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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE srRoUr.

Tuesday-Tbe October term of the Su-
preme Judicial Court began this morn
ing with Judge Strout presiding, and the
opening prayer was made by Rev. Mr.
Ayres of the First Baptist church. The
forenoon was spent in calling the docket
and assigning the'case
The Curtis will case was set down for
trial at this term of court, and Judge
Symonds announced that he was ready
to proceed, but Hon. Henry B. Cleaves,
as counsel for the constestants of the will,
asked for continuance until the Janu-
airy term. Judge Strout granted the con-
tinuance, upon the statement Of counsel
for the contestants that they would sure
~ be ready for trial then.
This afternoon court adjourned until
next Tuesday, at which time Judge
Whitehouse will be present to preside,
Judge Strout having been acting in his
place.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13

The New England Telephone company
men were engaged yesterday afternoon in
placing new pole for the wires at the
corner of Mechanic street and Forest ave-
nue..
The city crew began yesterday to raise
the grade of Clifton street at the intersec-
ton of Forest avenue. The sidewalk
grade on the avenue being about fifteen
inches higher than tho grade of Clifton
street necessitates the filling in of the
latter street for distance of about forty
feet.
John Leach who claims to hail from
Massachusetts, was arrested early yester-
day morning By Marshal Clark in the
vicinity of Deering Center. Complaints
were made to the marshal that Leach who
is young man about twenty-six years Of
age hal been begging from door to door
and in some instances had acted very dis
courteously. Leach was brought before
Judge Hopkins and given thirty days in
Jail for vagranoy.
City Clerk Jones began yesterday to is
sue the tax summonses to the residents of
Ward 8. at Deering Center.
The work of putting in the additional
lights by the Westbrook Electric Light
and Power company in the several wards
of the city is progressing rapidly and the
entiA, number of fifty will be in place in
fe,ss days In ward one, East Deering,
one has been placed on Ocean street, two
on Calvin street. one on Water, one on
Presumpscot and one on Kidder street.
Ward two, Morrills corner, the lights are
all in, and have been placed, six on For
est avenue toward Riverton, and one on
Cedar street. The lights in ward three,
Deering Center, have been placed, one on
Maple, one on Cherry, one on Brighton
and one on Oak streets, one on Hartley
avenue, and two remain to be placsd,
one on Alba and the other on Central
avenue near Best street. Ward four has
one each on Pleasant and George streets,
and three on South street, one on Clinton
avenue, and one has not yet been located.
In ward five, one each has been placed
on Arlington, Grant, Pearl and Mechanic
streets, and two on Chestnut street. The
remaining light goes on Prospect street.
Ward six, five have been placed on Deer
ing avenue, one on Noyes street and one
at the corner of Linden and Longfsllow
streets. The lights in ward seven Stroud
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13
Wants a Fight.

On Monday night. William McGinnis,
we'll known in sporting circles, called at
the Bangor News Office and stated in be-
half of Mike Daley that Daley was an
xious to meet Joe Mullins OF South Bos-
ton, and to show that he meant business
he made deposit OF $50, which will re-
main up until tonight. McGinnis said
that If Mullins wanted to make the
match, all he had to do was to cover the
$50 and a meeting to make the necessary
arrangements would be held. Mr.. Nc
Ginnis said that Daley would be backed
with any sum from $50 to $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13

The following transfers of real ESTATE
IN this county have been recorded 10
The Registry OF Deeds:
James N. Rand Of Standish tc Nellie
nj. Moody of Standish, land and build
ngs at Standish on the Oak Hill road
Eliza J. M. Pratt of South Portland
to Della S. Day Of South Portland, land
on the easterly side of Mariner street at
South Portland.
Marcia A. Helen NJ, Miriam D., Mar
garet P. and Carrie A. Higgins, all of
Standish, to Benjamin P. Burnham of
Standish, land with buildings at Stand
ish.
Essie J. Earle, wife of E. Vinton Earle
of Deering to William Fogg OF Portland,
land with buildings. at Decring on the
northerly side of Smith street.
e. Vinton Earle of Deering to William
Fogg Of Portland, land on the northeast
erly side of Mabel street at Deering.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13
P. &C. T. A. Society.

