marks or spend three days in Jail for
having sneezed loudly at night in the
street. He was arrested just after tho
sn0eze as he was entering his lodgings
in the thinner strasse.
The charge against him was "gross
misconduct. and despite his plea of 6
cold, it was sustained fully by the
court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-03
CONVENTION OF
LEAGUE CLUBS
A Large Number Of Young Republicans Will
Meet at Harrisburg.
MAJOR WARREN'S ELECTION sure

1t Is Estimated That Fully Two Thou
sand Representatives of the Various
Young Republican Clubs About the
State Will Gather at Pennsylvania S
Capitol on Wednesday Philadelphia
to Be Largely Representatives.
ent Organization Is Perfect.
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FINLEY $
OPENING OF
Z all
Dress
C GOOdlS,::s, 9,

We have now on exhibit
tion a magnificent stock of
New Fall Dress Goods,
comprising the latest NOV
ELITES in both FOREIGN
AND DOMESTIC GOODS.
Early selections are most
desirable, the styles being
EXCLUSIVE, and there
will be NO DUPLICATES.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20

lie improvements may deposit with the
Secretary of the Treasury non-interest
bearing bonds not exceeding one-half the
assessed valuation of it's property upon
which the Secretary of the Treasury
shall issue legal tender at ninety-eight
per cent. of their face value. jerry
Simpson is to he asked to introduce
these bills.
Mr.. Coxey has selected Easter Sunday.
because that is his birthday. Said he
in closing: Trades and labor assem- blies
freely indorse our plans, and we are
promised contributions in nearly every
State in the Union. The Economics,
the Pennsylvania communistic society,
have assured US of substantial support.
We have Philadelphia letter assuring
US that 10000 will go from there to
Washington by rail. Perry, Oklahoma,
promises to send a train load, and
Chillicothe, Mo-, another.
To Sell Cartoons.
AS to the expenses, two original car
toons on roads and road work will be
sold along the line for the incidental ex-
penses. individuals must count upon
paying their own living expenses, but
these will be materially lightened by the
contributions ofssprovisionS which are
promised all along the line"
CoXey's son is to ride at the head of
the army. He will wear a ombinatlon
suit of blue and gray and carry the
white flag of peace, which is the emblem
of the Commonwealth.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20
THE VACANT JuDGESHIP,
Candidates from Kennebec and Waldo
Counties

Concerning the vacancy on the Maine
supreme bench, two items from eastern
papers may be of interest in this vicinity.
The Waterville correspondent of the
Kennebec Journal says:
The death of Judge Libbey causes a
vacancy on the supreme bench, and Gov
ernor Cleaves will. in a few days, be
called upon to appoint a successor. There
is every reason to believe that the person
who will be selected by His Excellency
to fill the vacancy will be selected from
among the members of the Kennebec
county bar, and while there does not
seem to be large number of candidates
the friends of Hon. E. F. Webb are urg-
ing this gentlemau's name as that of the
person who is most deserving of the po-
siuion. The Democrats of this city will
also present candidate. They claim
that it has been the recognized policy of
the Republican party for years to permit
the Democrats of the state to have one
of their number upon the bench, and
now that Judge Libbey has passed away,
his successor should also be from that
party. They will therefore urge the
name of Hon. S. S. Brown for the place.
They claim that he is not only eminent
ly LILO lcStti dUldlALuouLo LUZ
the duties of the position, but will also
have an exceedingly strong support for
it.
The Belfast correspondent of the Ban
gor Commercial says:
The Democratic lawyers of Waldo
county, and doubtless the whole bar will
acquiesce, will present petition to Gov
ernor Cleaves for the appointment of
Hon. Robert T. Dunton of Belfast, for
the supreme judgeship made vacant by
the death of Judge Libbey. 1t is as
sumed that the governor will appoint a
Democrat, hence this movement. A like
petition will be circulated in Knox coun-
ty. Hon. R. F. Dunton, mayor of Bel
fast, is about 45 years old, and was born
in Searsmont. He is gentleman of lib
eral education, and read law with the
Hon. w. FL. Mcclellan, ex-attorney gener-
al. He was admitted to the Waldo coun-
ty bar about 20 years ago. After admis-
sion, he went West, and for six years
practiced in Colorado. He then returned
to Belfast, and Maj CHI !, 1877, formed a
co-partnership with Hon. William P.
Thompson, the firm being known as
Thompson & Dunton.
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WANTED-An educated young woman,
W holding teachers certificate, desires en-
ployment of some kind. Address G. L.. this
office. col
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ITO LET-For six months and possibly
IL longer time, furnished house of nine rooms
in nice ORDER has modern conveniences; stu
ated at West End near Butler schoo! house;
immediate possession. JOHN F. PROCTOR,
Centennial Block. 141
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20

il containing 10 rooms. Apply to BENZ.
SHAW, 511s Exchange street, or III. f. Nc
ALLISTER, No.4 Deering street. 6-tf
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A GENIs-Do you know Aluminium Novel;
IA ties sell at sight? This wonderful metal
weighs Ia silver looks like it, costs 1-3, hard
er substitute; pen holders every writer buys,
sample Sc, soc dozen; collar buttons, lever
tops, great sellers, sample sc, SOC
dozen; cuff buttons, elegant
zoe; thimbles, 1 tn 3 sold each house, assorted
sizes, sample SC, 45c dozen. P. 0. 955, Port
land Me. 1871
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TITO LET-In Deering, on line of electric
Il railroad, a finely furnished house of eight
rooms and bath; furnace heat; cemented Gel
lar. Will be let reasonable to right parties. E.
G, S. KICKER, First National Bank Building,
Room /, basement, 1911
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A LADY of culture would like to make en-
"A. gagements as reader to parties who may
to do writing. Address Miss M. E. W., No.
Prospect street. 2O-1
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THO LET-Very desirable sunny house at
Il No. 50 State street. consisting of 10 rooms
with modern convenences. For particulars ap-
ply at the house. 1911
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NATURALIZATION.

