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The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
When Victoria Travels,

When the queen travels, the locomotive
superintendent selects the engine. He
places on it his most experienced driver
A pilot engine, with firm, cautious
man, well acquainted with the road, pre-
cedes the royal train. On her journey by
the west coast route no fewer than 800
kilograms are sent from point to point
heralding her approach. No train is al
lowed to Cross the main line for half an
hour before the time fixed for the queen to
pass. The gates at the level crossings are
locked, shunting operations are suspended,
and an army Of plate layers are on duty
on the alert to remove any obstruction
from the line. Her majesty declines to
permit faster pace than AZ miles All hour.
London Letter
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
Com missioners' Notice.

The undersigne dsh having been appointed by
of Cumberland, on the first Tuesday of
June, a. D., 1894, commissioners to receive
ana examine the claims of creditors against
treeport, in said county, deceased, repre-
scented insolvent, hereby give notice that six
months from the date of said appointment,
present and prove their claims, and that
they Will be in session at the following place
and times for the purpose of receiving the
send n Freeport at thirty minutes after
nine O'Clock in the forenoon on the second
day OF August, the fourth day of October
of our Lord ono thousand eight hundre,
and nfnety-four
Dated this sixth day of June, A. D., 1885,
WILLIAM f. DAVIS,
ALBERT E. NEAL.
NS dlaw3wM.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
TIE RUNAWAY BOY.
Munst I sassed nv d.. an he

Wunst | sassed my pa, an he
Won't stand AT, an he punished me-.
Men when he wuz gon' that day
slipped out an RUINED away.
took all my copper cents
An climbed over our back fence
In the iimson weeds 'at growed
Everywhere all down the road.
Men got out there, al nen
trimmed some, an ruined again,
When met man at led
A big cow AT shocked her head.
went down a long, long lane,
Where wuz little pigs a-playin,
An great big pig went "Booh!"
An jumped up an skeered me too
Men seaInpered past, an they
Wuz somebody hollered ''Heyr's
An just looked everywhere,
An they wuz nobody there.
/ want to, but I'm 'fraid to try
To go Lack, an by an by
Somepin hurts my th'oat inside
An | want my ma--an cried.
Men grea' big girl come through
Where's gate, an telled me who
Am l, az eff toll where
My homes at she'll show me there.
But couldn't list but tell
What's my name, an she says WELL"
An list looked me up and says,
''She know where live, she guess"
Men she telled me hug wife close
Round her neck, an on she goes
Skippin up the street, An nen
Purity soon I'm home agen.
An my ma. when she kissed me,
Kissed the big girl, too, an she
Kissed me-ef l p'omise shore
] won't run away no morei
james Whitcomb Riley.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
One of Paul Revere's Bells.

Among the town papers of Newington,
N. H., former selectman recently found
the following:
BosroN, Nov. %, 1904.
Thomas Pickering bought of Paul Revere &
Son one church bell, weight, sos pounds, at
S2lO.40 Received the above.
PAUL REVERE G. Son.
We engage, should the bell not be agreeable
to the selectmen of Newingtoa, in New Hamp-
shire, to receive it again in like order as when
delivered, provided it is returned in four weeks,
when we promise to deliver the money, retain
ing $40. PAUL REVERE & Son,
This bell is the one which still hangs in
the belfry OF the Newington church, the
bell, the church and the parsonage all be-
ing the property of the Observation-Disclosures
IN. n. } Union.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

An old gentleman, whose character was
unimpeached and unimpeachable. for some
slight cause was challenged by a dissolute
young Hotspur, who was determined that
the old gentleman should give him honor
able satisfaction. The old gentleman very
good naturally refused to fight, and the fell
low threatened to gazetteer him as cow
ard. well, go ahead-I would rather fill
twenty newspapers than one coffin" rejoin-
ed the old gent1eman.-Tit-Bi Bits.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate were
recorded at the Registry of deeds Saturday:
sebago-George E.. William H. and John
P. Fitch to Henry S. Fisher.
Bridgton-John G. Palmer to Forest Hill
Cemetery Association.
Yarmouth-John T. Newall to John B.
TIesidder. , 65
New Gloucester-otis G. Nelson to Joseph
O. Small
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
The Death Rate.

The number of deaths for the week end
ing Saturday noon,, July z, was fifteen,
from the following causes: Consumption
of the bowels, L; cancer, i; cerebral con-
gestion, Il; cerebral softening, L; Cholera
infantum, 1; rupture of the heart. i; IMAM
ition. 1; infantile debility, /; iaundice, L;
paralysis, 2; phthisIs, 2; pulmonary tuber-
culous, l; surgical shock l.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
WN AND WISDOM.

