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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06
Photographs.

The studio, No. COL Texas street,
known as the "THE STAR GAL
LERY,' has been remoleled through
out, and is now the largest and most
modern place Of the kind in Shreve-
port. Call and examine our work
before going elsewhere. We can
save you money. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Respectfully,
j. DAMBLY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06

Miss Mary Lou High, daughter
of w. B. High, deceased, and Mrs.
Angelina High, died of pneumonia,
near Collinsburg, on the LIST instant.
Miss High was born in this parish
in August, 1866. Her remains were
buried at Cottage Grove Monday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06

District Court is in session and
the most important case tried this
week was that of the State VS.. Moss,
charged with murder, and granted
a new trial by the Supreme Court.
The jury in this case had not rem.
dered a verdict up to the hour of our
going to press at E o'clock yesterday
evening.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06

Messrs. J. W. Jeter and j. A. Sew
all, committeeman, let to Mr.. G. A
WATSON, on the 30th ult., the build
ing OF Black Bayou and Willow Chute
bridges at $1.16 per running foot ;
and Cut OFF at $3.75 per thousand
for all old lumber used and $14.65
for all new oak lumber.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06

The following resolution was &C.
cidentally left out OF the published
proceedings of the Police Jury Of
January 10th:
On motion and seconded, Resolv-
ed, That the polling precinct is here
by removed from Bossier City.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06

J. 81. Woods & Co., manufacturers
of Rough and Dressed Yellow Pine
and Oak Lumber, will cut and fill
your bills on short notice. Will sell
you lumber cheap on yard, or deliver
it for you on or off of railroad
Write for prices before buying else
where.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06
January Subscriptions Paid.

T. W. Ward, for 1896, 81; c. J.
Johnston, (per w. j. Johnston) tor |
1896, ST.; J. NJ. Russell (per A. r.
Thompson) to Oct. s, 1896, 81; S. ".
Vance, to April %, 1897, 50; G. W.
Selleis, (per j. Il. Doak) to Jan. 2,
1896, 80 cts; j. B. Thompson, for
1896, 81; A. NJ. Solone, to April 16,
1896, 80 cts; J. L. Keith, to Oct. "a,
1892, $3.50; Mrs Helen Covington,
(per Joannes Smith) to Nov. II,
1896, 81; McDade Bros. to Feb. IS,
1897, 81; W. w. Lay, for 1896, 81;
E. NJ. Martin, to Jan. 9, 1897, 81;
r. II. Allen, to Jan. 16, 1897, 81;
Thos. NJ. Smith, {per E. S. Dortch)
to Jan. 16, 1897, 81; G. B. Terry,
to Jan. II, 1897, 81; F. J. Love, to
Jan. 9, 1897, 81; NJ. A. Love (per
A. R. thompson to Jan. II, 1895,
81; j. A. w. Lowry, for 1S94-95,
So; s. II. Cochran, to July o6, 1896,
81; T. NJ. Love to Feb. 9, 1897, 81;
W. B. Boggs, to Jan. %, 1897, 81;
c. D. Sandidge for 1895, 81; l.. c.
Biggs for 1896, 81; f. NJ. Barnett,
for 1896, 81; j. w. Williams, to
Feb. Il, 1897, 81; Mrs. 4. E. Adger,
to March 80, 1896, 81; s. J. Zeigler,
for 1S94-95, So; Merchants and
Farmers Bank, to March 7, 1896, 8 ;
Capt. s. Levy for 1866, 50; DR..
J. S. Milling, to March %, 1897, So ;
W. B. Graham, to April s, 1896, s.
J.J. McCann, (per A. r. Thompson)
to March 80, 1896, So; j. F. Lay,
(per A. r. Thompson) for 1895. 81;
Charley Montgomery, to Jan. Is,
1897, 81; Col. J. A. Snider, for 1896
81; A. Y. Kennon, to Jan. 81, 1897
81; A. s. Dale, to Jan. IL, 1896, 81
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Jan. 80, 1897, 81; L. S. Watts, tt
Jan. 80, 1897, 81; P. +. Cash, tt
Nov. Is, 1895, ST.; 7. D. Mckenzie
to Jan. 80, 1897, 81 49,; Fred Hurley
, to June Is, 1896, 81; A. J. Demoss
(pcr T. z. McKenzie) to April 6
, 1896, 81; II. p. Middleton, to Aug
) 8, 1896, 81; w. E. Lindsey, (pe
J. G. McDade) to Jan. 80, 1897, 81
Miss Sue McDade (pcr J. &. Nc
, Dade) to Jan. 80, 1896, So; c. j
Hamilton, to Jan. so, 1897, 81
: Lewis Whitworth (per r. J. 7. Her
. ron) to Jan. 80, 1897, 81; J. N. Nc
Lane, to Nov. 80, 1896, 81; r. |
, sapp for 1896, ST.; G. S. Means, t
Nov. IS, 1895, 81; r. NJ. Means, t
3 Nov. %, 1896, 81; W. A. J. Holme:
!. to Feb. 6, 1897, 81; B. F. Shaver
Y for 1886, So; Mrs. L. A. Dole
l (per I. P. Larkin) for 1896, 81 ; G. ,
D Goodwin, to Feb. 6, 1897, 81.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06

