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The Portland daily press., 1895-01-18
WESTBROOK.

Professor NJ H Small, principal of the
Westbrook High School, has just had
| the chemical laboratory of that school
newly arranged, and fitted with new ap-
paratus and chemicals, so that now each
student has desk of his own, and is
| held responsible for the proper care OF
| the same.
| h Mrs George W. Norton of Portland was
| the guest of Assistant Postmlstress Miss
Made Sweetser Thursday.
| WV. Spear made large Shipment OF
| wall paper and room mouldlngs from
| his special sale to Portland parties
! Thursday.
AS Mr.. Solomon C. Partridge was in the
planning mill of George II. Raymond
| came in contact with the buzz planer,
and as a result severely cut his fingers.
District Deputy &C. Hale and staff,
of Dirigo Lodge, South Windham, in
stalled the officers of Presumpscot VAL
ley Lodge Thursday evening. After the
installation supper was served in the
banquet hall.
George Anderson returned Thursday
from Conway, N. H., where he has been
on business.
Smith Babb of Stroudwater street, who
has been sick for the past seven weeks.
is fast recovering.
Mr.. Alonzo Libby appeared on our
streets yesterday with his Westland colt
| and Maine Patriot colt hitched up
| double. They made a fine appearance
| and will no doubt be speedy team.
The Maine Central railroad are soon to
put new iron bridge across the Pre-
sumpscot river at Cum berland Mills. 1t
will be four feet higher than the present
structure. and will go over the street on
the west side of the river. which will be
much safer than the present grade cross
ing on Brown street. A pile driver ar
rived yesterday, and is being put in po-
sition preparatory to putting in the
foundation.
Mr.. William Taylor. of the east end, is
confined to his home with typhoid fever.
Miss Bertha Higgins of Spring street
is quite sick with la grippe.
has been distributing some 6ne photos
of himself to few of his friends dur
ing the past few days.
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MAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by Cores
pondents of the Press.
Runnford.

Rumford, January Is. January tbaW
of last week was rather slights but ended
with crust in the fields, SO there is good
walking for persons, without sleighlng'
Plenty of snow. for business 1-2 feet
in the woods.
The roads are filled with teams heading
for Rumford Falls, loaded with hay.
wood and bark, and from the Falls load
ed with feed and merchandise, besides
many sleigh riders, enjoying the hne
sleighing and beautiful weather.
Mr.C K. Cary and son and W. f. Clark
attended the funeral of Frances Cary,
one of Turner's prominent farmers, last
Sunday.
Rumford patrons of the Turner Centre
Creamery received twenty-six cents per
pound for their October and Novem Der
butter. Such prices are stimulating the
farmers to keep more COWS. The dairy
ing industry is about all that leaves the
farmer any margin now.
Mrs. Martha j. Farnum has sold her
farm near the Centre to VIM. Kim ball.
She sells her personal effects at auction
the 18th inst.
It dEIucIS anu ObhO1 WI1A oSOtAS WIZ AoNHS
of their ice this week.
North Berwick.
North Berwick, January IL. Mrs.
Esther, wife of Postmaster Hosea Merrl-
field, died Wednesday morning OF pneu-
monia at about 48 years of age. She was
a very estimable lady and will be greatly
missed.
The debris at the Hussey Plow works
is being rapidly gathered up, and re-
moved, preparatory TO erecting buildings
for continuance of the work.
Better ice is gathered this season than
usual, and the work is about finished.
DIR. Bunker has returned from Minot,
where he has been attending to the prac-
tice of his brother, who has been i'll, and
his many friends are glad to see him
home again.
DR.. Cobeth is away, and DR.. McCorrison
is tie only working physician in
town; hence the need of his services.
The burglars Lord and Cate, who
broke into Meals shoe store. are convict
ed and have commenced term of one
year in confinement. Lord is a graduate
of the Reform School.
Limerick
limerick, January II. The Golden
Cross entertainment, which was billed
for Friday evening next, has been post
poned on account of the sickness OF a
numbe of the mem bers.
Miss Lucille Lothrop has been confined
to the house for the past few days by a
severe cold; but we are glad to note that
she is very much improved.
Mrs. Fred Townsend is very sick at her
home on School street. DR.. Preston is
in attendance, and is doing all in his
power to relieve the sufferer. Mrs.
Townsend has the sympathy of the
whole community, and it is hoped that
she will speedily recover.
RS. Higgins is confined to the house
by sickness.
John P. Fogg has moved his jewelry
ETC., from Woburn, Mass, and is fitting
up store in Masons' Block. f: A,
Crockett left Monday for Lisbon, Me-,
where he will take up his residence.
Mrs W I. Libby, who has been confined
to her home for the past week by sick
ness is convalescent.
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''Itook nay hey to town the other day"
said Wilkins. 1--WE had lunch at the Della
van, and after that took linn to matinee
of Hamlet" That's a good idea. There's
education in that said Hicks. ''Was he
impressed Very much 500 said Wilkins
''When we got home said to him: We'll
Willie, you've had great day. Yes, said
he. What did you think of Hamlet?' said
l. Don't KNOW said he. But l say pa he
added wasn't that boss mince pie we
had?''- Harper's Bazaar.
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WIT AND WISDOM.