Reporter-"I have come. sir, to ask for a
raise. My clothes are in rags, and haven t
tasted food for seventy-two hours. Ed
itor-"You have been a faithful employee
of this paper for six years. Your request is
granted. I now discharge YOUR Reporter
(gasping for breath) -"But, sir, how can
that help me?'' Editor-"Why, you are
now eligible for the free bread and clothes
given away by this paper. Puck.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

Mistress-Ncw Jane, clear away the
breakfast dishes and then look after the
children. Pm going around the corner to
have dress fitted
Faithful Saxvnnt-Yes, mum. Will ye
take the latchkey, er shall wait up for
yef-Town Topics.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

II have given Bovinine in
quite a number of cases of
Cholera Infantum and the So
called summer complaints of
children, and have been CRATE
full beyond my expectations
with the results.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

Take the PRESS, it contains all the
latest news 50 cts. month.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
Messengers Notice.

-
Office of the sheriff of Cumberland County
State of Maine. Cumberland, SIS. June
29th, A. D. 1894
T1HIS is to give notice. that on the 9th day
Il of June, A. d. 1894, Warrant in In
solvency was issued out of the Court of Insol-
yency for said County of Cumberland, against
the estate of
ADELBERT F. LURVEY, of Portland,
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor. on petit
ton of said Debtor, which petition was filed on
me 27th day OF June. A. p, 1894, to which
date interest on claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said
debtor, and the transfer and delivery Of any
property by him are forbidden by law. That
meeting of the creditors of said debtor, to
prove their debts and choose one or more as
signees of his estate, will be held at q Court
q OF insolvency to be holden st Probate Court
berland, on the 18th day of July, A. D.
1924, at l O'Clock in the forenoon.
written. SAMUEL, d. PLUMMER
DePuoy Sherl6, as Messenger OF the Court OF In
sot0encgfoT said County Of Cumberland:
M2&jly9
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

ITO LET-A furnished house for the sum-
mer, one, two or three months. Most
desirable location in the city. Address u.
BOX 1919. ~
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
TO LET-RENTS.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

FOR RENT-:Near Monument square. a
Il tenement of six rooms; convenient and
pleasant; possession given Immediately. BEN
JAMlN SHAW, 611a Exchange street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

FOR RENT-Very desirable rent of eight
rooms and bath, on New State street.
Sun all day long. Address Rent, BOX
1919. -
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

HNoR sALE-A centrally located l 1-2 story
4 house containing 10 rooms hot and cold
water, bath room, water closet, set tut
gas, cemented cellar, furnace; large lot with
building suitable for stable. A. G. LIBBY,
AZ IL Exchange street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

FOR SALE-On North street a modern new
2 IL story house Containing IA rooms
fitted up with hot and cold water 2 bath
rooms steam heat, etc. for , families. Cor
ner lot 5OxS0. A. G. LIBBY AZ IL Exchange
street. Al
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

ITO LET-Upper rent of rooms, 81 Hanov
A er street. $ll. Apply to E. HASTY, IL
Green st.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

T .OST-JulY 5, pocketbook containing some
"a money and mileage ticket on Boston &
Maine, and one on the Maine Central VIII
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

EOR SALE-A Columbia 80 Safety $50.
this office. Al
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

FOR SALE-Two new houses at Wood
= fords, arranged for two families
cemented cellar and bath room. Will sell for
VIZ per month. No cash payment required.
VII rent for S25 per month. n. S. GARDI-
NER, Oxford building 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

FOR SALE-First class meat and provi-
sion store with fixture, stock and good
will OF same, centrally located on Federal
street Must be closed out at once For
particulars, inquire of A. G. LIBBY 421
Exchange street. Al
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

The Portland Daily Press is only Soc g
month; try it,
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

Compassion wanted at the office of the DIAL
ly. ly7d3t
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
REAL ESTATE.
GRAND CHANCE.
WANTED-MALE HELP.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents, cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

"ANTED-All to know that R. B. Car
w penter will close his barber shop all
day Wednesday. the fourth, but will keep
open till midnight Tuesday night. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