The J. II. Woods Go. want your
trade. whether small or large. All
orders will meet same prompt atten-
ton. See j. II. Woods & Co.'s ad.
in this paper. Benton firm.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06

Quarterly Conference for South
Bossier circuit, first round, will be
held at Haughton on February 22d
and 23rd, and for North Bossier cir
cult, at Benton, on March 7th and
6th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06

Rain, slush and mud are among
the foremost topics of conversation
nowadays. The heavy rains which
fell last week and were still falling
all day yesterday, filled our bayous
and low lands to the highest water
mark.
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BENTON, LOUISIANA,
TYuRsDAY,:::::FEBRUARY 6, 1896.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR,
MURPHY J. FOSTER, Of St Mary.
FOR IIEUTESANT GOVERNOR,
ROBERT H. SNYDER, JR.. of Tensas.
FOR AUDITOR,
w. w. HEARD, OF Union.
FOR TREASURER,
Av. FOURNET, of St. Martin.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
JOHN T. MICHEL, of Orleans.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
M. J. CUNNINGHAM, OF Natchitochee.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC EDUCATION,
J.V.CALHOUN, Of Orleans.
FOR sENAroRs-2lsr DISTRICT,
]. A. w. LOWRY, of Bossier.
T.W. FULLER, JR,, of Webster.
FOR JUDGE-2ND DISTRICT,
J.T. WATKINS.
FOR DISTRICT ArToRSEY-2ND DISTRICT,
a. MURFF.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE,
W. B. BOGGS.
FOR SHERIFF,
A.. THOMPSON.
FOR CLERK,
y. A. KELLY.
FOR CORONER,
II. NELSON.
FOR POLICE JURORS,
Ward l. E. S. DORTCH.
Ward ., w. NJ. ABNEY.
Ward ., J. A. SEWALL.
Ward 3, J. r. CAVETT.
Ward 4, NJ. w. CAsON.
Ward 5. ]. 7. MANRY.
Ward E, CD. SANDIDGE.
FOR JUSTICES OF THE PEACE,
Ward !. J. c. BELL.
Ward ., r. c. STINSON.
Wards, w. H. McCLENAGHAN.
Ward 4, F. R. GARRETT.
Ward S, J.P. GLEASON.
Ward 6. G.. A. MOORE.
Ward 6, IL. BARNACASlLE.
FOR CONsTABLEs,
Ward ], I. F. BATES.
Ward 2, W. f. MORRIS.
Ward 3, ]. B. DOOLEY.
Ward A., j. c. HOLMAN.
Ward S, j. L. KEITH.
Ward 6, W. NJ. MORROW.
Ward 6, J. w. ONEAL.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06

The repairing of Black Bayou
bridge, near this place, was let yes
terday to Mr.. G. A. WATSON, at
$1.O4t per running foot. All oak
lumber to be used.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06

Mrs. VIM. Green died near Carter
Vile on the Goth ult. She was q
member of Shiloah Baptist Church,
and leaves a husband and four
children.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06
T. M. Vaughan

Keeps Flour and Furniture, and
everything else. Get his prices be-
fore going elsewhere.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06

Make out your bills and send them
to the J. II. Woods Lumber Co. for
prices. They will give you best
figures on all kinds Of lumber.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06
Dentistry.