Well next Monday will occur the second
grand ball of the Catholic Total Absti-
nence Society at City hall and it is hoped
they will have large crowd. AS it will
encourage the boys on in there good work
and help them to get rooms for their own
so that the mem bers can spend an enjoya-
BILE evening. So all who can go wants to
be there and the boys will see that they
enjoy themselves.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13
Another Bow Drowned.

Ellsworth, October 12.-Lewis Coombs,
aged eighteen Of Stonington, was drowned
Monday afternoon. He was hunting ducks
with William Woodcock. In reaching Tor
a dead bird both boys fell overheard.
Woodcock reached the boat but Coombs
sank. The body was recovered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13

Di:triet Attorney Youngs, who has
char t of the prosecution Of ths alleged
murderers Of tInldensuppe in New York.
dsnles that Mrs. Mack was willing to
plead suilty to inanslaughter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13

diseases result
ing from a de-
rangementof the
great life-main-
tanning organs.
Other Kicka-
pooIndian REM
edies : Kickapoo
Indian Cough
Cure, Kickapoo
Indian Oil, Kick
apoo Indian
oalve, hlckapoo
Indian w orm
Killer. Sold by
all druggists.
W rite us and
one of our medi-
cal staff i'll
give you his ad-
vice free Of
Medicine Co.,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13

blood. Thousands have obtained immediate
relief and effected speedy cure by its use.
No harm can possibly result from it, as IL
contains no minerals or other poisonous
ingredients, and their power to cure is almost
miraculous. Q
who but for its timely use, would now be
filling graves-the victims OF Catarrh, Nervous
ness. Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Kidney Com
plants, Impure Blood and the MANY other
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13

ITO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN-W Whereas
l. my minor son, John R. Ward, desires to
engage in business in his own name and on his
pate him during his minority; Now, therefore.
be 1t known that I, John 4. Ward of New
Gloucester, in the County of Cumberland in the
SAID son, John r. Ward his time during his
minority with full power TO contract and act in
all things for himself in his own name, in the
same manner as he might if twenty-one years of
age; and shah neither pay any debts of his
contracting, or claim any of his wages or earn
ings after this date.
JOHN Ell. WARD.
New Gloucester, Oct u, 1897.
octi2 div
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13
THE Red MANS OFFERING.
The Result Of his Woedcraft
and Plain-lore.
The Secrets Of His Tribe Handed bsWn
from Generation to Generation How
Given to the World, a Matter Of Vital
interest to All.
Read Carefully, Be Advised, and Learn,
too, the Great Secrets of Health and
Life.

He Indian has given to
their "pale faced" and
weaker brothers, the
greatest boon of modern
civilization, Natures own
medicine, Kickapoo In
dian Remedies made from
roots, herbs, gums and
barks, just the same as
the Indians have made
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13
ORIGINAL.

Albion G. Mcintyre, Togus; George
Douglass, Jr., Sebago; Ivory Lane, Bar
Mills; Walter c. Ross, Brunswick !;
Thomas 6. Stevens, Newport
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13
Maine Pensions.

Washington, October 12.-Pensiens
have been granted residents of Maine as
follows:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13
Miners Have Gone Crazy at Dawso,

George W. Range, Pennington; vii.
liam II. Durgin, Bangor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13


Hiram, Oct. IL. The Knights of
Pythias will arise $500, and erect at the
rear OF their hall building for wood
house, kitchen and stable.
Nr. Herbert Moulton is visiting his
brother Albert in Philadelphia.
Mrs. West and Miss Grace c. West, of
Hartford, Conn, are boarding at Eli c.
MadsWorth's farm. Mr.. Wadsworth has
and 45 guests since May 22d, representing
three foreign countries and five States.
The W. CT. U. will hold meeting
on Sunday, the 18th inst, at the Meth
odist church.
Hon. 2. B.. Young is soon to erect a
new house nearly opposite his residence.
Hiram Town Farm has now only one
inmate, the only son of Revolutionary
soldier known to exist in this region.
Mr.. Harry Cameron and wife have re.
moved to Minneapolis. Mr.. Thomas j..
Scott succeeds him as proprietor of the
Mount Cutler Hotel, with good prospects
of success.
The Mount Cutler Grange No. 1872 is
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13

BRIDGTON.
brldgton, Oct. 10. Bridgton Company
No. 81, Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias
recently gave very successful drill and
ball, assisted by some of our local musi-
cal talent at Gibbs Opera House
The drilling by members of
the company. particularly the march
and song by platoon upon the stage,
was the star feature of the occasion
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13
DEERING.