Jack-"Those Chicago fellows have
named their club the Alpine ="
sam-"What's that for? They have no
mountains in Chicago"
Jack-"Perhaps not. But their club rooms
are on the top floor of one of those sky
scraper buildings. and the elevator doesn't
run after midnight. "-Detroit Free Press.
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-18

West Paris, January IL. Our village
was saddened by the death of Mr.. Il Tram
Coburn, which occurred Saturday even
ing. Mr.. Coburn was about the village
all day Saturday, although not feeling
quite as we'll as for few days past. He
was taken with a. paralytic shock about
9 O'Clock, and died at II o'clock. He has
been in very poor health for a mum Der of
7ears. He was for many years in trade at
West Sumner, and served three years in
the late rebellion as captain. Mr.. Coburn
Mr.. Coburn came here some years ago,
and purchased the John Andrews house
and store, and has since lived a quiet
life. There was prayer and singing at
his home Wednesday, at 9 O'Clock, after
which the remains were taken to West
Sumner, where the funeral servics was
held at IL O'Clock Rev. MIR. Barton, of
the Universalist church at Bethel, offlc-
lated. Mr.. Coburn was 76 years,
wife in feeble health, and a host of
friends to mourn his loss.
Mrs. Oliver Pratt died January 9th,
after long and pOrtracted illness By
her death we lose one of our old neigh
bors.
The following officers were installed
Friday evening for the coming quarter
of the q. O.G.C.:
N.C.-Juliette Curtis
P.NC.-Lottie l.. Bennett.
EV.N. C.-Jennie NJ. Brown.
W. MARY Brown.
W.T.-Mary Bradbury.
K, of R.-Ada M. Andrews.
W.K. of R.-Lizzie E. Lane.
WE Arthur l.. Mann.
W.IG.-Fannie E. Emmons.
.O.G.-George L. Briggs.
LIB Swan has been confined to the
house for short time on account of
illness.
The Universalist society are getting up
drama.
this village.
At the last meeting of Oak Hill
Grange, the officers were installed by P.
M. Fred M. Newcomb. After the In
staIlation a clam stew was served. Fol-
lowing are the officers Tor the ensuing
year:
Oyerseer-Edward S. Fogg.
Lecturer-E. S. Oliver.
Steward-J. A. Hunnewell.
Assistant Steward-Gregory Brinson.
Chaplain-Henry S. Jones.
Secretary George. Libby.
Treasurer-Benjamin Larrabee.
Gate Keeper-Simon Fl Libby.
Pomona-Mrs. f. "A. Miller.
Ceres-Mrs. B. S. Larrabee.
Flora-Mrs. f. M. Newcomb.
Lady Assistant Steward-Mrs. Susie
Libby.
Organist-Florence A. Jones.
Newffeld
DEATH OF DEACON ISAAC STA
Piles.
Newfield, January 17.-Deacon Isaac
Staples, 95 years of age, passed away
Tuesday morning, after a short Illness
of two months. The funeral occurred
Thursday afternoon at the M. E. church,
of which he was long an honored and
active member. He leaves a widow and
six children. He voted the Republican
ticket at the November election.
The repairs on the church are COM
pleted and it was reopened last Sabbath.
Presiding Elder Palmer preached an
able sermon from the words, How anna
bic are thy tabernacles, o Lord. In the
evening a praise service and sermon was
The programme. Meetings are being
held every evening this week, and will
continue through next week. Rev. W;
Duke5hire of BruE swick preached
able and earnest sermons on Monday and
Tuesday evenings. Rraise and song
service at Z p. NJ. every night; preach
ing at 7.30. All are invited. Much cred
it is due the members of the Church
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-18

