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The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05
THE cANNY SCOT.
Some Good Examples of His Unconscious
Humor.

On his first visit to Aberdeen an Englisl
commercial traveller, says Answers, having
received some marks of kindness from one
Of its inhabitants. ex claimed in an off
hand way on his departure
eff at any time you or any of your people
come up to London don't PUT up at hotel
but come TO US
"oh, thank yer' replied the Scot laconi-
clly. And away the Southron went
Six months passed, and the Englishmar
had long forgotten the incident, when, to
his surprise he received one morning the
following note:
My Dear Friend: AS myself, my wife
and four children are coming up to Loudon
fora fortnight we Will be glad to avail our
selves of your kind invitation:''
"Facing the situation with unquestionable
courage the Southerner put himself to un-
utterable inconvenience to accommodate
his guests. He took them everywhere, paid
for everything and at the end of the stipu-
lated time they announced their departure.
The host accompa MED them to the station,
and in the fullness of his gratitude at,the
exodus invited the father to Ii ave parting
drink.
"Come along, old fellow! What IS it to be-?
Whiskey and-soda, as usual? Two Scotches
and-soda. please, missn'
''Na, Lap replied the Scot solemnly
''nane O. that! Ye've been vera guild to
me and mine durin' the last fortnicht--hae
a'en us everywhere and paid for everything |!
Ma, ma! Well hae toss for the last!''
A gentleman was limping along Prince
street, Edinburgh, one morning, when a
friend accosted him:
"Hello!' said he; "whats the matter?
Are you lame ?''
"Aye, temporarily. temporarily" was the
reply. 1.-The fact is / went hame sober last
nicht and my faithful watchdog grippit me
by the leg!
comely maiden had among her numer-
Gus admirers in the village bashful car
penter and undertaken. At last he spoke,
but alas, he was too late; she had given her
promise to another and that other she we'd
ded. 1t so happened that within the first
year She young husband died and the widow
bethoughJ herself of her old sweetheart and
gave him the coffin to make.
He did so, and, allowing what he consid
cred a decent time to elapse he again pro-
posed. Alas! he was again too late!
Strange to say, the second husband was
short-lived, and again the constant carpen-
ter had the coffin to make
Then he resolved to cast delicacy aside,
and just as he drove the last screw firmly
home, he touched the arm of the twice
widowed fair and asked:
'sHas onybody spoken to yc yet?''
He was in time!
The minister entered the cottage of one of
his parishioners, whence proceeded sounds
of woe. Within man sat sobbing over
the fire.
''What's the matter. Donald?' asked the
sympathetic clergyman.
'sOh, sir (amid sobs,) Duncan McTav-
ish's wife's deidr'
swell, but did not know she was any
relation of yours, Donald
"No, she's no (more sobs); she's no, but
it just seems as if everybody was gettin'
change but me!''
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05
BRIEFLY ToLR&

The Tell-known pacing stallion Joe
Patehan, 2.93, was sold for Sl5, Oo0 at
auction in Chicago yesterday to j. W.
Marks.
Reports from many towns in South
wertern Michigan say an earthquake
shock was felt for several seconds Sunday
night. AT Holland the front of a brick
hGilting fell in to the strest.
A collision has occurred off Girdleness
lighu hot Sc, Scotland, between ths Brit
lsh steamer Collynee and Griongoe. The
Collymee sank and II of her crew were
drowned.
Admiral Meade (retirel). T. s. N,
who has been i'll in Washington for three
weeks, died tuesday at DR.. johnson e
private residence.
Everett L. Martin, son of Police Com
missioner A. z. Martin OF Boston, and
tha ore who figured prominently in the
recent investigation, has filed petition
in insolvency.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05
Wrecked Ethel Granville Sighted.

Chatham. Mass. May 4.-The tug Kate
Jones while coming over the shoals to-
day. having in tow the barge Monach,
bound for Boston, sighted the wrecked
ST. John, N. b., schooner Ethel Gran
vile, which was capsized Sunday moi n
ing off Pollock Rip lightship. The tug
anchored her barge, ran down to the
dock and made fast. She then started
westward ana 1t is not known whether
she will make for Vineyard Haven, OF
picking up the barge, proceed to Boston
The Ethel Granville was vessel of los
tons net, was built at Grand Lake, N B.,
in 1891, and was owned by r. G. Elkin OF
ST. John, n. B.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