The New England Telephone company
men were engaged yesterday afternoon in
placing new pole for the wires at the
corner of Mechanic street and Forest ave-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-13

Pownal, Oct. II. Rev. c. P. Cleaves
was again present at the Congregational
church here last Sunday. The church at
Waterford are to be congratulated on
their pastor, for in both of his sermons it
was very evident that Mr.. Cleayes is a
most thoughtful and scholarly young
man.
Messrs. Hodsdon and Knight have just
completed saving the lumber for the
new schoolhouse in the Tyler district.
They have other work to come in later,
we understand.
A very pleasant gathering assembled at
the hall on Friday evening on the occa-
sion of the social given by the Misses
Morton and Libby, for the benefit of the
L. A. S. A number came down in O
hayraok from North Pownal.
The ladies of North Pownal are to hold
fair at that place on Friday afternoon
and evening Of Nov. 5th. The ladies at
Pownal Centre will follow with their fair
on Wednesday afternoon and evening Of
Nov. 18th.
Rev. NJ. S. Hartwell and wife, also
Capt. J. d. Cleaves and wife, recently
spent the day in town, the guests of Mrs.
Elite j. Latham.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20
The Swords of Grant and Lee,

Or. Howard Henderson will lecture
in the First Methodist church on
Tuesday evening, Nov. 23. His sub
iect will be "Swords of Grant and
Lee" DR.. Henderson is one Of the
most popular lecturers of the Lyceum
Bureau and this is the most noted OF
his popular lectures. He has given it
in Cincinnati and environs Fl times
and it is still in demand. 1t has been
received with equal favor in other
cities. 1.-The largest lecture audien
ces ever seen here greeted Dr. Hen
derson. The Speaker was interest
ing throughout and held entranced
the attention of the hearers to the
last Dover. n. C, Gazette. Adj
mission to the lecture rs cents. Tick
cts can be had at the bookstores Of
Messrs. Burdette and Quenzel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20

Our readers will be pleased to learn
that the eminent physician and sci
enlist. DR.. Kilmer, after years Of re-
search and study, has discovered
and given to the world a most re-
markable remedy, known as Swamp
Root, for the cure of kidney and blad.
der troubles; the generous offer to
send a bottle free that all may test its
wonderful merits without expense, is
in itself sufficient to give the public
confidence and desire to obtain it.
Swamp Root has an established repu-
tation as the most successful remedy,
and is receiving the hearty endorse
ment of all up-to date physicians,
hospitals and homes. If our men and
women readers are in need of medi-
cine of this kind no time should be
lost in sending their name and address
to DIR. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton
n Y. and receive a sample bottle and
pamphlet, both sent absolutely free
by mail. The regular sizes may be
obtained at the drug stores. When
writing please say you read this liber-
al offer in the Martinsburg Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20
A Piece of Parchment,

When unwritten on, is not more col
orless than the cadaverous counter
ances of those unfortunate persons
whom we are accustomed to call ICON.
firmed invalids." WHAT a misnomerl
implying, too, despair, a giving up for
lost AS long as the vivifying power
of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters can be
felt, and that is possible so long as there
is no absolute collapse of the faculties,
fresh vitality can be infused into vast
ed. feeble frames; color aud flesh can
be brought back to wasted, pallid cheeks
with this grand sheet anchor of the de-
bilitated and the sickly. 1t is a tonic of
the greatest potency and the utmost
purity, and a remedy for and proven.
tive of dyspepsia, bilious, malarious,
rheumatic, nervous and kidney com
plants. Appetite and sleep are greatly
aided by it; it counteracts the effects of
of undue fatigue, or excitement, and
nullifies, the often perilous consequences
of exposure in inclement weather or
damp clothing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20
The Century rlagazine for the Coming
Year.

