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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
David @. Dennison Dead.

HUBBARD, o., March 8.-David G..
Dennison. aged 20, a well. known coal
operator, and for years director in the
Hubbard Banking company, has died
from stroke of paralysis. He was one
uf the incorporators and for years the
treasurer of the Hamilton Goal com.
pany, which had extensive coal mines
at ReynOldsville, Pa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

On Thursday Grover Cleveland will
drop into private life. He has been
sore disappointment to the party that
elected him. He posed as a civil service
reformer and has succeeded in making it
ridiculous
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Some people are greatly afraid Of
British free trade, but are not bit
alarmed at the British gold standard.
ley strain at gnat and swallow
camel, (saw mill as the boy read it).
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

When the extra session convenes the
tariff tinkers will get right to work and
the country may soon look for the ad-
vance agent of prosperity in the levy OF
new taxes on lumber, wooden goods, etc,
of
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

An old book quantity says that "when
the whole system is pervaded by we'll
oxygenated blood, vigorously propelled,
life and activity are copiously communi.
cated.n Which means that when the
blood il purified by the use OF Ayers
sarssparilla, perfect health is the result
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

The talk is that Senators Foraker and
Hanna have agreed to divide Ohio be-
tween them for United States appoint
ments, the one taking the North part
and the other the South.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Senator WolcDtt will soon be telling
how the silver question is in Europe and
What the prospect is or if there is any
prospect from that quarter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Do the practical good that is within
re 2ch, charity and good works begin at
home. Ever bear unselfsh witness to
truth and act accordingly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

During 1896 in New York City, there
were 100000 people who could not pay
their rent. Landlords thus feel the
goldbug times
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Give the new administration fair
chance. 1t has a troublesome job on its
hands.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

The bill in fayer OF an international
conference passed the house by vote of
279 for to against.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

He that loves life should not squander
time, for time is the stuff life is made of.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

He has short lent who owes money
to be paid at Faster.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

a course of Ayers Pills the
system is set in good working
order and a man begins to feel
that life is worth living. He
who has become the gradual
prey of constipation, does not
realize the friction under which
he labors, until the burden Is
lifted from him. Then his
mountains sink into mole
hills, his moroseness gives
place to jollity, he is a happy
man again. If life does not
seem worth living to you, you
may take a very different view
of it after taking
Ayers CathartiC Pills.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Canton, as a political Mecca, is over
for the present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15

these will be shown for the first time
Saturday evening. The concert will
commence at 8. 80 O'Clock and all are
welcome. No admission will be charged.
C. L. and d. S. Minstrels.
An agreeable surprise is in store for
the amusement loving public when the
members of the Catholic Literary and
Debating Society appear in their IN ique
musical performance Fast Day afternoon
and evening at City hall. Everything
will be new and up to date, and all who
attend may be sure of first-olass per-
Torrance A number of novel features
will be introduced, among them being
the ladies of the auxiliary connected
with the society in the grand first part.
We believe that this is the first time that
ladies have ever taken part in an
amateur minstrel performance in Port
land. Seats now on sale at Stockbridge's.
Notes.
Two ladies at the performance of
'Siegfried'' lust week were exchanging
condolences quite audibly before the
curtain rose. Said one of them: 81
have never been to the opera before. /
wonder if Wagner leads tonight "Why,.
no, child" said the other, Wagner has
been dead hundred years."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
A Testimonial to Mrs. Goudy.

AT the meeting Of State Street church
parish, Monday evening, the following
resolutions We're unanimously passed and
ordered spread np tho records:
Among the pleasant memories Of this
society is the sweet singing and the love
IL wo,na2ly character OF Mrs. Annie
Goudy, who after twenty-four years of
faithful service as oontralto in the choir
of State Street church, has recently re-
signed her position and retired, greatly
to the resret Of all the members of the
congregation 60 whom she had given SO
much pleasure for many years. 1t there
fore seems proper that this parish should
express to Mrs. Goudy. as it hereby does,
it's warm and sincere appreci alton OF her.
salt, and her estimable qualities, and of
her attachments and taste in music,
which have besn fruitful of SO much
satisfaction to our people and have added
SO greatly to the beauty and dignity of
the services of worship in our church for
nearly quarter of century. Mrs.
Cloudy is assured of the kindest wishes
and the grateful rem lem brance of this
parish and those whom it reprsse nts.' ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
LoRING, SHORT & HARMON.
Mr.. w. H. Stevens Admitted to the Cor
poration.