NOTlCE-Ladies and gentlemen desirous
~ of learning French could apply to Pro-
lessor b. X. Ed. Demers de Cheneville,
2S4 1-2 Congress street. 5-3
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

rElHEY say the water from the little spring
at the Raymond Spring House,six miles
form New Gloucester and four miles from
Poland Spring, Me-, is blessing to all who
use it. 1t Is a fact that the Raymond Spring
IN the midst of superb views, without the
hustle of hotel, yet always accommodate
ing an excellent class of people. The prices
are low. sC' y. SMALL, North Raymond, Me-,
will send Circular. may5f
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

: Webster Davis of Missouri has been
appointed assistant secretary of the in
terror.
Ex-United States Senator Richard
Coke of Texas has been stricken with
paralysis, and his condition is critical
A post office has been established in
Riley. Oxford county, and David Watson
has been appointed postmaster.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05
Richmond Church Calls Pastor.
ESPECIAL TO TIE PREss.l

Richmond, May 4.-Rev. Edward H. .
Newcomb of Bangor has been called to
the Congregational church at Richmond,
in plade of Rev. S. L. McGeehon, re-
signed.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05
BRICK RESIDENCE
FOR SALE,

NO. l07 Pine street. Nicely located on
sunny side of the street, ana good sized
lot i'll connection with fruit trees in fine
bearing condition. House has thirteen rooms
and bath room; all the modern conyen-
iences; nice cellar; wash room, and new
combination hot water heater put in within
year. Also several cottages at Great
Diamond Island, which are well known to
be among the best there. This includes NV
summer residence with spacious grounds
and all the house furnishings ready for oc-
cupancy. Also some of the choicest build
ing lots of one-quarter acre each, on the
island, including shore property. Apply
soon as the owner is about to remove from
the city and the offering uts some very de-
srable real estate on the market. E. L.
GODING, l60 Middle street. 17-tf
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

EOR SALE OR RENT-Desirable seaside
Il summer cottage with eight rooms and
broad veranda fine bathing and fishing rocks
in front of cottage. Located at eastern end
of Long Island, Casco Bay. Landing of
Harpswell Steamboat Co. adjoins property.
Desirable house lots for sale at same place.
E. G. JORDAN, 81 1-2 Exchange ST., Port
land, Me. apr 1915
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05
WATCHES ON INSTALLMENTS

VIII sell you Waltham and Elgin watches
lower than any installment dealer on earth, and
make the terms to sn.tyou if you are honest and
square. MCKINNEY the Jeweler, Monu-
ment Square tan6dtf
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TO RENT,

Stores Nos. l to Central wharf re-
Gently occupied by c. A. Weston ~
Co. suitable for grocery or other business,
In tne order and have an electric elevator
and heated with hot water; have good rail-
road track and dock facilities. Enquire at
No. 1oCe ntral Wharf. VIM. r. WOOD.
nov5)dtf
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

The neglect of cold is often fatal.
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup contains
all the soothing virtues Of the pine.
Never fails to cure.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05
ACCEPTED BY PORTLAND.
Public Sentiment Is Shown TO be Strong on
The Right Side.

today I am well woman. 1t was
| complete cure from head to foot. l don I
| have a sign of my old trouble; and
again, my stomach is culed. can and
do eatEhearty food with no III effects af'
| terward, and can do my housework
now with perfect health to back ME.
Puritana is splendid medicine, and
recommend it to my friends, and shall
always continue to do so because have
been cured. {Signed)
MRS. M. e. WILLARD.
Willard, Maine, April 28, 1897.
Mr.. George ". Rice is we'll known in
Portland and B1ddeford. He was in the
late war for nearly four years, in Com
pany ii, Both Me. Regiment, is now pro-
prietor of barber shop at 663 Congress
street. He writes as follows:
The Puritana Compound Company:
Gentlemen-I had best described my
case in order that you may know the
terrible condition / was in, before tax
ing the best remedy i'll the world-puri-
tana. L have spent many dollars for doc
tors on my case, which was 1nfiamma-
tion of the lower intestines, liver and
Kidneys. A year ago / had terrible
chill, and since that 1 couta cat hardly
anything without suffering the most
acute pain. Evenssa little shredded whear
and cream would bring them about and
cause vomiting spells.
For tWo poOutlo ot +iv,o T rvna cop.
fined to the bed, and the only thing
could keep on my stomach was little
orange juice. had to be kept under
the influences of morphine which was
injected into my arm in order to get any
relief whatever from the agony was
in. did not expect to live. In fact ]
had been given up to die. My weight
ran down from 200 to $40 pounds.
was skeleton to what I had been.
In this precarious condition I read
about case of a person in Boston, which
it seemed to me described my case ex-
actly, and he was cured by Puritana.
My wife insisted that try it. But /
confess it was with reluctance that |
consented to try anything more. as I felt
that the last effort had been made and all
done that could be done. I had not fin
ished the contents of the first bottle OF
Puritanai before marked Improvement
was noticeable. My friends asked me
what was taking. 1 told them "the
best medicine on earth, Puritana."
In continuing the treatment, it has put
me on my feet in the best shape. My
weight has gone up--to 1s5spounds. at
tend to my regular business day after
day, and feel we'll again. I was also
| troubled with muscular rhenmatism,
and that is all gone too.
You have my heartfelt thanks for put
| ting such remedy as Puritana on the
market. I recommend it to all my
friends whom ] know are troubled with
any difficulty arising from bad stom.
ach. (Signed)
GEORGE N. RICE.
663 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

