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The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
SOUTHERN EXHIBIT.
Something of Unusual Interest Which May
BE Seen in Portland.


The Southern Interstate and Indus
trial Association is negotiating with the
New England Fair people for the combin-
ing of their important Southern exhibit
with the attractions Of the fair, which is
to be hold here this fall. This exhibit
consists of a cotton patch with stalks just
as they grow, q cotton gin, rice as it
grows in the field, the various products of
rice. peanuts as they grow on the vines
a turpentine still which will make
turpentlne and rosin, a tar kiln. display
of skins of Southern birds, interesting
relics of past ages from North Carolina
and Tennessee. relics of the civil war
agricultural products of the South, wood
and timbers of the South, gold, copper,
corundum, iron, precious stones and the
great ouriosities Of the South, such as
shells, ornamental scales of fish, products
of the palmetto trees and many other
things All this would BIZ vastly interest :
ing to New England people and it is
hoped the exhibit will be secured without
delay by the Rev England fair managers
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
DRESS GOODS VALUES.
DRESS GOODS BARGAINS.
COLORED DRESS GOODS.

We can't help calling your attention to
those reduced prices again. The unusual
season is responsible for these bargain
offerings Some of the choicest Novelty
effects and colorings Ingenuity could
accomplish--some lines must be closed
out before the season advances. Econ.
omical buyers will appreciate such offers
as these.
DRESS PATTERNS. Silk and wool
in choice Novelties, beautiful colorings
ami designs from $l.00 to So. 90 yard.
See window display.
SCOTCH MIXTURES, for travelling
or outing suits, 45o yard.
These are new.
MOHAIR AND WOOL MIXTURES
80 inches wide, a very pretty fabric. e
dust shedding weave, 500 yard, worth 81
1-2c.
SOC DRESS NOVELTIES, all wool, in
perfect imitation of high class fabrics,
SOC yard
Mohairs are being extensively used in
other cities. THERE'S nothing that will
take the place Of them.
We have large line Of Mohairs IN plain
colors, mixtures two tone effects and fig
ured. Great values.
COVERT CLOTHS. ~ inches wide,
4Sc.
Covert Cloths for tailor made gowns "a
inches wide, 81 1-2c.
An extensive line Of Dress Goods Mt 500
yard. Novelties, plain colors, fancy
weayes and plain weaves.
We have the plain colors in Serges,
Twills and Henriettas. From 25o to 75c
yard.
A full line Of Wool dress goods in white
and evening shades.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
Will Mr.. Hall Leave Portland?

The Ban gor Wing says: "Mr. R. B.
Hall, the well known composer and co.,
netist, will again take charge of the
Waterville military hand. Mr.. Hall was
tho original organizer of this band and
for several years worked hard, together
with the members to bring it to a point
where it ranked with the very best bands
in Maine Last fall Mr.. Hall went to
Portland to take charge Of the American
Cadet band in that city. Efforts have
been made to have him return to Water
villc, but in spite of the fact that his
health has not been so good in Portland
as it was when he lived there, he refused
TO come. Within few days, however
negotiations have been set on foot as O
result Of which Mr.. Hall will come at
once and reorganize the band, and it is
probable that within the next two weeks
he will again DO a resident Of Water
yille,o
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
Messengers Notice.

Office of the Sheriff of Cumberland County,
State OF Maine. Cumberland IS. May 9th,
A. d. 1896.
FEyH1S is to give notice. that on the 9TH day of
n May, A. ID. 1896. a warrant in Insol-
yency was issued out Of the Court of Insolvency
for said County of Cumberland, against the es-
tate of
JORDAN MANUFACTURING CO., of Port.
land.
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor Corpora
ton, ON petition of said debtor corporation,
which petition was filed on the 9th day OF
May. A. D., 1896, to which date interest on
claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts TO or by said
Debtor Corporation, and the transfer and de-
livery OF any property by it are forbidden by
law.
That meeting of the creditors of said debtor
corporation. to prove their debts and choose
one or more assignees of its estate, will be held
at Court of Insolvency to be holden at
Probate Court room in said Portland in said
county of Cumberland. on the 18th day of
May. A. d., 1896, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written.
G. L. BUCKNAM
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court OF
Insolvency for said County Of Cumberland.
nay7&14
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
Granite State provident Association.