Mr.. W. II. Stevens, the we'll known
Middle street stationer, has jointed tie
Loring, Short & Harmon corporation,
closed his Middle street. store and re-
moved to the Loring, Short & Harmon
store in Lancaster building, the latter
firm having bought his entire stock
which will be added to their large and
exhaustive collection. Mr.. Stevens was
originally connected with the well known
house of Hoyt, Fogg and Donham, and
after the dissolution of that firm he asso-
ciated himself with Mr.. Jones under the
firm name of Stevens and Jones. When
Mr. Jones went out the firm became W..
H. Stevens & Co. Mr.. Stuvens has large
experience in the business and fine
taste, the two qualities having resulted
in building up large business. His
connection with the Loring. Short &
Harmon corporation in business or
ganization that has an extended reputa-
tion throughout the country. will add
materially to its repute and be of mar ked
advantage to Mr.. Stevens.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15

Captain and Mrs. McFarlane's Farewell.
Staff Captain MoFarlane and wife of
the Salvation Army held farewell meet
ing in the Chestnut street Methodist
church last evening, which was attsnde d
by about three hundred people. AS
Captain McFarlane said the audience was
not of the kind he was accustomed to
meet in his work, but was made up by a
great many delegates who are in the dty
in attendance on the Methodist Con-
ference and other people. Rev. Mr..
Brown spoke at some length and was fol-
lowed by Captain and Mrs. McFarlane.
Typical Salvation Army songs were sung
and tha audience seemed to find great in
terest in the meeting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
Ezza LAW COURT DECISIONS.
One Verdict Sustained Another Set Asiae'
and Judgment for Defendant.

Three decisions were handed down
from the law court yesterday. Two oil
the rescripts are by Judge Whitehouse
aud the other by Judge Wiswoll.
In the case Of Palmer against the
Penobsoot LAUNDERING Association, a
suit for damages on account of injuries
alleged to have been due to the defendant
corporations negligence in rafting and
delivering logs the plaintiffs verdict Of
50, $500 was sustained, and the defen-
dant's motion and expedition overrulea.
The verdict of 81, 1888 SO for the plaintiff
was set aside in the case of Conway
against the Lewiston & Auburn street
railway, an action for damages on &C
count of injuries received in afighting
from car.
Judgment for defendant is the entry in
the case of George E. K:mball against
the Masons' Fraternal Accident Associa.
tion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
DEATHS.

In this city. April IA. Christopher Way, aged
"a years months. e
Funeral on Friday afternoon at O'Clock,
from the Chestnut Street NJ Z. Church.
In this city, April IA, at the Home for Aged
Men, Capt. Benjamin SWEET, aged 80 Yeas 6
months ~ days.
Funeral services on Friday afternoon 1t 2
o'clock, from the Home. Bangor papers please
copy
In this city, April 70. Rose wife of the late
John Glynn.
Funeral Thursday afternoon at O'Clock at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Martin Cor
ham, rear No. 20 Spring street. Requiem high
mass at st Dominic Church atk2. 80 O'Clock.
In Shapleigh, Apr. z, Mrs. Joshua Grant aged
IS years.
In Freehold, N. j., Apr. 10, Mrs. Lucretia
Day Sewal.
burial service at Evergreen Cemetery to-day
at o'clock.
In Woowich, Apr. II. Coleman johnson, aged
10 years months.
In Brunswick, Apr. 8. Adeilne L. Tuck, aged
GA years.
Z In Bath, Apr. 10. Henry A. Pike, aged 81 yrs.
In Topsham. Apr. 8, Mrs. Orrissa Sedgeley,
aged AZ years.
In Bowdoinhsm. Apr. 8. Mrs. Henrietta But
terrified. aged AZ years.
In Topsham, Mrs. Annie Abortion, aged So
years.
In Patten, Apr. o. Mary A., wife Of Samuel Il.
Kimbail. aged 80 years. ii
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
sudden Death of Christopher way.