ID summer boarders at the Ellns. BeautifuI
country home, large house, nicely furnished,
pleasantly located near salt water, fine drives.
rowing and sailing. Address for terms, &. D.,
Damariscotta, Me-, Box 353. Al
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

NRY, desirable house lots for sale cheap to
~ any one who will build a good house, near
electric cars, Seminary and High School; also
81 acres of land tnat can be cut into house lots,
10 Best ST. P. o. Box 40. Deering Centre.
A
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

TOR SALE-Keels sloop yacht % It. inches
over all, 2 ft. water line: outside ballast;
cabin ] 2ft long, Very FAST built of the best mate
rial and put together in a workmanlike manner.
The boat has been used only two weeks and
will be sold very cheap. Enquire of RYAN &
KELSEY, Commercial ST., Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

HOUSE-At Woodfords, near two car lines,
IL new two story house, with 1000 feet OF
cemented cellar, open fireplace, bathroom
hot water, hardwood floors, papered, etc
beautiful home. Price $4,000; only $500
down, balance monthly. DALTON Il co :.
47S 1-2 Congress st. II
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

EGGS for Matching from prize winning
~ Barred Plymouth Rocks, Silver Wyan-
dotts and White Langshams eggs. 81. so for 13;
81. 80 for 26. e. PETERSEN, Box 557, Cum
berland Mills, Me. 12-3
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

NOR SALE-One hundred thousand chioce
4 q strawberry plants, including Tennessee
prollhc, Greenville, Wolverton, Bubach,
hrell, Enormous, Wilson and Candy Prize.
For further particulars address j. L. PAR
ROTT, Cape Elizabeth, Me- 1913
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

FOR sALE-Honse and lot consisting of
5000 square feet of land, story and half
house and outbuildtngs on line of electric
cars, Stevens Plains avenue, Deering Centre.
Price $500. Inquire of II. A. RICHARD
son. IL Best St., Dsering Centre. p o. Box
40. 26-2
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

EHARM FOR sALE-Three and half miles
A. from the city in Cape Elizabeth on the
Spurw1nk road consisting of II acres good TIL
iage land and pasturage, well underdrained,
buildings in good order. For information
inquire OF MRS. ROLFE, on the premises, or
BID. WILLARD, lit Commercial street.
may5-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

FOR SALE-A brick story house with ad-
ditions, situated in The western part of
the city; suitable for boarding house or pri-
vate residence; has steam heat and all modern
Improvements; For full particulars inquire Of
A, G. LIBBY s. CO., AZ 1-2 Exchange st.
1O-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

RESIRABLE RENTS AT WOODFORDS-
~ Three rev stores and three tenements
with modern eonvenences, located at junction
OF Deering and Forest avenues. Fine location
for first class grocery or restaurant, rent. So to
SIT per month. E. C. JORDAN, 81 1-2 Ex-
change ST., Portland Me. "a
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

EXCHANGE OF HOUSES-A family of
II three adults, living at Wellesley, Mass, the
seat of Wellesley College, delightful place to
spend the summer and within easy reach of
Boston, wonld like to exchange homes for July
and August, with small family living in Port
land. The Wellesley house has rooms and
modern conveniences, land is nearlchurches rail
way station and electrics. Address s'EX-
CHANGE P. o. Box 294, Wellesley, Mass.
10
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

EOR SALE-Two hundred or more fine
nursery grown rock naples from three to
ten feet high; also arborvatie, horse chestnut,
pears and apple trees and rhododendums at
discount. Address E. H. MORTON, No. Deer
ing, Me. IL
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05
WANTED-AGENTS.
SUMMER BOARD.