T OST-On Monday, July I'd, probably on
~ Danforth street, near Brackett, a brown
wallet containing $12. Finder will be re-
warded by leaving same at this office. 81
T OST-On Congress St. between Pearl and
Ia Geo. c. Shaw'S, a small gold chain with
heart attached. A liberal reward will be paid
for Its return to SO UNION ST. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

WANTED-Twob boys to learn wholesale
~ business. Address, in own handwriting,
BOX All. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
WANTED.
COMPOSITOR WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents, cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

fNO LET-Eirst class rent of seven rooms
n, n at 223 High street. Price S25. GEO. G.
HOPKINS, 8819 Exchange street. II
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents, cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
by magic. and the excited crowd starts at

q run for the claim
On their arrival Dog Kellarey says moth
ing, but for the second time he carefully
points out his boundary. He places his
revolver on the cradle, ready to his hand,
and, bless you, the crowd understands
what he means by that
The luck penny sucks her thumb and
crows contentedly. Womanlike, she knows
she is the center of attraction.
When the last visitor has departed, the
Dog picks her up and says emphatically:
"Kinchin! Itsyou as brought the luck
to the old man. Now, look here three
parts of that claim belongs to you, it
doesl''
And he meant it.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
BOARD.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

ITO LET-At Woodfords a convenient rent
Il of nine rooms, cemented cellar, two minu-
ties from electric cars; rent very reasonable to
right party. Inquire of +. f. LEIG HTON, Box
ZDG w OOQtOruS. "A
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

HfoR,SALE-2 1-2 story house, situated on
Warren street, containing IL rooms
fitted for two families. Has Sebago water,
etc. Lot of land 40x80. Low price and easy
terms. For further particulars inquire of
A Y. LIBBY, AZ IL Exchange street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

EOR SALE-House of rooms at Woodfords
Longiellow Park, commanding view OF
the city. Large lot. bargain. One of the
best locations about Portland. S. M. WATSON
& CO.. Alb Congress street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

no LET'S rooms. 20 Boyd St., all in order.
rooms. 1870 Congress ST., 5000; Suite OF
rooms of two over Lanes shoe store, 381 Con-
gress ST.. SO. L. o. BEAN & CO., Monu-
ment Square. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

NOR SALE-Sloop yacht n feet long
Il feet beam: fittings first class, nearly
new. Apply 20 W. A. ALLEN. foot of Preble
street, Portland, Maine 3-tf
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

Three p. IN. More excitement
A nugget weighing SO pounds! The
monster Of the field, q wonder Of the coun-
try and a fortune to its Under.
Picks and shovels are thrown down, tho
roar of cradles and sluiceboxes STOPS as if
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

ITO LET-House No. IL Mayo Street, near
Il Cumberland. down stair rent, contain
ing six rooms, for small family; S11.5O per
month. JOHN T. PAGAN, So Exchange st.
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

EOR SALE-Deering street, brick house.
i one of the best built and best located on
that street, has every modern improvement,
including steam. A rare chance for house.
Tor S.Oo0. W. ii. WALDRON, $50 Middle
street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

ITO LET-Purnished house of 0 rooms in
4 West Paris village. minutes from Grand
Trunk station, hot and cold water, all modern
convenlences, stable. acres of land, so miles
from Portland. Will let for 3 months or one
year, N. S. GARDINER, 1855 Middle st. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

no LET-93 Oxford ST., bright desirable
l. rent. rooms, newly painted inside and
out. newly papered and in first class condition
Sebago. cemented cellar and closet. Inquire at
SO OXFORD ST, 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
FOB SALE.
Forty words less inserted under this
Head for one week for rs cts. in advance.

FOR SALE-A new lot of popular sheet
Il music, music books, vio1ins, guitars,
Please call or send orders to HAWE.'s,
Music Store, Ala Congress street. IL
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

GUNNER BoARD-At Elm Cottage, Cob
- bosseecontee Lake, East Winthrop,
Maine. Write for circular with full partic-
ulars. MRS. GEO. A. WADSWORTH, East
Winthrop, Maine. jly7-4
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

IL beth for less than one-half its cost;
partly furnished; cottage finely built and
situated on one of the most beautiful spots
on the Cape. Enquire of BRADLEY &
SMALL, IS Preble street. Cottage, S15G0 IL
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

NEW TYPE WRITER FOR SALE. yery
1V cheap. Party purchasing can secure
agency for the same. f. n. M, Box 45S
City. II
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

EoR SALE OR RENT-The two brick
buildings, stable with tenement of six
rooms and adjoining carriage house in
Avon Place. BENJAMIN SHAW, 511a Ex-
change street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

Young people who want a summer COT
to build on 1.-THE ridge or slope at Great
Chebeagde. Less salt water and more view.
Very desirable lots, cheap. G. o. D., Press
office. 18-tf
The Portland daily press., 1894-07-09

MIR. SAMUEL LEVY is now prepared to
I'VE buy cast off clothing of ali descriptions
for highest cash prices Address letters or
postal to 100 MIDDLE ST. feb1-tf
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1894-02-16
Order of Publication.