Governor Cleaves, receiver of the
Granite State Provident association, has
Just issued to borrowing shareholders a
copy OF the Supreme courts order author
izing him to collect, demand and receive
dues, assets and all money Of the assooia-
ton in Maine, except the deposit Of $67, :
main subject to further order of court.
The receiver adds that he Will later COM
munlcate with the borrowers as to the
adjustment of their indebtedness to the
asSociatinn
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
Bids Onened.

The bids for rebuilding the stone wall
on York street, which has already fallen,
and the wall on Fore street, which is
about to fall were opened by Commits
sioner Fernald yesterday. ThoEe On York
street were: Maine and New Hampshire
Granite company, $4,369.75; Thomas
Shanahan, S4,015; Richard d. Shanahan,
50, 424.72. Fore street: Maine and New
Hampshire Granite company, Sc, ss5. rs;
Il. D. Shanahan, $6.S40 So Both con-
tracts will probably go to Mr.. Shanahan
as he was the lowest bidder.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07

Vineyard Haven, May 6.-Sohooner En-.
terprise of Milbridge, Me-, Captain
Strout of Elizabethport, for Boston, with
a cargo of iron pipe, shifted her cargo
and broke her pumps this morning, be-
tween Handkerchief and Cross Rip light
ships, during northeast gale, and the
vessel sprunk aleak.
Captain and crew were compelled to
abandon the vessels and take to their
boats. They were picked up about al
hour later by the British schooner Viola
Forsyth. from Sc. John for New York,
and landed here. The Enterprise was
abandoned and anchored about one mile
southwest Of Cross Rip lightship. An
unknown four mnsted schooner raj
ashore at Hedge Fence shoal, Vineyard
sound, this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
DEATHS.

In Wiscasset, April 80, Charlie D. Turner,
aged ID years.
In Friendship, April %, Rev. H. R. Merrithew
aged 20 years.
In Bath, May A, Edward A. Hongkins, aged
SO years.
In Union, April 80, Daniel Gould, aged 81
years.
In Boothbay Harbor, April 49, Alvin J. Will
Hams, aged AZ years.
In Oakland. April %. Hartwell Higgins, aged
GS years.
In Bar Harbor. April &c, Mrs. Sarah Lillian
Stanley. aged "a years.
in Bucksport, April "a, John Atwood.
In BuckspOrt. April 25, Mrs. James Emery.
In Boston, May 6, Miss Lizzie Pierce, former
ly of Portland.
Notice of funeral hereafter.J
1.-THE funeral OF the late Daniel Carrigan
will take place on Friday morning at $50 oclk
from No. 20 Deer street. Requiem high mass at
the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at
o'cloc f5
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

Every desirable new weave that the for
eign and home manufacturers have
brought out Brocades land EBrocades.
every price and quality. .Crepons, Mo-
hairs, sicilians seFges, Twills, Armures,
Henriettas, etc., : etc.
There is big saving to be made. You
might as well mako it by selecting from,
our stock-and such black dress good
stock as this is.
BROCADE MOHAIRS in small, me-
dunn and large figures and designs,
beautiful finish, at SOC yard.
WORSTED AND MOHAIR BRO
CADES in a choice line Of styles, 45 inch
wide, soc yard.
BLACK WIDE VALE GRANITE
CLOTHS, very popular for separate
skirts, so, SO and 200 yard.
45-INCH BLACK BRoCADEs, $50.
Special value.
FIGURED MOHAIR, Al inches wide,
beautiful quality and finish, in large
figures and designs, entirely new, for
s1.00 yard.
LARGE FIGURED BROCADES at 75o.
BLACK sICtLIANs, 81 inches wide,
s1.oo.
NEW SILKS. Choice styles. choice
colorings, ohangeables, figured changea-
bles, fancy stripes, printed warps, large
and small figures, narrow and broad
stripes in fact every thing in stock de-
sirable, stylish and at bargain value.
Black Brooade Indias, Black Satin
Duchesse, Black Peau dc Sole, Black
Taffetas and Black eros Grain at special
prices the balance Of this week.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
COT TON DRESS GOODS.