Forty words inserted under this hent
one weok for 25 cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

Elegant Cottage Sites For Sale.
ONE on Diamond Island lots as per plan. No.
" 1907 /and No. 13l, fronting the Park, anc
adjoining the beautiful cottage and grounds OF
Diamond Aye. Size of lots combined about
one-half acre. Also, beautiful lot containing
in excess of one acre. iinely located on Cushin'
Island. For price apply to
LEWIS A. GOUDY.
Manager Goudy & Kent Portland Me.
may3d1m
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

ID ESIDENCE-On Glenwood avenue, Deer
IS ing, a beautiful new residence of 9
rooms, with 6,000 feet of land; house is
finished i'll cypress, has hot water, bath, set
tubs and laundry, electric lights, open fire
place, heated by steam or hot water. bay
window piazza, brick sidewalk, sewer, Sc.
bago water, very slightly, car every few
minutes Price $780, only $1,000 down.
DALTON & CO. 4S7 10 Cnoress ST IL
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

EOR SALE-Your chance. We will sell to a
Il reliable party a fine, new, two tenement
house and large stable and 5000 feet of land in
one of the best parts OF Deering for only $50 per
month. No cash payments down. only regular
monthly payments OF $50 until the property is
paid for. Only this one, call at once. DALTON
& CO., 478 1-2 Congress St. IL
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

Too much has not been claimed for
Puritana. 1t cures from end fothot.
Through the stomach it reaches and
restores all parts of the human system
incluing the blood, nerves, heart and
mucous membrane. The Puritana treat
mnt includes three remedies at the price
of one In one package. 1t is Nature 6
cure.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05
WIT AND WISDOM.
Beginning In Time.

"What, are you asking your husband
now in the spring for fur cloak?''
"Oh, yesl 1t will be winter before he
says yes. "-Fliegends Blatter.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

| EOR SALE-A Matthews Soda Fountain for
| the counter, nearly new. Everything first
class and in good order. A great discount
| made and terms of payment easy. Marble
counter, silver cups and all the fixtures in
cluded in the bargain. Address E. H. NOR
| TON, No. Deering, Me. IL
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

FOR SALE-Two fine cottage lots on Loveitt's
Hill, VIII 's.'; water front. facing the ocean,
fne sandy beach, >e ,go water. For inform
atien, apply to the .LOYEsTER, Willard. or
No Walker st. Portland, or G. H. Cloyes'
market, Congress st. 2S-2
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05
Portland, Me-, April 9th. 1897.

Mrs. NH. Ford, who lives in Kenne-
bunk, Me-, has had very wonderful
experience with PuIitann, as may be
seen by the following letter:
The Puritana Compound Co.
Gentlemen-I want to endorse your
beading fully that sit cures from head
to foot" and also enclose what Puritana
has done for me- Last winter was very
poorly with general weakness and a
bad cough. Ia the spring had to give
up. My stomach was SO weak that every
thing ate or drank caused terrible sutf-
ering and agony. got SO low that my
friends thought I would never go out
again. 1 tried many kinds of medicines to
which were recommended, but thanks
you and your compound, I found a cure
at last. The first bottle began the cure,
and today can say that am complete
ly we'll. You do not claim that it cures
coughs, but in my case it cured all my
complaints. I shall recommend Puri
tana at all times and in all places, for
what it has done for me.
Again thanking you, l remain,
Yours etc.,
(Signed)
MRS. NH. FORD.
Kennebunk, Maine
In addition to this letter Mrs. Ford has
written again to say that her health IL
completely restored and that she thinks
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

FACSIMILE signature of cHAs. II. FLETCHER
is on the wrapper of every bottle of CAsToRIA
When Baby sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

FOR SALE-Large Orchestral Regina Music
\ Box for parlor use (has no slot otattachment).
Fine oak case stands, 6 feet TALL with music.
Very sweet and powerful tone. Will be sold
cheap. Address L. j. B. WALKER, 3O7 Com
mercial street. City. 3O-l
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LOST AND FOUND

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in adyance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

WANTED-Lad, ,es to call and see the best
w boot in the city for 81, in button and
lace. Mems 81 enamel shoes for $3.50. Mems
box calf lace shoes, S1.89. Mems congress and
lace shoes for s1.25. Childrens button boots
for 25 cents. Misses button boots 40 cents.
199 Middle street. head of Plum street. 2O-tf
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05
FOR SALE.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents cash In advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

Ii new two tenement house and 1900
feet of choice garden land; house has two
bath rooms, hot water, steam heat large
p1aZzas, bay window, cemented cellar, sew
er, Sebago, near three lines of electrics, best
location in Deering; price S3,OOO only $500
down, balance same as rent. DALTON g
CO., 478 1-2 Congress st. IL
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