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castorie.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she mad Children, she gave them Castoria
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-18

yNANTED-A young lady for Office work
w and typewriting. one who understands
short hand. and lives at home. Address
with reference in own hand writing. A. G..
this office. AL
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-18

The Best is Ponds Extract, because tits the
strongest, purest and most uniform article
made. Note bottles with buff wrappers.
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-18
WANTED-MALE HELP.
WATCH REPAIRING.

NEW Resilient Waltham MainSprings. only 75c
IN warranted; cleaning and handspring only 1.50;
cleaning, 800 Ali work strictly first class and war
ranted. Twenty-Five years MATCHMAKER. MchEN-
NEY, the Matchmaker 459 Congressst.' Monument
Square, Janodf
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r. C Taylor, Murfreesboro. Tenn, writes
I have used the Japanese Pile Cure with
great satisfaction and success. W. ". whip
pie & Co, and John williamson. Portland.
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EyR. SAMUEL LEVY is now prepared to by
NA cast off clothing of all descriptions for
highest cash prices. Address letters or postal
to 100 MIDDLE ST. aug15dH
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nR E. 3. REED, Cla1rvoyant and Magnetic
BY Healer treats all chronic and compli-
Gated diseases that flesh is heir to. located No.
1872 CON GRESS ST, Portland. Me-, will make
distance by letter, with full name. age. color
OF eyes and place of residence with ST and 2
cent stamp. Office hours from 10 a. m. to 8
p. IN. noVootI
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fine line of Ladies' and Gents Diamond Rings
in the latest styles of settings. My prices are
reasonable and every stone of the best quality,
ment Square. jnn11dtf
DICTURES, PICTUREs-Those in want
IL of pictures tor small amount of
money would do we'll to call on US. Pictures
framed to order. The Picture Thorough
bred" given with every picture we frame
f. d. REYNOLDS & CO., 593 Congress
street 70
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LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs GENTS cash in advance.
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Gs10,U to loan at six per cent on real
ID estate first mortgages. Loans made on
personal property. commercial paper OF any
good collateral security. For further par
ticulars inq uire of A. @. LIBBY, AZ IL Ex-
change street. lo-l
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WANTED-AH persons in want of trunks CT
w bags to call at Z. D. REYNOLDS 593
Congress street, one door above Geo. G. Sbaw's
grocery store, as we manufacture our goods
and can therefore give you bottom prices,
trunks repaired; open evenings. deei-6
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IL street, $40: Stevens place, rooms. SIC;
Spruce street, 7-roOms, SIS, Bracket street,
rooms, SIS; Ellsworth street, rooms.
S1S75: whole house. Gray street, 10 rooms,
SIS. n. S. GARDINER, 1S5 Middle street.
i'll
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TEyO LET-House No. % Cray street, nine
IL rooms. Also good rent of six rooms at
No. 1873 Pearl street. GEO. G.. HOPKINS,
So IL Exchange street. 1871
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LET.