DR.. T. NJ. Comegys, Office over
zodiag's, adjoining Opera House,
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-02-06

The Shreveport Gray Cigar, five
cents straight. Sold by L. G.
Smith, Benton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-08
PORTLAND LIGHT INFANTRY.
Celebrate 93d Anniversary at Sea View
Cottage.

The Portland Light Infantry celebrated
their 93d ami versary with a upper at Sea
View Cottage SATURDAY.
The following sat down to the excel
lent dinner provided by Landlord
Greene: Geo. A. Dow, captain, Major
Charles Collins, Lieut.. I. E. McGillicud-
dy, Lieut. Thomas P. Shelvey. Albert +.
Smith, Carl W. Libby, f. Falyer, Ar
thur w. Bell, VIM. A. Paine, Sergt. A.
W. Herriok, H. II. Hartwell, NJ O.
Chambers. H. N. Haley, A. S. Mari. E.
r. Fay, Joe Dyer, Lieut.. Frank B. W..
WEIGH, Lieut.. M. J. Lee, Capt. M. e.
Conley, Sergt. Crusoe, W. p. Webster,
Sergt H. H. Sawyer, VIM. W. Ru by,
Jr., VIM. A. Snowman, Paul J. Lidback,
Sergt Z. e. Higgins, G. H. Harvey, NJ.
A. Fessenden, Harry G. York, +. @.
Aver, G. S. Dresser, Fl. B. Emerson, T.
W. DAILY, E. W. Forbes. f. L. Herbert, 8.
T. Roberts, A. F.Ross. W. f. Cunning
ham, W. Clawson, Charles W. HASKELL
Charles Fogg, Il. ". Hayes, Geo. B.
Hodgson, Elmer Cham bers.
Remarks were made by Capt. Dow,
Maj. Collins, Capt Conley, Lieuts. Mo
Gillicuddy, Shelvey, Lee and Roberts,
and Sergt. Roberts read capital poem.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-08
WESTBROOK.

A family reunion was held at the home
OF 4. ". Woodman, Main street, Monday
evening juno l, it being the 34th ami
versary OF the marriage OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Woodman. Children and grandchildren
were all present. Mr.. Woodman presented
his wife with handsome diamond ring.
Mr.. Myron Parker, station agent at
Cumberland Mills, will leave June Is, to
take a fsimilar position ON the Maine
Central at Bar Harbor for tho summer
months. Mr.. George Berry station agent
for the Portland g. Rochester at East
Rochester will take MIR. Parker's place
at Cumberland Mills.
Mrs. e. Fl. Moore of Boston is visit
ing her son, Charles Il. Moore of this
OF ty.
| At special meeting of Naomi Rebe4ah
lodge held Friday afternoon it was voted
to invite Julian Rebekah lodge of Frye
| Eurg to visit them Monday evening, June
| Is.
| Mr.. Fred Frezel formerly designer for
| the Westbrook Manufacturing Co., is in
the city for short visit
Dr. G. E. Harris of Fryeburg is the
guest of DR.. George Hawkes..
| The Westbrook baseball club here r.
ganized this week with the following
players: L. leighton, G. D. Bryson, p;
A. Henderson, lib; o. Aohers, Sb; W.shl-
we'll. BIB; r. Bryson, IS; W. Henderson,
If; p Swan CT; p. Leighton, IF. They
played their first game with the North
Windhnms at North Windham Saturday
and put up very good game for the first
one and with little practice will be able
| 10 play any amateur team in he state as
they have one of the best batteries. Score
of today's game, North Windham. IA;
Westbrook, 10.
Batteries, North Windham, Lumbard
and Straw; Westbrook, Leighton and
Bryson. Umpires, Gordon and Spring.
1t is fact that % inch salmon was
caught Saturday IN the PresuInpscot
river near the old saw mill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-08
DEERING.