Linen Bastes
and Domestic
tons while have the privilege the the first ho
vanish like the
be
CLOTHS extremely fashion
able They selling rapidly.
Ladies' and Chiden Coats Suits Skirts Cpes and Shirt Waists
in this There
looking will
lar
Cheviot, washable reasonably priced
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07

representative at Boston, died sudden ly
at his home in Chelsea, Tuesday nigh t,
Of heart disease, from which he had
suffered for some time. He had bee n
for So years in the employ of the Gran d
Trunk, and before going to Boston, was
some time stationed in Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
Contractors Agree.

Newark, N j., May 6.-Eighteen out
of lao building contractors agreed to
the carpenters demand for uniform
scale of Its per day this morning and
400 of the 1900 strikers returned to work.
The state board of arbitration will try to
bring the strike to an end this week.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
MARRIAGES..

In Casco. April 81, samuei Mains of Raymond
and Miss Annie Skinner.
In Bangor, April 81, s. Frederick johnson
of Lincoln and Miss Hannah Carlesen
In Holden, April p. Bert w. Blackman of
Eddington and Miss Mildred M. Levenseller Of
Holden
IN Rockland, April 20, Walter G. Young and
Miss Mabel Spear. i-
In Bangor, April IS, Geo. A. Gray and Miss
Cora A. Darli"g, both of Hudson.
In Bangor, April Is, Eddie 0. Burr and Miss
Maud A. Inman.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
Chambers Band,

Chandler's band will give grand con-
cert and ball at City hall Oh Monday
evening, May 18th. There will be a grand
concert from to 9.45 p. M. followed by
grand march drill, with two drum
majors and calcium light effects, fol-
lowed BY dance with thirty pieces in
the orchestra
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
Reform Club.

The Cumberland County Reform club
convention will meet with the Dry Mills
club next Saturday and Sunday, May
and 10.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PICTURE FRAMES.

The Picture Framing business of the late
Mark l.. Hll will be carried on at the same
place, NO. 1872 MIDDLE ST, Portland, by
HATTIE +. HILL.
Portland, May 6. 1896. my7d1w*
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
AnsaEana Meeting.

THE annual meeting of the Portland, Saco
81 Portsmouth Railroad Company. for the
choice OF directors for the ensuing year, and
for the transaction of such other business as
may legally be presented, will be held on the
frs Monday, the first day of June, 1895. at |
o'clock in the forenoon, in the companys hall
In Kitrery
By order of the Directors.
T. II. BARRETT,
Clerk of the Company.
Portland, Me-, May Z. 1896. may7dtd
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
COR Sc: !
CORN ;R.
It's not a corner in Corsets,

It's not a corner In Corsets,
but a corner of Corsets that we have.
Z In the lower right hand corner Of
our corner store is our splendid Corset
stock. There, aside from the main
thoroughfare Of the store you may be
comfortably seated, and with the aid
OF our experienced filter select just the
Corset that is the best for your form.
For your own satisfaction as we'll as
ours we hope you soon will, if you have
not already, become acquainted with
Corset Corner"
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07

few of the many styles
our stock affords.
The PIP. D." is always
wanted.
We have all the best
styles in the different
colors. The kinds that
sell at $3.50 and S1.75
always here in any size.
Among other makes
which we suggest as likely
to please you are;
The G. B. satteen Cor
set at Sl-5O--the best one
at the price we know.
The c. B. gored front
Corset, fashioned after the
French $3.50 in black.
s2.25 in white.
The "Royal Worcester
at $l.oO, a fine coutil with
satten strips--long waist
white and drab.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
Notes.

The farewell testimonial concert to
Mr.. Charles Mole Of the Sylaphony Or
chestIa was given in Music Hall Boston,
Tuesday evening Mir. Mole was assist
ed by an orchestra composed of symphony
players under the direction of Mr.. Gus
tay Strube and by Mrs. Jean uette Lowell,
soprano; Miss Aagot aLunde, contraluo
Mr.. G. s5oDeski, tenor; Prof. CT Deslouis,
baritone; Mr.. Ernst Perabo, piano; DR..
Charles Peabody. flute. and Dir. Loui s
Kelt5rboru, accompanist.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-07
In summer cOrsets

a large assortment OF
many makes at soc, 75c,
Sl.oo, SIPS, $l.5o and
up to -$3.25. More in
regard to these later,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
Michael Sipe Dead.

