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of the victim or touching the image Of
the god. Thus Livy introduces the phrase
'taotis saoris'' into the picturesque story
OF Hannibal oath.
In the courts of old Scandinavia q
bracelet of two rings was kept which
the priests WAS required to reddeu in the
blood Of the bullock sacrificed, the wit
ness pronouncing the remarkable formula
Name do witness that l take oath by
the ring, law oath. So held me Frey and
Niond and almighty Thor" This was
doubtless the great oath Of the holy ring
which the Danes swore to King Alfred.
Later it became customary to touch relics
OF saints on the altar, o ceremony of
which the typical instance is seen in the
representation OF Harold's oath in the
Bayeux tapestry. gssss
Among the ouriosities of the subjects
are quaint oaths of Kings William the
Conquerer swore 'by the splendor of
God p' William Rufus, "by this and
that John, "by Gods teeth" and there
are the old oaths, 'by Gods body and
wounds" converted into "odds bodkins p
and '' zoundsp' Outside the tribunal
there is general impression that when
a gentleman is disposed to swear it is not
for any standers-by to ourtail his oath.
But let him beware, for profane cursing
and swearing is punishable by law.
There is graduated scale of fnes any
laborer, soldier or sailor being liable to
forfeit one shilling, every other person
under the degree Of - gentleman, two
shillings, and every gentleman or person
of superior rank, five shillings, to the
poor of the parish. Globe.
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DEERING.

The monthly meeting of the school COM
fnittee was held at the High School
building Monday evening. 1t was voted
to have the grammar schools com mence
at l. 30 p. m. and adjourn at 4. Is, the in
termediate to commence so as to have the
usual session and adjourn at O'Clock,
and the primary grades to begin SO as to
BIS dismissed at 3.45 p. m. 1t was also
reported to the committee that the eve
ming school was not being well attended
and the ACCESSIBILITY of disseminating
the same was discussed. Tt was stated
that the money appropriated for this
purpose could be used to better advantage
If there was not an increased attendance.
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SLAIN BY A MOTH.
Defense That Was Effective in Case the of
Prince,

Recent murder mysteries serve to recall
lovely woman, who met with violent
death at Naples.
The princess had been entertaining a
party Of friends at dinner at the Cara vel
la palace; and as she had promised to
attend a ball toward midnight, she went
to her bedroom TO lie down for few
minutes to refresh herself FOR the
dance.
At II O'Clock her woman entered the
room to awaken her, whereupon the prin-
cess asked her to return a little later, and
twenty minutes afterward, when she
returned, the girl found her mistress still
lying on her bed with scarcely a muscle
of the face changed, but stone dead,
with the mark of tiny bullet In the
region of the heart.
The maids shrieks quickly brought
the prince and the whole household to
the room and within ten minutes the
judicial and police authorities arrived.
1t was clear that no stranger had firad
the shot, since the bedroom was situated
on the third floor, and no one had entered
the gates of the palace between the hour
of 10 O'Clock and midnight.
AT length the prince was arrested on
charge of having murdered his wife with
the littl pistol which lay by her side ON
the table, and one chamber of which
was empty. color being lent to tine &C.
cusation by the fact that he was notori-
ously jealous.
His trial resulted in acquital, partly
in consequence of an extraordinary piece
of testimony which was produced in
court by one of the police officials. The
story he related was this
A couple of days after the murder, on
the removal of the seals from the doors
of the bedroom, be had made careful
investigation of the apartment and had
found on the floor by the bedside one of
those enormous night moths the bodies
of which are almost as thick as a mans
thumb, and which abound in Italy.
He declared that the moth wings were
badly singed, as if it had flown again ST
the candle that stood on the table by the
bedside.
He produced the moth in court and
then proceeded to point out to the judges
that some of the powder of the insect
wings was apparent on the black ebony
and gold stock and trigger of the little
revolver which had been found on the
table, and with which the shooting had
beon done.
He then called the attention of the
judges and jury to the phenomenal faoili-
ty with which the trigger yielded, and
advanced the extraordinary argument
that the princess had been murdered by
the night moth, which he alleged. must
have flown into the room, attracted
by the candle light, and falling with
singed wings on to the table had dis
charged the revolver in the violence of
it's contortions. New York World.
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University Extension.

