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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28
Brief JoTTINas.

Portland Encampment No. 19, l. .. o.
F., will meet at Odd Fellows Hall at s
O'Clock this evening August 20, 1896.
There will be an opening of the West
End Hotel Wednesday, Sept. 9th, at ..
~.
The Huoksters Row Snow Shoe club
has new member, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Wheeler are receiving oongratu-
1ations. 1t is girl
Yesterday was muggy and .showery.
A snumber of the mem bers of the 27th
Maine Regimental Association from this
city, attended the annual reunion at
Kittery yesterday.
Transactions at the Portland clearing
house yesterday amounted to $136, 063,
decrease of $685. 1868 as compared with
the figures from the corresponding day
of the week year ago.
A large party Of the local Knights of
the Galden Eagle went to Auburn by
an early morning train yesterday, where
they were entertained by the Auburn
and Lewiston knights at Lake Auburn.
The party returned last night.
Wooden G. Norris of Montreal, former
IL Of Portland and member of Bos-
worth Post of this city, has notified Mr..
A. NJ. Sawyer that the members Of the
6. AIR. post at Montreal will meet the
Maine delegation at Montreal and will
entertain all members of this party.
Mrs. Norris with other ladies of Mon
treal will entertain the ladies of the
party during their stay in that city.
The new Catholic church on Mellen
greet has its foundation completed
1t Will be when erected of Byzantine
architecture, with "a fourteen front base
ment. Fathtr O'Dowd has secured $4,000
in subscriptio ns.
The body of Mrs. Alice M. Holt OF
Somerville, formerly of Portland arrived
in town yesterday and was taken to
Evergreen where prayers were said by
Rev. DIR. Blanchard.
Mousam lodge. I. o. o. F., of Kenne-
bunk and the Daughters OF Rebecca,
will go to tiff island for the day Tues
Gay.
The oase against Frederick Gregory
Eorsaith was called in the municipal
court yesterday, but the respondent did
not appear. A capias Was issued so that
if the respondent is found he will be
brought before the court
There was meeting of the electric
light committee of the city government
last night to order underground cables
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28
An Error Corrected.

PRESS yesterday morning. The state
ment was made that the murder of the
cook of the Fl. B. Cleaves was attributed
in letter written by Capt. Wallace, to
the master. The absurdity of the typo
graphical error is seen at glance when
it is known that Capt. Wallace is the
master of the II. b. Cleayes. and woul
not be likely to accuse himself
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28

In spite Of the heavy rain last night a
big crowd enjoyed the comedy "Turned
Up'' at MoCullum's theater. Those who
have seen the play claim it to be the most
laughable piece ever seen on the island.
The large audience last night was proof
of this for they simply screamed through
out the entire piece. Everyone should
bear in mind that there are only four more
performances and if you wish to be sure
of good seats secure them at Stock brid0e,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28
Beautiful Japanese Ware at Auction

The japanese Art Co., under the ~~Fal-
mouth hotel have decided to close out
their business here and will offer their
entire stock Of beautiful japanese and
Chinese art ware, rugs, embroideries, etc,
at auction commencing Monday at 10. 80
is sold. For particulars soc advertisement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28
Forest City Rink.

To-day and tomorrow will afford the
last four chances to see the vitasoope
at the rink on Peaks island. So get a
ticket by the CISCO Bay line, with cou-
pom, and see this great invention of Edi-
son. Sou will never regret it. The ex-
hibition this evening will begin at g. 49,
The regular dance will come off this
evening and it will be a good time for
all. Hhere will be skating and tcbog-
gaming the first part of the evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28

Clinton, the young son of Mr.. J. Fl.
Rines, was operated upon yesterday for
appendicitis by Drs. Weeks and Brock.
The operation was very successful and
the boy was doing we'll last night with
every prospect of a speedy recovery.
Mr.. Henry e. Andrews, managing edi-
tor of the Lewiston journal, was i'll the
city last evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28
Grand Trunk Trains to State Fair.

