The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-24
BRIEF JoTTlNos.

John s. Aliens horse ran away near
the old Commercial street station Satur-
day and before he was caught smashed
the dasher of the sleigh. Mr.. Allen lives
at the Cape.
land, at her home in Winneganoe when
getting up from her chair, tripped and
fell, breaking her hip IN two places.
DR.. Gardner Ludwig's will has boon
fled in the probate Office. 1t is dated
February 10, 1896. and revoking all 9th
or wills. leaves his entire property to his
legal heirs.
( George W. Emery. franklin street, an
employe at Braokett's mill, accidentally
fell against band saw Friday and cut
cash in his left side. viii oh necessitat-
ed IS stitches.
Sneak thieves entered several rooms
in the Chadwick house Saturday, and
drawers and trunks suffered. Only
articles that could be easily disposed of
were taken, the value of the missing
property not amounting to a large sum.
]. D. Hoyt, master mechanic, will
build 5000 cottage for Boston parties
at Prouts' neck. 1t will be something
entirely different from anything in this
part of the country, one feature being 76
windows. ~ 44
Efforts are being made to organize a
company of cavalry in Portland, to be
attached to the First regiment. a
The Excelior Literary Club will meet
with Mrs. G. B. Roberts, 80 May street,
this afternoon. Papers on the lives of
Scott and Lamb will be given also dis
oussions by the club on current events
and on the state of English society dur
ing the reign of George Nv. and William
".
This evening Miss MoCobb will read
"Twelfth Night" All Fraternity mem
bers and clubs are invited.
Ivanhoe lodge, K. of P, will confer the
rank of knight, long form, next Tues
day evening.
1t was ahowery yesterday afternoon.
At the Wednesday evening meeting of
the Law Students Club, Judge Bonney
will speak on "Criminal Procedure I"
A moot court will follow, presided over
by Henry j. Conley. The meeting will
be held in Judge Bonneys' chamber.
Sunday was beautiful, mild day.
Haskell & Jones have just received a
new assortment Of sizes in ladies' fine
sweaters in plain and fancy styles. See
them in our show window.
At the meeting of the Maine Central
directors Friday dividend of one dollar
and fifty cents per share was declared,
payable April 1st to stockholders of
record March Goth.
At q meeting Of the county treasurers
and commissioners held on the 18th inst. !,
at Machias to receive bids for the first
$25, 900 bonds to be issued by the county
on account of the Shore Line Railroad
company six bids were made. five for the
entire and one for portion of it. The
highest bid was made by Swan & Barrett
Of Portland, which was 102. 81, showing
that the county bonds will sell all right,
and one house in Boston wished to make
trade for the full amount of five hun.
bred thousand.
Mr.. George D. Loring, the printer, hal
purchased the extensive stock of Maine
legal blanks of Thomas B. Mosher. and
will keep up the high standard in quail.
ty and workmanship.
Tufts College Glee club are next
month to make tour of Maine, giving
concerts in all of the large cities, and
hav; been engaged for concert in Port
land to be given in Kotzschmar Hal
March 81.
At Congress square vsstry on Wednes.
day evening of this week. at 6. 80 O'Clock,
a parish supper will te served to the
members Of the parish, at which all mem.
bers Of the parish are invited to be pres
ent
Mrs. ". II. Fem, and officers of the
board Of the Women's Auxiliary, went
to Westbrook Thursday and formed an
auxiliary in Warren church in that city
Mrs. ..ewbegin gave tea in honor o.
the Portland ladies to the ladies of the
Warren church.
Edward N. Corey has purchased of Will
liam Burrowes the southerly house in th.
new block on Neal street and will ocou
Ply it when completed in few weeks.
Maine lodge will have an entertain
ment and supper Monday evening.
Fern lodge, No. 9, U. o. I. o. L., will
hold box party at Thatcher Post hall
Tuesday evening, February s5th, at s.3
O'clock. All the members are requested
to be present with their husbands ant
invited riends.
Ivanhoe lodge, K. of p, will confer
the rank of Knight, long form. thi
evening.
The Civic League held a meeting
evening at the Second Advent church,
confined to members only. The specia
subject discussed was the holding of
public meeting later on in the campaign
The Kimball exoursionists ATTENDED
church yesterday morning, then dine,
at the West ED hotel. after which spec
ial electric car was furnished that tool
the party to the Eastern Promenade ant
back in time and take the afternoon