A very pretty home wedding followed
by a reception, took place at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Knight,
$40 Stevens Plains avenue, North Deer
ing, Wednesday evening. The contract
ing parties were the eldest con Of Will
liam Woodbury. Knight and Miss Eta
Margaret Fielding. The bride was charm.
ingly gowned in white mohair and car
ried large bunch of BRIDES roses. Mr..
Knights brother and sister. MIR. Fred
and Miss Annie Knight, acted as best
man and bridesmaid. The alarriage
ceremony was performed by Rev. G. e.
Andrews, pastor of the FREQ church. Mr..
and Mrs. Knight received large mum.
Der of costly and handsome presents,
among which were several from Mr..
Knights fellow employees at the Maine
Central Railroad. Mr.. and Mrs. Knight
will reside at 49S Stevens Plain avenue,
North Deering, where they will soon be
at home to their friends.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-08
THE WHITE COATS.
Eeld Their Annual Gathering at willard
Saturday.

The annual gathering of the old White
Goats was held at Willard Saturday. A
nice lunch was served upon the arrival of
the veterans and their guests. The fol-
lowing were present:
James ". Plaistsd. Geo. E. Lus.
comb, G. +. Plummer, Geo. W. Fur
long, Joshua Il. Emery, d. G. Drink
water. Charles e. Odiorne. VIM. ii.
Roberts, Albert Harmon, d. II. Chand-
Ter, Joshua Brackett, Thomas Brac kett.
Thomas Conner. J. D. Williams. ]. NJ
Beals, 8. L. Bailey, j. A. Tenney. j.
p. Beal, all members of the association.
and the following invited guests: An
drew J. Cummings, Thomas P. Boal, S,
Roberts, Giles o. Bailey, f. R. Fay.
At the business meeting the following
were elected officers:
Presidents. j. Anderson.
Vice Presidents Samuel Rolfe, Geo.
". Merrill, Bangor; j. W. Plaistsd,
Geo. K Luscomb.
Secretary-C. +. Plummer.
Treasurer-Geo W. Furlong.
The mem bers spoke feelingly of "Joe''
Stickney, deceased the past year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-08
Westbrook High School.

The graduating exercises of Westbrook
High school class of '96 will take place
at the Methodist church Thursday even
ing, June 18th at 7.45 O'Clock. The
music will be by Chandler's orchestra
The programme includes:
Salutatory, Fanny B. Raymond
Oration--The Battle of Marathon,
George A. Brown
Glass oration-The Future Of America,
G. Omer Porter
Essay-Jeanne Arc, Florence Smith
Oration--Journalism,
Arthur L. McCubrey
Cration-Denizens of Fresh Water
Pond, Percy L. Kicker
History, Eliza NJ. Atkinson
Oration-Anoient and Modern War.
Lewis Morris
Presentation of Gifts,
Royden R. leighton
Musienl Student, Cornet
Witty Student, Scissors
Savage Student MuzZle
Teachers Favorite, Rank bill
Rashful Student, Wooden Spoon
Poem, Mabel A. Moulton
Benjamin j. Woodman
Glass Recitation-Jack the Fisher
man. Lillian N. Parsons
elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Observation-Disclosures as II clips,
Melvin d. Waterhouse
Address to Undergraduates,
Herbert &. Richardson
Prophecy Three Fates,
Helen 2. Dana. Bertha M. Babb,
Annie j. Mcclellan
Valedictory, Philip Palmer
Honor list lin order of rank philip
Palmer. Fannie B. Raymond, helen P.
Dana, Mabel A. Monlton, Edwin b.
Rollins, Lillian M. Parsons, AnnieNJ.
Mcclellan, Florence Smith. Herbert g.
Richardson, Bertha NJ. Babb.
Graduates-( College oourse) Eliza NJ.
Atkinson, Helen P. Dana, Annie j.
Mcclellan. Philip M. Palmer, Lillian M.
Parsons, Q. Oner Porter: English
Latin courss)-Bertnn nj. Eabb. Mabel
A. Moulton, Fannie B. Raymond; (Eug-
lish course) George A. Brown, Arthur
L. Knight, .Royden r. Leighton, Arthur
L. McCubrey. Lewis Morris, George B.
Quimby. Herbert G. Richardson, Percy
L. Kicker, Edwin B. Rollins, Laureston
W. Sawyer, Florence Smith, Charles A.
Trafton, Benjamin J. Woodman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-08
COLLEGE commandments.
Programme of the Week at Three Maine
Institutions.