The Grand Trunk railway next week
will run train at low rate of are to
the State Fair at Lewiston. The special
leaves here at a. m. SO thst regular and
special trains will leave here at ITO,
$50, and a. M, and 1.1O. 1.30 and 5. 30
D. m. The ticket includes fares on the
electric cars between Lewiston station
and the fair ground.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

There about SIS Of silk and WOOL all WOOL
and wool Black Goods Today make the liberal
reduce Hathaway stock, staple
goods
Any Pattern purchased of this line Dress
Goods will return ONETHIRD of the
purchase money
marked plain figures This Henreta
Serges Brocades Armures Nohars, Cheviots, &c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28
Special Trains to the State Fair.

The Maine Central will run special
trains at low rates to the Maine State
day to Friday. Regular ana special
trains leave at S.25, $50 and lilo q. M,
and l, 1.25 aad 5. 10 p. m. Train runs
d irect to the fair grounds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28
Bad Fall.

John A. Duffey of Portland an ass is
tan cook at the muster ground in Angus.
ia fell from the sidewalk near PARROTS
grain store Wednesday evening. A cash
was cut near the eye and the mans lee
was bruised. The injuries are not ser.
ious.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28
Excnrsion to Riddefora.

The steamer Pilgrim will make trip
to Biddeford On Sunday next. This
will be a delightful excursion and doubt
ess great manyswill go. Theyawill not
regret it sure.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28
Congratulations From mr. Reed.

Hon. Thomas B. Reed yesterday sent
be following telegram OF oongratula-
ton:
Portland, August 81.
Frank S. Black, Troy, N. Y:
York county, Maine, sends oongratu.
lations &c her brave son. who will amply
fill the place New York is sure to give
HIM. THOMAS b. REED.
Mr.. Black will be the next governor
of New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28

"EErs. wfnslow's Soothing syrup"
Has been used over Fifty Years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays Pain, curos Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
gists in every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, 20 Cts
a bottle.
Best Remedy for Toothache, Macalister,
Obtunder. 2S-lw
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28
PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Manson G. Lar1abee.
Owen Moore & Co.
Eastman Bros & Bancroft.
Atkinson Furnishing Co.
The Japanese Fair Co.
Hair Dressing Rooms.
Whites Shoe store.
Mechanics Loan and Building Association.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland Theatre
Riverton Park Fireworks.
Base Ball.
New Wants, To Let, For Sale. Lost Found
and Similar advertisements will be found under
heir appropriate headson Page 6.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-28
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-19
Talking to the Moon.

John Flanagan, plumber with the firm
of Allbee & Babbitt, is hero. He was
returning to town Thursday evening and
dismounted from the train in North Wal
pole intending to walk over to Bellows
Falls. He heard some one near the river
bank moaning and crying as though in dis
tress. John supposed that some unpro-
tected representative of the female gender
was in trouble and CALAMITY fastened to
the rescue As he neared the scene of tur-
moil he beheld not an unprotected woman,
but an able-bodied man pretty well picked
in alcoholic stimulants and addressing this
tragic language to fair Luna, Had l bet
ter do it? / wish / knew if had better
do it. I will do it." AT this point he
whipped razor out of his pocket and
raised it on high as though about to make
a fatal assault on his windpipe. By this
time John was near enough to grab the
lunatic's arm aud struggle ensued, with
the result that the man decided to postpone
his job until some other day. The would
be suicide then begged his preserver tore
main with him over night lest he should
again be tempted to seek self destruction,
but John thought he preferred sleeping
with saner man. Mr.. Flanagan thinks
the gentleman came from Proctorsville.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-19
CORPORATION BONDS.
An Issue of $4,000 Voted Bearing Per Cent
PAYABLE $4,000 Annually.

Eight or ten OF the village fathers met
in town hall Thursday evening to act on
the matter of providing for the payment Of
the 1922, 900 of water bonds which fall due
January l, 1897.
H. D. Ryder introduced resolution
providing for an issue of $4,000, bearing
4 per cent and payable $4,000 annually.
A. H. Brown thought this an unwise pro-
vision and wanted the issue payable at the
option of the corporation.
Z. II. Allbee introduced the following
substitute resolution which was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the bailffs and treasurer
of the Bellows Falls village corporation be
authorized to issue and sell bonds of the
corporation not to exceed the amount of
$4,000, the same to be denominated Bel
lows Falls refunding water bonds to bear
date January /, 1897 and to be PAYABLE
$4,000 on January l, 1898, and $4,000 on
each first day of January thereafter until
January L, 1904 when the balance OF the
issue Vi Uohos EereHi proVlueu Ior snail De
payable with interest at rate not to ex-
coed per cent per annum, payable semi
annually on the first. days Of January and
July, said principal and interest to be pay
able at such places not necessarily in Yer
mont as the bailiffs and treasurer may
determine. The proceeds of said sale
shall be used to pay the water bonds Of
said corporation that become due January
l, 1897.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-19
WESTMINSTER.