FEyO LET-Unfulu ished room, with alcove,
Il centrally and pleasantly situated be-
tween High and State streets. For partic-
ulars address "E,'' 90 Cross street. III
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A particle is applied into each nostrl and is
agreeable. Price 80 cents at Druggists or by
mail.
ELY BROTHERS, Sc Wa rren ST., New York
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0tYRENNE wHIsTLEs-Theya are all the
" go;nickle plated; will play tune; you
can hear it mile. Buy one now and be
ready for Washingtons Dirt hday. Sample
mailed 25c. For sale at Peterson's, 2 Ex-
change street; E. G. Bangs. Peoples Ferry
sal Congress street: George Hudson's. ss57l
Congress street: The Scanlan Co. Middle
street; W. A. Golden. rs Exchange street;
n G. Fessenden. 526 Congress street; John
II. Allen, 38l IL Congress street; East End
News Stand :P., II. EIskine. 43 Middle street:
BENZ. Levi. 2s3 Congress street, and whole,
Middle street. Room S. Portland. Me. 15-l
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NOR SALE-Sets; 10 varieties of Mexican
IL Stamps for only l0c; 10 of England. SC;
set of q. S. 1890 up to 15c, for only lee;
Helvetian wrappers, Toe. We offer Is per
cent ss.sdiscountson prices of Mspeels albums
for 1895. Correspondence solicited. THE
DIXIE STAMP CO.. NASHVILLE. Tennessee.
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no LET-Upper rent of six rooms, sunny and
Il convenient, at No. 156 Clark street H.
quire at No. Cushman street, right hand Dell.
1871
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QUEER PEOPLE.
A series of eight portfolios by the famous
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Holy Land Photographed.
Worlds Fair Photographed.
ANY OF these parts 10 cents and one coupon
each.
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OOK-In Haskell & Jones Show Window
~ Monument Square, and see how good a
suit you can get made to order for S25.o0. Or
q pair of pants for $500. 121
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Mooney to loan on first mortgages on
w first :class securely. Address MON
Ely. this Office. 15-l
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suffered from Catarrk e 80
ofthe aoorst kind ever SINCE YrsRsAM EblMV
q boy, and neUer hoped&M sossdp. CURES Colby
for q cure. but Ely's Cream sA. eon . MEAD
Balm seems to do eUer, that III 1ssa W y al
Many 0cqatai,at0nces h0Ue@ xS$ A
used it aUith excellent re-Hs$ss<~ M
sa.lts-Oscar Ostrun, 45 $$kkl %GES
Warre1l AUe., Chicago Ill., WV \t/ifafshf
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EHOUND-On Congress street, ladies' watch
T. and chain. Owner can obtain same by
calling at ALIENS INSURANCE Agency, Is
Exchange street. WM. ALLEN. Jh. le-I
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EVANTED-Stamps .singly or in lots. High
w est prices paid. Send description Tor
offer. Albums for 1895 for sale. Want lists
of stamps promptly attended to. Stamps
bought and sold and exchanged. THE
DIXIE STAMP CO.. Nashville. tennessee
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OPERA CLAssEs

r HAVE large lire of LIE Marie and other good
L. makes in any style of case you may wish. The
prices are low and the styles will surely suit you.
Opera Glasses 10 let. MCKINNEY the Jeweler, $50
Congress Street. Monument Square. jan3dtf
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T OST-lemon and white pointer, answers
ia to the name of Rex; about nine
months old; wears collar marked with
owners name. If found return io %: L.
Congress street or 10 Clifford street. For; :
land. Me-, and be rewarded. DIR. TALBOT.
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ECR SALE-Milk route selling sixty gallons
n daily. For further information, Address
n, This Office. Id
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ITO LET-Roums, at $50 Free street, City.
Rooms well adapted for clerks or stud
ents either pent1emen or ladies' ISL
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NOR SALE-New three fiat house, situat-
Il ed on one of the best streets on Mum
joy hill. House built three years ago and
has furnace, cemented cellar, electric bells
and door taste Income 500 a month.
Price $4,000. Inquire A. q. LIBBY, AZ 10
Exchange street. 1871
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NOTICE-Ask your grocer for We Come Stove
IN Polish and take no other. Everybody
praises it. 1t is guaranteed to suit or purchase
money refunded Manufactured by PAGE
BROS. & CO., Dover, N. II. ja17-4
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OST-Jan Bird between State and Smith
IL streets. between the hours OF ten and nan
past twelve. silver clasp attached to drap
satin belt. The finder will belsuitably reWardee
if clasp is returned to G. A. THOMAS, lao
Danforth street, Portland, Me. l5-l
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words or less inserted under this
Head for one week for rs cts. in advance.
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FOR SALE-Old mag azines, all in good
u order. Century from November 1889 to
October. '92, sc numbers 500; Harpers. from
December. 1889 to November. 81. "a NUM-
bers, 100; SoribneI's for 1890-1891, "a num-
bers, 81 so: Forum, lS89-1892, IS numbers, So.
Address ''T, this office. 15-l
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EOR SSALE-New houses at Woodfords
IL Single house 10 rooms, bath. fire place,
hardwood floors, hot and cold water, &c,
$500. Double house IS rooms, large lot,
everything modern. $4,000, will exchange for
heating and plumbing or sell on easy terms.
A. E. MARKS, Alb Congress St., Portland
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ITO LET-The fourth floor in our building,
Il space 65x7o feet, with heat, power and
featuring purposes. Inquire of kEGQUIE &
JONES. SO Pearl st. mar2n
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Rheumatism, neuralgia, headache and pains
of every kind instantly relieved by Johnson's
Magnetic Oil. S1.OO size 90 cts. so ct. size
IS Cts. W, W. Whippe s. Co. and John vii
hanson, Portland.
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A WINTER IN
CALIFORNIA

