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The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
DEERING.

Miss Mary S. Morrill, of Deering, late
missionary to China, and who is at present
at Clifton sanitarium, New York, is reported
as in improved health. Some of her former
companions and fellow workers in China are
at the same sanitarium. They celebrated
Labor day together pleasantly.
Mrs. Huldah Leighton of Woodfords. late
missionary to Ram Allah, Palestine. has re-
Gently returned from Winthrop, Me-, where
| a quarterly meeting of friends was held.
Dr.. E. C. Neal of fremont, formerly OF
Deering, died suddenly at the home of a
patient, on the twenty y-ninth of August.
Mrs. Goodhue of Deering Centre has re-
| turned from her vacation outing among old
friends in Raymond and vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Richardson and little
| daughter Helen, of Leonard street, have ree
| turned from Boston.
| Willie Fitz of Leland street has. returned
| from Bath, where he has been visiting
friends.
The public schools of Deering opened on
| Monday.
| Walter Converse Jones of Leonard street
| began the kindergarten course on Monday.
Miss Eva Holmes, who has been visiting
| friends in Deering and Portland, has re-
turned to her home in Oxford.
A merry trolley ride was enjoyed by some
of the Free Church people and others on
Monday evening of this week. They visited
Fort Allen park, Stroudwater. Westbrook,
North Deering and Riverton park. The good
cheer manifested in cheerful conversation,
hymn singing, &C., must have surprised
some of the passers-by. At North Deering,
grateful lunch of cake and coffee was
served at the hospitable home of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. W. Knight
Mrs. Sarah A. Rand, principal of Noun
tain View school, Hudson Caldwell COM
pany, N. c., is making short visit at Hon.
Fben E. Rand's, Fessenden street, Oakdale.
Mrs. Rand is spending her summer vacation
In New England, soliciting aid for the con-
| tlnuance of the school, which is supported
entirely by voluntary contribution. When
| she returns to her southern home in Novem-
Der she will be accompanied by Miss Carrie
F. Rand of Oakdale, who will remain with
her during the coming winter.
Mr.. George W. Leighton and son William,
E., left yesterday for few days business
| trip at Steep Falls.
| MI Burton Densmore and family have
moved into the new house on Rackliffe
street.
Miss Adele Davis of Deering Centre, is
spending the week with a party of friends
at Higgins Beach.
| Mrs. H. r. Jackson, Forest avenue is
visiting friends at Leeds.
Mr. Edward Saddler, who has been en-
ployed at f. X. Lambs barber shop is going
to Boston to enter the employ of the West
End Electric Car company
The curbing which has been in readiness
for some time on Pleasant street is being put
| in place.
Two OF the trees in front of the Baxter
residence were removed yesterday as they
interfered with the la ying of the curbing.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
South Wants Armor Plate Factory.

Washington, September IA delega-
tion of representative men from the large
iron sections of the south today went be-
fore the naval board, which is considering
the question of establishing a govern.
ment armor factory. and urged that the
South offered the greatest advantages, In
cost of iron, labor, transportion, etc., for
the location OF the proposed government
armor plate factory. The delegation was
made up of Commissioner of Pensions 81
Clay Evans of Tennessee and Representa-
tives Wheeler of Alabama, Livingston of
Georgia and Gaines of Tennessee.
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Roughly Handled.

Clerk Hartshoru of the Sebascodegan of the
Harpswell line, who has been clerk of the
boats for many years, came down to the
landing at Orr's island Monday, on a team
from the house where he takes his dinners.
When he reached the landing he states that
he was assaulted by a Mr.. Andrews who
knocked him down, kicked and beat him,
breaking his nose and inflicting other in
juries. He was brought to his room in this
city and yesterday he was improving, but
he has bad looking head. He claims that
it was an unprovoked assault. z4s
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sept10d1ws