Mr.. William Nj. Cole, who was in town
Extension movement, has completed
his tour Of the State and reports good
prospect of getting University Extension
permanently organized in Maine. The
instructors in the Maine Colleges are SO
busy at home that they cannot often go
outside to teach, and cannot remain
away long; but their cooperation with
the American Society renders it possible
for almost any town in the State to
secure the advantages of Un iyersity Elk.
tension.
Mr.. Cole reports great interest in every
town visited. A feature which appeals
to most people is the possibility of secur-
ing for those who feel their edu cation
deficient or feel that they are losing
something Of their grip Oh earlier educa-
tion, small part of university in their
midst for part of every winter for
the work of the instructor consists not
only of lecturng, but also of conducting
informal classes, commenting upon short
voluntary papers, directing the reading
OF students, and comforting with them
personally. All university methods are
thus combined, and member of courses
may avail themseles OF as many OF as few
of these as they choose. The Society
gives certificates of excellence to those
whose work warrants it.
AS University Extension supplies a
need of all class it is as worthy of sup
port as high schools, academies, libra
ries. ETC. It should be remem bered, also,
that no educational institution of high
grade is expected to be supported by the
tuition Of students alone. Moreover,
self interest ought to inducefmany to sup
port University Extension. The work in
each town is intended to be permanent.
Even those who, from benevolent mo-
tiyes, subscribe to courses annually at
an expense of dollar or a dollar and a
half ana do not usually attend the lee
lures will be recompensed in the end, for
once in every three Or four years, at
least, courses which these people would
give several dollars to attend-which, too,
could not be given if the movement were
not permanently supported by them
would be open to them at a minimum
cost. Thus d fair average would be main
sained
Mr. Cole will return soon and give a
public talk on the University Extension
movement.
The desire has been expressed by a
number of towns for course on some
topic connected with current events. 1t
is probable that circuit of towns will
agree upon "The Cause of the Unequal
Distribution of Wealth. TO be treated
so as to give the fundamental principles
underlying such problems as Socialism,
Wages and Employment, Trusts and
M0rCpolias. II such q course is arranged
Il Will begin IN Eebruary
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MAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by Cores.
pondents of the Press.
Sanford,

Springvale, Jan. IA. business is very
uuies here at present. The electric cars
haev tmken OH their evening trip service
until further notice.
Our racents now storms have not
amounted tt much, not moro than two
and half inohes n ali. The lack of
STOW makes it HARD for the teamster.
George Chick returned last week from
visit to Boston.
Dr.. B. NJ. Moulton has sold his electric
light plant to the Mousam River Rail
road Company
Rev. Drank G. Davis preached at
South WATERFORD last Sunday.
DR.. George II. sto0dard of Sanford
started for Jamaica, W. l., last week
where lie intends to spend the remainder
Of the winter.
a three year old son of Clarence Good
win, while swinging in house swing
fell ami broke his leg last Wednesday,
Rev. 6. V. Chase has accepted the call
of the Baptist church at Mechanics Falls
to become their pastor. and it being
learned that he would be here Monday
OF last week to see a out the removal of
his household goods many of his friends
and parishioners called en- masse and
Sf5t6 MIN thit MS ii genuine SUI
prise. He was made the recipient of a
nice revolving desk chair, ard Mrs
Chase was presented with some nice
table linen. cloth and napkins, and Car
rio, their daughter, with q pretty music
rack. They we're good workers here in
all moral reforms and their influence will
be long felt in this community.
Buxton.
West Buxton, Jan. 81 At the an
nual nesting OF the Free Baptist society
the following named officers we're elected /:
Mloderator-Cyril ID. Harmon,
Clerk-Willis Crockett,
Ministerial Committee-A. G. Smith,
George Smlth, Charles Hobson,
Assessors-John Bergman. Charles
Eobson, John A. Fellows.
1yler's troupe of minstrel singers gave
sacred concert in the Free Baptist
church Sunday evening.
The ODD Fellows are TO have public
installation Wednesday evening.
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Maine Pensions.

Washington, January 15-The following
Maine people have been granted pensions
today:
ORIGINAL.
Orrin Phllpot. Kennebunk.
ADDITIONAL.
VIM S. Rogers, North Bradford.
INCREASE.
Zenas Vaughan, Skowhegan; Joseph
G. Morrison, Gardiner.
REISSUE.
Sumner L. Varnum, Princeton.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Mary J. Walker, mother, Sanford !;
George ". Newell, father, North New
Portland.
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SOUTH PORTLAND.