Parties will leave Boston for Los Angeles,
San Diego, etc., going via New Orleans Jan. 20
and Feb. Is and 10, and via Kansas City Feb.
I, March Z. and April "a. Each trip will be
made in a Special Train of Magnificent Pull
man vestibuIed Sleeping ana Dining Cars,
The tickets cover every expense of travel
both ways and give the holders entire freedom
on the Pacific Coast, with reduced rates at the
leading hotels.
The return tickets may be used on Amy Reg
uIar Train until June 80, or with any one of
Nine Returning Parties under Special Es-
cort, with Choice OF Three Different
Tours to Mexico in January and February,
to Florida and Cuba and Florida only in
January, February and March. to Washington
in February, March, and April, and to the
Sandwich Islands in March
1z.-Send for descriptive book, mentioning the
particular tour desired
RAYMOND & WHITCOMB,
296 Washington Street (opp. School 3d., Boston
jan17d3t
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WANTED.

WANTED-Agents. ladies and gentle
w men in every city and town in tho
make from So TO S. per day. Sample pair BY
mail on receipt of-35 cents. Write for terri
tory or call on S. j. CARLL & CO.. Room
No. 6, First National Bank Building, Port
land. 16-l
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II oST-A small silver box. containing
IL court plaster and with the owners
name engraved upon it. Will the 1nder
please leave at this office. lo-l
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ITO LET-A pleasant furnished loom with
Il gas, furnace heat, set bowl with hot and
cold water, use of bath room. Call at II
DOW ST. right hand bell 121
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r OST-A dark brown muff between raj
~ mouth street and mon otatIoh, ny
Grove and st. John streets. Finder please
return to 81 Falmouth street, Oakdaie OF o9'
Cumberland street, this city. anu De fewafo'
ed. 1o-i
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ITO LET One large room furnished or unfur-
L. nished. II FREE ST.
noy25 diff
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CLOCK REPAIRING.

r HAVE made a speciality of clock repairing for
years and am familiar with all its branches. My
prices are reasonable, my work strictly frstclasS.
DroD me postal and 1 will send for your clock.
MCKINNEY the Clock Maker, 459 Congress St,
Monument Square. Jan3dH
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CATAR r. RI

ELY'S CREAM BALM Opens and cleanses
the Nasal Passages, Allays Pain and Inflama-
ton, Heals the Sores, Protects the Membrane
from colds, Restores the Senses of Taste and
Smell. The Balm is quickly absorbed and
gives relief at once.
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WANTEDwAgents, at once (male or fe-
w male) in every city and town. You car
make $50 to $50 weekly selling our goods; "a
household necessity; ready sales: large pro-
SIS IL CONGRESS STREET, Portland, Ne.
III
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WA NJ T Z d.

Situation wanted by experienced nurse
for invalid or infant. Highest referenC es.
Address M, Box 79S, Portland. jan3d1w
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