WANTED-To notify the business men, of
W Maine, that if these words (''while riding
as passenger in or on a public conveyance
provided by a common ed1Tie1'') are in your Ac-
cident Policy, you have never been and are
not now insured while riding in any
passenger elevator, unless you have special
permit: Many of you also, have the following
prohibitive, restrictive and sevasive clauses in
your Accident Policy: 1st,, "this insurance
does not cover INJURIES or death OF Wnlcn 1here
is no visiblema upon the body, the body it
self in case of death not being deemed such
mark End, while violating any law" 3rd.
''or the rules OF q company or corporatlon1. ;,
4th, while handling any explosive compound. -
9TH, "or being on railroad bridge or road bed
9th, "lifting." 7th, "over exertion." 8th,.. vol
untary exposure to unnecessary danger" 9th,
injury resulting from an alteration or quar-
of injury or death within ten days Of the occur
ence of such accident shall invalidate all claims
under this certificate" The Interstate Casual
ty Company has no such clauses. IL its policy;
No business man in the State of Maine would
buy city, county, or corporation BOND, II IL
payment could be evaded. The same good busi,
ness principle applies to your insurance Read
your present policy. The Inter State Casualty
Company. 176 II Middle street, corner Ex-
change. HERBERT S. DYER, State Agent;
N. B. The following words IN quotatlon
marks, you will find in your Accident Poncy
(regardless of any statementwhich may be made
Ito you by agents or solicitors: This Policy
is issued subject to the foregoing provisions and
to the conditions on the back hereof; its terms
cannot be waived or altered by any agent or
SOLICITOR or mo agent has power to waive any
conditions Of this policy"
Solicitors for The Interstate Casualty Com
pany of New York. Mr.. Alvin B. Jordan. Mr..
John.P. Hobbs, Mr.. Newell Lyon, Mr.. Warren
E. LothrOp. 131
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A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Will soon be open for man of char
acter competent to fill an official posi-
ton with corporation to be established
in Maine. Business permanent. very
successful in other states, easily learned
must take one or two thousand dollars
of the capital stock which will be small.
Write fully. Address with references.
FL. S. THOMPSON,
care Republican Club,
Hartford, Conn.
Sept10d1Wa
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OBITUARY..
Isaac G. Curtis.

Isaac c. Curtis, an old employe of the
government in the Railway Postal Service,
died very suddenly at his home, II Ever
green avenue, Somerville, Sunday evening.
Death was probably due to heart disease.
Mr.. Curtis ran on the Eastern division of
the Boston and Maine railroad, between
Boston and Bangor. He was 81 years of age.
He was native of Lewiston, where he was
identified with lodge of Masons. He was
an attendant at the Winter Hill Congre :
gational church. He leaves widow and
two sons.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

At the ''building sale'' which the Woman's
Auxiliary are to hold in City hall, October
18th, 18th, 10Th and 10th, very choice and
pleasing programme is being prepared for
the four evenings. Any fair of any import
ance nowadays has first class dining room
in connection with it. and this will be no
exception to the general rule. Reception
hall has been secured for this purpose and
here the most appetizing dinners and SUD-
pers will be served at reasonable rates.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

His Army.
"Didn't hear that man address you
as colonel?" said Mrs. Whiffett to Tired
Traddles as she gave him some cold vict-
uals.
"Yes'm."
"You don't belong to the armyP"
"Yes'm."
'.Not the United States regular army
surelyr
"No'm."
"It can't be that you belong to the Sal
walton Armyi"
Nom"
"Then what army are you colonel imp
1.-THE army Of the unemployed, mum. -
New York Sunday World.
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academies, the Waterville, Portland and
Cony High schools and the Bowdoin sopho-
mores. The season in Bangor will probably
open Saturday, September %, with game
with Waterville High school. The High
school team will be coached by Dietrich
Stolte, the new physical director of the Y.
M c. A.
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VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT.
The Eansor Football Team.

The Bangor High school football eleven
began training yesterday, and promises
we'll. some good players were lost by
graduation, but the new material is the best
for number of years. Manager Bri dges is
now endeavor1ng to arrange Gates with the
eleyens representing Coburn Classical Insti-
tute, Kent's Hill. Hebron and Thornton
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
Real Estate Tr,-nsfers.

The following transfers of real estatA
h this county have been recorded IN
the Registry OF Deeds:
Arthur X. Hunt to James P. Baxter, lot
with buildings ON the northeasterly corner
of land occupied by George H. Cummings
on the westerly side Of the passageway lead
ing from Congress street to Fernald 4
Sawyer's stable
willard W. Fickett ct ais of South Port
land to Laura T. Lombard, land in Pleasant
dale near b. and NJ r. R. station.
William d. Davis of Gray to William o.
Strout of North Yarmouth, a lot in Gray.
Almena Stevens ct ais to Charles G. Bick-
ford, lot in Portland ON the northerly side
of Spring street.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

One application of DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil takes away the pain of the most Sc.
we're burn. 1t is an ideal family lini.
ment.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
Monthly Meeting at Invalids' Home,

he monthly meeting of the board of
directors of the Temporary Home will be
held this afternoon at three o'clock at the
home, Woodfords
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
WIT AND WISDOM

"Can Honor take away the grief of wound?
No."
Henry ", Act III, Scene /.
But Ponds Extract can take away the pain.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
Maine Pensions.