The Rev James c. Wilson of Wood
for rs. aeeut for the Maine Ri lie society
" prezch Al ths heople's church Sun
day next at 80 A collection for that
worthy OF gan zation will be taken after
the sermon. ne pastor, Rev VIM. Wood
win preach his sermon on christian
Benevolepce" at the evening service.
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WANTED-To buy from $1,000 to $4,000
w worth of cast off clothing. | pay the
highest cash prices for ladies' dresses,
gents and children'a clothing and gents
winter overcoa.s. Cal or address letter
Or postal 10 SIDE GROOT. rs Middle street.
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CHANCE FOR BUSINESS-For sale,
~ groceries, fruit and confectionery bust
ness, well established, good trade, good
pleasant store; lease at low rate you would
be pleased with store if should see it, Cause
for selling, poor health; not able to carry it
on will find everything as stated; will not
be disappointed. Address, BUSINESS, Press
Office. ian9-1mo
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Intended to Catch Your Eye.

Don't Skip this paragraph because it is small
1t is worth reading for it tells about The Pineo-
la Basam, a certain remedy for acough, tick
ling in the throat and the stopped up feeling in
the upper part of the chest A simple cough
may turn into something serious if let alone
1t ceases to veX you and to keep you awake
o'nights when you have allayed the in1amma-
ton in your throat with Eiy's Pineola Bal
sam. The druggists sell it for twenty-five
cents.
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EOR SALE-sl4Oo. New cottage house at
l. Woodfords, 5000 feet of land, bath room,
cemented cellar. near steam and esectric cars,
balance. $50 per month pays everything. I'M
mediate possession given. G. B. DALTON.
478 IL Congress street, lone night.) 1O-l
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EVERY respectable Protestant man or
IA woman over sixteen who sends fifty cents
for one years membership in the Protestant
League will receive by return chance to
permanently increase their income. Address.
PROTESTANT LEAGUE" Box 1866 Port
land, Me. AL
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w ANED--Agents, either sex, to sell Co.
w lumbar Hat Holders. Every lady
and terms to Box is, SUMNER, Oxford
County, Maine. dec31- a
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HOODS PILLS cure Liver LIS,
Bilioa- ness, Indigestion, Headache,
A pleasant laxative. All Druggists
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We are all subject to pain occasionally
and it is well to have good liniment in
the house, such as Salvation Oil. 25 cts,
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WANTED-Storage. Nice place to store
w your carriages or wagons, in Els new
store house; price 5oc per month. Carriages
119 Oxford street. TO-1
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"What were you arguing so violently
about with Smithers, professor?"
HE called me blooming jackass.''
you ought to have knocked him
down"
"Oh, I didn't mind it personally. Ii
was the unscientific nature of his state
ment that annoyed me. "-Indianapolis
Journal.
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FOR SALE.

One Potter-Bradley Atlas such as
offered by the Press in parts last year,
bound in substantial bindings, for $500.
Can be seen at the PRESS OFFICE.
Has never been used. dec26tf
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WANTED-MALE HELP
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
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COW AND GALA grade COW with calf
Zone week old for sale at Walnut Crest,
Gorham, Maine. Write MIR. r. WILSON
Westbrook, OF call at farm near Westbrook.
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MIR. Younglove-These are very hard
times, my love, and you will have to
reduce your dressmaker's bill.
Mrs. Younglove-That' S as inconsist-
ent as men are You act just as If I
made out the bills. Once Week. "a
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WANTED Madame Dewitt, the celebrated
w clairvoyant, trance and sleeping medium,
revealing the past present and future. Gives
advice on all business affairs. If you are in
any kind of trouble don't fail to consult this
wonderful medium. Office hours from 10 a.
m. till p. m. 1911
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Forty words inserted under. this head
one W eek for 26 cents. cash in advance.
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WANTED-A situation to do second work
W bya girl who has had experience and can
give references. Sc WASHINGTON ST. 14-1
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WANTED-By young American lady of good
w character and first class references.
situation as housekeeper; widower's family or
care ofinvalid. Want to hear from city only:
party preferred. Box 81, Gorham, 4. II. i4.i
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WANTED-A man to take an office and
" represent manufacturer; $50 per
week; small capital required. Address,
with stamp, MANUFACTURER Box 212 Con-
cord junction, Mass. 1872
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DROvISIONs AND GROCERIES almost at
cents: Fancy killed 19 Chickens Is to IS Cents
Fancy Killed Fowl, 10 to IA cents; Nice Roast
Pork, 9 to 10 cents Nice Beef Roast, to IL
cents; Fore Quarter Lamb, to cents; Lean
Ham, 10 to II cents; Salt Pork by the Strip,
to 7 C ents; Nice Corned Beef, 2, and s
cents; Very Fine Vermont Tub Butter, rs
cents; 10 pound Tub Pure Lard, best, 70
cents Fresh and Picked Triple, s cents; Best
Frankfort Sausage, 10 cents; Red Alaska
Salmon, 10 cents; 10 Bars Laundry Soap, %
Best Baltimore Peaches, II cents; Cans
Trophy Tomatoes, % cents; pounds New
Cooking Raisins, % cents; pounds Best Cal
lasses, % and So cents gallon. Ali other
goods as low as the lowest for same quality
Goods delivered. Telephone 228-5. Cash
street. IL
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EOR SALE-Second hand machinery: duplex
pumps, evaporators, boilers. heaters, gates.
valves. wrought iron pipe and wire rope, for
sale at bargain. Address PORTLAND AM
MONIATE CO.. room 8, 191 Middle street,
Portland, Ne. jan "a
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WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
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ITO LET---The lower part of house No. 77S
Il Congress street. For further particu-
lars enquire at the house. M. MORRILL,
31-2
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ITO LET-A furnished room with use of
Il bath at At Myrtle street, upper bell
IL
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SACRIFICES MADE THIN SACRED