The Fortnightly club will meet with Miss
Lila Richardson on Monday evening.
An epidemic of mumps and shingles has
attacked the boys at the Kurn Hattin Home.
G. H. Walker has placed extra counters in
his store for the display Of his Christmas
goods.
Arstin Richardson came home from Mt.
Hermon school Thursday for the holiday
vacation.
Mrs. l. G. Wvman is quite comfortable at
the time of writing and it is thought she will
make a full recovery from her recent injury.
For the benefit of the hunters and trappers
we wish to state that the repeal of the law
giving bounty on noxious animals will not
take effect until February LIST next.
Hiram King has recently erected tablet
in the old cemetery in this village to the
memory of the late Richard Fairbrother, who
died more than 60 years ago at the advanced
age of 81 years. He was a Revolutionary
pensioner. He was wounded by being shot
through the body, the bullet coming out near
the spinal column and it is said that the sur
geon in dressing the wound drew silk hand
kerchief entirely through his body in tracing
the course of the bullet. 1t was certainly a
remarkable circumstance that man should
be able to live after being wounded in that
way. The tablet was erected through the
liberality and public spirit of granddaugh-
ter, who is entitled to much credit for the
same.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-19
MOretOn A. Durkee.

A noticeable and unique attraction in the
window Of G, E. Whitman's grocery is
Christmas merry-go-round in the form Of
a revolving spiral reaching to the ceiling.
The ,merry-go-round is loaded with samples
of choice groceries such as Mr.. Whitman
always has in stock and is zealously guard
ed by Santa Claus who sits at the very top
with sort OF kipgly majesty. The whole
affair is kept revolving by electricity and
is one of the most taking advertising
schemes we have noticed recently.
The annual district meeting of Odd Eel
lows was held with Mt. Sinai lodge Of
Proctorsville last night under direction of
District Deputy Moody. Over 200 MEM
bers Of the order were present. Work in
second degree was performed by Ludlow
lodge and in the third degree by Bellows
Falls lodge. A fine banquet was served
by the Daughters Of Rebekah. The meet
ing was addressed by Rev. j. E. Farrow
of Wilmington and DR.. Bryant of Ludlow
A serious runaway happened on School
street yesterday. Mrs. Murphy, who lives
with James Mcdonald on Green street,
had started for Walpole and was driving
down School street when her horse became
unmanageable. After running some dis
lance the carriage collided with post near
the residence of H. f. Stiwell, completely
demolshing one rear wheel and throwing
Mrs. Murphy to the ground. The horse
then ran the carriage against hydrant
near the residence of II. H. Davis and
continued down Atkinson street and was
stopped near South street. By that time
the two rear wheels were gone and one Of
the fore wheels badly damaged. Mrs.
Murphy received cash in the back of the
head necessitating the taking Of six stitches
in the scalp. Her condition is not though,
to be dangerous.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-19
Yours,