Washington, September 14.-Pensions
have been granted residents of Maine as
follows:
ORIGINAL.
Augustus H. Prince, Portland.
RENEWAL AND INCREASE.
Richard Spear, Gardiner.
INCREASE.
Ezra G. Dodge Blue Hill; Amherst
Spofford, Skowhegan.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
TREAsURER'S REPORT.

;. The report of the treasurer, Mr.. R. c.
Bradford gives the general expenses for the
year as shown in the directors report The
operating expenses show S4S, ,551.S5, for
maintenance of way and structures. S19,-
a29 SO for maintenance of equipment, $40,
8s9.34 for conducting transportation, $14,-
0!.a8 for general expenses. Tables are also
given OF the earnings monthly, and operat-
Ing. expenses for the past year, the baIa nee
sheet and profit and loss account
VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT.
The report of Vice President Waldo Petten-
gill shows freedom of acciden. to passengers
pumber of miles run by passenger and
freight trains, the amount Of fuel used, tn e
road equipment, condition of road bed,
rack, bridges and fences. The rolling stock
consists of ten locomotives, three passenger.
Tx freight and one shifting engine, i'll good
condition equipped with air brakes and
lewall heating system; four first class pas
ienger coaches one smoker, four combina-
don cars, all equipped with Westinghouse air
,rakes and Sewall heating system, 35 box,
0 fiue cars, boarding ears, one derrick car,
sour snow Dlows, ana one fiange plow and
&c cutter. There have been added 10 the
equipment during the past year two freight
locomotives and twenty five standard box
AIS carrying capacity of 60, 900 pound IDS each
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

co ROO WANTED-A man of ability and
% .OVV push to become Unidentified with
the original incorporators in q manufacturing
amount, liberal arrangements will be made;
ground floors; an official position in the COM
pany. Room &C. Equitable building, Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

FOR SALE-On Congress street. between
Il Hampshire and Franklin, first class house
OF Il rooms and bath, hot and cold water, steam
repair, location A l for physician, a good bar
gain. w. FL. WALDRON & CO., 1870 Middle st,
Ill
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

TENEMENT WANTED-For man and wife;
parlor, dining room, kitchen, pantry, two
bed rooms and water closet ON floor, must be in
some good locality, best of references given;
state location ant price. TENEMENT, Press
Office city, Ill
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

FOR SALE-At South Portland, a modern
house containing rooms, tngether with
hennery, fruit trees and nearly acres of high
land overlooking harbor: Price reduced to
National Bank Building, FREI ERICK S.
VAIL. III
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

WANTED-A boarder in private family,
bath room, on line of electric cars, ten minutes
ride from Monument Square. Address for
further particulars J. F. H., Woodfords, Maine.
13-1
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FOR SALE-2 IL story detached brick house
with ell, in perfect repair; tenements
central location, / minute from Post ONCE;
rents for S375 per annum and is always occu-
pied forced sale. Price 5000. W.. H. WAL
DRON & CO., 1SO Middle ST. 101
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

EOR SALE-Ladders OF all kinds; pole, plank,
step, or extension; the best and strongest
ladders made. r. WESCOTT. 131 Lincoln st.
foot OF Myrtle St. l9-n
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

EoR SALE-Land with house thereon, num-
gress ST. central and favorable location to
erect store and tenement; size of lot about 37x
%. BENJAMIN SHAW 81 IL Exchange St.
13I
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WANTED-One large room, second story,
w with closets, with meals for man and wife,
either State or Park SITS. desirable location; give
price, references will be furnished. Address
G. A., this office. Ill
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

NOR SALE-A State of Maine chestnut
\ horse; sound, kind and very stylish, stands
15-2, weighs little over 1000 pounds seven
years old. Can be seen at E. S. L1BBY'S stable,
1856 Cumberland st. 1O-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

FOR SALE-Elegants story detached brick
i residence on new High st. near Congress:
II large rooms with bath and billiard room'
powerful steam heat in all; 1000 feet of land
with variety fruit; a great bargain. W. H.
WALDRON, 1870 Middle st. 10-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

FOR SALE-On Deering Highlands, new IL
heat, hot and cold water; 10000 feet of land
handy to electrics, extensive views. viii be
sold at great bargain W. H. WALDRON &,
CO., 1SO Middle st. 10-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

oRSE FOR SALE-A horse, eight years
excellent roadster; he is very handsome bay
morse; soId for no fault, but owner is out OF
n nealtn. =: ". CUSHING, GA Central Avenue,
OteTlIS Cenler. 12=1
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