The foil owing is the commencement
programme at Colby:
Sunday, June rs accalaureate sermon
by ez-Eresident Henry e. Robins, D.
d., OF Rochester, N. Y, at 10 81 a. m.
a6 tho Baptist church. Vespers at the
college chapel at p. m. Boardman an
niversary sermon by Rev. Fred M. Preble
OF Camden AZ z. As p. III.
Monday, June REPRESENTATION exer-
discs by the Junior class at 10 O. NJ. on
tho campus. Banquet of the Phi Beta
Kappa Society at Memorial hail at 3. 80 d.
IN. Junior exhibition at 7.30 d. M, in
the church. Annual meeting of the
board Of trustees at Ghamplin hall, at
730 p. IN.
Tuesday, June 30.-Class day exercises
at Che church at 10. 80 a. M, on the CAM
pus at 3 p. m. Annual nesting OF the
Alumni association at Memorial hall at
3 p. IN. Inaugural address by President
Nathaniel Butler, d. D., at the church
a6 q 40 p. 10.
day. Exercises of the graduating class
and comforting of degrees at tine church
at 10 a. m. Commencement dinner at
Alumni hall at IL. 80 The library and
cabinet open to &visitors from to ..
III. The presidents reception in the
evening at Memorial hall, and concert
On the campus by the Second Regiment
band of Lewiston.
MAINE STATE COLLEGE.
Saturday, June 13-The junior prize
exhibition in the Town hall at D. m.
:. Sunday, June .4-Baccalaureate ad-
dress by President A. W. Harris in the
Methodist church at p. Ii.
Monday, June 15-Convocation in the
College chapel at 10 a m.
Glass day exercises in the Town hall at
$50 p. m.
Tuesday, June Rehabilitation drill on
the campus at 10 q. IN.
Reception by the fraternities at 3 p. m.
Reception by the president at s p. m.
Wednesday, June l7-Commencement
exercises in the Methodist church at 10
a.. IN.
commencement dinner in the Town
hall at p. m.
Meeting OF the Alumni association at
8 p. M.
commencement concert in tho Town
hall as p. N.
MAINE WESLEYAN SEMINARY.
Friday, june determinations
Sunday, June 70 p. M, baocalaureate
sermon, Rev. Roscoe l.. Greene, d. ID.
7.30 D. NJ, sermon before the religious
societies, hev j. X. Clifford.
Monday, June DETERMINATIONS con-
tinued; p m, annual prize declama-
lions.
Tuesday, June 90 a. M, general as
sembly Of the school, 10 u. M, meeting of
the board of trustees 2 p. H.. field day
athletos; s p. M, physical culture and
eiocution recital.
Wednesday, June 1919 q. M, class day
exercises: 2 p. M, alumni celebration
with addresses by prominent alumni
6.S p. H., reception of visitors by the
literary societes; s p. M, commence
ment concert.
Thursday, June 1l--9 a. M, graduating
exercises; 2 p. M, alumni dinner; o..
M, Presidents reception at Blethen hall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-08
Curtain StuffS.

FISH NETS, 25 inches wide, bordered,
eorn color, 100 yard
Fish Nets, so inches wide, in eoru,
choice style, 25o yard.
Fish Net, two toned, ecru and white,
S6 inches wide, 95c yard.
Fish net in stripes, Nottingham pat
tern, S6 inches wide, 35c
SPOT M USLINS, in choice lines of
spots and figures, in different widths and
qualities, TIC, zoe 25c., $50, and 371lc
yard.
Spot Muslins. bordered in different
styles, 25c yard.
Point D'Esp rit Lace, 25o yard
Point D Esprit Lace, frilled, SOC yard.
Fish net trilled, 5711o.
Frilled Muslins, from 25 to 500 yard.
Madras, in ecru. So inches wide, Tic.
Serims from 5 to 10 go yard.
A full line of SiIkolines and Tinsel
Draperies in now and choice coloring.
Japanese Drapery Materials. Plain and
Embossed Canton Flannels, Denims,
figured and plain colors.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-08
DEAF HIS.