Michael Sipe, prominent farmer and
wealthy citizen OF Jenner township, died
at his home a short distance east of Jen-
nertown, on Saturday, aged seventy
three years. Mr.. Sipe fell from tree
some ten years ago and his death is said
TO have resulted from internal injuries
sustained at that time. lie had been
critically i'll for several weeks prior to
his death and when the final summons
came ne was surrounded by all the mem-
bers Of his family.
The deceased was the third son Of
Michael Sipe, who was born on the site of
Meyersdale in 1875, and who later re-
moved to Somerset township were he en-
gagged in the mercantile business and also
followed farming. Michael engaged in
the mercantile business at Jennertown
but abandoned il for the more peaceful
pursuit of agriculture. His wife WAS a
Miss BieSecker, who with three sons, Ed
ward, Daniel and George and f0I
daughters -- Mrs. Meshech Beam, Mrs.
John Gallagher, Mrs. L lward Mowry,
and Mrs Ezra Trent survive. lie is
also survived by three brothers Chris
tian. of Minnesota; Andrew, of Iowa; and
Peter, of Sipesvillei and by one daughter
Diana-who is married and lives in
Kansas.
His father was carpenter 10y trade but
also engaged in merchandising. His
children were carly taught lessons in
thrift and economy and they all proiited
by the teaching. Michael was undoubt-
edly the wealthiest of the family. He
was stock holder in the First National
Bank of Somerset, and owned valuable
real estate in this place and in other parts
ofthe county. The funeral took place
Monday afternoon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
The County Won't Pay.

The Chester county commissioners have
declined to pay the fees of witnesses for
the defense in the cases of the common
wealth VS. Thomas ID. Elvin, of Pheonix-
Vile, and commonwealth VS.. ''yacko"
Thomas, of Berwyn, both of whom were
charged with, and the former convicted of
murder. The defendants had pleaded
noverty, and the court thereupon issued
an order requiring their witnesses 10 be
present 10 testify, the subpoenas being
made out il the maine Of the common
wealth. When these witnesses presented
their claims for fees the commissioners
decided to withhold payment until ooun-
sci could be consulted. The latter filed
his opinion w ednesday morning, which
was to the effect that the commissioners
had no authority under the law 10 pay a
defendants witness fees. The officers
who served the subpoenas were also re-
fused pay for their services, and one Of
them. Constable Hinkle, has instituted
suit against the county for the re',overy
Of the same.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
B. & 0. Relief All Right.

BALriJoEE, MD, Feb 18th, 1876.
The Receirers cf the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Compaay authorize a'e 10 gre
tie foHori,ig notice
BY the order of the United States Circuit
Court appointing Receivers for The
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
all obligations of the Relief Department
are thoroughly protected, and will be
fulfilled To the letter.
Under the Courts order, the Relief
Department will be continued precisely
i'm the same manner as under the Com
pany's management, and members of the
Relief Department will receive benefits,
etc, with the same regularity and GER
tainty as heretofore.
The funLs belonging to the Relief De-
partment, both Relief, Savings and PEN
sion Features, under the order of the
United States Circuit Court, are perfectly
safe, and the appointment of the Receiv-
ers and their management of the Relief
Department under the supervision, and
with the approval of the Circuit Court.
absolutely insures the members of all
icdtuIeS vi thc iNSiioi boi'u tihOie os"ihS'
loss.
Payments of benefits, pensions and de-
posits will continue as before the ap
pointment of the Receivers, the Relief
Department not being really affected by
this appointment in any way.
The wings and Building Feature will
continue to loan money to employees as
heretofore.
:. X. BARR,
Superintendent
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
State Fish Laws.