Forty words inserted under this head
ono week for rs cents, cash in advance.
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r OsT-In Auburn, Lewiston or Portland a
IL pocket book and diary combined, contain
ing sum of money. The finder will be suita-
bly, rewarded by leaving the same at this office.
Dol
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ITO LET-A first class furnished house on one
l. of the most desirable streets in western
part of the city. Rent reasonable to the right
tenant from June LIST to November 1st w. ii.
WALDRON, $50 Middle street. 1871
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ITO LET-On ST. Johu street in a new 21a
IL story house. a lower rent of rooms land
an upper rent of rooms, cemented cellar,
modern plumbing. sunny exposure. These are
very desirable rents and will be let reasonable
to right parties E. G. s. KICKER, First Ma
tional Bank Building, Room 1, Basement.
POL
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20

MIR. SAMUEL LEVY is now prepared to
W1 buy cast off clothing of all descriptions
for highest cash prices. Address letters or
postal to 100 MIDDLE ST. feb1-tf
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs CENTS cash in advance.
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N7ANTED-A man OF good address and ap-
w pearsnce in each city in Maine, to call
on bankers, brokers and business houses. Cap
ital of 81 required. Address DIRIGO, P. O.
box 955, Portland, Me. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
U.s. PONDS EXTRACT

Have the early frosts'or too late lin
gering by the garden gate again aroused
that RHEUMATISM so peacefully
slumbering the summer long? Well, if
it's very bad you must change your diet
and perhaps take some distasteful drug
the doctor will tell you what-but first
rub thoroughly the part afflicted with
PONDS EXTRACT, then wrap it
warmly with flannel, and the rheuma-
tism may wholly disappear. 1t will GER
tainly be much relieved. Now that you
have the PONDS EXTRACT try it for
any of the many things its buff wrapper
mentions. It's wonderful curative.
But don't accept substitutes.
PONDS EXTRACT CO.. rs Fifth Ave-, N. Y.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20

TITO LET-Furnished room with board at the
Il Balm HOUSE, No. 50 Spring street, oppO-
site Portland Athletic Club 2O-1
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. as clerk or bookkeep-
w er by a young lady who has had exper-
fence. and can furnish best references. Address
BOOKKEEPER, Press Office. 14-1
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THO LET-Frst class residence on Deering
L street for balance of lease one year. Two
story house, 12O Bracket street, 10 rooms and
bath Steam heat separate Cellar Sepaeo ,' in
cluded; $500. N. S. GARDINER, 1856 Middle
street. 15-1
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VXTANTED-Detective C. II. Vincent, 1897
w Middle street, Portland. First-class ref
erenceS: terms easy. HI
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ITO LET-At 255 Spring street. A nice sun
Il ny rent of seven rooms and bath room;
modern couveniences. 2O-1
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MONEY TO LOAN-On real estate, mort
NA cages, personal property, commercial pa
per. stocks. bonds, or any good collateral secur-
change street.. La
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GITUATION WANTED-By a drug clerk
- offs years experience in Mass, would like
to work hard and would like a steady situation.
Address DRUG, Press Office. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20

r OsT-On evening of January 18th, an Elk's
IL head pin with crystal Will finder please
leave at this office and receive reward.
1871
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ITO LET-Rents from So to $40 per month.
Il Inquire of JORDAN & CO., 191 Middle
street, Rooms 13 and IA. III
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NOR sALE-Admirable farm of 85 acres.
&C under excellent cultivation, 10 miles from
Portland, 2 IL miles from station, near church.
low and on very easy terms. For further in
formation address BOX 1862, Cumberland,
Mills, Me, 2o4
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20
TO LET--ROOMS.

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one week for rs cents cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20

ITO LET-Large front chamber unfinished,
Il with small room connected also bath
room privileges. Enquire at 684 CONGRESS
ST., near State. 70
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20

WANTED-A young lady wants work, pay
w no object, but cannot do housework.
Address A. B. B., Box 361, Cumberland Mills,
Maine. 16-l
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TO LET.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20

ITO LET-The lower tenement of 8 rooms
i No. 10 Franklin st. Inquire of d. W.
DEAN, 15 Cedar St. 1872
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20

WE have something that will sell in every
w household in the U. S. Agents wanted
in your orders early and secure territory. T.
DIRIGO. p. o. Box 955, Portland, Me. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20

WANTEDInsurapce Agents. largest proper
w Tomato reserve fund, and lowest cost of
any relianle assessment society in New Eng
land. THE PROVIDENT AID SOCIETY, 99
Exchange street. Portland, Maine. III
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-20

r OST-In the vicinity of the post office, one
liz thousand one cent postage stamps. Re-
turn to 800 Congress street and receive reward.
1911