Ancient sacrifices often formed part of
the ceremony of the oath, as when wine
prayer to Zeus, that the perjurer's brains
should, like the wine, be poured on the
ground. Connected with such sacrifciaI
oaths is tn, practice Of having the hand
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ITO LET-Steam heated front rooms en- suite
or slngly with use of bath. hot and cold
water. with or without board, at 269 St. John
street. directly opp. Union Station, upper
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MIR. SAMUEL LEVY is now prepared to
MI buy cast off clothing of all descriptions for
highest cash prices. Address letters or posta
to 100 MIDDLE STREET. sep4-tf
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WANTED-General Manager, who is also
w good correspondent for department in
large manufacturing business, Address, with
references age and previous business ex-
peri ence MANUFACTURER, P, o. Box 1885
City. AL
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no LFT-in house 1852 Congress St. Upper
rent OF 6 rooms besides bath. large pantry
ana and sln61room, just put in thorough repair.
frice S1z per month. Inquire at the house.
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WANTED-A Maine lady of experience
w wants a situation as Hotel Housekeeper
in first class hotel or clearinghouse. Only
would go to any part of Maine or Mass. Add
dress HOUSEkEEPER, 40 Wilmot street,
Portland. Me. ISL
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Il front room and office, good for a doctor.
dentist or lawyer, all furnished, price only
three dollars per week. Call at 1919 10
MIDDLE STREET, opposite the Falmouth
dotei. 1O-1
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FOR SALE.

Forty words inserted under this head
ONE week for 20 cents. cash In advance.
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EOR SALE-One of Zenas Thompson &
Il Bros. best sleghs. Inquire at A. f.
PERRY'S, So Congress street also fine robe.
12-l
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TOILET.
Forty words inserted under this head
,ne week for rs cents cash in advance

NOR RENT-The spacious store, storer
Il Block, containing $500 So feet, 152 Mid
die ST., lately occupied by John F. Rand
Steam neat and elevator. STORER BROS.
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E'o LET-Upper tenement on Quincy street ;
sunny, and pleasant in every way; rooms,
very low to desirable party. W. P. CARR,
OAloIu building. 14-1
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WANTED-Au persons in want Of trunks
w and bags to cali OH E. d. REYNOLDS.
593 Congress street. one door above Shaw's
grocery store, as We manufacture our goods
and can therefore give bottom prices;
trunks repaired. Open evenings. 1t-l
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DICTURES! FREE! Pictures! We frame
l. them! Those in want of pictures should
call on us before going elswhere The picture
Thoroughbred" given with every picture we
frame. Z, d. REYNOLDS, 593 Congress ST.,
next door to Shaws Grocery store. 14-1
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THNO I4ET-No 427 Cumberland Street. inst
a of High Street. Furnished front rooms
en- suite or singly; also side room-all very
pleasant and sunny hi
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MONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
M mortgages. on real estate, stocks, bonds
and lie insurance policies or any good securi-
l. z. BUTLER, 4S Exchange street. ian3
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NOTICE-Don't be seen around town with
IN your pants bagging at the knee -,hen yon
can have them pressed for 25c., or suit for
$1.OO at NJ. UM. NANSEN'S, Taller 6O2
Congress St. 16-1
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no LET-A pleasant furnished room: heated
= nghted, set bowl. hot and cold water, use
OF PAIN room. Call at II DOW ST, right hand
poH. 15-1
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HF WE WANTED A CLOCK