In the circuit court of Aasir county, Mis-
souri,, May term, 1894,
The state of Missouri, ut the relation and
to the use of VIM Meeks Collector of the
revenue Cor the county of Adair, state of
Missouri, plaintiff, against John Briddle, A :.
j. Briddle and Charles G Briddle defendants.
r!sc-Petition for Taxes.
Now on this Sth dny of Jan, 1874. comes.
the above named plaintiff, by his attorney
J. G. torn and it appearing TO the court thas.
said defendants have not BEEN served with
residents of the State of Missouri
so that the ordinary process of law en-
not be served upon them. Wherefore 1t Is
ordered by the court that publication be
made. notifying said defendants that ac-
ton has been commen ed against them by
petition in the circuit court of Adair county
Missouri, the object and general nature of
which is to obtain judgment against saiol
defendants for the sum of four and % 100
doialrs. agg egate amount of taxes for this
years 1889. 1880, 1891 and levied upon and
against the real estate hereinafter described.
owed by the detendents. Said taxes due and
delinquent on said land, with interest there
on as provided by law together with COM
mission, attorneys fees and Gusts of said
proceedings Also to have said Judgment
declared lien i'll favor Of the state OF Mis-
souri, upon the following described lands,
lying and being situate in the county OF
Adair and state of Missouri, to-wit:
The north east quarter of the southwest.
quarter of section six 6, township sixty
three. 63, range sixteen, IL.
And also TO enforce said lien and to obtain
decree for the sale OF said real estate, or SO.
much thereof as may be necessary TO satisfy
said Judgment, interest, commission. fees
and costs. and unless you, John Briddle. A.
j. Briodle and Chas G Briddle the said defeP-
dants ne and appear at the next regular tsrsn
OF the circuit court of Adair county, Mi
ri, to be begun and held at the court sGHis
in kirksville. on the Sd Monday a. Va
1894, and answer or plead tn said petii0no
or before the sixth day of said terlo. al a0u RI
(should the term so long continue, sniif: q
then before the erd Of the tern) the ss n,
y i'll be takeA as confessed, and judgw en
le ldered "a asked for in plaintiffs petit ON
IL is further ordered that a copy of this. ride
be published in the Weekly Graph lc a " sekl,
| newpapcr published i'll said A6 air Coz lnty
for four weeks successfully, the last ms rti0l
to be at least fonr weeks efore tn , con
mencement of the next term OF this COZ trt
true copy. Attest, a.P. HIBE ),
By +. ). Quinn, Dept. c. erko
Seal.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1894-02-16
Order of Publicstion.

In the circuit court OF Adair county, Mit-
souri, May. term 1884.
The state of Missouri, at the relation and to
the use Of " n. Meeks collector Of the reye-
plaintiff, against unknown heirs OF Geo. " +.
Baity defendants.
Petition for Taxes.
Now on this sth day ofJan. ls9i, comes
the above named plaintiff, by his attorney,
j. z storm and 1T appearing to the court that
said defendants have not been served with
proceso In this cause and are
non residents of the State of
Missouri. SO that the ordinary, process Of law
cannot ee served upon them. where
fore it is ordered by tha court
tnat publication be made. notifying said
defendants that an action has been commence
ed against them by petition in the circuit court
of Adair county Missouri, the object and gem
eral nature OF which is t. obtain judgment
against said defendants for the sum of two
and 55-l0O dollars. aggregate amount of taxes
for the wears 1859, 1890. lsIl. and levied upon
and against the-real estate hereinafter de.
scribed. owned by the defendants. Said taxes
due and delinquent on said land, with inter-
est thereon as provided BY law. together with
commission. attorneys lees and costs of said
proceedings Also TO have said judgment de-
clnred n lien in favor OF the state OF Missouri
upon the following described lands. ll ing aud
being situate in the county OF Adair and state
of Missouri to-wit;
The southwest quarter Of the southwest
quarter of the southwest of section thirteen
Isl tuwnshipsiNiy one. 81, range sixteen. 10.
And also to enforce sail lien and to obtain q
decree for the sale of said real estate or so
much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy
SAID judgment. interest. commission. 8 and
costs. Ard unless yod. the un-
known heirs of Geo. W. Baity the said
defendants be and app--r at the
next regula- term of the circuit .ourt of Adair
county, Missouri. to be begun snd held at the
court house in Kirksvile, IN the 3rd Monday
in May. lSgi. and answer or plead to said
petition on OF before the siNth day of said term
of court Should the term long continue
and If not. then before the end of the term }
the same will be taken as confessed. and ju ig-
ment rendered as asked for in plaintiffs peti-
ton. 1t is further nrder-G that Copy OF this
order be published in the Weekly Graphic a
weekly newspaper published in said Adair
county, for four weeks successfully. the last
Insertion to G at least for weeks before the
commencement of the heXt term of this court.
y true copy. Attest. a. p H1BBS.
Clerk.
BY f. S. Quinn, dept.
81
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1894-02-16
NEW GOODS
We are receiving
Our spring dress goods
which we will sell
lower thar the,lOwest
Brewlngton & Son 5.
PUBLIC SALE