The twenty-one depositors of School
Street Savings bank have placed to their
account the sum of 1928, OF which $21 have
been deposited in the Bellows Falls Saw
ings bank.
All the dry goods houses and all the
! stores carrying holiday goods will be open
every night next week and until noon of
Christmas day.
Jerry Keefe is erecting large frame
building on the Walpole side of the river
just south of the toll bridge which he will
use for storing coal and wood. This will
make an important addition to Mr.. Keefe's
growing business.
c. Ernest White, B. F. H. S. '9S, being
member OF the Brown University glee
glee club, will start with them on their
southern trip next Tuesday. The club will
sing in New London, Philadelphia, Ches-
ter, Pa, Norfolk, Lynchburg and Rich
mond, Va, Washington and other places.
At meeting Of Gen. L. A. Grant camp
No. 50, S. Of ", held at their hall We'd
nesday evening, the following officers were
elected: Captain, Daniel w. Spaulding
LIST lieutenant, Russell G. Thomas; End
lieutenant, Henry F. Perry camp council,
William Allen, Fred f. Good, George w.
Lee; delegate, George w. Lee; alternate,
Robert H. Thomas.
At the Wheel club last evening, there
were ID tables of whist, it being ladies
night. The ladies' prize was won by Mrs
c. H. Gibson. The highest gentlemen's
scores were ties between G.. H. Gibson and
G. b. Wheeler and on playing an extrs
hand to decide the contest, G. II. Gibson
came off victorious. Refreshments were
served and Miss Nettie Wheeler played 70,
dancing in very acceptable way.
In the death OF William B. Hoskins O
Mount Holly, noted character is removed
from business and political circles. He il
known in politics as the man who defeated
Levi X. Fuller in the nominating conven
ton the first time bis name was presented
for the lieutenant governorship by maxim,
speech in his favor and scoring the OLE
soldier, mingling considerable abuse in hi
philippe.
Several of the stores will employ add
tional clerks next week. In the Ne,
York Racket will be Mrs A. F. Winnie
Wiser, Miss Emma Winnewisser, Mis-
Ruth Cove, Mrs. Parmenter and Mis-
Maggie Sullivan; in Clark Chase's, Mis-
Flora Davis in Moreton A. Durkee's. Mis-
Anna Williams, Mrs. George 1. Whitne
and William Hayes; in j. c. Day & Co.'s
Mrs. L. A. Day, Miss Charlotte Day an
perhaps others; in Wales Cash store, Mrs
Laura Lockwood, Mrs. Charles Rich an
Miss Florence Lane.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-19
Wednesdays Fire.

The fire Wednesday morning was not
very large one. The alarm was ruDg in
about $50 o'clock but nobody could tell
from which box some thought 81 and some
90. As matter OF fact 90 at the corner
Of Atkinson and School streets was rung
but the fire department went to the Wells
and Atkinson corner. The fire was in the
attic Of a tenement on Kerry avenue owned
by Mrs. Owen Cray and occupied by Den
mis- Cray up stairs, and John Johnnott
down stairs. The attic goes with the down
stairs tenement and is occupied by an en-
ploye of the Vermont Farm Machine Co.
The roomer went to his work at o'clock.
Some time after Mrs. Johnnott went to the
attic and found the room full Of smoke and
dropped in faint, in which condition she
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-19
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Letter heads and envelopes and all
kinds of commercial printing can be had at
the TIMES Job Department.
Wedding cards and invitations printed
in nice manner and on short notice at the
TINES Job Department.
TWooD-Fitted to stove; mixed $3.50
hard Sc. Pine and oak lumber for sale
also green wood at 50, So 50 and 81.
G. X. LABAREE.
TDance orders for societies and private
parties can be procured at the TIMES Jot
Department.
ITO Rent-Eleven rooms good chance
for woman wishing to keep roomers
Rent reasonable. S. j. CRAY.
n Leave your orders tor holly and holly
wreaths with J. j. Fenton g. Co.
rMrs. Josephine Baldwin will hold hel
next dancing school from to o'clock OF
the afternoon of Tuesday, December %
Private lessons from 8 to 1870 evenings
terms Is cents per private lesson, single
clubs of nine 90 cents each. Mrs. Bald
win is an accomplished and conscientiou
teacher and her work is evidently appre
ciated by her patrons. Mrs. Ball as pianis
furnishes most acceptable music.
WANTED-A one horse sled. Addres
p. O. box 60, Bellows Falls.
Notice.
Herman Slade will give an illustrates
lecture on Spiritualism at Union hall Sun
day evening, December 20. All are in
vited. A small admission will be charge
to meet expenses.
Lost.
December Is, between ~ Henry stree
and the postoffice heavy gold watch
hunting case, key wind, chain and char
attached. The finder will be suitably re
warded by leaving the same at w. j
Eaton & Co.'S, Jewelry Store.
Notice.
All holders of Bellows Falls corporatio
water bonds due January 1. 1897 wi
please present them for payment as all j,
terest ceases on that date.
Per order of Bailiffs.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-19
CHRISTMAS TRADE.
Bellows Falls Merchants are Offering Unusuai
Attractions for Holiday Purchasers.