Ihe public we're surprised and shocked
yesterday to hear of the sudden death of
Mr.. Christopher Way, the we'll known
Myrtle street druggist. Mr. Way was
attacked by the grippe Monday morning
last, but it did not seem very severe
attack, and he was doing SO well that he
told bis clerk Tuesday to go at the usual
hotu and get his dinner and that he
would be over at the store and stay till
his return. The clerk went and Mr..
Way went over. When the clerk re-
turned Mr.. Way said no had experienced
a chill and Immediately went home. His
brother, DR.. Way. attended him, but rs
Mr.. Way grew worse and complained Of
a terrible headache Drs. Gerrish and
Getehell were called in. They worked
over the patient all night, but without
avail. Mr.. Way died of congestion of
lungs and brain at about six o'clock
yesterday morning.
Nj. Way was born in Sutton, Vt
July 14,E1s4s. He attended the schools in
his native town. and when n young lad
moved to Sher BROOKE. Z. O., whers he
learned his trade with Col. Ibl.ertson.
Here he lived ssveral years and then
went to Montreal where he resided q
year. About thirty gears ago he
came to Portland and accepted a
position with H. H. Hay with whom he
stayed several years, after which he es-
tablished himself at the corner of Myrtle
and Cumberland streets where he has
been in business for twenty five years.
MIR. Way married Miss Nellie Jones of
Peaks island, and had one son who died
of scarlet fever ut the age OF seven years.
Mr.. Way WIS man of genial DISPOSE
tion.. thoroughly acquainted with his
business, and held high position in
business circles. He was exceedingly
popular and had many friends. He was
member of Masonic lodge in Sher-
brooke, and OF Mt. Vernon Chapter,
Portland Commandery of Portland, and
was also member of the 82d degree. He
belonged to Harmony lodge of Odd Fell
lows. and the Mutual Relief, and was an
honorary member Of the Venerable
Gunner and Propeller Climb.
Mr.. Way had served as member of the
Board Of Oversecrs of the Poor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
SOME BIG SCORES MADE.
Spring Tournament of Portland Gun
Club Great Success.

The spring tournament of the Portland
Gun club took place yesterday on their
grounds near Ocean street, DeerinR. ne
rain in the early morning and the strong
wind doubtless kept many shooters away
but for all this there were about 20
present. What the shooters lacked In
Numbers they made up in enthusiasm
and some excellent scores were the result.
TIE shooting Eegan promptly at nine
o clock and continued until 8 O'Clock III
the afternoon and was only ended then
because the supply Of shells gave out. o.
r. Dickey OF Boston, q. Randall and
Silas Adams of Portland and Thompson
of Bath particularly distinguished them.
selves. o. r. Dickey was high man for
the day with general average of 30 per
cent.
Mr.. Harry A. Chisholm was the
manager of the aft air and great credit is
due him for the successful way in which
everything passed off. AT noon light
lunch was served on the grounds, and
the shooting continued without inter-
ruption.
The Portland Gun club shoots are be-
coming famous in New England, and un-
doubtedly great many of them will be
held this season. There is to be another
shoot on Fast day. but the nnxt regular
Tournament does not take place until Mny
10th. The following is the summary of
the days work:
Event No. /, Ten Birds Herbert,
Thompson, Dickey and Randall, nine
each; barton. eight; Wilkes, seven !;
Edwards and Puck six each.
Event No. 2, Fifteen Birds Herbert,
Edwards, Thompson, Dickey, fourteen
each; Wilkes, Randall, Puck, thirteen
each: barton, twelve.
Eyens No. 3. Fifteen Birds Randall.
fifteen; Wilkes, Adams, fourteen each !;
Dickey, thirteen; FuoK, twelve.
Event No. 4, twenty Birds, Gold Dust
Powder Event - Randall, nineteen;
Diokey. Adams, seventeen; Edwards,
sixteen; Wilkes and Puck, fifteen each.
Event No. 5, Ten Birds-Randall, ten;
Diokey. nine; barton aud Adams, eight;
seven each. ps-ssaa
Even Noe, Twenty five Birds-Adams,
twenty -four; Wilkes and Dickey, twenty
three; Thompson, twenty -one.
Event No. Z, Twenty-Five Birds
Diekey, twenty-four; Wilkes, Thompson,
@. Randall and Adams, twenty three,
Pack and Arthur, twenty two.
Event No. 8, Fifteen Birds-Trundy
and Puck, fourteen; Diekey and Wilkes,
thirteen; Adams, barton aud Taylor,
twelve.
Event No. 9, Fifteen Birds-D ickey,
fifteen; Thompson, twelve; Wilkes, Puck,
barton. Randall, Trundy, eleven; Arthur
Event No. 10, Ten Birds-Randall,
Arthur. nine each. Dickey, barton.
Thompson. eight; Puck, Taylor, May
berry, wilkes, seven, Trundy, six.
Event No. ii, Five Pair Birds-Diokey.
eight Wilkes, seven; Puck, SIX Arthur,
five.
fourteen; Dickey, Randall, thirteen ;
Dsrton. eleven; Taylor, ten.
Extra No. /, twenty-five Birds
Arthur, twenty four; Thompson, Dickey,
twenty thre,; Puck, twenty.
Extra, No. 2, Fifteen Birds-Dickey,
fftesn; Puck and Arthur, fourteen;
Thompson. twelve.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Mary A. Kirby.