FOR SALE-On Congress ST., between State
and Grove Sts the last unoccupied build
ing lot commanding an unobstructed view Of
the surrounding country extending to the White
Mountains. w. I'll. WALDRON & CO., 1sO
Nlaole ST. 101
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

WANTED-Want to exchange two house
w lots, free and clear, near Washington st.
electrics, for good driving horses, OF Bicycles
also new carriages in exchange for real estate
or personal property. Address F. HI. DEER
ING & CO., 1s1 fremont ST., Boston, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

EOR SALE-An oak. roll top office desk;
4 black walnut Office desk; safe; a Mason
Il Hamlen organ. Enquire at 80 Pine ST.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

EOR SALE-New house on Pitt St., Oakdale,
Il contains seven rooms and bath, hot and
cold water, wired for electric lights, cemented
cellar, sewer, large lot. Will be sold on easy
terms. Apply to CHAS. c. ADAMS. 81 Ex-
change st. aug11dSw
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

M ONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
A.A mortgages, on real estate, stocks, bonds,
and life insurance policies or any good securi-
ties. l. F. BUTLER, As Exchage street.
aug2e4
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

FOR SALE--On the best part of the street
near Longfellow Square, three story swell
front house and land No. 1T State St, good
sized rooms and ample closets, has morning
and afternoon SUM- can be bought at a reduced
price to close estate. BENJAMIN SHAW,
81 1-2 Exchange st. a.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
FOR SALE.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
PORTLAND & RuMFoRo FALLS.
Annual Meeting of the Stockholders Held
Yesterday.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Portland and Rumford Falls railway
was held at its Office in this city at ten
o'clock yesterday morning.
The following board Of directors was
elected for the ensuing year: Hugh j. CHS
holm, Portland; Waldo Pettengill, Runaford
Falls; George d. Bisbee, Rumford Falls
Fred E. Richards, Portland GaIen c. Moses,
Bath; George C. Wing, Auburn; George ".
RUSSELL Lawrence, Mass; Payson Tucker,
Portland; George n. Fletcher, Detroit,
Mich. /; Charles d. Brown, Boston; r. C..
Bradford, Portland The directors organized
by making choice of the following officers
for the ensuing year:
President-Hugh J. Chisholm.
Vice President-Waldo Pettengiil.
Treasurer and Traffic Manager-R. c. Brad
lord.
Superintendent-E. L. Lovejoy.
The report were received and adopted:
THE DIRECTORS REPORT.
Portland, Maine, Aug %, 1897.
70 the Stockholders Of the Portland q
Rnmford Falls Railway:
The sixth annual report of your directors
covering fiscal year ending June 80, 1887, is
herewith submitted, with also compara-
i've table of income and expenditures for
she two years past:
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OPERA GLASSES.

WANTED-All persons in want of trunks
Y! and bags to call on E. D. REYNOLDS,
563 Congress street, one door above Shaw's
grocery store. as we manufacture our goods
and can therefore give bottom prices.
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. We frame
pictures. 17-2
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

NO LET-The beautiful new residence 80
L North ST., II rooms, house built for own
fdafy dafn eyergg hng m9dern sstysh and up to
I'll. III. SHAW, go North st. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

FOR SALE-On Diamond Island in various
locations, good building lots. The in
creased demand (Which could not be supplied)
for cottages on the above island the past sum-
mer should be an inducement to those seeking
good investment. BENJAMIN SHAW 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

ITO LET-At Woodfords, 0 room upper rent
near electrics, excellent neighborhoods modern
conveniences, immediate occupation. Apply to
JOHN HI. CARD, 81 Lincoln St. Woodfords or
9S Exchange ST.. Portland. III
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

EOR SALE-Only S777 for nice home at New
IL Gloucester village, one mile from N. c.
station; ten room house, painted and blinded
ell, woodshed and stable, with some repair
this would be a very pretty place; fine scenery,
shade trees aud lawn, over 3 acres land, cuts
about tons hay, 800 bushels apples last year.
pears grapes and cherries, one hive bees, II
hens. AMOS EVELETH, New Gloucester, or
G. w. erase, Deering. 151
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

FOR SALE-The most desirable building lot
ample room for block of two houses with
plenty of yard the last one to be had on that
iav9rlte street. w. I'll. WALDRON & CO., 1870
Middle St IA
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