Bellows Falls Merchants are Offering Unusual
Attractions for Holiday Purchasers.
Times are never hard enough or money
close enough to prevent the expenditure OF
thousands OF dollars in Bellows Falls dur
ing the holidays. People of this and sur
rounding towns have learned from expe-
rience that the merchants here are awake
To the wants Of the people, and that there
is no better place than Bellows Falls in
which to purchase Christmas goods. Most
of these merchants tell what they have to
offer through the advertising columns Of
the TIMES, We invite our readers in other
towns to read these advertisements and
come to town next week and visit these
various stores, and see whether the hall
has been told. 1t will pay you to visit
some Of these places even if you don't
make purchase. Every dealer has his
usual full stock of Christmas attractions,
and some stores surpass all previous efforts.
AS in all towns there are stores which
handle special holiday goods, and stores
which are willing to sell an unusually good
selection OF articles always kept in stock.
To the former class belong all the dry
goods houses, the racket stores, the drug
gists, the news-stands, the stationers, the
confectioners, and the jewellers. All OF
these have more or less elaborate window
decorations, which will prove attractive to
shoppers. To the former class belong the
boot and shoe dealers, the clothing houses,
the hardware houses, etc. OF course the
plumber has no objection to your buying
stove, or the meat man to your buying a
quarter of beef provided you can find a
stocking large enough to hold your pur-
chase.
Without going into details as to what
can be seen in each window, and the at
traction each merchant offers, we say in
general way that there will be several hant
some windows in Bellows Falls next weel
arranged by merchants who would be
credit to any town, and who will endeavo
to please all at prices that are right an
reasonable.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-19
PERSONALS.

C. H. Robb was in Windham yesterday.
l.. P. Thayer of Randolph was in town
yesterday.
Mrs. F. G. Day is spending week in
Boston and in Portland, Me.
Fred Lewis was called to Holyoke thus
morning to attend the funeral Of his aunt.
G. L. Knowlton Of Concord, N. H., was
in town Wednesday calling on old friends.
E. j. Planter arrived in town yesterday
from Cleveland, Ohio, to spend the holiday
vacation.
Mrs. f. NJ Curran and son Donald Of
Holyoke, Mass, are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Flavin.
Rev. Mr. Barnes, pastor of the Metho-
dist church in Hartland, has been the
guest of Rev. j. w. Naramore this week
George Allen Of Boston, special agent
of the Manchester (Eng.) Fire Insurance
company, was the guest of E. L Walker
yesterday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-19
Bellows Falls Locals.

The clothing stores will close all day
Christmas, and be open every evening next
week until Christmas.
S. G. Fleming is in New FORK for medi-
cal treatment in removing cataract from
his eyes.
Fred Saker was in Keene the first of the
week and recovered gold chain alleged
to have been stolen by a servant girl for
merly employed in his family. The girls
story was that she found the chain she re-
stored it to the owner. 1t was an heir
loom sent from England, and was highly
priced. In view of its recovery, Mr.. SakeI
gave up the plan of prosecuting the girl.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-19

was found soon after by her husband. The
bed was on fire but was quickly extin-
guished when the hose companies arrived.
How the fire caught is matter of corjec-
ture; one theory is that it caught from a
stove and another that lighted match
must have been thrown into the bedding.
The chief damage was from water and to
the furniture in the second story tenement.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-19
The Bellows Falls Times

Is the only semi-weekly up to date local
paper in this part of the state. 1t has re-
liable local correspondents in every town,
and in nearly every postofiice in this part
of the state who keep its readers fully in
formed on all the little matters of home
news that make local paper SO interest
ing. Editorially it will discuss matters
of general state interest. Remember you
get all the news fresh twice a week. Four
pages every Wednesday and Saturday.
Tell your neighbors of this great offer
and ask them to subscribe. Address,
THE TIMES,
Bellows Falls. VT.