On Monday last Mrs. Mary A. Kirby
died at her home on Washington street.
For five years she had endured the suffer
inRs of wnsfing disease and when the
hoursSof her departure came she accepted
the summons with resignation and won't
We trust to enjoy the rest which she SO
long desired. AT the news of her death
many indeed are filed with grief. The
funeral services were held at the Cathe-
dral of the Immaculate Conception, the
mass of requiem being celebrated BY
Rev. Fir. Barry. The pail bearers were
Messrs. M. Wheeler ]. Horrlgan, j.
Hamilton and j. hamilton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
Much Ado About Nothing.

q The alarm of fire from box Al last night
at about half past seven was rung In by
some one who evidently thought
the whole Of Commercial street was
doomed. The wife of the proprietor of
the saloon formerly owned By Ernesto
Ponce had little adventure with an oil
stove in room over the saloon in which
the stove came very ear exploding and
did succeed In setting fire to the woman 3
dress. The threatening stove was thrown
out OF the window. the woman's dress
was distinguished without damage to her
and after the excitement was over the
aforementioned person pulled I'M the
alarm. No fire apparatus was needed anG
tho big crowd which turned out was
greatly provoked because there was no
fire
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
DEERING.

The meeting Of the Woodfcrh Folklore
club is postponed from Thursday to Sat-
urday evening, April II. The meeting
Is to bs held with Miss Wilson, South
street.
Ire young ladies Of the Woodfords Con
Rregational church will give social and
entertainments at the yestIy, Thursday
evening, April 10. The programme will
consist of music and graphaphone Sc
lecfions.
This "Wayward Son." by the Dalton
club of Portland, will be reheareed to-
night at the Hoegg opern house, and to-
morrow night will be presented to the
public.
The old store of d. W. Hoegg is to be
enlarged ~ Mr.. u. Il. Fruse requires
more room for his grocery business.
The sick in our midst are on the main
improving.
Mr.. J. H. Turner is shingling his house
on Smith street.
Mrs. Rev. A. r. Sylvester has returned
from her extended visit at South Wal
pole. Mass
TIE Mrs. Elder house on Pleasant street
is soon to be occupied by Capt. Gilkny
and family of Woodfords.
9 Mr.. Thomas S. FLY who has been con-
fined to his house for the EAST two
months is able to be out again.
Miss !. Fl. Hoegg is gaining slowly.
Mrs. o. A. Pollard is slowly improy.
inc from her severe attack OF grip.
A telegram from Waldoboro to MIR.
WIN. Soule of Heering centre, announces
the death of his grandfather, N. 3. soule.
Z Mrs. DR.. Charles Perkins who has
been seriously ill for several days past is
now slowly recovering and will soon be
out again.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
MARRIAGES.

In this city, April II. Charles Peace and Miss
Kate Miles.
In Dexter. Apr. 7, Herbert F. Twombly of
Dexter and Miss Geneva E. Butter of Exeter.
In Houlton, March 20, Robert Faulkner ind
Miss Sarah Robinson.
In Franklin. March 81. Galen N. Orcutt ind
Miss Minnie B. Coombs.
In South Norridgewock. March 81, AlbeE B,
William and Mrs. Auria Taylor. 48
In East Otisfield. Apr, 2, Henry S. Hanlin
and Mrs. Dora M. Brady. both of Norway.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
Princeton building. Burned.