MI ONEI LOANED-Don't borrow money
IVA from your friends and have them remind
you OF it hereafter. will loan you on your fur
ont removal or inconvenience, confidential. on
any repaying basis. Address "PIVATE
PARTY 2. o. Box 1885, aug18-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

MONEY TO LOAN-On first and second
Il mortgages, on real estate, stocks, bonds,
personal properey, life insurance policies. or
any good collateral securities Inquire of A. G.
LIBBY & CO., AZ IL Exchange st. A4
MONEY TO LOAN on first and second mort
WI cages. real estate, life Insurance policies,
when three years old, or any good collateral Sc
curity. Inquire OF W. P. CARR, Room s. 1856
Middle st. aug 254
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

HORSE FOR SALE-Good driver, perfectly
IL sound, not afraid of cars, will stand any
where ten years old, weight 100; obliged to sell
on account of business and health 143 Bracket
ST., Portland. Sept. 13, '97. 141
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

FOR SALE-In Falmouth, six miles from
Portland, 70 acres of land; field pasture
and woodland; about 1000 feet frontage on main
road to Yarmouth an artesian well near road
and bricks enough to build Easements of
buildings. Apply to MRS. j. P. CUMMINGS,
Falmouth, Me. 90
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

EOR SALE Building lots at Oakdale. The
Deering Land Co. offer for sale on favor
able terms, desirable building lots on Forest
Avenue. Falmouth, Fessenden, Pitt, William
c. ADAMS, Treasurer. 81 Exchange St.
apr26 eow20w
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ITO LET-A convenient upper rent of seven
l. rooms, having recently been put in thorough
repair, at Sc Wilmot street 13-f
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WANTED--A chance to do any kind OF re-
w pairs In your heating apparatus by men of
experience. Send postal. Telephone No.,
1854 r. WESCOTT. 131 Lincoln ST.. foot OF
Myrtle. 19-u
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
MORRIS CANOE

For sale at RiVertOn Canoe
House, one year old, in perfect
condition. sept14d1w*
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

FOR SALE-A very desirable house pleasant
ly located at No. 1875 Emery st, containing
rooms with all the modern Improvements, heat
with steam and hot air combined. A good sized
lot with fruit trees on same. Inquire of A. G.
LIBBY & CO., AZ 1-2 Exchange st. aug3O4
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15
SCHOOL WATCHES.

Boys watches $3.50 to $4,000. Girls watches
$4.00 to $500. Every watch warranted good
timer. McKENNEi the jeweler, Monument
Square. sep9dtf
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

WANTED A smart young man or woman to
w take charge of branch office must deposit
one hundred and fifty dollars cash security.
Call 9 to 10 o'clock. Store 203 Middle st. 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

WANTED-Agents to sell first class article,
w salary or commission. Enclose 1Oc for
sample and particulars address R. this office.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

EOR RENT-On the best part of Congress St,
Il very desirable second floor offices, 4 CON
nected rooms with hot water heat and con-
venienceS.sl Excellent location for physician or
dentist. Price $3.50 per annum, water extra
Possession Oct. 1st, 1897. BENJAMIN SHAW
81 1-2 Exchange st. Ill
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EOR RENT-Upper rent No. AZ West st. con-
tanning rooms and bath, all in excellent
repair, having sunny exposure and pleasant sur
roundings. Price, including heat, upon applica-
tion to Real Estate office, First National Bank
Building FREDERICK s. VAIL. Iii
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TOILET.
Forty words Inserted under this head
one week for 2S cents cash in advance.

FOR RENT-Lower tenement 12s Pearl St.
= mas rooms, sunny exposure, fine lawn
steam heat, etc. very desirable rent for a a
small family without children. Apply on the
premises. or to G.. A. HARFORD, Custom
House wharf 151
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

ITO LET-Rent at 40 and 142 Cumberland
street, six rooms bath room, hot and cold
water inquire of w. III. SARGENT, corner of
Cumberland and Washington streets. AL
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

Every Mother should have it in the house for collie,
cramps. choIera-morbns and summer complaints.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

mo OPHYSICIANS-I would like to make an
L arrangement with some regular licensed
physician whose time is not fully occupied, to
go into a business in line with his profession,
which will pay we'll Capital will be furnished.
Recommendations required. Address w. P. F.,
this Office. 80
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-15

ITO LET-At Woodfords corner, Deering,
fronting on Forest Avenue, five tenements.
with modern conveniences, price So to S16
monthly; two are well located for small stores
or offices. Good location for physician. Inquire
E. @. JORDAN, 81 IL Exchange ST., Portland.
142