year.
The Century Maya with its
November number, enters upon its
twenty. seventh year. During its
long existence. by reason of its many
notable successes, it has won an as
sured and commanding position
During the coming year. The Century
viii maintain its exceptional position
as magazine of entertainment and as
leader in art and thought.
Its pictorial featurers will be notable,
and it will command the services CT
foremost artists. illustrators aud en-
gravers of this country and of Europe.
Nothing like complete announce
ment of its literary features can be
attempted now. DR. Weir Mitchell,
whose novel OF the American Revolu-
ton, Hugh Wynne,n is the great
success of the year, has written new
story for the present volume. 1t bears
the piquant title: The Adventures of
Francois: Founding, Adventurer.
Juggler and Fencing Master during
the French Revolution" The tale is
full of romance and adventure. Mrs.
Burton Harrison contributes a new
novel of New York life, called Good
Americans, in which contemporane-
Gus social types and tendencies are
brightly mirrored and described.
There will be a group of clever
stories about horses and people who
like horses, under the general title of
"Gallops. : "A Woman's Remini-
sciences OF the French Intervention in
Mexico will be given in series of
graphic and highly picturesque pa
pers by Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson.
Further contributions to the interest
ing series of "Heroes of Peace will
be made by Jacob A. Riis. Gustav
Kobbe, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward,
and others.
For the benefit of the readers OF The
Century an unusual combination offer
is made for this year. There has been
issued "The Century Gallery Of One
Hundred Portraits, made up of the
finest engravings that have appeared
in the magazine, aud representing a
total expenditure of nearly $50, 1000.
These are printed on heavy plate
paper, with large margins, like proofs.
The retail price of the gallery is 81. so,
but this year it will be sold only in
connection with subscription to The
Century, the price of the two together
being SO. 90.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20
Spi11ff1a11 Bros.
EVERETT HOUSE CORNER.

Last Thursday the manufacture OF
postal cards was begun at the new
factory at Luke, near Piedmont
There will be two styles and sizes OF
cards, the larger measuring 54x3H
inches. This will be known as the
standard size. The other card will
be smaller. measuring 4 I5-I6xz 1916
inches. On the larger card will go
the profile OF Jefferson, as usual, while
on the smaller card will be printed
the likeness of John Adams.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20

Mr.. Harry Hammann and Miss
Hattie Buckelman, both of this city,
were married by Rev. c. S. Trump,
at the Lutheran parsonage, Wednes.
day evening, Nov. II, at 7 O'Clock.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of few relatives and init
mate friends.
The. happy couple took the $40 B,
& O. train for bridal tour to the
cities of Washington, Baltimore and
Philadelphia. The groom is master
mechanic in the tin department of the
B. & o. shops at Cumberland, in
which city he will. make his home in
the spring.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20
Free Pills.

Send your address to FL. f. Buckler
& CO.. Chicago, and get free sample
box of DIR. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits
These pills are easy in action and ar.
particularly effective in the cure OF
Constipation and Sick Headache. Fo,
Malaria and Liver troubles they have
been proved Invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from,
every deleterious substance and to b.
purely vegetable. They do not weaker
by their action, but by giving tone t.
stomach ana bowels greatly invigorat,.
the system. Regulsr size 25c per box
Sold by L. G. Matthaei, druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20
PILES PERMANENTLY CURED
In from ) to S days time

by the use Of Lo- Mo. One bottle
guaranteed to cure any case OF Piles,
regardless of how long standing what
you have tried. or what your physician
may claim. Money refunded if per
manent cure is not obtained in the most
severe cases, in less than S days time.
After all others fail get Ionic and be
cured. Price 75c. perbottle. Sold byall
first class druggists, or sent prepaid
to any address, on receipt of price.
Address Harry Logue, Williamsport,
Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20
PURELY personal.