WE Would go to McKenney's because he has
more up-to-date Clocks than all the other
stores combined. His Soc alarm clock is wax
ing ,l - up me town. Clocks, 95c to $4,000,
MehhNNEY. The Jeweler, Monument Square.
lei
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LOST AND FOUND.
wANTED-FEMALE HELP,

Forty words inserted under this hea
one week for 20 cents. cash in advance.
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E1OR sALE-Three houses in perfect repair
T. and occupied by permanent ten
ants paying $3.50 per annum, located handy
to Union station; 80, 600 square feet land, 200
feet frontage on electric fine; a forced sale
at $4,000; choice investment. W. H. WAL
ORION q CO., 1870 Middle street. Ill
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ITO LET-A lower tenement OF six rooms and
bath room, hot and cold water, all mod
ern improvements. very pleasantly located in
good nelghborhood. Inquire at 81 SPRING
STREET %
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ITO LET-Brick house No. IL Henry street.
near Deering street; has rooms, furnace
heat. hot and cold water. and all modern con-
veniences, just 10 minutes walk from postofice.
possession given Dec. 1. Apply at house or to
GEO. F. WEST, 191 Middle street. 2O-tf
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no LET-A clean, comfortable. furnished
= room, with closets and stove; light and
sSun I1l; price $l:25 to a steady roomer, at 81
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~ LET-Money to loan on gilt edge city
mortgages at per cent and on good farms
sale and to let. W. +. DRESSER, No. SO Ex-
change street. al
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SECOND SIGHT the greatest Of mysteries.
~ The latest and fullest instructions tor per-
forming this wonderful feat will be sent post
paid on receipt of 25c, silvea. to PROF. n. F.
ATKINSON. Box 7O1. Saco. Me III
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FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET-Steam heat
Cd and gas lighted. with use of bath room,
ana nrst class table board at The Elms, liz
Free st. Terms reasonable. al
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ITO LET-At No. SO Congress St., pleasant
and convenient up stairs rent Of seven
rooms and bath room. Immediate possession
given. Price 500 per month. Inquire of A. C.
LIBBY. AZ 2 Exchange street La
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IF YOUR WATCH KICKS

WE will take the kick out OF it and make it
w keep good time. Mainsprings 75c. clean
ing $1.00; handspring and cleaning combined
S1.50; all work f1rstclaSs. MCKINNEY, The
Jeweler, Monument Square. jan15-1
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LEI-Lodging rooms, also parlor and bed
or unfurnished will let on reasonable terms.
convenient for light housekeeping. Apply to
32S II Congress St., MRS. PALMER'S
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No LET-House Of 8 rooms, Park Place; SIS;
4 Cumberland ST., whole house of rooms
and bath, $21; Paris St, upper rent. rooms
and bath $15; Brackett ST., rooms, S1S;
modern improvements, $25 and 500. N. S.
GARDINER, 1855 Middle ST., Room 4. 1871
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MARRY NE ARRABELLk

IA McKenney's. A thousand OF them the best
the largest, the prettiest stock. Engagement
and Wedding rings speciality McKENNY
The Jeweler, Monument Square. ian15-l
EOR SALE OR RENT-Eegant summer and
IL winter Hotel West Auburn Maine: so
rooms, Billiard. Pool. Tenpin Alleys; all fur
nished; Barn, Wagons, Mineral spring equal 10
Poland excellent Rowing. Fishing Steamer on
Lake Auburn, IA mile away. Inquire of H. &;
W j. KNOWLTON Portland Me. 16-1
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EOR SALE OR TO LET-The Homestead
of the late Thomas Quinby, near Stroud
water in Deering. -Four acres of land with
good house. On line of street cars; 10
minutes from Union station; perfect drain
age; Sebago water. As fine a location as
there Is in Deering. Apply to ANDREW
HALVES. Stroudwater. dec27-tf
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THO LET-A desirable two story house contain
L. Ing eight rooms. with furnace and Sebago
ticulars address MRS. E. s. RIDLON. Cor
ON Me. Ill
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EOR SALE-Grocey team consisting of
IL horse, wagon, harness and pung. Adj
dress call at 143 Bracket street. Ill