The following is an abstract of the fish
laws, prepared by the Pennsylvania Fish
Protective association:
Fishing with nets, in the inland waters,
and set lines is positively prohibited by
the laws of the state. Penalty, slp0, with
forfeiture of nets, boats, etc.
Fish weirs, fish baskets and Eyke nets
are prohibited by the laws of the state.
Penalty $50 for first ofiense and sl0a for
second ofiense.
The use of tOrpedoes, giant powder,
nitro -glycerine, dynamite, electricity,
lime or any other poisonous or explosive
sub5ance of any kind for catching or
taking fish, is strictly prohibited. PEN
atty $50 and imprisonment
The catching of black bass and WALL
eyed pike under six inches, and trout
and rock bass under five inches in length
is unlawful in the waters of the state,
except the Delaware river; where il
is Illegal to take black bass or wall-eyed
pike under nine inches in length. Pen
atty $40 for each fish.
Trout fishing is allowed only between
April 18th add July 18th, except in Pix e
county, where the season is from May
lst TO August lst. Penalty $40 for each
trout taken out OF season.
Black bass fishing is allowed only be-
tween May Both and January lst. Penal
ty $40 for each fish taken out of season.
Rock bass same close season as black
bass.
Wall eyed pike (pike perch or Susque-
hannah salmon) same close season as
black bass.
Fish wardens, constables, or any Off
Ger of the state, are authorized to arrest,
without warrant, any person violating
any of the fish laws. One-half of the
penalty goes b the informer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
Death Of s.rs. Iohn Kuabie.

Mary, rel;ct of the late John knable,
died at her home on Main street, few
minutes after nine o'clock Monday morn
ing, from nervous prostraiion, aged ser-
eniy-liyeyears. The deceased had been
in delicate health for the past two or
three years and her death was antici-
pated 10y the members of her family.
She was a daughter of the late Henry
Younkin, of Turleyfoot township, and nj
an early age was united in marriage with
John knable, then a promising young
merchant, at GebhartS. In 1856 Mr.. and
Mrs. Kuable removed to Somerset where
the former successfully engaged in the
mercantile business. He died two years
ago. Mrs. Knable was an active and in
fiuential member of the Disciple Church.
She was loved and respected by all who
knew her and her death will be sincerely
regretted in many families. She is sur
vived by two sons, Walter w. Of Somer-
set. and John p, OF Pittsburg; and by
three daughters, Mrs. Louis {. Colborn,
Mrs. George W. Hoblitzell, and Miss
Martha. She is also survived by one
brother, David Younkin, of Black town
ship. and by one sister, Mrs. Herman
Husband, who resides in the west. The
funeral will take place from the family
residence AT 2o'clock this afternoon.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04

We record with sincere regret the death
Of William II. barron, which occurred ON
saturday, at his home III Middlecreek
township. He was perhaps one oi the
best known men in the county. ana ms
sunny disposition aud genial manners
won him host Of friends. Mr.. Barron
suffered for number of years from heaft
trouble. which developed dropsy ana ter
minated ia his death. He was meinoer
of II. p. Cummins Post @. A. X, having
been A private in Co. l.. SD Reg. Pa Re
serves. Three members of the post brav-
ed Sundays storm and rode from TINS
place TO his late residence IN order 10 pay
a last tribate of respect TO their comrade
in arms. The fun erai took place SUNDAY
afternoon. when interment was made IN
the cemetery at Barron's church. lie Is
survived by seven children, only one on
whom is married. The deceased was IN
his sd year.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1896-03-04
Sniniln in lamar Tnxnshin.

This county was the scene Of three
suicides last week. all taking place with
in period Of twenty -four hours. Gillian
Miller, of Meyersdale, in fit of tempo
rary insanity, ended his career with a
rifle. on Tuesday afternoon. William IL.
Miller, a popular StOnycreek township
farmer. hung himself in his barn. The
third victim Of self-destruction was John
Kohler, a Russian, who was employed as
a farm hand 10y - Miller, of Jenner
township, and who went to the barn with
a rope. where he was found hanging by
the neck half-hour later by little boy.
No reason is assigned for the suicide.
Kohler was about thirty years of age and
had been in this country since 1880.
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county l62 liquor license
10 ~ r.sre refused, l,076 granted,
= i.Lil-l- ZIP nXcr last wear.