EOR LEASE-A very pleasant cottage, No. 90
n Pleasant St., Deering;S 8 rooms, cemented
cellar and furnace; large lot and fruit trees
thereon. BENJAMIN SHAW, 511-2 Ex-
change street. IL
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

NOR SALE-At Woodords, on Sp1ing street.
two story house and stable. Lot is 5Ox
100, Sebago. sewer, electric cars, best part of
Deering, Offering for a few days for S2fO0
only 500 down, balance $40 .per month
DALTON & CO., 47S 1-2 Congress street.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty W rds or less inserted under this
read for. ae week for % eta. in advance.
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FOR RENT-A very desirable detached resi-:
dsnce Of 10 rooms ana bath, pleasant,
Pine streets; having recently been put in
thorough repair. For particulars apply to
BYRON d. VERRILL, or to Real Estate
Office, First National Bank Building. FRED
ERICK S. VAIL 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

FOR SALE-A very handsome TWO seated
carriage with pole, which cost $500. Can
be had for half price as the owner has no use
for same. Has only been used six times. Ap-
ply at HENRY TAYLOR'S Stable 291
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

EOR SALE-Cheap. Two lots in eastern part
= of city convenient to, Eastern Promenade
containing about 5000 SO. it. each. Price only
$500. For particulars apply at once to Real
Estate Office, First National Bank Building
FREDERICK S. VAIL. 29-I
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

FOR SAnE-Two story house containing
rents situated on Newbury St.. near The
Portland Company; income S24.oo per month,
price low and terms easy. In
qulre. OF A, c. LIBBY & CO., AZ IL Ex-
change st. IO-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

EOR SALE-1 one horse barge; single
= horse power with saw table and belt-
'Grays;" | one horse wood mower, late style;
new model seed soWer: medium sized steel
plow Call or address H. T. SKILLINGS, Il
Free street Portland. Me- 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

ENCYCLOPEDIAS from 50 90 to $50. 90 per
Ia set. Encyclopedia Dictionaries and other
books at cut rates Story of Cuba by Murat
Halstead, 81. Bagster and oxford Teachers
Bibles, by B. f. STRICKLAND, 1876 Oxford
ST., Portland Me- 81 a
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FOR SALE.

EOR SALE-At Woodfords on car line. eight
room house, good stable and hen house,
cemented cellar, furnace heat, fruit trees,
home. Price $500. Only $500 down. balance
$3.50 per month pays for it. DALTON &
CO., AIS 1-2 Congre street.. 81
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

HOUSE-On Adams street, near Water
III vile, two tenement house; rents for
$15; shed for horse or COW, good lot. back
entrance; very sunny. Price 1900; only
$3.50 down, balance $11 per month. Dali
TON q CO., 47S 1-2 Congress st. IL
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

FOR SALE-A steam laundry at great sac
riflce. Centrally located, doing first class
business. Good reason given for selling. For
further particulars inquire at 385 Congress
street. Al
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05
STORAGE ROOM.

Storage Room to let for a few
sleigaas or similar articles, good
care :and reasonable rates. Ad.
dress STORAGE, this office.
maroStF
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

A N old fashioned brass warming pan; also
~ comfortable rocking chair with mahogany
frame, not veneered Will not be sold sepa-
rately; reasonable price. Inquire of F. o.
BAILEY & CO., 46 Exchange street. Al
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

5W-ANTED--Custom coat, vest and pant
w makers. Permanent position to right
parties. Apply at once. COBURN BROS,
l6 Lisbon street, Lewiston, Me. 27-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

R ENT TO LET-In g new house near Pine
~ and Brackett streets. convenient modern
lower rent OF seven rooms and BATH with all
modern improvements, including separate
front door and steam heating apparatus. Bor
particulars apply Real Estate Office First Ma
tlonal Bank Building. FREDERICK S. VAIL
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05
WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

ITO LET-A convenient fiat OF seven rooms,
= alcove and bath, at No. 3 Fessenden st.
Oakdale. Inquire at the house. Ii
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

ITO LET-Upper rent of z rooms In western
= part OF the city above Clark street, having
separate heating apparatus, new plumbing and
IN frst class repair. Rent very reasonable
Also one of rooms and BATH including steam
heat near Pine street. Real Estate Office First
National Bauk Building. FREDERICK s.
VAIL.
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-05

VIZ ANTED-If there are four az good men
w in Cumberlandscounty who are will
ling to work for good money they will do
well to address W. F., Box 1715, Portland,
Me. 5-1
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EOR SALE-Will be sold cheap, small sloop
yacht. Address E. Fl. WINSLOW, care 4
Portland Stoneware Co.. Portland, Me. Al