Mr.. Joseph Shaffer was in Hagers.
town, Wednesday.
Mr.. J. S. Trammell returned last
week from Oxford. Neb.
Mrs, D. I. Price, OF Baltin ore, is
is the guest of her parents here.
Mr.. A. ]. Gilmour left last Sunday
morning for Brooklyn, ~ Y.
Mr.. Jasper Emmerson, OF Beding.
ton, dropped in to see us on Monday.
Mrs. Jacob Sw anson, OF Brucetown.
Va, is the guest of friends in this city
Messrs. Wm Scarlet and A. Staub-
ly spent Wednesday at Ridgway,
hunting.
Frank Holmes, Of Richmond. has
been on visit to his uncle, Mr.. c.
w Boyer.
Miss Lille Bridges, Of Hancock. is
the guest OF Miss May Faulkner. East
Burke street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. +. Byers visi
ted in Baltimore and Washington dur
ing the week.
Mr.. Jas. w. Miller, of near Darkes-
vile. favored us with a pleasant call
on Saturday.
Miss Mollie Stuckey, of Atlanta.
ILL.,, is the guest OF Mrs. S. S. Felker,
West King street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Barnett were
up from Brunswick last week visiting
Mrs Emily Kearns.
Miss Georgia Pitzer, of Bunker
Hill, is guest of the Misses Roder-
lex. on East King street.
Miss Viola Clevenger, of Myersdale,
Pa, visited Miss Luella Athey, West
King street during the week.
Miss Annie Wolff, of Cumberland,
is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs.
Kinsey CIRQUE. West Burke street.
Miss Jennie Staub, of White Hall,
Va, has been visiting her sister. Mrs.
A. T Hess, in North Martinsburg.
MIR. Samuel Cauby, of Soho, was
in to see us Monday and left that
which maketh the heart of the printer
glad
Mr.. Chas. Warner. of New Rich
mond, o., is the guest of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. u S. G. Pitzer, West Burke
street.
Mr. d. H. Emmerson, OF near Fall
ing Waters, paid his substantial re
CARDS to the Herald while in this city
on Monday.
Mr. w. A. Thompson, pleasant
citizen of Kearneysville, was in to
see us Saturday. He is pleased with
Mckinley prosperity.
Mr.. Arthur Wild left via Washing
ton. Sunday, for Charlottesville, Va.
to Join her husband who has entered
the butcher business there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Keller and
daughter, of Blueield, are guests Of
Mrs. Keller's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Middlecanp, corner of Martin
and Raleigh streets.
Mr.. P. H. Fuss, OF Munson, like a
wise man and good Republican that
he is, snapped at our dollar Offer
though he was already paid up to
next April. Let others be equally
wise.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20

Mrs. John d. Small died at her
home, on the Tuscarora, Saturday
evening, from pneumonia, with which
she has been suffering for sometime.
She is survived by two sons. John and
Porter. The funeral services were
Tuesday at the Falling Waters church.
Rev. f. M. Woods officiated.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20

Look in this issue for Martins big
ad and cut in prices Of groceries, to
introduce all to his new location. We
give for one week the lowest prices
ever offered to the purchasing public.
Call at the Blue Front store, nearly
opposite market house.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20

My Third Annual Sale Of Registered
Poland China Swine and Barred Ply
mouth Rocks, for 1907, is postponed on
account Of hog cholera in July and Au
gust.
will sell at private sale oyer 100 Bar
red Plymouth Rock Cockrels, and a large
number of Hens and Pullets.
! won first premium 1T lnwood and
Morgan's Grove Fairs in 1897. Nj,
strains are noted and pure. / MAXI
breeding and mating a specially. Price
s piece, and reasonable discount fol
large numbers.
have for sale two large male hogs
Black u. s. and Gov. Hadly. Four male
shoats will weigh nearly one hundred
rounds Eight young sows all bred
from len months to one year old. All
thoroughbred and eligible to register
healthy and In good condition.
ID. p. LEMASTER.
Bedington, w. Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20
CHIEF CAUSE.

Unhealthy urine from unhealthy
kidneys is the chief cause of bladder
troubles. So the womb, like the
bladder, was created for one purpose,
and if not doctored too much is not
liable to weakness or disease, except
in rare cases. 1t is situated back Of
and very close to the bladder, there
fore any pain, disease or inconveni-
ence manifested in the kidneys, back,
bladder or urinary passage is often.
by mistake, attributed to female weak
ness or womb trouble of some sort.
The error is easily made and may be
easily avoided. To find out correctly,
set yonr urine aside for twenty four
hours; a sediment or settling indi-
Gates kidney or bladder trouble. The
mild and the extraordinary effect OF
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney, and bladder remedy is soon
realized. Ifyou need a medicine you
should have the best At druggists
fifty cents and one dollar. You may
have a, sample bottle and pamphlet,
both sent free by mail. Mention the
Herald and send your address to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
The proprietor fthis paper guarantee
the genuineness OF this offer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20
Monthlr Pains cured By DR.. MIIes. Pain rlIIs.
Wagons and Wagons.

The Studebaker is the best wagon
in the world. A full line-I4 different
styles, any width OF tire, at Sencindiver
& Stewart s, Winchester avenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-20
Vinegar.

Try Billy Rouark's vinegar and you
will never lose your pickles. Don't
use inferior goods and lose your fruit
and labor.