In this city, June g. Bridget wife of William
Hartnett, aged 81 years mos "a days.
Funeral from her late residence No. It's
Grant ST., Monday morning at $50 O'Clock.
Requiem high mass at st. Dominick church at 8
O'Clock.
In Deering, June 5, Charlotte, wife of Owen
Durgan. aged 90 years.
In Deerng June 6, Mrs. Frederick C. Self
fert. aged L years.
Funeral this (Monday) afternoon at o'clk,
street.
of Rufus Morrill,.
LServices Tuesday at p. m,, at No. 493 Forest
avenue.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-08
The Reed Clubs Banner.

The elegant banner which the State of
Maine Reed Clab will carry at ST. Louis
was placed on exhibition at Hooper, Son
& Leighton's Saturday evening and at
tracted much attention. 1t will be there
until Tuesday morning. Secretary Shaw
haa received many applications for 40
commentators and there will te a very
large gathering. A special train, deco
rated, Will leave Union station Friday
noan at i O'Clock over the Mountain di-
vision.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-08
Dress Goods.

We have one of the largest and best
selected Dress Goods stocks in the CITY,
and have sele cited for Mondays selling
the following numbers.
THREE SPECIAL OFFERINGS, 300,
800 and &c.,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-08
Funeral of George p. Barrett.

The funeral of George P. Barrett was
held Saturday afternoon at his late resi-
dence on Deering street. There was q
large attendance, many of the bank mon
of Portland and others being present
The services were conducted by Rev.
John Carroll Perkins. The intermont
was at Evergreen cemetery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-08
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.

MTR. Jerome Rumery, having retired from
1SA the management of the Rumery, Libby
Co, has this day formed a co-partnershiP
With Mr.. James O. Mclean, and they VIII
carry on the lumber business under the flrm
name of jerome Rumery & Co.
JEROME RUMERY,
JAMES o. M'LEAN.
Portland, June i, 1896. jne2dlw
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-08
CLOSING NOTICE

The members Of the PORTLAND
BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS
have agreed to close their Offices at 1
o'clock on Saturdays from June LIST to
October LIST, 1896. se
my2S wv T.J. LITTLE, Sec'y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-08
FOUND DROWNED.
Body of Unknown Woman Found Floating
at Long Wharf.

Robert NJ. Kelley, who lives ON Ponce
street, Saturday afternoon discovered the
body of woman floating in the dock or
the essterly side of Long wharf. Tht
body was removed from the water and By
order of Coroner Hall was removed to thu
tomb IN Forest City Gem etery. 1t wal
badly docomposed, SO much so as to bs
unrecoqnizable. The woman had darE
hair and wore blue suit. The body had
from appearances been in the water sew
eral mouths. Coroner Hall will have the
ol ching preserved as possible means OF
identification. The police have nc
knoWlege Of any person heing missing
but last evening man who declined to
give his name called at the TIM Els office
and inquired about tho finding Of the
body. He stated, however, that he knew
OF young woman who had been miss
ing from her home in this city for a
month. He said he should go to the GEM
stery to look at the body found Satur-
day.
The Long Wharf Mystery.
It is iptimeted that partial identi-
fcation has been made of the clothes Oh
the body of the woman found in the
water of Long wharf Saturday.
Yesterday @ man named Smith in
formed Patrclman Cousens that about
four weeks ago, or perhaps little less.
he saw two women going down Long
wharf. both were Jagged" as he said.
He said that one was short and thick and
that the other very slight. His descrip-
tion of the smaller woman and her
clothes correspondent we'll in general de-
tails to the body found Saturday. He
saw the two women ON the wharf in the
very early evening.
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MARRIAGES..

In Bath, June 8. Roscoe Royal and Mrs Har-
riet King,
In Hampden. June a. Lorenzo NJ Emers On and
Miss Annie May Emerson, both Of Hampden.
In Corinth. June 3, s. Il. Griffin OF LeYant and
Miss Lottie E. JORDAN of Corinth
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