Princeton. April 14-Firs burned al
most entirely the houss and ut.build-
ings of William K. Moore. In this town
during last night, and spread to the adj
joining store of l.. McKeokie, causing
considerable damage to merchandise in
the same. MIR. MoorS's loss was $500,
with $1,000 insurance, and Mr.. MoKeekie's
loss was $1,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15

1t is understood Mr.. Dayton's sao-
cessor rs New York postmaster, WILDE
Cornelius Van Colt, who was postmaster
during the Harrison administrator.
He is Senator Flattfs candidate and he
nomination doubtless will be sent to The
Senate at once Mr.. Dayton has q laige
law practice which he wants to resume
as soon as possible.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
M EN- S
N Eek w EAR.

With the approach of Easter
comes the question Of New NecAwear,
OF course it is understood thatevery
well dressed man shall appear Oh that
day with new tie.
Our new line for Easter wear is
now open and waiting your inspection.
Ties of all grades and at all prices.
One line in particular to which we
want to call your attention is the new
line of Silks and Satins at
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
Bowdoin Glee Club.

One of the pleasantest musical events
of the season will be the concert of the
Bowdoin Cleo, Mandolin, and Guitar
clubs in Kotzgchma, FALL ON Saturday
evening April s4th. For several years
these clubs have not bean heard in Port
land, and the large number of Bowdoin
men and Bowdoin friends in the city are
appreciative of the present oppoT tunity
and will gee that the boys have a large
audience. The concert is under the aus
pices Of the young ladies of Williston
church, but interest in the entertainment
is general3 and the fashionable audience
that is expected will make the concert one
of tho social pleasures Of the entertain
ment SEASON. Tickets are on sale at
CTessy, Jones & Aliens, who report a
large advance sale of seats.
Complimentary Concert at willard Casino
There will be a complimentary concert
TO the patrons of the Cape electric road at
the Willard casino next Saturday eve.
ming. A fine programme has teen ar
ranged and rare treat is in store for
those who attend. The full set of slides
have arrived for the beautiful song,
"Only Me, and the song will be
rendered and handsomely illustrated
during the concert. About one hundred
new stsreopticon views have also been re-
seived during the past week and many of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take laxative Bromo Qninine Tablets. An drug
gists refund the money if itfails to cure. 25c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15

PORTLAND, APRIL Is. 1897
THOR fastening up the Easter Lilies. For
i tying up the Easter Roses For decorat
ing the church and the rooms at home
you'll want Ribbons of course, plenty of them, so
you'll be interested to know that great stock of the
newest, prettiest Ribbons specially ftfor all these
purposes is here ready to be supplied in any guam.
tity.
White satin ribbons, white gauze ribbons
white taffeta ribbons white MORE ribbons, narrow
fancy edge ribbons to tie bunch of violets broad
rich gros grain ribbons decorate the jardniere,
prayer book ribbons.
Our ribbons show is worth seeing
No wonder the Gloves counter is crowded these
days.
Better Gloves for less money than ever before
and much the largest stock to chose from, are some
of the reasons for the great business the department
is doing this week.
Seventy feet of counter space, plenty of filters
---theres room enough for you to sit down and be
comfortably and quickly fitted to pair of gloves
that carries with our own and the makers euaran
tee Of satisfaction.
For are selling very superior French
Kid not dogskirD Glove, two clasps at wrist all the
correct shades at 81 o. the sort sold everywhere at
$500.
Choice Paris cut Gloves for ladies,..our own
importation-$ 90 and $3.50.
OWEN, MOORE s co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15
! FOR EITHER SEX
j. r. LIBBY.

J. II. Hammendeor Free ard Center street,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-15

Garments, Suits. capes, skirts, Jackets, yes and Kid
Cloves and M ems Easter Neckwear.
It's charming custom, the custom of looking our
best on the cIaddest Festival of the Christian wear
Faith and Fashion Should be twins and they are GET
ting to be so.