will sell at my residence 8
miles south of Kirksville, Monday
February 26th, 1894, the following
property, horse es-2 brood mares,
l three year old colt, 2 yearling
colts, l two yeal colt. Cattle, 81
head of 2-year old steers, l three
year old steer, 6 head of COWS IN
profit, l two year old bull, 4 steer
calves, l yearling heifer, l brood
SOW and 5 shoats. Farm Imple-
ments and Goods-horse power
wood saw, moving machine, CORD
planter, sulkey rake, spring wag-
on, 2 sets of work harness, fan
mill, cornsheller. household and
kitchen furnitule, carpenter too's
corn, hay, and other things TO nu-
merous to mention. Terms Of Sale;
A credit of twelve months wi b
approved security. Sums under
So cash in hand, Notes to bear s
per cent from date. No property
removed until terms of sale are
compiled with. Sale to commence
at 10 a m. sharp.
WESLEY LEECH.
II NJ Sheeks, Auctioneer.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1894-02-16
Order of Publicati in Vacation

In the circuit court of Adair county, Mis-
souri,, Nav term 1881
The state of Missouri. at the relation ard to
the Use of VIM. Meeks collector of the reve-
nue. for the county of Adair, state Of Missouri
plaintiff, against II +. Burt defendant.
Petition for lakes.
Now on this sth day OF Jan, 1885,, comes
the above named plaintiff by his attorney j c
Storm andit appearing to the court that the
defendant has not been served with process
in this cause and that he is non residents OF
the said state of Missouri, so that the ordinary
process of law cannCt be served upon him
Wherefore it is ordered by the clerk
that publication be made, notifying said
defendants that an action has been commence
ed against him by petition in the circuit court
of Adair county, Missouri the object and gen.
eral nature of which is to obtain
a judgement against SAID defendants
for the sum of six and sl-loo dollars
lsS9, 1890 1881 and levied upon and against
the real estate hereinafter described, owned
by the defendants. said taxes due and delin-
quent on said land with interest thereon as
provided by law. together with co1nmissit N
attorneys fees and costs of said proceedings.
Also to have said judgment declared lien in
favor of the state of Missouri upon the follow
ing described lands, lying and being situate
in the county OF Adair and state of Missouri ,
to. wit:
The northwest quarter of the northwest
quarter dissection two, =, in township sixty
one, 81 of range sixteen. l6.
And also to enforce said lien and to obtain q
decree fer the sale of said real estate. or so
much thereOfas may be necessary to satisfy
said judgment, Interest, commission. fees and
costs. And unless you ii. +. Burt the said
defendants, be and appear at the next regular
term of the circuit court Of Adair county.
Missouri. to lie begun and held at the court
house in kirksvile ON the third Monday in
May 1894, and answer or plead to said petit
tiOn on or before the sixth aay of said term of
court tshould tle term so long continue and if
not, then before the end of the term the same
will be taken confessed, and judgment rem
dered as asked for in Plaintiffs petition. 1t
is further ordered that copy of this order be
published in the Weekly Graphic a weekly
newpaper published in said Adair county. for
four weeks successfully. the last insertion TO
he at least four weeks before the commence
mcnt of the next term of this court. A true
copy. Attest, \ Z. HIBBS Clerk
By f. S. QUINN, Dep.
SEAL.